Welcome home to Garfield soldiers, 1945

The Bunyip and Garfield Express published the following article in December 1945 about a Welcome Home to local service men and one woman. 

Garfield's Big Night. Welcome Home To the Boys.
It was a great night in Garfield on Friday, December 7, when an official welcome home was extended to discharged members of the services. The hall was crowded and the decorations of flags and bunting added to the gaiety of the scene. Cr. T. C. Whiteside, president of the Shire, was in the chair, and Cr. J. Fallon, who introduced the lads, and Cr. J. C. Anderson, were also present. An old Digger of the last war, Cr Whiteside paid a simple but sincere tribute to the courage and loyalty of the district men in the country's hour of danger. They were delighted to have them home again and proud of their achievements, he said. He hoped they would live long to enjoy the peace and prosperity so bravely won.

In memory of those who would never return, one minute's silence was solemnly observed.

Gladstone bags, initialled, were presented to the following, as well as certificates from the Shire of Berwick : W. Attrill, J. Field, L. Field, R. Gross, T. Giblin, A. Jennings, F. Kennedy, G. Pumphrey, I. Pumphrey, A. Starke, J. Sutton, S. Sutton, C. Terrill, F. Cox, E. Judd, E. E. Judd, H. Juers, J. Miller, J. Frawley, W. Green, H. Hampton, W. McKillop, E. Cotter, P. Holland and L. Holland.

Mrs R. Gross (A.W.A.S.) was presented with a case of silver teaspoons.

The boys got a great reception as they came forward, and the warmth of the welcome left no doubt of the sincerity of the sentiments voiced by the various speakers, on behalf of district residents.

Dancing was thoroughly enjoyed, and songs well sung by Miss Stewart, Mr Tom Baillie and Mr W. Toy were greatly appreciated and warmly applauded. The set supper was freely acknowledged to be the best ever served in Garfield hall, and that is saying something. Decorations were appropriate too, red, white and blue flowers being used with artistic effect. There were many willing helpers, all anxious to play a part in making the night a memorable one for the boys and their kith and ken. Arrangements for the unction were admirably carried out, reflecting great credit on the organisers.

(Bunyip and Garfield Express, December 14, 1945, see here)

Following are the names, service numbers, date of birth, next of kin and their local connection of the men and one woman who were welcomed home. You can read their full service record at the National Archives of Australia, www.naa.gov.au There were of course, many more men and women with a Garfield connection who enlisted. The Department of Veteran Affairs World War Two Nominal roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2  lists 212 people who served who were born in Garfield, lived at Garfield or enlisted at Garfield (plus many others associated with Iona, Vervale, Cora Lynn and Bunyip). I have included a photograph, if they have one at the National Archives.

Attrill, William James Chaston. RAAF 56916. William was born on June 4, 1923. He was a farmer and his next of kin was his mother, Elsie Mary Watts of Gleneyre, Garfield. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

William Attrill

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Cotter, Edward Jervis.  Army NX69412. Edward was born on September 21, 1913. His father, also called Edward Jervis Cotter, of Garfield, was listed as his next of kin.  See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.   

Edward Cotter

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Cox, Frederick Charles.  RAAF 56625. Frederick, a carpenter, was born in Bunyip on September 29, 1922. His next of kin was his father, Ernest Charles Cox of Garfield; and later his wife Maureen. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Frederick Cox

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Feild, John.  Army V42196. John was born in Bunyip on May 30, 1917. His next of kin was his father, also called John, of Garfield. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

John Feild

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Feild, Thomas.  Army V129139. Thomas, the older brother of John, was born in Garfield on November 8, 1915. His mother Annie Frances Field, was his next of kin. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.  Thomas does not have  a photograph in his service file.

Frawley, James Patrick  Army V71945. James was born on September 23, 1919.  James' parents, John and Margaret Frawley,  owned the Iona Hotel in Garfield, and his two brothers, John and Kevin, were both Killed in Action during the War; you can read about the family here. See James'  Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.  James does not have  a photograph in his service file.

Giblin, Thomas John.  Army VX139427. Thomas was born in Iona on April 23, 1916. He was a farmer and his father, Thomas Giblin, of Iona was his next of kin. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. Thomas does not have a photograph in his service file.

Green, William Alexis. Army VX104338. William was a farmer from Vervale; he was born on June 26, 1897 and his next of kin was his wife Margaret. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. William does not have  a photograph in his service file.

Gross, Robert Joseph. Army VX28046. Robert was born in Garfield on September 20, 1918. His next of kin was his mother, Elsie May Gross, of Garfield. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Robert Gross

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Gross, Mrs R.  Army VF346914. This is Anne Schonewille, and when she enlisted in the Australian Women's Army Service, her father Hendrik Schonewille of Iona was her next of kin. Anne was born on July 18, 1923 in Scotland and she married  Robert Gross (above ) in 1943. See her Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. Anne does not have  a photograph in her service file.

Hampton, Robert Henry. Army  VX3940. Robert was born in England on May 19, 1906. His next of kin was his wife, Gladys, of Seven-Mile Road, Nar Nar Goon and her address was later changed to Main Street, Garfield. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.  

Robert Hampton

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Holland, Leo Joseph.  Army VX23490. Leo was born in Scotland on August 3, 1906. His occupation was a milk carter and his next of kin was his mother, Agnes, of North Fitzroy. I assume he lived and worked in Garfield before he enlisted and he is certainly listed in the Electoral rolls at Garfield after the War. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Leo Holland

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Holland, Patrick.  Army VX23494.  Patrick, the younger brother of Leo, was also born in Scotland, on November 17, 1914 and his occupation was also a milk carter and his mother Agnes of North Fitzroy was his next of kin. Again, he is listed at Garfield in the Electoral rolls after the War, so I assume, like his brother, he was  living and working in Garfield before enlistment. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Patrick Holland

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Jennings, Allan Stanley.  Army VX82390. Allan was born on December 12, 1912 (so has the distinction of having a birth date 12/12/12). His next of kin was his wife, Jean Sophia Jennings, of Mont Albert Road, Garfield.  See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. Allan does not have  a photograph in his service file.

