Oliver Lecky

M, #15721, b. abt 1771, d. 28 Jan 1840
Father*Oliver Lecky b. abt 1740
Mother*Anne Sproule
Note* Oliver Lecky, whose daughter Isabella married James Mathewson, Jun, and who himself married Anne Sproule, sister of "the Nabob," seems to have been of some account socially. There was a governess in the home of his son Oliver. I have heard that he was descended from the Laird of Laskie, who fled to Ireland, but I failed to find proof of the kinship.1 
Birth*abt 1771 Melmount, Strabane, Ireland.2,3 
Marriage* Spouse: Rebecca Porter. Ireland.2
 
Anecdote*18 Feb 182918 Feb 1829: Bargain and sale for lives by Joseph Alexander Snr. & Jnr., Londonderry City to Oliver Leckey, Melmount, Co. Tyrone of part of Ballybegley, par. All Saints, Co. Donegall.
Consideration: £1139.2.5.4 
Death*28 Jan 1840 Coalisland, Tyrone, Ireland.2,5 
Death-Notice*7 Feb 1840 On Tuesday, the 28th ult, after a lingering illness, at the residence of his son-in-law, William Lecky Esq, Coalisland, Oliver Lecky Esq, formerly of Strabane, a gentleman greatly esteemed for his clearness of head, goodness of heart & general uprightness of character.5 

Family

 Rebecca Porter b. 1791, d. 25 Jan 1848
Children 1.Robert Lecky
 2.Catherine Lecky+ b. 1812, d. 13 Apr 1843
 3.Oliver Lecky+ b. 1818, d. 2 Jan 1872

Newspaper-Articles

  • 29 Mar 1833: TO BE LET OR SOLD, THE desirable and healthy RESIDENCE of MELLMOUNT, within half a mile of Strabane, with either 33 or 21 Acres of prime LAND. The House is large and commodious, and fit for the reception of a respectable family. It contains Breakfast and Dining Parlours, Drawing-Room, and Seven Bed-Rooms, together with Cellars and Servants' Apartments, &c. There is a well enclosed YARD, with COACH-HOUSE and suitable OFFICES, STORES; an excellent GARDEN and ORCHARD in full bearing. The Property is held by Lease renewable for ever. For further particulars, application to be made to the Subscriber, or to WILLIAM LECKY, Esq. COALISLAND.
    OLIVER LECKY. MELLMOUNT, STRABANE, March, 1833. (481 William Crawford Lecky6

Citations

  1. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://www.dippam.ac.uk/ied/records/49875
    Extract of a Letter from Jack Elder, Ont. Canada to J. F. Caldwell, Belfast
    PRONI T1264/3; CMSIED 9804825 - 1928.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry World Tree: Ronald Selke (info not verified).
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, http://sproulegenealogy.blogspot.com.au/…
  4. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://www.nationalarchives.ie/PDF/…
  5. [S335] Newspaper (Ireland) - The Reformer, 7 Feb 1840
    Belfast Newsletter, Feb 1840
    www.irishancestors.ie Smythe-Wood-Series-A.pdf.
  6. [S335] Newspaper (Ireland) - Belfast News-Letter (Antrim), 29 Mar 1833, p3; also 5 Apr 1833.
Last Edited17 Oct 2020

James Lecky

M, #15722, b. abt 1803, d. 17 Feb 1884
Father*James Lecky b. 1772, d. 11 Apr 1831
Mother*Catherine Wilson
ChartsDescendants of James LECKY of Coalisland, Co Tyrone
Related* James Lecky James LECKY (b1803) Officer? may be the uncle of James LECKY (b1834) - not yet proven. 
(Witness) Related Stewart Lecky (15794) / William Lecky (15717) / James Lecky (15722) / John Lecky (16031) - somehow related??? - could be all sons of James LECKY 1772-1831 (15783.) 
Birth*abt 1803 Ireland.1 
Marriage*b 1828 Spouse: Elizabeth Wood. Tyrone, Ireland.2
 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelJul 1841 Sailing with Elizabeth Lecky, Eleanor Lecky, Sarah Ann Lecky, William Lecky, Robert Lecky, Mary Lecky, James Lecky to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship England sailing from Liverpool
Age 38.3 
Death*17 Feb 1884 Cranbourne, VIC, Australia, #D917 (Age 81) [par James LECKY & Catherine WILSON] - cause of death senile decay.1
Death-Notice*19 Feb 1884 LECKY.—On the 17th inst, at his residence, Cranbourne-house, Cranbourne, James Lecky, J.P., aged 81 years.4 
Probate (Will)*27 Mar 1884 27/327. James LECKY Date of grant: 27 Mar 1884; Date of death: 17 Feb 1884; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Cranbourne.5


 

Grave

  • Graves 992/993, Cranbourne Cemetery, Cranbourne, VIC, Australia

Family

 Elizabeth Wood b. abt 1802, d. 18 Nov 1891
Children 1.Sarah Ann Lecky+ b. 21 Jan 1830, d. 16 Aug 1880
 2.Robert Lecky+ b. 1835, d. 7 Aug 1921
 3.James Lecky+ b. abt 1840, d. 4 Oct 1939

