Johannes Willem Zuyderhoudt

M, #3766, b. 19 Jan 1901, d. 1 Dec 1983
Birth*19 Jan 1901 Amsterdam, Netherlands, (par Johannes Willem ZUYDERHOUDT & Reina [Rijna] SPEELPENNING.)1,2 
Marriage*10 Jan 1927 Spouse: Gladys Irene Campbell. Singapore, Singapore.1,3
 
Note*bt 1939 - 1949 Gladys Irene Campbell. A435 - 1949/4/1481 - ZUYDERHOUDT Gladys Irene - Declaration under Section 18A of the Nationality Act - born 22 November 1893 - Dutch by marriage - 1942 - 1949 - 7035874
A12508 - 16/2888 - ZUYDERHOUDT Gladys Irene born 22 November 1893; nationality Dutch; travelled per BOTH arriving in Sydney on 7 March 1942
1939 - 1942 - 7116624
A1379 - EPJ282 Zuyderhoudt, Mrs Gladys Irene [25 pages] - 1942 - 1943 1571035
B78 - DUTCH/ZUYDERHOUDT JOHANNES WILLEM - ZUYDERHOUDT Johannes Willem - Nationality: Dutch - Arrived Sydney per Aircraft 26 May 1951
1939 - 1972 9849496
B78 - DUTCH/ZUYDERHOUDT JOHANNES WILLEM - ZUYDERHOUDT Johannes Willem - Nationality: Dutch - Arrived Sydney per Aircraft 26 May 1951 Departed Commonwealth on 16 March 1955 - 1939 - 1972 -     5978086.4 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel16 Sep 1955 Sailing with Gladys Irene Zuyderhoudt to Auckland, New Zealand. Ship travelling on the Corinthic from London to Auckland.5
 
Widower28 Mar 1977Johannes Willem Zuyderhoudt became a widower upon the death of his wife Gladys Irene Campbell.1,3 
Death*1 Dec 1983 Pakenham, VIC, Australia, #D27521 (Age 82) [par Johannes Willem ZUYDERHOUDT].1 
Death-Notice*2 Dec 1983 ZUYDERHOUDT. Ex Commodore Royal Inter Ocean Line. Knight Order Orange - Nassau. Johannes Willem (Skipper). On December 1st, loved husband of Gladys (dec), fond step father of Betty, father-in-law of Edward (dec), grandfather of John and Karin, great grandfather of Michael and Peter. Life is eternal.
ZUYDERHOUDT. - The Friends of the late JOHANES WILLEM (SKIPPER) ZUYDERHOUDT are notified that his funeral will leave our chapel, 137 Princes Highway (Corner Firth Avenue), Dandenong on MONDAY December 5th after a Service to commence at 10.00am for the Necropolis Crematorium Springvale arriving approx 10.30am.6 

