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James Beck Senior c.1916. Photograph most likely taken at the Beck family property at Freemans Waterhole

James Beck Senior c.1916. Photograph most likely taken at the Beck family property at Freemans Waterhole — Photo Ref: 25221

Creator: Beck, Mr Phil

James Beck and Minerva (nee Rogers), who lived at the property called "Mountainholme" at the end of Becks Road, Freemans Waterhole, with their 5 sons and one daughter. Four of the sons went to WW1 and are on the Teralba memorial as well as the Roll of honour.

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