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THUMBNAIL SKETCHES ARTHUR WALZ, ex 4AW 1926, VK4AW Arthur, who was awarded Life Membership of the Queensland Division of the WIA in 1932, is without doubt the most knowledgeable amateur of early Queensland's activities because he actively participated in administration, being President of the Queensland Division for 15 years, and was in the forefront of experimentation. Between 1927 and 1940 Arthur was the main force behind 56 MHz (5 metres as it was then known) experiments, ground to ground and air to ground, providing several records of that period. As an active member of the Air Force Wireless Reserve, OC, Queensland , together with very good experience on HF and VHF radio, led to Arthur being called up for service in 1940 with the RAAF. Arthur was promoted to Squadron Leader and was attached to HQ Melbourne before becoming responsible for DF installations in New Guinea, and finally CO 2nd RIMU, Townsville. VK4AW has maintained activity on the amateur bands and of latter years concentrated on satellite working.

1860s

1868

1868 11

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's paternal grandfather Franz Michael Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Franz Michael Walz
• Marriage date: 29/11/1868
• Spouse's name: Friedericke Mary Lebherg
• Registration details: 1868/B/2542

1870s

1871

1871 04

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Franz Peter Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Franz Peter Walz
• Birth date: 30/04/1871
• Mother's name: Fredericka Labaez
• Father/parent's name: Francis Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1871/C/3717

1873

1873 04

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Genovefa Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Genovefa Walz
• Birth date: 19/04/1873
• Mother's name: Fredericka Labaez
• Father/parent's name: Francis Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1873/C/681

1875

1875 06

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Friederike Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Friederike Walz
• Birth date: 05/06/1875
• Mother's name: Fredericka Labaez
• Father/parent's name: Francis Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1875/C/733

1877

1877 08

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Carl Wilhelm Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Carl Wilhelm Walz
• Birth date: 16/08/1877
• Mother's name: Mary Friedericka Lebherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1877/C/4172

1879

1879 09

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother John Samuel Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: John Samuel Walz
• Birth date: 05/09/1879
• Mother's name: Mary Friedericka Lobherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1879/C/4577

1880s

1882

1882 03

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Conrad August Walz
• Birth date: 07/03/1882
• Mother's name: Mary Friedericka Lebherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1882/C/5406

1884

1884 02

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother James Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: James Walz
• Birth date: 28/02/1884
• Mother's name: Mary Friedericke Lebherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Micharl Walz
• Registration details: 1884/C/6603

1886

1886 01

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Kate Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Kate Walz
• Birth date: 28/01/1886
• Mother's name: Mary Fredericke Lebherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1886/C/7538

1889

1889 01

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Godfrey Frederick Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Godfrey Frederick Walz
• Birth date: 08/01/1889
• Mother's name: Mary Fredericke Lebherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1889/C/9119

1890s

1891

1891 01

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Florence Sabina Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Florence Sabina Walz
• Birth date: 08/01/1891
• Mother's name: Mary Fredericke Lebberz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1891/C/6085

1892

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Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Genefeva Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Genefeva Walz
• Marriage date: 28/12/1892
• Spouse's name: John Hirn
• Registration details: 1892/C/1578

1893

1893 04

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother George Henry Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: George Henry Walz
• Birth date: 04/04/1893
• Mother's name: Mary Friedericke Lebherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1893/C/9619

1895

1895 08

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Herman Edward Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Herman Edward Walz
• Birth date: 23/08/1895
• Mother's name: Mary Friederika Levherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1895/C/7791

1896

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Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Franz Peter Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Franz Peter Walz
• Marriage date: 20/07/1896
• Spouse's name: Margaret Richardson
• Registration details: 1896/C/1259

1898

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Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Fredericka Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Fredericka Walz
• Marriage date: 26/12/1898
• Spouse's name: Thomas Andrew Wilson
• Registration details: 1899/C/1504

1900s

1903

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Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Carl Wilhelm Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Carl Wilhelm Walz
• Marriage date: 05/08/1903
• Spouse's name: Minnie Emma Brischke
• Registration details: 1903/C/1387

1904

1904 04

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Kate Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Kate Walz
• Marriage date: 27/04/1904
• Spouse's name: Frank Rick
• Registration details: 1904/C/1453

1906

1906 02

4AW's father participates in events at opening of new rifle range

COUNTRY NEWS. . . . BEAUDESERT, Feb. 3.— The new rifle range here was opened to-day by Mr. T. Plunkett, M.L.A. A match was fixed be-tween twelve men from the Field Artillery under Major Pinnock and a local team under Captain Walker. The match re-sulted in an easy victory for the visitors, but the local team gave a very good ac-count of themselves, when it is taken into consideration that the majority of them had never previously handled a rifle. An excellent luncheon provided by Mr. G. Jennings was partaken of on the range, at the close of which Mr. T. Plunkett, M.L.A., welcomed the visitors. Major Pin-nock and Captain Darvall responded. Dur-ing the afternoon selections of music were rendered by the Beaudesert Brass Band. The aggregate scores were: Field Artillery, 709 (Major Sankey 82, Staff Warrant Offi-cer Catchpole 79, Lieutenant Allsopp 74, Lieutenant O'Mahoney 73, Lieutenant Grif-fiths 71, Major Pinnock 70, Lieutenant Ure 58, Captain Maddock 57, Quartermaster-sergeant Lacey 43, Sergeant-major White 34, Lieutenant Shand 37, Captain Darvall 31); Beaudesert Rifle Club 565 (J. Dowrie 70, C. H. Joice 66, J. Mulvena 62, J. A. Walker (captain) 61, R. W. Macey 61, W. H. Clarke 58, F. L. Hard-grave 52, A. Winship 39, C. A. Walz 38, B. B. Delpratt 32, F. T. Freshwater 17, H. S. Smith 9). In the evening a smoke concert was given in honour of the visi-tors, and proved most enjoyable. Mr. A. McDonald had charge of the arrangements, and the ladies kindly provided supper.

1906 05

4AW's father Conrad August Walz, now based in Beaudesert, advertises for an assistant

Professions, Trades, &c. . . . WANTED a good galvanised iron Worker for country town; single man preferred. Apply by letter to C. A. Walz, Plumber, Beaudesert.

1906 06

4AW's father's business premises to be redeveloped

THIRTY YEARS AGO. FROM OUR FILE, JUNE 30, 1906 . . . NEW BANKING CHAMBERS. During the week Mr. A. Winship sold to the Commercial Bank of Australia allotment No. 53, situated in Brisbane Street, for the sum of £500. The allotment at present is occupied by Messrs W. H. Stephens, E. J. Cuthbert, and C. A. Walz; but we are informed that in a couple of months those are to be pulled down, and subsubstantial banking chambers erected there. The cost will cost something like £1200.

1907

1907 02

4AW's father attends meeting of reformed Beaudesert Bicycle Club and elected to committee

THIRTY YEARS AGO. FROM OUR FILE, FEBRUARY 23, 1907 . . . BEAUDESERT BICYCLE CLUB. A meeting of members of the above was held on Tuesday evening last, at which it was decided to race for the Plunkett cup, in connection with the old Club on St. Patrick's Day, at the Eelbogan sports. It was also further agreed to hand over the whole of the Club funds, £3/0/6, to the club about to be formed. A further meeting for the purpose of reforming the Club was then held. Mr. LeGrand occupied the chair. It was unanimously resolved to reform the old Club, under the name of the Beaudesert Cycling Club, and the following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. M. Selwyn Smith; president, Mr. T. Plunkett, M.L.A.; vice president, Dr. Beet, Messrs S. R. LeGrand, A. Winship, S. H. Skipper, I. Lahey, W. Collins, J. P. Plunkett, H. Gould, P. Mulcahy, Wm. Burke, J. McGuire, G. Jennings, J. A. Walker, J. W. Ralston, deBurgh Persse, and F. Stretton; committee, Messrs C. A. Walz, W. Gould, Rhode, C. Stretton, J. Moloney, H. Lahey; secretary, Mr. R. Lahey.

1907 04

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz (same day as brother John Samuel, different cities)

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Conrad August Walz
• Marriage date: 24/04/1907
• Spouse's name: Gertrude Doherty
• Registration details: 1907/B/5497

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother John Samuel Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: John Samuel Walz
• Marriage date: 24/04/1907
• Spouse's name: Elsie Zunker
• Registration details: 1907/C/1959

1907 05

4AW's father again advertises for an assistant for his plumbing business in Beaudesert

Professions, Trades, &c. Under this heading 16 words prepaid are inserted once for 6d.; three consecutive times, 1s. WANTED galvanised iron Worker, and Improver to same. Apply to C. A. Walz, Plumber, Beaudesert.

1907 10

4AW's father places in bicycle race Laravale to Beaudesert

THIRTY YEARS AGO. From our file, October 19, 1907 . . . BICYCLE ROAD RACE. On Saturday last the members of the Beaudesert Cycling Club finished the season with a road race from Laravale to Beaudesert. Places: R. Lahey (3 min.) 1, R. Fuller (4 min.) 2, C. A. Walz (2 min. 30 secs.) third, J. Goostrey (1 min.) 4. Other starters came in in the following order: H. Lahey, S. R. LeGrand, H. A. Lahey, W. Gould, C. Stretton, P. Clark, and M. Malouf. R. Fuller also secured the fastest time (35 min. 30 secs.).

1908

1908 03

4AW's father again advertises for an assistant for his plumbing business at Beaudesert

Professions, Trades, &c. Under this heading 16 words prepaid are inserted once for 6d.; three consecutive times, 1s. . . . WANTED good Improver, for plumbing. Apply, by letter, stating wages, to C. A. Walz, Beaudesert.

1908 04

Qld birth registration for 4AW

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Arthur Edwyn Walz
• Birth date: 14/04/1908
• Mother's name: Gertrude Doherty
• Father/parent's name: Conrad August Walz
• Registration details: 1908/C/6698

1908 05

4AW's father places in another cycle race

THIRTY YEARS AGO. FROM OUR FILE, MAY 2, 1908 . . . RUMOURS AND COMMENTS. A road race under the auspices of the Beaudesert Cycling Club took place on Saturday last. The course was from Markwell's to Beaudesert, and the contestants finished in the following order: J. Massam (limit) 1, P. Clark (30 seconds behind) 2, H. A. Lahey (55) 3, W. Gould (90) 4, R. Fuller (80) 5, C. A. Walz (50) 6, C. Stretton (85) 7. W. Fuller broke down on the road.

4AW's father again places in bicycle races

THIRTY YEARS AGO. FROM OUR FILE, MAY 16, 1908 . . . BICYCLE SPORTS. On Saturday last the Beaudesert Cycling Club held a sports meeting on the Show ground. Following are the results: Novice race, H. Lahey 1, W. Armstrong 2, C. Walz 3; half mile handicap, R. Fuller 1, W. Fuller 2, C. Walz 3; point race (1½ mile), W. Fuller 1, J. Massam 2; half mile Beaudesert Handicap. R. Fuller 1, H. Lahey 2; 2-mile race. W. Armstrong 1, J. Massam 2. H. Lahey 3; slow race, C. Stretton 1, C. Hallam 2.