Judd, Edward Charles.  Army VX35619. Edward was born in Pakenham on March 22, 1919. His next of kin was his father Edward Ernest Judd of Garfield. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Edward Judd

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Judd, Edward Ernest.  Army V8017. Edward, born September 29, 1890 was the father of  Edward, above. He was 49 when he enlisted, his occupation was a Council foreman, and his next of kin was his wife, Ethel May Judd, of Station Street, Garfield. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. Edward does not have  a photograph in his service file.

Juers, Hugo Martin.  Army VX23073. Hugo was born on June 16, 1901. His next of kin was his father, Hermann Martin Juers of Garfield. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.  

Hugo Juers

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Kennedy, Francis Michael. Army VX137119. Francis was born in Garfield on July 31, 1920. His father Michael Kennedy of Garfield was his next of kin. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.  Francis does not have a photograph in his service file.

McKillop, William John.  Army VX32810. William was born on November 23, 1914. His next of kin was his father, James McKillop, a farmer from Iona. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

William McKillop

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Miller, J - possibly Lindsay Francis Miller.  Army V285310. Lindsay was born on June 20, 1922. His father, James Alfred Miller, of Vervale, was his next of kin. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. Lindsay does not have  a photograph in his service file

Pumphrey, George Alan.  Army VX80036. George was born on August 4, 1914 in Ripplebrook. His next of kin was his wife, Edith Pumphrey of Garfield. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

George Pumphrey

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Pumphrey, Ivan Robert.  Army VX41899. Ivan, the younger brother of  George, was born August 7, 1916 in Longwarry South. He was a farmer and his next of kin was his father, Joseph Allan Pumphrey of Cora Lynn.  See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.  Ivan is listed on the Catani World War Two Honour Board, see here.

Ivan Pumphrey

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Stark, Arthur.   Army VX26111. Arthur was born in England on October 28, 1905. His next of kin was his wife, Primrose Alice Stark, of  Iona. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.  

Arthur Stark

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Terrill, Clifford Leslie.  Army VX135600. Clifford was born on March 19, 1922 in Bunyip. His next of kin was his father, Thomas Terrill of Garfield. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.  Clifford does not have  a photograph in his service file

Tutton, John Lang.  Army V285782 (listed as Sutton in the article).  John, a grocer, was born on October 2, 1914. His wife Agnes Maud Tutton of Garfield, was his next of kin. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

John Tutton

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Tutton, Leonard Stewart.  Army VX141585 (listed as Sutton in the article). Leonard, the younger brother of John, was a grocer's assistant, and was born on September 21, 1917. His father, Leonard Charles Tutton, of Garfield, was initially his next of kin, but this was later changed to his wife Florence. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

This is the photo in Leonard Tutton's file, even though it has a different service number, but he does have the same profile as his brother, John, so we assume it is him. 

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Sources
National Archives of Australia www.naa.gov.au
World War Two Nominal roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2
Electoral Rolls on Ancestry.com

Catani World War Two Honor Board - those honoured

The Catani World War Two Honour Board was unveiled on July 13, 1947 (read about this here.) The Honour Board is housed in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall (read about this here.)

Catani Roll of Honour. 

 Image: Photographer: Sandra Brown. 

https://www.monumentaustralia.org/themes/conflict/ww2/display/98477-catani-roll-of-honour. 

This is a list of all the men and women who are honoured on this Board. I am in the process of identifying them all, with their service number, so this is a work on in progress. Some of the identifications are a guess, based on a local place of birth or a connection to a local town such as Longwarry, Modella, Bunyip, Garfield, Bayles, Cora Lynn, Vervale, Iona, Heath Hill, Yannathan, Yallock, Caldermeade, Monomeith,  Koo Wee Rup and, of course, Catani. There are seven women on the Honour board and they are listed under their maiden name, but their file at the National Archives of Australia is  sometimes under their married name, so they are a bit trickier to find. Two men made the supreme sacrifice and did not return -  Norman Neil McDonald and Stanley Stratton.

Alchin, Jean Mary (Meaker). VF397022. Jean was born in Sydney on October 21, 1920; her next of kin and guardian was Mrs Gardiner of Ferndale, Catani. Jean enlisted on November 25, 1942 and was discharged on May 30, 1945 at her own request on compassionate grounds. See her Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Anderson, Athol David. V42467. David said he was born on September 1, 1900 in Tasmania, however when he enlisted in February 1916 in the First AIF, his stated age was 24 years old, thus born in 1892. It appears he  took 8 years off his age to enlist the second time. What was his local connection? His address was Heath Hill Post Office.  See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Bailey, Francis Allan. V64177. Francis was born November 14, 1913; he was a farmer and his address was Yannathan. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Bonnett, Joseph William. VX50670. Joseph was born September 9, 1916 and he was a farm hand and his address was Catani. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Burnett, John Thomas. VX44163. John was born in Garfield on December 28, 1916 and his address on enlistment was Vervale.See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Corbin, Clarence William. VX127664. Clarence was born in Koo Wee Rup on December 23, 1923.  His next of kin was his father, William Osment Corbin of Catani. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Corbin, Florence May. VF387856. Florence, the elder sister of Clarence and Leslie,  was born in Bunyip, on November 12, 1922. Her next of kin was her mother, Nabetha Ellen Corbin of Catani.  See her Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Corbin, Leslie Raymond. RAAF 126139. Leslie was born on December 14, 1924 in Koo Wee Rup and his next of kin was his father, William Osment Corbin of Catani. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Exell, L. An uncommon surname, and there are eight L. Exells in the WW2 Nominal rolls, but I cannot find one with a local connection.  William Barclay Excell and his wife Eva are listed in the Electoral Roll in 1934; he is the bank manager at the Commercial Bank in Bunyip, so possibly is connected to them. 

