David Allan KIRKPATRICK

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Regimental Number 2792189 - Vietnam Veteran - B Sqn 3rd Cavalry Regiment.

Critically wounded in 1970 when the armoured personnel carrier he was driving hit a 75lb. enemy mine - but survived due to the bravery of another APC driver ,Roger Mackley,from Dubbo,NSW,who ran across open ground,unaware if it was a minefield or not,and dug him out from underneath his overturned vehicle,which was crushing him,and also the expert medical attention of the Dust-off crew and the Medical Team in 1AFH in Vung Tau. David served with the 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers (CMF) from June 1967 until April 1969 ,when he volunteered for National Service.

(In 1948 with the reformation of the CMF, the 12/16 Armoured Regiment (Hunter River Lancers) was formed incorporating the traditions of the 12th, 16th, 24th and their past regiments. It was redesignated the 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers in 1949. The Regiment was equipped with Matilda Tanks. The disposition of the Regiment at this time was, Regimental Headquarters at Muswellbrook and Tank Squadrons at Maitland, Muswellbrook, Tamworth and Armidale.

During the 1950s Regimental Headquarters was moved to Tamworth and the tanks were replaced with Staghound Armoured Cars and Ferret Scout Cars. The 1960s saw another change to the role and equipment. The Regiment was re-rolled as an Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment, its main equipment being Humber 4x4 one-ton trucks, White Scout Cars and Ferret Scout Cars. By 1967 some of these vehicles were replaced with the M113A1 Armoured Personnel Carrier.)

Buried:
Remembered in perpetuity at the Australian Capital Territory Garden of Remembrance.Wall-35,Row - F.

David married Lynne RICHARDS, ,daughter of Ken and Ethel Richards on 29 Jan 1972 in Malvern Presbyterian Church, Malvern , Victoria , Australia. [Group Sheet]

1. Andrew David KIRKPATRICK was born on 7 Jul 1977 in Melton, Victoria, Australia; died on 19 Sep 2000 in Toolern Vale, Victoria.Australia; was buried in Melton Cemetery, Melton, Victoria, Australia.

David married Living [Group Sheet]

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WW II Service Number NX 71298 .Served in the Middle East and later in New Guinea.On arrival in New Guinea transferred to ANGAU ,serving in both the New Guinea and New Britain regions.At one stage was attached to and under the direct command of the U.S Marines-(Stoneface Group -Battalion Landing Team 21).

In a strange coincidence his eldest son David's Vietnam Service number was 2792189.

Birth:
Ref:The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 30 October 1919

Died:
Cremated-Palmdale Lawn Cemetary .New South Wales, Australia, ashes interred in Area: Willow Pool 2, Sec: C, Site: 47

Buried:
Ashes interred in Willow Pool Garden, 2C - Site 47 beside his brother Noel

Samuel married Mabel Kathleen MAKIM on 11 Feb 1946 in St Stephens Presbyterian Church , Sydney, New South Wales , Australia. Mabel (daughter of Richard Woods"The Boss" MAKIM, ,of Alma,Crooble ,New South Wales and Charlotte Catherine"Cathy" HINGSTON) was born on 4 Apr 1917 in the family home at "Alma", Crooble, via Moree, New South Wales, Australia; died on 20 Jul 2004 in 1/112 Campbell St. Toowoomba , Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet]

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Kath was recognised by the Australian Government in 1995 for her efforts during World War II when she took control of the family property 'Alma" Pallamallawa NSW - her six brothers were away on active duty and her father Richard Woods Makim was serving in the Volunteer Defence Corps -providing protection on the Northern beaches of Sydney.

When her brothers returned from active service,some wounded,most traumatised, she would spend many hours quietly listening,as each brother attempted to unburden themselves of the horrors of War.As therapy she would also dance with them on the back verandah of the family home, as this seemed to help settle the demons.Each asked Kath never to speak to others of the trauma they were experiencing.She never did.

Died:
Cremated 27 Jul. 2004,Toowoomba, Qld.Australia, and her ashes interred with her parents at the Pallamallawa Cemetery in Pallamallawa, NSW.Australia

Notes:

James Leitch's death was registered in Brisbane by his stepdaughter Beryl Evans Nee Lumsden-The certificate incorrectly states the informant as B.Lumsden-Stepson.James Leitch was cremated at Mt Thompson in Brisbane Qld and a memorial plaque is located in the Services Memorial Section of the Memorial Gardens , in recognition of his Service during WW I -Location Location: Columbarium 12 Section: Section 6.

