Mabel Jane Corder

F, #815, b. 1890, d. 12 Apr 1920
Father*William George Corder b. Sep 1848, d. 15 Jul 1921
Mother*Alice Bowker b. 1860, d. 31 May 1935
Birth*1890 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #B35818.1 
Death*12 Apr 1920 Prahran, VIC, Australia. 
Death-Notice*13 Apr 1920 CORDER.-On the 12th April, at her parents' residence, 76 Donald street, Prahran, Mabel Jane, the dearly loved second daughter of William G. and Alice Corder, and loved sister of Alice (Mrs. P. Brown), Florence, Millie, and Reuben, and loving aunt of Percy and Evelyn.2 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1914 - 1915Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia3,4

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B35818."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 13 Apr 1920, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1690919
  3. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  4. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
Last Edited28 Jun 2019

Margaret Brennan

F, #818, b. 1864, d. 13 Jan 1948
Married NameCorder. 
Birth*1864 Dandenong, VIC, Australia. 
Marriage*Jul 1882 Spouse: Henry John Corder.1
 
Widow5 Sep 1940Margaret Brennan became a widow upon the death of her husband Henry John Corder.2 
Death*13 Jan 1948 Camberwell, VIC, Australia, #D637 (Age 84) [par Patrick BRENNAN & Catherine KENNY].3 
Death-Notice*17 Jan 1948 CORDER - On January 13, Margaret widow of Henry John Corder, mother of Henry, Reginald (deceased), Elsie (Mrs. W. J. McClelland), Ernest, Francis, Marjorie.4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1915225 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Henry John Corder. With Reginald Corder Elsie Corder.5

Family

 Henry John Corder b. 1858, d. 5 Sep 1940
Child 1.Reginald Corder b. 1887, d. 4 Oct 1917

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), http://prov.vic.gov.au/search_details
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D9562 age 82."
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "place of birth Dandenong."
  4. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 17 Jan 1948, p2.
  5. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
Last Edited22 Dec 2017

Reginald Corder

M, #820, b. 1887, d. 4 Oct 1917
Father*Henry John Corder b. 1858, d. 5 Sep 1940
Mother*Margaret Brennan b. 1864, d. 13 Jan 1948

World War I

Reginald Corder was a nephew of the CORDER sisters who ran Salisbury House from 1902-1934. He was a 28-year-old manager and married when he enlisted as a Private on 17 Feb 1916. SERN 4686.
His unit, the 22nd Battalion, 12th Reinforecement embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 4 April 1916. He was promoted Sergeant in 10 Nov 1916, and wounded in action at Bullecourt on 3 May 1917. He was killed in Action on 4 October 1917 at Broodseinde, Passchendaele, Belgium. There is no known grave.1
Birth*1887 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #B31430.2 
Marriage*3 Apr 1915 Spouse: Ann Mary Hannah Locke. East St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M3432.3
 
Marriage-Notice*8 May 1915 CORDER—LOCKE. — On the 3rd April, at East St. Kilda, by the Rev. Father Berry, Reginald, second son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Corder, "St. Leonards," Balaclava, and Mollie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Locke, "The Grove," Balaclava.4 
Note*1917 George Charles Robert Shanks. Reginald wrote a letter to his aunt in Upper Beaconsfield re the missing George Shanks, asking her to give his sympathies to George's mother.
"France, 21st June 1917.
Since I have been back I have been trying to find out what I could about George Shanks. As I suppose you know he has been reported "Missing", and I am afraid there is very little hope, though it is just faintly possible that he has been made prisoner.
As you know he was in my platoon, and he was one of the best men we had. He was singled out for early promotion, and had he got through this stunt would certainly have been now carrying stripes. George's Section Commander was wounded just as the attack commenced, and George took charge of the Machine-Gun, as was of course, his duty, and he was last seen leading his section through the heavy fire towards the enemy lines.
If he is dead, he died doing his job, which I suppose is the best that can be said of any man.
Our platoon altogether was knocked about pretty severely, but I feel the loss of George Shanks more than any of the others.
I would like you, if you would, to let Mrs Shanks know what a very high opinion we all had of her son, and what a splendid soldier he was, and convey to her my personal sympathy with her in her loss."5 
Death*4 Oct 1917 Broodseinde, Passchendaele, Belgium. 
Death-Notice*26 Jan 1918 CORDER.-Killed in action, 4th October, 1917, Sgt. Reginald Corder, 22nd Battalion, dearly loved second son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Corder, "St. Leonards," Carlisle street, Balaclava. R.I.P.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1915225 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: salesman. With Henry John Corder and Margaret Corder and Elsie Corder.7
191683 William Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: sales.8

Citations

  1. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=62757
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B31430."
  3. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 May 1915, p13.
  5. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 26 Jan 1918, p13.
  7. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  8. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
Last Edited22 Dec 2017

John Hedrick

M, #825, b. 5 Oct 1820, d. 6 Mar 1900
Birth*5 Oct 1820 Blackford, Perthshire, Scotland.1 
Marriage*22 Jun 1852 Spouse: Agnes Brydon. Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, married at 87 South Portland St Glasgow 22 June 1852 by the Rev Peter Currie of Free Church Stockwell St.2,1,3
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel9 Oct 1852 Sailing with Agnes Hedrick to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship left 11 Jul 1852.4
Probate (Will)30 Jul 1898 Will witnessed by Rev James Wilson and Richard Noble See: Rev James Wilson Richard Noble.5 
Death*6 Mar 1900 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D440 (Age 79) [par John HEDRICK & Ann THOMSON]
Cause of Death: Primary Cerebral Softening Secondary to Syncope 12 months.6,7 
Death-Notice*7 Mar 1900 HEDRlCK -On the 6th March at "Salisbury-house" Upper Beaconsfield, John Hedrick, aged 79 years (late of Geelong).8 
Death-Notice8 Mar 1900 HEDRICK. -The Friends of the late Mr JOHN HEDRICK are respectfully invited to follow the remains to the place of interment, the Melbourne Cemetery.
The funeral to leave Salisbury house, Upper Beaconsfield, THIS DAY (Thursday, March 8), at 9 o'clock passing Prince's bridge at 2.30 JOHN GRANT, Undertaker, Berwick.9 
Probate (Will)*24 Apr 1900 74/883 See: Annie Thomson Hedrick, Barbara Amy Shorthouse, James Brown Hedrick, Agnes Hedrick.10 

Grave

  • Presbyterian Section N 157, Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia, Australian Imperial Force (Military Insignia) 3780 Cpl. David B HEDRICK 46 B.N. 31 Dec 1939
    His duty nobly done.11,12

Family

 Agnes Brydon b. 10 Jan 1830, d. 2 Nov 1907
Children 1.John Hedrick+ b. 30 Apr 1853, d. 9 Jul 1930
 2.Margaret Kerr Hedrick+ b. 4 Sep 1855, d. 1 Jul 1936
 3.Agnes Hedrick b. 21 Aug 1857, d. 2 Sep 1857
 4.William Brydon Hedrick b. 5 Jan 1859, d. 17 Mar 1885
 5.Robert Brydon Hedrick b. 30 May 1861, d. 6 Feb 1903
 6.Annie Thomson Hedrick b. 1 Jul 1863, d. 17 May 1945
 7.Barbara Amy Hedrick+ b. 11 Aug 1865, d. 16 Dec 1947
 8.James Brown Hedrick b. 11 Nov 1867, d. 26 Mar 1935
 9.Jessie Agnes Hedrick+ b. 25 Oct 1869, d. 12 Feb 1923
 10.David Brydon Hedrick+ b. 21 Nov 1871, d. 31 Dec 1939

