Agnes Mary Billington

F, #4448, b. 13 Jul 1923, d. 28 Apr 2009
Married NameHorrigan. 
Probate (Will)* 1320788. HORRIGAN AGNES MARY, Dandenong North, HOME DUTIES.1
 
Birth*13 Jul 1923 South Gippsland, VIC, Australia. [par Edwin BILLINGTON & Annie Edith LEE]2 
Marriage*1945 Spouse: Ernest Harry Horrigan. VIC, Australia, Age at marriage 22 years.2
 
Widow2 Oct 1976Agnes Mary Billington became a widow upon the death of her husband Ernest Harry Horrigan.3 
Death*28 Apr 2009 Dandenong Hospital, Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D30000/2009. Died of acute pulmonary edema, had congestive heart failure and dementia.2 
Death-Notice*30 Apr 2009 HORRIGAN. - Agnes Mary. Much loved mother of Frances. Mother-in-law of Barry. Grandma of Stephen and Karen. Much loved Great Grandma of Victoria, Elizabeth, Ella and Ruby. It's not what we write, It's not what we say; It's how we remember you, In our own special way.
HORRIGAN. - Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service for Mrs Agnes Mary Horrigan to be held in the Wilson Chapel, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Princes Hwy, Springvale, on FRIDAY (May 1, 2009) commencing at 2.15 p. m. Following the Service the Burial will take place within the Cemetery Grounds.4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1949244 Beach Road, Hampton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Ernest Harry Horrigan.5
1954Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Mabel Horrigan and Ernest Harry Horrigan.6

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, W STEWART LAWN, LAWN/LAWN BEAM, ROW Q GRAVE 557

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P40 unit 274, item 1320788.
  2. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS28/P0040/274 1320788 Death Certificate.
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  4. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Apr 2009 - viewed online.
  5. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  6. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954 "Mabel's address only Upper Beaconsfield without Road."
  7. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
Last Edited17 Jun 2017

Ronald Joseph Thekla Chambers

M, #4455, b. 11 Sep 1915, d. 4 May 1985
Place in Upper Beac* R J Chambers Reserve. On motion of Cr. J. Russell, and Cr. G. Hosking at the Council Meeting held on 23 May 1977, Council resolved:— "That the land known as Shelton’s at Pakenham Upper be named “The R. J. Chambers Flora and Fauna Reserve” also in recognition of the Shire Engineer’s forty-four (44) years outstanding service to this Shire." 
Note*1911 Parents marriage: Michael James CHAMBERS & Labeba GHOURY/CHOURY (born Syria.)1 
Birth*11 Sep 1915 Williamstown, VIC, Australia, #B24105 [par Michael James CHAMBERS & May KOURY].2 
Military*14 May 1940Enlisted for military service: Caulfield, VIC, Australia, Australian Army VX14019 - Discharge 31 Aug 1945 - Lance Sergeant 2/8 FLD COY ENGR - WW2 Honours and Gallantry Military Medal - Prisoner of War Yes.3 
Marriage*4 Mar 1948 Spouse: Gertraud Adeline Ottilie Krahnke. St John's Church of England, Toorak, VIC, Australia, #M3545.4
 
