Frank Joseph Messenger

M, #1411, b. 1885, d. 14 Oct 1926
Birth*1885 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #B28022.1 
Marriage*1917 Spouse: Annie Emberson Kelso. VIC, Australia, #M6038.2
 
Death*14 Oct 1926 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D12780 (Age 41) [par Joe MESSENGER & Isabel MORROWS].3 
Death-Notice*16 Oct 1926 MESSENGER.—On the 14th October, at Upper Beaconsfield, Frank, the beloved husband of Annie Messenger, late of Allambee road, East Camberwell.
MESSENGER.—On the 14th October, at Upper Beaconsfield, Frank, the beloved husband of Annie and the esteemed friend of J and E Kerrigan and family.
At rest.
Friends of the late Mr FRANK MESSENGER are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Berwick Cemetery
Funeral to leave his residence, Upper Beaconsfield at 4 o clock THIS DAY (Saturday, the 16th October).
JOHN GRANT, undertaker, Berwick. Tel. 25.4 

Grave

  • Plot 4-039-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia5

Family

 Annie Emberson Kelso b. 1890, d. 14 Jun 1956
Child 1.Hettie Messenger b. 1921, d. 1921

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B28022."
  2. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#M6038."
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D12780 age 41 [par Joe MESSENGER & Isabel MORROWS]."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 16 Oct 1926, p17.
  5. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-039-A     Merringer Frank J.      M 41 16/10/1926 762
    4-039-A     Messenger Annie Emberson F 14/07/1956 1371.
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Annie Emberson Kelso

F, #1412, b. 1890, d. 14 Jun 1956
Probate (Will)* Annie E Messenger, Widow, Camberwell, 14 Jun 1956, 505/512.1 
Married NameMessenger. 
Birth*1890 Collingwood, VIC, Australia, #B2358.2 
Marriage*1917 Spouse: Frank Joseph Messenger. VIC, Australia, #M6038.3
 
Widow14 Oct 1926Annie Emberson Kelso became a widow upon the death of her husband Frank Joseph Messenger.4 
Death*14 Jun 1956 Caulfield, VIC, Australia, #D7738 (Age 66) [par Jack KELSO & Fanny HERBERT].5 

Grave

  • Plot 4-039-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia6

Family

 Frank Joseph Messenger b. 1885, d. 14 Oct 1926
Child 1.Hettie Messenger b. 1921, d. 1921

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 1211; VPRS 7591/P3, unit 135.
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B2358."
  3. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#M6038."
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D12780 age 41 [par Joe MESSENGER & Isabel MORROWS]."
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-039-A     Merringer Frank J.      M 41 16/10/1926 762
    4-039-A     Messenger Annie Emberson F 14/07/1956 1371.
Last Edited7 Jan 2022

Hettie Messenger

F, #1413, b. 1921, d. 1921
Father*Frank Joseph Messenger b. 1885, d. 14 Oct 1926
Mother*Annie Emberson Kelso b. 1890, d. 14 Jun 1956
Death*1921 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D7342 age -.1 
Birth*1921 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #B15959/1921 (par Frank MESSENGER & Annie KELSO) - as Hettie MESSENGER.2 

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D7342 age -."
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B15959/1921 (par Frank MESSENGER & Annie KELSO) - as Hettie MESSENGER, Birth registered at Prahran, Vic, Australia."
Last Edited7 Jan 2022

Robert 'Roy' Hayball

M, #1414, b. 1889, d. 20 Sep 1958
Father*Robert Hayball b. 29 Apr 1850, d. 13 Oct 1920
Mother*Elizabeth Margaret Jennett b. 1855, d. 1948

World War I

Regimental number 105 - Church of England - Carpenter - Private - 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Machine Gun Section - Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916 - Returned to Australia 31 March 1919
Military Medal: 'At 4.45 a.m. on the morning of the 8th August, 1918, immediately east of HAMEL, No. 105 R. HAYBALL was in charge of the first party to go forward along the main HAMEL CERISY Road to make repairs necessary to enable guns and traffic to get along at as early an hour as possible, in order to successfully carry on the advance. Sergeant HAYBALL got his party onto the section of the road for which he was responsible, shortly after the Infantry had advanced, although working quite out in the open with no shelter from heavy machine gun fire and hostile shelling. He showed great coolness and courage under most trying circumstances, and so encouraged his men by his personal energy and example that he had the roads in a fit state for all traffic, well up to schedule time, and was to a large extent, responsible for the successful completion of the works.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919.1
Note1888 "Hayball Bros. North Brighton. This firm of builders, timber merchants, sawmill owner and co. consists of Messrs Edwin, Robert & William Hayball, all of Victorian birth, and conducts its business in New St. Brighton. The business of builders was initiated by the late Mr Robert Hayball Snr., from whom it descended to the above-mentioned sons. Some years ago, owing to their enormous consumption of timber, it was deemed necessary to open a timber yard, the business of which has increased to such an extent that there are few if any to equal it in the city of Melbourne. A great number of men are employed in the joiners shop, sawmills, timber yards and upon the numerous buildings in course of erection by this firm. It also does a large business in ironmongery, and owns the Brighton steam saw, moulding and planing mills, also being interested in some of the most extensive up-country sawmills. The office of this firm is connected to the Melbourne exchange by telephone."2 
Birth*1889 Brighton, VIC, Australia, #B968/1889 (par Robt HAYBALL & Elizth JENNETT) - as Robt HAYBALL.3 
Marriage*15 Mar 1911 Spouse: Mabel Victoria Whittaker. St Matthew's Church, Prahran, VIC, Australia, #489.4
 
Marriage-Notice*13 May 1911 HAYBALL - WHITTAKER. - On the 15th March, at St Matthew's Church of England, Prahran, by the Rev W C T Stone, Robert, elder son of Robert Hayball, of Brighton, to Mabel Victoria, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Whittaker, of Maryborough. At home Friday, 19th May...-street, Brighton.5 
Residence*5 Feb 1916 1 Vaucluse Street, Brighton, VIC, Australia.6 
Note*a 1920 Robert Hayball. Roy's uncle Edwin's share in the Hayball Bros. company had been transferred to his brothers Robert and William Hayball in 1908. When Robert died in 1920 his share went to Roy. Upon William's death in 1928 his share went to his son William Robinson Hayball (known as Robin Hayball). Sometime before Robin's death in 1935 Roy took over his share. By 1949 Roy Hayball was either in partnership with Monkhouse, or he had sold the business to him.7 
Anecdote*a 28 Jan 1922"Roy went to the first world war. He (Robert 3rd) carried on Hayball Bros. business in Bay St., after his father and uncle William's deaths. He bought his cousin (William Robinson's - Robin) Hayball's share.
Painter and ironmongery and building business now in other hands." - Doris Hayball c1965
"….. Later, Roy [ie Robert Hayball "the third"] was getting too old to manage the timber yard. There was no-one to hand the business to. It was sold to Monkhouse."
Doris Hayball c1965 quoting Roy's cousin Isabella McAllister who also knew Eliza Hayball, wife of "Robert the first" who arrived in Melbourne 1841.8 
Land-UBeac*20 Jun 1929 GEM-D-2 4/LP13287. Transfer from John Nathan to Robert 'Roy' Hayball.9 
Land-UBeac*14 Oct 1931 PAK-60 37/LP1137, 31 A'Beckett Road. Transfer from The Victorian Permanent Building Society to Robert 'Roy' Hayball. 5a 3r 4/10p.10 
Land-UBeac*14 Oct 1931 PAK-60 37/LP1137, 31 A'Beckett Road. Transfer from Robert 'Roy' Hayball to Olive Henrietta Lander. 5a 3r 4/10p.11 
Land-UBeac*25 Jun 1951 GEM-D-2 4/LP13287. Transfer from Robert 'Roy' Hayball to William John Lang.12 
Death*20 Sep 1958 Repatriation Hospital, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia, #D11689/1958 (Age 69) (par Robert HAYBALL & Elizabeth JENNETT) - as Robert HAYBALL, Death registered at Heidelberg, Australia.13 
Death-Notice*24 Sep 1958 HAYBALL.—On September 20, at the Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg, Robert (Roy), of 19 Carpenter Street, Middle Brighton, loved husband of Mabel Victoria, loved son of the late Robert and Margaret. Rest after weariness. Privately cremated.
HAYBALL.—On September 20, at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Roy, beloved uncle of Mavis. Loving memories.
HAYBALL.—On September 20, Robert (Roy), brother-in-law of Elsie, fond uncle of Elena, Mary and Mavis.14 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1922 - 1924Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: builder. With Mabel Victoria Hayball.15,16

Newspaper-Articles

  • 15 Apr 1911: HAYBALL-WHITTAKER
    The marriage of Miss Mabel Victoria Whittaker, third daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Whittaker, to Mr. Robert Hayball, eldest son of Mr. Robert Hayball, "Franklyn," Bay Street, Brighton, was celebrated at St. Matthew's, Church, Prahran, on Wednesday morning, March 15, the Rev. W. T. C. Storrs being the officiating clergyman. Mr. Campbell presided at the organ.
    The bride, who was given away by her eldest brother, Mr. R. J. Whittaker, wore a graceful gown of white glace, with overdress of ninon, edged with beautiful silk fringe. The long tulle veil was arranged over a wreath of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet and wore a gold Nellie Stewart bangle, the gifts of the bridegroom. The attendant maid was Miss Olive Hayball, who wore a pretty frock of soft white musiin, with net tunic and a large picture hat. She carried a posy of rainbow colouring and wore a gold chain, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. H. Moore acted as best man.
    After the ceremony a reception was held at St. Matthew's School-hall, and wedding tea was served, the interior being made bright with bunting and floral decorations. Later Mr. and Mrs. Hayball left for the honeymoon, which will be spent in Brisbane, the travelling costume being a tailor-made coat and skirt in amethyst colouring, with black fox toque and stole. The bride's present to the bridegroom was diamond solitaires. Miss Sybil Nicholls supplied the posies. Mabel Victoria Whittaker17
  • 3 Dec 1918: Australians and the war. Distinctions. Sergt. ROY HAYBALL, of Brighton, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Sergt. Hayball has been twice wounded in France.18
  • 28 Jan 1922: HAYBALL BROS. WILLIAM HAYBALL and ROBERT HAYBALL, and ALFRED HARRY HAYBALL, as executors of the will of the late Robert Hayball, deceased, invite and will receive TENDERS at the office of Messrs, Wisewould, Duncan, and Wisewould, 408 Collins street, Melbourne, up to 4 p.m. on Monday, the thirteenth day of February, 1922, for:
    (a) The PURCHASE, as a going concern, of the BUSINESS (Including the Timber Yard, Sawmill, Ironmongery, Firewood, and Coal Businesses) and the trade names and goodwill of "Hayball Bros." and "The Brighton Steam Sawing, Moulding, and Planing Mills" and the land upon which those businesses are carried on, situated in New street, Brighton, and which comprises all that piece of land being part of Dendy's Crown Special Survey, parish of Moorabbin, County of Bourke, having a frontage of 225ft. 4in by a depth through to Wright street, as shown on the plan annexed to the conditions of tender hereinafter mentioned, and thereon coloured red, together with the buildings and Tolley, and the machinery and plant erected and being thereon. Title Certificate. Stock, to be taken at a valuation.
    (b) The PURCHASE of the MACHINERY, BUILDINGS, and PLANT now in and upon the premises of Hayball Bros., New street, Brighton, together with the land, being, part of Dendy's Crown Special Survey, having a frontage of 55ft 4in. to New street, Brighton, by a depth through to Wright street, as shown on the plan annexed to the conditions of tender hereinafter mentioned, and thereon coloured red, with the trade names and goodwill of the businesses, now carried on by "Hayball Bros" and "The Brighton Steam, Sawing, Moulding, and Planing Mills," with a right of carriage way over the road 50ft wide, shown on the said plan, and together with the buildings and other erections on the land other than Tolley's cottage ond appurtenances and the brick wall erected on the southern boundary belonging to Hayball Bros., and situated on the southern portion of the premises above referred to for removal within 3 months after delivery of possession. Title Certificate.
    Stock to be taken at a valuation at time of sale. Conditions of tender and particulars of machinery and plant, together with balance-sheets for the last 12 months, can be inspected at the offices of Messrs Wisewould, Duncan, and Wisewould, and Hayball Bros, New street, Brighton, inspection of the stock, machinery, plant, and premises may be had at any time by arrangement with Hayball Bros. Telephone No . X1088.
    A deposit of £15 per cent, in cash or by bank cheque must aqcompany each tender.
    Tenders to be lodged at the office of Messrs. Wisewould, Duncan, and Wisewould, 408 Collins street, Melbourne.
    The vendors do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any other tender.19
  • 7 Dec 1922: BEACONSFIELD UPPER. Cricket, which has been in abeyance since the war, has been resumed under favourable auspices. With the veteran, Hayball, of Brighton, as captain, enthusiasm in the game is assured.20
  • 2 Nov 1923: BEACONSFIELD UPPER - Archbishop Lees visited Beaconsfield Upper on Sunday to dedicate the new church. The beautiful windows of stained glass were presented by Mrs C M Drake in memory of her husband, Dr W Elliott Drake. The church which is of wood, was built by Mr Hayball. , Christine Maybelle Drake21
  • 19 Mar 1927: Brighton's Keeper. Hayball's Long Association With District
    It is appropriate that the name of Hayball should figure in the successes of the Brighton Cricket Club. The Hayball family have been resident in Brighton since 1842, when the grandfather of Roy Hayball, who at present is the wicket-keeper of the Brighton first eleven, settled in the district. Harry Hayball, an uncle of Roy, and a barrister practising in Melbourne, at an earlier date also kept for the seasiders.
    Roy Hayball first played cricket with the Brighton Congregational Church, in the Brighton District Cricket Association. The advent of the war broke up this team, and after service with the A.I.F. Hayball took up residence in Beaconsfield, Gippsland. By a strange coincidence it was while a resident of this district that Brighton "discovered" him. Roy was captain of the Dandenong-Berwick country cricket week team, and during the course of the programme Dandenong-Berwick played on the Brighton ground. The officials of Brighton then discovered Hayball. He returned from the country to take up a partnership with his uncle, the late William Hayball, in the timber business so well known in and around Brighton.
    Joining Brighton he became the wicketkeeper for the first eleven, and with one slight break has occupied the position since. Hayball is not regarded seriously as a batsman, but is a very safe keeper. He has two very awkward bowlers to take in Truman and Lisle Nagel, and the success of these men is a testimony to the methods of the keeper.
    Apart from cricket, Hayball is fond of billiards, and often invites members of the Brighton eleven to his home to play. It is in little outings of this type that a feeling of good fellowship is formed between the members of the team.
    The gun also holds a fascination for Hayball, and he is never happier than when roaming the countryside in search of game.
    By "Long On"22
  • 14 Mar 1936: SILVER WEDDING.
    HAYBALL—WHITTAKER.—On the 15th March, 1911, at St. Matthew's Church of England, Prahran, by the Rev. C. T. Storrs, Robert (Roy) Hayball, of Brighton, to Mabel Victoria Whittaker, of Maryborough. (Present address, 160 Esplanade, Middle Brighton.)
    Mabel Victoria Hayball23
  • 6 Feb 1940: £350 Per Year. 10 Per Cent. Investment. BRIGHTON - Four Properties, made roads, three new, all first-class condition: will let good tenants; £3500 cash. HAYBALL BROS., 291 New Street, Brighton. Phone X1038.24
  • 20 Jan 1943: FAMILY CENTENARY
    This week, in the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress of Brighton, Victoria (Cr. and Mrs. W. J. Orr an entertainment was given, it being 100 years ago that day since Robert Hayball, one of Brighton's earliest pioneers, had arrived in Brighton from thes Old Country. Crs. Kennedy and Granter spoke of the great interest this pioneer and later members of the family had taken in the welfare of the city. Mr. Thomas H. Shaw, of Canberra, is a great-grandson of this fine old pioneer. Mr. Roy Hayball (grandson) was also unavoidably absent from the celebration, but a great-grand-daughter, Miss Sylvia Brattstrom spoke on behalf of the family including her brother).25

