Descendants of Donald Ferguson

Catherine married Frederick Joseph LUSH, son of Eli LUSH and Mary Jane LAVER. Frederick was born on 23 May 1893 in Wincanton, Somerset, England and died on 12 Mar 1972 in Glenside S.A., at age 78.

47. Douglass Catherine FERGUSON was born on 26 Mar 1907 in Leederville W.A. and died on 19 Sep 1991 in Pinnaroo, S.A., at age 84.

General Notes: Went to school at Parilla Well.
When Grandma (Douglass Ferguson) arrived in Pinnaroo in 1910, at the age of three years, one family was living in a dugout cellar. When she was very young, Grandma only went in to Pinnaroo on Show Day and Christmas Eve. School, dances, church services and Sunday School were held in the Parilla Well Hall. She had to walk 21h miles across the paddock to school- around the roads it would have been five miles. She used an iron dropper as a sundial to tell if she was late, early, or on time. If she was early, she would stop at the Inksters for a cup of coffee and a piece of toast. In the winter, she carried a spare pair of socks and shoes in case those she was wearing got wet. At school, there was a string across the fireplace for drying socks. One day, her socks were too close to the fire, and the toes were burnt out. When she was older, Grandma rode a horse part-way to school. She would ride two miles to her uncle's house, then walk the rest of the way with her cousins and others. Later, she and her brother took turns to ride. Her father made a hook for the end of the neck rope so the horse could be hooked on the fence while they opened the gates. On Sundays, when they went to church, their father would take enough chaff to feed the horse during the week. At school, each horse had a special spot where it was tied during school hours. One day, when they were going home from school, a thunder storm came up just as they were passing the old shearing shed, so they stayed in the shed until the storm was over. Grandma's mother was getting worried and wondered where they were. Another afternoon, as - they were riding home, the horse shied, and Grandma fell off, saddle and all. She couldn't catch the horse and had to carry the heavy saddle home. Grandma also had to ride the pony into Pinnaroo for music lessons.

(Compiled from articles written by Catherine and Paul
Wurfel when in Year 8 at Pinnaroo Area School)

Douglass married Donald Arthur WURFEL, son of Henry John WURFEL and Agnes Emily KEHN. Donald was born on 27 Jun 1906 in Brim, Vic. and died on 1 Jan 1981 in Pinnaroo, S.A., at age 74.

General Notes: Born at Brim, a small community North of Waracknabeal Vic. Donald Arthur Wurfel was born on 27th June 1906 at "Willowbank," the old Brim (Victoria) station homestead, and was the third child of Henry and Agnes Wurfel. He was educated at Brim State School, the Longerenong Agricultural College, and the Dookie Agricultural College. In 1926 the "Border View" property at Pinnaroo was purchased and on 23rd September 1931, he was married to Douglass Catherine Ferguson, the elder daughter of pioneers James and Ada Ferguson of Pinnaroo. Mr Wurfel was a committeeman, president, honorary life member, and patron of the Pinnaroo Agricultural Society. He was an outstanding exhibitor during the whole of his life at Pinnaroo, being particularly notable in connection with the Grain and Farm Produce and Draught Horse stock sections. His collections of cereals were a feature of the Show and most instructive, and his beautiful horses were greatly admired. He was a most generous donor in work, skill, and finance to innumerable Show projects and to local community institutions. As honorary secretary of the Parilla Well Agricultural Bureau from 1948 until his death, he organised a host of valuable activities including lectures, field days, hogget competitions, conferences, film evenings, shearing schools for young shearers and wool classing schools (the latter two activities in his own shearing shed). For many years he conducted private wheat variety and superphosphate trials which were of great value to local farmers and the industry in general. His persistent advocacy of the wheat varieties Insignia, Heron, and Halberd, which were productive, profitable, and suited to local conditions, did much to further their acceptance despite opposition from some quarters. The immense margin in profitability of these wheats over any other recommended variety of their day, confirmed the wisdom of his counsel. His knowledge of cereals, and particularly of wheat, was prodigious. He assembled what was acknowledged as one of the most comprehensive and remarkable private collections of cereals in Australia if not the world. Part of this collection is housed at Pinnaroo and part at Warracknabeal. One of Mr Wurfel's main achievements was the establishment of the Pinnaroo Farm Machinery Museum. He encountered an appreciable amount of apathy and some opposition to this project, but persisted with it. A large building which houses a fascinating collection of farm implements, tools, and appliances, many of which would otherwise have been lost, stands as a memorial to his foresight and determination. The Pinnaroo Historical Society was founded with the sole object initially, of establishing the Farm Machinery Museum. Mr Wurfel was secretary of the Society from its foundation until his death.

48. John James FERGUSON was born on 6 Dec 1911 in Pinnaroo, S.A. and died on 6 Sep 1982, at age 70.

General Notes: Went to school at Parilla Well.

John, continued to farm the home property "Forfar Brae' until he sold it in 1955. "Jack" or "Ferg" as he was known, wife Melva (nee Bowman) and their 3 girls Faye, June & Claire, then moved to live at Auburn. During his life at Pinnaroo, Jack served for a number of years (1949-55) as the representative for Pinnaroo North Ward on the District Council. He had also been an excellent footballer and captained Parilla Well.
John was appointed to the Area School committee in 1948.
John and Melva split up in the late 50's.
In the late 70's he went to live with his daughter Faye & family in a caravan.
From Clay Taylor.
"He had nowhere to go , was in failing health & drank too much!! & to my mum's credit she took him in after all those years…although I think my Dad influenced her decision. Although his health was poor & drank himself silly most days , he was a fine caring man towards his grandchildren , always with a laugh & grin, with his pipe (or cigarette) jiggling out of his mouth!!!"

John married Melva Maude BOWMAN, daughter of Samuel BOWMAN and Frances Elsie BROWN.

49. Margaret Mieklejohn FERGUSON was born on 16 Jul 1915 in Pinnaroo, S.A. and died on 20 Nov 2014 in Evanston Park, S.A., at age 99.

General Notes: Went to school at Parilla Well.
In 1936 won the local 'Queen competetion' supporting the Pinnaroo Institute.

Margaret, the youngest child, married Ronald Marshall Arnold, a grandson of Richard Marshall, the breeder of the widely sown wheat variety Yandilla King, and many other varieties.
A few years after their marriage, Margaret and Ron moved to the South-East (timber industry) where their children Cynthia & William were born. Later in life, Margaret was re-married to Noel Burge and now lives at Lyndoch.
Had information marriage was 5 Feb 1975
Death recorded of Margaret Burge 5 Sep 1970, not correct..

Margaret married Ronald Marshall ARNOLD, son of James Alfred ARNOLD and Grace Alice MARSHALL. Ronald was born on 8 May 1913 in Gawler, S.A. and died on 29 Jun 1990, at age 77.

Margaret next married Noel BURGE, son of Percival Norman BURGE and Edith Nellie WALKER.

General Notes: Bessie was a comptomotrist, then went nursing in Renmark where she met and married my Karl. She lived most of her married life in Renmark.
Bessie later changed her name by deed poll to Elizabeth.

Elizabeth married Karl WEIDENHOFER, son of George WEIDENHOFER and Florence Napier BIRKS. Karl was born on 11 Feb 1907 in Klemzig S.A. and died on 13 Aug 1968 in Eastwood, S.A., at age 61.

General Notes: Karl was General Manager of Renmark Growers' Distillery, Senior Wine Judge of Aust for a while, trained in oenology at Roseworthy and Montpellier, France.

+ 141 ii. John WEIDENHOFER was born on 26 Feb 1937 in Renmark S.A. and died on 26 Feb 1937 in Renmark S.A.

Kathleen married Edward Ernest DUTTON, son of Edward Ernest DUTTON and Helen Ida Mary VENN. Edward was born on 30 Aug 1910 in Stirling East, S.A..

+ 144 i. Jonathon DUTTON was born on 18 Nov 1938 in North Adelaide, S.A. and died on 25 Nov 1938 in North Adelaide, S.A.

Annie married George Reinhold Jasper VENNING, son of Samuel Jasper VENNING and Charlotte Caroline Blanda SCHUTTLOFFEL. George was born on 8 Jan 1907 in Quorn, S.A. and died on 13 Jun 1997, at age 90.

+ 147 i. Richard Ferguson VENNING was born on 9 Sep 1941 in Adelaide S.A. and died on 24 Apr 1947, at age 5.

Jean married Eric Fleming SMART, son of Percival Horace SMART and Lilian Louise ROGERS. Eric was born on 12 Oct 1911 in Narridy, S.A. and died on 10 Jun 1973 in Dalkeith, W.A., at age 61.

General Notes: Wheat-farmer and grazier, was born on 12 October 1911 at Narridy, South Australia, third child of Australian-born parents Percival Horace Smart, farmer, and his wife Lilian Louise, née Rogers. Educated at Washpool Public School and (as a boarder) at Prince Alfred College, Adelaide, Eric worked on the family farm at Jamestown. By the age of 18 he was share-farming and running a thriving business delivering salt. Responding to a landowner's advertisement in a newspaper calling for a share-farmer with plant, he travelled to Watheroo, Western Australia, in 1935. He had only £200, and spent all but £25 in making a deposit on a tractor and buying a utility truck. The landowner paid for a seeder and fuel, a friend lent a plough, and a lad helped in return for payment after harvest.
With fair crops but low prices in 1935 and 1936, Smart barely covered his costs. In 1937 an opportunity arose for larger-scale share-farming on Tootra station at Bindi Bindi. A 3500-acre (1416 ha) crop and better prices yielded a profit of £10,000 which became the springboard for further expansion on leased and purchased land. On 15 September 1938 at the Pirie Street Methodist Church, Adelaide, Smart married Jean Constance Davis. He bought Mount Rupert, a 10,000-acre (4047 ha) station at Wongan Hills, Western Australia, in 1940. Six years later his bank invited him to buy 25,000 acres (10,117 ha) near Mingenew, comprising Fairview station, on heavy soil to the east of the town, and an adjoining, virgin, sand-plain block known as The Dip. He renamed the station Erregulla Springs, moved there in 1949 and built a new homestead in 1950. Further purchases of unimproved light land brought the area to 80,000 acres (32,375 ha), in addition to which he leased another 7000 acres (2833 ha) of heavy land.
The Western Australian blue lupin had been long naturalized and sown on the red soils around Geraldton and Gingin for feeding sheep. Smart showed that, by using superphosphate, lupins would also thrive on sand-plains and build up fertility for cereal cropping. The Department of Agriculture showed little interest in lupins and at first did not share his vision or welcome his field-days. For his part, Smart supported scientific research and hosted departmental trials at Erregulla Springs which showed how, after initial fertility build-up, introduced clovers gave a more diversified and productive agriculture. The practices pioneered included aerial spraying of insects and fertilising of cereals with nitrogen.
In 1950 the grain production from Smart's properties set an Australian individual record of 102,000 three-bushel bags (8200 tons). This figure regularly increased and passed 500,000 bushels (13,400 tons) in 1967. That year Smart also produced nearly 3000 bales of wool from 105,000 sheep. By 1955 Erregulla Springs had twenty-four houses and a resident population of 120; it boasted a swimming-pool, a tennis-court, a cricket field and a community bus.
Smart detailed his methods and philosophy in a booklet, West Australian Wasteland Transformed (Geraldton, 1960). Two points stood out. First, the importance of appreciating the value of labour\emdash to look after one's employees, to pay them well, and to give credit where due. Second, the need to make the best use of machinery. Underlying his success was a firm Protestant ethic, born of his Methodist background, of hard work, integrity, and community involvement. He served on the Wongan-Ballidu (1947-49) and the Mingenew (1950-56 and 1958-60) road boards, and on the Mingenew Shire Council (1961-67). In 1955 he was appointed O.B.E. He was knighted in 1966.
Of middle height and solid build, with brown receding hair and a florid complexion, Sir Eric had piercing blue eyes. He possessed restless energy, a quick mind and the capacity for lightning calculation. Although generous, he could be impatient. Devoted to his family, he loved tennis, golf, the company of friends, travel, his pipe, a fine cigar and a good whisky. Ill health forced him into semi-retirement in Perth in 1966. Survived by his wife, and their son and two daughters, he died of a coronary occlusion on 10 June 1973 at his Dalkeith home and was cremated with Anglican rites. He bequeathed $200,000 to the University of Western Australia for continued research on the West Midlands light lands, with particular attention to the role of lupins.

