James Roberts

M, #5882
Land-UBeac*20 Apr 1881 GEM-D-15. Transfer from Harold Edgar Dale to James Roberts. 18a 2r 1p - No Land File. Selected by Harold Edgar DALE, Licence 1475 transferred to James ROBERTS on 20 Apr 1881 Crown Grant issued on 16 Aug 1881. - SALE 5595, upset £1/ac, value £20.1 
Land-UBeac*27 Mar 1889 GEM-D-15. Transfer from James Roberts to Abraham Barnett. 18a 2r 1p.2 

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1300-806 - James Roberts of Emerald Hill.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1300-806 - Abraham Barnett of Queen Street Melbourne Builder.
Last Edited7 Feb 2016

Cecil James Stewart

M, #5883, b. 1880, d. 22 Jun 1957
Probate (Will)* 528/868. Cecil J STEWART Date of grant: 27 Mar 1958; Date of death: 22 Jun 1957; Occupation: Auctioneer; Residence: Toorak.1 
Birth*1880 St Kilda, VIC, Australia. 
Marriage*1906 Spouse: Elsie Olive Fryer. VIC, Australia, #M7076.2
 
Civil Case*10 Aug 1906 1906/89 William Brisbane v Cecil Stewart and Charles Wood. Brisbane accuses Stewart and Wood to have removed catalogue and lists from his office when they left his employment, and that they benefitted from "stealing" his customers.
Judge dismissed case and ordered Brisbane to pay three guineas to defendants. Brisbane appeals - case heard in early Aug 1906. The defendants' cost were about £124. No further files found, so unsure what happened in August. Note this was just a few days before the divorce case of Annie and Iden Henham was heard.3 
Land-NoteAug 1917 Old school building and site sold for £115. Mr C J Stewart, 46 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.4 
Land-Note*1940 GEM-D-13B. Ernest Henry Horrigan Ratepayer for 5ac Lot 13B Sec D & 3ac Water Reserve NAV 9 - 1948 5a Ernest Henry Horrigan Carpenter - House N35 - sold per 16 Oct 1952 to Eastham for £1400.5 
Death*22 Jun 1957 Toorak, VIC, Australia, #D7141 (Age 77) [par Charles STEWART & Clementina SCOTT].6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1922184 Punt Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: auctioneer. With Elsie Olive Stewart.7

Family

 Elsie Olive Fryer b. 15 Jul 1882, d. 30 Apr 1966
Child 1.Elizabeth Clementina Stewart b. 19 Aug 1915, d. 21 Aug 1977