Newspaper-Articles

  • 16 Oct 1835: TO BE LET, FROM THE FIRST NOVEMBER NEXT, THAT HOUSE in COALISLAND, at present occupied by Mr. JAMES LECKY, situated on the Bank of the Canal. The House is in good repair, and fit for the reception of a respectable family. There is attached to it a large YARD, and a STORE capable of containing 50 to 70 Tons of Grain. For farther particulars, apply on the Premises, or to Mr. WILLIAM M'DONNELL, Dungannon. 15th Sept. 1835. (To be inserted once a fortnight.) (6686
  • 27 Feb 1884: DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST.
    The funeral of the late James Lecky, Esq., J.P., one of the oldest residents of Cranbourne, took place on Wednesday last. Deceased will have been well and favorably known to most of our readers as he always took a prominent part in local affairs, and was always found ready to assist in any movement for the general good. He was of a genial disposition, and endeared himself to all with whom he came in contact. He was a genuine sterling man ; careful in forming opinions, but when formed he would uphold them vigorously. He was mixed up in the management of the public affairs of Cranbourne since the establishment of local self-government, and discharged his public duties in a gentlemanly manner. For many years he was elected President, year after year, which showed the con fidence confided in him by his fellow workers in local matters. He was also one of the first magistrates appointed, which position he held until his death. His purse was always open when required, and he will be missed very much. The respect and esteem in which the deceased gentleman was held was evidenced by the number of people from all the surround ing distriets who followed his remains to their last resting place in the Cranbourne cemetery, the cortege being at least three-quarters of a mile in length, and was comprised of over fifty vehicles and an equal number of horsemen. In the township all places of business were closed, and as the funeral passed the bells of the various churches were tolled. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. A. Duff who paid a high tribute to the memory of the deceased in an affecting speech, wherein he extolled his many good qualities and actions throughout a long and blameless life.7
  • 8 Jun 1935: PASTORAL PIONEERS (By R.I.B. and A.S.K.) - JAMES LECKY No. 77
    JAMES LECKY, of the historian's family, came out to Australia and made a name as a Clydesdale studmaster.
    He bred the Thane of Fife, Black Douglas, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charlie, and Princess Maud, all early show celebrities of Port Phillip. Lecky was aged 40 when with his wife and six children he sailed from Liverpool on April 4, 1841, in the England, a vessel of 939 tons, commanded by John Thompson. After a voyage full of incident, but not unduly protracted, the England arrived at Melbourne on July 18. The ship sailed with 450 passengers, but 18 died on the way out, and there were six births. The Lecky family came through intact, although the odds were against James, the younger, a child of only five months at the time of embarkation. "Young James" still survives.
    When the Lecky family arrived the lands of the Yarra near Heidelberg and on the Plenty River were in course of subdivision. Edward Green was cutting up Greensborough, and George Porter had sold land on the Lower Plenty. Lecky bought some of the Greensborough land and stayed there for a few years. Then in 1846, from J. B. Quarry, he purchased Gin Gin Beau, a compact run of 7,000 acres, two miles south-east of Berwick. Gin Gin Beau could be reached nowadays in little more than an hour, but the Leckys took nearly a week in their bullock dray to travel to their new property, and the journey was troublesome, but the discomforts of the bullock dray were soon forgotten when they reached the comfortable homestead which the former owner had built. There James Lecky, senior, spent the rest of his days. He died in 1884.
    Lecky became one of the leading figures among the horsebreeders of Australia, and he was instrumental in bringing into existence the Cranbourne Road Board, known for years as the Model Road Board of the colony. The first chairman of the board was Dr. James Adams, and other members were James Bruce, Richard Chomley, Edward Molloy, Alexander Patterson, Christopher Peed, and John Helder Wedge. When in 1868 the board was converted into a shire, Lecky became the first president.
    Lecky's horses were known throughout the colony. He competed successfully against such men as George Block, Alexander Patterson, the Wedges, the Rossiters, and Dr. Bathe. It was said that James Lecky's horses were the best in the local market, which had been exploited before almost entirely by Tasmanian breeders. In his horse-breeding enterprise he was assisted actively by his sons, two of whom, James and Robert, established a lighthorse stud, and owned the famous sire Starlight. J. and R. Lecky were successful frequently on the Turf with horses of their own breeding. One year they were second in the list of winners. James Lecky, junior, who lost his two sons at the war, is the only surviving member bearing the pioneer's name, but there are many descendants from the daughters of James Lecky, senior.8
  • 8 Jun 1935: PASTORAL PIONEERS - By R.I.B. and A.S.K. - JAMES LECKY - No. 77
    JAMES LECKY, of the historian's family, came out to Australia and made a name as a Clydesdale studmaster. He bred the Thane of Fife, Black Douglas, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charlie, and Princess Maud, all early show celebrities of Port Phillip. Lecky was aged 40 when with his wife and six children he sailed from Liverpool on April 4, 1841, in the England, a vessel of 939 tons, commanded by John Thompson. After a voyage full of incident, but not unduly protracted, the England arrived at Melbourne on July 18. The ship sailed with 450 passengers, but 18 died on the way out, and there were six births. The Lecky family came through intact, although the odds were against James, the younger, a child of only five months at the time of embarkation. "Young James" still survives.
    When the Lecky family arrived the lands of the Yarra near Heidelberg and on the Plenty River were in course of subdivision. Edward Green was cutting up Greensborough, and George Porter had sold land on the Lower Plenty. Lecky bought some of the Greensborough land and stayed there for a few years. Then in 1846, from J. B. Quarry, he purchased Gin Gin Beau, a compact run of 7,000 acres, two miles south-east of Berwick. Gin Gin Beau could be reached nowadays in little more than an hour, but the Leckys took nearly a week in their bullock dray to travel to their new property, and the journey was troublesome, but the discomforts of the bullock dray were soon forgotten when they reached the comfortable homestead which the former owner had built. There James Lecky, senior, spent the rest of his days. He died in 1884.
    Lecky became one of the leading figures among the horsebreeders of Australia, and he was instrumental in bringing into existence the Cranbourne Road Board, known for years as the Model Road Board of the colony. The first chairman of the board was Dr. James Adams, and other members were James Bruce, Richard Chomley, Edward Molloy, Alexander Pat- terson, Christopher Peed, and John Helder Wedge. When in 1868 the board was converted into a shire, Lecky became the first president.
    Lecky's horses were known throughout the colony. He competed successfully against such men as George Block, Alexander Patterson, the Wedges, the Rossiters, and Dr. Bathe. It was said that James Lecky's horses were the best in the local market, which had been exploited before almost entirely by Tasmanian breeders. In his horse-breeding enterprise he was assisted actively by his sons, two of whom, James and Robert, established a lighthorse stud, and owned the famous sire Starlight. J. and R. Lecky were successful frequently on the Turf with horses of their own breeding. One year they were second in the list of winners. James Lecky, junior, who lost his two sons at the war, is the only surviving member bearing the pioneer's name, but there are many descendants from the daughters of James Lecky, senior.
    'This series of articles was begun in "The Argus" on August 14, 1934, and was transferred to "The Australasian" on October 6.)9

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#D917 (Age 81) [par James LECKY & Catherine WILSON]."
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#D14731 (Age 88) , son of James Lecky Catherine Wilson,."
  3. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), England 1 25.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 Feb 1884 page 1.
  5. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/ P2 unit 161, item 27/327
    VPRS 28/ P0 unit 322, item 27/327
    VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 89, item 27/327.
  6. [S335] Newspaper (Ireland) - Belfast News-Letter (Antrim), 16 Oct 1835, p3.
  7. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 27 Feb 1884, p2.
  8. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 8 Jun 1935, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/141437359
  9. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 8 Jun 1935, p4.
Last Edited21 Apr 2023

Elizabeth Wood

F, #15723, b. abt 1802, d. 18 Nov 1891
ChartsDescendants of James LECKY of Coalisland, Co Tyrone
Married NameLecky. 
Birth*abt 1802 Ireland.1 
Marriage*b 1828 Spouse: James Lecky. Tyrone, Ireland.1
 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelJul 1841 Sailing with James Lecky, Eleanor Lecky, Sarah Ann Lecky, William Lecky, Robert Lecky, Mary Lecky, James Lecky to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship England sailing from Liverpool
Age 38 - as Eliza.2 
Widow17 Feb 1884Elizabeth Wood became a widow upon the death of her husband James Lecky.3
Death*18 Nov 1891 Broomhedge, Cranbourne, VIC, Australia.1, #D14731 (Age 88) (par James WOODS & Sarah CHRISTIE] 
Death-Notice*21 Nov 1891 LECKY.-On the 18th inst., at her residence, Broomhedge, Cranbourne, Elizabeth, widow of the late James Lecky, in her 89th year.4 

Grave

  • Graves 992/993, Cranbourne Cemetery, Cranbourne, VIC, Australia

Family

 James Lecky b. abt 1803, d. 17 Feb 1884
Children 1.Sarah Ann Lecky+ b. 21 Jan 1830, d. 16 Aug 1880
 2.Robert Lecky+ b. 1835, d. 7 Aug 1921
 3.James Lecky+ b. abt 1840, d. 4 Oct 1939

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#D14731 (Age 88). "
  2. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), England 1 25.
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#D917 (Age 81) [par James LECKY & Catherine WILSON]."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 Nov 1891, p1.
Last Edited15 Oct 2020

Sarah Ann Lecky

F, #15725, b. 21 Jan 1830, d. 16 Aug 1880
Father*James Lecky b. abt 1803, d. 17 Feb 1884
Mother*Elizabeth Wood b. abt 1802, d. 18 Nov 1891
ChartsDescendants of James LECKY of Coalisland, Co Tyrone
Married NameCrichton.1 
Birth*21 Jan 1830 Coalisland, Tyrone, Ireland.2 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelJul 1841 Sailing with James Lecky, Elizabeth Lecky, Eleanor Lecky, William Lecky, Robert Lecky, Mary Lecky, James Lecky to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship England sailing from Liverpool
Age 10.3 
Marriage*1865 Spouse: Alexander Crichton. VIC, Australia, #M2803/1865, Alexander CRICHTON & Sarah LECKY.4
 
Death*16 Aug 1880 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D8012 (Age 51.)2,5 
Death-Notice*19 Aug 1880 CREICHTON.—On the 16th inst., at Gembrook, Sarah, the beloved wife of Alexander Creichton.6 

Grave

  • 5-069-A+B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Sarah Crichton 1880 51 wife/ Alexander
    Alexander Crichton 1921 86 hus/ Sarah7

Family

 Alexander Crichton b. 1835, d. 28 Sep 1921
Children 1.William Frederick Crichton b. 1866, d. 20 Feb 1956
 2.Elizabeth Jane Crichton+ b. 1869, d. 1956
 3.John Alexander Crichton b. 1871, d. 31 Dec 1953

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#M2803."
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#D8012 (Age 51) [par James LECKEY & Eliz WOODS]."
  3. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), England 1 25.
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M2803/1865, Alexander CRICHTON & Sarah LECKY."
  5. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/…
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 Aug 1880, p1.
  7. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-069-A Crichton A. F 51 18/08/1880 108
    5-069-B Crighton Alexander M 86 30/09/1921 676.
Last Edited20 Apr 2023