Note Mr Chambers commenced with the Shire on 1 October, 1933, as an 'apprentice' to the then Shire Engineer, the late Mr. H L. (Les) Keys. He saw war service from 1939 to 1944, including service in Egypt, Crete and Greece. During his war service, he was awarded the Military Medal.
He was captured by the Germans, and was a prisoner of war for a long period, before release at the end of the war, when after rehabilitation he rejoined the Shire.
On Mr. Keys' retirement he was appointed as Shire Engineer in 1948, although he still had one examination to complete for award of his Municipal Engineer's Certificate, and that was completed in 1948.
After Resignation from the Shire, Ron joined the Town Planning Appeals Tribunal as a Member of the Tribunal where he served for many years.5 
Note23 May 1977 On motion of Cr. J. Russell, and Cr. G. Hosking at the Council Meeting held on 23 May 1977, Council resolved:— "That the land known as Shelton’s at Pakenham Upper be named “The R. J. Chambers Flora and Fauna Reserve” also in recognition of the Shire Engineer’s forty-four (44) years outstanding service to this Shire."5 
Death*4 May 1985 Frankston, VIC, Australia, #D10620 (Age 69) [par Michael James CHAMBERS & May KOURY].6,7 
Death-Notice*6 May 1985 CHAMBERS, Ronald J. — After a short illness on May 4th. Dearly loved husband of Wandel. Much loved and loving father of Faye and Brent. Adored grandfather of Stephen. Very dear father-in-law of Lucina and Ron.
Sadly missed and forever in our hearts.
Private cremation.
CHAMBERS, Ron. — Loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Joan Chambers, uncle of Michael, Kerry (dec). Barbara (dec), Peter, Tim and Ian.
A good friend to all our family.8 
Death-Notice7 May 1985 CHAMBERS, Ronald. (M.M.) 2/8 FD COY 6th DiV. - Son of late James and May Chambers (Modella), loved brother of Selma (Mrs. Thomson, Hamilton), John, (Darlington), Joyce, (Warragul).
CHAMBERS, Ronald J. - On May 4th, favourite uncle of Ann and Nic Willcock, great uncle of Douglas and Gordon. We shall remember you always.
CHAMBERS, Ronald J. — Members and staff of the Planning Appeals Board pay tribute to our most respected friend and colleague who exemplified throughout his life the Qualities of courage, loyalty and service. He will be sadly missed.9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1937 - 1942Pakenham East, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: assistant shire engineer.10,11
bt 1949 - 1954Pakenham East, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: shire engineer. With Gertraud Adeline Ottilie Chambers.12,13
bt 1963 - 1968Ahern Road, Pakenham East, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: shire engineer. With Gertraud Adeline Ottilie Chambers.14,15,16
1972Ahern Road, Pakenham East, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: shire engineer. With Gertraud Adeline Ottilie Chambers.17
1977Pakenham Upper, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: shire engineer. With Gertraud Adeline Ottilie Chambers.18
1980Bourkes Creek Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: town planner. With Gertraud Adeline Ottilie Chambers.19

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia20

Newspaper-Articles

  • 17 Mar 1948: On MARCH 4th at St. John’s Church of England, Toorak, Mr. Ron. J. Chambers, Berwick shire engineer, was married to Miss Gertrude Krahnke. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. W. Krahnke, and the late Mr. W. Krahnke, of Laucorforde, Germany. Gertraud Adeline Ottilie Krahnke21

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  2. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "[reg Newport]."
  3. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Name      CHAMBERS, RONALD JOSEPH
    Service      Australian Army
    Service Number      VX14019
    Date of Birth      11 Sep 1915
    Place of Birth      WILLIAMSTOWN, VIC
    Date of Enlistment      14 May 1940
    Locality on Enlistment      PAKENHAM EAST, VIC
    Place of Enlistment      CAULFIELD, VIC
    Next of Kin      CHAMBERS, JOYCE
    Date of Discharge      31 Aug 1945
    Rank      Lance Sergeant
    Posting at Discharge      2/8 FLD COY ENGR
    WW2 Honours and Gallantry      Military Medal
    Prisoner of War      Yes.
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  5. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"from "Don" Cardinia Shire, undated."
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  7. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D10620/1985 - birthplace Newport."
  8. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 May 1985, p18.
  9. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 7 May 1985, p46.
  10. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  11. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  12. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  13. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  14. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  15. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  16. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  17. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  18. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  19. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  20. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    Cremated at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, The cremated remains have been scattered
    Ronald Joseph Chambers
    Date of service: 7 May 1985.
  21. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 17 Mar 1948, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214580378
Last Edited11 Nov 2021

