Streets of Remembrance Program

Aitkenhead Street was named after Private James Aikenhead in July 1951. James Aitkenhead was a permanent resident of Bundaberg when he enlisted and served in the 2/31st Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War. He was presumed deceased on 19 November 1942 in New Guinea. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was a truck driver.

Service Number: QX23731

The Anderson family were a local farming family. Andrew Charles Anderson was born on 2 September 1923 in Bundaberg. At the age of 18, Andrew enlisted for service within the Royal Australian Air Force.  At the time of enlistment Andrew worked on a farm within the region.  Andrew was posted to Canada, United Kingdom, Moricca, Tunisia and Italy. Andrew tragically lost his life whilst in action during air operations in Italy, 1944. Andrew is honored by a War Medal and Flying Badge.

Service Number: 414634

Service Area: Royal Australian Air Force

Highest Rank: Flight Sergeant (No. 104 Squadron)

Arnold Street, Kepnock, was named after Sergeant Jack Joseph Arnold on 25 September 1991. Jack Arnold was served in the Royal Australian Air Force and was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Medal for rescue work during the 1942 flood in Bundaberg.

Jack served in the 71st Squadron and was discharged on 7 December 1942.

Service Number: 12097

Bainbridge Street, Thabeban was named in 2024. Private Frederick Bainbridge was born in Longreach on 12 August 1923. Frederick enlisted in Bundaberg on 20 February 1942 and served with the Citizen Military Forces and Australian Imperial Force until 21 August 1946. Upon return home to Bundaberg, Frederick joined the Bundaberg RSL Sub branch. Frederick remained a member for 70 years before passing away in December 2022. Frederick's family still reside in the region.

Service Number: Q137280, QX61475
Service Area:

• Citizen Military Forces 20 February 1942 to 21 July 1942
• Citizen Military Forces (Full Time Service) 22 July 1942 to 04 May 1943
• Australian Imperial Force 05 May 1943 to 21 August 1946

Barritt Street was named after Private Leonard Barritt in July 1951. Leonard Barritt was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Leonard Barritt served in the 2/9th Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War. He was killed in action at the age of 22 in New Guinea on 4 September 1942. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was a dairy farmer.

Service Number: QX3455

Barsby Place, Booyal has been named in recognition of the service of Sergeant S. Barsby.

Sergeant Barsby served with the Australia Army between 1986 - 2000.

Beyer Street was named after the Beyer Family in December 1973. Private Eric Gordon Beyer and Corporal Stanley Percey Beyer were the sons of Ernest & Eileen Beyer and served in WW2.

Eric Gordon Beyer Service Number: Q267289
Service Area: Australian Army – 47th Australian Infantry Battalion Highest Rank: Private
Years of Service: 8 December 1942 – 20 September 1946

Stanley Percy Beyer Service Number: Q25386
Service Area: Australian Army – 47th Australian Infantry Battalion Highest Rank: Corporal
Years of Service: 26 August 1940 – 10 January 1946

Source: National Archives of Australia Family history provided by a family member: Family – Ernest Louis Beyer opened his own boot making shop at 140 Bourbong Street in 1931. The business was known as “Beyer Bros Shoe Repairs”. Ernest & Eileen had 3 sons and 2 daughters. The 2 older sons Stanely & Eric served in WW2. After returning home they joined Ernest and Colin in the family shop. It was a very successful business working into the night to cope. Sadly, the cheap synthetic shoes started coming into the market, hence the need for shoe repairs dwindled. The shop closed its doors after 42 years of service.

Black Road, Booyal has been named after Sister Elsie Winifred Black, who served in the Australian Army Nursing Service from 1917 - 1919.

Elsie Black was born in Bundaberg in 1889, with records indicating she was from Mount Perry Road, South Kolan. Elsie enlisted in the Australian Army on the 1 May 1917 at aged 27 and embarked on the 'Marathon' on 9 May 1917. She was discharged on 17 April 1919.

Sister Black died in 1985.

Service Number: S/Nurse

Service Area: Australian Army Nursing Service

The street previously known as Oakwood Street was renamed Brand Street, Norville on 27 May 1940 in honour of Major General Charles Henry Brand, C. B, C. M. G, C. V. O, D. S. O, a distinguished former resident, a number of whose family resided in the City at the time of the naming.

Major General Brand was a School Teacher in Bundaberg for many years and enjoyed a wide esteem in military and civilian circles.

Major General Charles Henry Brand’s service areas included:

• Brigade Headquarters
• Australian Instructional Corps
• Staff
• 4th Australian Division
• 3rd Australian Infantry Brigade
• 4th Australian Infantry Brigade
• 8th Australian Infantry Battalion
• 3rd Queensland Mounted Infantry
• 7th Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse

Sources: Australia War Memorial, Parliament of Australia

Although the exact date of naming is not confirmed Council's records indicate that Brewer Street Burnett Heads has been in existence since prior to 1937.

The Brewer family were local to Burnett Heads and their son William James Brewer served in WWI. Private William James Brewer enlisted 10 March 1916, and was killed in action Hebuterne, France, 29 March 1918.

William was born in Bundaberg and attended Burnett Heads State School as a child.

The Burnett Heads Honour Roll proves further details of Private Brewer's service as well as other veterans local to the area.

Service Number: 5990

Service Area: 15th Australian Infantry Battalion

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 10/03/1916 - 29/03/1918

Date of Death: 29/03/1918 – Killed in action

Photograph source: Virtual War Memorial | William James BREWER

Private William James Brewer | Australian War Memorial

William James Brewer | Australian War Memorial

Bust Street was named after Corporal Victor Lloyd Bust in July 1951. Victor Bust was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Victor Bust served in the 49th Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War, 1939 – 1947. He was killed in action on 13 December 1942 in New Guinea. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was slaughterman.

Service Number: QX44205

Buzza Street, Walkervale was named on 22 November 1951 in honour of the late Private Victor C Buzza.

Victor Buzza was born in Bundaberg on 6 June 1912. He enlisted on 24 June 1940, and served in the 2/15th Australian Infantry Battalion.

Private Buzza was sadly killed in action at Tel el Eisa on 1 September 1942. 

He remained a resident of Bundaberg up until enlistment.

Service Number QX10574

Sources: National Archives Item Number 4862685, Australia War Memorial

Gunner Neville Buzza

Neville Buzza, Victor Buzza nephew, was born in 1942. At 21, he entered the Citizens Military Forces, and a few years later he transitioned into full time service with the Australian Army. Neville served within the Vietnam War. For recognition of his service, Neville received an Active Service Badge, Vietnam Medal, Australian Defence Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal.

Service Number: 163575, 1410998

Service Area: Australian Army

Highest Rank:  Gunner

Cameron Street was named after Gunner Burnett Ronald Cameron in December 1951. Burnett Cameron was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Burnett Cameron served in the 2/10th Field Regiment during the Second World War. He was wounded in action and evacuated to the 2nd/4th Australian Casualty Clearing Station, and he died of wounds at Singapore on 5 February 1942. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was stockman.

Medals:

• 1939/45 Star
• Pacific Star
• Defence Medal
• War medal
• Australian Service Medal

As well as the above medal entitlement a memorial scroll was issued to his next of kin.

Service Number: QX8358

Chews Road was named in 2004 after the local Chew family who were farmers in the region. Lieutenant Mavis Catherine Banville Bruce (neé Chew), believed to be one of eight siblings, was born in Childers on 21 August 1916.

Prior to enlistment, Mavis worked as a nurse. Mavis was discharged from the service due to demobilisation and passed away in 1965.

Service Number: QX44636

Service Area: Australian Army – 116 A.G.H. A.A.N.S

Highest Rank: Lieutenant

Years of Service: 10 March 1942 - 24 April 1947

Obtained from NAA: Item B883, QX44636

Christsen Street, Bundaberg North, and Gerrard Street (formally Christsen Street), Bundaberg East were named in honour of the Christsen Family. This included H. T. Christsen and his Grandson Sergeant Walter Irvine Christsen. Walter was born in Bundaberg and served in the Royal Australian Air Force during the Second World War. Sadly he died during service on 26 March 1942. His posting at the time of his death was the 214th Squadron.

Service Number: 404277

Crossett Street located in Burnett Heads is named in honour of members of the Crossett family: the three Crossett brothers (David, Frank, and John) along with David’s wife, Ethel Elizabeth Crossett, and their son, Noel Thomas Crossett. The brothers were the children of George and Sarah Crossett, both of whom played notable roles in the Burnett Heads Community at the time. 

Crossett Street is badged in honour of the following veterans of the Crossett Family - 

Ethel Elizabeth Crossett (née McCloskey)

Aircraftwoman Ethel Elizabeth Crossett (née McCloskey) was born on 22 October 1921 in Childers. Ethel grew up in Dallarnil on the family property and completed home duties prior to enlistment.

Ethel enlisted as an Aircraftwomen within the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force on 12 May 1942 (20 years old) as a mess-woman. Ethel served within the Bradfield Park Headquarters (NSW) and the North-Eastern Area Command Headquarters in Townsville.

Ethel discharged on compassionate grounds on 29 November 1943. Post-discharge, Ethel returned to the region.

Service Number: 99353

Service Area: Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force

Highest Rank: Aircraftwoman 

Years of Service: 12 May 1942 – 29 November 1943

Date of Death: 20 August 1956 (Bundaberg)

David Crossett

Corporal David Crossett was born on 19 June 1916 in Bundaberg. During his earlier years, David lived on the family farm in Qunaba and attended Burnett Heads Primary School. David worked as a house boy for Springhill house on Springhill Plantation before moving into cane farming. 

David enlisted in the Australian Army on 19 December 1941 (25 years old). David served within New Guinea (5th May to 29th May 1943), Bougainville (6th December to 22 June 1945) and Torokina (4th September to 28th November 1945). During service, David married Ethel on 3 September 1943.

David discharged from service due to demobilisation on 7 December 1945. 

Service Number: QX49528

Service Area: Australian Army

Highest Rank: Corporal

Years of Service: 19 December 1941 – 7 December 1945

Date of Death: 26 February 1982 (Bundaberg)

Frank Crossett

Private Frank Crossett was born on 19 July 1922 in Bundaberg.  Frank enlisted within the Australia Army on 2 April 1943 at 19 years old. Prior to enlistment, Frank was a labourer residing at the family property.

Frank served within the BIPOD (Bulk Issue Petrol and Oil Depot) Unit. Post discharge, Frank returned to Bundaberg residing at Montgomery Street until his death.

Service Number: QX50902

Service Area: Australian Army

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 02 April 1943 – 22 May 1945

Date of Death: 5 May 1995 (Bundaberg)

John Crossett

Corporal John Crossett was born in Bundaberg on the 6 June 1914. Prior to enlistment, John worked as a tailor. John was 28 years old when he enlisted in the Australian Army on the 2 April 1943 and served within the General Army Transport Company.