Robert Lecky

M, #15727, b. 1835, d. 7 Aug 1921
Father*James Lecky b. abt 1803, d. 17 Feb 1884
Mother*Elizabeth Wood b. abt 1802, d. 18 Nov 1891
ChartsDescendants of James LECKY of Coalisland, Co Tyrone
Birth*1835 Tyrone, Ireland.1 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelJul 1841 Sailing with James Lecky, Elizabeth Lecky, Eleanor Lecky, Sarah Ann Lecky, William Lecky, Mary Lecky, James Lecky to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship England sailing from Liverpool
Age 6.2 
Marriage*25 Aug 1870 Spouse: Sarah Esther Smart. VIC, Australia, #M3089.3
 
Widower20 Sep 1871Robert Lecky became a widower upon the death of his wife Sarah Esther Smart. 
Death*7 Aug 1921 Nurse A Leon's Private Hospital, Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D9497 (Age 86.)1 
Death-Notice*9 Aug 1921 LECKY.—On the 7th August, 1921, at Nurse A. Leon's private hospital, Dandenong, Robert, second son of the late James Lecky, of Broomledge, Cranbourne, aged 86 years.4 

Grave

  • Graves 992/993, Cranbourne Cemetery, Cranbourne, VIC, Australia

Newspaper-Articles

  • 15 Mar 1882: Berwick, SATURDAY, MARCH 18th. 253 ACRES of Rich Agricultural LAND situate at Gembrook. Joseph Clarke and Co. HAVE received instructions trom Messrs J. and R. Lecky, to Sell by Public Auction, at Bain's Hotel, on the above date, 253 ACRES,
    Consisting of Two Allotments adjoining, containing some of the richest swamp land to be found in the Gembrook district. Title perfect. Sale at Two o'clock. James Lecky5

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#D9497 (Age 86)."
  2. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), England 1 25.
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#M3089."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 Aug 1921, p1.
  5. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 15 Mar 1882, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70051777
Last Edited21 Apr 2023

James Lecky

M, #15729, b. abt 1840, d. 4 Oct 1939
Father*James Lecky b. abt 1803, d. 17 Feb 1884
Mother*Elizabeth Wood b. abt 1802, d. 18 Nov 1891
ChartsDescendants of James LECKY of Coalisland, Co Tyrone
Birth*abt 1840 Tyrone, Ireland.1 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelJul 1841 Sailing with James Lecky, Elizabeth Lecky, Eleanor Lecky, Sarah Ann Lecky, William Lecky, Robert Lecky, Mary Lecky to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship England sailing from Liverpool
Age 0.2 
Land-Gembrook*22 Mar 1879Selection: GEM--74.74A, County of Evelyn. 309a 3r 24p.
James Lecky Junior of Cranbourne on 27 Mar 1875 pegged and trenched 251a 0r 31p. His selection was charted on 29 Apr 1875. He received his license to occupy on 1 Jul 1875. He added another 38 acres on 15 Apr 1875. On 15 Jan 1876 his license for 251 acres was recalled and a new license for 319 acres 3 roods and 17 perches issued.
On 19 Mar 1877 he requested that land from his selection be excised for road purposes.
His improvements were worth L1,619 11/-. 190 acres were under grass. He obtained his crown grant on 22 Mar 1879.
?? On 24 Sep 1880 he applied to transfer his lease to A Crichton.3,4 
Land-Gembrook*5 Jul 1881 GEM--74.74A, County of Evelyn. Transfer from James Lecky to Alexander Crichton. 309a 3r 24p.5 
Marriage*14 Aug 1889 Spouse: Maggie Duff. Cranbourne, VIC, Australia, #M5682.6
 
Marriage-Notice*7 Sep 1889 LECKY—DUFF.—On the 14th ult., at the Presbyterian Church, Cranbourne, by the father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. J. B. Gason, brother-in-law of the bride, and the Rev. R. W. Rock, James, youngest son of the late James Lecky, Esq., J.P., Cranbourne, to Maggie, third daughter of the Rev. A. Duff, M. A.7 
Widower8 Feb 1938James Lecky became a widower upon the death of his wife Maggie Duff.6 
Death*4 Oct 1939 East Malvern, VIC, Australia, #D9878 (Age 98.)1 
Death-Notice*5 Oct 1939 LECKY.—On the 4th October, at his residence, 1 Willoby avenue, East Malvern, James, dearly beloved husband of the late Maggie Lecky, loving father of James (deceased, A.I.F.), Eleanor (Mrs. Hourigan), Mervyn (deceased, A.I.F.), Walter (deceased), and May, aged 98 years.8 

Grave

  • Graves 1006/1007, Cranbourne Cemetery, Cranbourne, VIC, Australia

Newspaper-Articles

  • 15 Mar 1882: Berwick, SATURDAY, MARCH 18th. 253 ACRES of Rich Agricultural LAND situate at Gembrook. Joseph Clarke and Co. HAVE received instructions trom Messrs J. and R. Lecky, to Sell by Public Auction, at Bain's Hotel, on the above date, 253 ACRES,
    Consisting of Two Allotments adjoining, containing some of the richest swamp land to be found in the Gembrook district. Title perfect. Sale at Two o'clock. Robert Lecky9
  • 5 Oct 1939: MR. JAMES LECKY. The death occurred yesterday of Mr James Lecky, of Willoby avenue Malvern, a former president of the Cranbourne Shire. Mr Lecky who was aged 98 years with his father became one of the leading breeders of draught horses in Victoria and later with his brother established the J and R Lecky stud of which Starlight an Australian Steeple-chase winner was a noted sire. Mr Lecky was one of the founders of the Cranbourne Turf Club.
    His wife died about 18 months ago and his two sons were killed in the war, but two daughters survive him.
    The funeral will leave Willoby avenue Malvern at 11 am to-day for the Cranbourne Cemetery. The arrangements are being made by Rayboulds Pty Ltd Station street Malvern.10
  • 25 Feb 1953: £6000 Cranbourne Presbyterian Church Opened ... GENEROUS GIFTS TOWARDS FURNISHINGS. Pew: Given by Mrs. Hourigan and Mrs. Maughan in memory of James and Maggie Leckie. Maggie Duff, Eleanor Mary Wood Hourigan Annie May Duff Maughan11

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D9878 (age 98)."
  2. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), England 1 25.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1235-826 - James Lecky the Younger of Gembrook Farmer - issued 22 Mar 1879.
  4. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). LF 1045/19.20 (VPRS 626/P0000 1045 - in box 1565) viewed by Charles Wilson.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1235-826 - Alexander Crichton of Gembrook Grazier - C/T 1268-579.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D1031 (Age 74)."
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 7 Sep 1889, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/6276920
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Oct 1939 page 6.
  9. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 15 Mar 1882, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70051777
  10. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Oct 1939 page 7.
  11. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 25 Feb 1953, p20
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215817444
Last Edited21 Apr 2023

Alexander Crichton

M, #15731, b. 1835, d. 28 Sep 1921
Father*John Crichton b. 1805, d. Jan 1885
Mother*Jean Wyllie b. 1809, d. 1885
ChartsDescendants of James LECKY of Coalisland, Co Tyrone
Birth*1835 Mauchline, Ayrshire, Scotland.1 
Land-Berwick*16 Jun 1863Selection: BER-Subn 12. 12a 0r 23p - consideration L3 11s / acre.2 
Marriage*1865 Spouse: Sarah Ann Lecky. VIC, Australia, #M2803/1865, Alexander CRICHTON & Sarah LECKY.3
 
