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Margaretha BENDER
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1. Margaretha BENDER was born on 28 Feb 1833 in Wernborn, Hessen-Nassau, Germany; died on 13 Jun 1917 in Castlemaine Hospital, Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 15 Jun 1917 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 3 Mar 1833, St Pankratius Church, Wernborn, Hessen-Nassau, Germany
- Immigration: 30 Dec 1854, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Witness: 21 Aug 1893, Broomfield, Victoria, Australia
- Naturalization: 1909
Margaretha married Guillaume Eugene RACHINGER on 27 Sep 1859 in Church of England, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia. Guillaume (son of John Adam RACHINGER and Maria RENNER) was born about 1828 in Alesheim, Bavaria, Germany; died on 17 Dec 1861 in Camp Hotel, Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 19 Dec 1861 in Daylesford Cemetery, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Charlotte Elizabeth Guillaume RACHINGER
was born on 1 Aug 1857 in Shepherds Flat, Victoria, Australia; died on 31 Mar 1902 in Castlemaine Hospital, Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 2 Apr 1902 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
- 3. Guillaume Albert RACHINGER
was born on 20 Nov 1859 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 20 Jan 1925 in Stanbridge St, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 22 Jan 1925 in Daylesford Cemetery, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia.
- 4. Unamed female RACHINGER
was born on 20 Nov 1859 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia.
- 5. James August RACHINGER
was born on 18 Sep 1861 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 26 Aug 1935 in Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 27 Aug 1935 in Ballarat New Cemetery, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
Margaretha married Christian SCHROEDER on 2 Aug 1863 in Private dwelling, Yandoit, Victoria, Australia. Christian (son of Heinrich SCHROEDER and Mary MEYER) was born on 26 Oct 1834 in Hassbergen, Hanover, Germany; died on 10 Jun 1892 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 12 Jun 1892 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. Margaret Sophia SCHROEDER
was born on 9 Oct 1863 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 18 Apr 1864 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 19 Apr 1864 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
- 7. Christian Henry Otto SCHROEDER
was born on 25 Jan 1865 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 10 Apr 1907 in 128 Eureka St, Ballarat; was buried on 12 Apr 1907 in Ballarat New Cemetery, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
- 8. Henry George Claus SCHROEDER
was born on 25 Jul 1867 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 6 Dec 1898 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
- 9. Mary Elizabeth SCHROEDER
was born on 25 Jul 1867 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 18 Feb 1899 in Creswick, Victoria, Australia.
- 10. Johann Frederick SCHROEDER
was born on 21 Oct 1869 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 12 May 1911 in Kensington Sanitorium, Johannesburg, South Africa.
- 11. Richard Frederick SCHROEDER
was born on 25 Oct 1871 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 13 Aug 1949 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
- 12. Margaret Elizabeth SCHROEDER
was born on 21 Nov 1873 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 3 Apr 1946 in Warrugal, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 4 Apr 1946 in Warragul Cemetery, Warragul, Victoria, Australia.
- 13. Stillborn SCHROEDER
was born on 9 Jun 1878 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 9 Jun 1878 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 9 Jun 1878 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
Generation: 2
2. Charlotte Elizabeth Guillaume RACHINGER (1.Margaretha1) was born on 1 Aug 1857 in Shepherds Flat, Victoria, Australia; died on 31 Mar 1902 in Castlemaine Hospital, Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 2 Apr 1902 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
Notes:
Charlotte was registered as Elizabeth Lotty Guillaume Rachinger, even though
her parents were not married at the time.
She was called Charlotte through her life.Charlotte married Nazzaro SARTORI on 27 Aug 1878 in Yandoit, Residence of Nazzaro Sartori, Victoria, Australia. Nazzaro was born on 28 Sep 1840 in Guimaglio, Locarno, Canton Ticino, Switzerland; died on 31 Dec 1910 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. Anna Maria SARTORI
was born on 23 Jun 1879 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 2 Mar 1970 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Mar 1970 in Box Hill Cemetery, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia.
- 15. Margaret Elizabeth SARTORI
was born on 11 Jul 1881 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 4 Aug 1976 in Yandoit Creek, Victoria, Australia; was buried after 4 Aug 1976 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
- 16. Carlo SARTORI
was born on 21 Oct 1883 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 11 Sep 1969 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Sep 1969 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
- 17. Nazzaro SARTORI
was born on 28 Jun 1885 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 17 Sep 1970 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia; was buried after 19 Sep 1970 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
- 18. Charlotte SARTORI
was born on 21 Jan 1889 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 13 Nov 1974 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Nov 1974 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
- 19. Pietro SARTORI
was born on 3 Sep 1890 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 17 Feb 1977 in Richmond, Victoria, Australia; was buried after Feb 1977 in Burwood Cemetery, Burwood, Victoria, Australia.
- 20. William Christian SARTORI
was born on 3 Nov 1892 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 24 Aug 1973 in Kerang, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Aug 1973 in Fawkner Cemetery, Fawkner, Victoria, Australia.
- 21. Mary Madeline SARTORI
was born on 3 Nov 1892 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 6 May 1985 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia; was buried in May 1985 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
- 14. Anna Maria SARTORI
3. Guillaume Albert RACHINGER (1.Margaretha1) was born on 20 Nov 1859 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 20 Jan 1925 in Stanbridge St, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 22 Jan 1925 in Daylesford Cemetery, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1903, Stanbridge St, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia
Notes:
He became known as William, the Anglicized version of Guillaume.
Guillaume married Sarah Ann HETHERINGTON on 11 Apr 1887 in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. Sarah (daughter of Joseph HETHERINGTON and Ellen Bridget POWER) was born on 23 Dec 1864 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 1 Dec 1894 in Stanbridge St, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 3 Dec 1894 in Daylesford Cemetery, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Albert Joseph RACHINGER
was born on 19 Feb 1888 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 12 Jan 1966 in Ararat, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 13 Jan 1966 in Ararat Cemetery, Ararat, Victoria, Australia.
- 23. Ernest William Deakin RACHINGER
was born on 29 Oct 1889 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died in 1965 in Queensland, Australia.
- 24. Stanley James RACHINGER
was born on 22 Jul 1891 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 26 Apr 1936 in Fairfield, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 27 Apr 1936 in Heidelberg Cemetery, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
- 25. Nellie Bender RACHINGER
was born on 10 Sep 1892 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 26 Jan 1954 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.
Guillaume married Emily Louisa THOMAS on 29 Sep 1897 in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. Emily was born in 1869 in Williamstown, Victoria, Australia; died on 22 Oct 1959 in Daylesford Hospital, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 24 Oct 1959 in Daylesford Cemetery, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. William Claude RACHINGER
was born on 14 Oct 1898 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 28 Oct 1979 in Kew, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 30 Oct 1979 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.
