Alfred John Brown

M, #1321, b. Jun 1875, d. 4 Aug 1946
Birth*Jun 1875 Bethnal Green, London, England, Jun Q [Bethnal Green] 1c 307 (mother SALTER.)1,2 
Marriage*24 Sep 1894 Spouse: Alice Whiting. Bethnal Green, London, England, Sep Q [Bethnal Green] 1c 419.3
(Migrant) Migration/Travel7 Jun 1910 Sailing with Alice Brown, Alice Maud Brown, Alfred John Thomas Brown, William Lawrence Brown, Walter Henry Brown, Ernest Richard Brown, Emily Eileen 'Peggy' Brown to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Norseman sailing from London. Arrived 21 Jul 1910
Age 35 - Packing Case Maker.4
Residence1 Mar 1916 Corner Alma and Vida Streets, Essendon, VIC, Australia.5 
Land-UBeac*24 Sep 1920 PAK-94 LP3145 (Lots 1.2.3.4.5.6.10), O'Neil Road. Transfer from Alice Ida Robinson to Alfred John Brown. 20a 0r 12p
Today these lots are 1 = 317 O'Neil Road; 2 = 315 O'Neil; 3 = 309 O'Neil; 4 = 305 O'Neil; 5 = 297 O'Neil; 6 = 293 O'Neil; 10 = 244 Payne Road.6 
Land-Note*24 Sep 1920 PAK-94 LP3145 (Lots 1.2.3.4.5.6.10): Mortgagee: The State Savings Bank of Victoria. Mortage No 411934 - discharged 8 Nov 1944. Mortgagor was Alfred John Brown.7 
Residence*29 Nov 1920 "Hughendon", Hughendon Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia.8 
Land-UBeac*26 Sep 1939 PAK-94 LP3145 (Lots 1.2.3.4.5.6.10), O'Neil Road. Transfer from Alfred John Brown to Albert Edward Allen. 20a 0r 12p.9 
Death*4 Aug 1946 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D20575/1946 (Age 71) (par William BROWN & Sophia SALTER) - as Alfred John BROWN.10 
Death-Notice*5 Aug 1946 BROWN.—On August 4 at Dandenong, Alfred John, the dearly beloved husband of Alice Brown, of St. Georges road, Beaconsfield Upper, and loving father of Alice (Mrs. Woods, deceased), Alfred, William (1st A.I.F.. killed in action, 1916); Charles (deceased), Walter, Ernest, Emily (Mrs. Cramer), and Muriel (Mrs Bickham), aged 71 years.—At rest.
BROWN.—The Funeral of the late Mr. ALFRED JOHN BROWN, of St. George's road, Beaconsfield Upper, will leave our parlour 10 Walker street. Dandenong. THIS DAY (Monday), after a service by the Rev. W. P. Daunt, commencing at 3.30 p.m., for the Necropolis, Springvale, arriving at 4 p.m.11 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
31 Mar 190145 Blyth Road, West Ham, Essex, EnglandHead of Household: Alfred John Brown. Age 25 - packing case maker
Member(s) of Household: Alice Whiting, Alice Maud Brown, Alfred John Thomas Brown, William Lawrence Brown, Charles Albert Brown.12
191210 George Street, Moonee Ponds, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: carpenter. With Alice Brown.13
bt 1913 - 1916107 Ardmillan Road, Moonee Ponds, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: carpenter. With Alice Brown.14,15,16
1919Alma Street, Moonee Ponds, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: carpenter. With Alice Brown.17
bt 1921 - 1926Hughendon Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: casemaker. With Alice Brown.18,19,20,21,22
1927Hughendon Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: casemaker. With Alice Brown. With Ernest Richard Brown.23
1928St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Alice Brown.24
1931St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Alice Brown.25
bt 1934 - 1942St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Alice Brown.26,27,28,29

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, CHURCH OF ENGLAND, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT K SECTION 4 GRAVE 1330

Family

 Alice Whiting b. Mar 1875, d. 21 Dec 1958
Children 1.Alice Maud Brown+ b. 22 Sep 1893, d. 29 Oct 1942
 2.Alfred John Thomas Brown+ b. Mar 1896, d. 7 Jun 1981
 3.William Lawrence Brown b. 17 Mar 1898, d. 12 Oct 1916
 4.Charles Albert Brown b. 28 Dec 1899, d. Jun 1903
 5.Walter Henry Brown+ b. 14 May 1901, d. 3 Aug 1971
 6.Ernest Richard Brown+ b. Dec 1903, d. 31 Jul 1953
 7.Emily Eileen 'Peggy' Brown b. Sep 1907, d. 2 Nov 1974
 8.Muriel Winifred Brown+ b. 17 Jul 1916, d. 31 Aug 1994

Newspaper-Articles

  • 22 Jul 1910: LINER NORSEMAN.
    More than usual interest was evinced in the arrival here of the steamer Norseman because she has been chartered by the Aberdeen line to act as a substitute for the lost Pericles, until the first of the new Aberdeen liners now being constructed is ready to enter the Australian service. In many respects the Norseman resembles the Pericles, being approximately of the same tonnage and having similar dimensions to that vessel. Built by Harland and Wolff, the famous Belfast firm, who also constructed the Pericles, the Norseman was launched in 1898 for the Dominion line, and she has spent the greater part of her career in the North Atlantic trade.
    She is of 10,400 tons gross burthen, having a length of 500ft ., and a breadth of 62ft. 3in. She is propelled by twin screws, the power being provided by two sets of quadruple expansion engines. Only one class of passengers are carried by the Norseman.
    When she arrived in Hobson's Bay last evening there were 460 voyagers on board, of whom 80 were booked for this port. Included In the staff of the Norseman is Mr. S. Ackerman, purser of the Pericles, who was on that liner when she foundered some months ago. He lost all his belongings in the disaster. The Norseman began her voyage at Gravesend on the 7th June, and, with the exception of a brief call at Plymouth, made no stoppage on the way to Melbourne. No unusual incidents happened, and generally fine weather prevailing, a pleasant sojourn was spent by all on board. The liner, which is under the care of Captain G. Berry, a stranger to Australia, was berthed in the Victoria Dock to land passengers and a cargo of general merchandise.
    The names of the officers are as follows:—Chief, Mr. H. Harper; second, Mr. C. D. Matheson (formerly of the "Aberdeen" liner Salamis); auxiliary second, Mr. G. A. Polley; third, Mr. C. Mills; chief engineer, Mr, Paterson; second, Mr. Williams; surgeon, Mr. E Lakooski.31
  • 22 Jul 1910: BRITISH IMMIGRANTS. "READY TO GO ANYWHERE."
    Among eighty passengers for Victoria by the Aberdeen liner Norseman, which arrived here from London direct last night was a batch of 27 immigrants, including 12 English lads, all of whom will apparently be a gain to Victoria. Of the new arrivals, three were families numbering respectively, two, three, and five persons, nominated by friends already residing here, whilst two men and a woman came through the office of the Agent-General.
    It is understood that the whole batch have positions awaiting them, and several of the English boys will, it is stated by Mr AY Bramwell of the Closer Settlement Board, be sent away to their new homes in the country to day. These lads the average age of whom is 17 years, hail from West Ham, an outlying suburb of London. Judging by the reports of the ship's officers, they have evidently been carefully selected by the Agent-General, and they will carry with them the best wishes of all their fellow passengers. When asked how he liked the prospect of going into the back blocks, one of the boys exclaimed, "Where's that?" and upon being enlightened he cheerfully said, "Oh, yes; we are ready to go anywhere," a remark to which his companions nodded a strong assent. The boys stated that they had been following various occupations, mostly of a casual character, in London, and were apparently full of hope and expectation that a bright future was in store for them in Victoria. There were other immigrants on the Norseman who have come to try their fortunes here on their own initiative, and who from all appearances are desirable additions to the Commonwealth. The great majority of the Norseman's passengers—she brought about 460—are, however, booked either to Sydney or Brisbane.32
  • 20 Dec 1917: DUCKLINGS, P.H. and Muscovy, from 1s. Mr. Brown. c/o Alma and Vida sts., Aberfeldie. Essendon.33
  • 28 Mar 1918: DUCKLINGS, fat for Easter, 3s 6d each. Mr. Brown. cr. Alma and Vida sts., Aberfeldie, Essendon.34
  • 28 May 1927: LAND, Essendon, Alma street, near Vida st., 57 x 150 fenced both sides, high position, 1 min. 'bus £4 foot. W. H. Brown, Beaconsfield Upper. Walter Henry Brown35
  • 12 Oct 1940: ROLLINSON.—In loving memory of my dear friend, Tilly, who passed away October 12, 1938; also our dear son, W. L. Brown, killed in action October 13, 1916. Sadly missed.
    You never miss the sunshine
    Until the shadows fall.
    —Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown, Beaconsfield Upper. Alice Brown36
  • 7 Aug 1946: OBITUARY. MR. A. J. BROWN
    FOLLOWING several months’ illness Mr. Alfred John Brown, 71, of St. George’s Rd., Upper Beaconsfield, died in the Dandenong and District Hospital, on August 4th. Born in London, he came to Australia many years ago and had been a resident of Upper Beaconsfield for much of this time. He was well-liked and greatly esteemed and will be mourned by a big circle of friends. Deceased leaves a widow, three sons and two daughters to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. On Monday the remains were laid to rest in the Church of England portion of the Spring Vale Cemetery in the presence of a large number of mourners.. Rev. W. P. Daunt conducted a service at the parlor and graveside, and W. J. Garnar and Son attended to the funeral arrangements.37
  • 14 Aug 1946: Brown.—Mrs. A. Brown and family thank all relatives and friends for floral tributes, telegrams, cards, personal expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement; special thanks to Dr Langmore and Dr Tullock, and Sisters and staff at Dandenong District Hospital. Will all please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of sincere gratitude. —St. Georges Rd., Beaconsfield Upper.38

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "BROWN, ALFRED JOHN mother SALTER      
    GRO Reference: 1875 J Quarter in BETHNAL GREEN Volume 01C Page 307."
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Source Citation: Class: BT26.
    Source Information: Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  5. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4215-909 - Alfred John Brown of "Hughenden" O'Neill Road Beaconsfield Case Maker.
    Today these lots are 1 = 317 O'Neil; 2 = 315 O'Neil; 3 = 309 O'Neil; 4 = 305 O'Neil; 5 = 297 O'Neil; 6 = 293 O'Neil; 10 = 244 Payne Road.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4215-909 - Mortgage No 411934.
  8. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, note in military file of his son William Lawrence Brown.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4215-909 - Albert Edward Allen of 2 Ash Grove Caulfield Tobacconist.
  10. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D20575/1946 (Age 71) (par William BROWN & Sophia SALTER) - as Alfred John BROWN, born London, England. Death registered at Dandenong, Australia."
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 5 Aug 1946, p9
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206366219
  12. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, 1901 census: Class: RG13; Piece: 1563; Folio: 93; Page: 44.
  13. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  14. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  15. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  16. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  17. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  18. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  19. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  20. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  21. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  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. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  28. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  29. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  30. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    CHURCH OF ENGLAND, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT K SECTION 4 GRAVE 13.
  31. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 22 Jul 1910, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10446420
  32. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 22 Jul 1910, p9
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10446365
  33. [S14] Newspaper - Flemington Spectator (Vic.), Thu 20 Dec 1917, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/92032026
  34. [S14] Newspaper - Flemington Spectator (Vic.), Thu 28 Mar 1918, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/92028997
  35. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 28 May 1927, p25
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3857344
  36. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 12 Oct 1940, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/204385040
  37. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 7 Aug 1946, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214794864
  38. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 14 Aug 1946, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214795016
Last Edited7 Jul 2024

Alice Whiting

F, #1322, b. Mar 1875, d. 21 Dec 1958
Married NameBrown. 
NoteDec 1852 Parents marriage: Dec Q 1852 [Bethnal Green] 1c 631 Sarah Elizabeth CASTON & John Thomas WHITING.1 
Birth*Mar 1875 Bethnal Green, London, England, Mar Q 1875 (Bethnal Green) 01c 226. Mother's maiden surname: Caston. As Alice Whiting.2,3 
Note*Mar 1880 Death of mother: Mar Q 1880 (Bethnal Green) 01c 153 (Age 46) - as Sarah Elizabeth Whiting.4 
Marriage*24 Sep 1894 Spouse: Alfred John Brown. Bethnal Green, London, England, Sep Q [Bethnal Green] 1c 419.1
(Migrant) Migration/Travel7 Jun 1910 Sailing with Alfred John Brown, Alice Maud Brown, Alfred John Thomas Brown, William Lawrence Brown, Walter Henry Brown, Ernest Richard Brown, Emily Eileen 'Peggy' Brown to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Norseman sailing from London. Arrived 21 Jul 1910
Age 35.5
Widow4 Aug 1946Alice Whiting became a widow upon the death of her husband Alfred John Brown.6 
Death*21 Dec 1958 Middle Park, VIC, Australia, #D15596/1958 (Age 83) (par John Thomas WHITING & Sarah Elizabeth Unknown) - as Alice BROWN.7 
Death-Notice*22 Dec 1958 BROWN. -On December 21, at her home, Alice, beloved wife of the late Alfred, and loving mother of Alice (deceased), Alfred, Charles (deceased), William (deceased), Walter, Ernest (deceased), Emily and Muriel, aged 83 years.
BROWN. - The friends of the late Mrs. ALICE BROWN, of 283 Danks Street, Middle Park, and formerly of Upper Beaconsfield, are notified that her funeral will leave our parlors, Walker Street, Dandenong, TOMORROW, after a service to commence at 1 pm for the Spring Vale Cemetery.8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
3 Apr 1881Thomas WHITING, 49 Ravenscroft Street, Bethnal Green, London, EnglandAge 6 - Scholar9

31 Mar 190145 Blyth Road, West Ham, Essex, England(Head of Household) Alfred John Brown;
Age 26
Member(s) of Household: Alice Maud Brown, Alfred John Thomas Brown, William Lawrence Brown, Charles Albert Brown10
191210 George Street, Moonee Ponds, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alfred John Brown.11
bt 1913 - 1916107 Ardmillan Road, Moonee Ponds, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alfred John Brown.12,13,14
1919Alma Street, Moonee Ponds, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alfred John Brown.15
bt 1921 - 1926Hughendon Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alfred John Brown.16,17,18,19,20
1927Hughendon Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alfred John Brown. With Ernest Richard Brown.21
1928St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alfred John Brown.22
1931St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alfred John Brown.23
bt 1934 - 1942St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alfred John Brown.24,25,26,27

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, CHURCH OF ENGLAND, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT K SECTION 4 GRAVE 1328

Family

 Alfred John Brown b. Jun 1875, d. 4 Aug 1946
Children 1.Alice Maud Brown+ b. 22 Sep 1893, d. 29 Oct 1942
 2.Alfred John Thomas Brown+ b. Mar 1896, d. 7 Jun 1981
 3.William Lawrence Brown b. 17 Mar 1898, d. 12 Oct 1916
 4.Charles Albert Brown b. 28 Dec 1899, d. Jun 1903
 5.Walter Henry Brown+ b. 14 May 1901, d. 3 Aug 1971
 6.Ernest Richard Brown+ b. Dec 1903, d. 31 Jul 1953
 7.Emily Eileen 'Peggy' Brown b. Sep 1907, d. 2 Nov 1974
 8.Muriel Winifred Brown+ b. 17 Jul 1916, d. 31 Aug 1994

Newspaper-Articles

  • 12 Oct 1940: ROLLINSON.—In loving memory of my dear friend, Tilly, who passed away October 12, 1938; also our dear son, W. L. Brown, killed in action October 13, 1916. Sadly missed.
    You never miss the sunshine
    Until the shadows fall.
    —Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown, Beaconsfield Upper. Alfred John Brown29

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D15596 birthplace London."
  3. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Mar Q 1875 (Bethnal Green) 01c 226. Mother's maiden surname: Caston. As Alice Whiting."
  4. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Mar Q 1880 (Bethnal Green) 01c 153 (Age 46) - as Sarah Elizabeth Whiting."
  5. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Source Citation: Class: BT26.
    Source Information: Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D20575/1946 (Age 71) (par William BROWN & Sophia SALTER) - as Alfred John BROWN, born London, England. Death registered at Dandenong, Australia."
  7. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D15596/1958 (Age 83) (par John Thomas WHITING & Sarah Elizabeth Unknown) - as Alice BROWN, born London, England. Death registered at Middle Park, Australia."
  8. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 Dec 1958, p9.
  9. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Household Members Thomas Whiting (55 Widower, Cigar Case Maker), Henry Whiting (17), Emily Whiting (9), Alice Whiting
    1881 England Census RG11 411 112 53
    Source.GSU roll     1341089."
  10. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, 1901 census: Class: RG13; Piece: 1563; Folio: 93; Page: 44.
  11. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  12. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  13. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  14. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  15. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  16. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  17. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  18. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  19. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  20. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  21. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  22. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  23. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  24. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  25. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  26. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  27. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  28. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    CHURCH OF ENGLAND, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT K SECTION 4 GRAVE 13.
  29. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 12 Oct 1940, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/204385040
Last Edited7 Jul 2024

Alice Maud Brown

F, #1323, b. 22 Sep 1893, d. 29 Oct 1942
Father*Alfred John Brown b. Jun 1875, d. 4 Aug 1946
Mother*Alice Whiting b. Mar 1875, d. 21 Dec 1958
Married NameWoods.1 
Birth*22 Sep 1893 Bethnal Green, London, England, Dec Q 1893 (Bethnal Green) 01c 142. Mother's maiden surname: -. As Alice Maud Brown - baptised 18 Feb 1903 at St Aidan Stratford Essex.2,3 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel7 Jun 1910 Sailing with Alfred John Brown, Alice Brown, Alfred John Thomas Brown, William Lawrence Brown, Walter Henry Brown, Ernest Richard Brown, Emily Eileen 'Peggy' Brown to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Norseman sailing from London. Arrived 21 Jul 1910
Age 16 - Domestic.4
Marriage*1917 Spouse: Edward Woods. VIC, Australia, #M8132.1
 
Death*29 Oct 1942 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D11755/1942 (Age 49) (par Alfred John BROWN & Alice WHITING) - as Alice Maud WOODS.5 
Death-Notice*30 Oct 1942 WOODS.—At the Melbourne Hospital, Alice, dearly loved eldest daughter of Alfred and Alice Brown; loving sister of Alfred, William (deceased), Charles (deceased), Walter, Ernest, Peggy, Muriel. In God's care.
WOODS.—On October 29, at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Alice Maud, of 108 McPherson-street, Essendon, beloved wife of Edward Woods, and loving mother of Joyce (Mrs. Vance), Cyril, William, Hilda and Jack, aged 49 years. Sweet rest.
WOODS.—The Funeral of the late Mrs. ALICE MAUD WOODS will leave Alfred Allison's- Parlor, 630 Mount Alexander-road, Moonee Ponds. THIS DAY at 2 p.m. for the Fawkner Cemetery. ALFRED ALLISON. Melbourne West. F54SO. And Moonee Ponds.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
31 Mar 190145 Blyth Road, West Ham, Essex, England(Head of Household) Alfred John Brown;
Age 7
Member(s) of Household: Alice Whiting, Alfred John Thomas Brown, William Lawrence Brown, Charles Albert Brown7
193796 Shields Street, Newmarket, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Edward Woods.8

Grave

  • CofE Comp T Grave 5765, Fawkner Memorial Park, Fawkner, VIC, Australia9

Citations

  1. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  2. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Dec Q 1893 (Bethnal Green) 01c 142. Mother's maiden surname: -. As Alice Maud Brown."
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Essex Church of England Parish Registers, Baptism Register; Service of Church: Registers of Baptisms; Incumbent; Stratford, St. Aidan; Parish Records;1900-1913
    Alice Maud Brown, Birth Date: 22 Sep 1893, Baptism Date: 18 Feb 1903, Baptism Place: Stratford, St. Aidan, Essex, England, Father: Alfred John Brown, Mother: Alice Brown.
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Source Citation: Class: BT26.
    Source Information: Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D11755/1942 (Age 49) (par Alfred John BROWN & Alice WHITING) - as Alice Maud WOODS, born London, England. Death registered at Melbourne, Australia."
  6. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 30 Oct 1942, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206835435
  7. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, 1901 census: Class: RG13; Piece: 1563; Folio: 93; Page: 44.
  8. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  9. [S39] Index of burials in the cemetery of Fawkner Memorial Park, online @ http://www.gmct.com.au/deceased-search/.
Last Edited16 Jun 2024

Alfred John Thomas Brown

M, #1324, b. Mar 1896, d. 7 Jun 1981
Father*Alfred John Brown b. Jun 1875, d. 4 Aug 1946
Mother*Alice Whiting b. Mar 1875, d. 21 Dec 1958

World War I

Regimental number 454, Whipmaker, Age 19. Alma Street, Essendon. Returned 19 Feb 1919.1,2
Birth*Mar 1896 Bethnal Green, London, England, Mar Q 1896 (Bethnal Green) 01c 153. Mother's maiden surname: Whiting. As Alfred John Thomas Brown.3 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel7 Jun 1910 Sailing with Alfred John Brown, Alice Brown, Alice Maud Brown, William Lawrence Brown, Walter Henry Brown, Ernest Richard Brown, Emily Eileen 'Peggy' Brown to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Norseman sailing from London. Arrived 21 Jul 1910
Age 14.4
Marriage13 Nov 1920 Spouse: Elsie May Rollinson. Baptist Church, Footscray, VIC, Australia, #M13921/1920, Alfd Jno Thos BROWN & Elsie May ROLLINSON.5
 
Marriage-Notice*8 Jan 1921 BROWN— ROLLINSON.— On the 13th November at Baptist Church, Footscray, by the Rev. J. H. Guble, Alfred James Thomas, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Brown, of Beaconsfield, Victoria, to Elsie May, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rollinson, of 3 Latrobe-street, Footscray.6 
Death*7 Jun 1981 QLD, Australia, #D1981/3985 (par Alfred John Brown & Alice Whiting) - as Alfred John Thomas Brown.7 
Death-Notice*a 7 Jun 1981 Gold Coast Bulletin, 22 May 1982 (Death notice, BROWN, Alfred John Thomas, 7 Jun 1981.)8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
31 Mar 190145 Blyth Road, West Ham, Essex, England(Head of Household) Alfred John Brown;
Age 5
Member(s) of Household: Alice Whiting, Alice Maud Brown, William Lawrence Brown, Charles Albert Brown9
bt 1927 - 1936Alma Street, Essendon, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: striker. With Elsie May Brown.10,11
bt 1942 - 194921 Alma Street, Essendon, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: striker. With Elsie May Brown.12,13
bt 1968 - 1980Alma Street, Essendon, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Elsie May Brown.14,15

Grave

  • Lawn B, Grave 1453, Footscray Cemetery, Footscray, VIC, Australia16

Newspaper-Articles

  • 25 Nov 1941: Saved From The Sea
    LAST week I received word from Pig Face Island, near Streaky Bay, some 500 miles west of Adelaide, that Mr. F. E. Dahl had picked up a bottle on the beach, containing a message, dated October 22, 1914, which read:—
    From Melbourne bound for England. Brown, Morgan, Newell, Benbow, Lamb, West, Lester.
    In response to my inquiry about those who signed that message has come a letter from, Alf Brown, of Alma-st., Essendon, stating that he was the man who threw that bottle overboard more than 27 years ago. It was thrown from the deck of the troopship Hororata (A20), which left Melbourne on October 19, 1914, and carried men of the original 7th Battalion. The party threw several bottles overboard, and this one was the first and only one recovered. Mr. Brown’s cobber, Morgan, lives at Geelong, but he does not know where the others are today.17
  • 13 Nov 1945: Silver Wedding: MR. and Mrs. A. BROWN announce with pleasure the 23th anniversary of their wedding, celebrated at Baptist Church Footscray, by the late. Rev. J. H. Goble on November 13, 1920. Present address 21 Alma-street, Essendon. Elsie May Brown18