Fechner, B. The Fechners are a well known family in the area, but I cannot work out who this B. Fechner is who enlisted. 

Fisher, Edward Bert. V506404. Edward was born in Bunyip on September 2, 1924. His next of kin was his father, William Fisher, of Modella.  See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Fisher, Ronald Ephraim.  RAAF 42380. Ronald is the older brother of Edward and he was born October 17, 1922. His father William of Modella, was also his next of kin. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Goddard, Bruce. VX140059. Bruce was born on October 15, 1917 in Maffra. His next of kin was his father, James Henry Goddard of Cora Lynn. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Goddard, James Thomson. VX26064. James is the older brother of Bruce and he was born on July 30, 1916. His father, James, of Cora Lynn,  was also his next of kin. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Goddard, Annie Urquhart, listed as Nancy on the Honour Board. VF346971. Nancy was born on July 30, 1916, which makes her a twin of James. Her next of kin was also her father, James of Cora Lynn.  Corporal Nancy Toby (nee Goddard) was welcomed home, with other locals in October 1945 (see below). Her married name was actually Tober. See her Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Welcome Home

Bunyip & Garfield Express, October 26, 1945 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article282208538

Harker, Mavis (Schreiber). VFX66210. Mavis was born December 12, 1920 in Yannathan. Her next of kin was her father,  George Ernest Harker of Yannathan, See her Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Hunnam, Frederick. VX35349. Frederick was born June 12, 1911, he was a farmer and  he lived at Catani. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Kitson, Brian Claude. VX123641. Brian was born on December 13, 1921. He was a farmer and his next of kin was his father, Claude James Kitson of Catani.  See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Kitson, Harold Strachan. VX23324. Harold was born on August 24, 1916. His mother, Margaret Kitson, was his next of kin and her address was c/o Bayles Post Office; he was also a farmer. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Kitson, Lionel James. V37714. Lionel was born October 7, 1917 and his father Claude was his next of kin; Claude's address was also the Bayles Post Office. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Kitson, Mavis Eliza (Patullo) RAAF 95499. Mavis, the sister of the three men, above, was born on April 11, 1919 and her next of kin was her father Claude of Catani.   See her Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. Mavis was married to John Leigh Patullo, see below. 

The Kitsons -  Harold, Lionel, Mavis and Brian are the children of  Claude and  Margaret Kitson, of Catani. 

Mavis Kitson

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Lennox, Keith. VX9720. Keith was born on May 3, 1915 at Vervale. His next of kin was his father , Robert of Catani. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

McDonald, Hector Rodney. V81659. Hector was born on January 20, 1893. His sister, Anne Euphemia McDonald of Catani, was his next of kin. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. Hector and his three brothers, also served in World War One. Norman, below, is his nephew; the son of his brother, also called Norman.  Read about the McDonald brothers  here.

McDonald, Norman Neil. RAAF 409729.  Neil was born on December 17, 1916. Norman went missing in air operations over Germany and was presumed dead on May 22, 1944. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Norman Neil McDonald. 

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Matthews, Cyril James. VX116815. Cyril was born on May 21, 1919; his next of kin was his father, William Matthews of Cora Lynn. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Matthews, Lawrie William. VX140045. Lawrie was born on March 13, 1921; he is the younger brother of Cyril. His next of kin was also his father, William of Cora Lynn.  See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Murnane, William Patrick. VX26110. William was born on September 26, 1910. His mother, Mary Anne Murnane of Catani was listed as his next of kin.  See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Myers, Raymond Douglas. VX87098.  Raymond has two birth dates listed in his file - June 22, 1921 and December 8, 1920 and he also has two places of birth listed - Bunyip and Garfield. His birth places are the closest connection to Catani, which I could find. His next of kin was his father, David of Noble Park.  See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Mynard, Herbert William. RAN W/2179. Herbert was born in Garfield on January 6, 1917.  His next of kin was his father, Christopher Henry Mynard of Catani. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Norton, Edward John. VX132243. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Norton, Hazel Agnes. RAAF 174212. See her Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Hazel Norton

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Norton, Jack. VX63940. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Norton, Noel Condah. VX150541.  See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

O’Neill, James Joseph. V69948. James was born in Yallock on December 14, 1914. His next of kin was his father. Francis Joseph O'Neill of Catani.  See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Patullo, John Leigh. VX108565. John was born in Catani on February 24, 1921. He was a farmer and his next of kin was his father, Abraham Alfred Patullo, of Catani.  See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. John was married to Mavis Kitson, see above. 

Peck, Raymond Wallace. VX108571. Raymond was born in Koo Wee Rup on March 7, 1921. His next of kin was Frederick Ernest Peck of North Road, Yannathan. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Pettit, Alfred Alexander. VX59101. Alfred was born in England on November 3, 1904. He was a farm labourer and his address on  enlistment was Catani.  Alfred was a widower and had one son, Alfred Willian Pettit, born in 1936, who was at the Salvation Army Creche in Canning Street, North Carlton and whose guardian was the Superintendent of St James' Mission, La Trobe Street, Melbourne.  See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Porter, G. Kenneth, see below, had a younger brother Gordon, and I believe he is the man on the Honour Board, but I cannot identify a service record for him. They were the sons of Donald Alexander Porter and Evelyeen Myrtle 'Ivy' Porter of Iona.

