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[In order to guard against imposition, notices of Births, Marriages, and Deaths must be authenti-cated by some respectable person to ensure their insertion.] BIRTHS.

ADAMS (nee Mabel I. Norman).—On the 15th September, at "Marrinook," private hospital,

E. Melbourne, the wife of Raymond A. Adams,

A.I.F., France—a son. AMBLER (Alice Dobbyn).—On the 3rd September, at "St. Leonards," East Malvern, the wife of

R. P. W. Ambler, "El Nido," Grange road, Glen-huntly—a son.

BAMFORD.—On the 30th August, at Lister House

(private hospital), Camberwell, the wife of Lieu-

tenant W. R. Bamford "Harobin," Upper Haw-thorn—a son.

BENTLEY.—On the 15th September, at "Darlas-

ton," Pascoe crescent, Essendon, to Mr. and Mrs.

Charles L. Bentley—a daughter (Margaret Aileen). CONROY (nee Ruby Thornelly).—On the 13th Sep-

tember, at Nurse Hodgins's private hospital, Somerville, to Mr. and Mrs. M. Conroy, of "Coro-fin," Cardinia—a daughter (Elizabeth Bridget, "Betty.")

COOLEY.—On the 17th September, to Mr. and Mrs.

H. W. Cooley, East Malvern—a daughter.

DAVIDSON (nee Amy Ward).—On the 16th Sep-tember, at Nurse Buchanan's private hospital,

Gillies street, Fairfield, to Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Davidson, "Aymvyl," Rockbeare grove, Ivan-hoe—a daughter (Lorna Jean).

DILLON.—On the 20th September, at "Larnook,"

52 Canterbury road, St. Kilda, to Mr. and Mrs.

Cyril Dillon—a son.

DORMAN (nee Jessie Slee).— On the 14th September, at Newstead, to Mr. and Mrs. B. Dorman—a

daughter (Ethel Claudia).

EDDELLRITTEL.—On the 13th September, at 52

Knight street, E. Prahran, the wife of Edward Eddellrittel—a son. Both well.

FITZHENRY.—On the 18th September, at 17 Mal-

leson street, Richmond, to Mr. and Mrs. H. A.

Fitzhenry—a daughter.

HADFIELD (nee Rintoull).—On the 28th August, Kelso, Second avenue, Mt. Lawley, W.A., the

wife of H. H. Hadfield—a daughter. Both well.

HANSON.—On the 22nd August, at Nurse Demp-

sey's private hospital, East Melbourne, the wife of J. C. Hanson, "Poonarree," St. Kilda street, Brighton—a daughter (Marjorie Merna).

HARDING (nee Ruby Upstill).—On the 17th Sep-tember, at Somerset street, Gardenvale, the wife of F. Wilfred Harding—a son (Donald Wilfred).

Both well.

JONES (nee Minnie Scarffe).—On the 14th Sep-

tember, at 101 Osborne street, South Yarra, to Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Jones—a son. Both doing well.

JONES.—On the 16th September, at the Manse,

Devonport, Tasmania, to the Rev. D. S. and Mrs. Jones—a son.

KENEALY (nee Sutton).—On the 4th September, at Trinafour, private hospital, Moonee Ponds, to the wife of Sergeant-Major F. J. Kenealy, A.I.F., abroad—a son.

KIMPTON.—On the 21st September, at "Enmore,"

Lansell road, Toorak, the wife of V. Y. Kimpton— a son.

LEE (nee Marie Baech).—On the 18th September,

at Nurse Trevascus's private hospital, Albert Park, the wife of W. E. Lee—a son.

McMAHON (nee Vera Daniel).—On the 7th Sep-

tember, at 42 Odessa street, St. Kilda, to Mr.

and Mrs. J. T. McMahon—a daughter (Alma Veronica). MEMERY (nee Mona Grant).—On the 8th Septem-

ber, at Glen Grant, Mount Alexander road, Essen-don, the wife of Sgt. H. V. Memery, on active service abroad—a daughter. Both well.

MILLER.—On the 14th September, to Mr. and Mrs.

Dougald Miller, of "Rossie," Mair street, Bal-

larat—a daughter.

MOLLARD.—On the 21st September, at York road,

Glen Iris, to Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Mollard—a daughter.

NOTT.—On the 16th September, at "Brooklyn," Croydon road, Surrey Hills, the wife of R. H.

Nott—a daughter (Rosalind Alice ; died after

birth).

PALMER.—On the 9th September, at Nurse Bas-

toff's private hospital, "Chrohana," Clarke street, Northcote, the wife of J. J. Palmer, 136 Gipps street, East Melbourne—a daughter.

PEARSON.—On the 19th September, at "Trina-

four," private hospital, Moonee Ponds, the wife of E. W. Pearson, of the State Savings Bank, Essendon—a daughter.

PERROTTET.—On the 19th September, at St.

George's private hospital, East Kew, the wife of George D. Perrottet—a daughter.

RANKIN (nee Dyson).—On the 6th September, at

Constable Dyson's, 33 John street, East Bruns-wick, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rankin—a son (Ralph Ian).

RICHARDSON.—On the 22nd August, at "Bewley,"

Rosstown road, East Caulfield, the wife of Robert Richardson—a son (Frank Bewley).

RODD.—On the 10th September, at the Commer-

cial Bank, Port Adelaide, the wife of E. A.

Rodd—a son.

RYDING (nee Nettleton).—On the 16th Septem-ber, at Brunswick, the wife of Private B. Ryding, on active service—a son (stillborn).

SEABRIDGE.—On the 14th September, at Nurse Wain's Maternity Home, "Fernleigh," Clarence street, Elsternwick, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Seabridge, of "Fairholme," Munster avenue, Caulfield East—a daughter.

SHEPHEARD.—On the 25th August, at St. Wini-

fred's Hospital, 83 Lisson grove, Glenferrie, the wife of Ernest Shepheard, of London—a son.

STOOKE.—On the 12th September, at Sister An-

near's private hospital, the wife of Stanley Stooke—a daughter.

THICK (nee Gertrude Westrend).—On the 19th

September, at St. Leonard's private hospital, East Malvern, to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Thick, of 9 Tooronga road—a daughter.

THORP.—On the 20th September, at "Wanaka,"

Baxter street, Toorak, to Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Thorp—a daughter.

TREGANOWAN (nee Minnie Smith).—On the 16th September, at "St. Helens," The Avenue, Wind-sor, to Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Treganowan, "Leu-cadia," Hawksburn road, Hawksburn—a son (Trevor).

VEAL (nee Florence Jackson).—On the 12th Sep-

tember, at Nurse Shepherd's private hospital, "Rhodesia," Coburg, to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Veal—a son.

WARREN.—On the 15th July, 1916, at C.M.A. Mission Station, Roper River, Northern Terri-tory, to Rev. H. E. and Mrs. Warren—a son.

WHITNEY.—On the 12th September, at the Bank of Australasia, Yackandandah, the wife of C. P. Whitney—a son (Arthur Clifton).

WRIGHT.—On the 20th September, at Wildwood,

Ferncroft avenue, East Malvern, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wright—a daughter. ("Burnie Advocate," Tasmania, please copy.)

WYLLIE.—On 6th September, at 4 Austin avenue, South St. Kilda, to Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Wyllie—

a daughter (Doris Joyce). Both well.

MARRIAGES.

BASSETT—MARSHAM.—On the 24th August, at

Hawthorn, by the Rev. F. J. Jennings, James Edward, second son of Mrs. W. J. Bassett, Glenferrie, to Elsie Erminie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Marsham, Croydon road, Surrey Hills.

DOWNING—SAUNDERS.—[Silver Wedding.]—On the 24th September, 1891, by Rev. Canon Potter, at St. Mary's Church of England, North Mel-bourne, Alfred Henry, only son of the late Henry Downing (inspector of police, Ballarat), to Eleanor Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Fre-derick Saunders, of "Belle Vue," Narrawong. Present address, "Keeleeng," Narrawong, near Portland.

GILES—BERRY.—On the 16th August, 1916, by

the Rev. J. R. Hill, St. John's Church, Cres-wick, Albert Ernest, youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. G. Giles, of Mac street, Cres-wick, to Violet May, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Berry, Creswick.

GAVIN—MILES.—On the 21st August, at Geelong,

by the Rev. J. McBride, Alfred Ernest, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gavin, of Geelong, to Ethel Florence, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Miles, of Geelong.

GRAHAM—DRAYTON.—On the 2nd September, at

the Baptist Church, Clifton Hill, by the Rev. G. A. Craike, Robert, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Graham, 118 Falconer street, North Fitzroy, to Ethel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Drayton, 60 Union street, Northcote.

HEBBARD—KERR.—On the 19th August, by the

Rev. Langley, M.A., at St. Mary's Church of England, Glen Eira road, Caulfield, Frank Fur-neaux, only son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Hebbard, Sale to Adelaide Violet, younger daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. G. A. Kerr, "Kuringai," Keeron street, Caulfield.

HINDELL—BROWNE.—On the 17th September, at

the Presbyterian Church, Armadale, by the Rev. D. Millar, Frank Edgar, third son of John and Jane Hindell, Launceston, to Doris Rita, second daughter of the late Rutherford J. Browne and Mrs. Browne, of Union street, Mal-vern. Present address, Queenstown, Tasmania.

Tasmanian papers please copy.

HOGAN—KELLY.—On the 22nd August, at the residence of the bridegroom, "Wattle Vale," Tarcutta, New South Wales, by Rev. Father Gahan (nuptial mass), Michael Francis, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. Hogan, of Devenish, Victoria, to Nellie, fourth daughter

of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. Kel|y, of Bulla, Victoria. KEEN—O'BRIEN.—On the 23rd August, at Camber-

well, by the Rev. G. A. Robinson (nuptial mass), Denis Joseph, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. Keen, Hamilton, to Christina, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. O'Brien, Camberwell.

METHVEN—IRELAND.—On the 16th September, at St. Mark's Church, Fitzroy, by the Rev. L.

