Marion Olive Cutten

F, #1234, b. 1880, d. 9 Aug 1937
Father*Walter Claude Cutten b. 22 Oct 1846, d. 24 Jan 1912
Mother*Eliza Harriet Jessup b. 1837, d. 15 Jan 1905
Birth*1880 VIC, Australia, #B21844.1 
Marriage-Notice*10 Jan 1920 CAMERON—CUTTEN.— On the 9th December, 1919, at Christ Church, South Yarra, by Rev. D. Ross Hewton, Robert John Benjamin, only son of late Robert and Jemima Cameron, of Albert Park, to Marion Olive, youngest daughter of late Walter and Eliza Cutten, of Toorak and Beaconsfield. Present address, 59 Hawksburn road, Hawksburn.2 
Death*9 Aug 1937 Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. 
Death-Notice*14 Aug 1937 CAMERON - On the 9th August at Royal Melbourne Hospital Marion Olive beloved wife of Robert J B Cameron 11 Peel street Windsor loved mother of Bobbie and youngest daughter of the late Walter C Cutten Carisbrook Beaconsfield Upper (WA NSW and Tas papers please copy.)3 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1908 - 1909Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Walter Claude Cutten.4,5
bt 1912 - 1913Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Walter Claude Cutten.6,7

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B21844."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 Jan 1920 p13.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 Aug 1937 p7.
  4. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908.
  5. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  6. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  7. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
Last Edited12 May 2016

Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha

M, #1241, b. 1908, d. 7 Dec 1997
Birth*1908 Collingwood, VIC, Australia, #B26207 [par Sydney John Francis ANDREWARTHA & Ada Annie GRIFFITH].1,2,3 
Marriage*1934 Spouse: Daisy May Martin. VIC, Australia, #M10340/1934, Daisy May MARTIN & Sydney Matthew Fran ANDREWARTHA.4
 
Land-UBeac*13 Jul 1950 GEM-D-57 (part), 95-97 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from William Gustaf Leslie Knapton Frank Leslie Knapton to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha. 6a 1r 35p.5 
Land-UBeac*15 Feb 1955 GEM-D-57 (part), 27 Burton Road. Transfer from Alexander Gardner Pinkerton to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha. 5a 1r.6 
Residence*bt 1956 - 1963 Pine Grove Hotel, Stoney Creek Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, property now 22 1/2 acres. Subdivided and named Grant Court after their firstborn.7 
Land-UBeac*20 Jul 1960 GEM-D-11 1-8.10-13/LP51543. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha.8 
Land-UBeac*20 Jul 1960 GEM-D-11 1-8.10-13/LP51543. Transfer from Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha to Lloyd Richard Smith, Alfred Fox, John Hardley, Rosie Pavich.9 
Land-UBeac*24 Sep 1963 GEM-D-57 (part), 27 Burton Road. Transfer from Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha to Robert Walter 'Bob' Trumper Joan Ethel Trumper. 5a 1r.10 
Land-UBeac17 Feb 1964 GEM-D-11 LP57185 (Lot 17), 6 Lenne Street. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha.11 
Land-UBeac21 Sep 1965 GEM-D-11 LP57185 (Lot 16), 4 Lenne Street. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha.12 
Land-UBeac17 Feb 1966 GEM-D-11 31/LP57185. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha. To become Grant Court Subdivision in the 1970s.13 
Land-UBeac17 Feb 1966 GEM-D-11 29/LP57185, 30 Lenne Street. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha.14 
Land-UBeac17 Feb 1966 GEM-D-11 LP57185 (Lot 30), 32? Lenne Street. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha.15 
Land-UBeac17 Feb 1966 GEM-D-11 LP57185 (Lot 15), 2 Lenne Street. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha.16 
Land-UBeac17 Feb 1966 GEM-D-11 9/LP51543, 43 Stoney Creek Road. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha.17 
Land-UBeac29 Jun 1967 GEM-D-11 1/LP57184 - Pine Grove Hotel, 45-51 Stoney Creek Road. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha. Tx C816655.18 
Land-UBeac29 Jun 1967 GEM-D-11 1/LP57184 - Pine Grove Hotel, 45-51 Stoney Creek Road. Transfer from Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha to Doris Walton Pannam. Tx C816656.19 
Land-UBeac*10 Jul 1968 GEM-D-11 29/LP57185, 30 Lenne Street. Transfer from Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha to Albert George Pingo.20 
Land-UBeac10 Jul 1968 GEM-D-11 LP57185 (Lot 30), 32? Lenne Street. Transfer from Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha to Albert George Pingo.21 
Land-UBeac1 Jul 1969 GEM-D-11 31/LP57185. Transfer from Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha to Robert Walter 'Bob' Trumper Joan Ethel Trumper. To become Grant Court Subdivision in the 1970s.22 
Land-UBeac*14 Dec 1973 GEM-D-11 9/LP51543, 43 Stoney Creek Road. Transfer from Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha to Thomas Vincent 'Tommy' Griffin.23 
Village Bell*Sep 1987 UPPER BEAC. FIRE BRIGADE HAS BEEN BUSY
The other fire call in this period was on 7th September when the reverse situation applied - where the fire struck in a garage at Andrewartha's home in Emerald Road, destroying a speedboat and sedan car and damaging the garage. Fortunately the house was not affected. Daisy May Andrewartha24 
WidowerDec 1992Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha became a widower upon the death of his wife Daisy May Martin. 
Land-Note*1 Jun 1993 GEM-D-57 (part), 95-97 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Daisy May Andrewartha Sydney Matthew Andrewartha "Willow Lodge" 95 Emerald Road Upper Beaconsfield is now proprietor.25 
Death*7 Dec 1997 Berwick Hospital, Berwick, VIC, Australia. 
Village Bell*Feb 1998 Sydney Mathew Andrewartha
Long time resident of Upper Beaconsfield Matt Andrewartha, aged 89 years, died at Berwick Hospital on December 7th after a short illness. He was a cabinet maker and master craftsman starting in the family business at age 14. The building facade of S. Andrewartha Pty. Ltd., 115 Church St. Richmond remains to this day.
Matt married Daisy May Martin in 1934 and they started their own furniture manufacturing business in Ivanhoe. In the mid forties they purchased 12 acres of land on Emerald Road for 25 pounds and set up a weekender, eventually building a new house with help from locals.
They purchased the Pine Grove Hotel in the mid fifties, during six o’clock closing days, eventually subdividing the 22 acres of land from Albers Road to Lenne Street.
After leaving the Pine Grove in 1963 Matt opened a new furniture business in Camberwell, whilst Daisy ran florist and paper shops in Dandenong.
They retired in 1968 and Matt worked from their garage in Upper Beaconsfield using his master craftsman’s skills to make some of the fine furniture which adorns many of the exclusive homes in Melbourne.
Matt was also a past president of the Beaconsfield Football Club and life long supporter and coterie member of the U.B. Cricket Club. An interesting and productive man who has passed from our community.26 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1963 - 1968Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: propr.. With Daisy May Andrewartha.27,28
1977Beaconsfield-Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: propr. With Daisy May Andrewartha.29
1980Beaconsfield-Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: propr. With Daisy May Andrewartha.30

Grave

  • Plot 7-074, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia31

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Barbaro Family Tree, Tree ID: 13418682
    Person viewed: Sydney Mathew Francis Andrewartha, Birth Date: 25 Oct 1908, Death Date: 7 Dec 1997.
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M10340/1934, Daisy May MARTIN & Sydney Matthew Fran ANDREWARTHA."
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6935-904 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha Furniture Manufacturer and Daisy May Andrewartha Married Woman both of 47 Heidelberg Road Ivanhoe - joint proprietors - C/T 7475-064.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4525-959 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha Furniture Manufacturer and Daisy May Andrewartha Married Woman both of 47 Heidelberg Road Heidelberg - joint proprietors.
  7. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Village Bell (Upper Beaconsfield, Vic.), Oct 1978, Issue 002, p9 + 10 by Paul Easton.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8271-686 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Pine Grove Hotel Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeeper.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8271-686 - Lloyd Richard Smith of 2 McLeod Parade McLeod Insurance Broker, Alfred Fox of 16 Dunstan Street McLeod West Gentleman, John Hardley of 108 Porter Road Heidelberg West Company Director and Rose Pavich of 20 Alexandra Avenue South Yarra Home Duties - as tenants in common in equal shares.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4525-959 - Robert Walter Trumper Gentleman and Joan Ethel Trumper Married Woman both of Holmesglen Hostel Warrigal Road Ashburton - joint proprietors.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-621 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers - joint proprietors.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-620 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Main Road Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers - joint proprietors.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8390-123 - 8392-635 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Main Road Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers - joint proprietors.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-633 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Main Road Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers - joint proprietors.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-634 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Main Road Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers - joint proprietors.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-619 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Main Road Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers - joint proprietors.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7343-446 - C/T 8613-159 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Main Road Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers.
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8390-122 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Main Road Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers - joint proprietors.
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8390-122 - Doris Walton Pannam of 17 Walton Avenue Carnegie Guest House Proprietress.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-633 - George Albert Pingo of 27 Raymond Street Noble Park Gentleman.
  21. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-634 - George Albert Pingo of 27 Raymond Street Noble Park Gentleman.
  22. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-635 - Robert Trumper Contractor and Joan Trumper Married Woman both of Burton Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  23. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8613-159 - Thomas Vincent Griffin of Pine Grove Hotel Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeeper.
  24. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 058-1987, p4.
  25. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7475-064 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha "Willow Lodge" 95 Emerald Road Upper Beaconsfield.
  26. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 120-1998 p2.
  27. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  28. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  29. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  30. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  31. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    7-074 Andrewartha Daisy May F 81 2/12/1992 2296
    7-074 Andrewartha Sydney Mathew M 89 10/12/1997 2687.
Last Edited12 Oct 2024

Daisy May Martin

F, #1242, b. 1911, d. Dec 1992
Married NameAndrewartha. 
Birth*1911 Carlton, VIC, Australia, #B1460/1911 [par Norman MARTIN & Daisy May WRAGGE].1,2 
Marriage*1934 Spouse: Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha. VIC, Australia, #M10340/1934, Daisy May MARTIN & Sydney Matthew Fran ANDREWARTHA.3
 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac13 Jul 1950 GEM-D-57 (part), 95-97 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from William Gustaf Leslie Knapton Frank Leslie Knapton to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha. 6a 1r 35p.4 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac15 Feb 1955 GEM-D-57 (part), 27 Burton Road. Transfer from Alexander Gardner Pinkerton to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha. 5a 1r.5 
Residence*bt 1956 - 1963 Pine Grove Hotel, Stoney Creek Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, property now 22 1/2 acres. Subdivided and named Grant Court after their firstborn.6 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac20 Jul 1960 GEM-D-11 1-8.10-13/LP51543. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha.7 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac20 Jul 1960 GEM-D-11 1-8.10-13/LP51543. Transfer from Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha to Lloyd Richard Smith, Alfred Fox, John Hardley, Rosie Pavich.8 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac24 Sep 1963 GEM-D-57 (part), 27 Burton Road. Transfer from Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha to Robert Walter 'Bob' Trumper Joan Ethel Trumper. 5a 1r.9 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac17 Feb 1964 GEM-D-11 LP57185 (Lot 17), 6 Lenne Street. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha.10 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac21 Sep 1965 GEM-D-11 LP57185 (Lot 16), 4 Lenne Street. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha.11 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac17 Feb 1966 GEM-D-11 31/LP57185. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha. To become Grant Court Subdivision in the 1970s.12 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac17 Feb 1966 GEM-D-11 29/LP57185, 30 Lenne Street. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha.13 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac17 Feb 1966 GEM-D-11 LP57185 (Lot 30), 32? Lenne Street. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha.14 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac17 Feb 1966 GEM-D-11 LP57185 (Lot 15), 2 Lenne Street. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha.15 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac17 Feb 1966 GEM-D-11 9/LP51543, 43 Stoney Creek Road. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha.16 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac29 Jun 1967 GEM-D-11 1/LP57184 - Pine Grove Hotel, 45-51 Stoney Creek Road. Transfer from Frederick Daniel Joughin to Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha. Tx C816655.17 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac29 Jun 1967 GEM-D-11 1/LP57184 - Pine Grove Hotel, 45-51 Stoney Creek Road. Transfer from Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha to Doris Walton Pannam. Tx C816656.18 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac10 Jul 1968 GEM-D-11 LP57185 (Lot 30), 32? Lenne Street. Transfer from Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha to Albert George Pingo.19 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac10 Jul 1968 GEM-D-11 29/LP57185, 30 Lenne Street. Transfer from Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha to Albert George Pingo.20 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac1 Jul 1969 GEM-D-11 31/LP57185. Transfer from Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha to Robert Walter 'Bob' Trumper Joan Ethel Trumper. To become Grant Court Subdivision in the 1970s.21 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac14 Dec 1973 GEM-D-11 9/LP51543, 43 Stoney Creek Road. Transfer from Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Daisy May Andrewartha to Thomas Vincent 'Tommy' Griffin.22 
Village Bell*Sep 1987 UPPER BEAC. FIRE BRIGADE HAS BEEN BUSY
The other fire call in this period was on 7th September when the reverse situation applied - where the fire struck in a garage at Andrewartha's home in Emerald Road, destroying a speedboat and sedan car and damaging the garage. Fortunately the house was not affected. Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha23 
Death*Dec 1992 VIC, Australia. 
Land-Note*1 Jun 1993 GEM-D-57 (part), 95-97 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha Sydney Matthew Andrewartha "Willow Lodge" 95 Emerald Road Upper Beaconsfield is now proprietor.24 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1963 - 1968Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: sales. With Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha.25,26
1977Beaconsfield-Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: sales. With Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha.27
1980Beaconsfield-Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: sales. With Sydney Mathew Francis 'Matt' Andrewartha.28

Grave

  • Plot 7-074, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia29

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Frayne Family Tree - JBF1951.
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M10340/1934, Daisy May MARTIN & Sydney Matthew Fran ANDREWARTHA."
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6935-904 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha Furniture Manufacturer and Daisy May Andrewartha Married Woman both of 47 Heidelberg Road Ivanhoe - joint proprietors - C/T 7475-064.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4525-959 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha Furniture Manufacturer and Daisy May Andrewartha Married Woman both of 47 Heidelberg Road Heidelberg - joint proprietors.
  6. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Village Bell (Upper Beaconsfield, Vic.), Oct 1978, Issue 002, p9 + 10 by Paul Easton.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8271-686 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Pine Grove Hotel Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeeper.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8271-686 - Lloyd Richard Smith of 2 McLeod Parade McLeod Insurance Broker, Alfred Fox of 16 Dunstan Street McLeod West Gentleman, John Hardley of 108 Porter Road Heidelberg West Company Director and Rose Pavich of 20 Alexandra Avenue South Yarra Home Duties - as tenants in common in equal shares.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4525-959 - Robert Walter Trumper Gentleman and Joan Ethel Trumper Married Woman both of Holmesglen Hostel Warrigal Road Ashburton - joint proprietors.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-621 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers - joint proprietors.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-620 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Main Road Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers - joint proprietors.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8390-123 - 8392-635 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Main Road Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers - joint proprietors.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-633 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Main Road Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers - joint proprietors.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-634 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Main Road Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers - joint proprietors.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-619 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Main Road Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers - joint proprietors.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7343-446 - C/T 8613-159 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Main Road Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8390-122 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha and Daisy May Andrewartha both of Main Road Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeepers - joint proprietors.
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8390-122 - Doris Walton Pannam of 17 Walton Avenue Carnegie Guest House Proprietress.
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-634 - George Albert Pingo of 27 Raymond Street Noble Park Gentleman.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-633 - George Albert Pingo of 27 Raymond Street Noble Park Gentleman.
  21. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8392-635 - Robert Trumper Contractor and Joan Trumper Married Woman both of Burton Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  22. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8613-159 - Thomas Vincent Griffin of Pine Grove Hotel Upper Beaconsfield Hotelkeeper.
  23. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 058-1987, p4.
  24. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7475-064 - Sydney Matthew Andrewartha "Willow Lodge" 95 Emerald Road Upper Beaconsfield.
  25. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  26. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  27. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  28. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  29. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    7-074 Andrewartha Daisy May F 81 2/12/1992 2296
    7-074 Andrewartha Sydney Mathew M 89 10/12/1997 2687.
Last Edited12 Oct 2024

