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Thomas Vicary Fowler

Thomas Vicary Fowler

Male - 1971

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  • Name Thomas Vicary Fowler 
    Gender Male 
    ServiceRec 29 Jun 1918  Beringarra Station Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Just returned to Cne after 2 1/2 years active service in France. Driver T. V. Fowler, sou of Mr. Fowler of Beringaraa and brother of Drover "Charlie" Fowler. Driver Fowler, who is now looking well and has received his discharge and returned to the district which he left with another brother to tight for his country. It was at Pusschendale, whilst, loading shells, that he had the misfortune to be close to where a Hun gas shell exploded.

    As he was working without a gas mask having discarded it for a time the fumes overcame him, and it was not until seven or eight days Inter that he woke up in hospital where he remained for many months before being sent borne as unfit for further duty. It is hoped the clear air of the Murchison will continue to assist in repairing the damaged and that he will soon be as fit as ever. 
    Station/Pr 8 Oct 1925  Mia Mia Station Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Mr. T. V. Fowler, whom has been engaged in droving on the Murchison and Nor West for a number of years, has accepted the position of overseer at Mia Mia Station in the Carnarvon district. 
    Death 1971  Osborne Park Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I466  Drovers
    Last Modified 29 Mar 2024 

    Father Adam Singer Fowler 
    Mother Kate Donaldson 
    Family ID F145  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Alice Isabel Blythe 
    Marriage 1922  Nannine Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F147  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsServiceRec - Just returned to Cne after 2 1/2 years active service in France. Driver T. V. Fowler, sou of Mr. Fowler of Beringaraa and brother of Drover "Charlie" Fowler. Driver Fowler, who is now looking well and has received his discharge and returned to the district which he left with another brother to tight for his country. It was at Pusschendale, whilst, loading shells, that he had the misfortune to be close to where a Hun gas shell exploded. As he was working without a gas mask having discarded it for a time the fumes overcame him, and it was not until seven or eight days Inter that he woke up in hospital where he remained for many months before being sent borne as unfit for further duty. It is hoped the clear air of the Murchison will continue to assist in repairing the damaged and that he will soon be as fit as ever. - 29 Jun 1918 - Beringarra Station Western Australia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 1922 - Nannine Western Australia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsStation/Pr - Mr. T. V. Fowler, whom has been engaged in droving on the Murchison and Nor West for a number of years, has accepted the position of overseer at Mia Mia Station in the Carnarvon district. - 8 Oct 1925 - Mia Mia Station Western Australia Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [D1] National Library of Australia, 19 Jul 1918, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233277942.
      General News. (1918, July 19). The Murchison Times and Day Dawn Gazette (Cue, WA : 1894 - 1925), p. 2


    2. [D1] National Library of Australia, 6 Oct 1925, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article67095968.
      PERSONAL. (1925, October 6). Geraldton Guardian (WA : 1906 - 1928), p. 2