Citations

  1. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, Series no: B2455, Control symbol: BROWN A J T, Item title: Brown Alfred John Thomas: SERN 454: POB London England: POE Moonee Ponds VIC: NOK F Brown A J,, Access status: Open, Location: Canberra
    544, Pte A. Brown, 7th A.I.F. B Coy,
    "I knew Brown well. He comes from Moonee Ponds, Melbourne. I last saw him in Cairo in June when he told me that he was going back to Australia owing to rheumatism. He is thin, very dark with high colour and about 20. Height about 5'9".
    Ref :- 49, Pte F. B. Matthews, Machine Gun Section, Sarpi Rest Camp, Mudros P.B.G. 15th November.
    544, Pte A. Brown, 7th A.I.F. B Coy.
    According to the official list in Orderly Room this No. should be 454. He was sent back to Australia in charge of sick men and is now officially stated to be on his way back to the Peninsula.
    Orderly Room, Sarpi Rest Camp, Mudros.
    G.E.B. 15th November.
  2. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, Alfred John Thomas BROWN
    Regimental number 454
    Place of birth London England
    Religion Church of England
    Occupation Whipmaker
    Address      Alma Street, Essendon, Victoria
    Marital status Single
    Age at embarkation 19
    Next of kin Father, A J Brown, Alma Street, Essendon, Victoria
    Enlistment date 15 August 1914
    Rank on enlistment Private
    Unit name 7th Battalion, D Company
    AWM Embarkation Roll number 23/24/1
    Embarkation details Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914
    Rank from Nominal Roll Gunner
    Unit from Nominal Roll 2nd Field Artillery Brigade
    Fate Returned to Australia 19 February 1919
    Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) *Given name Alfred John.
  3. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Mar Q 1896 (Bethnal Green) 01c 153. Mother's maiden surname: Whiting. As Alfred John Thomas Brown."
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Source Citation: Class: BT26.
    Source Information: Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  5. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M13921/1920, Alfd Jno Thos BROWN & Elsie May ROLLINSON."
  6. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 8 Jan 1921, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201695238
  7. [S8] Queensland Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "#D1981/3985 (par Alfred John Brown & Alice Whiting) - as Alfred John Thomas Brown, Death date: 7 Jun 1981, Birth year: 1896."
  8. [S14] Newspaper - Gold Coast Bulletin, 22 May 1982 (Death notice, BROWN, Alfred John Thomas, 7 Jun 1981, https://ryersonindex.org/search.php)
    Gold Coast Bulletin, 18 Jun 1981 (Probate notice, BROWN, Alfred John Thomas, 18 Jun 1981, late of Rio Vista, Qld, formerly of Essendon, Vic, https://ryersonindex.org/search.php).
  9. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, 1901 census: Class: RG13; Piece: 1563; Folio: 93; Page: 44.
  10. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  11. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  12. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  13. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  14. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  15. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  16. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of Footscray Cemetery, FGC-LWNB-1453
    ELSIE MAY BROWN, Service Date: 30 Jul 1980, Age: 83 Years
    ALFRED BROWN, Service Date: 30 Oct 1981, Age: 85 Years    ,.
  17. [S14] Newspaper - The Sun News-Pictorial (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 25 Nov 1941, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/278516685
  18. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 13 Nov 1945, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/205645651
Last Edited7 Jul 2024

William Lawrence Brown

M, #1325, b. 17 Mar 1898, d. 12 Oct 1916
Father*Alfred John Brown b. Jun 1875, d. 4 Aug 1946
Mother*Alice Whiting b. Mar 1875, d. 21 Dec 1958

World War I

William Lawrence Brown enlisted when he was 17 years old and working in the tobacco industry. SERN 1880. He embarked with the 46th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement from Sydney on 5 Jun 1916 on board HMAT A30 Borda.
He served on the Western Front for only two weeks when he was killed in Action on 12 October 1916.
His parents and siblings moved to Hughenden Road, Beaconsfield after his death.1
Birth*17 Mar 1898 Bethnal Green, London, England, Jun Q 1898 (Bethnal Green) 01c 211. Mother's maiden surname: Whiting. As William Lawrence Brown - baptised 4 Feb 1903 at St Aidan Stratford Essex.2,3 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel7 Jun 1910 Sailing with Alfred John Brown, Alice Brown, Alice Maud Brown, Alfred John Thomas Brown, Walter Henry Brown, Ernest Richard Brown, Emily Eileen 'Peggy' Brown to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Norseman sailing from London. Arrived 21 Jul 1910
Age 12.4
Death*12 Oct 1916 Ypres, Belgium. 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
31 Mar 190145 Blyth Road, West Ham, Essex, England(Head of Household) Alfred John Brown;
Age 3 (as William)
Member(s) of Household: Alice Whiting, Alice Maud Brown, Alfred John Thomas Brown, Charles Albert Brown5

Citations

  1. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=36198
  2. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Jun Q 1898 (Bethnal Green) 01c 211. Mother's maiden surname: Whiting. As William Lawrence Brown."
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Essex Church of England Parish Registers, Baptism Register; Service of Church: Registers of Baptisms; Incumbent; Stratford, St. Aidan; Parish Records;1900-1913
    William Lawrence Brown, Birth Date: 17 Mar 1898, Baptism Date: 4 Feb 1903, Baptism Place: Stratford, St. Aidan, Essex, England, Father: Alfred John Brown, Mother: Alice Brown.
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Source Citation: Class: BT26.
    Source Information: Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  5. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, 1901 census: Class: RG13; Piece: 1563; Folio: 93; Page: 44.
Last Edited13 Jun 2024

Charles Albert Brown

M, #1326, b. 28 Dec 1899, d. Jun 1903
Father*Alfred John Brown b. Jun 1875, d. 4 Aug 1946
Mother*Alice Whiting b. Mar 1875, d. 21 Dec 1958
Birth*28 Dec 1899 Poplar, London, England, Mar Q 1900 (Poplar) 01c 572. Mother's maiden surname: Whiting. As Charles Albert Brown - baptised 18 Feb 1903 at St Aidan Stratford Essex.1,2 
Death*Jun 1903 West Ham, London, England, possible death: Jun Q [West Ham] 4a 2 (Age 3.)3 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
31 Mar 190145 Blyth Road, West Ham, Essex, England(Head of Household) Alfred John Brown;
Age 1 (as Lawrence)
Member(s) of Household: Alice Whiting, Alice Maud Brown, Alfred John Thomas Brown, William Lawrence Brown4

Citations

  1. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Mar Q 1900 (Poplar) 01c 572. Mother's maiden surname: Whiting. As Charles Albert Brown."
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Essex Church of England Parish Registers, Baptism Register; Service of Church: Registers of Baptisms; Incumbent; Stratford, St. Aidan; Parish Records;1900-1913
    Charles Albert Brown, Birth Date: 28 Dec 1889 [sic], Baptism Date: 18 Feb 1903, Baptism Place: Stratford, St. Aidan, Essex, England, Father: Alfred John Brown, Mother: Alice Brown.
  3. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "BROWN, CHARLES ALBERT (Age 3)
    GRO Reference: 1903 J Quarter in WEST HAM Volume 04A Page 2."
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, 1901 census: Class: RG13; Piece: 1563; Folio: 93; Page: 44.
Last Edited13 Jun 2024

Walter Henry Brown

M, #1327, b. 14 May 1901, d. 3 Aug 1971
Father*Alfred John Brown b. Jun 1875, d. 4 Aug 1946
Mother*Alice Whiting b. Mar 1875, d. 21 Dec 1958
Birth*14 May 1901 West Ham, Essex, England, Jun Q 1901 (West Ham) 04a 36. Mother's maiden surname: Whiting. As Walter Henry Brown - baptised 4 Feb 1903 at St Aidan Stratford Essex.1,2 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel7 Jun 1910 Sailing with Alfred John Brown, Alice Brown, Alice Maud Brown, Alfred John Thomas Brown, William Lawrence Brown, Ernest Richard Brown, Emily Eileen 'Peggy' Brown to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Norseman sailing from London. Arrived 21 Jul 1910
Age 9.3
Land-UBeac*20 Feb 1922 GEM-D-35 (part). Transfer from Percy Vernon Lockey John Wilfred Rutty to Walter Henry Brown. 1a 3r 37p.4 
Land-UBeac*15 May 1931 GEM-D-2 (part). Transfer from Stella Tryphena Thompson Denniston to Walter Henry Brown. SW part of land - measuring 0a 2r 31p (nearly 3/4 acre.)5 
Land-Gembrook*abt 1932 GEM- 8/LP5915 pt 7/LP5915, 160 + 170 Harvie Road. Transfer from an unknown person to Walter Henry Brown. Also had land at Pakenham Upper (now Harvie Road) - 1932/33 - 1933/34 Lots pt 7 & Lot 8 of Blacks Subdivision LP5915 28 & 26 ac. sold to Robert A Roberts (Crockford) (1934/35.)6 
Land-UBeac27 Jun 1932 GEM-D-36.37 (part). Transfer from Percy Vernon Lockey to Walter Henry Brown. 26a 0r 8p.7 
Marriage-Notice*21 Sep 1935 Women's Realm - Social Notes: The marriage of Dorothy, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith, of Nott street, East Malvern, to Mr. Walter Brown, third son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brown, of Upper Beaconsfield will take place at Ewing Memorial Presbyterian Church, Burke road, East Malvern, on Saturday, September 28, at 7 pm.8 
Marriage*28 Sep 1935 Spouse: Dorothy Maude Smith. Ewing Memorial Presbyterian Church, Burke Road, East Malvern, VIC, Australia, #M9813.8,9
 
Land-UBeac*2 Sep 1940 GEM-D-2 (part). Transfer from Walter Henry Brown to William Alexander Berglund. SW part of land - measuring 0a 2r 31p (nearly 3/4 acre.)10 
Land-UBeac*10 Jul 1941 GEM-D-33.34 (part). Transfer from Colin Wright to Walter Henry Brown. 10a 0r 34p.11 
Note*b 1946 Blue Moon Fruit Co-operative Ltd. Walter Brown was a major shareholder of the Blue Moon Fruit Co-operative.12 
Land-Note*1947 Paid rates: 10a pt PAK-69 - N3; 25a GEM-D-pt 36.pt 37 Shed N100; 10 pt GEM-D-35 N50.13 
Land-UBeac*10 Apr 1947 PAK-69 (part). Transfer from Helen Josephine McBride to Walter Henry Brown. Balance 10a (northern part.)14 
Land-UBeac*5 Oct 1949 GEM-D-35 (part), 94 St Georges Road. Transfer from Walter Henry Brown to Felice Ciphera Aarons. Walter's father built himself a house on this property from materials paid for by Walter.15 
Land-UBeac6 Mar 1950 GEM-D-36.37 (part). Transfer from Walter Henry Brown to Ronald Aaron Murphy. 21a 0r 15p - this was the Waldor orchard including the house.16 
Land-UBeac*15 Mar 1951 GEM-D-33.33A.34 (part). Transfer from Ernst Ferdinand Finger to Walter Henry Brown. 5a.17 
Land-UBeac*21 Mar 1951 GEM-D-36.37 (part) LP22781 (Lot 3), 70 St Georges Road. Transfer from Walter Henry Brown to Mary Ann Windmill.18 
Land-UBeac4 Apr 1951 GEM-D-35 (part). Transfer from Walter Henry Brown to Allan Ruggles Cook Florence Martha Ann Cook. 0.99160 acres.19 
Land-UBeac4 Apr 1951 GEM-D-33.33A.34 (part). Transfer from Walter Henry Brown to Allan Ruggles Cook Florence Martha Ann Cook. 5a.20 
Land-UBeac*4 Apr 1951 GEM-D-33.34 (part). Transfer from Walter Henry Brown to Allan Ruggles Cook Florence Martha Ann Cook. 10a 0r 34p.21 
Land-UBeac6 Apr 1951 GEM-D-36.37 (part) LP22781 (Lot 6), 64 St Georges Road. Transfer from Walter Henry Brown to Allan Ruggles Cook Florence Martha Ann Cook. 1a 3r 9p.22 
Land-UBeac18 Jan 1952 GEM-D-36.37 (part) LP22781 (Lot 2), 72 St Georges Road. Transfer from Walter Henry Brown to Francis James Augustus Graham Emma Mary Graham.23 
Land-UBeac23 Jun 1952 GEM-D-36.37 (part) LP22781 (Lot 1), 74 St Georges Road. Transfer from Walter Henry Brown to Arthur Ross Marshall.24 
Land-UBeac10 May 1956 GEM-D-36.37 (part) LP22781 (Lots 4.5), 66+68 St Georges Road. Transfer from Walter Henry Brown to Helen Maude 'Nell' McTaggart. 1a 35 1/10p.25 
Death*3 Aug 1971 Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia, #D1971/B/25793 (par Alfred John Brown & Alice Whiting) - as Walter Henry Brown.26 
Death-Notice*6 Aug 1971 BROWN Walter Henry at Surfers Paradise Age 70.27 
Probate (Will)* 726/885. Walter Henry Brown, Residence: Surfers Paradise, Occupation: Rtd Farmer, Date Of Death: 3 Aug 1971, Date Of Grant: 7 Oct 1971.28 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1925 - 1931Redland, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist.29,30,31,32,33
bt 1934 - 1937Runnymede, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist.34,35,36
bt 1942 - 1954Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist.37,38,39
1963379 Wattletree Road, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Dorothy Maude Brown.40
196874 Brunel Street, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: retired. With Dorothy Maude Brown.40