Porter, Kenneth Tasman. VX126552. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Catani Honours Service Men and Women

Bunyip & Garfield Express, September 13, 1946 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article282208728

Pumphrey, Andrew Baird. VX69284. Andrew was born on March 3, 1919; his next of kin was his father, Joseph Pumphrey, of Cora Lynn. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Pumphrey, Ivan Robert. VX41899. Ivan was born August 7, 1916 in Longwarry South. He was a farmer and is the older brother of Andrew. His next of kin was also his father, Joseph of Cora Lynn. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Scanlan, Joseph Bernard. VX41879. Joseph was born on July 25, 1900 and his next of kin was his mother, Ellen Mary Scanlan, of Catani.  However, Joseph also served in World War One, enlisting in May 1916, and at the time he said he was 21, which means he was born in 1895, so it appears he took five years  off his age, when he joined up the second time. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. Joseph is on the Cora Lynn First World War Memorial, read about this here.

Shreeve, Elsie Blanche (Griffin). VF346647. Elsie was born on April 30, 1921 in Garfield. Her next of kin was her father, William Herbert Shreeve of Eleven-Mile Road, Garfield.   See her Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here.

Elsie Shreeve

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Stratton, Stanley. VX48178. Stanley was born on June 21, 1915. His next of kin was his wife, Esme Gladys Stratton,  of Catani.  Stanley was Killed in Action on October 24, 1942 and is buried at the El Alamein War Cemetery in Egypt.  See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Stanley Stratton

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Walsh, Michael Aubrey. VX142342. Michael was born on November 17, 1913. His next of kin was his father Thomas Walsh of Catani. I presume the family is the source of the name Walsh's Road in Catani.  See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Weaven, William George (listed as Weaver on Honour Board).  RAAF 147581. William was born on September 30, 1925. His address was Caldermeade and he was employed as a carrot weeder by Mr W. Lineham of Yannathan.  His next of kin was his father, Hector George Weaven,  whose address is listed variously as Tanjil South and Cora Lynn and Caldermeade. See his Service record at the National Archives of Australia, here. 

Sources

National Archives of Australia  www.naa.gov.au

World War Two Nominal roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2

Electoral Rolls on Ancestry.com

Catani World War Two Honor Board - the unveiling

The Catani World War Two Honor Board was unveiled on Sunday, July 13, 1947.  The Honor Board is  housed in the Catani Memorial Hall (see here), which is currently closed to the public, so I assume it is still there. The Koo Wee Rup Sun covered the event.  

Catani Roll of Honor. 

 Image: Photographer: Sandra Brown. 

https://www.monumentaustralia.org/themes/conflict/ww2/display/98477-catani-roll-of-honour. 

Catani Honor Roll.

Impressive Unveiling Ceremony.

Catani Hall seating accommodation was fully taxed last Sunday afternoon by local residents and visitors from both near and far. To witness the unveiling ceremony of an honor roll containing the names of forty-six Catani men and women who served their King and County in the Second War World.

The stage was nicely decorated with vases and jardinières containing flowers. Prior to unveiling the honor roll was screened by the Union Jack, with the Australian flag on the left and the Boys Scouts ‘on the right. Two members of the Bots Scout’s Troop acted as standard –bearers each side of the honor roll.  Mr. W. Hubbard of Kooweerup, officiated  as organist. Cr. M. Bennett, M.L.A., president of the Catani Welcome Home Committee, was chairman, and with him on the dais were Lt.-Col. R.S. Ryan. M.H.R.;  Col. Geo. J. Bowden, M.H.R.;  Cr. W.C. Greaves, President of the Cranbourne Shire. Among other visitors present were Cr. W. Taylor and L.J. Cochrane, of Kooweerup, and J. Fallon, President of the Berwick Shire, and Mr and Mrs J. Downer, former Catani residents.

In extending a warm welcome to all, Cr. Bennett said their presence showed sincere appreciation of the great services rendered by those who had left Catani homes to help save their country. The Catani Welcome Home Committee had organized welcome homes to local ex-service men and women and now had arrived, as it were, the last night of the drama. On the honor roll, he said, were inscribed the names of forty-six ex-service men and women who had heard their country’s call. Unfortunately two of them had failed to return, and to their relatives they tendered their deepest sympathy. They had the knowledge, however, that their loved ones had paid the greatest sacrifice possible for anyone to pay. It was delightful to see such an assembly present and the committee was delighted to have their presence. The ladies, he said, had provided afternoon tea and desired all after the ceremony to participate in same.

In supporting Cr Bennett’s welcome to those present, Cr. W.C. Greaves said as a representative of the shire it was a pleasure to him to be present do the honor to the men and women of the Catani district who had served in the forces. The shire, he said, was proud of the number of men and women who had enlisted within its boundary. They had served on land and sea and in the air and had given good service. On behalf of the shire he extended a hearty welcome to those present on such a memorable day.

The chairman then announced apologies for non-attendance from Lt.-Col. Dennett, M.L.A., and Mr Bailey, jun.

