Claude Alfred Holt (1881–1930)
Mr Claude A.W. Holt whose death occurred on Christmas Eve was the only son of the late Mr Alfred W. Holt of Arthursleigh and Wingello in the Goulburn district and grandson of the late Mr Thos. Holt one of the first four members of the Legislative Council. Mr Holt served during the war with the 7th Light Horse Regiment and was wounded at the battle of Romani. He is survived by Mrs Holt and a son and daughter, A service was held at his late residence, Manly, and conducted by his uncle the Rev Ronald Cameron of Turramurra who also officiated at the graveside at Waverley.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- marries Victoria May Rigby, Argus (Melbourne), 29 April 1912, p 9
- World War I service record, item B2455, HOLT C A W 2042 (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Holt, Thomas (grandfather)
- Cameron, Claude Ewen (cousin)
Citation details
'Holt, Claude Alfred (1881–1930)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/holt-claude-alfred-24095/text32914, accessed 24 April 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
11 November,
1881
Woollahra, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
24 December,
1930
(aged 49)
Manly, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Religious Influence
Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.