Newspaper-Articles

  • 31 May 1886: Death of father: STEWART.—On the 29th inst, on board the s.s. Taiwan, returning from New Guinea, and within a few miles of Melbourne, Charles James Stewart, aged 31, only son of the late hon. James Stewart M.L.C., and brother of Mrs Farquharson, 28 Queen Street.8
  • 5 Jun 1886: Death of father: DEATH OF A NEW GUINEA PIONEER.
    The China steamer Taiwan arrived in the Bay on Saturday afternoon, with her flag at half-mas, in consequence of the death of one of her passengers, Charles James Stewart, who expired at 9 o'clock on Saturday morning from the effects of fever, caught whist in New Guinea. He had come directly from New Guinea to Thursday Island, where he joined the vessel. He was then in very bad health. Whilst on board the Taiwan everything was done on board that could alleviate Mr. Stewart's suffering, and at every port of call a medical man was asked to attend upon him. Sometime ago the deceased man joined an expedition to New Guinea, and whilst there marked a cedar forest with the intention of returning aud obtaining a licence to cut it. Unfortunately on his return there he found that someone had been before him and had taken all the timber. The deceased leaves a wife and family, who reside in Havelock street, St. Kilda to mourn his loss. Mr. Stewart will be remembered as the naturalist of an expedition sent to New Guinea some time since.9
  • 3 Aug 1901: Death of brother: STEWART.—On the 12th July, at South Africa, Trooper Leslie Robert Stewart, Tullibardine's Scottish Horse, beloved second son of Clementina and the late Charles Stewart, aged 19 years. For so He giveth His beloved sleep.10
  • 17 Mar 1902: A ST. KILDA MEMORIAL. SOME QUESTIONS RAISED. Mr Cecil Stewart writes:—
    A little incident occurred a few weeks ago, which demands prompt attention. I refer to the erection of a monumcut to the memory of the late Trooper Edwin Knox prominently placed near the Esplanade, St. Kilda, on what I believe to be public land. There is great disatisfaction amongst St. Kilda residents and ratepayers, inasmuch as no recognition has been made of those who have fallen in the struggle with the Boer, other than the soldier already mentioned. I would like to know whether the monument is the outcome of private or partial public subscription, and if the latter, how it come about that the whole of the inhabitants of this suburb have not been taken into the confidence of the local council and invited to co-operate in what should have been a representative memorial to the several brave who left St. Kilda to fight the cause of the Outlander, and now sleep under the veldt.
    There is one other phase of the matter that calls for discussion, and that is, that current report say that Trooper Knox met with accidental death whilst filling a civil appointment, yet no honor has been tendered to the memory of those who died fighting for the honor of the flag. In conclusion, I hold the opinion that the action of the mayor and councillors is reprehensible for permitting what appears to be a private monument to occupy public property.
    What the Mayor says:
    A representative of "The Herald" saw the Mayor of St. Kilda in reference to the matter.
    "There is a lot of truth in what you say," said Cr O'Donnel, the Mayor, "but what can you say?"
    "Well, you can say whether it is a fair thing to erect a monument on public lands to the memory of a citizen who met his death accidentally while in civil employment."
    "This has nothing to do with the council," said the Mayor. "The monument was bought by private subscriptions. The council was asked for a site facing the Esplanade and the council refused. Then another site was suggested, at the corner of Fitzroy street and the Esplanade. That was a site that would not injure the council and would be convenient to the public, and therefore the council
    agreed. It was a public utility, a fountain in a public place which cost us nothing, and we agreed to it, but it is not a memorial of the men who have fallen in South Africa. I intend to move in that matter and I am going to move that we have a memorial."11
  • 21 Mar 1902: ST. KILDA MEMORIAL. SOME EXPLANATIONS. Mr J. M. A. Spottiswood writes;— Sir,—In the absence of Mr A. Apps, the secretary to the movement, I take the liberty of answering Mr Cecil Stewart's letter. Mr C. Stewart is, I presume, the brother of Mr L. Stewart, who, unfortunately, lost his life in South Africa. When the St. Kilda memorial was started, Trooper Knox was the only St. Kilda man who had died. Almost the whole of the money was subscribed within fourteen days of the news reaching here; subscriptions were invited through the press. There was no suggestion of a general memorial, as there were no others from St. Kilda killed, nor has there been any suggestion until now, when it is too late, besides the money was subscribed for a "particular object," and has been used for the object for which it was collected. But it was thought by the committee that it might be made to serve a useful purpose, in fact, supply a long-felt want of St. Kilda beach. Hence the fountain, instead of a monu ment, and as it was for the public use the St. Kilda Council kindly granted the site, the plans being submitted to them for approval. It has since been handed over to the City Council for the use and benefit of the public. The question of a monument in memory of all the St Kilda lads who have lost their lives being thus left to the powers that be to act on when the war is ended. It is quite open for Mr C. Stewart and his friends to erect a memorial to his brother, and I feel sure that the City Council will be only too happy to assist the movement by granting a suitable site. In answer to the other part of Mr Stewart's letter, Trooper Knox was satisfactorily per-forming civil duties under military control or military government, the same as any officer or private who has civil duties to perform. Colonel Morgan, of the Imperial Army, being his superior officer. He was still a trooper in the Victorian Bushmen's Corps, on active service, and receiving military pay to the date of his death, after which the Imperial authorities sent his rifle and bandolier to his father. All over the land in Australia individual monuments have been erected, and in every instance the local authorities have granted prominent positions for their erection, other wise they would not be object lessons, and if a memorial he contemplated for Mr Stewart's brother on the "same lines" as the one now erected, my mite will be forthcoming when required.12
  • 15 Mar 1905: HONOR TO SOLDIERS THE ST. KILDA MEMORIAL. Messrs Jas. C. Whelan, Cecil Stewart and H. M. Knox write:—
    On behalf of the returned St Kilda boys of the various contingents, as well as the relatives of the fallen, we beg to tender to the public our gratitude for erecting the magnificent memorial unveiled on Sunday last on the Alfred Square, St Kilda Esplanade, by His Excellency Sir Reginald Talbot, K.C.B.
    There are many lonely graves of Australians on the South African veldt, some quiet resting places as for away on the Assegal Valley, near Swaziland, quite out of the reach of loved ones, who are thus denied the melancholy satisfaction of tending the graves of the brave dead. We therefore appreciate all the more the splendid effort so successfully accomplished to keep their memory green by placing on unperishable record the approval of the patriotism which prompted the young Australians to offer their lives in defence of the Empire in her hour of need, and in some small measure discharge the debt owed to those who fought, as well as those who fell, and we are proud to know that the people of St. Kilda have shown their admiration of the efforts of our boys in South Africa by erecting a memorial, a credit alike to our city and those connected with the movement, now so happily brought to such a satisfactory termination.
    Every memorial erected in Australia, and there are a good many, will have the effect of further stimulating the patriotic feeling for the mother country in the men of our day, and generations of Australians yet unborn, and lend to show the nations of the world that Australia is ready at any time to send the flower of the land to do battle for the old flag, no matter from what quarter the danger threatens and her people unite in doing honor afterwards to the brave by erecting memorials in their honor and to their memory, showing their entire sympathy with the spirit which induced them to take up arms in defence of the Empire.
