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...do YOUR families link back to first South Australian wheat growers?
Christina and Donald McLEAN from Scotland 1837
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1920 - 1998 (78 years)
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Name |
Alfred Parker MCLEAN [2] |
Suffix |
Justice Of Peace |
Nickname |
Alf |
Born |
5 May 1920 |
Strathalbyn SA [2] |
Gender |
Male |
Education |
1925-1937 |
Angas Plains SA [3] |
Attended Angas Plains School from Maplemore Homestead and later Strathalbyn High School by bus. |
Occupation |
1941 |
Adelaide SA [3] |
Alf entered into police training at the Police Depot, Port Adelaide, and Police Barracks, being sworn in at 21 years. Later transfers included Naracoorte, Mount Gambier, Adelaide, Thebarton Police Station, Kingoonya and Cowell - as well as relieving in many country and suburban stations. Retiring in Cowell after an armed hold up in 1956. |
Marriage/Wedding |
1953 |
Adelaide SA [3] |
After marrying Miss Lola Blackman, of Ararat, in 1953, they were transferred to Cowell where the last two of three children were born. |
Occupation |
1955 |
Cowell SA [4] |
Appointed District Clerk of the District Council of Franklin Harbour, having in 1955 been appointed Secretary of the Cowell District Hospital, Inc. In these appointments he was greatly assisted by his wife, Lola, who was a registered triple-certi nurse.
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Achievements |
1956 |
Thebarton SA [5] |
ln 1956 he was involved in the single handed arrest of an armed offender, who was threatening to shoot him. He was awarded a Police Commissioners Commendation for "displaying unusual physical courage and exceptional tact when arresting the armed offender". |
Biography Notes |
1941-1956 |
Thebarton SA [6] |
Joined S.A. Police Force, into police training at the Police Depot, Port Adelaide, and Police Barracks, being sworn in at 21 years of age.
serving Narracoorte, Mt Gambier, Thebarton, Kingoonya as well as relieving in many country and suburban stations. Alf later retiring whilst serving in Cowell after an armed hold up in 1956.
He was involved in the single handed arrest of an armed offender, who was threatening to shoot him. Awarded a Police Commissioners Commendation for "displaying unusual physical courage and exceptional tact when arresting the armed offender". |
Occupation |
1974-1985 |
Glenelg SA [7] |
Appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the Glenelg District Community Hospital,lnc.,serving until he retired in 1985. |
Achievements |
1988 |
Cowell SA [8] |
1988 he organized the first McLean Family Reunion, with the unveiling of a plaque at Marleston (earlier 1937 named Hilton)commemorating the growing of the 1838 wheat crop. |
Achievements |
1988 |
Cowell SA [9] |
In 1988 he was invited back to Cowell by the District Council to perform the opening of the new District Council Chambers, located in the former National Bank Building. |
Achievements |
1980-1996 |
Strathalbyn SA [10, 11] |
Initiating and co-responsible for the preparation of the total manuscript of the family story "Donald and Christina Mclean the first wheat growers in South Australia" with the assistance of his wife, Lola, and local historian, Miss Margaret Stevenson, who had recently completed another family history of the district. She worked painstakingly to prepare the initial family Mclean history without the use of computers. She has been of immense help in this enterprise. Mrs Candy Scown, of Strathalbyn, has been the word processor for most of the manuscript. The generous help of Mrs Jill McDonald, author of "History of Ewen and Rachel McDonald and Descendants" (Rachel being a sister of John McLean) is also respectfully acknowledged.
Residence: Alf and Lola then lived in retirement at Harriet Street, Strathalbyn until Alfs death in 1998 when Lola moved to Glenelg.
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Public Office |
1970's |
Cowell SA [6] |
Now Dip. Local Govt. J.P.(excerpt from BRB) awaiting email reply (26.5.2020 ljm) from jpservices@sa.gov.au |
Occupation |
1970's |
Kingoonya SA [6] |
Kingoonya was an interesting experience in opening a new Police Station, about 400 miles north of Adelaide, with district extending beyond Coober Pedy. Soon after it was closed down and the cells remain today in 2020. |
Residence |
1980-1998 |
Strathalbyn SA [2] |
Harriet St Strathalbyn SA |
Died |
12 Oct 1998 |
Strathalbyn SA [12] |
Cremated |
Strathalbyn SA |
- Ashes at Cowell and at Strathalbyn
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Person ID |
I-3812 |
Christina and Donald McLean | John McLean's descendants |
Last Modified |
9 Dec 2020 |
Father |
Edwin James 'Ted' b1871 MCLEAN, b. 16 Oct 1871, Angas Plains SA , d. 23 Aug 1950, Strathalbyn SA (Age 78 years) |
Relationship |
-1261 |
Mother |
Olivia Mary (Queenie) PARKER, b. 23 May 1885, Collingwood Vic , d. 2 Aug 1955, Strathalbyn SA (Age 70 years) |
Relationship |
-1261 |
Married |
26 Jul 1919 |
Melbourne Vic [13] |
- "McLean family bible was originally given by Mary Stacey to Mrs Edwin James McLean (Adelaide Hull-"Addie")...(currently in custodianship of Edwin James McLean [Albany WA] in 2016) are copies of several pages of (unknown which newspaper-clippings). We know by family memories [FM] of Joan Natalie McLean that first Addie then Queenie compiled most of the following. One such clipping reads:MARRIAGE: MCLEAN-PARKER-On Saturday, 26th July 1919 at the Presbyterian church, Northcote,Victoria, by the Rev. W. R. Rock., Edwin James McLean, Angas Plains, SA to Olivia Mary (Queenie), elder dau of Mr and Mrs B E Parker, Waterloo Road, Angas Plains, "Waterloo",SA
1944: MCLEAN-PARKER Mr and Mrs E J Mclean Maplemore Angas Plains SA annoince the 25th wedding anniversary, solemnised on July26, 1919 at Northcote, Victoria, Presbytarian Church, by Rev Robert W Rock.
