Robert Arthur Burns Rickerby

M, #14381, b. 1873, d. 1968
Birth*1873 Seymour, VIC, Australia, #B27110.1 
Marriage*17 Jun 1897 Spouse: Mabel Beatrice Maud Wightwick. Church of Christ, VIC, Australia, #M3876.1
 
Death*1968 Parkville, VIC, Australia, #D1710 (Age 94) [par William George RICKERBY & Ruth DOBINSON].1 

Family

Mabel Beatrice Maud Wightwick b. 1875, d. 17 Feb 1949
Child 1.Mabel Catherine Ruth Rickerby+ b. 1899, d. 14 Feb 1988

Newspaper-Articles

  • 29 Oct 1903: DIVORCE. A pending divorce suit by Mabel Beatrice Maud Rickerby against Arthur Burns Rickerby formed the subject of proceedings, before Mr. Justice Hood, to-day. The respondent, who is now described as a collector, was at the date of the marriage, 17th June, 1897, a probationer and lay reader at the Primitive Methodist Church, North Melbourne. The application to-day was for the pay ment of £20 to cover the wife's costs, and also of a weekly sum for alimony. The petitioner made an affidavit, in which she stated that she was at present residing at Ballarat, and had no means of support. To the best of her belief her husband is in receipt of £3/5/- per week, besides commission. The husband made an affidavit to the effect that he only received £3 per week, out of which, after paying for board and lodging, he had only 15/- a week for himself. Mrs. Rickerby stated in another affidavit that her husband, in a letter to her, boasted of having made £14/10/- in one week, and of having £40 in the Savings Bank. In another letter he threatened, if an order were obtained against him, to go to gaol rather than pay it. The respondent was called, and said that, in 1901 his solo income was £2/15/- per week, whilst in 1902 it was £3, and he also made £6 in commission. He denied that he made £14/10/ in one week by betting, or any thing at all, and excused himself for telling fancy tales in his letters by saying that it was a husband's privilege to write anything he chose to his wife. Counsel inquired, "Is it a husband's privilege to tell lies to his wife?" and the witness replied with another query, "Never mind. Do you always tell the truth to your wife?" Respondent, in reply, said he only spent 10/- a week in expenses, which went in repairs for his bicycle, pocket money and drinks. His Honor ordered the respondent to pay £20 for his wife's costs, and alimony at the rate of 15/- per week, with £3/3/- costs. Mabel Beatrice Maud Wightwick2
  • 5 Nov 1903: In the second case, Mabel Rickerby, of Ballarat East, asked that her marriage with Robert A. Rickerby might be annulled. The parties were married on 17th June, 1897, according to the rites of the Church of Christ, respondent then residing at West Melbourne. Petitioner complained of infidelity and cruelty on the part of respondent in January, 1901. Owing to the nature of the evidence, his Honor ordered that it should not be reported at length. Respondent denied the charges brought against him. His Honor granted a decree nisi for dissolution of the marriage, and ordered that petitioner should have the custody of a child of the marriage, respondent to be allowed to see it once a month. Mabel Beatrice Maud Wightwick3

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S14] Newspaper - Geelong Advertiser (Vic.), 29 Oct 1903, p1.
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Nov 1903, p4.
Last Edited5 Sep 2021

Maria Rosina Krebs

F, #14384, b. 1815, d. 6 Sep 1906
Married NameTschirner. 
Birth*1815 Bersdorf, Schlesien, Germany.1 
Marriage* Spouse: Gottfried Tschirner.
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel1 Aug 1853 Sailing with Gottfried Tschirner Christiane Charlotte Tschirner to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship Wilhelmsburg
Age 37.2 
Widow19 Apr 1887Maria Rosina Krebs became a widow upon the death of her husband Gottfried Tschirner.3 
Death*6 Sep 1906 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D8036 (Age 91) [par unknown].4 
Death-Notice*8 Sep 1906 TSCHIRNER.—On the 6th September, at Narre Warren, Marie Rosinea, aged 91 years 8 months.5 
Death-Notice8 Sep 1906 TSCHIRNER.—The Friends of the late MARIA ROSINA TSCHIRNER are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, Harkaway Cemetery. The funeral will leave the residence of Mr. Wanke TO-MORROW (Sunday), 9th inst., at 3 p.m.6 
Probate (Will)*10 Aug 1907 103/296. Maria R Tschirner; Residence: Harkaway; Occupation: Widow; Date of grant: 10 Aug 1907 ; Date of death: 7 Sep 1906
At the time of her death she did not possess any real estate anymore.7 

