Stella Lucht

F, b. 1900

Theodore Lucht

M, b. 1 November 1892, d. 20 July 1973

Walter Lucht

M, b. 16 January 1898, d. 6 October 1920

Wilhelmina Dorothea Margaret Lucht

F, b. 1886, d. 26 March 1978
  • Wilhelmina Dorothea Margaret Lucht was born in 1886 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Hermann Lucht and Catherina Magdelina Spies.
  • At the age of 25 years, Wilhelmina Dorothea Margaret Lucht married John Henry Skuse, son of Henry Skuse and Margaret Eliza Fleming, in 1911 in Queensland.
  • On 6 September 1950,her husband, John Henry Skuse died in Chinchilla, Queensland, at age 69.
  • Wilhelmina Dorothea Margaret Lucht died on 26 March 1978 in Queensland.
  • Wilhelmina was buried on 28 March 1978 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Children of Wilhelmina Dorothea Margaret Lucht and John Henry Skuse

William Lucht

M, b. 1894, d. 22 August 1966

William (Willie) Lucht

M, b. 1898, d. 1970

William Henry Lucht

M, b. 1871, d. 25 June 1952

Children of William Henry Lucht and Sophie Peters

Arthur Douglas Luck

M, b. 1904, d. 1977
  • Arthur Douglas Luck was born in 1904 in Queensland. He was the son of Henry Edward Luck and Ellen Lawson.
  • At the age of 21 years, Arthur Douglas Luck married Elsie May Evans in 1925 in Queensland.
  • Arthur Douglas Luck and Elsie May Evans appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Douglas. Arthur was a farmer.
  • Arthur Douglas Luck died in 1977 in Queensland.

Neville Sydney Luck

M, b. 13 August 1927, d. 17 July 1982

Olive Edna Luck

F, b. 1918, d. 29 July 2014

Sydney Eric Luck

M, b. 1896, d. 1979
  • Sydney Eric Luck was born in 1896 in Queensland. He was the son of Edward Luck and Eliza Margaret Gordon.
  • At the age of 30 years, Sydney Eric Luck married Miriam Inez Brooks in 1926 in Queensland.
  • Sydney Eric Luck and Miriam Inez Brooks appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Pinelands. Sydney was a farmer.
  • Sydney Eric Luck died in 1979 in Queensland.

Child of Sydney Eric Luck and Miriam Inez Brooks

Anna Magdaline (Lena) Ludde

F, b. circa 1830, d. 21 July 1873
  • Anna Magdaline (Lena) Ludde was born circa 1830. She was the daughter of Alexander Ludde and Catherine Bruweedel.
  • Anna Magdaline (Lena) Ludde married Conrad Vohland on 5 March 1852.
  • Anna Magdaline (Lena) Ludde and Conrad Vohland immigrated to Brisbane on 5 September 1863. Conrad and Lena travelled on the Beausite with their children Elizabeeth 10, Heinrich 8, Marie 6, Christy 3 and baby Anna Maria 1 from Hamburg on 24 May 1863.
  • Anna Magdaline (Lena) Ludde died on 21 July 1873 in Queensland. She died after childbirth.

Children of Anna Magdaline (Lena) Ludde and Conrad Vohland

Cameron Ernest Ludford

M, b. 19 May 1919, d. 15 April 1979
  • Cameron Ernest Ludford was born on 19 May 1919 in Yalangur, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Ernest Edward Ludford and Ellen Mary Bailey.
  • Cameron Ernest Ludford died on 15 April 1979 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 59.

Charles Edward Ludford

M, b. 26 September 1912, d. 26 June 2004
  • Charles Edward Ludford was born on 26 September 1912 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Ernest Edward Ludford and Ellen Mary Bailey.
  • Charles Edward Ludford died on 26 June 2004 in Windsor, Brisbane, at age 91.

