Arthur Robert Bragg

M, #18584, b. 20 Feb 1876, d. 19 Jul 1916
Birth*20 Feb 1876 West Maitland, NSW, Australia, #B14015 [par Edmund Togwell BRAGG & Harriett Elizabeth GRANT].1 
Marriage*10 Jan 1908 Spouse: Emily Culverwell. Cloncurry, QLD, Australia, #M C552.2,3
 
Divorce*25 Nov 1915Arthur Robert Bragg and Emily Bragg were divorced on 25 Nov 1915. 
Note*1916 AWM photo - Studio portrait of 2564 Private (Pte) Arthur Robert Bragg, 24th Battalion, of Melbourne, Vic. A publican prior to enlistment, Pte Bragg embarked with the 6th Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Ulysses on 27th October 1915. After transferring to the 60th Battalion, he was promoted to Corporal (Cpl) and, on 19th July 1916, was killed in action. He is commemorated on the VC Corner Australian Memorial, Fromelles Permalink: http://cas.awm.gov.au/item/DASEY2189. 
Note1916 BRAGG, Arthur Robert
Arthur Robert BRAGG was the publican of the Central Hotel, Beaconsfield,Victoria. He was married to my great-grandmother's sister, Emily (maiden name Culverwell).
I believe Emily moved to East Melbourne after Arthur enlisted in 1915, as she was possibly not able to run the hotel by herself. My grandmother, Grace Perkins, was living with her at the time. It is possible that they moved to East Melbourne to enable Grace to find employment in the city.
Emily Bragg lived at 100 Powlett Street, East Melbourne for only a short while. She returned to Queensland about 1917, after hearing of her husband's death in France. She also lost a son, Archibald Curel, who was killed in Belgium in October, 1917. Grace remained in Victoria, as she did not like the hot weather in Queensland.
Emily (nee Culverwell) and Arthur Bragg had married in Cloncurry, Queensland in 1908, after the death of Emily's first husband. They came to Victoria with Grace in about 1913 or 1914 to run the Gippsland Hotel, Beaconsfield. (It was later renamed the Central Hotel).
Arthur Robert Bragg is commemorated on the War Memorial in Beaconsfield, and I believe is also commemorated on another War Memorial in his birthplace, Maitland, NSW.
Arthur Bragg was born in Maitland in 1876.
Service record from National Archives:
Arthur Bragg enlisted on 27 July 1915 and joined the 24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcements on 2 August 1915. Following training at Broadmeadows, his battalion embarked on HMAT Ulysses A38 on 27 Oct0ber 1915. he was taken on strength with the 6th Battalion at Tel-el-Kebir. On 3 March, 1916, he was admitted to the Field Ambulance Ferry Post at Ismalia with blistered feet. Then, on 9 April, 1916, he was taken to the 4th Field Ambulance station with rheumatism. He was also suffereing with cramps and scabies and was treated for these before he was returned to his unit.
On 15 April, he was promoted to Lance-Corporal and on 16 June embarked from Alexandria on the Kinfarns Castle to join the British Expeditionary Force in France, disembarking at Marseilles. On 27 June, he was promoted to Corporal. Fromelles was the first major action for the 60th Battalion and they were not given the benefit of experience in the 'quiet' sector, but were sent immediately to the front in what the Australian War Memorial describes as 'the worst 24 hours in Australia's history'. Of an overall 7,080 casualties at Fromelles, there were 5,533 deaths.
Arthur Bragg was reported missing in action in the field on 19 July 1916. There were no witness statements in the inquiry into his death. On that day, the 6oth battalion had 757 casualties. He is remembered at VC Corner, Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles, Lille, France. His name is recorded on Panel 169 in the Commemoration Hall of the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.
Correspondence in National Archives:
There are a series of letters from Emily Bragg, seeking information about her husband and eventually, after he was confirmed killed in action, further letters asking for mementos. (It is to be remembered, as Susan Lawrence has pointed out, that Emily also lost a son, Archibald Curel, in 1917.) The last of these letters was dated November 1922.In response to a specific question from Emily, Victoria Barracks replied that they had no record that Arthur Bragg had left a Will
Additional Notes: Emily Curel was first married to Henry Edward Curel, by whom she had two sons and a daughter, Ethel Florence. Henry Curel died after a lingering illness in October, 1907. he was remembered in The Western Champion Newspaper as ' one of the pioneers and fathers of Cloncurry ... in the early days, one of the business gods of the town'. Emily's son, Archibald Charles Curel, 3498, enlisted and was a driver with the 45th Battalion. He was killed at Passchendaele, Belgium. Her son, John Curel, enlisted with the 1st Australian Camel Corps as part of the 11th Light Horse Regiment. She also had a daughter, Ethel Florence. In 1908, Emily Curel, then proprietor of the Central Hotel, Cloncurry, married Arthur Bragg, who had been managing the hotel for her. She sold the hotel and in 1913 they moved to