Newspaper-Articles

  • 28 May 1927: LAND, Essendon, Alma street, near Vida st., 57 x 150 fenced both sides, high position, 1 min. 'bus £4 foot. W. H. Brown, Beaconsfield Upper. Alfred John Brown41
  • 1 Feb 1929: MANURIAL EXPERIMENTS ON APPLE TREES. Beaconsfield Tests
    Excerpt: DETAILS OF THE EXPERIMENTS. To carry out the suggestions embodied in the previous paragraph from 700 to 1000 trees of the same variety, and age, and with little variation in size and bearing capacity, would be required. It has been found impossible to secure such numbers in the commercial orchards at our disposal, and a less ambitious scheme has of necessity been adopted for the first year. Plots 1-8 have been laid out in duplicate on each of two orchards in the Upper Beaconsfield district, namely, those of Mr. W. H. Brown (Jonathans, 14 years old), and Captain F. Griffin (Granny Smith's, 12 years old), the only two suitable orchards available at the time the experiment was begun. The object of the trials in these cases will be to see what results, if any, follow on the application of any one of
    the three classes of fertilisers singly, and when all three are applied together for a period of years. At the present time growers are entirely in the dark as to the specific effect of these fertilisers.
    Lack of space precludes, for the time being, a study of the effect of the different combinations of them. In each orchard there are sixteen plots, and except for minor details the arrangement in both is similar. In Captain Griffin's orchard the number of trees available necessitated the reduction of the plot unit to six. In Mr. Brown's orchard a plot consists of eight trees.
    The plot treatments are as follow: —
    Plot.
    1. No manure.
    2. Nitrogeneous manure.
    3. No manure.
    4. Potassic manure.
    5. No manure.
    6. Phosphatic manure.
    7. No manure.
    8. Complete manure (Nitrogenous -|- Potassic -|- Phosphoric).
    9. No manure.
    10. Complete manure.
    11. No manure.
    12. Phosphatic manure.
    13. No manure.
    14. Potassic manure.
    15. No manure.
    16. Nitrogeneous manure.
    Thus it will be seen that the series 1 to 8 is duplicated in plots 9 to 16, and that there are as many control or no-manure plots as there are manure plots.
    GUARD ROWS.
    Every plot is separated from adjacent plots, or other orchard trees not included in the experiment, by a guard row. Trees in, guard rows are given a half-dressing of manure on each side according to the plots they separate. For example, trees in a guard row between a nitrogen plot and a no-manure plot receive a half dressing of nitrogen on the side facing the nitrogen plot, and no manure on the other side. If separating potash and nitrogen plots, they receive a half dressing of potash and a half, dressing of nitrogen respectively, on the sides facing the plots in question. It must be remembered that guard trees do not enter into the experiment; they are merely buffers between plots. Francis Joseph Griffin (Captain)42
  • 25 Jul 1931: Manurial Tests with Fruit Trees at Beaconsfield Upper. A POLICY OF PROGRESS
    By "CULTUS"
    THE fruit-growing potentialities of the country in the neighbourhood of Beaconsfield Upper, in the Shire of Berwick, 35 miles east from Melbourne have been demonstrated in a convincing fashion. Nearly 40 years have passed since apples, pears, peaches, apricots, cherries, plums and lemons were planted there. The early trees made good progress, and bore substantial crops. Development, however, was seriously handicapped by the condition of the roads. There is now an excellent highway connecting Beaconsfield Upper, at 600 to 800 feet above sea level, with the metropolitan area by way of Beaconsfield, Berwick and Dandenong. The district roads are moderately good, and the opportunities for those who have a desire to become orchardists are most appealing. Thousands of acres of uncleared land may be purchased at £3 to £5 an acre. Although the soil at Beaconsfield Upper is not rich, it is quite suitable for fruit trees, and there is a fairly reliable rainfall of approximately 40 inches.
    Deep layers of decomposed granitic loam resemble the formations which have made the Harcourt district such a famous fruit-producing place. In the recent season the output from the comparatively small orchards, which have been established over an extensive area, totalled 80,000 cases, and consisted chiefly of apples and pears for the overseas markets. If the export results continue to be as profitable as they have been this year, the time should not be far distant when the annual production of high quality fruit will be 10 times greater than it is now. About 20 years ago the late Mr. Lockey, who was well known in Melbourne business circles, purchased 60 acres of typical hilly land, within a short distance of the Beaconsfield Upper township. Besides erecting an attractive country residence he started an orchard of 22 acres of Jonathan, Cox's Orange Pippin, Yates, Granny Smith and Shorland Queen apple trees. Nearly half of the space was devoted to Jonathans, which were planted at intervals of 20 feet apart each way on the square. Through the centre of the orchard a strip of pine trees was planted. These have made vigorous growth, and are an effective windbreak. Increasing Yields About 15 years ago the management of the orchard known as "Redland" was entrusted to an industrious young man, Mr. W. H. Brown, who had displayed great aptitude for the fruit industry. Five years ago Mr. Brown purchased 26 acres of the estate, in cluding the orchard. For several years after they began to bear the trees received no manure, and became more or less enfeebled. Green manuring and the use of lime and fertilisers resulted in profitable yields. Last season the yield was 4000 cases, of which 3250 were sent to the British and European markets. The fruit arrived in excellent condition and realised the highest ruling rates. A third of the shipments was sold f.o.b., Melbourne, another third was exported on consignment, and the balance sent overseas on the joint account system of selling through the Gippsland marketing scheme, bearing the "Opossum" brand. Mr. Brown is convinced that judicious feeding, correct pruning and thorough cultivation will produce much better yields than have yet been recorded. He expects to raise the annual output to 8000 cases in the next five years, and looks for 6000 cases next season. When the Government, three years ago, decided to conduct manurial experiments in the district, Mr Brown characteristically made available a portion of "Redlands." The work is being carried out under the direction of Messrs. F. M. Read (senior horticultural research officer of the Department of Agriculture) and A. G. Strickland (horticultural research officer). In the experimental section are 16 plots, in each of which are two rows of four Jonathan trees, and a similar number of unmanured trees for checks. A row of guard trees, which receive no treatment, separates the plots. Next to the guard trees on the southern side are two rows of trees receiving no manure. The adjoining guard row also is un treated. Alongside this the double row of trees has been receiving a mixture of 11lb. of super., 3½lb. of nitrate of soda, and 3lb. of potash a tree. Those in plot 2 have received annual dressings in spring of 11lb. of super, only a tree. The manuring in plot 3 has consisted of nitrate of soda at the rate of 3½lb. a tree, and that in plot 4 was 3lb. of sulphate of potash a tree. Immediately preceding the spring ploughing the fertilisers are scattered over the surface, and turned under between three and four inches deep. When the trees receive the annual trimming the prunings are collected and weighed to show the amount of excess branch growth made by each in the season. The fruit also is weighed carefully, and graded, so that the commercial returns are recorded and checked against the cost of manuring. Although three seasons' results are available, officers have not drawn final conclusions. They require additional data, and Mr Brown has expressed his willingness to continue the experimental work. Unofficial Deductions Apart from opinions which the experts may entertain, Mr Brown has noticed the beneficial influence of the heavy dressing of super, nitrate of soda and potash on plot 1. Compared with the trees in plot 2, where super, only has been used, there has been stronger growth and much heavier yields of better quality fruit have been obtained. Super, only, he considers, has not benefited the trees, which are no better at the end of three seasons, than those in the untreated plots. "It would appear," said Mr Brown, when discussing the question last week, "that fertilisers containing nitrogen and potash must be combined with super, for the invigoration of fruit trees in the Beaconsfield Upper district." Support is given to that belief by the beneficial effects which have followed the use, during the last two seasons, of nitrophoska at the rate of 3lb. a tree. In this German preparation, which costs £22 a ton, the certified analysis shows 16 per cent, of nitrogen, 16.5 of phosphoric acid, and 21.5 of potash. This complete fertiliser has been more advantageous to the trees at "Redland" than any of the other manures. Mr Brown is definitely of the opinion that the mixture of super., nitrate of soda and potash has given the best results, which have compared favourably with those from nitrophoska with the advantage of being less expensive. When "Redland" was purchased by Mr Brown there was little grass growth among the trees during the warm months. The supply of humus had to be maintained with green manure by the cultivation of field peas sown at the rate of 1½ bushels an acre, and stimulated with 2 cwt of complete manure an acre. Throughout the orchard there now is an abundance of Cape weed and other grasses. The prolific growth of these has rendered the further cultivation of peas unnecessary. "Redland" is ploughed once a year only, in the latter part of winter. Before the ground is stirred nitrophoska is scattered over a portion of the orchard and turned under between three and four inches deep. That method of application is preferred to ploughing first and harrowing in the artificial manure. The other section is treated with a mixture of three parts of sulphate of ammonia, two of super., and one of sulphate of Potash. This is applied at the rate of 4lb. a tree in the same manner as nitrophoska.
    More Regular Bearing
    Throughout "Redland" are two and three inch agricultural pipes 40 feet apart. These furnish adequate drainage and leave the land moderately dry after the heaviest rains. Following light crops the trees are pruned hard to prevent overbearing and the trimming of the branches is done very sparingly after heavy crops have been gathered. These methods, it has been found, induce more regular bearing and benefit the trees more than thinning after the crops have set. Mr Brown is convinced that pruning on the lines indicated regulates the annual yields better than anything else. At one time the woolly aphis pest necessitated spraying with red oil each year; but the introduction of the Aphelinus mali parasite has checked the aphis, and red oil spraying now is to be confined to seasons when the conditions are favourable for scale and red spiders. To suppress black spot the trees are sprayed with Blair's prepared Bordeaux mixture immediately there are signs of bud movement. A second distribution of the South Australian preparation, when the buds reach the green-tip stage, usually checks the disease without causing the slightest russeting of the skins of the apples. Spraying with Bordeaux mixture after the green-tip stage, Mr Brown has definitely decided, is the cause of russeting. Usually five sprayings suffice to protect the apples from the codlin moth. The first application of arsenate of lead at the rate of 5lb. of paste to 100 gallons of water is made when the petals of the flowers have fallen, but before the closing of the calyx ends of the fruits. If the conditions seem to favour a late attack of black spot, lime-sulphur at a strength of 1 in 40 is mixed with the first arsenate of lead spray.43
  • 21 Jan 1932: One of the worst bush fires in the memory of the oldest residents occurred here on Friday and Saturday, when a devastating fire swept over the district. On Friday, a fire, which had been burning in the scrub, fanned by a strong north wind, menaced the residence of Mr. McMillan, and in response to a call for help, about 50 men were soon engaged in a fierce fight to save the house and outbuildings. This they managed to do, and the fire then jumped the main road and threatened the residence of the Misses McLean; a break was burned, and the house was safe. On Saturday morning another fire commenced near Miss McLean’s boundary fence, and soon the residences of Messrs. Blair, Boker and Gilpin, and a number of others were in danger. A large band of willing workers managed to save the houses, but unfortunately they could not save the fine lemon orchard of Mr. McMillan, which was destroyed, also a week-end residence of Mr. Harkins. The heat was so great when the place got alight that it was im possible to get near it. In the after noon a sudden change of wind to the south caused the township to be menaced, and a desperate call for help was sent out, and in reply volunteers from Berwick, Narre Warren and Dandenong came to augment the local Bush Fire Brigade, until there were over 200 men, under the direction of Constable Barrett, and other leaders, engaged in the desperate effort to save the homes of Madame Montigue, Messrs. McBride, McDonald, Harvey-Smith, Rev. T. Greenwood, Robinson, J. Campbell, Major Campbell, Miss Elliott, J. Deville, C. Ellis, Claydon, Wright, Binding and Brown. The worst fight was at “Kyogle,” Mr. McDonald’s house; at one time it was felt that this fine residence would go, but the determined fight put up by the willing workers saved it. Here it was that anxiety was felt for one band who had become surrounded by flames, but they managed to get clear, although some of them succumbed to heat and smoke after getting out. The fine garden and plantation of Major Campbell was swept by the fire, despite the efforts of the workers, and hundreds of pounds worth of valuable plants and trees were destroyed, and the fine house was only saved by the superhuman efforts of the fire fighters. Miss Elliott’s house got alight, and part of the roof had to be stripped off before the fire could be put out. Mr. Ellis had the fence and pavilion attached to his tennis court destroyed, and the fire swept through his orchard, only being stopped within a few feet of the house. The house of Mr. Wright was saved by burning a break, as was Mr. Brown’s house and lemon orchard.
    On Sunday afternoon a small fire developed in Salisbury Gully, but it was soon got under control; whilst this was being put out an urgent call for help came from “The Towers,” Mr. Berglund’s property. A large body of men were rushed out, and the fire was got under control before very much damage was done. On Sunday a fire, which had started on the Saturday in Cordner’s Gully, crossed the Officer rd., and threatened the orchard of Mr. F. Love, but it was kept out, and, with the exception of the loss of some fencing, not very much damage was done. Country Fire Authority, Charles Alexander Berglund, Frederick Duncan Love, Olive May Elliott, Jessie Mabel McLean, Agnes Margaret 'Nessie' McLean, David McDonald, Major Charles William Campbell, Thomas Gilpin, John Harkins, Erdmuthe Fredrica Marianne Harvey-Smith, William John Harvey-Smith, Mabel Lilian Mortagne, David Norman McBride, Rev Thomas William Greenwood, Walter Fergus Robinson, James Cuming Campbell, Jeanne Shepherd Deville, John Hayman Thomas Ellis, James William Goff Claydon, Colin Wright, John 'Pop' Binding, Thomas Orr McMillan, Isaiah Joseph Cordner44
  • 24 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.45
  • 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. - There is great activity among orchardists of the district. They are making every effort to fill the demands for fruit caused by the great loss in the hot weather.46
  • 19 Sep 1935: Mr. Walter Brown has just had a nice little villa erected on his property. Mr. Brown is one of those young men who believe it's not a good thing to run in single harness, so we are looking forward to a mistress occupying the new house in the very near future—“good luck to both of them.”47
  • 10 Feb 1936: TOWN MENACED BY FIRE. TWO HUNDRED FIGHT FLAMES. BEACONSFIELD UPPER OUTBREAK.
    BEACONSFIELD UPPER Sunday - A bush fire menaced the township of Beaconsfield yesterday, but 200 fighters checked the spread of the flames and a heavy downpour of rain virtually extinguished the fire which was the most serious one. In the district this summer.
    Had it not been for the good work of the bush fire brigade assisted by volunteers, considerable loss of property might have occurred.
    The fire began on Friday in the gully below Mr McMillan's house on the main road from Beaconsfield to Beaconsfield Upper. A south east wind carried the fire up a gully to the back of the properties of Messrs Wright and Binding. It was checked there by beaters but crossed the road and damaged the orchard of Mr Walter Brown. The wind dropped in the evening and it was considered that the danger had passed.
    On Saturday morning, however, the south west wind carried the fire up another gully and only excellent work by the brigade and others saved the houses of Miss Elliot and Lieut Colonel Campbell. The wind was working round toward the township. To prevent that danger the brigade under the direction of the captain (Mr a'Beckett) burnt a break of about three quarters of a mile. Ulick Burke A'Beckett, Olive May Elliott, Major Charles William Campbell, Colin Wright, John 'Pop' Binding48
  • 10 Feb 1936: The fire, which destroyed hundreds of acres of grass and threatened the homes of Messrs A. J. Wright and Brown and Colin Wright at Upper Beaconsfield late last night and early today, is now under control but is being watched by officers of the fire brigade. Colin Wright49
  • 13 Feb 1936: The first serious bushfire of the season occurred on Friday and Saturday. A fire, which started on the Cardinia Creek, in Borchardt’s property some few days before, assumed alarming proportions, and the bush fire brigade were called out; by this time the fire had reached Messrs. C. Wright’s and J. Binding’s property, and only by hard work were they saved. In the meantime the fire had leaped the road and destroyed a number of fruit trees, the whole of the passion fruit plantation and a splendid row of pine trees belonging to Mr. Walter Brown. Mr. A. J. Brown’s lemon orchard was only saved by the super-human efforts of the fire fighters. When night came it was thought the danger was over, but unfortunately on Saturday morning the wind came up and the fire broke out afresh, and soon the residences of Major C. Campbell, Miss Elliot, Mr. J. Campbell and Mr. F Robinson were in danger, and a call went out for more helpers, which was soon forthcoming. The cricket match, between Beaconsfield Upper and Clyde, was abandoned, and the players helped to keep the flames in check; to save the township it was decided to burn a break about three-quarters a mile long, and here the captain of the local bush fire brigade (Mr. U. a’Beckett) had a force of over 200 men under his control. The break was safely burned, and the township made safe. About six p.m. a thunderstorm came, and put the grass fires out, but it still needs watching, as a number of trees and logs are still smouldering. On Saturday, whilst the bulk of the fire fighters were concentrated near the township, a fire broke out near Mr. Begg’s fine orchard, and caused anxiety for some time. However, it was eventually got out before much damage was done. Before finishing, I must mention the large part the women played during the two days that the men were employed beating out the fires. They banded together and saw to it that every man had abundance of both solid and liquid refreshments, and carried them right up to where the men were working, through the smoke and heat.50
  • 30 May 1936: Granny Smith Apples Highly Esteemed At Beaconsfield Upper. GOOD EXPORT PRICES REALISED.
    One of the first districts in Victoria in which the Granny Smith apple received attention on a commercial scale was Beaconsfield Upper. This was more than 30 years ago. It is now strongly represented in the orchards of that locality, and enjoys a fine reputation for big yields combined with good prices. The Variety also has made headway in other parts of the State, but is not likely to challenge the supremacy of the Jonathan, or gain anything like the strong position it occupies in New South Wales. In Northern Victoria and some of the Mornington Peninsula fruitgrowing areas results have not justified the early enthusiasm shown for Granny Smith.
    THIS may be due to many factors, such as poor-quality trees from the nursery, unfavorable soil conditions, and unsuitable climate. Whatever the shortcomings of the variety in other districts, the fact remains that at Beaconsfield Upper many growers regard it as their best apple. This opinion is based upon market returns, which are the crucial test where a man is engaged in the industry for a livelihood.
    Mr W. H. Brown, of the Waldor orchard, unhesitatingly declares that as an export apple the Granny Smith is unrivalled. He has 300 trees of the variety, and estimates the return from these during the last season at £1 a tree. The average yield was two and a half to three cases a tree, but one tree gave 12 cases. It was among the first planted on the property 22 years ago. Several cages of Granny Smith have been sold this year at 7/6 f.o.r., compared with 5/ for Jonathan. Mr. Brown states that the Granny Smith is the strongest polleniser he knows of. It gives particularly good results on the Jonathan or Yates, which bloom at the same time. During the last thrips year he had only one large Granny Smith tree in a block of Jonathans. The latter, of five trees around this Granny Smith, carried a lot of fruit, but outside that area the crop gradually dwindled away to nothing.
    The trouble has been corrected by inserting Granny Smith grafts in the Jonathans, at intervals. The wedge or strap graft is favored, and the peg system has not been a success. This orchardist, however, hesitates to condemn it, because possibly he did not exercise due care demanded by the operation. In grafting, he considers, the principal essential is to have the scions well fitted. He proposes to change over 200 Shoreham Queen trees to Granny Smith, the former having been eliminated from the list of export varieties. Mr. Brown, although only a young man, has been engaged in fruitgrowing on the same property for 20 years. As a boy he worked on the land for the late Mr Lockey, and it is about eight years since he purchased the orchard. It bears evidence of sound management in every respect, and thoroughness is the keynote.
    Small Trees
    The land is undulating, and the soil, consisting of a grey loam, of granitic origin, ranges from two to four inches deep. Trees on this country do not grow vigorously, but are very productive. Those planted in the shallower soil look the best which may be at tributable to the roots having more ready access to the moisture. Mr. Brown is strongly of the opinion that the fact of trees coming into bearing comparatively early is not a good sign. An illustration is provided by 10 acres of the "Waldor" orchard, where some trees were producing at four years, while others did not give appreciable quantities of fruit until they had been planted for eight years. The latter are now much larger, and yield better than those which bore in the fourth year.
    Concrete pipes. 60 ft apart and 2 ft 6 in. in the ground, ensure good drainage. which is of the utmost importance and often is equally necessary on undulating land such as this as on fairly level country. Harvesting for the season is now being completed with the picking of Yates. The trees carry a heavy crop of this variety, which also is of a good size. Thinning is more necessary with Yates than with any other kind. The work should be completed before Christmas; so that the energy of the trees will not be spent in making growth which subsequently has to be removed. Owing largely to the dry summer Jonathans were light, only 700 cases having been picked, compared with 2000 in a favorable season. Nevertheless, the fruit was of splendid quality, and with the high yields of Granny Smith and Yates, and a fair crop of Cox's Orange Pippin, more than 2000 cases should be available for export.
    Export Trade Favored
    Mr. Brown does not put any of his fruit into cold storage, and has found that over a period of years the oversea trade is more profitable than the local market. He was a grader with accommodation for six different varieties.
    Manurial experiments of the Department of Agriculture are conducted on this property. Acting on the data furnished by these, Mr. Brown advocates the 2:2:1 mixture, comprising two parts each of super and sulphate of ammonia and one part of potash. An allowance of 4lb. a tree is distributed in the spring, and in the autumn this fertiliser is applied as a top-dressing at the rate of 1 cwt an acre. The principal object of the top-dressing is to induce the growth of trefoils, capeweed, etc., so that they may be ploughed in during the spring for green manure. Last year there was a growth 2ft. high and considerable difficulty was experienced in turning the material under. Even now there is a fair quantity of green stuff between the trees. Although rather expensive, it is pointed out that a complete manure supplies all the elements required by the trees. Super alone does not give satisfactory results, while sulphate of ammonia is not last ing in its effects.
    All the cultivation work on "Waldor" is performed with a rotary hoe, which is described by Mr. Brown as a fine implement. One of the principal reasons for its introduction was the strong hold gained by couch growth in the orchard, but it has since been completely eradicated. The rotary hoe pulverises the soil thoroughly and, driven by motor power, enables cultivation to be done expeditiously. The ground is kept well stirred from spring to the beginning of February, in order to conserve the moisture and deal with weeds.
    Bordeaux and Lime Sulphur
    This orchardist advocates the Bordeaux mixture spray as a safeguard against black spot. He gives two applications—one at the full strength of 6-4-40 at greentip, and the other at half strength at the pink stage. An exception is provided by the Cox's Orange Pippin variety, which is treated with lime sulphur. The skin of this apple is delicate, and russeting is caused by Bordeaux mixture.
    Mr. Brown states that this variety, of which he has 100 trees, is deserving of special care, as last year he received £1 a case for the fruit in the export market. On the other hand, he has had very unsatisfactory results with lime sulphur on the Granny Smith, and treatment of it with that fungicide causes the loss of fruit.
    Such an experience, he admits, is not general throughout the district and several orchardists use lime sulphur successfully on the Granny Smith and other varieties. He has come to the conclusion that the weather conditions prevailing at the time of application have some effect.
    "Not for the 20 years I have been on this property did codlin moth give much trouble until last season," observed Mr. Brown. He always applies four sprays of arsenate of lead — 2½lb. of powder to 80 gallons of water—and two of white oil in proportions of one gallon to 80 gallons of water. These, however, proved insufficient for the recent crop. Spraying, which normally ceases at the end of January, had to be continued until late in February owing to a brood during that month. Even then it was found difficult to cope with the pest which appeared to have been undeterred by the arsenate of lead covering. In addition to spraying, lures containing vinegar and water, and bag band ages are used to capture codlin moths. Oil treated corrugated cardboard band ages are to be tried this year. The average orchardist prides himself on being able to prune correctly, and judging by the results recorded on "Waldor" from fairly small trees, the owner's work in this direction is along correct lines. Generally his policy is to leave all the lateral growth the year following a heavy crop, and to prune hard after a light crop. He is president of the Beaconsfield Upper Fruitgrowers' Association, and a member of the committee of the Gippsland Fruit Marketing Association. Both these bodies have done good work for the industry.
    By "TILLAGE"51
  • 28 Nov 1936: HORTICULTURAL. THE Gippsland Fruit Marketing Association had a credit balance of more than £150 at the end of the last financial year. The following were elected to the executive committee: Messrs F. Kennedy (Pakenham), W. C. Harvie (Pakenham Upper), L. Thomas (Bunyip), R. A. W. Bailey (Narre Warren), W. H. Brown (Beaconsfield Upper), W. J. Robertson (Garfield) and T. C. Whiteside (Officer).52
  • 20 Jul 1938: FOUNDLING HOSPITAL. The regular meeting of the local auxiliary of the Beaconsfield Foundling Hospital, which was to have been held last Monday, will take place next Monday, at 2.30 p.m. The president (Mrs. H. C. Pennefather) hopes for a full attendance of members, and of all others interested in this national work of helping to look after the little ones in the Home. The following have acknowledged greetings from the Birthday League by sending donations-—Beaconsfield Upper: Mesdames W. H. Brown; Critchley Parker, R. P. Francis and McBride, Misses D. Stenhouse and A. Stenhouse, and Mr W. H. Brown. Narre Warren: Cr. S. A. Greaves. Kooweerup: Cr. Chas. Wadsley. Officer: Mesdames James Oates, Steen and Whiteside.53
  • 30 Apr 1952: W. H. BROWN asked for repairs to Dickie’s Hill, Starling Rd., Officer. Referred to engineer.54

Citations

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    Walter Henry Brown, Birth Date: 14 May 1901, Baptism Date: 4 Feb 1903, Baptism Place: Stratford, St. Aidan, Essex, England, Father: Alfred John Brown, Mother: Alice Brown.
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  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5452-322 - Walter Henry Brown of Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist.
  6. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 paid rates for these two properties. In 1933/34 rated at N27 each.
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  9. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
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  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5646-172 - Walter Henry Brown of Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist.
  12. [S71] Information from Robert Brown (Walter's son) June 2020.
  13. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1065-896 - Walter Henry Brown of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield - C/T 6982-398.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4537-329 - Felice Ciphera Aarons of 4 Auburn Grove Armadale Spinster - C/T 7333-429.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5796-172 - Ronald Aaron Murphy of Army Road Pakenham East Orchardist - C/T 7655-009.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3727-336 - Walter Henry Brown of Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist - C/T 8092-549.
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5796-172 - Mary Ann Windmill of South Street Belmont Geelong Married Woman - C/T 7754-018.
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4537-329 - Allan Ruggles Cook Plumber and Florence Martha Ann Cook Married Woman both of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors - C/T 7550-189.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8092-549 - Allan Ruggles Cook Plumber and Florence Martha Ann Cook Married Woman both of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield.
  21. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5646-172 - Allan Ruggles Cook Plumber and Florence Martha Ann Cook Married Woman both of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield.
  22. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5796-172 - Allan Ruggles Cook Plumber and Florence Martha Ann Cook Married Woman both of St Goerges Road Upper Beaconsfield - C/T 7754-019.
  23. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5796-172 - Emma Mary Graham Married Woman and Francis James Augustus Graham Motor Parts Manager both of 21 Park Street Mordialloc - joint proprietors - C/T 7754-020.
  24. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5796-172 - Arthur Ross Marshall of 41 Oaks Street Beaumaris Clerk - C/T 7754-021.
  25. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5796-172 - Maude Helen McTaggart of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield Widow - C/T 8109-658.
  26. [S8] Queensland Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "#D1971/B/25793 (par Alfred John Brown & Alice Whiting) - as Walter Henry Brown, Death date: 3 Aug 1971."
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  28. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    726/885. Walter Henry Brown, Residence: Surfers Paradise, Occupation: Rtd Farmer, Date Of Death: 3 Aug 1971, Date Of Grant: 7 Oct 1971
    VPRS 28/P0005, 726/885; VPRS 7591/P0004, 726/885.
  29. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
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  36. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  37. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
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  39. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
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    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3857344
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    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/223746228
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    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/223828490
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    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/213965981
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    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/176984435
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    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214738484
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    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/224861918
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    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/223875772
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    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201304240
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    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222358730
Last Edited18 Aug 2024

Ernest Richard Brown

M, #1328, b. Dec 1903, d. 31 Jul 1953
Father*Alfred John Brown b. Jun 1875, d. 4 Aug 1946
Mother*Alice Whiting b. Mar 1875, d. 21 Dec 1958
Birth*Dec 1903 Poplar, London, England, Dec Q 1903 (Poplar) 01c 506. Mother's maiden surname: Whiting. As Ernest Richard Brown.1,2 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel7 Jun 1910 Sailing with Alfred John Brown, Alice Brown, Alice Maud Brown, Alfred John Thomas Brown, William Lawrence Brown, Walter Henry Brown, Emily Eileen 'Peggy' Brown to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Norseman sailing from London. Arrived 21 Jul 1910
Age 7.3
Marriage*14 Apr 1928 Spouse: Ruby Aileen Marnell. St Paul's Church of England, Korumburra, VIC, Australia, #M3627.4,5
 
Land-UBeac*11 Sep 1946 GEM-D-2 (part), 8-10 St Georges Road. Transfer from Alice Mary 'Elsie' Baker to Ernest Richard Brown. 1a.6 
Land-Note*11 Sep 1946 Mortgagee: The State Savings Bank of Victoria. Discharged 22 Apr 1948. Mortgagor was Ernest Richard Brown.7 
Land-UBeac*22 Apr 1948 GEM-D-2 (part), 8-10 St Georges Road. Transfer from Ernest Richard Brown to Herbert Coxon. 1a. Price £1305.8,9 
Death*31 Jul 1953 Flinders, VIC, Australia, #D20959/1953 (Age 49) (par Alfred BROWN & Alice WHITING) - as Ernest Richard BROWN.10 
Death-Notice*1 Aug 1953 BROWN.— On July 31, at his residence, Wood Street, Flinders, Ernest Richard, beloved husband of Ruby Aileen, loving father of Valda, William, Walter, Ronald, Shirley and Gwenda; father-in-law of Jean; grandpa of Julie. At rest.
BROWN.— On July 31, at his residence, Wood Street, Flinders, Ernest Richard, loved son of Alice Brown and the late Alfred Brown, of Fitzroy Street, St, Kilda; brother of Alf, Walter, William (deceased), Peg (Mrs. Cramer), Muriel (Mrs. Bickham) and Alice (deceased).
BROWN. — The Funeral of the late Mr. ERNEST RICHARD BROWN will leave his residence, Wood street, FLINDERS, THIS DAY, at 11.30 a.m., for the Flinders Cemetery.
NEIL S. MUIR. Mornington 132.11 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1927Hughendon Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Alfred John Brown and Alice Brown.12
1931St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer.13
1936Dane's Road, Upper Pakenham, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist. With Ruby Aileen Brown.13
bt 1937 - 1942Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: carrier. With Ruby Aileen Brown.14,15
1949Wood Street, Flinders, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: carrier. With Ruby Aileen Brown.13

Newspaper-Articles

  • 26 Apr 1928: BROWN—MARNELL. A very pretty wedding took place at the St Paul's Church of England, Korumburra, on Saturday, April 14, the contracting parties being Ernest Richard, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs A. Brown, of Beaconsfield, and Ruby Aileen, second youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs M. Marnell, of Bena, and formerly of Newry. Rev H O. Watson officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, was becomingly attired in a white crepe-de-chene frock, with side panels touched with silver lace and caught with orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of white cactus dahlias and ferns. The bridesmaids were Miss Lily Marnell, sister of the bride, who wore a powder blue crepe-de-chene relieved with silver lace, and hair band to match, and Miss Muriel Brown, sister of the bridegroom, who was frocked in pale pink crepe-de-chene relieved with lace, and hair band to match. Mr Charles Craner, of St. Vincents' Palace, Albert Park, acted as best man, and Mr Gordon Whelan, of Outtrim, as groomsman. After the ceremony was performed an adjournment was made to Mrs McHarg's cafe, where breakfast was served. The happy couple left by the evening train for Melbourne. Their future home will be at Beaconsfield. Ruby Aileen Marnell16

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Dec Q 1903 (Poplar) 01c 506. Mother's maiden surname: Whiting. As Ernest Richard Brown."
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Source Citation: Class: BT26.
    Source Information: Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  4. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, bickham: Owner: wildshelt.
  5. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2489-610 - Ernest Richard Brown of Upper Beaconsfield Cartage Contractor - C/T 6905-986.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6905-986 - Mortgage No 863828 - discharged 22 Apr 1948.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6905-986 - Herbert Coxon of 53 Sebastopol Street, East St Kilda.
  9. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 Price £1305.
  10. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D20959/1953 (Age 49) (par Alfred BROWN & Alice WHITING) - as Ernest Richard BROWN, born London, England. Death registered at Flinders, Australia."
  11. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 1 Aug 1953, p17
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206452596
  12. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  13. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  14. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  15. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  16. [S14] Newspaper - Great Southern Advocate (Korumburra, Vic.), Thu 26 Apr 1928, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/254600245
Last Edited17 Jun 2024

Emily Eileen 'Peggy' Brown

F, #1329, b. Sep 1907, d. 2 Nov 1974
Father*Alfred John Brown b. Jun 1875, d. 4 Aug 1946
Mother*Alice Whiting b. Mar 1875, d. 21 Dec 1958
Probate (Will)* 783/410. Emily Eileen CRAMER Date of grant: 11 Feb 1975; Date of death: 02 Nov 1974; Occupation: Married Woman; Residence: Middle Park.1 
Married NameCramer. 
Birth*Sep 1907 Poplar, London, England, Sep Q 1907 (Poplar) 01c 487. Mother's maiden surname: Whiting. As Emily Eileen Brown.2 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel7 Jun 1910 Sailing with Alfred John Brown, Alice Brown, Alice Maud Brown, Alfred John Thomas Brown, William Lawrence Brown, Walter Henry Brown, Ernest Richard Brown to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Norseman sailing from London. Arrived 21 Jul 1910
Age 3.3
Marriage*1928 Spouse: Charles Cramer. VIC, Australia, #M3465/1928.4
 