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, M A R SYNNOT LAWN, POSITION IN ROSE BED, BED 1 POSITION 41 & 427

Newspaper-Articles

  • 6 Aug 1938: Over twelve years have passed since I first heard of Christian Science. The blessings received during those years have been many.... (login required)
    By Johannes W. Zuyderhoudt with contributions from Gladys Irene Zuyderhoudt Gladys Irene Zuyderhoudt8
  • 28 Jun 1948: TRADE WITH INDIES First Ship In New Service The first vessel to engage in the trade between Western Australia and the Netherlands East Indies since the lifting of the ban on Dutch shipping by the Waterside Workers' Federation, the steamer Maetsuycker arrived at Fremantle yesterday from Singapore and Batavia. She brought little cargo, but nearly all her passenger accommodation was filled. Capt. J. W. Zuyderhoudt, master of the Maetsuycker, said that it was expected that on her southward voyages from Singapore the vessel would call at Java ports and Macassar as cargo required, and on the northward run from Fremantle would call at a North-West port to load sheep and then go direct to Singapore. The ship is owned by Royal Inter-Ocean Lines, of Hong Kong, formed about a year ago by Dutch shipping interests. Capt. Zuyderhoudt could not say whether, in the event of the present venture being successful, another vessel would be allocated to the service.9
  • 14 Jan 1950: COLOUR SCHEME WAS FATAL ?
    MELBOURNE, January, 13. The 11,000 ton liner, Niew Holland, was a cable length out- side the deep dredge channel when she and a fishing launch collided on December 18, the pilot told a Marine Court of Inquiry today. This was normal practice.
    Other than deep draught vessels, only five per cent of ships used the channel.
    Mr A. H. Mann, for the Marine Board, said that the launch was painted green, or a greenish blue, with a white cabin top.
    It might have been difficult to see in the choppy sea.
    Both the master, Captain Johannes Willem Zuyderhoudt and the Port Phillip pilot in charge, Captain William Graham Balharrie, said they could offer no explanation, apart from tins possible camouflage, for their failing to see the launch.
    They had noticed several other small boats during their trw from Port Melbourne.
    Two men lost their lives in the collision: They were David Speechley, 74, on holiday from Sydney, and Ray Comben, 50, of Victoria Street, Williamstown.
    The court adjourned until Monday. William Graham Balharrie10
  • 17 Jan 1950: NIEUW HOLLAND COLLISON INQUIRY - Diver will tell of search on sea floor
    A DIVER who searched the sea floor after the 11,000-ton "Nieuw Holland" collided with the 26-foot launch, "Roberty lee" will give evidence to the Marine Court of Inquiry today.
    Mr H. F. Chadwick of Ashburton, the diver, found a fishing line which it is thought may have come from the capsized launch.
    The collision into which the Court is inquiring occurred off Fawkner Light, Port Phillip Bay, on December 18.
    Two occupants of the launch, David Speechley, 74, of Sydney, and Ray Comben, 50, of Victoria st, Williamstown, were killed.
    The survivor, 43-year-old Francis Raymond Speechley, owner of the "Robertylee," gave evidence yesterday.
    He said that when "Nieuw Holland" was 600 yards away from the launch she suddenly swung round towards them.
    He had no time to start the engine, so took in some anchor line and threw the slack into the" water, hoying the launch would drift out of the oncoming ship's path. Instead the launch hung in the wind.
    Knew rule
    To Mr E. H. Hudson, KC (for owners, master, officers, and pilot of "Nieuw Holland), Speechley said he knew of a Harbour Trust regulation forbidding ships to anchor in the fairway without permission.
    He did not think he had anchored in the fairway, he said.
    Captain Johannes Zuyderhoudt, master of the "Nieuw Holland," said no one on the bridge saw the collision.
    To Mr McLean, SM, president of the Court, he said he could not guarantee to miss a 26ft launch which was not seen until it was 400 yards away.
    The Court adjourned to 10am today.11
  • 5 Mar 1951: Liner speeds to save woman. Sydney, Sunday
    The Dutch liner Nieuw Holland "almost burst her boilers" to rush a dangerously ill woman to Sydney.
    The liner reached Sydney this afternoon, 24 hours ahead of time.
    The woman was Mrs. D. Warren, 35, widow, of Melbourne, who was suffering from appendicitis.
    She was returning on leave from Jakarta, where she was secretary to the United Nations delegation.
    Central district ambulance officers waited at Darling Harbor for the liner to dock.
    Captain J. W. Zuyderhoudt, master of the Nieuw Holland, said yesterday: "On Saturday Mrs. Warren's condition deteriorated and the ship's surgeon asked me to get her to Sydney as fast as possible.
    "I ordered full steam ahead, and the old ship shook as she ploughed along at 18 knots."
    Captain Zuyderhoudt said the increased speed used about £200 worth of extra fuel.12
  • 10 Oct 1952: Kapitein Zuijderhoudt onderscheiden
    De gezagvoerder van de "Nieuw Holland" van de Royal Interocean Lines, kapitein J. W. Zuijderhoudt, is benoemd tot Rjdder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau.
    Maandag de 13e zullen hem aan boord van zijn schip de bij deze onderscheiding behorende versierselen worden uitgereikt.
    Onder de aanwezigen zullen zich ook rear-admiral Showers, bevelhebber Eastern Command, en Sydney's burgemeester alderman E. A. O'Dea bevinden.13
  • 14 Oct 1952: KNIGHTHOOD FOR CAPT. J. W. ZUYDERHOUDT RECOGNITION BY QUEEN JULIANA OF NETHERLANDS.
    Captain J. W. Zuyderhoudt was created a Knight of the Order of Oranje Nassau by Queen Juliana of the Netherlands on September 15, 1952, in recognition of his years of meritorious service.
    At an Impressive ceremony on board the steamer Nieuw Holland yesterday, Mr. H. E. Van Ravenstein, Acting Consul-General for the Netherlands, conferred this honour on Captain Zuyderhoudt in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman E. C. O'Dea), Admiral Showers, R.A.N., Mr. J. J. McGirr, President of the Maritime Services Board, Mr. A. Van Bochove, General Manager in Australia and New Zealand of the Royal Interocean Lines, and representatives of Sydney's shipping and commercial interests.14
  • 14 Oct 1952: Dutch award
    SYDNEY (by teleprinter) —A Dutch shipping line commodore was decorated with the Knight Order of Oranje Nassau by the Netherlands Acting Consul-General (Mr. H. E. Van Ravenstein) on the liner Nieuw Holland in Sydney Harbour yesterday. He is Captain J. W. Zuyderhoudt, captain of the Nieuw Holland, who was commander of several ships attacked by Japanese planes off Sumatra and New Guinea in the last war. Captain Zuyderhoudt said yesterday he intended to settle in Australia when he retired. His wife is a Tasmanian.15

