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Wounded in action at Uitralskop 3 February 1901, invalided to Australia July 1901

Mr. John, Reedie Beck, of the Grange, who died on May 1 was the eldest son cf Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beck. His father came from Devonshire in 1850.
His mother was the only daughter of Mr. John Reedie, who came out in 1839 and settled on the land now known as Fulham Park, which he later sold to Mr. William Blackler
for stud purposes, Mr. Reedie also bcught a large tract of country along the sea coast adjoining Henley Beach with the intention of building a seaside town, and. called it Kirkcaldy after his home
town in Scotland. Here he built a residence in which he lived for many years.
Mr. J. R. Beck was born at Fulham Park on October 18, 1853, and in his younger days assisted his father in working the estate. Later he removed to the Grange. He was a good rider, and became one cf the foremost hunters of those days, being often seen in the field when Mr. W. Blackler kept a private kennel at Fulham Park. When Mr. Arthur Malcolm (his cousin) established his pack Mr. Beck was one of the leading redcoats. He did not abandon the hunting field until 1886. When the Reed beds Cavalry was formed in the early days Mr. Beck joined, and rose to the position of captain. During the Boer War Mr. Beck left for the front with the Third Contingent. Being wounded several times he was invalided home with a pension. He served over two years in tbis campaign and was awarded the
Queen's medal and five clasps. Mr. Beck was never married. He took great interest in all manly sports.

Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), , p. 22. Retrieved August 5, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90075883