+ 149 i. Peter Davis SMART was born on 18 Feb 1941 and died on 27 Feb 1990 in Mingenew, W.A., at age 49.

Gwyndolene married Walter Maxwell Champion HACKETT, son of Walter Champion HACKETT and Nellie Ferguson ROBIN. Walter was born on 8 Jul 1915 in Kent Town, S.A. and died on 1 Aug 1989 in Adelaide, S.A., at age 74.

General Notes: Walter was a graduate in the inaugural Oenology Course at the Roseworthy Agricultural College in 1938.

55. Carol Rose Ida FERGUSON was born on 22 Feb 1918 in Pinnaroo, S.A. and died on 23 Mar 1998, at age 80.

Carol married Gordon William LOVERING, son of Unknown LOVERING. Gordon was born on 3 Dec 1909.

56. William Edwin FERGUSON was born on 15 Jul 1919 in Pinnaroo, S.A. and died on 16 Jan 1942 in WWII, at age 22.

General Notes: Was a Lance Corporal.
Killed in action in WW2.
16th Jan or Nov 1942

General Notes: Beatrice dedicated her working life to her calling as a registered nurse. She trained initially in Temora Hospital before gaining her midwifery qualification from Crown Street Women's Hospital, Sydney. Her career included:
• 'Bush Nursing' in Tasmania, being in charge of Cygnet Hospital
• Community Nursing in Victoria
• Geriatric Nursing in the Blue Mountains, where she often took on the role of Matron.

Beatrice married Robert Leopold EULENSTEIN, son of Carl Heinrich Leopold EULENSTEIN and Caroline BOOTH. Robert died in 1963 in Sydney, NSW.

58. Donald John FERGUSON was born on 7 Jun 1923 in Mount Gambier, S.A. and died on 17 Oct 2010 in Mitchell, Qld., at age 87. He had no known marriage and no known children.

General Notes: Donald was a 'Sapper' in the Army during the war. His principal units were 'The Australian Army Tank Battalion' and 'The Australian Armoured Regiment'. He served in New Guinea and was awarded the following;
• 1939 - 1945 Star
• Pacific Star
• War Medal 1939 - 1945
• Australia Service Medal 1939 - 1945
• Returned From Active Service Badge
• Service Number - NX141165
• Place of enlistment - GRETA NSW
After serving in WWII, he spent most of his life working on cattle stations as a farmer and fencer throughout Qld. In his later years he resided in the community of Mitchell amongst good friends.

60. Allan Clifford BROOKS was born on 26 Sep 1907 in Jamestown, S.A. and died on 19 Jun 1966 in Glenelg North, S.A., at age 58.

Allan married Isabel Florence MACDONALD, daughter of Christopher Young MACDONALD and Florence Ruby HARVEY. Isabel was born on 13 Jun 1908 in Glenelg, S.A..

61. Donald Thomas BROOKS was born on 6 Sep 1903 in Jamestown, S.A. and died on 18 Dec 1976, at age 73.

Donald married Dorothy Louise MOODY, daughter of Thomas Frederick MOODY and Alice Minna GALE. Dorothy was born on 25 Apr 1908 in Marryatville, S.A. and died on 18 Dec 1976, at age 68.

James married Mary GLEADALL, daughter of William Drury GLEADALL and Amy Harriette PATON. Mary was born in 1901 in Brighton, Vic..

Helen married Thomas Melton WHITESIDE, son of Edward WHITESIDE and Jeanie SINGLETON. Thomas was born in 1899 in Melton, Vic. and died in 1977 in Heidelberg, Vic., at age 78.

Marriage Notes: Weddings - 29/12/1932

Whiteside\emdash Ferguson
GROUPINGS of beautiful flowers decor
ated St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
Mordialloc, on Saturday, December 10, and
provided a perfect setting for Miss Helen
Elizabeth Ferguson as she entered the
church with her father for her marriage to
Mr Thomas Melton Whiteside. The cere
mony was performed
by the Rev. N. M. Jaboor.
The bride is the
elder daughter of Mr
and Mrs John Fer
guson, McDonald
Street, Mordialloc, and
the bridegroom is the
youngest son of Mr
E. Whiteside,
"Mount Alexander",
Essendon, and.the late
Mrs Whiteside.
Rich ivory bridal satin formed the beau
tiful wedding gown which moulded the
bride's figure and had a long train cut in
one with the skirt. From a wreath of
orange blossom a veil of embroidered tulle
fell softly over the train, and a sheaf of
Madonna lilies completed the toilette.
Miss Margaret Ferguson, who attended
her sister as bridesmaid, was frocked in
soft pink georgette, daintily trimmed with
hand-made flowers in pastel shades of pink
and blue. Her turban of silver lame was
finished with a plaited band caught by pink
flowers, and the pink carnations and love
in-the-mist she carried harmonised delight
fully with the flowers on her frock.
Mr George Cathcart acted as best man.
The reception and wedding breakfast
were held at the Mentone Hotel.

Margaret married Arthur Edwin ERSKINE, son of Allister Edwin ERSKINE and Selina Ann 'Lena' MANHIRE. Arthur was born in 1892 in South Yarra, Vic. and died in 1966 in Heidelberg, Vic., at age 74. They had no children.

65. Sylvia Georgina O'NEILL was born on 28 Mar 1892 in Petersburg, S.A. and died on 20 Dec 1966 in Felixstow, S.A., at age 74.

Sylvia married Thomas Stephen KAY, son of James Francis KAY and Ellen CONROY. Thomas was born in 1890 in Port Melbourne, Vic. and died on 1 Jul 1952 in Thebarton West, S.A., at age 62.

+ 169 i. Kathleen Sylvia KAY was born on 24 Jun 1918 in Pt.Pirie West, S.A. and died on 30 Aug 2006, at age 88.

+ 170 ii. Ellen Margaret KAY was born on 9 May 1920 in Tennyson, Pt.Pirie, S.A.

Francis married Alice Kathleen JONES, daughter of William JONES and Margaret GENTLE. Alice was born on 10 Jan 1893 in Jamestown, S.A. and died on 5 Mar 1947 in Adelaide, S.A., at age 54.

Irene married James Augustine DINEEN, son of Jeremiah James DINEEN and Julia Mary O'NEILL. James was born on 23 Mar 1894 in Adelaide S.A. and died on 17 Aug 1934 in Adelaide S.A., at age 40.

Margaret married William John GILLICK, son of Patrick Michael GILLICK and Ann FAUL. William was born on 3 Sep 1894 in Brompton, S.A. and died on 2 Mar 1953 in New Hindmarsh, S.A., at age 58.

70. John James O'NEIL was born on 23 Feb 1900 in Petersburg, S.A. and died in 1939 in Werrimull, Vic., at age 39.

General Notes: This death has not been checked, but seems to fit the names and age. MF.

John married Margaret Mary COONEY, daughter of John Peter COONEY and Jane Margaret DONOHUE. Margaret was born on 10 Jan 1902 in Brompton, S.A..

Genevive married Charles SPENCER. Charles was born in 1893 and died on 22 Sep 1956 in Adelaide S.A., at age 63.

+ 173 i. Lance Charles SPENCER was born on 28 Jun 1923 in Adelaide S.A. and died on 26 Feb 1935 in Hayhurst, S.A., at age 11.

Doreen married Andrew Keith CAIN, son of Andrew CAIN. Andrew was born in 1902.

74. Urban Owen O'NEIL was born on 5 Aug 1905 in West Thebarton S.A. and died on 2 Mar 1941 in Mile End, S.A., at age 35.

75. David FERGUSON was born on 28 Jul 1891 in Leamington, S.A. and died on 24 Aug 1891 in Jamestown, S.A.

Leslie married Mavis Margaret GRIGG. Mavis was born on 13 Jun 1910 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia and died on 6 Nov 1987 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia, at age 77.

78. Muriel Catherine BIGLANDS was born on 11 May 1900 in Auburn S.A. and died on 2 May 1994 in Daw Park, S.A., at age 93.

Muriel married Harold George Vincent BERKSHIRE, son of Owen George BERKSHIRE and Florence Elizabeth BRAY. Harold was born on 15 Jan 1898 in Melrose S.A. and died on 20 Nov 1968 in Daw Park, S.A., at age 70.

79. Mavis Alma BIGLANDS was born on 24 Feb 1908 in Leederville W.A. and died on 1 Dec 1999 in Resthaven Marion SA, at age 91.

Mavis married Francis Edward COCK, son of James Henry COCK and Mary Ellen BRIDGES. Francis was born on 21 Feb 1905 in Moonta Mines, S.A. and died on 26 Jun 1989 in FMC Bedford Park, S.A., at age 84.

80. Elva Jean NOBLET was born on 23 May 1912 in Little Adelaide S.A. and died on 15 May 1966 in West Beach, S.A., at age 53.

Elva married David Leonard (Len) THORLEY, son of David Charles THORLEY and Alice VEEVERS. David was born on 21 Sep 1906 in Hastings, Hawkes Bay, NZ. and died on 23 Jan 1970 in Clarendon S.A., at age 63.

General Notes: Lived at Whyalla for many years. Owned the newsagency.
Presumably died in an accident. Second wife Lyn died same day.

+ 180 i. Lea Kay THORLEY was born on 12 Jul 1945 in Whyalla, S.A. and died on 2 Dec 1988 in Vaucluse, NSW, at age 43.

81. Marjory Ferguson NOBLET was born on 22 Nov 1913 in Parkside, S.A. and died on 3 Mar 1991 in 5 Caplet Cr., Modbury, South Australia, at age 77.

82. Kenneth Edgar NOBLET was born on 6 May 1915 in Parkside, S.A. and died on 9 Jan 1985 in 9 Catherine Avenue, Flinders Park, S.A., at age 69.

84. Isabella (Took) ROBSON was born on 9 Dec 1906 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 17 Nov 1971 in Adelaide S.A., at age 64. The cause of her death was Pneumonia.

General Notes: Isabella Robson (Took) was born at Millicent on the 9th of December 1906 and lived with her parents at Lakeside Robe.
Went to primary school at Robe Yr 7 1912 - 1918 ,and then Presbyterian Girls College in Adelaide yr 9, 1919 - 1920.
Worked for her Father on his properties at Robe.
Learnt to play the piano while in Adelaide and was an excellent player. Married Bruce George Robson in 1933 and they lived at Comung. Bruce went to Mckay in Queensland and worked on a sugar plantation to make some money until he got a tropical disease and came back to Robe and they lived at Mount Lookout (Tin Mansions), one of her fathers properties.
They had six children Peter Bruce, Mary Stuart, Andrew Jeffrey George, Angus Alexander, Stephen Colin Stanley and Elizabeth Anne. (Peter had a stillborn twin sister). When Bruce joined the Lighthorse they were living at Mount Lookout and he met a car at the main road to go to Mount Gambier and Took drove the T Model Ford home. When she got to the house she could not remember how to stop it, went around the house three times before running over and stalling the car on top of a wurley she had built for the children.
Bruce had two cray boats financed by her father and fished at Robe. They then bought a house at Beachport and fished with two boats there. They then sold up and moved to a dairy farm at Albany in Western Australia in 1948 financed by her father. Sold the dairy farm, paid back the loan and Bruce managed two properties, Noondi near Yalgoo and Hillview near Meekatharra - 500,000 acres and 15,000 sheep. Bruce then moved to Bullara Station in the Exmouth Gulf and Took left Bruce and went back to her parents in Robe in 1953, divorced and then lived in Adelaide until her death of Pneumonia in 1971.