Charles George Ludford

M, b. 2 June 1869, d. June 1934
  • Charles George Ludford was born on 2 June 1869 in Clerkenwell, London, England.
  • He was the son of William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne.
  • Charles George Ludford's birth was registered in the an unknown place , Middlesex Registration District in the September 1869 Quarter.
  • On 22 November 1872 William 5 and Charles aged 3 were discharged from the Camden St Pancreas workhouse to attend school.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Charles George Ludford was living in the household of William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne in Islington. William was the 37 year old head born St Luckes, a silversmith living with his 48 ? year old wife Ann born Colchester, and children William 13 born St Pancreas, Charles 11 born St Lukes, Percy 9 born St Pancreas and Ernest 7 months born Islington.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Charles George Ludford was living in the household of William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne. William, 47, is shown as a silversmith born St Luke living with is 51 year old wife Ann E born Colchester, and their children Charles 21, a silversmith, born St Luke, Percy, 19 born St Pancreas a warehouse porter and Ernest 10 a scholar born Holloway.
  • Charles George Ludford and William John Ludford appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Dunston Road, Shoreditch. He was 57 year old head of the houshold, a goldsmith living with his unmarried son Charles aged 31 years.
  • His marriage, at 33 years and 11 months, to Louisa Jane Partner was registered in the June 1903 Quarter in Colchester Registration District.
  • His death was recorded with the Edmonton, England, Registration District in the June 1934 Quarter.

Ernest Edward Ludford

M, b. 3 September 1880, d. 3 April 1954
  • Ernest Edward Ludford was born on 3 September 1880 in Holloway, London, England.
  • He was the son of William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne.
  • Ernest Edward Ludford's birth was registered in the Islington, London Registration District in the December 1880 Quarter.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Ernest Edward Ludford was living in the household of William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne in Islington. William was the 37 year old head born St Luckes, a silversmith living with his 48 ? year old wife Ann born Colchester, and children William 13 born St Pancreas, Charles 11 born St Lukes, Percy 9 born St Pancreas and Ernest 7 months born Islington.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Ernest Edward Ludford was living in the household of William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne. William, 47, is shown as a silversmith born St Luke living with is 51 year old wife Ann E born Colchester, and their children Charles 21, a silversmith, born St Luke, Percy, 19 born St Pancreas a warehouse porter and Ernest 10 a scholar born Holloway.
  • On 5 October 1901 Ernest was listed as a new voter in the Electorate of Aubigny, living at Utchink's farm, Portion 16, Par of Djuan.
  • Ernest Edward Ludford appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1905 living at Queen Street, Crow's Nest. He was a labourer.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Emu Creek, Crow's Nest. He was a labourer.
  • He selected land - 157 acres of land, Portion 16v, Parish of Emu Creek in June 1908.
  • On 25 July 1908 Ernie was amongst the guests at Egbert Maddern's 21st Birthday Party held at Jubilee Vale, Emu Creek.
  • In September 1911 Ernie, along with the Patch and Maddern brothers, supplied the music at a dance to raise funds for the Mossview Cricket Club.
  • At the age of 31 years, 3 months and 10 days, Ernest Edward Ludford married Ellen Mary Bailey, daughter of Thomas Bailey and Jessie Black, on 13 December 1911 in Emu Creek.
  • Ernest Edward Ludford and William John Ludford appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1912 living at Emu Creek. William was a gardener and Ernest a labourer.
  • Ernest Edward Ludford and Ellen Mary Bailey appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Yalangur. Ernest was a lengthsman. His father also lived with them and was a gardener.
  • Ernest Edward Ludford died on 3 April 1954 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 73.
  • Ernest was buried on 5 April 1954 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery. METH5-002-0007.

Children of Ernest Edward Ludford and Ellen Mary Bailey

Florence Maud Lizzie Ludford

F, b. 30 September 1884, d. September 1887
  • Florence Maud Lizzie Ludford was born on 30 September 1884 in Middlesex, England.
  • She was the daughter of William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne.
  • Florence Maud Lizzie Ludford died in September 1887.
  • Florence was buried on 24 September 1887 in Chingford Mount Cemetery, Waltham Forest, Greater London. Section G9 Grave 4658.