Land-Gembrook14 Nov 1871Selection: GEM--A13, County of Evelyn. 326a 3r 27p. Crown grant on 18 Dec 1883.
Alexander Crichton, butcher of Berwick, pegged this selection of 326 acres 3 roods 27 perches on 14 Nov 1871, sited 2-3 miles east of Abel. The file contains a letter where he applied for a lease in Nov 1874, he states that that he had no reply, when several of his neighbours had received a reply. The initial lease was not recorded, but in his application for extension on 27 May 1875, he stated that he had built a 5-roomed house = 36 x 16 feet sawn timber, four huts, and that he had fenced the property. In a letter of 26 Nov 1875 he wrote that he had occupied for at least 2 1/2 years. He had cultivated 34 acres of potatoes. There is a note that he valued the improvements £1,858 15/-.4,5 
Land-Gembrook11 Aug 1875Selection: GEM-A3A. 253a 1r 24p - consideration £304 1s 6p.6 
Land-Gembrook*27 Dec 1876Selection: GEM--3, County of Evelyn. 7a 1r 38p. Crown grant on 27 Dec 1876.7 
Land-Gembrook27 Dec 1876Selection: GEM--2, County of Evelyn. 14a 1r 29p. Crown grant on 27 Dec 1876.8 
Land-Gembrook*b 28 Nov 1879 GEM--68A.68B. Transfer from Eugene Abel to Alexander Crichton. Abel sold Lot 68 to Alexander Crichton, who obtained a crown grant for this selection of 213 acres, for a consideration of £214 on 28 Nov 1879.9 
Land-Berwick1 Apr 1880 BER-Subn 12. Transfer from Alexander Crichton to William Morgan White. 12a 0r 23p.10 
Widower16 Aug 1880Alexander Crichton became a widower upon the death of his wife Sarah Ann Lecky.11,1 
Land-Gembrook5 Jul 1881 GEM--74.74A, County of Evelyn. Transfer from James Lecky to Alexander Crichton. 309a 3r 24p.12 
Land-Gembrook18 Dec 1883Selection: GEM--68A, County of Evelyn. 160a 0r 0p. Crown Grant on 18 Dec 1883. Land File 17/19.20.13,14 
Land-Gembrook18 Dec 1883 GEM--75, County of Evelyn. Transfer from Catherine Miller Crichton to Alexander Crichton. 320a 0r 0p. Crown Grant taken out by Alexander Crichton on 18 Dec 1883. Transfer some time before, possibly 1 Apr 1881.15,16 
Land-Gembrook*10 Aug 1887 GEM--72, County of Evelyn. Transfer from David Crichton to Alexander Crichton. 319a 3r 27p.17 
Land-Gembrook7 Aug 1889Selection: GEM--68B, County of Evelyn. 53a 3r 2p. Crown Grant on 7 Aug 1889. Land File 17/19.20.18,14 
Land-Note*16 Aug 1890 GEM--72 (pt), County of Evelyn. Charles Stiffing Alexander Memo No 20. Reentry upon the premises comprised in Lease No 1765 has been made by the lessor and this entry of reentry is made by direction of the Commissioner of Titles under Section 112 of Acr 1149. Dated the 16th of August 1890. Area 206a 1r 39p.19 
Land-Note*1893 GEM--72.74 (pt). 207a GEM pt Lot 72 and 74.20 
Land-Note1893 GEM--multiple. John Turnbull 1560a - Lots 2, 3, A3A, A13, 68a, 68b, pt lots 72, 74, 74a, 75 (previously in the occupation of Mr Crichton.)21 
Land-Gembrook*18 Jan 1893 GEM--27 (part). Transfer from James Smith to Alexander Crichton. 7a 0r 16p.22 
Land-Gembrook18 Jan 1893 GEM-A3. Transfer from James Smith to Alexander Crichton. 320a 0r 0p.23 
Land-Gembrook20 Dec 1893 GEM--74.74A, County of Evelyn. Transfer from Alexander Crichton to John Turnbull. 309a 3r 24p.24 
Land-Gembrook20 Dec 1893 GEM-A3A. Transfer from Alexander Crichton to John Turnbull. 253a 1r 24p.25 
Land-Gembrook20 Dec 1893 GEM--68A, County of Evelyn. Transfer from Alexander Crichton to John Turnbull. 160a 0r 0p.26 
Land-Gembrook*20 Dec 1893 GEM--68B, County of Evelyn. Transfer from Alexander Crichton to John Turnbull. 53a 3r 2p.27 
Land-Gembrook20 Dec 1893 GEM--72 (pt), County of Evelyn. Transfer from Alexander Crichton to John Turnbull. 113a 1r 28p.28 
Land-Gembrook20 Dec 1893 GEM--75, County of Evelyn. Transfer from Alexander Crichton to John Turnbull. 320a 0r 0p.29 
Land-Gembrook20 Dec 1893 GEM--A13, County of Evelyn. Transfer from Alexander Crichton to John Turnbull. 326a 3r 27p.30 
Land-Gembrook20 Dec 1893 GEM--3, County of Evelyn. Transfer from Alexander Crichton to John Turnbull. 7a 1r 38p.31 
Land-Gembrook20 Dec 1893 GEM--2, County of Evelyn. Transfer from Alexander Crichton to John Turnbull. 14a 1r 29p.32 
Land-Note*4 Nov 1895 GEM--69.70: Mortgagee: Alexander Crichton. Mortgage No 168267. Discharged 15 Nov 1899. Mortgagor was John Ure.33 
Land-Gembrook*5 Oct 1920 GEM--26 + GEM--27 (part). Transfer from Henry Polwhele Godfrey to Alexander Crichton. 20a 0r 0p + 7a 0r 25p.34 
Death*28 Sep 1921 Emerald, VIC, Australia, #D9660/1921 (Age 86) (par John CRICHTON & Jean WYLLIE) - as Alexander CRICHTON.35 
Death-Notice*29 Sep 1921 CRICHTON. - Friends of the late Mr. ALEXANDER CRICHTON are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Berwick Cemetery.
The funeral will leave his late residence, "The Braes," Mount Burnett, To-morrow (Friday, September 30), at 10 a.m., arriving at cemetery at 1.30 p.m. (via Pakenham).
JOHN GRANT, Undertaker. 'Phone 25 Berwick.36 
Death-Notice30 Sep 1921 CRICHTON.—On the 28th September, at Mount Burnett, Alexander Crichton, in his 87th year.37 
Land-Gembrook*6 Oct 1922 GEM--A22 (part). Transfer from Sophie Mary Souter to Alexander Crichton. 1a - transfer 1069983 (probably a store.)38 
Land-Note*6 Oct 1922 GEM--26 + GEM--27 (part) + GEM-A3. William Frederick Crichton Alexander Crichton died on 28th September 1921. Probate has been granted to William Frederick Crichton of Warwick Queensland and John Alexander Crichton of Gembrook.39 
Land-Gembrook*6 Aug 1923 GEM-A3 (part). Transfer from Alexander Crichton to Education Department. 3a 0r 0p.40 
Land-Gembrook14 Apr 1944 GEM--27 (part). Transfer from Alexander Crichton to Robert Henry Ficken. 7a 0r 25p.41 
Land-Gembrook14 Apr 1944 GEM--27 (part). Transfer from Alexander Crichton to Robert Henry Ficken. 7a 0r 16p.42 
Land-Gembrook14 Apr 1944 GEM-A3 (balance). Transfer from Alexander Crichton to Robert Henry Ficken. 317a 0r 0p.43 
Land-Gembrook*14 Apr 1944 GEM--26. Transfer from Alexander Crichton to Robert Henry Ficken. 20a 0r 0p.44 

Grave

  • 5-069-A+B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Sarah Crichton 1880 51 wife/ Alexander
    Alexander Crichton 1921 86 hus/ Sarah45

Family

 Sarah Ann Lecky b. 21 Jan 1830, d. 16 Aug 1880
Children 1.William Frederick Crichton b. 1866, d. 20 Feb 1956
 2.Elizabeth Jane Crichton+ b. 1869, d. 1956
 3.John Alexander Crichton b. 1871, d. 31 Dec 1953