Newspaper-Articles

  • 20 Sep 1870: Fees have been received by the Government for the following licenses for the year 1870:—Auctioneers' Licences. Hedrick John, Geelong13
  • 14 Feb 1871: Auctioneers' Licenses.—The undermentioned persons have received licenses for the year 1871. Hedrick John, Geelong14
  • 7 Mar 1900: DEATH OF MR. JOHN HEDRICK. BEACONSFIELD, Tuesday. Mr. John Hedrick, formerly well known in Geelong, Steiglitz and Buninyong, died here this morning, aged 80. He was a native of Perthshire, Scotland, and came to Geeling from Liverpool in 1852. In partnership with his brother-in-law, he for many years carried on the firm of Brydon and Hedrick, merchants, having branches in the townships formed wherever a rush occurred on the Ballarat gold field. For many years he was a Geelong councillor, and was senior alderman of that town in 1874. Going to Melbourne in the next year, he became a Government municipal auditor. The funeral will take place in the Melbourne General Cemetery on Thursday next.15

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Judy Soutar, New Zealand - viewed Nov 2010.
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#D11002 age 76 [par William BRYDON & Margaret KERR]."
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, anne_at_home
    Source: Brydon & Hedrick Family Bibles: and Extract from OPR Banns & Marriages Parish of Govan County of Lanark 22 June 1852.
  4. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Information from Lysle Tabuteau 17 Aug 1998."
  5. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), 74/883.
  6. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  7. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Thomson/Beck Family Tree by Anne_At_Home.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 7 Mar 1900, p1.
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Mar 1900, p1.
  10. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  11. [S45] Index of monumental inscriptions in the Melbourne General Cemetery,
    "GSV Index."
  12. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Note on ancestry family tree: donnaopal23
    Presbyterian, compartment N, Grave 157. In the same grave are: William B Hedrick, John Hedrick, Agnes Hedrick David Hedrick and Annie Hedrick (Email response to query to e-mail address 24 Mar 2003).
  13. [S14] Newspaper - Victoria Police Gazette (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Sep 1870, p221.
  14. [S14] Newspaper - Victoria Police Gazette (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 Feb 1871, p41.
  15. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 7 Mar 1900, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196025798
Last Edited10 Jun 2018

Agnes Brydon

F, #826, b. 10 Jan 1830, d. 2 Nov 1907
Married NameHedrick. 
Birth*10 Jan 1830 Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Marriage*22 Jun 1852 Spouse: John Hedrick. Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, married at 87 South Portland St Glasgow 22 June 1852 by the Rev Peter Currie of Free Church Stockwell St.2,1,3
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel9 Oct 1852 Sailing with John Hedrick to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship left 11 Jul 1852.4
Widow6 Mar 1900Agnes Brydon became a widow upon the death of her husband John Hedrick.5,6 
(Heir) Probate (Will)24 Apr 1900 John Hedrick She was left the remainder of the estate £16 in bank.7 
Death*2 Nov 1907 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D11002 age 76 [par William BRYDON & Margaret KERR].2,1 
Death-Notice*4 Nov 1907 HEDRICK.—ON the 2nd November, at Upper Beaconfield, Agnes, the dearly beloved wife of the late John Hedrick (late of Geelong and Melbourne), and beloved mother of Mrs. M. Sandham, Mrs. A. Shorthouse, Mrs. H. Ellis, John, Annie, James, and David Hedrick, aged 76 years.8
 

Grave

  • Presbyterian Section N 157, Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia, Australian Imperial Force (Military Insignia) 3780 Cpl. David B HEDRICK 46 B.N. 31 Dec 1939
    His duty nobly done.9,10

Family

 John Hedrick b. 5 Oct 1820, d. 6 Mar 1900
Children 1.John Hedrick+ b. 30 Apr 1853, d. 9 Jul 1930
 2.Margaret Kerr Hedrick+ b. 4 Sep 1855, d. 1 Jul 1936
 3.Agnes Hedrick b. 21 Aug 1857, d. 2 Sep 1857
 4.William Brydon Hedrick b. 5 Jan 1859, d. 17 Mar 1885
 5.Robert Brydon Hedrick b. 30 May 1861, d. 6 Feb 1903
 6.Annie Thomson Hedrick b. 1 Jul 1863, d. 17 May 1945
 7.Barbara Amy Hedrick+ b. 11 Aug 1865, d. 16 Dec 1947
 8.James Brown Hedrick b. 11 Nov 1867, d. 26 Mar 1935
 9.Jessie Agnes Hedrick+ b. 25 Oct 1869, d. 12 Feb 1923
 10.David Brydon Hedrick+ b. 21 Nov 1871, d. 31 Dec 1939

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Judy Soutar, New Zealand - viewed Nov 2010.
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#D11002 age 76 [par William BRYDON & Margaret KERR]."
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, anne_at_home
    Source: Brydon & Hedrick Family Bibles: and Extract from OPR Banns & Marriages Parish of Govan County of Lanark 22 June 1852.
  4. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Information from Lysle Tabuteau 17 Aug 1998."
  5. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  6. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Thomson/Beck Family Tree by Anne_At_Home.
  7. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 Nov 1907, p1.
  9. [S45] Index of monumental inscriptions in the Melbourne General Cemetery,
    "GSV Index."
  10. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Note on ancestry family tree: donnaopal23
    Presbyterian, compartment N, Grave 157. In the same grave are: William B Hedrick, John Hedrick, Agnes Hedrick David Hedrick and Annie Hedrick (Email response to query to e-mail address 24 Mar 2003).
Last Edited20 Jun 2017

Annie Thomson Hedrick

F, #827, b. 1 Jul 1863, d. 17 May 1945
Father*John Hedrick b. 5 Oct 1820, d. 6 Mar 1900
Mother*Agnes Brydon b. 10 Jan 1830, d. 2 Nov 1907
xref-link* History of the property Ben Eay, later known as Kyogle. 
Birth*1 Jul 1863 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #B14413.1,2 
Birth-Notice*6 Jul 1863 HEDRICK.—On the 1st inst., at Little Ryrie-street, Geelong, Mrs. Hedrick of a daughter.3 
(Witness) Land-Noteabt 1895 The Hedrick sisters, Annie Thomson Hedrick and Barbara Amy Hedrick, leased Ben Eay from Martha 'Patty' MacKenzie c1895 and operated it as a guesthouse until mid 1896, when they took over Salisbury House. 
(Heir & Executor) Probate (Will)24 Apr 1900Named executor and an heir in the will of John Hedrick. Her father leaves her and her sister Amy 20 shares in the fresh Food and Frozen Meat Company in equal shares (valued at £2).4 
Land-NoteNov 1901 BER-Subn-24(pt).25(pt), Manuka Park. Malwyn A'Beckett Annie HEDRICK and her sister Barbara Amy may have been tenants of Manuka Park then owned by Malwyn A'Beckett, as their names are not listed on the title. However, they are listed in the Berwick Shire Rate Book as owners 1902/3 + 1903/4.5,6 
Death*17 May 1945 Ivanhoe, VIC, Australia, #D4679 (Age 81) - as HEDRICK.7 
Death-Notice*18 May 1945 HEDRICK. - On May 17, at private hospital, Ivanhoe, Annie loved second eldest daughter of the late John and Agnes Hedrick, formerly of Geelong, loved sister of Amy (Mrs. A. Shorthouse, Shady Creek) and the late John, Margaret (Mrs. Sandham). Will, Bob, Jim, Jessie (Mrs. H. Ellis), and David. -At rest.8 

Grave

  • Presbyterian Section N 157, Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia, Australian Imperial Force (Military Insignia) 3780 Cpl. David B HEDRICK 46 B.N. 31 Dec 1939
    His duty nobly done.9,10

