Susannah McPherson

F, #5791, b. 26 Apr 1836, d. 23 Apr 1920
Father*Neil McPherson
Mother*Mary Field
Probate (Will)* 170/929. Susannah SMITH Date of grant: 29 May 1920; Date of death: 23 Apr 1920; Occupation: Widow; Residence: Hawthorn.1 
Married NameSusannah Smith. 
Birth*26 Apr 1836 Bethnal Green, London, England, baptism: 22 May 1836 at Saint Matthew, Bethnal Green, London, England, residing at Gloucester Street [par Niel MacPherson Cabinet Maker & Mary].2 
Marriage*1870 Spouse: Herbert Fellows Smith. VIC, Australia, #M3878.3
 
Land-UBeac*28 Jan 1888 GEM-E-11 / GEM-D-74. Transfer from John Harris to Susannah Smith. 16a 0r 14p - (GEM-E-11 8a 2r 16p / GEM-D-74 7a 1r 38p.)4 
Land-UBeac*6 Jul 1888 GEM-D-74. Transfer from Susannah Smith to Charles Leopold Schlipalius. 7a 1r 38p.5 
Widow14 Nov 1909Susannah McPherson became a widow upon the death of her husband Herbert Fellows Smith.6 
Death*23 Apr 1920 Sydney, NSW, Australia, #D4823/1920 [par Daniel F & Mary].7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
7 Apr 1861Mary MacPHERSON Widow, Bethnal Green, London, EnglandAge 24 - Milliner8

Grave

  • BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT C GRAVE 178, St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia9

Newspaper-Articles

  • 22 Apr 1903: FRIDAY, 24th APRIL. At Half-past 2 o'Clock. UNRESERVED SALE by AUCTION of FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, As Under:— BEAUCHAMP BROTHERS (In conjunction with M'FARLANE and NICOL, Estate Agents, South Melbourne) have received instructions to sell by public auction, at their rooms, 319 and 321 Collins-street, at above date and time.
    Lot 3.— PARISH of GEMBROOK.— Original Crown grant allotment; 8 acres 2 roods and 16 perches, being lot 11. section E.
    TITLES, Crown certificate. TERMS at SALE. Further particulars from auctioneers or agents.10
  • 26 Apr 1920: SMITH.—Friends of the late Mrs SUSANNAH SMITH are informed that her remains will be interred in the St. Kilda Cemetery.
    The funeral will move from the residence of her son, Mr H D Smith, Clifton road, Hawthorn South, THIS (Monday) MORNING at 9 o'clock
    HERBERT KING and SONS Undertaker, Burwood road, Hawthorn Tel 1856 Haw.11

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 621, item 170/929
    VPRS 28/ P3 unit 1031, item 170/929.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "birthplace in marriage entry."
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1927-274 - Susannah Smith, the wife of Herbert Fellows Smith of Glover Street South Melbourne Mariner.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1927-274 - Charles Leopold Schlipalius of Stony Creek North Beaconsfield Gardener - C/T 2039-764.
  6. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  7. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  8. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: RG 9; Piece: 249; Folio: 52; Page: 41; GSU roll: 542599
    mother aged 69 born Kent, Widow."
  9. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,.
  10. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 Apr 1903, p2.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 26 Apr 1920, p1.
Last Edited17 Jun 2025

William Thomson

M, #5798, b. 1857, d. 25 Apr 1941
Father*David Thomson b. 1816, d. 15 Jun 1862
Mother*Margaret Robertson b. 1815, d. 11 Oct 1867
Probate (Will)* 324/143. William Thomson, Residence: Prahran, Occupation: Gent, Date Of Death: 25 Apr 1941, Date Of Grant: 5 Aug 1941.1 
Birth*1857 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #B5453/1857 (par David THOMSON & Margaret ROBERTSON) - as William THOMSON.2 
Marriage*2 Jul 1885 Spouse: Sarah Annie Bennet. All Saints' Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M4134/1885, William THOMSON & Sarah Annie BENNET.3
 
Marriage-Notice*24 Jul 1885 THOMSON—BENNET.—On the 2nd inst., at All Saints' Church, St. Kilda, by the Rev. J. H. Gregory, William, youngest son of the late David Thomson, of Glasgow, to Annie (Tottie), eldest daughter of Thomas Knight Bennet, of this city.4 
Widower12 Feb 1920William Thomson became a widower upon the death of his wife Sarah Annie Bennet.5 
Death*25 Apr 1941 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D3517/1941 (Age 85) (par David THOMSON & Unknown) - as William THOMSON.6 
Death-Notice*26 Apr 1941 THOMSON. — On April 25, at his residence, 208 Punt-road, Prahran, William, loved husband to the late Sarah Thomson, loving father of Dorothy and William.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1914208 Punt Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: warehouseman. With Sarah Annie Thomson.8

