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Alexander Sutherland came to Australia from Findochty in Scotland during 1912 at the age 19. He and his brother John had started a tailoring business in Hay NSW when he enlisted. 

Riverine Grazier (Hay, NSW) 3 November 1916. IN MEMORIAM SERVICE. At Hay Presbyterian Church.

The minister then referred to the men who had gone from our own district and congregation, and had given themselves in the great cause. From all he had heard, they had gained the respect and affection of their comrades by their cheerful courage, which seems specially to characterise the Australian soldier. Private A. Sutherland was best known amongst them, and they deeply regretted that so soon after his leaving them, they had to add his name to the list of those who had fallen. Of an affectionate disposition, and a great correspondent, it was ominous that no letter had come to his brother or friends of late, and, knowing that he had already seen some dangerous fighting, it was without surprise they learned that he had been killed in action on the 5th August. He had obtained furlough for a few days to visit his people in Scotland, but critical operations demanding men, it was withdrawn, and he had to return to duty without seeing them, and especially the mother, as he longed to do. 'Sandy,' however, was fully prepared for every eventuality, and had set his house in order. He came of a family that had done well for their country in the navy also, and they sympathised sincerely with his brother here, and with his people across the sea.