Beaconsfield, Victoria, where in 1914 she bought the Gippsland Central Hotel. Arthur Bragg became the proprietor and a local figure, involved in the Sporting Club and the Shooters Club and the general social life of Beaconsfield. On November, 1915, however, Emily Bragg sought a dissolution of the marriage (reported in The Truth newspaper as 'Sinful Soldier Discovered By His Spouse'). She had discovered that her husband was running up debts. In August, they had had a quarrel and he had left the house and enlisted in the Expeditionary Force. He admitted that he had been 'misconducting himself with women'. Following this, she applied to have the hotel licence transferred to herself and then, sold the hotel to a Mrs. Steele and moved to East Melbourne. She lived there for less than a year before she returned to Queensland.
Author: Susan Lawrence Jill Fenwick.4 
Note1916 WW 1 AIF Service.
Arthur Robert Bragg (1876 - 1916) joined the AIF at Broadmeadows on 2Aug1915 (signed up 27Jul1915) and was given the service number 2564 and was allotted to 6th Reinforcements, 24Bn. He stated he was born in West Maitland, NSW, was 39Y 5m of age and was a hotel keeper by calling. He had previously been an apprentice paiter to Joseph Benton MacCartney for a five year period.
He nominated his wife, Mrs Emily Bragg of Beaconsfield Victoria as his NOK. This was subsequently changed variously to 16 Nichols St, Fitzroy, Vic; 100 Powlett St East Melbourne, Vic: 451 Wickham Terrace, Leickhardt, Sth Brisbane, Qld (Mar1917); Quarry St Park Road, Wooloogabba, Qld (Jun1917); 72 Wharf St, near Queen St, Brisbane(1921); 598 Leickhardt St, Valley, Brisbane; C/o Mrs Copping, Jones St Highgate Hill, Brisbane, and (perhaps Sep1922) Teviotdale, Abbot St, Newfarm, Brisbane .
Arthur further stated he had never been rejected as unfit for His majesty's Service, nor had he ever been convicted by the civil power. He allotted 3/5 of his pay for the support of his wife and children. He was considered fit for active service on 27Ju1915. Arthur was 5' 5 1/2" tall, weighed 10 stone, had chest measurements 35-38", brown eyes, light brown hair and his religion was C of E. He had a vaccination mark, a scar on his 2nd finger right hand, moles on back (3), and another mole on his left cheek.
Arthur was in 93 Coy Depot, Broadmeadows from 2Aug1915 to 12Oct1915. On 13 Oct 1915 he joined the 6th Re-inforcements, 24 Bn.
At Melbourne on 27Oct1915, Arthur embarked on board HMAT Ulysses for overseas service. On 26Feb1916 he was transferred to 60Bn at Tel-al-Kebir, Egypt.
On 9Apr1916 he was admitted to 4th Field Ambulance and transferred to No 1 ASH at Serapeum, Egypt, suffering from rheumatism. He was re-admitted to hospital at Tel-el-Kebir on 30Mar1916 suffering from cramps, and was transferred the next day to Field Hospital Ferry Post, Ismalia suffering blistered feet, then admitted on the same day to 8th Field Ambulance. Ismalia suffering cramps and scabies. He was discharged back to 60Bn in 1Apr1916.
On 3Apr1916 Arthur at Ferry Post was promoted to Lance Corporal.
On 18Jun1916 he embarked on board "Kinfauns Castle" at Alexandria to join the BEF in France. He disembarked at Marseilles on 29Jun1916 and was promoted to Corporal on 15Jul1916.
Arthur was reported Missing in Action, France, on 19Jul1916. On 4Aug1917 a Court of Enquiry, in the field, established that Arthur had been Killed In Action on 19Jul1916.
Emily requested information on 13Sep1916 regarding wether Arthur left a will, and is so, in whose favour?. On 6Nov1916 Emily raised the question regarding the possibility of Arthur being a prisoner, and advice about his pay and who is the "drawer of the same".
On11Feb1918 a War Pension of One Pound per fortnight was granted wef 21Dec1917 to Arthurs adopted son, Arthur Willis Bragg of Edward St Brisbane.
Emily wrote to Base records on 7Apr1918 seeking advice on the whereabouts of Robert's personal effects and parcels and mail sent to her son Archibold Charles Curel. The reply indicated that it was unlikely that any of Arthur's effect would be located, and in the case of parcels sent to her late son, common practice was to distribute comfort goods amongst the late soldiers friends.
On 12Jul1921 Base Records enquired from Emily if she had any information passed to her regarding the circumstances of Arthur's death or the location of his body. They advised her that notwithstanding the efforts of our Graves Services Unit, they had been unable to obtain any trace of his last resting place. This info was again advised to Emily on 27Oct1921 at her address c/o Mrs Copping, Jones St, Highgate Hill, Brisbane.
Arthur's wife Emily received his Memorial Scroll on 23Sep1922, his Victory Medal on 22Feb1923. On dates unknown Emily also received his British War Medal, the 1914/15 Star and his Memorial Plaque . 
Death*19 Jul 1916 France. 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1914 - 1915Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: hotelkeeper. With Emily Bragg.5,6
bt 1916 - 1917Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: hotelkeeper.7,8