1908 07

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother James Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: James Walz
• Marriage date: 07/07/1908
• Spouse's name: Amy Petersen
• Registration details: 1908/C/1625

4AW's father elected tyler at local Oddfellows' Lodge

THIRTY YEARS AGO. FROM OUR FILE, JULY 4, 1908. ODDFELLOWS' LODGE. A meeting of the above was held in the Masonic Hall on Monday evening last. The election of officers for the ensuing term took place, the following being elected: N. G., Bro. R. Warren; V. G., Bro. W. E. Wooley; elective secretary, Bro. F. Parker; warden, Bro. S. A. Brook; tyler, Bro. C. A. Walz.

1908 10

4AW's father wins prizes at the Beaudesert Horticultural Show for his mulberries and collection of herbs, not dried

Horticultural Society. On Wednesday last the second annual show of the above was held in the Agricultural Society's grounds, and from every point of view it may be set down as a most successful function. The exhibits were numerous and of excellent quality, and the many beautiful blooms displayed showed that our little community is not lacking in those who delight in nature's beauties and have a taste for the artistic and refined. On entering the building the table decorations were the first to be noticed, and these formed a most attractive section of the show. There were no less than eleven entries in this section, and flowers of every hue and variety had been pressed into the service of the competitors. To do them full justice all might have had a first prize, but as a distinction was to be given, Miss Massie's table proved the one to secure the extra paints, and she was awarded first prize, second falling to Miss Brown. Miss Massie also carried off the honours for best floral design. Her idea was a bicycle composed of pansies, and this she had worked but in such a way as produced a very pretty effect. Mrs. H. A. Lahey secured second prize for a design in stocks in an enclosure representing a small garden, and the idea was very neatly carried into effect. Little Miss Barker, under ten years, showed evidence of a natural-born taste for neat arrangement by the exhibit of a basket of cut flowers. At future shows we expect to see this little a wholesale prize winner. Roses, carnations, pansies, and other blooms, with names that ill accord with their beauty and sweetness, were displayed in profusion, and in most classes the competition for honours was very keen. The roses were really splendid, and quite surpassed anything shown before. The champion rose, exhibited by Mr. H. A. Lahey, was a thing of beauty and joy, not for ever, unfortunately, but until it faded. . . . Fruits. Lisbon lemons: Mrs. Dew. Oranges: De Burgh Persse 1 and 2. Mulberries: C. A. Walz 1, De Burgh Persse 2. Citrons: De Burgh Persse. Vegetables. Collection of twelve varieties. De Burgh Persse. Broad beans. J. Lahey 1, G. Knight 2. Celery, red beet, leeks, and lettuce. De Burgh Persse. Peas. L. Knight. Table pumpkin. J. W. Massam. White turnips. A. Ind. Vegetable marrow. J. W. Massam. Carrots. Edgar Joyce. Rhubarb. F. Lumely White. Eschalots. Edgar Joyce. Parsnips. J. W. Massam. Collection of herbs, not dried. C. A. Walz. Asparagus. De Burgh Persse. Mr. H. A. Lahey; exhibited one bulb grown in moss fibre without drainage.

1908 11

4AW's father advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, TIN AND IRON WORKER, Brisbane Street BEAUDESERT. Go to him for Sampson Cream Cans; strongest and best on the market. Crown Separators. Churns and Oil; tip top workers; the Dairyman's best friend "Anchor" Iron Gates, double and single "K" Woven Wire in all sizes. Tanks Baths, etc., Tinware of all kinds kept in stock. Acetylene Gas installed. Estimates given for all work connected with the trade.

1908 12

4AW's father again advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909

1909 01

4AW's father again advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909 02

4AW's father again advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909 03

4AW's father again advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909 04

4AW's father again advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909 05

4AW's father improves the presentation of his plumbing shopfront

Rumours and Comments. (By "Scrutator.") Messrs. Warren and Morgan have now made a start with their contract for the erection of a shop between Darragh's hotel and Fraser's dental rooms. We understand that the premises will be used as a hairdressing and billiard saloon, and other incidentals common to such establishments. Mr. C. A. Walz has also had a nice little front created to his plumbing establishment. At our present rate of progress we shall soon be bidding for municipal honours and looking round for our first mayor. . . .

4AW's father again advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

4AW's father assists with the construction of a new flaggstaff for the local primary school

New Flag Staff at Beaudesert State School. On Friday Iast the school committee met in force at the school and putting their shoulders together in a practical way succeeded, with the assistance of the best engineering experts in the district, in erecting the flag staff and building it in with solid concrete. The staff now only awaits the unfurling on Empire Day of the beautiful 12 by 6 Union Jack, kindly given by the Education Department, to be complete in every detail. The committee have all given their labour and the necessary fittings, and their thanks are due to Mr. J. W. Massam for the main stick, Mr. Pickering for gear for raising, Mr. W. H. Clark for his practical advice, Mr. C. A. Walz for fittings, and to Mr. Bert Cecil for a good share of the hard work.

1909 06

4AW's father again advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

4AW's father reported having done the plumbing and lighting work at a new billiard saloon at Beaudesert

New Billiard Saloon. The well-known local contractors, Messrs. Warren and Morgan, have nearly completed the creation of a fine hairdressing and billiard saloon at the corner of Brisbane and William streets, which is shortly to be occupied by Mr. Jas. Shepherd. The size of the building over all is 66 feet 22 feet, with walls 12 feet high. A lantern roof, containing 33 feet of glass, gives a maximum of daylight in the interior. The hairdressing saloon will be 14 feet by 10 feet, and the front shop 14 feet by 12 feet, and the fine plate-glass front will give every opportunity for a good display of tobacconist and other goods. The contractors have carried out the work in their usual good style, and the whole constitutes a fine advertisement of their skill and ability as tradesmen. Mr. Shepherd purposes installing two of Heiron and Smith's best billiard tables, so that knights of the cue will be able to go in for the "tearing of the green" to their heart's content. The opening ceremony will take place on Friday, June 18th, and by way of a "house warming" Mr. Shepherd has arranged for matches to be contested on the tables between I. Francis, amateur champion of Queensland, and H. Callow, professional champion, and another between Mr. Danaher, Brisbane, and the best local amateur. Who the latter is considered to be is not at present revealed, but we suppose it will be between "Scrutator" and anybody else who handles a cue, for we are all champions in our own estimation. There should be a good roll up for the opening night, and as an additional enticement, we may mention that free drinks will be supplied next door to all who pay for them. Mr. C. A. Walz has carried out the plumbing work, and the most important part of this has been the installation of the new light — vapour oil gas — which is a real "bonser," and makes both the electric and acetylene lights look mighty small potatoes beside it. Altogether the christening promises to rival the one referred to in song, which took place at Tipperary, and Friday, June 18th, should prove a regular night out for the local billiardists.

1909 07

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

4AW's father displays his wares at the Beaudesert Show and wins first prize for best sulky turnout

BEAUDESERT SHOW. The nineteenth annual show of the Logan and Albert Agricultural and Pastoral Society took place on Wednesday last and proved a most unqualified. success. The exhibits in most sections both as to quality and quantity, constituted a record, and the same may be said for the attendance. The day was a glorious one, a cloudless sky, and a sun whose beams shone on the just and the unjust with a mild radiance that made one feel glad to be alive. The judges and stewards had a most arduous task in getting through the volume of work imposed upon them in such a short time, but in the arrangements made none of the details that make for success were ommited, and as a result the whole machinery worked smoothly from start to finish. Nevertheless our annual show is developing to such an extent that one day only gives those concerned a much too strenuous time of it to get through the work and we think the committee would be well advised to decide on a two days show in future. Owing to the present state of parties in Parliament the Premier was unable to attend to open the show, and for the same reason our own member was prevented from being present, and at the last moment it was arranged for the Hon. A. H. Barlow to attend as the only representative of the Government. In asking Mr. Barlow to open the show the president of the society, Mr. A. Markwell, expressed his thanks to all who had assisted financially and otherwise in helping to make the show such a success. Mr. Barlow said the Premier, the Minister for Lands, and the Hon. J. G. Appel who so ably represented this fine district were unable to be present owing to the churlish refusal of the Opposition to grant pairs (Shame)! Each of them deeply regretted not being able to attend, and at the last moment he, as a humble representative of the government had been deputed to attend. He had to compliment them on the progress the district was making and on the fine display that was in evidence in the various sections. He had great pleasure in declaring the show open. This part of the proceedings being terminated the building was soon filled with interested spectators. . . . Mr. C. A. Walz had a fine collection of plumbers work and tin ware, including everything from a gas bracket to a milk can. The exhibit was nicely arranged while the quality of the goods showed Mr Walz to be a thoroughly competent tradesman. . . . Mr. A. W. Fraser took first prize for mare or gelding 14 hands or under to be driven. The turnout was a very neat one. Mr. C. A. Walz took first for the best sulky turnout, his spirited little pony looking as pretty as a picture in the new sulky and harness. The jumping events proved most interesting and were keenly competed. The jumping was very good and happily no accident occurred to mar the pleasure of the day's proceedings.

1909 08

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909 09

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909 10

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

4AW's father wins several prizes at Beaudesert Horticultural Society show and assists as steward