Bertram Wintle

M, #1244, b. Jun 1885, d. 24 Mar 1942
Birth*Jun 1885 West Ham, Essex, England, Jun Q 1885 (West Ham) 04a 59. Mother's maiden surname: Gander. As Bertram Wintle.1,2 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelJun 1912 To Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Commonwealth sailed 2 May 1912
Age 27 - Gardener.3,4 
Marriage*1920 Spouse: Marion Frances 'Queenie' Smith. VIC, Australia, #M2666.5
 
Death*24 Mar 1942 St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D24685/1942 (Age 57) (par William WINTLE & Unknown) - as Bertram WINTLE.6 
Death-Notice*28 Mar 1942 WINTLE.—On March 24, at St. Georges road, Beaconsfield Upper, Bertram Wintle. (Privately interred.)7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
5 Apr 1891William S WINTLE, Mercantile Clerk, 139 Sebert Road, Forest Gate, Essex, EnglandAge 6 - Scholar8
31 Mar 1901William S WINTLE, Commercial Clerk, 139 Sebert Road, Forest Gate, Essex, EnglandAge 16 - Commercial Clerk. In the household are Bertram's parents, brother and grandmother Sarah S GANDAR, age 689
2 Apr 1911William Samuel WINTLE, 139 Sebert Road, Forest Gate, Essex, EnglandAge 26 - Secretary10
bt 1922 - 1937Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: proprietor guest house. With Marion Frances 'Queenie' Wintle.11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20

Grave

  • Baptist, Compartment A, Section 11, Grave 25, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia21

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Apr 1942: FRIENDS of Mr. Bertram Wintle, of St. George’s road, Upper Beaconsfield, will be sorry to hear of his passing last week at the age of 57.22

Citations

  1. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Jun Q 1885 (West Ham) 04a 59. Mother's maiden surname: Gander. As Bertram Wintle."
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Parents' Marriage Sep Q 1880 [W Ham] 4a 17 Gandar Ellen Mary & Wintle William Samuel."
  3. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), B850/008.
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  5. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#M2666."
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D24685/1942 (Age 57) (par William WINTLE & Unknown) - as Bertram WINTLE, born Forest Gate, London, England. Death registered at Beaconsfield Upper, Australia."
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 28 Mar 1942 p2.
  8. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 1334; Folio: 100; Page: 25."
  9. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: RG13; Piece: 1590; Folio: 15; Page: 22."
  10. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1911 census: Class: RG14; Piece: 9388; Schedule Number: 6."
  11. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  12. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  13. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  14. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  15. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  16. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  17. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  18. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  19. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  20. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  21. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  22. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 1 Apr 1942, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215708115
Last Edited16 Jun 2024

Marion Frances 'Queenie' Smith

F, #1245, b. 24 Nov 1882, d. 8 Jul 1954
Father*Hervey Shakespear Smith b. Sep 1847, d. 31 Oct 1893
Mother*Matilda Emma Frances Searle b. Sep 1846, d. 30 Mar 1884
Related* Clementia Dorothea Menzel Dorothea HUDSON is niece of Queenie WINTLE. 
Married NameWintle. 
Birth*24 Nov 1882 Worcester, Worcestershire, England, Mar Q 1881 [Worcester] 6c 285.1 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel15 Feb 1890 Sailing with Hervey Shakespear Smith, Hervey Percival Smith, Frederick Shakespear Smith, Ernest Bacon Smith, Alexander Beauchamp Smith, Rosalia Matilda Smith, Emma Annie Smith, Agnes Clementia Smith, Victoria Alice Smith, Florence Mehetabel Smith to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship S.S. Salier sailing from Southampton.
They sailed together with Mr James Smith, a merchant aged 52 and his wife aged 45, and their son Vernon aged 16.
Age 6.2
Marriage*1920 Spouse: Bertram Wintle. VIC, Australia, #M2666.3
 
Note*b Apr 1938 James Henry Cannon. Queenie Wintle was the manager of Runnymede Guest House from c1922-1936, while owned by James Henry Cannon, who sold it to James Gordon England on 30 April 1938. 
Widow24 Mar 1942Marion Frances 'Queenie' Smith became a widow upon the death of her husband Bertram Wintle.4 
Death*8 Jul 1954 Surrey Hills, VIC, Australia, #D7720/1954 (Age 72) (par Hervy Shakespear SMITH & Matilda Emma SEARLE) - as Marion Frances WINTLE.5 
Death-Notice*10 Jul 1954 WINTLE (Smith), Marion Frances (Queenie).—On July 8, at a private hospital, Surrey Hills, loved wife of the late Bertram Wintle, of Beaconsfield Upper, dearly loved sister of Agnes (Mrs. Menzel), Ernest and Alice, also the late Rosa, Percy, Emmie, Fred, Florence (Mrs. Jarvis), and Alex, aged 72 years.—With Christ, which is far better. (Privately Interred Springvale Cemetery.)6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1914547 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clerk. With Hervey Percival Smith and Nettie Florence Smith, Emma Annie Smith, Alexander Beauchamp Smith, Agnes Clementia Smith, Victoria Alice Smith.7
bt 1922 - 1937Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Bertram Wintle.8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17
1942Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.18
1949115 Coleraine Road, Hamilton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Agnes Clementia Menzel.19
19497 Yeoman Street, Ivanhoe, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Victoria Alice Smith.20
195429 Warburton Road, Canterbury, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Victoria Alice Smith.21

Grave

  • Baptist, Compartment A, Section 11, Grave 25, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia22

Newspaper-Articles

  • 25 Feb 1922: BEACONSFIELD UPPER, a Holiday Resort You Should Visit.—Vacancies for Easter at Runnymede; under now management; tennis, croquet. Particulars, Mrs. B. Wintle. Tel. 7.
    BEACONSFIELD UPPER.-A holiday resort you should visit; immed. benefit from bracing air and surroundings; every attention to visitors at Runnymede. Tel. 7. Mrs. B. Wintle.23
  • 25 Mar 1922: BEACONSFIELD UPPER, a Holiday Resort You Should Visit-Easter being full at Runnymede; under new management; tennis, croquet. Particulars, Mrs. B. Wintle. Tel. 7.24
  • 22 Apr 1922: RUNNYMEDE, Beaconsfield Upper, every comf. for late season visitors, spacious verandahs, log fires; mod. tariff. Particulars, Mrs. B. Wintle. Tel. 7.25
  • 12 Dec 1922: Beaconsfield Upper is noted for many things, but one of its chief virtues is the fresh, bracing, and healthful air. The beautiful drives and walks are a feature of the locality. Tennis and croquet are always available to tourists, and drives can be arranged to Emerald, The Reservoir, Berwick, and other resorts. Salisbury House is already booked up to its full capacity. The proprietor is not disturbed by the new boarding-house regulations, as the rooms are large, there are no sleeping-out places, and bathrooms are adequate. The croquet lawn has been top-dressed and the tennis court is in good order. Runnymede reports good bookings, there being only a few vacancies for adults. The proposed golf links in Runnymede paddocks will prove an acquisition, and it is hoped that they will be completed by the Christmas season. Tennis and croquet players are well provided for. Ttekceba expects to be full over the new year. The building of new dining and bath rooms will be complete for the holidays. The Steyne also reports a full house for the new year. Miss McNamara, who has had a boarding-house for the last few years, is retiring. There will be a gymkhana at Beaconsfield on New Year's Day. The Pom Poms are giving a concert and entertainment on December 29 in order to help the Starving Children of Europe Fund. Cricket en thusiasts will be catered for by a day's match between an Upper Beaconsfield team and visitors. The store and Cormore tea rooms and billiard table are ready for any demands which, visitors may make on them.26
  • 5 Jan 1925: BEACONSFIELD UPPER.
    The departure of the old year and arrival of the new year were celebrated at Runnymede by a round of gaiety. A very successful golf croquet tournament—won after some brilliant play by Messrs. Frankel and Tankard—was followed by a fancy dress gala and competition. The prizes—given by the organisers, Dr. and Miss Love (Melbourne University)—were awarded by ballot as follows:- Most effective costume (Indian squaw), Miss Mollie Fradgley; most original costume (snow man), Miss Rosalie Frankel; best sustained character (Weary Willie), Miss Langridge; suggestions competition, Mrs. Frankel and Miss Fradgley. Other effective costumes were:—Mrs. Frankel and Master Philip Frankel (bridegroom and bride), Miss Rona Frankel (newsboy), Miss Love (roses), Miss Nixon (nurse), Mrs. Fradgley (Queen Philippa), and Miss Phyllis Fradgley (Egyptian maid). A programme of games, music, and recitations was successfully carried through, and the proceedings, terminated with a vote of thanks to the organisers and Mrs. Wintle.27
  • 8 Jan 1925: BEACONSFIELD.
    The departure of the old year and arrival of the new were hailed at "Runnymede," Beaconsfleld Upper, by a round of gaiety. A very successful golf croquet tournament—won, after some brilliant play, by Messrs. Frankel and Tankard—was followed by a fancy dress gala and competition, the prizes—donated by the organisers. Dr. and Miss Love (Melbourne University)—being awarded by ballot as follows:—Most effective costume, Miss Mollie Fradgley, Indian squaw. Most original costume, Miss Rosalie Frankel, Snow Man. Best sustained character, Weary Willy, Miss Langridge. Suggestions competition, Mrs. Frankel and Miss Fradgley. Other effective costumes were—Mrs. Frankel and Master F. Frankel, Bridegroom and Bride. Miss Rona Frakel, Newsboy. Miss Love, Roses. Miss Nixon, Nurse. Mrs. Fradgley, Queen Phillppa. Miss Phyllis Fradgley, Egyptian Maid. The Parson (Mr. Frankel) duly united the Bride and Bridegroom, while the Private Secretary (Dr. Love) fell in at the close of the ceremony. A programme of games, music and recitations was successfully carried through and the proceedings terminated with a cordial vote of thanks to the organisers and Mrs. Wintle.28
  • 4 Aug 1928: RUNNYMEDE, "THE COMFORT HOUSE." A popular and ideally situated mountain home; every essential in table, sport, scenery, and comfort; spacious vers., library; highly recom. Mrs R Wintle. Tel. 7. A delightful spot.29
  • 22 Sep 1928: RUNNYMEDE, "THE COMFORT HOUSE" - A popular and ideally situated mountain home; every essential in table, sport, scenery, and comfort; spacious vers., library; highly recom. A Delightful Spot. Mrs. B. WINTLE. Tel 7.30
  • 17 Mar 1932: BEACONSFIELD UPPER.- During the Eight Hours week-end 65 members of the Young Women's Methodist Missionary Association went into camp for circle study work at Salisbury House. The circles met through the day and were engaged more especially in matters bearing closely upon the work of the Methodist Missionary Society. -A number of members of the Viking Club, which is connected with the younger department of the Young Men's Christian Association, spent the weekend in conference at Runnymede, under the leadership of Mr. Gollan. The Congregational service in the morning on Sunday was conducted by some of the members of the club, while other members assisted in the evening at the Anglican service.31
  • 27 Apr 1932: BEACONSFIELD UPPER.-Twenty members of the Viking Club of the junior department of the Y.M.C.A. spent the week-end at Runnymede. A dance and social was given on Saturday evening. On Sunday evening members of the club assisted at the service at the Anglican Church.32
  • 25 Nov 1932: BEACONSFIELD UPPER
    Beaconsfield Upper is one of the most attractive tourist resorts in Victoria. Delightful walks, sports, and drives are among the attractions. Mrs. B. Wintle, who conducts "Runnymede" a home away from home, a delightfully situated boarding establishment, offers accommodation at from £2/2/ per week. Mrs. Wintle has her own cows, poultry and vegetables.33
  • 1 Feb 1933: GIRLS' STUDY CAMPS.
    BEACONSFIELD UPPER, Tuesday. — In the last week there have been two camps for study in the district. At Runnymede 38 girls connected with the Students' Christian movement spent a week of useful study and healthy recreation. The camp was in the charge of Miss Tope, who acted as camp mother. On Friday 55 girls connected with the Congregational Girls' Camp came into residence at Salisbury House for their annual camp. More than 20 of the Congregational Churches of Victoria were represented. Mrs Gerald Muller, of Williamstown, was the camp mother, and the general direction of the camp was under Miss Gwladys Barker of Kew. The mornings and evenings were devoted to the special study, and the afternoons were spent in games and roaming round the hills and gullies.34
  • 27 May 1933: STUDENTS' UNION CAMP.
    BEACONSFIELD UPPER. Friday. -During the last week 30 members of the Student Christian Union have been in camp at Runnymede Beaconsfield Upper, under the direction of Mrs Griffith, wife of Principal Griffith, of the Congregational College of Victoria, with four officers to assist her. The mornings have been spent in Bible study circles, the afternoons in sports and other amusements, and meetings and discussions in the evenings. Owing to the beautiful weather the girls have spent a time of usefulness and great enjoyment. The camp disbanded to-day. The members of the camp were drawn mainly from the large metropolitan schools.35
  • 19 Aug 1933: RUNNYMEDE - Reduced tariff. Good table, Log fires &c. Mrs. Wintle. B.U. 7.36
  • 3 Jan 1934: BEACONSFIELD
    There were many visitors to the Beaconsfield district through the Christmas and New Year holidays. The week-end houses were all occupied. The tennis club held tournaments which were won by Miss Jean Reed and Mr McFarlan, Miss R. L. Blaikie (twice) and Mr W. Knapton. The New Year's Day croquet tournament was won by Miss Blaikie and Mrs Harvey Smith. Some of the visitors have left the district but the following remained over the new year: —
    Salisbury House. —Mr and Mrs Jeffries, Mr Jeffries and Miss Jeffries, Miss Peterson, Mr Foster, Mrs and Miss Thompson, Sister Roper, Mr and Mrs Strachan, Mr and Mrs Hall, the Rev and Mrs Beighton, Mr Beighton and the Misses Beighton, Miss Kingsland, Mr Letcher, Misses Hildebrand, Bunyon, and Cooper.
    Runnymede.—Mr Deakin, Misses Dunn, Mrs Byrne, Misses E. Finnie and Burgis, Mr Godwin Smith, Mr M. F. Brownrigg, Miss Gladys Doery, Mrs and Miss Nelson.
    Kia Ora.—Miss Emblin and Miss Mason.37
  • 22 Mar 1934: BEACONSFIELD UPPER -The Viking Club of the YMCA, Melbourne held its conference at Runnymede. There were 38 members of the club in camp, with Mr Gollen in charge.38
  • 14 Jul 1934: RUNNYMEDE for a Restful Holiday. Reduced tariff, good table. Mrs M. F. Wintle, U.B. 7.39
  • 10 Jan 1935: HOLIDAY RESORTS Beaconsfield Upper
    Many people have visited Beaconsfield Upper during the vacation. There has been plenty of amusement for all and tennis tournaments have been well patronised and keenly contested. The following spent the holidays at Beaconsfield Upper: -
    Salisbury House - Mr and Mrs Sydney Gillett and son. Mr and Mrs A. W. Lodge. Mr and Miss Betty Lawson, the Misses E. Dunn and E. Kemp. Mr and Mrs H. P. C. Loinge (Glebe Point Sydney) Mrs and Miss Warren, Mr W Letcher, Miss A. L. Kirkwood, Mr and Mrs J L Strachan, Mr and Mrs R F Hall and sons, Miss D Phillips, Miss P Anderson and Miss M Morres.
    Ttekceba-Miss Martin, Miss Greer, Mrs Stewart Maiden and son, Mr Russell Henry, Mr and Mrs McNeilly, Master B Wilson, and Miss Mackie.
    Runnymede-Misses Hildebrand Cooper, and Dosen, Mr T J Deakin, Mr Neate, Miss Dorothy Linton, Miss Love, Miss Karlsen, Mr and Mrs Tyas and daughter, Mr R S Anderson, Mr Palmer, Mr Williams, and Mr F S Smith.40
  • 14 Sep 1935: RUNNYMEDE - Restful holiday good table, elec. light, H and C. B; adults only. Wintle, B.U. 7.41
  • 12 Feb 1949: Congregational ministers will hold a retreat at Runnymede, Upper Beaconsfield, from February 14 to 18. The Rev J. H. Trewella, of East Malvern, will be the leader. Speakers will include the Revs L. C. Parkin, C. G. Forward, K. G. Blackwell, I. Hopkins, E. F. W. Swan, and W. H. Rayner.42
  • 14 Jul 1954: THE DEATH took place at Surrey Hills, on July 8th, of Mrs. M. F. (Queenie) Wintle, widow of the late Mr. Bertram Wintle, of Upper Beaconsfield. She was 72.43