Isabella married Bruce George ROBSON, son of George ROBSON and Elizabeth Marion (May) FERGUSON. Bruce was born on 2 Feb 1910 in Portland, Vic. and died on 4 May 1974 in Point Sampson, WA., at age 64. The cause of his death was Heart attack.

General Notes: Bruce George Robson was born in Portland Victoria on the 2nd of February 1910 and lived with his parents in Hamilton.
He went to primary and secondary school in Hamilton. Came to Robe and worked for Andrew Robson. Joined the Lighthorse in Mount Gambier. Married Isabella Robson in 1933 and they lived at Comung a property of her fathers, then he went to Mckay in Queensland to make some money and worked on a sugar farm until he got a tropical disease and came home to Took. They lived at Mount Lookout (Tin Mansions) one of his father in laws properties in 1938. Then moved to another poperty near Richmond Park, then on to Kingston during 1939. Then back to 'Tin Mansions' and then to Robe at 'Fig Leaf' cottage.
They had six children Peter Bruce, Mary Stuart, Andrew Jeffrey George, Angus Alexander, Stephen Colin Stanley and Elizabeth Anne, (Peter had a stillborn twin sister). His father in law financed them and they had four cray boats including the Grey Nurse and the Playfair which fished at Robe. The Playfair was blown ashore at Robe and wrecked,only the engine was insured and that money bought the Hecla. They then bought a house in Beachport and fished with the Hecla and the Rhonda. They sold up in Beachport and the family moved from Robe to Western Australia on 15th May 1948. Traveled from Kingston to Denmark by train. Bruce and the boys came over first and Isabella came over a couple of weeks later with the girls. Sold the dairy farm at Denmark in 1949 and Bruce managed two properties, Noondi near Yalgoo and Hillview near Meekatharra, 500,000 acres and 15,000 sheep.
Bruce then Moved to Bullara Station in the Exmouth Gulf. Took left and went back to her parents at Robe in 1953 and they later divorced. Bruce leased a 60ft boat Lauriston and sailed it from Appolo Bay to Geraldton where he fished. Then Managed Yalbalgo Station via Carnarvon. Then Managed Karratha Station but had a heart attack and had to give up the job. Built a 45ft trawler the Northern Venture, sold it and bought the 60ft Jesslyne a prawning trawler and fished off the Exmouth Gulf. Had a massive heart attack an hour and a half off Point Sampson near Karratha on the 4th of May 1974 and son Colin gave resucitation but he never recovered.

+ 189 ii. Mary Stuart ROBSON was born on 16 Mar 1936 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 24 Mar 2014 in Penshurst, Vic, at age 78.

+ 190 iii. Andrew Jeffrey George ROBSON was born on 27 Jul 1937 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 24 Sep 2006 in Geraldton WA., at age 69.

+ 191 iv. Angus Alexander ROBSON was born on 22 Apr 1939 in Kingston, S.A. and died on 18 Jul 1973 in Moola Boola Station, W.A., at age 34.

85. Annie McIntosh (Toss) ROBSON was born on 9 Jul 1908 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 9 Feb 1989 in Robe, S.A,, at age 80. The cause of her death was Cancer.

General Notes: Annie Mcintosh Robson was born at the Millicent Hospital on the 9th of July 1908 and lived in a large old house called Lakeside at Robe. She was born on the 9th but her birth certificate said the 10th due to a mistake. Went to school at Robe Yr 7, 1914 - 1920. Presbyterian Girls College in Adelaide Yr 9 1921 - 1922. Came back to Robe and worked on her fathers properties.
Married Alexander Jamieson on the 22nd of December 1934 at the family home Lakeside in Robe and they made their home at Penola.
They had two children, Catherine Alexandrina who died at 21 months and Heather. Alex went into the Air Force during the war and Toss went and worked for her Aunt Liz at Portland. After her divorce she went fruit picking on the Murray and then worked in a crayfish factory in Robe. Toss was a very warm and friendly woman and was always pleased to see friends & family members when they were in Robe.
Died from Cancer on the 8th of Febuary 1989 and was buried at Robe.

Annie married Alexander JAMIESON, son of George JAMIESON. Alexander was born on 1 May 1907 in Cathcart, Scotland.

General Notes: Alexander Jamieson was born in Scotland on the 1st of May 1907.
His occupation was a tailor and he lived at Penola in South Australia. Married Annie McIntosh Robson on the 22nd of December 1934 at Lakeside Robe in South Australia and they lived at Robe.
They had two children Catherine Alexandrina who died at 21 months and Heather. Was in the Airforce from 1940 - 1946 in the War. They divorced.

+ 194 i. Catherine Alexandra JAMIESON was born in Feb 1937 and died on 5 Aug 1938 in Naracoorte, S.A., at age 1.

86. Agnes Emily (Diddy) ROBSON was born on 23 Mar 1902 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 24 Oct 1993 in Port Lincoln, S.A., at age 91.

General Notes: Agnes Emily Robson was born on the 23rd of March 1902 at Naracoorte and lived with her parents at Bakers Range North (Wyena), near Lucindale. Diddy was tutored by Governesses for her early schooling. Then went to the Lucindale School for 15 months and stayed at Bournsville a house on Centenial Avenue next to the Presbyterian Church, the house was owned by T.J.Ferguson. She then went to school at Portland, stayed with her grandfather William Ferguson. Travelled by boat from Robe and only went home for the Christmas holidays. Married Andrew Robson Ferguson on the 6th of July 1931 at the St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Naracoorte. They first lived near Robe at 'The Swamp'. They had four children, Patricia Margaret, Donald Robson, Colin Mac and Malcolm John. When Diddy's father died she inherited Bakers Range North and they lived there with her mother. In 1942 they sold Bakers Range North and bought 'Fenton' a 640 acre property at Keppoch near Naracoorte. They later bought a house in Magary Crecent at Naracoorte and Diddy and Malcolm lived there to allow Malcolm to attend school. Sold Fenton in 1956 and bought 'Alambie' a property on Springs road between Callington and Mount Barker. Sold Alambie and bought Sylvandale a property at Gunnedah in N.S.W. After her husband Bob died she went to live with her daughter at Port Lincoln. When her health failed she moved into a nursing home in Port Lincoln and died on the 24th of October 1993.
Diddy played the piano in a Dance Band when she was young.
They were a very sociable couple and loved the Calledonian Society and Pipe Bands. They were also very family orientated and regularly visited relations and friends.

Portland Guardian (Vic. : 1876 - 1953), Wednesday 6 November 1912, page 2
MUSICAL. -The following are the successful Portland candidates at the recent examination of the Conservatorium of music held here ;Pianoforte.-Grade VI.-Passed (5) -Kathleen Finn (Loretto Convent), Hazel Doreen Matheson (Miss V. M'Eachern), Agnes Emily Robson (Miss V. M'Eachern).

South Eastern Times (Millicent, SA : 1906 - 1954), Tuesday 17 April 1934, page 4
BEACHPORT DISTRICT COUNCIL
The registrar-general of deeds advised tlie transfer of, section 16NW, hundred of Lake George, from Emily Robson to Andrew R.Ferguson.

Agnes married Andrew Robson (Bob) FERGUSON, son of James Jeffery (Jim) FERGUSON and Mary Jane ROBSON. Andrew was born on 2 Apr 1906 in Lucindale, S.A. and died on 17 Jul 1987 in Gunnedah, NSW, at age 81.

General Notes: Andrew Robson Ferguson was born on the 2nd of April 1906 at Lucindale South Australia and lived with his parents at Lucindale where his father was a Blacksmith. Andrew was known to all as 'Bob'. They lived for a while at Robe where his father worked for an uncle of Bob's, Andrew Robson. While there they lived on one of Andrews propertys Mt Lookout ( Tin Mansions as the house was called). Went to the Lucindale School to Year 7.
Left school and worked for his uncle Andrew Robson at Robe and lived on one of his properties,Dismal Park. Went back to Lucindale and worked for T.J.Ferguson at Bakers Range. Married Agnes Emily Robson on the 6th of July 1931 at the Naracoorte Presbyterian Church and they lived at Bournsville a house in Lucindale owned by T.J.Ferguson. Returned to Robe and lived at Dismal Park.They had four children, Patricia Margaret, Donald Robson, Colin Mac and Malcolm John. Bob was in the Light Horse for several years before the war and then enlisted in the Army on 13 April 1942. Became a fitness & unarmed combat instructor with 3 Training Battalion. Discharged in Jan 1943 due to a knee injury.
When his father-in-law William Robson died Emily inherited Bakers Range North and they lived there with her mother. In 1942 they sold Bakers Range North and bought 'Fenton' a 640 acre property at Keppoch near Naracoorte from the Guster family. They later bought a house in Magary Crecent at Naracoorte and Diddy and Malcolm lived there to allow Malcolm to attend school. Was president of the Keppoch hall commitee durng construction and for the opening. Sold Fenton in 1957 and bought 'Alambie' a property on Springs road between Callington and Mount Barker. Sold Alambie and bought 'Sylvandale', a property at Gunnedah in New South Wales. Bob and Diddy were very family orientated and regularly returned to SA to visit the family and friends. Was Chief of the Lucindale Calledonian Society from 1939 - 1949 and was made a life member.( The Society went into recess during the war years 1940 - 1948). Was Chief of the Naracoorte Calledonian Society for two years. Was Chief of the Mt Barker Calledonian Society for two years. Bob was the first Life Member of the Pipe Bands Association of South Australia for his services, which included Vice President 1962 - 64.
Won a trophy for running. Played football, and cricket until his late fifties, then played bowls for many years. Was president of the Naracoorte cricket association in the early '50s. Very keen fisherman and duck shooter. Died on the 17th of July 1987 at Gunnedah.
His son Colin Mac 'Sandy' still runs the Gunnedah property.

+ 196 i. Patricia Margaret (Peggie) FERGUSON was born on 5 Oct 1931 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 20 Jan 2011 in Port Lincoln, S.A., at age 79.

+ 198 iii. Colin Mac (Sandy) FERGUSON was born on 19 Nov 1938 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 17 Jul 2024 in Gunnedah, NSW, at age 85.

87. Reginald Oswald FERGUSON was born on 24 Feb 1910 in North Adelaide, S.A. and died on 27 Mar 1975 in Brisbane Qld., at age 65.

General Notes: Oswald Ferguson was born on the 28th of Febuary 1910 in Adelaide .
Joined the Navy and saw action in New Guinea.

Reginald married Doreen Margaret JAMES, daughter of Henry Clive (Paddy) JAMES and Daisy Irene RISHWORTH. Doreen was born on 12 Oct 1919 in Lismore, NSW. and died on 6 Jun 2009 in Brisbane Qld., at age 89.

General Notes: Marjorie Ferguson was Born on the 10th of January 1914 in Richmond Victoria and lived at Nar Nar Goon on her fathers property. Went to school at Berwick State School Yr 7 1920 - 1926 and the Presblyterian Girls School in Melbourne. Trained as a Nurse at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. Married George Sanderson Dimsey on the 16th of March 1946 at St Kilda Melbourne Victoria. They had two adopted children, Ewan Kenneth and Heather Jeanette.
Member of the Blackrock Country Womans Association. On the Blackrock St Andrews Presbyterian Church Auxilliary. Played Tennis.

Marjorie married George Sanderson DIMSEY, son of Herbert Ernest DIMSEY. George was born on 9 Sep 1909 in Ballarat East Vic. and died on 15 Sep 1984 in Cheltenham, Vic., at age 75. The cause of his death was Thrombosis.

General Notes: George Sanderson Dimsey was born on the 9th of September 1909 at Ballarat, Victoria.
Married Marjorie Ferguson on the 16th of March 1946 at St Kilda in Melbourne.
Had a Diploma in Analytic Chemistry. Was manager of Standard Laboratories
Died on the 15th of September 1985 of a Thrombosis.