Post-discharge, John returned to the region and resided on Telegraph Road.

Service Number: QX42423

Service Area: Australian Army

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 02 April 1943 – 22 May 1945

Date of Death: 8 June 1992 (Bundaberg)

Noel Thomas Crossett

Private Noel Thomas Crossett served as a Rifleman within the Australian Army during the Vietnam War. Noel completed a total of 297 days of active overseas service and was awarded the Vietnam Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, and Returned from Active Service Badge.

Service Number: 1732840

Service Area: Australian Army

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 18 April 1967 to 17 April 1969

Cummings Street was named after Private Mark Harold Cummings in November 1951. Mark Cummings was a resident of Bundaberg when he enlisted. Mark Cummings served in the 2/12 Field Ambulance AAMC Centaur during the Second World War. He was killed in action at sea off Brisbane QLD on 14 May 1943.

Medals:

• Pacific Star

Service Number: QX25635

Corporal Thomas Joseph Cummins was born on 9 August 1922. As a young man, Thomas worked as a cane cutter within the family farm on Branyan Road. At 19 years old, Thomas enlisted in the Army. Throughout his career, Thomas served in New Guinea, Torokina and Katoomba (Bougainville). Thomas was discharged due to demobilisation at the end of the war. Of note, Thomas received a miliary medal for “courage and devotion to duty”. Post service, Thomas resided in Bundaberg until his passing.

 Service Number: QX28907

Service Area: 61st Australian Infantry Battalion

David Street is named in honour of Corporal David John Harris, a long-serving member of the Royal Australian Air Force and a veteran of contemporary Australian military service.

David enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in October 2009 and served for more than 12 years in the Security Forces, including roles in Security Police and Security Governance. During his service, he deployed to the Middle East in support of Australian Defence Force operations before being medically discharged in 2021.

Following his military service, David returned to the Bundaberg Region, where he continued to make contribution through his work with the Australian Air Force Cadets.

Private Thomas Dexter was born in Navendy England and enlisted for service in Bundaberg. Thomas Dexter enlisted to serve in WWI on 13 November 1916, and served in the 4th Australian Pioneers Battalion.

He was discharged on 30 October 1918 and returned to Gooburrum. Thomas was a shire councillor for Gooburrum and then City Alderman. During WWII he was acting Mayor for several years.

Service Number: 3664

Service Area: 4th Australian Pioneers Battalion

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 13 November 1916 – 30 October 1918

Drewe Street was named after Flight Sergeant Arthur Douglas Drewe in July 1951. Arthur Drewe was a resident of Bundaberg when he enlisted. Arthur Drewe served in the No. 150 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. He died during a flying battle over the Mediterranean Sea on 26 August 1943.

Service Number: 414474

Private Alexander Donaldson was born in Bundaberg (Wongarra Parish) in 1895. Prior to enlistment, Alexander worked as a stockman. At 21 years old, Alexander enlisted for World War I, with his father listed as his next of kin, residing in Burnett Heads. An article from the Bundaberg Mail and Burnett Advisor (circa 1916) highlighted the enlistment of the young Burnett Heads man. The article advised the Councillor at the time commended the ‘patriotic actions’ of Alexander (and other local men).  

Alexander commenced service in the 11th Depot Battalion before embarking on the Seang Choon on 19 September 1916 from Brisbane to Plymouth (England). After a short hospital stay upon arrival (unknown reason), he marched into the 13th Training Battalion at Codford on 22 December 1916. Alexander then proceeded to France on 25 June 1917 and joined the 49th battalion on 3 August 1917. For his service, Alexander received the 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. Post-war, Alexander returned to Bundaberg where he married and raised a family.

Service Number: 2417

Service Area: 5/49th Australian Infantry Battalion

Highest Rank: Private

Eastgate Street was named after Flight Sergeant Mervyn Louis Eastgate in July 1951. Mervyn Eastgate was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Mervyn Eastgate served in the No. 223 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. He died during a flying battle over the Middle East on 2 April 1943.

Service Number: 405351

Ellis Street Bundaberg North was named in honour of the Ellis Family on 3 June 1974. Lance Corporal Henry Herbert Ellis enlisted on 27 May 1940 and was discharged on 16 November 1944.

He rose to the rank of Lance Corporal, with his last service being with the 2/2 Machine Gun Battalion.

Henry was born in Burnie, Tasmania on 21 October 1914, however his family were long standing residents of the Bundaberg Region post war, with relatives still residing in the area to date.

Service Number: QX5246

Finlay Street, Kepnock was named on 9 March 1967 in honour of the Finlay Family, an old and respected Pioneer Family of the district. 

David Finlay WWI service

David Maurice Finlay was born in Bundaberg on 28 March 1899 and enlisted as a private in the Australian Imperial Force in 1916. 

Family members, provided this account of his service in World War I.

David Maurice Finlay enlisted in the Australian Army Corps on the 26 June 1916 at 17 years of age. He grew up in East Bundaberg and attended Bundaberg East State School until the sixth grade. Dave was an apprentice wood joiner when he joined the Army. He embarked on the ‘Boonah’ from Brisbane late October 1916, and they celebrated Christmas at Sierra Leone, Africa. Finally, the ship docked in Plympton early January 1917.

After completing his army training, Dave was mobilised to France on 8 Aug 1917 and belonged to 2/42nd Regiment. A law was in place that under 18-year-olds were not to go to the front lines, so he transferred to 18th Field Ambulance RTA as a stretcher bearer. In October 1918, he was wounded in action from severe shotgun wounds to the left arm. Doctors maintained that his arm would never be used again, but Dave was to prove them wrong.

After hospitalisation in England, Private DM Finlay returned to Australia in 1919 on the ‘Marathon’ when he was discharged. After arriving back in Bundaberg, Dave married Matilda (Tilly) Grotherr and lived at Lamb St, Bullyard and Windermere Road before finally retiring to Bargara. They spent many years cane farming and had five children – Maurice, Nev, Daphne, Des, and Beris.

Service Number: 2316

David was awarded the British War Medal and Victory medal and is listed on the Barolin State School Roll of Honour.

Maurice Finlay WWII service

Maurice Finlay was David and Tilly’s eldest son, born April 1924 in Bundaberg, and served in the Royal Australian Air Force as a Leading Aircraftman.

Family members provided the follow information about his service in World War II.

Maurice Clyde Finlay enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in February 1943. Prior to this, Maurie was enrolled at Gatton Ag College. The American Armed Forces had ‘acquired’ the college and all students were asked to vacate except for 24 who were doing their final year. Upon completion of his diploma in 1942 and no job offers due to the war, he enrolled in the AIF.

Maurice enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 26 February 1943 and completed a course in instrument repair.

He was appointed to ground force and transferred to Ultimo Engineering Workshop doing general fitting and turning electrical equipment. From there he was appointed a trainee instrument fitter and received ten shillings a day. From there, Maurie was transferred to Townsville then sent to Milne Bay in New Guinea, Nadzab, New Briton, Noumea, Morata in Dutch New Guinea and finally Labuan. After 16 months in New Guinea, he was transferred back to Amberley, Australia.

Maurice was discharged from service on 31 January 1946, after the war had finished.

Service Number: 123853

Neville Finlay WWII service

Neville John Finlay was born in Bundaberg in October 1925 and was a private in the Australian Army 19th Infantry Battalion.

Family provided this account of his service.

Dave and Tilly’s second son, Neville John enlisted on 16 January 1945 but was not to see active duty overseas. He was discharged on 12 November 1945 after 301 days in the Australian Imperial Force. He joked that the enemy knew he was coming, and this was the reason the war finished. Prior to joining, Nev was a cane cutter and once returning he and his wife, Nellie bought a farm at Booyan before buying a farm at Gin Gin and devoting their spare time to the local community activities.

Service Number: QX63088

David and Tilly’s third son, Desmond, went to enlist but his application was declined as the war was close to being over.

Daphne Talbot (nee Finlay) WWII service

Daphne Finlay was a teenager living in the Bundaberg Region during World War II, and saw her older brothers enlist for military service.

Family provided the following information about her wartime experience.

Dave and Tilly’s eldest daughter and third child enlisted in the Australian Women’s Land Army (AWLA) in approximately 1943 at 16 years of age. The AWLA were “Girls with Grit who kept the farms going while men were fighting”. During her time in the AWLA, Daph went to farms to do farm work and fruit picking in Queensland and New South Wales. For many years after her Land Army days, Daphne spoke about the camaraderie, friendships, and fun that she had enjoyed during this time. Many lifelong friends came out of her time with the Australian Women's Land Army. 

Over 3,000 women enlisted in Australia with 1,135 coming from Queensland doing all facets of agricultural work including fruit, vegetable, and cotton picking and working with cattle, sheep and poultry. Sadly, many records of these ladies have been lost as each member of the AWLA, upon enrolling for continuous service, received a service record book. This was kept by the individual who took it with her from farm to farm. It is a useful source for proof of service as it recorded the different farms where the individual worked, promotion, leave, conduct, and discipline. The book was kept by the individual at the end of her service. After her army days, Daph worked at the Royal Brisbane Hospital before marrying James (Jim) Talbot.

Daphne's contribution to the wartime effort has been recognised through the badging of the street sign with the Australian Women's Land Army Badge. 

Finucane Street Burnett Heads was created in December 1948 and is named in honour of the Finucane Family. The family resided in Burnett Heads, with an established business located in the area during the early 1900's. Charles John Finucane was the Secretary for the Burnett Heads Progress Association in the 1930’s.

Finucane Street is badged in honour of - 

Private Douglas Finucane

Private Douglas Finucane was born on 26 July 1919 in Bundaberg, and was enlisted on 26 August 1940 as part of the Australian Army (WW2) Citizen Military Forces (CMF) 47 Australian Infantry Battalion.

Prior to enlisting at the age of 21 years old, Douglas was a shopkeeper assistant, and resided in Bundaberg, marrying Mary Andrewartha on 22 November 1941, who became his next of kin. Douglas and Mary had a son, John Douglas Finucane born in 1942. Douglas was one of four siblings, all of whom are believed to have been born in the region. Douglas’s parents, Charles John Finucane and Ellen Finucane owned a shop in Burnett Heads, with records indicating that Charles John Finucane was the Secretary of the Burnett Heads Progress Association in the 1930’s and resided in Burnett Heads.

Over the span of his service, he served in Australia, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and was awarded a RHS (Returned from Active Service) war badge (no. 17163753) for recognition of service in the war effort. Douglas Finucane was discharged on 13 November 1945 on account of demobilisation at the end of the war. 

Douglas’ mother, Ellen Finucane, received a female relative badge (no. 157930) on 25 August 1943 to mark Douglas’s active service overseas during the Second World War.

Douglas passed away on 19 November 2013, aged 94 years old, in the Gold Coast, Australia.