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Nov 1895: BEACONSFIELD HIILS.-BEN EAY, first class ACCOMMODATION, scenery unsurpassed, fern gullies, conveyance meets visitors. A and A Hedrick. Barbara Amy Hedrick11
  • 11 Dec 1895:... and now our big boarding house "Kincraik," is tenantless.—True, Mr. Sykes of the Pine Grove hotel is still ready to welcome visitors, and the Misses Hedrick, at "Ben Eay, have accommodation for a limited number of guests, and there are, in addition, various furnished and unfurnished residences which may if not already bespoken, be engaged for the season; but still the supply is not equal to the demand, and it will be a distinct calamity should the building which Mrs Craik and her daughters have made so widely known, remain unoccupied, for long. Emma Annie Maria Craik, Jessey Sykes Barbara Amy Hedrick12
  • 17 Jan 1896: BEACONSFIELD HILLS.-BEN EAY, first-class ACCOMMODATION, scenery unsurpassed, fern gullies; conveyance meets visitors. The Misses Hedrick, proprietresses. Barbara Amy Hedrick13
  • 21 Apr 1896: BEACONSFIELD HILLS.—BEN EAY, first-class ACCOMMODATION, scenery unsurpassed, fern gullies, conveyance meets visitors. The Misses Hedrick, proprietresses. Barbara Amy Hedrick14,15
  • 24 Jun 1896: Firstly, the large boarding house formerly known as "Kincraik," so long under the management of Mrs. Craik, has been taken by the Misses Hedrick, of " Ben Eay," Upper Beaconsfield, and will shortly be re-opened. Barbara Amy Hedrick16
  • 19 Sep 1896: BEACONSFIELD HILLS. SALISBURY HOUSE (Late Kincraik).-Superior ACCOMODATION, healthy magnificent scenery, tennis, stabling; moderate. Coaches meet trains. A. and A. Hedrick (late Ben Eay.) Barbara Amy Hedrick17
  • 26 May 1898: Upper Beaconsfield.—A very successful and well attended garden fete was held on the 7th April in the grounds of "Salisbury House," kindly lent for the occasion by the Misses Hedrick, in aid of the Children's Hospital. A variety of amusements were provided. Fancy, flower, fruit, confectionery and refreshment stalls were all well patronised, and the business greatly enhanced by Short's Military Band, which played the latest music during the afternoon. The other attractions were tennis, croquet, fine art gallery, archery, etc. In the evening a concert was held in the Assembly Hall, where there was an excellent programme of songs and recitations, rendered by local musicians and assisted by Miss Henriette Ridley, a wellknown Melbourne vocalist, who sang two songs and joined Mr. Elcoate in the duet "The Sailor Sighs," which was pronounced the gem of the evening. Miss Hedrick was hon. treasurer and Mr. Glismann hon. secretary, and may both be complimented on the success which crowned their efforts. The amount to be handed over to the institution will be about £25. Robert Teasdale Elcoate, Barbara Amy Hedrick Hans Glismann18
  • 13 Nov 1901: It is currently reported here that the Misses Hedrick, who have for the past few years so successfully conducted "Salisbury House," Upper Beaconsfeld, as a first class boarding establishment, have purchased "Manuka Park," lately the residence of Mr. Malwyn a'Beckett, and intend adapting and improving the same so as to make it comfortable to their patrons. The property is admirably situated for a country residence, the golf links being quite handy, and fishing can be indulged in, as Cardinia Creek is the boundary of the estate. There can hardly be a doubt that the enterprise of the Misses Hedrick will be a success. Barbara Amy Hedrick19
  • 18 Nov 1901: A.—The Misses Hedrick, late of Salisbury-house, Upper Beaconsfield, are removing to Manuka park, Berwick where they will in thr course of a few days be prepared to ACCOMMODATE VISITORS as before. Barbara Amy Hedrick20
  • 5 Apr 1902: AT Manuka-park, Berwick, superior ACCOMMODATION for visitors; shooting, tennis, golf; own conveyance meets train when advised at Beaconsfield station. The Misses Hedrick, late Salisbury-house, Beaconsfield. Barbara Amy Hedrick21
  • 6 Jan 1903: For the Childrens Hospital we have received £2/13/, the proceeds of a concert given by the Misses Hedrick, of Manuka park, Berwick, on New Year's Eve. Barbara Amy Hedrick22
  • 9 Mar 1904: Mrs. Hedrick has sold her place, "Manuka Park," to Mr. Walker, an uncle of Mr. Walker's (Mr. Bevan's son in law) of the Big House, Beaconsfield. Mr Walker, son and family will shortly .... (unreadable) Barbara Amy Shorthouse, Robert Walker Edgar William Walker23
  • 16 Mar 1904: Mrs Shorthouse and Miss Hedrick of Manuka Park gave a very enjoyable evening and dance to friends last Wednesday evening due to their leaving the district. More than thirty people were present, and a delightful time was spent, them dispersing inthe small hours. Barbara Amy Shorthouse24
  • 30 Jan 1905: HEALESVILLE.-Graceburn Glen. Superior mountain home; trains met. Terms 30/. Miss Hedrick (late Beaconsfield).25

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B14413."
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Judy Soutar, New Zealand - viewed Nov 2010.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 Jul 1863, p4.
  4. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1869-606.
  6. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1900/1 + 1901/2 Malwyn a'Beckett Dutson via Sale House & 20a N43
    1902/3 + 1903/4 Miss Hedrick Boarding House Keeper (as owner) N43
    1904/5 Robert Walker N43.
  7. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 May 1945, p2.
  9. [S45] Index of monumental inscriptions in the Melbourne General Cemetery,
    "GSV Index."
  10. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Note on ancestry family tree: donnaopal23
    Presbyterian, compartment N, Grave 157. In the same grave are: William B Hedrick, John Hedrick, Agnes Hedrick David Hedrick and Annie Hedrick (Email response to query to e-mail address 24 Mar 2003).
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Nov 1895, p8.
  12. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 11 Dec 1895, p3.
  13. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Jan 1896, p8.
  14. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 Feb 1896, p12.
  15. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 Apr 1896, p8.
  16. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 24 Jun 1896, p3.
  17. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 Sep 1896, p12.
  18. [S11] Newspaper - Melbourne Punch (Vic.), Thu 26 May 1898, p18
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/177525113
  19. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 13 Nov 1901, p2.
  20. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 18 Nov 1901, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9616567
  21. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Apr 1902, p15.
  22. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 Jan 1903, p4.
  23. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 9 Mar 1904, p2.
  24. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 16 Mar 1904, p2.
  25. [S14] Newspaper - Bendigo Advertiser (Vic.), 30 Jan 1905, p6.
Last Edited30 Apr 2024

Margaret Kerr Hedrick

F, #828, b. 4 Sep 1855, d. 1 Jul 1936
Father*John Hedrick b. 5 Oct 1820, d. 6 Mar 1900
Mother*Agnes Brydon b. 10 Jan 1830, d. 2 Nov 1907
Married NameSandham. 
Birth*4 Sep 1855 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #B10916.1,2 
Birth-Notice*5 Sep 1855 At Kilgour-street, Geelong, on Tuesday, September 4th, Mrs. John Hedrick, of a daughter.3 
Marriage*18 Feb 1882 Spouse: John Arthur Sandham. Booligal, NSW, Australia, #M5715 (NSW) [reg Hillston].4,5
 
Widow1901Margaret Kerr Hedrick became a widow upon the death of her husband John Arthur Sandham.6 
Death*1 Jul 1936 Kew, VIC, Australia, #D7431 (age 81.)7 
Death-Notice*4 Jul 1936 SANDHAM.—On the 1st July, Margaret Kerr Sandham, relict of the late John A Sandham, and dearly beloved mother of George and May (Elsternwick) (Interred privately Melbourne General Cemetery 3rd July.)
SANDHAM.—On the 1st July. Margaret Kerr Sandham, relict of the late John A Sandham, and dearly beloved sister or Annie and David Hedrick (Aspendale), Amy (Mrs A Shorthouse), and the late James and Jessie (Mrs Ellis), beloved sister-in-law of May Hedrick.8 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B10916."
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Judy Soutar, New Zealand - viewed Nov 2010.
  3. [S14] Newspaper - Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (Vic.), 5 Sep 1855, p3.
  4. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, waynehedrick - viewed Nov 2010.
  5. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  6. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  7. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 Jul 1936, p17.
Last Edited30 Sep 2016