Grave

  • Church of England, Compartment B, Grave 649, St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia9

Family

 Sarah Annie Bennet b. 1861, d. 12 Feb 1920
Children 1.Dorothy Amelia Thomson b. 1886, d. 1965
 2.William Knight Thomson+ b. 1888, d. 6 May 1946

Newspaper-Articles

  • 26 May 1910: Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomson have taken "Corinna," Punt-road, Prahran. Mrs. Thomson will not be "at home" till the first Thursday in July. Sarah Annie Thomson10
  • 21 Mar 1914: HOUSE and Parlour Maid, young, small adult family. Apply mornings, "Corinna," 208 Punt rd., Prahran. Sarah Annie Thomson11
  • 17 Jul 1919: Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Spooner, who had been in Sydney for the last eight months, have returned to Melbourne, and are staying with Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomson at "Corinna," South Yarra.
    Miss Dorothy Thomson, of "Corinna," South Yarra, has gone to Sydney. She expects to be away for another fortnight. Sarah Annie Thomson, Dorothy Amelia Thomson12

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    324/143. William Thomson, Residence: Prahran, Occupation: Gent, Date Of Death: 25 Apr 1941, Date Of Grant: 5 Aug 1941
    VPRS 28/P0003, 324/143; VPRS 7591/P0002, 324/143.
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B5453/1857 (par David THOMSON & Margaret ROBERTSON) - as William THOMSON, Birth registered at Sth Yarra, Australia."
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M4134/1885, William THOMSON & Sarah Annie BENNET."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Jul 1885, p1.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D3239/1920 (Age 58) (par Thos Knight BENNETT & Amelia BAKER) - as Sarah Annie THOMPSON, Death registered at Pran, Australia."
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D3517/1941 (Age 85) (par David THOMSON & Unknown) - as William THOMSON, Death registered at Prahran, Australia."
  7. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 26 Apr 1941, p5.
  8. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  9. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,.
  10. [S14] Newspaper - Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 26 May 1910, p24
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/176546652
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 21 Mar 1914, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/7240945
  12. [S14] Newspaper - Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 17 Jul 1919, p29
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/146471150
Last Edited4 May 2025

Sarah Annie Bennet

F, #5799, b. 1861, d. 12 Feb 1920
Married NameSarah Annie Thomson. 
Probate (Will)* 170/949. Sarah A Thomson, Residence: Prahran, Occupation: Married, Date Of Death: 12 Feb 1920, Date Of Grant: 27 Apr 1920
Devises her Beaconsfield property consisting orchard land upon which a small wooden cottage is erected valued at £11 p.a. to her son William Knight Thomson. Value £220.1,2 
Birth*1861 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #B12179 [par Thomas Knight BENNET & Amelia BAKER].3 
Marriage*2 Jul 1885 Spouse: William Thomson. All Saints' Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M4134/1885, William THOMSON & Sarah Annie BENNET.4
 
Marriage-Notice*24 Jul 1885 THOMSON—BENNET.—On the 2nd inst., at All Saints' Church, St. Kilda, by the Rev. J. H. Gregory, William, youngest son of the late David Thomson, of Glasgow, to Annie (Tottie), eldest daughter of Thomas Knight Bennet, of this city.5 
Land-UBeac*28 Dec 1916 GEM-D-26, 10 Albers Road. Transfer from William Knight Thomson to Sarah Annie Bennet. 17a 0r 10p.6 
Death*12 Feb 1920 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D3239/1920 (Age 58) (par Thos Knight BENNETT & Amelia BAKER) - as Sarah Annie THOMPSON.7 
Death-Notice*13 Feb 1920 THOMSON.—On the 13th February, at "Corinna," Punt road, Prahran, Sarah Annie, the dearly loved wife of William Thomson, and mother of Dorothy and Will, aged 58.
THOMSON.—Friends of Mr. WILLIAM THOMSON are informed that the funeral of his dearly loved wife, Sarah Annie, will leave "Corinna," Punt road, Prahran, THIS (FRIDAY) MORNING, the 13th inst., at 11 o'clock, for the St. Kilda Cemetery.
A. A. SLEIGHT, Funeral Director. 'Phone 410.8 
Land-Note*15 Oct 1920 Sarah Annie Thomson died on the 12th day of February 1920. Probate of her will has been granted to Dorothy Amelia Thomson of No 208 Punt Road Prahran Spinster and William Knight Thomson of the same place manufacturer.9 
Land-UBeac15 Oct 1920 GEM-D-26, 10 Albers Road. Transfer from Sarah Annie Bennet to William Knight Thomson. 17a 0r 10p.10 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1914208 Punt Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With William Thomson.11