Lewis, Pte. Arthur Alexander, eldest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. A. Methven, of Mount Pleasant, Wilson street, Princes Hill, to Fanny Gertrude, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Ireland, of Greeves street, Fitzroy.

NILSON—KIDD.—On the 9th August, at the Swedish Church, Melbourne, by the Rev. K. F.

Hultmark, Nils Eugen Nilson, youngest son of Mr. N. Anderson, Gothenburg, Sweden, to Ruby

L. Kidd, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kidd, "Neatherton", St. George's road, Elstern-wick.

OWEN—MACLEOD.—On the 12th August, 1916, at

St. Mary's Church, South Perth, by the Rev. C. H. D. Grimes, Harold H., second son of the late Frank Owen and Mrs. A. E. Owen, Rye, Sussex, England, to Muriel Nancy, eldest daugh-ter of the late Archibald James Mcleod, Bairns-dale, Victoria, and Mrs. A. C. Macleod, Haw-thorn, Melbourne, Victoria. WATTS—DAYMOND.—On the 22nd August, at the

residence of the bridegroom's mother, "Ottawa," Rowan street, Bendigo, by the Very Rev. Dean Macullagh, Raymond Leigh, only son of Mrs. and the late T. C. Watts, to Allison Chalmers, only daughter of Andrew George and the late Mrs. Daymond, of Rowan street, Bendigo.

DIED ON SERVICE. ANDERSON.—Killed in action, in France, on the

20th August, 1916, Tom, dearly beloved second son of Thomas Anderson, "Hopedale," Marshall street, Ivanhoe, aged 23 years and 4 months.

He rose, responsive to his country's call ; And gave for her his best, his life, his all. BAILEY.—Killed in action in France, August 18, Herbert Ernest, corporal of grenadiers, after

serving his country faithfully and well for two years in Egypt, Gallipoli, and France, youngest son of W. Bailey, and the late Grace Bailey,

of Portland, and Casterton, and beloved nephew

of M. J. Farnsworth.

His duty nobly done. —(Inserted by his loving aunt, Mrs. F. J. Farnsworth, Percyville, Percy street, Prahran.)

BARKER.—Killed in action in France, August 8, 1916, Archibald Hardy-Barker (Laddie), be-

loved son of G. E. Hardy-Barker, Wellington,

New Zealand, aged 18 years and 5 months. New Zealand papers please copy. "Duty nobly done."

Now shall we know it is the last good-bye ; The sun will not be darkened in that hour ; No shade will fall on tree, or flower,

Until the morning breaks, and shadows flee,

Good night, my son, good night.

DIED ON SERVICE.

BARNES.—A tribute to the memory of my dear

cousin, Charles Spencer Barnes, second loved son of the late H. and M. V. Barnes, of St. Vincent place south, Albert Park, killed in action in France on the 8th of August, 1916.

One of the best.

—(Inserted by his loving cousin, Josi Woolhouse, 3 Canterbury road, Albert Park.)

BECKERLEG.—Killed in action in France, 18th

August, 1916, Private Raymond (Ray) Beckerleg, loved son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beckerleg, Creswick, and brother of Mrs. P. Davie, Allan (W.A.), and Pearl.

"Every cloud has a silver lining."

BENNETTS.—Died of wounds somewhere in France,

22nd August, Private Olivar Charles, dearly be-loved son of T. H. and E. Bennetts, and loved brother of Thomas, Ruben, and Maud, aged 25

years.

He sleeps not in his native land,

But under foreign skies,

Far from those who love him,

In a hero's grave he lies. Thy will be done.

—(Inserted by his sorrowing parents, brothers, and sisters, 454 City road, South Melbourne.)

BOYD.—Killed in action on 19th July, beloved

and only son of John T. and M. J. Boyd, 409 Brunswick street, Fitzroy (private address, No. 2 North terrace, Clifton Hill), in his 24th

year.

A soldier of the cross.

One of the best, a loving son,

A brother kind and true ;

So dearly loved, so sadly missed,

By every one he knew.

BRADFORD-ROGERS.—In loving memory of our

late comrades, Pte. L. Rogers, who was killed in France; also his mate, Corp. N. Bradford. Well liked and loved by all that knew them.

—(Inserted as a final tribute of respect by the Yarraville F. C. committee and players.)

BRITTAIN.—Killed in action in France, on 17th

August, 1916, Private Edward V. Coxon Brit-tain, loved nephew of Mrs. Thos. Martin, Tatura, aged 23 years.

For King and country.

BRUCE.—Killed in action, in France, on 21st

August, after 12 months’ service, Private James Bruce, aged 27 years ; loved eldest son of Norman and Mary Bruce, of Butter Factory, Stawell, late

of Illowa.

Duty nobly done.

BULMAN.—A tribute to the memory of our dear

friend, Private H. Bulman (Harry), killed in action, in France.

A hero and a man.

—(Inserted by J. W. and E. T., Prahran.)

BUTLER.—Died of wounds, in France, 16th Sep-

tember, Lieutenant John Henry Rippon Butler, elder son of the late Mr. Henry Butler and Mrs. Butler, The Grange, Brighton Beach ; and loved brother of Geoffrey and Lynne, aged 19 years 9

months.

CAMERON.—Killed in action in France, August

15, 1916, Corporal Sidney Joseph, dearly be-loved son of the late Mr. J. T. Cameron and Mrs. Cameron, Hamilton, loved brother of Katie, Tom, Jack, and Private Norman, A.I.F., France.

One of Australia's heroes.

CAMPBELL.—Killed in action, in France, on the

2nd August, Private Douglas, the beloved second son of Councillor and Mrs. I. Campbell, brother of Ronald (on active service abroad) and "Girlie" (Mrs. G. Bosland), of Yarragon, aged 22 years and 9 months.

A good, faithful, and true son and brother.

CAMPBELL.—Killed in action in France on 3rd

September, 2nd Lieutenant Donald Gordon Camp-bell, second son of J. A. Campbell, Ottawa, Toorak.

CAVANAGH.—Died of wounds on August 24, 1916, somewhere in France, John, beloved eldest son

of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cavanagh, Glenrowan, Balnar-ring, brother of Willie (wounded somewhere in France), James (on active service), Leslie, and Tom, aged 21 years.

He loved mother and home so well he went to fight for them. Now he sleeps with Jesus.

CHAMBERS.—Killed in action, in France, on the

21st August, Captain Robert William Laws Chambers, in his 24th year, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles William Chambers, Cre-morne road, Cremorne, Sydney, and late of Bris-

bane.

COATES.—Killed in action in France, August 18,

1916, Private Lawrance Coates, dearly loved eldest surviving son of Lawrance and Mary Jane Coates, of Yallock and Koo-wee-rup, aged 22

years.

He died as he lived—a man.

Deeply mourned.

COE.—Died of wounds in France on the 14th

August, Private Charles Newman Coe, dearly loved son of Mr. and Mrs. James Coe, 250 Nelson place, Williamstown, and loved brother of Private Hugh J. Coe (on active service), age 21 years and 3 months.

His duty nobly done.

COPPIN.—In loving memory of Corporal William

Herbert John Coppin, aged 23 years, who was killed in action, in France, on August 16, after passing through action at Gallipoli, the beloved second son of Annie and Christopher Coppin, the beloved brother of Les (on active service), Ida, Reg, Edwin, Ruth, and Fred, of Shepparton, the loved grandson of Mrs. T. Bastian.

One of the best—a loving son,

A brother kind and true ;

So dearly loved, so sadly missed,

By everyone he knew.

A hero he lived, a hero he fell,

Though only a lad he did his part well ;

He gave his young life for a cause that was true, Fighting for country, home, and for you.

—(Inserted by his loving parents, sister, and brothers.)

COPPIN.—Killed in action, in France, 17th

August, Lance-Corp. W. H. J. Coppin, of Shep-parton.

One of Australia's best.

—(Inserted by his loving uncle, aunt, E. H. and M. Bastian, and Cousin Charlie.)

COPPIN.—In loving memory of Corporal William

H. J. Coppin, who was killed in action, in France, 17th August, 1916.

"No burdens yonder."

—(Inserted by cousins, Kate and Fred.)

COVENTRY.—Killed in action, in France, on the

5th August, Private Hugh Norman (Oak) Coven-try, loving son of H. and J. Coventry, loving husband of Coral, and brother of Harry, Bert, Jack (on active service), Tom (wounded on ac-tive service), Syd, Gordon, Grace, and Nellie, aged 21 years. (Inserted by his sorrowing parents, brothers, and sisters, Diamond Creek.)

CRAWFORD.—Killed in action, in France, on 19th

August, 1916, Private Robert S. Crawford, youngest beloved son of James and Ettie Craw-ford, of 115 Creek street, Bendigo ; beloved brother of Charles, Footscray, aged 19 years.

No one knew him but to love him.

CREED.—Killed in action, in France, July 27,

1916, Sergeant Russell Charles, dearly loved only son of Mr. Charles Creed, Hobart, and loving brother of Ruth, Winnie, and Cecily, aged 21

years.

CROOK.—Died of wounds received in France, on

the 6th August, Private Arthur M. Crook, the dearly beloved and only son of William Percy and Ada Crook, 107 Charles street, Prahran, and dearly beloved brother of Edie and Mrs. H. Speed, Seymour, aged 20 years 7 months ; also, on the 24th August, our dear cousin, Leo Hine.

Their duty nobly done.

—(Inserted by his sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Harry.)

DUNSTAN.—Killed in action, in France, 19th July,

Private Edwin William Dunstan, dearly loved youngest son of Ann and the late William Dun-stan, No. 1 Wilson street, Coburg ; loved brother of Caleb and Mrs. R. N. Cooke, Davies street, Brunswick.

He is always in my thoughts,

It is sweet to speak his name ; In life I loved him dearly,

In death I do the same.

—(Inserted by his loving mother, Ann Dun-stan.)

ELDER.—Killed in action, in France, August 20,

Corporal Frank Reginald, the dearly loved son of Robert A. and Ellen S. Elder, of Jeruk, Glen-loth, aged 21 years.