Service Number: Q25341

Service Area: Australian Army

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 5 years (26 August 1940 – 13 November 1945)

Date of Death (if applicable): 19 November 2013, aged 94 years old (Gold Coast, Australia)

Galea Street, Avenell Heights was named in September 1973 in honour of the Galea Family. Several members of the Galea Street lived in the area. 

Galea Street is badged in honour of - 

Private George Galea 

George was born on 09 February 1914 in Ghasri, Malta. George enlisted with the Australian Army in Bundaberg and served in World War II. George resided in Targo Street, Bundaberg at his time of enlistment. George was discharged on 16 June 1944 due to being medically unfit with his posting at the time being 218 A S D PLN. George is believed to have passed away in 1983.

Service Number: Q135641

Service Area: Australian Army

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 11 April 1942 - 16 June 1944

Date of Death: 1983

Galley Street was named after Private Frank Edward Galley in July 1951. Frank Galley was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Frank Galley served in the 52nd Australian Infantry Battalion during the First World War. He was wounded in action 18 October 1917 in the seas of France and later died on 27 April 1918.

Medals:

• Victory Medal & British War Medal
• Memorial Plaque
• Memorial Scroll

Service Number: 789

Lance Sergeant Noel Alexander Gardiner was born in Bundaberg on 30 November 1919 and he is the father of the applicant. He enlisted on 23 June 1943, and served in the 47th

Australian Infantry Battalion until discharge on 7 February 1946.

The following summary has been provided by the applicant:

Noel Alexander Gardiner served in the Citizen Military Forces from December 16, 1941 to June 22, 1943 and the Australian Imperial Forces from June 23, 1943 to February 7, 1946. L/Sgt Gardiner N. A. , QX54854, C Company, 47th Australian Infantry Battalion, 29th Brigade served overseas in New Guinea, including Milne Bay, Lae, Salamaua, Tambu Bay, Bougainville, Solomon Island and Goodenough Island.

While serving in Bougainville, Dad contracted malaria and dermatitis resulting in hospitalisation. Since contracting dermatitis a second time, he was dispatched from New Guinea to Bathurst where a small arms school was operating. He subsequently attended army school training at Seymour (Victoria, small arms); Bonegilla (Victoria,

machine guns/small arms) and at Cabala (Toowoomba, carrier course). Dad was transferred to and stationed in Bathurst, training the army recruits ready for war

service. World War II finished shortly afterwards.

A street named Gardiner Crt has been named in recognition.

…

Outside of Army Service, Dad was the head printer at the Bundaberg NewsMail, which has involved 3-generations association with newspapers in Bundaberg.

Grandfather, Father and Son with Jack Gardiner serving from 1908-1956 (48 years);

Noel Gardiner 1936-1984 (48 years) and son Graham Gardiner 1963-2007 (44 years): A total of 140 years of combined family service to the newspaper industry in

Bundaberg.

Gardiner Court was named on 4 September 1990 in honour of the Gardiner Family, an old and respected family of Bundaberg.

Lance Sergeant Noel Alexander Gardiner

Service Number: QX54854

Service Area: 47 Australian Infantry Battalion

Highest Rank: Lance Sergeant

Years of Service: 23 June 1943 – 7 February 1946

Photograph provided by family.

Glasgow Street was named after Private James Franklyn Glasgow in July 1951. James Glasgow was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident of Burnett Heads when he enlisted. James Glasgow served in the 9th Australian Infantry Battalion during the First World War. He was killed in action on 23 July 1916 in France.

Medals:

• Victory Medal
• Memorial Plaque
• Memorial Scroll

Service Number: 2380

Image provided by an applicant at the Burnett Heads Memorial Park Committee.

William Mark Greathead was born on 2 July 1882 in Bundaberg. At 33 years old, William was working as a farmer in Kalkie, when he formally enlisted into the Australian Imperial Force. William’s enlistment paperwork advises that he was 6'6" tall. During his service he completed active duty in England and France. William was injured during a battle in France which subsequently resulted in being medically discharged. Upon returning to Australia, William worked on the family farm known as Penhillville. A news article from 1943 indicates that Penhillville Farm was held in the ownership by the Greathead family since 1869.

Service Number: 6767

Service Area: Australian Imperial Force (Army)

Highest Rank: Lance Corporal (LCPL)

Greenwood Street was named after Ordinary Seaman James Herbert Greenwood in July 1951. James Greenwood was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. James Greenwood served on the HMAS Sydney during the Second World War. He was killed in action at sea in the Indian Ocean on 20 November 1941.

Service Number: 24066

Hampson Street, Burnett Heads was named in honour of the Hampson Family. The family made significant contributions to the region, with William Hampson being a coxswain / boatman of the Burnett Heads Lighthouse Station for many years. 

Hampson Street is badged in honour of the following veterans - 

Sergeant Audrey May Hampson

Sergeant Audrey May Hampson was born on 16 August 1911 in Bundaberg and served in the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force as a “fabric worker” during World War II. Audrey was discharged on compassionate grounds on 11 July 1945 with her posting at the time being 5 Aircraft Depot. In recognition for her service, Audrey received an Australian War Medal.

Audrey resided in Bundaberg with her father William J. Hampson who was listed as her next of kin.

Service Number: 94047

Service Area: Royal Australian Air Force (Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force)

Highest Rank: Sergeant

Years of Service: 02 January 1942 – 11 July 1945

Date of Death: 10 February 2005 (aged 93)

Private Matthew Frederick Hampson

Private Matthew Frederick Hampson was born in Bundaberg in 1888 and was the second son of James and Charlotte Hampson, who had 11 children. Matthew was Audrey’s uncle. Matthew initially enlisted in May 1916, but was discharged at his own request in July that year due to the ill health of his wife and two children. Matthew re-enlisted in October 1916 with the 12th Reinforcements as a part of the 31st Infantry Battalion aboard the HMAT ‘Demosthenes’ during World War I.

Matthew died in action at the Passchendaele Ridge (Belgium) on 11 October 1917. Matthew was awarded a Victory Medal for his service. The State Library of Queensland holds the “Matthew Frederick Hampson Collection” which consists of a series of postcards and letters retained by the Hampson family, principally from Matthew whilst he was serving overseas.

Service Number: 4658

Service Area: Australian Imperial Force - 31st Infantry Battalion

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 26 October 1916 – 11 October 1917

Date of Death: 11 October 1917 – Killed in action (Belgium)

Hay Street (East & West) was named after Flight Sergeant Roy Hay in November 1951. Roy Hay was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Roy Hay served in the No. 75 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. He died during a flying battle over New Guinea on 19 July 1944.

Service Number: 434252

Highland Street was named after Private Charles Highland in July 1951. Charles Highland was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident of Yandaran when he enlisted. Charles Highland served in the 1st Independent Company during the Second World War. He died at sea, aboard the Montevideo Maru in the South China Sea on 1 July 1942. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was labourer.

Medals:

• 1939/45 Star
• Pacific Star
• War Medal
• Australian Service Medal
• Memorial Scroll

Service Number: QX15058

Private William Hipathite was occupied as a Dairyman at Yandaran QLD at the time of enlistment. Supporting information provided indicates that he was older than most veterans at the time of embarkation (aged 43 years) however was accepted due to his experience as the Captain of the Rifle Club for 10 years and being known as a sharpshooter.

Wiliam embarked from Brisbane on board HMAT A50 Itonus on 8 August 1916. He served in the 15th Battalion of the Australian Imperial Force and died of wounds on 30 June 1917 in Messines Belgium.

Medals:

• British War Medal
• Victory Medal

Service Number: 6033

Stanley Holzberger

Stanley Andrew Holzberger was born in Bundaberg on 29 December 1924. Prior to enlisting, Stanley worked as a labourer. On 30 September 1943, aged 19 years old, he enlisted to serve in World War Two with the Australian Army. Stanley served as a Trooper as part of the Australian Armoured Corps Training Regiment, conducting 911 active days of service (with the Citizen Military Force and Australian Imperial Force) throughout various locations in Australia.

Trooper Stanley Andrew Holzberger was discharged from service on 23 May 1945 to return to his job as a cane cutter. In honour of his service in World War Two, he was awarded the War Medal (1939/45) and Australian Service Medal.

After the war, Stanley returned home and married Beryl Heidke on 10 July 1948 and settled in Bundaberg for the remainder of his life.

Service Number: QX57521

Service Area: Australian Army – Australian Armoured Corps Training Regiment

Highest Rank: Trooper

Years of Service: 30 September 1943 – 23 May 1945

Beryl Heidke

Beryl Heidke was born in Bundaberg on 9 March 1923. Prior to enlisting, Beryl helped her family with household duties. On 2 December 1943, aged 20 years old, she enlisted to serve in World War Two with the Australian Army. Sergeant Beryl Agnes Heidke served as a clerk in Unit 11 of the Australian Cipher Section of the Australian Women’s Army Service, conducting 897 days of active service across various locations in Australia.

Sergeant Beryl Heidke was discharged from service on 14 May 1946 due to the demobilisation of the war. In honour of her service in World War Two, she was awarded the War Medal (1939/45), Australian Service Medal and the General Service Badge.

After the war, Beryl returned home and married Stanley Holzberger on 10 July 1948 and settled in Bundaberg for the remainder of her life.

Service Number: QF272624

Service Area: Australian Army – Australian Women’s Army Service

Highest Rank: Sergeant

Years of Service: 2 December 1943 – 14 May 1946

Jones Street was named after Private Noel Jones in July 1951. Noel Jones was born in Mount Perry and remained a resident of East Bundaberg when he enlisted. Noel Jones served in the 2/25th Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War. He died of illness in New Guinea on 8 January 1944. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was labourer.

Medals:

• 1939/45 Star
• Pacific Star
• War Medal
• Australian Service Medal
• Memorial Scroll

Service Number: QX28905

Sapper Clarence Gooch Kelly was born on 30 May 1921. As a young man, Clarence worked as an apprentice boilermaker within the sugar industry. At 20 years old, Clarence enlisted to the citizen military forces, particularly the 47^th Battalion. During his service, Clarence worked within multiple Units which led to competency/qualification as a fitter on 27 July 1943. Specifically, his records identify him as a “Eng Fitter, Axeman”. Within his World War II service, Clarence served overseas.

On 14 January 1946, Clarence was formally discharged due to the demobilisation at the end of the war. Clarence returned to the Bundaberg Region where he lived until 92 years of age. His service was honoured by receiving the 1939/45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939/1945 and the Australian Service Medal 1939/45.  

Service Number: Q106037 and QX47615

Highest Rank: Sapper

Keys Street, Avenell Heights was named after the Keys Family, an old and respected Bundaberg family, on 11 November 1976. Constance Mabel Keys was born in Mount Perry 30 October 1886, second child of James and Margaret Keys. She enlisted on 21 September 1914 and served until 17 February 1920. Sister Keys was one of the most highly decorated nurses in the Australian Army Nursing Service, including being awarded the Royal Red Cross First and Second Class and the French Medaille Des Epidemies, Gold.

