Joseph Ernest Wade (1892 - 1954)

Born 1892 in Euroley, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Mary (Pollard) Wade — married Feb 1923 in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia

Died 23 Jun 1954 at about age 62 in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia

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Joseph Wade is an Anzac who served in World War One.

Biography

Joseph was born in 1892. He passed away in 1954.

Birth

WADE JOSEPH E

24586/1892 NSW

Father WILLIAM W

Mother ALICE J

NARRANDERA

Service Record

Service number 12719 ^[1]

Rank Driver

Unit 3rd Australian Divisional Train

Conflict/Operation First World War, 1914-1918

Enlistment Date 30 March 1916

Fate Returned to Australia

Fate Date 04 July 1919

Marriage

Party 1 WADE JOSEPH

Party 2 POLLARD ELIZABETH M

4143/1923 NSW

District LISMORE

^[2] Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW Thu 22 Feb 1923 Page 15"

LISMORE. The Right Rev. Mgr. M'Guire, V.G. last week married, with Nuptial Mass, Joseph Wade to Elizabeth Mary Pollard, both of Lismore. The marriage was a very popular one, the cathedral being well filled with relatives and friends of both parties. The reception was after wards held at the Court House Hotel, at which Mgr. M'Guire presided. Mr. and Mrs. Wade intend living in Lismore, where the former has a very fine selection.

Death

WADE JOSEPH ERNEST

23721/1954 NSW

Father WILLIAM

Mother ALICE

LISMORE

^[3] Northern Star Lismore, NSW Thu 24 Jun 1954 Page 5 OBITUARY

Mr. Joseph E. Wade, a well known and popular identity of Lismore, died yesterday. One of a large family, he was born at Euroley, near Narrandera, 62 years ago, where he lived and worked in the wheat areas until entering the A.I.F. in the 1914-18 war. He was on active service overseas for three and a half years and remained in the forces there for some time after the war ended. On his return to Australia he chose to settle on the land in the North Coast district at Lismore. He married Elizabeth Pollard and had lived on his property in the Wyrallah Road area with his family until he died. He had been an active member of the R.S.L. and the Holy Name Society. He is survived by his wife and six children, Mary (Mrs. Des. Hyde), John, Patricia, Charlie, Adrian and Joseph, and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, William Wade, of Narrandera, Colin Wade, and sisters Ann, of Leeton, and Mrs. Mary Vincent, of Perth.

^[4] Northern Star Lismore, NSW Sat 26 Jun 1954 Page 4 MR. JOSEPH ERNEST WADE

Returned soldiers of World War 1, led by Dr. R. E. Longworth, president of Lismore Sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A., made up half of the large congregation present St. Carthage's Cathedral yesterday afternoon prior to the funeral of the late Joseph Ernest Wade. The Marist Brothers' Football Club, in which his sons, Charles and Adrian play, was represented by their president, Mr. J. B. Clarke, and many of the first j grade team. Mr. T. Kelly, president, represented the Richmond River Rugby League Football Association. These, together with friends from all parts of the district and representatives of many of the business houses of the city, filled the pews of Our Lady's Chapel to capacity. Right Rev. Monsignor C. Maguire, Adm. assisted by Rev. Father D. F. McGrath, 'PP. South Lismore, conducted the service at the church and read the prayers at the graveside. As the cortege left the Cathedral, pupils of the Marist Brothers' school and students of St. Mary's College formed a guard of honor and recited the Rosary. At the graveside. Mr. T. Cooling, Returned Soldiers' League, recited the Recessional, and Mr Monty South sounded the Last Post. Pall-bearers at the church were John, Charles, Adrian and Joseph Wade (sons), Frank and Charles Pollard (brothers-in-law), and at the graveside, D. Hyde (son-in-law), E. Pollard (brother-in-law), C. Daley (nephew), J Ellis, R. Matts and R. Maroney (Returned Soldiers' League). Wreaths were carried by John Daley, senr., Hillary Pollard (brothers-in-law), Jim Pollard (nephew), Frank Daley, J. B. Clarke and returned soldiers J. Hicks. L. Brown, O. Smith and B O'Keefe. Cochran Bros, were in charge of the funeral arrangements.

^[5] Northern Star Lismore, NSW Thu 24 Jun 1954 Page 4 Family Notices

Funeral Notices WADE. The relatives and friends of the late JOSEPH ERNEST WADE, Of Wyrallah Road, Lismore, are requested to attend his Funeral, which will leave St. Carthage's Cathedral THIS AFTERNOON, alter a service commencing at 2.30 p.m. for burial in the Catholic portion of the Lismore cemetery.

Members of R.S.S. & A.I.L.A., Lismore sub-branch, are requested to attend the Funeral of their late comrade, JOSEPH ERNEST WADE which will leave St. Carthage's Cathedral THIS AFTERNOON, after a service commencing at 2.30 p.m., for burial in the Catholic portion of the Lismore cemetery.

^[6] Northern Star Lismore, NSW : 1876 - 1954 Tue 29 Jun 1954 Page 7 Advertising

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES. PROBATE JURISDICTION. In the Will of JOSEPH ERNEST WADE late of Lismore in the State of New South Wales Farmer deceased. Application will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that probate of the last Will and Testament dated the Eighteenth day of December One Thousand nine hundred and forty four of the above named deceased may be granted to ELIZABETH MARY WADE the Executrix named in the said Will and all notices may be served at the undermentioned address.

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R2254509
2. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116728087?searchTerm=%22elizabeth%20mary%20pollard%22
3. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/96394958?searchTerm=%22JOSEPH%20E%20WADE%22
4. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/96394958?searchTerm=%22JOSEPH%20E%20WADE%22
5. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/96394902?searchTerm=%22JOSEPH%20ERNEST%20WADE%2
6. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/96395480?searchTerm=%22JOSEPH%20ERNEST%20WADE%22

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