Agnes Hedrick

F, #829, b. 21 Aug 1857, d. 2 Sep 1857
Father*John Hedrick b. 5 Oct 1820, d. 6 Mar 1900
Mother*Agnes Brydon b. 10 Jan 1830, d. 2 Nov 1907
Birth*21 Aug 1857 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #B10886.1,2 
Birth-Notice*27 Aug 1857 On the 21st August, at Wesley Place, Geelong, Mrs Hedrick, of a daughter.3 
Death*2 Sep 1857 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #D4850 (Age 12D.)4,2 
Death-Notice*5 Sep 1857 On Wednesday, 2nd September, at Wesley place, Geelong, Agnes, infant daughter of Jane Hedrick, aged 13 days.5 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B10886."
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Judy Soutar, New Zealand - viewed Nov 2010.
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Aug 1857, p4.
  4. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Sep 1857, p4.
Last Edited30 Sep 2016

William Brydon Hedrick

M, #830, b. 5 Jan 1859, d. 17 Mar 1885
Father*John Hedrick b. 5 Oct 1820, d. 6 Mar 1900
Mother*Agnes Brydon b. 10 Jan 1830, d. 2 Nov 1907
Birth*5 Jan 1859 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #B2960.1,2 
Death*17 Mar 1885 East Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D2328 (Age 26.)3,2 
Death-Notice*18 Mar 1885 HEDRICK.—On the 17th inst., at the residence of his father, 20 Grey-street, East Melbourne, after a long and painful illness, borne with Christian fortitude, William Brydon, second son of John and Agnes Hedrick, aged 26 years.4 

Grave

  • Presbyterian Section N 157, Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia, Australian Imperial Force (Military Insignia) 3780 Cpl. David B HEDRICK 46 B.N. 31 Dec 1939
    His duty nobly done.5,6

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B2960."
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Judy Soutar, New Zealand - viewed Nov 2010.
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 18 Mar 1885, p1.
  5. [S45] Index of monumental inscriptions in the Melbourne General Cemetery,
    "GSV Index."
  6. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Note on ancestry family tree: donnaopal23
    Presbyterian, compartment N, Grave 157. In the same grave are: William B Hedrick, John Hedrick, Agnes Hedrick David Hedrick and Annie Hedrick (Email response to query to e-mail address 24 Mar 2003).
Last Edited10 Jun 2017

Robert Brydon Hedrick

M, #831, b. 30 May 1861, d. 6 Feb 1903
Father*John Hedrick b. 5 Oct 1820, d. 6 Mar 1900
Mother*Agnes Brydon b. 10 Jan 1830, d. 2 Nov 1907
Birth*30 May 1861 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #B14464.1,2 
Death*6 Feb 1903 Main Telegraph Station, QLD, Australia.2 
Death-Notice*27 Mar 1903 HEDRICK.-In February, at North Queensland, of fever, Robert (Brydon), third beloved son of Agnes and the late John Hedrick, of Geelong and Melbourne. Though absent ever dear.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B14464."
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Judy Soutar, New Zealand - viewed Nov 2010.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Mar 1903, p1.
Last Edited30 Sep 2016

James Brown Hedrick

M, #832, b. 11 Nov 1867, d. 26 Mar 1935
c 1920
Father*John Hedrick b. 5 Oct 1820, d. 6 Mar 1900
Mother*Agnes Brydon b. 10 Jan 1830, d. 2 Nov 1907
Birth*11 Nov 1867 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #B2850/1868.1,2 
Birth-Notice*13 Nov 1867 Hedrick—On the 11th instant, at her residence, Mrs Hedrick of a son.3 
Marriage*1898 Spouse: Elizabeth Maud May Betts. VIC, Australia, #M5950.4
 
Note*1899 Children: Gladys Agnes 1899/24251 Benambra; John Roberts 1901/16489 Benambra; Harold James 1903/10867 Glen Wills; William Brydon 1905/26347 Glen Wills; Samuel George 1908/19645 Glen Wills; Norman Ernest 1910/8532 Benambra; Allan David 1913/28204 Benambra; Dorothy Annie 1916/6224 Omeo.4,5 
(Heir) Probate (Will)24 Apr 1900 John Hedrick His father leaves him his silver watch.6 
Death*26 Mar 1935 Omeo, VIC, Australia.2 
Death-Notice*1 Apr 1935 OBITUARY. A Mr. James Brown Hedrick, a very old resident of the Omeo and Benambra districts, passed away at the Omeo Hospital, on March 26. The deceased gentleman, who was 65 years of age, is survived by his wife and a family of two daughters and six sons. The interment took place at the Benambra cemetery, the service at the graveside being conducted by, the Rev. Mitchell, of Omeo.7 

Grave

  • Benambra Cemetery, Benambra, VIC, Australia8

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B2850."
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Judy Soutar, New Zealand - viewed Nov 2010.
  3. [S14] Newspaper - Geelong Advertiser (Vic.), Wed 13 Nov 1867, p2.
  4. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  5. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  6. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  7. [S14] Newspaper - Gippsland Times (Vic.), 1 Apr 1935, p8.
  8. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Tracey Hedrick.
Last Edited19 Feb 2018

Jessie Agnes Hedrick

F, #833, b. 25 Oct 1869, d. 12 Feb 1923
1888
Father*John Hedrick b. 5 Oct 1820, d. 6 Mar 1900
Mother*Agnes Brydon b. 10 Jan 1830, d. 2 Nov 1907
Married NameEllis. 
Birth*25 Oct 1869 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #B22533.1,2 
Marriage*25 Apr 1894 Spouse: Henry Lewer Ellis. Elsternwick, VIC, Australia.3
 
Marriage-Notice*16 May 1894 ELLIS—HEDRICK. —On the 25th ult., at the residence of the bride's parents by the Rev. D. G. M'Crae, Harrie L. Ellis, son of the late F. W. Ellis, of Camberwell, to Jessie Agnes, youngest daughter of John Hedrick, auditor, Melbourne.4 
Death*12 Feb 1923 Mentone, VIC, Australia, #D1082 (Age 52) reg Cheltenham
Cause of death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis 18 months.3,5 
Death-Notice*13 Feb 1923 ELLIS.—On the 12th February at her late residence, Moorabbin road, Mentone. Jessie Agnes, beloved wife of Henry Leever Ellis. (Private interment.)6 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B22533."
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Judy Soutar, New Zealand - viewed Nov 2010.
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, waynehedrick - viewed Nov 2010.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 16 May 1894, p1.
  5. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, anne_at_home lists cause of death.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 Feb 1923, p1.
Last Edited20 Jun 2017

David Brydon Hedrick

M, #834, b. 21 Nov 1871, d. 31 Dec 1939
Father*John Hedrick b. 5 Oct 1820, d. 6 Mar 1900
Mother*Agnes Brydon b. 10 Jan 1830, d. 2 Nov 1907

World War I

David Brydon Hedrick enlisted on 13 Jan 1915 with the 14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement, when he was 42 years old. SERN 3780. He had previously served in the Boer War. His unit embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 Nov 1915. He served in France where he was promoted to Corporal in the 46th Battalion. He was wounded in face, head and arm and thigh, and upon recovery performed postal duties in England. He returned to Australia in 1917, and was discharged because of general debility.1
Probate (Will)* David B Hedrick. Clerk. Aspendale. 31 Dec 1939. 353/641.2 
Birth*21 Nov 1871 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #B2577/1872.3,4 
Birth-Notice*30 Dec 1871 Hedrick—At Herne Hill, on 21st November, Mrs John Hedrick, of a son.5 
Military*bt 1899 - 1902Enlisted for military service: 2nd New South Wales Mounted Rifles, South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War), Australian armed forces, Colonial Military Forces, New South Wales.6,7 
Marriage*1912 Spouse: May Irvine. VIC, Australia, #3541/1912 (May born Rutherglen.)8
 