Citations

  1. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=131574
  2. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Alexander Sutherland, Victoria and its metropolis : past and present 2 v. (Melbourne : McCarron, Bird, 1888).
  3. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B968/1889 (par Robt HAYBALL & Elizth JENNETT) - as Robt HAYBALL, Birth registered at Brighton, Australia."
  4. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 May 1911, p13.
  6. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI.
  7. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), from information gathered from wills and probate of Robert Hayball (d1920), William Hayball (d1928), and William Robinson Hayball (d1935), and newspaper articles.
  8. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://www.beresford.org.au/history/gen/tree/700.htm
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5467-311 - Robert Hayball of 32 Orchard Street North Brighton Timber Merchant - C/T 5553-527.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3199-744 - Robert Hayball of 32 Orchard Street North Brighton Timber Merchant - C/T 5757-393.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5757-393 - Olive Henrietta Lander of 27 Cooper Street Essendon Married Woman.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5553-527 - William (John) Lang of Emerald Road Beaconsfield Upper Transport Driver.
  13. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D11689/1958 (Age 69) (par Robert HAYBALL & Elizabeth JENNETT) - as Robert HAYBALL, Death registered at Heidelberg, Australia."
  14. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Sep 1958, p25.
  15. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  16. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  17. [S14] Newspaper - Brighton Southern Cross (Vic.), Sat 15 Apr 1911, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/164407840
  18. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 3 Dec 1918, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/155237054
  19. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 28 Jan 1922, p10.
  20. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 7 Dec 1922, p3.
  21. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Nov 1923 p16.
  22. [S14] Newspaper - Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 19 Mar 1927, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/184849358
    [Illustrated].
  23. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 Mar 1936, p17.
  24. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 6 Feb 1940, p12
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/246540457
  25. [S14] Newspaper - The Canberra Times (ACT), 20 Jan 1943, p3.
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Victoria Roenna Violet Reid

F, #1415, b. 1865, d. 6 Feb 1947
Residence* "Windara", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
Married NameCasey. 
Birth*1865 Albury, NSW, Australia, #B4691 NSW.1,2 
Marriage*22 Mar 1899 Spouse: Sydney Cornelius Casey. All Saints' Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M257.3
 
Widow21 Oct 1935Victoria Roenna Violet Reid became a widow upon the death of her husband Sydney Cornelius Casey.4 
Death*6 Feb 1947 Sandringham, VIC, Australia, #D1654 (Age 81) [par John REID & Mary Edith SMALLMAN].5 
Death-Notice*10 Feb 1947 CASEY.—On February 6, at private nursing home, Sandringham, Violet, loved wife of the late Sydney Casey, of Berwick.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1913 - 1918Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Sydney Cornelius Casey.7,8,9,10,11,12
1921Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Sydney Cornelius Casey.13
bt 1931 - 1936Cleve, Princes Highway, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.14,15,16

Family

 Sydney Cornelius Casey b. 1856, d. 21 Oct 1935
Child 1.Sydney John 'Jack' Casey b. 25 Apr 1901, d. 1976

Newspaper-Articles

  • 25 Mar 1899: WEDDINGS. CASEY—REID. The marriage of Mr. Sydney Casey youngest boh of the late Dr. Casey, Brightton, Victoria, and Violet, youngest daughter of the late Mr. John Reid and Mrs. John Reid, of Tabratong, New South Wales, took place at All Saints' Church, St. Kilda, on Wednesday, March 22, at half-past 2 o'clock. The decorations of the building were done with arches of evergreens and white flowers, that erected over the chancel steps having a wedding-bell of white flowers depending from its centre. About the chancel rails were massed tall and handsome palms, and clusters of variegated bamboo, while in front, on either side of the choir stalls, was an avenue of tree ferns and palms. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. Drought, incumbent of All Saints', assisted by Canon Tucker, incumbent of Christ Church, South Yarra. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Eric Reid. She was attired in a smart and original gown of ivory white satin duchesse. The very much swathed bodice was made with a yoke and collar of finely-gathered chiffon and white Blonde lace applique, the collar being finished with a tiny garland of myrtle and orange blossoms. The long transparent sleeves were also of chiffon, finely tucked. The skirt had a deep flounce of chiffon run with an insertion band of the Blonde lace applique, trimmed with a design in narrow chiffon ruching. Above this was a tunic of the satin, terminating at the back in a long square train, also ornamented with Blonde lace applique and chiffon ruching. From the waist in front to the edge of the tunic was arranged a garland of bridal flowers. Tulle veil over a coronet of orange-blossom and myrtle, held in front by a diamond crescent, gift of the bridegroom, as was also a similar design of pearls that lastened the collar in front Bonquet of white tiger lilies and azaleas, veiled in fronds of asparagus fern, with long streamers and bows of white satin ribbon. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Violet Brodribb eldest daughter of Mrs. Kenric Brodribb) (niece of the bridegroom), and Miss Evelvn Douglas, youngest daughter of Mrs. Charles H. Douglas. They wore dresses of very fine book muslin and lace insertion over white glace silk. Flounces of the muslin edged with lace trimmed the skirts. The bodices had at the back sailor collars of the muslin finely tucked, and lace insertion. These finished in front in fichu stvle, the ends being knotted, and caught to one side under belts of white satin ribbon. Their toques were of corded Vieux-rose velret, having in front spreading black plumes and antique diamond ornaments. They carried ebony canes, ornamented with Andre Schwartz and La France roses, yellow tinted leaves, and ribbon streamers to match the roses. These, and their gold chain bracelets, linked with turquoise and crystal, and finished with blue enamelled hearts, were sifts of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr. H. B. Peterson, of Boorara, Queensland, and the groomsman Mr Gay Clarke. The bride's mother was in black satin brocade, trimmed in front with jet. The bodice was also trimmed with jet, and set off with mauve satin collar and yoke, veiled in fine black lace; black and silver bonnet, with white osprey, and clusters of small white roses. She carried a bouquet of flowers in shades of mauve, mixed with yellow foliage, and satin ribbon bows, the colours of the flowers. Mrs. Alan Mackay, sister of the bride, sapphire blue and white shot (bine silk, trimmed with bands of sapphire blue velvet; bodice made with vest of white chiffon and frills of narrow-tinted lace, and deep turned-down collar of sapphire blue velvet, embroidered with a ruened white satin ribbon design; black hat, lined with tinted guipure, and trimmed with plum red velvet bows and black feathers. Bouquet of lai France roses. Mrs. Kenric Brodribb, sister of the bridegroom, white foulard, patterned with mauve and black, trimmed withblack and white lace, sash of black satin ribbon, and collar of mauve velvet, black and silver toque, with dusters of shaded pink roses, and aigrette of the white bird of Paradise plumes. Mrs. Richard Casey, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, silver-grey voile over silk the same colour: skirt ornamented with tucks; bodice made with yoke and small stand-up collar of tinted guipure traced in black chenille and ornamented with crystal buttons, the yoke brushed with a deep-pointed turned-down collar of white satin, lined and piped with black vehet, belt also of black velvet, toque of black satin straw, and chenille trimmed with black feathers, bouquet of pink tiger lilies tied with pink satin ribbon. After the service a reception was held by the bride's mother at Shipley-house, South Yarra, lent by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Casey, who also assisted her to welcome the company. A wedding tea was served in the dining and morning room, and the presents were shown on one of the verandahs. Later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Casey left for Bendigo, At the conclusion of the honeymoon they will go on to Sydney for race week, thence to their home, Newstead, Queensland. The going-away gown was of fawn voile over nasturtium coloured glace silk, the bodice trimmed with ivory-tinted guipure, sewn with black chenille, and effectively finished with belt, collar, and cuffs of nasturtium-coloured miroir velvet. Large black velret hat, with black ostrich feathers and diamond buckle. Amongst the guests were Lady Murphy, Lady and the Misses O'Loghlen, Mrs. James Murphy... Sydney Cornelius Casey17
  • 30 Mar 1899: WEDDINGS. MR. SYDNEY CASEY TO MISS VIOLET REID. A CHARMING wedding was celebrated on 22nd March at All Saints' Church, St. Kilda, when Mr. Sydney Casey, youngest son of the late Dr. Casey, of Brighton, was married to Miss Violet Reid, youngest daughter of the late Mr. J. Reid and Mrs. Reid, of Tabratong, N.S.W. The decorations were very handsome, consisting of palms, ferns and white flowers, forming arches and festoons everywhere. The bride and bridegroom stood under a beautiful string of wedding bells. The bride was given away by her brother, and wore a beautiful gown of rich pearl satin, deeply flounced with chiffon, and embroidered with pearls and ivory applique; court train, ruched chiffon. A spray of bridal blossom and heather draped the front of the skirt; the bodice was richly trimmed with chiffon and lace applique; sleeves of tucked chiffon. The tulle veil was caught with orange blossoms. The beautiful posey was composed of tiger lilies, azaleas and soft ferns. The two bridesmaids, Miss Violet Brodribb and Miss Evelyn Douglas, were smartly gowned in white muslin over white glace silk slips. The skirts were trimmed with flounces of muslin, edged with lace. The bodices were finished with deep lace collars of satin duchesse, tucked and edged with point lace. Fichus of muslin and lace were knotted, and the ends tucked into a satin belt at the side. Pretty toques of vieux rose velvet and black plumes were worn. They carried ebony canes, decorated with La France roses and autumn leaves. Gold chain bracelets, studded with turquoise and crystal, and blue enamelled hearts depending, were presented by the bridegroom. Mr. H. B. Paterson, of "Boorara," Queensland, acted as best man, and Mr. Gay Clark as groomsman.
    A reception and wedding tea were afterwards held at "Shipley House," the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Casey. The decorations were most artistic, consisting of white marguerites, pale pink Tecoma, grasses, ferns and palms. Mrs. Reid (the bride's mother) wore a handsome gown of black brocade and peach satin facings; dainty bonnet of black and silver. Mrs. Alan Mackay (the bride's sister) wore royal blue and white shot silk, dark velvet trimmings; black chip hat, with crimson velvet and plumes. Mr. and Mrs. Casey left later on for Heidelberg, spending the race week in Sydney, then on to their station home, "Newstead," Queensland. The bride travelled in a gown of fawn voile over buttercup silk, trimmings of chenille and cream ...
    Following is the list of presents—.... Sydney Cornelius Casey18
  • 31 Aug 1917: Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Casey, Beaconsfield, have taken a flat at 'Myoora,' Irving-road, Toorak. Sydney Cornelius Casey19
  • 29 Aug 1918: Mrs. Sydney Casey, of "Wyndara," Beaconsfield, came down to town yesterday, and is at the Occidental for about a week.20
  • 4 May 1922: Among recent visitors at the Oriental were Mrs. G. V. Lansell. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Casey and their son, Mr. Jack Casey (Upper Beaconsfield). Mr. and Mrs. Alexander (Tasmania). Mr. and Mrs. Lawn Campbell (Sydney), and Mr. C. Todman (Sydney). Sydney Cornelius Casey, Sydney John 'Jack' Casey21
  • 30 Sep 1922: Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Casey (Kunbotton, Beaconsfield) are coming to town this week for the show, and will be staying at the Oriental. Sydney Cornelius Casey22
  • 17 Mar 1947: VIOLET CASEY. Formerly of "Windara" Upper Beaconsfield, and "Cleve" Berwick. But Late of Sims Street, Sandringham. All in Victoria, Widow, Deceased.-After 14 clear days Sydney John Casey, of "Coolringdon," Cooma, in New South Wales, grazier, the executor named in and appointed by deceased's will. dated the 26th day of July, 1935, will APPLY to the Supreme Court of Victoria for a grant of PROBATE of the said WILL.
    Dated this 14th day of March, 1947.
    BLAKE & RIGGALL, 120 William street Melbourne, solicitors for the applicant.23

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D1654 age 81 [par John REID & Mary Edith SMALLMAN]."
  2. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages "#B4691 NSW."
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D17758 age 79 [par Cornelius Gavin CASEY & Letitia GARDINER]."
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 Feb 1947 p2.
  7. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  8. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  9. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  10. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  11. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  12. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  13. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  14. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  15. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  16. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  17. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 25 Mar 1899, p46.
  18. [S14] Newspaper - Melbourne Punch (Vic.), 30 Mar 1899, p19.
  19. [S14] Newspaper - Graphic of Australia (Melbourne, Vic), 31 Aug 1917, p29.
  20. [S14] Newspaper - Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 29 Aug 1918, p26
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/138714489
  21. [S14] Newspaper - Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 May 1922, p34.
  22. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 30 Sep 1922, p62.
  23. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Mar 1947 p15.
Last Edited9 Feb 2022

Sydney John 'Jack' Casey

M, #1416, b. 25 Apr 1901, d. 1976
Father*Sydney Cornelius Casey b. 1856, d. 21 Oct 1935
Mother*Victoria Roenna Violet Reid b. 1865, d. 6 Feb 1947
Birth*25 Apr 1901 Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, #BC10169.1 
Birth-Notice*1 May 1901 CASEY.—On the 25th April, at Rockhampton, the wife of Sydney Casey, Newstead, Queensland, of a son.2 
Marriage*6 Apr 1937 Spouse: Isobel Emily 'Betty' Craig.
 