Following the singing of “All People That on Earth do Dwell” by the congregation, Mr. A. Freeman, of Kooweerup, and an ex-prisoner of war, spoke on behalf of the Church. He said that after his Army experience to again find himself that afternoon faced by two colonels gave him a kind of tremor and that vibration had increased by being asked to speak in the presence of politicians. Having been referred to by the chairman as a padre, he wished to say that he was only an “unofficial’’ padre of his unity while a prisoner of war. This unofficial office, however, had given him a better opportunity to contact the boys. He was pleased to be present to do honor to the men and women of the Catani district who had helped to attain ultimate victory. They should be ever thoughtful and grateful of their services. They went away, not counting the cost, to defend the Empire in its day of crisis, and all, he said, should dedicate their lives to their Country and their King. The supreme sacrifice made by many could only be justified by men and women in the days to come. They had played their part and were watching to see how the people had appreciated the work they had done. By looking back a lesson could be learnt and all should have faith and hope in the future. No sacrifice to them had been too great a price to pay. A kind of future to justify the past must rise to its moral demands. To him the war was still on, as greed, hate and selfishness were pulling the standard of Empire down. Service for the right is victorious and they should dedicate their lives to the service of mankind for the uplifting of the people. He believed the Government had not done its job to ex-service men and women, especially to the widows of those who had paid the supreme sacrifice. All should try to do all they could to repay those who had rendered such sacrifices.

The hymn, “Lest We Forget,” was then sung by the congregation.

Col. Bowden said he felt it a great honor to be associated with his Federal Government colleague (Lt.-Col Ryan) and shire councillors to join in paying tribute to the inscribed names on the honor roll. At some time and at some place all had taken a hand in the recent war. To the boys and girls who returned they said well done, but they owed a greater debt to those who had lost their greatest possession – life. They paid homage to the memory of those boys, also to their parents, wives and sisters. The people sympathised with them in their sorrow and hoped they would be comforted by the fact that their loved ones’ sacrifices had made victory possible. If the nation desires to appreciate their sacrifices, all should have the right to enjoy the freedom and justice won by the war, and no dictatorship should be accepted. The privileges the people now enjoy should always be with them, remembering they have retained these privileges only through the war service of their men and women. In paying tribute to ex-prisoners of war, Col. Bowden said it was their steadfastness which had delayed the occupation of Australia by the Japanese. Thousands of prisoners had lost their lives owing to starvation and disease, and the people should do their part in seeing that the country will ever remember them. The turning of the tide in the recent hostilities was not by wealth, but by the character of the people of the British Empire alone. At the outbreak of the war England was prepared, but the people’s courage and fortitude gave renewed hope, and Australia was proud to belong to the Empire.

Accompanied on the piano by Miss Jessie Coates, Mr Lindsay Mortimer nicely sang ”There is no Death”  and as an encore number rendered “Arise, O Sun.”

Cr. Bennett then called on Lt.-Col. Ryan to unveil the honor roll.

Lt.-Col. Ryan said the people of to-day were living in a Godless material age, seeking after the latter instead of spiritual things.  Peace will only be won and maintained by service, sacrifice and co-operation of man. There were, he said, forty-six named of ex-service men and women of Catani on the honor roll, two of whom had laid down their life.

He then unveiled the honor roll, all present standing in silence, while the organist played Handel’s “Dead March in Saul”, followed by “The Last Post,” sounded by Mr E.H. Lawrence, of Five Mile, and the singing of the National Anthem.

The chairman thanked Mr Hubbard and Mr Lawrence for assisting in the ceremony, and before dispersing all greatly appreciated a dainty afternoon tea provided by the ladies.

The following names are inscribed in gold on a nicely constructed board:-
D. Anderson, J.Bonnett, J. Burnett, F. Bailey, C. Corbin, L.Corbin, L. Excell, E. Fisher, 

R. Fisher, B. Fechner, J. Goddard, B. Goddard, F. Hunnan, H. Kitson, B. Kitson, 

L. Kitson, K. Lennox,  *N. McDonald, C. Matthews, L. Matthews, W. Murnane, 

H. McDonald, D. Myers, H. Mynard, J. Norton, N. Norton, E. Norton, J. O’Neill, A. Pettit, 

A. Pumphries, I. Pumphries, K. Porter, G. Porter, R. Peck, L. Patullo, *S. Stratton, 

J. Scanlon, M. Walsh, W. Weaver, Jean Allchin, Florence Corbin, Nancy Goddard, 

Mavis Harker, Mavis Kitson, Hazel Norton, Elsie Shreeve. 

*Paid the supreme sacrifice.

(Koo Wee Rup Sun July 16, 1947 page 1.)

Some of these names are spelt incorrectly, but they have been corrected in this post - https://kooweerupswamphistory.blogspot.com/2026/10/catani-world-war-two-honor-board-those.html which gives more information about the men and women on the Honour board. 

Soldiers' Memorial Hall at Catani

The Catani Soldiers' Memorial Hall was opened on October 19, 1928.  

Grand Opening Ball advertisement

Koo Wee Rup Sun, October 4, 1928. p.1

The Koo Wee Rup Sun of October 25, 1928 had the following report  -

Catani Soldiers’ Memorial Hall

Official Opening.

Friday, the 19th inst., was a night that will be long remembered by residents, it being the opening date of the new Soldiers’ Memorial Hall at Catani. The committee as well as the ladies who had charge of the decorations, catering, etc., anxiously watched all day the heavy clouds that forecasted a downpour, and about six p.m. a heavy storm broke, and in less than an hour over an inch of rain was recorded. This was welcome from a primary production standpoint, but not so by the committee. By 9.30 p.m., however, the hall being lighted by an installation of 10 Gloria lights, presented a crowded and brilliant scene. Over 200 people were present, visitors coming from all the surrounding districts.

As the gathering comprised old and young, it was decided to have old-time dances as well as modern, and at intervals songs, recitations and musical items were rendered, which kept the whole assemblage in a very happy mood.