Death*31 Dec 1939 Rutherglen, VIC, Australia. 
Death-Notice*2 Jan 1940 HEDRICK.-On the 30th December (suddenly), at Rutherglen. David Bryden, the dearly beloved husband of May Hedrick, 52 Station street, Aspendale, loving father of George (H.M.A.S. Perth) and Gwen, loved father-in-law of Maud (Mrs. George Hedrick), and grandfather of little David Bryden Hedrick, late 40th Battalion. A.I.F. -Father. (Floral tributes to Robson's funeral parlours.)
HEDRICK.-On the 30th December (suddenly), at Rutherglen, David Bryden, the dearly beloved husband of Maud Hedrick, of 52 Station street Aspendale, son of the late John and Agnes Hedrick (of East Melbourne), and loved brother of Ann and Amy (Mrs. A. Shorthouse). -Our loved one.
HEDRICK. -The Friends of the late Mr DAVID BRYDEN HEDRICK of 92 Station street, Aspendale and late 40th Batt AIF are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment the Melbourne Cemetery Carlton.
The funeral will leave R Robson's Funeral Parlours North Fitzroy, THIS DAY (Tuesday January 2) at 3 pm arriving at cemetery gates about 3 15 pm.9 

Grave

  • Presbyterian Section N 157, Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia, Australian Imperial Force (Military Insignia) 3780 Cpl. David B HEDRICK 46 B.N. 31 Dec 1939
    His duty nobly done.10,11

Newspaper-Articles

  • 3 Feb 1940: HEDRICK-Mrs M HEDRICK and Family desire to THANK their many friends for the letters cards telegrams floral tributes and personal expressions of sympathy so kindly tendered to them in their recent sad bereavement. Will all please accept this as a personal acknowledgment.
    Flers Station street Aspendale12
  • 2 Jan 1941: HEDRICK -In loving memory of our dear brother, David Brydon late AIF who passed away at Rutherglen (suddenly) December 31 1939. Inserted by his loving sisters Annie and Amy (Mrs Shorthouse)13

Citations

  1. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI.
  2. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 3963; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1242.
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B2577."
  4. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Judy Soutar, New Zealand - viewed Nov 2010.
  5. [S14] Newspaper - Geelong Advertiser (Vic.), Sat 30 Dec 1871, p3.
  6. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, anne_at_home Source: Murray page number - 115.
  7. [S206] Website Australian War Memorial (https://www.awm.gov.au).
  8. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#D30584 (Age 81) [par Lawrence IRVINE & Elizabeth MEREDITH] - indexed as HEDRICH, FREDRICK & IRWINE."
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Jan 1940, p6.
  10. [S45] Index of monumental inscriptions in the Melbourne General Cemetery,
    "GSV Index."
  11. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Note on ancestry family tree: donnaopal23
    Presbyterian, compartment N, Grave 157. In the same grave are: William B Hedrick, John Hedrick, Agnes Hedrick David Hedrick and Annie Hedrick (Email response to query to e-mail address 24 Mar 2003).
  12. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 3 Feb 1940, p4.
  13. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Jan 1941, p4.
Last Edited19 Feb 2018

John Frederick 'Jack' Tucker

M, #835, b. 1892, d. 3 Sep 1916
John Frederick TUCKER
(1892-1916)

World War I

John Frederick 'Jack' Tucker enlisted on 2 Aug 1915 when he was working as a driver for the Shorthouse family. He was 23 years old. His unit embarked from Melbourne on 27 Oct 1915 on board A38 Ulysses. SERN 2795. He was with the 24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement, later known as the 8th Battalion.
He was killed in action on the Somme on 3 Sep 1916, and is buried at the Woods Cemetery at Zillebeke, Belgium.
His name is listed on the Upper Beaconsfield War Memorial and on the Honour Board at the Upper Beaconsfield RSL.
Little else is known about him or his family, as he grew up in an orphanage.1,2
Note* Mary Ann Nixon. Mary Ann NIXON may have been Jack's fiancee? 
Birth*1892 Carlton, VIC, Australia. 
Occupation*bt 1907 - 1915 Driver for Boss Shorthouse for about 8 years. 
Death*3 Sep 1916 Somme, France. 
Note* Little is known about where Jack Tucker came from. Boss Shorthouse wrote on the circular that was filled in after his death: "Jack seemed to be a lonely boy when he came to us. He was a good boy and all loved dear Jack".3 
Death-Notice*7 Oct 1916 TUCKER.—Killed in action in France on September 3, Private J. F. Tucker, late of Beaconsfield Upper.
Midst the battle's awful din,
With firm resolve to die or win,
A credit to his uniform,
My hero fell, and so I mourn. —(Mary Nixon)
TUCKER.—Killed in action in France on 3rd September, Private John Fredk. Tucker.
"They miss him most who knew him best."
—(Inserted by his sincere friends, Arthur W. and Amy B. Shorthhouse, Rosemount, Beaconsfield Upper.)4,5 
Probate (Will)*8 Nov 1917 152/920. Intestate.6 
Note*15 Dec 1920 Arthur William 'Boss' Shorthouse. In a request to furnish the department with information about Jack's blood relations, Mr Shorthouse stated that Jack had no blood relations, but had lived with and worked for him for 8 years, prior to which he was an orphanage boy. He desired to have Jack's War Medals and would forward a claim for them. (A W Shorthouse and Jack Tucker were friends.)7 
Village Bell*Dec 2005 Private John Frederick Tucker ("Jack")
Australian Infantry 8th Battalion. He was employed as a driver by A.W. Shorthouse in Upper Beaconsfield, and embarked on HMAT Ulysses A38, on 27/10/ 1915, from Melbourne. He was engaged to Mary Nixon before he embarked, and died 3/9/1916 at the Somme, France, aged 22. Nothing is known about his family.8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1914 - 1916Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: coach driver.9,10,11

Newspaper-Articles

  • 12 Oct 1916: News has been sent that Private Jack Tucker has been killed in action. Private Tucker was well and favorably known in Beaconsfield and Upper Beaconsfield as one of the drivers of Mr Boss Shorthouse's coaches. He was of cheery disposition, always gay and full of fun, as well as obliging. He was a most enthusiastic recruit, and for a long time escaped any injury while others around him were falling.12
  • 14 Dec 1920: NEXT OF KIN WANTED.
    The undermentioned next of kin of deceased soldiers (whose names and units are given in parantheses) are requested to communicate with the officer in charge, Base Records, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, as soon as possible. In each case the last known address of the next of kin is given:— Mr. A. W. Shorthouse, Upper Beaconsfield (No: 2795. Private J. F. Tucker, 8th Batallion)13

Citations

  1. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=305219
  2. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, Enlistment Records for World War I.
  3. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, from Circular.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 7 Oct 1916, p11.
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 7 Oct 1916, p5.
  6. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), 152/920. Intestate.
  7. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, Military File.
  8. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 162-2005 Decembe, p16.
  9. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  10. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  11. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  12. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 12 Oct 1916, p2.
  13. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 Dec 1920, p8.
Last Edited17 Dec 2015

James John Berry

M, #836, b. 25 Apr 1895, d. 29 Jan 1916
Father*Mark Berry b. 1870, d. 16 May 1940
Mother*Mary Ann Giles b. 1871, d. 23 Aug 1943