- 27. Victor Roy Noel RACHINGER
was born on 20 Apr 1902 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 9 May 1990 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; was buried in 1990 in Daylesford Cemetery, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia.
- 28. Rupert Francis Keith RACHINGER
was born on 21 Apr 1903 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 17 Nov 1988 in Sandringham Hospital, Sandringham, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 21 Nov 1988 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.
- 29. Norman Neil RACHINGER
was born on 21 Jun 1908 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 18 May 1959 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 19 May 1959 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
4. Unamed female RACHINGER (1.Margaretha1) was born on 20 Nov 1859 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia.
5. James August RACHINGER (1.Margaretha1) was born on 18 Sep 1861 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 26 Aug 1935 in Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 27 Aug 1935 in Ballarat New Cemetery, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Witness: 13 Oct 1890, Broomfield, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1903, Broomfield, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 22 Oct 1908, 17 Lyons St north, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1909, Broomfield, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1911, 17 Lyons St north, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1914, Broomfield, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1919, Broomfield, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: Abt 1923, Broomfield, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1924, Broomfield, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1931, 67 Littlewood St, Hampton, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 26 Aug 1935, 67 Littlewood St, Hampton, Victoria, Australia
Notes:
The next letter is undated but states:
"We the undersigned residents of Broomfield, respectfully wish that you favourably consider our request to again place the Broomfield Schoolunderseparate control, thereby allowing the whole of the Broomfield children to attend the said school instead of compelling them on wet days towalk twomiles in the rain, as at present, and having to sit all day in their wet clothes. This winter the latter has seriously affected the healthof manyof the children and also greatly interfered with their attendance.
We also desire to draw your attention to the fact that there are children living in Broomfield who would be benefitted providing that you couldseeyour way clear to gratifying our request."
This was signed by John and also his two children Alfred and Walter.
They must have been successful as the next document is a list of the children and who would be moved on 1st September 1905 from 3rd class at No1719Broomfield to 4th class at No 2420 Allendale, and those who were staying at No 1719 in 3rd class. There are no Hetherington children listedbutthere is a map of Broomfield showing the position of the school and the families' houses, including two marked as Hetherington.James married Alice HETHERINGTON on 15 Apr 1884 in Broomfield, Residence of John Hetherington, Victoria, Australia. Alice (daughter of John HETHERINGTON and Hannah Jane ARMSTRONG) was born on 14 Jan 1869 in Cambrian Hill, Victoria, Australia; died on 22 Oct 1908 in Lydiard St, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 24 Oct 1908 in Ballarat New Cemetery, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Ada May RACHINGER
was born on 29 May 1884 in Broomfield, Victoria, Australia; died on 21 Sep 1972 in Heidelberg Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 26 Sep 1972 in Box Hill Cemetery, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia.
- 31. Arthur James RACHINGER
was born on 16 Nov 1886 in Broomfield, Victoria, Australia; died on 15 Sep 1938 in Wanganui, New Zealand; was buried after 15 Sep 1938 in Wairoa Cemetery, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
- 32. Irving Francis RACHINGER
was born on 17 Feb 1889 in Broomfield, Victoria, Australia; died on 12 Oct 1970 in Smythesdale, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 14 Oct 1970 in Ballarat Crematorium, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
- 33. Elizabeth Ann RACHINGER
was born on 11 Jul 1891 in Broomfield, Victoria, Australia; died on 3 May 1956 in St Andrews Hospital, Melbourne East, Victoria Australia; was buried on 5 May 1956 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.
- 34. Alfred William RACHINGER
was born on 21 Aug 1893 in Broomfield, Victoria, Australia; died on 18 Aug 1942 in 67 Littlewood St, Hampton, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 19 Aug 1942 in Cheltenham New Cemetery, Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia.
6. Margaret Sophia SCHROEDER (1.Margaretha1) was born on 9 Oct 1863 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 18 Apr 1864 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 19 Apr 1864 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
7. Christian Henry Otto SCHROEDER (1.Margaretha1) was born on 25 Jan 1865 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 10 Apr 1907 in 128 Eureka St, Ballarat; was buried on 12 Apr 1907 in Ballarat New Cemetery, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
Christian married Barbara WILSON in 1893. Barbara died on 13 Sep 1958 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
8. Henry George Claus SCHROEDER (1.Margaretha1) was born on 25 Jul 1867 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 6 Dec 1898 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
9. Mary Elizabeth SCHROEDER (1.Margaretha1) was born on 25 Jul 1867 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 18 Feb 1899 in Creswick, Victoria, Australia.
Mary married Arthur Edward PRESTON in 1892 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia. Arthur died on 5 May 1949 in Creswick, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
10. Johann Frederick SCHROEDER (1.Margaretha1) was born on 21 Oct 1869 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 12 May 1911 in Kensington Sanitorium, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 18 Sep 1904, 5 Station St, Braemfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Residence: 2 Jul 1906, 5 Station St, Braemfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
Johann married Marie Ann (Annie) ADLINGTON in 1891 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 35. Lillian (Lily) Pearl SCHROEDER
was born on 14 Nov 1893 in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia; died in 1948 in South Africa.
- 36. Violet SCHROEDER
was born on 2 Sep 1900 in South Africa.
- 37. Eric John SCHROEDER
was born on 4 Jul 1904 in Braemfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa; died before May 1911 in South Africa.
- 38. Vera Rosaline SCHROEDER
was born on 4 Apr 1906 in Braemfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa; died before May 1911 in South Africa.
- 39. Iris Cleopatra SCHROEDER
was born on 26 Nov 1911 in Braemfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa.
11. Richard Frederick SCHROEDER (1.Margaretha1) was born on 25 Oct 1871 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 13 Aug 1949 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
Richard married Lucy Elizabeth SARTORI on 29 Aug 1900 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia. Lucy died in 1906 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
12. Margaret Elizabeth SCHROEDER (1.Margaretha1) was born on 21 Nov 1873 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 3 Apr 1946 in Warrugal, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 4 Apr 1946 in Warragul Cemetery, Warragul, Victoria, Australia.
Margaret married Evan HOWELLS in 1894 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia. Evan (son of John HOWELLS and Sarah CULLEN) was born in 1872 in Linton, Victoria, Australia; died in 1938 in Warragul, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 40. Jack HOWELLS
was born in 1900 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
- 41. Harry HOWELLS
was born in 1903 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
- 42. Margaret Alice HOWELLS
was born in 1905 in Pitfield Plains, Woady Yallock, Victoria, Australia.