    And should the call to arms be again sounded in our fair land, there will be no need for a "Nelson" to exclaim that England expects Australia to do her duty, for she did it before, and will do it again.
    (Mr Whelan and Mr Stewart are brothers to men who fell in South Africa, and Mr Knox is the father of one who similarly gave his life for the flag.)13
  • 16 Jan 1906: A —LAND SELLERS and BUYERS.— We beg to notify Clients that we have SEVERED our Long Connection with Mr. W. BRISBANE, and have taken COMMODIOUS OFFICES in ALEXANDRA-CHAMBERS, 46 ELIZABETH-STREET (3 doors from Flinders-lane), where we have Commenced Business as FARM SALESMEN, ESTATE and BUSINESS AGENTS. Extensive Lists of PROPERTIES FOR SALE, in every part of the State. Owners desiring to Sell can have particulars placed in our New Catalogue now being prepared.
    STEWART and WOOD, Alexandra-chambers, 45 Elisabeth-street (opposite Australian-buildings). William Brisbane14
  • 8 Mar 1906: A case of considerable interest to auctioneers and estate agents came before the Supreme Court on Tuesday last, when William Brisbane, of Swanston-street, auctioneer, applied for an injunction against Cecil Stewart and Charles Wood, two former clerks who had been in his employ up to December last, but who had since set up in business on their own account.
    Mr. Bryant (instructed by Messrs. Blake and Riggall), who appeared for plaintiff, applied for an order restraining defendants from improperly soliciting the business of plaintiff's clients, and from making use of certain of his property, catalogues and other records, which he alleged in an affidavit that defendants had taken from his office. Defendants, by their counsel, Mr. Kilpatrick (instructed by Messrs. Farmer, Turner and Thompson), though admitting that they had issued circulars to a number of persons, including many whose names appeared in plaintiff's books, denied that they were the exclusive clients of plaintiff, and alleged that the properties of these persons were also on the books of many other agents. They also denied the removal of any catalogues or records from plaintiff's office. They claimed that in everything they had done they had acted in good faith, and had only used the ordinary modes of fair competition. After cross-examination of both defendants, Mr. Justice Hood said he thought defendants had acted neither improperly nor illegally in what they had done, and refused the injunction. William Brisbane15
  • 27 Oct 1906: A— ALL LAND BUYERS are talking about STEWART and WOOD'S Catalogue of FARMS for Sale. POSTED FREE on APPLICATION. Pick out the property you think suitable, and we will arrange for you to be driven from the nearest railway station free of charge. Remember, our address is 46 ELIZABETH-STREET MELBOURNE.16
  • 29 Jan 1910: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2. At Three O'clock. At the Rooms, 46 ELIZABETH-STREET.
    LOVELY HOME and FARM, PAKENHAM.
    STEWART and WOOD have received instructions from Thomas F. Anderson, Esq., to SELL, as above, by PUBLIC AUCTION, his beautiful home and farm at PAKENHAM, known as CAVERSHAM, containing 424 ACRES, 6 miles from the station, adjoining the famous "TOO-MUC VALLEY ORCHARD," all sheep-proof fenced, subdivided five paddocks, timber light, mostly rung, permanently watered, MAGNIFICENT W.B. VILLA RESIDENCE, verandah all round, 6 large rooms, bathroom, office, all conveniences, manager's cottage, 6 rooms, good outhouses. The house is surrounded by magnificent garden, lawns, and shrubbery, and has cost thousands of pounds to bring into present state. LOVELY VIEWS overlooking the district, Westernport and Port Phillip bays.
    TITLE, CERTIFICATE. TERMS AT SALE.
    PROPERTY WILL BE OFFERED, IF DESIRED, WITH FURNITURE, IMPLEMENTS, STOCK, &c.
    Particulars from Stewart and Wood, auctioneer, 46 Elizabeth street.17
  • 25 Feb 1915: Death of mother: STEWART.—The Friends of the late Mrs CLEMENTINA STEWART are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of intement,the Necropolis, Springvale.
    The funeral is appointed to move from her late residence, 53 Perth street, Prahran, THIS DAY, (Thursday, February 25), at 2.30 (per motors).
    W.G. APPS and SONS, Undertakers, High str18
  • 23 Feb 1916: In Memoriam: STEWART.—In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Clementina A. Stewart, who passed away on February 23, 1915, at her residence, 53 Perth street, Prahran.19
  • 1 Dec 1917: Death of brother: STEWART.—Officially reported killed in action in France, on October 31, 1917, after two and a half years' present service, and being wounded at Pozieres; also service South African War, Charles Gordon Stewart, aged 32 years, third son of the late Charles and Clementina Stewart, loving brother of Cecil ("Kenilworth,") High street, Windsor, Ethel Bentley, Kensington, England; Harry and Percy (both on active service).
    "He did his bit."20
  • 17 Jul 1920: NOTICE is hereby given that the PARTNERSHIP BUSINESS of Farm Salesmen and Business Agents carried on at 46 Elizabeth-street, Melbourne, by the undersigned, Cecil James Stewart and Charles Wood, under the name of STEWART and WOOD, was DISSOLVED on the 30th day of June, 1920. As from that date each Partner will carry on business separately under his own name at the same address.
    C. J. STEWART.
    CHARLES WOOD,
    Dated the 15th day of July, 1920.21
  • 12 Feb 1921: A A.A.A.— NEWS " TO" "FARM BUYERS. STOP, LOOK. READ. A Printed CATALOGUE of every Description of FARM LANDS for Sale in Victoria IS FREE ON APPLICATION.
    The very farm you are wanting to Buy will be in this grand list. Write or call for one immediately.
    CHAS. WOOD.
    (Late Stewart and Wood),
    Farm Salesman, Sworn Valuator.
    46 Elizabeth-street, Tel. 10,348.22
  • 12 Feb 1921: A A.A.—C. J. STEWART Wants to Get You Interested in "WONDERLAND," ARTISTIC BOOKLET. POSTED FREE. TERMS TO SUIT THE POOREST POCKET.
    DAIRYING and POTATOES.— Splendid Little Farm, 69 acres, rich chocolate soil, 36 miles city; 5-roomed House, sheds £875, terms.
    ½ ACRE BLOCKS. BALEE. £25. NEAR DANDENONG.— 17 Acres, must be sold, owner going W.A, rich black soil, 12 acres cultivated; Room, 9 x 9; bargain. £450. terms.
    BALEE BLOCKS, £1 MONTHLY. ONE HUNDRED POUNDS Buys 5 Acres, 2 miles Lower Fern Tree Gully station, all fenced, partly cleared, nice situation; great bargain.
    PROPERTIES URGENTLY WANTED.
    PROMPT SALES ARRANGED.
    C. J. STEWART,
    Auctioneer, Sworn Valuator. Land-Agent,
    46 Elizabeth-street. Phone 4439, Cent.22
  • 23 Dec 1933: DISPUTE OVER MOTORCAR. Hurried Plea To Judge
    The dispute between Alexander Mackie Younger, of North Road, Caulfield, builder and contractor, and Cecil James Stewart, of Swanston Street, Melbourne, auctioneer and farm valuer, over the sale of a Silver Ghost Rolls-Royce car, which was the subject of a judgment by the Acting Chief Justice
    of Victoria (Sir Frederick Mann) on Wednesday, was responsible for Mr Justice Dixon, of the High Court, being called to his chambers today.
    The judge is on vacation, and the Registrar (Col. Seaforth Mackenzie), and one of the clerks, had to forgo their usual Saturday morning off. Sir Frederick Mann had given judgment in favor of Younger, the purchaser of the car, for the price paid, £1025, on the ground that a fraudulent statement had been made by a man who had acted as an agent for Stewart in the sale of the car.
    Against that judgment. Stewart lodged notice of appeal. Younger then lodged an application that execution on the judgment be not stayed. In the circumstances, this was treated as urgent, and Mr Justice Dixon came in to hear the application.
    Mr Justice Dixon ordered that unless, on or before January 3, 1934, Stewart paid into the High Court the amount of the judgment. Younger should have leave to proceed to judgment, upon giving security, to the satisfaction of the Registrar, to abide the decision of the court of appeal. " He also ordered that a receiver be appointed, to hold the car in the meantime.23
  • 6 Apr 1938: To Farewell Parents
    Mrs N. Chaldjian will give an informal sherry party at her home in Toorak this evening in honor of her parents, Mr and Mrs C. J. Stewart, who will leave shortly for Europe.
    THE reception rooms will be decorated throughout with gladioli and hydrangeas, and a ship of flowers will hold pride of place.
    The hostess will wear a gown of black tullee finished with a band of sequins at the waistline.
    Mrs Stewart has chosen black romaine for her gown, with which she will wear a matching grosgrain hat finished with a small eye-veil. Elsie Olive Stewart, Elizabeth Clementina Stewart24