Our darling hero.

"How can man die better than facing fearful

odds?"

ELLIOTT.—Killed in action, in France, on 26th

July, 1916, Private A. B. Elliott (Angie), be-loved youngest son of Rev. Robert Elliott, Bom-bala, N.S.W., and brother of Rosa, Robert, of Commercial Bank, Drouin; Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Maxfield, of South Gippsland; and Charles.

ELLIOTT.—Killed in action in France, 26th July,

1916, Private A. B. Elliott, aged 25 years and 2 days.

I'll dread no danger, fear no foe, while God is

by my side ;

With Him to help I shall not fear the raging,

roaring tide,

I'll cling to Him, and heavily I'll lean upon

His breast,

And trust till morning breaks ; He knoweth

best.

—(Inserted by his sorrowing sisters, Connie Max-

field and Louie Thomas.)

FARNAN.—Killed in action, in France, on the 9th

August, Private James Thomas Farnan, beloved second eldest son of the late William and the late Bridget Farnan ; brother of the late Lizzie ; loving brother William, Matthew, Mrs. Gilchrist, Chris (on active service in France), and Katie, aged 41. R.I.P.

He sleeps not in his native land,

But under foreign skies.

Far from those who love him,

In a hero's grave he lies.

On his soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy.

—(Inserted by his sorrowing brother Will and sister Katie.)

FLETT.—Killed in action, somewhere in France,

August 30, Private Roy Neville Flett, dearly loved youngest son of Christina and the late John B. Flett, and loving brother of May (Mrs. Busby), John, James, Beatrice (Dot), "Ben Wyvis," Moama road, East Malvern, late of Warrnambool

and North Carlton.

Deeply mourned.

FYNMORE.—A tribute to the memory of my dear

friend, Private Leslie Haliburton (Les), who was killed in action on August 23, 1916, aged 20 years 6 months.

So dearly loved.

Absent from each, yet close to Him,

Holding the self same hand,

No anxious thought, no weary sigh,

But He will understand.

He knows the ties we hold so dear,

Each wish of thine and mine,

Our love made purer, stronger still,

By His great love divine. —(Inserted by B. Walker).

GORDON.—Private Victor E. C. Gordon, youngest

son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, Morrison, Victoria, aged 21, died of wounds received in France. (In-serted by his loving cousin, Daisy.)

GREATHEAD.—Killed in action, in France, on

19th August, 1916, William E., fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greathead, Drummoyne, Sydney; grandson of the late Robert and Sarah Greathead, late North Melbourne ; loving nephew of Mrs. E. White, 92 Molesworth street, North Melbourne, aged 21 years 6 months.

Deeply regretted.

—(Inserted by his loving aunt, uncle, and cousins, Molesworth street, North Melbourne.)

GREIVESON. — Killed in action, somewhere in

France, on the 23rd August, Private Harry Mit-chell Greiveson, dearly loved only son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Greiveson, Harrietville, Hope street, South Yarra, and loving brother of Annie, aged 22 years and 2 weeks.

Our hero.

Sometime we'll understand.

HALE.—Killed in action, in France, on August

5, Henry George, aged 26 ; and on August 23, in London, died from wounds received in same

engagement, Frank Leslie, aged 23 ; the loved sons and only children of Stanley and Emily Hale, of Dorakin, Wickepin, W.A. ; nephews of

Mrs. Stanton, Surrey Hills, and of Mrs. Fricker,

Beaconsfield parade, Albert Park.

DIED ON SERVICE.

HARGREAVES.—Killed in action, somewhere in

France, on the 5th August, 1916, Private George Hargreaves, the beloved son of James and Mary Hargreaves, of Wharparilla North, aged 30 years

10 months.

The world is wide, the sea is deep,

Far across the sea our loved one sleeps. He went away in health and strength, For King and country his time he spent, His fight is fought, he stood the test,

And poor old George was one of the best.

A noble hero.

HARVEY.—Killed in action in France, on 23rd

August, Private Albert Edward Harvey (Bert), dearly beloved elder son of John and the late Helena Edith, of 223 The Parade, Ascotvale ; also step-son of Mrs. Harvey, brother of Jack (on active service in France) and Alice, aged 25

years.

A hero he lived, a hero he fell ;

Though only a lad, he did his part well ;

He gave his young life for a cause that was

true,

Fighting for his country, home, and for you.

HELEN.—Killed in action in France on 6th

August, Charles Ernest, the dearly beloved eldest son of C. W. and A. Helen, of Perth, W.A., the loved grandson of Mrs. Helen and the late A. E. Helen, of 88 Princes street, Carl-ton, aged 20 years ; nephew of C. M. G. and A. J. H., and Mrs. Dean (Glenhuntly).

Requiescat in pace.

A brave young life nobly ended.

HERBERTSON.—Killed in action in France on

July 22, Robert Charles (Captain), dearly loved husband of Bertha Herbertson (nee Taylor).

HINE.—Died of wounds received in France, August

24, Sergeant W. L. Hine (Leo), loving husband of Myrtle and father of dear little Vola, eldest son of W. and A. E. Hine, Gormanston, Tas-mania ; beloved brother of Violet (Mrs. McKen-zie, N.S.W.), Victor, George, Frank, and Rosa-bel ; fond son-in-law of W. J. and S. Crook, Elm grove, Windsor ; brother-in-law of George and Mrs. Parker (Ruby), Sydney ; and Mrs. Crook, St. Kilda, aged 27 years.

HOLLAND.—Killed in action, in France, on the

18th August, Private Andrew Holland, dearly loved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Holland, of Yering, aged 23 years.

O, bright the conqueror's crown,

The song of triumph sweet,

When faith casts every trophy down

At our great Captain's feet.

HOLLAND.—Killed in action (France), on 7th

August, 1916, Ern, the beloved cousin of Mrs. Langford, Mrs. J. and F. Hancock, H. Aspinall, Pte. Harold, A.I F., Mrs. Stewart ; Cpl. Fred, A.I.F., L.—Cpl. Norman Aspinall, A.I.F.

One of the best.

—(Inserted by his loving cousin, A. Vale.)

HOLLAND.—Killed in action (France) on August

7, 1916, Ern, dearly beloved nephew of Mrs. M. E. Aspinall, 87 Francis street, Ascotvale.

Hero of South Africa, Gallipoli, and France.

Duty nobly done.

HOLLIER.—Killed in action, in France, on August

11, after twelve months' service, Private Edgar Charles Hollier, dearly loved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hollier, "Ethelleigh," Yarragon, and much loved brother of Ethel, Ruby, Bert, Amy, and George, and loved grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Matthews, Trafalgar, aged 19 years 8

months.

"A hero he lived, a hero he fell,

Though only a lad, he did his part well.

He gave his young life for a cause that was

true,

Fighting for his country, home, and for you."

Our hero.

His duty nobly done.

—(Inserted by his sorrowing father, mother, sisters, and brothers.)

HUNT.—Killed in action in France, August 12,

1916, Private William Hunt, eldest son of Richard Hunt, Bungil, much loved pupil of the old Bungil schoolboys. (Inserted by G. R., 11 Haw-thorn grove, Hawthorn.)

HUNTER.—Fatally wounded in France on 25th

August, Private Reginald J. Hunter, dearly be-loved third eldest son of Alexander and Ellen Hunter, of 30 Riversdale road, Camberwell ; lov-ing brother of Arthur, Mrs. Spear, Norman, Nel-lie, Ruby, Gordon (on active service), and Irene, aged 23 years.

One of our brave heroes.

His duty bravely done.

JAMES.—Died of wounds, in France, on August

8, Joseph Henery, the loving husband of Sarah Frances James, Salisbury, S.A., aged 54 years on September 14.

A true Britisher.

He gave his life, his all.

JOLLEY.—Died of wounds and gas in 32nd Stat.

hospital, France (date unknown), Private George Jolley, aged 23 years, only son of George and Mary Jolley, Mernda,

Loved by all.

No more the foe can harm ; no more the

leagured camp ;

No more the cry of night alarm, and need of ready lamp ;

Our friend has gone before to that celestial

shore ;

He hath left his mates behind, found the rest

we toil to find ;

He hath now the storm outrode; anchored in

the port of God.

—(Inserted by the Mernda Methodist Bible Class.)

JOLLY.—A tribute to the memory of our friend,

George Jolly, who died on active service in France. (Inserted by the members of the Mernda Football Club.)

JONES.—A tribute of deep respect to the memory

of my late employer, James L. Jones, Sandring-ham, who was killed in action on July 19, 1916. (Inserted by F. L. Brown, R.A.E.)

JOY.—On the 24th August, died of wounds re-

ceived in France, Private Clark Mansfield Joy, loved eldest son Mr., Mrs. W. Joy, Tungamah ; loved brother Marjorie, Rae, Ruby, Daphne, Mabel, Will, Len.

He did his duty.

KEAN.—On the 19th August, killed in action, in

France, Charles Maurice Gordon, only beloved son of the late C. E. Kean, barrister, solicitor, of Zeehan, Tasmania, and Mrs. McMurray, 16 Little O'Grady street, Albert Park ; loving brother of Marjorie; stepson of Driver A. C. McMurray, on active service, aged 21 years. R.I.P.

Whom the gods love die young.

KEATING.—Killed in action, in France, on July

28, Thomas Patrick, beloved son of Thomas Keat-ing, N.W. Mooroopna, and loving brother of Mary, Kate, Jim (France), Jack, Will, and Fred, aged 26 years.

God's will be done.

LAKE.—Killed in action in France on the 19th

July, 1916, Private Cecil Lake, beloved eldest son of the late John Lake and Mrs. Lake, Foster, and grandson of Mrs. George Rolfe, Tenterden, Collins street, Melbourne.

LAMPARD.—In sad and loving memory of my dear

boy, Private Glen Thomas, second son of Mrs. M. A. Lampard, who was killed in action, at Pozieres, France, on August 10, 1916, aged 28 years.

Rest in peace,

My darling boy.

Loved by all who knew him. He sleeps not in his native land,

But under foreign skies ;

Far from those who love him,

In a hero's grave he lies.