Australian War Memorial: Head Sister Constance Mabel Keys

Keith Allan Kinch was born on 22 October 1945 in Bundaberg. He enlisted into the Royal Australian Air Force on 8 June 1964. Throughout his service, he was deployed to Vietnam, Sinai and Egypt. Over his 188 days of service, he attained the rank of Leading Aircraftman.

Service Number: A17689

Service Area: Royal Australian Air Force

Highest Rank: Leading Aircraftman 

Kingsford Street is located in Kalkie. The street was originally named after former Woongarra Shire Clerk James (Jim) Kingsford. Michael James Kingsford was born in Bundaberg and is the grandson of Jim Kingsford.

Michael served in the Australian Defence Force for 31 years as a highly respected artillery officer, steadily advancing through the ranks before achieving the rank of Colonel. Michael’s career was marked with significant recognition including the Third Clasp to Defence long service medal, the Australian active service medal with Afghanistan, South Pacific, Middle East and Iraq clasps, as well as the prestigious award of Conspicuous Service Cross. Unfortunately, Michael suddenly passed away in 2013. His funeral service included full military honours at Duntroon. The badging of Kingsford Street under the Streets of Remembrance program seeks to recognise and honour the service of the Kingsford family.

Service Area: Australian Army

Laack Street was named after Private William Albert Laack in July 1951. William Laack was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. William Laack served in the 45th Australian Infantry Battalion during the First World War. He died of injuries in New Guinea on 30 October 1942. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was a fireman at the sugar mill.

Medals:

• 1939/45 Star
• Pacific Star
• Defence Medal
• War Medal
• Australian Service Medal
• Memorial Scroll

Service Number: QX13073

Larson Street was named after Private Robert Andrew Larsen in July 1951. Robert Larsen was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Robert Larsen served in the 2/25th Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War. He was killed in action in New Guinea on 7 August 1945. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was a telegraph messenger.

Service Number: QX53929

Source: National Archives of Australia

Lester Street was named after Warrant Officer Donald Joseph Lester in November 1951. Donald Lester was a resident of Bundaberg when he enlisted.

Donald Lester served in the No. 83 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. He died during a flying battle over France on 6 August 1944.

Service Number: 425173

Livingstone Street, Kepnock was named on 19 July 1952 in honour of the late Signalman Hugh Hilary Livingstone.

Signalman Livingstone enlisted on the 15th of June 1940 in Maryborough. He served in the 8 Division Signals of the Australian Imperial Force. He sadly passed away from Illness in Borneo on 28 March 1945.

Signalman Livingstone and his wife Miss Irene Livingstone were residents of Fairymead Bundaberg when he enlisted.

Service Number: QX3482

Source: Australian War Memorial

Lloyd Street was named after Lance Sergeant Lloyd Henry Jones in December 1951. Lloyd Jones was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Lloyd Jones served in the 47th Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War. He was killed in action in Bougainville, Solomon Islands on 12 January 1945. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was a clerk.

Service Number: QX45435

Logan Street was named after Trooper Richard Cecil Harold Logan in December 1951. Richard Logan was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident of South Kalkie when he enlisted. Richard Logan served in 2/7th Calvary Commando Regiment during the Second World War. He was killed in action in New Guinea on 19 December 1942. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was a cane cutter.

Service Number: QX5228

Private Noel Henry William Lovett

Noel Henry William Lovett was born on 24 January 1909 in Bundaberg. At age 32, he enlisted to the Australia Imperial Forces to serve in World War II. Noel served for 744 days of continuous full-time service, including 561 days of active service in England. In 1944, Noel was medically discharged, where he returned to Bundaberg.

Service Number: QX31546

Service Area: Australian Army – 1st Forestry Company RFTS

Highest Rank: Private

Sergeant D. Lovett

Lovett Street has been badged in recognition of the service of Sergeant D. Lovett.

Corporal H. Lovett

Luther Street was named after Captain John Fitzmaurice Guy Luther in September 1950. John Luther was a resident of Bundaberg when he enlisted. John Luther served in the 15th Australian Infantry Battalion during the First World War. He was killed in action in Gallipoli on 26 August 1915. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was medical practitioner.

Medals:

• Victory Medal
• Memorial Plaque
• Memorial Scroll

Service Number: 4783

Private Hughie Lynch

Hughie Lynch was born on 2 April 1895. Prior to enlisting Hughie was a ‘sugar worker’ and had a residential address in Bundaberg South. Hughie enlisted to the Australian Imperial Force when he was 21 years old. He served until the end of World War I, where he returned to Bundaberg. Honorably, Hughie re-enlisted in 1942 to the Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps.

Service Number: 6345 (WW1) and Q207531 (WW2)

Service Area: 25th Battalion Australian Imperial Force (WW1) & 31st Battalion and Australian Army (WW2)

Highest Rank: Private

Private William John Lynch

William John (Jack) Lynch was born on 13 June 1920. Prior to enlisting Jack was a labourer in Bundaberg. At 22 years old Jack enlisted to the Australian Army. Jack was called up to full time service in 1941, and undertook roles in various stations within Queensland, prior to being discharged.

Service Number: QX42124

Service Area: Australian Army

Highest Rank: Private  

Sergeant T. Lynch

Lynch Street has been badged in recognition of the service of Sergeant T. Lynch.

MacLeod Street, Bundaberg West was named on 4 July 1957 in honour of Sergeant Athole Douglas MacLeod, and his grandparents. Douglas served in the 460 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. Douglas died during service on 4 August 1942.

Service Number: 405274

Alan Thomas Martin was born in Bundaberg in 1919. In 1940, Alan joined the Australian Army. During his vast service history, Alan was deployed to the Middle East, Egypt, New Guinea and North Borneo.  In 1945, Alan was discharged due to demobilisation at the end of the war. Alan has been awarded the 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal. 

Service Number: QX8739

Service Area: Australian Army

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 10 June 1939 – 7 November 1945

Magee Court was named in September 1991. Thomas Magee was born in Bundaberg, attended Christian Brothers for schooling and remained a resident when he returned. Thomas Magee served in the 42nd battalion regiment during the Second World War (16 January 1941 - 29 January 1946). He returned to Bundaberg and worked as a butcher, married and raised his family until he passed on 24 February 2012 (aged 93).

Medals:

• 1939/45 Star
• Pacific Star
• Defence Medal
• War medal
• Australian Service Medal

Service Number: Q41914
Service Area: Australian Army – 42nd Australian Infantry Battalion
Highest Rank: Private
Years of Service: 11 January 1941 – 29 January 1946
Source: National Archives of Australia

Major Chapman Street was named after Major Duncan Chapman in July 1951. Duncan Chapman was associated with Maryborough Qld when he enlisted. Duncan Chapman served in the 45th Australian Infantry Battalion during the First World War. He was killed in action in France on 6 August 1916. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was a farmer.

Mandersons Road is located in the hinterland locality of McIlwraith. The Manderson family were local to the locality. Three brothers of the Manderson family, Roy Allan Manderson, Colin Victor Manderson & Cedric Victor Manderson, served in World War II.

Private Roy Allan Manderson

 Roy Allan Manderson was born on 23 January 1912 in Bundaberg and worked on the family farm prior to enlisting for service at 29 years old. Service records identify Roy served in Townsville, Port Moresby, New Guinea and Hughenden.  Following discharge, Roy returned to the Gin Gin area.

Service Number: Q135643

Service Area: 49th and 36th Australian Infantry Battalion

Highest Rank: Private

Private Colin Victor Manderson

Colin Victor Manderson was born on 30 September 1916 in Bundaberg and worked on the family farm prior to enlisting for service at 27 years old. Service records identity Colin serving primarily in New Guinea and was discharged from service at the end of the war.

Service Number: Q135636

Service Area: 49th Australian Infantry Battalion

Highest Rank: Private

Private Cedric Charles Manderson

Cedric Charles Manderson was born on 20 December 1918 and was 23 at the time of enlistment. Cedric served for 3 years prior to being discharged.

Service Number: Q135612

Service Area: 49th Australian Infantry Battalion

Massey Street was named after Sapper John James Massey in July 1951. John Massey was a resident of Booyal via Childers when he enlisted. John Massey served in the 59 Corps Field Park Company during the Second World War.

Service Number: QX29257

Gordon McKenzie

Gordon McKenzie was born on 7 May 1917. He was one of 11 siblings and worked as a labourer. Gordon enlisted to the Civilian Military Force (CMF), before ceasing service in favour of the Australian Infantry Force on 10 September 1942. He served within the Australian Army Engineering Division specifically within a Sapper Unit which provided essential engineering support services during World War II.

On 15 December 1944, Sapper Gordan McKenzie embarked from Brisbane aboard the “Seasnipe” for Bouganville. He remained there until 31 October 1945 before he embarked for Rabual. He returned back to Brisbane in early 1946 for discharge due to demobilisation at the end of the war. In total, Gordan spent 845 days completing overseas service.

Service Number: Q76338 & QX41134 (CMF & AIF)

Service Area: 16 Fd Pk Coy R.A.E (Engineer Unit)

Highest Rank: Sapper

Years of Service: 27 August 1940 - 25 March 1946.

John Evan McKenzie

John Evan McKenzie was born on 22 May 1908 and was employed an engine driver prior to enlistment. John enlisted to the Australian Airforce at 32 years old, where he was mustered as a Boiler Assistant and was designated the rank of AC1 (Aircraftman 1st Class). John’s first posting was Bradfield Park where he completed boiler repairs to keep the showers and lavatories in order. He was promoted in December 1941 to the rank of Leading Aircraftsman (LAC) and was posted to Evans Head where he had an elevated responsibility maintaining hospital boilers. He then later transferred to Port Moresby where he overhauled the entire plant (boiler). John continued climbing the ranks achieving Corporal and then Sergeant between 1943 – 1945.

Sergeant John McKenzie qualified for the Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Australia Service Medal 1939-45 and Returned from Active Service Badge.

Service Number: 24361

Service Area: Royal Australian Air Force

Highest Rank: Sergeant

Years of Service: 18 July 1940 – 25 February 1946 

James McKenzie

James McKenzie was born on 10 July 1910 in Bundaberg. At the time of enlistment, he was 30 years old and worked as a labourer. James was posted to the 5th Armoured Regiment where he qualified as a Driver Mechanic on 10 August 1943. He was promoted to Lance Corporal on 23 December 1943.

Service Number: QX21726

Service Area: 2/5th Australian Armoured Regiment

Highest Rank: Lance Corporal

Years of Service: 24 June 1941 – 27 February 1946

Eric McKenzie

Eric Duncan McKenzie was born on 6 September 1914 in Bundaberg. Eric was posted to the 5th Armoured Regiment and East Command Area.