Grave

  • Church of England, Compartment B, Grave 649, St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia12

Family

 William Thomson b. 1857, d. 25 Apr 1941
Children 1.Dorothy Amelia Thomson b. 1886, d. 1965
 2.William Knight Thomson+ b. 1888, d. 6 May 1946

Newspaper-Articles

  • 26 May 1910: Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomson have taken "Corinna," Punt-road, Prahran. Mrs. Thomson will not be "at home" till the first Thursday in July. William Thomson13
  • 1 Jun 1912: Mrs. W. Thomson and Miss Dorothy Thomson, of 'Corinna,' Punt-road, Prahran, left last weel for Ballarat. Dorothy Amelia Thomson14
  • 30 Oct 1913: Mrs. W. T. Thomson and Miss Thomson, "Corinna," Punt-road, Prahran, returned last week from a visit to Sydney. Dorothy Amelia Thomson15
  • 21 Mar 1914: HOUSE and Parlour Maid, young, small adult family. Apply mornings, "Corinna," 208 Punt rd., Prahran. William Thomson16
  • 8 Jul 1915: Mrs. W. T. Thomson, of "Corinna," Prahran, accompanied her sister, and will stay with her at Strathfield for some weeks.17
  • 17 Jul 1919: Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Spooner, who had been in Sydney for the last eight months, have returned to Melbourne, and are staying with Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomson at "Corinna," South Yarra.
    Miss Dorothy Thomson, of "Corinna," South Yarra, has gone to Sydney. She expects to be away for another fortnight. William Thomson, Dorothy Amelia Thomson18

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    170/949. Sarah A Thomson, Residence: Prahran, Occupation: Married, Date Of Death: 12 Feb 1920, Date Of Grant: 27 Apr 1920
    VPRS 7591/P0002, 170/949; VPRS 28/P0003, 170/949.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2230-904 (title number found in probate).
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M4134/1885, William THOMSON & Sarah Annie BENNET."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Jul 1885, p1.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2230-904 - Sarah Annie Thomson of 208 Punt Road Prahran Married Woman.
  7. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D3239/1920 (Age 58) (par Thos Knight BENNETT & Amelia BAKER) - as Sarah Annie THOMPSON, Death registered at Pran, Australia."
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 13 Feb 1920, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1677127
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2230-904 - Sarah Annie Thomson died on the 12th day of February 1920. Probate of her will has been granted to Dorothy Amelia Thomson of No 208 Punt Road Prahran Spinster and William Knight Thomson of the same place manufacturer.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2230-904 - William Knight Thomson of No 208 Punt Road Prahran manufacturer.
  11. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  12. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,.
  13. [S14] Newspaper - Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 26 May 1910, p24
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/176546652
  14. [S14] Newspaper - The Prahran Telegraph (Vic.), Sat 1 Jun 1912, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/165112559
  15. [S14] Newspaper - Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 30 Oct 1913, p37
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/150686763
  16. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 21 Mar 1914, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/7240945
  17. [S14] Newspaper - Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 8 Jul 1915, p32
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/146578469
  18. [S14] Newspaper - Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 17 Jul 1919, p29
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/146471150
Last Edited4 May 2025

