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Published Biography

“Blood, Sweat and Fears”, ISBN: 978-0-64692-750-3, Medical Practitioners and Medical Students of South Australia who served in WW1. July 2014

Additional Biography

Early Life

Lance was born on the 12th of August 1891 in Norwood, one of seven sons and two daughters of William Thornborough Hayward and Florence (nee Burden). Dr W.T. Hayward (M.R.C.S.) was a well-known Adelaide doctor and was on the Faculty of Medicine at Adelaide University. In 1879 he was a founding member of the S.A. Branch of the British Medical Association and was President for several years. He was Dean of the Faculty of Medicine in 1922 – 23.

Family

Dr. William Thornborough Hayward (26 June 1854 – 21 December 1928) married Florence Burden (13 November 1858 – 19 January 1939) on 26 June 1879. She was a sister of Fred Burden and adopted daughter of J. H. Barrow, founder of The Advertiser. Florence was a published poet and author under her own name and as "Firenze". Their children were:
• Harold Thornborough Hayward (28 March 1880 – 3 September 1942) served with 10 Bn in WWI,[4] killed in WWII
• Dr. Lionel Wykeham Hayward (1881–1926) married Pattie Lawrence on 13 March 1906. She was a daughter of Dr. Alexander Lawrence.
• Roy Oglethorpe Hayward (1883 – ) moved to Western Australia, lived at "Riverton", Harvey.
• (Muriel) Florence Hayward (1885–1973) married Robert Moore Steele in 1912
• Marjorie Di Hayward (1886–1982) married Herbert Kay in 1913. Marjorie was a talented artist; she illustrated Tales and Tales of Tails and No Tails, one of her mother's books of poems.
• Geoffrey Burden Hayward (1888 – ) moved to Western Australia, was farmer at Harvey.
• Bernard William Hayward (1890–1924) married Hazel Graham in 1923
• Dr. Lancelot Alfred Hayward (1891 – 15 September 1964) served with 3AGH at Gallipoli,[4] married Margaret Camilla Lloyd ( – ), moved to Western Australia; had a practice at 22 St George's Terrace. Perth.
• John Hartley Hayward (1896 – ) moved to Western Australia, was farmer at Harvey.

They had a home on The Parade, Norwood, then Alexandra Avenue, Rose Park.


Schooling

Lance attended St Peters College where he was involved in athletics, swimming, intercollegiate gymnastics and was one of Mr Charlton’s boxing pupils. He passed his Primary Examinations in 1903, Junior Examinations in 1905, Senior Examinations in 1906 and 1907 and finally his Higher Examinations in 1909. In Form VIb he won prizes in French and he won the gymnastics medal. In 1908 when Lance was on holidays at his brother, Dr Lionel Hayward’s, home in Yorketown, SYP, Lance played cricket for Yorketown, including a match against Edithburgh. The Edithburgh team included future Blacks and SA cricketer and baseball player P.A. (Paddy) Ohlstrom. In 1908 Lance played Cricket for St Peters and was part of their intercollegiate teams playing against PAC at football in July and cricket in December. Lance also joined the Cadets and held the rank of Lieutenant in 1909. In 1909 Lance continued to represent St Peters in cricket, football and athletics.

Adelaide University

In 1910 Lance commenced studying medicine at Adelaide University and graduated MB BS in 1914.

Adelaide University Sport

Football

Lance player Intervarsity football for the Blacks against Melbourne University in 1910, 1912 and 1914 (Vice Captain) and played in the Amateur League, A team, from 1911-1914. Lance was awarded a Blue for Football in 1910.

Cricket
Lance played cricket for the University from 1912-1915.

World War I

Lance enlisted 1st May 1915, served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France and returned to Australia 11 May 1919. For further details of Lance’s war service, see the “Blood, Sweat and Fears” summary.

Lance was mentioned in a newspaper article around the time of his enlistment, and he attended a Reds and Blues event in Amiens, France on the 7th July 1917.

Between the Wars

After returning from WWI Lance moved to Berri, SA and practiced there for five years. He was still on the Reserve of Officers of the 4th Military District and in December 1920 his rank was altered from Honorary Major to be Major. He was an active member on the Berri community and was involved in the Golf Club, Rowing Club, Boy Scouts, Racing Club and Swimming Club, he was on the Berri Institute Committee and was Patron of the Cricket Club.

In December 1924 Lance moved to Perth and married Margaret Camilla (nee Lloyd, born 1883) and took on the role of father to her two daughters, Lloyda Marjorie (born 1907) and Betty Margaret (born 1914)
Lance had a brick residence build at 80 Walcott St on the corner of Field & Walcott Streets, Mt Lawley where he commenced his practice in December 1924. In September 1925 he moved his residence and practice to 22 St George’s Terrace. In late 1934 Lance had a new brick home built at Birdwood Parade, Nedlands (Dalkeith).

Lance and Margaret had had a number of overseas trips including a two-month trip to Java and Singapore on the ‘Gascoyne in 1928 and 12 months in the UK and on the Continent (with daughter Betty) in 1934-35. In 1934 Lloyda married Mr ET Pettit of Wiluna and in 1936 Betty married Dr Frank Gallasch of Kellerberrin. In 1934

Lance was appointed to Perth Hospital Honorary Medical Staff as Assistant Physician for 3 years. Lance had his car stolen three times between 1928 and 1944. On the second occasion (1929), the car was recovered 580 miles away at Balladonia and on the third occasion (1944), it was recovered at Swarbourne.

In September 1938 Lance was described as “tall, handsome, iron grey hair, small military moustache, he is a man who might be taking the salute during a march past.”

World War II

In 1940 Lance was appointed as an independent Medical Visitor to ensure hygiene at Military Camps in WA. However, in July 1941 he enlisted and was on Home Service until August 1945. During this time Lance was president of the St Peters Old Collegiate Association in WA.

Post WWII

In 1945, having been released from Military Service Dr Lance Hayward resumed practice as a Physician at Shell House, St George's Terrace, Perth and in 1946 he moved his Consulting Rooms to the 5th Floor, Yorkshire Insurance Company Building, 194 St George’s Terrace, Perth

Death

Lance died on the 15th of September 1964 aged 73, and his ashes were placed at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth. His wife died on 26th October 1968.

Author EE (Beth) Filmer

For the complete profile including photographs, newspaper articles, documents and sources prepared for the AUFC/AUCC WWI Memorial Project please see the document attached.