Death*2 Nov 1974 QLD, Australia, #D1974/B/55927 - as Emily Eileen CRAMER.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
194314 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda West, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Charles Cramer.6
19634 Bayview Road, Frankston, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Charles Cramer.7

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 7591/ P4 unit 490, item 783/410
    VPRS 28/ P7 unit 342, item 783/410.
  2. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Sep Q 1907 (Poplar) 01c 487. Mother's maiden surname: Whiting. As Emily Eileen Brown."
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Source Citation: Class: BT26.
    Source Information: Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  5. [S8] Queensland Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "[par Alfred BROWN & Alice]."
  6. [S143] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1943.
  7. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
Last Edited13 Jun 2024

Muriel Winifred Brown

F, #1330, b. 17 Jul 1916, d. 31 Aug 1994
Father*Alfred John Brown b. Jun 1875, d. 4 Aug 1946
Mother*Alice Whiting b. Mar 1875, d. 21 Dec 1958
Married NameBickham. 
Num Child* 9 children.1 
Birth*17 Jul 1916 Essendon, VIC, Australia, #B20280 - Birth date on grave is 16 Jun 1915.2,3 
Education*14 Nov 1927 State School 2560, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. Left on 15 Dec 1931 for home.4 
Marriage*1934 Spouse: Albert Reginald Bickham. VIC, Australia, #M5260.5
 
Widow24 Dec 1981Muriel Winifred Brown became a widow upon the death of her husband Albert Reginald Bickham.6,7 
Death*31 Aug 1994 Deniliquin, NSW, Australia, #D -- as BICKHAM.8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1937 - 1949Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Albert Reginald Bickham.9,10,11

Grave

  • Deniliquin Lawn Cemetery, Deniliquin, NSW, Australia12

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, bickham: Owner: wildshelt.
  2. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#B20280/1916."
  3. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: gives birth date 17 Jul 1916.
  4. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: Pupil 205. Muriel Brown, born 17 Jul 1916, admitted 14 Nov 1927. Alice Brown, Upper Beaconsfield, Cook, living 1½ miles from school. Previously at Lower Beaconsfield SS3033. Left on 15 Dec 1931 for home.
  5. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  6. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  7. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Campbell Family Tree: lizzipoulton provided date of death.
  8. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Campbell Family Tree: lizzipoulton provides date of death.
  9. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  10. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  11. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  12. [S345] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials, www.findagrave.com "Deniliquin Cemetery, Deniliquin, Edward River Council, New South Wales, Australia, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140043207
    Grave of Albert Reginald Bickham (14 Feb 1905-24 Dec 1981)
    Deniliquin Cemetery, Deniliquin, Edward River Council, New South Wales, Australia, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140043246
    Grave of Muriel Winefred Bickham (16 Jun 1915-31 Aug 1994)."
Last Edited12 Nov 2021

Constance May Kelly

F, #1331, b. 1 Apr 1888, d. 28 Jul 1973
Married NameJohnston. 
Birth*1 Apr 1888 Bega, NSW, Australia.1 
Marriage*1909 Spouse: Charles Burt Johnston. Church of England, Orbost, VIC, Australia, #M4886.2
 
Widow5 Nov 1959Constance May Kelly became a widow upon the death of her husband Charles Burt Johnston.3 
Death*28 Jul 1973 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D18779 (Age 85) [par William KELLY & Anna Maria Emily UBRIHIEN].4,5 
Burial*1973 Orbost, VIC, Australia. 

Family

 Charles Burt Johnston b. 27 Mar 1879, d. 5 Nov 1959
Child 1.Archibald Johnston b. 12 Jul 1912, d. 22 Dec 1977

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D18779 age 85 [par William KELLY & Anna Maria Emily UBRIHIEN]."
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D28170 age 81 [par Alex JOHNSTON & Jane Arniell LINDSAY]."
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D18779/1973 states parents as William KELLY & Anna Maria Emily UBRIHIEN."
  5. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D18779/1973 states parents as KELLY Unknown & Unknown."
Last Edited3 Nov 2018

Charles Burt Johnston

M, #1332, b. 27 Mar 1879, d. 5 Nov 1959
Birth*27 Mar 1879 Mt Gambier, SA, Australia.1 
Marriage*1909 Spouse: Constance May Kelly. Church of England, Orbost, VIC, Australia, #M4886.2
 
Death*5 Nov 1959 Orbost, VIC, Australia, #D28170 age 81 [par Alex JOHNSTON & Jane Arniell LINDSAY].1 

Family

 Constance May Kelly b. 1 Apr 1888, d. 28 Jul 1973
Child 1.Archibald Johnston b. 12 Jul 1912, d. 22 Dec 1977

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D28170 age 81 [par Alex JOHNSTON & Jane Arniell LINDSAY]."
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
Last Edited15 Mar 2020

Archibald Johnston

M, #1333, b. 12 Jul 1912, d. 22 Dec 1977
Archibald JOHNSTON
(1912-1977)
Father*Charles Burt Johnston b. 27 Mar 1879, d. 5 Nov 1959
Mother*Constance May Kelly b. 1 Apr 1888, d. 28 Jul 1973
Birth*12 Jul 1912 Orbost, VIC, Australia, #B23203.1 
Marriage*1940 Spouse: Aileen Gwenda Basham. VIC, Australia, #M14353.2
 
Land-UBeac*20 Jan 1960 PAK-71 LP7129 (Lot 34+35), 377 + 379 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Colin Roy McPherson to Archibald Johnston.3 
Death*22 Dec 1977 Heidelberg, VIC, Australia, #D166/1978 (age 65) [par Charles Bert JOHNSTON & Constance May KELLY].4 
Land-Note*5 May 1978 PAK-71 LP7129 (Lot 34+35). Archibald Johnston died on 22nd December 1977. Probate of his will has been granted to Aileen Gwenda Johnston of Guys Hill Beaconsfield Married Woman.5 
Land-UBeac*24 May 1978 PAK-71 LP7129 (Lot 35), 379 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Archibald Johnston to an unknown person . Transfer H86301 - C/T 9278-253.6 
Land-Note*15 Jul 1985 PAK-71 LP7129 (Lot 34), 377 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Aileen Gwenda Johnston Aileen Gwenda Johnston died on 18/10/84. Probate of her will has been granted to Alan David Johnston of Boundary Road Emerald & Beatrice Adele Braack of 126 Geaney Lane Bohle Queensland.7 
Land-UBeac7 Mar 1986 PAK-71 LP7129 (Lot 34), 377 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Archibald Johnston to an unknown person . Transfer M1743376 - C/T 9691-418.8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1963'Laguna', Guys Hill, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Aileen Gwenda Johnston.9

Grave

  • Plot 4-557-B & 4-591-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia10

Citations

  1. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5054-669 - Archibald Johnston of Emerald Road Beaconsfield Pensioner.
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D166/1978 age 65."
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5054-669 - Archibald Johnston died on 22nd December 1977. Probate of his will has been granted to Aileen Gwenda Johnston of Guys Hill Beaconsfield Married Woman.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5054-669 - Transfer H86301 - C/T 9278-253.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5054-669 - Aileen Gwenda Johnston died on 18/10/84. Probate of her will has been granted to Alan David Johnston of Boundary Road Emerald & Beatrice Adele Braack of 126 Geaney Lane Bohle Queensland.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5054-669 - Transfer M1743376 - C/T 9691-418.
  9. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  10. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-557-B     Johnston Archibald     M     65     24/12/1977     1760
    4-591-B     Johnston Aileen Gwenda     F     63     22/10/1984     1939.
Last Edited15 Mar 2020

Aileen Gwenda Basham

F, #1334, b. 4 Jan 1921, d. 18 Oct 1984
Married NameJohnston. 
Birth*4 Jan 1921 Hobart, TAS, Australia.1 
Marriage*1940 Spouse: Archibald Johnston. VIC, Australia, #M14353.2
 
Widow22 Dec 1977Aileen Gwenda Basham became a widow upon the death of her husband Archibald Johnston.3 
(Mentioned) Village Bell2Dec 1981 BERWICK LEGACY WIDOWS' CLUB
Formed last May, this is the third club to be founded by Dandenong/West Gippsland group of Melbourne Legacy. Members come from a wide area, including Upper Beaconsfield. Ev Vance, Nell McTaggart, Doris Rudd and Gwen Johnston are locals who are regular attenders.
The President is Annabel Ford, a former resident, and Esther Whitelaw and Mary Sutherland rarely miss a meeting. Others come from Emerald, Beaconsfield, Hallam, Cranbourne and of course, Berwick. Monthly meetings are held and interesting talks and demonstrations, picnics and other outings all help the objective of mutual support and companionship., Helen Maude 'Nell' McTaggart, Evelyn Annie Vance, Doris Miriam Rudd, Annabel Elsie Ford, Esther Augusta Whitelaw, Doris Mary Sutherland4 
Death*18 Oct 1984 Bentleigh East, VIC, Australia, #D24752 (Age 63) [par Reuben R BASHAM & Beatrice TAYLOR].5 
Land-Note*15 Jul 1985 PAK-71 LP7129 (Lot 34), 377 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Archibald Johnston Aileen Gwenda Johnston died on 18/10/84. Probate of her will has been granted to Alan David Johnston of Boundary Road Emerald & Beatrice Adele Braack of 126 Geaney Lane Bohle Queensland.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1963'Laguna', Guys Hill, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Archibald Johnston.7
1980Beaconsfield Emerald Road, Guys Hill, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.8

Grave

  • Plot 4-557-B & 4-591-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia9

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D24752/1984 - Place of birth Hobart Tasmania."
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D166/1978 age 65."
  4. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 021-1981, p9 by John Bellair.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D24752/1984 - Place of birth Hobart Tasmania."
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5054-669 - Aileen Gwenda Johnston died on 18/10/84. Probate of her will has been granted to Alan David Johnston of Boundary Road Emerald & Beatrice Adele Braack of 126 Geaney Lane Bohle Queensland.
  7. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  8. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  9. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-557-B     Johnston Archibald     M     65     24/12/1977     1760
    4-591-B     Johnston Aileen Gwenda     F     63     22/10/1984     1939.
Last Edited15 Mar 2020

William Sanderson

M, #1337, b. 15 Mar 1818, d. 20 Sep 1902
Probate (Will)* No probate found.1 
Birth*15 Mar 1818 Send and Ripley, Surrey, England, [par James SANDERSON & Jane]
baptised 15 Mar 1818.2 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel29 Sep 1868 Sailing with Charles Souter, Sophie Mary Souter, Mary Ann Souter to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship Swiftsure
Age 52 - Settler.3
Land-UBeac*13 Dec 1884Selection: GEM-E-3D. 116a 1r 31p - Applied for 250 acres. William Sanderson of Gembrook West Labourer.4,5 
Land-Note*26 Feb 1885 GEM-E-3D. Application considered by land board held at Cranbourne, and recommended that this application be granted for 250 acres noth of Miss Seeley and west of Saley and Lynes.6 
Land-Note13 Apr 1886 To Mr Sanderson Gembrook West. I have to return the cheque of Chas Souter forwarded by Mr Sanderson in payment of survey fees of 250 acres at Gembrook as I am informed by the Lands Department the application has been declared abandoned and the land will be thrown open for selction under the Land Act 1884.
Cheque £15 on Colonial Bank Frankston enclosed.
Receiver and Paymaster Treasry Melbourne.6 
Land-Note25 Apr 1886 GEM--M. Beaconsfield 25 April 1886. To the Minister of Lands Melbourne. When the notice came to Gembrook I was at Beaconsfield and did not get the notice till after the holidays then I had not enough money without giving notice to draw out which would take longer and I thought it did not matter for a few weeks till I finished the job and got paid which was April 10th 1886 and got a cheque and sent it directly I got it. William Sanderson.6 
Land-Note*27 Apr 1886 GEM--M. Charles Souter Leigh Hill, Frankston April 27th 1886. Mr Gaunson. Dear Sir, Yours of the 22nd to hand. Thank you for interesting yourself on Sandersons account and I do hope you will succeed in getting Sandersons application for land at Gembrook, as it would be very hard for him not to get it. I know the man to be deserving and works very hard. He has never selected before, has been in the colony 20 years and has saved upwards £300. He was about to leave on a trip to (?)land and I induced him to take up land instead of spending his money going away, and gave him the necessary information re the selecting as I have done (for) scores of other persons. Beyond this I have no personal interest in this land. The man has worked for me on and off 15 years and has also been in Mr Akehurst P.M. employ who gave him an excellent character. I enclose Sandersons statement. He brought it over today but it is not testified before a justice, he did not understand that part of your letter. So I am keeping him here at Frankston to do up my garden for a few days in case he may be wanted. I would not take his declaration as it might appear that I was more interested than I have said, but I believe the enclosed statement is true in every particular.
I thank you again on behalf of Sanderson and trust he may have speedy possession.
Your very truly, Charles Souter.7 
Land-Note19 May 1886 Application for 250 acres Parish of Gembrook by William Sanderson, labourer and gardener, c/o Gissing Beaconsfield. States that the land is north of land selected by Mr Fox and the same land as granted to me under Land Act 69 sec 19, but did not pay survey fees in time because I was away at work.6 
Land-Note22 May 1886 GEM--M. It is supposed that Sanderson has only become anxious to obtain this land since he has heard the proposed railway is to be very near it. I beg to suggest that the land be withdrawn from selection pending further enquiry.
8.6.86 Sanderson and three other applicants having now lodged applications under Sect 32. I would suggest that they be dealt with on their merits by Local Land Boad (Internal Memos Lands Department.)6 
Land-Note20 Apr 1887 To Mr Brisbane Esq. Beaconsfield.
Leigh Hill, Frankston April 20th 1887. Mr Brisbane, Dear Sir, I have never heard anything from the Land department about being allowed to occupy my land at Gembrook. If you remember this land was granted to me by the land board at the same time as your application for 640 acres was granted. The survey fees was immediately paid and I am waiting most anxiously to go on to the land I wanted to settle down before the winter set in and I cannot think the reason of the delay, unless the surveyor has neglected to survey it. It would be some inconvenience for me to come to Melbourne to see about it. Would it be troubling you too much and would you oblige me by inquiring about this if you are at the Land Office any day soon.
Thanking you in anticipation
I am your obedient servant William Sanderson , c/o Chas Souter.6 
Land-Note1 Jul 1887 GEM--M1. Lease under Sec 32 Land Act 1884 for 116a 1r 31p, for the term of 11 years 6 months less three days, rent 19/6 per annum.6 
Land-Note7 Jan 1888 GEM--M1. Applies to select 117 acres out of his grazing area as an agricultural allotment. Sanderson stated that he was a farm labourer and gardener, chiefly working at Frankston.
On 10 Feb 1888 he writes to the Secretary for Lands. "Sir, The enclosed lease is in surrender of me being granted licence to occupay the within named 117 acres under the agricultural allotment 111 Land Act 1884 application lodged with department 9/2/88. Sir, I am your most obedient servant William Sanderson, Frankston P.O.6 
Land-Note9 Jun 1888 GEM--M1. Frankston June 9th 1888. The Honourable The Secretary for Lands. Sir, The enclosed letter only reached me today. I am working for Mr Souter at Frankston and had left word with Mr Wade Postmaster Gembrook West to send my letters to me here and he does so, but the enclosed was addressed Gembrook East and it has been knocking around the country for over a month now. Put Gembrook West on the inside right enough when I got your letter telling me to sign release of Pastoral lease. I did so and sent it to you. I also sent the lease and registered the letter at least my master Mr Souter did so for me, it must be in your office. I want the licence to occupy my land as soon as you can let me have it, because I don't want to lose this season like I did last year. I was told I must not fence the land or build before I get the licence. May I make a start? I shall finish my job here in a fortnight. Please let me know this as early as possible, am sending the letter to P. Office Frankston. I have been to the Post Office at Frankston and got a duplicate receipt of the registered letter I sent and enclose it for you to see. I think it must be the one Mr Souter sent for me.
Dear Sire I am your obedient servant, William Sanderson.6 
Land-Note1 Jul 1888 GEM--M1. New Lease Section 42, Land Act 1884. Yearly rent £5-17/.6 
Land-Note16 Jul 1894 GEM--M1. Being the holder of Licence No 1666 under Section 42... and having occupied the said land for a period of at least three and a half years, and having complied with the conditions of such licence, I hereby apply for a Lease of said land, and for the certificate of the Board of Land and Works for the improvements thereon.
Although not all of the land was enclosed (the western boundary was still to be fenced, as he was waiting to clear the line from timber and scrub), Sanderson had put up 35 chains of post and 2 rails, split stuff fences; 51.5 chains of post rail and wire; 16 chains of post and wire; and 14 chains of log fences, valued at £60-11-0. His neighbours, Messrs Lyne and C.H.S. Ladd had contributed to the cost of fencing.
He had erected a weatherboard house with iron roof 45x30 feet value £350; stabling, barn, shed, pig styes &c. 50x14x18 feet made from palings with an iron roof over all, value £55.
He did not have water storage as he had natural creeks running through his property.
He had planted an orchard and garden on one and a half acres, which was planted and in bearing. it had underground drainage. He further grubbed and ploughed deep with bullocks, which was ready to put under crop this season. He also ringbarked about 20 acres ready for grubbing - total value of these improvements £102.1.0
His dwelling house had six rooms, and he had resided on the land for the last 3 1/2 years. He had no other place of abode at present. he had no family, and sometimes did a little work with hare trapping &c.5,6,8 
Land-Note8 Oct 1894 GEM--M1. Gembrook Oct 8th 1894. The Secretary for Lands. Sir, In reply to your inquiry as to where I resided during the two and half years of currency of my licence that was unaccounted for in my application for lease. I beg to inform you that for one year I was away at work and the other year + half I lived at Gembrook about 3 miles away, during wich time I did about 6 months work on the land getting ready to build house + make the garden, but I did not actually reside upon the land until the house was built, at which time I had four acres grubbed, cleared off and ploughed.
Trusting these explanations are satisfactory.
I am your most obedient Servant William Sanderson.6 
Land-Note27 Nov 1901 GEM--M1. De Courcy Ireland, Solicitor &c. Harkaway (previously Beaconsfield). Nov 27 1901. The Secretary for Lands Melbourne. Sir, Mr William Sanderson has handed me your letters of the 28 June 1894 in respect to his selection of land under Sec 42 Land Act 1884 in the Parish of Gembrook containing 117 acres. He is now desirous of obtaining a crown Grant for the land and as he has mislaid the form of application which you enclosed has asked me to obtain another form.
Will you kindly forward me same and at the same time inform me what amount is due on the land together with the fees &c. to enable him to the Grant.
I have the honour to be Sir, your obedient servant. De Courcy Ireland.
In reply the Department of Lands and Survey stated that the balance was £64.7.0, the grant would cost £1.6.0 and the assurance £0.4.11 - total £65.17.11.6 
Death*20 Sep 1902 "Norwood", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D8257 (Age 87) [par unknown] [reg. North Beaconsfield].9 
Death-Notice*30 Sep 1902 SANDERSON.-On the 20th September, at Norwood, Beaconsfield Upper, William Sanderson, aged 87 years.10 
Land-Note20 Nov 1902 GEM--M1. Malleson, England & Stewart. The Secretary for Lands, No 1666/42.44 Re Wm Sanderson. Referring to your letter of 12th Nov under above number we have the matter now in hand and will pay the balance of rents, grant fee &c. in the course of a few days.
We shall be glad if you will address any further correspondence to us and we will see that no delay takes place in answering same.
We have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servants, Malleson, England & Stewart.6 
Land-UBeac*24 Nov 1902 GEM-E-3D. Transfer from William Sanderson to Sophie Mary Souter. 116a 1r 31p - Transfer of Lease of an Agricultural Allotment (Section 44) continuation of the term of fourteen years - cancelled 4 Feb 1903 No 2565.
Note: it is interesting that there is no mention on the transfer and accompanying correspondence that William Sanderson had died in September 1902.11 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
6 Jun 1841William BENNETT (Farmer), Cobham Silt, Cobham, Surrey, EnglandAge 20 - Ag Lab12
30 Mar 1851Leigh Hill, Cobham, Surrey, England(Head of Household) George Souter;
Age 30 - Lodger - Labourer
Member(s) of Household: Martha Souter, George Stephen Souter, Edwin Souter, Alfred Souter, Eleanor Souter, Mary Ann Souter13
7 Apr 1861Leigh Hill, Cobham, Surrey, England(Head of Household) George Souter;
Age 44 - Lodger - Groom (Widower)
Member(s) of Household: Martha Souter, Eleanor Souter, Mary Ann Souter, Martha Caroline Souter, Fanny Souter14

Grave

  • Plot 4-341-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, No Stone15

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  2. [S187] FamilySearch ""England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NB6V-8BM : accessed 27 Nov 2014), William Sanderson, 15 Mar 1818; citing , reference ; FHL microfilm 0991746, 0991747."
  3. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  4. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0000/3631     1666/44. SOPHIE SOUTER. GEMBROOK 3D E. 116--1--31. 1884 - 1903.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Lease 686-019 - William Sanderson of Upper Beaconsfield Farmer.
  6. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0000/3631     1666/44.
  7. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land Selection And Correspondence Files (VPRS5357)
    1666/44. SOPHIE SOUTER, GEMBROOK, 3D E, 116--1--31, 1 Jan 1884
    VPRS 5357/P0000, 1666/44.
  8. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 paid rates 1892+1893.
  9. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#D8257 age 87 [par unknown] (as Saunderson)."
  10. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Sep 1902 p1.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Lease 686-019 - Sophie Souter of Gembrook Widow
    Transfer registered 6 Dec 1902.
  12. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 1071; Book: 8; Civil Parish: Cobham; County: Surrey; Enumeration District: 7; Folio: 16; Page: 22; Line: 12; GSU roll: 474661."
  13. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1851 England Census. HO107/1592/604/12
    Enummerated at Cobham, Surrey.
    Household Members: George Souter, Martha Souter, George Souter, Edwin Souter, Alfred Souter, Eleanor Souter, Mary Ann Souter, Joseph Simms, William Sanderson, William Keel, Luke Wiley
    Ancestry Record ID: 8860::1171218."
  14. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1861 England Census. RG 9/420/105/28
    Enummerated at Cobham, Surrey.
    Household Members: George Souter, Martha Souter, Eleaner Souter, Mary Souter, Martha Souter, Fanny Souter, William Sanderson, John Harwood, John O Young
    Ancestry Record ID: 8767::6725495."
  15. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-341-A     Sanderson     William     M     85     30/09/1902     363.
Last Edited1 May 2024

Robert Topham Ward

M, #1339, b. 5 Oct 1862, d. 23 Nov 1915
Birth*5 Oct 1862 Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, Dec Q [Clitheroe] 8e 227.1,2 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel3 Oct 1884 To Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship On the ship "Potosi"
Draper - Age 21.3 
Marriage*1886 Spouse: Margaret Alice Lyne. VIC, Australia, #M5532.4
 
Widower1 Aug 1902Robert Topham Ward became a widower upon the death of his wife Margaret Alice Lyne.5 
Marriage*20 Feb 1905 Spouse: Adelaide Lupton. VIC, Australia, #M315.5
 