John Blackpool Eastham

M, #4459, b. Sep 1922, d. 31 May 2010
Birth*Sep 1922 Preston, Lancashire, England, Jun Q 1949 (Preston) 10f 421. John Eastham. Mother's Birth Name: Moon (late entry for birth in Sep Q 1922.)1 
Marriage*16 May 1944 Spouse: Sheila Ann Fearnley. Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, Jun Q [Huddersfield] 9a 887.2
 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelSep 1951 Sailing with Sheila Ann Eastham to Sydney, NSW, Australia. Ship Ranchi
Age 29 - carpenter.3 
Land-UBeac*16 Oct 1952 GEM-D-13B. Transfer from Ernest Henry Horrigan to John Blackpool Eastham. 5a PP £1400.4 
Death*31 May 2010 Canberra, ACT, Australia.5 
Death-Notice*2 Jun 2010 EASTHAM John Death notice died 31MAY2010 (Age 87.)5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1954Old Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: carpenter. With Sheila Ann Eastham.6
1958Lot 9 Heatherton Road, Dandenong North, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: builder. With Sheila Ann Eastham.7
bt 1963 - 1968246 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT, AustraliaOccupation: builder. With Sheila Ann Eastham.8,9
197225 Damala Street, Waramanga, ACT, AustraliaOccupation: builder. With Sheila Ann Eastham.10
bt 1977 - 198023 Damala Street, Waramanga, ACT, AustraliaOccupation: director. With Sheila Ann Eastham.11,12

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Birth John Eastham Jun Q 1949 (Preston) 10f 421. Mother's Birth Name: Moon (Late Entry - birth in Sep Q 1922)."
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  4. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 Info from rate book.
  5. [S14] Newspaper - The Canberra Times (ACT), 2 Jun 2010.
  6. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  7. [S158] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1958.
  8. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  9. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  10. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  11. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  12. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
Last Edited18 Dec 2021

Sheila Ann Fearnley

F, #4460, b. Sep 1922, d. 30 Jan 2016
Married NameEastham. 
Birth*Sep 1922 Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, Sep Q [Huddersfield] 9a 481.1 
Marriage*16 May 1944 Spouse: John Blackpool Eastham. Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, Jun Q [Huddersfield] 9a 887.1
 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelSep 1951 Sailing with John Blackpool Eastham to Sydney, NSW, Australia. Ship Ranchi
Age 29 - housewife.2 
Widow31 May 2010Sheila Ann Fearnley became a widow upon the death of her husband John Blackpool Eastham.3 
Death*30 Jan 2016 Canberra, ACT, Australia.4 
Death-Notice*3 Feb 2016 EASTHAM Sheila Ann Death notice 30JAN2016 (Age 93.)4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1954Old Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John Blackpool Eastham.5
1958Lot 9 Heatherton Road, Dandenong North, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John Blackpool Eastham.6
bt 1963 - 1968246 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John Blackpool Eastham.7,8
197225 Damala Street, Waramanga, ACT, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John Blackpool Eastham.9
bt 1977 - 198023 Damala Street, Waramanga, ACT, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John Blackpool Eastham.10,11

Newspaper-Articles

  • 8 Apr 1953: MOTHERS’ CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS
    The Beaconsfield Upper Mothers Club’s annual meeting on March 26th was well attended, and the following office-bearers were elected: President, Mrs. Higgs; Secretary, Mrs. A. Chandler; Vice-presidents, Mrs. Sullman, Mrs. May; Treasurer, Mrs. Eastham.
    Mr. Higgs, head-teacher at the local State School, warmly thanked the club for the wonderful work it has done for the school, and the mothers for their interest and co-operation in the work of the school. He wished the club another happy and successful year, and thanked the retiring office-bearers, Mrs. Sullman (president), and Mrs. Fairless (secretary), for the excellent work they had done.12

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  3. [S14] Newspaper - The Canberra Times (ACT), 2 Jun 2010.
  4. [S14] Newspaper - The Canberra Times (ACT), 3 Feb 2016.
  5. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  6. [S158] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1958.
  7. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  8. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  9. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  10. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  11. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  12. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 8 Apr 1953, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215818367
Last Edited18 Dec 2021

Stanley Birdwood King

M, #4463, b. 5 Jul 1915, d. 2 Jul 2005
Birth*5 Jul 1915 Castlemaine, VIC, Australia, #B20026 [par Maragan Leslie KING & Mary Louisa BURGE].1 
Military*10 Nov 1940Enlisted for military service: Royal Australian Air Force 400902 - Discharge 1 Jul 1947 - Flight Lieutenant - 42 SQUADRON.2 
Marriage*1945 Spouse: Alice Elsie Goulden. VIC, Australia, #M10199/1945.3
 