Jessie Florence Ludford

F, b. 2 March 1917, d. 4 May 1992
  • Jessie Florence Ludford was born on 2 March 1917 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Ernest Edward Ludford and Ellen Mary Bailey.
  • Her marriage to an unknown person was registered in the an unknown date Quarter Registration District. William John (Jack) Hill.
  • Jessie Florence Ludford died on 4 May 1992 in Albany, Western Australia, at age 75.

Percy Albert Ludford

M, b. 4 September 1871, d. 16 October 1956
  • Percy Albert Ludford was born on 4 September 1871 in St Pancreas, London, England.
  • He was the son of William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne.
  • Percy Albert Ludford's birth was registered in the St Pancreas, Middlesex Registration District in the September 1871 Quarter.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Percy Albert Ludford was living in the household of William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne in Islington. William was the 37 year old head born St Luckes, a silversmith living with his 48 ? year old wife Ann born Colchester, and children William 13 born St Pancreas, Charles 11 born St Lukes, Percy 9 born St Pancreas and Ernest 7 months born Islington.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Percy Albert Ludford was living in the household of William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne. William, 47, is shown as a silversmith born St Luke living with is 51 year old wife Ann E born Colchester, and their children Charles 21, a silversmith, born St Luke, Percy, 19 born St Pancreas a warehouse porter and Ernest 10 a scholar born Holloway.
  • His marriage, at 27 years and 11 months, to Ada Rolf was registered in the September 1899 Quarter in Shoreditch Registration District.
  • Percy Albert Ludford immigrated to Brisbane on 30 July 1909. Percy and Ada travelled on the Waipara.
  • Percy Albert Ludford died on 16 October 1956 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 85. Ada died on 17 Aug 1976 in Brisbane, the daughter of Martha Hooker and Henry Robert Rolfe.
  • Percy was buried on 18 October 1956 in Hermmant Cemetery, Brisbane.

Willam Joseph Ludford

M, b. September 1867
  • Willam Joseph Ludford's birth was registered in the St Pancreas, Middlesex, Registration District in the September 1867 Quarter.
  • He was the son of William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne.
  • On 22 November 1872 William 5 and Charles aged 3 were discharged from the Camden St Pancreas workhouse to attend school.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Willam Joseph Ludford was living in the household of William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne in Islington. William was the 37 year old head born St Luckes, a silversmith living with his 48 ? year old wife Ann born Colchester, and children William 13 born St Pancreas, Charles 11 born St Lukes, Percy 9 born St Pancreas and Ernest 7 months born Islington.
  • COMPILERS NOTE: Just what became of William is unknown. A William Joseph (Joe) Ludford lived in Crows Nest Queensland from 1892 until 1905. He then moved to a farm near Blackbutt, then to Wowan in the Dawson Valley and finally died in Eventide home aged 100 in 1960. However, this William was a Roman Catholic and stated his parents were Welsh.

William John Ludford

M, b. December 1843, d. 1 June 1928
  • William John Ludford's birth was registered in the St Luke, an unknown place Registration District in the December 1843 Quarter. He was the son of William John Ludford and Rosina Bennett.
  • His marriage, at 22 years and 6 months, to Ann Eliza Payne was registered in the June 1866 Quarter in London Registration District.
  • William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Islington. William was the 37 year old head born St Luckes, a silversmith living with his 48 ? year old wife Ann born Colchester, and children William 13 born St Pancreas, Charles 11 born St Lukes, Percy 9 born St Pancreas and Ernest 7 months born Islington.
  • William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne appeared on the census of 5 April 1891. William, 47, is shown as a silversmith born St Luke living with is 51 year old wife Ann E born Colchester, and their children Charles 21, a silversmith, born St Luke, Percy, 19 born St Pancreas a warehouse porter and Ernest 10 a scholar born Holloway.
  • Between 1891 and 1901,his wife, Ann Eliza Payne died. She appears on the 1891 Census but William is listed as a widower on the 1901 Census.
  • William John Ludford and Charles George Ludford appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Dunston Road, Shoreditch. He was 57 year old head of the houshold, a goldsmith living with his unmarried son Charles aged 31 years.
  • William John Ludford and Ernest Edward Ludford appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1912 living at Emu Creek. William was a gardener and Ernest a labourer.
  • William John Ludford appeared on the Electoral Roll with Ernest Edward Ludford and Ellen Mary Bailey in 1925 in Yalangur. Ernest was a lengthsman. His father also lived with them and was a gardener.
  • William John Ludford died on 1 June 1928 in Queensland at age 84.

