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Framed Photograph of Stanley Robert Holgate

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Framed photograph of Stanley Robert Holgate

BHS Photo Archive 4074

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Stanley Robert Holgate was born in Busselton in 21 March 1894 and died in 16 July 1974.

Stan lived next door to Dr WP Yates in Albert St, Busselton and was a Butcher by trade.

In WW1 Stan enlisted on the 18 August 1915 into the AIF 28th Battalion, transferred to 51st Battalion 3 March 1916 and attained the rank of Sergeant. He was recommended for a Military Medal in 1916 for his bravery running messages under heavy shellfire in Pozieres.

Stan was the Captain of the Busselton Volunteer Fire Brigade for many years and a member of the Busselton Brass Band.

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cwa-org-124-2021.112
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Social History
Material
Glass
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Wood
Keywords
Busselton
Place made
Busselton, WA, Australia
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
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Service record for Stanley Robert Holgate

Read more about the WW1 exploits of Stanley Robert Holgate on the Virtual War Memorial Australia site

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Framed Photograph of Mr Stan Holgate
Framed Photograph of Mr Stan Holgate
4446 Busselton Fire Brigade 1933. Winners of Lambourne Event Albany Demo. Back S R Holgate. S Norman. Front W G Diggins. G Cross.jpg
The Busselton Fire Brigade winners of the 4 man Lambourne Event at Fire Brigade Demonstration held in Albany in1933. Back L-R Stan Holgate, S Norman. Front L-R WG Diggins, G Cross. Photo 4446 BHS Archive

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