Just Another Pair Of Socks

Additional Information

Melton Express

7 August 1915, p. 2

and

The Bacchus Marsh Express

7 August 1915, p. 2

"Jim" Burke, who used to drive the butcher's cart for Simpson & Co., in this district, and who went to the front, is reported to have been killed in action.

The Age

27 May 1915, p. 10

Private J. A. Bourke, 7th Battalion (wounded), is 25 years of age, and second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bourke, 364 Lygon-street, East Brunswick (late of Wallan). Prior to enlisting he was in the employment of Mr. Copeland, butcher, Kerang.

Wodonga and Towong Sentinel

Friday 30 July 1915, p .2

PERSONAL.

Private J. A. Bourke, brother of Mr. A. Bourke, railway cleaner, Wodonga, was killed in action at the Dardnnelles on 5th instant. "He was wounded previously, but recovered, and returned to the firing line.

The Age

30 July 1915, p. 10

Private J. A. Bourke (killed in action), of the 7th Battalion, D Company, was 2o years of age and was second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bourke, 364 Lygon-street, East Brunswick, and formerly of Wallan. He has been previously wounded, and had returned to the firing line. He is a brother to Constable J. B. Bourke, stationed at Russell-street, and prior to enlisting was in the employment of Mr. Copeland, butcher, Kerang.

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The Age

4 August 1915, p. 12

DIED ON SERVICE.

Private J. A. Bourke. (With photo)

Kerang New Times

6 August 1915, p. 2

OUR SOLDIERS.

Among those killed in action appears in the 59th casualty list, the name of Private J. A. Bourke, 25 years of age, 7th Battalion, Wallan. Private Bourke was in the employ of Mr Copeland, butcher, Kerang, when he enlisted. He was a member of the Presbyterian choir. His father, Mr. J. Bourke, lives at 364 Lygon-st., East Brunswick. A fact worth noting is that Privates Anderson and J. A. Bourke (killed), W. A. Stewart (reported missing) and J. Malcolm (wounded) were all at various times connected with the choir of the Presbyterian Church. An in memoriam service in connection with the death of Private Bourke will be held in St. Andrew's Church on Sunday morning.

The Age

10 August 1915, p. 10

Private J. A. Bourke (killed in action) belonged to the 7th Battalion, and at the time of his enlistment resided at Kerang. He was a member of the choir of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

The Argus

10 August 1915, p. 5

AUSTRALIANS WHO HAVE FALLEN.

Pte. J. A. Bourke (Killed). (With Photo)

Brunswick and Coburg Leader

Friday 13 August 1915, p. 1

ROLL OF HONOR

PRIVATE ,J. A. BOURKE (killed in action), of the 7th Battalion, was 25 years of age; and was second son of Mr. and Mrs J. Bourke. 364 Lygon st., East Brunswick, and formerly of Wallan.

The Argus

17 August 1915, p. 1

KILLED IN ACTION.

BOURKE. - Killed in action at the Dardanelles, on 5th July, Private James A. Bourke, 7th Battalion, 1st Australian Division. (Inserted by the officers and members of the Matthew Burnett Tent, No. 156. I. O. R., Kerang.

The Argus

20 August 1915, p. 5

PRIVATE J. A. BOURKE (killed) was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bourke, 364 Lygon street East Brunswick, late of Wallan. He was one of the first to enlist. He was 25 years of age, and had been previously wounded, returning to the filing line from hospital at Alexandria.

Kerang Observer

25 September 1915, p. 2

Jim Burke (the butcher from Copeland's), was blown to pieces the other day by a shell. He was wounded the first day, and had just come back from the hospital.

The Argus

5 July 1921, p. 1

IN MEMORIAM.

On Active Service.

BOURKE.-In sad and loving memory of our dear brother, Private James Archibald Bourke, killed in action on Gallipoli 6th July, 1915.

Only good night, dear brother; not farewell;  

A little while, and all His saints shall dwell

In hallowed union, indivisible.

Good night.

- Inserted by Maude and Arthur, Smyth street, Benella.