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 7591/ P3 unit 215, item 528/868
    VPRS 28/ P4 unit 1611, item 528/868.
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Civil Case VPRS 267/ P7 unit 1384, item 1906/89.
  4. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), School History File, p5.
  5. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965.
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "born at St Kilda."
  7. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  8. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 31 May 1886, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/241211922
  9. [S14] Newspaper - Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 5 Jun 1886, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/221739965
  10. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 3 Aug 1901, p53
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/139165051
  11. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 17 Mar 1902, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/241880987
  12. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 21 Mar 1902, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/241901223
  13. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 15 Mar 1905, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/242533918
  14. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 16 Jan 1906, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196309940
  15. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 8 Mar 1906, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196321777
  16. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 27 Oct 1906, p22
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201666403
  17. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 29 Jan 1910, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10830700
  18. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 25 Feb 1915, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1498759
  19. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 23 Feb 1916, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2104922
  20. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 1 Dec 1917, p11
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1667364
  21. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 17 Jul 1920, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203066910
  22. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 12 Feb 1921, p20
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201696993
  23. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 23 Dec 1933, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/243219072
  24. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 6 Apr 1938, p19
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/244595093
Last Edited15 Oct 2020

Frederick Eustace

M, #5884, b. 1843, d. 14 Apr 1926
Probate (Will)* Frederick Eustace. Formerly Registrar Of Diocese Of Melbourne. Armadale. 14 Apr 1926. 208/722.1 
Birth*1843 London, England.2 
Marriage*2 Dec 1867 Spouse: Mary Thomas. Christchurch, South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #M3589.3,2
 
Marriage-Notice*5 Dec 1867 EUSTACE-THOMAS.-On the 2nd inst., at Christ Church, South Yarra, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Melbourne, Frederick Eustace, of the Bishop's Registry, Melbourne, to Mary, youngest daughter of the late John Thomas, of Portsmouth. No cards.3 
Land-UBeac*18 Aug 1883Selection: GEM-D-67. 18a 2r 30p - In 1888 he reports that he has a cottage and verandah of lath & plaster measuring 14x17 valued at £52 where he stays occasionally. He also authorises W. E. Morris to appear at the land board on his behalf. Crown grant issues 6 Mar 1889.4,5 
Land-UBeacabt 18 Aug 1883 GEM-D-67A. Transfer from Frederick Eustace to an unknown person . 5a 3r 23p - No Land File
Selected by F. EUSTACE (no date.)6 
Widower17 Jun 1907He became a widower upon the death of his wife Mary Thomas.2 
Death*14 Apr 1926 Armadale, VIC, Australia, #D3667 (age 83) [par Thomas EUSTACE & Elizabeth BREWITT].2 
Death-Notice*15 Apr 1926 EUSTACE- On the 14th April, 1926, at his residence, 698 Malvern road, Armadale, Frederick, the dearly loved father of Frederick, Mary, and Robert W, aged 83 years.
Until the day dawns.7 
Land-Note*1 Sep 1926 GEM-D-67.67A. Frederick Eustace died on 14th April 1926. Probate has been granted to Mary Eustace of 698 Malvern Road Armadale Spinster and Robert Webb Eustace of Clendon Road Toorak Accountant.8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1903700 Malvern Road, Armadale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: accountant. With Mary Eustace. With Mary Eustace, Emily Laura Eustace, Robert Webb Eustace.9
1914698 Malvern Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: accountant. With Mary Eustace.10

Family

 Mary Thomas b. 1846, d. 17 Jun 1907
Children 1.Mary Eustace b. 1873, d. 1 May 1937
 2.Robert Webb Eustace+ b. 1876, d. 1 Sep 1940

Newspaper-Articles

  • 10 Jul 1926: Mr. Frederick Eustace, of Malvern road, Armadale (V.), formerly registrar of the Diocese of Melbourne, who died on April 14, left real estate of a gross value of £4,176 and personal property of a gross value of £4,958 to his children, subject to a gift of £50 to the Bishop of Melbourne's Fund.11

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 1654; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 735.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Dec 1867, p4.
  4. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). 5714/P0/2540 - Land File 1567/49.4.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2149-620 - Frederick Eustace of Melbourne Accountant.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2449-646 - Frederick Eustace of Melbourne.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 Apr 1926, p1.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2149-620 and 2449-646 - Frederick Eustace died on 14th April 1926. Probate has been granted to Mary Eustace of 698 Malvern Road Armadale Spinster and Robert Webb Eustace of Clendon Road Toorak Accountant.
  9. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  10. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  11. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 10 Jul 1926, p49.
Last Edited14 Sep 2017

Mary Thomas

F, #5885, b. 1846, d. 17 Jun 1907
Married NameEustace.1,2 
Birth*1846 Woolwich, England.2 
Marriage*2 Dec 1867 Spouse: Frederick Eustace. Christchurch, South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #M3589.1,2
 
Marriage-Notice*5 Dec 1867 EUSTACE-THOMAS.-On the 2nd inst., at Christ Church, South Yarra, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Melbourne, Frederick Eustace, of the Bishop's Registry, Melbourne, to Mary, youngest daughter of the late John Thomas, of Portsmouth. No cards.1 
Death*17 Jun 1907 Armadale, VIC, Australia, #D3324 (Age 61) [par John THOMAS & Dorothy GRIFFITHS].2 
Death-Notice*18 Jun 1907 EUSTACE -On the 17th June at her residence, Malvern-road, Armadale, Mary, beloved wife of Fredk. Eustace, of the Diocean Registry, Melbourne, and loving mother of Fred, Mary, Robt. W., and Emily L. Eustace.3 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1903700 Malvern Road, Armadale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Frederick Eustace. With Mary Eustace, Emily Laura Eustace, Robert Webb Eustace.4

Family

 Frederick Eustace b. 1843, d. 14 Apr 1926
Children 1.Mary Eustace b. 1873, d. 1 May 1937
 2.Robert Webb Eustace+ b. 1876, d. 1 Sep 1940

