High Country Herald 20220830

Descendants celebrate Garrett family reunion
On August 21 a Garrett family
reunion was held at the
Toowoomba City Golf Club.
Various branches of the family
of William and Louisa Garrett
attended – Ralph, Charlie,
Freda Just (nee Garrett), Dudley,
Kenneth, Frank and Fred. Marjorie
and Ernest were unable to
attend.
William and Louisa emigrated
from England - William and two
sons, Charlie and Ralph came
in 1911 and Louisa came with
the remaining seven children in
1912.
William and his two sons
were employed at the Toowoomba
Foundry and after settling
the family at Haden, William
opened a blacksmith business
there.
Charlie and Ralph both served
in WW1.
Charlie was wounded at the
battle of San Quentin and was
being prepared for burial on
Septgember 29, 1918 when a
nurse noticed his eyes fluttering.
He was immediately placed
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Grandchildren of Charlie Garrett – Terry Ryan, Bernie Ryan, Sue Greening with husband
Paul, Deb Ryan and Mary Ritchie.
in a military hospital and then Broodseinde Ridge near Ypres The Garrett name is well
transferred to Bath Hospital in on October 4, 1917 and died not known in the Haden and Crows
England where he had a metal knowing he had a son, Stanley Nest area with memorabilia at
plate inserted in his skull. Ralph, born on August 23, 1917. the Highfields Village and the
His injury caused him much The reunion was a great success
Crows Nest Museum. – Kath-
discomfort throughout his life.
with three descendants aged leen Kennedy (granddaughter
Ralph is buried in Belgium. 83 to 85 and cousins meeting of Ralph Stanley Garrett who is
He was killed at the Battle of cousins for the very first time. buried at Tyle Cot Cemetery.
All ticket types (siteholders, campers, turnstile) can be
purchased online at toowoombaswap.com
Turnstile tickets also on sale at the event
- cash or EFTPOS
Buy a Legacy badge and support
families of veterans
Toowoomba Legacy Inc is
calling on the local community
to buy a badge this Legacy Week
Sunday, August 28 to Saturday,
September 3.
For almost a century, Legacy
has kept the promise to
thousands of veterans’ families
- helping provide financial and
social support during times of
hardship and grief. For the last
two years, COVID-19 and lockdowns
have created difficulties
for Legacy Week volunteers
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The family of Ralph Garrett - Kathleen Kennedy, Patrick
Garrett, both grandchildren of Ralph, and Simon Garrett, a
great grandson of Ralph
to fundraise in the community
Toowoomba Legacy is hoping
that face-to-face fundraising this
year will help increase donations
that help provide support and
services for some of the most
vulnerable in the community.
Honorary secretary David
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shopping centres selling Legacy
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Toowoomba Legacy Inc currently
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like home care visits, day trips,
education support, and holiday
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Legacy merchandise, including
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Centre, High St Plaza, Grand
Central on Wednesday, August
31, Kmart Plaza Kearney
Springs and Highfields Village,
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Shopping Centre, Clifford Gardens
Shopping Centre and Dalby
Shopping World on Thursday,
September 1, and Bunning’s
West, Bunning’s North, Wilsonton
Shopping Centre and Oakey
Campbell Street on Friday, September
2.
To make a donation direct
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Gifts Account BSB 638 070 Account
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or email toowoomba.legacy@
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