Died:
Cremated 11 Aug. 1953,Mt Thompson, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

James married Jane Cameron PERRITT on 23 Nov 1918 in Stanmore, New South Wales, Australia. Jane (daughter of William Cameron PERRITT and Jessie CLYDESDALE) was born on 24 Apr 1884 in 134 Aithenhead Rd, Govanhill, County of Lanark , Scotland; died on 23 Aug 1961 in Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet]

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-Jane Arrived in Victoria 1886 aboard the Duke of Devonshire.2 years old.Her name is entered in the passenger manifest as Jeanne. First enrolled in School at Penrith in 1889.. Her name is entered as Jean and later as Jinnie.Her Death Certificate also records her name as Jean . Jane was Cremated at Rookwood NSW .

Died:
Cremated Rookwood Crematorium, Rookwood, New South Wales, Australia

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Married:
Jane was previously married to Andrew Lumsden,son of Andrew Lumsden and Isabella Nicol of Montrose Scotland. Andrew died in 1916

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Ref:North West Champion (Moree, NSW : 1915 - 1954), Thursday 18 January 1951, page 10

"Of the Union Church at Popinguy,the Rev. Bloomfield writes-The Popinguy Service had its beginning when the Rev. P. A. Smith of Warialda, commenced Church at the home of Mr. R. Makim, 'Alma', in 1915. Later the Rev. Wm. Spence used to preach at 'Glenelg', the home of Mr and Mrs. Cruickshank.On their withdrawal from the district, the Rev.S. Watson preached under a spreading tree. The residents of the district then built in 1925 a fine little church building, and invited the Ministers of the various Churches to hold regular Sabbath worship. The first to preach in it was the Rev. A. Edmunds"

Richard married Charlotte Catherine"Cathy" HINGSTON on 25 Mar 1914 in "Mount View", Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia. Charlotte (daughter of William Thomas HINGSTON, Jnr and Christina FERGUSON) was born on 25 Jun 1886 in Inverell, New South Wales, Australia; died on 21 Jun 1970 in Moree District Hospital , New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 24 Jun 1970 in Pallamallawa Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet]

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James Marriage Certificate states he was a Merchant/Dealer at 19 Academy St. Belfast Records located to date indicate James left for Australia in January 1881 aboard the "John Elder ",as an unassisted passenger, and Catherine and their daughter Margaret(listed on the ships manifest as I for Infant) followed 12 months later , departing on the 14th January 1882 from London,also as unassisted passengers,aboard the "Lusitania". One must assume James travelled out first to secure employment and a residence - and once having gained employment on the Upper canal as a stonemason-wrote home advising Catherine to join him. James was the first Presbyterian Lay Preacher and Church Elder in the area and was instrumental in the building of the Presbyterian Church in Hoxton Park.

(Research):James passed away in 1904, due to both physical exhaustion and diabetes at 52 years of age. The position of Maintenance Overseer passed to his eldest son John, and later, when John commenced employment with the Newtown Municipal Council, brother Charles took over.Sadly ,he was killed by lightning whilst inspecting the canal during a severe storm in 1925. Joseph, who at this time was a tram driver in Sydney, applied for and was granted the position. He retained this position until his death in 1957.He and his family were the last of the Kirkpatrick's to occupy the cottage.

James married Catherine Jane MCCOOKE on 2 Dec 1880 in St Anne's Church of Ireland Cathedral, Belfast, Ireland. Catherine (daughter of Charles MCCOOKE, ,of Drumdollagh, County Antrim, Northern Ireland and Lily MCLEAN) was born on 18 May 1857 in Armoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; was christened in Aug 1858 in Armoy Presbyterian Church, Moyle, North Antrim; died on 22 Sep 1941 in The "Braeside "Priv Hospital Stanmore .NSW.Australia; was buried on 23 Sep 1941 in Presbyterian Cemetery, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Catherines Marriage Certificate states Catherine was a milliner employed at 19 Academy St,Belfast. (James Kirkpatrick's shop)at the time of her marriage .

(Research):James and Catherine's eldest son John had purchased a house at 88 Alice St Newtown (an inner Sydney suburb)in 1917,and moved there from Hoxton Park when he commenced work with the Newtown Council.Catherine was residing there with John and his family until she passed away in her 84th year in 1941. She was greatly loved by all the family (as was James)and renowned throughout the district for her cooking .From the time of becoming widowed she had worn the "Widow's Weed's" ,a totally black outfit ,from head to toe,and never wore any other more colourful outfits. Catherine cherished her Irish roots and a tear would always appear in her eye as she listened to her Grandsons singing a favoutite stanza during the many family gatherings.Her favourite was 'A Farewell to C.E.G " by Charles Kingsley..