Citations

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  3. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#M2666."
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D24685/1942 (Age 57) (par William WINTLE & Unknown) - as Bertram WINTLE, born Forest Gate, London, England. Death registered at Beaconsfield Upper, Australia."
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D7720/1954 (Age 72) (par Hervy Shakespear SMITH & Matilda Emma SEARLE) - as Marion Frances WINTLE, Death registered at Surrey Hills, Australia."
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 Jul 1954 p19.
  7. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  8. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
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  15. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  16. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  17. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  18. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  19. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949 "Queenie WINTLE at Coleraine Road (no street no) - crossed out on roll
    Agnes MENZEL at 115 Coleraine Road."
  20. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  21. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  22. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
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  27. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Jan 1925 p4.
  28. [S14] Newspaper - Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 8 Jan 1925, p16
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/146560967
  29. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 Aug 1928, p31.
  30. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 Sep 1928, p37.
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    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/255668554
  34. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Feb 1933, p10.
  35. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 May 1933, p11.
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  40. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 Jan 1935, p7.
  41. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 Sep 1935, p32.
  42. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 12 Feb 1949, p12
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22712034
  43. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 14 Jul 1954, p17
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218510845
Last Edited16 Jun 2024

Ernest Henry Horrigan

M, #1248, b. 5 Nov 1893, d. 17 Jun 1953
Father*Henry Arthur Horrigan b. 1855
Mother*Sophia Jane Witchell b. 10 Jan 1852, d. 28 Aug 1915
Name Variation Ernest Henry Horrigan was also known as Henry Arthur Horrigan. 
Birth*5 Nov 1893 Women's Hospital, Carlton, VIC, Australia, #B29982 - registered as Henry Arthur HORRIGAN [par Henry Arthur HORRIGAN & Sophia MITCHELL].1,2
Military6 May 1915Enlisted for military service: Regimental number 330 - Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 19 September 1916 - Lance Corporal - 4th Machine Gun Battalion - Effective abroad (still overseas.)3 
Marriage*22 Apr 1919 Spouse: Mabel Warrington. Parish Church, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, England, Jun Q [Bingham] 7b 1375.4,5
 
Land-Note*1940 GEM-D-13B. Cecil James Stewart 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 £1400.6 
Military*15 Aug 1940Enlisted for military service: Australian Army Service Number V5146
Date of Discharge 20 Jul 1942 - Rank Private - Posting at Discharge REC CAMP.7 
Land-UBeac*16 Oct 1952 GEM-D-13B. Transfer from Ernest Henry Horrigan to John Blackpool Eastham. 5a PP £1400.8 
Death*17 Jun 1953 "Warrington", Old Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D6652 (Age 59) [par Charles Stanley HORRIGAN & Edith Sophie WITCHELL].9 
Death-Notice*18 Jun 1953 HORRIGAN, Ernest Henry - On June 17 (suddenly) at his home, Warrington, Old Emerald road, Upper Beaconsfield, the dearly loved husband of Mabel Horrigan and loving father of Ernest, Con, Alma (Mrs Green) and Ted, late corporal, 1st AIF, aged 59 years. - At rest.
HORRIGAN - The Friends of the late of MR ERNEST HENRY HORRIGAN late corporal 1st A I F are notified that his Funeral will leave his home Warrington Old Emerald road, Upper Beaconsfield TOMORROW (Friday June 19) after a service by the Rev J L Ryan to commence at 3.15 pm for the Berwick Cemetery.10 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1924 - 1928'Puumba Orchard', Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Mabel Horrigan.11,12,13,14,15
bt 1931 - 1937'Warrington', Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Mabel Horrigan.16,17,18,19
1942'Warrington', Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Mabel Horrigan. With Ernest Harry Horrigan.20
1949Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: carpenter. With Mabel Horrigan.21

Grave

  • Plot 4-378-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Horrigan E. H. 1953 Age 59 hus/ Mabel, f/ Ernie, Con, Alma, Ted & Horrigan Mabel 1977 Age 79 wife/ Ernest Henry, mother/ Ernie (dec), Con, Alma, Ted22

Family

 Mabel Warrington b. 25 Mar 1897, d. 13 Mar 1977
Children 1.Ernest Harry Horrigan+ b. 16 Aug 1920, d. 2 Oct 1976
 2.George Cornelius Horrigan+ b. 24 Nov 1921, d. 19 Apr 1990
 3.Alma Bell Horrigan+ b. 19 Dec 1923, d. 24 May 2006
 4.Edward William 'Ted' Horrigan+ b. 27 Jan 1930, d. 31 Oct 1999

Newspaper-Articles

  • 26 May 1932: Quite a number of accidents have happened recently. Early last week Mr. E. Horrigan, employed by Mr. E. W. Harris, was engaged ploughing in the orchard when the plough struck an old stump, and the handles, rebounding, struck Mr. Horrigan in the side, fracturing two ribs and bruising the lungs. I am glad to say that he is on the mend, but it will be some weeks before he can resume work. Edward William Harris23

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D6652 age 59 [par Charles Stanley HORRIGAN & Edith Sophie WITCHELL or WINCHELL]."
  2. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Birthdate from Enlistment Record WWII.
  3. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, Ernest Henry HORRIGAN
    Regimental number     330
    Religion     Presbyterian
    Occupation     Horse driver
    Address     7 Law Street, South Melbourne, Victoria
    Marital status     Single
    Age at embarkation     22
    Next of kin     Sister, Miss Dorothy Horrigan, 7 Law Street, South Melbourne, Victoria
    Enlistment date     6 May 1916
    Embarkation details     Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 19 September 1916
    Rank from Nominal Roll     Lance Corporal
    Unit from Nominal Roll     4th Machine Gun Battalion
    Fate     Effective abroad (still overseas).
  4. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, Marriage Certificate in Military File. States that his father's name was Charles Stanley HORRIGAN.
  5. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  6. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965.
  7. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Name      HORRIGAN, ERNEST HENRY
    Service      Australian Army
    Service Number      V5146
    Date of Birth      5 Nov 1892
    Place of Birth      SOUTH MELBOURNE, VIC
    Date of Enlistment      15 Aug 1940
    Locality on Enlistment      UPPER BEACONSFIELD, VIC
    Place of Enlistment      ROYAL PARK, VIC
    Next of Kin      HORRIGAN, MABEL
    Date of Discharge      20 Jul 1942
    Rank      Private
    Posting at Discharge      REC CAMP
    WW2 Honours and Gallantry      None for display
    Prisoner of War      No.
  8. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 Info from rate book.
  9. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  10. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Jun 1953 p14.
  11. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  12. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  13. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  14. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  15. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  16. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  17. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  18. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  19. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  20. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942 "listed as Ernest Henry Horrigan sen."
  21. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  22. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-378-A Horrigan Ernest Henry M 59 19/06/1953 1318
    4-378-A Horrigan Mabel      F 79 17/03/1977 1741
    Photo bw0787.
  23. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 26 May 1932, p4.
Last Edited30 May 2017

Mabel Warrington

F, #1249, b. 25 Mar 1897, d. 13 Mar 1977
Probate (Will)* Mabel Horrigan. Widow. Coburg. 13 Mar 1977. 829/076.1 
Married NameHorrigan. 
Birth*25 Mar 1897 Bridgetown, Staffordshire, England, Jun Q [Cannock] 6b 507.2,3 
Marriage*22 Apr 1919 Spouse: Ernest Henry Horrigan. Parish Church, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, England, Jun Q [Bingham] 7b 1375.4,2
 
Widow17 Jun 1953Mabel Warrington became a widow upon the death of her husband Ernest Henry Horrigan.5 
Land-UBeac*22 Dec 1953 GEM-D-2 (part). Transfer from Henrietta 'Tet' Holmes to Mabel Horrigan. 5a 2r 16p (northeastern part of property adj CA4.)6 
Land-UBeac*19 May 1954 GEM-D-2 (part). Transfer from Mabel Horrigan to Cuthbert Claud Harris Lucy Elizabeth Harris. 4a 0r 16p - sold for £400 16 Nov 1953 per rate book.7,8 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel22 Nov 1954 To Tilbury, England. Ship Orsova Melbourne. Address in England "Martindale" Cropwell Bishop, Nottingham
Age 53.9 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel27 Apr 1955 To Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Orsova
born 25/3/97 - c/- Thomas Cook & Son Ltd Nottingham.3 
Death*13 Mar 1977 Heidelberg, VIC, Australia, #D6008 (Age 79) [par Henry WARRINGTON & Sarah DUKES].5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
2 Apr 1911Henry WARRINGTON, Boatman on Canal for Gypsum Works, Parkers Row, Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire, EnglandAge 13 - School10
bt 1924 - 1928'Puumba Orchard', Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Ernest Henry Horrigan.11,12,13,14,15
bt 1931 - 1937'Warrington', Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Ernest Henry Horrigan.16,17,18,19
1942'Warrington', Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Ernest Henry Horrigan. With Ernest Harry Horrigan.20
1949Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Ernest Henry Horrigan.21
1954Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Ernest Harry Horrigan Agnes Mary Horrigan.22
bt 1963 - 1967Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.23,24
1972Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.25,26
1977103 Rose Street, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.27

Grave

  • Plot 4-378-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Horrigan E. H. 1953 Age 59 hus/ Mabel, f/ Ernie, Con, Alma, Ted & Horrigan Mabel 1977 Age 79 wife/ Ernest Henry, mother/ Ernie (dec), Con, Alma, Ted28

Family

 Ernest Henry Horrigan b. 5 Nov 1893, d. 17 Jun 1953
Children 1.Ernest Harry Horrigan+ b. 16 Aug 1920, d. 2 Oct 1976
 2.George Cornelius Horrigan+ b. 24 Nov 1921, d. 19 Apr 1990
 3.Alma Bell Horrigan+ b. 19 Dec 1923, d. 24 May 2006
 4.Edward William 'Ted' Horrigan+ b. 27 Jan 1930, d. 31 Oct 1999

Newspaper-Articles

  • 15 Jul 1953: Mrs. E. Horrigan and family, Upper Beaconsfield, wish to convey to their friends, neighbors and R.S.L., their heartfelt thanks for cards, letters, telegrams, floral tributes, etc., received during their recent bereavement. Will all please accept this as a personal acknowledgment.29
  • 3 Nov 1954: About People. BEFORE she left on the Orsova for a holiday trip to England last week, Mrs. Mabel Horrigan, of Upper Beaconsfield, was given a bon voyage party at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. A. Green, 103 Rose St., West Coburg.30

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P8, unit 339; VPRS 7591/P4, unit 718.
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  4. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, Marriage Certificate in Military File. States that his father's name was Charles Stanley HORRIGAN.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3909-722 - Mabel Horrigan of Upper Beaconsfield Widow.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3909-722 - Cuthbert Claud Harris, Carrier and Lucy Elizabeth Harris, Married Woman both of A'Beckett Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors - C/T 8047-643.
  8. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 sold for £400 16 Nov 1953 per rate book.
  9. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 1322; Item: 88.
  10. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: RG14; Piece: 20783."
  11. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  12. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  13. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  14. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  15. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  16. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  17. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  18. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  19. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  20. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942 "listed as Ernest Henry Horrigan sen."
  21. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  22. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954 "Mabel's address only Upper Beaconsfield without Road."
  23. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  24. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  25. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  26. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  27. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  28. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-378-A Horrigan Ernest Henry M 59 19/06/1953 1318
    4-378-A Horrigan Mabel      F 79 17/03/1977 1741
    Photo bw0787.
  29. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 15 Jul 1953, p4.
  30. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 3 Nov 1954, p17.
Last Edited19 May 2017

Ernest Harry Horrigan

M, #1250, b. 16 Aug 1920, d. 2 Oct 1976
Father*Ernest Henry Horrigan b. 5 Nov 1893, d. 17 Jun 1953
Mother*Mabel Warrington b. 25 Mar 1897, d. 13 Mar 1977
Occupation* Worked at Arkana. 
Birth*16 Aug 1920 South Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #B24018.1,2 
Education*15 Oct 1925 State School 2560, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. Left 2 Mar 1934 for Dandenong High School.3 
Military*23 May 1941Enlisted for military service: Australian Army Service Number V42887 - Date of Discharge 31 Aug 1942 - Rank Private - Posting at Discharge 52 Battalion.4 
Marriage*1945 Spouse: Agnes Mary Billington. VIC, Australia, Age at marriage 22 years.5
 
Death*2 Oct 1976 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D24325 (Age 56.)6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1942'Warrington', Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Ernest Henry Horrigan and Mabel Horrigan.7
1949244 Beach Road, Hampton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: greengrocer. With Agnes Mary Horrigan.8
1954Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: green grocer. With Mabel Horrigan and Agnes Mary Horrigan.9

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, W STEWART LAWN, LAWN/LAWN BEAM, ROW Q GRAVE 5510

Newspaper-Articles

  • 3 Sep 1941: MR and MRS E. H. HORRIGAN, of “Warrington,” Upper Beaconsfield, entertained about thirty guests at an evening last week to celebrate the coming-of-age of their son, Pte. H. E. Horrigan.11
  • 12 Aug 1942: Upper Beaconsfield Lad Discharged As Unfit
    FOLLOWING a nasty accident caused by a falling tree, Dvr. E. H. Corrigan, junr., of Upper Beaconsfield, has now been discharged from the Army as medically unfit after several months in a Military Hospital.
    Naturally he is a very disappointed young man at not being able to be with his pals, but is hopeful that later on he may recover, sufficiently to enable him to join up again.12

Citations

  1. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  2. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/.
  3. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: Pupil 162, Ernest Horrigan, born 16 Aug 1920, admitted 15 Oct 1925. Ernest Horrigan, North B'field, 3 miles from school labourer. No previous schooling. Qualifying Certificate 1932, left 2 Mar 1934 for Dandenong High School.
  4. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Name      HORRIGAN, ERNEST
    Service      Australian Army
    Service Number      V42887
    Date of Birth      16 Aug 1920
    Place of Birth      SOUTH MELBOURNE, VIC
    Date of Enlistment      23 May 1941
    Locality on Enlistment      BEACONSFIELD UPPER, VIC
    Place of Enlistment      BERWICK, VIC
    Next of Kin      HORRIGAN
    Date of Discharge      31 Aug 1942
    Rank      Private
    Posting at Discharge      52 Battalion
    WW2 Honours and Gallantry      None for display
    Prisoner of War      No.
  5. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS28/P0040/274 1320788 Death Certificate.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  7. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942 "listed as Ernest Henry Horrigan sen."
  8. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  9. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954 "Mabel's address only Upper Beaconsfield without Road."
  10. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  11. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 3 Sep 1941, p5.
  12. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 12 Aug 1942, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215710031
Last Edited8 May 2024

Jessey Sykes

M, #1251, b. 16 Jul 1836, d. 10 May 1915
Birth*16 Jul 1836 Liversedge, Yorkshire, England. [son of Sabina SYKES]1
(Migrant) Migration/Travel19 Dec 1857 To Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship King of Algeria Liverpool
Age 21.2 
Marriage*20 Jun 1862 Spouse: Isabella Craig. Presbyterian Church, Beechworth, VIC, Australia, #M1864.3
 