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Ann Harris, Tree ID: 82307016
    Person viewed: Johannes Willem Zuyderhoudt, Birth Date: 19 Jan 1901, Death Date: 1 Dec 1983.
  3. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://members.chello.nl/g.van.dijk2/people/p000001c.htm
  4. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx
  5. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  6. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Dec 1983, p16.
  7. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  8. [S205] Newspaper - (World) Christian Science Sentinel (Boston, Mass., USA), 6 Aug 1938, Vol 40, Issue 49
    https://sentinel.christianscience.com/issues/1938/8/40-49/…
  9. [S14] Newspaper - The West Australian (Perth, WA), 28 Jun 1948, p4.
  10. [S14] Newspaper - Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 14 Jan 1950, p1.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Jan 1950, p6.
  12. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Mar 1951, p5.
  13. [S14] Newspaper - Dutch Australian Weekly (Sydney, NSW), Fri 10 Oct 1952, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/226194038
  14. [S14] Newspaper - Daily Commercial News and Shipping List (Sydney, NSW), Tue 14 Oct 1952, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/164006515
  15. [S14] Newspaper - The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 14 Oct 1952, p5.
Last Edited21 Mar 2023

Gladys Irene Campbell

F, #3767, b. 22 Nov 1892, d. 28 Mar 1977
Married NameZuyderhoudt.1 
Married NameJames. 
Birth*22 Nov 1892 Launceston, TAS, Australia, #B758 [par Alexander Donal CAMPBELL & Alice TANDY].1,2,3 
Marriage*26 Nov 1910 Spouse: Percival Arthur Clifton James. St Luke's, West Holloway, London, England.4
Divorce*1921Gladys Irene Campbell and Percival Arthur Clifton James were divorced in 1921 #194/1921.5 
Marriage*10 Jan 1927 Spouse: Johannes Willem Zuyderhoudt. Singapore, Singapore.1,2
 
Note*bt 1939 - 1949 Johannes Willem Zuyderhoudt. A435 - 1949/4/1481 - ZUYDERHOUDT Gladys Irene - Declaration under Section 18A of the Nationality Act - born 22 November 1893 - Dutch by marriage - 1942 - 1949 - 7035874
A12508 - 16/2888 - ZUYDERHOUDT Gladys Irene born 22 November 1893; nationality Dutch; travelled per BOTH arriving in Sydney on 7 March 1942
1939 - 1942 - 7116624
A1379 - EPJ282 Zuyderhoudt, Mrs Gladys Irene [25 pages] - 1942 - 1943 1571035
B78 - DUTCH/ZUYDERHOUDT JOHANNES WILLEM - ZUYDERHOUDT Johannes Willem - Nationality: Dutch - Arrived Sydney per Aircraft 26 May 1951
1939 - 1972 9849496
B78 - DUTCH/ZUYDERHOUDT JOHANNES WILLEM - ZUYDERHOUDT Johannes Willem - Nationality: Dutch - Arrived Sydney per Aircraft 26 May 1951 Departed Commonwealth on 16 March 1955 - 1939 - 1972 -     5978086.6 
Land-UBeac*23 Mar 1954 PAK-66 11/LP1265. Transfer from Norman Cyril Steele to Gladys Irene Zuyderhoudt.7 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel16 Sep 1955 Sailing with Johannes Willem Zuyderhoudt to Auckland, New Zealand. Ship travelling on the Corinthic from London to Auckland.8
 