89. William Andrew FERGUSON was born on 28 Sep 1905 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died in 1960 in Orange, NSW, at age 55.

William married Harriett (Babe) HARRISON, daughter of Alfred Richard HARRISON and Harriett DEAN. Harriett was born in 1902 in Forbes, NSW. and died in 1977 in Orange, NSW., at age 75.

90. Emily Alice FERGUSON was born on 19 Aug 1908 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 27 Apr 1963 in Coburg, Vic., at age 54.

Emily married Russell Bray SCOTT, son of Anthony Harry SCOTT and Edith Mary BENNETTS. Russell was born on 19 Nov 1902 in Heidelberg, Vic. and died on 9 Jan 1965 in Heidelberg, Vic., at age 62.

91. Peter McIntosh FERGUSON was born on 20 Jan 1913 in Forbes, NSW. and died on 6 Apr 1980 in Tweed Heads, NSW., at age 67.

Peter married Dorice Jean (Dos) FERGUSON, daughter of Alexander FERGUSON and Nina Grace Lambert HEEPS. Dorice was born on 7 Nov 1913 in Richmond, Vic. and died on 19 May 1981 in Tweed Heads, NSW., at age 67.

General Notes: After her parents divorced Dorice was brought up by her father. Dorice inherited the Portland house which had belonged to her aunt Eliza, after her father's death.

+ 211 i. John Michael FERGUSON was born on 5 Sep 1945 in Portland, Vic. and died on 28 Dec 2023 in Mount Gambier, S.A., at age 78.

General Notes: Elizabeth Nicolette Ferguson was born on the 16th of November 1930 at Box Hill, a Melbourne suburb, and lived with her parents at Blackburn in Melbourne. Her parents bought an Apple Orchard at Portland Victoria and they lived there until 1939. Went to school at Portland. In 1939 the family moved to King Island halfway between the mainland and Tasmania and bought a Dairy Farm. Webt to a small school on King Island ( six mile bike ride) then a new school at Currie. Left school because of illness and carried on with correspondence until grade 8. Elizabeth moved to Melbourne to look for work and stayed with her half sister. Had several jobs in shops and factories. Her parents came back to Melbourne and built a house at Blackburn and Elizabeth then lived with them. Met Nicolai Polaccov at a dance and they were married eight months later on the 21st of July 1956 at St Andrews Church, Box Hill in Melbourne and they lived at Burwood for a while before moving to Blackburn. In 1992 Elizabeth moved to a house in Dandenong in Victoria.

Elizabeth married Nicolai POLACCOV. Nicolai was born on 25 Aug 1925 in Smolensk, USSR and died on 13 Apr 1983 in Blackburn, Vic., at age 57.

General Notes: Nicolai Polaccov was born on the 25th of August 1925 at a small town outside of Smolensk U.S.S.R. He was captured by the Germans when they invaded Russia and was sent to a work camp. He escaped from the Germans in Italy and joined the Partisans fighting against the Axis. Was captured and interned in a Prisoner of war camp until he was freed by the British Army. He then joined the British Army until the end of the war. He came out to Australia as a migrant. Trained as a linesman with the P.M.G. and lived in Broken Hill until he was transfered to Melbourne. He met Elizabeth Nicolette Ferguson at a dance and they were married eight months later on the 21st of July 1956 at the Box Hill. They first lived at Burwood before moving to Blackburn. Nicolai died in his sleep at home on the 13th of April 1983 and was cremated and buried at the Springvale Cemetry Melbourne at the age of 57.

Marjorie married Arthur William LAW. Arthur was born on 12 Dec 1934 in Malvern, Vic. and died on 1 Feb 1982 in Prahran, Vic., at age 47. The cause of his death was Bone Cancer.

General Notes: Athur William Law was born on the 12th of December 1934 at Malvern, Victoria and lived with his parents at Malvern. Went to school at the Malvern Primary Yr 10 1940 - 1949. Apprenticeship Boilermaker with Burnley Australian Electrical Industries. Married Marjorie Anne Ferguson on the 21st of Febuary 1959 and they lived at Blackburn and had two children Russell Charles and Julie Anne. Changed jobs to Wilson Transformers at Waverly in about 1970 and worked there until his health failed. Fishing was his main sport and belonged to a fishing club.
Died on the 1st of Febuary 1982 at Prahran in Victoria and was cremated at Springvale.

95. Mary Euphemia (Molly) FERGUSON was born on 27 Nov 1908 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 5 Jul 2002 in Naracoorte, S.A., at age 93.

Mary married Percy George LOECHEL, son of Theodore Alfred Carl (Charlie) LOECHEL and Elsie Julia HAINES. Percy was born on 18 Mar 1914 in Mannum, S.A. and died on 26 Jun 1991 in Lucindale, S.A., at age 77.

96. Emily Isabella (Isa) FERGUSON was born on 26 Sep 1910 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 12 Jun 1995 in Naracoorte, S.A., at age 84.

General Notes: Isabella Emily Ferguson was born on the 26th of September 1910 and lived with her parents at Bakers Range, a property four miles South East of Lucindale.
Was educated by Governesses until Yr 6 - 1923 when she had one year at the Lucindale School LYr 7. Went to Presbyterian Girls School in Adelaide 1924 - 1925 Yr 9.
When she was in her twenties Isa contacted Hydatid and was ill for a very long time.
Her Fatlher gave her 876 acres at Wyena East in 1938 and her future husband lived in a hut there until they were maried.
Maried William Harold Stock on the 14th of August 1940 at Bakers Range and they lived with her parents at Bakers Range. They had two Children William Thomas and Florence Ann.
Bill enlisted in the Airforce and on his discharge they bolught Wyena 223 acres from her Aunt Emily Robson and they lived there.
They bought the West Paddock 396 acres in 1958 from Rod McInness
Motts 246 acres was left to Isa by her Father in 1971.
Was a C.W.A. Member and was interested in crafts.
A very dedicated gardener and and always had a very beautiful cottage type garden.
Isa developed Alzheimers and spent the last years of her life in the Naracoorte Aged Care Hostel in Naracoorte until her death on the 12th of June 1995.
Isa was a kind and lovely lady with a great sense of humour and was loved by her family and friends.

Emily married William (Bill) Harold STOCK, son of William STOCK and Florence Lillian MORRIS. William was born on 30 Jun 1914 in Carapook, Casterton, Vic. and died on 30 Mar 2002 in Naracoorte, S.A., at age 87.

Marriage Notes: STOCK-FERGUSON.
The marriage of Isa, younger
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J.
Ferguson, of Baker's Range, Lucin
dale, to Mr. W. H.Stock, only son of
Mrs. P. L. Stock of Portland (Vic.)
and the late Mr. William Stock, of
Camais, Casterton, took place on Wed
nesday evening, August 14, at the
bride's home, the ceremony being per
formed by the Rev. W. Dykes, Presby
terian minister, of Nairacoorte.
Given away by her father, the bride
looked charming in a gown of white
embossed taffeta, buttoned down the
back with a row of tiny buttons and
loops, full flared skirt and puff sleeves.
The veil, lent by her sister (Mrs. P.
Loechel) was held in place by a coro
net of orange blossom worn by her
mother on her wedding day. The
bridal bouquet was composed of pale
pink camellias. A gold and pearl
pendant was worn by the bride, which
is an heirloom in the Stock family.
Mrs. T. W. Ferguson was matron of
honour, frocked in her wedding gown
of white moire taffeta, and she car
ried a bouquet of deep pink camellias.
The bridegroom was supported by Mr
T. W. Ferguson as best man. A
lucky horse shoe was hung on the
bride's arm by little Peggy Ferguson.
The Wedding March was played by
Mrs. Bob. Ferguson. During the
signing of the register Miss Pheme
Ferguson sang "My Task.'' Mrs. T.
J. Ferguson, the bride's mother, wore
a wine velvet, black fur coat, and
shoulder spray, and Mrs. Stock, the
bridegroom's mother, was gowned in
black velvet and fur cape.
About fifty relatives partook of the
wedding breakfast, where the usual
toasts were given and honoured and
a number of telegrams read.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stock were the
recipients of many cheques and valu
able gifts, among the latter being a
beautiful canteen of cutlery given by
the bridegroom's uncle (Mr. J. stock)
of Casterton, who won it at the age of
71 when he rode his horse Bonny
Dean to victory at Mount Gambier.
The honeymoon was spent in Vic
toria, where the happy couple went
by car to the Grampians, Gippsland,
and Melbourne. The bride's travel
ling frock was dark green with fur
trimming, fur cape and toque to
match.

General Notes: William Harold Stock was born on the 30th of June 1914 at Carapook Casterton in Victoria and they lived in Casterton.
When Bill was 18 months old his Father died and the Family moved to portland.
Went to a private school in Portland yr 4 1920- 1923. Portland State School Yr 6 1924- 1925. Portland Elementary Yr 7. Brighton Grammer School Yr 11 1925 - 1928 leaving. Longelong Agricultural College for two years 1929 - 1930.
Worked for Andrew Robson of Lakeside at Robe and worked mainly at Mt Lookout ,one of Andrews propertys for one year.
Went back to Portland and worked on a property on aproperty there.
Came to Lucindale in 1934 and worked for T.J.Ferguson on Bakers Range.
Bought Copes a 3340 acre property in 1938.
Bought 44 a 556 acre property in 1938.
Bills future wife was given hyena East 867 acres in 1938 and Bill lived in a hut there until he married in 1940.
Married Isabella Emily Ferguson on the 14 th of August 1940 at Bakers Range Lulcindale and they lived at Bakers Range with her parents.They had two Children William Thomas and Florence Ann.
Bill enlisted in the R.A.A.F. in Febuary 1942 as a trainee flight mechanic. Went to Sheparton as an enlisted man . Did his basic training at the Exhibition building in Melbourne. Went to Ascot Vale for a flight mechanics course.
Posted to Pt Pirie in September 1942 for about eight months. Was mainly on night duty ,so in the daytime worked for a civilion carpenter building accomadation huts.
Sent back to Melbourne to do a 2E for three months (2E was the Highest Mechanics rating ).
Posted to Laverton in September 1943 ,engine repair squadron.
Obtained his discharge on December 1944.
Bought Whyena 223 acres from Agnes Emily Robson in 1944 and Bill and Isa lived there.
Sold Copes in 1946 when Isa was given land by her Father, would have had too much lease hold land and the Government would have requisitioned some.
Motts was left to wife Isa in 1971.
Bought West Paddock 396 acres next to Motts in 1958 of Rod Mcinnes.
Bill was always a keen fisherman and built a house at Pinks Beach at Kingston in 1962.
Secretary of the Australian Primary Producers Union for one year. President and delegate to Lucindale branch and Adelaide 1956 - 1957.
President and Fire Control Officer of Lucindale fire Fighting Association 1956 - 1957.
Lucindale Golf Club .Was at various times President Secretary Captain Committee member and several times the Club Champion.
Member of the Naracoorte Golf Club 1958 - 1988.
Foundation member of the Lucindale Bowling Club , 1958 was on the Committee,President in 1961.
Member of the Naracoorte and Lucindale Masonic Lodge.
Was Senior Chiefton of the Lucindale Caledonian Society.
Died at the Naracoorte Hospital from the affects of Lung cancer on the 30th of March 2002. Bills graveside funeral service conducted at the Lucindale Lawn Cemetry on Friday 5th of April 2002. Undertaker Mr Geofrey Arthur officiating.

