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Service Numbers: SX31822, S111727
Enlisted: 4 July 1943, St Ives, NSW
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: 2nd/43rd Infantry Battalion
Born: Prospect, South Australia, 9 November 1923
Home Town: Findon, Charles Sturt, South Australia
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Labourer
Died: Gilles Plains, South Australia , 30 April 1982, aged 58 years, cause of death not yet discovered
Cemetery: Enfield Memorial Park, S.A.
Rose Garden Memorial Sites CFD 15
4 Jul 1943: Involvement Private, SN SX31822, 2nd/43rd Infantry Battalion
4 Jul 1943: Involvement Private, SN S111727, 2nd/43rd Infantry Battalion
4 Jul 1943: Enlisted St Ives, NSW
8 Aug 1946: Discharged
https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/578224 [with photo]
Item details for: B883, SX31822
National Archives Australia
Kangaroo Island Courier (Kingscote, SA : 1907 - 1951), Friday 19 November 1943, page 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article191416573
RETURN THANKS. MRS I. Avery wishes to thank all kind relatives and friends for telegrams, letters and cards and personal expressions of sympathy in the sad loss of her only son Keith, who died serving his country. THE KANGAROO ISLAND COURIER. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19th., 1943.
Kangaroo Island Courier (Kingscote, SA : 1907 - 1951), Friday 29 October 1943, page 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article191417582
WAR CASUALITIES
This week we regret to have to announce the death of three gallant young men.— Keith Avery, died of illness) ; Frank May, (killed in action) ; Arnold (Mick) Boxer, (died of illness.) To the relatives of these young men we extend on behalf of the residents of the District, our sincere sympathy. Flt/Sgt. Keith Avery was not known to many of us but his mother has lived amongst us for a considerable time....
The Kangaroo Island Courier published regular bulletins of those who served and died under "Honor Roll". Avery K continued to appear as having "died in service" from Nov 1943 until the last one published in July 1945 : HONOR ROLL. (1945, July 20). The Kangaroo Island Courier (Kingscote, SA : 1907 - 1951), p. 4. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article191418617
There is obviously inconsistency here.
The only son of Inez was Keith Leonard AVERY, yet it is apparent that he did NOT die in the war.
Also the newspaper notice "War Casualties" refers to him as Flt/Sgt, although official war records show that he served in 2nd 43 Batt.
There is a K L Avery in the Sands and Mac for 1970, living in Sellicks Beach. And another in Elizabeth North.
- David Kilner.
About GOLDFINCH, Inez Alice
News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), Tuesday 7 May 1929, page 10
WOMAN COMMITS BIGAMY Released Under Bond Inez Avery (aged 28 years), cook, of Wil mington, was charged before Mr. Justice Angas Parsons with having on August 4, 1921, married William Avery, and on Oc tober 16, 1926, at Norwood, .while her husband was still alive, unlawfully married Terence Joseph O'Neill. She pleaded guilty, and was represented by Mr. J. W. Nelligan, who said that accused was married when she was 19 years of age to a man 43 years of age, and almost immediately she was subjected to gross acts of cruelty. There were two children of the union: a boy and a girl. Finally she left home, taking the girl with her. She went North, and worked as a cook on a station. Subsequently she went as housekeeper to O'Neill. She was induced to marry O'Neill, and believed that, having married under age without the consent of her parents, her first marriage was not binding. She was penitent. His Honor said that in such cases the woman might be more sinned against than sinning. Accused had done a serious wrong. He would release her on her own bond of £25 to come up for sentence if called upon within 12 months. WOMAN COMMITS BIGAMY (1929, May 7). News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), p. 10 (HOME EDITION). http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129140772
Burial Notes
FRAWLEY, Inez Alice, born 29 November 1901, died 9 March 1988, beloved wife of George, loved mother Vi, and beloved grandmother of Keith, Wendy, Malcolm, John, Philip and Vivienne - http://www.ozburials.com/CemsSA/kingscote.htm
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Descendants of :
Inez Alice GOLDFINCH
Inez Alice GOLDFINCH
Generation 1
Generation 1
1. Inez Alice GOLDFINCH was born 27 Nov 1901 in Woods Wells Coorong, SA and died 09 Mar 1988. She married William AVERY 04 Aug 1921 in Norwood, SA. He was born 25 Aug 1880 in Portland, Tasmania and died 02 Sep 1950 in Christies Beach, SA, son of George AVERY. They divorced 03 Sep 1930. She married Terence Joseph O`NEILL 16 Oct 1926 in Norwood, SA. She married George Patrick FRAWLEY. He was born 1910 in Benalla, Victoria and died 14 Dec 1994 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA, son of Michael FRAWLEY and Catherine RONEY.