Service Number: QX21864

Service Area: Australian Army - 2/5 Australian Armoured Regiment

Highest Rank: Trooper

Years of Service: 22 July 1941 – 02 November 1945

McKewen Street was named after Signalman Owen McKewen in July 1951. Owen McKewen was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident of Moorlands via Bundaberg when he enlisted. Owen McKewen served in the 17 Infantry Brigade Signal Section during the Second World War. He died due to illness in New Guinea on 24 November 1945. Prior to enlistment, he was occupied as a carter u/e.

Service Number: QX32354

McLucas Street Millbank was named on 12 March 1973. Several members of the McLucas family severed in the Australian Army and Royal Australian Navy.

Lieutenant Colonel William George McLucas William McLucas was born in Bundaberg on 19 December 1894, and served in the Australian Army. Service Number: 4978 Service Area: 14/31st Battalion AIF Highest Rank: Company Sergeant Major Years of Service: 1 March 1917 – 27 July 1919 Service Number: Q207513 Service Area: 10 BN VDC QLD – Australian Army Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Years of Service: 21 May 1942 – 1 July 1946. After the War Bill McLucas married Irene on his return home. He worked in the Bundaberg Foundry. His career saw him an Engineer with Millaquin’s local Sugar Mills for 28 years, particularly Qunaba, at Mon Repos as Chief Engineer Bill was in his element after the War, leading his Band on Anzac Day marches and assisting the Bundaberg Mayors, as Tom would do after WW II. WW II After Darwin’s bombing in 1942, Bill’s leadership and War experience were called upon as he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel commanding the 10th Battalion, Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC). He was responsible for safeguarding, and intelligence reporting, within Bundaberg District. Many First World War veterans, now too old for active service, filled its ranks. During this time he was employed as Engineer in charge of the Millaquin distillery and had approval from his employer to leave at any time to handle any military security issues arriving. There is a plaque on the VDC Monument at Elliott Heads noting his and the Volunteer Defence Corps service.

Corporal Tom Walker McLucas Tom McLucas was born in Bundaberg on 30 August 1925 and served in the Australian Army. Service Number: QX56122Service Area: 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion – Australian Army. Highest Rank: Corporal. Years of Service: 27 September 1943 – 29 October 1946. Tom Walker McLucas OAM BEM27 September 1943, just after his 18th Birthday, He enlisted in the AIF and underwent training in Australia during 1944, He was at Cowra when Japanese prisoners broke out of prison on 5th August 1944. There were 1104 prisoners at Cowra with several hundred escaping. In the following nine days 334 prisoners were retaken. Many Japanese were killed or wounded as they refused to be retaken. Dad once commented that this was not the training he expected in Australia. In February 1944 the 2/24th Battalion that was formed in July 1940 at Wangaratta, Victoria, and had just returned to Australia after service in North Africa, Tobruk, and El Alamein for leave, jungle and amphibious training and reinforcement. Promoted to Corporal, Tom was assigned to the 2/24th Battalion not long before their deployment and in early April 1945 they embarked on the General Butner and USAT Sea Barb from Townsville to Morotai. HMAS Westralia embarked 2/24th troops from Morotai and the amphibious landing followed in 1 May 1945 at Tarakan, a heavily defended Japanese island air base off Borneo. Tom served with the mortar section. The Japanese evacuated after a three-month battle, just before Victory in the Pacific on August 15, 1945. As Brother Arthur sailed on the HMAS Lachlan to Tarakan for clearing operations prior to the landing. Dad often joked that Arthur dropped him off but did not come back for him. Tom returned to Australia in December 1945 and discharged on 29 October 1946.

Chief Petty Officer Arthur William McLucas Arthur McLucas was born in Bundaberg on 22 November 1921 and served in the Royal Australian Navy. Service Number: Q20Y533. Service Area: 10 Battalion VDC – Part Time Duty / Placed on Reserve. Years of Service: 17 April 1942 – 1 August 1944. Service Number: B5126. Service Area: Royal Australian Naval Reserve. Highest Rank: Chief Petty Officer. Years of Service: 25 July 1944 – 17 December 1946. At the commencement of WW II, Arthur McLucas an Engineering Apprentice Fitter and Turner (Reserved Occupation) became a part time volunteer with the VDC and assisted by constructing signalling equipment (Heliograph) Some of this equipment is in the Bundaberg Museum at the Botanical Gardens. Arthur aged 22 enlisted in the RAN in July 1944, and was sent to HMAS Penguin in Sydney and HMAS Cerberus in Victoria for training before being assigned to theHMAS Lachlan in February 1945. In April 1945 HMAS Lachlan was assigned as a unit of the Minesweeping and Hydrographic group (Task Group 70. 5, United States Seventh Fleet) assembled forclearing the way for the assault on Tarakan in North Borneo. Following the landings, which took place on 1 May 1945, Lachlan carried out a detailed survey of Tarakan Roads before proceeding to Morotai where she undertook further survey work. Arthur also was assigned to other ships including, HMAS Burnie, HMALST 3501, andHMALST 3035 (LST Landing Ship Tank) Demobilised in December 1946 with a rating of ERA (Engineer Royal Australian Navy) Chief Petty officer.

Private Raymond Robert McLucas Raymond McLucas was born in Childers on 20 January 1925 and served in the Australian Army. Service Number: QX52928. Service Area: Citizen Military Forces and Australian Imperial Force. Highest Rank: Private. Continuous full time service per discharge certificate: Citizen Military Forces – 6 April 1943 – 16 May 1943. Australian Imperial Force – 17 May 1943 – 11 June 1946.

Information provided by applicant.

McMurtrie Street was named in 1955 to honour the service of Corporal Matthew Smith McMurtrie who served in the Second World War.  Prior to enlistment, Matthew was a grocer and resided at 246 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg. Matthew passed away whilst on duty abroad in Thailand (Prisoner of War). Matthew has been memorialised within the Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Ballarat Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, and the Bundaberg Civic Centre Memorial Portico.

In addition, the following information was provided by the applicant:

Cpl Matthew McMurtrie, QX10793, served in the Second Australian Imperial Force in World War II. He was captured in the fall of Singapore and was taken as a POW to work on the Burma Railway. They were known as 'F Force'. Unfortunately, due to ill health, he passed away at Niki on the Burma Railway. His body was taken to Thanbyuzayat Cemetery in Burma for burial. Matthew was born in Brisbane and was an avid rower for the Bundaberg Rowing Club. The Club has a trophy in his honour, the McMurtrie Forster Cup.                                                        

Service Number: QX10793

Service Area: Australian Army – 27^th Australian Infantry Brigade

Highest Rank: Corporal

Years of Service: 13 July 1940 – 14 November 1943

Date of Death: 14 November 1943 (Prisoner of War)

Melvin Street was named after Private Arthur William Melvin in December 1951. Arthur Melivn was associated with Bundaberg when he enlisted. Arthur Melvin served in the 2/15th Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War. He died of wounds in Egypt on 30 October 1994. Prior to enlistment, he was occupied as a fisherman.

Medals:

• 1939/45 Star
• Africa Star with 8th Clasp
• Defence Medal
• War Medal
• Australian Service Medal

Service Number: QX13029

Messengers Road, Bullyard was named after the Messenger Family, who were a pioneer family at Bullyard. Leading Aircraftman Kevin Messenger (the oldest of the Messenger children) served in Borneo in the Royal Australian Air Force during the Second World War.

Service Number: 150281

Reginal Herbert Mittelheuser was born in Gin Gin on 27 January 1920. Reginald enlisted for war service at Gin Gin on 17 March 1941, and was called up on 22 September 1941.

He was discharged on 12 November 1945. The family property, belonging to his father Frederick was located on Mittelheusers Road Wallaville.

Service Number: QX36160 (Q6195)

Service Area: 2/9 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION

Highest Rank: Lance Sergeant

Years of Service: 25 Sep 1941 - 12 Nov 1945

Moran Street, Svensson Heights was named on 18 January 19521 in honour of Captain Frank Moran, Area Officer in Bundaberg at the beginning of 1914.

Captain Moran enlisted in the 15th Battalion of the AIF on 23 September 1914 and landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. He was wounded on 5 August 1915 and died of wounds on 20 August 1915 at sea near Gallipoli.

Sources: Trove, Australian War Memorial, Virtual War Memorial

Mooney Court, Norville was named after the Mooney Family who were a pioneer family of the Bundaberg Region. Leading Aircraftman Noel Mooney served in Papua New Guinea in the Royal Australian Air Force during the Second World War. Noel resided in West Bundaberg when he enlisted on 10 February 1944, and was discharged on 8 March 1946. Noel was posted in the 8th Squadron at his time of discharge.

Service Number: 151367

Cyril Hans Nissen was born on the 21 July 1911 in Childers. At 29 years old, Cyril enlisted into the Royal Australian Air Force, where he served for 7 years. Cyril completed active service as a Flight Lieutenant within the United Kingdom and as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan. Cyril lost his life while on active service in an aircraft accident in Japan.

Cyril was awarded the Flying Badge 1943, 1939 - 45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939 – 45 and Australia Service Medal 1939 – 45 in recognition of his active service during military campaigns in operational areas.

Service Number: 8211

Service Area: Royal Australian Air Force – 77 Squadron

Nixon Street was named after Sergeant Noel Louis Nixon in September 1957. Louis Nixon was born in Bundaberg when he enlisted. Louis Nixon served in the No. 4 Service Flying Training Schools (RAAF) during the Second World War. His death was accidental and occurred in Clackline, Western Australia, on 9 October 1942.

Service Number: 414073

Orr Street was named after Flight Sergeant Thomas Allan Orr in July 1951. Thomas Orr was a resident of Bundaberg when he enlisted. Thomas Orr served in the No. 464 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. He died in a flying battle over Northern France on 5 August 1944.

Service Number: 426905

Page Street, Svensson Heights was named on 29 March 1951 in honour of Captain Frank Page who was killed in France on 29 October 1917.

Captain Page was awarded the Military medal and Military Cross. He served in the 9th Australian Infantry Battalion. Captain Page worked for the QLD Government for 2 years at the Biggenden State Farm prior to enlistment.

Captain page was sadly injured in combat and died of wounds on 29 October 1917.

Captain Page’s brother Mr Eric Page remained a resident of Bundaberg after Frank passed away.

Sources: Australian War Memorial, Australian War Memorial, Virtual War Memorial

Parry Street was named after Flight Sergeant Ronald Wilford Parry in July 1951. Ronald Parry was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Ronald Parry served in the No. 80 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. He was presumed dead at sea between Noemfoor Island and Morotai Island on 13 January 1945.

Service Number: 434265

Philips Road spans across Pine Creek, Promisedland and Elliot localities. The Philips family were local to the area with records dating back to the late 1880s.