Land-UBeac*25 Jan 1952 PAK-57A.58B LP6442 (Lot 3 part), Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Morrell Corbett Weaver to Stanley Birdwood King Alice Elsie King. 1a 1r 21p (Cardinia Park Hotel) + 10a 2r 29p.4 
Land-UBeac*30 Jun 1961 PAK-57A.58B LP6442 (Lot 3 part), Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Stanley Birdwood King Alice Elsie King to George Thomas David Howison Budge. 1a 1r 21p (Cardinia Park Hotel) + 10a 2r 29p.5 
Widower22 May 2004Stanley Birdwood King became a widower upon the death of his wife Alice Elsie Goulden.6 
Death*2 Jul 2005 Nazareth House, Ballarat, VIC, Australia.7 
Death-Notice*4 Jul 2005 KING. - Stanley Birdwood (late R.A.A.F. 400902). Passed away peacefully at Nazareth House, Ballarat on July 2, 2005. In his 90th year Loving husband of Alice (dec). Loved brother of Les (dec), Ern and Lucy and their families.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1954Emerald Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: licenced victualler.8

Citations

  1. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  2. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Name      KING, STANLEY BIRDWOOD
    Service      Royal Australian Air Force
    Service Number      400902
    Date of Birth      5 Jul 1915
    Place of Birth      CASTLEMAINE, VIC
    Date of Enlistment      10 Nov 1940
    Locality on Enlistment      Unknown
    Place of Enlistment      MELBOURNE, VIC
    Next of Kin      KING, S
    Date of Discharge      1 Jul 1947
    Rank      Flight Lieutenant
    Posting at Discharge      42 SQUADRON
    WW2 Honours and Gallantry      None for display
    Prisoner of War      No.
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7245-862 - Stanley Birdwood King Hotelkeeper and Alice Elsie King Married Woman both of Commercial Hotel Nhill - jopint proprietors.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7245-862 - George Thomas David Howison Budge of 13 Sleeth Avenue Dandenong Retired Butcher.
  6. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 May 2004 - viewed online.
  7. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 Jul 2005 - viewed online.
  8. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
Last Edited9 Aug 2020

Alice Elsie Goulden

F, #4464, b. 1913, d. 22 May 2004
Married NameKing. 
Birth*1913 Port Albert, VIC, Australia, #B15570/1913 [par John GOULDEN & Lake Victoria SMITH].1 
Marriage*1945 Spouse: Stanley Birdwood King. VIC, Australia, #M10199/1945.2
 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac25 Jan 1952 PAK-57A.58B LP6442 (Lot 3 part), Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Morrell Corbett Weaver to Stanley Birdwood King Alice Elsie King. 1a 1r 21p (Cardinia Park Hotel) + 10a 2r 29p.3 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac30 Jun 1961 PAK-57A.58B LP6442 (Lot 3 part), Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Stanley Birdwood King Alice Elsie King to George Thomas David Howison Budge. 1a 1r 21p (Cardinia Park Hotel) + 10a 2r 29p.4 
Death*22 May 2004 Ballarat, VIC, Australia.5 
Death-Notice*24 May 2004 KING. - Alice Elsie. Passed away peacefully at Ballarat on May 22, 2004. Aged 90 years. Loving wife of Stan for 59 years. Remembered with love.5 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7245-862 - Stanley Birdwood King Hotelkeeper and Alice Elsie King Married Woman both of Commercial Hotel Nhill - jopint proprietors.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7245-862 - George Thomas David Howison Budge of 13 Sleeth Avenue Dandenong Retired Butcher.
  5. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 May 2004 - viewed online.
Last Edited9 Aug 2020

Harold John Piddock-Denne

M, #4468, b. Jun 1891, d. 7 Apr 1966
Birth*Jun 1891 Tunbridge, Kent, England, Harold John Denne. Jun Q 1891 (Tunbridge) 2a 708. Mother's maiden surname: Alexander.1,2 
Marriage*7 Aug 1911 Spouse: Dora Tutchener. Tonbridge, Kent, England, Sep Q [Tonbridge] 2a 1827 (as Harold J P DENNE.)3
 
