Winkler Generations
George Henry Winkler was born on 11 September 1901 at Wallaroo, South Australia. He was the sixth child of Charles William Winkler and Elizabeth Jane Hicks.
Harry, as he was known, attended a Roman Catholic school in North Adelaide for a few years before the family returned to Wallaroo in about 1909. Harry continued his schooling at Wallaroo Primary School until he was about 12 years old. The younger children returned to Adelaide, with their mother, when their parents separated in 1915. Three of Harry’s older brothers had enlisted in the Australian Infantry and were fighting overseas. His eldest brother, Richard, was already married and, by 1920, some of the younger children were living with Richard and his wife, Annie, at Kent Town. By the time he was eighteen, Harry was working and learning a trade. Harry worked for Martens Bros., as a sheet-metal worker and an unlicensed plumber for over 30 years. His employer, Albert Martens, gave Harry a glowing recommendation when he was forced to close his business in 1951, due to ill-health. |
Harry was only 19-years-old when he married 16-year-old Daisy Olive Blanche Hood on 16 July 1921 at the Methodist Manse in Brompton. Daisy was born on 7 September 1905, the youngest of eight children born to William Edward and Amelia Ada Hood (nee Hussey).
Harry and Daisy’s eldest daughter, Thelma Joyce was born on 8 April 1922 at 11 Bennett-street, Hilton, South Australia. Three years later, on 2 Feb 1925, a second daughter, Marjorie Jean (or Marjory), was born at 258 Hindley-street, Adelaide. Two sons then followed; Maxwell George on 10 January 1928 and Brian William on 6 May 1931. Brian was born at 87 Margaret-street, North Adelaide. In 1933, Daisy and Harry moved into a two-bedroom attached cottage at 14 Thirteenth Street, Bowden. Built in about 1890 and situated at the end of a lane, Daisy and Harry rented the property for about ten years before eventually being in a position to make an offer and purchase the property. In January 1939, Harry enlisted as a gunner in the 13th Field Brigade, Royal Australian Army. However, shortly after World War II was declared on 3 September 1939, Harry was discharged from the 113th Field Battery. Although he had conducted himself well, Harry was deemed medically unfit for military service and was discharged on 19 October 1939. |
In 1942, Harry and Daisy’s eldest daughter, Joyce, left the family home and married James Entwistle. Joyce and Jim purchased a house in Norwood. They had four children, Ronald, Brian, Trevor and Raelene.
A couple of years after Joyce and Jim Entwistle were married, Joyce’s sister, Marjorie, married Bill Entwistle - Jim’s brother. Marjorie and Bill had three daughters and a son, Patricia, Dennis, Dianne and Susan. They were later to separate and Marjorie remarried. Her second husband was Henry (Pat) Halls; they had a son, Stephen, in 1957.
A couple of years after Joyce and Jim Entwistle were married, Joyce’s sister, Marjorie, married Bill Entwistle - Jim’s brother. Marjorie and Bill had three daughters and a son, Patricia, Dennis, Dianne and Susan. They were later to separate and Marjorie remarried. Her second husband was Henry (Pat) Halls; they had a son, Stephen, in 1957.
Max lived with his Aunt Ettie at Semaphore for a couple of years when he was a young boy. He married Patricia Noakes on 31 January 1948. Max and Pat had three children, Gregory and Patricia, an infant son born in 1957, did not survive.
The youngest child, Brian, married Joyce McAllister in 1934. Brian and Joyce lived with Harry and Daisy at Bowden for about a year. They eventually purchased a home in the new suburb of Elizabeth and had four children, Robyn, David, Anita and Anthony.
The youngest child, Brian, married Joyce McAllister in 1934. Brian and Joyce lived with Harry and Daisy at Bowden for about a year. They eventually purchased a home in the new suburb of Elizabeth and had four children, Robyn, David, Anita and Anthony.
Harry was a quiet, gentle man, but Daisy, with her Irish heritage, was very outspoken. She was the organizer. The family kept Cocker Spaniels and Daisy became involved with the Royal Adelaide Show, possibly through showing the Cocker Spaniels. She spent a lot of time at the showground’s each year in the dog pavilion, which was very handy for all of the grandchildren, as she could look after all the show bags that were collected until it was time to go home.
The children and grandchildren visited Harry and Daisy at their little house in Bowden regularly. There was a long alley to get to the back of the house. There was an alleyway to get to the front of the house too, but that wasn’t used very much. There were some out-houses in the backyard, one was the laundry, and another was the outside toilet. Down the side of the house were garden beds; right down the end was a secluded garden. It was shady and had lovely thick grass; access was through a small gate in the wire mesh fence. There was a small lean-to just off the kitchen, this was Harry’s bedroom. The kitchen was long and narrow, but held a kitchen table and all the other necessities of the day. At one end was a door leading off to the bathroom and opposite was a step leading up to the living room. A passage led off the living room; there were two bedrooms off the passage. At the end of the passage was a big room that in later years was used as a dining room. In this room there were glass cabinets which contained lots of fascinating items. The front door was off the dining room, and there was another lean-to built of the front veranda.