- 43. Violet May HOWELLS
was born in 1907 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
- 44. Francis James HOWELLS
was born in 1909 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
- 45. Evelyn Mary HOWELLS
- 46. Kathleen Gwenifer HOWELLS
- 40. Jack HOWELLS
13. Stillborn SCHROEDER (1.Margaretha1) was born on 9 Jun 1878 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 9 Jun 1878 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 9 Jun 1878 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
Generation: 3
14. Anna Maria SARTORI (2.Charlotte2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 23 Jun 1879 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 2 Mar 1970 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Mar 1970 in Box Hill Cemetery, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia.
Anna married Guiseppe RAVOTTI on 12 Aug 1903 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Margaret Elizabeth SARTORI (2.Charlotte2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 11 Jul 1881 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 4 Aug 1976 in Yandoit Creek, Victoria, Australia; was buried after 4 Aug 1976 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
Margaret married Antonio GERVASONI on 24 Jun 1908 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
16. Carlo SARTORI (2.Charlotte2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 21 Oct 1883 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 11 Sep 1969 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Sep 1969 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
Carlo married Francesca Victoria GERVASONI on 7 Feb 1906 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. Francesca died on 23 Jan 1978; was buried in Jan 1978 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 47. Stanley Francis SARTORI
was born on 3 Jul 1920 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 10 Nov 1996 in Castlemaine Hospital, Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 13 Nov 1996 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
- 47. Stanley Francis SARTORI
17. Nazzaro SARTORI (2.Charlotte2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 28 Jun 1885 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 17 Sep 1970 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia; was buried after 19 Sep 1970 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
Nazzaro married Mabel Mary ELLIOTT on 28 Jul 1915 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
18. Charlotte SARTORI (2.Charlotte2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 21 Jan 1889 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 13 Nov 1974 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Nov 1974 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
19. Pietro SARTORI (2.Charlotte2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 3 Sep 1890 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 17 Feb 1977 in Richmond, Victoria, Australia; was buried after Feb 1977 in Burwood Cemetery, Burwood, Victoria, Australia.
Pietro married Lucy Emilie Amy FREEMAN in 1935 in Richmond, Victoria, Australia. Lucy died on 9 Apr 1965 in Richmond, Victoria, Australia; was buried after 9 Apr 1965 in Burwood Cemetery, Burwood, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
20. William Christian SARTORI (2.Charlotte2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 3 Nov 1892 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 24 Aug 1973 in Kerang, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Aug 1973 in Fawkner Cemetery, Fawkner, Victoria, Australia.
William married Emma RITZAU on 27 Feb 1924 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
21. Mary Madeline SARTORI (2.Charlotte2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 3 Nov 1892 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 6 May 1985 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia; was buried in May 1985 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
Mary married William Francis ASHWIN on 9 Feb 1927 in St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
22. Albert Joseph RACHINGER (3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 19 Feb 1888 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 12 Jan 1966 in Ararat, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 13 Jan 1966 in Ararat Cemetery, Ararat, Victoria, Australia.
Notes:
Sands & McDougall Directories:
1916 - 10 Florence St., Coburg
1920-1924 - 35 Benjamin St., Parkville
1925-1930 - 39 Centennial Av., BerwickAlbert married Isabelle RUSSELL in 1914 in Victoria, Australia. Isabelle died on 9 Dec 1957 in Ararat, Victoria, Australia; was buried after 9 Dec 1957 in Ararat Cemetery, Ararat, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 48. Ronda Margaret RACHINGER
was born on 20 Dec 1916 in Victoria, Australia; died in 1991; was buried in 1991 in Ararat Cemetery, Ararat, Victoria, Australia.
- 49. Russell Albert RACHINGER
- 48. Ronda Margaret RACHINGER
23. Ernest William Deakin RACHINGER (3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 29 Oct 1889 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died in 1965 in Queensland, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 10 Mar 1927, Vincent St, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia
Notes:
Ernest's wife Edith died
Ernest's second wife Ivy died after only only one year of marriageErnest married Edith Carol HAYCROFT in 1914 in Victoria, Australia. Edith died on 9 Jan 1924 in Smythe St, Benalla, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Jan 1924 in Brighton Cemetery, Brighton, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Ernest married Ivy RING in 1926 in Victoria, Australia. Ivy died on 10 Mar 1927 in Daylesford Hospital, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 12 Mar 1927 in Daylesford Cemetery, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 50. Ernest RACHINGER
was born on 6 Mar 1927 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 6 Mar 1927 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 7 Mar 1927 in Daylesford Cemetery, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia.
- 51. Richard RACHINGER
was born on 6 Mar 1927 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 6 Mar 1927 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 7 Mar 1927 in Daylesford Cemetery, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia.
Ernest married Ellen Margaret DAVIES in 1928 in Victoria, Australia. Ellen died in 1964 in Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
24. Stanley James RACHINGER (3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 22 Jul 1891 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 26 Apr 1936 in Fairfield, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 27 Apr 1936 in Heidelberg Cemetery, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: Abt 1927, 1 Rushall St, Alphington, Victoria, Australia
Notes:
Sands & McDougall Directories:
1924-1930 1 Rushall St., AlphingtonStanley married Mary Isabel BARKAS in 1921 in Victoria, Australia. Mary died after 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 52. Dorothy RACHINGER
- 53. Raymond James RACHINGER
was born on 3 Dec 1927; died on 16 Sep 1956 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 18 Sep 1956 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
- 54. Ian Geoffrey RACHINGER
died in 1926 in Fairfield, Victoria, Australia.
25. Nellie Bender RACHINGER (3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 10 Sep 1892 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 26 Jan 1954 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.
Nellie married Herbert Lawrance DALMAN in 1912 in Victoria, Australia. Herbert was born on 2 Jun 1884 in Smith's Creek, Victoria, Australia; died on 23 Aug 1960 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 55. Charles Lawrance DALMAN
was born on 10 Apr 1913 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died in 1998 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- 56. Edna May DALMAN
was born on 22 Mar 1916 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died in 2006.
- 57. John Stanley DALMAN
- 58. Mary Gwyneth DALMAN
- 55. Charles Lawrance DALMAN
26. William Claude RACHINGER (3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 14 Oct 1898 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 28 Oct 1979 in Kew, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 30 Oct 1979 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1923, Red Cliffs, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1931, 439 High St, Northcote, Victoria, Australia
William married Nellie Irene HUTCHINSON on 11 Sep 1926 in Victoria, Australia. Nellie was born on 9 Sep 1897; died on 29 Aug 1988 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 31 Aug 1988 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
27. Victor Roy Noel RACHINGER (3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 20 Apr 1902 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 9 May 1990 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; was buried in 1990 in Daylesford Cemetery, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia.