Children of William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne

Willliam Joseph (Joe) Ludford

M, b. 1860, d. 10 November 1960
  • Willliam Joseph (Joe) Ludford was born in 1860 in London, England. He stated his parents were Welsh. However, no Birth or Census record of a William Joseph Ludford can be found, nor can his immigration details. He is possibly the brother of Ernest Edward Ludford who lived in Crows Nest and Blackbutt at the same time as Joe.
  • He possibly immigrated to Queensland in 1885. He told the Capricornian newspaper that he had arrived in Queensland in 1884. A William James Ludlford, aged 17 arrived in 1885.
  • In January 1892 Joe was clerk of the course at the annual Crows Nest race day.
  • He appeared on the Aubigny Electoral Roll between 1895 and 1900 living at Crow's Nest. He was listed as a resident.
  • In October 1896 he was a member of the Crows Nest Progress Association and a member of the Crows Nest Debating Society.
  • In December 1898 Joe made a substantial donation to the Roman Catholic Church Fund and later to the Lutheran Church Fund.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1908 living at Cooyar. He was a labourer.
  • He selected land - 160 acres Parish of Emu Creek in February 1903.
  • He selected land - 160 acres of land each Parish of Cooyar, Portions 47 and 90 (at the headwaters of Googa Creek, on the Emu Creek Parish border near Blackbutt) in September 1904.
  • The following article appeared in the the Darling Downs Gazette on 18 December 1909. Mr. J. Ludford, of Blackbutt,has been taking round a petition, which has now numerous signatures, for a tri-weekly mail service from Blackbut tto Crow's Nest or to Emu Creek at Mr.Patches, where it could meet the Crow's Nest Emu Creek service. At present mails from here to Blackbutt goes first to Toowoomba, then Ipswich, on to Kannangur by rail, from there to Thandowie by coach, then by horse to Blackbutt, making in all a distance of 190 miles. From here to Blackbutt is only 38 miles, and from Emu Creek to Blackbutt 18 miles.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1912 living at Googa Googa. He was a farmer. His father and brother Ernest lived at Emu Creek.
  • On 2 November 1912 Joe auctioned Portions 90 and 47, Parish of Cooyar, containing 159a. 3r. 29p. and 150a. 8r. 33p. respectively, with about half a
    million feet Pine and a large quantity of Crows Ash. Windmill, permanent supply of water. Distance 7 miles from Salty Creek Railway Station.
  • He selected land - 463 acres of land Portion 165, Parish of Bundalba (Wowan - Banana Shire) in April 1915.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1917 and 1925 living at Wowan, Dawson Valley. He was a farmer.
  • The following article appeared in the the Capricornian on 12 March 1923. "Mr W J Ludford, a native of London, born of Welsh parents, came to Australia in 1884 and was farming and breeding horses in the Blackbutt district for a number of years. Whilst there he read in the papers an account of the opening of selections in the Dawson Valley with a description of the land offered. After coming up and inspecting the land he returned to Blackbutt, settled up his affairs, and came back and secured his present farm on 90 acres of nice brown sandy loam, situated within half a mile of the Wowan railway station. He afterwards acquired 175 acres of land on the opposite side of the line, but this he has since sold to advantage. He also purchased a number of town allotments, some of which he still owns, and on one of these is situated the manager's residence and premises of the ABC Bank. Further away is the residence of the manager of the local butter factory, leased from Mr Ludford by the directors for that purpose. Mr Ludford has been a member of the Progress Association since it was instituted and claims to be one of the only three members out of forty who have kept good their membership right throughout. He is a lover of horses and for nearly forty years has been a breeder in a small way of both bloods and draughts. He generally has something in the way of horseflesh worth looking at in his paddocks. He takes a great interest in all public matters affecting the town and district, and any meeting of the kind is not considered complete unless "Joe" is present."
  • Joe was appointed Justice of the Peace and was a member of the Banana Shire Council for many years.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Yeppoon.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at Rockhampton. He was a resident of Eventide.
  • Willliam Joseph (Joe) Ludford died on 10 November 1960 in Queensland.
  • Willliam was buried in North Rockhampton Cemetery. Norman Gardens ROMAN CATHOLIC Sec 12 Row 17 Grave No 25.