PROV*1863Proceedings in Insolvent Estates 7090 Jessey Sykes Beechworth Plasterer and Greengrocer.4 
Land-UBeac*16 Aug 1883Selection: GEM-D-71A. 319a 3r 37p - Land File 13745/19.20
Crown Grant to J. SYKES on 23 Dec 1890.
Jessey Sykes, farmer and contractor
by 7 Jan 1890 he declared to have erected and planted
4 rooms with hall, verandah along front 35ft x 32 ft 12 ft high
2 water tanks 4ft6 x 4ft6 x 4ft6
man's room, coach house 30x14x10
stable and hay loft 28x15x20
vegetable garden, stockyard, milking shed, pigsty, toolhouse
grew vegetables, planted an orchrd, sowed dutch clover, oats, rye, and planted potatoes.5,6 
Land-UBeacb 20 Apr 1886Selection: GEM--129c. 59a 3r 24p - for the consideration of £142 5 shillings and 3 pence - crown grant 20 Apr 1886.7 
Land-Note*bt 1889 - 1893 BER-Crown-16 (pt). Henry Searle 5 1/2 ac Quarry: Rates paid 1889/90, 1890/91, 1891/92, 1892/93 NAV £15. 1893/94 NAV 10 - rates unpaid; 1894/95 Henry Searle Blacksmith NAV £10 and paid arrears, 1895/96 paid 17 Aug 1896 - 5ac. Quarry not mentioned. Crossed out. 1896/7 not found.8 
Land-Note*23 Dec 1890 GEM-D-71A: Mortgagee: Clara Clements Archibald Donnelly Michie. Jessey Sykes obtained a mortgage from Clara Clements and Archibald Donnelly Michie. Mortgagor was Jessey Sykes.9,10 
Land-UBeac*1 May 1893 GEM-D-71A. Transfer from Jessey Sykes to Bernard Joseph Murphy.11 
Land-UBeac*2 Sep 1893 GEM--129c, Shelton Road. Transfer from Jessey Sykes to Isabella Sykes. 59a 3r 24p (now 15, 65, 105 Shelton Road.)12 
Directory*1895 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, Sykes, Jesse, Pine Grove Hotel.13 
Inquiry*30 Apr 1896 Jesse Sykes, sworn and examined.
383. To the Chairman.—I am a hotelkeeper, and have traps on the road and do carting. I reside about a mile from here, and have been here about sixteen years. I favour the Oakleigh line. It would bring me within 27 miles of Melbourne. The line would come within half-a-mile of my place. I do not want a line at all as far as I am personally concerned; it is dead against my interest as it would knock me off the road, but I must be consistent, and I have always advocated that particular line. I advocated the line from Beaconsfield to Gembrook originally, and I have changed my opinion. This other line opens up a large territory that has been populated for the last 40 years ; they are principally small farmers. There is a large quantity of land under cultivation on that route. There has been no practicable survey of that route. We could get all the statistics if you promise us a survey. I have gone on horseback over the country, but have no statistics. I think it is an easy route for a railway, and will open up a large extent of country, where they have been expecting a railway for a long time.
384. To Mr. J. S. White.—When it first leaves Oakleigh it would be gradually opening out from the main Gippsland line till it would get to be 6 or 7 miles. We keep to the back of the old township of Narre Warren; that is 6 or 7 miles, and then when it comes to Beaconsfield there would be about 7 miles from the nearest point to the Beaconsfield railway on that side. As you strike across from Muddy Creek you branch off towards here to accommodate Upper Beaconsfield. I am carting on the roads all the time and have two licensed traps for passengers. I get a truck of stuff from Melbourne to Beaconsfield, costing 16s. 6d., and I get 12s. 6d. to cart it up. I get 10s. if I send it by bullocks. I paid £1 a ton at one time for the carting.
The witness withdrew.14 
(Trustee) Land-UBeac7 Nov 1898 GEM-D-9. Charles Priestley Trustees for Recreation Reserve, Frederick Cecil Browne, Jessey Sykes, Caleb Wheeler (19a 3r 34p.)15 
(Mortgagee) Land-Note7 Nov 1898 GEM-D-9: Mortgagee: Jessey Sykes Caleb Wheeler. 19a 3r 34p - as Trustees for Recreation Reserve - A mortgage was taken out from John Beale - discharged 12 Jun 1907.15 
(Trustee) Land-UBeac4 Dec 1908 GEM-D-9. Frederick Cecil Browne Trustees for Recreation Reserve, William McLean, Jessey Sykes, Caleb Wheeler, John William Knapton (19a 3r 34p.)16 
Land-UBeac19 Feb 1909 PAK-79.79A.111.112.113. Transfer from Albert Duncombe Terry to Jessey Sykes. The executors of Albert TERRY's estate (his son and daughter) sold the property to Jessey SYKES for £190. It was valued at £300.17 
Land-UBeac*17 Sep 1909 PAK LP5112 (Lots 6+7). Transfer from Jessey Sykes to Charles James Fendley. 18a 0r 4p being lots 6 + 7 of LP5112.18 
Land-Note22 Sep 1909 PAK-79.79A.111.112.113. Jessey SYKES subdivided his land in LP5112.19 
Land-Note*20 Nov 1909 SATURDAY, DECEMBER, 11. At BEACONSFIELD.
SUBDIVISION of PORTION of Mr J SYKES'S WALNUT-GROVE ESTATE.
WS. KEAST and H. MAY (in conjunction) have received instructions from Mr. J. Sykes to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION,
In Blocks from 2 to 10 Acres. Portion of His WALNUT-GROVE ESTATE, Consisting of ideal week-end country homes or orchard blocks, 3 miles from Beaconsfield railway station.
Liberal terms of one fourth cash, balance 1, 2, and 3 years, at 5 per cent. For further particulars apply W. S. Keast, 610 Collins-street, Melbourne, or H. May, Beaconsfield.20 
Marriage-Notice*22 Jun 1912 SYKES—CRAIG (Golden Wedding.)—On the 20th June, 1862, at the Presbyterian Church, Beechworth, by the late Rev. J. K. M'Millan, Jesse (contractor), now residing at "Walnut Grove," Beaconsfield, formerly of Yorkshire, England, to Isabella, second eldest daughter of the late Thomas Craig (of Craig Academy), Edinburgh. Scotland.
SYKES—CRAIG (Golden Wedding )—On the 20th June, 1862 at the Presbyterian Church, Beechworth, by the Rev. J. K. M'Millan, Jesse Sykes, contractor, of Yorkshire, England, to Isabella, second eldest daughter of the late Thomas Craig of Craig's Academy, George-street, Edinburgh, Scotland. Present address: Walnut-grove, Beaconsfield, Victoria.21 
Land-UBeac*9 May 1913 PAK-79A LP5112 (Lot 1). Transfer from Jessey Sykes to William Hendry. 1a 3r 17p.22 
Widower28 Feb 1915Jessey Sykes became a widower upon the death of his wife Isabella Craig.23 
Death*10 May 1915 Dr Stirling's Private Hospital, Carlton, VIC, Australia, #D4283 (Age 79) [par James SYKES & Sabina NORTH].24 
Death-Notice*11 May 1915 SYKES. - On the 10th May, 1915, at private hospital, Jessey, relict of the late Isabella Sykes, late of Mansfield House, Berwick, and North Melbourne, beloved father of Jessey Craig, Mrs. Cleaver, Albert, Ernest, Mrs. Dosura, and Nellie, and beloved grandfather of George Sykes, Perth, Doreen, Lilly, Harry, and Jessey Cleaver, Jessey, Olive, and Joseph Sykes, Emily and Isabella Sykes, Frank, Hughie, Alma, and Ken, Doris Craig, Craig, Hilda, Ethel, and Keith Sykes, aged 80 years. A colonist of 62 years. No flowers.
The Friends of the late Mr JESSEY SYKES are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Melbourne General Cemetery.
The funeral will leave the residence of his son, 28 Shiel street North Melbourne, Tomorrow (Wednesday 12th inst.) at 1 o'clock.25 
Probate (Will)*21 Aug 1915 Owned vacant land in subdivision 5112. Value £200.
Lot 4 - 10ac 1r 32p
Lot 5 - 5ac 3r 2p
part Lot 3 - 4ac 3p
Also debts due to estate for:
Lot 2 - 9ac 2r 33p (Mr PRAILL £2)
balance Lot 3 - 4ac 3r 25p (Mr A SYKES & Mr PAGET £6 & £5.12.6)
Lot 8 - Mr G H HAY & Miss E M HAY balance £325 of £425 purchase price.)26 
Land-Note4 Oct 1915 Jessey Sykes died the 10th day of May 1915. On the 21st day of August 1915 probate of the will of the said Jessey Sykes was granted to Thomas Craig Sykes of 28 Shields Street North Melbourne Contractor and Millicent Frances Sykes of Mansfield House Berwick Spinster, the executor and executrix.27 
Land-UBeac*18 Aug 1916 PAK- LP5112 (Lot 3 part). Transfer from Jessey Sykes to Joseph Henry Paget. 2a 1r 27p - transfer 808942.28 
Land-UBeac*24 Nov 1916 PAK- LP5112 (Lot 3 part). Transfer from Jessey Sykes to Albert Stanley Sykes. 2a 1r 35p - transfer 815563.29 
Land-UBeac*20 Sep 1917 PAK-79 LP5112 (Lot 2 part), 596 O'Neil Road. Transfer from Jessey Sykes to William Praill Mary Jane Praill. 4a 1r 36p - transfer 807578.30 
Land-UBeac*19 Jun 1919 PAK- LP5112 (Lot 2-part), 586 O'Neil Road. Transfer from Jessey Sykes to Alexander Mickle Ferguson. 5a 0r 37p - transfer 891164.31 
Land-UBeac*7 Jul 1919 PAK- LP5112 (Lot 8). Transfer from Jessey Sykes to Herbert Ivan Montgomery Hay Emily Mary Olinda Hay. 22a 2r 16p - transfer 893075.32 
Land-UBeac4 Mar 1920 PAK- LP5112 (Lot 3 part). Transfer from Jessey Sykes to Albert Stanley Sykes. 4a 3r 3p - transfer 926930.33 
Land-UBeac*4 Mar 1920 PAK- LP5112 (Lot 4 part). Transfer from Jessey Sykes to Jesse Thomas Sykes. 5a 36p - transfer 926931.34 
Land-UBeac*4 Mar 1920 PAK- LP5112 (Lot 5). Transfer from Jessey Sykes to Thomas Craig Sykes. 5a 3r 2p - transfer 926929.35 
Land-UBeac*4 Mar 1920 PAK- LP5112 (Lot 4 part). Transfer from Jessey Sykes to Ernest Robert Sykes. 5a 36p - transfer 926932.36 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
6 Jun 1841Richard SYKES, Hightown, Liversedge, Yorkshire, EnglandAge 5. Living with his mother and grandparents37
30 Mar 1851Phoebe SYKES, Hightown, Liversedge, Yorkshire, EnglandAge 13 - plasterer. Living with mother and grandmother and siblings38
bt 1908 - 1914Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Isabella Sykes. With Millicent Frances Sykes.39,40,41,42,43

Grave

  • Presbyterian Section P, Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia, In loving memory of
    Jessey SYKES
    who died 10 May 1915, age 80 years
    also his beloved wife
    Isabella SYKES
    who died 28 Feb 1915, age 69 years
    also Eliza ANDERSON who died
    17 Oct 1895, age 75 years.44,45

Family

 Isabella Craig b. 1844, d. 28 Feb 1915
Children 1.Elizabeth Sabina Sykes+ b. 1863, d. 1 Dec 1909
 2.George Frederick Sykes+ b. 1865, d. 3 Mar 1909
 3.William Francis Sykes b. 1868, d. 25 Jun 1895
 4.Jesse Thomas Sykes+ b. 1871, d. 1955
 5.Thomas Craig Sykes+ b. 16 Nov 1872, d. 11 Sep 1955
 6.Ada Isabella Sykes+ b. 1 Apr 1875, d. 22 Aug 1932
 7.Ernest Robert Sykes b. 14 Aug 1877, d. 1964
 8.Eva Margaret Sykes+ b. 5 Nov 1879
 9.Albert Stanley Sykes+ b. 17 Jan 1883, d. 9 Jul 1954
 10.Millicent Frances Sykes b. 8 Feb 1885, d. 25 Oct 1925
 11.Mabel Agnes Sykes b. 9 Mar 1887, d. 7 Jul 1905