William Matthew Neville

M, #5800, b. 1887, d. 27 Jul 1948
William Matthew NEVILLE
(Image ancestry family tree)
Probate (Will)* 404/057. William M Neville, Residence: Sth Yarra, Occupation: Manager, Date Of Death: 27 Jul 1948, Date Of Grant: 1 Oct 1948.1 
Birth*1887 St Arnaud, VIC, Australia, #B23991/1887 (par Lawrence NEVILLE & Mary MAHER) - as William Matthew NEVILLE.2 
Land-UBeac*30 Jul 1915 GEM-D-26, 10 Albers Road. Transfer from William Webster to William Matthew Neville. 17a 0r 10p.3 
Land-UBeac*17 Nov 1915 GEM-D-26, 10 Albers Road. Transfer from William Matthew Neville to William Knight Thomson. 17a 0r 10p.4 
Death*27 Jul 1948 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #D7971/1948 (Age 63) (par unknown) - as William Mathew NEVILLE
Death was sudden, a heart attack. Age at death incorrect on death certificate, the person clearly did not know his family and background. At the time of his death he was on the board of Buckley and Nunn.5,6 
Death-Notice28 Jul 1948 NEVILLE.—A tribute in memory of William M. Neville, who passed away suddenly on July 27. (Inserted by the staff of Buckley and Nunn Ltd.)7 
Death-Notice*28 Jul 1948 NEVILLE. - Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Mr. WILLIAM MATTHEW NEVILLE will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, South Yarra, THIS DAY (Wednesday), at 9.30 a.m. The Funeral will leave the church at 10.30 a.m. for the Brighton Cemetery.
B MATTHEWS PTY. LTD. Win. 66.8 
Death-Notice29 Jul 1948 NEVILLE.—On July 27, William Matthew, beloved uncle of Marie Neville Hemingway.—Passed peacefully away.9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1914326 Punt Road, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: draper.10
1915326 Punt Road, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: draper.11
1915326 Punt Road, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: draper.12

Newspaper-Articles

  • 7 Oct 1913: Death of mother: NEVILLE.—On the 5th October, at 326 Punt road, South Yarra, Mary, widow of the late Lawrence Neville, of St. Arnaud. (Private interment, Brighton, October 6.)13
  • 2 Sep 1948: WILLIAM MATTHEW NEVILLE, Formerly of 18 Banool Avenue, Kew, in the State of Victoria, but late of 8 Copley Street, South Yarra, in the said State, Manager, Deceased. — After fourteen clear days Marie Neville Hemingway, of 18 Banool avenue, Kew, aforesaid, married woman, will APPLY to the Supreme Court of Victoria for LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION, with the will (dated the seventeenth day of December, 1935) annexed, of the estate of the said deceased Eliza Selkirk, the sole executrix appointed by the said will, having predeceased the said deceased.
    DOYLE & KERR, solicitors, 108 Queen street, Melbourne.14

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    404/057. William M Neville, Residence: Sth Yarra, Occupation: Manager, Date Of Death: 27 Jul 1948, Date Of Grant: 1 Oct 1948
    VPRS 28/P0003, 404/057; VPRS 7591/P0002, 404/057.
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B23991/1887 (par Lawrence NEVILLE & Mary MAHER) - as William Matthew NEVILLE, Birth registered at Star, Australia."
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2230-904 - William Matthew Neville of "Corinna" Punt Road Prahran Salesman.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2230-904 - William Knight Thomson of 208 Punt Road Prahran Warehouseman.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D7971/1948 (Age 63) (par unknown) - as William Mathew NEVILLE, born St Arnaud. Death registered at South Yarra, Australia."
  6. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Neville Family Tree, Tree ID: 78379746
    Person viewed: William Matthew NEVILLE, Birth Date: 1887, St Arnaud, Victoria, Australia, Death Date: 27 Jul 1948, 8 Copley Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 28 Jul 1948, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22690643
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 28 Jul 1948, p9
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22690643
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 29 Jul 1948, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22686201
  10. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  11. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  12. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  13. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 7 Oct 1913, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/7283329
  14. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 2 Sep 1948, p9
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22681835
Last Edited4 May 2025

William Webster

M, #5801, b. 1849, d. 11 Jan 1936
Probate (Will)* William Webster. Gentleman. Essendon. 11 Jan 1936. 277/242.1 
Birth*1849 Edinburgh, Scotland.2 
Marriage*1870 Spouse: Isabella MacKay. VIC, Australia, #M4538/1870, William WEBSTER & Isabella MACKAY.3
 
Land-UBeac*27 Jul 1909 GEM-D-26, 10 Albers Road. Transfer from Herbert Fellows Smith to William Webster. 17a 0r 10p.4 
Land-UBeac*30 Jul 1915 GEM-D-26, 10 Albers Road. Transfer from William Webster to William Matthew Neville. 17a 0r 10p.5 
Widower8 May 1923William Webster became a widower upon the death of his wife Isabella MacKay.6 
Death*11 Jan 1936 Preston, VIC, Australia, #D464/1936 (Age 87) (par William Orme WEBSTER & Elizabeth SMITH) - as William WEBSTER.2 
Death-Notice*13 Jan 1936 WEBSTER.—On the 11th January, William, dearly beloved husband of the late Isabella, and lond father of Edith (Mrs. T. Graham), Ernest, Arthur, Annie (Mrs. H. Lowe), Elsie (Mrs. J. P. Leigh), and Hilda (Mrs. A. Fewster). Father and mother reunited.7 
Death-Notice13 Jan 1936 WEBSTER - The Friends of the late Mr WILLIAM WEBSTER, 116 McPherson street, Essendon, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave Joseph Allison Pty. Ltd 's funeral parlours 678 Mt Alexander road, Moonee Ponds, THIS DAY (Monday, January 13, 1936), at 11 am, for the Melbourne Cemetery, Carlton.8 

