Memorials Boer War St Paul's Cathedral

"To the Glory of God and in memory
Col. Tom Price C.B.
Dublin Fusiliers & Madras Staff Corps 1861 to 1863
Raised the Victoria Mounted Rifles and commanded the Regiment 1885-1902
Raised the Victorian Rangers and commanded the Regiment 1888-1889.
Commanding Officer Victorian Rifle Clubs 1885-1900.
Commanding Officer Victorian Mounted Rifles S. African War Jan-Dec 1900.
Acting Commandant Victoria Mar to Jun 1902.
Commandant Queensland 1902-1904.
Born at Hobart 21 Oct 1841, Died Warrnambool 3 Jul 1911."
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"To the Glory of God
and in
affectionate Remembrance
of
Lieut. John George Chrisp
who was killed in action'5th Nov 1901
at Vryherd South Africa.
This memorial
is erected as a token of honour & esteem
my Janet Lady Clarke & his comrades
in the Rupertswood Battery
Victorian Horse Artillery"
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"To the Glory of God and in loving memory of
Cymbeline Alonso Edric Huddart R.N.
of HMS Doris South African Station
youngest beloved son of Lois and
James Huddart. Born at Melbourne
6th January 1881. Killed in action and
buried at Graspian Cape Colony on 25th
Nov 1899. Conspicuous Service Cross CSC was posthumously conferred by the King
'It is with deep regret that I have to report the
death of Midshipman Huddart who behaved magnificently
and still advanced after he had been twice wounded .
The Queen read with feelings of admiration and
pride the record by his commanding officer of
the noble conduct of your son whose heroic but
untimely death Her Majesty deeply regrets@
'The Doris sent one of the most gallant boys that
ever lived, Midshipman Huddart who charging up the
hill at Graspian continued to advance after he had
been twice wounded and at last fell mortally hurt
in the moment of victory'
Extract from the speech of First Lord of the Admiralty
Royal Academy Banquet 5th May 1900
'Blessed are the pure i heart for they shall see God'"

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• Text: Sharky Ward
• Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward