People of East Melbourne
This is a list of biographies of residents of East Melbourne.
This project started to commemorate the soldiers and nurses who went to Europe to serve in World War 1. But it has grown from there to cover biographies of any and all residents of note.
Along with many of their fellow Australians people from East Melbourne flocked to enlist. Many were heroes. Many lost their lives or suffered horrific physical or mental injuries. At home family and friends worked, endured and suffered consequences that were sometimes terrible and persisted long after the war.
Major-General Michael O'Brien gave us a starting point with a list of East Melbourne people who served in WW1. He spoke to the Society in April 2013 to give us some context to the period and to help the EMHS prepare for its own commemorations of this most devastating period in our history.
Everyone can participate by gathering or documenting information:
- Photos, memorabilia and family records
- Stories in books, newspapers and on-line
- Memorial plaques in churches and public places
- War memorial, church, national and state archives
You can refine the list by applying the various filter criteria and go to a particular detailed biography by click on the title.
WOOD, Clifton Loris
Clifton Loris (Tip) Wood, soldier, was born 5 June 1883 at Carlton, son of Frederick (Fred) Wood and Mary Peddie nee Bain. He married in Albany, W.A., Beatrice Louisa Joyce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Joyce of Thursday Island, Queensland, on 6 December 1912. He had been posted to Thursday Island and then to Albany during the course of his military career.
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WOOD, George
Enlisted at Melbourne on 30 September 1915. At enlistment was 39 years 6 mnths. 5ft 11; Complexion - fresh; eyes - blue; hair - dark brown. Next of kin was his sister: Mary Leah Wood, Bella Vista, Woonona, NSW. Single. Embarked: 2 October 1916 per Nestor. Proceeded to France 10 February 1917.
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WOOD, John Henry
John Henry Wood was the son of Richard and Elizabeth Wood and his age would indicate that he was the twin brother of Thomas Jacob [see also] but he states that he was born c.1895 at Footscray, while Thomas was born in Eltham. Presumably one of them, most likely John Henry, has put his age up in order to enlist.
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WOOD, Thomas Jacob
Thomas Jacob Wood was the son of Richard and Elizabeth Wood and his age would indicate that he was the twin brother of John Henry [see also] but he states that he was born c.1895 in Eltham, while John Henry was born in Footscray. When he enlisted on 23 February 1916 he gave his occupation as engineer and stated that he had done his apprenticeship with Johnston & Sons, engineers
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WOOD, Thomas Reginald
Thomas Reginald Wood was born in 1882 in Fitzroy, son of Frederick Wood (b. Huddersfield) and Mary Peddie nee Bain (b. Collingwood). Motor Mechanic.
Permanent address: 168 Powlett Street, East Melbourne. Next of kin: father of same address
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WOODLEY, Geo Herbert
Born Carlton, Vic. Enlisted at Melbourne on 18 Aug 1915, aged 32. He had previously served for four years with the West Australian Infantry Regiment, D Company. He was a salesman with Craig Williamson Pty.
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WRIGGLESWORTH, Alfred
Alfred Wrigglesworth was 23 years old when he enlisted at Prahran on 17/8/1914. He claimed to have been born and lived at 'Woodlands', 87 Wellington Parade, Jolimont, but it is probable that he was actually born in Wellington, New Zealand, where he went to school at Wellington College and, in his senior years, was a member of the Wellingon College Cadets. He was by trade a broker.
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WRIGHT, Edwin Marsden
Born in Bourke, NSW. Edwin Marsden Wright was the son of Canon E.H. Wright. He enlisted at the age of 34 on 22 Feb 1915. He gave his profession as Business Manager. His next of kin was his wife, Violet May Wright of 160 Powlett Street, East Melbourne. He was 5ft 8.5 ins., had fair hair and blue eyes.
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WRIGHT, Robert George
Enlisted 18 Jan 1915 at Broadmeadows, aged 20 years 6 months. He was a warehouseman and had been apprenticed to Robert Reid & Co. for 6 years. His next of kin was his sister, Miss Queenie Wright of 108 George Street. He was 5ft.
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YOUNGER, Robert Sydney
Robert Younger was by profession, a Chemist.He had been previously apprenticed for four years to P. Lloyd of Warrnambool. He married Mabel Alice Alston of Ballarat on 5 Apr 1915. Their daughter, Mabel Elizabeth Mary, was born on 27 June 1915 at Warrnambool, and Mabel Alice died a few days later.
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McEVOY, Frank Osmond
Frank McEvoy was born in 1893, son of Charles E. McEvoy, of Cliveden Mansions, East Melbourne. He was educated at Melbourne Grammar School, 1906-11 and was chosen to play in the First XV111. Following school, he was employed by Goldsborough Mort & Co. for twelve months and then at 'Brookong' Station NSW.
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MONASH, John
Educated Yarra Park Primary and Scotch. Lived 118 Gipps Street c.1899-c.1902. Biography in ADB.
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CHAUVEL, Harry
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Dubois, A.J.
Wounded in action (twice); eldest son of Monsieur and Madame Dubois, 179 Gipps Street, East Melbourne, again seriously wounded in France, and In hospital at Boulogne
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DUBOIS, A. J.
Wounded in action (twice); eldest son of Monsieur and Madame Dubois, 179 Gipps Street, East Melbourne, again seriously wounded in France, and in hospital at Boulogne suffering from multiple gun shot and amputation of left leg Capt Dubois, who also fought in the South African war, is a native of Australia
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LUCAS, Norman Carey
Norman Carey Lucas was born in Sydney in 1893, the younger son of William Lucas, architect and his wife, Agnes, nee Arnot. He was in Edinburgh when the war broke out and enlisted in the Royal Irish Rifles, where he was placed in the 6th Battalion.
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