Lastly:Mr B E Parker who died at Strathalbyn recently at the age of 83 years, after a short illness, was for many years an esteemed worker in the firm of Trodels, printers, Melbourne (work reference in all media). After retiring from the firm, he and his wife lived at Murray Bridge SA for several years with his dau, Mrs H Fordham. After her death, Mr and Mrs Parker made their home with their only remaining child Mrs E J Mclean of Angas Plains. Mrs Parker predeceased her husband in 1940. In this younger days Mr Parker was a tenor singer in the Scots Church choir Melbourne. He often also accompanied his dau Olivia Mary (queenie) Parker for community entertainment.
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Occupation |
Musician and music teacher |
- Associate of the London College of Music
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Family ID |
F-1261 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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Photos
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 | 0102 - Murray, Poole, Royal, Alf McLean, Benton, Sturtzel, Hickey & Jackson.jpg G W (I1593)
MH M (I2302)
DG B (I2303)
VS G (I1100)
P S (I1465) |
 | 0324 - McLean family - Lola, Alf, Mona, Jack & Jean - at Mona's 90th birthday in 1995.jpg LB 3848 |
 | 0335 - Alf & Lola McLean.jpg LB 3848 |
 | MCLEAN:Alf and Jack eldest brothers of Benjamin b1925 to Olivia Mclean nee Parker and Edwin James McLean |
 | Wedding Alfred Parker McLean and Lola Blackman 1953
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 | 3 generations at Maplemore SA Mary Clarke Parker nee Reid, dau Olivia Mary Mclean nee Parker, 1922 first born son and grandson Alfred Parker Mclean |
Headstones |
 | HS STRATH MCLEAN Alfred Parker d1998 |
STORIES |
 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
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Sources |
- [S-13] REGISTER Burials & Cremations - Alexandrina Council SA, Family History Group at Library, 54, 18/05/2016 source ljm burial register.
Noted a difference of register 12.10.1998 and screen 2002
- [S-3] BRB 'Donald & Christina McLean & Their Descendants', 1995 copies available, Copies of the BRB available Strathalbyn National Trust Museum & Library, several libraries around Australia including State Library SA, and Western Australian Genealogical Society Bayswater WA Request assistance for locating a copy through 'Contact us' on this website. .
- [S-219] PUBLICATION "Memoirs of Alf McLean"-Having fun without working too hard. Authors Alf and Lola McLean nee Blackman, 34, 9 Jan 2021 Researcher Lorna Mclean.
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- [S-219] PUBLICATION "Memoirs of Alf McLean"-Having fun without working too hard. Authors Alf and Lola McLean nee Blackman, 65, 9 Jan 2021 Researcher Lorna Mclean.
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- [S-219] PUBLICATION "Memoirs of Alf McLean"-Having fun without working too hard. Authors Alf and Lola McLean nee Blackman, 90, 9 Jan 2021 Researcher Lorna Mclean.
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- [S-3] BRB 'Donald & Christina McLean & Their Descendants', 1995 copies available, Copies of the BRB available Strathalbyn National Trust Museum & Library, several libraries around Australia including State Library SA, and Western Australian Genealogical Society Bayswater WA Request assistance for locating a copy through 'Contact us' on this website. , 9 Apr 2020 Researcher Lorna Mclean.
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- [S-219] PUBLICATION "Memoirs of Alf McLean"-Having fun without working too hard. Authors Alf and Lola McLean nee Blackman, 29, 9 Jan 2021 Researcher Lorna Mclean.
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- [S-219] PUBLICATION "Memoirs of Alf McLean"-Having fun without working too hard. Authors Alf and Lola McLean nee Blackman, 104, 9 Jan 2021 Researcher Lorna Mclean.
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- [S-219] PUBLICATION "Memoirs of Alf McLean"-Having fun without working too hard. Authors Alf and Lola McLean nee Blackman, 92, 9 Jan 2021 Researcher Lorna Mclean.
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- [S-219] PUBLICATION "Memoirs of Alf McLean"-Having fun without working too hard. Authors Alf and Lola McLean nee Blackman, 110, 9 Jan 2021 Researcher Lorna Mclean.
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- [S-3] BRB 'Donald & Christina McLean & Their Descendants', 1995 copies available, Copies of the BRB available Strathalbyn National Trust Museum & Library, several libraries around Australia including State Library SA, and Western Australian Genealogical Society Bayswater WA Request assistance for locating a copy through 'Contact us' on this website. , 1980-1995, 9 Jan 2021 Researcher Lorna Mclean.
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- [S-13] REGISTER Burials & Cremations - Alexandrina Council SA, Family History Group at Library, 54, 18/05/2016 source ljm burial register.
difference in website date of "2002 as death year only
register states d.12.10.1998 cremated/burial 15.10.1998
Niche 2 Strathalbyn Columbarium SA
- [S-11] Birth record attached to this profile.
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