General Notes: Thomas William Ferguson was born at the Naracoorte Hospital and lived with his parents at Bakers Range, a property 4 miles South of Lucindale .
Started his education with Governesses to about Year 3 1920 - 1922. Lucindale School Year 7 ,1923 - 1926. Scotch College in Adelaide Year 9 , 1927 - 1928.
Went back and worked for his father on Bakers Range.
Married Margaret Hendy Kissock Jamieson at Adelaide in 1940 and they built a house on part of Bakers Range and ran sheep and cattle. Had one child Janet Margaret
Joined the Airforce in 1942 but was only in for a few months then was discharged as he had to work on his fathers dairy farm,
When young his hobbies were Radio and Photography.
Was a very keen hunter but fishing was his main love and he owned a shack at Nora Creana near Robe and and spent a lot of leisure time there.
Sold his property at lucindale and lived in the Shack at Nora Creana.
After his father died Bill and Rita lived at Bakers Range for a few years .
He and Rita spent the last months of his life at the Naracoorte Hospital aged Care centre. After Bill's death Rita lived with her Daughter at Loxton.

Thomas married Margaret (Rita) Hendy Kissock JAMIESON. Margaret was born in 1920 in Scotland and died on 27 Jul 1976, at age 56.

General Notes: Margaret Hendy Kissock Jamieson was born in Scotland in 1920.
Married Thomas William Ferguson on the 1940 in Adelaide and they lived on Bill's property on the Bakers Range Road. They had one child Janet Margaret

100. William Leonard WILLIAMS was born on 10 May 1915 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 20 Oct 1997 in Millicent, S.A., at age 82.

General Notes: William Leonard Williams was born on the 10th of May 1915 at Mrs Mott Nursing home at Millicent and lived on his parents farm Bracken Brae near Miillicent.
Went to School at Sebastopol Yr 4, 1922 - 1925. Millicent Primary Yr 7, 1926 - 1928. Millicent High School Yr 9, 1929 - 1930. Worked on his parents farm Bracken Brae. Joined the Army 13th of July 1940 and left Australia for the Middle East between Christmas and New Year. Served as a Driver and Stretcher Bearer at Tobruk during the Seige of "Tobruk". Was wounded at El Alamein Tel El Aisa on the 1st of September 1942 and arrived back in Australia on the 10th of March 1943. Recieved a Commendation for gallant conduct in operations at Tel El Eisa on the 1st of September 1942 on the Queen Mary on the way back to Australia. Was a member of the 24 man Army Relay team,raced 24 Kilometers to celebrate the opening of Jewish Settlements. Married Rita Joan Copping on the 13th of March 1943 at Naracoorte. They had four Children Janet Kathleen, Heather Elizabeth, Elaine Rita and William Fredrick. Was sent to the Atherton Tablelands in Queensland Australia - then to the landing at Lae in New Guinea and Finschasen New Guinea. Sent back to the Atherton Tablelands in Queensland Australia. Sent to Borneo. Discharged from the Army 7-11- 1945. After being discharged from the army Bill and Rita made their home at Rockly, a part of his fathers property, 800 acres. The first night home from the Army after discharge , asked the family what's the work at present. Father and his brother grinned at each other "shearing". So Bill was broken back into farm work in a hurry. Bill said "the best thing that could have happened". Joined the Millicent Lions Club 10-10-1964 - 1978. Tail Twister for two years. Chairman of Membership Committee. Charter Member. 100% attendance record. Millicent Masonic Lodge 22-1-1958 - 1965. President of the R.S.L. 1961 - 1962. Received a Letter of Appreciation from the R.S.L. in 1963. Member of the Rats of Tubruk. Member of the Institute Library Committe 1948 - 1991 until it burnt down. Then member of the Williams Library until it was taken over by the Public Library. Has his name on a Plaque in the Public Library, being a member of the last Committee of the Williams Library. The Committe gave $180,000 from the sale of Library and Investments to the Public Library. Member of the Millicent Council 1959 - 1964. Member of the Millicent Calledonian Society 1947 - 1983. Chief of the Millicent Calledonian Society 1959 - 1961. Filled in as a Dress Judge at the Millicent Games. Keen supporter of the Millicent Pipe Band and filled in on occasions as Drum Major. Received the R.S.L. Junior Debutantes. Money raised went towards the R.S.L. Clubrooms at Millicent. Retired to Millicent 13-3-1973 to 8 Art Street. Played Bowls and helped the Greens Keeper. Won singles plate and various fours trophys. Played Golf at 55 years of age, had a 17 handicap. Had a 'Hole in One' on the 13th hole at Millicent in 1971. Played Cricket for Furner, first win for Premiership about 1947.

William married Rita Joan COPPING, daughter of Frederick Caleb COPPING and Elma Selma HEROLD. Rita was born on 8 Nov 1918 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 24 Aug 2001 in Millicent, S.A., at age 82.

General Notes: Rita Joan Copping was born on the 8th of November 1918 at the Naracoorte Hospital and lived with her parents at Avondale (now Falconers) a Mile South of Lucindale.
Went to School at Lucindale Yr 7, 1924 - 1930, Naracoorte High Yr 9, 1931 - 1932.
Helped on her parents farm. Had an accident with a horse, the horse was killed and Rita spent 14 days in Hospital with a slipped muscle and went to Adelaide for treatment. Went to the School of Arts, Went to School of Mines then to the Conservatorium of Music (for singing and music) for one year. Played golf and tennis at Lucindale. Left Lucindale in 1938 and joined the Voluntary Aid Detachment in Naracoorte. Married William Leonard Williams on the 13th of March 1943 at Naracoorte. They had four children, Janet Kathleen, Heather Elizabeth, Elaine Rita and William Fredrick. President of the Highland Dancing Association 1949, also Secretary for some years to 1962. Member of the Millicent R.S.L. Auxillary. Member of the Millicent Library Board 1986 - 1991, Rita's name is on the plaque honouring the last committe of the Williams Library board that donated $180,000 from the sale of the Williams Library to the Public Library. Joined the Millicent Bowls Club in 1974, President 1978 - 1980, still playing in 1993. Plenty of Runner-up trophys as well as a few wins Open and Home. Member of the Tournament Committee for ten Years.
Member of the Millicent C.W.A. and designed their flag. Rita and her daughter Janet designed the Lions Club District Governers Personal Flag (Doug Mitchel 1971 - 1972). Designed the Logo for the Mt Burr School's T shirts. President of Committee selecting girls summer uniform for the Millicent High School 1963 - still being worn in 1993. Member of an Art Group from 1963. Kathleen Edkins first Tutor. Mr Charles Rawling present helper framed aprox 80 Paintings. Distributed to family and friends. Organized fund raising for spastic Centres Miss Millicent. Rita's daughter Janet came 3rd for fund raising in South Australia.
Died at the Millicent Hospital on the 24th of August 2001 and was buried in the Millicent lawm Cemetery.

General Notes: Married Donald Williams at the Mt Gambier Registry Office but divorced after 7 Years . Edith had been Married twice before and was on her fifth Marriage in 1993.

102. Evan WILLIAMS was born on 21 Feb 1918 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 26 Feb 1943 in Canada, at age 25.

General Notes: Evan Williams was born on the 23rd of Febuary 1918 at Millicent. Went to School at Millicent Yr 10. Worked for his father on Bracken Brae a property near Millicent.
Enlisted in the Army and after a year enlisted in the Air Force.
Was killed in a flying training accident in Canada during the 2nd world war on the 26th of Febuary 1943

103. Margaret WILLIAMS was born on 4 Aug 1919 in Millicent, S.A. and died in 1919 in Millicent, S.A. The cause of her death was Cot Death.

104. Kathleen Nancy WILLIAMS was born on 11 Aug 1926 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 19 Nov 2011 in Beachport, S.A., at age 85.

General Notes: Kathleen Nancy Williams was born on the 11th of August 1926 at the Mount Gambier hospital and then lived with her parents on Bracken Brae a property near Millicent. Went to school at Millicent Yr 9 and left because of ill health. Worked for the War Efforts Fund Raising during the war years. Married Adrian John Sutherland on the 21st of October 1950 and they had three children Colin Angus, Gregory John and Margaret Anne. They lived in Beachport for 18 months when first married and then moved to Thornlea her husbands property 12 miles east of Beachport. In 1977 they retired into Beachport when their son Colin took over the property. Was a keen Golfer before and after marriage. In 1982 started playing Croquet , still playing in 1992.

Kathleen married Adrian John (Drake) SUTHERLAND, son of John Eric SUTHERLAND and Hilda Rose SPEHR.

General Notes: Adrian John Sutherland was born on the 21st of April 1924 at the Mount Gambier Hospital and lived with his parents at Millicent in South Australia. The family moved to Madagascar in 1926 when Drake was two years old onto a relatives property. In 1934 they moved back to Millicent when Drake was ten. Went to School in Madagascar Yr 5, 1930 - 1934, Millicent School Yr 9, 1935 - 1938. Worked for and had an Apprenticeship at the Mt Burr Saw Mills. Joined the Navy in 1943 and served on a Minesweeper on convoys during the war. After the war did 18 months duty minesweeping around Hong Kong and was discharged in June 1946. Bought a tip truck and worked as a contractor with the Beachport Council for four years. Bought Thornlea an undeveloped block 427 acres 12 miles East of Beachport. Milked cows and ran cross bred sheep and merinos. Married Kathleen Nancy Williams on the 21st of October 1950 at Mount Gambier. They had three Children Colin Angus, Gregory John and Margaret Anne. They lived for eighteen months in Beachport before shifting to their property Thornlea. Bought another 350 acres in 1973. In 1977 they retired into Beachport and their son Colin ran the property. Played the Bass Drum with the Millicent Pipe Band for 17 years. Played golf and was secretary of the Beachport Golf Club for a few years. Played bowls with the Beachport Bowling Club and was Bar Manager 1990 - 1991. Belonged to the Beachport Agricultural Bureau.

+ 235 ii. Gregory John SUTHERLAND was born on 21 Oct 1954 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 5 Apr 1958 in Millicent, S.A., at age 3.

105. Dorice Jean (Dos) FERGUSON was born on 7 Nov 1913 in Richmond, Vic. and died on 19 May 1981 in Tweed Heads, NSW., at age 67.

General Notes: After her parents divorced Dorice was brought up by her father. Dorice inherited the Portland house which had belonged to her aunt Eliza, after her father's death.

Dorice married Peter McIntosh FERGUSON, son of William Stanley FERGUSON and Alice ROBSON. Peter was born on 20 Jan 1913 in Forbes, NSW. and died on 6 Apr 1980 in Tweed Heads, NSW., at age 67.

106. Mena Lorraine FERGUSON was born on 14 Jul 1917 in Prahran, Vic. and died in Oct 1989 in Currambin, Palm Beach, Qld., at age 72. The cause of her death was Cancer.

General Notes: Mena Lorraine Ferguson was born on the 12th of July 1917 in Melbourne and lived with her mother in Melbourne. Her parents divorced. Mena grew up in St Kilda and attended the local schools and Sunday School. Studied at Business College after leaving school and excelled at typing and short hand. Worked for a number of years before marriage at The Eagle Star Insurance Company. Married Keith Menzies Gahan on the 12th of April 1941 at St Georges Presbyterian Church in St Kilda. They had two children Margaret Lorraine and Malcolm Keith. Keith was a commissioned officer in the Australian Army and they lived in Canberra, Sydney and Cowra before Keith was called to Active Service during World War 2 in Mallacca and New Guinea. On Keiths return they moved to Seymour in Victoria. In 1948 Keith was transfered to Adelaide and despite several moves they remained in South Australia for ten years. Mena became very active in community work, particularly with the Girl Guide Movement. Begining with a Brownie Group for newly arrived European migrant families, she went on to lead a Guide Company, became a Guide Commissioner and continued a life of dedicated service to the Girl Guides. In later years Mena became the Assistant State Commissioner in South Australia as well as many other senior positions and was awarded the top Guideing award in Australia, The Red Kangaroo in 1985. In 1959 they moved to Liverpool in New South Wales west of Sydney and Mena worked as a secretary at the Liverpool Hospital.
In 1964 they moved with the Army back to Adelaide. Soon after this move Keith retired from the Army and worked as State Secretary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Mena worked as secretary to the Medical Director of the Mothers and Babies Health Association. They retired in South Australia and built and established their own home at Marino, a beach suburb of Adelaide. They travelled extensively in these years U.K., Europe, Asia, America, Canada and Australia and enjoyed a busy community and social life. As an adult Mena maintained a friendship with her sister Dorice but had no contact with her Father. Keith was accidently injured in a golfing accident in 1974 and died after intensive surgery August 1978. Mena met Ewen Cave Presgrave another retired Lt Colonel and they were married in 1981 and enjoyed several months a year on the Queensland Gold Coast. They sold the Marino home and moved to Queensland to live. Sadly Mena was diagnosed with cancer at this time and required surgery apon arrival in Queensland. She fought the disease with her usual characteristic energy and determination and packed a lot more life into her next two years, including another long overseas tour of Europe and Russia.
She died in Currumbin Palm Beach Hospital from cancer

Mena married Keith Menzies GAHAN, son of Henry GAHAN and Harriet Jane MOBBERLEY. Keith was born on 14 Oct 1910 in Richmond, Vic. and died in Aug 1978 in Adelaide, S.A., at age 67. The cause of his death was Golfing Accident.