He never shunned his country's call, But gladly gave his life, his all. He died the helpless to defend,

An Australian soldier's noble end.

Somebody cried when he sailed away ; Somebody's kiss on his forehead lay ;

Somebody clung to his parting hand—

It was his mother.

—(Inserted by his loving mother.)

LEVENS.—Killed in action, France, August 18,

Private Charles Arthur Levens, dearly loved and only son of Jean and Charles B. Levens, "Waaia," Daisy street, Essendon ; brother of Mrs. Henry Thompson, Pascoevale ; and grandson of James Levens, J.P., Collingwood, after active service in Gallipoli and France.

"Our Charlie."

LEVENS.—In loving remembrance of our dear

nephew and cousin, Charles Arthur Levens, who was killed in action in France on 18th August.

"Peace, perfect peace."

—(Inserted by his uncle and aunt, Col. John Evans and Mrs. Evans, and family.)

LEWIS (WATT).—Killed in action, in France, 7th

August, 1916, my dearly beloved fiancee, Sergt. Hugh Lewis (Son), dearly beloved eldest son of the late Hugh Watt and Mrs. R. Lewis, of Port Melbourne, aged 28 years 4 months.

An Anzac hero. He did not for a moment pause,

But gave his life in honour's cause, And for his country bled.

A painful shock, a blow severe, To part with one I love so dear ;

His loss is great, I'll not complain, But trust in God to meet again.

Loved by all. So sadly missed.

—(Inserted by Winnie Esler, Clarendon street,

South Melbourne.)

LEWIS (WATT).—Killed in action, France, 7th

August, 1916, Sergeant Hugh Lewis.

So dearly loved, one of the very best, a thought-ful son and brother, and a dear and true friend.

Our Anzac hero.

Silent the voice we long to hear, Gone the one we loved so dear ;

Gave his life for his country's sake.

—(Inserted by dear friend, C. Esler, South Mel-

bourne.)

LEWIS (WATT).—In loving memory of Sgt. H.

Lewis, who was killed in France on August 7, 1916, after two years' service in Gallipoli and

France.

The world is wide, the sea is deep,

Far across the sea our workmate sleeps.

He went away in health and strength,

For King and country his time he spent, His fight is fought, he stood the test,

And dear old Son was one of the best.

—(Inserted by his fellow workmates, Despatch-

room, Swallow and Ariell, Port Melbourne.)

LOCKE.—Killed in action in France, August 19,

Corporal William Roy Locke, beloved eldest son of Job and Selina Rose Locke, of Tongala, and brother of Powell, Jessie, Job, and Rose, aged 21.

His duly nobly done.

LYNCH.—On the 18th August, died of wounds re-

ceived in France, Private Herbert W. Lynch, son of E. Lynch, Trafalgar, Gippsland. R.I.P.

MAHON.—Killed in action in France, 16th August,

Private Thomas Glancy (Hugh) Mahon, the dearly loved husband of Frances (nee O'Halloran), 29 Weston street, Brunswick, and much loved only son of Mrs. R. Mahon, Studley Park road, Kew.

Dearly loved, deeply mourned.

May the Lord have mercy on his soul.

MARTIN.—Killed in France, August 25, Sergeant

Frank Martin, of Brunswick, age 25 years ; also on the 18th August, Private Wally Martin (other-wise Orlando Edwards), of Meeniyan, age 21 years, the beloved brothers of Milly (Mrs. Had-dock), Ernest, Annie (Mrs. Chappel), Charles, Ruby, Rose (Mrs. Myers), youngest sons of the late Artemus and Amelia Martin.

They heard their country's cry, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do or die.

Both—the some grave they lie,

Two brothers.

—(Inserted by their sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers, and brothers-in-law.)

MARTIN.—On the 25th August, on active service,

died of wounds, Sergeant Frank Martin, aged 25 years. (Inserted by E. J. and A. Martin, East Brunswick.)

MASON.—Killed in action in France on July 25,

1916, Arthur Henry, beloved second son of A. H. and E. Mason, Adelaide street, Malvern ; and loved brother of Mrs. Gray (Kew), Doris, Will (on active service), Mavis, Charlie, and Albert, aged 21 years. (Tasmanian papers please copy.) MAYER.—A tribute of deep regret to the memory

of my late comrade, Ernest W. Mayer, who was killed in action, August 10, 1916. (Inserted by F. L. Brown, R.A.E.)

DIED ON SERVICE.

McCONCHIE.—A tribute to the memory of Pri-

vate James Angus McConchie, killed in action in France on the 15th August.

For King and country.

—(Inserted by the members of the Richmond

Angling Club.)

McDONALD.—A tribute to the memory of Sapper

James McDonald, killed in action in France on the 21st July.

For King and country.

—(Inserted by the members of the Richmond Angling Club.)

McFARLANE.—Killed in action, in France, 16th

August, Corporal Hector Norman, eldest son of

W. J. and M. McFarlane, Canonbury, Sims street,

Sandringham.

MEMBREY.—On the 18th August, killed in action,

in France, Private Claude Membrey, loving son

of J. G. Membrey, M.L.A., and Mrs. Membrey, Merri street, Northcote ; brother of Carrie, Albert

G., Alice, Stanley, Beatrice, and Horace, aged

20 years.

Duty bravely done; crown nobly won.

MEMBREY.—In loving memory of our dear friend,

Private Claude Membrey, killed in action in

France on 18th August.

He sleeps not in his native land,

But under foreign skies ;

Far from those who love him,

In a hero's grave he lies.

—(Inserted by his loving friends, Mr. and Mrs. Little, Harry, Lottie, and Kathleen.)

MEMBREY.—In fond memory of our dear pal,

Private Claude Membrey, killed in France,

August 18.

"How can a man die better

Than facing fearful odds, For the ashes of his fathers,

And the temples of his gods?"

—(Inserted by his pals, H. F. Little, W. H. Crowe, D. G. May, E. Kirton, G. A. Johnson,

L. C. Dennis.)

MEREDITH.—Killed in action, in France, August

19, 1916, Thomas Oscar Meredith, the dearly loved eldest son of Francis and the late Thos. Meredith, of Coburg, aged 23 years.

MILLER.—Killed in action, August 14, somewhere

in France, Captain A. L. (Bert) Miller, youngest son of the late William (inspector, M.B.W.) and Eliza Miller, of Islington street, Colling-wood, much loved brother of Mrs. D. Munro (Orbost), William (Clifton Hill), Mrs. J. Cree, and the late Peter (Collingwood), Mrs. A. Wil-liams (Ivanhoe), John (Fairfield Park), Edwin (Westgarth), Mrs. W. T. Carter (Ivanhoe).

Loved by all who knew him.

Our hero.

O'DONNELL.—Killed in action in France on 19th

August, Edmund, the beloved husband of Mary O'Donnell, Carwardine street, Bendigo, loving daddy of Mona, Tom, Myrtle, and Rita, aged 38.

O'DONNELL.—Killed in action in France on 19th

August, Edmund, dearly beloved only son of Monica and the late Thomas O'Donnell, Wil-cannia, N.S.W., aged 38.

OLLE BENNETT.—Died of wounds, August 22.

(Inserted by the members of Dorcas street, South Melbourne, Church of Christ choir, of which he was formerly a member.)

OSBORNE.—Killed in action in France on 19th

August,1916, Private J. P. Osborne, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Osborne, of Beaconsfield, late of Walhalla, brother to Mrs. Keating, of Beacons-field, and Mrs. Clayton, Adelaide. Dear Jim, may the Lord have mercy on your poor soul.

PAYNE.—Called to higher service on 25th July, in

France, Private David Payne, beloved youngest son of Ellen and late James Payne, Abbotsford ; beloved brother of Essie (Mrs. Charles), Nellie, Jim, Will, Allan, Minnie, Ada (Mrs. Farr), Olive, and Beatrice; also dearest friend of Laura

M. Perkins.

He has fought the good fight, he has finished his course, he has kept the faith.

What we know not now we shall know here-after.

For God, and home, and native land.

PAYNE.—A tribute of love to our dear brother,

Private David Payne, who passed to the higher life from France, July 25.

Not dead, but passed from sight

To God in closer bond.

Not dead, but passed from night

Into the Light beyond.

Not dead, eternal bright

His morn of bliss has dawned.

—(Inserted by Will and Nellie.) PAYNE.—Inserted by the members of the Abbots-

ford Baptist Church in memory of their late fellow-member, Private D. Payne, killed in action at Pozieres.

A good soldier of Jesus Christ.

POTTER.—Killed in action in France on the 19th

August, 1916, Private William Potter, loved brother of Mrs. E. G. Stott, Geelong ; Mrs. C. E. Cox, Hampton ; Mrs. W. Pearce, Childers ; Mrs. W. Thom, Speed ; James Arthur, Geelong ; and Fred, Middle Park, aged 32 years.

POYNER.—Killed in action, in France, on 16th

August, Edwin Rupert, youngest son of J. M. and E. A. Poyner, of "Willowbank," Lilydale, aged 19 years and 9 months.

One of our heroes.

The bugles of England called, how could I stay?

QUINLAN.—Killed in action, in France, on 18th

of August, Private Kirby William Quinlan, second son of the late Thomas and Johanna Quinlan, of 401 Cardigan street, Carlton, loved brother of Mrs. Livesley (Perth), Mrs. Bowker (Perth), Mrs. Gill (Melbourne), Thomas, Mary (Iona), Eleanor, Lawrence (A.I.F.), Percy, Phyllis, and Leo, grandson of the late James and Catherine Dark, of Homebush, Avoca, aged 27 years.

May his soul rest in peace.

—(Inserted by his loving mother, brothers, and sisters.)

RASHLEIGH.—Died of wounds in France on the

12th August, Private W. C. Rashleigh, dearly beloved eldest son of Benjamin Francis and Elizabeth Rashleigh, 27 Nicholson street, Bal-larat East, loving brother of Mrs. E. C. Cook, Ballarat East, Eunice, Lily, and Percy, aged

25 years.