Newspaper-Articles

  • 25 Jun 1863: NEW INSOLVENTS. (Schedules filed in Melbourne.) Jessey Sykes, of Beechworth, plasterer and greengrocer. Causes of insolvency—Losses in business and pressure of creditors. Debts, £101 10s 3d; assets, £30 9s 8d; deficiency, £71 0s 7d. Mr Goodman, official assignee.46
  • 25 Jun 1863: IN the INSOLVENT ESTATE of JESSEY SYKES, of Beechworth, in the Colony of Victoria, Greengrocer.—Whereas the estate of Jessey Sykes, of Beechworth, in the colony of Victoria, greengrocer, was on the 10th day of June, A.D. 1863, placed under sequestration in my hands, by order of his Honour Sir William Foster Stawell, Knight, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the colony of Victoria, and who by further order under his hand did appoint John Goodman, Esq., of Melbourne, one of the Official Assignees of Insolvent Estates, to be the Official Assignee of and for this estate, I hereby appoint a PUBLIC MEETING of the CREDITORS of the said insolvent to beholden before me, at the Insolvent Court House, Lonsdale-street, Melbourne, on Wednesday, tbe 16th day of July next, at the hour of eleven o'clock In the forenoon, for proof of debts, and for the election of an Assignee, if necessary, to act with the Official Assignee; and unless it shall be shown at such meeting that the goods and effects of the said insolvent shall exceed the sum of one hundred pounds, I shall summarily proceed to rank the debts which shall then be proved against the said estate, and direct the proceeds to be distributed accordingly.
    Dated at Melbourne the 21th day of June, A D. 1863.
    WRIOTHESLEY BAPTIST NOEL, Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.47
  • 27 Apr 1865: Allowing Pigs to Wander.—Jesse Sykes was fined 5s, and 5s costs for allowing a sow and eight young pigs to wander in High Street.48
  • 11 May 1870: WANTED, LATHERS; Apply Sykes, Woods British Hotel, Arden-street, Hotham.49
  • 16 Jun 1871: CARPENTERS.—TENDERS WANTED, to LAY FLOORS. Sykes, Haines street, four doors from Errol-street, Hotham.50
  • 16 Jun 1871: TWO POUNDS REWARD.—LOST, small red, COW, M.K rump, wide horns. Sykes, Haines street, Hotham.51
  • 16 Sep 1872: WANTED, two good PLASTERERS, country job, two or three months' work. Sykes, Haines-street, Hotham.52
  • 8 Dec 1873: HOTHAM LICENSING BENCH. (Before the Liconsing Benoh.) The following applications for, and renewals of, publicans' and other licenses, were made at this court this morning : —Publicans' licenses. Jesse Sykes, Beechworth Hotel, Molesworth street, new application, refused.53
  • 9 Jun 1874: VACANCY for one or two gentlemen, private family, stabling if required. J Sykes, 4 Molesworth-street, Hotham.54
  • 10 Jul 1880: SIX-ROOMED COTTAGE, bath, copper; every convenience; with or without stable. Sykes, Chapman-st., Hotham.55
  • 7 Jan 1881: SIX-ROOMED Cottage, cupper, bath, Chapman-st., Hotham. Sykes, Haines-st., Hotham.56
  • 6 May 1881: STRAYED from Royal Park; small red and white Cow : thick horns. Reward, Sykes, Haines-street, Hotham.57
  • 22 Jul 1881: SIX-ROOMED House, bath, copper, every convenience, Chapman-st, Hotham. Sykes, Haines-st. Hotham.58
  • 3 Oct 1881: PLASTERER'S Laborer wanted. J. Sykes, 10
    Haines-st., Hotham.59
  • 13 Oct 1881: LATHERS wanted ; two houses Howard-st.,
    Hotham. J. Sykes.60
  • 13 Sep 1882: STRAYED, bay Horse, branded N ; also, brown Horse, M K. Reward, Sykes, Haines'-street, Hotham.61
  • 24 Jan 1883: ZOOLOGICAL AND ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. The following stock has been received and added to the collection since the last meeting, for which the council desires to return its thanks — one kangaroo rat from Mr Sykes, Hotham62
  • 27 Mar 1884: TO Let, Ernest Cottage, Chapman-st., Hotham. Sykes, 10 Haines-st.63
  • 31 May 1884: TO Let. Fairfield Villa, 6 rooms, every convenience. J. Sykes, Haines-st., Hotham.64
  • 2 Sep 1884: TENDERS, Carpenters.—Verandahs, Fencing, Floors, &c., Rowe-street, Fitzroy. Sykes, 10 Haines-street, Hotham.65
  • 11 Oct 1884: A SUPERIOR three-roomed Cottage, opposite Glass's, Flemington Hill. Sykes, 10 Haines-st. Hotham.66
  • 1 Apr 1885: ZOOLOGICAL AND ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. The following stock have been received since the last meeting, for which the council desires to return its thanks. South stone plover, from Mr J C Sykes, Hotham,67
  • 11 Apr 1885: REWARD.—Lost, brown Dog, clipped ears and tail, not unlike hare. Sykes, 10 Haines-st., Hotham.68
  • 24 Jul 1885: FLEMINGTON Hill—Two four-roomed W.B Cottages, bath, slate roofs, together or separate. J. Sykes. 10 Haines-street, Hotham.69
  • 17 Mar 1886: WANTED Limewashing two-story Boot Factory. Sykes, 10 Haines-st., Hotham.70
  • 4 Aug 1886: TO THE RATEPAYERS of BEACONSFIELD RIDING, SHIRE of BERWICK. LADIES and GENTLEMEN. As I have been duly nominated as a Candidate for a seat in the Council, I beg to solicit the favor of one vote. Yours respectfully, JESSEY SYKES. "Craigie Lea," N. Beaconsfield.71
  • 11 Aug 1886: TO THE RATEPAYERS or BEACONSFIELD RIDING SHIRE of BERWICK.
    LADIES and GENTLEMEN As I have been duly nominated as Candidate for a seat in the Council, I beg to solicit the favor of one vote.
    Yours respectfully,
    JESSEY SYKES.
    "Craigie Lea," N. Beaconsfield.
    ---
    TO THE RATEPAYERS of BEACONSFIELD RIDING. LADIES and GENTLEMEN—
    I beg to inform you that I am a Candidate for your Riding at the ensuing election.
    Should you do me the honor to elect me to a seat in the Berwick Council you may rest assured that I will use every endeavor to advance your interests and perform my duties in an honest manner.
    Yours respectfully,
    S.B. McGOWAN. 2|8|86
    ---
    SHIRE OF BERWICK TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE BEACONSFIELD RIDING.
    GENTLEMEN—In compliance with the unanimous resolution passed by you, both in Melbourne and Beaconsfield, we have much pleasure in coming forward as Candidates to represent you in the Berwick Shire Council.
    We have only to add that should we be elected we will use our best efforts to further in every way the interests of the Riding generally.
    We have the honor to be, Gentlemen,
    Your obedient servants,
    WILLIAM BRISBANE,
    WILLIAM H. GOFF. , Samuel Benson McGowan, William Henry Goff, William Brisbane72
  • 14 Aug 1886: Berwick Shire Council - Beaconsfield Riding - Election results. W Brisbane 153 votes; W Goff 109 votes; J Sykes 99 votes73
  • 18 Aug 1886: SHIRE OF BERWICK. BEACONSFIELD RIDING.
    I HEREBY give notice that at an election held by me for the election of Three Members for the Beaconsfield Riding, the voting was as follows:
    Assembly Hall - Beaconsfield - Gembrook
    W. Brisbane ... 29 - 115 - 9 - 153
    W. Goff ... 26 - 74 - 3 - 103
    J. Sykes ... 29 - 63 - 5 - 99
    S. McGowan ... 8 - 64 - 24 - 96
    A. Mackenzie ... 18 - 31 - 17 - 66
    J. Ure ... 7 - 22 - 23 - 52
    I therefore declare William Brisbane, William H. Goff and Jessey Sykes elected Councillors for the Beaconsfield Riding.
    A. H. SOMNER,
    August 12, 1886. Returning Officer.
    ---
    BERWICK SHIRE ELECTION. To the Ratepayers of the Beaconsfield Riding.
    LADIES and GENTLEMEN. We, the undersigned, beg to tender you our sincere thanks for the confidence you have reposed in us by electing us as your representatives in the Berwick Shire Council.
    It will be our constant endeavor to merit that confidence by carefully looking after the interests of your important Riding and of the Shire generally.
    We have the honor to remain,
    Ladies and Gentlemen,
    Faithfully yours,
    WILLIAM BRISBANE,
    WILLIAM H. GOFF,
    JESSE SYKES.
    August 14, 1886. , William Brisbane, William Henry Goff, Samuel Benson McGowan74
  • 25 Sep 1886: NEWMARKET,— To Let, nice four-roomed Cottage, bath. Sykes, 10 Haines-st., Hotham.75
  • 6 Jan 1887: NEWMARKET, Wellington-Street—Land, 33 x 100, fenced in and materials to build a cottage; £220. Also, two superior four-roomed Cottages, bath, Marwick-street, Newmarket; £620; deposit; balance monthly instalments, Sykes, 10 Haines-street, Hotham.
    SIX-ROOMED villa. Station-st. Fairfield Park. land 66 ft. frontage; £450; deposit, balance monthly Instalments. Sykes, 10 Haines-st. Hotham.
    LAND, Fairfield Park, corner Duncan and Station streets, 72 x 120 ft; £2 10s. J. Sykes, 10 Haines-street, Hotham.76
  • 8 Jun 1887: BERWICK POLICE COURT, FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1887. Before Messrs. Wilson (chairman), J. Buchanan and F. Barr, J.'s P. : Truant Inspector v. J. Sykes; neglecting to send his child to school the requisite number of days.-Case dismissed.
    Same v. A. Shorthouse; same offence. -Fined 5s
    Same v. J. Bloomfield; same offence. Fined 3s. 6d. Alfred George Shorthouse Joseph Blumfield77
  • 17 Aug 1887: SHIRE OF BERWICK. Annual Election.—Beaconsfield Riding.
    ...give notice that at an election ... on the 11th day of August
    Election of One Councillor for Berwick Riding the polling was as follows:—
    SYKES. Gembrook 9, Upper Beaconsfield 39, Lower Beaconsfield 32, Total 80
    KITCHEN. Gembrook 16, Upper Beaconsfield 2, Lower Beaconsfield 56, Total 74
    Majority for Sykes 6
    I therefore declare JESSEY SYKES Councillor for Beaconsfield Riding.
    W. BRISBANE, Beaconsfield, Returning Officer. August 11, 1887. Alfred Ernest Kitchen78
  • 27 Oct 1888: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24. BERWICK. BERWICK. GREAT SUBDIVISIONAL SALE. Charming Mansion, Residential, and Building Sites, Valuable Market-garden Areas, From 2 Acres to 40 Acres Each.
    Unrivalled for Beautiful Scenery and the Bracing and Health-renewing Properties of its Atmosphere, Situated Close to the Berwick Railway Station, and Between it and the Beaconsfield Sanatorium, 27 Miles from Melbourne.
    Only One Hour's Journey by Rail.
    Special Train on Day of Sale, Leaving Prince's-bridge Station at 12.27, Returning from Berwick at 6.50 p.m.
    WM. HAMILTON and Co have received instructions from the Country Estates Company Limited to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION on the ground, on Saturday, November 24, at three o'clock sharp,
    The celebrated BURN-BANK ESTATE, recently the property of Mr Robert Buchanan, and situated within one mile of the Berwick railway station, subivided into blocks of from 2 acres to 40 acres.
    This property is so well known as one of the finest in this celebrated district that there is little need for description, suffice it to say that almost the whole is splendid volcanic soil and beautiful undulating country. The charming and extensive views to be obtained from every part of the property have only to be seen to be pronounced unrivalled in Victoria, it is well watered by never failing creeks and springs, and has a large frontage to Cardenia Creek.
    The Berwick neighbourhood and the surrounding hills towards Beaconsfield have long been the favourite resort in summer of Melbourne residents, and every year is becoming more popular, the wonderful salubrity of the climate and the charming scenery making it a highly desirable retreat for the summer months. But owing to the fact that all the land immediately in the vicinity of Berwick itself being in the hands of large holders for very many years, purchasers have had to go back many miles to secure available blocks for building.
    This subdivision will now afford an opportunity to purchase blocks within a reasonable distance of the railway station, and it is not too much to say that never before has such a one offered to obtain such de sirable sites with all the surrounding advantages and within such easy distance of the metropolis.
    There are two homesteads on the property, one W.B., containing eight rooms and outbuildings of a substantial description and surrounded by a splendid orchard and garden, all in first class order, and the trees are in full bearing, the other stone, containing 11 rooms well and solidly built, with all the necessary outbuildings for a well conducted farm and a good orchard.
    A portion of the property is excellently adapted for market gardens, with plenty of water for irrigation purposes if required.
    The public may attend the sale with the fullest confidence that no fancy prices are put on the land, and that it will be sold in a bona-fide manner, and that no bogus buyers will be there to force legitimate purchasers.
    TERMS. The most liberal ever offered, enabling all to purchase, viz., 10 per cent cash, 10 per cent in six months from date of sale, and balance extending up to seven years on half-yearly bills, with interest added at six per cent, or all cash, at option of purchasers.
    Title Freehold. LUNCHEON PROVIDED. Free Railway Passes
    Conveyances will be in attendance on arrival of the train from Melbourne to convey purchasers to the sale.
    Purchasers wishing to inspect the property before hand will oblige by communicating with Mr. R Skews, Berwick, who will give them every attention.
    Plans and all information obtainable from Wm. Hamilton and Co , 70 Queen street, Melbourne; or R. Skews, Berwick. Robert Buchanan79
  • 2 Jul 1890: TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE BEACONSFIELD RIDING, SHIRE OF BERWICK LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,- As my term of office as your representative in the above council expires in August next, I again offer myself for re-election. Respectfully soliciting the favour of your vote and interest, I remain, Faithfully yours, JESSEY SYKES, Craigilie, North Beaconsfield, 28th June, 1890.80
  • 16 Jul 1890: TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE BEACONSFIELD RIDING. SHIRE OF BERWICK.
    LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,—As my term of office as your representative in the above council expires in August next, I again offer myself for re-electon.
    Respectully soliciting the favour of your vote and interest,
    I remain,
    Faithfully yours,
    JESSEY SYKES,
    Craigilie, North Beaconsfield,
    28th June 1890.81
  • 2 Aug 1890: THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. FURTHER NOMINATIONS. Berwick (Shire). — Beaconsfield riding : Jesse Sykes, unopposed. Berwick riding : George Buchanan, unopposed. Auditor : G. W. Robinson (unopposed).82
  • 2 Aug 1890: THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. FURTHER NOMINATIONS.
    Berwick (Shire). — Beaconsfield riding : Jesse Sykes, unopposed. Berwick riding : George Buchanan, unopposed. Auditor : G. W. Robinson (unopposed). George Buchanan, George Washington Robinson82
  • 20 Aug 1890: In Berwick. Shire Councillor White retired, and Mr. G. Buchanan was elected to the vacancy without opposition. Some effort was made by a certain section to bring out an opponent, but without effect, as Mr. Buchanan's return was looked upon as almost'a certainty, whoever his opponent might he. He is a young man, well known and much respected in the district, and will no doubt make a good Councillor after a little experience. Councillor Sykes was re-elected with out opposition...83
  • 20 Sep 1890: An application was made on Wednesday by Mr Isaacs to his Honor Mr Justice Hood, in Chambers, for a rule nisi to oust Mr Jessey Sykes, of Beaconsfield, from office as a councillor of the Shire of Berwick, on the ground that he is interested in contracts for the supply of stone to the Council, and was, therefore, disqualified to sit. The application was made upon facts alleged in an affidavit made by Mr Sydney John Webb, farmer, a ratepayer living at Berwick, who said that Mr Sykes was elected in August, 1886, and had been re-elected since. In November, 1888, he purchased 5 1/2 acres of quarry land at Berwick at £105 per acre, and during 1888 and 1889 was rated for it. Shortly after the purchase of the property a syndicate of seven persons was formed to work the quarry, of which Mr Sykes and a Mr James O'Donnell were members. The latter now had contracts in his own name with the Shire Council for the supply of stone from the quarry referred to. His Honor granted the rule nisi, and made it returnable for argument on Thursday next.84
  • 30 Sep 1890: An application was made to Mr Justice Hood in the Supreme Court yesterday to oust Mr Jessey Sykes, a builder, from office as a councillor of the shire of Berwick. The application was made on behalf of Mr Sidney John Webb of Berwick, gentleman farmer.
    It was alleged that Mr Sykes since his election had become interested or concerned in certain contracts for metalling roads in the shire. In November, 1888, Mr Sykes purchased at auction a portion of what was known as the Burbank Estate. There was a quarry on this property, and Mr Sykes formed a syndicate to work this quarry. Several of the shire councillors and officers of the municipality were among the members of the syndicate. Subsequently one of the syndicate, Mr James O'Donnell, obtained a contract for road metalling and he procured the stone for the work from the quarry which was owned by the syndicate. Three other similar contracts were also given to O'Donnell, and the stone for them was also obtained at the quarry. It was said that Mr Sykes was interested or concerned in these contracts, and was disqualified from occupying a seat in the shire council. It was denied for Mr Sykes that he was interested in the contracts between O'Donnell and the municipality within the meaning of the section of the Local Government Act. It was said that at one time a Mr W Wilson, a contractor had enjoyed the monopoly of the supply of metal, as his was the only quarry open in the district and that the syndicate was formed to purchase the other quarry in which Mr Sykes was interested in order to break up this monopoly. It was said that the syndicate sold the metal from their quarry to anyone who chose to purchase it, and that O'Donnell only purchased what quantities he wanted the same as any member of the public could do. After the case had been partly heard Mr Justice Hood directed that an inquiry should be held before a police magistrate, or some other person to be agreed upon, to determine whether Sykes was concerned in or participating in the profits of any of the contracts, and if he was not what was his connection with the contracts, if any. After the report had been given as to the result of these inquiries he would give his decision on the whole case. Mr Topp appeared for Mr Sykes, Dr Madden and Mr Isaacs for Mr S J Webb, the relator.85
  • 7 Nov 1890: SHIRE COUNCILLORS AND CONTRACTS.
    His Honour Mr Justice Hood delivered the following reserved judgment on Wednesday on an application made by Mr S J Webb to oust Mr Jesse Sykes from his position of councillor of the shire of Berwick on the ground that he was interested in certain con tracts between the shire council and J O'Donnell. Dr Madden and Mr Isaacs appeared for Mr Webb and Mr Topp and Mr Bryant for Mr Sykes.
    His HONOUR said—This was an application on rule nisi made by Mr Sydney John Webb to oust Mr Jesse Sykes from the office of councillor of the shire of Berwick upon the ground that Mr Sykes while being and continuing a councillor "was concerned or participating in the profit in or of certain contracts" between the shire of Berwick and one James O'Donnell or in or of certain work to be done and done under the "authority of the council of the said shire." Inasmuch as the relator Mr Webb has declined to proceed with an inquiry winch was directed at his suggestion under section 167 of the Local Government Act 1890 in order to determine the true facts of this matter, and for which this case has been standing over I have assumed all inferences and all disputed tacts against him and the circumstances of the case as I find them are as follows -Mr Sykes WHILST councillor, was a member of a syndicate or partnership of less than 20 members owning a certain quarry in the county of Mornington and from this quarry a shire contractor Mr O'Donnell with Mr Sykes's knowledge obtained stone at a fixed price some of which be afterwards supplied under contracts to the shire council and some he sold to other parties as he thought fit and beyond this Mr Sykes was in no way interested in O'Donnell's contracts or in any profit that he might make thereby. The question therefore which I have to deter mine is whether or not a shire councillor is dis qualified from continuing to hold that office under the above circumstances by reason of the provisions of section 51 of the Local Government Act 1890, The words of that section, so far as they relate to this case are as follows:— No person concerned or participating in the profit in or of any contract with any municipality or in or of any work to be done under the authority of any such council shall be capable of being or continuing a councillor of the municipality. It was contended on behalf of Mr Webb that a councillor who supplied goods to a shire contractor to be used in carrying out a shire contract came within the spirit of this enactment which it was said was intended to prevent members of shire councils from being exposed to even the semblance of suspicion that their interests were in conflict with their duty and I was urged to read this section as though it ran thus - "No person concerned in any contract or participating in the profit thereof shall be capable," &c. Several cases were cited to show that in this view of the section Mr Sykes would be disqualified as being "concerned in a contract." Even, however, if I were to interpret the act in the manner suggested, these authorities would not be directly in point for the words of the statutes upon which they were decided are much stronger than our act or any proposed reading of it. Hutton v Wilson (22 Q B D 744) upon which much much reliance was placed was decided upon the 38 and 39 Vic., c. 55 schedule II, v 64 which disqualified "any member who in any manner is concerned in any bargain or contract entered into by such board or participates in the profit thereof."
    In Towsey v White (5 B. and C., 125) the words of 3 G. 4, c. 126, sec. 65, were that "no trustee shall have any share or interest in or be in any manner directly or indirectly concerned in any contract," and in Nicholson v. Fields (31 L. J., En. 233) the section in question was 10 and 11 Vic., c. 16, sec 9, which provided that "any person who shall be concerned or participate in any manner in any contract or in the profit thereof, or of any work to be done under the authority of such act," should be disqualified. The words of our shire and borough statutes, upon which most of the Victorian decisions have been based were substantially the same as sec. 9 of 10 and 11 Vic., c. 16. There is a marked distinction between all these enactments and the provisions of sec. 54 of the Local Government Act 1874 (corresponding, with sec. 51 of the Local Government Act 1890), and most of the decisions are based upon the generality of the expressions "in any manner concerned," or in "anywise concerned," or "directly or indirectly concerned," these expressions being considered as wide generalities, with no very definite meaning probably used purposely by the Legislature in order to include all possible cases. This difference deprives these authorities of much of their importance in considering the present case, as not only has the form of the section been changed, but those vague qualifications have been altogether omitted. But I think these decisions may be laid aside for in my opinion, the view proposed by this section on behalf of the relator is not the correct interpretation of it.
    Primarily, it is the duty of the Court to construe words used in acts of Parliament according to their ordinary grammatical meaning, unless a manifest absurdity would thereby follow, and it is generally safer to allow the Legislature to correct its own language rather than that the Court should violate the plain sense of the words used in order to give effect to some plausible conjecture as to the supposed policy of the act (Richards v. M'Bride, 8 Q. B. D., 119 ; R. v. Smith, 12 Q. B. D., at p. 485 ; Sutton v Sutton, 22 ch. D., at p. 518). If the words are ambiguous a different principle applies, but where Parliament has employed language distinct in its ordinary meaning, the Court ought not to be astute in searching for other meanings which, in the opinion of the judge it would have been more reasonable for the Legislature to adopt. (York Railway Co v. Reginani, 1 E. and B. 864, 22 L. J., Q.B., 230). The intention of Parliament is to be gathered from the words used interpreted in their ordinary meaning, unless such ordinary meaning would involve some repugnancy or inconsistency to be gathered from the rest of the statute and the ordinary sense and grammatical construction ought not to be departed from, unless such interpretation appears by the context to be contrary to the manifest intention of the Legislature (Grey v. Pearson, 26 L. J., ch 481 ; Abbott v. Middleton, 28 L. J., ch 114 ; Cull v. Austin, L. R., 7, ch. 234.
    Adopting these principles to the present case I cannot accept the ingenious guesses of the counsel for the relator as to the probable intentions of Parliament in passing this particular section. To my mind the words of section 51 of the Local Government Act 1890 are not ambiguous und there is nothing in any other part of the act to qualify their ordinary sense It may be, as was suggested, that the section is redundant and that the meaning might have been expressed in fewer words, but that would not, I think, justify the Court in twisting the words about and thereby giving them a different meaning to that which they ordinarily would bear. In my opinion the section only disqualifies councillors interested in the profits or anticipated profits of shire contracts and does not extend to the case of the bona-fide supply of goods by a councillor in the ordinary course of business, even though such goods are to the knowledge of the councillor to be used in fulfilling a contract with the municipality the payment for the goods not depending upon the result of the contract. To read the section in the way proposed on behalf of Mr Webb would give no effect to the alteration from previous legislation that was made in the Local Government Act 1874, a change of language which seems to point to an intentional limitation of the liability of councillors possibly under the view that section 152 of that act afforded sufficient protection against any wrong doing.
    As Mr Sykes in my view had nothing to do with the profits of these contracts, I discharge this rule with costs.86
  • 12 Nov 1890: S. J. WEBB V. COUNCILLOR SYKES. A reserved decision was given by Mr. Justice Hood in the Supreme Court yesterday (says Thursday's Argus), on an application on rule nisi made by Mr. S. J. Webb to oust Mr. Jesse Sykes from his office of Councillor of the Shire of Berwick. The ground on which the application was made was that Mr. Sykes, while a Councillor, was concerned or participating in the profits on certain contracts, between the Shire of Berwick and Mr. James O'Donnell, or in certain work done by O'Donnell for the Shire Council. His Honor said he found that Mr. Sykes while a Councillor was a member of a syndicate or partnership of less than 20 members owning a certain quarry in the Shire of Mornington, and from that quarry O'Donnell, a Shire contractor, obtained stone at a fixed price; some of which he afterwards supplied to the Shire Council under contracts and some of which he sold to other parties. Beyond that Mr. Sykes was in no way interested in O'Donnell's contracts, or in any profit that he might make thereby. The question which he (the judge) had therefore to determine was whether or not a Shire Councillor was disqualified under the 51st section of the Local Government Act 1890 from continuing to hold that office under such circumstances as Mr. Sykes held his office. In his opinion the section mentioned only disqualified Councillors interested in the profits or anticipated profits of Shire contracts, and did not extend to the bona-fide supply of goods by a Councillor in the ordinary course of business, even though such goods were to the knowledge of the Councillor to be used in fulfilling a contract with the municipality, the payment for the goods not depending upon the result of the contract. As in his view Mr. Sykes had nothing to do with the profits of the contracts. He discharged the rule with costs. Dr. Madden and Mr. Isaacs appeared for Mr. Webb, and Mr. Topp and Mr. Bryant for Mr. Sykes.87
  • 4 Feb 1891: Berwick Shire Council. Correspondence. From J. Buchanan, stating that he had sold to the syndicate a road in the place referred to by the Council, which had been surveyed and registered, yet it was neither paid for nor fenced, also that as soon, as the terms of purchase are completed, he would have no objection to the Council to take possession, also that the portion already fenced is now available to the public.—Received. James Buchanan88