Newspaper-Articles

  • 28 Jan 1885: On Monday week, Mr. John Crichton of Boneo, father of Messrs Alexander and David Crichton, of Gembrook, died at the good old age of eighty. The funeral took place on Wednesday last. David Crichton46
  • 23 Aug 1895: Berwick (Shire).— Beaconsfield riding : Crichton, 82 ; Sykes, 57. Majority for Crichton, 25. Jessey Sykes47
  • 25 May 1896: BERWICK SHIRE COUNCIL. Saturday.
    In the Berwick shire council to-day Cr. Crichton accused the president, Cr. Goff, of insulting and untruthful statements in connection with some business at a previous meeting.
    The president twice called upon Cr. Crichton to withdraw his remarks, but he declined and the president then took steps, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to suspend Cr. Crichton until such time as he withdraws his remarks.48
  • 27 May 1896: Berwick Council. THE DIGNITY OF THE CHAIR.
    At the ordinary meeting of the above on Saturday last an acrimonious passage-at-arms ensued between Cr Crichton and the president, Cr Goff.
    Cr Crichton at the conclusion of the ordinary business remarked that some six or twelve months ago, previous to his being elected councillor, the clerk of works suggested to him that a road was required through his land. He told the clerk of works to inform the council that they could have the road for nothing. He waited four months for a reply, which was not forthcoming. He then asked the clerk of works whether the council was going to take the road, and he was informed they would do so if he (Cr Crichton) paid for the transfer. Needless to say, so far as he was concerned, there the matter ended. The president had made a statement at a previous meeting to the effect that he had no intention of giving the said road. These remarks, to say the least of them, were both unjust and untruthful.
    The chairman interjected and requested Cr Crichton to withdraw his remarks. Until he withdrew his statement of untruthfulness he would not allow him to speak at the council table. As president he would use his powers to expel Cr Crichton from the council.
    Cr Crichton : You are a despotic president. You should have withdrawn your offensive statement at last meeting and apologised.
    The president : I will not allow you to take part in this council until you withdraw your remarks.
    Cr Crichton : We'll see all about that.
    Cr Robinson coincided with the president. The chair should be upheld. The president here read the Act referring to a president's powers, and again called on Cr Crichton to withdraw his statement of untruthfulness.
    Cr Crichton : You will have to withdraw your statement before I do.
    The president : I gave an explanation at last meeting and you accepted it.
    Cr Crichton : I did not. You closed the meeting abruptly; and I did not get time to say a word.
    The president: I am upholding the authority of a president, and every member of the council will support me in it. Your remarks are certainly uncalled for and unjustifiable.
    Cr Crichton : You were the first to make uncalled for statements.
    The president : I will not be charged with untruthfulness.
    Cr D. Bourke: Surely, councillors can come here and give their opinions without having rows. Until recently we managed to get through our business amicably, but now we are having unpleasant disputes at every meeting. Councillors were amenable to be taught what was right. When Cr Crichton asked for an explanation at last meeting it was given him by the president. Letters had been frequently received from the Lands Dept. asking if Cr Crichton intended to give the road promised, but could not be definitely answered pending Cr Crichton's decision to give same. This was certainly very annoying. He thought Cr Crichton should withdraw. If councillors were watching every little thing that was said at the council table they would never get on amicably.
    Cr Crichton : The president should either substantiate or withdraw his statement, but he has done neither. How did he know whether I Intended to give the road or not?
    Cr Wilson: I think Cr Crichton should withdraw his remarks before the thing goes any further.
    Cr Crichton: I will withdraw if the president will withdraw what he has said and make an apology satisfactory to this council.
    The president : You must withdraw unconditionally.
    Cr D. Bourke : Withdraw, Cr Crichton!
    Cr T. Bourke : You should withdraw, Cr Crichton. Cr Goff gave you an explanation at last meeting and you did not say you were dissatisfied with it.
    Cr Crichton : I did not get a chance. He closed the meeting abruptly.
    The president : This Is the last chance I shall give you, Cr Crichton. Are you going to withdraw?
    Cr Crichton (rising to leave the table) : Good-bye!
    The president : Well, I shall certainly exercise the power the Act gives me to expel you.
    Cr Crichton (leaving the table): I would sooner be expelled than put up with your offensive and uncalled for remarks. The proceedings then terminated.
    In Part XI of the 18th schedule of the Local Government Act it is laid down (that whenever any councillor shall make use of any expression disorderly or capable of being applied offensively to any other councillor, the councillor so offending shall be requested by the chairman to withdraw the expression and to make a satisfactory explanation to the council. Further, and that any Cr. having been twice called to order or to withdraw and to apologise for such conduct and refusing so to do shall be guilty of an offence.
    The penalty for the above is that the councillor so-offending shall forfeit a sum not exceeding £5; The penalty may be recovered by means of a civil action in any police court. The 13th schedule was adopted in its entirety by the Berwick council some months ago. William Henry Goff49
  • 24 Aug 1896: BERWICK SHIRE RATES. REMARKABLE CASE OF WRITING OFF ARREARS. DANDENONG. Saturday.
    At the Berwick Shire council meeting to-day Cr. Crichton stated that on looking over the rate book he observed that an amount of £5, rates due by the president, had been written off some 12 months ago. He would like to know by what authority this had been done.
    Cr. Goff (president) : It was done by resolution of the council. These rate were not incurred by me, but by a man who had agreed to buy the property. You are out of order in mentioning this. I was not president at the time.
    By direction the secretary produced the minute book, which showed that the amount of £5 had been written off by resolution of the council.
    Cr. Crichton : I consider the motion was illegal, and the council had no power to do such a thing.
    Cr. Goff : It was done before you came into the council, and you had nothing to do with it.
    The accounts had been audited. I won't discuss the matter now.
    Cr. Crichton : As it is a personal matter you should court discussion, and not stifle it. I will move—
    That so long as that £5 remains unpaid that no ratepayer in the shire be summoned for rates.
    Cr. Ure seconded motion.
    Cr. Goff : Nonsense. The motion is out of order. I had nothing to do with the incurring of the rates mentioned.
    Cr. Crichton : Ex-Cr. Brisbane ought to be ashamed of himself for proposing such a motion.
    Cr. Goff : You ought to be ashamed of yourself for attacking ex-Cr. Brisbane behind his back. If a man had to pay rates that he did not incur it would be very hard.
    Cr. Crichton : You are here to defend ex-Cr. Brisbane.
    Cr. Goff : Ex-Cr. Brisbane was a good man, and a credit to the council.
    Cr. Crichton : You sold the land and got a good deposit.
    Cr. Goff : That's my business. This matter has been settled.
    Cr. Crichton : Is it settled? Don't make any mistake about that.
    The motion was not, however, put, and the ordinary business was proceeded with. William Henry Goff50
  • 27 Aug 1896: THE BERWICK COUNCIL "WRITING OFF" CASE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.
    SIR,—Under the heading of "A Remarkable Case of Writing Off Arrears in the Berwick Shire Council" in your issue of the 24th inst. I am referred to as having moved that a sum of £5 be written off Cr. Goff's rates, and this iniquitous conduct on my part has filled Cr. Crichton's pious soul with horror. Being on the eve of an election at which my candidature is supported by Cr. Goff, whilst my opponent is supported by Cr. Crichton, may afford some explanation of the circumstance being brought forward at the present very opportune moment ; but the facts of the case are as follows:—Mr. Goff sold 40 acres of unimproved land about eight years ago, which ultimately fell back into his hands with something like £15 arrears in rates, due for six years. Had the then rate collector performed his duties no such preposterous accumulation could have occurred, but the council, on consideration of this and other matters in connection therewith which I am unable to recall at the present moment, decided unanimously to write off £5 of the amount named. No member of the council offered opposition to the resolution.
    But the fact is, some time ago Cr. Crichton sent in a claim against the council for a sum of about £200 due to him for work and labor done, principally in constructing roads in the direction of his own property. The council pointed out that the claim was, so far as it was concerned, quite illegal, and refused to pay. I may mention that Mr. Crichton had allowed this to remain in abeyance for about 7 years, and when asked why such an extraordinary claim had not been sent in at the proper time, he said it had escaped his memory—an example which the council received with the same confidence that it did his account. Cr. Goff was a most determined opponent to payment being made. Cr. Crichton then proposed to me as a member of the council that £100 of the ratepayers' money be expended in the purchase of cats for the purpose of killing rabbits.
    This was just a little too much for my gravity, and Cr. Crichton never forgave me for this. About two months ago President Goff threatened to suspend him tor conduct unbecoming a Councillor, which necessitated an apology from Mr. Crichton, and now the latter is revenged in a way which has probably filled his soul with joy.— Yours, &c.,
    W. BRISBANE.
    Elizabeth-street, Melbourne, 25th August. William Brisbane, William Henry Goff51
  • 11 Aug 1898: ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. BERWICK (Shire).—Nominations:—Berwick Riding—A. L. Vieusseux and Immanuel Wanke. Beaconsfield Riding—Alexander Crichton (retiring). Pakenham Riding—J. Bourke (retiring). Auditor—Robert Bain and R. C. Clements.52
  • 1 Oct 1921: COCKATOO.—The death has occurred of Mr Alex. Crichton of Mount Burnett, one of the oldest residents of the district. He was born in Scotland, and settled in the district about 40 years ago. He was formerly a member of the Berwick and Ferntree Gully Shire councils.53
  • 26 Oct 1921: see image54
  • 26 Oct 1921: TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1. (CUP DAY.) At Half-past One O'Clock, By Auction, on the Ground, in a Seated Marquee.
    ''TOWN ESTATE" EMERALD,
    Held by the late Alexander Crichton for 40 Years.
    NOW RELEASED FOR SALE.
    122 SPLENDID ALLOTMENTS, ¼-ACRE. 122.
    122 SPLENDID ALLOTMENTS, ¼-ACRE. 122.
    122 SPLENDID ALLOTMENTS, ¼-ACRE. 122.
    This is Absolutely the "Best Thing" on Cup Day.
    Plans, J. T. O'CONNOR, auctioneer, 281 Collins street; T. W. Butcher, Emerald. Trains leave Prince's Bridge 8.30, 9.15, 9.50, 10.20.55