Far away in France our hero is sleeping.

RICHARDSON.—Killed in action, in France, on

August 18, Private Charles Edwin Tudor, only son of the late E. T. and Annie M. Richardson, and grandson of the late Rev. George Tudor Hall. (Inserted by his aunt, Rhoda E. Hall, Portman street, Oakleigh.)

ROBERTS.—On the 9th August, of wounds received

in France, Lance-Corporal Sydney Harold Roberts, the dearly beloved third son of Arthur and Louisa Emma Roberts, and brother of Horburg, Gordon, and Jack (on active service), age 26 years.

ROBERTS.—On the 9th August, of wounds re-ceived in France, Lance-Corporal S. H. Roberts, dearly loved brother of Phyllis, and Gordon (on

active service), age 26 years.

ROGERS.—In loving memory of Private L. J. Rogers, killed in action, France, 4th August, dear friend of A. D. and M. M. Bradford, and loved

mate and true comrade of Corporal A. N. Brad-ford, killed on the same date, somewhere in

France.

They loved each other in life, and in death they were not divided.

—(Inserted by A. D. and M. M. Bradford and G. Y. Watson, 11 William street, Footscray.)

ROSS.—Killed in action, 24th August, in France,

William Forbes, beloved twin son of Donald Ross, South Melbourne, and loving brother of Berty, Fred (on active service), Lizzie, Nellie, Florrie, Jessie and Lila, age 22.

Sadly missed.

—(Inserted by E. Young and T. Tobin.)

ROXBURGH.—Killed in action, France, on 18th

August, Sergt. Hugh Crichton Roxburgh, dear and elder son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. L. Rox-burgh, of "Cessnock," Cochrane street, Garden-vale, in his 25th year.

ROYLE.—The members of the Caledonian Choir

desire to pay tribute to the memory of their late comrade and friend, Hector Charles Royle, who so willingly rendered to the service of his coun-try all that he could give.

SANSUM.—Killed in action in France on 14th

August, Corporal Arthur Harold Sansum, dearly loved youngest son of John and Emily Sansum, Richmond, late of Ballarat, loved brother of Mrs. W. Symons (Richmond), late F. E. (New Zealand), Will (Kalgoorlie), Mrs. S. Philpot (Ballarat), Mrs. W. Findley (Glenferrie), Wallie (Bunbury), Bertha, and Mrs. D. Stevenson

(Queenscliff), also beloved fiance of Hilda Abrahamson (Bunbury).

Loved by all who knew him.

SANSUM.—Killed in action in France on 14th

August, Corporal Arthur Harold Sansum, dearly loved brother of E. and W. Symons, 26 Elm grove, Richmond, and dearly loved uncle of Harold, Ernie, Hilda, and Vera.

A better brother never lived.

SANSUM.—Killed in action in France on 14th

August, Corporal Arthur Harold Sansum, much loved brother of Will and M. Sansum, of Kal-goorlie, and dearly loved uncle of Willie, Harold, Hazel, and Lila.

One of Australia's best.

SANSUM.—Killed in action in France on 14th

August, Corporal Arthur Harold Sansum, dearly loved brother of J. and S. Philpot (Ballarat), and loved uncle of Jack, Doris, and

Willie.

Life's highest mission he fulfilled.

SANSUM.—Killed in action in France on 14th

August, Corporal Arthur Harold Sansum, much loved brother of A. and W. Findley, 66 Park street, Glenferrie, and dearly loved uncle of Lorna, Jack, and little Geoff.

A beautiful life nobly sacrificed.

SANSUM.—Killed in action in France on 14th

August, Corporal Arthur Harold Sansum, devoted brother of Wallie and Lou, of Bunbury.

For a righteous cause, he nobly did his duty.

SANSUM.—Killed in action in France on 14th

August, Corporal Arthur Harold Sansum, dearly loved brother of Bertha.

A loving, devoted brother.

SANSUM.—Killed in action in France on 14th

August, Corporal Arthur Harold Sansum, dearly loved brother of Hilda and Dave Stevenson, Queenscliff.

He gave his best, his life, his all.

SANSUM.—Killed in action in France on 14th

August, Corporal Arthur Harold Sansum, dearly loved fiance of Hilda Abrahamson, Bunbury.

My one, my all, my hero.

SHARP.—Killed in action in France, between July

27 and August 4, Private C. W. Sharp (Clarrie), after 14 months' active service, Gallipoli, Egypt, and France, dearly loved second son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Sharp, Lydiard street, Ballarat, loved brother of Corp. A. V. Sharp (on active service), Mrs. Alex. Richardson, and Doris, aged 22 years.

His duty nobly done.

SHEPPARD.—A tribute to the memory of our mate,

Private John Stanley Sheppard, who was killed in action, in France, on August 24.

One of the best.

At rest.

—(Inserted by his sorrowing mates.)

SHEPPARD.—Killed in action on 24th August in

France, Private John Stanley (Stanley), beloved eldest son of G. W. and E. Sheppard, of "Stan-lea," Tongue street, Seddon, loved brother of Valerie, Norman, George, Pauline.

Deeply mourned.

SKEWES.—Signaller Harrie Skewes, killed in

action in France, on August 18, loved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Skewes, Chillingollah.

Father, in thy gracious keeping,

Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.

—(A tribute of love from his little nephews, Jim, Max, Jack, and Fred. Bourke, Fitzgerald street, South Yarra.)

SPIERS.—Killed in action in France on the 17th

August, Private C. R. Spiers, only son of C. Spiers, of Shepparton.

STEPHENSON.—In loving remembrance of our

dear friend, Lieutenant K. R. Stephenson, second son of the Rev. A. R. Stephenson, M.A., New Col-lere, Box Hill, died of wounds, July 31. (In-serted by Mrs. H. Griffon and family, Box Hill.)

DIED ON SERVICE.

UPSTON.—Killed in action, in France, on the 22nd

August, Private George Leslie, beloved younger son of William and Sarah Upston, of 8 Evelyn street, East St. Kilda ; brother of Helena, Amy, William (on active service), Alice, Florrie, Ethel, Elsie, Carleta.

WAIGHT.—On the 13th August, 1916, killed in

action somewhere in France, Lance-Corporal Reg. Waight, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Waight, Paul's Creek, and loved brother of Mrs. Eddie

Beach, Dixon's Creek.

He died as he lived—a man. —(Inserted by his schoolmates.)

WATSON.—A tribute of deep regret to the memory

of my late comrade, Lieutenant George W. Watson, Brighton Beach, who was killed in action, August 19, 1916. (Inserted by F. L.

Brown, R.A.E.)

WHITECHURCH.—Killed in action, in France, on

the 18th August, Private William Allen (Allen), beloved eldest son of George and Bessie White-church, 15 Dwyer street, Clifton Hill, late of Mangalore, aged 23 years.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."

WILLIAMS.—On the 23rd August, in France, George

Fredric (Son), Q.M.S., beloved eldest son of Emma L. Williams, Carinda road, Canterbury, and the late George Abley Williams, aged 39 years ; brother of Lieut. E. A. (France), Corporal F. J. (Royal Park), E. T., E. J., E. H.,

A. H., and R. E.

WORTH.—Lieutenant. S. H., killed in action in

France, 22nd August, our friend and fellow-worker, "Syd."

Duty done.

—(Inserted by his fellow-workers, mantle and underclothing departments, Beath, Schiess and

Felstead.)

WORTH.—Killed in France, on the 22nd August,

Sergeant Sydney Herbert, dearly loved and only son of the late Rev. W. S. Worth and Mary Worth, of 42 Maud street, Geelong ; and brother of Mrs. Pete Merton (Ararat) and Lillian Worth (Benalla), aged 27 years. (Late of Beath, Schiess,

and Felstead.)

YOUNG.—On the 31st August, died of wounds in

France, Sergeant Frank Harold Young, beloved eldest son of George Young, of Queenscliff, and the late Mary Young, of Winchelsea, aged 24

years.

His country needed him.

YOUNG.—Killed in action, in France, on the 20th

August, after 2 years' service ; was also in the landing at Gallipoli, Sergeant Alfred Thomas Young, beloved only son of Alfred and Elizabeth Young, 22 Wilson street, and Junction Hotel,

Moonee Ponds, grandson of the late Thomas Charles and Margaret Young (Essendon).

YOUNG.—On the 31st August, died of wounds in

France, Sergeant Frank Harold Young, formerly of R.A.F.A., Maribyrnong, beloved brother of Ferg., May, Eva, Ella, and Mary, aged 24 years. Till the day breaks and the shadows flee away.

DEATHS.

ARMYTAGE.—On the 18th September, at Foster,

Edith May, dearly beloved eldest daughter of Edward and Agnes Armytage, and sister of Jessie, Ella, and Hazel, aged 14 years and 9 months.

BRACKEN.—On the 15th September, at Warrnam-

bool, Catherine, the beloved wife of Laurence Bracken, and eldest daughter of Denis and

Catherine O'Mullane.

BRAZENOR.—On the 21st September, at his re-

sidence "Severn," Carlton street, Ballarat West, William Brazenor, architect, in his 84th year, a colonist of 59 years.

CHALMERS.—On the 19th September, at the resi-

dence of her mother, 31 Spencer street, Essen-don, Lilian Jessie, beloved youngest daughter of Margaret and the late John Chalmers, aged 14 years. (Interred privately.)

CORRIGAN.—On the 20th September (suddenly),

at the Children's Hospital, Mark Albert Lydion, the infant son of T. L. and L. M. Corrigan, Brighton road, Dandenong, late of North road, Caulfield, aged 1 year 5 months. (Interred pri-vately.)

Safe in the arms of Jesus.

DARK.—On the 17th September, at private hos-

pital, East Melbourne, W. A. Dark (Wattie), of Sorrento, dearly beloved husband of the late Rose, and father of Edith and Vera, and loved brother of E. J. Dark, L. Cottier, C. Dark, M. White, A. Skelton, F. Johnston, H. Dark ; also, dear mate and partner of James Skelton.