  • 13 May 1891: Stolen from Jessey Sykes, at Spring Vale railway station, Beaconsfield, on the 2nd inst., a colonial made riding saddle, much worn, imitation hogskin seat, round stirrup-irons, and leather girths. Value £3. Complainant is a contractor, and lives at Beaconsfield.—O.3830. 11th May 1891.89
  • 10 Jun 1891: BEACONSFIELD BOARD OF ADVICE.
    To the Editor of the S. B. and M. Journal, Sir,—In connection with last week's reports in the Dandenong papers of meetings of Board of Advice for Beaconsfield and Gembrook districts, I beg through the medium of your widely circulating journal, to make a short statement in explanation of the position I have taken up re the allotting of the money placed at the disposal of the Board. Those who have read the reports from time to time have doubtless seen that the other members of this very important body and myself have worked in anything but unison.
    A majority of the Board wanted to spend £36 (where they were to get it was to me a query), on the new State school at Beaconsfield railway station.
    To my mind this seemed very selfish. The grant per year for the school at station, that at North Beaconsfield North, and the Officer's Siding school, was only £12, or £4 per school. Where were the two latter, which needed repairing very badly indeed, to come in after No. 3033 had received its whack? Last week's report states that wished all the money to be spent on the school at North Beaconsfield. I certainly have stuck out that that school should have the £4 it was entitled to. I also claim that it was solely through my efforts that a few pounds have been spent at Officer school. Another fact I would mention (see reports in papers three weeks ago) viz, that when I moved that Beaconsfield railway station school should be fenced on one side and at the back, I did not even get a seconder. The reply to my motion was "we will have it all fenced or none." I make these statements to show to those interested, that I have endeavoured at all times to act impartially. At our meeting held on Saturday last a vote of censure was passed upon me for having called for tenders through the press for about £4 of repairs at North Beaconsfield State school. Three tenders were received at the meeting and they were ordered to be returned. Well, at the same meeting another tender was received for picket-fencing, gates, etc., in front of station school to the amount of £15. This had not been advertised for. There was also only this one tender which was accepted and ordered to be sent on to the Education Department for approval. I ask why the single unauthorised unadvertised for tender for the large sum of £15 should be smiled upon, while the three tenders for the paltry £4 piece of work at the school in the ranges should be set aside and I insulted by being censured.
    Seeing that since the Board of Advice has been in existence, I have had to fight a clique including I am sorry to, say the No. 3033 teacher himself; and that I have been wasting my time utterly in trying to get justice done. I have made up my mind to hang in my resignation.—Yours faithfully,
    J. SYKES.90
  • 28 Jul 1891: SHIRE of BERWICK.. ANNUAL ELECTION.— BEACONSFIELD RIDING.
    I hereby give notice that an ELECTION to fill an ordinary VACANCY in the Council for the Beaconsfield Riding of this Shire will be held on Thursday, the 13th day of August, 1891 : and I hereby appoint Tuesday, the 4th day of August, 1891, as the day of Nomination. All intending candidates are required to deliver their nomination papers, with ten pounds cash deposit, to my deputy, J. C. Hodgson, shire secretary, at the Shire Hall, Berwick, on Monday, the 3rd day of August, 1891, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
    JESSEY SYKES, Returning Officer. 28th July, 189191
  • 17 Sep 1891: STEALING FROM THE PERSON.
    Between 9 p.m. and 12 o'clock midnight on the 12th instant James O'Donnell, contractor, of Berwick, was robbed of a cheque for L3 4s 4d, another cheque for L13 16s, another cheque for L5, drawn on the Commercial Bank, Berwick, and signed by Jesse Sykes, George Buchanan and Thomas Bent, members of the Berwick Shire Council. He was also robbed of a L5 note, two L1 notes, and a silver watch, the whole being valued at L66. Mr O'Donnell does not know how or by whom the robbery was committed. James O'Donnell92
  • 18 Nov 1891: Berwick Shire Council. Cr. Buchanan asked that his notice of motion in reference to rescinding Randal's tender for works on Syndicate road be postponed till next Council day, which was agreed to.93
  • 23 Dec 1891: Berwick Riding. Regarding the Syndicate road, Cr. Goff moved that a committee, consisting of the president and Crs. Brisbane and Gibb, interview the council's solicitor on the subject.—Seconded by Cr. Ramage, and carried.94
  • 12 Feb 1892: ATTEMPT TO OUST A MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE FULL COURT.
    In the Banco Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice, Mr Justice Williams, and Mr Justice Hodges, an appeal from the judgment of Mr Justice Hood in Webb v. Sykes was dealt with. In this case Mr Sykes, while a member of the municipal council of Berwick was also a member of a syndicate which owned a certain quarry in the county of Mornington. From this quarry a shire contractor, Mr James O'Donnell, with Mr Sykes's knowledge, obtained stone at a fixed price, some of which stone this contractor afterwards supplied under contracts to the shire council, some of which contracts Mr. Sykes had himself proposed. Beyond this Mr. Sykes was not in any way interested in O'Donnell's contracts or in any profit he might make out of them.
    Under these circumstances, Mr Sidney Webb, a ratepayer, took out a rule nisi to oust Mr Sykes from his office, which was argued before Mr Justice Hood in November, 1890, and after hearing arguments his Honour discharged the rule with costs. Against this decision the relator appealed to the Full Court, and the following is the judgment of the Court :—
    The Chief Justice said, — The question raised in this appeal turns on the construction, in the first instance, of section 51 of the Local Government Act 1890. This section appears in an altered form from that appearing in an immediately previous statute - the Shires Statute 1869, section 45. The provisions of that section were — "No person who shall hold any office or place of profit under or in the gift of the council of any shire, or be concerned or participate in any wise in any contract with such council or in the profit thereof, or of any work to be done under the authority of such council shall be capable of being or continuing a councillor of the shire."
    The words used in the amended Statute which is introduced in the Local Government Act 1874 are different. That section is — "No person holding any office or place of profit under or in the gift of the council of any municipality, or being concerned or participating in the profit in or of any contract with any municipality, or in or of any work to be done under the authority of any such council shall be capable of being or continuing a councillor of the municipality."
    Now, it may fairly be inferred that where the Legislature introduces a similar provision with an alteration that altered form is intended to have an altered effect, and we think that the construction which has been placed upon this section by Mr Justice Hood points out the nature of the alteration which the Legislature intended, viz., instead of casting this incapacity upon persons who were either concerned or participated in or in the profits of any contract, it was intended to limit the incapacity to interest in the profits. It has been argued by Dr. Madden that the words are to be read "concerned or participating in or of any contract," omitting the words "the profit," and then repeat the words "concerned or participating in the profits." We do no think that the order of the words in the section admits of such a disturbance. The words, taken in their natural order, point to the intention of the Legislature as meaning that a councillor should be incapable of being concerned or participating in the profits. Then it is contended that if such be the meaning of the section the evidence shows that the respondent councillor was concerned or participated in the profits in certain contracts but we do not think that the evidence does support that contention. It appears that this syndicate made an agreement with a contractor named O'Donnell for the supply of stones to him at a fixed rate of sixpence per cubic yard, and by the terms of his contract he was at liberty to sell the stones to whom he liked, and to deal with them as he pleased, and he sold some to the council, and he also sold some to other persons, but whatever he did with them he was under an obligation to the syndicate to pay them the price agreed upon. Then O'Donnell makes certain contracts with the council of Berwick for a supply of stones to them, and for whatever stones he supplies to them he is entitled to be paid for by them. He may or may not make a profit out of these contracts, that has nothing to do with the price he is to pay the syndicate. The profits which he may or may not make in carrying out these contracts are something entirely distinct from the price which he is to pay to the syndicate; they were entitled to be paid by him, whether he is paid by the council or not; and we do not think that under the circumstances disclosed by the affidavits it is shown that the councillor who, in some instances, proposed the acceptance of certain of these contracts was concerned or participated in, in any way, in the profits. We, therefore, think that the decision of the learned judge below is correct, and that the appeal has failed, and must be dismissed with costs. Dr Madden and Mr. Isaacs appeared for the appellant; Mr. Topp and Mr. Bryant for the respondent.95
  • 17 Feb 1892: Berwick Shire Council. Correspondence. From D. Herald, solicitor, relative to Syndicate road; stating the certificate of title is now issued, and asking council to affix shire seal to enclosed notice for Government Gazette, and return same to him.—Received.96
  • 16 Mar 1892: With reference to Syndicate road, it was resolved to follow the advice of the shire solicitor, Mr. D. Herald.97
  • 8 Jun 1892: Berwick Shire Council. From D. H. Herald. Council's solicitor, stating that the writ served on the council by Messrs. John Randle, Donald Cameron, James Dinsdale and Roland Head, claiming £219 17s. for work done on the Syndicate road, would require the special instructions of the council. The council was under no legal liability to any of the plaintiffs, as those who contracted with the council did not do the work, but those to whom the contract was illegally let by the members of a committee did do it. However, the council can legally compromise the matter, leaving the plaintiffs to settle between themselves. Cr Barr said he would be in favor of paying the contractors what they were entitled to, as it was no fault of theirs that they had done the work, and also the costs.—Cr. Ramage said they should fix the amount of costs they would pay—say not more than £10.
    On the motion of Crs. Barr and Buchanan, the secretary to compromise re this work.98
  • 13 Jul 1892: BERWICK ELECTION, TO THE EDITOR.
    Sir,—Now that the annual elections are drawing near, Berwick ratepayers would like to know who is responsible for the payment of from £60 to £70 over the contract price on a culvert near the Berwick township, and, who is to pay the £15 or £20 wasted in litigation over that Syndicate road bungle? They would also like to know if the council is financially in a position to fritter away £30 in connection with the so-called un-employed for the benefit of a few lazy township loafers. Councillor Gibb ought to be called on to give some information on these points before he has the luxury of a walk over for his seat.—Yours &c., BERWICK RATEPAYER.99
  • 6 Sep 1892: ELECTION OF SHIRE PRESIDENTS.
    The following additional elections are to hand:—Berwick (shire).— Cr. Sykes unanimously elected president.100
  • 7 Sep 1892: BERWICK, Saturday. Councillor Jesse Sykes was unanimously elected president of the Berwick Shire Council, with an allowance of £25.101
  • 5 Apr 1893: DANDENONG V. BERWICK COUNCIL. The return cricket match between the Dandenong and Berwick Councils was played at Beaconsfield last Thursday, and, though perhaps the players did not afford as much cause for merriment as on the occasion of the first match (probably through having got somewhat into their old form); still the game was a very enjoyable one, in every sense of the word. The Dandenong contingent chartered Millett's drag, and after a pleasant hour's drive in which they were accompanied by President Sykes, of Berwick), arrived at Cougle's hotel, at the rear of which a first-class pitch had been prepared, and the regulation matting laid down. (continued on trove)102
  • 30 Aug 1893: From August Dubberké, Henry Bruhn, Lothar Schmitt, F. Crowley, James Sherrif, and L. D. Beaumont, asking for repairs to Syndicate road ; three or four chains near the quarry were in a very bad state.—Referred to public works committee of Berwick riding.103
  • 2 Sep 1893: LOST, nutmeg grey Pony, three white feet, W G. on shoulder. Reward. Sykes, Haines-st., Hotham.104
  • 22 Nov 1893: Berwick Public Works committee reports: 3. We inspected Halleur's road, and were pleased with the excellent work done, and ordered the contractor to complete the balance of. the formation so that the road will be finished, from the Harkaway road to the Cardinia creek. We recommend about four chains of metalling near the quariy on Syndicate road, commencing at end of present metal going northwards. —Adopted, and tenders to be called for metalling.105
  • 7 Mar 1894: PINE GROVE HOTEL, UPPER BEACONSFIELD.
    Entirely New Management. Everything of the Best kept. Good Accommodation for Visitors, Families; Invalids.
    TERMS MODERATE.
    Fishing and Shooting. Mountain Air. Delightful Scenery. Traps meet all Trains at Railway Station. Telegraph.
    J. SYKES, Proprietor.106
  • 20 Jun 1894: FROM KURNALPI.
    Mr Jesse Sykes, proprietor of the Pine Grove Hotel, Upper Beaconsfield, has favored us with the following extracts from a letter received recently from his son who is in Western Australia. Mr Sykes, jun., is engaged in trading, which is apparently a good line. He writes from Kurinalpi, which is known locally as " Billey Billey." Mr Sykes arrived at Kurnalpi at a good time, and sold his stock at these rates: —Flour 1s 1b, meat 1s 9d, sugar 1s 6d, tea 3s, butter 3s 6d, rice 1s 6d, jam 1s 6d, fish 1s, 6d, oatmeal 1s 1d, milk 1s 9d, candles 2s. After selling out Mr Sykes returned to Coolgardie, carrying a cargo of swompers (i.e. swags), which were charged at the rate of nearly 20s each. He made the last 40 miles of the journey without water, and then had to pay 16s for a feed and drink for his horses. Teamsters suffer keen competition from owners of camels, and black labor cuts things up terribly. Everything is waiting for rain. It is a bit warm, says the writer, when you see a man take a mouthful of water, spit it into his hands; and wash his face in that way. The greatest water course I have seen was about twenty miles from here and only 3ft deep; it may not have held water for years. There are large pieces of quartz lying about at this spot which is about the only place on the trip a man can say, "I have been here before." The country is nearly all sandalwood scrub, and poor grass sand plains, swamps, lakes, with the travelling mostly good. I have paid 14s for one drink for the two horses, and glad to get it even at that price. There has never been a warden or a policeman here, still good order prevails. Mr. Sykes concludes by stating that there is but little fear of anything happening to the people there while the supply of salt water holds good.107
  • 14 Nov 1894: BEACONSFIELD - Sykes's Pine grove Hotel superior ACCOMMODATION ; fern gullies, terms moderate. Conveyance to hotel from station, 1s.108
  • 31 Jan 1895: CARPENTER, rough, put up stable, piece work. J. Sykes, Laurel Hotel, Dryburgh-st., Hotham, 10 o'clock.109
  • 15 Mar 1895: BEACONSFIELD -Sykes' PINE GROVE HOTEL, superior ACCOMMODATION ; fern gullies, terms moderate. Conveyance to hotel from station. 1s.110
  • 8 May 1895: Local Intelligence.
    At Saturday's meeting of the Berwick Council the resignation of Cr. Turnbull, late member for Beaconsfield riding, was received with regret, Cr. Brisbane firing off a panegyric in commemoration of his colleague's usefulness whilst in the council and Cr. Goff had also a good word to say of his late confrere. The date of the extraordinary election was fixed for May 25; and Cr. Goff will perform the duties of returning officer. Ex-Cr. Sykes will contest the seat against all comers, and comes forward at the request of a large number of ratepayers, many of whom hail from the Gembrook divsion of the riding. In the light of recent events it is plainly to be seen that there will probably be dissentions as to manegement of this portion of th shire, and wise heads are necessary to deal with the impending trouble. Mr. Sykes has a pratical knowledge of council matters, and as a local resident his candidature should commend itself to the ratepayers. William Henry Goff, John Turnbull111
  • 9 May 1895: UPPER BEACONSFIELD, Monday.
    It is understood that ex-Cr. Sykes, Beaconsfield, and Mr. F. R. Godfrey, of Melbourne, will be candidates for the extraordinary vacancy in the Beaconsfield riding of the Berwick shire council, caused through the retirement of Cr. Jno. Turnbull, The election is to take place on Saturday 25th inst.112
  • 15 May 1895: GEMBROOK, Tuesday—The resignation, by Cr. John Turnbull, of his seat in the Berwick shire council having been accepted, Messrs. John. Ure, of Gembrook North, and Jesse Sykes, of Beaconsfield, have been nominated for the vacancy. Complaints were made of inattention to the affairs of the riding in the past, which is attributed mainly to want of local representation. In consequence of this feeling a strong effort is to be made to secure Mr. Ure's return. Polling day has been fixed for Saturday, 25th instant. The question of severance from the Berwick Shire is still freely discussed, and the separationists are determined to proceed with the movement.113
  • 23 Aug 1895: Berwick (Shire).— Beaconsfield riding : Crichton, 82 ; Sykes, 57. Majority for Crichton, 25. , Alexander Crichton114
  • 24 Aug 1895: North Gembrook. A correspondent writes: — While so many people are still rushing away to "the Golden West" it is cheering to learn that some who have remained "at home," almost in the vicinity of Melbourne, prospecting for gold have had every reason to be satisfied with their luck. Within fifty miles of the metropolis and fifteen from the Beaconsfield railway station; from whence Sykes trap runs daily, the North Gembrook goldfield is situated. ... [continued]115
  • 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, Barbara Amy Hedrick Annie Thomson Hedrick116
  • 4 Aug 1897: The premises of Mr. Jessey Sykes, Upper Beaconsfield, were visited by some thieves on Monday, who secured about 20 fowls as their booty.117
  • 11 Aug 1897: ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. BERWICK (Shire) - Nominations:—Berwick Riding, Francis Barr and Willoughby Curtois, Beaconsfield Riding, Henry James and Jessey Sykes, Pakenham Riding, Arthur H. A'Beckett (retiring unopposed); auditor, R. R. Bain, and R. C. Clements.118
  • 1 Sep 1897: Berwick.—Cr. a'Beckett was returned unopposed for Pakenham riding. Cr Goff, who retired in Beaconsfield riding, did not seek re-election, and Messrs. James and Sykes contested the seat. The former was returned, polling 107 votes as against 80 for Mr. Sykes. Cr. Barr, the retiring councillor for Berwick riding, met an opponent in Mr. W. Curtois, the poll resulting: Barr, 202; Curtois, 108. For the office of auditor the polling was: Clements, 381; Bain, 305.119
  • 13 Oct 1897: From L. D. Beaumont, asking that 12 or 13 chains of the Syndicate road be metalled, from the summit of the Black hill, and offering to contribute £5 towards the cost.—On the motion of Crs. D. Bourke and Barr, referred to the Berwick riding public works committee. Llewelyn David Beaumont120
  • 8 Dec 1897: From F. Alexander, stating that he and Mr. R. Buchanan would each give £10 towards the cost of metalling Syndicate road if it be metalled all the way down to Jackel's.-Cr. Barr moved that the matter be left in the hands of the clerk of works with regard to cost. etc. Seconded by Cr. Vieusseux and carried.121
  • 12 Jan 1898: From L. D. Beaumout, forwarding cheque for £5, being his contribution towards the cost of metalling Syndicate road.—Received. Llewelyn David Beaumont122
  • 2 Feb 1898: In addition to the damage reported at Gembrook yesterday, Mr. J. Sykes has been a heavy loser. On Monday, despite the efforts of several fighters, the outbuildings caught and were completely demolished.123
  • 12 Feb 1898: UPPER BEACONSFIELD. Friday. Fires are still raging in this Gembrook district. Mr. J. Sykes, who lost his outbuildings and hay stack some few days since, has had another visitation, which has completely gutted his house.
    The property is owned by Mr. W. Brisbane auctioneer, and is insured for £300. This property is not a portion of Mr. Sykes's hotel.124
  • 20 Sep 1899: POLICE NEWS. BERWICK POLICE COURT. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13. Before Messrs. J. Wilson, W. Fuller, and A. S. Robertson, J's.P.
    Martin Olsen, a foreigner, was charged with having broken into the house of George Christie on the 2nd inst., and stolen a tent and a pruning scissors, of the value of 10/. George Christie stated that he left his house at Upper Beaconsfield on the date mentioned at 7.15 a.m., securely locking the door. When he returned, between 10 and 11 the same evening, he found one of the windows broken in, and the articles mentioned missing; the tent produced was his ; he knew it by the patchwork, ropes, and string upon it ; he had had it in his possession for seven years; the scissors were on his table when he left home ; they belonged to a man named Lewis, who lent them to another person, and they were left with him until the owner called for them : he found a peculiar button on the floor of his house, which he handed to Constable Steele.
    John George Lewis, of Upper Beaconsfield, organbuilder, identified the scissors as his property; he identified them by a peculiarity in the manufacture of the blades, and valued them at 5/ or 6/.
    Henri Ernest Martin, contractor, Beaconsfield, said that the prisoner called at his place at 10.20 a.m. on the the 2nd, and asked for work : he came to witness from the eastern end of the paddock and left again by the western : at that time prisoner was carrying nothing but a walking stick ; at 4.30 on the same day he saw the prisoner carrying a bundle which looked like calico tied up loosely or a tent ; prisoner was about 100 yards away at that time; prisoner told him that he had been working at Backhouse's place. Alfred Schlipalius stated that he saw prisoner near his father's place at about 2 o'clock on the 2nd; he was then going towards Christie's place, and was not carrying a swag; he saw no one else travelling on the road.
    Terence Kirwin, laborer, saw prisoner about noon on the 2nd inst; witness offered him a couple of day's work, but it was not accepted; asked prisoner where his swag was, and be replied that he did not have one; went with prisoner to Sykes' Hotel to have a drink, and returned to cricket ground, where prisoner asked for 1/ which was given him; witness noticed particularly the coat which prisoner was wearing and the buttons upon it; they had a peculiar fastening; the button produced by Christie was very similar to those on prisoner coat ; he never saw buttons like them before.
    Constable Steele, of Berwick, said that he had examined Christie's place, and found that the kitchen window which had six panes of glass in it had had five of the number broken; one of the crossbars was also broken; it must have been broken from the outside ; the hole made was large enough to admit a man; saw the prisoner in a paddock at Gembrook where he was working, and asked him where he was on the 2nd inst, and he replied "down the road at Beaconsfeld;" searched prisoner's camp and found the tent produced by Christie; asked where he got the tent, prisoner said he bought it from a Frenchman but he had no receipt; he then arrested prisoner ; on the way to the watchhouse, whilst crossing Stony Creek bridge, prisoner said that that was the place where he bought the tent from the Frenchman; on the 5th inst. Christie gave him a button; he compared it with those on prisoner's coat, and found that it was identical with them; there were three buttons missing from prisoner's coat.
    John Tyler also gave evidence that he saw the prisoner at Beaconsfield between 3 and 4 o'clock on the date mentioned, carrying a bundle which looked like a tent; prisoner dropped the bundle and came on and had a conversation with him about work.
    Prisoner was committed for trial.
    At the Criminal Court on Monday accused was found guilty, admitted six prior convictions, and was sentenced to three years' imprisonment with hard labour. Martin Olsen, Henry Ernest Martin, Alfred James Schlipalius, John Tyler, Terence Kerwin, John George Lewis, George Christie125
  • 23 Jan 1901: BEACONSFIELD UPPER. PINE - GROVE HOTEL, good accommodation; terms moderate. Trap meets trains when notified. J. Sykes.126
  • 17 Sep 1902: Berwick Shire Council: On motion of Cr. James and Ure, the following matters were referred to the clerk of works :-Scrub cutting near the Pine Grove Hotel, Beaconsfield.127
  • 3 Feb 1904: Berwick Shire Council. From J. Sykes, drawing attention to the dangerous state of the road from the View Hill Estate to Cockatoo Station, the ruts being 2ft. deep in places.—On motion of Crs. Martin and Ure, dayman to attend as soon as possible.128
  • 14 Mar 1906: Berwick Shire Council. From J. Sykes, drawing attention to the bad state of road from Cockatoo, extending for about a mile, and complaining that logs are being hauled on it.—To be informed that repairs would be effected.129
  • 10 May 1906: EIGHT-HOUR JUBILEE IN MELBOURNE. SOME PROMINENT FIGURES. April, 1856 will be remembered as one of the most important months in the history of the State of Victoria for within a few days of each other were celebrated three jubilees — that of the University of Melb., the Public Library and national Gallery, and the Eight-Hour Movement. ...
    Mr. Jesse Sykes is another pioneer who has seen the triumphal march of Labor from its small beginnings 50 years ago. He was a young chap just out of his apprenticeship when he joined the Plasterers' Society in 1856, and took part in the first procession. Some years after Mr. Sykes went in for contracting, but a little over ten years ago took to farming. He never misses an opportunity of attending the Eight-Hour celebration, and having passed through all the big building periods of Melbourne during the boom he has a deal of interesting anecdotes with regard to the progress of Labor through its various stages.130
  • 21 Sep 1907: LOST from Emerald, brown Cow, bell and chain, W on rump, notch out top of ear. Reward Sykes, Cockatoo.131
  • 12 Dec 1908: BEACONSFIELD Heights, 3½ miles rail. station, on telegraph line.—Subdivision of Walnut Grove Estate, in blocks to suit purchasers, at from £3 per a. Sykes, Beaconsfield.132
  • 12 Dec 1908: BEACONSFIELD Heights.—Furnished. Large diningroom, 3 double bedrooms, with use kitchen bathroom. Sykes, Beaconsfield.133
  • 19 Dec 1908: EIGHT-ROOMED furnished House, piano, bath, two milkers and horse optional, three miles station. Sykes. Beaconsfield.134
  • 21 Jan 1909: BEACONSFIELD "Walnut Grove. "—Superior Accommodation, visitors; shooting, farm produce; trains met; correspondence invited. Sykes.135
  • 16 Oct 1913: About People.—On Saturday Mr Jesse Sykes left Upper Beaconsfield after a long residence in that famous health resort. On account of family illness Mr Sykes found this step imperative and he sold his farm and departed for his old residence in the city area. Mr Sykes, despite his 77 years, is yet hale and hearty, and when in Dandenong on Saturday, looked remarkably well. Originally a large contractor in Hotham (a name now almost forgotten by the generality of people), Mr Sykes many years ago gave up that business to become mine host of the Pine Grove Hotel, Upper Beaconsfield. Whilst there he made many friends and was elected to the Berwick Shire council, where he was in harness for years. Latterly he has devoted his time to farming. Mr Sykes was a noted athlete, and his son Harry was captain of the Hotham football team, when the best match of the year used to be played at East Melbourne between Hotham and Geelong. We trust that Mr and Mrs Sykes will enjoy the retirement they are making in their later years.136
  • 23 Oct 1913: Berwick Shire Council Correspondence. From J. Sykes, Upper Beaconsfield, notifying the sale of his property to Mr. Hay.137