Military*28 Nov 1914Enlisted for military service: Short Service Attestation Form.4 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel9 Feb 1921 Sailing with Dora Piddock-Denne, Harold John Piddock-Denne, Dora Joan Piddock-Denne, Stephen Tutchener to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Demosthenes sailing from Southampton - arrived 23 Mar 1921 - Piddock-Denne family travelled as Denne
Age 29 - Mechanical Engineer.5,6 
Death*7 Apr 1966 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D6790 (Age 75) [par George PIDDOCK-DENNE & Roseanna ALEXANDER].7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
2 Apr 1911Alfred John RUSSELL, 25 Belgrave Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, EnglandAge 20 - Motor Driver8
192229 Eltham Street, Newmarket, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: engineer. With Dora Piddock-Denne.9
192438 Barkly Street, Fitzroy North, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: engineer. With Dora Piddock-Denne.10
192529 Eltham Street, Newmarket, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: engineer. With Dora Piddock-Denne.11
bt 1925 - 193132 Gladstone Avenue, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: motor engineer. With Dora Piddock-Denne.11,12,13,14,15
193120 Silver Street, Gardiner, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: engineer. With Dora Piddock-Denne.15
193620 Silver Street, Gardiner, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: engineer. With Dora Piddock-Denne. With Harold John Piddock-Denne.16
bt 1937 - 1943469 Glenferrie Road, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: mechanic. With Dora Piddock-Denne. With Harold John Piddock-Denne.17,18
bt 1949 - 1963Telegraph Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: mechanical engineer. With Dora Piddock-Denne.19,20,21

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia22

Family

 Dora Tutchener b. Dec 1889, d. 29 May 1975
Children 1.Harold John Piddock-Denne+ b. 19 Jun 1912, d. 29 Sep 1959
 2.Dora Joan Piddock-Denne+ b. 8 May 1917, d. 16 Dec 1991

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Jun Q [Tunbridge] 2a 708 (as Harold J P DENNE)."
  2. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Harold John Denne. Jun Q 1891 (Tunbridge) 02a 708. Mother's maiden surname: Alexander."
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, UK, British Army World War I Pension Records 1914-1920.
  5. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
    Departure 9 Feb 1921, Destination Port: Melbourne, Australia, Ship Name: Demosthenes.
  6. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923
    arrived 23 Mar 1921 on "Demosthenes."
  7. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  8. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, 1911 England Census. RD 50 (Tunbridge Wells)/ ED 16/ Piece 4055
    Enummerated at 25 Belgrave Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, Tunbridge Wells
    Household Members: Alfred John Russell, Anne Emily Russell, Nellie Jane Russell, Llewellyn Frederick Russell, William Arthur Russell, Elsie Victoria Russell, Ruth Kathleen Russell, Sydney Reginald Russell, Harold John Pidduck Denne
    The National Archives of the UK (TNA).
    Ancestry Record ID: 2352::50504295.
  9. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922 "as Harold John P. Denne and Dora Denne."
  10. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924 "as Denne, Harold John Piddock Denne and Dora."
  11. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925 "as Harold John P. Denne and Dora Denne."
  12. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926 "as Harold John P. Denne and Dora Denne."
  13. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927 "as Harold John P. Denne and Dora Denne."
  14. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928 "as Harold John P. Denne and Dora Denne."
  15. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931 "as Harold John P. Denne and Dora Denne."
  16. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936 "as Harold John P. Denne, Dora Denne, and Harold John P. Denne jun."
  17. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  18. [S143] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1943.
  19. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  20. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  21. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  22. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
Last Edited25 Nov 2021