28. Rupert Francis Keith RACHINGER (3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 21 Apr 1903 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 17 Nov 1988 in Sandringham Hospital, Sandringham, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 21 Nov 1988 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1954, 31 First St, Sandringham, Victoria, Australia
Rupert married Elsie May CARTER on 27 May 1942 in Victoria, Australia. Elsie was born in 1905; died in Mar 2001 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 19 Mar 2001 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 60. Peter Moore RACHINGER
was born in 1946; died in 1946 in Victoria, Australia.
29. Norman Neil RACHINGER (3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 21 Jun 1908 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 18 May 1959 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 19 May 1959 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 18 May 1959, 5 Portland St, Norlane, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Norman married Thelma Gertrude HANSEN in 1930 in Victoria, Australia. Thelma died before 28 Apr 1975 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 28 Apr 1975 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 61. Norman Neil RACHINGER
was born on 3 Feb 1931; died on 30 Oct 2008 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
30. Ada May RACHINGER (5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 29 May 1884 in Broomfield, Victoria, Australia; died on 21 Sep 1972 in Heidelberg Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 26 Sep 1972 in Box Hill Cemetery, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 19 Dec 1904, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 4 Mar 1906, Frank St, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1909, 17 Lyons St north, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 26 Jan 1910, 17 Lyons St north, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 27 Jun 1913, "Roma", Church St, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 13 May 1916, Manningtree Rd, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 22 Apr 1923, 49 Lisson Grove, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: Bef 21 Sep 1972, 445 Glen Eira Rd, Caulfield, Victoria, Australia
Notes:
In 1910 Ada, at age 25, married Frank Howells, then 31, who was the brother of Evan Howells.
Ada's aunt, Margaret Elizabeth Schroeder married Evan Howells in 1894. They were age 21 and 22 respectively.
Ada's grandmother Margarethe remarried to Christian Schroeder after Ada's grandfather Guillaume Rachinger died.
So Ada's father, James August Rachinger was a half-brother of Margaret Elizabeth SchroederAda married Frank HOWELLS on 26 Jan 1910 in Congregational Church, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Frank (son of John HOWELLS and Sarah CULLEN) was born on 20 Jun 1878 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 23 Nov 1943 in 445 Glen Eira Rd, Caulfield, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 24 Nov 1943 in Box Hill Cemetery, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 62. Alice Dorothy HOWELLS
was born on 20 Nov 1910 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia; died on 18 Aug 1983 in Masada Hospital, St Kilda East, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 19 Aug 1983 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.
- 63. Mavis Lillian HOWELLS
was born on 27 Jun 1913 in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia; died on 6 Sep 1989 in Victoria, Australia; was buried on 11 Sep 1989 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.
- 64. Reginald James HOWELLS
was born on 13 May 1916 in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia; died on 22 Apr 1923 in Infectious Diseases Hospital, Yarra Bend, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 24 Apr 1923 in Box Hill Cemetery, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia.
- 65. Beryl May HOWELLS
was born on 5 Sep 1917 in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia; died after 1985.
- 66. Francis John HOWELLS
was born on 9 May 1924 in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia; died on 3 Mar 1945 in Germany; was buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kieve, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
31. Arthur James RACHINGER (5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 16 Nov 1886 in Broomfield, Victoria, Australia; died on 15 Sep 1938 in Wanganui, New Zealand; was buried after 15 Sep 1938 in Wairoa Cemetery, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1909, 17 Lyons St north, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1911, Matawhero, Gisborne, New Zealand
- Residence: 1913, Station St, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Residence: 11 Sep 1914, Corner Station and Toohey streets, Woolloongabba, Queensland Australia
- Residence: 1919, Matawhero, Gisborne, New Zealand
- Residence: 1925, Matawhero, Gisborne, New Zealand
- Residence: 1928, Muir St, Te Hapara, Gisborne, New Zealand
- Residence: 1935, Marine Pde, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
- Residence: 1938, Marine Pde, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Arthur married Margaret Ann NASMITH on 1 Jan 1912 in Roebuch Rd, Gisborne, Residence of bride's parents, New Zealand, and was divorced on 13 Jun 1928 in Gisborne, New Zealand. Margaret (daughter of Matthew Grey NASMITH) was born in 1893; died in 1965 in New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 67. Thelma Margaret RACHINGER
was born on 11 May 1914 in Queensland, Australia; died in 1992 in Waipukurau, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
- 68. James Harold RACHINGER
was born in 1916 in New Zealand; died on 17 Apr 1991 in Gisborne, New Zealand; was buried after 17 Apr 1991 in Taruheru Lawn Cemetery, Gisborne, New Zealand.
- 69. Madeline Alice RACHINGER
- 70. Lola May RACHINGER
Arthur married Edna JOHNSON in 1930 in New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
32. Irving Francis RACHINGER (5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 17 Feb 1889 in Broomfield, Victoria, Australia; died on 12 Oct 1970 in Smythesdale, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 14 Oct 1970 in Ballarat Crematorium, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Witness: 8 Apr 1912, Methodist Parsonage, 300 Church St, Richmond, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1914, Rokewood Junction, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 20 Dec 1916, 'Rothsaye', Rokewood Junction, Victoria, Australia
- Witness: 12 Apr 1917, Creswick Cemetery, Creswick, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1919, Rokewood Junction, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 26 Aug 1921, 'Rothsaye', Rokewood Junction, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1924, Rokewood Junction, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1931, Rokewood Junction, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1936, Rokewood Junction, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1943, Rokewood Junction, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1949, Rokewood Junction, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1954, Rokewood Junction, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1970, Smythesdale, Victoria, Australia
Notes:
Vision & Realisation, Vol. 2:
ROKEWOOD JUNCTION:
I. Rachinger was a Trustee of the school in the 1920's and was responsible in helping to establish the plantation.
Silver wedding anniversary - notice in the Argus:
Rachinger - McCallum. Mr and Mrs I.F. Rachinger, of Rothsaye, Rokewood Junction, announce the 25th anniversary of their marriage, celebrated atDaylesford by the Rev. John Clive Herring on the 26th August 1912.Irving married Elsie Annie MCCALLUM on 26 Aug 1912 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia. Elsie (daughter of Neil MCCALLUM and Elizabeth LUCAS) was born on 16 Mar 1890 in Illabarook, Victoria, Australia; died on 12 May 1971 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 14 May 1971 in Ballarat Crematorium, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 71. Dorothy Jean RACHINGER
was born on 25 May 1913 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 22 Mar 1979 in Parkdale, Victoria, Australia; was buried after 22 Mar 1979 in Rokewood Cemetery, Rokewood, Victoria, Australia.
- 72. Basil Francis Neil RACHINGER
was born on 26 Aug 1921 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 15 Nov 2005 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia.