Marriage-Notice*7 Apr 1937 CASEY—CRAIG. The wedding of Miss Betty Craig, only daughter of Mrs. Robert Craig, of Coolringdon, Cooma, was celebrated very quietly yesterday afternoon to Mr. John Sydney Casey, only son of Mrs. Sydney Casey, of Berwick, Victoria.3 
Death*1976 NSW, Australia, #D25682/1976 [par Sydney & Violet].4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1937Kambah via Queanbeyan, ACT, AustraliaOccupation: grazier. With Isobel Emily 'Betty' Casey.5
1968Coolringdon, Cooma, NSW, AustraliaOccupation: grazier. With Isobel Emily 'Betty' Casey.6

Newspaper-Articles

  • 4 May 1922: Among recent visitors at the Oriental were Mrs. G. V. Lansell. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Casey and their son, Mr. Jack Casey (Upper Beaconsfield). Mr. and Mrs. Alexander (Tasmania). Mr. and Mrs. Lawn Campbell (Sydney), and Mr. C. Todman (Sydney). Sydney Cornelius Casey, Victoria Roenna Violet Casey7

Citations

  1. [S8] Queensland Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "#BC10169."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 May 1901 p1.
  3. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 7 Apr 1937, p9.
  4. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  5. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  6. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  7. [S14] Newspaper - Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 May 1922, p34.
Last Edited29 Jun 2016

Matthew Penman

M, #1417, b. 1875, d. 29 May 1951
Birth*1875 Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Ref 647/ 215 [par Matthew PENMAN & Margaret SEMPLE].1,2 
Marriage*1900 Spouse: Mary Babb. Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland, Ref 644/12 336.3
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel3 May 1930 To Southampton, England. Ship Hobson's Bay from Melbourne
Age 51 - Builder [Address 46 Eyre Place, Edinburgh].4 
Marriage Spouse: Blanche Ella Gray. No marriage / divorce found.5
 
Marriage1948 Spouse: Ida Marion Brent. VIC, Australia, #D5423/1948.6
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel7 Jun 1950 Sailing with Ida Marion Penman to Southampton, England. Ship Arawa from Melbourne
Age 71 - Builder Retired [Address The Strand London].7 
Death*29 May 1951 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D5760/1951 (Age 72) [par Matthew PENMAN & Margaret SEMPLE].8,9 
Death-Notice*31 May 1951 PENMAN.—On May 29, Matthew dearly beloved husband of Ida Marion, of Upper Beaconsfield, and formerly of Edinburgh, Scotland.10 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
3 Apr 1881Matthew PENMAN, Master Builder, 50 Portland Place, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, ScotlandAge 6 - Scholar1
5 Apr 1891Matthew PENMAN, Stone Mason, 42 Govanhill Street, Glasgow Gowan, Lanarkshire, ScotlandAge 16 - Apprentice Brick Layer11
1931Stoneyhurst, Eleva Road, Healesville, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: gentleman. With Blanche Ella Penman.12
1949Salisbury Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Ida Marion Penman.13

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, GREVILLEA, INDIVIDUAL ROSE, GARDEN J5 BED 3 ROSE 3314

Newspaper-Articles

  • 7 Dec 1951: CREDITORS, Next of Kin and others having CLAIMS in respect to the ESTATE MATTHEW PENMAN, late of "Crail" Upper Beaconsfield, in the State of Victoria, Builder, deceased, who died on the twenty-ninth day of May, 1951, and PROBATE of whose will was granted to THE UNION TRUSTEE COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA
    LIMITED, of 333 Collins-street, Melbourne, are required to SEND PARTICULARS thereof to the executor on or before the fifteenth day of March, 1952, after which date it will distribute the assets of the deceased, having regard only to the claims of which it then has notice. Dated the fifth day of December, 1951.15

Citations

  1. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Parish: Hamilton; ED: 15; Page: 23; Line: 21; Roll: cssct1881_260."
  2. [S250] General Register Office for Scotland Indexes "Statutory Births
    Matthew Penman, 1875, Hamilton. Ref 647/ 215."
  3. [S250] General Register Office for Scotland Indexes "Statutory Marriages
    Matthew Penman & Mary Babb, 1900, Gorbals. Ref 644/12 336."
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 922; Item: 118.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  7. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 1266; Item: 49.
  8. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "mother as TEMPLE."
  9. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D5760/1951 - born HAMILTON SCOTLAND."
  10. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 31 May 1951, p12.
  11. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Parish: Glasgow Govan; ED: 110; Page: 1; Line: 17; Roll: CSSCT1891_289."
  12. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  13. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  14. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  15. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 7 Dec 1951, p15
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/205662618
Last Edited23 Feb 2021

Grace Inez Alice Ethel Fisher

F, #1419, b. 1886, d. 26 Apr 1920
Father*Thomas Clement Fisher b. 12 Sep 1865, d. 13 Nov 1923
Mother*Grace Matilda Mackintosh b. 1863, d. 22 Feb 1914
Married NameBurns. 
Birth*1886 New Zealand #B11239 NZ.1 
Marriage*15 Apr 1908 Spouse: Robert Wilson Burns. Presbyterian Church, South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #M4102.2
 
Marriage-Notice*9 May 1908 BURNS—FISHER.—On the 15th April, at the Presbyterian Church, South Yarra, by the Rev. George Tait, M.A., Robert Wilson, youngest son of the late Captain James R. Burns Glasgow, Sctotland, to Inez, eldest daughter of T. Clement Fisher, "Goodrest," Upper Beaconsfield. At home, 14th and 15th inst., "Arqua," 17 Darling-street, South Yarra.3 
Death*26 Apr 1920 St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #D7914 (Age 33.)4 
Death-Notice*27 Apr 1920 BURNS.-On the 26th April, at Myrnong private hospital, St. Kilda, Inez, beloved wife of Robert Wilson Burns, 34 Irving avenue, Armadale, and loving mother of Margery, Clement, and Grace, eldest daughter of T. Clement Fisher, late of Beaconsfield Upper. (Private interment.)5 

Grave

  • St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 266

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 May 1908: THE NUPTIAL KNOT An exceedingly pretty wedding took place in the South Yarra Presbyterian Church on the evening of the 15th April. The contracting parties were Mr. Robert Wilson Burns, youngest son of the late Captain Burns, of Glasgow, Scotland, and Miss Inez Fisher, eldest daughter of Mr. T. C. Fisher, of "Goodrest," Upper Beaconsfield. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, who subsequently gave her away, the organ playing "The voice that breathed o'er Eden." The celebrant was the Rev. George Tait. The bridesmaids were the Misses Litton and Fisher, the latter sister of the bride, the former, a daughter of Major Litton, of Brighton. The groomsmen were Mr. Stanley Fisher and Mr. Cecil Mathews The dresses were all pretty and effective, especially that of bride, who wore a travelling dress and hat en suite. The flowers carried by the bride and bridesmaids were of a especial feature, they being exquisite shower bouquets, the work of Mr Ireland, florist. The bride's cake was from the well- known caterer, Mr Vine. On leaving the church, Mendolsohn's Wedding March was played. Later on Mr. and Mrs. Burns left for their honeymoon. The presents were numerous and very handsome.7

Citations

  1. [S10] New Zealand Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "#B11239 NZ BDM."
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#M4102."
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 May 1908 p13.
  4. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Apr 1920, p1.
  6. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,
    BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 26.
  7. [S14] Newspaper - Fitzroy City Press (Vic.), 1 May 1908, p2.
Last Edited12 May 2020

Thomas Clement Fisher

M, #1421, b. 12 Sep 1865, d. 13 Nov 1923

Upper Beaconsfield

Clem & Grace Fisher first bought a property called 'Goodrest' along Split Rock Road, which is where they were living. In 1901 they bought 200 acres along the lower reaches of Leppitt Road, which they sold in 1905. From the proceeds they bought the 120 acres of land surrounding their residence. They stayed in the area until 1913.
Birth*12 Sep 1865 Nelson, New Zealand, #B282 [par Thomas Richard FISHER & Caroline].1,2 
Birth-Notice*13 Oct 1865 FISHER.—At Nelson, Mrs Thomas Richard Fisher, junr., of a son.3 
Note1869 Father's remarriage to Frances Annie HADFIELD #M1869/6417.4 
Marriage*19 Dec 1885 Spouse: Grace Matilda Mackintosh. New Zealand #M3542 NZ.5
 
Marriage-Notice*16 Jan 1886 FISHER—MACKINTOSH.—On the 19th December, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. R. Waddell, Thomas Clement, eldest son of T. R. Fisher, Esq., to Grace Matilda, eldest daughter of J. M. Mackintosh.6 
News-Council*22 Aug 1900 22 Aug 1900: Shire of Berwick. BEACONSFIELD RIDING. LADIES and Gentlemen T. CLEMENT FISHER; Esq, having retired in favour of the candidature of GEORGE W MARTIN.
Your vote and interest is respectfully solicited on his behalf. George Wilson Martin7 
Land-UBeac*29 Jan 1901 PAK-202.203.204.205.206. Transfer from Alfred Ernest Bennett to Thomas Clement Fisher.8 
Land-UBeac*6 Jun 1901 PAK-182.189.190.191.192. Transfer from Colonial Bank of Australasia Ltd to Thomas Clement Fisher. Rates paid by G M Fisher 20 Jun 1901.9 
Land-UBeac16 Feb 1905 PAK-202.203.204.205.206. Transfer from Thomas Clement Fisher to John Leppitt. 99a 0r 24p.10 
Land-UBeac16 Feb 1905 PAK-182.189.190.191.192. Transfer from Thomas Clement Fisher to John Leppitt. 98a 2r 0p.11 
Land-UBeac*29 Jun 1906 GEM-C-17. Transfer from The English Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank to Thomas Clement Fisher. 19a 3r 32p.12 
Land-UBeac*14 Sep 1906 GEM-C-15.16. Transfer from Robert Sparrow Smythe to Thomas Clement Fisher. 19a 2r 35p + 19a 3r 33p.13 
Land-UBeac*14 Sep 1906 GEM-C-17A. Transfer from Charles Edward Warren to Thomas Clement Fisher. 19a 2r 21p.14 
Land-UBeac*17 Jul 1907 GEM-C-20. Transfer from James Elliss Corbett to Thomas Clement Fisher. 19a 3r 20p.15 
Land-Note*abt 1908 GEM-C-18. 19a 1r 28p. This allotment was included in T C Fisher's holding, but the title was never transferred, probably because the registered owner had recently died in England, and this land was never accounted for in the probate. 
Residence*1908 "Goodrest", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, 1908 daughter's wedding. 
Land-UBeac*16 Oct 1913 GEM-C-15.16.17.17A.20. Transfer from Thomas Clement Fisher to Louisa Jane Bevan Hester Gwladys Hurditch.16 
Widower22 Feb 1914Thomas Clement Fisher became a widower upon the death of his wife Grace Matilda Mackintosh.17 
Death*13 Nov 1923 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #D16814 age 57 [par Thomas Richard FISHER & Catherine CLEMENCE].18 
Death-Notice*15 Nov 1923 FISHER. On the 13th November at 61 Hawksburn road Hawksburn Thomas Clement Fisher, relict of the late Grace Matilda aged 57 years.
FISHER-Friends of the late Mr THOMAS CLEMENT FISHER are informed that his remains will he interred in the St Kilda Cemetery. The funeral will leave 61 Hawksburn road, Hawksburn, THIS DAY (Thursday, November 15), at 11 o'clock.19 
Probate (Will)*24 Jun 1924 195/890. Commercial Traveller. Hawksburn.
Has no real estate at the time of his death.20 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1909Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manager. With Grace Matilda Fisher.21,22,23,24
bt 1912 - 1913Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Grace Matilda Fisher. With Stanley Rupert Fisher.25,26
bt 1917 - 1918The Hut, Kangaroo Ground, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist. With Clemence Dorothea Fisher.27,28
191910 Newry Street, Balaclava, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist. With Clemence Dorothea Fisher.29
191913 Stawell Street, Armadale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist. With Clemence Dorothea Fisher.29
192134 Irving Avenue, Balaclava, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist.30