Robert Erskine Phillips

Robert Erskine Phillips was born on 3 January 1893 in Electra/Pine Creek. Robert worked on the family farm prior to enlisting at 23 years old. Robert served within the Australian Imperial Force where he travelled to France, England and Germany. On 26 September 1917, Robert was killed in action during the Ypres campaign, Battle of Passchendaele. For his service and sacrifice he was awarded the British War Medal, Victory Medal and Star Medal.

Service Number: 2227A

Service Area: 4/49th Battalion A.I.F (Australian Imperial Force)

Highest Rank: Private

George Phillips

George Phillips was born on 25 February 1895. George was 21 years old when he enlisted within the 47^th Battalion of the Australian Imperial Force. George served in England, France and Belgium. George was medically discharge from service in 1919. For his service, he was awarded the Star Medal, British War Medal, and Victory Medal.

Service Number: 3478

Service Area: 45th and 47th Australian Infantry Battalion

Pohlman Street, Norville was named on 21 December 1967 in honour of the late Corporal John "Jack" Pohlman, who gave service in both World Wars I and II and was a former employee of the Bundaberg City Council for many years.

John Pohlman served as a private from 5 January 1916 to 4 July 1919 during World War I.

John went on to serve in WW II in the 15 Garrison Battalion as a Corporal. He enlisted on 30 April 1941 and was discharged on 23 June 1945.

Service Number: Q54802

Source: Australian War Memorial

Quinn Street, Kepnock was named on 21 November 1957 in honour of Private Lawrence Quinn. Private Quinn enlisted on 1 February 1916.

He was serving in the 12th Australian Machine Gun Company when he was wounded in action on 12 January 1916. He sadly died of his wounds of 13 January 1917.

Larry Quinn was well known in sailing and yachting circles in Bundaberg before his enlistment and his sister Miss Rose Florence Quinn remained a resident of Bundaberg after he passed away.

Service Number: 292

Source: Australian War Memorial

Lawrence Frederick Quinn

Lawrence Quinn was born on 15 April 1913 in Bundaberg. He worked as a labourer on the family farm in Moorlands, prior to enlistment at 27 years old.

Upon enlistment, Lawrence embarked for the Middle East where he completed infantry battalion training. He was taken on strength by the 2/9th Infantry Battalion on 18 July 1941. Lawrence returned to Australia in 1944. Lawrence received a Certificate (Mention in Despatches) for gallant and distinguished service in the South-West Pacific Area.

Service Number: QX10993

Service Area: Australian Army

Highest Rank: Corporal

Years of Service: 25 February 1941 – 28 March 1945

Dorothy Eileen Quinn

Dorothy Eileen Quinn was born on 17 March 1915 in Bundaberg. Prior to service, Eileen worked on the family farm. At 27 years old, Eileen enlisted with the Australian Women’s Auxiliary Service.

Service Number: QF268646

Service Area: Australian Women Auxiliary Service

Highest Rank: Private

Robert Andrew Quinn

Robert Andrew Quinn was born in Bundaberg in 1919. Prior to service, he worked as a farm hand/cane cutter. After initial training, Robert was taken on strength by the 49th Battalion in August 1942 which saw him deployed to Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Service Number: Q135613

Service Area: Australian Army

Highest Rank: Corporal

Years of Service: 22 Dec 1941– 23 May 1945

Robbs Road, St Kilda is believed to have been named in honour of the Robb family, a number of whom served in World War II. 

The family has a longstanding history with the Bundaberg Region. The family farm was located on Robbs Road at the time the road was named, with members of the family still residing in the region. 

Private John Nelson Scott Robb

John Robb served in the Australian Army in World War II. 

Born: 31 October 1890, Laidley QLD

Service Number: Q20837

Service Area: Australian Army – 10 Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps QLD

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 3 May 1942 – 21 October 1945

Trooper James Robb

James Robb served in World War II in both the Australian Army and then later in the Royal Australian Navy.

Born: 28 October 1921, Gin Gin QLD

Service Number: Q6031

Service Area: Australian Army – 5 Motor Regiment

Highest Rank: Trooper

Years of Service: 23 December 1941 – 9 February 1943

Service Number: B4436

Service Area: Royal Australian Navy – HMAS Moreton

Highest Rank: Able Seaman

Years of Service: 10 February 1943 – 5 March 1946

Stewardess (Wrans Group IV) Vera May Robb

Vera Robb also served in the Royal Australian Navy in World War II. 

Born: 17 May 1925, Tirroan QLD

Service Number: WR/2058

Service Area: Royal Australian Navy – HMAS Moreton

Highest Rank: Stewardess

Years of Service: 25 April 1944 – 27 November 1945

Roselt Street, Svensson Heights was named on 22 November 1951 in honour of the late Lance Sargeant Eric Clyde Roselt.

Lance Segeant Roselt enlisted on 13 September 1940 at Maryborough and served in the 2/26th Australian Infantry Battalion.

He sadly died as a prisoner of War in Burma on 10 November 1943. Lance Sergant Roselt was an Assurance Agent prior to enlistment and resided in Bundaberg with his wife Mrs Annie Roselt.

Service Number: QX10814

Source: Australian War Memorial

Ross Street was named after Flight Sergeant Herbert John Ross in July 1951. Herbert was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. He served in the No. 35 Squadron (RAAF) during World War II. Herbert died during air operations in Hoogstraten, Belgium on 30 May 1943.

Service Number: 405233

Row Street, Kepnock was named on 19 July 1951 in honour of Corporal Laurence John Row and Gunner Frederick Nicholas Row.

Laurence enlisted on 27 May 1940 and was discharged on 21 October 1945. He served in the 10th Battalion of the Volunteer Defence Corps.

Service Number: Q208254 Frederick enlisted on 11 June 1940 and was discharged on 11 January 1944. He served in the 2/10 Field Regiment.

Service Number: QX3456

Source: Australian War Memorial

Charles See

Charles See was born in Bundaberg on 27 December 1892. Charles attended Sandhills State School (now Bargara State School) and worked as a farmer prior to enlistment.

Charles enlisted in January 1916 in Bundaberg for WWI as part of the 41st Infantry Battalion. Charles sailed for England in May 1916 via the 'Demosthenes' and arrived in July 1916 at Sailsbury Plain. In December 1916, Charles was deployed to France (Flanders Front) as part of the Battle of Messines. Charles remained in the battlefront in France until the end of the War (1918).

Service Number: 985

Service Area: 41st Infantry Battalion

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: January 1916 – 1918

James See

James Richard See was born on 5 May 1898. James enlisted when he was 43 years old in World War II; working as a labourer (sugar worker) prior to enlistment. James joined in a Reserve Capacity within the 1 Garrison Battalion which was responsible for Internal Security Duties before joining the A.T.I.S. (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section) Unit.

Service Number: Q141498

Service Area: 1 Garrison Battalion

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 5 May 1942 – 5 April 1944

Myrtle See

Myrtle Eveline See was born in Bundaberg on 27 May 1908. Myrtle worked as a clerk prior to enlistment. Myrtle was 34 years old at the time of her enlistment. She was taken on strength by the Australian Women’s Army Service (AWAS) and was assigned as/to Group IIIA. During her service, Myrtle was promoted to Sergeant.

Service Number: QF266038

Service Area: Australian Women’s Army Service

Highest Rank: Sargeant 

Years of Service: 30 September 1942 – 15 October 1946.

Sinclair Street is badged in honour of brothers John and Thomas Sinclair. John and Thomas form part of the Sinclair family who played a significant role in Bundaberg’s early settlement.

Private John Sinclair

John Sinclair was born in Bundaberg on 20 November 1892. John worked as a labourer prior to enlisting to serve in World War One in 1916.  Private John Sinclair served with the 9th Infantry Battalion (17th Reinforcements), and during his service fought in the Battle of Flers, in the Somme Valley in France in 1916. Due to injuries caused in battle, John was discharged from service and returned home to Bundaberg. John Sinclair died a year later on the 23 August 1918, aged 25 years old, with his cause of death listed as from effects of exposure at the Battle of Flers.

Service Number: 5476

Service Area: Australian Imperial Force (World War One) – 9th Infantry Battalion (17th Reinforcements)

Highest Rank: Private

Private Thomas Sinclair

Thomas Sinclair was born in Bundaberg on 3 March 1896. Thomas worked as an engineer at Millaquin Co. Bundaberg. At age 19, Thomas enlisted to serve in World War One. Private Thomas Sinclair served with the 9th Infantry Battalion and actively served in the Fleurbaix sector, the Battle of Pozieres and the Battle of Mouquet Farm, France.  Private Thomas was working as a stretcher bearer during the Battle of Mouquet Farm when he was killed in action. Private Thomas Sinclair was later laid to rest in the Pozieres British Military Cemetery, France. In honour of his service and bravery during World War One, Private Thomas Sinclair was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.

A biography of Private Thomas Sinclair’s life titled ‘Such a Gallant Boy – Private Tom Sinclair killed in Action at the Battle of Mouquet Farm 21st August 1916’ was written by Terry Doherty and is part of the Bundaberg Regional Library collection.

Service Number: 2892

Service Area: Australian Imperial Force (World War One) – 9th Infantry Battalion

Scotton Street was named after Flying Officer John Norman Scotton in July 1951. John Scotton was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. John Scotton served in the No. 36 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. His death was accidental in the Middle East on 5 September 1943.

Service Number: 405559

Skyring Street was named after Sister Gertrude Skying and her brother Private Frank Skyring. Sister Gertrude May SKYRING: Australian Army Nursing Service. Born Bundaberg 1890 served France RTA. Daughter of Charles Frederick SKYRING and Sophia Maud nee ROBINSON. Later married Reginald Arthur PACKMAN.

"Staff Nurse Gertrude May Skyring, Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS). . . Gertrude resigned her position at the Gladstone Hospital, Bundaberg, to enlist. She worked at the hospital at Rouen and returned to Australia in July 1919. Her brother Frank served initially with the 23rd Battalion, later with the 8th Battalion. He was amongst 1,752 others who survived when the troopship Ballarat was torpedoed and sunk off The Lizard on the 25 April 1917. He was wounded twice during his service and returned to Australia in 1919." - Source: Australian War Memorial website.

Portrait of Staff Nurse Gertrude May Skyring, Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) and 7302 Private Frank Herbert Skyring who were brother and sister. Gertrude resigned her position at the Gladstone Hospital, Bundaberg, to enlist. She worked at the hospital at Rouen and returned to Australia in July 1919. Her brother Frank served initially with the 23rd Battalion, later with the 8th Battalion. He was amongst 1,752 others who survived when the troopship Ballarat was torpedoed and sunk off The Lizard on the 25 April 1917. He was wounded twice during his service and returned to Australia in 1919.

Source: Australian War Memorial website

Sorensen Crescent, Bargara is named after the Sorensen family, namely Keith and Janet Sorensen.