Passed peacefully away.

DELLALA.—On the 14th September, at Raglan,

Matilde Paolina, third daughter of Lorenzo Del-lala, aged 2 years.

'Tis sad to see the empty chair,

And miss the face we love so well ; Our grief is hard to bear,

Harder far than tongue can tell,

Gone to her heavenly home.

R.I.P.

DRAPER.—On the 22nd September, at Launceston,

Tasmania, Philip, the dearly beloved husband of M. J. M. Draper, Launceston, Tasmania, aged 84 years; also loving father of Marie (Mrs. H. A.

Miles), Ethel (Mrs. H. T. Herd), Jessie (Mrs. Dixon), Maude (Mrs. G. Parris), Robert, also Stewart, Albert, Philip, and William (on active service); also loving grandfather of Zoe, Belle, and Melville Herd, Jack Parris, Dorothy and little Adrian Draper.

Peace, perfect peace. —(Adelaide papers please copy.)

ERKET.—On the 21st September, Mary, beloved

wife of Joseph Erket, "Traverston," St. Arnaud,

aged 78 years. R.I.P.

FARMER.—On the 22nd September, at the residence

of her mother, Susanna, widow of the late W. Farmer, McCrae street, Bendigo; dearly beloved daughter of Ann and the late James Bell, 359 Barnard street, Bendigo; loved sister of A. Leahy (Heidelberg), E. Bell (Kalgoorlie), and L. Rich-ardson (Footscray).

FORBES.—On the 10th September, 1916, at Nar-

randera, after a brief illness of double pneu-monia, Richard (Dick), the dearly loved hus-band of Mary Forbes, and loving father of Ronnie and Lorna, aged 37 years.

FORBES.—On the 10th September, 1916, at Nar-

randera, after a brief illness of double pneu-monia, Richard (Dick), the dearly loved son of R. and M. Forbes, Narrandera, and loving brother of Mrs. Joe Stewart, Albury, aged 37 years.

FORBES.—On the 10th September, at Narrandera,

N.S.W., after a brief illness from double pneu-monia, Richard (Dick) Forbes, late of "Leon-gatha," aged 37 years. R.I.P.

GRANT.—On the 21st September, at the Melbourne

Hospital, Annie (Lil), dearly beloved wife of W. H. Grant, aged 28 years.

HARWOOD.—On the 17th September, at his resi-

dence, 20 Llancast street, Malvern, William, the beloved husband of Ellen, and father of Will, Bob, Charlie, Nellie, Harry, and Frank, in his 80th year. A colonist of 76 years. (Interred pri-vately on the 18th, at St. Kilda.)

HOLMES.—On the 12th September, 1916, at Laun-

ceston, Tasmania, Frederic Holmes, chemist, loved brother of Mrs. S. J. Anglor, Bastings street,

Northcote.

JACOT.—On the 17th September, at private hos-

pital, Edouard, son of M. and Madame Jacot, late of 13 Les Envers, Le Locle, Switzerland, husband of the late Florence (Flora) Jacot.

KIRBY.—On the 19th September, at her residence,

"Wyseworth," Howlong, N.S.W., Jane, the be-loved wife of Frank Kirby, and dearly loved mother of Frank, Charles, Joseph, Richard, John, Frances, Jenny, Mary, and Annie, and twin daughter of the late James and Alice McCoy, Goulburn River, Kyabram, a native of Mel-

bourne, aged 72 years. R.I.P.

KNOWLES.—On the 17th September, at his resi-

dence, McPherson street, Horsham (suddenly of heart failure), Edward Knowles, the dearly loved husband of Margaret and father of Edward (on active service), Mrs. Byrne, Wartook ; Mrs. Todd, West Brunswick ; Mrs. Miller, Pimpinio ; Mrs. Riley, Horsham ; Mrs. Kilner, West Brunswick ; Fulton, Horsham ; Archie, Serviceton ; Mavis, Horsham ; and the late William, Cecil, and Olive ;

aged 60 years and 2 months.

LAWRENCE.—On the 19th September, at Heidel-

berg, dearly loved father of Cyril (on active service) and Mrs. Cadby, aged 56 years. (Interred privately.) New Zealand papers please copy.

LAYFIELD.—On the 21st September, at her resi-

dence, Hunter street, Euroa, Margaret, dearly beloved wife of Thomas Layfield, and loving mother of Nellie, Patrick, Daniel, William, Mrs. L. Southcott, Mrs. W. Blaney, Mrs. L. Ewart, and Mrs. F. Kinnear, aged 69 years.

Passed peacefully away.

MILLIS.—On the 21st September, at his residence,

"Tasma," Falconer street, North Fitzroy, Alfred James, the dearly beloved husband of Lauisa Millis, and loved eldest son of Alfred and Fanny Millis, of Brighton, formerly of North Fitzroy. Interstate papers please copy.

Peace, perfect peace.

MORCE.—On the 11th September, at Bendigo (from

tubercular), Eileen Elizabeth, dearly beloved eldest daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Morce, of Sorrento, aged 13 years 3 months.

NICKLESS.—The remains of our late beloved

father, Enock Nickless, who died on the 13th August, 1915, at 23 Robinson's road, Auburn, have been reinterred in the Melbourne Ceme-tery, Friday, 22nd September, 1916.

God saw when his footstep faltered,

And his heart grew tired and weak, So He bade him rest for a season,

For the pathway had grown too steep.

Gone, but not forgotten.

—(Inserted by his fond daughters and son, Eve-line Dixon, Pardoe Jennings, H. M. Nickless.)

O'HALLORAN.—On the 21st September, 1916, at

his residence, 663 Nicholson street, North Carlton, Denis, dearly beloved husband of Catherine O'Hal-loran, beloved father of W. J., H. J., and A. B. O'Halloran, Mrs. M. Fagan, and Mrs. W. McSpeerin, grandfather of H. D. and Sheila O'Halloran. R.I.P. (Interred privately in the Coburg General Cemetery, Sept. 22.)

PRATT.—On the 18th September, of his residence,

Clarkson street, Sebastopol, James, the dearly beloved husband of Catherine, and loving father of David, aged 74 years.

At rest.

ROLFE.—On the 5th August, killed in action in

France, Private Ernest Morton, eldest son of Mary Rolfe, Mariebee, North road, Gardenvale,

and the late Morton Rolfe, and grandson of the

late E. S. Parkes.

RYAN.—On the 22nd September, 1916, at his resi-

dence, 8 Norman street, Coburg, John Patrick Ryan, of Emu Hotel, Carlton, beloved husband of Nellie, and beloved father of John, Orlando, and James Ryan, second son of M. F. and Mary Ryan, brother of James, Port Melbourne railway, Frank, and William Ryan, and the late Mrs. M. F. Har-rington, Bairnsdale, Mrs. Taylor, Nora, and Phillip Ryan, aged 51 years. R.I.P.

STATTERS.—On the 15th September, at her son's

residence, Bass, South Gippsland, Margaret, re-lict of the late Luke Statters, Coburg, loving mother of John, Annie, Mrs. R. Thornton, Joseph, and Henry, in her 90th year ; arrived Melbourne, 1856, s.s. Royal Charter (maiden trip). (Privately interred Coburg Cemetery, 16th September, from the residence of her son-in-law, 24 Anketell street, Coburg.)

A patient sufferer at rest.

STEVENS.—On the 22nd September, at "La

Pacotille," 42 Stewart street, Brunswick, Ar-thur Edward, dearly loved third son of Robert and Agnes Stevens, aged 14 years.

At rest.

STEVENS.—On the 22nd September, at La Pacot-

ille, 42 Stewart street, Brunswick, Arthur Ed-ward, beloved brother of Stanley, Olive, Ida, Herbert, Clifford, Doris, Eric, and Mrs. Shepherd

(Agnes), aged 14 years.

Safe in the arms of Jesus.

STORER.—On the 22nd September, at Melbourne,

Mary Lavina Storer, No. 27 Geelong road, Foot-scray, relict of the late Tom Storer, aged 47

years.

VICKERS.—On the 22nd September, suddenly, at

the residence of her nephew, Mr. Percival G. Lennox, Coburg, of broncho-pneumonia, Eliza-beth, beloved wife of the late Isaac Vickers, for-merly of Bendigo, and loved mother of Daisy, Mrs. P. H. Vibert, of Subiaco, W.A. ; Herbert T., of Malvern ; and Ernest L., of Subiaco, W.A., in her 77th year. (Private interment, Boroon-dara Cemetery, Kew.)

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.

DEATHS.

WALL.—On the 24th June, 1916, at his residence, Coolarra, near Limerick, Ireland, James Wall,

the beloved brother of P. I. Wall. My lost brother.

R.I.P.

WEARNE.—On the 16th September, Hilary Dease, the loved youngest daughter of J. Henry and Minnie Wearne, of 12 Regent street, Ascot-vale, and loved niece of Mrs. J. C. Bentley, of

Brixton street, Flemington, and Mrs. H. Tutt, of Sassafras, aged 2 years and 11 months.

WHITTY.—On the 20th September, at Auburn, Warmatta, the residence of her brother-in-law,

Johanna, the eldest daughter of the late John P.

and Margaret Whitty, of Boosey Park, Katama-

tite. R.I.P.

WILSON.—On the 21st September, at the resi-

dence of her son-in-law, A. McC. Braithwaite, Barkly street, St. Kilda, Sarah M., relict of the late William Wilson, of Sydney, in her 89th year. (Privately interred.)

WRIGGLESWORTH.—On the 20th September, at

his residence, "Olinda," Stratford, William David, the dearly loved husband of Christina,

Gladys, and loving father of little Dorothy, and youngest son of W. A. Wrigglesworth, of Avon Park, Stratford ; aged 28 years.

"Lead, kindly light."

IN MEMORIAM.

BRIGGS.—In loving memory of J. J. Briggs, who

died September 23, 1910, at 29 Bridport street,

Albert Park.

The eternal God is our refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.

—(Inserted by his loving wife and sons, W. W., R., and F. S. B.)