Newspaper-Articles

  • 29 Jan 1908: A quiet wedding was celebrated at the Anglican Church last Sunday afternoon( says the "Cloncurry Advocate" ) when Mrs. E. Curel, proprietress of the Central Hotel, was married to Mr A. Bragg, who for some time past has been managing the hotel for her. After the Rev. Burnett had tied the nuptial knot, the party was driven back to the hotel, where some of their most intimate friends sat down to supper with them, and the usual toasts were proposed and responded to. Emily Curel9
  • 7 Aug 1913: Mr Bragg, who has purchased the ingoing of the Beaconsfield Hotel, at Lower Beaconsfield, will in all probability comlete the purchase of the freehold. Mr Bragg, when he came to Dandenong a short time ago, bought the property known as The Shrubbery, on the Frankston road.10
  • 14 Aug 1913: Berwick. Property seems to be changing hands in this district with increasing rapidity. The Border Hotel property has been sold to a Mr. Triado, who is negotiating with Mr. Steele for immediate possession. Mr. Umhauer, mine host of Gippsland Hotel, has sold to Mr. Bragg, of Dandenong.11
  • 4 Sep 1913: Dandenong Licensing Court. Wednesday, September 3. Before Mr W. W. Harris, P.M. A. R. Bragg applied for a transfer of the licence of the Gippsland Hotel, Lower Beaconsfield, from Mr. Umhauer to himself. The application was granted. Frederick Umhauer12
  • 11 Mar 1914: BEACONSFIELD. A well attended meeting of shootists was held at Bragg's Hotel on Saturday evening last, when it was unanimously decided to form a gun club. The only business done was to appoint Mr A. Sherriff as secretary. On Saturday next another meeting will be bell to elect officers,
    make rules, etc.
    The following have been appointed members of the local school committee :- Mr H May (chairman), Mr Lyall (correspondent). Mr Bragg (treasurer), Messrs W. Holmes, R. Thompson, J. Sutton and G Hudson. A meeting of the football club was held last Saturday night when there were 18 present. Mr Bragg was appointed president and Mr J. R. Adamson secretary.
    All present were enrolled as members and all paid their subscriptions. The outlook for the season is most promising. A meeting of the sports committee will be held on Saturday evening.13
  • 14 May 1914: Beaconsfield. At the opening ceremony of the Beaconsfield Foundling Home on Wednesday of last week, an amusing incident occurred just before the arrival of the gubernatorial party. The crowd of spectators (numbering over 700) that had gathered to witness the arrival of Lady Stanley and party, which was due, suddenly saw a large motor car approaching, and every body was on the qui vive for a look at Her Excellency. The car swung up and at the instant De Gilio's band struck up the National Anthem.
    Immediately it was seen that the occupants of the car were Mr and Mrs Bragg and Mr Harry May. The two men debased themselves by flying to the scrub, but Mrs Bragg had to stand the racket, having a sprained ankle and being unable to walk. The true vice-regals drove up almost as soon as the loud laughter had subsided.
    At the opening ceremony referred to, Miss Gladys May and Miss Ella Anderson presented Lady Stanley with a hand some bouquet of flowers. Lady Stanley spoke very nicely to the children and made them accompany her to her car.
    The Beaconsfield Gun Club has decided to give two handicaps of £5 each at its shoot next month.
    The dance at the hall after the opening ceremony of the Home turned out a great success. It was held in aid of that institution, and it is safe to say that close on £20 will be the resultant profit, a result that everyone concerned should be pleased at. Bibron's band (from Melbourne), played the dance music with a verve that set the feet of the dancers tingling, and all went merry as a marriage bell. The Beaconsfield ladies kindly provided a recherche supper, and the nurses of the Home kindly lent a hand in the work of distributing the appetising viands. Mr Harry May, both in collecting funds for the ball and acting as hon. secretary, had an arduous task that he got through in an admirable manner and Mr J. Crowley as M.C., was the right man in the right place. It was a grand affair.
    Miss K May, daughter of Mr Harry May, of Beaconsfield, got a pass for her final examination in mental work in connection with her nursing profession. Emily Bragg14