Death*23 Nov 1915 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D15116 (Age 52) [par Richard WARD & Cecelia SPOONER].1 
Death-Notice*25 Nov 1915 WARD. - On the 23rd November, at Melbourne (suddenly), Robert Topham, the dearly loved husband of Adelaide Ward, Beaconsfield Upper (late of St Kilda). Private interment.6 
Probate (Will)* 141/864. Orchardist. Beaconsfield.
Did not own any real estate in UB.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1903315 High Street, St Kilda, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: shopkeeper.8
1909315 High Street, St Kilda, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: tobacconist. With Adelaide Ward.9
bt 1912 - 1914Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist. With Adelaide Ward.10,11,12
1915Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist. With Adelaide Ward. With Robert Clifford Ward.13

Grave

  • Presbyterian J 65, Brighton Cemetery, Caulfield South, VIC, Australia14

Family 1

 Margaret Alice Lyne b. 1861, d. 1 Aug 1902
Child 1.Robert Clifford Ward+ b. 1893, d. 5 Oct 1985

Family 2

 Adelaide Lupton b. 1868, d. 22 May 1940
Children 1.Adelaide Nora Ward b. 5 Jan 1910, d. 1 Nov 1989
 2.Paul Richard Ward b. 1911, d. 29 May 1984
 3.Unnamed Female Ward b. 1913, d. Feb 1913

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 May 1913: The Beaconsfield District. Further along Mr M'Lean has a nice block of lemon trees in full bearing, and remarkably healthy. On the strength of the success of this plantation Mr Ward has planted a lemon grove nearby, the trees being now in their second year. Mr Ward is also a grower of strawberries.15
  • 26 Jun 1913: From R. T. Ward Beaconsfield, again asking that he be relieved from having to take flood water from the road on to his property.—Referred to the clerk of works for action. Adelaide Ward16
  • 1 Dec 1915: Mr Ward, a resident of Upper Beaconsfield, died last week. Although he had not been enjoying good health for some time his death was unexpected, and came as a shock to his many friends.17
  • 2 Dec 1915: DISTRICT NEWS. UPPER BEACONSFIELD. The death has occurred of Mr R. T. Ward, "Potosi." Although he was never a robust person, his illness came on extremely suddenly. He was officiating at Beaconsfield North Mission Hall, last Sunday week, and whilst going home took seriously ill. Dr. Langmore was summoned, and ordered his removal to the Hospital. This was done on the following morning, but after undergoing an operation, he gradually sank, and died on Tuesday morning. The interment took place in Melbourne. Mr Ward leaves a widow and two young children, and two married daughters in Melbourne.18
  • 18 May 1954: WILL ROBERT TOPHAM WARD alias Robert Ward, born at Clithero, Lancashire, England, or his children, or any person having knowledge of their whereabouts or death, please communicate with Flowerdews, Chichester House, Chichester Rents, Chancery lane, London, England.19
  • 12 Sep 1956: ROBERT TOPHAM WARD, born 5th October, 1862, married Alice Lyne, and subsequently Adelaide Lupton and died 23rd November, 1915. Will the issue of this person by either marriage please communicate with Flowerdews, 9 Southampton place, London,W.C.1, England, when they will hear something to their advantage.20

Citations

  1. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree.
  4. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  5. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 25 Nov 1915 p1.
  7. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 583; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 536.
  8. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  9. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  10. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  11. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  12. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  13. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  14. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Robert Bruce.
  15. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 1 May 1913, p5.
  16. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 26 Jun 1913, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66183555
  17. [S19] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette (Berwick, Vic.), 1 Dec 1915, p2.
  18. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), 2 Dec 1915, p2.
  19. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 18 May 1954, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23424871
  20. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 12 Sep 1956, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/84386101
Last Edited19 Jun 2020

Adelaide Lupton

F, #1340, b. 1868, d. 22 May 1940
Note* Owned part PAK-78 1910-1922. 
Married NameWard. 
Birth*1868 Bendigo, VIC, Australia.1 
Marriage*20 Feb 1905 Spouse: Robert Topham Ward. VIC, Australia, #M315.2
 
Land-Note*bt 1909 - 1910 PAK-78 (part). Edmund Henry Hope Campbell 66a 0r 28p - land rated NAV 10.3 
Land-UBeac*29 Jul 1910 PAK-78 (part). Transfer from Edmund Henry Hope Campbell to Adelaide Ward. 66a 0r 28p.4 
Land-Note5 Jan 1915 PAK-78 (part): Mortgagee: Jeanie Adams - discharged 19 Jun 1916. Mortgagor was Adelaide Ward.5 
Land-UBeac18 Oct 1915 PAK-78 (part). Transfer from Adelaide Ward to James Hopkins. 35a 0r 4 4/10p (eastern part of land.)6 
Land-UBeac*18 Oct 1915 PAK-61 (part), Store. Transfer from James Hopkins to Adelaide Ward. 2a 0r 0p.7 
Land-Note*18 Oct 1915 PAK-61 (part), Store: Mortgagee: James Hopkins. Discharged 12 June 1919. Mortgagor was Adelaide Ward.8 
Land-Note*18 Oct 1915 PAK-61 (part), Store: Mortgagee: Jeannie Adams - discharged 19 Jun 1916. Mortgagor was Adelaide Ward.9 
Widow23 Nov 1915She became a widow upon the death of her husband Robert Topham Ward.10 
Land-UBeac*22 Apr 1920 PAK-61 (part), Store. Transfer from Adelaide Ward to Thomas Peter Krüss. 2a 0r 0p.11 
Land-UBeac*30 Dec 1922 PAK-78 (part). Transfer from Adelaide Ward to Thomas Herbert Keck. 31a 0r 23 6/10p (western part of land) - Caveat lodged 1 Mar 1918.12 
Death*22 May 1940 South Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D4595 (Age 72) [par John Edward LUPTON & Eleanor HUGHES].13 
Death-Notice*25 May 1940 WARD (nee Lupton) - On the 22nd May at private hospital, Albert Park, Adelaide, wife of the late R T Ward, and loving mother of Nora and Paul.14 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1909315 High Street, St Kilda, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Robert Topham Ward.15
bt 1912 - 1914Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Robert Topham Ward.16,17,18
1915Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Robert Topham Ward. With Robert Clifford Ward.19
bt 1917 - 1918Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Robert Clifford Ward.20,21
1919Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.22
bt 1934 - 1937217 Bridport Street, Albert Park, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Adelaide Nora Ward.23,24,25

Grave

  • Presbyterian J 65, Brighton Cemetery, Caulfield South, VIC, Australia26

Family

 Robert Topham Ward b. 5 Oct 1862, d. 23 Nov 1915
Children 1.Adelaide Nora Ward b. 5 Jan 1910, d. 1 Nov 1989
 2.Paul Richard Ward b. 1911, d. 29 May 1984
 3.Unnamed Female Ward b. 1913, d. Feb 1913

Newspaper-Articles

  • 14 Nov 1912: A painful scalding accident happened to Mrs Ward's baby at Upper Beaconsfield, last week. The unfortunate child pulled a pot of hot tea over, scalding itself very severely. Dr Langmore ordered the little sufferer's removal to the local hospital.27
  • 26 Jun 1913: From R. T. Ward Beaconsfield, again asking that he be relieved from having to take flood water from the road on to his property.—Referred to the clerk of works for action. Robert Topham Ward28

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "no registration found."
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  3. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1909/10 + 1910/11 - CAMPBELL E Hope, Agent. NAV 10
    1911/12 + 1912/13 - R T Ward, no details NAV 10 1913/14 NAV 35. 1914/15 NAV 85.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2445-872 - Adelaide Ward of 315 High Street St Kilda Married Woman.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2445-872 - Mortgage No 342587 - discharged 19 Jun 1916.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2445-872 - James Hopkins of Upper Beaconsfield Builder - C/T 3932-243.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3032-369 - Adelaide Ward of Beaconsfield Married Woman.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3032-369 - Adelaide Ward to James Hopkins - discharged 12 Jun 1919.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3032-369 - Adelaide Ward to Jeannie Adams - discharged 19 Jun 1916.
  10. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3032-369 - Thomas Peter Krüss of Beaconsfield Upper Storekeeper - C/T 4415-935.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2445-872 - Thomas Herbert Keck of 456 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Orchardist - C/T 4662-244.
  13. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  14. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 25 May 1940, p4.
  15. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  16. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  17. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  18. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  19. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  20. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  21. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  22. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  23. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  24. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  25. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  26. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Robert Bruce.
  27. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 14 Nov 1912, p2.
  28. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 26 Jun 1913, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66183555
Last Edited19 Jun 2020

Frederick William Fisher

M, #1341, b. 26 Oct 1889, d. 18 Mar 1953
Probate (Will)* 464/731. Frederick W Fisher, Residence: Upper Beaconsfield, Occupation: X Pastrycook, Date Of Death: 18 Mar 1953, Date Of Grant: 24 Jul 1953.1 
Birth*26 Oct 1889 West Ham, Essex, England, Dec Q 1889 (West Ham) 04a 148. Mother's maiden surname: Hawkins. As Frederick William Fisher.2,3,4 
Marriage*1916 Spouse: Lilian Spinks. VIC, Australia, #M3032/1916, Fredk Wm FISHER & Lilian SPINKS.5
 
Land-UBeac*20 Sep 1929 GEM-C-70.70A.B.C.D.E.71.71A.73 (part). Transfer from John McManus to Frederick William Fisher. By order of mortgagee (which one?) - probably John McManus as his sons were mortgagees to Fisher.6 
Land-Note*20 Sep 1929 GEM-C-70.70A.B.C.D.E.71.71A.73 (part): Mortgagee: George Ernest McManus Walton Henry McManus. Discharged 31 Mar 1938. Mortgagor was Frederick William Fisher.7 
Land-UBeac*16 Jan 1935 GEM-C-27. Transfer from Margaret Dakers Thompson Agnes Fowles to Frederick William Fisher. 19a 3r 38p.8 
Land-UBeac*31 Mar 1938 GEM-C-70.70A.B.C.D.E.71.71A. Transfer from Frederick William Fisher to John Edwin Wintle. 484a 1r 15p - in possession since Jan 1935.9 
Residence*1953 "Dovercourt", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
Death*18 Mar 1953 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D3999/1953 (Age 63) (par Richard George FISHER & Emma HAWKINS) - as Frederick William FISHER
Had a rifle accident and killed himself -Larry OSBORN says.10,11
 
Death-Notice*19 Mar 1953 FISHER. Frederick William - On March 18 (suddenly), at Melbourne, the dearly loved husband of Lilian Fisher, of Dovercourt, Beaconsfield Upper.
FISHER - The Funeral of the late Mr FREDERICK WILLIAM FISHER of Dovercourt Beaconsfield Upper will leave our funeral chapel 10 Walker street Dandenong TOMORROW (Friday March 20) after a service by Pastor A R Pigdon to commence at 3.15 p.m.for the Berwick Cemetery
W J GARNAR & SON PTY LTD Dandenong Phone 308.12 
Inquest28 Apr 1953Inquest held 1953/481. Frederick William Fisher, Cause of death: Self inflicted gunshot wound, Date Of Hearing: 28 Apr 1953, Location of hearing: City Morgue Melbourne.13 
Land-Note*14 Dec 1953 Frederick William Fisher died on 18 March 1953. Probate of his will has been granted to Lilian Fisher of 7 Hampton Street Hampton Widow.14 
Land-UBeac*15 Dec 1953 GEM-C-27. Transfer from Frederick William Fisher to Frederick James Pask.15 
Land-UBeac15 Dec 1953 GEM-C-73 (part). Transfer from Frederick William Fisher to Frederick James Pask. 209a 2r 34p.16 
Village Bell*May 1981 Larry Osborne recalls that F. W. Fisher subdivided Bim Bim Be in the 1930's. He was a pastry-cook in Toorak, and his week-ender in Berglund Road was later Ian Pask's house. His death occurred by a gun accident in his bedroom.17 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
191417 Cliff Street, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: pastry cook.18
1919259 High Street, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: baker. With Lilian Fisher.19
192413 Station Street, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: pastrycook. With Lilian Spinks.20
bt 1931 - 1936c/- Cation, "Dovercourt", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: pastrycook. With Lilian Fisher.21,22,23

Grave

  • Plot 1-310-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia24

Newspaper-Articles

  • 8 Feb 1935: Mr. Wintle, late of Pearcedale, is in occupation of his property, which he purchased recently from Mr. F. W. Fisher. Mr. Wintle is milking more than 20 cows, and is proving that the district can produce good cream and "fat." John Edwin Wintle25
  • 24 Aug 1946: MEMORIES OF THEMISTOCLES
    Sir: I have read with interest (17/8/46) of the critical operation that was performed aboard the Themistocles on her 78th voyage to Australia. I was one of the original crew who went from England to Belfast to board her when she came off the slips. I was a baker. I am wondering whether there are any others of that crew who may remember that wild night going across the Irish Channel? The first trip made by the Themistocles was to Spithead to attend the naval review. There were 900 guests on board.
    F. W. FISHER (Beaconsfield Upper).26

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    464/731. Frederick W Fisher, Residence: Upper Beaconsfield, Occupation: X Pastrycook, Date Of Death: 18 Mar 1953, Date Of Grant: 24 Jul 1953
    VPRS 28/P0004, 464/731; VPRS 7591/P0003, 464/731.
  2. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1891 census. Father Richard, a painter, mother Emma, 3 children George, Ernest and Frederick."
  3. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Dec Q 1889 (West Ham) 04a 148. Mother's maiden surname: Hawkins. As Frederick William Fisher."
  4. [S24] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Inquest Deposition Files (VPRS24)
    1953/481. Frederick William Fisher, Cause of death: Self inflicted gunshot wound, Date Of Hearing: 28 Apr 1953, Location of hearing: City Morgue Melbourne
    VPRS 24/P0000, 1953/481 birthdate in inquest.
  5. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M3032/1916, Fredk Wm FISHER & Lilian SPINKS."
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4619-715 - Transfer by order of mortgagee to Frederick William Fisher - C/T 5582-254.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5582-254 - Mortgage to Walton Henry McManus and George Ernest McManus - discharged 31 Mar 1938.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2855-962 - Frederick William Fisher of "Dovercourt" Upper Beaconsfield Pastrycook.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5582-254 - John Edwin Wintle of Upper Beaconsfield Farmer - C/T 6189-731 (Caveat lodged 25 Jan 1935).
  10. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D3999/1953 (Age 63) (par Richard George FISHER & Emma HAWKINS) - as Frederick William FISHER, born London, England. Death registered at Melbourne, Australia."
  11. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Had a rifle accident and killed himself -Larry OSBORN says."
  12. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 Mar 1953 p16.
  13. [S24] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Inquest Deposition Files (VPRS24)
    1953/481. Frederick William Fisher, Cause of death: Self inflicted gunshot wound, Date Of Hearing: 28 Apr 1953, Location of hearing: City Morgue Melbourne
    VPRS 24/P0000, 1953/481.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5582-254 - Frederick William Fisher died on 18 March 1953. Probate of his will has been granted to Lilian Fisher of 7 Hampton Street Hampton Widow.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2855-962 - transfer to Frederick James Pask - C/T 8057-814.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5582-254 - transfer to Frederick James Pask of "Windermere" Ferntree Gully Road Oakleigh Market Gardener - C/T 8057-814.
  17. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 018-1981, p9.
  18. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  19. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  20. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  21. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  22. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  23. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936 "Dovercourt only in Frederick's listing."
  24. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-310-A Fisher William M 63 20/03/1953 1308
    1-310-A Fisher Lilian F 80 28/12/1973 1681.
  25. [S188] Newspaper - Berwick County Times / The Times 8 Feb 1935.
  26. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Aug 1946, p5.
Last Edited5 May 2024

Lilian Spinks

F, #1342, b. 1893, d. 22 Dec 1973
Married NameFisher. 
Probate (Will)* 769/023. Lilian Fisher, Residence: Hampton, Occupation: Widow, Date Of Death: 22 Dec 1973, Date Of Grant: 30 Apr 1974.1 
Birth*1893 Balaclava, VIC, Australia, #B12448/1893 (par William Henry SPINKS & Elizabeth M BRADY) - as Lilian SPINKS.2 
Marriage*1916 Spouse: Frederick William Fisher. VIC, Australia, #M3032/1916, Fredk Wm FISHER & Lilian SPINKS.3
 
Widow18 Mar 1953Lilian Spinks became a widow upon the death of her husband Frederick William Fisher.4,5 
Death*22 Dec 1973 Hampton, VIC, Australia, #D595/1974 (Age 80) (par William Henry SPINKS & Elizabeth Margaret BRADY) - as Lilian FISHER.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1919259 High Street, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Frederick William Fisher.7
192413 Station Street, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Frederick William Fisher.8
bt 1931 - 1936c/- Cation, "Dovercourt", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Frederick William Fisher.9,10,11

Grave

  • Plot 1-310-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia12

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    769/023. Lilian Fisher, Residence: Hampton, Occupation: Widow, Date Of Death: 22 Dec 1973, Date Of Grant: 30 Apr 1974
    VPRS 28/P0007, 769/023; VPRS 7591/P0004, 769/023.
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B12448/1893 (par William Henry SPINKS & Elizabeth M BRADY) - as Lilian SPINKS, Birth registered at Elst, Australia."
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M3032/1916, Fredk Wm FISHER & Lilian SPINKS."
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D3999/1953 (Age 63) (par Richard George FISHER & Emma HAWKINS) - as Frederick William FISHER, born London, England. Death registered at Melbourne, Australia."
  5. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Had a rifle accident and killed himself -Larry OSBORN says."
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D595/1974 (Age 80) (par William Henry SPINKS & Elizabeth Margaret BRADY) - as Lilian FISHER, born Balaclava. Death registered at Hampton, Australia."
  7. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  8. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  9. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  10. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  11. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936 "Dovercourt only in Frederick's listing."
  12. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-310-A Fisher William M 63 20/03/1953 1308
    1-310-A Fisher Lilian F 80 28/12/1973 1681.
Last Edited5 May 2024

Percy Vernon Lockey

M, #1343, b. Jun 1870, d. 18 Oct 1927
Probate (Will)* 218/550. Percy V Lockey, Residence: Beaconsfield Upper, Occupation: Electrical Engineer, Date Of Death: 18 Oct 1927, Date Of Grant: 24 Dec 1927.1 
Occupation* Associate Member, UK Electrical Engineer Membership Lists (1914-1917), p146 LOCKEY Percy Vernon, "Kinguosi" Elizabeth Street, Toorak, Melbourne, Australia.2 
Birth*Jun 1870 Westbury on Trym, Gloucestershire, England, Jun Q 1870 (Clifton) 06a 151. Mother's maiden surname: Vernon. As Percy Vernon Lockey.3,4 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel27 Apr 1900 To Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Ophir sailing from Plymouth departure 27 Apr 1900.5
 
Marriage-Notice*24 Nov 1900 ENGAGEMENTS. Percy Vernon Lockey, Clifton, Bristol, England, and Eleanor Kate, eldest daughter of Mr. T. W. Conran, Cloyne, Chapel street, East St. Kilda. The wedding is to take place early in the year.6 
Marriage*21 Jan 1901 Spouse: Eleanor Kate Conran. All Saints' Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M224.7
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel22 Jul 1903 Sailing with Eleanor Kate Lockey Phyllis Vernon Lockey to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship SS Australia sailing from London departing 14 May 1903. Travelling with them is a maid (unnamed). Percy Lockey joined them in Adelaide for the rest of the journey.
Age 39 - engineer. From Adelaide only.5,8
Land-UBeac*12 Dec 1912 GEM-D-35.36.37. Transfer from Mary Vale to Percy Vernon Lockey John Wilfred Rutty. 59a 3r 14p.9 
Land-UBeac12 Dec 1912 GEM-D-36 (part). Transfer from Percy Vernon Lockey to John Wilfred Rutty. 17a 3r 32p (small wedge taken off.)10 
Land-UBeac*12 Dec 1912 GEM-D-36 (part).37. Transfer from John Wilfred Rutty to Percy Vernon Lockey. 21a 3r 30p (small wedge added.)11 
Land-UBeac*20 Feb 1922 GEM-D-35 (part). Transfer from Percy Vernon Lockey John Wilfred Rutty to Walter Henry Brown. 1a 3r 37p.12 
Land-UBeac4 Oct 1923 GEM-D-36 (part). Transfer from John Wilfred Rutty to Percy Vernon Lockey. 17a 3r 32p.13 
Death*18 Oct 1927 "Redland", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D13279 age 57 [par LOCKEY & VERNON].14 
Death-Notice*20 Oct 1927 LOCKEY.-On the 18th October, at his residence, Redland, Beaconsfield Upper, Percy Vernon, beloved husband of Eleanor K Lockey, aged 57 years.
LOCKEY - Friends of the late Mr PERCY VERNON LOCKEY are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Berwick Cemetery. Funeral to leave his residence, Redland, Beaconsfield Upper, THIS DAY (Thursday, October 20) at 3 o'clock.15 
Land-Note*8 Mar 1928 GEM-D-35.36.37. Percy Vernon Lockey died on 18th October 1927. Probate has been granted to the Equity Trustees Executors and Agency Company Limited of 85 Queen Street Melbourne.16 
Land-UBeac*23 Apr 1929 GEM-D-35 (part). Transfer from Percy Vernon Lockey to Eleanor Kate Lockey. 17a 3r 35p.17 
Land-UBeac27 Jun 1932 GEM-D-36.37 (part). Transfer from Percy Vernon Lockey to Walter Henry Brown. 26a 0r 8p.18 
Land-UBeac*6 Jul 1932 GEM-D-37 (part), 60-62 St Georges Road. Transfer from Percy Vernon Lockey to Jessie Agnes Bowser. 11a 3r 0p.19 
Land-UBeac27 Jan 1933 GEM-D-36 (part). Transfer from Percy Vernon Lockey to Jessie Agnes Bowser. 2a 14p.20 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
2 Apr 1871Joseph LOCKEY (Beer & Wine Merchant), Raymont Villa, Redland Vale, Westbury on Trym, Gloucestershire, EnglandAge 121
3 Apr 1881George E LOCKEY (brother), Raymont Villa, Redland Road, Westbury on Trym, Gloucestershire, EnglandAge 11 - living with four siblings and a servant. Father had died in 1872, and mother is visiting someone in Cheltenham, Glos.22,23
5 Apr 1891Lury LOCKIE, 15 Springfield Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire, EnglandAge 21 - Engineers Apprentice (as LOCKIE)24
1903Elizabeth Street, Toorak, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: electrical engineer.25
bt 1914 - 1927Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: electrical engineer. With Eleanor Kate Lockey.26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37

Grave

  • Plot 4-037-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia38

Family

 Eleanor Kate Conran b. 21 Jul 1880, d. 9 Jan 1966
Children 1.Phyllis Vernon Lockey b. 16 Nov 1901, d. 4 Feb 1953
 2.Dorothy Vernon Lockey b. 12 Jul 1904, d. 14 Mar 1905
 3.Joyce Vernon Lockey+ b. 17 Dec 1905, d. Feb 1992