Other events in the life of Inez Alice GOLDFINCH
Burial: Kingscote Cemetery, Kangaroo Island, SA
Electoral roll: 1943, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island
Children of Inez Alice GOLDFINCH:
i. 2. Eveleen Viola (Vi) GOLDFINCH was born 20 Nov 1920 in Rose Park, SA and died 21 Jun 2004 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA
Children of Inez Alice GOLDFINCH and William AVERY:
ii. Lorna Boronia AVERY was born 06 Oct 1921 in Mount Barker, SA and died 29 Mar 1922 in North Adelaide, SA
iii. Esther Ann AVERY was born 08 Aug 1922 in Adelaide, SA and died 22 Jul 1950 in Victoria
iv. 3. Keith Leonard AVERY was born 09 Nov 1923 in Prospect, SA and died 30 Apr 1982
Generation 2
Generation 2
2. Eveleen Viola (Vi) GOLDFINCH was born 20 Nov 1920 in Rose Park, SA and died 21 Jun 2004 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA. She married Albert Edward WALLER. He was born 15 Dec 1910 in Brownlow, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 18 Sep 1980 in SA, son of Albert Edgar WALLER and Ada Clara JONES.
Other events in the life of Eveleen Viola (Vi) GOLDFINCH
Military: 96563 WAAAF
Burial: Kingscote Cemetery, Kangaroo Island, SA
Electoral roll: 1943, Bark Hut, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island
3. Keith Leonard AVERY was born 09 Nov 1923 in Prospect, SA and died 30 Apr 1982. He married Norma Eugenie AVERY - m. She was born ABT 1925 and died 15 Dec 2005.
Other events in the life of Keith Leonard AVERY
Military: S31822 S111727 2nd 43rd Batt
Burial: Enfield Memorial Park
Last updated : 7 June 2021
The descendants of Keith's father, William AVERY are as follows:
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Descendants of :
William AVERY
William AVERY
Generation 1
Generation 1
1. William AVERY was born 25 Aug 1880 in Portland, Tasmania and died 02 Sep 1950 in Christies Beach, SA. He married Cleo THOMPSON 25 Aug 1910 in Port Pirie, SA. She was born ABT 1891 and died Aug 1974. They divorced 1920. He married Inez Alice GOLDFINCH 04 Aug 1921 in Norwood, SA. She was born 27 Nov 1901 in Woods Wells Coorong, SA and died 09 Mar 1988, daughter of Thomas GOLDFINCH and Johanna Agnes LALOR. They divorced 03 Sep 1930. He married Frances KYNASTON 08 Aug 1931 in Semaphore, SA. She was born ABT 1895 and died 04 Mar 1967 in Edwardstown, SA, daughter of Thomas KYNASTON.
Other events in the life of William AVERY
Military: BET 17 Dec 1915 & 25 Sep 1919, 5032 10th Batt
Children of William AVERY and Inez Alice GOLDFINCH:
i. Lorna Boronia AVERY was born 06 Oct 1921 in Mount Barker, SA and died 29 Mar 1922 in North Adelaide, SA
ii. Esther Ann AVERY was born 08 Aug 1922 in Adelaide, SA and died 22 Jul 1950 in Victoria
iii. 2. Keith Leonard AVERY was born 09 Nov 1923 in Prospect, SA and died 30 Apr 1982
Children of William AVERY and Cleo THOMPSON:
iv. Ronald George AVERY was born 29 Oct 1910 in Ellendale, SA
v. Ida Joyce AVERY was born 05 Nov 1911 in Port Pirie West, SA
vi. Fannie Doreen AVERY was born 26 May 1913 in Solomontown, SA
vii. Algie William AVERY was born 06 Aug 1914 in Solomontown, SA and died 08 Nov 1914 in Port Pirie, SA
viii. Daphne Isabella AVERY was born 09 Sep 1915 in Solomontown, SA
Generation 2
Generation 2
2. Keith Leonard AVERY was born 09 Nov 1923 in Prospect, SA and died 30 Apr 1982. He married Norma Eugenie AVERY - m. She was born ABT 1925 and died 15 Dec 2005.
Other events in the life of Keith Leonard AVERY
Military: S31822 S111727 2nd 43rd Batt
Burial: Enfield Memorial Park
Last updated : 7 June 2021
N.B not a military memorial?
Death Citation
Genealogy SA - Newspaper Deaths
(Secondary evidence)
Text: Surname: AVERY First Names: Keith Leonard Other Surnames: Not Recorded Date: 30-Apr-1982 Age: Not Recorded Source: Advertiser Notice: Death Publication Date: 03-May-1982
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