  • 27 Aug 1914: Beaconsfield. A meeting of the Beaconsfield Gun Club was held at Bragg's Gippsland Hotel on Saturday evening, 22nd inst. There was a fair attendance of members, the president (Mr A. R. Bragg) being in the chair. It was decided that the next shoot be held on Saturday, 12th September, on which date the second round of the "O. J. Marshall trophy" will be be shot off. There will also be Clay-bird Sweepstakes. As this will be the first occasion the club will use clay-birds, it is specially requested that members should turn up so that opinions may he obtained as to the advisability of continuing the use of them. The next business meeting will be held on Saturday next, 29th inst., at Bragg's hotel.15
  • 1 Apr 1915: Dandenong Police Court. Tuesday March 30, before Mr Harris, P.M., Messrs Sutherland, Lousada, Pearson, and Dr Taylor, J's.P.
    LICENSING. COURT. A. R. Bragg applied for a temporary license for the Beaconsfield sports meeting on Easter Monday. Granted.16
  • 5 May 1915: Mr A R. Bragg, of Beaconsfield, met with a painful accident last week. When riding his horse, fell with him and rolled on his foot badly bruising it.17
  • 6 May 1915: Beaconsfield. Mr A. R. Bragg, of the Gippsland Central hostelry, met with a painful accident last week. He was rounding up some cattle on horse back, when his horse slipped and fell on him, crushing his foot very severely. His injuries keep him confined to his couch.18
  • 24 Jun 1915: PAKENHAM. Mr Bragg, of the Gippsland Hotel, Beaconsfield, met with an accident on Friday night when returning from here in his motor. Colliding with a jinker near Officer, the latter was overturned and the motor so damaged that it had to be left on the roadside. Fortunately the occupants escaped serious injury.19
  • 5 Aug 1915: The accommodation of the Beaconsfield hall was severely taxed on Sunday evening last, when relatives and friends of our recruits assembled to give the boys an encouraging and sincere farewell, on the occasion of their going into camp. The recruits who left were Messrs A. Bragg, J. Osborne, A. May, J. Rix, Leslie Paternoster and J. Tucker ; other recruits from here are already in camp. On behalf of Mrs Paternoster, Mr Roy Thompson addressed the boys and presented each with a flag. Musical honors were accorded, followed by a hearty rendition of the National Anthem. Touching scenes marked the farewells, but one could not but feel impressed by the spirit of noble and unselfish devotion that dominated those concerned. Hearty cheers were raised as the train steamed out, and hats, flags and handkerchiefs were waved until the train was out of sight. Godspeed and safe return to all the boys who shave given of their best to the cause of honor.20
  • 19 Aug 1915: DANDENONG POLICE COURT. Tuesday, August 18. (Before Messrs Mr. Harris P.M., H. M. Sutherland, A W. Pearson, and H. A. Lonsada, J's.P. LICENSING COURT. Emily Bragg applied for a transfer of the Central Hotel, Beaconsfield, from her husband, Arthur Robert Bragg, who is going to the War.
    Mrs Bragg gave evidence that she intended to carry on the business during the absence of her husband.—Granted. Emily Bragg21
  • 25 Nov 1915: BRAGG V BRAGG
    Emily Bragg of Beaconsfield 45 years of age sought a dissolution of her marriage with Arthur Robert Bragg 42 years of age on the ground of misconduct. Mr Stanley Lewis (instructed by Mssrs. Rigby and Fielding) appeared for petitioner. The parties were married on January 10 1908. There were no children of the union. Petitioner's case was that respondent, who was a member of the Expeditionary Forces, had admitted misconduct with a woman at Geelong. A decree nisi was granted. Emily Bragg22
  • 27 Nov 1915: BRAGG 'S BAD BREAK.
    Sinful Soldier Divorced by His spouse, Emily Bragg, 48, of the Central Hotel, Beaconsfield, sued for dissolution of her marriage with Arthur Bragg, 44, on the grounds of misconduct.
    The evidence showed that the parties were married on January 10, 1908, at Cloncurry, Queensland where the petitioner was then the licensee of the Central Hotel, Cloncurry. She sold her business in 1912, and with the respondent came to live at Beaconsfield, where she afterwards purchased the business of the Central Hotel. In August last, she and respondent quarrelled because he had got into debt, and he left the house and enlisted in the Expeditionary Forces. Subsequently there were some negotiations between them, in the course of which the respondent admitted to petitioner's solicitor that he had been misconducting himself with women, and she thereupon commenced divorce proceedings. There were three children of the marriage, who were living with and being supported by her. A decree nisi was granted, with costs, and petitioner was given the custody of the children. Emily Bragg2