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 2791; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 972.
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D464/1936 (Age 87) (par William Orme WEBSTER & Elizabeth SMITH) - as William WEBSTER, born Edinburgh. Death registered at Preston, Australia."
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M4538/1870, William WEBSTER & Isabella MACKAY."
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2230-904 - William Webster of 346 Clarendon Street South Melbourne Umbrella Maker.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2230-904 - William Matthew Neville of "Corinna" Punt Road Prahran Salesman.
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D5879/1923 (Age 71) (par David MACKAY & Eliza CAREY) - as Isabella WEBSTER, born Williamstown. Death registered at Geelong, Australia."
  7. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 13 Jan 1936, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/205249736
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 13 Jan 1936, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11872653
Last Edited5 May 2025

William Knight Thomson

M, #5802, b. 1888, d. 6 May 1946
Father*William Thomson b. 1857, d. 25 Apr 1941
Mother*Sarah Annie Bennet b. 1861, d. 12 Feb 1920

World War I

Thomson William Knight: SERN 13175: POB Prahran VIC: POE Melbourne VIC: NOK F Thomson W.1
Probate (Will)* 389/045. William K Thomson, Residence: E St Kilda, Occupation: Manufacturer, Date Of Death: 6 May 1946, Date Of Grant: 11 Apr 1947.2 
Birth*1888 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #B14642/1888 (par William THOMSON & Sarah Annie BENNET) - as William Knight THOMSON.3 
Land-UBeac*17 Nov 1915 GEM-D-26, 10 Albers Road. Transfer from William Matthew Neville to William Knight Thomson. 17a 0r 10p.4 
Land-UBeac*28 Dec 1916 GEM-D-26, 10 Albers Road. Transfer from William Knight Thomson to Sarah Annie Bennet. 17a 0r 10p.5 
Land-UBeac15 Oct 1920 GEM-D-26, 10 Albers Road. Transfer from Sarah Annie Bennet to William Knight Thomson. 17a 0r 10p.6 
Marriage*1923 Spouse: Coralie Sarah Fraser. VIC, Australia, #M4038/1923, Coralie Sarah FRASER & Wm Knight THOMSON.7
 
Land-UBeac*16 Jul 1936 GEM-D-26, 10 Albers Road. Transfer from William Knight Thomson to Minnie Salter. 17a 0r 10p.8 
Widower26 Nov 1940William Knight Thomson became a widower upon the death of his wife Coralie Sarah Fraser.9 
Death*6 May 1946 East St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #D4420/1946 (Age 58) (par William THOMSON & Sarah Annie BENNETT) - as William Knight THOMSON.10 
Death-Notice*7 May 1946 THOMSON.—On May 6 at his home 16 Denman avenue. East, St. Kilda. William Knight, beloved husband of the late Coralie Sarah Thomson and loving father of Mardi (Mrs. C. Vrachnas), aged 58 years.
THOMSON. - The Funeral of the late WILLIAM KNIGHT THOMSON will arrive at the St. Kilda Cemetery, THIS DAY (Tuesday, May 7), at 4 p.m.
A. A. SLEIGHT PTY. LTD., St. Kilda road. Melbourne. Phone MX4626.11 

Grave

  • Church of England, Compartment B, Grave 649, St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia12

Newspaper-Articles

  • 25 Mar 1935: HORTICULTURAL SHOWS. Display at Caulfield - Opened by Lady Huntingfield. The annual autumn show, of the Caulfield Horticultural Society was opened by Lady Huntingfield at the Town Hall, Caulfield on Saturday afternoon.
    Dahlias.—Twelve stiff-stemmed Varieties: W. K. Thomson. Six stiff-stemmed Varieties: W. K. Thomson. Three Garden Cactus: W. K. Thomson.
    Made up and Arranged Flowers (Open) — Vase of Dahlias: Miss Mardi Thomson Mardi Knight Thomson13