COX.—In sad and loving memory of our darling

Edith, who died at Bendigo, 24th September, 1915 ; also our dear Ted, who died May 15, 1911.

So loved, so mourned.

COX.—In loving memory of my darling friend,

Edith Mary ("Dedi") Cox, who died at Bendigo on September 24, 1915.

Rest in peace.

—(Inserted by Will C. Kelly, Glenferrie.)

DAVIES.—A tribute of love to the memory of my

dear grandmother, who fell asleep September 23, 1915, at Wrights street, Prahran.

There is sweet rest in heaven.

—(Inserted by A. and L. Wall, Highton, Gee-long.)

DOWNING.—In loving memory of my dear father, who passed away 24th September, 1913. Peace and rest, dear father,

After this world of strife,

God has taken you from us,

Home to a happier life.

I think I see his dear old smile,

Although three years have passed, And in my memory still he lives,

And will until the last.

—(Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in-law, A. and W. Cockerill.)

FARRAR.—In loving memory of Private Albert

Farrar, 21st Battalion, 6th Brigade, killed in ac-tion at the Dardanelles, 24th September, 1915.

Departed for a season, calmly sleeping night

and day,

In the quiet, unbroken silence of a battle-field

far away ;

Beneath the summer's shadow, and beneath the

winter's sky,

All alone he lies, awaiting the summons from

on high. —(Annie.)

FARRAR.—In kindly memory of our fellow-mem-

ber, Private Albert V. Farrar, who fell at Gallipoli, September 24, 1915.

Never the lotus closes,

Never the wild fowl wakes,

But a soul goes out to the east wind, That died for England's sake.

—(Inserted by the members of the Kongwak Tennis Club.)

GABRIEL.—In ever loving memory of our dear

father, Robert, chemist, who departed this life at South Yarra, September 17, 1893 ; also, our dear mother, Helen, who departed this life at

Armadale, September 24, 1911.

So dearly loved, so sadly missed.

—(Inserted by their sorrowing children, Robert T. Gabriel and May Mirams.)

GREEN.—In loving memory of my dear wife and

our dearly loved mother, Margaret Louisa Green, who passed away at "Hamilton Villa," Mildura, on September 24, 1912.

Dear is her memory, long may we cherish

All her sweet lessons of patience and love ; Virtues and graces like hers never perish ;

But shine brighter far in heaven above.

—(Inserted by her loving husband and family.)

HOUSE.—In sad and loving memory of my dear

wife and our dear mother, Amy House, who passed away on the 24th September, 1915.

Thy memory prized is more than gold ; A mother's worth cannot be told ;

Her loved ones now, who miss her here, Will always hold her memory dear.

—(Inserted by her loving husband and daugh-ters, Ermyn and Phyllis.)

IEVERS.—In loving remembrance of Mary, the

beloved wife of the late Councillor William levers, who died at Mount Ievers, Royal Park, Melbourne, 24th September, 1898.

May her soul rest in peace.

JAMES.—In sad and loving memory of my dear

husband, William Henry James, and loving father of Beatrice, John, and David, who was accidentally killed on 24th September, 1915. (153 Malvern road, Malvern.)

JOHNSON.—In loving memory of my dearly be-

loved husband and loving father, John Johnson, late of Victoria Villa, Cubitt street, Richmond, who departed this life 20th September, 1914.

He is always in our thoughts,

It is sweet to speak his name ; In life we loved him dearly,

In death we do the same.

So fondly loved, so sadly missed.

—(Inserted by his loving wife, daughters, and son.)

LEES.—In loving remembrance of my dear hus-

band and our dear father, Thomas Lees, who died at Evergreen, Tarwin Lower, on the 22nd September, 1905; also, my dear son and our dear brother, Thomas Lees, accidentally killed at Sandown Park on the 18th September, 1910.

Still with us in sweet remembrance. Dwell the souls that seemeth dead.

—(Inserted by his loving wife and family, mother, brother, and sisters.)

MARRISON.—In loving memory of our dear father,

who passed away at Moonee Ponds on September 23, 1915.

We miss you most who loved you best.

—(Inserted by his loving daughter and son,

Ariadne and George.)

MAYBLLE.—In loving remembrance of my dear

mother, Hannah Mayblle, who departed this life at Montefiore House, 49 Rathdown street, Carl-ton, 23rd September, 1891.

Gone, but not forgotten.

—(Inserted by her daughter, S. A. Davies, and grandson, J. E. Patton. Sydney papers please

copy.)

MAYO.—In loving memory of my dear wife, Marian,

and our dear mother, who departed this life on September 23, 1915.

Call not back the dear departed,

Anchored safe where storms are o'er ; On the borderland we left her,

Soon to meet to part no more.

—(Inserted by C. M., Winifred, Ethel, and

Gladys.)

McKAY.—In loving memory of my fondly loved

father, called home 28th March, 1902 ; mother, 23rd September, 1914 ; and brother, 23rd May,

1902.

Sadly missed.

—(Inserted by loving son-in-law and daughter,

Box Hill.)

MEADER.—In loving memory of my beloved wife

and our dear little mother, who died 24th Sep-tember, 1913. (Inserted by her loving husband and daughters.)

MOBBERLEY.—In sad and loving memory of our

dear mother, who died suddenly on the 22nd September, 1915 ; also our dear father, who died on the 13th June, 1913, at Richmond.

The shock was great, the blow severe, To part with those we loved so dear,

Only those who have lost are able to tell

The pain in our hearts at not saying farewell. However long our lives may be,

Whatever land we view,

Whatever joys or griefs be ours,

Dear parents, we will ever think of you. —(Inserted by their loving family.)

MORROW.—In loving memory of our dear son,

Corporal Norman H. Morrow, who was killed in action at Gallipoli, September 24, 1915.

And with the morn those angel faces smile,

Which I have loved long since, and lost

awhile.

—(Inserted by his parents.)

MORROW.—In loving memory of our dear youngest

brother, Lance-Corporal Norman Harold Morrow, who was killed on active service at Gallipoli, September 24, 1915.

And we, removed so far, Can only dream of how at morn the sun, Or the bright evening star,

Alternate shines on them whose task is done. —(Geo. H. and Lilian M. Hunter.)

MORROW.—In loving memory of our dear

brother, Corporal Norman H. Morrow, who was killed in action at Gallipoli, September 24, 1915.—(Inserted by F. M. H. and A. H. H., E. St. Kilda.)

NOBLE.—In ever loving memory of my beloved

husband and our dear father, Henry Joseph Noble, who departed this life on the 23rd September,

1913.

Kind was my husband and sincere, Faithful to me he loved so dear ;

So fond of his children, the light of his eye ; Loving us all he left us to die.

When we recall fond memories, dear, That cling to us from year to year, Of loving care and affection true,

Our thoughts, dear dad, are all of you. Only these few lines as a token

To a father who won respect and love ;

But God thought the chain must be broken,

And took our dear dad to His bright home

above.

—(Inserted by his loving wife and family, 70 Best street, North Fitzroy.)

PATTERSON.—In loving memory of my dear hus-

band and our dear father, Wm. Patterson, who passed away September 23, 1912, at his resi-dence, Ramelton, Toolamba.

Asleep in Jesus.

—(Inserted by his wife and family.)

PATTERSON.—In sad and loving memory of our

dear father, who passed peacefully away at his residence, "Ramelton," Toolamba, on 23rd Sep-

tember, 1912.

Asleep in Jesus. Peaceful rest.

—(Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Jim Bitcon, "Larne," Too-

lamba.)

RANDLE.—In loving memory of my dear wife

and our dear mother, who left us suddenly 12 months ago to-day, at Northcote ; also, her friend, Mrs. A. Bohmeyer, who died the same day, also at Northcote.

Some day we'll understand.

—(Inserted by her loving husband and daughters, Auburn avenue, Northcote.)

SMITH.—In loving memory of our near aunty,

Harriett Emma Smith, who passed away at

Nareeb, Kooyong road, Toorak, September 23, 1914. (Inserted by her loving nieces.)

THORNELL.—In loving memory of my dear hus-

band, and father, who died 22nd September,

1913.

—(Inserted by his loving wife and family.)

TIPPET.—In affectionate remembrance of Lieu-

tenant Harold Freeman Tippet, 24th Battalion, who fell at Lone Pine, September, 1915. "There is a victory in dying well

For freedom.—and ye have not died in vain."

—Campbell.

—(J.A.S.).

IN MEMORIAM.

WHITE.—In loving memory of my dear husband

and father, Charles James, who passed away at Moonee Ponds, 23rd September, 1915.

Dear dad.

Sadly missed.

WILSON.—In loving memory of dear father, John

Alfred, who fell asleep 23rd September, 1915, at private hospital, Melbourne, aged 82 years.

At rest.

YOUNG.—In loving memory of our dear mother,

who passed away on 22nd September, 1909 ; also, our dear father, who died on 2nd July, 1913, at Prahran.

Sweet to remember, those who once were near, And who, though absent, still are just as dear ; Remembered, loved, though years onward sail. —(Inserted by their loving daughters, J. and M. Young.)

YOUNG.—In loving memory of my dear mother,

who passed away at Prahran 22nd September, 1909 ; also my dear father, 3rd July, 1913.

"He giveth his beloved sleep."

—(Inserted by their loving daughter, Beatrice, son-in-Iaw, and grandchildren.)

BEREAVEMENT CARDS.

LEVINSOHN.—Mr. T. LEVINSOHN and Family

return THANKS to their many friends for kind expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement, especially Dr. Newman Morris and the staff at "Lancewood," for their unremitting atten-tion. "Dana," Victoria rd, Auburn. McINTYRE.—Mr. and Mrs. WM. McINTYRE and

Family offer their heart's GRATITUDE to all their friends for their kind sympathy in their sor-

row. 68 Gatehouse street, Parkville. MR. and MRS. G. G. WOOD and Miss Edwards desire to intimate that, so many friends hav-

ing conveyed to them their expressions of sym-pathy by card, letters, telegrams, visits, they find

it impossible to THANK all personally, and re-quest all kind friends to accept this intimation of sincere gratitude for sympathy in the sad be-reavement of their beloved and only son, who nobly fell fighting for King and country. "Bel-

wood," Abbott street, Sandringham. MR., Mrs. M. DELANEY and Family desire

to express their heartfelt THANKS to their many friends and relatives for kind expressions of sympathy, and for letters, telegrams, and cards extended to them in their recent sad bereavement in the loss of their loved son and brother, Edward James Delaney (killed in France, 3rd July). Metropolitan Farm, Werribee.