Beaudesert Horticultural Society. The third annual show of the above Society took place in the Technical Hall on Thursday last, and was in every way a most unqualified success. There was a most tempting display of flowers, which for beauty and quality, gave ample cause for justifiable pride, especially considering the dry weather lately experienced. The table decorations were one of the leading features of the show, and the numerous entries and all round artistic excellence noted made the task of awarding the prizes a most unenviable one; nevertheless the awards made met with general approval. The show was opened by the Hon. J. G. Appel (who was accompanied by Mrs. Appel), through whose good offices, 2 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze medals were obtained from the Government, and these were awarded by the judges: Mr. H. A. Lahey secured the gold medal for the champion garden in the district; Mrs. W. Collins (Nindooimbah) had a magnificent collection of flowers of all kinds which came in for a great deal of admiration; the mass of rich colouring presented as pretty a picture as one could wish to see, and the exhibit was well deserving of the gold medal awarded. Mr. W. H. Stephens showed a lovely specimen of flowering cactus for which a silver medal was awarded. Mrs. Tilley, silver medal for cottage garden; Miss K. Brown for best bridal table, the modesty and simplicity of arrangement giving evidence of the true artistic spirit. Mr. J. W. Massam was awarded silver medal for best collection of vegetables. Bronze medals were awarded as follows: H. A. Lahey, champion carnation; J. W. Massam, winner of most prizes in vegetable section; Miss Massie for beautiful Wedding Bell, and in the childrens section, Miss B. Collins for basket of cut flowers. Mrs. Booker carried off first prize for best floral design, the idea being a rustic garden, and it was worked out neatly and effectively. Foliage plants were very much in evidence and served to set off all other exhibits to best advantage. The secretary had everything arranged in apple pie order, and with the assistance of a band of willing and capable workers, exhibitors were afforded every opportunity of arranging their exhibits to best advantage. During the afternoon and evening vocal and instrumental items were rendered at intervals by local players and singers, including orchestral pieces, choruses, and songs. Two or three very effective settings of tableaux were presented and met with much approval. The boys of St. Thomas' Gymnasium Club, under instructor Victor Birkbeck gave a really excellent display and succeeded in turning themselves inside out, upside down, and assuming other remarkable attitudes with the greatest ease and facility. Their splendid turn was loudly applauded by the audience. Miss Feez (Brisbane) also contributed two piano solos, in which she displayed artistic talent of the very highest order. We would like to say a great deal more about the show but the "printer's devil" has just looked into the editorial sanctum and made the peremptory demand to shut down, or shut up, we forget which just now, but anyway he runs the show and has to be obeyed. Though space.is limited we cannot close without saying that the show proved the most successful yet held by the society and the financial result should yield a nice credit balance. We shall have something more to say in our next issue. The following is a list of the awards: Section I.— Floral Work; open to amateurs Logan and Albert electorates. Judge, Mrs. Graham Hart; steward, Rev. H. E. Hone. Table decorations, Miss V. Hinchcliffe 1, Mrs. Dowrie 2, Miss Eileen Mulrooney 3; eleven entries. Bridal Table Decorations, Miss K. Brown; five entries. Floral design, Mrs. Booker 1, Miss E. M. Bycroft 2. Hand bouquet, Mrs. Booker. Two ladies' sprays, Mrs. H. A. Lahey. One Lady's spray, by child under 10 years. Miss Ruth Stephens. Three buttonhole bouquets, Mrs. H. A. Lahey 1, Miss E. M. Bycroft 2. Small basket of cut flowers, Miss D. Collins. Basket of cut flowers, arranged for effect, by child under 14 years, Miss S. Joyce and Master B Joyce, divide. Basket of cut flowers arranged for effect, by child under 10 years, Miss B. Collins. Bowl of roses, arranged for effect, Mrs. Dowrie 1, Miss Massie 2. Three specimen vases, arranged for effect, Miss Persse, Mrs. H. A. Lahey 2. One Vase of sweet peas, one variety (named) to consist of not less than 12 spikes, artistic arrangement also to count, ferns, grasses, etc., allowed, Mrs. B. B. Persse. Wedding bell, Miss Massie 1, Robert Mackay 2. Section II.— Gardens (to apply as in section I.) Judge: Thomas O'Neill. Best flower garden within a three mile radius of Beaudesert Post Office. H. A. Lahey 1; Mrs. Tilley 2. (4 entries) Best kept cottage garden, no garden having previously won a first prize allowed to compete, Mrs. Tilley 1; Albert Stretton 2, (7 entries) Section III.— Roses, Cut Flowers, and Bulbous Plants (open to all). Judge, Mr. J. F. Bailey; stewards, Messrs. J. W. Ralston and G. A. Campbell. Champion rose, Albert Stretton. Roses, 24 distinct, A Markwell; tea roses, 12 distinct, R. M. Collins and H. A. Lahey (divide) 1; Roses, white, 3 of one kind, A. Markwell; roses, pink, 3 of one kind, A. Markwell; roses, yellow, 3 of one kind, A. Markwell 1, C. A. Walz 2. Section IV.— (Amateurs). Roses, 12 distinct, H. A. Lahey 1, V. Hinchcliffe 2. Roses (Tea, Hybrid, Noisette, and Bourbon), 12.distinct, H. A. Lahey. Roses, tea, 6 distinct, H. A. Lahey. Roses, 3 blooms of any one variety, Mrs. P. Doy!e. Roses, white, 3 of one kind, De Burgh Persse. Roses, pink, 3 of one kind, Mrs. Dowrie. Roses, yellow, 3 of one kind, C. A. Walz. Roses, red, 3 of one kind, Mrs. Dowrie. Rose, best single bloom, to be shown separately, H. A. Lahey. Roses, best collection, named, V. Hinchcliffe. Section V.— Miscellaneous Cut Flowers, 24 distinct varieties, not more than 3 spikes or blooms of each. Spikes or blooms in each variety not necessarily of the same colour. R. M. Collins 1. Carnations (8 distinct) — H. A. Lahey 1; R. M.Collins 2. Carnations, 6 distinct, R. M. Collins 1; H. A. Lahey 2. Carnations, Champion Bloom, H. A. Lahey. Pansies, 12 distinct, H. A. Lahey. Pansies, 8 distinct, H. A. Lahey. Dianthus, 3 distinct, double, H. A. Lahey. Section VI.— Amateurs: Miscellaneous Cut Flowers, 24 distinct varieties, not more than 3 spikes or blooms of each, spikes or blooms in each variety not necessarily the same colour, H. A. Lahey 1; J. Markwell. Antirrhinums, 6 distinct, R. M. Collins. Camellia, 1 bloom, Mrs. V. Hinchcliffe. Carnations, 6 distinct, R. M. Collins 1; H. A. Lahey 2. Carnations, 3 distinct, H. A. Lahey. Carnations, 1 bloom to be shown separately, H. A. Lahey. Dianthus, double, 4 distinct, H. A. Lahey. Dianthus, single, 4 distinct, H. A. Lahey. Geranium, double, 4 distinct, Mrs. V. Hinchcliffe. Geranium, single, 4 distinct, H. A. Lahey. Pansies, 8 distinct, Mrs. V. Hinchcliffe. Pansies, 4 distinct, G. Stretton. Pelargoniums, Ivy Leaf, 3 distinct, E. Joyce. Pelargoniums, show, 3 distinct, E. Joyce. Petunias, double, 3 distinct, R. M. Collins. Petunias, single, 3 distinct, R. M. Collins. Phlox Drummondi, 6 distinct, R. M. Collins. Stocks, 3 distinct, Mrs. V. Hinchcliffe. Sweet Peas, 1 vase, E. Joyce 1; H. A. Lahey 2. Sweet Peas, 3 varieties, distinct, H. A. Lahey. Sweet Peas, 6 varieties, not less than 6 blooms of each variety to be shown, R. M. Collins. Section VII.— Plants in Pots (Amateurs). Collection of flowering or foliage plants, 6 varieties, distinct, H. A. Lahey 1, Mrs. P. Doyle 2. Cactus in Flower, W. H. Stephens. Ferns, 3 distinct, Mrs. A. V. Cuthbert. Fern, specimen plant, C. Stretton. Bogonias, 3 in foliage, Mrs. A. V. Cuthbert. Begonias, 3 in flower, Mrs. A. V. Cuthbert. Primula, one distinct, H. A. Lahey. Specimen plant in flower, Mrs. P. Doyle. Specimen foliage plant, H. A. Lahey. Cineraria, H. A. Lahey. Palm, H. A. Lahey. Fuschias, A. Sidey. Section VIII.— Vegetables. Judge: T. H. Wood. Steward, C. A. Walz. Collection of not less than 12 varieties of vegetables grown by exhibitor in the Logan and Albert districts. To be judged by quality. J. W. Massam. Cabbage, 3 head, E. Joyce. Lettuce, 3 head (cabbage), De Burgh Persse. Lettuce, 3 head, "Cos.", O. Schmidt. Cabbage (red), 3 head, J. W. Massam. Peas (1 plate), A. Ind. Beans, French (1 plate), A. Ind. Beans, broad (1 plate), J. Lahey. Beans, Madagascar, J. W. Massam. Pumpkins, table, J. W. Massam. Squash, one, J. W. Massam. Chokos, three, De Burgh Persse. Turnips white, one bunch, E. Joyce. Turnips Swede, three, De Burgh Persse. Radishes, round, 1 bunch, J. W. Massam. Radishes, long, 1 bunch, A. Ind. Carrots, 1 bunch, E. Joyce. Parsnips, 1 bunch, De Burgh Persse. Jerusalem Artichokes, 1 plate, De Burgh Persse. Kohl Rabi, three, De Burgh Persse. Beetroot, long, three, E. Joyce. Beetroot, round, three, De Burgh Persse. Celery, 3 sticks, J. W. Massam. Leeks, 3 head, De Burgh Persse. Eschalots, one bunch, E. Joyce. Onions, 1 bunch, J. W. Massam. Garlic, 1 bunch, De Burgh Persse. Asparagus, 1 bunch, E. Joyce. Collection of green herbs, C. A. Walz. Fruit Section IX.— Judge: T. H. Wood. Steward: O. Schmidt. Lemons, 6 rough skins, H. Gould. Oranges, 6, H. Gould. Strawberries, plate, I. Lahey. Capsicums, 1 dish, E. Joyce. Mulberries, 1 dish, C. A. Walz. Passion fruit, 1 plate, A. Winship.

1909 11

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909 12

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

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1910

1910 01

4AW's father wins tender to install water tank at his club rifle range

Beaudesert Rifle Club. The adjourned monthly meeting of the committee of the above was held in the School of Arts reading room on Monday evening last, when there were present: Capt. J. A. Walker (chairman), Dr. Beet, Jas. Dowrie, G. A. Campbell, and G. Ellis. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and confirmed on the motion of Dr. Beet and Mr. Dowrie. The outward correspondence was read, and adopted on the motion of Messrs. Ellis and Campbell. Only one tender was received for erection of tank and stand at 500 yards range; Mr. C. A. Walz submit-ted the following: 200-gallon tank and stand, £2 12s; 400 gallon tank and stand, £3 4s; spouting, 6d per foot completed. Mr. Campbell moved and Mr. Ellis seconded that Mr. Walz's tender for 400 gallon tank be accepted. Carried.

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1910 02

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

4AW's father sells his Beaudesert business in preparation for relocating

Change of Business. MR. C. A. WALZ, in thanking his patrons for past support, wishes to notify that he has disposed of his Plumbing Works to Mr. D. H. DUTT, and asks that his successor be given the same measure of support accorded to him. The business will be carried on in the same promises at William st., Beaudesert. C. A. WALZ. . . . Auction Sale OF STOCK IN TRADE OF Plumber, Gasfitter, etc., IN BEAUDESERT, ON Thursday, 17th February, at 2.30 p.m. At C. A. Walz's Shop, William-street. Mr. Con. Walz, having sold the goodwill of his business and owing to his departure from Beaudesert has decided to submit the whole of his Stock in Trade and Sundries at auction at time and place as above, viz:— STOCK IN TRADE OF PLUMBER, GASFITTER, &c. Sundries include Tinware, Cream Cans, Pot Plants, &c., &c. One Quiet PONY. Prize Pointer SLUT. TERMS CASH. M. SELWYN SMITH, AUCTIONEER.

As previous, further expansion

Rumours and Comments. (By "Scrutator.") . . . In last issue we advertised that Mr. C. A. Walz had disposed of his plumbing business to Mr. D. H. Dutt. We have since learnt that a mistake has been made, it should have been Messrs. C. A. Thams and D. H. Dutt.

