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Peter’s real name was Pierre Emile Le Feuvre. The issue is not a Murray error, he preferred to be called Peter.

He was born on 21 March 1880 at Ravenswood and was a miner before enlisting in 7 ACH. He died at Ayr, Qld, on 16 July 1952, aged 72 years and is interred at the Ayr Cemetery, plot 2262. He was a Roman Catholic and was married. -  ^{Courtesy of Researcher Lindsay Wilson}

Birth Registration Details

Name: Pierre Emile Feuvre
Birth Date: 21 Mar 1880
Birth Place: Queensland
Registration Year: 1880
Registration Place: Queensland, Australia
Father: Pierre Marie Feuvre
Mother: Emily Jane Brian
Page Number: 4662
Registration Number: 003269

With the passing of Pierre Emile Le Feuvre at Ayr recently the district suffered the loss of Its leading horticulturist and one with a great knowledge of North Queensland flora. Mr. Le Feuvre was an authority on plant life and at his home in Wickham Street, Ayr, he had a large and splendid collection of rare trees, shrubs, and a beautiful assortment of orchids. His fernery was well known throughout the north and visitors to the town often availed themselves of the opportunity ot visiting the home to see the grand display of orchids. Peter, as he was known to his wide circle of friends, was born in Ravenswood in 1880 and there spent his early youth. At the age of 19 he enlisted with the Australian military forces for service In Africa In the Boer War, where he served until the close of hostilities. After discharge in Africa he remained In Durban for several years and in the year 1908 he left the land of gold and diamonds and sailed to New Zealand. He spent several years in Maoriland before deciding to return to Australia where he joined his sister and resided at Beech Forest. Mr. Le Feuvre went to Ayr in 1919 as a painting contractor and took up residence and settled down there to become a highly respected and valued citizen of the town. He became a member of the Ayr Pastoral and Agricultural Society and was tor many years vice-president of that organisation. Later be was made an honorary member of the association. He was in charge of the horticultural section at the Ayr Show for many years, until a serious illness two years ago forced him to retire. Mr. Le Feuvre was a member of the Queensland Orchid Society and was very well known amongst orchid collectors In Townsville, Cairns and Innisfall. He had acted as Judge at horticultural shows from Proserpine through all centres as far Cairns. Besides his interest In plant life, he also took a keen Interest In brass bands. He himself was a leading bandsman and was a successful competitor In many North Queensland band contests. He was a member of the Ayr Citizens' Band Committee to the tune of his passing. In sport he also showed a keen Interest and gave valued assistance to the Ayr Rugby League in the planning and construction of the new football grounds at Rugby Park. He was also patron of the Ayr Hockey Association. During his later life be devoted much of his time to the planting of trees in the streets of Ayr and these avenues will in the years commemorate the man who loved the flora of the north. Besides his widow, he leaves an adult family of two daughters and one son to mourn their loss. 

Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1907 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved February 1, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63547623