Citations

  1. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Dec 1867, p4.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Jun 1907, p1.
  4. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
Last Edited14 Sep 2017

Mary Eustace

F, #5889, b. 1873, d. 1 May 1937
Father*Frederick Eustace b. 1843, d. 14 Apr 1926
Mother*Mary Thomas b. 1846, d. 17 Jun 1907
Birth*1873 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #B19174.1 
(Witness) Land-Note1 Sep 1926 GEM-D-67.67A Frederick Eustace died on 14th April 1926. Probate has been granted to Mary Eustace of 698 Malvern Road Armadale Spinster and Robert Webb Eustace of Clendon Road Toorak Accountant.2 
Death*1 May 1937 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D3321 (Age 63) - as EUSTACE.3 
Death-Notice*4 May 1937 EUSTACE.—On the 1st May, 1937, at her residence, 698 Malvern road, Armadale, Mary, daughter of the late Frederick Eustace, loved sister of Robert W. Eustace, Toorak, and the late Frederick Eustace, Geraldton (W.A.)4 
Land-Note*30 Mar 1950 GEM-D-67.67A. Robert Webb Eustace Robert Webb Eustace died on 1st September 1940. The other joint proprietor predeceased him. Probate of the will of said Robert Webb Eustace has been granted to Thyra Constance Marion Eustace of 2 Maple Grove Toorak Widow and Alan Eustace of 11 Lisbuoy Court Toorak Bank Officer.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1903700 Malvern Road, Armadale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Frederick Eustace and Mary Eustace and Emily Laura Eustace Robert Webb Eustace.6
1914698 Malvern Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Frederick Eustace.7

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 Jul 1937: Mary Eustace of Malvern road Prahran, spinster who died on May 1 left by will dated November 1 1931 personal property of a gross value of £2,139 to nephews and nieces.8

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2149-620 and 2449-646 - Frederick Eustace died on 14th April 1926. Probate has been granted to Mary Eustace of 698 Malvern Road Armadale Spinster and Robert Webb Eustace of Clendon Road Toorak Accountant.
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 May 1937, p1.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2149-620 & C/T 2449-646 - Robert Webb Eustace died on 1st September 1940. The other joint proprietor predeceased him. Probate of the will of said Robert Webb Eustace has been granted to Thyra Constance Marion Eustace of 2 Maple Grove Toorak Widow and Alan Eustace of 11 Lisbuoy Court Toorak Bank Officer.
  6. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  7. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Jul 1937, p10.
Last Edited14 Sep 2017

Robert Webb Eustace

M, #5891, b. 1876, d. 1 Sep 1940
Father*Frederick Eustace b. 1843, d. 14 Apr 1926
Mother*Mary Thomas b. 1846, d. 17 Jun 1907
Probate (Will)* Robert W Eustace. Accountant. Toorak. 01 Sep 1940. 320/212.1 
Birth*1876 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #B18289.2 
Marriage*1905 Spouse: Thyra Constance Marion Poulson. VIC, Australia, #M246.3
 
(Witness) Land-Note1 Sep 1926 GEM-D-67.67A Frederick Eustace died on 14th April 1926. Probate has been granted to Mary Eustace of 698 Malvern Road Armadale Spinster and Robert Webb Eustace of Clendon Road Toorak Accountant.4 
Death*1 Sep 1940 Toorak, VIC, Australia, #D8696 (Age 64.)5 
Death-Notice*2 Sep 1940 EUSTACE-On September 1 at his residence Gnarwyn, Maple grove, Toorak, Robert Webb, loved husband of Constance, father of Alan, Geoffrey and Clifford, grandfather of Roger.6 
Land-Note*30 Mar 1950 GEM-D-67.67A. Mary Eustace Robert Webb Eustace died on 1st September 1940. The other joint proprietor predeceased him. Probate of the will of said Robert Webb Eustace has been granted to Thyra Constance Marion Eustace of 2 Maple Grove Toorak Widow and Alan Eustace of 11 Lisbuoy Court Toorak Bank Officer.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1903700 Malvern Road, Armadale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clerk (as Robert William EUSTACE). With Frederick Eustace and Mary Eustace and Mary Eustace Emily Laura Eustace.8

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 3462; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1128.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2149-620 and 2449-646 - Frederick Eustace died on 14th April 1926. Probate has been granted to Mary Eustace of 698 Malvern Road Armadale Spinster and Robert Webb Eustace of Clendon Road Toorak Accountant.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Sep 1940, p4.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2149-620 & C/T 2449-646 - Robert Webb Eustace died on 1st September 1940. The other joint proprietor predeceased him. Probate of the will of said Robert Webb Eustace has been granted to Thyra Constance Marion Eustace of 2 Maple Grove Toorak Widow and Alan Eustace of 11 Lisbuoy Court Toorak Bank Officer.
  8. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
Last Edited14 Sep 2017

Robert John Craig

M, #5901
Note*1891 Paid rates for 3-room house in Union Street, Malvern. Robert John Craig, Gardener. 
Land-UBeac*10 Mar 1896 GEM-E-26. Transfer from John Gull Johnson to Robert John Craig. 77a 3r 36p.1 
Marriage* Spouse: Jane.
 