Grave

  • St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 20A.31

Family

 Grace Matilda Mackintosh b. 1863, d. 22 Feb 1914
Children 1.Grace Inez Alice Ethel Fisher b. 1886, d. 26 Apr 1920
 2.Clement Erling Fisher b. 1888, d. 5 Aug 1893
 3.Stanley Rupert Fisher+ b. 1890, d. 5 Jan 1960
 4.Howard Hereward Fisher b. 1892, d. 19 Aug 1893
 5.Clemence Dorothea Fisher+ b. 1895, d. Jul 1937
 6.Percy Gordon Fisher b. 1896, d. 21 Sep 1958
 7.Grace Amy Fisher b. 1898, d. Mar 1899
 8.Violet Irene Fisher b. 1903, d. Sep 1904

Newspaper-Articles

  • 5 Jun 1861: Parents' marriage: MARRIED May 29, by special license, at the residence of the bride's father, Colombo Street, Christchurch, by the Rev. Robert Leslie Vickers, Wesleyan Minister, Thomas Richard, eldest son of the Rev. Thomas Richard Fisher, Wesleyan Minister, to Caroline, eldest daughter of Mr. George Clements, late of Auckland.32,33
  • 13 Oct 1865: Death of mother: FISHER.—Sept 30, at Nelson, of typhoid fever, Caroline, the beloved wife of Thomas Richard Fisher, junr., aged 21 years.3
  • 7 Nov 1896: Carbine and Collier Two Speed Cycle Company Ltd. ...
    The whole contrivance adds but 1lb. to the weight of the machine, and has been proved by actual experience to be effective and simple by a host of famous riders, including T. A. Edge of 1,000 mile fame, and such local experts as Geo. R. Broadbent, T. Clement Fisher, J. R. Cathie, and E. H. Lenne. The universal verdict is that it gives no trouble and does not get out of order, while many declare its invention to be second in importance only to that of the pneumatic tyre itself.
    Full article see http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/17452256434
  • 28 Nov 1896: THE WORLD ON WHEELS. There was a big crowd at the St. Kilda meeting last Saturday, and though the racing was very fair in quality far too much "stiff" riding prevailed. The heats, too, were most uncomfortably crowded, which resulted in falls more or less dangerous. Indeed, in the last race of the day—the Five Miles International—eight or ten of the competitors came to grief and presented a tangled mess of men and machines. Clem Fisher, the most unlucky rider (next to Dave Kirk), had a very bad fall along with several others, and appeared to be suffering from his arm. It was at first given out that a fracture had been sustained, but all were pleased to learn that it was nothing more serious than a dislocation of the thumb.35
  • 5 Dec 1896: The following are the competitors who qualified themselves for the final of the Austral:—C. B. Kellow. 15yds; R. H. Walne, 20yds; A. Matterson, 100yds; T.C. Fisher, 120yds; E. Perryman, 140yds; W. J. C. Elliott, 150yds; O. S. Prowse, 160yds; A. T. Browne, 165yds; W. E. Clinton, 170yds. C. Jackson and L. Hesse, 180yds; C. O. Tebbutt and J. K. Clinton, 190yds; D. Johnson. R. Johnstone and A. E. Shawbrooke, 210yds; J. A. M'Innes, 230yds.: Syd. Turner, 250yds.36
  • 11 Mar 1897: That good specimen of a racing cyclist, Clem. Fisher, has made up his mind to retire from the track owing to repeated accidents. Clem was at one time champion of New Zealand, and has been a man to reckon with in his Australian career on the path. Ill luck, however, has dogged him for the past two years, and during that time, whenever a catastrophe occurred, he has been in it. Always riding well, and generally securing a place, he has not won anything of consequence. "Now," says Clem, "I intend to give it best and reduce my medical expenses." He retires with a most creditable record and the good opinion of all his contemporaries of the wheel.37
  • 24 Jun 1897: CYCLING NOTES. The professional cyclists turned up in force at St. Kilda on Saturday to battle for tinpot trophies (says an Australian exchange). The meeting was a benefit for Dave Kirk, whose spine was dislocated while training last November . . . Kirk, who nets about £30 from the affair, was a most unlucky cyclist. A rider of top rank, he never won a decent race, for he fell every time he started, and took several weeks getting over his injuries each time. And he fell once too often—his tire suddenly slipped from the rim and down he came. After six months in hospital, he comes out on crutches possibly a cripple for life. Also, as his accident took place on the training track, he was robbed of the generous response from the public that a big dramatic smash during a race would have elicited. Clem Fisher, the long Maorilander, was another man who used to fall in nearly every start, but Kirk's misfortune came as a warning, and Fisher now looks on.38
  • 24 Jun 1897: Mr. T. C. Fisher, better knovn among cyclists as "Clem," has concluded his engagement with the Victorian Sports Co., and accepted a position as traveller for the Austral Cycle Agency.39
  • 6 Jan 1898: Mr. Clem. Fisher, late of the Austral Cycle Agency and Victorian Sports Co., took his departure from these shores on Monday last per s.s Omi Maru. He goes to the East on important business in connection with the cycling trade. From what is known at present it may be stated that his errand is likely to be very profitable, and by-and-bye we may have further information to communicate in regard to the possibilities of trade in regions "contagious," as the Irishman said, to our own shores. Mr. Fisher came to Victoria with the reputation of a first-class rider— a reputation which be worthily upheld on the Victorian cycle tracks. But, last season, he was the most unlucky racing man in the list. He figured in nearly every big smash; when he survived he was always fourth. Finally he secceeded in hurting himself so seriously in a race at Sydney that he was compelled to withdraw from the path. As a racing cyclist he was popular among his confreres and, as a business man, highly esteemed by his employers and the public. We wish him every succees in his new career.40
  • 28 May 1898: CYCLING. Mr. T. Clement Fisher, a representative of the Austral Cycle Agency, Ltd., who has just completed a long tour by bicycle and otherwise in China and Japan on business, was at Mount Gambier yesterday. He returned to Melbourne from Japan on May 6, and came by train here on Thursday night. He leaves this morning.41
  • 2 Jun 1898: Mr. Clem Fisher has just returned from a successful trip through China and Japan on behalf of the A.C.A. He leaves again shortly on another round, when he may visit India.42
  • 25 Aug 1898: In the current issue of the Austral Wheel is a fullpage picture of Messrs. Fraser, Lunn and Lowe, the three cyclists sent out by "Travel" for a trip round the world. The photos was taken in Japan and brought to Melbourne by Mr. Clem. Fisher, of the Austral Cycle Agency, who met the three Englishmen in the land of the Mousmee.43
  • 12 May 1899: CYCLING. Mr Clem Fisher, well known here as a champion in the days of the old ordinary is over from Melbourne just now, arranging the transfer of the business of the Austral Cycle Agency to Mr D. Haynes. He leaves for Christchurch and Wellington to-morrow to complete the sale.44
  • 18 Jul 1900: Mr. Clement Fisher will oppose Cr. James in the Beaconsfield riding of Berwick shire, council, and Mr. G. Kraft, of Bunyip, will contest the seat for Pakenham riding against Cr. a'Beckett.45
  • 1 Aug 1900: I would draw attention to Mr. Fisher's letter which was read last council day. It did not charge councillors with being too slow for a funeral, but quite the reverse, in fact the inference was that in some instances councillors had been quite smart in getting off the mark—too smart. As "Spectator" instances the Loans Extension Act, I wonder could he tell me how the voting went upon the occasions when the measure was put to the test at the council table. I think he will find that the voting wavered considerably—one time against, another time for. Eh! Rumours of the approaching municipal battle are very conflicting, especially as regards Beaconsfield. A week ago Mr. Fisher announced his retirement in favor of Mr. Martin (who opposed Cr. Ure at last election), and now the rumor is flying that Mr. Martin is to go in unopposed. This of course, is only possible in the event of Mr. James retiring and no opposition coming forward, but Cr. James has not yet announced his intention of retiring—in fact, he made it pretty plain on council day that he would stand again and in the absence of such announcement it would be very unfair to Cr. James to publish the rumour as a fact.46
  • 23 Sep 1909: BEACONSFIELD TENNIS DANCE.
    A most enjoyable dance was given on Saturday evening. 11th September, by the Beaconsfield Upper Tennis Club. The Assembly Hall was prettily decorated with peach blossom, poppies, and ivy by the ladies of the club.
    Among the visitors were—Mr. and Mrs. Felstead, the latter in an exquisite lace dress.
    Mrs. Francis—black chiffon.
    Miss Francis—cream filet net.
    Miss Towl—pale blue French muslin.
    Miss Overend—black ninon, with cream lace.
    Miss Montgomerie—white satin, with overdress of floral mauve net and silver trimmings.
    Mrs. Bobardt—black sequin dress.
    Miss Young—black net, with black and gold trimming.
    Miss Bruche—mauve satin Empire gown.
    Mrs. Harvey Smith—white embroidered chifion Empire gown in pastel shades.
    Mrs. C. Fisher—-black spotted chiffon.
    Miss Iris Tyler—white embroidered muslin de soie Empire.
    Miss Knipton—cream taffeta voile.
    Miss Campbell—pale green voile.
    Miss Ivy Campbell—cream taffeta.
    Miss Thomson—white muslin, with pink and blue trimmings.
    Mrs. Kirkwood—mauve muslin de soie.
    Miss M'Lean—mauve ninon.
    Miss Marie M'Lean—pale blue silk voile.
    Miss Halinbourg—a very becoming gown of pale apricot.
    Miss V. Halinbourg—pale blue floral beaded net.
    Miss Robertson—turquoise blue striped voile.
    Misses Corder, in heliotrope and black.
    Miss E. L. Henderson—ivory silk and net sleeves.
    Miss A. S. Laing—cream silk.
    Miss Maggie Laing—cream silk and gold tassels.
    Mrs. von Ranstan—black silk, trimmed with Mechlin lace.
    Miss N. Bell—cream satin, with mauve flowers.
    Miss a'Beckett—blue silk.
    Miss Margery a'Beckett—pale pink and blue flowered silk.
    Miss K. a'Beckett—cream, silk and net.
    Mrs. Warren Kerr—cream silk.
    Miss V. Kerr—cream silk Empire, spangled net.
    Messrs. W. H. Felstead, Harvey Smith, W. M'Lean, Dr. Beattie Smith, Cr. Geo. Martin, Messrs. D. Bevan, H. Smith, R. Francis, A. Strachan, Anderson, Clement Fisher, Robertson, R. J. Tyler, Knapton, Friedman, Stevens, Lynch, Hopkins, Campbell, a'Beckett, L. Rankin, and many others.
    At the close the members of the club accorded a vote of thanks to the president and Mrs. Harvey Smith for their untiring efforts to make it a success.47
  • 31 Dec 1910: FERTILISING POOR LAND. (These Pictures Show Crops Grown on Poor Soil with the aid of Fertilisers, on the Farm of Mr. T. C. Fisher, Goodrest, Upper Beaconsfield.
    View of Crop, Partly Cut. Stooks After Cutting.
    http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/19640448548
  • 31 Jan 1920: Father's OBITUARY. MR T. R. FISHER.
    The death occurred at his residence, St. Clair, yesterday morning of Mr Thomas Richard Fisher, who for many years occupied with conspicuous success tho position of general manager of tho Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company. The late Mr Fisher was born in the year 1857 at Waltham Abbey, in the county of Essex, England, being the eldest son of the Rev. T. R. Fisher, and was educated at the Old Kingswood School. On leaving this institution he engaged in mercantile life, but in 1854 left the Old Country for Melbourne. Here he remained for a few months, coming to New Zealand, where he was soon after joined by his father and the rest of the family, the home being made in Christchurch. In the year 1861 he came to Dunedin, and carried on business as a merchant and auctioneer, but later, for health reasons, established himself at Nelson, relinquishing the business there at the decline of the West Coast boom. In the year 1877 he joined the Standard Insurance Company as manager at Christchureh, and three years later was appointed general manager, a position he held for over 32 years. He was a prominent figure in insurance affairs, and was the first president of the Fire Underwriters' Association, a post to which he was reelected on a number of subsequent occasions. Though his main energies were devoted to the success of the insurance business, the late Mr Fisher was identified with other concerns, being a director of the Milburn Lime and Cement Company and other institutions. He also interested himself in the work of the Amenities Society, any scheme for the adornment of the city finding in him an enthusiastic supporter.
    Mr Fisher was twice married. His first wife presented him with two children, of whom Mr T. Clement Fisher, of Melbourne, survives. The present Mrs Fisher is the daughter of the late Mr F. B. Hadfield, of Nelson, and there survive him nine sons and two daughters. These are Mr A. H. Fisher, general manager of the Standard Insurance Company; Mr H. H. Fisher, of " Shenley," Albury; Dr W. E. Fisher, of London; Mr N. R. Fisher.general manager of the Jacobs Asbestos Mining Company, Quebec; Mr R. L. Fisher, runholder, North Canterbury; Captain W. W. Fisher, Canadian Highlanders; Mr R. R. Fisher, of the firm Fisher and Gilfillan, Auckland; the Rev. F. V. Fisher, All Saints', Dunedin; Dr G. I. T. C. Fisher, at present in London; Mrs Instone, wife of Captain R. Instone. of the Melbourne pilot service and Miss Florence Fisher, of St. Clair. Mr B. Hill Fisher, the well-known Christchurch accountant and sharebroker, is the only surviving brother of the late Mr Fisher. Mrs Perry, wife of the Rev. Mr Perry, of Onehunga, is his only sister.49

