ORIGINAL AVENUE OF HONOUR NAME PLATE C.1929

Service number 10918

James was first married to Sarah Ann Haw, she passed away in 1909. On the 8^th May 1919 James married Mabel Hill at St Pauls Church, Liverpool, England. He remained an orchardist living at “Fairview”, Officer.

Returned to Australia on the 2^ndJune 1919.

Discharged on the 4^thSeptember 1919.

Berwick Shire News (4^thAugust 1915)

“Local Notes.

A very enjoyable dance was given by the ladies of Beaconsfield on the 21^st ultimo, in aid of the Red Cross Funds. There were about 50 couples present, amongst the guests being the following recruits:- Messrs A May, H Harbour, L Paternoster, J Rix and J Tucker. (Since that date others have enlisted.) A most pleasant evening was spent.”

The Argus (24^thMarch 1938)

“Rix – On the 23^rd March at Prince Henry’s Hospital, James Henry the dearly beloved eldest son of Henry John and the late Jane Elizabeth and loving brother of Bert, Lil, Pic and May.

A patient sufferer at rest.

Beloved husband of Mabel, loved father of Laurel and Elizabeth.”

Died on the 23^rd March 1938 at Melbourne, Victoria.

Buried on the 24^th March 1938 at Berwick Cemetery.