Land-UBeac*20 Dec 1957 GEM-D-2 (part) LP44993 (Lot 4), 4 Paul Grove. Transfer from Barron Claud Durant Hilda Isabella Durant to Gladys Irene Zuyderhoudt.9 
Land-UBeac*19 Feb 1958 GEM-D-2 (part) 4/LP44993, 4 Paul Grove. Transfer from Gladys Irene Zuyderhoudt to James Donald Wynn Olga Theodora Wynn.10 
(Witness) Note5 May 1959 James Donald Wynn. Bought a block (Lot 4) from Durant's estate on 5 May 1959. Mrs Zuyderhoudt bought Durant's Lots 8.9.10 on 21 May 1959 for £450. In 1961-65 rate book the Wynn's also own lots 5.6.11 
Land-UBeac25 May 1959 GEM-D-2 8.9.10/LP44993. Transfer from Barron Claud Durant Hilda Isabella Durant to Gladys Irene Zuyderhoudt.12 
Land-UBeac*11 Dec 1963 PAK-66 LP1265 (part Lot 11) incl PAK-61 (part). Transfer from Gladys Irene Zuyderhoudt to Baroona Pty Ltd.13 
Land-UBeac*27 May 1971 GEM-D-2 (part) LP44993 (Lot 10), 16 Paul Grove. Transfer from Gladys Irene Zuyderhoudt to Henry Heyter Reynolds Mary Edith Reynolds.14 
Land-UBeac27 May 1971 GEM-D-2 (part) LP44993 (Lot 8), 12 Paul Grove. Transfer from Gladys Irene Zuyderhoudt to Henry Heyter Reynolds Mary Edith Reynolds.15 
Death*28 Mar 1977 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D7293 (Age 84) [par CAMPBELL & Alice TAYLOR].1,2 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1942Burke Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.16
bt 1954 - 1963Mon Desir, Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.17,18
196810 Harkaway Road, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.19

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, M A R SYNNOT LAWN, POSITION IN ROSE BED, BED 1 POSITION 41 & 4220

Newspaper-Articles

  • 4 Mar 1922: A FICKLE MASTER MARINER "LONDON'S THE PLACE." Australia "Out of the World." The fickleness of a master-mariner bold, who spoke of Australia as being "out of the world," and declared "London's the place for me!" was the subject of the divorce petition of Gwladys Irene James, 28, before Mr. Justice Cussen in the Practice Court yesterday. Petitioner, for whom Mr. R. S. Menzies appeared, said that when she followed respondent, Percival Arthur Clifton James, 34, second mate on the British-India Steamship Company's steamer Okakrata to London, she asked him what his long absence from Australia, wife and child meant, and he replied that he was having a very good time with a little girl in Oxford-street. "Tell me all now, including where she lives," requested Mrs. James.
    "I will if you'll promise not to make a fuss," replied James. "I've not fallen so low that you need fear that I will make an exhibition of myself," said petitioner, and thereupon James gave her the information and made certain admissions, which precluded petitioner carrying the matter further. She returned with her child to Australia and sold up the home at Garden Vale that she had bought with the settlement James made upon her at the time of the marriage in November, 1910. She had since subsisted on the proceeds of the sale.
    Petitioner said she could not explain respondent's treatment of herself and their child. She could not keep him from the sea. She bought a confectionery and fancy goods business, with the object of interesting him in territorial matters, but in time he took a position on the Phosphate Company's Pukaki trading between Australia and Ocean Island. Then one day he came home and explained that he had signed on as second officer of a British-India vessel trading between England and India.
    "I was terribly upset," said petitioner to the court. "I pleaded with him. There were plenty of positions around the coast. Why leave the Australian coast ?" I asked him. "What about me and the child ?" Respondent replied, "Oh, you will be all right; you have the home." "But it takes two to make a home," pleaded petitioner. "Then," concluded petitioner, "in 1916 he went away. He continued to send me remittances, averaging £6 a month, which were insufficient to keep me and my little daughter. Cost of living was going up, and we were always short. In 1919 I went to England, with my little girl. Going up the Thames we passed his boat going to India. We waited till it came back. I left my address at the shipping office, and he called on me. I asked him to come back to Australia. He replied, "Australia is out of the world. London's the place." I then offered to go to India, but he said that that was no good. Then I learned about the girl in Oxford-Street."
    A decree nisi was granted, with costs, on the ground of misconduct. The question of alimony was reserved. Percival Arthur Clifton James21
  • 6 Aug 1938: Over twelve years have passed since I first heard of Christian Science. The blessings received during those years have been many.... (login required)
    By Johannes W. Zuyderhoudt with contributions from Gladys Irene Zuyderhoudt Johannes Willem Zuyderhoudt22
  • 19 Sep 1939: Mrs. J. W. Zuyderhoudt, of Singapore, is on a holiday with Mr. and Mrs. A. Taylor, George Town.23
  • 19 Jul 1948: EXCHANGE. 2-3 persons, self contained Flat in Singapore for same in Perth, nice location. Write air mail Mrs. Zuyderhoudt, 13 Scotts rd., Singapore.24