Citations

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  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, #B309
    Ancestry.com. New Zealand Birth Index, 1840-1950 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
    Original data: New Zealand Birth Index, 1840–1950. Microfiche.
  3. [S336] Newspaper (New Zealand) - Lyttelton Times (Canterbury), 13 Oct 1865, p3.
  4. [S10] New Zealand Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "marriage #M1869/6417 Thomas Richard FISHER & Frances Annie HADFIELD."
  5. [S10] New Zealand Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "#M3542 NZ BDM."
  6. [S336] Newspaper (New Zealand) - Otago Witness (Otago), 16 Jan 1886, p17.
  7. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 22 Aug 1900, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70046186
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1105-922 + C/T 1100-820-822 + C/T 1098-541 - Thomas Clement Fisher, of Upper Beaconsfield, Gentleman.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1278-459 + C/T 1117-293 + C/T 1278-460 + C/T 1407-281 + C/T 1407-282 - Thomas Clement Fisher of "Goodrest" Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1105-922 + C/T 1100-820-822 + C/T 1098-541 - John Leppitt of Dandenong Farmer - C/T 3036-135.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1278-459 + C/T 1117-293 + C/T 1278-460 + C/T 1407-281 + C/T 1407-282 - John Leppitt of Dandenong Farmer - C/T 3036-135.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1210-973 - The English Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank to Thomas Clement Fisher of Goodrest Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1213-426 + C/T 1194-689 - Robert Sparrow Smythe to Thomas Clement Fisher of "Goodrest" Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1213-463 - Charles Edward Warren to Thomas Clement Fisher of Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1824-673 - James Elliss Corbett to Thomas Clement Fisher of "Goodrest" Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1213-426 - Thomas Clement Fisher to Louisa Jane Bevan of Parkin College Adelaide South Australia, Married Woman, and Hester Gwladys Hurditch of Upper Beaconsfield, Married Woman as tenants in common in equal shares - C/T 3736-059 (consolidated).
  17. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#D3467 age 51 [par James McKenzie MACKINTOSH & Elizabeth]."
  18. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D16814 age 57 [par Thomas Richard FISHER & Catherien CLEMENCE]."
  19. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 Nov 1923 p1.
  20. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), http://prov.vic.gov.au/search_details
  21. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  22. [S105] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1905.
  23. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908 "as Clement FISHER."
  24. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  25. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  26. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  27. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  28. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  29. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  30. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  31. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,
    BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 20A.
  32. [S336] Newspaper (New Zealand) - Lyttelton Times (Canterbury), 5 Jun 1861, p4.
  33. [S10] New Zealand Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "marriage #M1861/3496 Thomas Richard FISHER & Caroline CLEMENTS."
  34. [S14] Newspaper - The Champion (Melbourne, Vic.), 7 Nov 1896, p6.
  35. [S14] Newspaper - The Champion (Melbourne, Vic.), 28 Nov 1896, p10.
  36. [S14] Newspaper - The Champion (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Dec 1896, p10.
  37. [S14] Newspaper - Melbourne Punch (Vic.), 11 Mar 1897, p18.
  38. [S336] Newspaper (New Zealand) - Press (Canterbury), 24 Jun 1897, p2.
  39. [S14] Newspaper - Melbourne Punch (Vic.), 24 Jun 1897, p8.
  40. [S14] Newspaper - Melbourne Punch (Vic.), 6 Jan 1898, p18.
  41. [S14] Newspaper - Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 28 May 1898, p3.
  42. [S14] Newspaper - Melbourne Punch (Vic.), 2 Jun 1898, p26.
  43. [S14] Newspaper - Melbourne Punch (Vic.), 25 Aug 1898, p26.
  44. [S336] Newspaper (New Zealand) - Otago Daily Times (Otago), 12 May 1899, p7.
  45. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 18 Jul 1900, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/190061155
  46. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 1 Aug 1900, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70046105
  47. [S14] Newspaper - Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 23 Sep 1909, p26
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/176028226
  48. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), 31 Dec 1910, p32.
  49. [S336] Newspaper (New Zealand) - Otago Daily Times (Otago), 31 Jan 1920,p13.
Last Edited9 Apr 2021

James Stapledon

M, #1422, b. Jun 1862, d. 9 Jun 1950
Probate (Will)* 437/516. James Stapleton, Residence: Beaconsfield, Occupation: Gentleman, Date Of Death: 9 Jun 1950, Date Of Grant: 14 Sep 1950.1 
Birth*Jun 1862 Newington, Surrey, England, Jun Q [Newington] 1d 231.2,3,4 
Marriage*13 Aug 1884 Spouse: Bessie Copp. Bideford, Devon, England, Sep Q [Bideford] 5b 814.3
 
Marriage-Notice*21 Aug 1884 STAPLEDON—COPP.—August 13, at St. Mary's Church, Bideford, by the Rev. Roger Granville, rector, Mr. James Stapledon, of Bideford, to Miss Bessie Copp, daughter of Mr. T. Copp, of Winsford Barton, Bideford.5 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelNov 1884 Sailing with Bessie Copp to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship ORIENT B442 024.6
 
Widower26 Feb 1925James Stapledon became a widower upon the death of his wife Bessie Copp.7,3 
Land-UBeac*20 Mar 1935 GEM-D-37 (part), 60-62 St Georges Road. Transfer from Jessie Agnes Bowser to James Stapledon. 11a 3r 0p.8 
Land-UBeac20 Mar 1935 GEM-D-35 (part). Transfer from Jessie Agnes Bowser to James Stapledon. 17a 3r 35p.9 
Land-UBeac20 Mar 1935 GEM-D-36 (part). Transfer from Jessie Agnes Bowser to James Stapledon. 2a 14p.10 
Death*9 Jun 1950 "Netherby", St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D18221/1950 (Age 88) (par James STAPLEDON & Mary Jane FRY) - as James STAPLEDON.11 
Death-Notice*10 Jun 1950 STAPLEDON. - On June 9, at his home, Netherby, St. Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield. James, the dearly loved husband of the late Bessie Stapledon, and loving father of Henry John and Murray James (deceased), aged 88 years.
STAPLEDON.-The Friends of the late Mr. JAMES STAPLEDON, of Netherby, St. Georges road, Upper Beaconsfield, are notified that his Funeral will leave the Methodist Church, Scott street, Dandenong, on TUESDAY. June 13, after a service by the Rev. S. C. Blainey, commencing at 10.45 a.m., for the Necropolis, Springvale.12 
Land-Note*12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-37 (part). Henry John Stapledon James Stapledon died on 9th June 1950. Probate of his will has been granted to Henry John Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.13 
Land-UBeac*12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-37 (part), 60-62 St Georges Road. Transfer from James Stapledon to Henry John Stapledon. 11a 3r 0p.14 
Land-UBeac12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-35 (part). Transfer from James Stapledon to Henry John Stapledon. 17a 3r 35p.15 
Land-UBeac12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-36 (part). Transfer from James Stapledon to Henry John Stapledon. 2a 14p.16 

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, METHODIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT F SECTION 4 GRAVE 3017

Family

 Bessie Copp b. 1859, d. 26 Feb 1925
Child 1.Henry John Stapledon+ b. 1885, d. 27 Jun 1958

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Dec 1941: TRANSFER OF LAND ACT 1928 Section 78 — Notice is hereby given that it is intended at the expiration of fourteen days from the insertion of this advertisement in the Argus newspaper, to REGISTER with out requiring production of the duplicate Instrument of Mortgage No 628233 in the Register Book a TRANSFER of the Land described below to CHARLES ERNEST ARMSTRONG of Malvern road, Malvern, garage proprietor, from James Stapledon, formerly of 21 Kooyong road, Armadale, but now of Netherby, Upper Beaconsfield, Gentleman, the mortgagee under the said mortgage which was made and given by Stonnington Motors Proprietary Limited, of 58 Malvern road, Malvern, to the said James Stapledon, over the said land the Commissioner of Titles having consented to dispense with the production of the said duplicate instrument of mortgage.
    Dated 21st day of November 1941.
    L FORBES
    Assistant Registrar of Titles
    THE LAND REFERRED TO
    That part of crown portion seven, at Malvern, parish of Prahran, at Gardiner, county of Bourke, described in Certifícate of Title vol 5192 fol 1038203
    Mills & Oakley, solicitors, 87 Queen street, Melbourne.18
  • 31 Oct 1945: EXCHANGE, Gentleman's nice Home and surroundings, with panoramic views. Netherby, contains 8 rooms and all conveniences, E.L., S., E.H.W.S., and permanent water supply; lovely garden, with mixed fruit trees and berries. 32 acres; an ideal home; in exchange for nice suburban Home of 6 or 7 rooms and all conveniences. All particulars from James Stapledon, Upper Beaconsfield. Tel. 919
  • 20 Oct 1948: MIDDLE AGED or Elderly Woman req. for light household duties good home for right person. Apply Mrs H J Stapledon, Netherby, Upper Beaconsfield. Phone Upper Beaconsfield 9.20
  • 21 Jun 1950: Obituary. WITH REGRET we learn of the death of the following district identies:
    Mr. James Stapledon, 88, of “Netherby”, St. George’s Rd., Upper Beaconsfield.
    Annie Stenhouse, of “Pen bryn”, Upper Beaconsfield.
    To their families and relatives we extend sincere sympathy in their sorrow. Annie Stenhouse21
  • 22 Jun 1950: LAW NOTICES. JAMES STAPLEDON Late of Netherby, Upper Beaconsfield in Victoria, Gentleman. Deceased - After fourteen clear days Harry John Stapledon formerly of Warra, Glenorchy in the said State but now of Netherby Upper Beaconsfield aforesaid, grazier, one of the executors named in and appointed by the deceased's will bearing date the 8th day of December, 1949 will APPLY to the Supreme Court of Victoria for a grant of PROBATE of the said Will. Charles Churchill Palmer the other executor named in and appointed in the said Will, having renounced probate thereof.
    Dated this 20th day of June, 1950.
    BLAKE & RIGGALL, 120 William street, Melbourne, solicitors for the applicant.22

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    437/516. James Stapleton, Residence: Beaconsfield, Occupation: Gentleman, Date Of Death: 9 Jun 1950, Date Of Grant: 14 Sep 1950
    VPRS 28/P0004, 437/516; VPRS 7591/P0002, 437/516.
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  4. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, hurdowar (rosilynkay) Owner: rosilynkay.
  5. [S333] Newspaper (England) - The North Devon Journal (Barnstaple, Devon), 21 Aug 1884, p8.
  6. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  7. [S190] Index to Probate Calendar England, viewed at ancestry.com.au, 1858-1966.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5796-173 - James Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5543-431 -James Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5827-343 - James Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  11. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D18221/1950 (Age 88) (par James STAPLEDON & Mary Jane FRY) - as James STAPLEDON, born Newington England. Death registered at Beaconsfield, Australia."
  12. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 Jun 1950, p12.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5796-173 - James Stapledon died on 9th June 1950. Probate of his will has been granted to Henry John Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5796-173 - Henry John Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5543-431 - Henry John Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5827-343 - Henry John Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  17. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    METHODIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT F SECTION 4 GRAVE 30.
  18. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 1 Dec 1941, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8219901
  19. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 31 Oct 1945, p17 also 3 Nov 1945, p25.
  20. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Oct 1948, p18.
  21. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 21 Jun 1950, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/219302231
  22. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 Jun 1950, p20.
Last Edited4 Jul 2024

Bessie Copp

F, #1423, b. 1859, d. 26 Feb 1925
Married NameStapledon. 
Birth*1859 Horwood, Bideford, Devon, England.1 
Marriage*13 Aug 1884 Spouse: James Stapledon. Bideford, Devon, England, Sep Q [Bideford] 5b 814.2
 
Marriage-Notice*21 Aug 1884 STAPLEDON—COPP.—August 13, at St. Mary's Church, Bideford, by the Rev. Roger Granville, rector, Mr. James Stapledon, of Bideford, to Miss Bessie Copp, daughter of Mr. T. Copp, of Winsford Barton, Bideford.3 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelNov 1884 Sailing with James Stapledon to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship ORIENT B442 024.4
 
Death*26 Feb 1925 Netherby, Tavistock, Devon, England, Mar Q [Barnstaple] 5b 575 (Age 66.)5,2 
Probate (Will)*18 Aug 1925 STAPLEDON Bessie of Netherby Tavistock Devonshire (wife of James Stapledon) died 26 February 1925 Probate London 18 August to the said James Stapledon gentleman. Effects £2950.5 

Family

 James Stapledon b. Jun 1862, d. 9 Jun 1950
Child 1.Henry John Stapledon+ b. 1885, d. 27 Jun 1958

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, hurdowar (rosilynkay) Owner: rosilynkay.
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  3. [S333] Newspaper (England) - The North Devon Journal (Barnstaple, Devon), 21 Aug 1884, p8.
  4. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  5. [S190] Index to Probate Calendar England, viewed at ancestry.com.au, 1858-1966.
Last Edited4 Jul 2024

Henry John Stapledon

M, #1424, b. 1885, d. 27 Jun 1958
Father*James Stapledon b. Jun 1862, d. 9 Jun 1950
Mother*Bessie Copp b. 1859, d. 26 Feb 1925
Probate (Will)* Henry J Stapledon. Grazier. Beaconsfield. 27 Jun 1958. 531/467.1 
Birth*1885 Nairne, SA, Australia, #B350/434.2 
Marriage*12 Apr 1921 Spouse: Elsie Maud Price. Palmerston Street Methodist Church, Carlton, VIC, Australia, #M6347/1921, Hy Jno STAPLEDON & Elsie Maud PRICE.3
 