1910 08

4AW's father now based in Northgate, Brisbane

POINTER Pups tor Sale, by special prize stock. C. A. Walz, Northgate Junction.

1910 09

4AW's father now carrying on a plumbing business at Northgate Junction

CHEAP PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. . . . WANTED two good roofing and spouting Hands; also Boy for trade, C. A. Walz, Northgate Junction.

1910 11

4AW's father selling Pointer pups

POULTRY, DOGS, BIRDS, BEES, ETC. Up to 16 words (not to exceed 3 lines), 6d. once, or three consecutive times 1/ PREPAID. . . . POINTER pups for sale, 5 months old, special breed. Apply C. A. Walz, Nundah.

1911

1911 02

NSW BDM marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Florence Sabina Walz

• Marriage registration
• Registration Number: 2260/1911
• Groom's Family Name: Walz
• Groom's Given Name(s): John Martin
• Bride's Family Name(s): Walz
• Bride's Given Name(s): Florence Sabina
• Registration District: Murwillumbah

1911 07

4AW's father receives Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board's water supply plumber's license

Water Board. Storage Dam. Purification Works. The Weekly meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board was held yesterday. There were present Mr. E. J. T. Manchester (president), Sir Alfred Cowley, Dr. A. C. Halford, Ald. T. Wilson, Messrs. A. M. Hertzberg, A. J. Lamont, and A. Overend, also the secretary Mr. G. Johnston). CORRESPONDENCE. Stephen Pill applied for permission to obtain a supply of water from the main in Gympie road, for his premises at Kedron, if not to the whole of his premises, then to the tannery alone. With this application was a memo from the engineer for Water Supply, reporting that the tannery was distant between 800 and 900 feet from Gympie road, that about 700? gallons per week would be required, that a half-inch service with meter would meet Mr. Pill's requirements, and that if the supply were restricted to night time, it could be given without detriment to present consumers on this line of main. It was decided to defer consideration of the application until further information was obtained. The board's consulting electrical engineer wrote commenting on the electric tester's report and map showing the mean and maximum values of about fifty pipe to rail tests taken in Brisbane between 21st March and 8th June, 1911, also stating that the curves did not show a satisfactory state of affairs at the end of the Clayfield, Ascot, New Farm, and Bulimba lines, and suggesting that the Brisbane Tramways Company's engineer be asked to inspect the map with a view to reducing the difference of potential to that allowed by the Act, the company's attention also to be called to the apparently defective state of the bonding of the rails on these lines. The secretary was instructed to request the Tramways Company to comply with the requirements of the Act. . . . The engineer for water supply reported that the following five candidates, who submitted themselves for examination for a water supply plumber's license, did their work in a satisfactory manner, and recommended that a license be issued in each case: A. Flaherty, James Totton, William Johnson, William Hood, and C. A. Walz. The recommendation was approved of. . . .

1911 08

4AW's father's application to Water Board for extension of water supply is refused

Water Board. Weekly Meeting. President and Member. The weekly meeting of the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board was held yesterday afternoon. There were present: Messrs. E. J. T. Manchester (president), A. M. Hertzberg, A. Overend, A. E. Walkeden, R. D. Frew, A. J. Lamont, Ald. T. Wilson, Dr. Halford, Sir Alfred Cowley, and the secretary (Mr. George Johnston). A letter was received from the Under Secretary for Public Lands, intimating, with reference to the proposed resumption of parts of portions 89, 104, and 115, parish of Kholo, that a proclamation, vesting the land in the board, would appear in the issue of the "Government Gazette" of the 19th instant. The following applications for extensions of the water supply were refused, on the ground that the prospective return did not reach the required 10 per cent on the outlay: From C. A. Walz and others, to Eton street, Toombul; from T. G. Coombs and others, to Nudgee road, Lamington avenue, Hopetoun street, and Brassey street, Hamilton; from T. H. Jensen, to Rosemount terrace, Windsor; from C. C. Samuel and others, to Park road, Windsor; from Isles, Love, and Co., to Abbott street and Mayfield street west, Hamilton.

4AW's father again advertising for staff for his plumbing business

Professions, Trades, &c. Under this heading 16 words prepaid are inserted once for 6d.; three consecutive times, 1s. . . . PLUMBERS and galvanised iron Workers wanted, highest wage paid. C. A. Walz, Nundah.

1911 10

4AW's mother wins prizes for her Pointers at Ladies' Kennel Club

LADIES' KENNEL CLUB. FIRST PARADE. The first parade in connection with the Ladies' Kennel Club took place on Saturday afternoon at the Exhibition Grounds, in the presence of a number of interested spectators. The championship cups and other prizes were presented by Lady Morgan. The prize list was as follows:— . . . POINTERS.— Dog: Mrs. Walz's Duke 1, Mrs. Walz's Billy 2.

1911 11

4AW's father included in a list of of licensed gas-fitters for Brisbane Gas Company

PUBLIC NOTICES. THE BRISBANE GAS COMPANY. LIST OF GAS-FITTERS LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY. . . . Walz, C. A., Nundah.

4AW's father seeking assistants for his plumbing business, now at Nundah

WANTED. two good roofing and spouting Hands. C. A. Walz, Plumber, Nundah.

1912

1912 04

4AW's father again advertising for assistants in his plumbing business

WANTED. roofing and spouting Hands, also Boys for trade. C. A. Walz, Plumber, Nundah.

1912 05

4AW's father advertising for assistants in his plumbing business

WANTED. roofing and spouting Hands, also Boys for trade. C. A. Walz, Plumber, Nundah.

4AW's father advertising for a licensed plumber for his plumbing business

WANTED. licensed Plumber, high wages. C. A. Walz, Plumber, Nundah.

1912 06

4AW's father and staff donate to Children's Hospital appeal for funds

Children's Hospital. Special Appeal. Public's Handsome Response. . . . Ten shillings came from Nundah. It was the joint contribution of C. A. Walz and his employees.

1912 08

4AW's father now operating from Cnr Wickham and Bridge Sts, Fortitude Valley

WANTED. good bench Hand. C. A. Walz, Plumber, Wickham and Bridge streets, Valley.

4AW's father advertising for additional staff for his new premises

WANTED. galvanised iron Workers; also shop Hand and Boys to learn trade. C. A. Walz, Plumber, Wickham street, near baths.

1912 10

4AW's father again sells up his plumbing business in preparation for relocation

TO PLUMBERS. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11. At 11 o'clock. ON THE PREMISES. CORNER OF WICKHAM AND BRIDGE STREETS, VALLEY. Under instructions from Mr. C. A. WALZ, who is leaving Brisbane. COMPLETE PLANT, MACHINERY, AND STOCK-IN-HAND OF A PLUMBER. Comprising, Curving and Plain Rollers, 2ft. Folders, Guillotine, Jinny, Wiring Machine, Stock and Dies, Pipe Cutters, Tongs, and Vices, and Stock-in-trade. Also 4 CYLINDER 15-20 H.P. HUMBER MOTOR CAR, in good running order. WITHOUT RESERVE. Also To be Offered Prior to the above, SPLENDID FREEHOLD PROPERTY, AT CORNER OF WICKHAM AND BRIDGE STREETS, DIRECTLY OP-POSITE GREEN'S TIMBER YARDS, with 33ft. frontage, by a depth of 132ft., carrying PLUMBER'S WORKSHOP of Iron (35ft. x 30ft.), with Office Partition, Telephone, Gas and Water, Fencing, &c. ISLES, LOVE,. & CO. will sell as above, TERMS AT SALE. NOTE.— If required, the Auctioneers will submit the whole of the above as A GOING CONCERN.

1912 11

4AW's father listed as approved gas-fitter by the Brisbane Gas Company

PUBLIC NOTICES. . . . THE BRISBANE GAS COMPANY. LIST OF GASFITTERS LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY. . . Walz, C. A., Wickham street, Valley

4AW's father also selling his new residence

By order of Mr. C. A. Walz, who is leaving Brisbane. NEW VILLA RESIDENCE, FRONTING EATON-STREET, NUNDAH, ONE MINUTE FROM RAILWAY STATION. Subs. 88 and 91 of Resub. 1 of Sub A of Allotment 7 of Portion 6, Toombul; 1 rood 24 perches. THE HOUSE, which is all built of first class timber, consists of 4 rooms, kitchen, servant's room, base-ment, bathroom, verandas on all sides, de-tached workshed (26 x 26), two stall stable, etc. ISLES, LOVE, & CO. will sell as above, TERMS AT SALE. 11838.

1913

1913 05

4AW's father and family now based at Palmwoods and attend a social at the School of Arts

PALMWOODS. SOCIAL. A very successful social was held in the Palmwoods School of Arts on the 3rd instant, in aid of the Palmwoods tennis club. About 35 couples were present, a record for Palmwoods. Refreshments were provided by the lady members of the club, and dancing was kept up till midnight, to excellent music supplied by Mrs. Walz. Messrs. Frawley and S. Major carried out the duties of M.C.

1913 08

4AW's family involved in tennis at Palmwoods

PALMWOODS. SCHOOL OF ARTS. The School of Arts committee held their usual meeting on the 25th inst., there being present Messrs. D. Mowat (chair). F. Duffield, W. Brown, S. J. Hobson, S. Major, C. Remmington, H. Lingard, and A. S. McBaron. In the absence of the secretary, Mr. F. Duffield acted in that capacity. Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed, and correspondence dealt with. It was decided to hold a concert and ball on the 19th September, same to be duly advertised. A sub committee consisting of Messrs. W. Brown, P. F. Frawley, D. Mowat, S. J. Hobson, and A. S. McBaron was appointed to carry out the arrangements. RECOVERING. Mr. Fewtrell's many friends will be pleased to learn that he is now on the road to recovery. TENNIS. The following team has been picked to represent the local tennis club in a match against Eudlo at Eudlo on the 29th inst. Messrs. Clark, J. Inall, and C. Major and Misses Doherty, Walz and Dawes. WEATHER. The weather still remains fine, with frosty nights although only 2 or 3 heavy frosts have been seen.

