John Wharton Shaw
From Our Contribution
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| Plaque Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 3 February 1897 |
| Age at Death | 77 years |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of John Wharton Shaw Born 1897 Died 10/04/1974 Aged 77 Years |
Contents
Early Life
John Wharton Shaw was born in Hawthorn, Victoria on 3 February 1897. His parents were Henry Wharton Shaw and Alice Rout.
Marriage
John married Gladys Irene Shaw nee Cross on 21 June 1930 at Holy Trinity Church, Kew, Victoria. They had three daughters and two sons.
Community Contribution
In 1954 John was Treasurer of the Roleystone Progress Association and during the 1950s he was an Office Bearer of Federation of Progress Associations.
Electoral Roll Information
According the electoral roll in 1949 and 1954 John lived at Holden Road Roleystone. In 1958 and 1972 he lived at 1 Railway Avenue Kelmscott. His occupation was Civil Servant Clerk.
Death
John died at the age of 77 on 10 April 1974.
Notes
John served in WW2 with AMF in W.A. from 1940 to 1943. In 1943 he enlisted as a volunteer for Defence Corp. He was discharged on 3 August 1944.