Marriage-Notice*13 Jul 1921 STAPLEDON-PRICE--On the 12th April, at Palmerston street Methodist Church, Carlton, by Rev G Dyson, Henry John, only surviving son of Mr and Mrs James Stapledon late of Netherby, Victoria, to Elsie Maud, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs. James Price, of Parkville (late of Hamilton.)4 
Widower18 Jun 1927Henry John Stapledon became a widower upon the death of his wife Elsie Maud Price.5 
Marriage*31 Aug 1929 Spouse: Elizabeth Maria Woodcock. Scots Church, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M8569/1929, Hy Jno STAPLEDON & Elizth Maria WOODCOCK.6,7
 
Marriage-Notice*5 Sep 1929 STAPLEDON—WOODCOCK.—On the 31st August, at Scots Church, Melbourne, by the Rev. Dr. Borland, Henry John, the only son, of Mr. Stapledon, Netherby, Armadale, to Bessie, youngest daughter of Mr. E. L. Woodcock, Kensington Park, Upotipotpon.8 
Divorce*1946Henry John Stapledon and Elizabeth Maria Stapledon were divorced in 1946 #2134/1946.9 
Marriage*1947 Spouse: Kathleen Henrietta Esther Richards. VIC, Australia, #M22407/1947, Hy John STAPLEDON & Kleen Henrietta Esther RICHARDS.10
 
Residence*22 Jun 1950 "Netherby", St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia.11,12 
Land-Note*12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-37 (part). James Stapledon James Stapledon died on 9th June 1950. Probate of his will has been granted to Henry John Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.13 
Land-UBeac12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-35 (part). Transfer from James Stapledon to Henry John Stapledon. 17a 3r 35p.14 
Land-UBeac*12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-37 (part), 60-62 St Georges Road. Transfer from James Stapledon to Henry John Stapledon. 11a 3r 0p.15 
Land-UBeac12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-36 (part). Transfer from James Stapledon to Henry John Stapledon. 2a 14p.16 
Land-UBeac*18 Feb 1953 GEM-D-35 (part), 90-92 St Georges Road. Transfer from Henry John Stapledon to Charles Cramer. 5a.17 
Death*27 Jun 1958 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D24225/1958 (Age 73) (par James STAPLEDON & Elizabeth COPP) - as Henry John STAPLEDON.18 
Death-Notice*28 Jun 1958 STAPLEDON.—On June 27, (suddenly), at his home, "Netherby," Upper Beaconsfield, Henry John, beloved husband of Kathleen, and loving father of Murray, John and Bruce, aged 73 years. In God's Care.
STAPLEDON. — The friends of the late Mr. HENRY JOHN STAPLEDON, of "Netherby," Upper Beaconsfield, are notified that his funeral will leave our parlors, Walker Street, Dandenong, on MONDAY, after a service to commence at 11 a.m., for the Spring Vale Cemetery.
GARNAR & SON PTY LTD, Dandenong Phone 308.19 
Land-Note*14 Jan 1959 GEM-D-37 (part). Henry John Stapledon died on 27th June 1958. Probate of his will has been granted to Alan Robert Lobban of 120 William Street Solicitor.20 
Land-UBeac30 Oct 1961 GEM-D-37 (part), 60-62 St Georges Road. Transfer from Henry John Stapledon to Kathleen Henrietta Esther Stapledon. 11a 3r 0p.21 
Land-UBeac30 Oct 1961 GEM-D-35 (part). Transfer from Henry John Stapledon to Kathleen Henrietta Esther Stapledon. 12a 3r 35p.22 
Land-UBeac*30 Oct 1961 GEM-D-36 (part). Transfer from Henry John Stapledon to Kathleen Henrietta Esther Stapledon. 2a 14p.23 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1949Warra (or Warra Warra), Dadswell's Bridge, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: grazier. With Jack Price Stapledon.24

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, METHODIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT F SECTION 4 GRAVE 2825

Newspaper-Articles

  • 20 Jul 1923: COUNTRY LAND SALES. ... having completed the following sales during the last few weeks on account of the undermentioned clients - For W. J. Armstrong his well known property known as Caoles on the Broken River near Dookie containing 1,500 acres, with all stock and plant thereon, to H. J. Stapledon, of Malvern formerly of Nhill.26
  • 8 Dec 1928: Mr H.J. Stapledon, having disposed of his farm at Upotipotpon, was presented with a travelling-bag before leaving for Moriac. Mrs Price, his mother-in-law, was presented with a travelling rug.27
  • 15 Jul 1933: STAPLEDON (nee B. Woodcock) -On the 10th July at Somerton Hospital, Geelong, to Mr. and Mrs H. J. Stapledon - twins (boy and girl)28,29
  • 7 Oct 1949: Three Hundred Sheep Disappear
    Sheep stealing has become prevalent in the Dadswell's Bridge area, for in recent months 300 weaners have been "spirited away" from one property.
    The man who owns the sheep is Mr. H. J. Stapledon, grazier, of Warra Warra Station, Dadswell's Bridge. His sheep were merino-Corriedale cross weaners, all branded with a three inch: diameter "S" and ear-marked "W" for Warra.
    Mr. Bruce Stapledon, the sheep owner's son, said that their property which covered 5000 acres, ran 3000 fully grown sheep with a fair percentage of lambs.
    This year they had crutched 900 weaners but they had only rounded up 600 for shearing. The others were missing.
    Mr. Stapledon said that no definite figures could be given as a count had not yet been taken but he was sure that at least 200 of the weaners had been stolen.
    He estimated that about 70 had died from lack of feed due to the bad season.
    He added that the missing sheep were mostly weaners. There were no ewes in the paddocks near the road Mr Stapledon said it was common for good rams to be stolen and worked and returned to the paddocks again.
    There are 14 paddocks on Warra.
    Warra. but the sheep had been taken from only three adjacent to the lane which led from the main Western Highway about two miles away.
    Mr. Stapledon was sure that it was organised sheep stealing, probably at night although he said it was possible that some could be removed during the day because the paddocks were a long way from the homestead.
    The sheep stealing has been going on for just on eight years, and probably by the same organisation, but Mr Stapledon was certain that it was someone who knew the property well.
    It has become worse over the past three years when 70 to 100 sheep have been missed.
    First Constable McKinley, of Glenorchy, said yesterday that the loss of the sheep had not been officially reported to him.
    He said it was possible that some of the sheep would be found as the mustering of the different paddocks was completed.30

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 1656; VPRS 7591/P3, unit 226.
  2. [S63] South Australian Government. BDM Index South Australia.
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M6347/1921, Hy Jno STAPLEDON & Elsie Maud PRICE."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 Jul 1921 p1.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D4237 age 36 [par James PRICE & Mary Jane GRAVES]."
  6. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M8569/1929, Hy Jno STAPLEDON & Elizth Maria WOODCOCK."
  7. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, hurdowar (rosilynkay) Owner: rosilynkay.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 5 Sep 1929, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4035065
  9. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Divorce #2134/1946.
  10. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M22407/1947, Hy John STAPLEDON & Kleen Henrietta Esther RICHARDS."
  11. [S70] John Bellair, The Story of Applecross, places Stapledons on St Georges Road.
  12. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 Jun 1950 p12.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5796-173 - James Stapledon died on 9th June 1950. Probate of his will has been granted to Henry John Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5543-431 - Henry John Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5796-173 - Henry John Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5827-343 - Henry John Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5543-431 - C/T 7842-179 - Charles Cramer of 14 Fitzroy Street St Kilda Engineer.
  18. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#D24225/1958 (Age 73) (par James STAPLEDON & Elizabeth COPP) - as Henry John STAPLEDON, born Murray Bridge South Australia. Death registered at Beaconsfield, Australia."
  19. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 28 Jun 1958, p21.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5796-173 - Henry John Stapledon died on 27th June 1958. Probate of his will has been granted to Alan Robert Lobban of 120 William Street Solicitor.
  21. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5796-173 - Kathleen Henrietta Esther Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Widow.
  22. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5543-431 - Kathleen Henrietta Esther Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Widow - C/T 8370-481.
  23. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5827-343 - Kathleen Henrietta Esther Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Widow.
  24. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949 "also Murray James & Henry Bruce STAPLEDON both graziers."
  25. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    METHODIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT F SECTION 4 GRAVE 28.
  26. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Jul 1923, p8.
  27. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Dec 1928 p28.
  28. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 Jul 1933 p13.
  29. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D16599 age - NTown & Chilt Joyce Irene
    #D16600 age - NTown & Chilt Robt Chas
    mother Eliz Maria Woodcock."
  30. [S14] Newspaper - The Horsham Times (Vic.), Fri 7 Oct 1949, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/73101151
Last Edited25 Jul 2024

Stanley Rupert Fisher

M, #1429, b. 1890, d. 5 Jan 1960
Father*Thomas Clement Fisher b. 12 Sep 1865, d. 13 Nov 1923
Mother*Grace Matilda Mackintosh b. 1863, d. 22 Feb 1914
Birth*1890 Alberton, VIC, Australia, #B8983.1 
Marriage*10 May 1919 Spouse: Edith Gill. Christ Church, South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #M2916.2
 
Marriage-Notice*18 Jul 1919 FISHER-GILL.—On the 10th May, at Christ Church, South Yarra, by the Rev. L. Townsend, Stanley Rupert, elder son of T. Clement Fisher, Stawell street, Armadale, to Edith, third daughter of Thomas Gill, "Torah," High street, St. Kilda Present address, 26 Wynstay road, Armadale.3 
Widower22 Apr 1951Stanley Rupert Fisher became a widower upon the death of his wife Edith Gill.4 
Death*5 Jan 1960 Ryde, NSW, Australia, #D1859/1960 - reg Balmain.4 
Death-Notice*7 Jan 1960 FISHER, Stanley Rupert.—January 5, 1960, at his daughter's residence, 95 Bridge Road, Ryde, beloved husband of the late Edith Fisher and loved father of Joyce (Mrs W. Waddell), aged 69 years. Privately cremated.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1912 - 1913Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist. With Thomas Clement Fisher and Grace Matilda Fisher.6,7

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Sep 1913: BEACONSFIELD UPPER.-On Friday, Messrs. Stanley and Percy Fisher and Miss Dorothy Fisher were presented by their friends with souvenirs of their residence in the district. Miss Berger, also, who has left Beaconsfield, received a similar token of goodwill. Percy Gordon Fisher, Clemence Dorothea Fisher8

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B8983."
  2. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Jul 1919, p1.
  4. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  5. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 7 Jan 1960, p26.
  6. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  7. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Sep 1913, p14.
Last Edited26 May 2020

Grace Matilda Mackintosh

F, #1430, b. 1863, d. 22 Feb 1914

Upper Beaconsfield

Clem & Grace Fisher first bought a property called 'Goodrest' along Split Rock Road, which is where they were living. In 1901 they bought 200 acres along the lower reaches of Leppitt Road, which they sold in 1905. From the proceeds they bought the 120 acres of land surrounding their residence. They stayed in the area until 1913.
Married NameFisher. 
Birth*1863 Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1,2 
Marriage*19 Dec 1885 Spouse: Thomas Clement Fisher. New Zealand #M3542 NZ.3
 
Marriage-Notice*16 Jan 1886 FISHER—MACKINTOSH.—On the 19th December, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. R. Waddell, Thomas Clement, eldest son of T. R. Fisher, Esq., to Grace Matilda, eldest daughter of J. M. Mackintosh.4 
Land-UBeac*25 Aug 1899 GEM-C-19. Transfer from Blanche Atkins to Grace Matilda Fisher. 19a 3r 6p.5 
Land-UBeac*16 Oct 1913 GEM-C-19. Transfer from Grace Matilda Fisher to Louisa Jane Bevan Hester Gwladys Hurditch.6 
Death*22 Feb 1914 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #D3467 age 51 [par James McKenzie MACKINTOSH & Elizabeth].7 
Death-Notice*23 Feb 1914 FISHER.—On the 22nd February, at Bromby street South Yarra, Grace M dearly loved wife of T Clement Fisher (Private interment.8 ) 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1909Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Thomas Clement Fisher.9,10,11,12
bt 1912 - 1913Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Thomas Clement Fisher. With Stanley Rupert Fisher.13,14

Grave

  • St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 20A.15

Family

 Thomas Clement Fisher b. 12 Sep 1865, d. 13 Nov 1923
Children 1.Grace Inez Alice Ethel Fisher b. 1886, d. 26 Apr 1920
 2.Clement Erling Fisher b. 1888, d. 5 Aug 1893
 3.Stanley Rupert Fisher+ b. 1890, d. 5 Jan 1960
 4.Howard Hereward Fisher b. 1892, d. 19 Aug 1893
 5.Clemence Dorothea Fisher+ b. 1895, d. Jul 1937
 6.Percy Gordon Fisher b. 1896, d. 21 Sep 1958
 7.Grace Amy Fisher b. 1898, d. Mar 1899
 8.Violet Irene Fisher b. 1903, d. Sep 1904

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Miller Foster Fisher Family Tree
    Owner: RobynEllisFisher.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Walduck Family Tree.
  3. [S10] New Zealand Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "#M3542 NZ BDM."
  4. [S336] Newspaper (New Zealand) - Otago Witness (Otago), 16 Jan 1886, p17.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1860-846 - Blanche Atkins to Grace Matilda Fisher wife of Thomas Clement Fisher of Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1860-846 - Grace Matilda Fisher to Louisa Jane Bevan of Parkin College Adelaide South Australia, Married Woman, and Hester Gwladys Hurditch of Upper Beaconsfield, Married Woman as tenants in common in equal shares - C/T 3736-059 (consolidated).
  7. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#D3467 age 51 [par James McKenzie MACKINTOSH & Elizabeth]."
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 Feb 1914 p1.
  9. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  10. [S105] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1905.
  11. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908 "as Clement FISHER."
  12. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  13. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  14. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  15. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,
    BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 20A.
Last Edited13 May 2020

