March 31, 1916 Regret is expressed at Commonwealth Military Headquarters at news of the death of Captain A.R.S GARTRELL, who was drowned while bathing in the surf at Manly on Sunday. Captain GARTRELL was a popular officer, and had done excellent work in the A.I.F. He was captain commanding the 3rd Signalling Troop, and having returned from active service, was recently commissioned to organise a wireless squadron, which he was to command on service abroad. Captain GARTRELL, who was on a visit to Sydney from Adelaide when his death took place, was 36 years of age, and was a nephew of Mrs J. CROSS, of Natimuk. By profession he was a printer, and his 3-colour work had received commendation in London. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/