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I wouldn't have thought of looking him up in the Australian papers, but when I was in Scunthorpe Library last month I came across a mention of him.


....Among the men of the 5th W.A. contingent - Francis Neale, 23 years, England, farmer; Busselton. Served with Sussex Mounted Infantry.
The Western Mail [Perth], Saturday 2nd February 1901......Busselton is near Bunbury, and 140 miles south-west of Perth, W.A.

....On Monday last an interesting function took place at the Freemasons' Hotel, the occasion being a send-off to Mr Francis Neale, a resident here for some time past, and who has volunteered to proceed to South Africa with the fifth contingent. Mr Neale was a prominent member of the Busselton division of the 1st company mounted infantry, and his comrades mustered strongly. The chair was taken by Lieut. Mills, who had the guest on his right hand, the mayor of Busselton and the Rev G. Wilson on his left. After the usual loyal toasts the chairman proposed the health of the guest who he said during his connection with the division had been a thorough soldier and good fellow in every sense of the word and these qualities ought to bring him to the front in South Africa. He hoped that before the contingent arrived in South Africa the war would be over, but if it was not he was certain the West Australians would render as good an account as did their predecessors. The mayor made a few remarks in a similar strain as did the Rev Mr Wilson. The toast was drank in a most enthusiastic manner with musical honors. Mr Neale suitably responded. Other toasts interspersed with recitations, etc., followed. The guest was escorted to the Railway Station and as the train departed he was heartily cheered.
The Bunbury Herald, Saturday 23rd February 1901

....Home from the Wars—Mr Frank Neale, of the 5th West Australian Contingent has been congratulated upon his safe home-coming from South Africa. Mr Neale has had a year's active service in the Transvaal, and although he escaped without wounds he had a sharp attack of enteric.
Lindsey & Lincolnshire Star, Saturday 14th June 1902......Melton Ross is a small village about ten miles est of Scunthorpe.

I couldn't any mention of him returning to Busselton post-war, so perhaps he remained in England.

Francis Neale, born in the third quarter of 1877, birth recorded in the Glanford Brigg registration district, which included Melton Ross.