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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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