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Last Edited23 Sep 2022

Rawson Parke Francis

M, #1252, b. Dec 1855, d. 23 Sep 1940
Father*George Baggott Francis b. 1821, d. 1893
Mother*Sarah Inglesby Bult
Probate (Will) 318/278. Rawson P FRANCIS Date of grant: 13 Nov 1940; Date of death: 23 Sep 1940; Occupation: Gentleman; Residence: Upper Beaconsfield.1 
Related* Henry Francis Henry is the uncle of Rawson Parke FRANCIS. 
Birth*Dec 1855 St James, London, England, Dec Q [St James] 1a 312.2 
Note*1863 UK National Archives Item reference C 16/172/W27; Cause number: 1863 W27; Short title: Way v Bult. Documents: Bill only. Plaintiffs: Thomas Benjamin Way. Defendants: Sarah Bult, Samuel Inglesby Bult, George Baggett Francis, Sarah Inglesby Francis his wife, George Bult Francis, William Henry Francis, Ellen Mary Francis, Rawson Parke Francis, Eglintoun Wallace [Wallis] Francis, Edith Annie Francis, Graham Inglesby Francis and Hannah Inglesby Bult.3 
Marriage*11 Nov 1886 Spouse: Amelia Emma Wilks. Christ Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M5769.4
 