Died:
Ref:Liverpool News (NSW : 1937 - 1941) Thursday 25 September 1941 p 2 Article "MRS. C. KIRKPATRICK. The death of Mrs. Catherine Kirkpatrick, aged 83 years, widow of the late Mr. James Kirkpatrick, of Hoxton Park, and mother of Margaret, John, James, Charles (deceased), Samuel (deceased), Agnes, Joseph, Robert, Mary, Lilian and George, occurred at a private hospital last Monday. September 22. The last mortal remains were interred in the Liverpool Presbyterian cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, after a short service conducted at Liverpool Presbyterian Church by Rev. C. C. Wearne. "

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Married:
Although the family name is spelt McCooke in the 1911 census of Ireland ,Catherine's marriage record has her name spelt as McCook (this spelling is also used in her Australian records of death)

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A meat salesman, William migrated to Australia ,and his wife and all surviving children arrived in Sydney ,via Victoria, in November 1886 aboard the Duke of Devonshire.( Their fourth child Andrew Clydesdale had died in 1881 at about 12 months of age).Williams name does not appear on the passenger manifest of the voyage,so he may have travelled out at an earlier date ,or travelled as a crew member on the Duke of Devonshire,to offset costs.

He secured a house in Rickety Street, Mascot (a Sydney suburb), later moving to Lemon Grove near Penrith NSW. Note: Lemongrove was first settled in 1827, when it was occupied by John and Sarah MacHenry who erected a residence called "Lemon Grove House". There is evidence that suggests that part of the land was used as a lemon orchard during this period, hence the name Lemongrove.

Years later Lemon Grove House was demolished and the land subdivided into a total of 249 lots which were offered for sale on 24th January, 1885. William appears on the 1902 Electoral role, for the Penrith Parramatta electorate ,with his son James and daughter Marghretta.His occupation is listed as Engine Fitter with the Railways at Penrith on a wage of 10 Shillings and four pence a day.All his children were taught to play a musical instrument, Alexander being the foremost as he could play the piano, violin and a number of wind instruments, including the flute. Alexanders wife Iris was a fine pianiste.Perritt Place, located in South Penrith,is likely named in honour of Williams contribution to his fellow citizens.William Perritt became a leading citizen becoming conductor of the Penrith Philharmonic Orchestra and probably of the Municipal Band. He also served as a councillor on the Penrith Municipal Council from 1900 to 1907.He declined re-election in 1905 and did not serve on council this year due to illness.

William married Jessie CLYDESDALE on 1 Jun 1874 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Jessie (daughter of Andrew CLYDESDALE and Marghretta STARK) was born on 5 Dec 1853 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; was christened on 5 Feb 1854 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 30 Dec 1889 in Lemon Grove Penrith NSW.Australia; was buried on 31 Dec 1889 in Emu Plains Cemetary, NSW.Australia.Presbyterian Section. [Group Sheet]

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Christening records have Jessie entered as Janet. Jessie migrated to Australia with her husband William and all surviving children arriving in Victoria in November 1886 aboard the Duke of Devonshire.She suffered with valvular disease of the heart and Oedema of the lung ,succombing to her illness on 30th Dec1889 at 36 years of age

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Came to Australia in 1866 aboard the "Peerless" as an assisted passenger(Transcribed as John Makin),departing Liverpool,England, and arriving on 6th June 1866,being sponsored by his future brother in law George Woods.Description of his employment on arrival was Colonial Police Service,Wellington,NSW.

Served in the Irish Police Force 13-9-1861 to 30-11-1865. New South Wales Police Force 31-1-1867 to 12-5-1876. Relocated in 1876 from Barradine to "Springfield",Gum Flat,NSW,after retiring from the NSW Police Force to take up farming.

NSW Police Number -1743 Date of appointment-31 Jan 1867 Ref:NSW State Archives.

Died:
Ref: The Inverell Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Thu 14 Apr 1927 Page 2

Buried:
Ref: The Inverell Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Thu 14 Apr 1927 Page 2

Deceased was born in county Longford, Ireland, in the year 1840. Twenty-four years later he arrived in Sydney and his first employment in this country was as a dairy farming hand at Kiama. In those days there were no awards governing hours and pay and he worked 18 hours a day for the princely sum of 15/ per week. After twelve months at Kiama he sought a change of employment and applied for admission and was accepted in the mounted police,he gave about ten years service and during that period was stationed at Pilliga, Deniliquin, Wilcannia, Barradean and Menindie,respectively. He would relate many interesting and exciting experience's encountered in the force and he has to his credit the distinction of having captured, with the aid of a black tracker, three armed bush rangers near Milparinka. On his retirement from the force he had attained the rank of sergeant. It was now that he heard the call of the land, and in 1876 he selected "Springfield," at Gum Flat, where he remained until the time of his death.

In carving a home in what then was primeval bush, Mr. and Mrs. Makim had all the early pioneering difficulties to contend with. The railway extended only us far as Singleton and transport in the days before motor cars, was an arduous proposition. The fact, however, that they were able to carry on and remain on the property for over half a century, speaks much for their perseverance and the faith they held in the district.