1913 09

4AW's parents removed from the Nundah electoral list, having left the district

GOVERNMENT ADVERTISEMENTS. "THE ELECTIONS ACTS, 1885 to 1905." THE ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF NUNDAH (NUNDAH DIVISION). LIST of Names of all Persons appearing on the Electoral Rolls now in force and on the August Bi-monthly Electoral List, against which I have placed the word "Dead," "Left," or "Disq." for "Disqualified." The name of any Person included in this List who has not a qualification will be omitted from the Electoral Roll. Dated at Sandgate this Tenth September, 1913. JNO. MCCARTHY, State Electoral Registrar . . . Left — 4091 Walz, Conrad August; Left — 4092 Walz, Gertrude

1914

1914 01

4AW's father involved with the Palmwoods Qld Fruitgrowers Union

The Chronicle. Nulius addictus jurare in verba magistri. Nambour, Friday, Jan. 23, 1914. District Notes. (From Our Correspondents.) PALMWOODS. Q.F.U. The regular meeting of the Palmwoods Branch of the Q.F.U. was held in the School of Arts, on the 17th instant, when Mr. S. J. Hobson occupied the chair. Others present were Messrs. H. Lingard, C. Remington, A. Humphries, G. W. Major, G. Fewtrell, W. Smith, C. Walz, and the secretary (A. S. McBaron). The correspondence, which was very lengthy, was received. The secretary was instructed to obtain prices for printing 100 copies of the By-laws. A request from the Central Executive for suggestions for improving the rules of the Union, brought about a lengthy discussion, chiefly with reference to sons and daughters of members obtaining all the privileges of the Union upon payment of an annual subscription of 1s.; eventually the following resolution was carried, that it is the recommendation of this branch, that in section 7 Clause A after the words 14 years, be inserted the words, and under 21 years. The secretary was instructed to write to the Department of Agriculture for a copy of the recent regulations whereby after June it is proposed to prohibit the use of second-hand fruit cases. It was pointed out. that there is a great difficulty now in procuring new fruit cases, and if the Act is enforced fruitgrowers will be unable to send away their fruit. The secretary was instructed upon receipt of reply to call a public meeting of fruitgrowers to consider the matter. The secretary was instructed to write to Montville and Buderim branches of the Union asking them to co-operate wiih Palmwoods in forming an Agricultural and Horticultural and I. Society at Palmwoods, with the object of holding a fruit show in the near future. The delegate was instructed to bring before the District Council the high expenses per member levied. The amount is 5s. 6d., and as only 2s. 6d. is forwarded to the Central Executive the amount retained by the District Council appears exorbitant. It means that the progress of the Union is retarded in regards to membership. It was further suggested that the system adopted in New South Wales would be a better means of raising funds, that is each member to pay say 1 p.c. of his income in a given month to the fighting fund of the union. The secretary was instructed to lay on the table at next meeting the previous correspondence with the Shire Council relative to the spending of a proportion of rates on the roads. The meeting closed at 5 p.m. NEW RESIDENTS. Constable Wilson has arrived here and has settled down to business in this locality, and Dr. Hone has commenced to practice his profession here. The new school on Lander's Chute road is now complete, but no information is yet to liand as to the appointment of a teacher.

1914 04

4AW's father delegated by Palmwoods School to the Excursion Meeting

PALMWOODS. SCHOOL MEETING. The 18th instant was an afternoon of meetings at Palmwoods, no less than four being held in the afternoon. The new school committee met for the first time. Messrs. A. S. McBar-on and C. Walz were elected as delegates to the Schools Excursion Meeting on the 25th.

1914 05

4AW's father represents Palmwoods School at the excursion committee meeting

North Coast Schools' Association. The meeting of delegates in connection with the North Coast Schools excursion was held in the Mooloolah State School on Saturday (writes our Mooloolah correspondent). There were present, Messrs. W. J. Redfern, president (Glenview), W. Ellison (Glenview), E. O. Perkins and W. Mallett (Nambour), A. S. McBaron and C. Walz (Palmwoods), S. J. Britten, J. S. Best (Fairhill), John Beaton, John Hamilton (Yandina), M. Thompson, O. Youngman (Maroochy River), W. Tomlinson, C. Freier (Eudlo), A. Telson, D. Sawrey (Ilkley), A. V. Lindsay (Buderim Mountain), G. H. Jones (hon. secretary), W. J. Knox (Mooloolah), J. Simpson and W. Simpson (Beerwah). Altogether 21 schools were represented personally and by letter. Mr. S. J. Britten moved. — "That we form ourselves into an association, to be called the North Coast State School Committees Association, to comprise the Shires of Maroochy and Landsborough, with power, if necessary, to extend the boundaries at any time if other committees wish to join. This was carried unanimously. A subcommittee of Messrs. G. H. Jones, W. Ellison, E. O. Perkins, W. J. Redfern and S. J. Britten, was appointed to draft rules. On the motion of Mr. E. O. Perkins, it was resolved. That this meeting marks with disapproval the minute passed at the last Teachers' Conference with reference to school committees having outlived their usefulness, and think that committees are essential to the proper working of the schools, this minute to be forwarded to the department. The Glenview School Committee write requesting that a copy of the Balance sheet should be sent to every school interested in the excursions each year. The extra work that this would entail was referred to, and eventually on the motion of Mr. Perkins it was resolved, "That the letter be received with regret, and that this meeting considers that the confidence in the delegates who select the auditors should be sufficient guarantee of a correct balance-sheet, and that in future the balance sheet will be published annually. It was decided that the association should act as an Excursion Committee within the previous limits. The destination was selected as the same as before (Sandgate). Mr. W. J. Redfern was unanimously elected president of the new association. Other officers were elected as follows.— Vice-presidents, Messrs. E. O. Perkins and A. S. McBaron; hon. secretary, Mr. G. H. Jones; hon. treasurer, Mr. W. J. Knox; Executive Committee, Messrs. J. S. Best, and A. Tolson; auditors, Messrs. W. Ellison, and M. Thompson. It was agreed that all expenses of the Executive Committee delegates' train fares to meetings, teas, etc., should be defrayed out of the funds of the association. The details of the next excursion were left in the hands of the executive.

1914 06

4AW's parents join Palmwoods Tennis Club visiting Nambour's White Rose club

Tennis. PALMWO0DS BEATS WHITE ROSE. On Saturday (June 13) members of the Wlhite Rose tennis club visited Palmwoods, and were defeated by the local players by 15 games. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent, the Palmwoods club treating the visitors in their usual cordial manner. Fol-lowing are the scores: Mr. Major and Miss Watson v. Mr. W. Lanham and Miss Hilliam 6 — 1; v. Mr. D. Perren and Mrs. Bendixen 6 — 2; v. Mr. Bendixen and Miss Higginson 6 — 1. Mr. and Mrs. Russell v. Mr. W. Lanham and Miss Hilliam 6 — 4: v. Mr. D. Perren and .Mrs. Bendixen 6 — 3; v. Mr. Bendixen and Miss Higginson 6 — 1; Mr. and Mrs. Hobson v. Mr. W. Lanham and Miss Hilliam 3 — 6; v. Mr. D. Perren and Mrs. Bendixen 3 — 6; v. Mr. Bendixen and Miss Higginson (incomplete) 2 — 2. Palmwoods 44 games, White Rose 29 games. WHITE ROSE BEATS PALMWOODS. On Saturday last (June 10), a B team of the Palmwoods tennis club visited Nambour and played B team of the White Rose tennis club. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent, and the White Rose team reversed the defeat they suffered at Palmwoods, by winning by 4 games. The following are the scores: H. Bendixen and Mrs. H. E. Lowe v. Mr. and Mrs. Walz 3 — 6; v. Mr. Frawley and Mrs. McBaron 2 — 6; v. C. Major and Miss Frawley 6 — 3, Mr. Shearer and Miss Lanham v. Mr. and Mrs. Walz 6 — 5; v. Mr. Frawley and Mrs. McBaron 6 — 2; v. C. Major and Miss Frawley 6 — 1; Mr. G. Fewtrell and Miss Shearer v. Mr. and Mrs. Walz 5 — 6; v. Mr. Frawley and Mrs. McBaron 6 — 4; v. C. Major and Miss Frawley 3 — 6; White Rose 5 sets 43 games; Palmwoods 4 sets 39 games.

1914 10

4AW's parents added to the electoral list for Murrumba

Bi-Monthly Electoral List. BI-MONTHLY List of Persons appearing to be qualified to vote at the Election of a Member of the Legislative Assembly in the year 1914, for the Electoral District of Murrumba and Cooroora (within the Division of Maroochy). Objections to Names on this List must be sent to the State Electoral Registrar at Nambour, and to the Persons objected to not later than the 26th day of October, 1914. Dated this 6th day of October, 1914. J. Gillies. State ElectoraI Registrar.

• MURRUMBA
• Name, Residence, Occupation, Freehold or Leasehold, Date of Claim, Sex.
• Walz, Conrad August; Palmwoods, Farmer, 29 July 1914. M.
• Walz, Gertrude; Palmwoods, Housewife, 29 July 1914. F.

1914 11

4AW makes his debut newspaper appearance, recorded as donatin one shilling to a Courier Patriotic Fund

"COURIER" PATRIOTIC FUNDS. MONEY FOR THE NURSES. A GENEROUS RESPONSE. OTHER FUNDS ALSO BENEFIT. TOTAL CONTRIBUTED TO LAST NIGHT, £31,541/3/11. A total of £185/10/8 was received for the "Courier" Patriotic Funds yesterday, and of this sum £44/15/6 went to the Nurses' Equipment Fund, which would appear to be a very good start. The Foodstuffs Fund was augmented by £73/-6/8, the Belgian Fund by £48/2/6, the Volunteer Fund by £10, and the Milk Fund by £9/6/. . . . Arthur Walz 1/ . . .

1915

1915 06

4AW's father's chickens win prizes at Woombye Show

WOOMBYE SHOW. BIG PATRIOTIC SUCCESS. GREAT FRUIT DISPLAY. NAMBOUR, Thursday Night. The fifth annual show of North Coast A. and H. Society was held, at Woombye yesterday and today, in fine but windy weather. Yesterday was observed principally as judging day, and at noon today the show was officially opened by the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. W. Lennon). The society has this year decided to give the whole of the profits towards the patriotic funds, and everyone worked in harmony to make it a big financial success. A special patriotic certificate had been prepared, and will be awarded in lieu of cash prizes to such exhibitors and contributors as so desired. The society is run without Government endowment, and at past shows a handsome profit has resulted. It is expected that this year's profits will be considerably good, thereby swelling the patriotic funds. The membership is 600 as compared to 502 last year. The citrus fruit exhibits were of exceedingly high standard, and record entries had been received in this section. The Montville fruitgrowers exhibited a non-competitive display of citrus fruits which were worthy of high praise. Glass House Mountain farmers exhibited products for the first time. The newly-appointed instructor of agriculture (Mr. S. R. Harold) gave a demonstration in packing and grading: fruits. The ring events were watched with great Interest, the high jump being particularly exciting. The winning horse, Orical, owned by Mr. Wilson, of Ipswich — cleared the bar at 5ft 11¼in, this making his fifth win in succession. The gate takings amounted to £55. THE AWARDS. . . . Poultry (Judge, Mr. S. Lamont).— Plymouth Rock cock, C. A. Walz; pullet, E. Taylor 1 and 2; hen, E. Taylor 1, R. McClintock 2, C. A. Walz h.c.; game cock, also hen, O. Jensen; Wyandottes, golden-laced. Cock, cockerel, hen, or pullet, W. S. Smalley; silver-laced Wyandotte, cock, F. Shurvell; cockerel, A. V. Lindsay 1, G. A. Reynolds 2; hen, C. J. Fuller; pullet, R. McClintock 1, G. A. Reynolds 2; buff Orpington, cock, cockerel, hen, and pullet, J. McKinnon 1 and 2; black Orpington, cock, W. E. Smalley 1, S. Fairley 2;

1915 10

The Walz family again relocating, leaving Palmwoods

SOCIAL. . . . A tennis evening was given by Mr. and Mrs. Walz on Saturday, before their departure from Palmwoods (writes our Palmwoods correspondent). Among the invited guests were Mr and Mrs. Simpson. Mr. and Mrs Duffield. Mr. and Mrs. Barber, Mrs. Hobson, Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn, Mrs. Cannon, Misses. Doherty, Frawley (2), Reynolds, Duffield, Francis, and Messrs. Temple, Frawley, and Stemp. During the evening Mr. Frawley on be-half of the Canberra Tennis Club, presented Mrs Walz with a sliver teapot. Mr. Walz responded on behalf of Mrs. Walz.