Citations

  1. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  2. [S14] Newspaper - Truth (Melbourne ed.) (Vic.), Sat 27 Nov 1915, p7.
  3. [S8] Queensland Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes.
  4. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, https://emhs.org.au/person/bragg/arthur_robert
  5. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  6. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  7. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  8. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  9. [S14] Newspaper - Northern Miner (Charters Towers, Qld), 29 Jan 1908.
  10. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 7 Aug 1913, p2.
  11. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 14 Aug 1913, p2.
  12. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 4 Sep 1913, p3.
  13. [S19] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette (Berwick, Vic.), Wed 11 Mar 1914, p2.
  14. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 14 May 1914, p2.
  15. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 27 Aug 1914, p2.
  16. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 1 Apr 1915, p3.
  17. [S19] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette (Berwick, Vic.), Wed 5 May 1915, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/92094727
  18. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 6 May 1915, p2.
  19. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), Thu 24 Jun 1915, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88664262
  20. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 5 Aug 1915, p3.
  21. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), Thu 19 Aug 1915, p2.
  22. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 25 Nov 1915, p5.
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Emily Culverwell

F, #18585, b. 24 Oct 1863, d. 15 May 1944
Married NameCurel. 
Married NameBragg. 
Birth*24 Oct 1863 Kensington, London, England. [par George CULVERWELL & Sarah WALKER]
Marriage*13 Oct 1887 Spouse: Henry Edward Curel. QLD, Australia, #M348.1
 
Widow23 Sep 1907Emily Culverwell became a widow upon the death of her husband Henry Edward Curel.1 
Marriage*10 Jan 1908 Spouse: Arthur Robert Bragg. Cloncurry, QLD, Australia, #M C552.2,1
 
Divorce*25 Nov 1915Emily Bragg and Arthur Robert Bragg were divorced on 25 Nov 1915. 
Death*15 May 1944 QLD, Australia, #D1944/C/2543 [par CULVERWELL George & Sarai WALKER].1 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1905Ramsay Street, Cloncurry, QLD, AustraliaOccupation: domestic duties. With Henry Edward Curel.3,4
bt 1914 - 1915Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Arthur Robert Bragg.5,6