Whilst successfully working his selection, the late Mr. Makim found time to take his share of the responsibilities of public matters. He was one of the provisional councillors of Bannockburn Shire and subsequently served on the council for two terms.

The family traditions in this respect have since and are still being upheld. One son, Cr. G. S. Makim, is at present a member of the same shire,and other son, Mr. R. W. Mnkin, is a member of Warialda P.P. Board, and yet another, recently deceased at Manly, was for many years interested in local government. Deceased was also a committeeman of the P and A. Association for several years, and in the early days was a large exhibitor of cattle at the annual show. As a Justice of the Peace, too, he for many years gave service to the community. The late Mr. Makim . is survived bv a family of four sons and two daughters, all of whom are well-known in the north-west. The sons are Messrs. John Makiin, of "Hibernia" Warialda; Cr. George S. Makim, "Currawarra," Gum Flat; R. W. Makim,Pallamallawa, and Fred W. Makim, of "Springfield," Gum Flat. The daughters are Mrs D Wilson, Garah, and Mrs. R.D. Woods, Parramatta.

The interment took place yesterday at the Gum Flat cemetery.

(The black tracker who alway accompanied John was known as Spider,and his motto was " One eye open all the time boss " )

John married Margaret WOODS on 17 Oct 1872 in Hay, New South Wales, Australia. Margaret (daughter of John WOODS, ,Tenant farmer , of Barnane, Templemore,Ireland and Margaret"Peggy" MIDDLETON) was born on 28 Aug 1848 in Templemore, Tipperary , Ireland; died on 10 Apr 1927 in Springfield , Gum Flat .NSW, Australia; was buried on 11 Apr 1927 in Gum Flat, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Margaret emigrated to Australia in 1872 to marry her fiance John .

After much research,I have come to the conclusion Margaret arrived in Melbourne,not Sydney.

There are no records located to prove that she arrived in Sydney , but there is a record of a 23 years Irish lass named Margaret Woods, a farm servant, arriving in Melbourne,on the Colonial Empire ,on the 24th September 1872 .(The Colonial Empire departed Plymouth, UK, on the 22 June 1872)

This record aligns with the family spoken history that after arriving she was accompanied by a colleague of Johns on the 3 week journey in order to be married in Hay NSW on 17th October 1872 . Hay is approx 400 km North of Melbourne by road

Died:
Ref:Ref: The Inverell Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Tue 12 Apr 1927 Page 4

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Married:
John and Margaret began the Makim family in Northern NSW.Their first three chldren were born at Barradine,NSW ,where John was serving with the NSW Police as Officer -in-Charge.

Johns surname is spelt MAKEN in the NSW BDM record for the marriage

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William was brought up in the household of Gilbert Cory with his step brothers and step sisters and it was here that the foundation was laid for the wonderful Christian life that William was to lead .As a youth he moved to the Gostwych property of Edward Cory at Uralla,where he learnt the skills of sheep property management .At the age of 20 years he was managing "Paradise Creek" Station near Inverell,NSW ,for the Dangar Brothers.

Shortly after his marriage to Christina Ferguson on the 8th of September 1881, William was offered the position of Manager of " Mooki Springs" Station near Quirindi but he declined the offer. Later he held a similar position on "Newstead" Station near Inverell. One day he found a roll of notes to the value of one hundred pounds . He promptly returned them to a Mr. Maclean who had lost them and who was most grateful to have them returned. Mr. Maclean offered William a partnership in a store at Tingha where tin mining was booming.Wiliiam accepted the offer of the partnership but with just a verbal agreement. Later when the business failed William lost his investment. He then bought "Pine Lodge " an orchard farm at Beaulieu, Gum Flat near Inverell,NSW.

"Pine Lodge" was sold about 1908 and the family moved to a grazing property called "Mount View" Tarban in the Tenterfield district . During World War 1 and after selling "Mount View" in 1916 residence was taken up for a short time at Scone. The family returned to the Tenterfield area when William purchased "Terrica " Sandy Flat. This was a small farm of about 156 acres .

"Terrica" was sold to Frank Petrie in 1933 for 420 pounds, the low price being attributed to the Depression.

William & Christina eventually moved to "The Knoll" Sunnyside and made their home with their daughter Mabs and her husband William Waugh . William and Christina both died at "The Knoll",William in 1933 and Christina in 1943.

Buried:
Pres Row J / Lot 16

William married Christina FERGUSON on 8 Sep 1881 in Glengarry, via Uralla , NSW.Australia. Christina (daughter of George FERGUSON, ,of Banavie ,Lochaber,Scotland and Catherine CAMERON) was born on 12 Nov 1859 in Falconer, Via Guyra, NSW.Australia; died on 26 Dec 1943 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia; was buried in Tenterfield Cemetery, New South Wales , Australia.. [Group Sheet]

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Buried:
Pres Row J / Lot 17