33. Elizabeth Ann RACHINGER (5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 11 Jul 1891 in Broomfield, Victoria, Australia; died on 3 May 1956 in St Andrews Hospital, Melbourne East, Victoria Australia; was buried on 5 May 1956 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 8 Apr 1912, Broomfield, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1913, 39 Church St, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1914, 68 Mirams St, Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1914, 39 Church St, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1915, 68 Mirams St, Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1917, 68 Mirams St, Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1918, 72 Mason St, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1919, 72 Mason St, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1919, Gisborne, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1921, Gisborne, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1922, Gisborne, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1924, Gisborne, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1924, 341 Timor St, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1931, 63 Ryot St, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1934, 63 Ryot St, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1936, 25 Mason St, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1937, 6 Warra St, Toorak, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1943, 6 Warra St, Toorak, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 3 May 1956, 6 Warra St, Toorak, Victoria, Australia
Elizabeth married Herbert James PAYNTER on 8 Apr 1912 in Methodist Parsonage, 300 Church St, Richmond, Victoria, Australia. Herbert (son of Charles Frederick PAYNTER and Emma TELORE) was born on 3 Mar 1889 in Errard St, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia; died on 28 Jul 1944 in 6 Warra St, Toorak, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 29 Jul 1944 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 73. Dorothy PAYNTER
was born on 1 Nov 1912 in 39 Church St, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia; died on 24 Aug 1993 in Maroondah Hospital, Ringwood, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 27 Aug 1993 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.
- 74. Noel James PAYNTER
was born on 20 Mar 1915 in 68 Mirams St, Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia; died on 13 Feb 1985 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 15 Feb 1985 in Albury Cemetery, Albury, New South Wales, Australia.
34. Alfred William RACHINGER (5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 21 Aug 1893 in Broomfield, Victoria, Australia; died on 18 Aug 1942 in 67 Littlewood St, Hampton, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 19 Aug 1942 in Cheltenham New Cemetery, Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: May 1919, Broomfield, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 9 Dec 1921, 'Tyers', Allendale, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1924, Allendale, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 25 Jan 1925, 'Tyers', Allendale, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1928, Hampton St, Sandringham, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1930, 67 Littlewood St, Hampton, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1931, 67 Littlewood St, Hampton, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1936, 67 Littlewood St, Hampton, Victoria, Australia
Notes:
Bill was living at Broomfield when he enrolled in the AIF on 17th July 1915. He was age 21 years and 11 months. He was already a volunteer with the Colonial Forces, 71st Ballarat Infantry.
The description of him on enlistment:
Height: 5 feet 7 1/2 inches
Weight: 146 lbs
Chest measurement: 33/34 inches
Complexion: fair
Hair: fair
Religion: Methodist
Distinctive marks: scar on right elbow and left wrist. Vaccination on right arm.
Ballarat Courier, 9 September 1915:
ALLENDALE MEN HONORED. ALLENDALE, Wednesday.
An enthusiastic farewell was accorded several local volunteers at Collins' Hall on Tuesday evening. The committee had arranged a fine musical programme which was given to a packed audience, all parts of the surrounding district being represented , including Dr A. W. H. Parker (chairman of the Kingston Soldiers' Farewell Committee) and Mr. J. N. Brinsden (secretary). Mr J. T. Sloan presided, and expressed pleasure at such a large attendance to do honor to the brave lads. Theirs was a perilous mission, but they would acquit themselves with credit, and all present could rest assured that duty in their hands was perfectly safe. The various solos and recitations were well received. Miss Jory being enthusiastically recalled for her song. "The Mother Who gave Her Son." The volunteers present were Sgt.-Mr W Rachinger, Ptes F. Redman, E. W. Mis- kin. L. Crane. O. White. R. Jackson. Ptes Crane, Redman. and White were presented by Dr Parker with pipes and cases on behalf of the Kingston Soldiers' Committee as they had been unable to attend the function held there some time ago. The Chairman. in a farewell speech to the soldiers. expressed, on behalf of the audience. the fervent hope that God would spare them to come back safely after helping in the glorious fight for their Empire. He regretted the death of so many of these gallant men, and in their own midst, only on Saturday. word had come through of the death of poor "'Nedler" Owen, whom they all knew - a fine. manly little chap. Their heartfelt sympathy would go out to his mother in her affliction. The lads leaving them tonight would carry their good wishes. Mr H. E. Miskin (father of Pte Miskin) spoke, and said that his son and the others were going in defence of the grand old Flag that he had served under. He felt proud of them. He was sure they would fight well. Kaiserism must be crushed, and if ever a war was righteous this one was. After Miss Cleary had sung, at the request of the lads, "Australia Will Be There" and "Tipperary" in which the audience joined, the various soldiers made a suitable response, and thanked those assembled for the nice evening and the pleasant time they had had, which they would always cherish. Three cheers were given for the lads. The "National Anthem" was sung. The supper, provided by the ladies, was an excellent one. After supper, dancing was indulged in to music supplied by Mr Geo. Woods and Mr Stevenson. Mr R. Kennedy acted as M.C. 'Auld LangSyne" concluded the proceedings. The takings at the door for the concert were in aid of the local Red Cross Society, which will benefit to a fair amount., Military Service
Bill joined the 6th Battalion and he proceeded overseas as part of the 10th reinforcement for the Battalion, sailing on the ‘Osterley’ on 29th September 1915.
According to Russell Rachinger:
The Osterley landed at Lemnos Island (Greece) to join the 6th Battalion which had been withdrawn from Gallipoli for R&R. The Battalion then returned to Gallipoli on the night of 16 November 1915. They disembarked at Anzac Cove and immediately went into Local Reserve. On the night of 25 November 1915, withdrawal of the troops from the Gallipoli Peninsula commenced. This exercise was planned by then Colonel Brudenell White, Chief of Staff of Anzac Force (he later became General Sir Brudenell White. He wrote his memoirs in a book called ‘The Silence Ruse: escape from Gallipoli’).
The 6th Battalion then embarked on 11 December 1915 at Lemnos, and ultimately arrived in Egypt on 6 January 1916. There, the 6th was formally divided to form 58th and 6th Battalions, a reorganisation that caused bitter disappointment to many.
The 6th, including Bill Rachinger, landed in Marseilles, France, on 31 March 1916, and after a short period became involved in the heavy fighting in northern France and Belgium.
I think Russell must have obtained this information from the book ‘As Rough as Bags’, because there is no mention of Gallipoli etc. in his Service Record. I also have the following information about training in England which Russell doesn’t mention.
He went first to England for training and then to France where he disembarked at Marseilles on 2nd April 1916.