Family

Gottfried Tschirner b. 22 Sep 1805, d. 19 Apr 1887
Child 1.Christiane Charlotte Tschirner+ b. 8 Nov 1835, d. 21 Dec 1871

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Bade Family Tree, Tree ID: 173871752
    Person viewed: Maria Rosiné Karoliné Krebbs, Birth Date: 1815, Death Date: 6 Sep 1906.
  2. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 947/P0000, Aug - Dec 1853.
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "Spouse Maria Rosina KEEBS."
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Sep 1906, p13.
  6. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 8 Sep 1906, p18
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201669258
  7. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 7591/P0002, 103/296; VPRS 28/P0002, 103/296.
Last Edited1 Jul 2022

Gottfried Tschirner

M, #14385, b. 22 Sep 1805, d. 19 Apr 1887
Birth*22 Sep 1805 Bersdorf, Schlesien, Germany.1 
Marriage* Spouse: Maria Rosina Krebs.
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel1 Aug 1853 Sailing with Maria Rosina Tschirner Christiane Charlotte Tschirner to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship Wilhelmsburg
Age 48 - Schmidt - from Baersdorff.2 
Land-Berwick*26 Dec 1859 BER-Crown-4 (part). Transfer from James Robertson to Gottfried Tschirner. Part of BER-4 to Gottfried Tschirner, being the south western corner of Section 4, bounded to the south by Section 5, to the east by Wilhelm Aurisch's farm, to the north by P H Erdmann, to the west by government road.3 
Naturalisation*19 May 1862He was naturalised on 19 May 1862; Gottfried Tschirner, Age 57, Blacksmith, Address Berwick. Native Place Breslau.4 
Death*19 Apr 1887 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D5299 (Age 81) [par Gotlieb TSCHIRNER].5 
Probate (Will)*10 Jun 1887 34/312. Johann G Tschirner. Residence: Harkaway; Occupation: Farmer; Nature of grant: Probate ; To whom committed: Marie R Tschirner. Date of grant: 10 Jun 1887 ; Date of death: 19 Apr 1887
Real Estate. Freehold property, situate at Harkaway containing 1 acre and 9 perches being part of Crown section 8, Parish of Berwick enclosed with a post and rail fence on which is erected a weatherboard cottage containing four rooms and skillion. Valued at £90
Personal Estate: 2 old bedsteads and sofa, 4 chairs and some kitchen utensils £5; 1 (20 year old) cow £2.6 

Family

Maria Rosina Krebs b. 1815, d. 6 Sep 1906
Child 1.Christiane Charlotte Tschirner+ b. 8 Nov 1835, d. 21 Dec 1871

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Bade Family Tree, Tree ID: 173871752
    Person viewed: Johann Gottfried Tschirner, Birth Date: 22 Sep 1805, Death Date: 19 Apr 1887.
  2. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 947/P0000, Aug - Dec 1853.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), AP 36790.
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Victoria, Australia, Index to Naturalisation Certificates, 1851-1928
    No of certificate 144 Record Book 3 Page 21.
  5. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "Spouse Maria Rosina KEEBS."
  6. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P0000, 34/312; VPRS 28/P0002, 34/312.
Last Edited1 Jul 2022

Alfred McMahon

M, #14386, b. 1888
Father*Alfred McMahon b. 1861, d. 29 Oct 1941
Mother*Mary Ann Toner b. 1862, d. 25 Nov 1941
Birth*1888 Melbourne East, VIC, Australia, #B13080/1919 (par Alfred MCMAHON & Mary Ann TONER) - as Alfred MCMAHON - it is likely that he was the eldest son.1 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B13080/1919 (par Alfred MCMAHON & Mary Ann TONER) - as Alfred MCMAHON, Birth registered at Melb E, Australia
    listed twice, once without birth place."
Last Edited25 Nov 2024

Molly Edith Funston

F, #14387, b. 1913, d. 1977
Father*John James Funston b. 1874, d. 24 May 1933
Mother*Edith Blight b. 1877, d. 13 Apr 1953
Married NameWarne. 
Birth*1913 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B28390.1 
Marriage*1935 Spouse: Samuel Charles Warne. VIC, Australia, #M8013.1
 