Clement Erling Fisher

M, #1431, b. 1888, d. 5 Aug 1893
Father*Thomas Clement Fisher b. 12 Sep 1865, d. 13 Nov 1923
Mother*Grace Matilda Mackintosh b. 1863, d. 22 Feb 1914
Birth*1888 Moe, VIC, Australia, #B31682.1 
Death*5 Aug 1893 Albert Park, VIC, Australia, #D8200 (Age 5.)2 

Grave

  • St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 263

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B31682."
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  3. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,
    BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 26.
Last Edited12 May 2020

Clemence Dorothea Fisher

F, #1432, b. 1895, d. Jul 1937
Father*Thomas Clement Fisher b. 12 Sep 1865, d. 13 Nov 1923
Mother*Grace Matilda Mackintosh b. 1863, d. 22 Feb 1914
Married NameBannister.1 
Birth*1895 St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #B7390.2 
Marriage*1922 Spouse: Cecil Ralph Bannister. VIC, Australia, #M9498.3
 
Death*Jul 1937 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D6079 (Age 37) - as BANNISTER.1 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1917 - 1918The Hut, Kangaroo Ground, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Thomas Clement Fisher.4,5
191910 Newry Street, Balaclava, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Thomas Clement Fisher.6
191913 Stawell Street, Armadale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Thomas Clement Fisher.6

Grave

  • Church of England, Compartment B, Section 4, Grave 31, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia7

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Sep 1913: BEACONSFIELD UPPER.-On Friday, Messrs. Stanley and Percy Fisher and Miss Dorothy Fisher were presented by their friends with souvenirs of their residence in the district. Miss Berger, also, who has left Beaconsfield, received a similar token of goodwill. Stanley Rupert Fisher Percy Gordon Fisher8

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B7390."
  3. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
  4. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  5. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  6. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  7. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Church of England, Compartment B, Section 4, Grave 31
    Clemence Dorothea Bannister Date of service: 17 Jul 1937 (buried)
    Cecil Ralph Bannister Date of service: 11 Jan 1980 (cremated)
    Albert James Harrison Date of death: 2 Aug 1990 Date of service: 6 Aug 1990 (cremated).
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Sep 1913, p14.
Last Edited13 Sep 2022

Grace Amy Fisher

F, #1433, b. 1898, d. Mar 1899
Father*Thomas Clement Fisher b. 12 Sep 1865, d. 13 Nov 1923
Mother*Grace Matilda Mackintosh b. 1863, d. 22 Feb 1914
Birth*1898 Albert Park, VIC, Australia, #B15446.1 
Death*Mar 1899 Brighton, VIC, Australia, #D709 age M.2 

Grave

  • St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 263

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B15446."
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#D709 age M."
  3. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,
    BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 26.
Last Edited12 May 2020

Howard Hereward Fisher

M, #1434, b. 1892, d. 19 Aug 1893
Father*Thomas Clement Fisher b. 12 Sep 1865, d. 13 Nov 1923
Mother*Grace Matilda Mackintosh b. 1863, d. 22 Feb 1914
Birth*1892 Albert Park, VIC, Australia, #B18893.1 
Death*19 Aug 1893 Albert Park, VIC, Australia, #D8210 (Age 1.)2 

Grave

  • St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 263

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B18893."
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#D8210 age 1."
  3. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,
    BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 26.
Last Edited12 May 2020

Percy Gordon Fisher

M, #1435, b. 1896, d. 21 Sep 1958
Father*Thomas Clement Fisher b. 12 Sep 1865, d. 13 Nov 1923
Mother*Grace Matilda Mackintosh b. 1863, d. 22 Feb 1914
Probate (Will)* 542/161. Percy G FISHER Date of grant: 10 Aug 1959; Date of death: 21 Sep 1958; Occupation: Estate Agent; Residence: Windsor.1 
Birth*1896 St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #B23650.2 
Marriage-Notice27 Jan 1917 An engagement is announced between Mr. Percy Gordon Fisher, younger son of T. Clement Fisher, Esq., of "The Hutte," Hurstbridge, and Miss Bertha Goldberg, younger daughter of Mr. Benjamin Goldberg, of "Kilrea," Grange road, Glenhuntly.3 
Marriage*27 Feb 1918 Spouse: Bertha Agnes Goldberg. Healesville, VIC, Australia, #M681.4
 
Marriage-Notice*16 Mar 1918 FISHER-GOLDBERG.—On the 27th February, 1918, at Healesville, Percy Gordon Fisher, youngest son of T. Clement Fisher, Esq., of Hurstbridge, to Bertha Goldberg, youngest daughter of B. Goldberg, Esq., of Wellington, N.Z.5 
Separated*Percy Gordon Fisher and Bertha Agnes Fisher were separated for many years. 
Marriage*1948 Spouse: Vera Margaret Rendall. VIC, Australia, #M535.6
 
Land-UBeac*18 Jan 1951 GEM-C-30.31 (part), 154 Split Rock Road. Transfer from Henry Wood Salmon to Percy Gordon Fisher. 2a 0r 0p - for £530.7,8 
Land-UBeac*9 Apr 1952 PAK-60 39/LP1137 (part). Transfer from Mabel Victoria Hayball to Percy Gordon Fisher. 2a 2r 39p.9 
Land-UBeac*29 May 1952 PAK-60 39/LP1137 (part), Salisbury Road. Transfer from Percy Gordon Fisher to Elsie Agnes Walshe. 1a 0r 39 7/10p - now comprising 43 + 45 Salisbury Road.10 
Land-UBeac*18 Dec 1952 GEM-D-6 (part). Transfer from Henry Moss to Percy Gordon Fisher. 10a 1r 32p - western part of CA.11 
Land-UBeac*14 Apr 1953 PAK-60 LP1137 (Lot 39 part). Transfer from Percy Gordon Fisher to Gordon Walshe. Now comprising 37 + 39 Salisbury Road.12 
Land-UBeac*27 Nov 1953 GEM-C-30.31 (part), 154 Split Rock Road. Transfer from Percy Gordon Fisher to Mabel Gracie 'Sally' Berriman. 2a 0r 0p - purchased 23 May 1952.13,14 
Land-UBeac*11 Aug 1955 GEM-D-6 (part). Transfer from Percy Gordon Fisher to Francis Robert Young Beryl Lillian Young. Purchase price £1,450 on 17 May 1953 rated for 10a Shack N11.15,16 
Death*21 Sep 1958 Brighton, VIC, Australia, #D12017 (Age 61) - buried at Brighton on 23 Sep 1958 - Roman Catholic N 117.17 
Death-Notice*24 Sep 1958 FISHER — On September 21, at private hospital, Percy Gordon Fisher, beloved husband of Vera Margaret Fisher of Flat 4, 217 Dandenong Road, Windsor. Privately interred. Requiescat in pace.18 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
192123 Grandview Grove, Balaclava, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: agent. With Bertha Agnes Fisher.19
192257 Chomley Street, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: agent.20
192647 Chapel Street, St Kilda, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: agent.21
1931Sunbury, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: hotelkeeper.22
1954217 Dandenong Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: estate agent. With Vera Margaret Fisher.23

Grave

  • Roman Catholic N 117, Brighton Cemetery, Brighton, VIC, Australia24

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Sep 1913: BEACONSFIELD UPPER.-On Friday, Messrs. Stanley and Percy Fisher and Miss Dorothy Fisher were presented by their friends with souvenirs of their residence in the district. Miss Berger, also, who has left Beaconsfield, received a similar token of goodwill. Stanley Rupert Fisher, Clemence Dorothea Fisher25
  • 19 Jul 1937: Travelling through Koo-wee-rup on its way to Melbourne a car driven by Mr. Percy Gordon Fisher, of Armadale, struck the wing of the bridge over the main canal. The contact shattered the windscreen. Mr. Fisher and his niece, Miss Letitia Ann Smith, were cut about the head and face They were treated at the Koo-wee-rup Memorial Hospital.26

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/ P4 unit 1843, item 542/161
    VPRS 7591/ P3 unit 265, item 542/161.
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B23650."
  3. [S14] Newspaper - The Prahran Telegraph (Vic.), 27 Jan 1917, p6.
  4. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 16 Mar 1918, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1646387
  6. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7291-020 - Percy Gordon Fisher of 217 Dandenong Road Windsor Estate Agent.
  8. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1949: 2ac pt C-30 11/12/1950 for £530 NAV22.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2967-228 - Percy Gordon Fisher of 217 Dandenong Road Windsor Estate Agent - C/T 7724-096.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7724-096 - Elsie Agnes Walshe of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman - C/T 7835-090 transfer No 2493429.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4905-804 - Percy Gordon Fisher of 87 Greville Street Prahran Agent - C/T 7794-188.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7724-096 - Gordon Walshe of Upper Beaconsfield Carpenter - C/T 8042-648 - transfer No 2552420.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7291-020 - Mabel Grace Berriman of 144 Power Street Hawthorn Widow.
  14. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 purchased from Fisher on 23 May 1952.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7794-188 - Percy Gordon Fisher to Francis Robert Young, painter and Beryl Lillian Young, Married Woman both of 112 Dandenong Road Dandenong - joint proprietors.
  16. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965
    1953/4 Fisher Percy Gordon 87 Greville Street Prahran crossed out. Now Young FR + BL, 11 Dandenong Road Dandenong 17/5/1953 Purchase Price £1,450 Shack NAV £11
    1954/5 Young crossed out - now Duncan Elphinstone McB Leary 3/5/1955 PP £2,650 - 10a 1r 32p pt CA 6 Gembrook Shack NAV £23
    by 1961 notices to National Trustees Queen Street co-acting as attorney under power 18/10/1962 N29.
  17. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D12017."
  18. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.) 24 Sep 1958, p25.
  19. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  20. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  21. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  22. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  23. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  24. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of https://www.brightoncemetorians.org.au/search/,.
  25. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Sep 1913, p14.
  26. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 Jul 1937, p10.
Last Edited12 Mar 2023

Violet Irene Fisher

F, #1436, b. 1903, d. Sep 1904
Father*Thomas Clement Fisher b. 12 Sep 1865, d. 13 Nov 1923
Mother*Grace Matilda Mackintosh b. 1863, d. 22 Feb 1914
Birth*1903 East Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #B27182.1 
Death*Sep 1904 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D7456 (Age 1.)2 

Grave

  • Plot 4-174-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia3

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#B27182."
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#D7456 age 1 (as Violet Irma)."
  3. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-174-B     Fisher     Violet Irvine     F     1     15/09/1904     385.
Last Edited12 May 2020

Frank Elsworth Roynon

M, #1437, b. 1905, d. 1 Mar 1985
Birth*1905 Surrey, England. 
Marriage*Dec 1936 Spouse: Winifred Gertrude Bond. Bromley, Kent, England, Dec Q [Bromley] 2a 1727.1
 
Land-UBeac*12 Nov 1965 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (10.11.12.13 part), 20 Salisbury Road. Transfer from Seymour Airth 'Bob' Wilson Geoffrey Thomas Wilson to Frank Elsworth Roynon Winifred Gertrude Roynon. Caveat lodged 18 Feb 1965.2 
Residence*bt 1968 - 1970 Corringham Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
Land-UBeac*11 Dec 1968 GEM-D-1A LP66478 (Lot 1), 8 Corringham Road. Transfer from Doris Louise Bevan to Frank Elsworth Roynon Winifred Gertrude Roynon.3 
Residence1970 "The Cottage", 16 Salisbury Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
Land-UBeac*21 Jan 1970 GEM-D-1 7.16.pts6.8.9.15.17/LP2461. Transfer from George Eric Arbuckle to Frank Elsworth Roynon Winifred Gertrude Roynon. 1a 1r 3p.4 
Death*1 Mar 1985 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D5799/1985 (Age 80) [par William ROYNON & Mary BETTS].5 
Village Bell*Apr 1985 VALE FRANK ROYNON
We offer sympathy to his wife Winifred and members of the family at the death of Frank Roynon, aged 80 years, who died suddenly on 1 March, 1985.
Frank was born in Surrey, England, in 1905 and was a member of the Household Cavalry of the Life Guards in England in the early 1920’s. Later he joined the Civil Defence Corps as a Transport Officer, and during the bombing raids over London he was in charge of a large contingent of ambulances carrying injured to the various hospitals. After the war he was an ambulance driver attached to the Farnborough Hospital.
Frank and Win retired in 1961 and settled in Upper Beaconsfield, Frank exercising his skills in renovating houses and gardens - the last of which is the current residence - “THE COTTAGE” in Salisbury Road.
Frank leaves a lot of friends in the area - among them many in Beacon Hills Golf Club, the Berwick Bridge Club, St. Andrews Uniting Church and the U.B. community.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1963 - 196810 Lockington Crescent, Dandenong, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Winifred Gertrude Roynon.7,8
1968The Cottage, Salisbury Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: warehouseman. With Winifred Gertrude Roynon.9
bt 1972 - 1980Salisbury Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: warhouseman. With Winifred Gertrude Roynon.10,11,12

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6100-866 - Frank Elsworth Roynon Packer and Winifred Gertrude Roynon Married Woman both of Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8608-279 - Frank Ellsworth Roynon Retired and Winifred Gertrude Roynon Married Woman both of "The Cottage" Salisbury Road Beaconsfield Upper - joint proprietors.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8545-110 - Frank Elsworth Roynon Gentleman and Winifred Roynon Married Woman both of "The Cottage" Corringham Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D05799/1985 - place of birth Surrey England."
  6. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 043-1985 p13 Ray Ratcliff.
  7. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  8. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  9. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  10. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  11. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  12. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
Last Edited13 Feb 2020

Winifred Gertrude Bond

F, #1438, b. 8 Nov 1911, d. 7 Sep 2010
Winifred Gertrude ROYNON
(1911-2010)
Anecdote*Notes for Win's service (Jo Carter)
Win asked me to join the sharing of her journey through her long life. For the last 15 years Win has been my mentor and friend.
I met Win as a neighbour and she left as my dear friend. Soon after we met, Win had a birthday, and realising that she was not young, I asked if it was a special one. I really expected to be told that it was the Big 70, but she sweetly told me "They are all special, dear" It was actually 82. This answer, along with many more of Win's sayings, has become part of our family folklore.
We were driving down the hill one day to play social bridge at the home of Win's friend, Annabel. Another charming friend of Win's was driving us, speeding along. I sat in the back seat with white knuckles, not game to say a word. In her sweetest little English voice, Win turned to the driver and said "Have they changed the speed limit dear?"