1916

1916 05

Qld birth registration for 4AW's sister Gertrude May Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Gertrude May Walz
• Birth date: 04/05/1916
• Mother's name: Gertrude Doherty
• Father/parent's name: Conrad August Walz
• Registration details: 1916/C/4456

1916 08

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Godfrey Frederick Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Godfrey Frederick Walz
• Marriage date: 02/08/1916
• Spouse's name: May Jane Elizabeth Garnham
• Registration details: 1916/C/2336

1916 10

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Edwin Herman Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Edwin Herman Walz
• Marriage date: 25/10/1916
• Spouse's name: Dorothy Madeline Blann
• Registration details: 1916/C/3205

1917

1917 02

4AW's father, now at Telko Siding, Buderim, advertises farm goods for sale

FOR SALE, Fruit Waggon good repair, cheap. Disc Plow (John Deere) cheap. C. A. Walz, Telko, Buderim Line.

1918

1918 04

4AW's father again sells off his Buderim possessions and farm in preparation to relocate

Clearing Out Sale. TELCO SIDING BUDERIM MOUNTAIN. Saturday, April 20th, at 1 o'clock. C. J. SHURVELL has received instructions from C. A. WALZ Esq., who has sold his Farm, and is leaving the District, to sell the whole of his Household Furniture & Effects, Stock, Vehicles, Implements & Poultry Comprising — Bamboo Sitting Room Suite, Bedroom Suite, Silky Oak Bedstead, Double and Single Iron Bedstead and Bedding, 2 Washstands, and ware, 3 small Tables, Chairs, and Writing Desk, Cedar Book Case and Writing Desk combined, quantity Crockery, Cooking Utensils, Kitchen Table and Dresser. Young Jersey Cow, Steer 12 months old, good quiet Pony suitable for children. Single Seated Buggy, Harness, Saddle and Bridle, Spring Tooth Sulky Cultivator, small Separator and small churn. 150 feet of 1½ ins. Galvanised Piping, 100 pot plants and ferns, 60 Rhode Island Red Fowls, 2 broods Rhode Island Red Chickens, 40 Black Orpingtons, 50 White Leghorns, 3 tons Lime. All goods placed on tram free of cost. Special Cheap Excursion will run on Tram to Buderim leaving Palmwoods at 11.15 and returning from Buderim at 4 p.m. C. J. SHURVELL, AUCTIONEER, PALMWOODS. Realisation Sale.

1918 05

4AW's father receives council approval to acquire road access for his Buderim property

MAROOCHY SHIRE COUNCIL. GENERAL AND SPECIAL MEETINGS. A full board of above Council started business on Monday last at 11.20 a.m. First there was a special meeting to formally handle. . . . Inwards Correspondence . . . From C. A. Walz re purchase of road access to his property at Buderim — Cr. Rose explained that it involved resuming a few perches of Wiltshire's. He moved for £5 towards the cost of purchasing the land required. carried.

1918 06

4AW's father, now based in Killarney among other extended family members, wins prizes for his chickens at Killarney Poultry Show

KILLARNEY POULTRY SHOW. FRIDAY'S AWARDS. The second annual show in connection with the Killarney Poultry and Kennel Club was held in the Show Pavilion on Friday. The number of birds shown was not as numerous as last year, when 300 birds were penned, but nevertheless the quality was as good. The day was a beautiful one (says the "Border Record" of Friday). Mr. F. Fanning, Brisbane, acted as judge, and gave general satisfaction. The following are some of the results:— . . . Rhode Island Reds.— Single comb, cock: J. E. Crichton 1, J. Fisher, Chelmer 2. Single comb, hen: J. Fisher 1. Single comb, cockerel: C. A. Walz 1 and 2, J. Fisher 3. Langshan.— Hen or pullet: Roy Dumigan 1, Jack Dumigan 2. Any other variety.— Cock or cockerel: Mrs. W. Arbuthnot 1, C. A. Walz 2. Hen or pullet: Mrs. W. Arbuthnot 1 and champion, C. A. Walz 2. Leghorns.— White hen: H. Beach, Warwick, 1, C. H. White 2 and 3. White cockerel: Gordon J. Brauer, Tenterfield 1 and 2, G. L. Brauer 3. White pullet: H. Beach 1, Gordon J. Brauer 2, Joe Purvis 3. Brown hen: G. L. Brauer 1, Mick Quinlan, Warwick, 2. Brown cockerel: Gordon J. Brauer 1. Brown pullet: G. L. Brauer 1, Gordon J. Brauer 2. Andalusian.— Cock or cockerel: Andy Miller, Tenterfield, 1, J. A. Dumigan 2. Hen or pullet: Andy Miller 1, Mrs. J. Lamb 2 and 3. Hamburgs.— Black cock or cockerel: Gordon J. Brauer 1. Black hen or pullet: J. Williams 1 and 3, Gordon J. Brauer 2. Silver hen or pullet: J. Williams 1 and 2. Buttercups.— Cock or cockerel: C. A. Walz 1 and 2. Hen or pullet: C. A. Walz 1. Any Other Variety Game.— Cock or cockerel.— Mick Quinlan 1, Mrs. Wheeler 2. Hen or pullet: Mick Quinlan . . .

1918 07

4AW's father appointed to the show committee of the Killarney Agricultural Society

KILLARNEY (From our own correspondent.) The committee of the Agricultural Society held their usual monthly meeting on Monday night. The president (Mr. T. J. Howell) presided. It was decided to hold the next annual show on the 26th and 27th of February. Accounts to the amount of £2 13s were passed for payment. The president said he wished to propose a vote of condolence to Mr. A. Osterman in the loss of his son, who had paid the supreme sacrifice at the front. Mr. Howell said that Mr. Osterman had been connected with the soeiety for a number of years, and his son went away, with several others, to uphold the liberty of the Empire. The president later, said he was pleased to see several new committeemen present, and expressed a hope that they would be of great assistance to the society. It was decided to close the entries one week before the show, with no late entries, and it was agreed to interchange advertisements with the surrounding shows. A schedule committee, consisting of the president, secretary, treasurer, Dr. Harlin, Messrs. O. Spreadborough, H. G. Hughes, C. A. Walz, C. A. Weisman, E. Homan and A. A. Walker, was appointed. The ladies will be asked to take over the manufactured articles — household and horticultural sections.

1918 08

Qld birth registration for 4AW's wife Hazel Edna Walz nee Giles

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Hazel Edna Giles
• Birth date: 08/08/1918
• Mother's name: Maud Burnell Barrow
• Father/parent's name: Percival Norman Giles
• Registration details: 1918/B/52938

1918 09

4AW's mother dislocates her ankle while playing tennis at Killarney

ACCIDENTS AT KILLARNEY. KILLARNEY, September 9. While practising on Saturday afternoon on the Church of England tennis court Mrs Walz fell and dislocated her ankle and broke the leg just above the dislocation. Mrs Walz recently came to this district from Buderim.

1918 12

4AW's father, operating a cordial factory, has business impacted by fire

DISASTROUS FIRE AT KILLARNEY. HOTEL AND OTHER BUILDINGS WIPED OUT. DAMAGE BETWEEN £5000 AND £6000. TWO EXPLOSIONS. Another disastrous fire has occurred at Killarney, with the difference that it has taken place this time on the south side of the Condamine River. Just below the hill where Backhouse Ltd. carry on business there are a number of practically contiguous premises, the principal of which, until yesterday, was the Imperial Hotel, the licensee being Mrs. Clifford, and the owner Mr. A. D. Wright. Between 2 o'clock and 2.30 yesterday morning a fire broke out in the hotel. The origin is a mystery, but it is supposed that the flames first commenced to run their ruthless course either in the dining-room or in the pantry. At such an early morning hour there were naturally few people about. Owing to the dry weather, which had made all woodwork — and the whole of the buildings destroyed were constructed of wood — highly inflammable the spread of the flames was alarmingly rapid. Indeed, those who were sleeping in the first storey of the hotel were unaware of their danger before the lower portion was caught up by the flames. An easterly wind was prevailing, and this fanned the flames. Rudely awakened the dwellers on the first floor had a narrow escape, especially before the stairway fell through. One person had to climb to safety by way of one of the front awning posts. The difficulty of obtaining egress was increased by reason of the fact that the back stairway was either obscured by smoke or enveloped in flames. Happily, all were able to reach safety. The roaring flames then seized upon an empty shop owned by Mr. O. Spreadborough, and leaping forward again caught hold of another unoccupied place, with a cordial factory at the rear conducted by Mr. C. A. Walz. Sweeping onward the fire seized in its devastating embrace the premises of I. W. Spreadborough, butcher, and H. S. Guy and Co., auctioneers. Then sensational developments occurred, two explosions occurring, the severity of which may be gauged from the fact that they were distinctly felt at Kable's Hotel some considerable distance away on the north side of the Condamine River. The first explosion was due to the ignition of a benzine tank attached to an engine in the butcher's shop. This blew the back wall of the shop out. Then an ammonia tank exploded, and a sheet of iron was whirled 200 feet in the air. So severe was the concussion that Guy aud Co.'s wall was blown down. These explosions largely prevented salvage operations. Guy and Co. were able, prior to the explosions, to save much of their machinery housed in . the building as well as their books, but a reaper and binder, a mowing machine, and spare parts were destroyed. From the cordial factory there were salved 50 dozen bottles, and the "Gloria" lighting apparatus. The Central Hall, which is owned by Mr. R. A. Howell, had a very narrow escape, the exterior wall contiguous to the hotel, being badly charred. The total damage is estimated between £5000 and £6000. Particulars of the insurances are meagre.

1919

1919 01

4AW's father resigns as committee member on the Killarney Agricultural Society

NEWS FROM THE COUNTRY. . . . KILLARNEY. . . . The committee of the Agricultural Society held its monthly meeting on Monday night. Mr. T. T. Howell presided over a good attendance. The resignation of Mr. W. D. McGilvray, as secretary, was received with regret. On the motion of Dr. Harlin, Mr. S. C. Chrichton was appointed in his place. The resignation of Mr. C. A. Walz, as a committeeman and member, was also received with regret. The secretary reported that there were only 25 financial members. It was agreed to request Mr. C. Doyle (Tamworth) to act as horse judge.