World War I

James John Berry enlisted on 16 Feb 1915 when he was 19 years old and working at Mr Cotter's farm 'Glenbrae' in Dewhurst. He had come to Australia together with his older brother when he was 17 years old. He embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915 with the 23rd Battalion, together with other soldiers from Upper Beaconsfield, George Gibbs and William John Knapton, as well as Colonel George Knox. SERN 76.
John BERRY served at Gallipoli from 30 Aug 1915 until withdrawal to Alexandria on 27 Dec 1915.
He was seriously ill with pneumonia on 19 Jan 1916 and admitted to the No 2 Australian General Hospital at Ghezireh in Egypt where he died on 29 Jan 1916. He is buried at the Cairo War Memorial Cemetery.
His name is listed on the Upper Beaconsfield War Memorial as a Drum Major, but there is no mention of this in his military file. His name is also on the Honour Board at the Upper Beaconsfield RSL.
His parents and remaining siblings migrated to Australia after the war.1,2
Birth*25 Apr 1895 Canterbury, Kent, England, Jun Q 1895 (Canterbury) 02a 848. Mother's maiden surname: Giles. As James John Berry.3,4 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelMay 1913 Sailing with Frederick Mark Berry to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Benalla sailed from London 17 Apr 1913
as John - Age 18 - Dairyman - travelling 3rd class.5
Death*29 Jan 1916 No 2 Australian General Hospital, Ghezireh, Cairo, Egypt, seriously ill with pneumonia on 19 Jan 1916, died 10 days later.2 
Probate (Will)*30 Dec 1916 146/546. Intestate.6 
Village Bell*2005 Private James John Berry
Australian Infantry, 23rd Battalion. He was born in Canterbury, England, and appears to have worked for Mr Cotter on the orchard “Glenbrae” in Dewhurst. He embarked on HMAT Euripides A14, on 10/5/1915, from Melbourne. He died 29/1/1916 in Cairo, Egypt, of pneumonia, aged 20.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
31 Mar 190123 St Peters Lane, Canterbury, Kent, England(Head of Household) Mark Berry;
Age 5 (as John)
Member(s) of Household: Mary Ann Berry, Frederick Mark Berry, Robert Raymond Berry, James Berry8
2 Apr 191123 St Peters Lane, Canterbury, Kent, England(Head of Household) Mark Berry;
Age 16 (as John) - no occupation listed - infirmity: cripple by accident at age 14
Member(s) of Household: Mary Ann Berry, Frederick Mark Berry, Robert Raymond Berry, James Berry, Isaac Berry, George Berry9

Newspaper-Articles

  • 27 Jun 1903: CANTERBURY POLICE COURT. FRIDAY.
    Before Mr. G. J. Drury (in the chair), Mr D. Amos, Mr W. H. Nethercliff, and Captain Stead.
    DISMISSED.
    Mark Berry, a pedlar, was summoned at the instance of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, for cruelty to his four children.
    Inspector Hillyard applied for an adjournment for a week, as the solicitor engaged for the prosecution was unable to attend that day.—The Magistrates, however, refused to grant the adjournment on that ground.
    Inspector Hillyard stated that on 13th December last he received a complaint concerning defendant, and he visited his house, 23 St Peter's Lane, in the evening. He saw defendant's wife and four children, Mark Berry, aged 10, John, aged 9, Robert, aged 6, and James, aged 4. The house and bedding were fairly clean. The children were in a room by themselves, and were fairly clean and clothed, and fairly well nourished. There was no firing and no food in the house. On the 5th of the present month the wife came to witness's office, and made a complaint, in consequence of which he visited the house the next day, and saw Mark, Robert and James. James was ill in bed with measles, and Robert appeared unwell. The children appeared thinner. There was no food in the house, and witness supplied them with some.
    In reply to the Magistrates' Clerk, witness said the ground of the complaint was that defendant neglected to provide maintenance for the children.
    Henry Christian Sutton, relieving officer, having given evidence, the Chairman said the Magistrates had decided to dismiss the case, but told defendant he must remember he was responsible for providing food for his children. Mark Berry, Mary Ann Berry, Frederick Mark Berry, Robert Raymond Berry, James Berry10

Citations

  1. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=21318
  2. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, Enlistment Records for World War I.
  3. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Jun Q 1895 (Canterbury) 02a 848. Mother's maiden surname: Giles. As James John Berry."
  4. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Owen - Gilchrist Family Tree -- Owner: judyowengilchrist44.
  5. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Class: BT26.
    Source Information: Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  6. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 656; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 550.
  7. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Issue 160-2005, p8.
  8. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: RG13; Piece: 794; Folio: 23; Page: 8."
  9. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, 1911 census: Class: RG14; Piece: 4339; Schedule Number: 249.
  10. [S333] Newspaper (England) - Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald (Kent), 27 Jun 1903, p8.
Last Edited30 Apr 2024

William Russell

M, #837, b. 1852, d. 11 Oct 1922
Birth*1852 Sanquhar, Dumbartonshire, Scotland. [par John RUSSELL & Jane COATS]1,2 
Marriage*14 Feb 1873 Spouse: Margaret Johnston McPherson. Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland.3,4
 
Marriage*27 Jul 1886 Spouse: Mary Ann Ball. Blythwood, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, both were widowed.5
(Migrant) Migration/Travel20 Aug 1912 Sailing with Mary Ann Russell Edith Ball Russell to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Moravian arriving Oct 1912
Age 60.6
Residence*1922 "Braeside", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
Death*11 Oct 1922 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D12029 age 70 [par unknown].7 
Death-Notice13 Oct 1922 RUSSELL.—The Friends of the late WILLIAM RUSSELL, Upper Beaconsfield, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment Berwick Cemetery. Funeral leaves Braeside at 2 p.m. THIS DAY, (Friday, 13th inst.)8 
Death-Notice*20 Oct 1922 Mr William Russell, a well-known resident of this district, passed away at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Keeble, on Wednesday, 10th inst. after a week's illness. Deceased, who was caretaker of the local hall for the past ten years, had a stroke as the result of a fall on the 3rd inst. The remains were interred in the Berwick cemetery last Friday. Numerous beautiful floral tributes were sent by the residents of the district, and the bell at the local hall was tolled as the funeral left the house.9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
3 Apr 188116 Govanhill Street, Glasgow Gorbals, Lanarkshire, ScotlandHead of Household: William Russell. Age 28 - Coal Salesman
Member(s) of Household: Margaret Johnston Russell, John Russell, Donald Russell, Margaret Russell, William Russell.10
5 Apr 189155 Victoria Street, Govan, Lanarkshire, ScotlandHead of Household: William Russell. Age 38 - Adverksing Contractor
Member(s) of Household: Mary Ann Russell, Nathaniel Corstorphine, Florence Corstorphine, William Calder Russell, Edith Ball Russell.11
31 Mar 190118 Budhill Avenue, Shettleston, Lanarkshire, ScotlandHead of Household: William Russell. Age 48 - Manuf Steel Found S Compol
Member(s) of Household: Mary Ann Russell, William Calder Russell, Edith Ball Russell.1
bt 1914 - 1919Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: caretaker. With Mary Ann Russell. With Edith Ball Russell.12,13,14,15,16,17
bt 1921 - 1922Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: caretaker. With Mary Ann Russell.18,19

Grave

  • Plot 4-038-A & B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia20
  • Plot 1-248-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, mentioned on grave 4-038 A+B21

Family

 Mary Ann Ball b. 1850, d. 29 May 1927
Children 1.William Calder Russell b. 1887
 2.Edith Ball Russell+ b. 23 Jul 1888, d. 4 Jul 1966

Newspaper-Articles

  • 26 Jun 1913: RATS EXTERMINATED.-These vermin fly the presence of Hay's Scotch Exterminator "Sawdeline." Famed throughout the Homeland, never fails. Kegs of 30 lbs. free on rail at Beaconsfield on receipt of 10/ order-William Russell, Easternhouse, Upper Beaconsfield.22
  • 11 Nov 1915: The Sports Club are organising a sports meeting for coming New Year and purpose devoting the proceeds to Patriotic objects. Any particulars can be had from Mr Russell, the secretary Assembly Hall, Beaconsfield Upper.23
  • 9 Feb 1916: Export Your Apples to Scotland
    I have been appointed Representative in Victoria for Messrs Thomas Russell, Fruit Brokers, Glasgow, and am open to arrange the export to London of 2,000 cases weekly, granting that shipping space can be got. Liberal advances on bills of lading. Correspondence invited.
    WILLIAM RUSSELL. Beaconsfield Upper.24
  • 17 Feb 1916: "Apples for Bonnie Scotland."
    The subscriber has now been appointed agent for Victoria, for Messrs Thomas Russell, Fruit Broker's "Bazaar," Glasgow.
    He invites consignments up to 2,000 cases weekly, on conditions that steamer space is obtainable. Liberal advances.
    WILLIAM RUSSELL, Beaconsfield Upper.25
  • 26 Oct 1916: Upper Beaconsfield Sports Club.
    The committee have decided to run their annual sports on New Year's Day, assisted by the ladies of the Red Cross Society, who will attend to the refreshments. It is intended to invite a number of our wounded soldiers on that day. The profits will go to the funds of the Red Cross Society. Any information may be had from the secretary, Mr William Russell, at the assembly hall.26
  • 3 Jun 1919: RATS driven from dugouts by Rid Rat, 5/, 10/, 20/ tin. Russell, specialist, Beaconsfield Upper.27
  • 20 Oct 1922: THANKS. MRS. WM. RUSSELL and her daughter desire to thank their many friends for personal sympathy, cards, letters and floral tributes in their recent sad bereavement.—"Braeside," Beaconsfield Upper. Mary Ann Russell, Edith Ball Keeble28

