Marcus Bruse TOSHACH [15168]

  General Notes:

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TOSHACH Marcus Bruse 30-Sep-1908 M William Laidlaw TOSHACH Ethel BRUSE Kooringa Burra 810/434:
Surname: TOSHACH
Given Names: Marcus Bruse
Date of Birth: 30-Sep-1908
Gender: M
Father: William Laidlaw TOSHACH
Mother: Ethel BRUSE
Birth Residence: Kooringa
District: Burra
Book/Page: 810/434


Queensland BDM - Death
Bruce Marcus Toshach
Event date: 20/08/1959
Event type: Death registration
Registration details: 1959/B/33501
Mother: Ethel May Bruce
Father/parent: William Laidlaw


The Daily Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1903 - 1926) Sun 27 Jul 1924
JUNIOR- FIRST PRIZE WINNER.
THE RUNAWAY HORSE.
It was Saturday morning and, work being finished, I was at the nearest confectioners, thoughtfully weighing the merits of each Icily before I parted with my weekly pocket-money.
My thoughtfulness was, however, interrupted by a familiar voice calling my name. I turned round and recognised our milkman, who beckoned to me to go to him. My interest was not centred on him but on tho fresh young horse he was driving. He inquired If I was busy, and, being answered in the negative, asked me if I would accompany him on his usual milk "round."
Glad of an opportunity to have a ride, and a chance to try the pace of his horse, I accepted his offer. All went woll until I met one of my friends pushing a hand-cart, which was sending forth screeching sounds from badly oiled wheels. I must admit that I was feeling rather proud of the authority which I held, and I assumed a rather lofty attitude towards my friend and took a firm grip of the reins.
The horse did not like this strange "musical-box" at all, and on the nearer approach ot my friend he was off with a snort and a jerk which almost threw me out of the vehlcle. Luckily there was no traffic on the road and he went straight ahoad at a terrific pace. Strain and pull on the reins as I might, I could make no impression on the horse.
Fear now took possession of me, and I began to cry out for help. Several passing women, who saw the runaway, did their best to stop him, but all to no purpose, in tact it seemed to make the horse' go faster, if possible. I must admit fear had rendered me almost useless, and I seriously contemplated jumping out at the back of the cart, when I espied a constable about. a hundred yards ahead.
The horse was diminishing, his pace a little now, for he had gone a good distance at top speed, but, as we approached the policeman, he urged himself on, and as the plucky constable threw himself at the horse's head it swerved and the vehicle struck the gutter. The last I remember was a terrific bump and then blackness.
When I camo to consciousness I was in the middle of an inquiring, sympathetic throng of people. My head was bleeding and I was conveyed in an ambulance to the hospital, where my wound was bathed and dressed. From there I was driven home, none the worse for my unenviable adventure, but for a very severe headache.
I received some consolation, however, by tbe thoughts of being the centre of' an interested gathering of school-follows to whom I would relate my experience (a little exaggerated, perhaps) In a rather brave styeo of how I kept my presence of mind, and that if the policeman had not come, I could have pulled the horse in. The only unpleasant thought that disturbed my mind was the relation of the accident to the milkman, who, I am sure, lost a little profit by leaving the responsibility of his vehicle in charge of an inexperienced, boy."
-BRUCE TOSHACH.

Warwick Daily News (Qld. : 1919 -1954) Sat 20 Aug 1938
Theory Examinations
Milk and Cream Testing, etc.
BRISBANE, Friday. - Lists of candidates who passed the theoretical examinations in the subjects of milk and cream testing and grading, butter making and cheese making, conducted at various centres on. July 23 and 30, 1938, were released today. The candidates also will have to pass practical tests before obtaining their certificate of competency.
Among those successful were:-
Milk and cream testing and grading, 1938. - Vincent Scott, Hampton, Crow's, Nest, Line; Eric S. Edwards, .40 ,Vacy-street, Toowoomba; Leslie Ernest Johns, c/o Dairy Company, Oakey; Bruce Marcus Toshach; Downs Dairy Association, Dalby; Fred Alexander Cash, Box 31; Chinchilla.
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Bruce married Daphne MEAGHER [15187] [MRIN: 5582] on 13 Nov 1937 in Queensland, Australia. (Daphne MEAGHER [15187] was born circa 1910 and died on 19 May 1996 in Queensland, Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

Queensland BDM:
Bruce Marcus Toshach
Event date: 13/11/1937
Event type: Marriage registration
Registration details: 1937/C/4748
Spouse: Daphne Meagher

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