Mr Walsh, chairman of the Hall committee, presided. At 10.45 p.m. he called a halt in the dancing and gave a statement of how the funds were provided for the erection of the hall, which had cost just on £1000 for construction. This amount was provided by the Closer Settlement Board , carrying interest and sinking fund to the amount of seven per cent per annum, liquidating the total indebtedness of construction in 20 years. Fifty pounds had been obtained from the H.V. McKay Estate fund, and over £200 had been raised by local effort in donations, gifts of stock, and local entertainments, which enabled the committee to pay £100 deposit to the C.S.B., install seating accommodation for over 200 people, a Gloria lighting plant, as well as pay £40 on a piano and erect entrance gate, fencing, etc. The committee still retains a credit balance, which will enable it to carry-out improvements later on. The chairman then called on Cr. Bennett to welcome visitors and invited guests, and read apologies from Anzac House, Mr Moore, of the C.S.B., Mr Onley (Lang Lang), and Mr Lawrie (Bunyip), expressing disappointment at not being able to attend.

Cr. Bennett, on behalf of the committee, said, like all other sections of the community, the people of Catani desired to express in some way their appreciation of what our soldiers had done for Australia and the Empire in the Great War. Hence the erection of a memorial hall, and as long as the building remained with its inscription it would be a reminder of what the hall stood for. He extended a hearty welcome to all, and the committee’s appreciation of the fine gathering.

Mr Hodgson (Kooweerup) replied on behalf of the various branches of the Returned Soldiers’ League.  The chairman then called on Mr Walter, M.L.A., to officially declare the hall open.

Mr Walter expressed pleasure at being present, and said he felt it an honor to be asked to open the hall. He complimented the committee and residents on the erection of such a well-equipped and excellently finished building and felt sure its usefulness would be appreciated by all and that the young people would have many happy evenings in the future. He then declared the hall open, after which the National Anthem was sung.

The comforts of the visitors were officially carried out by members of the Catani branch of the Women’s Section of the Country Party.

Ex-Cr. McCulloch moved a vote of thanks to Howell’s Orchestra, which provided the music free, the district business people, whose donations in kind helped very materially in providing the supper, and the district ladies, who worked splendidly for the comfort of the visitors. The vote was carried by acclamation.

Cr. Greaves, Shire President, expressed pleasure at being present and congratulated residents on having such an up-to-date hall and concluded by moving a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman. Mr Walsh suitably responded.

At about 2.30 a.m. the strains of music ceased and the assemblage drifted away, all agreed that they had spent a most happy and enjoyable evening.

1928 - Plan of the Catani Soldiers' Memorial Hall. Note the Bio-box is above the entrance.

Image: Catani Hall file - Public Building Files (VPRS7882)

I looked at the file at the Public Records Offices  of Victoria and the following is a time line from information from the Catani Hall file - Public Building Files (VPRS7882) at the Public Records Office of Victoria, created by the Department of Public Health. Two of the  1959 entries were supplied by the Cardinia Shire, the other four, as indicated are from the Shire of Cranbourne meeting minutes.

1928 Plans and specifications for the hall were completed by Evan Smith, Chief Architect, Closer Settlement Branch of the Public Works Department.

1928 October 19  Hall opened.

1928 Secretary – W.J. Henwood.

1930 March  Inspection by Health Commission, who could not inspect the bio-cabin and it was not to be used before a separate inspection was undertaken.

1930 April 11 Health Commission objection to bio-cabin withdrawn and it may be used at your own risk pending further inspection.

1930 Secretary A.A. Patullo

1936 August Ten electric lights installed

1938 August Inspection by Health Commission – the floor of the bio-cabin to be covered with fire resisting material…you are further advised that the use of the Hall for cinematograph purposes is prohibited.

1938 Secretary C.E. Bourne

1939 Erection of store room approved for the storage of military equipment so they could lease the Hall to the Army for drill purposes for the local unit of the 14th Battalion.

1939 Health Commission inspection report - provide all weather path to toilets

1940 - 1950 Secretary - Hugh Carr Mc Donald

1940 March Health Commission inspection – notify the Commission before again using the bio-cabin.

1941 December Renewal of application for use of the building as a public building – 400 people was listed as the maximum accommodation.

1950 February 8 Health Commission inspection report – provide all weather path to toilets

1952 Renewal of application for use of the building as a public building – 499 people was listed as the maximum accommodation.

1955 July 28 Health Commission inspection report – provide all weather path to toilets and remove blackberries and grass from toilet enclosures

1959 January 7 Crown Grant of the land to Leslie Albert Ashby, Clifford Burrall Sutton and Wallace George Malcolm of Catani and Hector Templeton McColl of Bunyip dated 7 January 1959.

1959 January 16 - Cranbourne Shire Council meeting minutes - Trustees of Catani Soldiers' Hall. Asking Council to act as Trustees for the Catani Soldiers Hall. Crs Evans and Fechner: - That the letter be received and the Hall Trustees be informed that the Council would agree to the transfer of the Hall Site to the Council, provided the Trustees pay all legal transfer fees, the Hall is managed and maintained, without cost to the Council, by a Committee elected at a Public Meeting and approved by the Council.

1959 September 11  Cranbourne Shire Council meeting minutes - Trustees Catani Hall. Accepting Council's offer to accept ownership of the Catani Hall. Crs Webb and Fechner: - That letter be received and the transfer of Catani Public Hall Site to the Council be arranged.

1959 October 9  Cranbourne Shire Council meeting minutes - Hall Sites - Transfer to Council. Crs Webb and Greaves:- That the transfers of the Catani Public Hall Site and the South Lyndhurst Community Centre Site to the name of the Council be signed.