The 6th Battalion was a metropolitan-based battalion, with the bulk of its members coming from Melbourne suburbs such as Carlton, Collingwood, Fitzroy, Kew, Preston and Richmond. The remaining recruits came from Victorian country districts such as Ballarat and Bendigo. The average age of the Battalion members was about 26.
Bill was wounded slightly in France on June 13th 1916 but remained on duty and in November of that year went to England for training courses. He joined the No. 2 Officers Cadet Battalion at Pembroke College, Cambridge and then he trained as an instructor at the Southern Command Gas School at Porton (near Salisbury in Wiltshire). He was then on command at Bombing School, Lyndhurst (near Winchester in Hampshire). He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 9th March 1917.
On 1st March 1918, he sailed from Southampton in England to Havre in France and he rejoined his Battalion. In the book "As Rough as Bags: theHistory of the 6th Battalion, 1st AIF, 1914-1919" by Ron Austin, there is a description of an operation on the 9th July 1918 about a raid on the enemy trenches:
"9 Platoon had divided up into two parties, but one party went too far to the left and touched up with the right front of A Company, and under the direction of Lieutenant Bill Rachinger had to work its way forward to the objective where the men then dug and wired their new post. ...... This full-scale company raid illustrated the ascendancy that the Sixth had obtained over the enemy."
On the 23rd August Bill was wounded and admitted to hospital in Rouen with a gunshot wound to his back and chest with severe pain. From the book "As Rough as Bags" there is a description of the operation when Bill was wounded:
"All the companies moved forward by platoons to the assembly areas at 2.45am on 23rd August and all were in position an hour later. Apart from the usual pre-battle nerves, few members of the 6th Battalion would have guessed that the coming battle would be even costlier than the battle at Lihonsa a fortnight earlier. The enemy was not idle during these preparations, and at 4am the Germans laid a bombardment. A Company suffered many casualties. Forty five minutes later, the Australian barrage commenced...... The enemy shelling had ceased by 26th August. The Sixth went into the Herleville Wood battle on 23rd August, with a strength of 16 officers and 417 men. The left flank had advanced 3000 yards and the right flank2500yards. It came out of the battle with a mere 6 officers and 141 men. Despite the heavy casualties, the 6th Battalion had fought very well, and in the matter of only several days, captured 900 prisoners, including 20 officers, 4 field guns, 60 machine guns. One of the soldiers wrote"Herleville Wood was tough going - the only things left of the forest after the shelling were a few tree stumps sticking out of the ground where theHun had his trenches."
On 16th September he was admitted to the London General Hospital, Wandsworth, and about 4 weeks later he was transferred to the No. 5 Australian Auxiliary Hospital at Welwyn (near St Albans in Hertfordshire). He was officially made a convalescent in November and was finally returned to Australia from England in the "Takada" on 24th December 1918, arriving back in Australia in early 1919.
In 1920 Bill received his 1914-1915 Star Medal at Ballarat and again in 1922 he received a Victory Medal at Creswick. He also received the British War Medal.
Letters were sent from the Army to his father James in Broomfield at various times:-
27th June 1916
"I regret to advise you that No. 3132 Corporal A.W. Rachinger, 6th Battalion, has been reported wounded. It is not stated as being serious, and in the event of further information coming to hand, you will be promptly notified. In the absence of further reports it is to be assumed that all wounds are progressing satisfactorily."
18th September 1918
"I beg to advise you that Lieutenant A.W. Rachinger has been admitted to 8th General Hospital, Rouen, France, on 2/9/18, suffering from gunshot wounds back and chest, severe."
30th September 1918
"I now beg to advise you that Lieutenant A.W. Rachinger has been reported transferred to 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth, England, 16/9/18."
7th November 1918
"I now beg to advise you that Lieutenant A.W. Rachinger has been reported convalescent."
There is an undated recommendation for the Military Cross in his file but I don't know whether it was not awarded to him.
Action for which commended:-
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of the 9th/10th July 1918 near MERRIS. In the course of an attack by a company on his right Lieut. RACHINGER noticed a section on the left of the attack had lost direction - his own post being safe he went out to the section and set it moving in the correct direction and having visited his own post and seen it was correct he went out again, caught up to the section and advised the section commander as to the siting and construction of this post. This initiative undoubtedly assisted materially in making the attack a complete success, by the establishment of this left post as otherwise a considerable gap would have existed. It required exceptional courage to fearlessly make 2 return trips across the seized ground with the enemy engaged on his left.Alfred married Selina Mary WOODS on 22 Sep 1920 in 99 Davies St, Brunswick North, Victoria, Australia. Selina (daughter of Michael WOODS and Mary EDGAR) was born in 1895; died on 31 Oct 1963 in Heidelberg Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 1 Nov 1963 in Cheltenham New Cemetery, Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 75. Thelma Mary RACHINGER
was born on 9 Dec 1921 in Creswick, Victoria, Australia; died on 2 Nov 2003.
- 76. Dallas Ada RACHINGER
was born on 25 Jan 1925 in 'Tyers', Allendale, Victoria, Australia; died after 1985.
35. Lillian (Lily) Pearl SCHROEDER (10.Johann2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 14 Nov 1893 in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia; died in 1948 in South Africa.
Family/Spouse: Frank THOLET. Frank died in 1929 in South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
36. Violet SCHROEDER (10.Johann2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 2 Sep 1900 in South Africa.
37. Eric John SCHROEDER (10.Johann2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 4 Jul 1904 in Braemfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa; died before May 1911 in South Africa.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 18 Sep 1904, Diocese of Pretoria, South Africa
38. Vera Rosaline SCHROEDER (10.Johann2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 4 Apr 1906 in Braemfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa; died before May 1911 in South Africa.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 2 Jul 1906, Diocese of Pretoria, South Africa
39. Iris Cleopatra SCHROEDER (10.Johann2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 26 Nov 1911 in Braemfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 17 Mar 1912, Diocese of Pretoria, South Africa
40. Jack HOWELLS (12.Margaret2, 1.Margaretha1) was born in 1900 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
41. Harry HOWELLS (12.Margaret2, 1.Margaretha1) was born in 1903 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
42. Margaret Alice HOWELLS (12.Margaret2, 1.Margaretha1) was born in 1905 in Pitfield Plains, Woady Yallock, Victoria, Australia.
43. Violet May HOWELLS (12.Margaret2, 1.Margaretha1) was born in 1907 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
44. Francis James HOWELLS (12.Margaret2, 1.Margaretha1) was born in 1909 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
45. Evelyn Mary HOWELLS (12.Margaret2, 1.Margaretha1)
46. Kathleen Gwenifer HOWELLS (12.Margaret2, 1.Margaretha1)
Generation: 4
47. Stanley Francis SARTORI (16.Carlo3, 2.Charlotte2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 3 Jul 1920 in Yandoit, Victoria, Australia; died on 10 Nov 1996 in Castlemaine Hospital, Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 13 Nov 1996 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia.