Private (Sapper) Keith Sorensen served in the Australian Army from 1941 - 1945 and Aircraftwoman Janet Sorensen (nee Mackinlay) served in the Royal Australian Air Force during 1942 - 1945. Following discharge, Keith and Janet returned to Bundaberg. 

Keith Sorensen Service Number: QX50703 (Q76399)

Janet Sorensen Service Number: 101024

Stedman Street, Norville was named on 24 July 1965 in honour of Private George Lionel Stedman who lost an arm on active service in World War I.

He was also the Secretary of the Fund-Raising Patriotic Committee during World War II and served in many other public and sporting organisations for several years.

Private George Lionel Stedman enlisted on 18 July 1916 and was discharged on 31 December 1918. He served in the Australian Imperial Force, 18th Regiment 26th Battalion.

Service Number: 6379

Tanner Street, Bargara was renamed from Barramundi Street during the 1950's. Multiple streets within Bargara at the time were renamed collectively from ‘fish names’ to names associated with prominent families at the time.

The Tanner family was a large family in the region (James had seven siblings), who established businesses during the early 1900’s. Pearl Logan, a former Wongarra Shire Councillor, has familiar ties to the veterans.

Tanner Street is badged in honour of the following veterans - 

Sergeant James Edward Tanner

James enlisted in the Imperial Force (WW1) on 3 August 1915 at 19 years old within the 5th Light Horse Regiment. Prior to enlisting, James was a farmer residing in Bundaberg. His mother was Margaret Tanner late of Bargara (formerly Sand Hills) and is listed as his next of kin. James was one of eight siblings all who were believed to be born in the region.

Over the span of his service, James served overseas in Maadi and Alexandria (Egypt), Marseilles and Folkestone (France), and London. James served within the Light Horse Regiment, 49th infantry battalion, and Artillery Reserve Brigade.

James was wounded twice during his service. Initially, one year into his service in October 1916, and again on 14 September 1919 which resulted in his discharge due to the severity of his injuries.

Post-discharge, there is limited information on James’ life. It is known that James returned to the region until his death on an unknown date in 1949.

James received the following medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914/1915 Star. James is also honoured through inscription on the Bargara Sand Hills Honour Roll and Barolin State School Honour Roll.

Service Number: 1381

Service Area: 5th Light Horse Regiment

Highest Rank: Sergeant

Years of Service: 03 August 1915 – 14 September 1919

Date of Death: 1949

Flight Sergeant Oliver James Tanner

Oliver was born on 10 June 1923 in Bundaberg. His father was James Edward Tanner and his mother was Daisy Elizabeth Jane Tanner. Prior to enlistment, Oliver was a storeman/clerk at Shell Co in Bundaberg, residing in Bundaberg North. James attended Bundaberg State High School between 1937 to 1939 and enjoyed playing a variety of sports including: cricket, tennis, surfing and swimming. Oliver had one other sibling, Ivan Bradburn Tanner, late of Elworthy Street, Bargara.

Oliver enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) on 16 August 1941 at 18 years old. Upon joining, James was assigned as aircrew. Over the course of his service, James was transferred between multiple flying school units within the RAAF which allowed him to complete training as a pilot and received multiple promotions with his highest rank being a Flight Sergeant. Oliver served within multiple units located in Lowood & Sandgate (QLD), Bradfield Park (NSW), Bundaberg, London, and Berlin.

On 1 September 1943, James was completing an air operation over Berlin when the aircraft he was flying, a Sterling E.E 949, was shot down.

For his service, Oliver received the Flying Badge and 1939-45 War Medal.

Service Number: 414170

Service Area: Royal Australian Air Force

Highest Rank: Flight Sergeant

Years of Service: 16 August 1941 – 1 September 1943

Taylor Street was named after Lance Sergeant Denis Charles Taylor in October 1950. Denis Taylor was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Denis Taylor served in the 15th Australian Infantry Battalion during the First World War. He was killed in action in Gallipoli on 1 May 1915.

Service Number: 501

Charles Thorburn was born in Bundaberg. At 23 years old, Charles was working as a solicitor, when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force. Charles was deployed in the First World War and served within the 24^th Australian Depot Unit of Supply. At the end of the war, Charles returned home to Australia. A summary of his service can be found - https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R2424009.

Toft Street, Millbank, was named on 2 September 1965 in honour of the Toft Family, who were a pioneering family of the locality, and in recognition of services rendered by the family.

Sister Alice May Toft was born in Bundaberg and was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Toft. She was a nurse by profession and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service from 6 October 1915 to 19 September 1919. This included service in Egypt and France during the First World War. Alice and her family also rendered significant volunteer services to the Salvation Army.

Service Number: Sister (Pay Book No. 98285)

Tomlinson Street is located in Bundaberg East and was originally named Brewery Street. In 1940, Council renamed the street in honour of Alex Tomlinson, a lifelong citizen of Bundaberg East. Tomlinson Street is now badged in honour of the veterans from the Tomlinson family.

Private David Malcolm Tomlinson

David Malcolm Tomlinson was born in Bundaberg on 31 January 1881. He was married to Annie Tomlinson and together they had five children. David was a distiller by trade, and on 13 May 1916, aged 35 years old, he enlisted to serve in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I. Private David Tomlinson served with the 34th Australian Infantry Battalion in various locations overseas in England and France.

Private David Malcolm Tomlinson was discharged from service on 27 June 1919 on the demobilisation of World War I. Private David Malcolm Tomlinson was issued the 1914/15 Star Medal, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal in honour of his service.

Service Number: 2174

Service Area: Australian Imperial Force – 34th Australian Infantry Battalion

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 13 May 1916 – 27 June 1919

Private Robert Edward Tomlinson

Robert Edward Tomlinson was born in Bundaberg on 5 January 1884. Robert was married to Jessie Tomlinson and they had two children. Robert was a sawmiller by trade, and on 13 May 1916, aged 32 years old, he enlisted to serve in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I. Private Robert Edward Tomlinson served with the 42nd Australian Infantry Battalion in various locations overseas in England and France. He continued to serve until 12 September 1918, when he was discharged from service. Private Robert Edward Tomlinson was issued the 1914/15 Star Medal, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal in honour of his service.

Service Number: 2170

Service Area: Australian Imperial Force – 42nd Australian Infantry Battalion

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 13 May 1916 – 12 September 1918

Lance Sergeant Cornelius Tomlinson

Cornelius Tomlinson was born in Bundaberg on 15 December 1893. Cornelius worked as a machinist and on 17 August 1915, aged 21 years old, he enlisted to serve in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I. Lance Sergeant Cornelius Tomlinson served with the 9th Australian Infantry Battalion in various locations overseas in England and France.

He continued to serve until 12 September 1919 when he returned home to Australia on the demobilisation of the war. Lance Sergeant Cornelius Tomlinson was issued the 1914/15 Star Medal, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal in honour of his service.

Service Number: 2220

Service Area: 9th Australian Infantry Battalion

Highest Rank: Lance Sergeant

Years of Service: 17 August 1915 – 5 June 1919

Private Alexander Edward Tomlinson

Alexander Edward Tomlinson was born in Bundaberg on 20 March 1907, son of veteran David Malcolm Tomlinson and Annie Tomlinson. On 5 August 1941, aged 37 years old, Alexander enlisted to serve with the Australian Army in World War II. Private Alexander Edward Tomlinson served with the 2/19 Australian Infantry Battalion of the Australian Army, completing 1,599 days of active service with the Army. During this time, he served 1,380 days active service overseas in Malaya. On 14 March 1943, Private Alexander Tomlinson was consigned into ‘D Force’ which was ‘a contingent of over 2,200 Australian and 2,800 British Prisoners of War that were sent from Singapore to Thailand to construct the Burma -Thailand Railway. Alexander’s service file shows he remained a prisoner of war until 6 October 1945, when he was recovered from the Japanese Army. He was then discharged from service on 20 December 1945 on the demobilisation of the war.

Service Number: QX23203

Service Area: Australian Army – 2/19 Australian Infantry Battalion

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 5 August 1941 – 20 December 1945

Private Muir Percy Tomlinson

Muir Percy Tomlinson was born in Bundaberg on 31 May 1911, son of veteran David Malcolm Tomlinson and Annie Tomlinson. On 5 August 1941, aged 30 years old, Muir enlisted to serve with the Australian Army in World War II. Private Muir Percy Tomlinson served with the 2/19th Australian Infantry Battalion of the Australian Army, being deployed to Singapore and Malaya in January 1942. He served until 8 February 1942 when he was killed in action in Singapore. Private Muir Percy Tomlinson was laid to rest in the Kranji War Cemetery in Singapore, aged 30 years old.

Service Number: QX23204

Service Area: Australian Army – 2/19th Australian Infantry Battalion

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 5 August 1941 – 8 February 1942

Sergeant Harold Robert Tomlinson

Harold Robert Tomlinson was born in Bundaberg on 6 April 1911, son of veteran Robert Edward Tomlinson and Jessie Tomlinson. On the 16 May 1941, aged 30 years old, Harold enlisted to serve with the Royal Australian Air Force in World War II. Sergeant Harold Robert Tomlinson was discharged from service on 15 December 1946 on the demobilisation of the war. Sergeant Harold Robert Tomlinson was issued the War Medal 1939 - 1945 and Defence Medal in honour of his service.

Service Number: 25701

Service Area: Royal Australian Air Force – No. 3 Personnel Depot

Highest Rank: Sergeant

Years of Service: 16 May 1941 – 15 February 1946

Private Ronald Whalley Tomlinson

Ronald Whalley Tomlinson was born in Bundaberg on 16 June 1915, son of veteran Robert Edward Tomlinson and Jessie Tomlinson. Prior to enlisting, Ronald married Florence Tomlinson and worked as a labourer.

On 7 January 1942, aged 26 years old, Ronald enlisted to served with the Australian Army in World War II. Private Ronald Whalley Tomlinson served as a cook in Unit 1 Field Bakery in the Australian Army Catering Corps.

Service Number: QX27225

Service Area: Australian Army – Australian Army Catering Corps

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 7 January 1942 – 17 January 1944

Corporal Myrtle May Bourke (nee Tomlinson)

Myrtle May Tomlinson was born in Bundaberg on 15 October 1921, daughter of veteran Cornelius Tomlinson and Nellie Tomlinson. Prior to the war, Myrtle worked as a book keeper at the Rosedale General Store.

On 29 April 1942, aged 20 years old, Myrtle enlisted to serve with the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Airforce in World War II. Corporal Myrtle May Tomlinson served as a clerk in the RAAF Command. She was discharged from service on 18 October 1945 on the demobilisation and was issued the War Medal 1939 - 1945 in honour of her service.

