Oral interview with Rosslyn Mavis Stallman (née Metcalfe), 21 October 2026 · 2026-10-21
Oral history interview covering the informant, her husband Neville Desmond Stallman, their children, her brother Alastair James Galbraith Metcalfe and her parents. Informant's recollection; no documents consulted during the interview.
Oral interview with Rosslyn Mavis Stallman (née Metcalfe), 21 October 2026 · 2026-10-21
For “Died” 25 FEB 1976 of James Galbraith Metcalfe
Died at the Wesley Hospital (informant not certain).
Death date 25 February 1976 rests on the Queensland BDM index, which gives no place; place refined from Brisbane to Auchenflower on this account.
Oral interview with Rosslyn Mavis Stallman (née Metcalfe), 21 October 2026 · 2026-10-21
For “Occupation” BET 1939 AND 1945 of James Galbraith Metcalfe
In naval intelligence during the war, as a civilian, working with the Americans; he did not pass the Navy physical test because of a weak heart. The family had the only telephone in the street because of this work.
Oral interview with Rosslyn Mavis Stallman (née Metcalfe), 21 October 2026 · 2026-10-21
For “Occupation” BEF 1912 of James Galbraith Metcalfe
After arriving in Australia he taught for a short time at Milton State School, before the Postmaster-General's Department.
Date bounded by his PMG clerk appointment from 1 July 1912.
Oral interview with Rosslyn Mavis Stallman (née Metcalfe), 21 October 2026 · 2026-10-21
For “Immigrated” ABT 1910 of James Galbraith Metcalfe
Came to Australia from Scotland about 1910, aged 19, with his family. Ship's name not known. School attended in Scotland not known.
Birth 9 September 1891, Dalmuir, confirmed.
Oral interview with Rosslyn Mavis Stallman (née Metcalfe), 21 October 2026 · 2026-10-21
For “Occupation” AFT 1945 of James Galbraith Metcalfe
After the war he went to the post office, to the Postal Institute, which started a cafeteria for staff in the Queen Street post office building; he ran the cafeteria.
Oral interview with Rosslyn Mavis Stallman (née Metcalfe), 21 October 2026 · 2026-10-21
For “Church organist” of James Galbraith Metcalfe
Played the church organ, first at Toowong Presbyterian Church, then at St Lucia Presbyterian Church.
Oral interview with Rosslyn Mavis Stallman (née Metcalfe), 21 October 2026 · 2026-10-21
For “Church organist” of James Galbraith Metcalfe
Played the ordinary organ at St Lucia Presbyterian Church; when the church got a pipe organ he did not play it, as he had never been taught, and someone else played it.
Oral interview with Rosslyn Mavis Stallman (née Metcalfe), 21 October 2026 · 2026-10-21
For “Buried” AFT 25 FEB 1976 of James Galbraith Metcalfe
Cremated; ashes in the family grave of his parents at Toowong Cemetery.