Citations

  1. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Parish: Shettleston; ED: 12; Page: 31; Line: 18; Roll: CSSCT1901_244."
  2. [S250] General Register Office for Scotland Indexes "parents listed on marriage certificate 1886 - father a gas manager, deceased, mother deceased."
  3. [S250] General Register Office for Scotland Indexes "1873 RUSSELL WILLIAM MCPHERSON MARGARET JOHNST - KILBARCHAN/RENFREW 568/00 0009."
  4. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Robins Family Owner: warobins32.
  5. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Scotlands People.
  6. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), 857 006.
  7. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D12029 age 70 [par unknown] [reg Berwick]."
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 Oct 1922, p1.
  9. [S188] Newspaper - Berwick County Times / The Times 20 Oct 1922, p1.
  10. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Parish: Glasgow Gorbals; ED: 96; Page: 9; Line: 7; Roll: cssct1881_248."
  11. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Parish: Govan; ED: 31; Page: 17; Line: 20; Roll: CSSCT1891_307."
  12. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  13. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  14. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  15. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  16. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  17. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  18. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  19. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  20. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-038-A     Keeble     Frederick     M     31     31/05/1925     741
    4-038-B     Keeble     Mrs Frederick     F     7/07/1966     1547
    1-248-B     Russell     William     M     70     13/10/1922     702
    1-248-B     Russell          F     77     31/05/1927     776.
  21. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-248-B     Russell     William     M     70     13/10/1922     702
    1-248-B     Russell          F     77     31/05/1927     776.
  22. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 26 Jun 1913, p6.
  23. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), 11 Nov 1915, p2.
  24. [S19] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette (Berwick, Vic.), 9 Feb 1916, p2.
  25. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), 17 Feb 1916, p3.
  26. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 26 Oct 1916, p2.
  27. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 3 Jun 1919, p12 -> advertisement may refer to him.
  28. [S188] Newspaper - Berwick County Times / The Times Berwick County Times (Vic.), 20 Oct 1922.
Last Edited6 Feb 2022

Mary Ann Ball

F, #838, b. 1850, d. 29 May 1927
Married NameRussell. 
Married NameCorstorphine. 
Birth*1850 Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 
Marriage*26 Feb 1868 Spouse: Nathaniel Corstorphine. 24 Lynedoch Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1
 
Note*1875 Perhaps another son William.2 
Widow2 May 1884Mary Ann Ball became a widow upon the death of her husband Nathaniel Corstorphine.3
Marriage*27 Jul 1886 Spouse: William Russell. Blythwood, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, both were widowed.4
(Migrant) Migration/Travel20 Aug 1912 Sailing with William Russell Edith Ball Russell to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Moravian arriving Oct 1912
Age 61 (as Mrs A. Russell.)5
Residence1922 "Braeside", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
Widow11 Oct 1922Mary Ann Ball became a widow upon the death of her husband William Russell.6 
Death*29 May 1927 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D4351 (Age 77) [par James BALL & Mary CALDER].7 
Death-Notice*30 May 1927 RUSSELL.—On the 29th May, 1927, at Beaconsfield Upper, Mary Ann Ball, wife of the late Wm. Russell, of Glasgow, aged 77 years (Inserted by her loving daughter, Edith Ball Keeble.)8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
3 Apr 18819 Adelphi Street, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland(Head of Household) Nathaniel Corstorphine;
Age 30 - as Mary Ann
Member(s) of Household: Mary Ball Corstorphine, Margaret Somerville Corstorphine, Annie Ferguson Corstorphine, Nathaniel Corstorphine, George Corstorphine9
5 Apr 189155 Victoria Street, Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland(Head of Household) William Russell;
Age 40 - as Annie Russell
Member(s) of Household: Nathaniel Corstorphine, Florence Corstorphine, William Calder Russell, Edith Ball Russell10
31 Mar 190118 Budhill Avenue, Shettleston, Lanarkshire, Scotland(Head of Household) William Russell;
Age 49 - as Annie
Member(s) of Household: William Calder Russell Edith Ball Russell11
bt 1914 - 1919Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With William Russell. With Edith Ball Russell.12,13,14,15,16,17
bt 1921 - 1922Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With William Russell.18,19
bt 1924 - 1927Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.20,21,22

Grave

  • Plot 1-248-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, mentioned on grave 4-038 A+B23
  • Plot 4-038-A & B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia24

Family

 William Russell b. 1852, d. 11 Oct 1922
Children 1.William Calder Russell b. 1887
 2.Edith Ball Russell+ b. 23 Jul 1888, d. 4 Jul 1966

Newspaper-Articles

  • 20 Oct 1922: THANKS. MRS. WM. RUSSELL and her daughter desire to thank their many friends for personal sympathy, cards, letters and floral tributes in their recent sad bereavement.—"Braeside," Beaconsfield Upper. Edith Ball Keeble, William Russell25
  • 2 Jun 1927: BEACONSFIELD UPPER: The death has occurred of Mrs Edith Ball Russell, aged 77 years.26

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Wakeham Family Tree - Owner: Trotter_Linda.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Wakeham Family Tree - Owner: Trotter_Linda
    possible birth date 25 May 1875.
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Wakeham Family Tree - Owner: Trotter_Linda (death certificate).
  4. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Scotlands People.
  5. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), 857 006.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D12029 age 70 [par unknown] [reg Berwick]."
  7. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 May 1927, p1.
  9. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Parish: Glasgow Hutchesontown; ED: 4; Page: 23; Line: 14; Roll: cssct1881_242."
  10. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Parish: Govan; ED: 31; Page: 17; Line: 20; Roll: CSSCT1891_307."
  11. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Parish: Shettleston; ED: 12; Page: 31; Line: 18; Roll: CSSCT1901_244."
  12. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  13. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  14. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  15. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  16. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  17. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  18. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  19. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  20. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  21. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  22. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  23. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-248-B     Russell     William     M     70     13/10/1922     702
    1-248-B     Russell          F     77     31/05/1927     776.
  24. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-038-A     Keeble     Frederick     M     31     31/05/1925     741
    4-038-B     Keeble     Mrs Frederick     F     7/07/1966     1547
    1-248-B     Russell     William     M     70     13/10/1922     702
    1-248-B     Russell          F     77     31/05/1927     776.
  25. [S188] Newspaper - Berwick County Times / The Times Berwick County Times (Vic.), 20 Oct 1922.
  26. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Jun 1927, p18.
Last Edited6 Feb 2022

Harold Coulson

M, #839, b. 16 Jul 1896, d. 4 Jul 1918
Harold COULSON
(1896-1918)
Father*George Coulson b. 1867, d. Dec 1932
Mother*Ada Midgley b. Mar 1869, d. Sep 1955