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://members.chello.nl/g.van.dijk2/people/p000001c.htm
  3. [S64] Archives Office of Tasmania. Tasmanian Names Index.
  4. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "London Metropolitan Archives, Saint Luke, West Holloway, Register of marriages, P83/LUK, Item 015."
  5. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  6. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3170-931 - Gladys Irene Zuyderhoudt of 140 Orrong Road Toorak Married Woman.
  8. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4208-432 - C/T 8240-839 - Gladys Irene Zuyderhoudt of Mon Desir Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8240-839 - James Donald WYNN Prison Officer and Olga Wynn Home Duties both of Mon Desir Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  11. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1957-60. At the time their address was c/- Mrs Zuyderhoudt, Mon Desir, so probably related.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4208-432 - C/T 8249-668 - Gladys Irene Zuyderhoudt of "Mon Desir" Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3170-931 - Baroona Pty Ltd of Suite 18 No 545 St Kilda Road Melbourne.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8249-668 - C/T 8885-469 - Henry Reynolds Building Supervisor and Mary Reynolds Married Woman both of 28 Noble Street Noble Park - joint proprietors.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8249-668 - C/T 8885-468 - Henry Reynolds Building Supervisor and Mary Reynolds Married Woman both of 28 Noble Street Noble Park - joint proprietors.
  16. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  17. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  18. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  19. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  20. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  21. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 4 Mar 1922, p12.
  22. [S205] Newspaper - (World) Christian Science Sentinel (Boston, Mass., USA), 6 Aug 1938, Vol 40, Issue 49
    https://sentinel.christianscience.com/issues/1938/8/40-49/…
  23. [S14] Newspaper - Examiner (Launceston, Tas.), 19 Sep 1939, p8.
  24. [S14] Newspaper - The West Australian (Perth, WA), 19 Jul 1948, p1.
Last Edited11 Jun 2024

Arthur David Blair

M, #3777, b. 1917, d. 18 Sep 1979
Birth*1917 Elsternwick, VIC, Australia, #B20107/1917 (par Jno Arth BLAIR & Ada Elizth JACKSON) - as Arth David BLAIR.1 
Marriage*1942 Spouse: Norma Ellyn Pinder. VIC, Australia, #M3163/1942, Arthur David BLAIR & Norma Ellen PINDER.2
 
Land-UBeac*21 Dec 1955 GEM-D-3 (part), 22 St Georges Road. Transfer from Isabella Madge Hammond to Arthur David Blair. 2a 1r 39p.3 
Death*18 Sep 1979 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D22634/1979 (Age 58) (par John Arthur BLAIR & Ada Elizabeth JACKSON) - as Arthur David BLAIR.4 
Village Bell*1979 Another untimely death was that of Mr. David Blair on Sept. 18. A long-time resident of St. George's Rd. he was a dynamic figurehead in the Masonic Lodge and a repeated golf champion at Montuna Club.5 
Land-Note*19 May 1980 Arthur David Blair died on 20th September 1979. Probate of his will has been granted to National Trustees Executors and Agency Company of Australasia Limited.6 
Land-UBeac*21 Jul 1980 GEM-D-3 (part), 22 St Georges Road. Transfer from Arthur David Blair to Neil Turner.7 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
19545 Collis Street, Brighton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: metal spinner. With Norma Ellyn Blair.8
bt 1958 - 1963St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: spinner. With Norma Ellyn Blair.9,10
bt 1968 - 1977St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: spinner.11,12,13