Stanley married Dorothy Jean BAUERS on 6 Jul 1944 in Christ Church, Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. Dorothy was born on 8 Nov 1926 in Altona, Victoria, Australia; died on 24 Sep 2004 in Ballarat Hospital, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 29 Sep 2004 in Franklinford Cemetery, Franklinford, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 77. Carlene SARTORI
- 77. Carlene SARTORI
48. Ronda Margaret RACHINGER (22.Albert3, 3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 20 Dec 1916 in Victoria, Australia; died in 1991; was buried in 1991 in Ararat Cemetery, Ararat, Victoria, Australia.
Family/Spouse: John MCARTHUR. John was born in 1918; died in 1984; was buried in 1984 in Ararat Cemetery, Ararat, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
49. Russell Albert RACHINGER (22.Albert3, 3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1)
Family/Spouse: Grace UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 78. Jenene RACHINGER
- 78. Jenene RACHINGER
50. Ernest RACHINGER (23.Ernest3, 3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 6 Mar 1927 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 6 Mar 1927 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 7 Mar 1927 in Daylesford Cemetery, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia.
51. Richard RACHINGER (23.Ernest3, 3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 6 Mar 1927 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 6 Mar 1927 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 7 Mar 1927 in Daylesford Cemetery, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia.
52. Dorothy RACHINGER (24.Stanley3, 3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1)
53. Raymond James RACHINGER (24.Stanley3, 3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 3 Dec 1927; died on 16 Sep 1956 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 18 Sep 1956 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 16 Sep 1956, 5 Pitman St, Geelong East, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Raymond married Margaret Lorraine BARKAS on 5 Apr 1952. Margaret died in 2012 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 79. Susan RACHINGER
54. Ian Geoffrey RACHINGER (24.Stanley3, 3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) died in 1926 in Fairfield, Victoria, Australia.
55. Charles Lawrance DALMAN (25.Nellie3, 3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 10 Apr 1913 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died in 1998 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Charles married Dulcie MAIR in 1945. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
56. Edna May DALMAN (25.Nellie3, 3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 22 Mar 1916 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died in 2006.
Edna married Walter Clyde BIGGS in 1941. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
57. John Stanley DALMAN (25.Nellie3, 3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1)
Family/Spouse: Gladys POWELL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
58. Mary Gwyneth DALMAN (25.Nellie3, 3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1)
Mary married Kenneth Louis KEOGH [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
59. William Albert RACHINGER (26.William3, 3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1)
William married Joyce Loreen SPENCE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 80. Alan William RACHINGER
was born in 1956; died in 2019.
- 81. Diane Alice RACHINGER
- 80. Alan William RACHINGER
60. Peter Moore RACHINGER (28.Rupert3, 3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born in 1946; died in 1946 in Victoria, Australia.
61. Norman Neil RACHINGER (29.Norman3, 3.Guillaume2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 3 Feb 1931; died on 30 Oct 2008 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 19 Feb 1971, 51 Virginia St, Newtown, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (Nos 51-53 'Yemoneit')
- Cremated: 6 Nov 2008, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Notes:
There is a Rachinger Centre in Karingal, Geelong named after Norman in recognition of his contribution for over thirty years to the KaringalCentrefor the mentally handicapped and other disabilities. Norman's son Simon was disabled and died at the age of 12. Norman served five termsaspresident of the Karingal Board of Management. It was renamed and officially opened on September 25th 1992.
Family/Spouse: Beth Grant WYNDHAM. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 82. Simon Grant RACHINGER
was born about 1958; died before 19 Feb 1971 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 19 Feb 1971 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
- 83. Andrea RACHINGER
- 84. Jennifer RACHINGER
62. Alice Dorothy HOWELLS (30.Ada3, 5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 20 Nov 1910 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia; died on 18 Aug 1983 in Masada Hospital, St Kilda East, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 19 Aug 1983 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 21 Sep 1972, 445 Glen Eira Rd, Caulfield, Victoria, Australia
Alice married Robert DEWAR in 1934 in Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 85. Joy DEWAR
63. Mavis Lillian HOWELLS (30.Ada3, 5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 27 Jun 1913 in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia; died on 6 Sep 1989 in Victoria, Australia; was buried on 11 Sep 1989 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.
64. Reginald James HOWELLS (30.Ada3, 5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 13 May 1916 in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia; died on 22 Apr 1923 in Infectious Diseases Hospital, Yarra Bend, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 24 Apr 1923 in Box Hill Cemetery, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia.
65. Beryl May HOWELLS (30.Ada3, 5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 5 Sep 1917 in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia; died after 1985.
66. Francis John HOWELLS (30.Ada3, 5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 9 May 1924 in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia; died on 3 Mar 1945 in Germany; was buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kieve, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
67. Thelma Margaret RACHINGER (31.Arthur3, 5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 11 May 1914 in Queensland, Australia; died in 1992 in Waipukurau, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Immigration: 20 Jul 1936, Auckland, New Zealand
Thelma married Arthur Edward Poyzer GAY in 1941 in New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
68. James Harold RACHINGER (31.Arthur3, 5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born in 1916 in New Zealand; died on 17 Apr 1991 in Gisborne, New Zealand; was buried after 17 Apr 1991 in Taruheru Lawn Cemetery, Gisborne, New Zealand.
James married Joyce Aimee WILLERS in 1945 in New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
James married Eva JOYCE in 1950 in New Zealand. Eva died in 1987 in New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
69. Madeline Alice RACHINGER (31.Arthur3, 5.James2, 1.Margaretha1)
Madeline married Godfrey Charles GAY [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
70. Lola May RACHINGER (31.Arthur3, 5.James2, 1.Margaretha1)
Lola married Donald James MCERLICH [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
71. Dorothy Jean RACHINGER (32.Irving3, 5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 25 May 1913 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 22 Mar 1979 in Parkdale, Victoria, Australia; was buried after 22 Mar 1979 in Rokewood Cemetery, Rokewood, Victoria, Australia.
Dorothy married Ernest Alexander (Toby) TERRY in 1938 in Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 86. Valerie Jean TERRY
was born in 1939; died in 1946.
- 87. Dawn TERRY
- 86. Valerie Jean TERRY
72. Basil Francis Neil RACHINGER (32.Irving3, 5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 26 Aug 1921 in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia; died on 15 Nov 2005 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 30 Mar 1946, 95A Alma Rd, St Kilda East, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1949, Kent Hotel, Queanbeyan, New South Wales
- Residence: 1949, Rokewood Junction, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1954, 30 Royalty Av, Sandringham, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: Abt 1970, 61 Tangmere Rd, Laverton, Victoria, Australia
Notes:
Event Memos from GEDCOM Import...