Newspaper-Articles

  • 24 Jan 1901: MR. P. V. LOCKEY TO Miss E. K. CONRAN.
    THE marriage of Mr. Percy Vernon Lockey, son of the late Mr. Lockey, of Clyde Bank, Bristol, and Miss Eleanor Katherine Conran, eldest daughter of Captain T. W. Conran (27th Cameronians), of "Cloyne," St. Kilda, was celebrated on Monday, 21st January. The ceremony was most impressively performed by the Rev Canon Potter at All Saints' Church, St Kilda. The wedding was very quietly celebrated in consequence of Mrs. Conran's projected departure on the following day for Europe to join Mr. Conran. The pretty, youthful bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. P. H. Conran, wore a tunic skirt of ivory liberty satin, richly finished with ivory silk applique, over a deeply frilled skirt very finely pleated. The bodice and sleeves were of finely tucked satin and silk embroidered mousseline de soie; a pretty Rubens hat of transparent crinoline was worn, grouped with white plumes, and softly swathed trimmings of net.
    The bridal bouquet was of valley lilies, water lilies, white carnations and fine ferns. Her sister, Miss Dorothy Conran, was bridesmaid, and wore a very dainty frock of white silk, inserted and trimmed with fine lace; hat of white silk gauze, much gathered, and trimmed with lace. Mrs. Conran held a reception afterwards at "Cloyne," and wore black poult de soie, veiled with black net, embroidered with a pretty arabesque design in silk ; silver sequined bonnet, with black plumes. The guests were received in the ballroom, and passed on to view the wedding presents, which were displayed in the drawingroom. Wedding tea was served in the dining room and included all the dainties of the season. The table decorations were tall white blooms, grouped in crystal vases, interspersed with feathery ferns. Fresh flowers brightened the richly appointed reception rooms.
    The drawingroom mantel and cabinets were effectively decorated with red and cream roses, and the hall with handsome foliage plants. The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr. Herbert Harper as best man. Mr. and Mrs P. V. Lockey left in the evening for Macedon, and on their return will reside at Albany-road, Toorak.
    The travelling dress was of navy blue voile, trimmed white silk applique, the bodice finished with white chiffon vest, strapped dark blue velvet; smart toque ensuite.
    The wedding presents were very hand some, and included from :— Bride to bridegroom, signet ring. Bridegroom to bride, diamond and turquoise ring. Father to bride, cheque. Mother to bride, cheque. Mrs. Lockey, cheque. Mr. and Mrs. A. Cornish, Doulton tea set. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Molesworth, Crown Derby tea set. Mr. and Mrs. R. Cornish, case of silver shoehorn and button hook. Mrs. Stephen, silver knife rest. Mr. Frank Irwin, gold sovereign case. Sir Thomas and the Misses Fitzgerald, handsome silver fruit dishes and spoons. Mrs. and Miss Boyd, silver fruit dish. Mrs. Agnew, purse. Mr. John Turnbull, teaspoons and sugar tongs in case. Mr. and Mrs. Marshan Conran, silver tea set and tray. Captain and Mrs. Russell, silver bread knife and fork and cheese scoop. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver, Doulton vase. Mrs. Gurner, flower bowl. Mrs. J. A. Lawson, fan. Mrs. Mein, silver photo, frame. Mrs. W. Minno, silver pepper pots. Mr. and Mrs. Brentnell, silver photo frame. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fulford, silver mounted Malacca cane. Mr. A. Templeton, silver butter dish. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Power, silver photo frame. Mr. H. Templeton, travelling clock. Mr. and Mrs. H. Budd, silver photo frame. Mr., Mrs. and Misses Martin, silver bowl. Mr. K. T. Mackinnon, pair silver sweet dishes. Mr. and Mrs. C. Graham, framed engraving. Mrs. G. and Mr. F. Wallen, silver candlestick. Mr. and Mrs. R. Graham, silver photo frame. Mr. F. J. Farras, silver preserve spoon. Mrs. H. R. Harper, Standard lamp. Mr. and Mrs. Denbam, silver button hook and shoe horn. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Ford and Miss Ford, agate and silver tea tray. Mr. Peyton Jones and Mr. J. Peyton Jones, fern bowl. The Misses Lillies, candlestick. Mr. and Miss Hill, picture. Dr. Morrison, carved picture frame. Mr L. Lillies, carved blotter. Mr. Stockfield, cheque. Dr. and Mrs. Lillies, cheque, Mrs. Howard Davenport, cheque. Mr. Arthur Vernon, cheque. The Misses Vernon, cheque. Mrs. Knight, table, centre. Miss Ethel Lockey, table centre and dressing case, Miss Lockey, silver teapot. Mr. and Mrs. Lasenby, Liberty silver milk jug and sugar bowl. Mr. B. H. Conran, combined bookcase and escritoire. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Clements, framed engraving. Martha, handsome flower bowl. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Browne, silver fruit spoons. Mrs. Murphy, silver and glass scent bottle. Mrs. C. Dinham Perren, preserve dishes and spoons. Mrs. Norman Armytage, three silver toast racks. Messrs. Fletcher, Chester, case champagne. Miss Sarah Earle, chair and table. Mr. John Evans, clock. Emma and Mabel, Russian leather writing case. Eleanor Kate Conran39
  • 31 Jan 1901: LOCKEY—CONRAN. Bridal Group Taken at " Cloyne," St. Kilda, by Messrs. Johnstone, O'Shannessy & Co. The marriage of Mr. P. V. Lockey and Miss E. K. Conran was quietly celebrated at All Saints' Church, St. Kilda, on 21st January by the Rev. Canon Potter. Eleanor Kate Conran40
  • 22 Jul 1902: BOY OFFENDERS AT PRAHRAN.
    Quite a little army of juvenile offenders came before the Prahran justices yesterday. Oscar Childe and Solomon Phillips were discharged with a caution for driving off with a pony and jinker belonging to Percy Lockey.41
  • 18 Sep 1902: Killed by electricty. VERDICT OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH.
    Edward Fellows, brother of John Fellows, who was killed by electricity at Collingwood, said when giving evidence at the inquest yesterday that he had never received any instruction about the danger of the wires, but there was a notice on the top of the pit marked "Danger." The wire near where his brother went to hang his coat was not covered. Percy Lockey, superintendent in the employ of the Electric light and Traction Company, said he had instructed the deceased about the danger of live pits. He took him down a pit at St. Kilda, and cautioned him as to the danger. The current was not shut off in the pits when repairs were in progress, because of the large number of persons depending on the light. When he warned the men of the danger of going near the panels the deceased became very indignant, and said he was not a baby, and thoroughly understood the work. John Davidson Gillands, electrical inspector of the Public Works Department, was of opinion that there had been no neglect on the part of the company. Thomas Futcher, practical electrician, was of opinion that the terminal caps should be covered in some way, and that rubber mats or wooden grills should be placed on the floor. If the company had taken the precautions it should have, the accident would not have happened. The jury found that death was accidental, and they exonerated the company from all blame.42
  • 1 Nov 1902: NOT VACCINATED. Percy Vernon Lockey was fined £2 and- 6/- costs for not having his child vaccinated.43
  • 19 Sep 1903: THEFT OF COPPER WIRE.
    A young man named William West was charged with stealing a quantity of copper wire, to the value of £2, the property of the Electric Light and Traction Company.
    Percy Vernon Lockey identified the wire produced as the company's property.
    Constable Birt deposed to the arrest of defendant at one o'clock on the morning of the 6th. Defendant was in company with another man, and was carrying the wire produced. The other man ran away, and witness arrested defendant.
    Defendant said that he was walking out of town when a man met him and asked for a match. Defendant gave him one, and the man asked him to hold the wire whilst he lit his pipe. It was while holding the wire that he was caught by the constable. Defendant, who had four prior convictions against his name, was sent to gaol for one month.44
  • 2 Oct 1909: Copper Case Again.
    Thomas Everitt again made his appearance, this time charged with stealing another lot of copper wire, the property of the Melbourne Electric Supply Co., valued at 25/-, on June 23.
    Percy Vernon Lockey, main superintendent of the company, said that wire similar to that produced in court was stolen from the works. It was impossible to identify that particular wire.
    William T. Busby, engineer, Little Berlin-street, said accused had often sold wire at his shop. On June 23 he brought the wire produced to the shop for sale. He said he got it from the Malvern line. Its value was £1 17/11.
    Witness said. "Come here. I want to speak to you." "No, you don't," said the boy, and ran away, leaving the wire behind him.
    Harry Beckham, brassfounder, employed by Busby, identified the accused.
    Senior-constable Rohan said after the case was dismissed on Monday he and Detective Bear took Beckham and went to accused's residence. He said, "I got the wire at the same place as I got the other lot—down at the electric light works." The bench inflicted a fine of £3, or one month's imprisonment, but allowed 28 days for the payment of the fine.45
  • 6 May 1910: Hawthorn City Council. From Melbourne electric supply company, re appointment of officer.—Resolved that Mr. Lockey be appointed, as suggested by the company.—This officer is paid by the company and not by the council.46
  • 27 May 1916: Houses and Land to let. TOORAK.—7 Rooms, side lawn. "Kingussie," Sargood st., off Orrong rd , between tram and station, £72. Eleanor Kate Lockey47
  • 20 Jul 1916: Berwick Shire Correspondence: From P. Vernon Lockey, "Redlands," Upper Beaconsfield, asking that something be done to road leading to his property, which was impassable. The road was in a dangerous condition, and should be attended to.—On motion of Crs James and Sharp to be attended to as soon as possible, and immediate repairs to be made.48
  • 9 Aug 1917: Berwick Shire Correspondence: From Upper Beaconsfield progress association, re (1) state of road between Salisbury House and Mr Kerr's; also (2) between Miss Cannon's, Runnymede, and Mr Lockey's corner, more especially in front of Dr Drake's ; (3) re growth of saplings' on sides of road between Mr Luke's and Capt. Rushall's, there having been several narrow escapes from accident of late. - Clerk of Works to attend. Alice Emily Cannon, Dr William Elliot Drake49
  • 10 Aug 1917: BERWICK SHIRE COUNCIL. CORRESPONDENCE.
    From H. Glismann, acting secretary of Beaconsfield Upper Progress Association, drawing attention to the road between Salisbury House and Mr Kerr's. It needed repair. Also re the road between Miss Cannon's and Mr Lockey's corner, more especially in front of Dr Drake's. Also to the growth of saplings on sides of road between Mr Luke's and Captain Rushall's.-Clerk of works to attend, on motion of Crs Martin and Henty. Hans Glismann, William Warren Kerr, Alice Emily Cannon, Dr William Elliot Drake, Edmund Thomas Luke, Alexander Rushall50
  • 15 Feb 1923: GIRL CYCLIST INJURED.
    Elsie May Harrison, aged 12 years, of Gordon street, South Richmond, was riding a bicycle along Chestnut street, Richmond, yesterday, when she was struck by a motor-car driven by Mr. Percy Lockey, electrical engineer, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. The girl was seriously injured, and was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital.51
  • 21 Dec 1923: MORE MOTOR-CARS STOLEN.
    In spite of the efforts of the police to trace the persons responsible for the theft of motor-cars from the city streets, each day more cars are added to the large number already reported as missing. Yesterday a Ford motor car owned by Mr O T Edmunds of Huntingtower road, Malvern was removed from outside his residence, and a single seated Buick motor car was stolen from Queen street, where Mr Percy Vernon Lockey had left it outside his office. The latter car was later found abandoned in Amess street, North Carlton but a set of tools, a rug, and a spare tyre were missing.52
  • 22 Oct 1925: Motor Traffic. Collision in Burwood-road. Both Drivers unlicensed.
    As an outcome of a collision in Burwood road, in which two motor cars and a motor cycle were concerned, the driver of one of the cars, Percy Lockey, of Upper Beaconsfield, was charged at Hawthorn yesterday with having driven in a dangerous manner, and the driver of the motor cycle, David Sloan, of Morang-road, was charged with having driven negligently. Both were also charged with having driven without a licence.
    Mrs Frances Mould said that on the 10th September, she was driving a car along Burwood road, when Sloan's motor cycle came suddenly out of Morang road, narrowly avoided witness's car, and swerved across the road in front of another car. Witness did not see the collision, but she heard the crash.
    Sloan said that as he came out of Morang road he took all precautions, and did not cut the corner. The accident was due to the speed of Lockey's car. Witness admitted that he had not taken out a licence.
    Lockey said he was only driving at a moderate speed. The motor cycle, in edging the first car, swung right right across his track. Witness's car struck the back wheel of the cycle, causing it to overturn. Witness admitted his licence had expired.
    Sloan was fined £3, with 19/ costs, on the negligent driving charge, and 20/ on the no-licence charge.
    Mr Grant, P.M., said the bench was of opinion that Sloan was responsible for the accident. The charge of dangerous driving against Lockey would be dismissed, but on the no licence charge he would be fined 20/, with 19/ costs.53
  • 17 Oct 1927: The superintendent of horticulture (Mr. J. M. Ward), accompanied by Mr. White, who is representing the Trade Commissioner in London, paid a visit to this district. The party inspected the orchards of Messrs. Smith and Kerr at North Beaconsfield in the morning. Many orchardists availed themselves of the opportunity of meeting the visitors. After lunch the party visited Mr. Lockey's orchard. In the evening Mr. Ward and Mr. White discussed with growers many matters of vital interest, particularly in regard to the export of apples. Mr. Ward will visit the district again on November 7 to further advise orchard ists, and will give a lantern lecture on American methods. Douglas Kerr, Stanley William Smith54
  • 27 Oct 1927: ABOUT PEOPLE. On Tuesday, 18th inst., the death of Mr. Percey Vernon Lockey of “Redland,” Upper Beaconsfield, occurred, at the age of 57. Deceased leaves a widow, but no children. The funeral was at the Berwick cemetery on Thursday afternoon, 20th inst.55
  • 24 Dec 1927: Percy Vernon Lockey, late of Redland, Upper Beaconsfield, electrical engineer, left assets sworn at £9891, of which, £1053 is realty and £8903 personalty. Subject to certain bequests and a life interest to his widow, testator bequeathed his estate to his daughters.56

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    218/550. Percy V Lockey, Residence: Beaconsfield Upper, Occupation: Electrical Engineer, Date Of Death: 18 Oct 1927, Date Of Grant: 24 Dec 1927
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  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3667-394 - John Wilfred Rutty of Darling Street South Yarra Electrical Engineer - C/T 3667-396 (Lockey transferred his interest to Rutty).
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  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3667-394 - Eleanor Kate Lockey of "Redland" Upper Beaconsfield Widow - C/T 5543-431.
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3667-395 + 3667-396 - Walter Henry Brown of "Runnymede" Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist - C/T 5796-172.
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3667-395 - Jessie Agnes Bowser of 15 Edward Street Sandringham Spinster - C/T 5796-173.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3667-396 - Jessie Agnes Bowser of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield Spinster - C/T 5827-343.
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    mother:
    Class: RG11; Piece: 2571; Folio: 33; Page: 20; GSU roll: 1341620."
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    4-037-A     Lockey     Mr.          M     51     22/10/1927     781
    4-037-A     Lockey     Eleanor Kate     F     83     12/01/1966     1534.
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Eleanor Kate Conran

F, #1344, b. 21 Jul 1880, d. 9 Jan 1966
Married NameLockey. 
Birth*21 Jul 1880 Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, #B 1880/C/5318 [par Thomas Wills CONRAN & Evelyn Mary FORD].1,2 
Birth-Notice*29 Jul 1880 CONRAN.—On the 21st instant, at Rockhampton, the wife of T. W. Conran, of a daughter.3 
Marriage-Notice*24 Nov 1900 ENGAGEMENTS. Percy Vernon Lockey, Clifton, Bristol, England, and Eleanor Kate, eldest daughter of Mr. T. W. Conran, Cloyne, Chapel street, East St. Kilda. The wedding is to take place early in the year.4 
Marriage*21 Jan 1901 Spouse: Percy Vernon Lockey. All Saints' Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M224.1
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel22 Jul 1903 Sailing with Phyllis Vernon Lockey Percy Vernon Lockey to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship SS Australia sailing from London departing 14 May 1903. Travelling with them is a maid (unnamed). Percy Lockey joined them in Adelaide for the rest of the journey.
Age 30 - Lady.5,6
Widow18 Oct 1927Eleanor Kate Conran became a widow upon the death of her husband Percy Vernon Lockey.7 
Land-UBeac*23 Apr 1929 GEM-D-35 (part). Transfer from Percy Vernon Lockey to Eleanor Kate Lockey. 17a 3r 35p.8 
Land-UBeac*27 Jan 1933 GEM-D-35 (part). Transfer from Eleanor Kate Lockey to Jessie Agnes Bowser. 17a 3r 35p.9 
Death*9 Jan 1966 Caulfield, VIC, Australia, #D1426 (Age 84) [par Thomas CONRAN & Evelyn Mary FORD].10 
Probate (Will)* Eleanor Kate Lockey. Widow. Berwick. 09 Jan 1966. 639/904.11 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1914 - 1927Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Percy Vernon Lockey.12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23
bt 1928 - 1931Redland, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Joyce Vernon Lockey Phyllis Vernon Lockey.24,25
193415 Edward Street, Sandringham, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Joyce Vernon Lockey Phyllis Vernon Lockey.26
193615 Edward Street, Sandringham, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Joyce Vernon Lockey.27
1954Clifton, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Patricia Jill Lockey.28
1963Clifton, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Patricia Jill Lockey Lynette Wendy Lockey.29

Grave

  • Plot 4-037-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia30

Family

 Percy Vernon Lockey b. Jun 1870, d. 18 Oct 1927
Children 1.Phyllis Vernon Lockey b. 16 Nov 1901, d. 4 Feb 1953
 2.Dorothy Vernon Lockey b. 12 Jul 1904, d. 14 Mar 1905
 3.Joyce Vernon Lockey+ b. 17 Dec 1905, d. Feb 1992

Newspaper-Articles

  • 24 Jan 1901: MR. P. V. LOCKEY TO Miss E. K. CONRAN.
    THE marriage of Mr. Percy Vernon Lockey, son of the late Mr. Lockey, of Clyde Bank, Bristol, and Miss Eleanor Katherine Conran, eldest daughter of Captain T. W. Conran (27th Cameronians), of "Cloyne," St. Kilda, was celebrated on Monday, 21st January. The ceremony was most impressively performed by the Rev Canon Potter at All Saints' Church, St Kilda. The wedding was very quietly celebrated in consequence of Mrs. Conran's projected departure on the following day for Europe to join Mr. Conran. The pretty, youthful bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. P. H. Conran, wore a tunic skirt of ivory liberty satin, richly finished with ivory silk applique, over a deeply frilled skirt very finely pleated. The bodice and sleeves were of finely tucked satin and silk embroidered mousseline de soie; a pretty Rubens hat of transparent crinoline was worn, grouped with white plumes, and softly swathed trimmings of net.
    The bridal bouquet was of valley lilies, water lilies, white carnations and fine ferns. Her sister, Miss Dorothy Conran, was bridesmaid, and wore a very dainty frock of white silk, inserted and trimmed with fine lace; hat of white silk gauze, much gathered, and trimmed with lace. Mrs. Conran held a reception afterwards at "Cloyne," and wore black poult de soie, veiled with black net, embroidered with a pretty arabesque design in silk ; silver sequined bonnet, with black plumes. The guests were received in the ballroom, and passed on to view the wedding presents, which were displayed in the drawingroom. Wedding tea was served in the dining room and included all the dainties of the season. The table decorations were tall white blooms, grouped in crystal vases, interspersed with feathery ferns. Fresh flowers brightened the richly appointed reception rooms.
    The drawingroom mantel and cabinets were effectively decorated with red and cream roses, and the hall with handsome foliage plants. The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr. Herbert Harper as best man. Mr. and Mrs P. V. Lockey left in the evening for Macedon, and on their return will reside at Albany-road, Toorak.
    The travelling dress was of navy blue voile, trimmed white silk applique, the bodice finished with white chiffon vest, strapped dark blue velvet; smart toque ensuite.
    The wedding presents were very hand some, and included from :— Bride to bridegroom, signet ring. Bridegroom to bride, diamond and turquoise ring. Father to bride, cheque. Mother to bride, cheque. Mrs. Lockey, cheque. Mr. and Mrs. A. Cornish, Doulton tea set. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Molesworth, Crown Derby tea set. Mr. and Mrs. R. Cornish, case of silver shoehorn and button hook. Mrs. Stephen, silver knife rest. Mr. Frank Irwin, gold sovereign case. Sir Thomas and the Misses Fitzgerald, handsome silver fruit dishes and spoons. Mrs. and Miss Boyd, silver fruit dish. Mrs. Agnew, purse. Mr. John Turnbull, teaspoons and sugar tongs in case. Mr. and Mrs. Marshan Conran, silver tea set and tray. Captain and Mrs. Russell, silver bread knife and fork and cheese scoop. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver, Doulton vase. Mrs. Gurner, flower bowl. Mrs. J. A. Lawson, fan. Mrs. Mein, silver photo, frame. Mrs. W. Minno, silver pepper pots. Mr. and Mrs. Brentnell, silver photo frame. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fulford, silver mounted Malacca cane. Mr. A. Templeton, silver butter dish. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Power, silver photo frame. Mr. H. Templeton, travelling clock. Mr. and Mrs. H. Budd, silver photo frame. Mr., Mrs. and Misses Martin, silver bowl. Mr. K. T. Mackinnon, pair silver sweet dishes. Mr. and Mrs. C. Graham, framed engraving. Mrs. G. and Mr. F. Wallen, silver candlestick. Mr. and Mrs. R. Graham, silver photo frame. Mr. F. J. Farras, silver preserve spoon. Mrs. H. R. Harper, Standard lamp. Mr. and Mrs. Denbam, silver button hook and shoe horn. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Ford and Miss Ford, agate and silver tea tray. Mr. Peyton Jones and Mr. J. Peyton Jones, fern bowl. The Misses Lillies, candlestick. Mr. and Miss Hill, picture. Dr. Morrison, carved picture frame. Mr L. Lillies, carved blotter. Mr. Stockfield, cheque. Dr. and Mrs. Lillies, cheque, Mrs. Howard Davenport, cheque. Mr. Arthur Vernon, cheque. The Misses Vernon, cheque. Mrs. Knight, table, centre. Miss Ethel Lockey, table centre and dressing case, Miss Lockey, silver teapot. Mr. and Mrs. Lasenby, Liberty silver milk jug and sugar bowl. Mr. B. H. Conran, combined bookcase and escritoire. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Clements, framed engraving. Martha, handsome flower bowl. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Browne, silver fruit spoons. Mrs. Murphy, silver and glass scent bottle. Mrs. C. Dinham Perren, preserve dishes and spoons. Mrs. Norman Armytage, three silver toast racks. Messrs. Fletcher, Chester, case champagne. Miss Sarah Earle, chair and table. Mr. John Evans, clock. Emma and Mabel, Russian leather writing case. Percy Vernon Lockey31
  • 31 Jan 1901: LOCKEY—CONRAN. Bridal Group Taken at " Cloyne," St. Kilda, by Messrs. Johnstone, O'Shannessy & Co. The marriage of Mr. P. V. Lockey and Miss E. K. Conran was quietly celebrated at All Saints' Church, St. Kilda, on 21st January by the Rev. Canon Potter. Percy Vernon Lockey32
  • 11 Aug 1904: NURSE, for two children. Kingussie, Elizabeth-st., Toorak.33
  • 5 Aug 1905: GIRL, young, strong, to assist house work, references. Kingussi, Elizabeth-st., Toorak, op. Orrong-rd.34
  • 1 Feb 1911: WOMAN, middle-aged, general, wanted, family ?, personal references. Kingussie, Sargood st., Toorak.35
  • 27 Jan 1912: GENERAL, small family, no heavy washing; 15/-, Kingussie, Sargood-st., Toorak.36
  • 27 May 1916: Houses and Land to let. TOORAK.—7 Rooms, side lawn. "Kingussie," Sargood st., off Orrong rd , between tram and station, £72. Percy Vernon Lockey37
  • 9 Jan 1930: MRS. Butler. — Please write or ring Mrs. Lockey. Urgent. Beaconsfield Upper.38
  • 9 Nov 1938: WANTED Sandringham.—Furnished House for Feb or March also Furnished or Unfurnished House, permanently. Lockey, Berwick39
  • 30 Dec 1938: LOST pink and grey Cockatoo. Reward Lockey, Berwick 11940
  • 14 Jul 1945: LADY wanted to give small girl two hours a day kindergarten lessons. Daily or live in. Modern home, near Melbourne. Lockey. Berwick. Tel. 119.41
  • 7 Nov 1945: LADY offered good home, salary, to start small girl in beginning lessons; no other duties. Lockey. Phone Berwick 119.42
  • 25 May 1946: LADY wanted to give small girl few hours' Lessons. Dally or live in. Lockey, Berwick. Tel. 119.43
  • 26 Mar 1947: LADY Wanted to give small Girl a few hours lessons a day. Lockey, Berwick.44