Land-UBeac*18 Jun 1915Selection: GEM-D-68A. 15a 2r 17p - Land File 14299/19
Selected by D. COPE, crown grant to J CRAIG Land File 411/8.11.2 
Land-Note*6 Jul 1915 GEM-D-68A. Applies for Selection Purchase Allotment. Appears at local land board 6 July 1915. Notes of evidence: Robert John Craig, present. I am a farmer. I am married. No children. I reside at Gembrook. I have never selected. I own 77 acres freehold adjoining the allot applied for. Wife owns 90 acres freehold. Will fence and use for grazing. Reside on adjoining allotments. I will pay first valuation for improvements and survey fee. Is satisfied with road access into block. Will comply with all the conditions of the lease. Will pay fees and rent on demand.2 
Land-Note7 Aug 1915 GEM-D-68A. To the land officer, Dear Sir, re improvements on Allot 68, parish of Gembrook. Will you please send out a valuator. I will go over the ground with him. I am home every day except Tuesdays and if he can point me out £3 of improvements I'm willing to pay. The fences are all burnt down and nothing done you would accept as improvements from me I remain yours truly R J Craig.2 
Land-Note11 Aug 1915 GEM-D-68A. R J Craig is informed that the valuation for improvements was for ring-barking and picking up timber, and that no fencing had been charged for. Craig pays at the beginning of October.3 
Land-Note12 Feb 1916 GEM-D-68A. To the Inquiry Office Lands Department Melbourne. Sir, Over four months ago I paid all expenses on a 16 acre block in Gembrook, application No 4118. I inquire why my lease has not been forwarded. Trusting you to see to same I remain yours truly Robt J Craig Emerald.2 
Land-UBeac14 May 1923 GEM-E-26. Transfer from Robert John Craig to Jane. 77a 3r 36p.4 
Land-UBeac*14 May 1923 GEM-D-68A. Transfer from Robert John Craig to Jane Craig. Transfer of lease to Jane Craig of Emerald Married Woman.2,5 
Death1936 Ascot Vale, VIC, Australia, not him!!!
#D8230 (Age 84) [par James CRAIG & Hannah DYSART].6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1903Union Street, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: gardener. With Jane Craig.7
bt 1908 - 1925Emerald, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Jane Craig.8,9,10

Newspaper-Articles

  • 20 Sep 1918: From S. L. F. Davies, Clematis, protesting against proposed deviation at Craig's, Cardinia creek; also from R. Craig, Emerald, stating he is opposed to deviation for which he would require to be paid. He offered £5 towards improving present rise. — Cr. Kerr moved that a letter be sent to Mr. Craig, stating that if he does not intend to give the land council will abandon the proposal, and in the meantime the engineer to inspect with a view to improving the rise referred to. — Cr. Taylor seconded. — Carried.11
  • 26 Dec 1929: From Country Roads Board, stating that F. Gleeson’s tender had been accepted for Work on the Cockatoo to Gembrook road, and R. J. Craig’s tender for sand carting on the Gembrook road.
    —Received.12

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2116-115 - Robert John Craig of Union Street Malvern Gardener.
  2. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/ P0 unit 5007, item 411/8.11.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 5357/ P0 unit 5007, item 411/8.11.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2116-115 - Jane Craig of Emerald Married Woman.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), lease 956-089 - Jane Craig of Emerald Married Woman.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  7. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  8. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  9. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908.
  10. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  11. [S14] Newspaper - Camberwell and Hawthorn Advertiser (Vic.), Fri 20 Sep 1918, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/153612113
  12. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 26 Dec 1929, p4.
Last Edited18 Jun 2021

Jane

F, #5902
Married NameCraig. 
Marriage* Spouse: Robert John Craig.
 
Land-UBeac*4 Sep 1906Selection: NAR-110B. 29a 0r 21p - Notes of evidence: Married, no family. Reside adjoining on husband's land 78a purchased. No other land in family. Husband never selected. This land is very poor and only fit to graze. Means - will pay survey fees.1 
Land-UBeac*14 May 1923 GEM-D-68A. Transfer from Robert John Craig to Jane Craig. Transfer of lease to Jane Craig of Emerald Married Woman.2,3 
Land-UBeac14 May 1923 GEM-E-26. Transfer from Robert John Craig to Jane. 77a 3r 36p.4 
Land-Note*28 Mar 1925 GEM-D-68A. The Leasehold Estate has matured into a Freehold Estate Corr No 25/7703, dated 31.3.1925.5 
Land-UBeac*7 May 1925 GEM-E-26. Transfer from Jane Craig to Henry Fortescue Whiteside. 77a 3r 36p.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1903Union Street, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Robert John Craig.7
bt 1908 - 1925Emerald, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Robert John Craig.8,9,10

Citations

  1. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0000/3556.
  2. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/ P0 unit 5007, item 411/8.11.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), lease 956-089 - Jane Craig of Emerald Married Woman.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2116-115 - Jane Craig of Emerald Married Woman.
  5. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land File 14299/19.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2116-115 - Harry Fortescue Whiteside of Emerald Farmer.
  7. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  8. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  9. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908.
  10. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
Last Edited18 Jun 2021

Henry Fortescue Whiteside

M, #5903, b. 1904, d. 1985
Birth*19041 
Land-UBeac*7 May 1925 GEM-E-26. Transfer from Jane Craig to Henry Fortescue Whiteside. 77a 3r 36p.2 
Land-Note*7 May 1925 GEM-E-26: Mortgagee: The Trustees of the Hope of Eltham Tent No 195 Independant Order of Rechabites. Discharged 28 Sep 1928. Mortgagor was Henry Fortescue Whiteside.3 
Land-UBeac*6 Aug 1927 GEM-E-26. Transfer from Henry Fortescue Whiteside to Newton James Francis. 77a 3r 36p.4 
Death*1985 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #D07442 (Age 81) [par FORTESCUE & Margaret McCONN].1 

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2116-115 - Harry Fortescue Whiteside of Emerald Farmer.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2116-115 - Mortgage No 516505. The Trustees of the Hope of Eltham Tent No 195 Independant Order of Rechabites. Discharged 28 Sep 1928.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2116-115 - Newton James Francis of 440 Little Collins Street Melbourne Solicitor.
Last Edited18 Jun 2021

Newton James Francis

M, #5904, b. 1894, d. 1966
Birth*18941 
Marriage*1923 Spouse: Mona Marie Louise Wardle. VIC, Australia, #M7345/1923.2
 
Land-UBeac*6 Aug 1927 GEM-E-26. Transfer from Henry Fortescue Whiteside to Newton James Francis. 77a 3r 36p.3 
Land-UBeac*2 May 1930 GEM-E-26. Transfer from Newton James Francis to Melbourne Property Exchange Pty Ltd. 77a 3r 36p.4 
Death*1966 St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #D406 (Age 72) [par Ernest James FRANCIS & Lydia BROWNING].1 