General Notes: Keith Menzies Gahan was born on the 14th of October 1910 in Melbourne Victoria.
Keith was in the Australian Army and retired as a Lt.Colonel. Married Mena Lorraine Ferguson on the 12th of April 1941 at the St Kilda Presbyterian Church in Melbourne. They had two children Margaret Lorraine and Malcom Keith. Keith lived in Canberra, Sydney and Cowra. Keith was called for active duty during World War 2 and served in Mallacca and New Guinea. When Keith returned they moved to Seymour in Victoria. In 1948 Keith was transfered to Adelaide and despite several moves remained in South Australia for ten years. In 1959 was moved to N.S.W. and they lived at Liverpool west of Sydney. In 1964 the Army moved them back to Adelaide and soon after this Keith resigned from the Army and took the position of State Secretary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. They decided to retire in South Australia and built and established their own home at Marino, a beach suburb of Adelaide. They travelled extensively in these years, U.K, Europe Asia, America, Canada and Australia as well as enjoying a busy community and social life. Keith was injured in a golfing accident in 1974 and after intensive surgery died on the August 1978 in Adelaide.

Mena next married Ewen Cave PRESGRAVE, son of Frank Ewan PRESGRAVE and Una Mary Dench EDE. Ewen was born on 14 Jan 1911 in Unley, S.A..

107. Donald (Greg) FERGUSON was born on 30 Nov 1904 in Lucindale, S.A. and died on 8 Oct 1966 in Naracoorte, S.A., at age 61.

General Notes: When Donald was a child there was a book called 'Willy McGregor' or with a character and the nickname Greg came from the character in the book.
Donald Ferguson was born on the 30th of November 1904 at Lucindale ( Mrs Bourne Midwife).
Went to School at Beachport and Lucindale Year 7.
Married Kyra Hope Crisp on the 2nd of November 1935 at the Naracoorte Methodist Manse and they lived at 8th Street in Lucindale.
They had four boys James Andrew, Ian Donald, Alistair Neil and Duncan Mcgregor.
Greg worked for his father at his blacksmiths shop in Lucindale(Became Jacobs Garage then Goeffrey Loechel) and then started a garage alongside his fathers blacksmith shop. Later worked from his home in Lucindale and also went out to jobs. Had car and tractor agencies.
He was a gifted mechanic who could fix anything at all with just a pair of pliers and a piece of fencing wire.
Worked on the west coast of South Australia with his brother Jeff building the Todd Dam when young.
Worked for the Post Master General as a Linesman fixing telephone lines.
He also did a lot of casual work around Lucindale.
Was the Captain of the Lucindale Rifle Club in 1921.
Was Chief of the Lucindale Caledonian Society.
In 1955 had a severe stroke and was totaly incapacitated and Kyra nursed him at home until his death in 1966.

Donald married Kyra Hope CRISP, daughter of Charles CRISP and Mable Priscilla LEY. Kyra was born on 7 Oct 1909 in Unley Park, S.A. and died on 5 Aug 1998 in Lucindale, S.A., at age 88.

General Notes: Kyra Hope Crisp was born on the 7th of October 1909 at Unley Park in Adelaide.
Went to School at Ardrossan to Year 7.
Nursed at Balaclava for three years 1926 - 1928 but did not finish her certificate..
Nursed a family privately at Hamley Bridge for 18 months 1929 - 1930.
Nursed a family privately at Murry Bridge for one year 1931 - 1932.
Went to Lucindale as a Lady Companion to Cliff and Bina Nosworthy 1932 - 1934.
Married Donald Ferguson on the 2nd of November 1935 at the Naracoorte Methodist Manse and they lived 8th Street in Lucindale.
They had four boys James Andrew. Ian Donald, Alistair Neil and Duncan Mcgregor.
When Greg contacted Nephritis and was confined to bed for 12 Months.Kyra machine knitted football jumpers and socks for the Kowrie Naracoorte League teams and also the Robe Football team ,as well as private orders to earn a living.
Was a keen member of the Country Womens Association handicrarft group and was secretary for quite a few years.
Greg had a stroke in 1955 and was totaly incapacitated and Kyra nursed him at his home until his death in 1966.
Taught hand sewing at the Lucindale School 1956 - 1960.
Cleaned the Lucindale Area School for fifteen years 1957 - 1972.
Secretary of the Naracoorte Senior Citizens from 1965 - 1979. While with the Senior Citizens she met the Queen and Duke while they were in Adelaide.
Kyra retired to Kingston in 1987 into a Housing Trust Home and helped her son Duncan part time in his Wyomi Shop at Kingston.
Kyra had a hard life and had to work hard to survive , but always had the time to help or look after someone else in need.

+ 240 ii. Ian Donald FERGUSON was born on 9 Feb 1941 in Naracoorte, S.A., was christened in Presbyterian Church, Lucindale, S.A., and died on 3 Mar 2020 in Victor Harbour, S.A., at age 79.

+ 242 iv. Duncan McGregor FERGUSON was born on 19 Oct 1942 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 19 Apr 2024, at age 81.

Andrew married Agnes Emily (Diddy) ROBSON, daughter of William ROBSON and Emily FERGUSON. Agnes was born on 23 Mar 1902 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 24 Oct 1993 in Port Lincoln, S.A., at age 91.

General Notes: James Jeffrey Ferguson was born on the 17th of November 1907 at Lucindale and went to School there.
Worked for his father after he left School .
Went to Tumby Bay in 1928 Approx
Worked on the Todd Dam with his Brother Donald (Greg)
Then worked for a builder until the depression when the building trade collapsed.
He then started tractor driving for the highways department building up old metal roads. The tractor pulled a small plough which sometimes raised huge limestones, an older man about 50 used to hold onto the plough handles which used to tip over when it hit a stone. Jeff thought this was dangerous work for the old fellow , so he spent his spare time inventing a beam to be used on the back of the plough, saving a mans wages. Jeff's invention was a success and it was named after the District Overseer - Robert Bratten ,It was patented in 22-12-1931 and several were bought by different councils.
Through this invention Jeff was given a job as Overseer of roads in South Australia
His first task was the Karoonda road.
Married May Calderwood on the 5th of october 1932 at Tumby Bay and they had two children Papquita Anne and Kaye Denise.
Sent as Overseer on the Blanchetown to Truro road.
In 1933 was posted to Swan Reach and built various roads around there.
He played the Banjo Mandolin and at Blanchetown formed a band and played for dances.
In 1940 he was sent to Penong with the Military making roads for six months.
On returning home he was sent to the Dawin Tennent Creek Rd and they built the 200 miles in eleven months without leave.
On returning home was posted to various roads in the South East including the Kingston Millicent Rd and Kingston Lucindale Rd.
Jeff planted the Willows at the Bull Island Springs and are still there today .
He then rented the Garage and Electricity Supply at Kalangadoo, bought a block and was going to shift the Electricity plant and Garage, But the Garage and Electricity plant were burnt down . So Jeff continued to run the Electricity and lived at the Hotel.
He went to Adelaide and died of a heart attack coronary occlusion 17 dec 1957
Was Chief of the Lucindale Caledonian Society.

James married May CALDERWOOD, daughter of Alexander CALDERWOOD and Lucy Rebecca DENNIS. May was born on 11 May 1904 in Port Lincoln, S.A. and died on 7 Feb 2002 in Bellevue S.A., at age 97.

General Notes: May Calderwood was born on the 11th of May 1904 at Tumby Bay
Went to School at Whites River to Yr 7
Worked at Kardachrs Drapery Store in Tumby Bay.
Opened the Ritz Cafe on the seashore at Tumby Bay with a friend Mrs Butter before she married .
Lived most of her married life in Adelaide.
Died on the 7th of Feb 2002 in Adelaide.

111. Alice Marion FERGUSON was born on 18 Sep 1911 in Lucindale, S.A. and died on 11 Feb 1989 in Naracoorte, S.A., at age 77.

General Notes: Alice Marion Ferguson was born on the 18th of September 1911 at Lucindale South Australia and lived with her parents at Lucindale.
Went to school at Lucindale Primary .Then travelled to Naracoorte by train three times a week for her secondary education. Her ambition was to become a teacher but alighting from the train , the train moved and she fell backwards under the train and struck her knee on the brake box and had nine months in hospital. An abcess formed on her knee and she was lucky to make a full recovery . This put paid to her plans for a teaching career.
For a time the family lived at Mt Lookout a property near Nora Creina, Robe and while there Alice injured her back and it was a long time before she could walk again.
Worked in her fathers blacksmith and garage office.
Was a School Monitor (Teachers aid ) at Lucindale when she left school.
Taught Dressmaking at the Lucindale school and also ran classes in the old Lucindale Hall supper room,
Married Eddie Downward on the 26th of June 1937 at Lucindale South Australia and they had five Children .Richard John , Peter Wayne , Mary Justine , Alison Flora and Andrew George.
When they were first married they lived for a short time in part of Alice's brother Gregg's house.
They then lived in a house at St Helena and they worked on a share dairy farm.
Then they bought a scrub block ,178 acres, three miles S.E. of Lucindale and built a house on it.
Alice worked in the Lucindale Chemist shop for 5 or 6 years.
They were alloted land at Woollumbool near Lucindale , 3000 acres Anjowa , they cleared 1250 acres and built a house . They stayed there for ten years before selling out. In 1974 they retired and bought a house in Naracoorte at 11 Freeling St.
Played Golf.
In the Country Womans Association.
Was a member of the Lucindale Choral Society for in exess of 12 Years.
Alice had suspected Epileptic fits and deteriorating health and died on the 15th of Febuary 1989 and was buried at Lucindale.

Alice married Edwin Richard (Eddie) DOWNWARD, son of George DOWNWARD and Evelyn Justine BENSON. Edwin was born on 24 Feb 1908 in Muswell Hill, UK and died on 30 Oct 1992 in Adelaide S.A., at age 84. The cause of his death was Prostate Cancer.

Marriage Notes: The Narracoorte Herald Friday 9 July 1937

DOWNWARD-FERGUSON. Lucindale, July 5.
The marriage, of Miss A. Ferguson and Mr. E. Downward was solemnised by the Rev. W. Dykes in the Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. on Saturday, evening, June 26. The kirk was beautifully decorated for the ceremony by friends of the bride. To right and left of the altar a low railing of lattice carried asparagus fern, red flowering gum, and chrysanthemums in autumn shades. The space immediately in front of the altar was spanned by an arch of fern, from which was suspended an ornate floral bell, which had been made by Mrs. F.C. Copping. The bride entered on the arm of her father, Mr. J. J. Ferguson, wearing a gown of pearl tinted satin, with cowl neckline, leg of mutton sleeves, and slim fitting skirt merging into a long train. Her Honiton lace veil, lent by Mrs. J. Ferguson, jnr., was held in place by a halo of orange blossom and silver lame plait. The bride carried a bouquet of autumn toned flowers and maiden hair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Betty Ferguson, wore a cowl bodice gown of Wallis blue flat crepe, with Peter Pan collar, button trimmed, with skirt cut on diagonal lines. A silver lame halo hat trimmed with natural flowers, long blue mesh gloves, and a bouquet of pink flowers completed her toilette. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. P. Ferguson. Mr. John Ferguson acted as usher. Mrs. A. R. Ferguson was at the organ, and after the ceremony, as the bride emerged from the church, a satin horseshoe was hung on her arm by Miss. Peggy Ferguson. After the ceremony a reception to relatives only was held at the home of the bride's parents, where the numerous presents received by the happy couple were displayed. Guests were received by Mrs. J. J. Ferguson wearing a black tunic suit, relieved with white, and a posy of erica and maiden hair fern. Mr. J. J. Ferguson wore a smile. Immediately after the reception Mr. and Mrs. Downward left for a motor tour of Victoria, the bride wearing a terracotta suit trimmed with brown astrachan and brown accessories.