Annie Dorothy Ludke

F, b. 26 February 1897, d. 6 June 1982

August Christian Frederick Ludke

M, b. 21 February 1893, d. 12 May 1980
  • August Christian Frederick Ludke was born on 21 February 1893 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Wilhelm Ludke and Albertine Emile Giering/Girding.
  • At the age of 31 years, August Christian Frederick Ludke married Elsie May MCcarthy in 1925 in Queensland.
  • August Christian Frederick Ludke died on 12 May 1980 at age 87.
  • August was buried in Nerang Cemetery.

August Christian Friedrich Ludke

M, b. 1862, d. February 1937
  • August Christian Friedrich Ludke was born in 1862 in Neustadt, Neustadt, Uckermark, Prussia.
  • He was the son of Wilhelm Ludke and Maria Christine Hocher.
  • August Christian Friedrich Ludke and Christine Louise Fredrieke Ludke immigrated to Queensland on 25 October 1881. August, aged 19, and Christine aged 21 travelled on the Carnatic with William Ludke, 23, most likely their brother and their father William Ludke aged 58. Their sister Friedriche and her husband Ferdinand WESENER had immigrated to Queensland a few years before.
  • At the age of 21 years, August Christian Friedrich Ludke married Catherina Dorothea Widderich, daughter of Jurgen (Georgen) Widderich and Margarethe (Elspah) Mehrens, in 1883 in Nerang, Queensland.
  • In 1901 August Christian Friedrich Ludke lived in Djuan. August was listed on the Crow's Nest Post Office directory as a farmer of Djuan.
  • He and Catherina Dorothea Widderich appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. August was a farmer.
  • August and Catherine were involved in an accident on the way home from church one Sunday. On 24 August 1915 The Brisbane Courier reported :- " When returning from church at Glenaven yesterday Mr and Mrs August Ludke, well-known residents of Glenaven met with a serious accident (our Crow's Nest correspondent wired yesterday) The horse bolted with the sulky, throwing both the occupants out. Mrs Ludke was brought into Crows Nest and attended Dr Cole, having been injured internally. Mr Ludke received a broken collar bone and was badly shaken. The sulky was smashed to pieces."
  • In 1924,his wife, Catherina Dorothea Widderich died in Queensland.
  • August Christian Friedrich Ludke appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Djuan. August was a farmer.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1934 living at Djuan. He was a farmer, perhaps living with his daughter in law Emma (nee Perina.)
  • August Christian Friedrich Ludke died in February 1937 in Queensland.
  • August was buried on 23 February 1937 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
  • On 27 February 1937 August Christian Friedrich Ludke's obituary appeared in The Courier Mail. It read:- " The death is announced of Mr. August Ludke, Mountain Camp. Crow's Nest, at the age of 75 years. The late Mr. Ludke was born at Neustadt, Uckermark, Prussia and came to Queensland 55 years ago. In 1884 at Upper Nerang, he married Miss Carolina Dorothy Wedderick, who predeceased him in 1924. The late Mr. Ludke had resided at Djuan for more than 40 years, and had spent the last seven years of his life at Mountain Camp. He leaves one son — Mr. G. Ludke (Wutul) and five daughters — Mesdames C. Finch (Glenaven), E. Goebel (Toowoomba), R. Kanowski (Mountain Camp), G. Barton (Yarraman), and Wedderick."