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2116-115 - Newton James Francis of 440 Little Collins Street Melbourne Solicitor.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2116-115 - Melbourne Property Exchange Pty Ltd of 440 Little Collins Street Melbourne.
Last Edited18 Jun 2021

Henry Archdall Langley

M, #5905, b. 1841, d. 5 Aug 1906
photo from Bendigo Advertiser (Vic.), Mon 6 Aug 1906, p5
Anecdote*BISHOP HENRY ARCHDALL LANGLEY (1844-1906)
Henry Archdall Langley was born in 1844. He was born in Ireland and married an Australian, Elizabeth Mary Strachan. They had twelve children. After studying at Moore Theological College, Henry Archdall was made deacon on 11 June 1865 and ordained priest on 27 May 1866 by Bishop Barker. He served in various Sydney parishes before moving to Melbourne in 1878 where he ministered at St Matthew’s Prahran. Successively archdeacon of Gippsland, and of Melbourne and Geelong, he was elected first bishop of Bendigo in 1902. He died on 5th August, 1906 at the age of 65 years from a stroke. He had been Bishop of Bendigo for the short period of four and a half years. He was succeeded in the bishopric by his elder brother John Douse Langley (1836-1930), a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin.1 
Birth*1841 Ireland.2 
Marriage*20 Jun 1867 Spouse: Elizabeth Mary Strachan. All Saints' Church, Bathurst, NSW, Australia, NSW#M1535.3
 
Marriage-Notice*27 Jun 1867 On the 20th instant, at All Saints Church, Bathurst, by the Rev. F. W. B. Uzzell, assisted by the Revs. Thomas Sharpe, M.A., and John Vaughan, the Rev. ARCHDALL LANGLEY, curate of All Saints, Bathurst, to ELIZABETH MARY, eldest daughter of the late FREDERICK STRACHAN, Esq., of Bathurst.4 
Land-UBeac*b 1887Selection: GEM-D-68. 19a 3r 39p - Land File 2035/49.18
Crown grant to H A LANGLEY on 11 Jul 1894.5 
Death*5 Aug 1906 White Hills, VIC, Australia, #D11310 (Age 65) [par Henry LANGLEY & Isabella ARCHDALL].2 
Probate (Will)*9 Oct 1906 100/186. Probate contains GEM-D-68, vacant land, valued at £19 - retained.6 
Land-UBeac*a 1906 GEM-D-68. Transfer from Henry Archdall Langley to Elizabeth Mary Langley. 19a 3r 39p. 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 Aug 1906: BISHOP LANGLEY. AT DEATH'S DOOR.
    It is with sincere regret that we have to announce that the Right Rev. H. A. Langley, Anglican Bishop of Bendigo, is lying at his residence, Bishopscourt, White Hills, in a condition bordering on death. A week ago his Lordship was stricken with paraly sis, the faculty of speech and recognition leaving him. Since that time he has remained in a state of partial consciousness, only at brief intervals feebly recognising the members of the household.
    On Monday his Lordship's condition, though serious, was regarded in a hopeful light. On the following day, however, symptoms of an alarming nature were manifested, and Dr. Green had to be hastily summoned. The night was passed anxiously, and at 7.30 o'clock on Wednesday morning the watchers at the bedside noted a perceptible weakening of the heart's action. Drs. Green and De Ravin, in response to an urgent message, drove out to Bishopscourt, but could only confirm the fears of the household. His Lordship was indeed in a precarious condition, and practically no hope was held out for his recovery. The feeble flame of life had to be sustained by oxygen supplies, and last evening it was hoped that life would at least be protracted long enough to permit of the arrival of other members of the family, who are hurrying homeward from other States. Numerous messages of sympathy and anxious inquiries were received at Bishopscourt yes terday. Among those who communicated with the family were Dr. Saumarez Smith, Primate of Australia; Dr. Lowther Clarke. Archbishop of Melbourne; the stand ing committee of the Diocese of Sydney, Bishop Payne (Gippsland), Bishop Green (Ballarat), Bishop Armstrong (Wangaratta), and Archdeacon Hindley, Melbourne), besides scores of messages from parishioners and local clergymen.
    A resolution of sympathy with his Lord ship the Bishop of Bendigo in his present illness was on Tuesday evening passed by the meeting of Christ Church parishioners, Echuca.7
  • 6 Aug 1906: DEATH OF BISHOP LANGLEY. AN HONORED CAREER ENDED.
    Widespread regret will be felt at the announcement that the Bishop of Bendigo, the Right Rev. Henry Archdall Langley, died at his residence, Bishopscourt, White Hills, yesterday afternoon.
    On the 25th July his Lordship, after experiencing a trying day in Bendigo, returned to Bishopscourt in the evening, and soon afterwards sustained a paralytic seizure, consequent on a blood vessel bursting on the brain. He became unconscious, and from the outset it was recognised by his medical adviser (Dr. Green) that his Lordship's condition was grave. Dr De Ravin was called in consultation, and by the aid of artificial means, the patient's life was sustained for the space of 11 days, enabling all the members of his family, with the exception of the eldest son, Mr. F. A. Langley, who is hastening from Western Australia, to reach his Lordship's bedside. Bishop Langley appeared at times during his illness, to have brief intervals of consciousness, but as the paralytic stroke had deprived him of speech, the members of his family were not certain as to whether or not his Lordship recognised them. During last week Bishop Langley rallied slightly, but on Saturday night his condition became critical, and at 3.15 yesterday, afternoon he passed away peacefully, surrounded, by the members of his family. The immediate causes of death were cerebral hemorrhage, followed by heart failure.
    Profound sorrow will be created through out the Bendigo diocese at the death of his Lordship, and throughout Australia his loss to the Anglican Church will be mourned. During the 4½ years his Lordship had occupied the See of Bendigo; he had, by his genial disposition and his earnest warm-hearted, Christian character greatly endeared himself to the members of his own church, while the adherents of other denominations held him in affection and admiration for his broad-minded and tolorant attitude towards them. The deepest sympathy is felt for Mrs. Langley and family in the loss they have sustained. The late Bishop Langley was born in Dungarven, Ireland, and came to Australia in his boyhood. His ministerial training he received at Moore College, New South Wales, and was ordained deacon by the Bishop of Sydney in 1865 and priest in the following year, His first appointment was to the curacy of Bathurst, a charge which covered a very large district, and was subsequently formed into three parishes. During this curacy he was secretary of the Bathurst Bishopric Endowment Funds and took an active part in the creation of that see. In 1867 he took charge of the parishes of George's Plains and Orange—both in the diocese of Bathurst—and in 1870, on the occasion of the visit of Bishop Barker to England, he was appointed to assist the Dean of Sydney in the administration of diocesan affairs, but before the Bishops return he was nominated to the parish of Balmain, where he remained for five years. Then in 1876, when the Dean of Sydney visited England, he took charge of the parochial work in connection with St. An drew's Cathedral. A year later, by family considerations, he was led to accept the parish of Windsor, in the diocese of Sydney, and in 1878, at the invitation of Bishop Moorhouse, he was installed as incumbent of St. Matthew's, Prahran, a position he held with conspicuous sucess until 1890, when he was appointed Archdeacon of Gippsland, where he organised the archdeaconry and introduced the system of training readers for holy orders, now in vogue in that diocese. In 1891 he accepted the position of Archdeacon of Melbourne. Frequently his services were in demand for parochial mission work in the Victoria and New South Wales diocese. As a result of a paper given by him before a clerical meeting on the subject, the United Mission of 1902 was formed; subsequently he went to Melbourne; and was co-secretary with the Very Rev. J K Stretch, now Dean of Newcastle, in the inauguration of the first simultaneous mission in the metropolis.
    ...
    In addition to Mrs. Langley, who maintains good health, there also survive six sons and six daughters. The sons are Mr. Archie Langley, bank manager National Bank of Australasia, Leonora, W.A; Mr. Aylmer Langley, land salesman, Collins street, Melbourne; Rev. W. L. Langley, of St. Phillip's, Collingwood; Rev. H. T. Lang ley, of St. Phillip's, Sydney (who is with his uncle, Archdeacon J. D. Langley, rector of St. Phillip's), Dr. F. E. Langley, house doctor at the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne; Mr. Arthur Langley, who is in his second year of medicine at the Melbourne University. Of the daughters, the elder is the wife of the Rev. J. Carrington, of St. Peter's, Eaglehawk. The other daughters are the Misses Hilda, Ruth, Aphra, Nona, and Doris Langley.8
  • 5 Aug 1907: LANGLEY.—Henry Archdall Langley, first Bishop of Bendigo, entered into rest August 5, 1906.9