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    5-069-B Crighton Alexander M 86 30/09/1921 676.
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Last Edited29 Mar 2024

Elizabeth Jane Crichton

F, #15732, b. 1869, d. 1956
Father*Alexander Crichton b. 1835, d. 28 Sep 1921
Mother*Sarah Ann Lecky b. 21 Jan 1830, d. 16 Aug 1880
ChartsDescendants of James LECKY of Coalisland, Co Tyrone
Married NameMcGowan.1 
Birth*1869 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B924/1869 (par Alexander CRICHTON & Sarah LECKY) - as Elizabeth Jane CRICHTON.2 
Marriage*19 Jan 1889 Spouse: Samuel Benson McGowan. Gembrook, VIC, Australia, #M435.3
 
Marriage-Notice*2 Feb 1889 McGOWAN-CRICHTON.—On the 19th Jan., at Gembrook, by the Rev. Dr. Torrance, Samuel Benson, eldest son of the late S. W. McGowan, to Elizabeth, only daughter of Alexander Crichton, of Gembrook.4 
Widow2 Dec 1905Elizabeth Jane Crichton became a widow upon the death of her husband Samuel Benson McGowan.5 
Death*1956 QLD, Australia, 1956/C4571 [par Alexander CRICHTON & Sarah LECKY].5 

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    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/139696258
  5. [S8] Queensland Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes.
Last Edited20 Apr 2023

John Alexander Crichton

M, #15733, b. 1871, d. 31 Dec 1953
Father*Alexander Crichton b. 1835, d. 28 Sep 1921
Mother*Sarah Ann Lecky b. 21 Jan 1830, d. 16 Aug 1880
ChartsDescendants of James LECKY of Coalisland, Co Tyrone
Birth*1871 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B21644/1871 (par Alexander CRICHTON & Sarah LECKY) - as John Alexander CRICHTON.1 
(Witness) Land-Note6 Oct 1922 GEM--26 + GEM--27 (part) + GEM-A3 Alexander Crichton died on 28th September 1921. Probate has been granted to William Frederick Crichton of Warwick Queensland and John Alexander Crichton of Gembrook.2 
Death*31 Dec 1953 Lilydale, VIC, Australia, #D19046/1954 (Age 81) (par Alexander CRICHTON & Sarah LECKIE) - as John Alexander CRICHTON.3 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B21644/1871 (par Alexander CRICHTON & Sarah LECKY) - as John Alexander CRICHTON, Birth registered at Berw, Australia."
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 971-022 + C/T 3763-488 + C/T 1741-137 + 1229-646 - Alexander Crichton died on 28th September 1921. Probate has been granted to William Frederick Crichton of Warwick Queensland and John Alexander Crichton of Gembrook.
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D19046/1954 (Age 81) (par Alexander CRICHTON & Sarah LECKIE) - as John Alexander CRICHTON, Death registered at Lilydale, Australia."
Last Edited20 Apr 2023

Georgina Charlotte Walstab

F, #15734, b. 1873
Father*Arthur Walstab b. 1844, d. 5 Sep 1899
Mother*Emma Jane Hollis b. 1846, d. 29 Jun 1924
Birth*1873 Boroondara, VIC, Australia, #B2952.1 

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
Last Edited23 Oct 2016

Harry Walstab

M, #15735, b. 1878, d. 26 Dec 1953
Father*Arthur Walstab b. 1844, d. 5 Sep 1899
Mother*Emma Jane Hollis b. 1846, d. 29 Jun 1924
Birth*1878 Brighton, VIC, Australia, #B7020.1 
Marriage*21 Jan 1911 Spouse: Yvonne Frances Scott. Church of England, Berwick, VIC, Australia, #M516/1911.2
 
Death*26 Dec 1953 Cheltenham, VIC, Australia, #D14549 (Age 75.)1 
Death-Notice28 Dec 1953 WALSTAB, Harry.—On December 26, loving and much-loved brother of Gertrude a'Beckett, Toorak.—R.I.P.3 
Death-Notice*29 Dec 1953 WALSTAB, Harry.—On December 26, second son of the late Arthur and Emma Jane Walstab, of Brighton, in his 76th year.4 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 26 Jan 1911: MR. H. WALSTAB AND MISS YVONNE SCOTT.
    An exceedingly pretty wedding took place at the Church of England, Berwick, on Saturday, January 21, when Miss Yvonne Scott was married to Mr. Harry Walstab. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Kivenson. The bride (who was given away by Captain Watson of Williamstown) wore a lovely frock of white silk, prettily draped with Brussels lace, and the usual wreath and veil. Miss Atalie Scott (sister of the bride) was her attendant, and also wore white, with an amethyst necklet (gift of the bridegroom). Mr. Penry Boyd supported the bridegroom as best man.
    At the conclusion of the ceremony the guests (numbering 50) had a delightful drive in perfect weather to "Athalie," Harkaway, the residence of the bride's sister, where a reception was held and wedding-tea served, after which the happy pair left for their honeymoon amidst a shower of confetti. The going-away dress was a tussore silk coat and skirt and cornflower blue hat. Many beautiful presents were received. Those noticed at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. W. a'Beckett, Mr. and Mrs. W. Harper, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. and Miss Mackie, Miss Drew, Miss Brock, Mrs. and Miss Ramsden. Yvonne Frances Scott, Elizabeth Brock5
  • 2 Feb 1911: MR. H. WALSTAB TO MISS Y. F. SCOTT.
    On Saturday afternoon Miss Yvonne Frances Scott, daughter of the late Mr. John Scott, of Harkaway, and Mr. Harry Walstab, second son of the late Councillor Arthur Walstab, of Brighton, and Mrs. Walstab, now of Murrumbeena, were married at Christ Church, Berwick, by the Rev. E. C. Thomson, of Cranbourne, brother-in-law of the bridegroom. The church was prettily decorated with white roses and other choice white flowers. The bride was given away by her mother's cousin, Captain Watson. She wore a simple but effective gown of white satin charmeuse, the tunic trimmed with lace and silver, tulle veil, wreath of orange blossom. Her bouquet was in the form of a horseshoe in white satin and flowers. The bridesmaid was Miss Athalie Scott (sister of the bride). She wore a gown of soft white silk : large white hat, trimmed with very pale blue, and lined with black lace: also a gold chain and amethyst pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr. Penleigh Boyd.
    After the ceremony the bridal party and guests left for "Athalie," Harkaway, where the wedding reception and tea was held. The house was prettily decorated with fern and white flowers. The bride and bridegroom received under a weddingbell.
    The travelling costume was a coat and skirt of Shantune silk, and cornflower blue hat. Mr. and Mrs. H. Walstab left for the Gippsland Lakes, where the honeymoon is to be spent. There were about fifty quests present, only relations and intimate friends being invited. Amongst these were noticed—Mrs. Arthur Walstab, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Walstab, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. a'Beckett, Mr. and Mrs. William Harper, Rev. E. C. and Mrs. Thomson, the Misses Brock, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Warrington Rogers, Rev. A. J. and Mrs. Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Brittingham, Mr. Stuart Nelson, Miss Searle, Mrs. and Miss Mackie, Mr. Merric Boyd, Miss Boyd, Miss Drew, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton, and Mrs. and Miss Ramsdon. A number of valuable presents were received, including several cheques. Yvonne Frances Scott, Elizabeth Brock6

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 28 Dec 1953, p16
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23318073
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 29 Dec 1953, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23310636
  5. [S14] Newspaper - Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 26 Jan 1911, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/146587388
  6. [S14] Newspaper - Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 2 Feb 1911, p27
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/175610209
Last Edited4 Sep 2021