Win's family were all devout non conformists, and Win signed the Rechabite's abstinence pledge at 14, and told me that she had never had an alcoholic drink.
However, she and her older sister Leili were allowed to play bridge. Win told me she was in her teens when she learnt the game, and it became one of her passions.
She introduced me to bridge when she ran some classes at the Community Centre. Win was a founding member of the Berwick Bridge Club and she suggested that we continue our classes there and join the club.
For many years, I visited Win for some part of almost every day. I meant to just check that she was OK but the kettle was put on, and we would chat for ages. She had had a most fascinating life, and her recall was wonderful. She told me her memories, and took me to another time and lifestyle. I felt that I knew the people of Knockholt, and a way of life before I was born.

I asked Win once if she had any family, and she replied that they were not blessed. She loved children, and the children and grandchildren of her neighbours and friends were fortunate to have known her. When my three grandsons were young, she organised treasure hunts for them. She wrote notes on scraps of paper in chemist's containers, and hid them up in trees, or under rocks, and at the end of the hunt; there would be blocks of chocolate or packets of sweets. One time, they had to dig up a treasure chest. It was a metal box, filled with old watches. She thought they would have fun taking the watches to pieces. I know that she was fond of Fiona's children and has a special spot for Debbie's grown up lot.
Win had a friend at bridge who is a poet, Jim Dow. He wrote a piece for the club newsletter, and Win decided to write a reply. At this stage Win was in her early nineties, but she started writing poems again. I have put some of her efforts on the memorabilia table. She initially called Jim the Knave of Heart, a bridge term, but changed it later to The Poet Laureate. Jim wrote a poem to Win on her last birthday, and another on her death. He was not able to come today to read his verses and asked that I read them. I probably can't. I used the last two lines on the order of service, under the photo of Win on her 95th birthday, doing what she loved, playing cards with her dear old friend (Win's term) Gwyn Hughes. They won!

For some years, Win had two of her old friends, Elva Ratcliffe and Daphne Hollingsworth to lunch on Tuesdays, and I sometimes joined them. One day I started teasing Win about a gentleman neighbour to whom she chatted at her gate. We had a hilarious time planning a wedding, bridesmaid, tutus and all. Win wrote a poem, which I typed and printed for her. There is a copy on the table.
For the last few years of her life in her own home, Win had home care. Her regular carer was Glenda, and in 2006 Win wrote "what would I do without Glenda". She often told me that Glenda was like a daughter to her, and she visited Win in the nursing home up to the end.
Even in the nursing home, Win did not lose her charming manner. One day, a resident wandered in while we were talking, and again in sweet but determined way, Win said "Thank you for visiting me, dear, would you be as kind as to close the door on the way out?

Win was a feminist before they were politically correct, and a woman with a strong social conscience. She was delighted when I told her that we had a female prime minister. Even happier that it was a Labor woman. Win was a person who always saw the cup half full, and she always counted her blessings. She was a gracious and fascinating woman. Win has had a strong influence in my life.
I will try to read a poem which Win wrote in June 2006
She was worthy of anyone's company. We will never see her like again.

Those Two Old Birds by Jim Dow.

Those two old birds have flown the coop
And swooped down from the hill
To infiltrate our playing group
And zoom in for the kill.

Their smiles are sweet, all charm and grace,
But still they're far from meek.
They bid so boldly, in your face.
Those birds from Upper Beac.

They gamble freely, show no fear,
A partnership formidable,
And as they shift up to top gear,
Seems nothing is unbiddable.

With high percentage, they're the best,
They fit like hand and glove,
They fly with glee back to the nest.
And do so with our love.

Memories of Bridge

I'm old and tired as you know
Forgive me if I grumble
And when my words are indistinct
Excuse me if I mumble.

Remind me do, just one more time
To Count my Blessings - "Ultra fine"
I know I'm blessed in friends galore
And should I really ask for more!

Gwyn goes back to yesteryear -
Nineteen eighty three precisely -
Foundation members of the Club
Gwyn partners me so nicely.

JoAnne comes to say "How Do?"
Shirley brings a treat
Best wishes on the telephone
Just make my day complete.

To friends who talk and friends who smile
To friends who stay a little while
I would ask that I may be
Worthy of your company.
_ * - * -
Win Roynon June 2006.

Lunch on Tuesdays by Win Roynon nearly 95

Lunch is just a picnic thing
Soup and toasted cheese
Sometimes a fruit salad too
With ice cream if you please

One week we spoke of bridesmaids
Lighthearted as can be
Attendants at my wedding?
Well- I'm only ninety three!

A toy boy wouldn't do for me
- An escort or a fop
So I would go immediately
To the local Husband Shop

And at the Husband Shop I'd buy
A little henpecked man
Guaranteed to cook and clean
And polish every pan.

So Bridesmaids three, get off some weight
And to the seamstress go
Lavender and Lace is all the go
"Becoming" as you know.

Imagination lets us dream
And creates thoughts anew
I hope these little verses
Have been some fun for you.1 
Married NameRoynon. 
Note*Mar 1910 Sister Sylvia Lely BOND, born Mar Q 1910 [Bromley] 2a 559.2 
Birth*8 Nov 1911 Knockholt, Kent, England, Dec Q [Bromley] 2a 1041 (mother WHITE.)2 
Marriage*Dec 1936 Spouse: Frank Elsworth Roynon. Bromley, Kent, England, Dec Q [Bromley] 2a 1727.3
 
Note1 Apr 1937 Father's probate: BOND Frederick Harry otherwise Fred of Derby Villa Knockholt Kent died 8 May 1936 Probate London 1 April to Raymond Maurice Bond builder and Arthur Charles Ede motor engineer. Effects £1134 18s. 9d.4 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac12 Nov 1965 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (10.11.12.13 part), 20 Salisbury Road. Transfer from Seymour Airth 'Bob' Wilson Geoffrey Thomas Wilson to Frank Elsworth Roynon Winifred Gertrude Roynon. Caveat lodged 18 Feb 1965.5 
Residence*bt 1968 - 1970 Corringham Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac11 Dec 1968 GEM-D-1A LP66478 (Lot 1), 8 Corringham Road. Transfer from Doris Louise Bevan to Frank Elsworth Roynon Winifred Gertrude Roynon.6 
Residence1970 "The Cottage", 16 Salisbury Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac21 Jan 1970 GEM-D-1 7.16.pts6.8.9.15.17/LP2461. Transfer from George Eric Arbuckle to Frank Elsworth Roynon Winifred Gertrude Roynon. 1a 1r 3p.7 
Widow1 Mar 1985She became a widow upon the death of her husband Frank Elsworth Roynon.8 
Village BellDec 2001 Happy birthday Win Roynon
Winifred Roynon was born in Kent, England, on 8th November 1911. She remembers watching a Zeppelin air balloon flying over the Thames in 1916.
Win has just achieved nonagenarian status, joining a select and illustrious group in our community.
The Roynons, Win and her late husband, Frank moved to the village in the early 1960s and "did up" a few cottages before settling in her present home.
The birthday party for Win started on Wednesday 7th November with a large cake, lots of flowers and many congratulations from her fellow members at the Berwick Bridge Club, of which Win is a Founding Member, Life Member and oldest member. On the actual day, Thursday, Win enjoyed lunch and more bridge with a group of close friends, and the young players (the 80 year olds) beat the oldies (the 90 year olds) by a few points. Friday we held an At Home at Win's home and over 50 friends and neighbours joined her for afternoon tea and chat. The house was filled with laughter, friendship and flowers. Win spent the weekend with interstate visitors, dining in style in the beautiful teashops and beauty spots in the hills.
Win is an example to all of us. She keeps her mind active with current affairs and bridge, and is always willing to listen to and help anyone in need. She works hard in her garden and shares her flowers and produce with others. Congratulations Win.9 
Death*7 Sep 2010 "Salisbury House", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
Village Bell*Nov 2010 VALE: Winifred Gertrude ROYNON.
Win was born on 8 November 1911, the second daughter of Fred and Alice Bond in Knockholt Kent England and sister to 2 year old Leili. Win was a Brownie and Girl Guide, and later a Cub Mistress. She attended the Methodist Church and was a Sunday school teacher.
Win’s father, Fred Bond was a carpenter and a secretary of the local trade union. He became the secretary of the local branch of the Ancient Order of Forresters, a group which insured working men for death and serious illness. He kept the records of weekly payments from members and payouts where necessary. As a young woman, Win helped her father with this work, and when he died, Win was able to take the job over. It was a responsible job for a young woman of that generation, and became more so when the Second World War broke out in 1939. Win was put in control of all of the area branches in her County. She was extremely proud of her work as it was fairly uncommon for a young woman to hold down such a responsible position at that time.
In 1937 Win married a tall, dashing member of the Royal Horseguards, Frank Roynon. One of her treasured photos was of Frank in uniform, complete with Busby, and mounted on his horse. She frequently lamented that they were not blessed with children.
In the late 1930s Win developed a serious internal condition. She was a patient at St Thomas’s Hospital in London at the outbreak of war, and when the hospital was ordered to evacuate or discharge all patients, to make way for expected war casualties, Win begged her husband to take her home. At this time, Frank was employed as chauffeur to a local dignitary, and ran the local ambulance service during the war. Win worked for the Forresters throughout the war, although her health at that time was poor. The passing of the National Insurance Act in 1946 gradually phased out Win’s job and in 1949 she and Frank sold up their lovely cottage, Hickmandias, in Knockholt near Seven Oaks, and set out for a new and healthier life in Australia.
Because of Win’s health problems, they decided not to emigrate to Australia on the assisted migrant scheme, but to fly out at their own expense. So they booked flights on a Sunderland Flying Boat to Australia. Wins has kept all of the memorabilia of this trip, it took about 10 days with stopovers at exciting places on the way.
On arrival in Victoria, Win and Frank stayed with his sister Rose and family in Melbourne for a short time, caught up with the Hollingsworths, friends from their Kent village, then bought a small dairy farm in Allendale Victoria. They worked hard on the farm, and became part of a close community. At this time, Win was a member of the Country Women’s Association, and a member of the local amateur theatrical society.
They also renewed their love of the card game of Bridge. Win had played bridge since she was about 15, when her sister Leili had some bridge playing friends from University, and needed Win for a fourth. In Allendale, she and Frank found fellow bridge players in Jean and Peter Carter, and they enjoyed many hours of play.
In the late 1950s, they sold up the farm and moved to Dandenong. By this time, Win’s health had improved to the point where there was no further evidence of her problems. While at Dandenong, Win got a job at Westminster Carpets, setting up their files for computerising their records. While there, she joined two workmates, Geoff Davidson and Margaret Pawsey, at night school, doing an English course.
In 1967, Frank and Win bought a cottage in Upper Beaconsfield. Win now worked at the Pakenham Shire offices, doing clerical work. Frank was retired. They moved to Corringham Road in 1968, then after a couple of years, moved to their last home at 16 Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield. Win was active in the CWA and was a member of the Beacon Hill Golf Club. By this time, Jean and Peter Carter had moved to Berwick, and they and the Roynons, together with other dedicated bridge players, founded the Berwick Bridge Club. Win was a member of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church (later the Uniting Church) in Berwick, and later attended St John’s in Upper Beaconsfield.
In 1983, Frank died suddenly. Win had the support of many close friends and acquaintances in the area and lived alone in her own home until 2009. For many years, I visited her for some part of most days. I meant to just make sure she was all right, but the kettle would go on, and we would chat for ages. She had had a fascinating life and her recall was wonderful. She took me to another time and lifestyle. Win was a wonderful friend and neighbour. Her reminiscences of her life in the quiet Kentish village were warm and fascinating. She was a charming English lady, always polite. She was a strong feminist and a supporter of the underprivileged.
After suffering a few mild strokes, Win moved to Salisbury House in Salisbury Road. While residing there, Win charmed all the staff and residents with her gentle, polite manners. She lived there until her death on 7 September 2010.10 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1963 - 196810 Lockington Crescent, Dandenong, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Frank Elsworth Roynon.11,12
1968The Cottage, Salisbury Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clerk. With Frank Elsworth Roynon.13
bt 1972 - 1980Salisbury Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clerk. With Frank Elsworth Roynon.14,15,16

Citations

  1. [S71] From Jo Carter.
  2. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes.
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  4. [S190] Index to Probate Calendar England, viewed at ancestry.com.au, 1858-1966.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6100-866 - Frank Elsworth Roynon Packer and Winifred Gertrude Roynon Married Woman both of Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8608-279 - Frank Ellsworth Roynon Retired and Winifred Gertrude Roynon Married Woman both of "The Cottage" Salisbury Road Beaconsfield Upper - joint proprietors.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8545-110 - Frank Elsworth Roynon Gentleman and Winifred Roynon Married Woman both of "The Cottage" Corringham Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  8. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D05799/1985 - place of birth Surrey England."
  9. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Issue 143, Dec 2001, p8 by Jo Carter.
  10. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 182-2010 Jo Carter.
  11. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  12. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  13. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  14. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  15. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  16. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
Last Edited10 Dec 2019
 

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