Citations

  1. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, Series no: B2455, Control symbol: THOMSON W K, Item title: Thomson William Knight: SERN 13175: POB Prahran VIC: POE Melbourne VIC: NOK F Thomson W,, Access status: Open, Location: Canberra.
  2. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    389/045. William K Thomson, Residence: E St Kilda, Occupation: Manufacturer, Date Of Death: 6 May 1946, Date Of Grant: 11 Apr 1947
    VPRS 28/P0003, 389/045; VPRS 7591/P0002, 389/045.
  3. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B14642/1888 (par William THOMSON & Sarah Annie BENNET) - as William Knight THOMSON, Birth registered at Prahran, Australia."
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2230-904 - William Knight Thomson of 208 Punt Road Prahran Warehouseman.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2230-904 - Sarah Annie Thomson of 208 Punt Road Prahran Married Woman.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2230-904 - William Knight Thomson of No 208 Punt Road Prahran manufacturer.
  7. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M4038/1923, Coralie Sarah FRASER & Wm Knight THOMSON."
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2230-904 - Minnie Salter of 105 Williams Road Prahran Married Woman - C/T 6043-534.
  9. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D11951/1940 (Age 53) (par Andrew FRASER & Sarah MOORE) - as Coralie Sarah THOMSON, born Prahran. Death registered at St Kilda East, Australia."
  10. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4420/1946 (Age 58) (par William THOMSON & Sarah Annie BENNETT) - as William Knight THOMSON, Death registered at St Kilda East, Australia."
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 7 May 1946, p2 + p16
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22258323
  12. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,.
  13. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 25 Mar 1935, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12222707
Last Edited17 Jun 2025

Reginald Lesuer Salter

M, #5803, b. 1889, d. 11 Nov 1951
Probate (Will)* Reginald L Salter. Dairyman. Prahran. 11 Nov 1951. 445/479.1       
Birth*18892 
Marriage*1908 Spouse: Minnie Godwin. #M4854/1908, Regd Le Sueur SALTER & Minnie GODWIN.3
 
Widower4 Oct 1950Reginald Lesuer Salter became a widower upon the death of his wife Minnie Godwin.2 
Death*11 Nov 1951 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D13316 (Age 62) [par Charles SALTER & Josephine LESUEUR].4 
Death-Notice*12 Nov 1951 SALTER.—On November 11 (suddenly) Reginald Lesuer beloved husband of the late Minnie Salter of 24 Bidey street, Prahran and loved father of Evelyn, Beatrice, Minnie, Dorothy, Mavis, Alfred, Phyllis, and Reginald.
SALTER.—The Funeral of the late REGINALD LESUER SALTER will leave 24 Bidey street Prahran, THIS DAY (Monday November 12), after a servvlce commencing at 12 45 p.m. for the St. Kilda Cemetery.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1931105 Williams Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: dairyman. With Minnie Salter.6

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 249; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1551.
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M4854/1908, Regd Le Sueur SALTER & Minnie GODWIN."
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 12 Nov 1951, p16
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23091378
  6. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
Last Edited5 Apr 2025

Minnie Godwin

F, #5804, b. 1887, d. 4 Oct 1950
Probate (Will)* Minnie Salter. Married. Prahran. 04 Oct 1950. 434/869.1 
Married NameMinnie Salter. 
Birth*1887 Armadale, VIC, Australia, #B16383/1887 (par John GODWIN & Elizabeth GLEN) - as Minnie GODWIN.2 
Marriage*1908 Spouse: Reginald Lesuer Salter. #M4854/1908, Regd Le Sueur SALTER & Minnie GODWIN.3
 
Land-UBeac*16 Jul 1936 GEM-D-26, 10 Albers Road. Transfer from William Knight Thomson to Minnie Salter. 17a 0r 10p.4 
Land-UBeac*19 Jul 1946 GEM-D-26, 10 Albers Road. Transfer from Minnie Salter to James Gordon England. 17a 0r 10p.5 
Death*4 Oct 1950 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D11330 (Age 63) [par GODWIN].6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1931105 Williams Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Reginald Lesuer Salter.7

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 84; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1515.
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B16383/1887 (par John GODWIN & Elizabeth GLEN) - as Minnie GODWIN, Birth registered at Arma, Australia."
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M4854/1908, Regd Le Sueur SALTER & Minnie GODWIN."
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2230-904 - Minnie Salter of 105 Williams Road Prahran Married Woman - C/T 6043-534.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6043-534 - James Gordon England of Upper Beaconsfield Poultry Farmer.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  7. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
Last Edited17 Jun 2025
 

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