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  2. [S8] Queensland Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes.
  3. [S14] Newspaper - Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), Thu 29 Jul 1880, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/52020684
  4. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 24 Nov 1900, p44
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/139167159
  5. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960.
  6. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923.
  7. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D13279 age 57 [par LOCKEY & VERNON]."
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3667-394 - Eleanor Kate Lockey of "Redland" Upper Beaconsfield Widow - C/T 5543-431.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5543-431 - Jessie Agnes Bowser of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield Spinster.
  10. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  11. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 3736; VPRS 7591/P3, unit 634.
  12. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  13. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  14. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  15. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  16. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  17. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  18. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  19. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  20. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  21. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  22. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  23. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  24. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928 "Eleanor - house not defined."
  25. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  26. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  27. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  28. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  29. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  30. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-037-A     Lockey     Mr.          M     51     22/10/1927     781
    4-037-A     Lockey     Eleanor Kate     F     83     12/01/1966     1534.
  31. [S14] Newspaper - Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 24 Jan 1901, p20
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/175385280
  32. [S14] Newspaper - Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 31 Jan 1901, p19
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/175385401
  33. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 11 Aug 1904, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201645831
  34. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 5 Aug 1905, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198594632
  35. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 1 Feb 1911, p9
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10875459
  36. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 27 Jan 1912, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197398004
  37. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 27 May 1916, p15
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2097891
  38. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 9 Jan 1930, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203108815
  39. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 Nov 1938, p23 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12061230
  40. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Dec 1938, p8 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12081283
  41. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 Jul 1945, p21 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/968556
  42. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 7 Nov 1945, p21 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12151595
  43. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 25 May 1946, p37 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22253163
  44. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), 26 Mar 1947, p13 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218501754
Last Edited18 Jul 2024

Phyllis Vernon Lockey

F, #1345, b. 16 Nov 1901, d. 4 Feb 1953
Father*Percy Vernon Lockey b. Jun 1870, d. 18 Oct 1927
Mother*Eleanor Kate Conran b. 21 Jul 1880, d. 9 Jan 1966
Married NameCessor. 
Birth*16 Nov 1901 Toorak, VIC, Australia, #B12824/1918.1,2 
Birth-Notice*19 Nov 1901 LOCKEY.—On the 16th November, at "Lesleigh," Albany-road, Toorak, the wife of P. Vernon Lockey of a daughter.3 
Christening15 Apr 1903 St Marylebone, Westminster, London, England.4
(Migrant) Migration/Travel22 Jul 1903 Sailing with Eleanor Kate Lockey Percy Vernon Lockey to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship SS Australia sailing from London departing 14 May 1903. Travelling with them is a maid (unnamed). Percy Lockey joined them in Adelaide for the rest of the journey.
Infant - Age 1 1/2. With maid aged 24.5,6
Marriage*1935 Spouse: Leonard Cessor. VIC, Australia, #M13476.7
 
Death*4 Feb 1953 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D16385 (Age 51) - as CESSOR.2 
Death-Notice*5 Feb 1953 CESSOR, Phyllis Vernon. - On February 4, at her home, Clifton, Harkaway road, Berwick, the dearly loved wife of Leonard Cessor, and loving eldest daughter of Eleanor Kate and the late Percy Vernon Lockey. -In God's care.
CESSOR. - The Friends of the late Mrs. PHYLLIS VERNON CESSOR are notified that her Funeral will leave her home, Clifton, Harkaway road, Berwick, THIS DAY (Thursday), at 3.15 p.m., for the Berwick Cemetery.8 
Probate (Will)* Phyllis V Cessor. Married. Berwick. 04 Feb 1953. 462/339.9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1928 - 1931Redland, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Eleanor Kate Lockey and Joyce Vernon Lockey.10,11
193415 Edward Street, Sandringham, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Eleanor Kate Lockey and Joyce Vernon Lockey.12

Grave

  • Plot 4-040-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia13

Newspaper-Articles

  • 11 Feb 1953: Passing Of Berwick Resident
    Mrs. Phyllis Vernon Cessor, wife of Mr. Leonard Cessor, passed away at her home, “Clifton,” Harkaway Rd, Berwick, last Wednesday, at the age of 51. The daughter of Mrs. Eleanor Kate Lockey, and the late Mr. Percy V. Lockey, she was born at Toorak, but had spent many years in the Berwick district, where she was highly esteemed and held in warm affection by those who knew her. The funeral last Thursday was largely attended. Rev. J. L. Ryan officiated at the Berwick cemetery, and the pallbearers were Messrs. J.S. Loveridge, J. Richardson, W. Noblet, W. Russell, S. W. Dean, E. Loveridge and D. Russell.
    W. J. Garnar & Son Pty. Ltd. attended to the mortuary arrangements.14

Citations

  1. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "reg Malvern."
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D16385/1953 - as CESSOR."
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 19 Nov 1901, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9616733
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1917
    London Metropolitan Archives Source.Reference Number p89/mry1/074.
  5. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960.
  6. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923.
  7. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Feb 1953, p15.
  9. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 514; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1607.
  10. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928 "Eleanor - house not defined."
  11. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  12. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  13. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-040-B     Cessor     Phylis     F     52     5/02/1953     1306
    4-040-B     Cessor     Leonard     M     78     1/06/1984     1935.
  14. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 11 Feb 1953, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215817061
Last Edited6 Jul 2024

Leonard Cessor

M, #1346, b. 1906, d. 30 May 1984
Birth*1906 Lake Tyers, VIC, Australia, possible registration as: Wm Campbell Augs CESSOR #B9989/1906 [par Albt Gollton CESSOR & Isabel McINNES] place of birth CUNNINGHAME (Lakes Entrance.)1 
Marriage*1935 Spouse: Phyllis Vernon Lockey. VIC, Australia, #M13476.2
 
Widower4 Feb 1953Leonard Cessor became a widower upon the death of his wife Phyllis Vernon Lockey.3 
Death*30 May 1984 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D12012 age 78 [par unknown].4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1931Lakes Entrance, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: mechanic.5

Grave

  • Plot 4-040-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia6

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D12012 gives birth place as Lake Tyers."
  2. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D16385/1953 - as CESSOR."
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D12012 age 78 [par unknown]."
  5. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  6. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-040-B     Cessor     Phylis     F     52     5/02/1953     1306
    4-040-B     Cessor     Leonard     M     78     1/06/1984     1935.
Last Edited28 Dec 2016

Amy Keeble

F, #1347, b. Dec 1868, d. 6 Jun 1949
Amy FUNNELL (nee KEEBLE)
(1868-1949)
Married NameFunnell. 
Probate (Will)* 418/404. Amy Funnell, Residence: Canberra, Death Date: 6 Jun 1949, Occupation: Widow, Grant Date: 12 Dec 1949.1 
Occupation* Midwife.2 
Note* Louisa Horner. Amy Keeble and Louisa Horner were friends in London, they were both active in the suffragette movement. 
Birth*Dec 1868 Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England, Dec Q 1868 (Clerkenwell) 01b 659. Mother's maiden surname: Wilson.3 
Marriage*Sep 1888 Spouse: Frederick Funnell. Lewisham, London, England, Sep Q [Lewisham] 1d 1528.4
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel20 Nov 1913 Sailing with Frederick Funnell, Arthur Francis James Funnell, Robert James Lionel Funnell, Alexandra Annie Louise "Queenie" Funnell to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Irishman sailing from Liverpool
Age 40.5 
Land-UBeac*29 Dec 1914 GEM-D-1A 13.14/LP1137. Transfer from John Stoup Chambers John Hatch to Amy Funnell. 10a 1r 30 3/10p.6 
Land-Note*24 Dec 1921 GEM-D-1A 13.14/LP1137: Mortgagee: John Henry Smith - discharged 14 Jan 1924. Mortgagor was Amy Keeble.7 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel22 Jul 1926 Sailing with William Henry Care Frederick Funnell to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship SS Berrima
Age 57 - Orchardist's Wife.8
Land-UBeac*17 Sep 1931 PAK-66 LP1265 (part Lot 7), 21 St Georges Road. Transfer from Arthur Blackwood Davy to Amy Funnell. 5a or thereabouts (sold at mortgagee's auction.)9 
Widow10 Nov 1936She became a widow upon the death of her husband Frederick Funnell.10 
Land-UBeac*3 Jun 1937 GEM-D-1A 9-12/LP1137. Transfer from Frederick Funnell to Amy Funnell Henry Edward Frederick Funnell. Transfer as to one undivided half part as to balance to Amy Funnell - C/T 6119-603.11 
Land-UBeac*5 May 1941 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lot 24), Cormore. Transfer from Robert Allan to Amy Funnell Henry Edward Frederick Funnell. Probably bought in 1928.12 
Land-UBeac*28 Aug 1941 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lot 24), Cormore. Transfer from Amy Funnell Henry Edward Frederick Funnell to Charles Alexander Berglund. Caveat lodged 22 May 1941.13 
Land-UBeac*20 Mar 1944 GEM-D-1A 9-12/LP1137. Transfer from Amy Funnell Henry Edward Frederick Funnell to Sydney Albert Cheney. 20a 0r 17p.14 
Land-UBeac*4 Sep 1945 GEM-D-1A 13.14/LP1137. Transfer from Amy Funnell to Arthur Francis James Funnell. 10a 1r 30 3/10p.15 
Land-UBeac*4 Sep 1945 PAK-66 LP1265 (part Lot 7), 21 St Georges Road. Transfer from Amy Funnell to Robert James Lionel Funnell.16 
Death*6 Jun 1949 Canberra, ACT, Australia, #D1331/1949 ACT.17 
Death-Notice7 Jun 1949 FUNNELL.—On the 6th June, at Canberra Community Hospital, Amy Funnell, loving mother of Queen (Mrs. W. M. Wintle) and loving grandmother of Bill, and Ann. Late of Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria.
Private interment Berwick, Victoria. 82nd year.18 
Death-Notice*7 Jun 1949 FUNNELL.—On June 6, at Canberra (A.C.T.), Amy. loved wife of the late Frederick Funnell, of Beaconsfield Upper, and loving mother of Robert, Arthur, Frederick. and Queenie (Mrs. Wintle) aged 81 years.—Peace, perfect peace. (See Wednesdays papers for funeral arrangements. Phone Dand. 308.)19 
Death-Notice8 Jun 1949 FUNNELL.—The Friends, of the late Mrs. AMY FUNNELL are notified that her Funeral will leave the home of her son (Mr. Robert Funnell), St. George's road, Beaconsfield Upper, TOMORROW (Thursday), after a service by the Rev. R. G. Mountney, commencing at 3.30 p.m., for the Berwick Cemetery.
W. J. GARNAR & SON. Phone Dand. 308.20 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
3 Apr 1881Henry KEEBLE, 18 Elm Terrace, Eltham, Kent, EnglandAge 12 - scholar. Birth place Muswell Hill. Her father Henry was a gardener.21
5 Apr 1891Gosses Farm, Birch Grove, West Hoathly, Sussex, England(Head of Household) Frederick Funnell;
Age 23 - Housekeeper - born Messwell Hill, Middlesex, England22
31 Mar 1901Gosses, Birch Grove, West Hoathly, Sussex, England(Head of Household) Frederick Funnell;
Age 32
Member(s) of Household: Arthur Francis James Funnell23
2 Apr 1911Bunces Farm, Birch Grove, East Grinstead, Sussex, England(Head of Household) Frederick Funnell;
Age 42 - married for 23 years, 5 children born, 4 surviving
Member(s) of Household: Arthur Francis James Funnell, Alexandra Annie Louise "Queenie" Funnell, Robert James Lionel Funnell24
bt 1914 - 1928Bryn Gwyn, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Frederick Funnell.25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37
1931Cormore Tea Rooms, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Frederick Funnell.38
bt 1934 - 1936"Birch Grove", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Frederick Funnell. With Arthur Francis James Funnell Robert James Lionel Funnell.39
1937"Birch Grove", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaWith Arthur Francis James Funnell Robert James Lionel Funnell.40

Grave

  • Plot 4-691-A & B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia41

Family

 Frederick Funnell b. Mar 1861, d. 10 Nov 1936
Children 1.Henry Edward Frederick Funnell+ b. 17 Oct 1892, d. 14 Jul 1965
 2.Arthur Francis James Funnell b. Dec 1895, d. Jun 1968
 3.Alexandra Annie Louise "Queenie" Funnell+ b. Sep 1902, d. 9 May 1966
 4.Robert James Lionel Funnell+ b. 6 Sep 1905, d. 8 Sep 1982

Newspaper-Articles

  • 22 Aug 1891: COMFORTABLE APARTMENTS of two bedrooms and sitting-room in a farm-house.—Apply, A. Funnell, Posses Farm, Birch Grove, near East Grinstead. fst42
  • 23 Jan 1912: STRAYING HORSES: WHO WAS LIABLE?—HORSTED KEYNES.
    Frederick Funnell, Birch Grove, was summoned for allowing two horses to stray on the highway at Horsted Keynes on January 6th. — Mrs. Funnell said her husband was not well enough to attend.
    The horses were not his, and were not in his custody.—P.C. Short said that at 8.10 p.m. on January 6th he was on duty near the Green at Horsted Keynes, when he saw two horses and was informed that they had been staying about the village for two days. Witness made enquiries, and in consequence took the animals to the defendant Funnell. Witness asked him if he had lost two horses, and he said "Yes, but they are not mine. I have them in to keep." Witness asked defendant if he was in charge of them, and he said "Yes." Witness told him he had found them in the village straying, and he had had complaints and should have to report him. Defendant said he "could not keep the horses in the field—they would jump over." They were about two miles from defendant's premises at Birch Grove.—Mrs. Funnell declared that her husband was not in charge of the horses. "The man," she said, " turned them into the field, and comes and looks after them himself."—The case was adjourned for a fortnight, it being stated that if defendant did not attend then a doctor's certificate must be produced. Frederick Funnell43
  • 19 Nov 1913: IMMIGRATION. STEAMER IRISHMAN'S CONTINGENT.
    Advice was received by the immigration authorities yesterday that an outbreak of scarlatina had occurred on the steamer Irishman during the voyage from Capetown to Adelaide. The Irishman is bringing a contingent of 561 immigrants to Victoria. When the sickness was discovered among the youthful passengers steps were taken immediately to isolate the sufferers, and by this means the outbreak was cheeked. When the vessel reached Adelaide three children were suffering from the malady, and a number of others were in the convalescent stage. No deaths occurred. The majority of the immigrants consists of farm laborers — youths and adults—but there are also 13 domestic servants, 7 land seekers and 27 nominated passengers. Employment has been secured for the agricultural workers, and immediately on arrival to-day they will be sent on to their employers in various parts of the State. Frederick Funnell44
  • 21 Nov 1913: COMPLAINTS BY IMMIGRANTS.
    The steamer Irishman, which arrived in Port Phillip last night, had on board 560 immigrants. Several passengers complained that, at times the food was unwholesome. It was said that at times the meat was so bad that, they could not eat it, and that they were refused a drink of water during the day. Complaints of insufficient accommodation for children were also made. During the voyage several outbreaks of diphtheria, scarletina and tonsilitis occurred. Six children and an elderly woman died during the voyage, all being buried at sea. On board there were 270 British lads, 147 adult farm laborers and seven land seekers, representing 31 persons and 13 domestics. Frederick Funnell45
  • 24 Jan 1920: BEACONSFIELD UPPER.—Accom. visitors from Jan. 3, good table, home comforts; 25/. Mrs. Funnell.46
  • 22 Apr 1922: BEACONSFIELD UPPER. — Comfortable Accommodation; good table; own cows; moderate tariff. Mrs. Funnell, Birch grove.47
  • 15 Jun 1949: MRS. AMY FUNNELL
    The death occurred on June 6th. at a private hospital in Canberra, of Mrs. Amy Funnell, of “The Lodge”, Canberra, and of Upper Beaconsfield. The wife of the late Frederick Funnell, of Upper Beaconsfield, she had reached the grand age of 81 when the call came. Born at Eltham, in Kent, (Eng.), she had lived out here for the past 36 years and was a well-known and greatly esteemed resident of Upper Beaconsfield. Because of ill-health, for the past few months she had resided with her daughter at Canberra. The district’s sympathy goes out to her three sons, Robert, Arthur and Frederick, and daughter, Queenie, (Mrs. Wintle), in the sad loss of a loving mother.
    After a service by the Rev. Mountney, at the home of her son, Robert, in St. George’s Rd., Upper Beaconsfield.
    Mrs. Funnell’s remains were interred in the Berwick Cemetery last Thursday. W. J. Garnar & Son directed the funeral.48
  • 24 Jun 1949: RETURN THANKS. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. WINTLE and family desire to express their sincere thanks to doctors, matron, sisters and nursing staff for their kind attention to their mother through her long illness. Also many thanks to all kind friends for their messages of sympathy in their sad bereavement. Would all please accept this as their personal thanks. Alexandra Annie Louise "Queenie" Wintle, William Henry Wintle49
  • 28 Jul 1949: AMY FUNNELL, formerly of 29 Walstab-street, Brighton, Victoria, but late of The Lodge, Government House, Canberra, A.C.T., Widow, deceased.
    After 14 clear days, Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell, of 19 Walstab-street, Brighton, aforesaid, married woman, and Robert James Lionel Funnell of St George's-road, Upper Beaconsfield, shire patrolman, the executors appointed by deceased's WILL, dated 25th July, 1944, will APPLY to the Supreme Court for PROBATE thereof HEDDERWICK. FOOKES and ALSTON, 103 William-street. Melbourne, Solicitors for the applicants.50

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), 418/404. Amy Funnell, Canberra, Widow
    VPRS 7591/P0002, 418/404
    VPRS 28/P0003, 418/404.
  2. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Interview with Victoria FUNNELL (nee BAKER)."
  3. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Amy Keeble. Dec Q 1868 (Clerkenwell) 01b 659. Mother's maiden surname: Wilson."
  4. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Sep Q [Lewisham] 1d 1528."
  5. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), B884/004.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2032-322 - Amy Funnell of Bryn Gwyn Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman - C/T 3864-735.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3864-735 - Mortgage No 437102 - Mortgagee John Henry Smith - discharged 14 Jan 1924.
  8. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Funnell's last address in England was 8 Craighton Road, Well Hall, Eltham
    UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line].
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3902-306 - Arthur Blackwood Davy to Amy Funnell of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman.
  10. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D9950 age 75 [par Edward FUNNELL]."
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4038-418 - transfer as to one undivided half part as to balance to Amy Funnell - C/T 6119-603 other half remains on original title.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4702-300 - Amy Funnell Widow and Henry Edward Frederick Funnell Manufacturer both of 19 Walstab Street Brighton - joint proprietors.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4702-300 - Charles Alexander Berglund of 99 Rupert Street Collingwood Insurance Agent.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4038-418 + C/T 6119-603 - Sydney Albert Cheney of 22 The Ridge Canterbury Motor Car Importer - C/T 6683-491.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3864-735 - Arthur Francis James Funnell of "Grassmere" Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3902-306 - Amy Funnell to Robert James Lionel Funnell of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield Driver.
  17. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, ACT BDM: #D1331/1949 ACT.
  18. [S14] Newspaper - The Canberra Times (ACT), 7 Jun 1949, p2.
  19. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 7 Jun 1949 p14.
  20. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Jun 1949 p13.
  21. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1881 England Census. RG11/728/99/65
    Enummerated at 18 Elm Terr, Eltham, London.
    Household Members: Henry Keeble (gardener), Ann Keeble, Amy Keeble, Henry Keeble, Mary A. Keeble, Arthur J. Keeble, George W. Keeble, Frances S. Keeble
    Ancestry Record ID: 7572::7735318."
  22. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1891 England Census. RG12/790/92/5
    Enummerated at Birch Grove, West Hoathly, Sussex, England
    Household Members: Frederick Funnell, John Gander, William Downard
    The National Archives of the UK (TNA).
    Ancestry Record ID: 6598::27131990."
  23. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1901 England Census. RG13/906/104/5
    Enummerated at West Hoathly, Sussex.
    Household Members: Frederick Funnel, Amy Funnell, Arthur F J Funnell, Richard Thos Newrsham, Beatrice Turner
    Ancestry Record ID: 7814::21628204."
  24. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, 1911 England Census. RD 75 (Worth)/ ED 07/ Piece 4996
    Enummerated at Bunces Farm Birch Grove East Grinstead, West Hoathly
    Household Members: Frederick Funnell, Amy Funnell, Arthur Francis James Funnell, Alexandra Anna Louie Funnell, Robert James Lionel Funnell, Frederick Billings
    The National Archives of the UK (TNA).
    Ancestry Record ID: 2352::51274822.
  25. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  26. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  27. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  28. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  29. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  30. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  31. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  32. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  33. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  34. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  35. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  36. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  37. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  38. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  39. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980 "1934 + 1936 rolls."
  40. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  41. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-691-A     Funnell          M          11/11/1936     963
    4-691-B     Funnell     A.     F     81     1/06/1949     1244
    4-691-B     Funnell     Arthur Francis James     M     73     9/06/1968     1585.
  42. [S333] Newspaper (England) - Sussex Agricultural Express (England), 22 Aug 1891, p1.
  43. [S333] Newspaper (England) - Mid Sussex Times (England), 23 Jan 1912, p2.
  44. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 19 Nov 1913, p9
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196229480
  45. [S14] Newspaper - The Bendigo Independent (Vic.), Fri 21 Nov 1913, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/226781346
  46. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Jan 1920 p25.
  47. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 Apr 1922 p27.
  48. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 15 Jun 1949, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222210996
  49. [S14] Newspaper - The Canberra Times (ACT), 24 Jun 1949, p4.
  50. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 28 Jul 1949, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/189470866
Last Edited27 Oct 2021