4AW achieves a pass in Freehand Drawing at the Warwick Technical College

WARWICK TECHNICAL COLLEGE. EXAMINATION RESULTS. The following are the results obtained by students of the Warwick Technical College at the examinations of technical colleges held during November and December 1918:— . . . DEPARTMENT OF ART. Freehand Drawing, Stage I.— Kennedy Hyslop, 73, credit; Dudley Emerson Reid, 72, credit; Mildred Watt, 70, credit; Walter Daniels, 69, credit; Noel Gillam, 67, credit; Lester Dickson, 65, pass; George Grayson, 64, pass; Kenneth Gillam, 61, pass; Arthur Walz, 60, pass; Annie McConville, 58, pass; Allan Daniels, 57, pass; Marion Mackay, 55, pass; Willie Purvis, 54, pass; Edwin Maher, 54, pass; Russell Skerman, 53, pass; Miriam Kohler, 51, pass; Elizabeth Hyslop, 50, pass; George Brant, 50, pass; Edward George Chandler, 50, pass; Horace Reedman, 50, pass.

1919 06

Young 4AW at Wooloowin primary school wins great merit in the junior drawing competition of the Daily Mail

DRAWING COMPETITION. WEEKLY PRIZES. The drawings this week have been numerous, and of unusually good quality, both in the senior and junior division, so that it has been most difficult to adjudicate. I am pleased to note a great improvement in the finish of the work submitted, but there is still much to be desired in this direction. To obtain good marks a careful, clean, well-lined drawing is necessary. You must remember that "lining in" not only improves the shape, but it gives a good finish to the work. Among the outstanding features in the senior division are the pen-and-ink drawings of C. B. Barnett, the Southport School; A. K. Brown, Wellington Point; and E. Baartz, Toowoomba. The pencil drawings of D. Smith, Hamilton; N. Mahony, Benobble, and the sisters Irving, Mayne Junction, are highly commendable. In the junior section A. Worley, Ipswich; A. B. Scougall, Bauple; A. McBaron, Cooloolabin; C. Lambart, Wellington Point; A. Walz, Wooloowin; L. Jackson, Mt. Bauple; L. Thiele, Pinkenba; Joyce Da Costa, Sandgate; K. Lord, Morven; and E. Berglin, Albion, have forwarded work of great merit, and I am very pleased with their efforts. The senior-prize is awarded for the following drawing to Sybil Wood (age 15), Seattle, Bank-street, West End:

1919 11

4AW's father again listed as licensed gasfitter for the Brisbane Gas Company

PUBLIC NOTICES. THE BRISBANE GAS COMPANY. LIST OF GASFITTERS LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY. . . . Walz, C. A., Sandgate road, Nundah

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1920

1920 05

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother George Henry Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: George Henry Walz
• Marriage date: 18/05/1920
• Spouse's name: Emma Elizabeth Copp
• Registration details: 1920/C/1464

1921

1921 02

4AW's father and brother-in-law Johann Martin ("Martin") Walz dissolve their plumbing partnership

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. C. A. & J. M. WALZ, plumbers, NUNDAH. The Partnership existing between Conrad August Waiz and Johann Martin Walz, carrying on Business as Licensed Plumbers, at corner of Sandgate road and Eton street, Nundah, is to be Dissolved as from 1st day of March, 1921. All persons having any accounts against the firm are requested to send in same before 28th February, 1921. C. A. WALZ. J. M. WALZ.

1921 11

4AW's father and uncle included in list of gasfitters licensed by the Brisbane Gas Company

PUBLIC NOTICES. . . . THE BRISBANE GAS COMPANY. LIST OF GASFITTERS LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY. . . . Walz, C. A., Sandgate-rd., Nundah. Walz, J. M., Nundah-st., Nundah.

Brief biography of 4AW's paternal grandparents

A Fine Pioneering Family. Recently Mrs. G. H. Walz, gave birth to a baby girl in Lister Hospital, Mackay, which made the fiftieth grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Walz, North-street. The grandparents also have six great children. The aged couple have a family of 12 children, all of whom are married, and with the exception of four are settled in this district. Mr. and Mrs. Walz are very old colonists, having arrived in Queensland 58 years ago, and next month they are looking forward to celebrating the 53rd anniversary of their wedding. For over 30 years they were settled in the Brisbane district, and engaged in farming at the Seventeen-mile Rocks, and would probably have remained there had it not been for the big flood of 1893, which destroyed the farm and caused Mr. Walz to seek fresh fields and pastures new. He came North and settled in Mackay. "If every farmer in Queensland today," said Mr. Walz, when referring to his younger days, "had cleared as much land as I have done there would be few trees standing in the State." Although somewhat enfeebled he looks remarkably robust for a pioneer of 82 years and his wife, who has also passed the allotted span, is as active as folk many years her junior. They are both very pleased with having been the means of introducing so many colonists — grandchildren — into Queensland, but Mrs. Walz remarked that she had yet a long way to go to reach the record of her mother, who had no less than 72 grandchildren.— "Mackay Mercury."

1922

1922 05

4AW's father's former partner still operating as a plumber at Nundah (Johann Martin Walz would be Martin)

SELL, curving Rollers; apply M. Walz, Plumber, Nundah.

1922 06

4AW awarded state scholarship to secondary school

State Scholarships. To Secondary Schools. Examination 1922. Results 69.5 Per Cent Passed. At the recent examination for State scholarships, 2,421 candidates sat, of whom 1,684, or 69.5 per cent, passed. The conditions provide for the granting of a scholarship to each candidate who gains not less than 50 per cent of the total number of marks. The scholarships entitle the holders to free education in any approved secondary school in the State, and are tenable during good behaviour and the pleasure of Parliament for a period of 2½ years from the 1st July, 1922. They may, however, be extended for two years provided that the holders secure an approved pass in the Queensland junior public examination. In addition to free tuition, allowances at the rates specified hereunder will be paid to every scholarship holder the income of whose parents does not exceed £156 per annum, or £30 per annum per member of family:— Holders of 2½ year and 4½ year scholarships who must live away from home to attend a secondary school, £30 per annum. Holders of 2½ year and 4½ year scholarships who can live at home and attend a secondary school, and the income of whose parents does not exceed £156 per annum, or £30 per annum per member of family entirely dependent thereon, be supplied free of cost, by the department, with the necessary textbooks, and be fronted a cash allowance at the rate of £4 per annum. The Lilley gold medal, which is awarded annually to the candidate who gains the highest place in the scholarship examination, has been won by Robert Emmuel Kelly, who secured first place in order of merit with 90.3 per cent of the maximum marks. The following is a list of the names of the first ten successful candidates in order of merit:— (1) Robert Emanuel Kelly, (2) James Gordon Felgate, (3) David John Morris, (4) Edwin Louis Johnson, (5 and 6) Marguerite Grace Penny, Lawrence Gordon Miles, aeq., (7) Veronica Helen Stellmach, (8) Charles McCulloch, (9) Millicent Edith Thynne, (10) Nelson James Peel. The remaining successful candidates are:— Males. BRISBANE. . . . Wagner, Ernest Walter; Walcott, Henry Pemberton; Waldron, Alfred William; Walduck, Frederick John; Walker, Alfred Ernest; Walker, Harold Ernest; Walker, Norman Victor; Wall, William James; Walthall, Cecil Henry; Walz, Arthur Edwyn; Ward, Alan Victor; Ward, John Charles Eric; Warden, Eric Lionel; Warren, Frederick Thomas Wylie; Watson, Douglas Clark; Watson, Ernest John; Watts, John William; Way, Harold Walter; West, William Henry; Westerman, Robert Bell; Whitchurch, Reginald Charles; White, Lionel Charles H.; Whitehead, Leslie Morgan; Wildermuth, Leslie Bertie; Willmott, Eric Charles; Wills, Robert Arthur Vivian; Wilson, Dudley Bruce; Winders, Charles William; Window, Horace Henry James; Winton, Walter Henry Corbett; Wise, Leslie John; Wishart, Robert Alfred; Wood, Dudley Brewster; Woodrow, David Edward; Woodward, Vivian Thomas; Woolley, Colin Richard; Wyeth, Harold Frederick; Wyeth, Harold James; Wynne, Graham Cardinal. Yates, Stanley Joseph Frank; Young, David. Zillman, Frederick Williamm.

1922 07

Photo of 4AW's extended family

FOUR GENERATIONS OF THE WALZ FAMILY ON BOTH SIDES. FOUR GENERATIONS IN THE MALE LINE. At the ends of the row are Mr. F. M. Walz, of Mackay (aged 83), and his son, Mr. Frank Walz, of Brisbane, and in the centre his grandson, Mr. Edward Walz, and great grandson, baby Walz. L. P. Collette photo. FOUR GENERATIONS IN THE FEMALE LINE. At the ends are Mrs. F. M. Walz, of Mackay (aged 73) and her daughter Mrs. John Hirn, of Brisbane, while in the centre are her grand-daughter Mrs. F. Wegener, and great granddaughter, Doris Wegener. Ruddle photo.

1922 10

4AW's father again advertising for skilled staff

Professions, Trades, &c. WANTED good Plumber, also Improver to trade; C. A. Walz, Sandgate rd., Nundah.

1922 11

4AW's father and uncle listed as licensed gasfitters with the Brisbane Gas Company

PUBLIC NOTICES. THE BRISBANE GAS CO. LIST OF GASFITTERS LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY. . . . Walz, C. A., Sandgate rd., Nundah. Walz, J. M., Nundah St., Nundah.

1923

1923 06

4AW's father advertises for an assistant in his plumbing business

WANTED. first-class galvanised iron worker. C. A. Walz, Sandgate-road, Nundah.

1923 08

4AW's uncle elected member of the Master Plumbers' Association

Master Plumbers' Association. At the monthly meeting of members of the Master Plumbers' Association, held in the association's office, Commerce House, Adelaide-street, on August 16, the president (Mr. R. A. Eaton) in the chair, the following were elected members:— Messrs. J. W. Moffatt, Jane-street, Toowong; M. Walz, Nundah-street, Nun-dah; H. L. Duncan, Peterson-street, Woolloon-gabba. Messrs. J. S. R. Wyllie and F. John-son were nominated as representatives on the proposed conference to deal with the standard-isation of pipes and fittings, &c. It was unanimously decided to hold the annual picnic in October, and arrangements were left in the hands of the Social Committee.