General Notes: Edwin Richard Downward was born on the 24th of Febuary 1908 at Muswell Hill North London England.
Baptised at Norwich Cathederal .
Eddie's father, a hairdresser, was appointed to the honorary staff of the Prince of Wales and during this time Eddie became aquainted with Prince John and ofter played together.
Moved to London in about 1914-15 due to World War 1 and lived at a place called Wandsworth.
Educated mainly at Christian Brothers College London.
Joined a scheme to emigrate to South Australia . It involved a three year aprenticeship and then the Government would subsidise a land purchase . The scheme was later dropped.
Eddie sold his stamp album for 100 Pounds and paid the fare of 38 Pounds and left for Australia on 30-1-1924 aged 15 on the ship Morton Bay. Landed in South Australia in Febuary 1924 .
Was appointed to work for a Mr.Dempsey who lived at Whyte Yarcowie. he spent a miserable time there as the owner was a very hard taskmaster.
Was next sent to Curramulka and worked for Mr Mahar who was a very good employer . Both places paid 4 shillings a week.
Next worked for Mr Twelftree about 5 miles away for 7 years. After harvest he would lump wheat and load the sailing ships at Port Victoria. Eddie became a Share Farmer with Mr Twelftree.
On his holidays during this period Eddie would go to Victor Harbour for a week or so and worked on power lines , underground telephone cable to Mclaren Flat and killed sheep for a butcher
In 1931 Eddie went to Tea Tree Gulley and helped plant an orchard , bought a truck and carted wood to mills, trapped rabbits and cut blue gum shoots for sale in Adelaide..
Moved to the South East of South Australia in 1932 and worked for the Coppings at Cairnbank . Broke in horses for the Indian Remount Army , and started contract fencing.
Married Alice Marion Ferguson on the 26th of June 1937 at Lucindale and they had five children, Richard John , Peter Wayne ,Mary Justine , Alison Frora and Andrew George.
Lived in his brother in Law Greg Ferguson's house in Lucindale when first married.
Then at St Helena where they share Dairy Farmed..
They bought a scrub block of 178 acres 3 miles S.E. of Lucindale ,built a House ,Almanius and cleared the land.
Sold the block at Lucindale in 1964 and bought a 3000 acre property, Anjowa at Woollumbool North of Lucindale. Built a house and cleared 1250 acres of it.
While at Woollumbool Eddie worked for a contractor erecting power lines for E.T.S.A. for a few months.
In 1974 sold the Woollumbool property and retired and bought a House at 11 Freeling St in Naracoorte.
Eddie and Alice went to England in 1979 and visited Wales , Norfolk, Isle of Wight, Jersey and Guernsey as well as London and Windsor.
In 1991 2 years after Alice's death Eddie moved to the Masonic Village in Adelaide.
Edwin died at the Barton Vale Nursing Home in Adelaide on the 28th of October 1992 and was buried in the Lucindale Cemetry . Died from the effects of prostate cancer.
Lucindale Cricket Club Secretary Treasurer for 6 years.
Lucindale Caledonian Society Secretary Treasurer 15 Years,
Lucindale Boy Scouts Association President 5 years.
Lucindale Choral Society Chairman 12 years.
Lucindale Rural Youth Group Advisary member.
Was a Committe Member for the visit of The Queen to the South East.
Lucindale Show Society on committee and Chairman 10 Years.
Lucindale Presbyterian Church - Secretary Treasurer 18 Years. First Elder of the church in 1954.
Was a Lay Preacher in the South East, Western Districts of Victoria and Adelaide.
Master of the Naracoorte Masonic Lodge.
Lucindale Masonic Lodge Foundation Member.
First Principle of the Keith Royal Arch Chapter
Chaplain of the Knight Templars at Mt Gambier.
Held office in the Supreme Royal Arch Chapter in Adelaide.

112. William John FERGUSON was born on 16 Mar 1914 in Lucindale, S.A. and died on 17 Jun 1989 in Robe, S.A,, at age 75. The cause of his death was Cancer.

General Notes: William John Ferguson was born on the 16th of March 1914 at the Naracoorte Hospital and lived with his parents at Lucindale.
Went to School at Lucindale to Yr 8. 1920 - 1926.
Naracoorte High School to Yr 12, 1927 - 1930.
Trained at Teachers College in Adelaide 1931 - 1932.
Was a Monitor at the Naracoorte High School. 1933 - 1934.
First Teaching position was at Laurie Park near Hynam 1936 - 1941.
Light 1942 - 1944.
Furner 1945 - 1950.
O. B. Flat 1951 - 1963.
Stenhouse Bay 1964 - 1968.
Marree 1969 - 1970.
Retired to Yahl 1971 - 1974. Then Robe 1974 until his death in 1989.
Maried Erica Anzac Banks one the 23rd of December 1938 at Robe and they had three children Ian Craig, Wynne McIntyre and Mack.
Secretary Treasurer of the Lucindale Caledonian Society 1934 - 1935.
Played the Bagpipes in the Millicent Pipe band for five years .
Won the Novice Piping at Millicent in 1946.
Played the Bagpipes in the Mt Gambier Mens Pipe Band for fifteen years.
President of the Mt Gambier Mens Pipe Band for five years.
Chief of the Mt Gambier Calledonian Society for two years.
Helped out with Judging at Calledonian Sports around the S.East .
President of the Robe Bowling Club 1974 - 1976.
First President of the Meals on Wheels at Robe 1974.
They owned a Shack at Nora Creina near Robe and were very keen Fishermen.
Died on the 17th of June 1989 from the effect of Cancer.

William married Erica Anzac BANKS, daughter of Eric James BANKS and Alice Mabel Gertrude McINTYRE. Erica was born on 19 Jul 1916 in Mt. Gambier, S.A. and died on 11 Jan 2002 in Mt. Gambier, S.A., at age 85. The cause of her death was Car Accident.

General Notes: Erica was one of six children.
Her sisters were Winifred & Doreen.
Her brothers were Herbert Peter, Donald Rowland & Forrest Harold.
Her father Eric was a respected member of the local community and was chairman of the Robe council for four terms.
Erica Anzac Banks was born on the 19th of July 1916 at Mt Gambier and lived with her parents at Robe where her father managed a property, Lake Hawdon.
Went to school at Robe Primary toYr 7, 1922 - 1928.
Presbyterian Girls College in Adelaide to Yr 10, 1929 - 1931
Went home to Lake Hawdon at Robe and helped there until maried in 1938.
Maried William John Ferguson on the 23rd on December 1938 at Robe and they had three children, Ian Craig, Wynne McIntyre and Mack.
They Lived at Laurie Park near Hynam where Husband John was a teacher until 1941.
Light 1942 - 1944.
Furner 1945 - 1950.
O. B. Flat 1951 - 1963 .
Stenhouse Bay 1964 - 1968.
Marree 1969 - 1970.
When John retired they lived at Yahl near Mt Gambier 1971 - 1974 and then moved to Robe in 1974 .
When John died in 1989 Erica shifted to a flat on Wheal Street at Mt Gambier to be nearer her family.
Erica was always in the School Welfare Club wherever they went and was President or Secretary at most of the Schools.
Country Womans Association member at Stenhouse Bay and Secretary .
Country Womans Association member at Marree.
On the Presbyterian Church Committee at O. B.Flat.
Played Tennis and won many trophies.
Played Bowls from 1973.
She was tragically killed in a car accident on 11th January 2002.

113. Peter Mack (Pete) FERGUSON was born on 12 Dec 1915 in Beachport, S.A. and died on 11 Jun 1979 in Lucindale, S.A., at age 63. The cause of his death was Stroke.

General Notes: Peter Mack Ferguson was born on the 12 of December 1915 at Beachport South Australia and lived with his parents on a property, Mt Lookout near Robe, belonging to an uncle, Andrew Robson . They later moved back to Lucindale.
Went to School at Lucindale to Yr 7 1922 - 1928.
Worked with his brother Donald in a Garage in Lucindale.
Drove a topdressing truck for Lindsay Bates.
Maried Lorna Myrtle Loechel on the 3rd of August 1940 at the Loechel property Woolabree at Lucindale. They had two children Stewart Charles and Graham Terry. Enlisted into the Australian Army 10th July 1942. Discharged 20th Dec 1945 as a Lieutenant. Served in New Guinea ,in the Pacific theatre.
After the war he worked on a vinyard at Renmark for six months and then came back to Lucindale and lived with his parents in laws at Woolabree.
Bought a truck and drove for the Lucindale Council.
Was made Overseer on the Lucindale District Council in 1951 and remained until his death of a stroke. Peter bought a small property three miles East of Lucindale and with the help of his father built a house there. In the R.S.L Peter served as Secretary, President and was made a Life Member. Was in the Lucindale Bowling Club, was President and was made a Life Member.
Was a very staunch member of the Lucindale Football Club and was President, Delegate for the Leauge, Time Keeper and was made a Life Member.
Chief of the Lucindale Caledonian Society 1952 - 1954.
For many years was the Country Fire Service Fire Supervisor.
Peter was a valuable community member and gave help and assistance in his work and privately wherever it was needed.

Peter married Lorna Myrtle LOECHEL, daughter of Theodore Alfred Carl (Charlie) LOECHEL and Elsie Julia HAINES. Lorna was born on 31 Dec 1918 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 7 Nov 2014 in Bordertown S.A., at age 95.

General Notes: Lorna was one of seven children.
Sisters :Doris Myrtle, Kathleen Patricia & Daphne Vera.
Brothers :Percy George, Cecil Lindsay (Salty) & Harold Geoffrey (Joe).
Lorna Myrtle Loechel was born on the 31st of December 1918 at the Naracoorte Hospital and lived with her parents at 'Dunholm' a property near Hynam.
Went to the Laurie Park School to Yr 7, 1923 - 1929.
The family moved to a virgin property two miles East of Lucindale in 1936 and cleared some of it with draught horses and called it 'Woollabree'.
Lorna stayed with her relations 'Gates' at Berri during this time.
Moved back to Lucindale and lived with her parents at Woolabree and worked on the farm. Maried Peter Mack Ferguson on the 3rd of August 1940 at Woolabree.
They lived with Lorna's parents until Peter returned from the war .
After the war when Peter came back they worked at Renmark in 1946 for six months in a vinyard before returning to Woolabree.
They built a house on a block on the Northern side of Woollabree and Lorna later ran a dairy there.
When Pete died of a stroke in 1979 Lorna retired to a house on Centenary Avenue in Lucindale.
Joined the Lucindale Bowling Club in 1957 ,
Vice President for one year.
President for three years.
Secretary for five years,
Treasuer for three years.
Lorna won at least 38 Bowling Championships up until 1991.
Represented the South East in the Round Robin Bowling in Adelaide four times.
Was made a Life Member of the Lucindale Bowling Club 22-10-1987.
Lorna had the first Austar Satelite Dish instaled in Lucindale.
Lorna was a very hard worker on the farm and when she retired spent her energies bowling all over the State as well as looking after grandchildren and visiting her family.
Broke her hip in October 2014 and passed away a month later in Bordertown hospital.