World War I

Harold Coulson had arrived in Australia from England at the end of 1914. His family were keen to join him once he had settled. When the war broke out his mother pressured him to join up. He was working at the Lalla Rookh Orchard in Dewhurst with the Evans family and he was a good friend of their son Dick Evans. He enlisted a few days after Dick on 5 Mar 1917. SERN 3369.
Their unit, the 46th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 11 May 1917. In England, before proceeding to France, Harry went AWOL for 4 days, but no action was taken. Because Dick was taken ill at the beginning of Nov 1917, the two were split up and Harry joined the 59th Battalion. They sometimes met up in France when they were stationed close to each other.
Harry was killed in action on 4 Jul 1918 at Mericourt, France.
His name is listed on the Upper Beaconsfield War Memorial and on the Honour Board at the Upper Beaconsfield RSL. He is also commemorated at the Emerald RSL.
His mother put an in memorian notice in her local paper every year until at least 1950.1,2
Note* Evan Charles Russell 'Dick' Evans. Harry COULSON and Dick EVANS were friends, as Harry had worked at Lalla Rookh. 
Birth*16 Jul 1896 Hull, Yorkshire, England, Sep Q 1896 (Hull) 09d 287. Mother's maiden surname: Midgley. As Harold Coulson.3,4 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelNov 1914 On the Indrapura to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. London sailed 13 Oct 1914.5,6
Death*4 Jul 1918 Mericourt, France.7 
Village Bell*2005 Private Harold Coulson (known as “Harry”)
Australian Infantry, 59th Battalion. He was the son of George and Ada Coulson of Hull, England, and had come to Australia at the age of 18. He apparently worked at the orchard “Lalla Rook” in Dewhurst with the Evans family. He embarked on HMAT Ascanius A11, on 11/5/1917, from Melbourne. He died on 4/7/1918, France, aged 21.8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
31 Mar 190115 Somerset Terrace, Hull, Yorkshire, England(Head of Household) George Coulson;
Age 5
Member(s) of Household: Ada Coulson9
2 Apr 1911174 Bean Street, Hull, Yorkshire, England(Head of Household) George Coulson;
Age 14 - at school
Member(s) of Household: Ada Coulson, Eleanor Frances Coulson, Annie Elizabeth Coulson, Joseph Edward Coulson10

Newspaper-Articles

  • 3 Jan 1914: Harold Coulson. This clever centre forward is expected to throw in his services with Montrose A.F.C. Coulson, who is 17 years old, has a fine opportunity of becoming a centre above the average. Since leaving school he has scored about 94 goals. (photograph)11
  • 26 Nov 1914: FARM HANDS AVAILABLE. INDRAPURA PASSENGERS.
    The steamer "Indrapura" has brought to Victoria a party of men and lads who are available for employment upon farms immediately.
    The lads number 107 and the men 59, the latter including several who are accompanied by their wives, and are available for engagement as married couples.
    The Immigration Bureau, 555, Flinders street, Melbourne, will be engaged in placing these men and lads in country employment during the next few days and will be glad to receive advices from farmers in any part of the State who may be in need of labor.12

Citations

  1. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=64041
  2. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, Enlistment Records for World War I.
  3. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Sep Q 1896 (Hull) 09d 287. Mother's maiden surname: Midgley. As Harold Coulson."
  4. [S212] Ann SIMCOX: exact birth date.
  5. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  6. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, UK outgoing shipping.
  7. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI.
  8. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Issue 162-2005, p16.
  9. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: RG13; Piece: 4505; Folio: 89; Page: 20."
  10. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1911 census: Class: RG14; Piece: 28788."
  11. [S333] Newspaper (England) - The Mail (Hull, Yorkshire), 3 Jan 1914, p3
    [not confirmed if this is the same Harold COULSON].
  12. [S14] Newspaper - Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic.), 26 Nov 1914, p15.
Last Edited30 Apr 2024

Evan Charles Russell 'Dick' Evans

M, #840, b. 1896, d. 18 Sep 1918
Evan EVANS
(1896-1918)
Father*William Russell Evans b. 1839, d. 4 Jun 1905
Mother*Rosetta Jane Kimber b. 15 Aug 1867, d. 8 Jun 1935

World War I

Evan Charles Russell 'Dick' Evans was living and working at the Lalla Rookh Orchard in Dewhurst and he was a good friend of Harry COULSON, who worked with them. Before the war, Dick had served in the Citizen Forces in Clare SA, and the 81st Infantry. Dick and Harry enlisted on 23 Feb 1917. SERN 3383.
Their unit, the 46th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 11 May 1917. Dick was taken ill at the beginning of Nov 1917, which resulted in the two friends being split up into different Batallions. They sometimes met up in France when they were stationed close to each other.
Dick Evans was was killed in action on 18 Sep 1918 at Mont St Quentin, France, a few weeks after Harry's death.
His name is listed on the Upper Beaconsfield War Memorial and on the Honour Board at the Upper Beaconsfield RSL. He is also commemorated at the Emerald RSL.1,2
Note* Harold Coulson. Harry COULSON and Dick EVANS were friends, as Harry had worked at Lalla Rookh. 
Birth*1896 Albert Park, VIC, Australia, #B36.3 
Note*1918 Collection of letters written to his mother and siblings, reflects a young man who, despite his own adventures, was very mindful of the work of his family back home in Victoria. Many of the letters contain reference to the raising of pigs and the growing of apples. A number of letters also contain references to Evans' return home.4 
Death*18 Sep 1918 Mont St Quentin, France. 
Death-Notice*8 Oct 1918 EVANS.—Killed in action in France on 18th September, Evan Charles Russell, younger son of the late William Russell Evans (Albert Park) and Mrs. W.R. Evans, "Lalla-Rookh", Emerald, aged 22 years.5 
Village Bell*2005 Private Evan Charles Russell Evans
Australian Infantry, 46th Battalion. He was the son of the late William Russell Evans and Rose Jane Evans, he worked as an orchardist at the orchard “Lalla Rook” in Dewhurst with his family. It appears that he was good friends with Harold Coulson who had come over from England and lived with them. He embarked on HMAT Ascanius A11, on 11/5/1917, from Melbourne, and died on 18/9/1918 at Mont St. Quentin, France, aged 22.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1917 - 1918Emerald, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: gardener. With Rosetta Jane Evans and Gwilyn Jack Russell Evans.7,8

Newspaper-Articles

  • 25 Apr 1918: EVANS, Pte E C R, been wounded. He embarked May, 1917, and has been in trenches since November. Second son of the late Captain, W R Evans, Melbourne and Mrs Evans, "Lalla Rookh," Upper Beaconsfield.9
  • 10 Jan 1919: The Late Private E. C. R. Evans.
    Mrs. Evans, of Emerald, Gippsland, Victoria, has received several letters from France giving an account of her son Evan C. R. (Dick) Evan's death on September 18, 1918. The Chaplain (Church of Eng land) of the 46th Battalion writes that Private Evans had been put on a stretcher bearer attached to headquarters, and that the battalion was given the difficult task to take an outpost of the Hindenburg Line. They faced the task bravely and took the position. A private writing says Dick had just finished bandaging a wounded comrade when he was shot by a German sniper, and died while being carried to the drafting station. Next morning be was buried in a military cemetery at Hudson's Post near Bellingise, a village in the vicinity of St. Quentin. Two of his friends assisted at the burial, and his battalion erected a neat wooden cross over his grave. Private Evans was a grandson of the late Mr. Charles Kimber, of Clare, and resided for some time before he enlisted with Mr. Jas. Hill, at Inchiquin.10
  • 19 Sep 1925: EVANS-In loving memory of my brother Evan Charles Russell killed at St Quentin September 18, 1918, 46th Batt. Greater love hath no man than this -(J.R. Evans, Emerald.) , Gwilyn Jack Russell Evans11

Citations

  1. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=92633
  2. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, Enlistment Records for World War I.
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B36."
  4. [S206] Website Australian War Memorial (https://www.awm.gov.au) "https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C92462
    Biographical note: Private, 46th Bn, AIF. Killed in action at Mont St Quentin, 18 September 1918. Horticulturalist, of Emerald, VIC; born Albert Park, VIC; educated South Melbourne College and at Rockhampton (QLD) Grammar School; served in Citizen Forces at Clare, SA; enlisted AIF 23 February 1917. Age at death 22 years 9 months."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Oct 1918, p1.
  6. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Issue 162-2005, p16.
  7. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  8. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 25 Apr 1918 p6.
  10. [S14] Newspaper - Northern Argus (Clare, SA), 10 Jan 1919, p5.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 Sep 1925, p17.
Last Edited19 Mar 2023
 

NOTE

Some family sections show only the children who were associated with Upper Beaconsfield.

Some individuals may be featured because members of their family were associated with the Upper Beaconsfield area, even though they themselves never lived here.