The children and grandchildren visited Harry and Daisy at their little house in Bowden regularly. There was a long alley to get to the back of the house. There was an alleyway to get to the front of the house too, but that wasn’t used very much. There were some out-houses in the backyard, one was the laundry, and another was the outside toilet. Down the side of the house were garden beds; right down the end was a secluded garden. It was shady and had lovely thick grass; access was through a small gate in the wire mesh fence. There was a small lean-to just off the kitchen, this was Harry’s bedroom. The kitchen was long and narrow, but held a kitchen table and all the other necessities of the day. At one end was a door leading off to the bathroom and opposite was a step leading up to the living room. A passage led off the living room; there were two bedrooms off the passage. At the end of the passage was a big room that in later years was used as a dining room. In this room there were glass cabinets which contained lots of fascinating items. The front door was off the dining room, and there was another lean-to built of the front veranda.
Harry and Daisy didn’t always have a happy marriage and were estranged at times, but when Harry developed Parkinson’s disease in his later years, Daisy was devoted to looking after him. Quite often their daughter-in-law, Joyce, would travel from Elizabeth to help Daisy care for Harry. Eventually a place was found for Harry at the Home for Incurables (later The Julia Farr Centre). Daisy used to make the trip from Bowden to Fullarton on the bus almost every day to visit him.
Harry died on 12 April 1981 at Fullarton, he was 79 years old. He was cremated at Centennial Park and his ashes were interred at Dudley Park Cemetery. Until Harry’s death, Daisy had been quite robust and active, but only 3 months later; she suffered a heart attack at home and passed away on 24 July 1981. She was 75 years old; her ashes were also interred at Dudley Park Cemetery. |
Descendants of George Henry Winkler
George Henry Winkler, known as Harry, was born on 11 September 1901 in Wallaroo, South Australia, died on 12 April 1981 in Fullarton, South Australia at age 79 years and his remains were interred at Dudley Park Cemetery, South Australia. Harry married Daisy Olive Blanche Hood on 16 July 1921 in Brompton, South Australia. Daisy was born on 7 September 1905 in Queenstown, South Australia, died on 24 July 1981 in Bowden, South Australia at age 75 years and her remains were interred at Dudley Park Cemetery, South Australia. They had four children: Thelma Joyce, Marjorie Jean, Maxwell George and Brian William.
- Thelma Joyce Winkler (known as Joyce) was born on 8 April 1922 in Hilton, South Australia, died on 18 June 1982 in Adelaide, South Australia at age 60 years and was buried at Centennial Park Cemetery, Pasadena, South Australia on 21 June 1982. Joyce married James Arnold (Jim) Entwistle on 8 August 1942 in Brompton, South Australia. Jim was born on 26 January 1919 in Adelaide, South Australia, died on 6 January 1993 in Eastwood, South Australia at age 73 years and was buried in West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia on 8 January 1993. They had four children: Brian John, Ronald James, Trevor Wayne and Raelene Kay.
- Marjorie Jean Winkler was born on 2 February 1925 in Adelaide, South Australia, and died on 3 October 2000 in Whyalla, South Australia at age 75 years. Marjorie married William Frederick Ernest (Bill) Entwistle in about 1945. Bill was born on 10 November 1922 in Adelaide, South Australia and died on 26 September 2012 in Myrtle Bank, South Australia at age 89 years. They had four children: Patricia Jean, Dennis Peter, Dianne and Susan Gail. Marjorie next married Henry James (Pat) Halls in about 1957 in South Australia. Pat was born on 11 November 1924 in Bowden, South Australia and died on 5 August 1996 in Elizabeth Vale, South Australia at age 71 years. They had one child: Stephen John. Marjorie next married James Edward Campion on 15 January 2000 in Whyalla, South Australia. James was born on 22 March 1925 in Millicent, South Australia and died on 28 May 2005 in Woodville, South Australia at age 80 years.
- Maxwell George Winkler was born on 10 January 1928 in South Australia and died on 18 October 2009 in Largs Bay, South Australia at age 81 years. Max married Patricia Ruby Noakes on 31 January 1948 in Hindmarsh, South Australia. Patricia was born on 18 October 1928 in Devon Park, South Australia and died on 2 May 2015 in Woodville, South Australia at age 86 years. They had three children: Patricia Maxine, an unnamed son who died at one-hour-old and Gregory Robert.
- Brian William Winkler was born on 6 May 1931 in North Adelaide, South Australia and died on 16 October 2014 in Salisbury, South Australia at age 83 years. Brian married Joyce Leonie McAllister on 15 October 1955 in Ovingham, South Australia. Joyce was born on 26 May 1934 in West Croydon, South Australia. They had four children: Robyn Ann, David Brian, Anita Leonie and Anthony Paul.