1959 November 7 Land Transferred to Cranbourne Shire Council as a gift by above named on 7 November 1959

1959 November 13 - Cranbourne Shire Council meeting minutes - Catani Soldiers Hall Committee. Understand Council is making funds available to assist Hall Committees. Asks for a grant to renovate the Hall. Crs Cochrane and Fechner: - That the letter be received and the Committee be advised that the Council is assisting with the maintenance of Recreation Reserves only.

1961 Health Commission inspection report – provide all weather path to toilets and remove blackberries and grass from toilet enclosures

1961 July 14 Shire of Cranbourne Medical Officer report re inspection of toilet facilities in the Shire – Catani Hall – Unsatisfactory – require attention right through.

1961-1964 Mr Matthews Secretary

1964 Nov 24  Health Commission inspection report - Remove blackberries and grass from toilet enclosures

1972 December Toilet plans drawn up. They were an extension to the hall, to replace the external toilets.

1974 November Cranbourne Shire plans for toilets submitted – 15 pages of specs plus plans.

1975 July Toilet plans resubmitted as first application was missing

1975 October Toilet plans approved

1976 September 28 Approval from Commission of Public Health to open new toilets

1978 Structural alteration discussed but were not proceeded with

1979 December 20 Last item in file. It is regarding proposed alterations.

The Hall was closed by the Cardinia Shire around 2024.  

One day, I will do another post on the Hall, with a focus on the social activities which took place there.

The Gay Brothers of Lang Lang serve in World War One

Three sons of Robert and  Alice Elizabeth Gay, of Lang Lang, served in the First World War. Robert Gay and Alice Elizabeth Bray had married in 1890 and they had nine children; the place of registration of the births gives us some indication as to where the family were living at the time - Phillip John McCandlish (born 1891 at Napoleons), Rupert Alfred (1893, Napoleons), Susan Elizabeth (1895, Wycheproof), Robert (1897, Wycheproof),  Arthur (1899, Wycheproof), Alice (known as Dot, 1902, Wycheproof), Marjorie Ada (1904, Meeniyan), Sam Bamford (1908, St Kilda) and Gus Davies (1910, Napoleons) and Keith (1912, Ballarat). (1)

The family purchase Noorong, Lang Lang

The family are first  listed in the of Cranbourne Rate books in the 1904/1905 year and this date is confirmed by the fact that four of the children - Phillip, Rupert, Susan and Robert are listed on the school roll for the first time in 1905. (2) The farm, Noorong, was 492 acres, lots 9,16 and 17 in the Parish of Lang Lang, owned by John McGann (and originally owned by William Lyall and then his son Theodore ).  McGann had put the property up for auction in November 1904, so we can assume that Robert Gay was the purchaser. (3) They had previously been at Drumdlemara, in the Koonwarra district.  (4)

However, in the 1906 to 1913 Electoral Rolls they are listed as farming at Emerald, so they possibly leased the Lang Lang farm out during this time.  They then returned to Lang Lang, which is where they were living when the three boys enlisted . (5)

Robert senior subdivided the farm into three blocks in 1920 and in the 1925 Cranbourne Shire Rate books  Philip is listed for 118 acres,  Rupert 100 acres and Robert junior 131 acres. Robert junior purchased his block under the Soldier Settlement scheme (6) In 1930 Rupert had sold his land, and Philip and Robert junior had the same land holdings as in 1925. (7)

Left: Sale of Noorong.
Shepparton Advertiser, November1, 1904.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article270026807

By 1924, Robert senior and Alice had moved to a farm in Watsons Road, Glen Waverley. In 1931, Robert had retired and they had made a sea change and moved to Second Avenue in Mentone and in 1934 to 89 Patty Street in Mentone. (8) This is where they were living when Robert died on February 24, 1939 at the age of 79. Alice then moved to 51 St Vincent's Place in Albert Park. Alice died on June 16, 1951 at the age of 84. They are both buried at the Cheltenham Memorial Park Cemetery. (9)

Death notices of Robert and Alice

Death notice of Robert
The Age, February 25, 1939 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205969890

Death notice of Alice

The Age, June 18, 1951 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article209818891

As we said, three of the sons of Robert and Alice served in World War One Here are the details of the War Service of the brothers. I have included their Service number (SN), so you can look up their full record on the National Archives, www.naa.gov.au

Gay, Phillip John McCandlish (SN 1474) Phillip was 23 when he enlisted on July 31, 1915 and served in the 13th Light Horse.  He was a farm labourer, his next of kin was his mother, Alice. Phillip Returned to Australia April 12, 1919. (10)  After the War he lived at Lang Lang and married Hilda Augusta Ollson on October 12, 1920; they had one son, Ian. By 1936 they had moved to 104 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park and later to 41 Fisher Street, Malvern East.  Phillip died on April 21, 1956 and was cremated at Springvale. Hilda died in Queensland in 1995. (11)

Phillip and Hilda get married

The Argus, October 28, 1920  http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4574938

Phillip's death notice

The Argus, April 24, 1956 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71799156

Gay, Rupert Alfred   (SN 1479)  Rupert was in the 4th Light Horse and the 1st ANZAC Cyclist Corp, and he enlisted on August 14, 1915 at the age of 21. He was labourer and his next of kin was his father, Robert. Rupert Returned to Australia June 12, 1919. (12) A farewell was held at the Lang Lang Hall on August 30, 1915 to say goodbye to some of the local boys who had joined up - including Rupert Gay. Below are two excerpts from the Lang Lang Guardian report (13) -

Farewell at Lang Lang

Lang Lang Guardian, September 1, 1915. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article119512821