+ 253 i. Stuart Charles FERGUSON was born on 18 Jan 1941 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 13 Apr 2019, at age 78.

+ 254 ii. Graham Terry FERGUSON was born on 24 Oct 1946 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 25 Apr 1992 in Bridgewater Vic., at age 45.

114. Elizabeth Mary(Bett) FERGUSON was born on 31 May 1918 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 22 Nov 2009 in Naracoorte, S.A., at age 91.

General Notes: Elizabeth Mary Ferguson was born on the 31st of May 1918 at the Naracoorte Hospital and lived with her parents at Lucindale where her father was a blacksmith on a property that was later known as Jacobs Garage.
Went to school at Lucindale Yr 7, 1924 - 1931.
In 1938 she first met her future husband while he was working at Bakers Range.
Married William George Snodgrass on the 24th of April 1943 at the Melbourne Scotch Church and they had one child David William.Lived at Rileys hotel in Penola for a while.
Lived at Nuriootpa where Bill was an Agricultural Teacher 1945 - 1947.
They moved to Penola in South Australia 1947 - 1950 and Bill worked for the Lands Department developing the Soldier Settler blocks. They lived at the Land Department Headquarters.
They were alloted 596 acres of land at Conmurra ten miles from Lucindale on the Robe Road, built a house there and called it 'Grasslands'. They had increased the property to 2451 acres by 1986.
Bette was a member of the Lucindale C.W.A., the school Welfare Club and the the Lucindale Bowling Club
They both loved dancing and would go to dances whenever possible .
Bette was a very hard worker and always helped Bill on the farm.
She cared for her parents in her home at Conmurra in their old age until their deaths.
Bette suffered a severe stroke and moved into the Naracoorte Nursing Home in December 2005.

Elizabeth married William (Bill) George SNODGRASS, son of David John SNODGRASS and Clara Gidley CLIFT. William was born on 6 Aug 1917 in Hd of Inkeman, S.A. and died on 2 May 1992 in Lucindale, S.A., at age 74. The cause of his death was Heart attack.

General Notes: William George Snodgrass was born on the 6th of August 1917 near Port Wakefield in South Australia.
The family moved to Wallaroo in 1921
Went to the Wallaroo Primary School Yr 7, 1919 - 1925, Kadina High School Yr 12, 1926 - 1930, then to the Roseworthy Agricultural College 1936 - 1938.
Went to Lucindale and worked at Bakers Range. Had a friend he went to School with who lived in Naracoorte and he helped him to get the Job. Bill wanted to live in the South East and this was in his long range plan.
In 1938, while he was working at Bakers Range, he met his future wife Bette.
Returned to Kadina and taught Agricultural Science at the Kadina High School..
**Enlisted in the A.I.F. in 1941 and served in Australia and New Guinea until the end of the war.**
Married Elizabeth Mary Ferguson on the 24th of April 1943 at the Scotch Church in Melbourne and they had one child David William .
After the war taught Agricultural Science at Nurioopta 1945 - 1947.
In 1947 resigned from the Education Department and joined the Land Development Executive at Penola and was in charge of developing the Zone 5 Soldier Settlement Blocks in the South East.
In 1950 was alloted a 596 acre farm at Conmurra 10 miles South of Lucindale on the Robe Road, they named it 'Grasslands' and built their home there, building extensions to it later. They built the property up to 2451 acres by 1986.
Bill played football and cricket and later on played Bowls.
Was a Justice of the Peace.
Died of a heart attack on the Lucindale Bowling Green on the 2nd of May 1992.

General Notes: Euphemia Annie Ferguson was born on the 18th of October 1920 at the Naracoorte Hospital and lived with her parents at Lucindale where her father was a blacksmith and they lived in what was later known as Jacobs Garage.
Studied music in Adelaide holding a degree in singing.
Worked in the Ministry of Ammunition during World War 2, 1940 - 1945. Started work in a Munitions Factory for a few weeks before shifting to an office position in the Ministry of Ammunitions.
Did voluntary work at the Cheer Up Club, a Servicemans Club in Adelaide as a Singer.
Trained as a Nurse at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and then worked at the Naracoorte Hospital. Married Phillip Vardon Paltridge on the 15th of March 1951 and they lived on Phill's property 'Rowallan' on the Keilira Road at Avenue. They had three children Mary Elizabeth, Phillip McRory and Sam Robson.
Pheme was President of the Keilira School Welfare Club 1958 - 1959.
A keen and valued member of the Lucindale Choral Society.
Was President of the Robe Art Group 1982 - 1990 and was a very accomplished Artist.
On retirement moved to Robe.

Euphemia married Philip Vardon PALTRIDGE, son of William Arthur PALTRIDGE and Maud Vivien WILLIAMS. Philip was born on 18 Feb 1908 in Mt. Gambier, S.A. and died on 21 Aug 2001 in Robe, S.A,, at age 93.

General Notes: Phillip Vardon Paltridge was born on the 18th of Febuary 1908 at the Mt. Gambier Hospital. Married Euphemia Annie on the 15th March 1951 and they lived on Phill's property 'Rowallan' on the Keilira Road at Avenue. They had three children Mary Elizabeth, Phillip McRory and Sam Robson.
Served during the war in the 2nd, 6th Field Ambulance.
On retirement moved to Robe.

+ 256 i. Mary Elizabeth PALTRIDGE was born on 29 Feb 1952 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 18 Nov 2018 in Robe, S.A,, at age 66.

116. Ferguson George COE was born on 20 Sep 1907 in Portland, Vic. and died on 13 Jan 1988, at age 80.

Ferguson married Constance Dinah McGEORGE, daughter of John Alfred McGEORGE and Margaret BOYD. Constance was born in 1909 in Mildura, Vic..

Marjorie married Stuart Bingham MUNTZ, son of Thomas Carson MUNTZ and Margaret Elizabeth Lyle FLEMING. Stuart was born in 1907 in Malvern, Vic. and died in 1970 in Belm , Vic., at age 63.

118. Ernest Neville COE was born in 1914 in Bacchus Marsh Vic. and died on 29 Mar 1984 in Kirra, Qld., at age 70.

General Notes: Jean married Neville at Bacchus Marsh in 1939. Jeans father William was a baker & he taught Neville the business. Not long after their marriage they moved to Numurkah where they opened a bakery of their own. They had 2 children but Jean died in 1945 giving birth. Unfortunately there were complications with the delivery & specialist help wasn't available in the town at the time.
Neville later married Doreen George [nee Edwards] sometime around 1946/47. She worked in his bakery shop.
Doreen was previously married to Trevor Lance George [Marriage Certificate Number 1942 \endash 13356]. He was born in Beulah on 26 April 1921 but died as a Prisoner of War in Thailand during World War II. They had a son Brian who was born in 1942.
Neville, Doreen & the 3 children moved to Traralgon around 1946 where they also ran a bakery. In 1951 Neville bought the Royal Mail Hotel in Mooroopna which remained in the family until 2001. Neville & Doreen moved to Queensland in 1976 to enjoy retirement. Neville & his son Neville Junior both died at Kirra in Queensland.

Ernest married Jean BOUGHEN, daughter of William Henry BOUGHEN and Mabel Christina McCRACKEN. Jean was born in 1911 in Rainbow, Vic. and died in 1945 in Numurkah, Vic., at age 34. The cause of her death was Birth complications.

General Notes: Unfortunately there were complications with the delivery & specialist help wasn't available in the town at the time.

Medical Notes: Unfortunately there were complications with the delivery & specialist help wasn't available in the town at the time.

+ 263 i. Neville Ferguson COE was born on 3 Sep 1941 in Numurkah, Vic. and died on 2 Oct 1996 in Kirra, Qld., at age 55.

Ernest next married Nellie Doreen EDWARDS, daughter of Albert Arthur Victor EDWARDS and Anna Maria NILSSON. Nellie was born in 1914 in St. Kilda, Melbourne Vic..

Nancy married William Ian YOUNG, son of William YOUNG and Alexandrina Marjorie FRASER. William was born on 8 Jun 1911 in Ballarat, Vic. and died on 6 Jun 2000 in Geelong , Vic., at age 88.

120. Marion Joyce ROBSON was born on 16 Oct 1908 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 30 Mar 1986 in Geelong, Vic., at age 77.

Marion married Frederick Raddage HURRY, son of James Campbell HURRY. Frederick was born on 8 Oct 1901 in Penarth, Wales. and died on 26 Sep 1980 in Hoppers Crossing, Vic., at age 78.

+ 270 iv. James Campbell HURRY was born on 26 Apr 1950 in Hamilton Vic. and died on 2 Jan 1965 in Carnarvon, W.A., at age 14.

121. Bruce George ROBSON was born on 2 Feb 1910 in Portland, Vic. and died on 4 May 1974 in Point Sampson, WA., at age 64. The cause of his death was Heart attack.

Bruce married Isabella (Took) ROBSON, daughter of Andrew ROBSON and Theresa Annie (Ann) FERGUSON. Isabella was born on 9 Dec 1906 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 17 Nov 1971 in Adelaide S.A., at age 64. The cause of her death was Pneumonia.

122. John Stuart (Jack) ROBSON was born on 30 May 1912 in Hamilton Vic. and died on 8 Jan 2014 in Adelaide, S.A., at age 101.

James married Mona Eva (Mill) MILLARD, daughter of Thomas George MILLARD and Eva Elizabeth DICKSON. Mona was born on 28 Jan 1916 in Mt. Gambier, S.A..

124. Elizabeth Annie ROBSON was born on 8 Dec 1926 in Hamilton, Vic. and died on 7 Jun 2018 in Royal Melbourne Hospital, at age 91. The cause of her death was Stroke.

Elizabeth married Sydney FELL, son of Hubert Leslie FELL and Margaret (Peg) WEST. Sydney was born on 5 Jun 1922 in Casterton, Vic. and died on 26 Dec 2005 in The Homestead Nursing Home, Wallington, Vic., at age 83.

125. Donald Arthur CAMPBELL was born on 15 May 1912 in Portland, Vic. and died on 23 Aug 1986 in Portland, Vic., at age 74.

Donald married Margaret Beatrice BARRETT, daughter of Charles Leslie BARRETT and Florence Ellyner 'Mim' WILLIAMS. Margaret was born in 1914 in Elsternwick, Vic..

126. Ian James CAMPBELL was born on 21 Aug 1914 in Portland, Vic. and died on 8 Mar 1987 in Portland, Vic., at age 72.

General Notes: Dad was a POW on the Burma Railway. He was in the army, and in Singapore when it fell. I have an incomplete diary of his, and have written it up, and will eventually send it to the National War Memorial. Gavin was in the Navy, on the Perth, which was sunk. Part of his story is written up in the book "Proud Echo". He ended up in the same Camp as dad!! He believes he would have died if it wasn't for dad. Dad scrounged tiny pieces of fat, where he could, and made a can of dripping, and he would fry the wet slops that they were given to eat, thus drying it out, and I suppose, killing some of the microorganisms. I also have an informative letter that Dad wrote to the authorities when he was trying to get a TPI (which he got, just after he died!).
(Note from daughter Marjorie, Jyotsana)

Ian married Phyllis Grace COOPER, daughter of Stephen John COOPER and Emma Jean WEIR. Phyllis was born on 4 Sep 1914 in Carlton, Vic. and died on 29 Oct 1987 in Melbourne, Vic., at age 73.

127. Gavin Roy CAMPBELL was born on 25 Feb 1921 in Portland, Vic. and died on 7 Dec 2015 in Sydney, NSW, at age 94.

General Notes: Gavin was in the Navy, on the Perth, which was sunk. Part of his story is written up in the book "Proud Echo".

Gavin married Adrienne TOLLEY, daughter of Cyril Graham TOLLEY and Daisy Beatrice GODDARD. Adrienne was born on 30 Nov 1923 in Glenelg, S.A. and died on 9 Nov 1974, at age 50.

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