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia14

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B20107/1917 (par Jno Arth BLAIR & Ada Elizth JACKSON) - as Arth David BLAIR, Birth registered at Elsternwick, Vic, Australia."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M3163/1942, Arthur David BLAIR & Norma Ellen PINDER."
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6043-520 - Arthur David Blair of 5 Collis Street East Brighton Metal Spinner.
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D22634/1979 (Age 58) (par John Arthur BLAIR & Ada Elizabeth JACKSON) - as Arthur David BLAIR, born Elsternwick. Death registered at Beaconsfield Upper, Australia."
  5. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Sep 1979-008, page 4.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6043-520 - Arthur David Blair died on 20th September 1979. Probate of his will has been granted to National Trustees Executors and Agency Company of Australasia Limited.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6043-520 - Neil Turner Bank Carrier and Shirley Ann Turner Waitress both of 14 Paul Grove Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  8. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  9. [S158] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1958.
  10. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  11. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  12. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  13. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  14. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
Last Edited26 Apr 2024

Doris Eileen Walker

F, #3778, b. 1902, d. 28 Dec 1987
Probate (Will)* Doris Eileen Jack. Widow. Upper Beaconsfield. 28 Nov 1987. 992/957.1 
Married NameJack. 
Birth*1902 Carlton North, VIC, Australia, #B1776 [par John Sinclair WALKER & Kate ANDERSON].2,3 
Marriage*1925 Spouse: Garvie Kenneth Jack. VIC, Australia, #M12183.4
 