Dora Tutchener

F, #4469, b. Dec 1889, d. 29 May 1975
Father*Stephen Tutchener d. Jul 1906
Mother*Alice Jeffery
Married NamePiddock-Denne. 
Birth*Dec 1889 Tunbridge, Kent, England, Dec Q [Tunbridge] 2a 674.1 
Marriage*7 Aug 1911 Spouse: Harold John Piddock-Denne. Tonbridge, Kent, England, Sep Q [Tonbridge] 2a 1827 (as Harold J P DENNE.)1
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel9 Feb 1921 Sailing with Harold John Piddock-Denne, Harold John Piddock-Denne, Dora Joan Piddock-Denne, Stephen Tutchener to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Demosthenes sailing from Southampton - arrived 23 Mar 1921 - Piddock-Denne family travelled as Denne
Age 28 - Housewife.2,3 
Land-Note*18 Mar 1939 PAK-82.83.84. Hugh Wakefield Vernon Nevins A caveat was lodged on the title of this land on 18 Mar 1939 and lapsed 20 Sep 1944, the date when Alexander Andrew Buchanan took over the property. In the interim Dora Piddock-Denne paid the rates, but never obtained the title to the property.4 
Land-UBeac*5 Apr 1946 PAK-72 LP4600 (Lot 2), 15 Quamby Road. Transfer from Archibald Frederick Southgate to Dora Piddock-Denne. 2a 1r 1 6/10p - bought on 14 Mar 1946 for £728.5,6 
Land-UBeac*5 Jan 1965 PAK-72 LP4600 (Lot 2), 15 Quamby Road. Transfer from Dora Piddock-Denne to Keith Lawrence Bunn Judith Ann Bunn. 2a 1r 1 6/10p. Note: this house was demolished between Feb 2015 and Oct 2016.7 
Widow7 Apr 1966Dora Tutchener became a widow upon the death of her husband Harold John Piddock-Denne.8 
Death*29 May 1975 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D12269/1975 (Age 88) [par Steve TUTSCHNER & Unknown] - Dora PIDDOCK DENNE.9 
Death-Notice*31 May 1975 PIDDOCK-DENNE. — On May 29, Dora, of Beaconsfield, beloved wife of late Harold John, loving mother of Jack (dec.), Joan and loving mother-in-law of John and Minnie, loving grandma and great-grandma of their children.
Mum and dad reunited. R.I.P.
PIDDOCK-DENNE. — The Friends of the late Mrs. DORA PIDDOCK-DENNE, of Beaconsfield are respectfully informed that her Funeral will leave our chapel, 137 Princes Hwy. (cnr. Fifth Ave.) Dandenong on MONDAY (June 2nd), at 9.50 a.m. for a service to be held at the Necropolis Crematorium, Springvale, at 10.10 a.m. (Renowden Chapel) GARNAR & SON PTY. LTD.
Dandenong. 792 9281.10 
Land-Note*22 Jul 1975 PAK-1A LP2805 (Lot 44), Woods Street. Dora Piddock-Denne died 29th May 1975. Probate of her will has been granted to John William Moran of 1 Bradford Avenue Kew Solicitor.11 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
5 Apr 1891Park Road Mews, Tonbridge, Kent, England(Head of Household) Stephen Tutchener;
Age 112
31 Mar 19015 Castle Street, Southborough, Kent, England(Head of Household) Stephen Tutchener;
Age 11
Member(s) of Household: Stephen Tutchener13
192229 Eltham Street, Newmarket, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Harold John Piddock-Denne.14
192438 Barkly Street, Fitzroy North, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Harold John Piddock-Denne.15
192529 Eltham Street, Newmarket, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Harold John Piddock-Denne.16
bt 1925 - 193132 Gladstone Avenue, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Harold John Piddock-Denne.16,17,18,19,20
193120 Silver Street, Gardiner, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Harold John Piddock-Denne.20
193620 Silver Street, Gardiner, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Harold John Piddock-Denne. With Harold John Piddock-Denne.21
bt 1937 - 1943469 Glenferrie Road, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Harold John Piddock-Denne. With Harold John Piddock-Denne.22,23
bt 1949 - 1963Telegraph Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Harold John Piddock-Denne.24,25,26
bt 1967 - 1972Wood Street, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.27,28

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia29

Family

 Harold John Piddock-Denne b. Jun 1891, d. 7 Apr 1966
Children 1.Harold John Piddock-Denne+ b. 19 Jun 1912, d. 29 Sep 1959
 2.Dora Joan Piddock-Denne+ b. 8 May 1917, d. 16 Dec 1991

