George Walker Beales
From Our Contribution
| Headstone Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | Not known |
| Age at Death | 80 years |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of George Walker Beales Born Died 16/09/1983 Aged 80 Years |
George Walker Beales (11 October 1902 - 16 September 1983), was the eldest son of George and Emily Beales.
Early Life
Beales was born in Nottingham and emigrated to Australia with his parents and siblings in 1923, settling in Roleystone, at the age of 21. His middle name of 'Walker' was in honour of his paternal grandmother, Eliza Aitken Beales (nee Walker).
Marriage
Married Delores Canaletich of Roleystone on 15 March, 1926. [1] The couple had a son named Brian Beales.
Community Contribution
Beales was a founding member and first President of the Roleystone-Karragullen Cricket Club, suggesting the formation of the club in March 1950 and providing 12 pounds in funding to go towards equipment.[2]