Land-UBeac*24 Aug 1939 GEM-D-3 (part). Transfer from Maria Wilson to Molly Edith Warne. 2a 1r 39p.2 
Land-UBeac*26 Nov 1952 GEM-D-3 (part), 22 St Georges Road. Transfer from Molly Edith Warne to Isabella Madge Vallance. 2a 1r 39p.3 
Death*1977 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D3354 (Age 63) [par John FUNSTON & Emily BLIGHT].1 

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6043-520 - Molly Edith Warne of 7 Elbena Grove Murrumbeena Married Woman.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6043-520 - Isabella Madge Hammond of Flat 2 27 Leaburn Avenue North Caulfield Married Woman.
Last Edited5 Aug 2023

Samuel Charles Warne

M, #14388, b. 28 Sep 1910, d. 25 Jun 1998
Father*John Joseph Warne b. 1866, d. 22 Mar 1941
Mother*Sarah Henrietta Searle b. 1871, d. 1955
Birth*28 Sep 1910 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B25072/1910 (par Jno Jos WARNE & Sarah Hetta SEARLE) - as Saml Chas WARNE.1 
Marriage*1935 Spouse: Molly Edith Funston. VIC, Australia, #M8013.2
 
Widower1977Samuel Charles Warne became a widower upon the death of his wife Molly Edith Funston.2 
Death*25 Jun 1998 Berwick, VIC, Australia.3 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B25072/1910 (par Jno Jos WARNE & Sarah Hetta SEARLE) - as Saml Chas WARNE, Birth registered at Berwick, Vic, Australia."
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Duke Berridge Hallam Jaques Shepherd Coad Hoby Raynor Cutts Firth Franks Barrett Crosher Barnett Kirkby Kirk, Tree ID: 184038182
    Person viewed: Samuel Charles WARNE, Birth Date: 28 Sep 1910, Death Date: 25 Jun 1998.
Last Edited5 Aug 2023

Isabella Madge Vallance

F, #14389, b. 1900
Married NameHammond. 
Birth*1900 Ararat, VIC, Australia, #B7833 [par Thomas VALLANCE & Phoebe ROBINSON].1 
Marriage*1921 Spouse: Harry William Hammond. VIC, Australia, #M4455.1
 
Land-UBeac*26 Nov 1952 GEM-D-3 (part), 22 St Georges Road. Transfer from Molly Edith Warne to Isabella Madge Vallance. 2a 1r 39p.2 
Land-UBeac*21 Dec 1955 GEM-D-3 (part), 22 St Georges Road. Transfer from Isabella Madge Hammond to Arthur David Blair. 2a 1r 39p.3 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
192412 Edmanson Street, Elsternwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Harry William Hammond.4
1954No 2 27 Leaburn Avenue, Caulfield West, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Harry William Hammond.5
195873 Riverview Terrace, Mount Pleasant, WA, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Harry William Hammond.6

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6043-520 - Isabella Madge Hammond of Flat 2 27 Leaburn Avenue North Caulfield Married Woman.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6043-520 - Arthur David Blair of 5 Collis Street East Brighton Metal Spinner.
  4. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  5. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  6. [S158] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1958.
Last Edited1 Sep 2016

Harry William Hammond

M, #14390
Marriage*1921 Spouse: Isabella Madge Vallance. VIC, Australia, #M4455.1
 
BeaconhillsGolf10 Nov 1947 Foundation Member of Beaconhills Country Golf Club (No 121 + 124) - of Flat 2, 27 Leaburn Avenue, North Caulfield.2 
BeaconhillsGolf8 Mar 1948 Mrs H W Hammond admitted as Associate Member.3 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
192412 Edmanson Street, Elsternwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clerk. With Isabella Madge Hammond.4
1954No 2 27 Leaburn Avenue, Caulfield West, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manager. With Isabella Madge Hammond.5
195873 Riverview Terrace, Mount Pleasant, WA, AustraliaOccupation: retired. With Isabella Madge Hammond.6

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S353] Beaconhills Country Golf Club, Beaconhills Minute Books, Minutes 10 Nov 1947.
  3. [S353] Beaconhills Country Golf Club, Beaconhills Minute Books, Committee Meeting 8 Mar 1948.
  4. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  5. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  6. [S158] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1958.
Last Edited30 Sep 2018
 

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