James Richardson

M, #15736, b. 1837, d. 11 Jun 1916
Probate (Will)* James Richardson. Butcher. Berwick. 11 Jun 1916. 145/342.1 
Note* Brass plaque at the Berwick Presbyterian Church (now Uniting Church):
On the west on my right is to that of the late James Richardson and reads
‘To The Glory of God and in loving memory of James Richardson, Berwick-on-Tweed 1836. Berwick 1916. One of the first Elders and for 40 years a faithful worshipper in this Church to which he gave generous support and untiring service, Steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. 1st Corinthians 15.289.2' 
Birth*1837 Berwick-on-Tweed, England.3 
Marriage* Spouse: Robena Brown.3
 
Land-Berwick14 Jan 1879 BER-Crown-18 (part). Transfer from James Gibb to James Richardson. 4a - see C/T 1083-433 / 1781-166 / 1822-313 / 1921-179.4 
Land-Berwick20 May 1886 BER-Crown-18 (part). Transfer from James Gibb to James Richardson. 2r - added to Richardson's holding of 4a 2r - now 5 acres on this title - see C/T 1822-313.5 
Land-Berwick*15 Jun 1887 BER-Crown-18 (part). Transfer from Joseph Clarke to James Richardson. 1a - added to Richardson's previous holding of 5a - now 6a) - land bounded by Connors Road (Clyde Road), Brown Street (Langmore Lane), Station Street (Gloucester Avenue) and other selections on the south.6 
Widower1916He became a widower upon the death of his wife Robena Brown.3 
Death*11 Jun 1916 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D4643 (Age 79) [par George RICHARDSON].3 
Land-Note*15 Sep 1916 Red Ink No 1793964. James Richardson died on the 11th day of June. Probate of his will and codicil has been granted to George Richardson of 59 Bloomfield Road Ascot Vale Civil Servant, John Richardson of Narre Warren and James Richardson of Berwick both butchers. Dated the 15th day of September 1916.7 
Land-Berwick*15 Sep 1916 BER-Crown-18 (part). Transfer from James Richardson to Frank Martin Richardson. 4a - C/T 3995-988.8 
Land-Berwick*15 Sep 1916 BER-Crown-18 (part). Transfer from James Richardson to James Richardson. 2a - C/T 3995-987.9 
Anecdote*3 Oct 1976Coming from Berwick-upon-Tweed, Mr & Mrs Richardson made their home named “Flodden” on Clyde Road, near where Mr. Minns’ garage, now stands. ‘Flodden’ was named after the field where the battle took place in 1513 between the Scots under James IV and the English under the Earl of Surrey in the vicinity of which Mr. Richardson hailed from, on the borders of England and Scotland. Mr Richardson also owned ‘Braeside’ on which the Braeside Homes are now built, the land for which was most generously donated by his grand-daughters, Violet (Mrs. Ripoll) and Lillan, (Mrs. C. A. Morris) and her husband, Mr. C. A. Morris – truly a most munificent gift and a great asset to Berwick.
When, years ago, the Presbyterians and Anglicans were in low financial straits, it was suggested that the two Churches should amalgamate, Mr Richardson’s rejoinder was ‘I would rather walk to Dandenong. So much for the ecumenical spirit of those days from Mr Richardson’s view point. He was truly a great old Lowland Scot with a great loyalty to his Church.2 

Grave

  • 5-281-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, James Richardson 1916 80 hus/ Robina, our father
    Robina Richardson 1916 81 wife/ James, our mother10

Family

 Robena Brown b. 1835, d. 1916
Children 1.John Richardson+ b. 1866
 2.James Richardson+ b. 1869, d. 13 Jul 1953
 3.Frank Martin Richardson+ b. 15 Jan 1881, d. 18 May 1952

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 Aug 1919: WILLS-RICHARDSON.—In loving memory of Dick, who fell at Fleurbaix, 19th July, 1916, and Bob, who died August 2 from wounds received at Fleurbaix, also in loving memory of James and Robina Richardson, who died at Berwick in June, 1916.
    Lest we forget.
    E'en as they trod that day to God, so walked they from their birth, In simpleness, and gentleness, and honour, and clean mirth.
    -(F. B. and N. R.) Robena Richardson11

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 637; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 546.
  2. [S394] Unknown author, The Wilson Family CD, In a speech by Norman Beaumont on the anniversary of the Presbyterian Church 3 Oct 1976.
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1000-992 (tx75878) - James Richardson of Berwick Carrier - C/T 1083-433 -> cancelled vide Cert of Title 1781-166.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1000-992 (tx169142) - James Richardson of Berwick Butcher - C/T 1822-313 (now 5 acres on this title) -> then cancelled title vide C/T 1921-179.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1107-356 + C/T 1822-313 - James Richardson of Berwick Butcher - C/T 1921-179 (this title contains the six acres, now consolidated in one title).
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1921-179 - Red Ink No 1793964. James Richardson died on the 11th day of June. Probate of his will and codicil has been granted to George Richardson of 59 Bloomfield Road Ascot Vale Civil Servant, John Richardson of Narre Warren and James Richardson of Berwick both butchers. Dated the 15th day of September 1916.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1921-179 (tx810971) - Frank Richardson - C/T 3995-988 (these are the original 4 acres).
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1921-179 (tx810970) - James Richardson - C/T 3995-987.
  10. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-281-B Richardson J. M 80 13-06-16 566
    5-281-B Richardson R. F 81 25-06-16 568.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 2 Aug 1919, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4709867
Last Edited9 Jun 2024

Robena Brown

F, #15737, b. 1835, d. 1916
Married NameRichardson.1 
Birth*18351 
Marriage* Spouse: James Richardson.1
 
Death*1916 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D4647 (Age 81) [par John BROWN].1 

Grave

  • 5-281-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, James Richardson 1916 80 hus/ Robina, our father
    Robina Richardson 1916 81 wife/ James, our mother2

Family

 James Richardson b. 1837, d. 11 Jun 1916
Children 1.John Richardson+ b. 1866
 2.James Richardson+ b. 1869, d. 13 Jul 1953
 3.Frank Martin Richardson+ b. 15 Jan 1881, d. 18 May 1952

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 Aug 1919: WILLS-RICHARDSON.—In loving memory of Dick, who fell at Fleurbaix, 19th July, 1916, and Bob, who died August 2 from wounds received at Fleurbaix, also in loving memory of James and Robina Richardson, who died at Berwick in June, 1916.
    Lest we forget.
    E'en as they trod that day to God, so walked they from their birth, In simpleness, and gentleness, and honour, and clean mirth.
    -(F. B. and N. R.) James Richardson3

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-281-B Richardson J. M 80 13-06-16 566
    5-281-B Richardson R. F 81 25-06-16 568.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 2 Aug 1919, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4709867
Last Edited12 Sep 2022

James Richardson

M, #15738, b. 1869, d. 13 Jul 1953
Father*James Richardson b. 1837, d. 11 Jun 1916
Mother*Robena Brown b. 1835, d. 1916
Probate (Will)* James Richardson. Gardener. Berwick. 13 Jul 1953. 471/843.1 
Birth*1869 Sunbury, VIC, Australia, #B25399.2 
Marriage*19 Jun 1895 Spouse: Annie Amelia Smith. VIC, Australia, #M2905.3
 