Widow6 Oct 1952Doris Eileen Walker became a widow upon the death of her husband Garvie Kenneth Jack.5 
Land-UBeac*9 Sep 1954 PAK-65.61 (part). Transfer from Reginald Hawkins Hughes to Doris Eileen Jack. 38a 1r 26p.6 
Village Bell*Sep 1979 MRS. JACK IN A CENTURY-OLD SETTING.
"Casely" in Salisbury Road, has been mentioned in previous issues of the Village Bell as one of Upper Beaconsfield's oldest and most interesting houses. Built about 100 years ago, by Dr. Elms, its broad windows command a superb view, extending from West Gippsland on the left, across Westernport Bay, French Island, Crib Point, the Mornington Peninsula, Arthur's Seat, Port Philip Bay, to the hills above Harkaway on the right.
At the back, the house has been extended at some time long past, by the addition of what was once Nathan's Store, which stood at the corner of McBride Road; the old Store lettering can still be discerned under later coats of paint. A house exceptionally well endowed with atmosphere and character.
The owner, Mrs. Doris Jack, is likewise endowed with character. She and her husband, a city businessman, bought the property nearly 30 years ago. It was, and still is, largely bush, with a population of undisturbed birds and beasts.
As her husband suffered from a chronic illness, much of the care of the business fell on her shoulders, as did the upbringing of the family, and the provision of a University education for her two daughters. Shortly before they could make their planned move to Upper Beaconsfield, her husband died, and after settling in at "Casely", his widow turned her attention to local activities, choosing those which gave an opportunity to use one's talents in the service of the community.
She was for 12 years the Secretary of the Assembly Hall Committee, and for 8 years a Red Cross worker to the Old People's Homes in Warrigal Rd., Cheltenham. However, she is best known for her participation in the Country Womens' Association, and particularly the craftwork side of it. Having joined the C.W.A. in 1953; she has subsequently held several offices in it, as President and Secretary of the Upper Beaconsfield Branch, and as a Demonstrator and Judge in the wider craftwork field.
Her chosen specialties are patchwork, quilting, cane-work, chair-seating in cane, and basket-making, all old crafts with a long tradition of skill, artistry, and usefulness. She enjoys the satisfaction of making things that are useful and eyable, from simple materials --- odd pieces of cloth, dried rushes, strips of cane. There is a special satisfaction in detecting the hidden possibilities of an old chair or settee, cast aside in a shed or an Opportunity Shop, which can be repaired and reseated, and restored to usefulness.
Repeating the unusual and intricate patterns sometimes found in old basketwork chair seats and backs, offers the agreeable challenge of fresh problems, fresh tests of ingenuity and skill. Craft workers are sometimes a bit vague about time and money, but possibly because of her earlier business experience, Mrs. Jack has a shrewd appreciation of these practical elements of her work - another facet of its interest, because it should be interesting to know how much one has put into this piece of work or that.
Among other impressions are Mrs. Jack's keen interest in the bird life around her. Reminiscences of terrifying bush fires in the days, not so long ago, before fire prevention and fire fighting afforded the measure of protection that they do today.
The honour of being made a Life Member of the Berwick and District Benevolent Fund. The hilarious occasion when a dozen local ladies joined the GTV9 "Lady for a Day" studio audience, and Doris Jack found that she was "The Lady".
And finally, pleasure in the knowledge that craftwork, practised and taught by her and her friends, is providing satisfaction and enjoyment to the following generations. The contribution of service made by her generation should not be overlooked or forgotten.7 
Village BellMar 1981 Naming of Upper Beaconsfield: Mrs. Jack was a little more definite : "We are the only Upper Beaconsfield in the world!" She makes the observation that the old sign on the former bus garage, "Harris Bros., Carriers, Upper Beaconsfield," can still be just discerned. "I remember seeing that in about 1913," she says.8 
Village BellMay 1981 CORRECTION: In a recent issue of the "Village Bell", a contributor mentioned having seen 1913 on the bus garage, a sign "Harris Brothers, Carriers, Upper Beaconsfield". John Glismann, uncle of the Harris Brothers, writes a gentle comment that the brothers were not born in 1913, their parents were not married then, and the garage was not built until 1919.
However, this does not affect the date when the name Upper Beaconsfield was in current usage.9 
Death*28 Dec 1987 Portland, VIC, Australia, #D260/1988 (Age 85) [par John Sinclair WALKER & Kate ANDERSON].10,11,2 
Death-Notice*29 Dec 1987 JACK, Doris Eileen - Of Casely, Upper Beaconsfield died Monday 28/12/87 at Portland.
Loving mother of Andrew, Betty and Beryl, grandmother of Kay, great grandmother of Dwayne and Rebecca.
JACK. - The Funeral of the late DORIS JACK of Upper Beaconsfield will be held at Blair Chapel, Necropolis, Springvale on THURSDAY 1pm, DECEMBER 31. No Flowers by request.11 
Village BellFeb 1988 THE LATE MRS JACK.
Mrs. Doris Eileen Jack who died on 28.12.87 aged 85 years had been a very active contributor to this community since her arrival. Mr. & Mrs. Jack had run a grocery store in Coburg for many years. In September 1952 they bought 'Casely' from the Hughes family, intending to put a manager in the store and move to Upper Beaconsfield. Unfortunately Mr. Jack died before the move was made. In December 1952 Mrs. Jack and her children Beryl, Andrew and Betty moved to 'Casely'.
In 1953 she joined the Country Women's Association, becoming a very active member, and was Group Secretary for several terms. A very talented craftswoman, she became a demonstrator in basketry, cane work and patchwork, and was later appointed a judge of basketry and canework by the C.W.A. of Victoria.
Her other activities included membership of St. John's Church, and Craft Teacher at the Cheltenham Home for the Aged for five years. She was also a member of the Berwick Benevolent Society being the Wardrobe Mistress until the Wardrobe closed.
Her prime interest and love was always the family, of whom she was very proud and the recent arrival of grandchildren had given her great pleasure.
Her cheery greeting and quick smile as well as her strongly-held and expressed opinions will be remembered by all who knew her.12 
Land-Note*26 May 1988 PAK-65.61 (part). Doris Eileen Jack died on 28/12/87 Probate of her will has been granted to Beryl Eileen Jack & Andrew Robert Jack.13 
Land-Note26 May 1988 PAK-65.61 (part). Divided into 2 parts.14 
Land-UBeac*26 May 1988 PAK-65 (part), 36 Buckleigh Lane. Transfer from Doris Eileen Jack to Glenfield Homes Pty Ltd. 10.11ha - later reduced by 1.922ha.15 
Land-UBeac26 May 1988 PAK-61 (part). Transfer from Doris Eileen Jack to Glenfield Homes Pty Ltd. 5.433 ha.16 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1949122 Moreland Road West, Brunswick West, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Garvie Kenneth Jack.17
1954"Casely", Salisbury Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Elizabeth Murray 'Betty' Jack.18
1963"Casely", Salisbury Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.19
1980Salisbury Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.20

