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Alexander served with the 2nd Mounted Rifles during the Boer War. He seemingly stayed in the militia forces after the Boer War, mention is made in his service record of 23 years service. In 1914 he is listed on the electoral roll at Warragul Road Oakleigh as being of independent means. I am...

The big lad’s great grandfather, Harold, is proving extremely elusive, which is more than a little frustrating. Harold Birchall married Lucinda Margaret Dinner at the Holy Trinity Church in Marong, Victoria, Australia on 23 Nov 1899. His marriage certificate tells us he was age 33, his...