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Surname		INGOLDBY
Given Name(s) or Initial(s)		Frederick John
Regimental Number
Rank		Captain
Unit Name		3rd West Australia Bushmen
State		WA
Extracts and Comments (from Sources as shown)		Murray: medical staff, Major 12.12.1900, severely wounded at Koster R. 19.7.1900, Mentioned in Despatches London Gazette 17.6.1902 Queen's South Africa medal and 2 clasps. West Australian: Major Queen's South Africa Medal presented by HRH Duke of Cornwall & York, Perth. B5165: previously Capt. Medical Staff Permanent Arty. URL1: to Eng. aboard the 'Kildonan Castle' on 15.9.1900 amongst the sick wounded and passengers. URL4: Dr. INGOLDBY wounded in S. Africa, while reports of the amputation of his arm were unfounded, he will not have full use of it again as fingers are contracted and hand much wasted. URL5: Departure of Dr. INGOLDBY. MUNICIPAL FAREWELL. ... Dr. and Mrs. FJ INGOLDBY left Albany yesterday morning [4.10.1907] with the object of catching the mail steamer for England on Monday. It is some 22 years since Dr. INGOLDBY first arrived in Albany, and he remained here in uninterrupted practice until the war in South Africa broke out. He then volunteered for service with the second contingent sent from Western Australia and was badly wounded while discharging his duties as medical officer on the field. The wound was in the right forearm and the after effects were such as to incapacitate Dr. INGOLDBY professionally - at any rate so far as surgical work is concerned. At the close of the war he returned to Albany, but after a brief stay he proceeded to England in the interests of his health. Some four years ago he came back and resumed practice with his old partner, Dr. ROBINSON, but his physical weakness contributed to a restless state of mind which has now ended in Dr. INGOLDBY's termination of his professional connection with Albany. As he announced at the Town Hall on Thursday he has now finally retired from practice, although it is not improbable that he may, later on, pay a visit to the town. The news of Dr. INGOLDBY's intention to leave was received with general regret, and not a little evidence was forthcoming privately of the high esteem in which he is held. Public recognition of his long and honorable career in Albany was afforded at the Town Hall on Thursday morning, when the Mayor (Mr. C MCKENZIE) entertained a number of the leading citizens to take leave of the departing townsman. The Mayor occupied the chair on the occasion and on either hand sat Dr. INGOLDBY, Hon. SJ HAYNES MLC, Hon. JA WRIGHT RM and Mr. E BARNETT MLA. There were also present Drs. W MAWSON, HW FIELD, P MCGUCKIN, JS DEYKIN, TH BARNETT and A ARMSTRONG. Messrs. AH DICKSON, (president of the Chamber of Commerce), FR DYMES, AH RICHARDSON, JP DWYER, E REYNOLDS, JLS PRICE, K ZILLMAN, and Dr. EVERARD. Apology was made for the unavoidable absence of Crs. INGLIS and PEARSON. The toast of "The King" having been honored, The Mayor proposed the health of Dr. INGOLDBY. In doing so, he said Dr. INGOLDBY had spent most of his time in Albany since 1885. In that period he had had one or two skirmishes, one particularly at the war in South Africa. Then, while, fighting for his King and country, he was wounded in the arm and incapacitated so far as his profession was concerned. Now he was retiring, and he (the Mayor) felt sure that he was voicing the opinion of the whole community when he said that the town was sorry to lose him. Dr. INGOLDBY had lived in Albany to see a new generation grow up. He had proved himself a good citizen, both professionally and privately, and in losing him the town was sustaining a great loss. It had been hinted that Dr. INGOLDBY might return, and if he did he was sure he might rely on a warm welcome. Mr. MCKENZIE touched on his personal association with Dr. INGOLDBY and wished him and Mrs. INGOLDBY every happiness. Cr. MAWSON, in supporting the toast, said he was sorry for the occasion which brought them together, but he was pleased to do honor to one so universally respected as Dr. INGOLDBY. He spoke highly of the guest professionally and of his great kindness of heart, wishing him every prosperity and happiness wherever he went. Cr. BARNETT spoke of a seven years' acquaintance with the guest and expressed