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia10

Newspaper-Articles

  • 15 Apr 1937: Death of father: MR JOHN WALKER DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS
    After a brief illness, Mr John Sinclair Walker, 68, of Royal Parade, Parkville, chairman of Hoffman Brick and Potteries, Ltd., died today at a private hospital in East Melbourne.
    He has left a widow, two sons and three daughters.
    Mr Walker was a director of Permewan, Wright Ltd., of the Melbourne Builders' Lime and Cement Co. Ltd., and of Melbourne Iron and Steel Mills Pty, Ltd; a member of the Chamber of Manufactures, a trustee of the Melbourne General Cemetery: and a member of the British end Foreign Bible Society.
    The funeral will be held tomorrow at Melbourne Cemetery, Carlton, and will leave the late Mr Walker's home at 11 a.m., after a service conducted by the Rev. J. McDougall Forsyth. Arrangements are in the hands of John Allison, Brunswick.21
  • 20 Jul 1939: APPLICATION TO REGISTER
    The following companies hive lodged notice of Intention to apply for registration -
    T JACK AND SON PTY LTD - Capital £ 10 000 To acquire the business of wine and spirit merchant and grocer carried on as T Jack and Son, Office, 124 Moreland road. Brunswick. Proposed directors G K Jack and Doris E Jack. Garvie Kenneth Jack22
  • 24 Dec 1954: Licence at North Essendon
    The Licensing Court granted conditional approval yesterday for a new grocer's licence for premises at 290 Keilor rd., North Essendon.
    The condition that the successful applicants, Alan David Cree and Mrs. Doris Eileen Jack, who trade as "Jacks," must begin certain alterations within a month and complete them within another month.
    The Court rejected an application by Stanley Campbell Morrison, for premise he proposed to erect at 319-321 Keilor rd., North Essendon.
    Judge Fraser, chairman, in his judgment, said Jacks' was an established business, whereas Morrison's would have to be built up.23

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P18, unit 77; VPRS 7591/P14, unit 17.
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D260 gives birthplace Melbourne."
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#B1776 - birthplace Carlton North."
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "indexed as Garrie Kenneth JACK."
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5911-034 - Doris Eileen Jack of Casely Upper Beaconsfield Widow - C/T 8073-788.
  7. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Issue 8, Sep 1979, p8, by Terry and John Milligan.
  8. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 017-1981, p2.
  9. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 018-1981, p9.
  10. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  11. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 Dec 1987, p14.
  12. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 060-1988, p17 by Charles Wilson.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8073-788 - Doris Eileen Jack died on 28/12/87 Probate of her will has been granted to Beryl Eileen Jack & Andrew Robert Jack.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8073-788 - - C/T 9826-497 & 9826-498.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 9826-498 - Glenfield Homes Pty Ltd of May Road Beaconsfield.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 9826-497 - Glenfield Homes Pty Ltd of May Road Beaconsfield.
  17. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  18. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  19. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  20. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  21. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 15 Apr 1937, p22
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/244641293
  22. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Jul 1939, p7.
  23. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Dec 1954, p8.
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Garvie Kenneth Jack

M, #3779, b. 1903, d. 6 Oct 1952
Probate (Will)* Garvie K Jack. Grocer. Brunswick. 06 Oct 1952. 463/795.1 
Birth*1903 Brunswick, VIC, Australia, #B1255.2 
Marriage*1925 Spouse: Doris Eileen Walker. VIC, Australia, #M12183.3
 
Death*6 Oct 1952 122 Moreland Road, West Brunswick, VIC, Australia, #D11942 (Age 49) [par Thomas JACK & Kate Margaret DIXON].4 
Death-Notice*7 Oct 1952 JACK Garvie.—On October 6 at his residence 122 Moreland road, West Brunswick, beloved husband of Doris, loving father of Margaret (deceased), Beryl, Betty, and Andrew.
JACK.—The Funeral of the late Mr GARVIE JACK will leave 122 Moreland road West Brunswick, TOMORROW (Wednesday) after a service commencing at 9 a.m. for the Fawkner Crematorium (No flowers by request.)5 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1949122 Moreland Road West, Brunswick West, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: grocer. With Doris Eileen Jack.6

Newspaper-Articles

  • 20 Jul 1939: APPLICATION TO REGISTER
    The following companies hive lodged notice of Intention to apply for registration -
    T JACK AND SON PTY LTD - Capital £ 10 000 To acquire the business of wine and spirit merchant and grocer carried on as T Jack and Son, Office, 124 Moreland road. Brunswick. Proposed directors G K Jack and Doris E Jack. Doris Eileen Walker7

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 537; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1611.
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "indexed as Garrie Kenneth JACK."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 7 Oct 1952, p11.
  6. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Jul 1939, p7.
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