Newspaper-Articles

  • 7 Jul 1923: LOST, Amber Bead Necklace, between Upper Beaconsfield and city on June 18. Good reward Mrs Denniston, Upper Beaconsfield. Tel. Up. Bea. 13.30
  • 25 Nov 1942: Berwick Shire Council. Correspondence. ASKING for repairs to the road leading to her property from Quamby road to Pine Lodge, Mrs. Piddock-Denne (Beaconsfield) said that recent rains had put it in a very bad state.—Referred to Cr. D. N. McBride.31
  • 22 Oct 1947: Berwick Shire Council. Correspondence. D. PIDDOCK-DENE, Beaconsfield was granted permission to lay a pipe across the road under engineer’s supervision.32
  • 11 Jul 1975: Law Notice. Dora Piddock-Denne, late of Woods Street, Beaconsfield33

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
    Departure 9 Feb 1921, Destination Port: Melbourne, Australia, Ship Name: Demosthenes.
  3. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923
    arrived 23 Mar 1921 on "Demosthenes."
  4. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1938/39 Nevins -> Piddock-Denne per 16 May 1939 NAV £30
    1939/40 only CA 82 listed
    1940/41 Piddock-Denne CA82, Nevins (unpaid) CA 83.84
    1943/44 Piddock-Denne -> Buchanan all three crown allotments.
    1944/45 Buchanan, 1945/46 Buchanan NAV for all three CAs £29.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3117-288 - Dora Piddock-Denne of Labassa Mansions Manor Grove Caulfield Married Woman.
  6. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1945/46 from Southgate to Dora Piddock-Denne Labassa Mansions, Manor Grove Caulfield 14 Mar 1946 for £728. NAV13 - note: increase valuation.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3117-288 - Keith Lawrence Bunn Contract Bricklayer and Judith Ann Bunn Married Woman both of 434 Sprinvale Road Glenwaverley - joint proprietors.
  8. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  9. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D12269/1975 - born Kent England."
  10. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 31 May 1975, p28.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3604-655 - Dora Piddock-Denne died 29th May 1975. Probate of her will has been granted to John William Moran of 1 Bradford Avenue Kew Solicitor.
  12. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1891 England Census. RG12/680/150/61
    Enummerated at Southborough, Tunbridge, Kent, England
    Household Members: Stephen Tutchener, Alice Tutchener, Martha Tutchener, Alice Tutchener, Dora Tutchener
    The National Archives of the UK (TNA).
    Ancestry Record ID: 6598::6388906."
  13. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1901 England Census. RG13/756/89/22
    Enummerated at Southborough, Kent.
    Household Members: Stephan Tutchener, Alice Tutchener, Martha Tutchener, Dora Tutchener, Stephan Tutchener, Mabel Tutchener, George Tutchener
    Ancestry Record ID: 7814::5599416."
  14. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922 "as Harold John P. Denne and Dora Denne."
  15. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924 "as Denne, Harold John Piddock Denne and Dora."
  16. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925 "as Harold John P. Denne and Dora Denne."
  17. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926 "as Harold John P. Denne and Dora Denne."
  18. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927 "as Harold John P. Denne and Dora Denne."
  19. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928 "as Harold John P. Denne and Dora Denne."
  20. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931 "as Harold John P. Denne and Dora Denne."
  21. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936 "as Harold John P. Denne, Dora Denne, and Harold John P. Denne jun."
  22. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  23. [S143] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1943.
  24. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  25. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  26. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  27. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  28. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  29. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  30. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 7 Jul 1923, p11
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2003067
  31. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 25 Nov 1942, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215711321
  32. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 22 Oct 1947, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218505284
  33. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Jul 1975, p18.
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Harold John Piddock-Denne