Children of August Christian Friedrich Ludke and Catherina Dorothea Widderich

Catherine Dorothy Ludke

F, b. 14 May 1889, d. 26 February 1982

Child of Catherine Dorothy Ludke and George Henry Barton

Christina Emilie Ludke

F, b. 21 July 1893, d. 4 June 1993

Children of Christina Emilie Ludke and George Frederick (Bob) Kanowski

Christine Louise Fredrieke Ludke

F, b. 20 July 1859, d. 28 December 1906
  • Christine Louise Fredrieke Ludke was born on 20 July 1859 in Prenzlau, Germany.
  • She was the daughter of Wilhelm Ludke and Maria Christine Hocher.
  • Christine Louise Fredrieke Ludke and August Christian Friedrich Ludke immigrated to Queensland on 25 October 1881. August, aged 19, and Christine aged 21 travelled on the Carnatic with William Ludke, 23, most likely their brother and their father William Ludke aged 58. Their sister Friedriche and her husband Ferdinand WESENER had immigrated to Queensland a few years before.
  • At the age of 22 years, 3 months and 23 days, Christine Louise Fredrieke Ludke married Carl Frederich Wilhelm Bochow on 12 November 1881 in Queensland. They had 10 children.
  • Christine Louise Fredrieke Ludke died on 28 December 1906 in Nerang, Queensland, at age 47.

Children of Christine Louise Fredrieke Ludke and Carl Frederich Wilhelm Bochow

Darcy Mervyn Ludke

M, b. 19 July 1926, d. 20 August 1999
  • Darcy Mervyn Ludke was born on 19 July 1926.
  • He was the son of Henry Ludke and Emma Perina.
  • On 11 February 1934,Darcy Mervyn Ludke's father, Henry Ludke died in Queensland. He died of pneumonia.
  • On 16 May 1952 Frederick Tigell and another person were ordered to pay damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident. The Queensland Times reported:- "£438 DAMAGES TO CHILD TOOWOOMBA, Sept. 4. On May 16 a three-years-old girl was injured about the face and neck when a utility and a car came into collision on a detour road branching from the Crow's Nest-Brisbane Highway. Today, in the Toowoomba Circuit Court, Mr. Justice Mansfield, B.PJ., awarded the child damages amounting to £438/19/, as judgment on a claim before the Court arising from the injuries suffered. Costs of £150, to be taxed, were awarded. Through her next friend, Ludke (her father), the child had claimed damages amounting to £741 from Frederick Charles Tigell, of Jones' Gully, Crow's Nest, and James John Cook, of Harlaxton."
  • Darcy Mervyn Ludke died on 20 August 1999 in Rockhampton, Queensland, at age 73.
  • Darcy was buried on 24 August 1999 in Rockhampton, Queensland.

Edwin George Ludke

M, b. circa 1923, d. 1939
  • Edwin George Ludke was born circa 1923.
  • He was the son of George Hans Ludke and Eliza Jane Garrett.
  • Edwin met with a serious accident on 14 Aug 1938. On 15 August 1938 The Queensland Times reported:- "TRIGGER CAUGHT IN SADDLE. Youth Shot in Back. COOYAR. August 14. Edwin Ludke (16), son of Mr. George Ludke, a well-known Cooyar farmer, was seriously injured in a shooting accident at mid-day to-day. While he was helping his father and a younger brother to search for dingoes which had killed a calf, his brother's rifle accidentally dis- charged a bullet into the back of Edwin's neck, near the spine, and came out near the front of his face. Paralysed in both legs, but still conscious, he was treated by Ambulance bearers. and taken to the Toowoomba Hospital. The boys were riding on the one horse, and the younger brother was holding the .22 calibre rifle along the saddle as they passed through the rough scrub. About a mile from Cooyar the horse became restless and the trigger of the rifle caught in the saddle."
  • Edwin George Ludke died in 1939 in Brisbane, Queensland.