Citations

  1. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://www.langleyhall.com.au/langley_history.html
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  4. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 27 Jun 1867, p1.
  5. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land File 2035/49.18.
  6. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  7. [S14] Newspaper - Bendigo Advertiser (Vic.), Thu 2 Aug 1906, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/89516001
  8. [S14] Newspaper - Bendigo Advertiser (Vic.), Mon 6 Aug 1906, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/89516430
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Aug 1907, p1.
Last Edited17 Oct 2020

Elizabeth Mary Strachan

F, #5906, b. 1842, d. 31 Mar 1923
Married NameLangley.1 
Birth*1842 Bathurst, NSW, Australia, #B 2316/1842 [par Frederick STRACHAN & Elizabeth].1 
Marriage*20 Jun 1867 Spouse: Henry Archdall Langley. All Saints' Church, Bathurst, NSW, Australia, NSW#M1535.1
 
Marriage-Notice*27 Jun 1867 On the 20th instant, at All Saints Church, Bathurst, by the Rev. F. W. B. Uzzell, assisted by the Revs. Thomas Sharpe, M.A., and John Vaughan, the Rev. ARCHDALL LANGLEY, curate of All Saints, Bathurst, to ELIZABETH MARY, eldest daughter of the late FREDERICK STRACHAN, Esq., of Bathurst.2 
Widow5 Aug 1906Elizabeth Mary Strachan became a widow upon the death of her husband Henry Archdall Langley.3 
Land-UBeac*a 1906 GEM-D-68. Transfer from Henry Archdall Langley to Elizabeth Mary Langley. 19a 3r 39p. 
Land-UBeac*abt 1920 GEM-D-68. Transfer from Elizabeth Mary Langley to Henry Edward Beamish Armstrong. 19a 3r 39p.4 
Death*31 Mar 1923 Surrey Hills, VIC, Australia, #D8037 (Age 80) [par Frederick STRACHAN & Elizabeth HARMSWORTH].5 
Death-Notice*2 Apr 1923 LANGLEY.—On the 31st March, at "Dungarvan," Leopold crescent, Surrey Hills, Melbourne, there entered into the presence of His execeeding joy (Jude 24) Elizabeth Mary, widow of the late Right Rev. Henry A. Langley, first Bishop of Bendigo, and daughter of the late Frederick Strachan, of Bathurst, New South Wales, aged 81 years.6 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 Apr 1923: MRS. E. M. LANGLEY.
    The death is announced at Surrey Hills Victoria, of Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Langley, widow, of the late Right Rev. Henry A. Langley, first Bishop of Bendigo, and daughter of the late Mr. Fredk. Strachan, of Bathurst. Mrs. Langley, who had boen living at Surrey Hills, Victoria, since her husband's death, about 15 years ago, was a well-known figure in Church and philanthropic work in Sydney many years ago, when her husband was in the ministry here, her devoted services winning her many friends. She was 81 years of age.
    She has left a large family of sons and daughters—Canon Langley, of All Saints', Woollahra; Canon Thomas Langley, of Caulfield, Victoria; Dr. Frank Langley, Dr. Arthur Langley, and Messrs. Archie and Aylner Langley; Mrs. Carrington, wife of Canon Carrington, of Victoria; Mrs. L. Pearce, of Neutral Bay; Mrs. H. Pearce, of Victoria; and Misses Ruth, Hilda, and Doris Langley.
    The funeral will take place at Bendigo.7

Citations

  1. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  2. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 27 Jun 1867, p1.
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  4. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 listed in 1920/21 rate book as owner of GEM-D-68.68A.68B.69.70 72a NAV 16.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Apr 1923, p1.
  7. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 2 Apr 1923, p5.
Last Edited8 May 2016
 

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