John L. Simpson

History

John Lawrence (Dick) Simpson served with the 8th Battalion during World War One. He was killed at Villers-Brettoneux France.

Legacy

World War One service recognised on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour.

Obituary

SIMPSON. In loving memory of Lieu-tenant John Lawrence (Dick) Simpson, 60th Battalion, formerly original 8th Battalion, killed in action at Villers Brettoneux on 27th April, 1918. - Inserted by his loving father, sisters and brothers.

SIMPSON.--In loving memory of our dear brother, Lieut. John Lawrence (Dick) Simpson, who fell at Villers-bretonneux, France, on the 27th April, 1918. (Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Simpson, Devonport, Tasmania.)

DICK SIMPSON MEMORIAL PAIRS.

On Saturday last a large number of oarsman attended the Ballarat Club to compete in the above event, and a very enjoyable afternoon resulted. The racing throughout, was very keen, and the finishes exciting one crew in three races rowing two dead heats and winning by a foot. The final event was between F. Gribbie and H. Finlayson and H. Inglis and H. Carr, and resulted, after a strenuous race in a dead heat. The row off took place last night, and the large munber of sup porters on the jetty showed the interest taken in the even-. Gribble and Finlay son getting away smartly led, and won with half a length to spare. A very in feature of the final is that the stroke of tlmthe winning crew, Fred. Gribbie was associated with Dick Simpson through, out tthe whole of their (long period of ac tive service, and they were togethor at the battle of Villers-Brettoneux when Lieut. lost his life, and Lieut. Gribble was severely wounded. On Saturday night next, at the Ballarat Club's boatshed, a smoke night will take place to commemorate the diamond jubilee of the club, and it is hoped that all mem supporters will be present to cele-brate thls important era of the club's hi -tory. The mayoress is holding a meeting of Lady supporters at the City Hall to-night (Wednesday) for the purpose of arranging details re the purpose of arranging details re afternoon, novice regatta day.

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--Beth Kicinski 13:40, 24 August 2013 (EST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 08:50, 14 May 2017 (AEST)