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<\/h5>\nJames was first married to Sarah Ann Haw, she passed away in 1909. On the 8th<\/sup> May 1919 James married Mabel Hill at St Pauls Church, Liverpool, England. He remained an orchardist living at \u201cFairview\u201d, Officer.<\/p>\n Returned to Australia on the 2nd<\/sup>June 1919.<\/p>\n Discharged on the 4th<\/sup>September 1919.<\/p>\n “Local Notes.<\/em><\/p>\n A very enjoyable dance was given by the ladies of Beaconsfield on the 21st<\/sup> 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.”<\/em><\/p>\n The Argus<\/strong> (24th<\/sup>March 1938)<\/p>\n “Rix \u2013 On the 23rd<\/sup> March at Prince Henry\u2019s 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.<\/em><\/p>\n A patient sufferer at rest.<\/em><\/p>\n Beloved husband of Mabel, loved father of Laurel and Elizabeth.”<\/em><\/p>\n Died on the 23rd<\/sup> March 1938 at Melbourne, Victoria.<\/p>\n Buried on the 24th<\/sup> March 1938 at Berwick Cemetery.<\/p>\n [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”766″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” img_link=”https:\/\/beaconsfield.org.au\/digitalmemorial\/Poppies”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][heading] RIX James Henry [\/heading][vc_column_text] \u00a0 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 8th May 1919 James married Mabel Hill at St Pauls Church, Liverpool, England. He remained an orchardist living at \u201cFairview\u201d, Officer. Returned to Australia on the 2ndJune 1919. Discharged on the 4thSeptember 1919. Berwick Shire News (4thAugust 1915) “Local Notes. 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\nBerwick Shire News<\/strong> (4th<\/sup>August 1915)<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Name<\/strong><\/td>\n RIX, JAMES HENRY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Service Number<\/strong><\/td>\n 10918<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rank<\/strong><\/td>\n Driver<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Roll<\/strong><\/td>\n 3 Divisional Train (Army Service Corps) Headquarters, 22,23 and 24 Companies (May-June 1916)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Conflict<\/strong><\/td>\n First World War 1914-1918<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Embarked<\/strong><\/td>\n 3rd<\/sup> June 1916<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n City<\/strong><\/td>\n Melbourne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ship<\/strong><\/td>\n HMAT Persic A34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Age<\/strong><\/td>\n 29 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Birth Place<\/strong><\/td>\n 1885, Hawthorn, Victoria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Father<\/strong><\/td>\n Henry John Rix, Post Office Officer, Victoria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Mother<\/strong><\/td>\n Jane Elizabeth (Bennett) Rix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Religion<\/strong><\/td>\n Church of England<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Occupation<\/strong><\/td>\n Farmer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Residence<\/strong><\/td>\n \u201cFairview\u201d, Officer, Victoria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Enlisted<\/strong><\/td>\n 9th<\/sup>July 1915<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Height<\/strong><\/td>\n 5 feet, 6\u00bc inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Complexion<\/strong><\/td>\n Fresh; Eyes- Blue; Hair- Brown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”766″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” img_link=”https:\/\/beaconsfield.org.au\/digitalmemorial\/Poppies”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"