admiration of him professionally and privately. He recognised in Dr. INGOLDBY, moreover, a good sportsman, and referred to the assistance he had given the town in that direction. He hoped his future would be the brightest the world could afford. Mr. E BARNETT MLA said he knew Dr. INGOLDBY before he came to Albany, and, speaking from that long acquaintance with him, thought the Town could ill afford to lose him. Still they could promise him a cordial welcome if ever be came back. Cr. DEYKIN said the townspeople had got to feel as if they had a vested interest in Dr. INGOLDBY, and hm was sure some would really feel aggrieved at his departure. Dr. INGOLDBY's extreme popularity among the children, he thought, spoke eloquently as to bis character. Albany would be poorer by a fine fellow. Still they, could only wish him well in his travels, and hope to see bim again. Cr. ARMSTRONG spoke most appreciatively of his association with Dr. INGOLDBY professionally. Mr. DICKSON said he himself was a monument to the professional skill of Dr. INGOLDBY and his partner, Dr. ROBINSON. Dr. INGOLDBY had proved himself a right good citizen, and he would be much missed. The toast was drunk with musical honors. Dr. INGOLDBY, in responding, thanked the Mayor for that opportunity of saying good-bye, and the company for the kindly manner in which the toast had been received. He did not know what he had done to deserve such treatment, unless it was that he had always paid his rates and taxes regularly. He was satisfied there was more in life than chasing the Almighty dollar; more satisfaction was to be derived from winning the esteem of those with whom one lived. He had spent the best and most useful part of his life in Albany. During that time he had seen the town in the hey-day of prosperity and in the depth of adversity. He had no fear for the future of the port. The natural advantages it possessed must bring it to the front. Although resigning his professional career and leaving the town, he was not going for good. He would be surprised indeed if he did not return to the town he loved so well, and to the people who had treated him so handsomely for 20 years. He could say no more than thank them sincerely for their kindness. ... there was more in life than chasing the Almighty dollar; more satisfaction was to be derived from winning the esteem of those with * whom one lived. He had spent the best and most useful part of his life in Albany. During that time he had seen the town in the hey-day of prosperity and in the depth of adversity. He had no fear for the future of the port. The natural advantages it possessed must bring it to the front. Although resigning his professional career and leaving the town, he was not going for good. He would be surprised indeed if he did not return to the town he loved so well, and to the people who had treated him so handsomely for 20 years. He could say no more than thank them sincerely for their kindness. URL6: Among those recommended for meritorious service in the Boer war is Dr. F INGOLDBY, who was attached to the Third Contingent. Dr. INGOLDBY, who had a practice at Albany when he joined the Bushmen, was wounded so severely as to lose the use of his arm, thus being practically prevented from again following the practice of his profession. It is stated to be his intention to live in retirement in England. At Albany and with the men on service, Dr. INGOLDBY was a very warm favourite, and during action he displayed considerable heroism.
Source References		Murray: Official Records of the Australian Contingents etc. page(s) 408 409 410 Wallace1: The Australians at the Boer War page(s) 256 West Australian: West Australian newspaper date(s) 1.2, 20.6 & 24.7.1901 & 21.6.1902 B5165: National Archives of Australia series B5165 W. Mail: Western Mail newspaper date(s) 17.3.1900 Albany Adv.: Albany Advertiser newspaper date(s) 5.10.1907
External Link URL1		www.angloboerwar.com/Other/shipping/190009.htm
External Link URL2		www.angloboerwar.com/Other/shipping/190010.htm
External Link URL3		nla.gov.au/nla.news-article33182628
External Link URL4		nla.gov.au/nla.news-article23853197
External Link URL5		nla.gov.au/nla.news-article69959411
External Link URL6		nla.gov.au/nla.news-article24748068

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