After the War, Rupert lived in Lang Lang and married Elizabeth Bonfield 'Bonnie' Holmes on November 23, 1929 and they had two children, Mervyn and Valerie.  They lived at Korumburra after their marriage, where he was a carpenter and by 1943 they were living at 298 Williams Road, Toorak.  Rupert died on February 18, 1967 and was cremated at Springvale. Bonnie died in 1995 and is buried at the Heathcote Cemetery. (14)

Rupert and Bonnie get married

The Argus, December 21 1929 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4058278

Rupert's death notice

The Age, February 20, 1967, p.15 from newspapers.com

Gay, Robert  (SN 5356)  Robert enlisted on April 10, 1916 at the age of 18. He served in the 23rd Battalion and later the Graves Regiment.  His next of kin was his father, Robert, and his occupation was farm labourer. Robert Returned to Australia October 8, 1919 (15) Robert married Eleanor Lois Ellison on July 3, 1926 and they three daughters - Dorothy, Roma and Bobbie.  By 1934 the couple were operating a mixed business at 256 Johnston Street, Abbotsford and they were living at Rosemore Road in Rosebud when Robert died on November 3, 1966. Eleanor died in 1973 and they were both  cremated at Springvale. (16)

Robert and Eleanor get married

The Argus, September 4, 1926 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3807032

Robert's death notice

The Age November 4, 1966, p.20 from newspapers.com

Robert Gay's poem
This very  patriotic poem Britain's Glory was written by Robert Gay and published in the Lang Lang Guardian in June 1916. 

Britain's Glory

The British Fleet, so dauntless and grand,

Still rides triumphant round our dear Home land,

Despite the arrogant boast of the wily Germ-Hun,

Following his usual jaunt of "Tip and run."

England's glory is still Britain's glory,

And rings still true to the Test sublime; 

It is the thrill and tingle of the People's blood,

Surging- boisterously and appealingly every time.

It is the might and bite of the Nation's right

To straighten out this tangle of the world,

It is the will and strength of those noble parents

Who have flung their loved ones into the whirl,

Resolved to control and blend into a whole

The liberties and freedom of weak-lands,

Still amply rewarded when our Allies recorded

Their grateful response, "Thank you, England."

O, the British Fleet, so stately and true,

With its seamen so chivalrous and grand,

We honor your stupendous sacrifices and dash,

Our gallant, brave hearted, and leal [loyal] British men.

Robert Gay, Lang Lang.

(Lang Lang Guardian, June 14, 1916, p. 2)

The Gay family of Lang Land sent three of their sons off to serve in the Great War, and were fortunate that they all returned home

Footnotes

(1) Index to the Victorian Births, Deaths and Marriages

(2) List of pupils is published in  Protector's Plains: history of Lang Lang Primary School, No. 2899, 1888-1988, and district compiled by Barbara Coghlan (C.B.C. Publishing 1988)

(3) Shire of Cranbourne Rate Books; report on Theodore Lyall and Noorong  in the The Australasian, March 12, 1892, see here; Shepparton Advertiser, November 1, 1904, see here.

(4) Electoral Rolls on Ancestry.com

(5) Electoral Rolls on Ancestry.com

(6) Robert junior's Soldier Settlement file at the Public Records Office of Victoria - https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/006420E0-F907-11E9-AE98-B358F3DB02A0?image=1  Shire of Cranbourne Rate books. 

(7) Shire of Cranbourne Rate books. 

(8) Electoral Rolls on Ancestry.com

(9) Robert death notice - The Age, February 25, 1939, see here; Electoral Rolls on Ancestry.com. Alice death notice - The Age, June 18, 1951, see here; Friends of Cheltenham & Regional Cemeteries database https://www.focrc.org/

(10) Phillip's Service record at the National Archives of Australia
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4026888

(11) Electoral Rolls on Ancestry.com;  Phillip: Marriage notice - The Argus, October 28, 1920, see here;  Phillip: Death notice - The Argus, April 24, 1956, see here; Springvale Cemetery database https://www.smct.org.au/deceased-search; Index to Queensland Births, Deaths and Marriages. 

(12)  Rupert's Service record at the National Archives of Australia https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4104256

(13) Lang Lang Guardian, September 1, 1915, see here. 

(14) Rupert: Marriage notice - The Argus, December 21 1929, see here; Electoral Rolls on Ancestry.com; Rupert: Death notice - The Age, February 20, 1967, p.15 from newspapers.com; Bonnie had remarried - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/285065479/elizabeth-bonfield-fellows

(15) Robert's Service record at the National Archives of Australia https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4026881

(16) Robert: Marriage notice - The Argus, September 4, 1926, see here; Electoral Rolls on Ancestry.com; Robert: Death notice - The Age November 4, 1966, p.20 from newspapers.com; Springvale Cemetery database https://www.smct.org.au/deceased-search

This is a revised and expanded version of a post, which I wrote and researched, that appears on my work blog, Casey Cardinia Commemorates: Our War Years.  I wrote this originally as I am interested in stories of Brothers who Served in World War One and Two, because I just feel for their families, having many sons away overseas. I have written about the McDonald Brothers of Yannathan here;  the Dawes Brothers of Iona, here - five of them are listed on the Iona Honor Board; the Carter Brothers of Bunyip, here, in my post about the Bunyip War Memorial; the Gabbett brothers of Pakenham, here;  the Fisher brothers of  Bunyip and Footscray, here and the Campigli Brothers of Bunyip, who I wrote about in the my post on the Bunyip Methodist Honour Board, here; the Maher Brothers of Pakenham, here and the Gardiner Brothers of Berwick, here.  From the Second World War,  I have written about the Frawley brothers, of the Iona Hotel in Garfield, here; three of their uncles, the Bannan Brothers were killed or died during World War One.