David Besford (1897–1991)
David Besford was injured fighting in the First World War. He and his family emigrated from the UK to Australia in 1925, where he worked as a mines inspector.
Wonthaggi
Wonthaggi is a town 82 miles (132 km) south-east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its coal mine was owned by the State of Victoria, and it is now the largest town in South Gippsland.
Thomas Besford (1899–1994)
Thomas Besford was born at Chevington Crescent, Northumberland. He was a miner who first relocated with his family to Kent, and then in 1928 to Australia.
Margaret Alice Dodds (1901–1986)
Alice Dodds married Tommy Besford in 1925. They and their children emigrated to Australia in 1928.
Irene Besford (1923–2018)
Irene Besford married Roy Boston and had two children, Lynette and Christine. She is buried at Korumburra Cemetery in Victoria.