Marriage-Notice*27 Jul 1895 RICHARDSON—SMITH.—On the 19th June, by the Rev. R. W. Rock, James, third son of James Richardson, to Annie Amelia, eldest daughter of Alfred Smith, both of Berwick.4 
Land-Beac*31 May 1912 PAK-1A LP2805 (Lot 44). Transfer from Ann Milne to James Richardson. Transfer 685652.5 
Land-Berwick*12 Sep 1916 BER-Subn-11. Transfer from William Wilson to James Richardson. 7a 0r 21p - ownership now Wilson, Beaumont and Richardson.6 
Land-Berwick*15 Sep 1916 BER-Crown-18 (part). Transfer from James Richardson to James Richardson. 2a - C/T 3995-987.7 
Land-Beac*19 May 1921 PAK-1A LP2805 (Lot 44), Woods Street. Transfer from James Richardson to John Thomas Garth.8 
(Transfer from) Land-Berwick10 Dec 1924 BER-Subn-11. Transfer from William Wilson, Llewelyn David Beaumont, James Richardson to Thomas Clair Whiteside. 7a 0r 21p - ownership now Beaumont, Richardson and Whiteside.9 
Widower10 Mar 1939James Richardson became a widower upon the death of his wife Annie Amelia Smith.3 
(Transfer from) Land-Berwick21 Feb 1941 BER-Subn-11. Transfer from Thomas Clair Whiteside, James Richardson, Llewelyn David Beaumont to Evan Clarence Henry, Austin Jeffries Spencer, Leslie Wilson Anderson. 7a 0r 21p - ownership now Spencer, Henry and Anderson.10 
Death*13 Jul 1953 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D20289 (Age 84.)3 
Death-Notice*14 Jul 1953 RICHARDSON, James. - On July 13, at his home, Sunbury, Brown street, Berwick, the dearly loved husband of the late Annie Amelia Richardson, and loving father of Ruby (Mrs. Turner), May (Mrs. Jackson), Edward, James, and Sidney, aged 84 years. -Peace, perfect peace.
RICHARDSON -The Friends of the late Mr JAMES RICHARDSON of Sunbury, Brown street, Berwick are notified that his funeral will leave the Presbyterian Church, Berwick THIS DAY, after a service by the Rev J S Tanner to commence at 3 pm for the Berwick Cemetery.11 

Grave

  • 5-655-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Richardson James 1869-1953 hus/ Annie,
    Richardson Annie Amelia 1875- 1939, wife/ James m+f/ Ruby,May,Ted,Jim,Syd12     

Family

 Annie Amelia Smith b. 1874, d. 10 Mar 1939
Child 1.Edward Richardson+ b. 1900, d. 14 Apr 1961

Newspaper-Articles

  • 15 Jul 1953: Passing of Mr. James Richardson. Lifelong Berwick Resident. BERWICK lost another of its fine old identities last Monday with the passing of Mr. James Richardson, of "Sunbury”, Brown St. Eighty four years old when the call came, he had lived in Berwick since he was three weeks old and was one of its best-known and liked residents.
    Born at Sunbury, he came to Berwick with his parents, the late James and Robina Richardson, 84 years ago. He was a retired butdher, and for years he successfully followed his trade in the town, as well as taking part in its many activities in his earlier days.
    His wife pre-deceased him in 1939, but he is survived by three sons, Edward, James and Sidney, and two daughters, Robina (Mrs. Turner) and. May (Mrs. Jackson).
    The long funeral cortege yesterday, when the remains were interred in the Berwick Cemetery, was a fitting tribute to a fine character. Before the funeral Rev. J. S. Tanner conducted a service in the Berwick Presbyterian Church. He also officiated at the graveside, where the Rechaibite service was recited by Mr A. Funston. The casket was carried, by the three sons and the pallbearers were Crs. G. Rae, C. Harris and A. Robinson, Messrs. J. S. Loveridge, Clyde Greaves, N. Beaumont. J. Bell, T. Warne, A. McNabb and H. Nixon. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of W. J. Garnar & Son Pty. Ltd.13
  • 29 Jul 1953: BERWICK FIRE BRIGADE NEWS
    The monthly meeting was postponed for a week out of respect to the memory of a grand old supporter of the brigade since its inception—the late Mr. J. Richardson, of Brown Street.
    Mr. Richardson’s three sons were among the founders of the brigade, and each has had the honor of being caotain. Ted and Jim are still active members. Edward Richardson, James Alfred (Jim) Richardson14

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 662; VPRS 7591/P3, unit 27.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "mother as Robenia BROWN."
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  4. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 27 Jul 1895, p35
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196411558
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2281-153 - James Richardson the Younger of Berwick Butcher - C/T 3604-655.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 897-288 - William Wilson Contractor and Llewellyn David Beaumont Farmer, and James Richardson the younger butcher, all of Berwick - joint proprietors.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1921-179 (tx810970) - James Richardson - C/T 3995-987.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3604-655 - John Thomas Garth of Commercial Road Prahran Hairdresser.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 897-288 - Llewellyn David Beaumont of Mornington Gentleman, James Richardson the younger of Berwick Butcher and Thomas Clair Whiteside of Beaconsfield Orchardist - joint proprietors.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 897-288 - Justin Jeffries Spencer of Berwick Farmer, Evan Clarence Henry of Berwick Grazier and Leslie Wilson Anderson of Berwick Farmer and Grazier are now joint proprietors of the within described estate under and by virtue of Section 23 of Act 1175.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 14 Jul 1953, p9.
  12. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-655-B Richardson James M 84 14-07-53 1321
    5-655-B Richardson Annie F 01-03-39 1016
    bw2148.
  13. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 15 Jul 1953, p1.
  14. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 29 Jul 1953, p24.
Last Edited9 Jun 2024

John Richardson

M, #15739, b. 1866
Father*James Richardson b. 1837, d. 11 Jun 1916
Mother*Robena Brown b. 1835, d. 1916
Birth*1866 Bacchus Marsh, VIC, Australia, #B19134.1 
Marriage*1893 Spouse: Sarah Jane Funston. #M3397/1893, Jno RICHARDSON & Sarah Jane FUNSTON.2
 
(Witness) Marriage28 Mar 1894 Witness to marriage of: Sarah Elizabeth Muir and George Lyte; Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia.3

Family

 Sarah Jane Funston b. 1863, d. 1925
Child 1.Howard James Richardson4 b. 1894

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "mother as Rebecca BROWN."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M3397/1893, Jno RICHARDSON & Sarah Jane FUNSTON."
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M1438/1894, Geo LYTE & Sarah Elizth MUIR."
  4. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B26865/1894 (par Jno RICHARDSON & Sarah Jane FUNSTON) - as Howard Jas RICHARDSON, Birth registered at Berwick, Australia."
Last Edited6 Dec 2024

Maggie Duff

F, #15743, b. 18 Nov 1863, d. 8 Feb 1938
Father*Alexander Duff b. 1825, d. 22 Dec 1890
Mother*Annie Tucker b. 1831, d. 24 Nov 1905
ChartsDescendants of James LECKY of Coalisland, Co Tyrone
Married NameLecky.1 
Birth*18 Nov 1863 Cranbourne, VIC, Australia, #B1826/1864.2 
Birth-Notice*21 Nov 1863 DUFF.—On the 18th inst., at the manse, Cranbourne, the wife of the Rev. A. Duff, M.A., of a daughter.3 
Marriage*14 Aug 1889 Spouse: James Lecky. Cranbourne, VIC, Australia, #M5682.1
 
Marriage-Notice*7 Sep 1889 LECKY—DUFF.—On the 14th ult., at the Presbyterian Church, Cranbourne, by the father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. J. B. Gason, brother-in-law of the bride, and the Rev. R. W. Rock, James, youngest son of the late James Lecky, Esq., J.P., Cranbourne, to Maggie, third daughter of the Rev. A. Duff, M. A.4 
Death*8 Feb 1938 1 Willoby Avenue, East Malvern, VIC, Australia, #D1031 (Age 74.)1 
Death-Notice*9 Feb 1938 LECKY.—On the 8th February at her residence, No 1 Willoby avenue, East Malvern, Maggie beloved wife of James Lecky and dearly loved mother of James (deceased A I F) Eleanor (Mrs F Hourigan) Mervyn (deceased A I F) Walter (deceased) and May.
LECKY.—The Friends of the late Mrs MAGGIE LECKY are respectfully informed that her funeral will leave her residence, No 1 Willoby avenue, East Malvern, THIS DAY (Wednesday, 9th February) at 2.30 pm for the place of interment in the Cranbourne Cemetery.5 

Grave

  • Graves 1006/1007, Cranbourne Cemetery, Cranbourne, VIC, Australia

Newspaper-Articles

  • 25 Feb 1953: £6000 Cranbourne Presbyterian Church Opened ... GENEROUS GIFTS TOWARDS FURNISHINGS. Pew: Given by Mrs. Hourigan and Mrs. Maughan in memory of James and Maggie Leckie. James Lecky, Eleanor Mary Wood Hourigan Annie May Duff Maughan6

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D1031 (Age 74)."
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B1826/1864 [par Alexander & Annie TUCKER]."
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 Nov 1863 page 4.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 7 Sep 1889, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/6276920
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 Feb 1938 page 10.
  6. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 25 Feb 1953, p20
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215817444
Last Edited21 Apr 2023
 

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