Death
Herald Sun, 19 November 2005:
Rachinger - Group Captain Basil F.N., DFC, AFC, PM. Nov. 15 after a long illness, late of Sapphire. Dearly beloved husband of Kaye, loved father ofRob (dec.) and Wayne, dear grandfather of Tia and Gareth.
In Memoriam - G/C BFN Rachinger DFC AFC RAAF
It is with great sadness that I advise of the death of Group Captain BFN 'Bas' Rachinger DFC AFC RAAF. 'Bas' died at home in Coffs Harbour, NewSouth Wales, Australia following a prolonged illness.
He joined the RAAF in 1941 and after elementary training at an EFTS in Tasmania continued his flying training in Canada, where he met his futureRCAF WAAF wife, Kaye. Graduating and earning his wings he was sent to the UK where he wanted to be a single engine fighter pilot, but due to thelong waiting list, elected to go to fighter reconnaissance instead. So he was sent to 41 OTU where he met and fell in love with the second love ofhis life, the North American Mustang - Allison engined versions! Along with two other RAAF personnel he was posted to No.268 Sqdn RAF then atOdihamon the Mustang Mk.IA. He flew his first operational sortie with the Squadron in October 1943, a weather and shipping reconnaissance along theFrench coast. He flew a full tour of operations with No.268 Sqdn from September 1943 until October 1944, during which time he completed manydifficult low level tactical reconnaissance sorties. In one instance his Mustang was hit by 88mm flak in the wing root, deafening Bas and causing somuch damage to the aircraft the aircraft was immediately struck off charge after landing safely, if not a little shakily. He conducted sortiesagainst V1 sites, invasion beaches, German troop concentrations and Luftwaffe airfields, all usually at close to zero feet. He flew two sorties onD-Day, directing naval gunfire onto the invasion beaches in the pre-dawn light. He flew numerous sorties over the Falaise Gap and German retreatacross France. All the stock in trade of the Tac/R pilot. He was to the best information available, the first Allied pilot to land at St Omer since1940, and was one of the few to fly the Typhoon FR.1b, the fighter reconnaissance version of the Typhoon. Completing his operational tour, he waspromoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant, and was awarded the DFC. He then went on as instructor at 41OTU and as a trainee and instructor at CGS.He was repatriated to Australia in mid-1945 and went on to a career with the post war RAAF. He was involved with the introduction of the Canberrabomber to RAAF service,and flew that type with No.2 Sqnd RAAF, No.6 Sqdn RAAF and set up the Canberra Operational Conversion Unit for the RAAF.During this time he earned his AFC. Retiring from the RAAF, he continued an active life. He had two sons with his wife Kaye, both of whom took upflying as their profession.
I had the extreme pleasure to become acquainted with Bas during my research into the history of No.268 Squadron RAF. He was the first Squadronmember I made direct contact with and was so very helpful in providing me access to all his log books, photographs and personal diaries from histime serving in WW2. We also had a personal connection as he joined 268 with my great uncle, my connection to 268, and was a pall bearer at mygreat-uncles funeral in 1943. He is remembered by many who came in contact with him as being a true gentleman, with great interest and compassionfor others.
So the last of the Australians who served with No.268 Squadron RAF more than 60 years ago is gone.
Colin Ford
Canberra
http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=50622Basil married Kathleen Theresa UNKNOWN before 8 Nov 1941. Kathleen was born about 1920; died on 13 May 2009 in Sapphire Coast, Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 88. Robert William RACHINGER
was born about 1947; died on 21 Jul 2003 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
- 89. Basil Wayne RACHINGER
died after 2005.
73. Dorothy PAYNTER (33.Elizabeth3, 5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 1 Nov 1912 in 39 Church St, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia; died on 24 Aug 1993 in Maroondah Hospital, Ringwood, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 27 Aug 1993 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1913, 39 Church St, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
- Baptism: 16 Jun 1914, Mirams St, Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1915, 68 Mirams St, Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1918, 72 Mason St, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1936, 25 Mason St, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1937, 6 Warra St, Toorak, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1943, 6 Warra St, Toorak, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1948, 6 Warra St, Toorak, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1949, West Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1950, 103 Britannia St, West Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1952, 6 Warra St, Toorak, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1954, 6 Warra St, Toorak, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1963, 6 Warra St, Toorak, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1968, 17 Bruarong Crs, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 26 Feb 1973, 17 Bruarong Crs, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: Bef Oct 1973, Unit 2, High St Rd, Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: Abt 1975, Unit 2 / 85-87 Bogong Av, Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: Aug 1993, Unit 2 / 2 Rangeview Rd, Boronia, Victoria, Australia
Dorothy married Lawrence Frederick WILLIAMS on 9 Jan 1943 in Toorak Presbyterian Church, Toorak, Victoria, Australia. Lawrence (son of Alfred Percy WILLIAMS and Edith Grace BEDGGOOD) was born on 11 Mar 1910 in Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; died on 26 Feb 1973 in Prince Henry Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 28 Feb 1973 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
74. Noel James PAYNTER (33.Elizabeth3, 5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 20 Mar 1915 in 68 Mirams St, Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia; died on 13 Feb 1985 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 15 Feb 1985 in Albury Cemetery, Albury, New South Wales, Australia.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1915, 68 Mirams St, Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1918, 72 Mason St, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
- Residence: 1936, 25 Mason St, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
Noel married Alice Avis EVANS on 22 Jan 1942 in Toorak Presbyterian Church, Toorak, Victoria, Australia. Alice was born on 17 Mar 1917; died on 25 Dec 1997 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 30 Dec 1997 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 91. Anthony James PAYNTER
- 92. Louise PAYNTER
- 93. Lance PAYNTER
75. Thelma Mary RACHINGER (34.Alfred3, 5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 9 Dec 1921 in Creswick, Victoria, Australia; died on 2 Nov 2003.
Thelma married Ralph John (Jack) BUCKLEY on 8 Apr 1944 in Methodist Church, Hampton, Victoria, Australia. Ralph died in 1993. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 94. Dianne Mary BUCKLEY
- 95. Elayna Thelma BUCKLEY
- 96. Bill BUCKLEY
died in 2016.
- 94. Dianne Mary BUCKLEY
76. Dallas Ada RACHINGER (34.Alfred3, 5.James2, 1.Margaretha1) was born on 25 Jan 1925 in 'Tyers', Allendale, Victoria, Australia; died after 1985.
Family/Spouse: George GILLINGHAM. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]