M, #4470, b. 19 Jun 1912, d. 29 Sep 1959
Father*Harold John Piddock-Denne b. Jun 1891, d. 7 Apr 1966
Mother*Dora Tutchener b. Dec 1889, d. 29 May 1975
Birth*19 Jun 1912 Tonbridge, Kent, England, Harold John Piddock Denne. Sep Q 1912 (Tonbridge) 2a 1596. Mother's maiden surname: Tatchener.1,2,3 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel9 Feb 1921 Sailing with Harold John Piddock-Denne, Dora Piddock-Denne, Dora Joan Piddock-Denne, Stephen Tutchener to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Demosthenes sailing from Southampton - arrived 23 Mar 1921 - Piddock-Denne family travelled as Denne
Age 8.4,5 
Marriage*1941 Spouse: Minnie Barnes. VIC, Australia, #M3722.6
 
Military*24 Feb 1941Enlisted for military service: Royal Park, VIC, Australia, Australian Army V11492 - Discharge 23 Oct 1941 Private R A A COM.7 
Death*29 Sep 1959 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D15482 (Age 47.)8 
Death-Notice*1 Oct 1959 PIDDOCK-DENNE.—On September 29 (suddenly), Harold John, beloved husband of Minnie, and loving father of Joan, June and Jan, aged 47 years.
PIDDOCK-DENNE.—On September 29 (suddenly), Harold John, beloved son of Harold and Dora, and loved brother of Joan and John.
PIDDOCK-DENNE.—The friends of the late Mr Harold John Piddock-Denne, of 2 Fadden Street, Dandenong North, are notified that his funeral will leave our parlors, Walker Street, Dandenong, TOMORROW after a service to commence at 12.20 p.m. for the Springvale Crematorium.
GARNAR & Son, Dandenong.9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
193620 Silver Street, Gardiner, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: salesman - as Harold John P. Denne jun.. With Harold John Piddock-Denne and Dora Piddock-Denne.10
bt 1937 - 1943469 Glenferrie Road, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: sales. With Harold John Piddock-Denne and Dora Piddock-Denne.11,12
bt 1949 - 1954Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: engineer. With Minnie Piddock-Denne.13,14

Grave

  • 7-376, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, In loving Memory of John Piddock-Denne, died 28.9.59 Aged 47 Minnie Wilson, died 20.1.01 Aged 77. Loving Mum & Dad of Joan, June & Jan.
    From little acorns mighty oaks grow15,16
  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia17

Newspaper-Articles

  • 8 Apr 1941: TRAIN WRECKS TRUCK
    TRAFALGAR, Monday.-When the morning passenger train from Melbourne crashed into a motor-truck at the level crossing west of the Trafalgar station today Jack Piddock Denne, 27, Beaconsfield, the only occupant of the waggon, was critically injured. The truck was smashed to pieces. Denne is on leave from the A.I.F. He is married.18

Citations

  1. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Harold John Piddock Denne. Sep Q 1912 (Tonbridge) 02a 1596. Mother's maiden surname: Tatchener."
  2. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/.
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Sep Q [Tonbridge] 2a 1596 (as Harold J P DENNE)."
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
    Departure 9 Feb 1921, Destination Port: Melbourne, Australia, Ship Name: Demosthenes.
  5. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923
    arrived 23 Mar 1921 on "Demosthenes."
  6. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
  7. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Name      PIDDOCK-DENNE, HAROLD JOHN
    Service      Australian Army
    Service Number      V11492
    Date of Birth      19 Jun 1912
    Place of Birth      KENT, ENGLAND
    Date of Enlistment      24 Feb 1941
    Locality on Enlistment      BEACONSFIELD, VIC
    Place of Enlistment      ROYAL PARK, VIC
    Next of Kin      PIDDOCK-DENNE, HAROLD
    Date of Discharge      23 Oct 1941
    Rank      Private
    Posting at Discharge      R A A COM
    WW2 Honours and Gallantry      None for display
    Prisoner of War      No.
  8. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  9. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Oct 1959, p14.
  10. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936 "as Harold John P. Denne, Dora Denne, and Harold John P. Denne jun."
  11. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  12. [S143] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1943.
  13. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  14. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  15. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    7-376 Wilson Minnie F service 19/04/2001 3054.
  16. [S345] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials, www.findagrave.com "Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, Casey City, Victoria, Australia, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/217953588
    Grave of Minnie Wilson (unknown-20 Jan 2001)."
  17. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  18. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Apr 1941, p5.
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