Frederick Funnell

M, #1348, b. Mar 1861, d. 10 Nov 1936

Upper Beaconsfield

Funnell Road named after him and his family.
Place in Upper Beac* Funnell Road. 
Probate (Will)* 284/304. Frederick Funnell, Residence: Upper Beaconfield, Death Date: 10 Nov 1936, Occupation: Gentleman, Grant Date: 2 Dec 1936.1 
Birth*Mar 1861 Birch Grove, Sussex, England, Mar Q [E. Grinstead] 2b 119.2 
Marriage*Sep 1888 Spouse: Amy Keeble. Lewisham, London, England, Sep Q [Lewisham] 1d 1528.3
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel20 Nov 1913 Sailing with Amy Funnell, Arthur Francis James Funnell, Robert James Lionel Funnell, Alexandra Annie Louise "Queenie" Funnell to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Irishman sailing from Liverpool
Age 43.4 
Land-UBeac3 May 1917 GEM-D-1A 9-12.15-30/LP1137. Transfer from John Stoup Chambers John Hatch to Frederick Funnell. 104a 3r 15p.5 
Land-UBeac*10 Sep 1917 GEM-D-1A 18/LP1137. Transfer from Frederick Funnell to Michael John Regan. 5a 2r 0p.6 
Land-UBeac*3 Jan 1919 GEM-D-1A 25-30/LP1137. Transfer from Frederick Funnell to William Warren Kerr. 30a.7 
Land-UBeac*25 Oct 1920 GEM-D-1A 19-24/LP1137. Transfer from Frederick Funnell to William John Home. 32a 3r 16p.8 
Land-UBeac*22 Jun 1921 GEM-C-12. Transfer from Arthur William 'Boss' Shorthouse to Frederick Funnell. 19a 3r 12p.9 
Land-UBeac*13 Jul 1921 GEM-C-13. Transfer from Elizabeth Harriett Merritt to Frederick Funnell. 19a 3r 28p.10 
Land-UBeac*16 Apr 1924 GEM-C-12.13. Transfer from Frederick Funnell to Thomas Howard-Smith. 19a 3r 12p + 19a 3r 28p.11 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel22 Jul 1926 Sailing with William Henry Care Amy Funnell to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship SS Berrima
Age 62 - Orchardist.12
Land-UBeac*20 Sep 1929 GEM-D-1A 15.16.17/LP1137. Transfer from Frederick Funnell to Sydney Henry Smith. 16a 1r 26p.13 
Death*10 Nov 1936 St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia, #D9950 age 75 [par Edward FUNNELL].14 
Death-Notice*11 Nov 1936 FUNNELL.—On the 10th November at St Vincent's Hospital, Frederick, loved husband of Amy, and father of Frederick, Arthur, Queenie (Mrs Wintle) and Robert, aged 75 years. - At rest.
FUNNELL.—The Friends of the late Mr. FREDERICK FUNNELL are respectfully in vited to follow his remains to the place of interment in the Berwick Cemetery.
The funeral is appointed to move from John Grant's private parlour, Berwick, THIS DAY, Wednesday, at 3.45 p.m. JOHN GRANT Funeral Director Berwick.15 
Land-Note*3 Jun 1937 Frederick Funnell died on 10 Nov 1936. Probate of his will has been granted to Amy Funnell of Upper Beaconsfield Widow and Henry Edward Frederick Funnell of 381 Hampton Street Middle Brighton Manufacturer.16 
Land-UBeac*3 Jun 1937 GEM-D-1A 9-12/LP1137. Transfer from Frederick Funnell to Amy Funnell Henry Edward Frederick Funnell. Transfer as to one undivided half part as to balance to Amy Funnell - C/T 6119-603.17 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
3 Apr 1881Edward & Amelia FUNNELL, Birch Grove, West Hoathly, Sussex, EnglandAge 20 - Ag Labourer18
5 Apr 1891Gosses Farm, Birch Grove, West Hoathly, Sussex, EnglandHead of Household: Frederick Funnell. Age 30 - Farmer
Member(s) of Household: Amy Funnell.19
31 Mar 1901Gosses, Birch Grove, West Hoathly, Sussex, EnglandHead of Household: Frederick Funnell. Age 39 - Farmer and Contractor
Member(s) of Household: Amy Funnell Arthur Francis James Funnell.20
2 Apr 1911Bunces Farm, Birch Grove, East Grinstead, Sussex, EnglandHead of Household: Frederick Funnell. Age 49 - Farmer & Contractor
Member(s) of Household: Amy Funnell, Arthur Francis James Funnell, Alexandra Annie Louise "Queenie" Funnell, Robert James Lionel Funnell.21
bt 1914 - 1928Bryn Gwyn, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Amy Funnell.22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34
1931Cormore Tea Rooms, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Amy Funnell.35
bt 1934 - 1936"Birch Grove", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Amy Keeble. With Arthur Francis James Funnell Robert James Lionel Funnell.36

Grave

  • Plot 4-691-A & B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia37

Family

 Amy Keeble b. Dec 1868, d. 6 Jun 1949
Children 1.Henry Edward Frederick Funnell+ b. 17 Oct 1892, d. 14 Jul 1965
 2.Arthur Francis James Funnell b. Dec 1895, d. Jun 1968
 3.Alexandra Annie Louise "Queenie" Funnell+ b. Sep 1902, d. 9 May 1966
 4.Robert James Lionel Funnell+ b. 6 Sep 1905, d. 8 Sep 1982

Newspaper-Articles

  • 15 Sep 1900: Horses not under control
    Frederick Funnell, who was represented by his wife, was summoned for riding on a waggon without using reins, at West Hoathly, on August 25th.—P.C. Berry said defendant was riding on a waggon to which three horses were attached, at Birch Grove. Defendant had no reins, and had no control over the horses.—Fined 5s., and 5s. costs.38
  • 23 Jan 1912: STRAYING HORSES: WHO WAS LIABLE?—HORSTED KEYNES.
    Frederick Funnell, Birch Grove, was summoned for allowing two horses to stray on the highway at Horsted Keynes on January 6th. — Mrs. Funnell said her husband was not well enough to attend.
    The horses were not his, and were not in his custody.—P.C. Short said that at 8.10 p.m. on January 6th he was on duty near the Green at Horsted Keynes, when he saw two horses and was informed that they had been staying about the village for two days. Witness made enquiries, and in consequence took the animals to the defendant Funnell. Witness asked him if he had lost two horses, and he said "Yes, but they are not mine. I have them in to keep." Witness asked defendant if he was in charge of them, and he said "Yes." Witness told him he had found them in the village straying, and he had had complaints and should have to report him. Defendant said he "could not keep the horses in the field—they would jump over." They were about two miles from defendant's premises at Birch Grove.—Mrs. Funnell declared that her husband was not in charge of the horses. "The man," she said, " turned them into the field, and comes and looks after them himself."—The case was adjourned for a fortnight, it being stated that if defendant did not attend then a doctor's certificate must be produced. Amy Funnell39
  • 19 Nov 1913: IMMIGRATION. STEAMER IRISHMAN'S CONTINGENT.
    Advice was received by the immigration authorities yesterday that an outbreak of scarlatina had occurred on the steamer Irishman during the voyage from Capetown to Adelaide. The Irishman is bringing a contingent of 561 immigrants to Victoria. When the sickness was discovered among the youthful passengers steps were taken immediately to isolate the sufferers, and by this means the outbreak was cheeked. When the vessel reached Adelaide three children were suffering from the malady, and a number of others were in the convalescent stage. No deaths occurred. The majority of the immigrants consists of farm laborers — youths and adults—but there are also 13 domestic servants, 7 land seekers and 27 nominated passengers. Employment has been secured for the agricultural workers, and immediately on arrival to-day they will be sent on to their employers in various parts of the State. Amy Funnell40
  • 21 Nov 1913: COMPLAINTS BY IMMIGRANTS.
    The steamer Irishman, which arrived in Port Phillip last night, had on board 560 immigrants. Several passengers complained that, at times the food was unwholesome. It was said that at times the meat was so bad that, they could not eat it, and that they were refused a drink of water during the day. Complaints of insufficient accommodation for children were also made. During the voyage several outbreaks of diphtheria, scarletina and tonsilitis occurred. Six children and an elderly woman died during the voyage, all being buried at sea. On board there were 270 British lads, 147 adult farm laborers and seven land seekers, representing 31 persons and 13 domestics. Amy Funnell41
  • 24 May 1928: Berwick Council. General Business. Moved by Cr. Bevan, seconded by Cr. Russell, that the Engineer inspect the road to the entrance to Mr. Funnell's tea room at Beaconsfield Upper, and ascertain what was required to give entrance to the premises.42
  • 28 Jun 1928: Berwick Shire Council Works. Entrance to Mr. Funnell's tea rooms at Upper Beaconsfield from the main road had been cut off by the lowering of the road, and Mr. Funnell asked for an entrance from a side street. This entrance would come into the main road again a little below the tea rooms.- Two 12inch pipe culverts and about three chains of clearing and forming, would be required, and Mr. Funnell would do the whole of the clearing, and also provide a man, with horse and scoop, to assist in the formation.43
  • 10 Jun 1930: BEACONSFIELD UPPER. Fire destroyed a house owned by Mr. Funnell. Mrs. Briggs, to whom the house was let, was in Melbourne, and Mr. Briggs had left the house about half an hour when the flames were noticed. In a short time the building had been burnt to the ground. The furniture, which belonged to Mrs. Briggs, was destroyed. Owing to heavy rain falling at the time some of the outbuildings were saved. It is understood that both the house and furniture were covered by insurance. Roy Briggs44
  • 12 Jun 1930: UPPER BEACONSFIELD.
    On Friday evening, at Upper Beaconsfield, a seven-roomed house was totally destroyed by fire. The pro-perty was owned by Mr. F. Funnell, and was leased to Roy Briggs. The house was only partly insured, and Mr. Funnell will be a very heavy loser. Mr. Briggs will also be a loser, as not one article, was saved. Mrs. Briggs was away in Melbourne when the property was destroyed. The cause of the outbreak is unknown. First-constable Walters, of Berwick, is making enquiries. Roy Briggs45
  • 11 Jan 1939: BERWICK-The most serious fire has been on the Sugarloaf at Beaconsfield Upper where the Upper Beaconsfield brigade under Mr Dave McDonald saved the homes of Messrs Funnell, Richardson, Sulman, Savory, Joseland, and Edwards. Another fire broke out near the forest plantation of Mr H Downing but late this evening was under control. Bertram Holland Joseland46

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), 284/304. Frederick Funnell. Upper Beaconfield; Gentleman.
    VPRS 7591/P0002, 284/304
    VPRS 28/P0003, 284/304.
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Mar Q [E. Grinstead] 2b 119."
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Sep Q [Lewisham] 1d 1528."
  4. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), B884/004.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2032-322 - Frederick Funnell of Bryn-Gwyn Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist - C/T 4038-418.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4038-418 - Michael John Regan of 10 Wellington Street Middle Brighton Tea Blender - C/T 4068-547.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4038-418 - William Warren Kerr of William Street Melbourne Insurance Broker - C/T 4181-043.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4038-418 - William John Home of Collins Street Melbourne Solicitor - C/T 4383-437.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2097-397 - Arthur William Shorthouse to Frederick Funnell of Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-751 - Frederick Funnell of Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist - C/T 4464-741.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2097-397 + 4464-741 - Frederick Funnell to Thomas Howard-Smith of Beaconsfield Upper Minister of Religion.
  12. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Funnell's last address in England was 8 Craighton Road, Well Hall, Eltham
    UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line].
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4038-418 - Sydney Henry Smith of "Grasmere" Sugarloaf Road Upper Beaconsfield Painter - C/T 5583-591.
  14. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D9950 age 75 [par Edward FUNNELL]."
  15. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Nov 1936 p1.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4038-418 - Frederick Funnell died on 10 Nov 1936. Probate of his will has been granted to Amy Funnell of Upper Beaconsfield Widow and Henry Edward Frederick Funnell of 381 Hampton Street Middle Brighton Manufacturer.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4038-418 - transfer as to one undivided half part as to balance to Amy Funnell - C/T 6119-603 other half remains on original title.
  18. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Census 1881 England RG11 - 1060 - 96 - 4.
  19. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1891 England Census. RG12/790/92/5
    Enummerated at Birch Grove, West Hoathly, Sussex, England
    Household Members: Frederick Funnell, John Gander, William Downard
    The National Archives of the UK (TNA).
    Ancestry Record ID: 6598::27131990."
  20. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1901 England Census. RG13/906/104/5
    Enummerated at West Hoathly, Sussex.
    Household Members: Frederick Funnel, Amy Funnell, Arthur F J Funnell, Richard Thos Newrsham, Beatrice Turner
    Ancestry Record ID: 7814::21628204."
  21. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, 1911 England Census. RD 75 (Worth)/ ED 07/ Piece 4996
    Enummerated at Bunces Farm Birch Grove East Grinstead, West Hoathly
    Household Members: Frederick Funnell, Amy Funnell, Arthur Francis James Funnell, Alexandra Anna Louie Funnell, Robert James Lionel Funnell, Frederick Billings
    The National Archives of the UK (TNA).
    Ancestry Record ID: 2352::51274822.
  22. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  23. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  24. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  25. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  26. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  27. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  28. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  29. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  30. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  31. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  32. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  33. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  34. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  35. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  36. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980 "1934 + 1936 rolls."
  37. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-691-A     Funnell          M          11/11/1936     963
    4-691-B     Funnell     A.     F     81     1/06/1949     1244
    4-691-B     Funnell     Arthur Francis James     M     73     9/06/1968     1585.
  38. [S333] Newspaper (England) - Sussex Agricultural Express (England), 15 Sep 1900, p8.
  39. [S333] Newspaper (England) - Mid Sussex Times (England), 23 Jan 1912, p2.
  40. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 19 Nov 1913, p9
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196229480
  41. [S14] Newspaper - The Bendigo Independent (Vic.), Fri 21 Nov 1913, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/226781346
  42. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 24 May 1928, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/200676252
  43. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 28 Jun 1928, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/200676629
  44. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 Jun 1930 p14.
  45. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 12 Jun 1930, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201080028
  46. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Jan 1939 p2.
Last Edited27 Oct 2021

Henry Edward Frederick Funnell

M, #1349, b. 17 Oct 1892, d. 14 Jul 1965
Frederick FUNNELL
(1892-1965)
Father*Frederick Funnell b. Mar 1861, d. 10 Nov 1936
Mother*Amy Keeble b. Dec 1868, d. 6 Jun 1949
ChartsDescendants of Samuel HORNER
(Witness) Migration/Travel Jumped ship in Sydney. 
Birth*17 Oct 1892 East Grinstead, Sussex, England, Dec Q 1892 (East Grinstead) 02b 144.1,2 
Marriage*14 Oct 1922 Spouse: Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Baker. Melbourne, VIC, Australia.3,4
 
Marriage-Notice*11 Dec 1922 FUNNELL—BAKER. — On the 14th October, at the Congregational church, Middle Brighton, by the Rev. J. Ernest James, Henry Edward Frederick, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Funnell, "Birch Grove," Beaconsfield Upper, to Victoria Louisa Cameron, youngest daughter of the late Sergent-Major Daniel and Mrs. Baker, London, Present address: "Brambletye," Walstab-street, Middle Brighton.5 
Land-UBeac*4 Mar 1935 GEM-D-1 19.20/LP2461. Transfer from Stephen Robert Durant to Henry Edward Frederick Funnell.6 
Land-UBeac*13 Oct 1936 GEM-D-1A 19-24/LP1137. Transfer from William John Home to Henry Edward Frederick Funnell Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Funnell. 32a 3r 16p.7 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac3 Jun 1937 GEM-D-1A 9-12/LP1137. Transfer from Frederick Funnell to Amy Funnell Henry Edward Frederick Funnell. Transfer as to one undivided half part as to balance to Amy Funnell - C/T 6119-603.8 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac5 May 1941 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lot 24), Cormore. Transfer from Robert Allan to Amy Funnell Henry Edward Frederick Funnell. Probably bought in 1928.9 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac28 Aug 1941 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lot 24), Cormore. Transfer from Amy Funnell Henry Edward Frederick Funnell to Charles Alexander Berglund. Caveat lodged 22 May 1941.10 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac20 Mar 1944 GEM-D-1A 9-12/LP1137. Transfer from Amy Funnell Henry Edward Frederick Funnell to Sydney Albert Cheney. 20a 0r 17p.11 
Land-UBeac*15 Feb 1954 GEM-D-1 19.20/LP2461. Transfer from Henry Edward Frederick Funnell to Thomas Brady.12 
Land-Note*25 Jun 1957 GEM-D-5 (part). Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Funnell transfer into joint ownership with Henry Edward Frederick Funnell (SE part of CA5.)13 
Death*14 Jul 1965 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #D15956 (Age 73.)1,4 
Death-Notice*15 Jul 1965 FUNNELL.—On July 14, Henry Edward Frederick, of Upper Beaconsfield, beloved husband of Victoria, and loved father of Fred, father-in-law of Patsy, and loving grandfather of Fred, Michael and Sam.14 
Land-Note27 Oct 1965 GEM-D-5 (part). Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Funnell Queenie Funnell is surviving proprietor.15 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
31 Mar 1901Arthur J KEEBLE (Postman), 19 Pound Place, Eltham, London, EnglandHead of Household: Henry Edward Frederick Funnell. Age 8 - Visitor.16
bt 1914 - 1922Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer.17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24
1927Annah House, Dynon Street, West Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: varnish-maker. With Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Funnell.25
193111 Walstab St, Brighton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: chemist. With Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Funnell.26
1936381 Hampton St, Brighton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: chemist. With Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Funnell.26
194219 Walstab St, Brighton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: chemist. With Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Funnell.26
1949Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer.26
1954Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer.26

Newspaper-Articles

  • 8 Feb 1924: TECHNICAL SCHOOLS. Examination Results. BRIGHTON TECHNICAL SCHOOL.
    Practical Chemistry (Inorganic) -Grade I. -Pass Henry E. F. Funnell, 58; Wm A. MacPherson, 56.27
  • 3 Feb 1925: TECHNICAL SCHOOLS. Examination Results. BRIGHTON TECHNICAL SCHOOL.
    Practical Chemistry (Inorganic) Grade II.-Pass—H. E. F. Funnell, Qual 68, Quan. 36.28

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D15956 age 73."
  2. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Henry Edward Frederick Funnell. Dec Q 1892 (East Grinstead) 02b 144. Mother's maiden surname: Keeble."
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Sep Q [E. Grinstead] 2b 142."
  4. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Bredin Family Tree - Owner: margaretthomas31.
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 11 Dec 1922, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/205063220
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4192-206 - Henry Edward Frederick Funnell of 381 Hampton Street Middle Brighton Manufacturer.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4383-437 - Henry Edward Frederick Funnell Chemist and Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell his wife both of 381 Hampton Street Brighton - joint proprietors.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4038-418 - transfer as to one undivided half part as to balance to Amy Funnell - C/T 6119-603 other half remains on original title.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4702-300 - Amy Funnell Widow and Henry Edward Frederick Funnell Manufacturer both of 19 Walstab Street Brighton - joint proprietors.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4702-300 - Charles Alexander Berglund of 99 Rupert Street Collingwood Insurance Agent.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4038-418 + C/T 6119-603 - Sydney Albert Cheney of 22 The Ridge Canterbury Motor Car Importer - C/T 6683-491.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4192-206 - Thomas Brady of Upper Beaconsfield Garage Proprietor.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5101-042 - Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell to Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell Married Woman and Henry Edward Frederick Funnell Chemist, both of White Lodge Upper Beaconsfield - C/T 8160-573.
  14. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 Jul 1965, p19.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8160-573 - Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell is surviving proprietor.
  16. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1901 England Census. RG13/544/50/41
    Enummerated at Eltham, London.
    Household Members: Arthur S Keeble, Emma Keeble, Frederick Funnell
    Ancestry Record ID: 7814::4148788."
  17. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  18. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  19. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  20. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  21. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  22. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  23. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  24. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  25. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  26. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  27. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 8 Feb 1924, p12
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1898331
  28. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 3 Feb 1925, p14
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2036002
Last Edited27 Oct 2021

Arthur Francis James Funnell

M, #1350, b. Dec 1895, d. Jun 1968
Arthur Francis James FUNNELL
(1895-1968)
Father*Frederick Funnell b. Mar 1861, d. 10 Nov 1936
Mother*Amy Keeble b. Dec 1868, d. 6 Jun 1949

World War I

Arthur Francis James Funnell enlisted on 4 Oct 1916, aged 20 and working as a farm labourer. His unit, the 57th Batallion, embarked from Melbourne on 16 Dec 1916 on board HMAT A7 Medic. SERN 3153.
He returned to Australia on 21 July 1918, after suffering a severe gunshot wound to his back.
He is listed on the Honour Board at the Upper Beaconsfield RSL.1,2
Birth*Dec 1895 East Grinstead, Sussex, England, Dec Q 1895 (East Grinstead) 02b 146.3,4 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel20 Nov 1913 Sailing with Amy Funnell, Frederick Funnell, Robert James Lionel Funnell, Alexandra Annie Louise "Queenie" Funnell to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Irishman sailing from Liverpool
Age 17.5 
Land-UBeac*4 Sep 1945 GEM-D-1A 13.14/LP1137. Transfer from Amy Funnell to Arthur Francis James Funnell. 10a 1r 30 3/10p.6 
Land-UBeac*12 Aug 1948 GEM-D-1A 13/LP1137. Transfer from Arthur Francis James Funnell to Keith Stuart Andrews George Pritchard Harvey Wilson. 5a 0r 33 9/10p.7 
Land-UBeac*8 Dec 1949 GEM-D-1A 14/LP1137. Transfer from Arthur Francis James Funnell to Arthur George Billing. 5a 0r 36 4/10p.8 
Death*Jun 1968 Fairfield, VIC, Australia, #D12456 (Age 73.)3,9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
31 Mar 1901Gosses, Birch Grove, West Hoathly, Sussex, England(Head of Household) Frederick Funnell;
Age 5
Member(s) of Household: Amy Funnell10
2 Apr 1911Bunces Farm, Birch Grove, East Grinstead, Sussex, England(Head of Household) Frederick Funnell;
Age 15
Member(s) of Household: Amy Funnell, Alexandra Annie Louise "Queenie" Funnell, Robert James Lionel Funnell11
bt 1919 - 1931Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist.12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20
bt 1934 - 1936"Birch Grove", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist. With Frederick Funnell and Amy Keeble and Robert James Lionel Funnell.21
1937"Birch Grove", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist. With Amy Funnell and Robert James Lionel Funnell.22
bt 1949 - 1954'Birch Grove', Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist.22
bt 1963 - 1967care of Wolstencroft, Pakenham Upper, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist.23,24

Grave

  • Plot 4-691-A & B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia25

Newspaper-Articles

  • 19 Jun 1930: On Friday, 30th May, 1930, a prohibition order was taken out by Constable Walters against Arthur Funnell, of Upper Beaconsfield, prohibiting any person serving him with intoxicating liquor in the Berwick, Ferntree Gully, Cranbourne and Dandenong Shires for a period of 12 months.26

Citations

  1. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=105649
  2. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, Enlistment Records for World War I.
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D12456 age 73."
  4. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Arthur Francis James Funnell. Dec Q 1895 (East Grinstead) 02b 146. Mother's maiden surname: Keeble."
  5. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), B884/004.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3864-735 - Arthur Francis James Funnell of "Grassmere" Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3864-735 - Keith Stuart Andrews of "Blairgowrie" Berwick Poultry Farmer and George Pritchard Harvey Wilson of "Wilson House" Berwick Grazier - joint proprietors - C/T 7151-071.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3864-735 - Arthur George Billing of 15 Berkeley Street Hawthorn Executive - C/T 7344-667.
  9. [S16] Newspaper - no death notice found in The Age.
  10. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1901 England Census. RG13/906/104/5
    Enummerated at West Hoathly, Sussex.
    Household Members: Frederick Funnel, Amy Funnell, Arthur F J Funnell, Richard Thos Newrsham, Beatrice Turner
    Ancestry Record ID: 7814::21628204."
  11. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, 1911 England Census. RD 75 (Worth)/ ED 07/ Piece 4996
    Enummerated at Bunces Farm Birch Grove East Grinstead, West Hoathly
    Household Members: Frederick Funnell, Amy Funnell, Arthur Francis James Funnell, Alexandra Anna Louie Funnell, Robert James Lionel Funnell, Frederick Billings
    The National Archives of the UK (TNA).
    Ancestry Record ID: 2352::51274822.
  12. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  13. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  14. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  15. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  16. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  17. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  18. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  19. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  20. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  21. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980 "1934 + 1936 rolls."
  22. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  23. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  24. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  25. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-691-A     Funnell          M          11/11/1936     963
    4-691-B     Funnell     A.     F     81     1/06/1949     1244
    4-691-B     Funnell     Arthur Francis James     M     73     9/06/1968     1585.
  26. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 19 Jun 1930, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201080044
Last Edited25 Oct 2021
 

NOTE

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