So far, we only know a few facts about the life of Alexander. Bathurst Courier, September 16,1853 The 1871 census lists an Albert and Isabella, who's ages and occupations
match Alexander and Isabella. These two do
not appear in the 1881 census for any of the surrounding townships, so either left the
region or passed away. If Albert really is Alexander, he had died in 1880, so could
be a fit for this confusion. It is reasonable to assume that Alexander and
"Albert" are one and the same. Newspaper records show us that Alexander provided services to the Port Elmsley Council as a constable, that he was nominated as a Treasurer for the Council, and that he applied for a tavern license in 1870 and 1871. The following Perth Courier March 4, 1870 article points to AF's activities
as a constable, and to his successful application for a tavern license.
Alexander applies again for his tavern license as per the April 7, 1871 Perth
Courier. The following Perth Courier February 3 1871 article refers to a an overcharge
refund to Alexander, to his nomination as Treasurer, and his bill for services
as constable. Perth Courier, April 16, 1880 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||