Marriage-Notice*30 Nov 1886 FRANCIS-WILKS. —On the 11th inst at Christ Church St Kilda by the Rev Stanley Low, Rawson Parke Francis, third son of George Baggett Francis, Vale-house, Hertford England to Emma, daughter of John Wilks, St Kilda.5 
Land-UBeac*5 Oct 1904 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Assembly Hall). Transfer from Edward Fitzhaley A'Beckett George Britton Halford to Rawson Parke Francis, Edgar William Walker, John Tyler, William Henry Grant. Trustees of the Assembly Hall.6 
Widower30 Aug 1916Rawson Parke Francis became a widower upon the death of his wife Amelia Emma Wilks. 
Marriage*20 Sep 1917 Spouse: Isabel Blanche Maud Wilson. All Saints', East St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M5105.7
 
Marriage-Notice*13 Oct 1917 FRANCIS—WILSON.—On the 20th September, at All Saints' East St. Kilda, by the Rev. J. W. Ashton, Rawson Park Francis, of "Inglesby," South Yarra, to Isabel Blanche, daughter of the late J. A. Wilson, of Ballarat.8 
Land-Note*16 Mar 1928 GEM-D-3 (part). Amelia Emma Francis Amelia Emma Francis died on 30 August 1916. Probate has been granted to Rawson Parke Francis of Beaconsfield Gentleman.9 
Land-UBeac*28 Dec 1934 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Assembly Hall). Transfer from Rawson Parke Francis, William Henry Grant, John Tyler, William Henry Goff, Edgar William Walker to The Beaconsfield Assembly Hall Trust.10 
Land-UBeac*17 Aug 1936 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (10.11.12.13 part), 20 Salisbury Road. Transfer from Frances Pringle to Rawson Parke Francis.11,12 
Land-UBeac*17 Nov 1939 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (10.11.12.13 part), 20 Salisbury Road. Transfer from Rawson Parke Francis to Isabel Blanche Maud Francis.13,14 
Anecdote*abt 1940"Inglesby" was sited exactly opposite Applecross and in the late 20's and early 30's was owned by Rawson Francis and his wife. When Rawson became very ill, Blanche learned to drive, and bought a car, and would drive to Melbourne with Helen Hudson to see her husband in hospital.15 
Residence*1940 "Inglesby", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
Death*23 Sep 1940 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D18992 age 84 [par George FRANCIS & Sarah Inglesby BULT].16 
Death-Notice*24 Sep 1940 FRANCIS.—On September 23 at Inglesby, Beaconsfield Upper, Rawson Parke Francis.17 
Land-UBeac*28 Feb 1941 GEM-D-3 (part), 20 St Georges Road. Transfer from Rawson Parke Francis to Ernest Wilks Francis The Union Trustee Company of Australia Ltd. 4a 2r 31 6/10p.18 
Land-Note28 Feb 1941 GEM-D-3 (part), 20 St Georges Road. Ernest Wilks Francis Rawson Park Francis died on 23 Sep 1940. Probate of his will has been granted to The Union Trustee Company of Australia Limited of Collins Street Melbourne and Ernest Wilks Francis of Cranbourne Grazier.18 
Land-Note*a 23 Sep 1940 GEM-D-3 (part). Isabel Blanche Maud Francis Rawson Parke Francis' widow Isabel Blanche Maud Francis continued to live at 'Inglesby' until about 1960. 
Probate (Will)*7 May 1947 FRANCIS Rawson Parke of Inglesby Upper Beaconsfield Victoria Australia died 23 September 1940 Probate Melbourne to the Union Trustee Company of Australia Limited and Ernest Wilks Francis. Effects £965 11s. 6d. in England. Sealed London 7 May 1947.19 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
191497 Caroline Street, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: chemist. With Amelia Emma Francis. With Ernest Wilks Francis Olive Wilks Francis.20
191797 Caroline Street, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: chemist. With Ernest Wilks Francis.21
bt 1926 - 1934"Ingleby", St Georges Parade, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: druggist. With Isabel Blanche Maud Francis.22,23,24,25,26

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia27

Family

 Amelia Emma Wilks b. 1860, d. 30 Aug 1916
Children 1.Olive Wilks Francis+ b. 6 Jan 1888, d. 1958
 2.Rawson Wilks Francis b. 17 Mar 1889, d. 19 Mar 1889
 3.Ernest Wilks Francis b. 6 Feb 1891, d. 21 Sep 1960

Newspaper-Articles

  • 25 Sep 1940: MR Rawson Parke Francis died at Inglesby, Upper Beaconsfield, on Monday last.28
  • 5 Nov 1940: ESTATE OF £36,525. Union Trustee Company of Australia Limited and Mr. E. W. Francis are applying through Messrs. Bayles, Hamilton, and Wilks for probate of the will of the late Mr. Rawson Parke Francis, of Upper Beaconsfield, who died on September 23, leaving real and personal estate amounting to £36,525 to his widow and children.29

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 1121, item 318/278
    VPRS 28/ P3 unit 3433, item 318/278.
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  3. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/…
  4. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#M5769."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Nov 1886, p1.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1565-907 - William Henry Goff of Beaconsfield School Teacher Rawson Parke Francis of 309 Flinders Lane Melbourne Wholesale Druggist Edgar William Walker Gentleman John Tyler and William Henry Grant both Orchardists all of Upper Beaconsfield proprietors.
  7. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 Oct 1917, p13.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1569-671 - Amelia Emma Francis died on 30 August 1916. Probate has been granted to Rawson Parke Francis of Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1565-907 - Memo 884 Act No 3765 - The Land comprised herein is held by the trustees for the time being of The Beaconsfield Assembly Hall Trust which is registered in the Register of successory Trusts folium number 247.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4236-152 (C/T 4496-139) - Rawson Parke Francis of "Inglesby" Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman - C/T 6100-866.
  12. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1937 - pt Lot 11 NAV 20 ; 1938 - Isabel NAV 20
    1939 - House NAV 20 ; 1940 House NAV 25.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6100-866 - Isabel Blanche Francis of "Inglesby" Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman.
  14. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1937 - pt Lot 11 NAV 20 ; 1938 - Isabel NAV 20 ; 1939 - House NAV 20 ; 1940 House NAV 25.
  15. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Information from Helen Hudson given to Charles Wilson c1994."
  16. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  17. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Sep 1940 p4.
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1569-671 - Rawson Park Francis died on 23 Sep 1940. Probate of his will has been granted to The Union Trustee Company of Australia Limited of Collins Street Melbourne and Ernest Wilks Francis of Cranbourne Grazier.
  19. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.
  20. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  21. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  22. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  23. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  24. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  25. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  26. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  27. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  28. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 25 Sep 1940, p12
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/216063260
  29. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Nov 1940 p 2.
Last Edited22 Sep 2020

Amelia Emma Wilks

F, #1253, b. 1860, d. 30 Aug 1916
Father*John Wilks b. 1839, d. 10 Feb 1889
Mother*Jane Elizabeth Dyer b. 1840, d. 6 Feb 1898
Place in Upper Beac* Wilks Road, Officer. Selected land in 1877. 
Married NameFrancis. 
Birth*1860 Emerald Hill, VIC, Australia, #B542.1 
Land-UBeac*6 Sep 1877Selection: PAK-166. 19a 3r 24p - Land File 980/49.4. Selected by A. E. WILKS. Crown grant issued on 16 May 1884. States that land not accessible at this stage, as no road passable. She seems to have fenced the land and grazed some cattle on the land though.2,3 
Land-UBeac*27 Jun 1884 PAK-166. Transfer from Amelia Emma Wilks to John Speechly Gotch. 19a 3r 24p.4 
Marriage*11 Nov 1886 Spouse: Rawson Parke Francis. Christ Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M5769.5
 
Marriage-Notice*30 Nov 1886 FRANCIS-WILKS. —On the 11th inst at Christ Church St Kilda by the Rev Stanley Low, Rawson Parke Francis, third son of George Baggett Francis, Vale-house, Hertford England to Emma, daughter of John Wilks, St Kilda.6 
(Witness) Residence1897 "Garnoch", St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, was part of GEM-D-3 caveat lodged 1897, transfer 20 Feb 1900 sold to Amelia Francis 14 Feb 1902.
According to South Mrs Thomson was a vivid talker and splendid pianist.7 
Land-Note*20 Feb 1900 GEM-D-3 (part): Mortgagee: The Perpetual Executors and Trustees Association of Australia Limited - discharged 20 Feb 1914 (Amelia Emma Francis continued the mortgage). Mortgagor was Amelia Emma Francis.8 
Land-UBeac*14 Feb 1902 GEM-D-3 (part). Transfer from Ellen Spreckley Thomson to Amelia Emma Francis. 4a 2r 31 6/10p.9 
Death*30 Aug 1916 Mackay, QLD, Australia. 
Death-Notice*1 Sep 1916 The death is announced of Mrs. Francis, the wife of Mr. Rawson Parke Francis (senior partner of Messrs. Duerdin and Sainsbury). Mr. and Mrs. Francis were on a holiday trip to Queensland, and the death took place on the return journey from Cairns. The remains are being interred at Mackay, Queensland.10 
Death-Notice2 Sep 1916 FRANCIS. - On the 30th August, at Mackay, Queensland, Amelia Emma, wife of Rawson Parke Francis, of "Inglesby," Caroline street, South Yarra.11 
Land-Note*16 Mar 1928 GEM-D-3 (part). Rawson Parke Francis Amelia Emma Francis died on 30 August 1916. Probate has been granted to Rawson Parke Francis of Beaconsfield Gentleman.12 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
191497 Caroline Street, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Rawson Parke Francis. With Ernest Wilks Francis Olive Wilks Francis.13

Family

 Rawson Parke Francis b. Dec 1855, d. 23 Sep 1940
Children 1.Olive Wilks Francis+ b. 6 Jan 1888, d. 1958
 2.Rawson Wilks Francis b. 17 Mar 1889, d. 19 Mar 1889
 3.Ernest Wilks Francis b. 6 Feb 1891, d. 21 Sep 1960

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0000/3916
    980/49 AMELIA EMMA WILKS PAKENHAM 166 19--3--24. 1877 - 1884
    Address 2 Charnwood Crescent St Kilda, no occupation.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1572-309 - Amelia Emma Wilks of St Kilda.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1572-309 - John Speechley Gotch of Melbourne Gentleman - C/T 1582-326.
  5. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#M5769."
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Nov 1886, p1.
  7. [S58] Norman E Beaumont, Early Days of Berwick, p108.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1569-671 - Amelia Emma Francis to The Perpetual Executors and Trustees Association of Australia Limited - discharged 20 Feb 1914.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1569-671 - Amelia Emma Francis of Caroline Street South Yarra Married Woman.
  10. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Sep 1916 p6.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Sep 1916, p13.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1569-671 - Amelia Emma Francis died on 30 August 1916. Probate has been granted to Rawson Parke Francis of Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  13. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
Last Edited6 Jun 2019

Ernest Wilks Francis

M, #1254, b. 6 Feb 1891, d. 21 Sep 1960
Father*Rawson Parke Francis b. Dec 1855, d. 23 Sep 1940
Mother*Amelia Emma Wilks b. 1860, d. 30 Aug 1916
Probate (Will)* Ernest Wilks Francis. Grazier. Moorooduc. 21 Sep 1960. 565/784.1 
Note* It appears that Ernest married his 1st Cousin, Hilma who was the daughter of his grandfather Grahame Inglesby Francis who lived in England. 
Birth*6 Feb 1891 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #B7094.2 
Birth-Notice*18 Feb 1891 FRANCIS. —On the 6th inst, at Caroline street, South Yarra, the wife of Rawson Francis—a son.3 
Marriage*Mar 1917 Spouse: Hilma Francis. Meriden, Warwickshire, Australia, Mar Q [Meriden] 6d 823.4
 
Land-UBeac*28 Feb 1941 GEM-D-3 (part), 20 St Georges Road. Transfer from Rawson Parke Francis to Ernest Wilks Francis The Union Trustee Company of Australia Ltd. 4a 2r 31 6/10p.5 
Land-Note28 Feb 1941 GEM-D-3 (part), 20 St Georges Road. Rawson Parke Francis Rawson Park Francis died on 23 Sep 1940. Probate of his will has been granted to The Union Trustee Company of Australia Limited of Collins Street Melbourne and Ernest Wilks Francis of Cranbourne Grazier.5 
Death*21 Sep 1960 Mornington, VIC, Australia, #D25772 (Age 69.)6 
Land-Note*3 Nov 1966 GEM-D-3 (part), 20 St Georges Road. The Union Fidelty Trustee Company of Australia Ltd The Union-Fidelity Trustee Company of Australia Limited of 100 Exhibition Street Melbourne is now the surviving proprietor.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
191497 Caroline Street, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: drug trade. With Rawson Parke Francis and Amelia Emma Francis and Olive Wilks Francis.8
191797 Caroline Street, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: drug trade. With Rawson Parke Francis.9
1928The Retreat, Broadford, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: grazier. With Hilma Francis.10
1942Tremoilet, Cranbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Hilma Francis.11

Newspaper-Articles

  • 4 Nov 1960: "Inglesby" sold
    "Inglesby," a double-fronted seven-room home on 4 1/2 acres at Upper Beaconsfield, passed in at auction last week at £4,500, was subsequently sold privately by W. H. Hudson and Co. at the reserve price of £5,000. Isabel Blanche Maud Francis12

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 2267; VPRS 7591/P3, unit 362.
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B7094."
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Feb 1891, p1.
  4. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1569-671 - Rawson Park Francis died on 23 Sep 1940. Probate of his will has been granted to The Union Trustee Company of Australia Limited of Collins Street Melbourne and Ernest Wilks Francis of Cranbourne Grazier.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1569-671 - The Union-Fidelity Trustee Company of Australia Limited of 100 Exhibition Street Melbourne is now the surviving proprietor.
  8. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  9. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  10. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  11. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  12. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette, 4 Nov 1960, p2.
Last Edited29 Jun 2020

Olive Wilks Francis

F, #1255, b. 6 Jan 1888, d. 1958
Father*Rawson Parke Francis b. Dec 1855, d. 23 Sep 1940
Mother*Amelia Emma Wilks b. 1860, d. 30 Aug 1916
Married NameMacDougall.1 
Birth*6 Jan 1888 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #B6778.2 
Birth-Notice*17 Jan 1888 FRANCIS.—On the 6th inst., at Inglesby, Caroline-street, South Yarra, the wife of Rawson P. Francis — a daughter.3 
Marriage*23 Mar 1916 Spouse: James Kenneth MacDougall. Christ Church, South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #M768/768R.1,4
 
Marriage-Notice*29 Apr 1916 MACDOUGALL-FRANCIS.-On the 23rd March, at Christ Church, South Yarra, by the Rev. K. Henderson, Kenneth; eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James MacDougall, Arlington, Kew, to Olive, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rawson P. Francis, Inglesby, South Yarra.1 
Death*1958 Hamilton, NSW, Australia, #D22600/1958      [par Rawson Parkes & Emma].5,6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
191497 Caroline Street, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Rawson Parke Francis and Amelia Emma Francis and Ernest Wilks Francis.7

Citations

  1. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 Apr 1916, p13.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B6778."
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Jan 1888, p1.
  4. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "listed as McDOUGALL & MACDOUGALL."
  5. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, MacDougall Family Tree - Owner: thompsonwbt.
  6. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  7. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
Last Edited28 Apr 2019

Rawson Wilks Francis

M, #1256, b. 17 Mar 1889, d. 19 Mar 1889
Father*Rawson Parke Francis b. Dec 1855, d. 23 Sep 1940
Mother*Amelia Emma Wilks b. 1860, d. 30 Aug 1916
Birth*17 Mar 1889 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #B7697.1 
Birth-Notice*20 Mar 1889 FRANCIS. —On the 17th inst., at Inglesby, Caroline-street, South Yarra, the wife of Rawson P. Francis—a son.2 
Death*19 Mar 1889 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #D5130 age 3D.3 
Death-Notice*20 Mar 1889 FRANCIS. —On the 19th inst., at Inglesby, Caroline-street, South Yarra, Rawson Wilks, infant son of Rawson Parke and Emma Francis.2 

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B7697."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Mar 1889, p1.
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#D5130 age 3D."
Last Edited28 Apr 2019
 

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