Service Number: 99238

Service Area: Royal Australian Air Force – Women’s Auxiliary Air Force - RAAF Command

Highest Rank: Corporal

Years of Service: 29 April 1942 – 18 October 1945

Able Seaman Cornelius Tomlinson

Cornelius Tomlinson was born in Bundaberg on 28 November 1922, son of veteran Cornelius Tomlinson and Nellie Tomlinson. On 21 July 1941, aged 18 years old, Cornelius enlisted to serve with the Royal Australian Navy in World War II. Able Seaman Cornelius Tomlinson was stationed on various vessels during his service including the HMAS Cerberus in Westernport, Victoria, HMAS Penguin II in Sydney, NSW, at sea on HMAS Bangalow between October to December 1942 and then stationed at HMAS Rushcutter, Sydney, NSW. He was discharged from service on 6 March 1945 on the demobilisation of the war.

Service Number: B3250

Service Area: Royal Australia Navy

Highest Rank: Able Seaman

Years of Service: 21 July 1941 – 6 March 1945

Aircraftwoman Ivy Tomlinson

Ivy Tomlinson was born in Bundaberg on 27 November 1924, daughter of veteran Cornelius Tomlinson and Nellie Tomlinson. Prior to enlisting, Ivy worked as a counter hand (kitchen hand) and assisted with home duties. On 13 October 1943, aged 18 years old, Ivy enlisted to serve with the Royal Australian Air Force in World War II. Aircraftwoman Ivy Tomlinson served as a clerk in the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force and served across various locations.

Aircraftwoman Ivy Tomlinson was discharged from service on 26 March 1946 on the demobilisation of the war and was issued the War Medal 1939 - 1945 in honour of her service.

Service Number: 101868

Service Area: Royal Australian Air Force – Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force - RAAF Command

Highest Rank: Aircraftwoman

Years of Service: 13 October 1943 – 26 March 1946

Tootell Street, now known as Tootell Crescent was named in July 1973 in honour of the Tootell family, who were an old and respected family of Bundaberg.

Private Eric Francis Tootell was born in Bundaberg on 16 January 1924, and enlisted in the Australian Army in Bundaberg on 24 March 1942. His family/next of kin remained in Bundaberg. Francis was discharged from the Army on 15 September 1942, and enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy on the same day. He served with the Navy for a number of years, most recently on the HMAS Moreton. He was discharged from the Navy on 9 January 1946.

Eric Francis Tootell died on 2 March 2007 aged 82 and was buried in the Maryborough Lawn Cemetery, Section iii Grave Number 49.

Trulson Street, Gin Gin was originally an extension of King Street, but that was changed in the 1970s in honour of the Trulson Family.

Private Charles Edwin "Ted" Trulson served in the First World War.

He enlisted on 4 April 1917 and was discharged on 1 March 1920. He served in 25 Infantry Battalion - 19 to 21 Reinforcements (February-November 1917)

Service Number: 6922

Source: Australian War Memorial

Tummon Street was named after Private Alan Stanley Tummon in July 1951. Alan Stanley was born in Rockhampton and a resident of Bundaberg when he enlisted. Alan Stanley served in the Headquarters New Guinea Area AASC during the Second World War. He died at sea aboard the Montevideo Maru in the South China Sea on 1 July 1942.

Service Number: QX64915

Private Edward Walk was born in Bundaberg on 12 September 1906. He was the eighth of ten children born to Johann and Martha Walk, who were among the early Bundaberg district pioneers.  Edward spent his early years growing up on the family farm “Morocco Farm” in Bundaberg. At the time of enlistment, Edward was 35 years old, married and employed as a labourer.

Edward served two tours in New Guinea, including postings in Madang, Bougainville and Torokina. His first deployment was from May to December 1943, followed by a second tour between August to November 1944. During his overseas service, Edward suffered several serious medical issues, which ultimately led to his discharge on medical grounds as unfit for further service. Mr Walk passed away in 1987 and was laid to rest in Bundaberg Cemetery.

Service Number: QX32081

Service Area: 11 Aust. Field Ambulance

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 5 May 1942 – 7 December 1945 

Walters Street was named after Private Herbert Ernest Walters in September 1952. Herbert Walters was born in Mount Perry and a resident of Childers when he enlisted. Herbert Walters served in the 2/25th Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War. He was killed in action in Syria on 19 June 1941.

Service Number: QX10513

Ward Court was named in September 1981 after the Ward family, an old respected family of Bundaberg.

Corporal Patrick Ward was born in Cordalba, QLD, on 16 October 1922. He served in WWII and his family has provided the below summary of his service.

On entering the army like everyone else, Pat was a private. After passing a course in Intelligence and being made a Corporal, he was known as a Company "I" Man. He was then transferred to the 18th Infantry Brigade, Intelligence Section and remained with this unit until his discharge. From Cairns, he went to New Guinea but he didn't think he would get any service there because the fighting in New Guinea was thought to be decreasing. In New Guinea he was at Port Moresby, which was a major air force and army base, but was soon flown to the Ramu Valley, also in New Guinea, by DC3 aircraft. Here at Ramu Valley and Shaggy Ridge an Australian offensive, Operation Cut Throat, was to occur. The famed 18th Brigade were considered appropriate to take out the key Japanese-held defence positions along the Ridge. After some time here, he was then shifted to Balikpapan on the island of Borneo which was part of the Dutch East Indies. This was where Pat was situated when the war ended. Sukarno and Hatta declared Indonesia 'merdeka' (independent) on 17 August 1945, and the archipelago then became known as The Republic of Indonesia – though it took another four years of conflict for the Dutch government to officially hand over sovereignty to the new nation on 27 December 1949. New Guinea was hot, steamy, wet and riddled with malaria and typhus. Both New Guinea and Borneo were almost unbearable in the wet seasons with mud, mosquitos and leeches in every waterhole and creek.

The only native people Pat met in New Guinea were what they called the Fuzzy-Wuzzy Angels, but were actually Papuans. They helped carry lots of supplies and also carried the injured for very long distances. Pat got to know the country easily as he was a draughtsman, whose tasks comprised of map making, interpreting Japanese movements from aircraft and aerial photos, collecting information from enemy sources and creating Australian codes. Any information sent from Australians to other Australians was written in these codes. They also kept their three Battalions up to date with all spheres of the Pacific War - this included American Army, Naval and Air Force Movements. In Borneo, the natives were mostly Malaysians also Pigmies or Headhunters because they used poison darts in blowpipes to kill Japanese. They would then cut their heads off and shrink them by some process and then attach and carry the victims' heads on their belts. Pat became friends with many of Malays and Pigmies and they continued to meet and trade goods right up until the day he left for Australia.

Pat was not injured during the war but became very ill coming back on the ship from New Guinea having contracted Pleurisy and Malaria. He went to Greenslopes hospital for 4 months and then to a convalescent home for a three-month recovery period. He then went to a convalescent camp at Burleigh Heads (Gold Coast), and from there back to his unit headquarters at Atherton Tablelands. In all 11 months. After time there he was sent with an advance party to Morotai for a month where the invasion of Balikpapan (an oil refinery in Borneo) was planned. From here, he actually fought at Balikpapan. He was in Borneo when he found out the war had ended because planes flying overhead dropped flyers which stated the war had ended, but they had a pretty good idea that the war was nearly over at that time, because the Intelligence Section they were relayed news about the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima in Japan.

Soldiers were transferred back to Australia to be discharged on a points system based on marital status and child status. So Pat was one of the last to be discharged as he was single, not engaged and had no children. He was sent to the units stores account section until he finally departed from Balikpapan, Indonesia on 19 January 1946. However, when he arrived back in Australia on 25 January 1946, where he had to have medical tests to be discharged, they showed he was again ill, this time with Tuberculosis. Pat was discharged from the army on 31 October 1946, but spent three years recovering at Greenslopes Hospital and Kenmore Repatriation Centre, outside Brisbane.

Portrait of personnel of the Intelligence Section, 18th Infantry Brigade Headquarters at Dumpu, Ramu Valley. From left to right: QX34872 Corporal (Cpl) Patrick Ward, QX11374 Cpl Alan Francis Hartley, QX9500 Capt Peter David Connolly, Intelligence Officer, VX91419 Private (Pte) Brian Ormond Blair, NX11740 Staff Sergeant Charles Gilchrist Cullen and WX31122 Pte John Morrison Stone.

Source: Australian War Memorial website

Watkin Street was named after Flight Lieutenant Albert Ernest Watkin in July 1951. Albert Watkin was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Albert Watkin served in the No. 452 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. His death was accidental in Rockhampton on 16 November 1943.

Service Number: 405265

Webbers Road, Elliott was named after the Weber Family. Gunner Harold Walter Weber enlisted on 21 June 1940 and was discharged on 23 October 1945.

He rose to the rank of Gunner, with his last service being with the 2/10 Field Regiment. Harold was born in Texas, QLD on 22 August 1907, however his family were long standing residents of the Bundaberg Region post war, with relatives still residing in the area to date.

Harold passed away on 22 February 1992 as a resident of Bundaberg and is buried in the Bundaberg Cemetery - Lawn – Section - L8 Grave No: 3461.

Service Number: QX10159

Whalley Street Bargara was named after the Whalley Family.

Richard Whalley bought a cane farm off Sandhills Road (now Bargara Road). Richard's sons Richard, and George served in the First World War and their younger brother William Cox served in PNG, Borneo, and the Middle East in the Second World War. Richard and George, and the other siblings stayed home to tend the crops during the Second World War. The family has a long history with the region and there are still members of the family living in the Bundaberg Region.

For a more detailed family and street history this street features in the book "From Dirt Tracks The stories behind Bundaberg and district street names ” available from Council’s Libraries.

Private Richard Whalley

Service Number: 439

Service Area: 31st Battalion

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 12 July 1915 - Returned to Australia 08 April 1919, Discharged 19 July 1919.

Private George Whalley

George Whalley appears to held the rank of Private, and at times was Acting Sergeant

for his unit. His last rank is recorded as Private.

Service Number: 2326

Service Area: 4th Pioneer Battalion

Highest Rank: Acting Sergeant

Years of Service: 05 February 1916 - Returned to Australia 06 September 1919, Discharged

9 December 1919.

Private William Cox Whalley

Service Number: QX3374

Service Area: 2/2 MACHINE GUN BATTALION

Highest Rank: Private

Years of Service: 4 June 1940 - 9 October 1945

Source of photographs: Virtual War Memorial Australia

Wyllie Street was named after Sister Joyce Wyllie in October 1950. Joyce Wyllie was a permanent resident of Bundaberg when she enlisted. Joyce Wyllie served in the Australian Army Nursing Service attached to 2/3 Australian Hospital Ship Centaur during the Second World War. She was killed in action at sea on 14 May 1943.

Service Number: NFX138687

Wynter Street was named after LTGEN Henry Douglas Wynter in May 1940. Henry Wynter was born in Gin Gin. Henry Wynter served in the 1st AIF in the First World War and then in the 9th Division of the Australian Infantry Force in the Second World War. He died of illness in Australia on 7 February 1945.

Service Number: WW2 - QX6150