Mr. and Mrs. J. WENSOR wish to THANK their

many friends and relatives for their kind ex-pressions of sympathy, and for letters and cards received by them in their recent sad bereavement in the loss of a dear brother, Pte. H. Bulman, killed in France in July. 4 Harding street, Ascot-

vale.

MR. and Mrs. W. J. WEST and Family desire to

express their sincere THANKS to their many friends and relatives for their kind expressions of sympathy, letters, cards, and telegrams, during their recent sad bereavement. Hill street, Haw-thorn. MR. JOHN HENRY MILLS and Daughter desire

to express their sincere THANKS to their relatives and kind friends for visits, cards, and letters of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement sustained by the death of their beloved wife and mother. "Kiora," Bay View road, Burwood. MR. and Mrs. J. DOVE, 140 Stawell street, Burn-

ley, tender their heartfelt THANKS to the many friends, Richmond Council, and clubs, for their expressions of sympathy and condolence with them in their late great loss. MR. and Mrs. J. WHITE desire to THANK their

kind friends for visits, cards, and letters of sympathy ; also Dr. Bage, Dr. Anderson, and the nurses at the hospital for kind attentions during their daughter's illness. MR. JOHN THOMPSON and Family desire to re-

turn THANKS to their many kind friends for their letters, cards, telegrams, wreaths, and flowers, and expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. 67 Cobden st., Kew. MR. and Mrs. J. M. POYNER desire to THANK their many friends for expressions of sym-pathy during their recent sad bereavement. "Wil-lowbank," Lilydale. MR. and Mrs. RICHARD STONE and Family

wish to THANK their many kind friends for their expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. MRS. O'NEIL and Family, of 529 King street,

West Melbourne, desire to return their sincere THANKS to their many kind friends and relatives for their sincere kindness conveyed to them by personal visits, telegrams, cards, and letters of sympathy in their sad loss, sustained by the death of their beloved son and brother, Denis Joseph, who fell while nobly fighting for his King and country on 4th August, 1916. R.I.P. MRS. POWELL and Family, Miss M. J. Powell,

desire to THANK their many friends for tele-grams, letters, cards, and personal expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement ; especially thanking Dr. Bennie ; also employees of Messrs. Aronson and Co., Mr. Robson, for the excellent manner in carrying out the funeral arrangements. 74 Freeman street, North Fitzroy. MRS. E. L. BULL desires to return her sincere

THANKS to her many kind friends for their sincere expressions conveyed to her by personal visits, telegrams, cards, and letters of sympathy in the sad loss of my dear husband, who was killed in France while nobly fighting for his King and country, July 19, 1916. 3 Faussett street, Albert Park.

MRS. W. BRUCE and Miss Bruce sincerely

THANK their many kind friends for expres-sions of sympathy, letters, cards, floral tributes, in their recent sad bereavement of her husband, and brother William ; also special thanks to sisters and nurses of No. 4 Ward, Melbourne Hospital. 15 Empress road, E. St. Kilda. MRS. BOAG and Family desire to THANK their

many kind friends for expressions of sympathy in letters, telegrams, cards, visits, and floral tributes, also the Rev. Mother Rectress and Sisters of St. Monica's and the Rev. Father McKenna, in their re-cent sad bereavement, the loss of her son, George Davis. 32 Daisy street, Essendon. MRS. H. COE and Family desire to THANK their relatives and friends for their sym-

pathetic letters, telegrams, cards, and their many floral tributes received from them during their recent sad bereavement. 149 White Horse road, Box Hill. MRS. BARKER, Mr. and Mrs. JAS. NAYLOR

and Family desire to return THANKS to the A.M.P. Society, Mr. Tonge, also many kind friends, for expressions of sympathy in their sad loss, A. H. Barker, who fell while fighting for King and country.

MRS. M. PROUT, of 71 Albion street, South Yarra, desires to THANK her numerous rela-tives and friends for visits, cards, letters, telegrams, and expressions of sympathy during her recent sad bereavement ; also doctors and nurses of the Alfred Hospital.

MRS. McNALLY and Family desire to THANK

their many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, letters, telegrams, cards, and floral tributes received during their recent sad bereave-ment. Ferntree Gully road, Notting Hill.

PURBRICK.—The Sons and Daughter of the Iate

Mrs. E. PURBRICK, Coburg, desire to THANK their numerous friends for kind expressions of sympathy in their bereavement, especially thanking Dr. D. Stewart and fellow-officers. SPENCE.—The brothers and sisters of the late

Private Henry W. Spence, who was killed in

action in France, desire to THANK their many kind friends for visits, cards, and letters of sym-pathy received during their sad bereavement. "Roseneath," Carrol street, North Melbourne.

THE Family of the late Mr. EDWARD ARNOLD

desire to gratefully THANK their friends and neighbours for their kind sympathy in their recent bereavement. South rd., Brighton.

THOMSON.—The Family of the late MAGNUS WINWICK THOMSON desire to express their deep appreciation of the numerous tokens of sym-pathy, together with telegrams, letters, and cards received from the many kind friends during their sad bereavement; and would specially mention Drs. R. Tate Sutherland and A. V. Anderson, for their very kind attentions, and would also like to THANK Dr. Marshall (Scots Church) for the able and feel-ing way in which he, with the Rev. P. Trapham, conducted the services. TOPPING.—Mr. J. TOPPING and Sons desire to express their sincere THANKS to all kind friends and relatives for letters, cards, telegrams, and personal expressions of sympathy in the loss of their dear son and brother, Lynton, who died at sea on the 31st July. Florence street, Men-

tone.

WELLS.—The Brothers and Sisters of the late HENRY G. WELLS desire to return THANKS to relatives and friends for kind expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement. Wells

road, Chelsea.

FUNERAL NOTICES.

FALCKE.—The Friends of the late Mr. JACOB

HENRY FALCKE are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Melbourne General Cemetery.

The funeral will leave his residence, 1 Hunter street, Abbotsford, THIS DAY (Saturday, 23rd Sep-tember, 1916), at half-past 3 o'clock.

JOHN ALLISON, Embalmer and Funeral Director, Head office : 94 Victoria street, Richmond North. Telephones, Central 1003 and 2038 ; Brunswick,

592. HORN.—The Friends of the late Mrs. M. HORN

are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Necropolis, Springvale.

The funeral will leave her late residence, Clarinda road, Heatherton, THIS DAY (Saturday, 23rd inst.), at 2 p.m. A. J. RAYBOULD, Undertaker, Prahran and Malvern. Tels. : Windsor 17, Malvern 1427. MILLIS.—The Friends of the late Mr. ALFRED

JAMES MILLIS are respectfully invited to fol-

low his remains to the place of interment, the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew.

The funeral will leave his residence, "Tasma," Falconer street, North Fitzroy, THIS DAY (Satur-day, 23rd September), at 2 o'clock.

R. ROBSON, Undertaker, Brunswick street, North Fitzroy. Tel. Northcote 618.

REES.—The Friends of the late Mr. JACK REES

are respectfully invited to follow his remains to their last resting-place, in the Burwood Ceme-tery.

The funeral is appointed to move from his late residence, Diamond Creek, THIS DAY (Saturday, 23rd September), at 12 noon, arriving at the ceme-tery about 3.15.

W. IRVIN and SON, Undertakers, Heidelberg. Telephone Heidelberg 55.

RYAN.—The Friends of the late Mr. JOHN

PATRICK RYAN, of Emu Hotel, Carlton, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Coburg Cemetery.

The funeral will leave his late residence, 8 Nor-man street, Coburg, on Monday (25th September, 1916), at 3 o'clock.

JOSEPH ALLISON, Undertaker, Errol street, North Melbourne ('phone 751 Central), and Moonee Ponds ('phone 251 Ascot).

FUNERAL NOTICES.

STEVENS.—The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. B.

STEVENS are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their dearly loved son, Arthur Edward, to the place of interment, the Coburg Cemetery.

The funeral is appointed to leave their residence, "La Pacotille," 42 Stewart street, East Brunswick, THIS DAY (Saturday, 23rd September), at 3 p.m.

JOHN ALLISON, Undertaker, Sydney road,

Brunswick.

STORER.—The Friends of the late Mrs. MARY

LAVINA STORER, relict of the late Tom Storer, are respectfully invited to follow her re-mains to the place of interment, the Footscray

Cemetery.

The funeral is appointed to move from her resi-dence, No. 27 Geelong road, Footscray, THIS DAY (Saturday, September 23, 1916), at 3 o'clock.

WALTER A. WARNE, Undertaker, 137 and 139 Barkly street, Footscray. 'Phone, No. 9 Footscray Exchange. TAYLOR.—Friends of the late Mr. JOHN WIL-LIAM TAYLOR are informed that his remains will be interred in the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew.

The funeral will move from Spencer street sta-tion THIS DAY (Saturday, 23rd inst.), on arrival of train from Bendigo about 10.10 a.m. HERBERT KING and SONS, Undertakers. 'Phone 912 Cent.

WICKHAM.—The Friends of the late Mr. DAVID WICKHAM are respectfully invited to follow

his remains to the place of interment, in the New Melbourne General Cemetery, Fawkner.

The funeral is appointed to move from his late residence, No. 28 Shields street, Flemington, THIS DAY (Saturday, 23rd inst.), at 2 o'clock.

ALFRED ALLISON, Funeral Director. Head office : 221 Victoria street, West Melbourne (near William st.) ; Racecourse rd., Newmarket. 'Phones, Central 980 ; Ascot, 462.