1923 09

4AW's father wins prizes for his chickens at the Zillmere Show

DISTRICT SHOWS. ZILLMERE SHOW. FINE DISPLAY OF HORSES. The 23rd annual show of the Zillmere Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Society, held on the society's show ground al Zillmere on Saturday, was notable for the large number of entries, particularly in the horse section, and for the ring events. The judge of the horses (Mr. C. Broomfield) said that many of the animals that had been previously shown at the Royal National Show were in far better condition than they were a month ago. OFFICIAL OPENING. The official opening ceremony was performed by the Minister for Works (Mr. Forgan Smith), who congratulated the society on the improvements effected to the ground during the past 12 months, notwithstanding which the liability of the society had been reduced by £150, leaving a credit balance of £150. He had pleasure, he said, in granting the request of the committee for the use of the old school to enlarge the School of Arts and Social Hall. Mr. H. E. Sizer, M.L.A., thanked the Minister for acceding to the request, and for complying vvith the wish expressed some little while back for a new State school, the building for which was rapidly approaching completion. The success of the show, which was only slightly marred by the heavy showers that fell during the afternoon, was largely attributable to good organisation, and the untiring work of the hon. secretary (Mr. A. B. Marquis). PRINCIPAL AWARDS. . . . POULTRY (Judges, Messrs. T. McIllwrick, A. Petty, and W. Shaffrey).— Leghorn, white, c., h., cl., and p.: Mrs. A. Lloyd. Brown, c. and h.: C. A. Walz,

4AW's father wins prizes for his chickens at the Toombul Show

TOOMBUL SHOW. THE AWARDS. There was only a moderate attendance at the Toombul A., H., and I. Association's seventh annual show, which commenced yesterday. The gate takings amounted to about £20. However, it is anticipated that there will be a large attendance today. There was a good entry in all sections, and an excellent programme of ring events. Results:— . . . POULTRY (Judge, Mr. A. A. Roberts).— . . . Brown Leghorn, c. and h.: C. Walz.

1923 10

4AW's father again wins prizes for his chickens at the Ascot Show

FARM NOT RACECOURSE. INTEREST IN HORSES. GOVERNOR AND COUNTRY LIFE. The second annual show organised by the Ascot Horticultural and Industrial Society, assisted by the Hamilton Progress Association, which was held on two successive Saturdays at the Ascot State School, was concluded on Saturday with the ring events and poultry and dog competitions. There was a good display of poultry, and a large number of entries in the dog section. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Matthew Nathan), in officially opening the show, said that he regretted that the only day on which he could attend was that devoted to table birds, and puppies, and not to children and flowers. He trusted that plant life study would continue to be a feature of the curriculum of the Ascot school. There were always some dispositions which, if they had the chance of learning about nature, would want to get nearer to it, and it was those that the training in plant life given at the school, helped on, as he hoped it was, by occasional well directed country rambles, might lead eventually to the healthier country life. He did not know whether the show had partly in view the encouragement to that life. "If so, may interest in horses," he added, "lead rather to the farm than to the racecourse, and may the cattle dogs that are in the programme prove more attractive to the young people than the poms and pugs." Mr. A. H. Whittingham (the patron of the Society) introduced his Excellency and Mr. A. L. Petrie, M.L.A., and the Mayor of Hamilton (Alderman C. M. Jenkinson) also spoke. PRINCIPAL AWARDS. . . . POULTRY (Judge, Mr. R. Murrnay).— . . . Leghorn white, c. and cl.: W. G. Roberts. H.: G. Dutton. Brown, c. and h.: C. A. Walz. Cl.: A. H. Cumberland.

1923 11

4AW's father and uncle listed as licensed gasfitters with the Brisbane Gas Company

PUBLIC NOTICES. THE BRISBANE GAS COMPANY. LIST OF GASFITTERS LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY. . . . Walz, C. A., Sandgate-rd., Nundah. Walz, J. M., Nundah-st., Nundah.

Funeral notice for 4AW's paternal grandfather

FUNERAL NOTICES. . . . WALZ.— The Friends of Mr. FRANZ MICHEL WALZ are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, to move from his late residence, Cornwall-street, Logan-road, S.B., THIS (Wednesday) AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, to the South Brisbane Cemetery. CANNON & CRIPPS.

1924

1924 02

4AW (or possibly his father) is secretary of the newly formed Nundah Radio Club

WIRELESS. . . . A new club has been formed, the Nundah Radio Club. Information concerning this club may be obtained from the secretary, Mr. Waltz (sic, Walz), Nundah.

As previous

WIRELESS NEWS AND NOTES. . . . Nundah Radio Club. A club has been formed in the Nundah district, and inquiries concerning membership, etc., are directed to Mr. Waltz (sic, Walz), Nundah.

1924 03

4AW's father provides his shop for meetings of the newly formed Toombul Radio Club (renamed from Nundah Radio Club)

WIRELESS NEWS AND NOTES. (By "Reprah"). . . . Toombul Radio Club. The Toombul Club has been formed from the Nundah Club, and covers amateurs resident in Eagle Junction, Northgate, Virginia and Nundah. Mr. Knipe was elected as president at last week's meeting. Mr. Waltz (sic, Walz) has kindly consented to allow use of his shop in Eton-street for meetings. Three new members were accepted. The meeting was well attended, and those present included Mr. J. C. Price. The next will be held on March 12, at 8 p.m. All inquiries should be directed to Mr. Hufschmid, Flower-street, Nundah.

Early meeting of Toombul Radio Club held 12 March 1924 at 4AW's father's shop

WIRELESS NEWS AND NOTES. (By "Reprah"). . . . Toombul Radio Club. A meeting of the Toombul Radio Club will be held in Mr. Walz's shop, Eton-street, Nundah, on Wednesday, March 12, at. 8 p.m. The club is now firmly established and the committee is preparing to handle the matter of fitting apparatus. Further particulars re membership, etc., may be had on application to Mr. Huffschmid, Flower-street, Nundah.

1924 04

Another meeting of Toombul Radio Club held 9 April 1924 at 4AW's father's shop

WIRELESS NEWS AND NOTES. (By "Reprah"). . . . Toombul Radio Club. A general meeting of the Toombul Club was held in Mr. Walz's shop, Eton-street, Nundah, on April 9. Mr. G. I. Knipe presided, and 11 members were present. Mr. Knipe gave another series of blackboard lectures on wireless and radio parts. The next meet-ing will be held on April 23, at 8 p.m., and anybody interested is cordially invited to attend.

1924 05

4AW correctly answers a question about an unidentified station

QUESTION BOX. Answers to Correspondents. H. L. Hobler, Rockhampton, asks what advantages have the large loud speakers over the smaller type, and which type is favoured by experimenters? The principal advantage of the larger instrument is volume. The smaller one is little better than headphones, except when you are very near to a powerful broadcasting station. The Amplion is in general use among experimenters on account of its clarity of tone, and because it does not require an accumulator to work it; it is connected straight on to the phone terminals. C. D. Grimes, Spring Hill asks: Is it possible to get Farmers' and Broadcasters Ltd. on one valve Reinartz circuit? This is not considered the best circuit for telephony, but it gives excellent results on C.W. A. E. W., Nundah is correct. 1YA is the Auckland broadcasting station. W. J. Tait, Jandowae, asks for information in regard to Customs duties on wireless sets from England. The duty on component parts is 27½ per cent. On a complete set the duty would be 27½ per cent on all parts. but the accumulator B battery, and cabinet would be charged 50 per cent. To this, of course, must be added about. 15 per cent to cover, freight, packing, insurance, etc. A: G. J., Clayfield, asks how many turns on a 4in former would be required to receive Farmer's broadcasting, using No. 24 enamel wire? The answer is 240 turns. A. J., Beaudesert: What is the meaning of Q.R.S.? It means: "Shall I send slower?" "Send slower."

1924 06

4AW reports a log of stations heard

ITEMS ABOUT AMATEURS. . . . Mr. A. E. Walz, of Nundah, reports having heard the following using a detector and two stages of audio-frequency amplification:— 2BL, 2FC, 2HM, 2GR, 2CR, 2CH, 2UW, 2CM, 2SO, 2JM, 2OQ, 2ZX, 3AR, 3BU, the New Zealand station 1YA, and the Californian station KGO.

1924 07

Meeting of the renamed Radio Society of Queensland (Toombul Branch) held 16 July 1924 at 4AW's father's shop

RADIO SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND (TOOMBUL BRANCH). A meeting of the Toombul branch of the Radio Society of Queensland was held in Mr. Walz's shop on July 16. Fifteen members were present, and Mr. G. I. Knipe (president) occupied the chair. Mr. Knipe gave a blackboard lecture on topics of interest to the wireless enthusiasts. All persons interested in radio are cordially invited to attend any of the meetings of this club. The next meeting will be held on July 30, and thereafter on every alternate Wednesday.

1924 09

Meeting of the Radio Society of Queensland (Toombul Branch) held 10 September 1924 at 4AW's father's shop

CLUB ACTIVITIES. . . . RADIO SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND (TOOMBUL BRANCH). A general meeting of the Toombul branch of the Radio Society was held in Mr. Walz's shop on 10th instant. The president (Mr. G. I. Knipe) occupied the chair, and there was an attendance of 18 members. One new member was elected. After the general business had been dealt with the matter of the wireless section at the Toombul Show, to be held on October 3 and 4, was discussed. The necessary arrangements for the erection of an aerial on the pavilion will be carried out by the club members, on Saturday week. The co-operation of all amateurs with home constructed sets or wireless apparatus is sought, especially in connection wth the competitive exhibits. It is necessary that all exhibits should be available on Thursday, October 2, so as to enable the committee to erect stalls to suit the exhibits. At the close of the meeting the president delivered an instructive blackboard lecture on the cause and prevention of valve interference and causes of aerial oscillation through the indiscreet use of reaction.

4AW submits a log of stations heard

WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. By "ANODE." . . . ITEMS ABOUT AMATEURS. . . . Mr. A. E. Walz, of Eton-street, Nundah, forwards a list of stations heard at his station. The circuit used is one detector and two stage of audio fre-quency:— New South Wales: 2HM, 2GR, 2CR, 2CQ, 2RJ, 2BF, 2RA, 2CA, 2BK. Victoria: 3ZL, 3BM, 3XF, 3BD. New Zealand: 4YA, 2YM. America: KGO.

1924 10

4AW wins first place in the Wireless section for valve receivers at the Toombul Show

TOOMBUL SHOW. FIRST DAY. SOME EXCEPTIONAL FEATURES. The first day of the Toombul annual show, held at Nundah yesterday, attracted a fairly large attendance. The number of entries was good — a record in some sections — and the quality in all sections was excellent. . . . The following were the judges for the various sections:— Messrs. S. Harding (Horses), A. A. Roberts (Dogs), Tom Fanning (Poultry), W. Orr and S. Taylor (Farm and Dairy produce, also Vegetables), W. J. Smith (Fruits), J. Wishart (Horticulture), A. A. Roberts (Apiculture), V. Price (Fine Arts), Miss C. Bells (Clothing and Fancy Work), Miss Barton (Homemade Articles), M. Elms (Preserves), T. Henderson (School Section), P. Renshaw (Wireless Classes). THE AWARDS. . . .