MALE, Terrence Grenville

Name – MALE, Terrence Grenville
Born – 3/07/1937
Died – 16/10/1952
Location – Number 110 Anglican Section
Mother – Louisa Dora Emily Hughes
Father – George Fredrick Male

Notes – Terrence (Terry) Grenville Male was born to Louisa (Louie) Dora Emily (nee Hughes) and George Frederick Male in 1937. His parents lived at Gelou on the Tara, Kogan Road when they had a sheep run.

Terry had three siblings, Selwyn, Quinten and Pauline. Education rolls show Terry was a pupil at Tara State Primary School from 1946 till 1951.

Terry’s father George was a fine shot with a rifle and represented Australia in this field. His Mother Louie was, in her later life, also known as Bingo Lou.

After Terry passed away, his parents put a Death notice in the Courier Mail on the 20th of October 1952. The print quality of the death notice may make it hard for some people to read. The death notice reads – MALE Terrence Grenville (Terry) aged 15 years. Passed away in the Tara Hospital after a long illness, on the 16th October 1952.

It was known Terry had been sick for a long time, he had leukemia and also a brain tumour. He was greatly missed by his younger brother Quinten who said Terry was a great big brother.

Terrence (Terry) Grenville Male has a headstone to mark his final resting place and the inscription reads – In loving memory of our dear son Terrence Grenville Male. 1937 – 1952.

Newspaper Article – Read here.

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