Waldemar Herbert Pfeiffer (1892 - 1950)

Born 15 May 1892 in Lobethal, South Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Alice Beatrice (Martin) Pfeiffer — married Nov 1931 in Albert Methodist Church, QLD, Australia

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Biography

Wally Pfeiffer is Notable.

Waldemar Herbert was born in 1892. He was the son of Wilhelm Pfeiffer and Clara Promnitz. He passed away in 1950.

Rowing career

Olympic Games—Paris 1924 - Men's Eight - Eliminated in repechage^[1]

Irish National Games - 1924 - Wally Pfeiffer won the 1924 sculling championship of Ireland.^[2][3]

1914 - 1st at the 37th Men's Interstate Eight-Oared Championship—The King's Cup^[4]

Australia at the 1924 Summer Olympics^[5]

Obituary - 18 Nov 1931 - Death Of Well-Known S.A. Oarsman The death occurred yesterday of Waldermar Herbert Pfeiffer, of Murray Bridge, well-known SA oarsman, at the age of 58. Mr. Pfeiffer's rowing career began in 1913, when he was a member of the Murray Bridge crew which won the Australian championships. He represented South Australia in all States and was a member of the Murray Bridge crew which won the King's Cup four times in six attempts. He also rowed in the Murray Bridge eight which represented Australia at the Olympic Games in Paris in 1924. The funeral to Murray Bridge cemetery will be held tomorrow.^[6]

Birth

Given Name(s): Waldemar Herbert Last Name: PFEIFFER Birth Date: 1892, May 15 Gender: M Father: Johann Wilhelm PFEIFFER Mother: Clara PROMNITZ Birth Place/Residence: Lobethal District: Nairne Symbol: Book/Page: 501/50^[7]

Marriage

1931 B11869

Waldemar Herbert Pfeiffer

Alice Beatrice Martin^[8]

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Death

Given Name(s): Waldemar Herbert Last Name: PFEIFFER Death Date: 11 May 1950 Gender: M Age: 57y Approx. Birth Year: 1893 Marital Status: M Relative 1: Relative 2: Residence: Murray Bridge Death Place: Murray Bridge District: Pinnaroo Symbol: Book/Page: 753/2156^[10]

• Death Notice

PFEIFFER.— On May 11. at his residence. Adelaide road. Murray Brldge. Waldermar Herbert (Wally). the beloved husband of Alice Bearlce Pfelffer. In his 58th year. So dearly loved. PFEIFFER.— On' May 11. at his residence, Adelaide road. Murray Bridge. Waldemar Herbert (Wally). beloved elder son of Johann W. and Clara Pfeilfer. of Murray Bridge, brother of Garthie (Mrs A Haupt) EIda (Mrs. R. Porteous). and Clem. a life of service ended.^[11]

Marriage of Waldemar and Alice - The Telegraph (Brisbane) Wed 18 Nov 1931 Page 15 Pfeiffer-— Martin - Wedding At the Albert Methodist Church, Mr. W. H. Pfeiffer, of Murray Bridge, South Australia, was married to Miss Alice Martin, of Glenorchy. Toowoomba. Rev. W. Thurlow officiated and Mr. Littler presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. W. S. Martin, wore a flared ankle length frock of chantilly lace over pink marietta, the bodice being in bolero, style, with wrist length sleeves. Her hat was of beige lace straw with lifted brim, trimmed with crushed water lilies to tone, and chenille shoes completed her toilette. A bouquet of autumn tinted roses, gladioli and maiden hair fern, tied with bows of tulle, was carried. The bridesmaid, Miss Olive Bews, ... Mr. George Quinn was best man. .... Mrs. Pfeiffer, mother of the bride groom, wore a frock of black marocalne relieved.with white, and a baku straw hat trimmed, with ostrich tips. ... AOn leaving for the honeymoon, which is being spent In Sydney and the Blue Mountains, Mrs. W. H. Pfeiffer wore a ensemble of navy spotted crepe de chine with navy coat and hat to tone, relieved with velvet flowers of autumn tints. ^[12]

Sources

1. ↑ Wikipedia Mens' Eight - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowing_at_the_1924_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Men%27s_eight
2. ↑ http://www.rowinghistory-aus.info/olympic-games/1924-murray-cods.php
3. ↑ http://www.rowinghistory-aus.info/olympic-games/1924-Paris.php
4. ↑ http://www.rowinghistory-aus.info/interstate-championships/1913.php
5. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_at_the_1924_Summer_Olympics
6. ↑ http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/44933359?searchTerm=%22pfeiffer%22&searchLimits=dateFrom=1950-01-01|||dateTo=1950-12-31
7. ↑ https://www.genealogysa.org.au/
8. ↑ https://www.bdm.qld.gov.au/IndexSearch/queryEntry.m?type=marriages
9. ↑ http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/181924417?searchTerm=Pfeiffer%20%22Alice%22&searchLimits
10. ↑ https://www.genealogysa.org.au/
11. ↑ http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/44926948?searchTerm=Waldermar%20Herbert%20Pfeiffer&searchLimits
12. ↑ http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/181924417?searchTerm=Pfeiffer%20%22Alice%22&searchLimits