Newspaper-Articles

  • 29 Jan 1908: A quiet wedding was celebrated at the Anglican Church last Sunday afternoon( says the "Cloncurry Advocate" ) when Mrs. E. Curel, proprietress of the Central Hotel, was married to Mr A. Bragg, who for some time past has been managing the hotel for her. After the Rev. Burnett had tied the nuptial knot, the party was driven back to the hotel, where some of their most intimate friends sat down to supper with them, and the usual toasts were proposed and responded to. Arthur Robert Bragg7
  • 14 May 1914: Beaconsfield. At the opening ceremony of the Beaconsfield Foundling Home on Wednesday of last week, an amusing incident occurred just before the arrival of the gubernatorial party. The crowd of spectators (numbering over 700) that had gathered to witness the arrival of Lady Stanley and party, which was due, suddenly saw a large motor car approaching, and every body was on the qui vive for a look at Her Excellency. The car swung up and at the instant De Gilio's band struck up the National Anthem.
    Immediately it was seen that the occupants of the car were Mr and Mrs Bragg and Mr Harry May. The two men debased themselves by flying to the scrub, but Mrs Bragg had to stand the racket, having a sprained ankle and being unable to walk. The true vice-regals drove up almost as soon as the loud laughter had subsided.
    At the opening ceremony referred to, Miss Gladys May and Miss Ella Anderson presented Lady Stanley with a hand some bouquet of flowers. Lady Stanley spoke very nicely to the children and made them accompany her to her car.
    The Beaconsfield Gun Club has decided to give two handicaps of £5 each at its shoot next month.
    The dance at the hall after the opening ceremony of the Home turned out a great success. It was held in aid of that institution, and it is safe to say that close on £20 will be the resultant profit, a result that everyone concerned should be pleased at. Bibron's band (from Melbourne), played the dance music with a verve that set the feet of the dancers tingling, and all went merry as a marriage bell. The Beaconsfield ladies kindly provided a recherche supper, and the nurses of the Home kindly lent a hand in the work of distributing the appetising viands. Mr Harry May, both in collecting funds for the ball and acting as hon. secretary, had an arduous task that he got through in an admirable manner and Mr J. Crowley as M.C., was the right man in the right place. It was a grand affair.
    Miss K May, daughter of Mr Harry May, of Beaconsfield, got a pass for her final examination in mental work in connection with her nursing profession. Arthur Robert Bragg8
  • 19 Aug 1915: DANDENONG POLICE COURT. Tuesday, August 18. (Before Messrs Mr. Harris P.M., H. M. Sutherland, A W. Pearson, and H. A. Lonsada, J's.P. LICENSING COURT. Emily Bragg applied for a transfer of the Central Hotel, Beaconsfield, from her husband, Arthur Robert Bragg, who is going to the War.
    Mrs Bragg gave evidence that she intended to carry on the business during the absence of her husband.—Granted. Arthur Robert Bragg9
  • 11 Nov 1915: Beaconsfield. Mrs A. B. Steele, for some time proprietress of the Border hotel, Berwick, has obtained a lease of Bragg's Central hotel, Beaconsfield. She will shortly take possession. Sarah Steele10
  • 25 Nov 1915: BRAGG V BRAGG
    Emily Bragg of Beaconsfield 45 years of age sought a dissolution of her marriage with Arthur Robert Bragg 42 years of age on the ground of misconduct. Mr Stanley Lewis (instructed by Mssrs. Rigby and Fielding) appeared for petitioner. The parties were married on January 10 1908. There were no children of the union. Petitioner's case was that respondent, who was a member of the Expeditionary Forces, had admitted misconduct with a woman at Geelong. A decree nisi was granted. Arthur Robert Bragg11
  • 27 Nov 1915: BRAGG 'S BAD BREAK.
    Sinful Soldier Divorced by His spouse, Emily Bragg, 48, of the Central Hotel, Beaconsfield, sued for dissolution of her marriage with Arthur Bragg, 44, on the grounds of misconduct.
    The evidence showed that the parties were married on January 10, 1908, at Cloncurry, Queensland where the petitioner was then the licensee of the Central Hotel, Cloncurry. She sold her business in 1912, and with the respondent came to live at Beaconsfield, where she afterwards purchased the business of the Central Hotel. In August last, she and respondent quarrelled because he had got into debt, and he left the house and enlisted in the Expeditionary Forces. Subsequently there were some negotiations between them, in the course of which the respondent admitted to petitioner's solicitor that he had been misconducting himself with women, and she thereupon commenced divorce proceedings. There were three children of the marriage, who were living with and being supported by her. A decree nisi was granted, with costs, and petitioner was given the custody of the children. Arthur Robert Bragg2

Citations

  1. [S8] Queensland Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes.
  2. [S14] Newspaper - Truth (Melbourne ed.) (Vic.), Sat 27 Nov 1915, p7.
  3. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  4. [S105] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1905.
  5. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  6. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  7. [S14] Newspaper - Northern Miner (Charters Towers, Qld), 29 Jan 1908.
  8. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 14 May 1914, p2.
  9. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), Thu 19 Aug 1915, p2.
  10. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 11 Nov 1915, p2.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 25 Nov 1915, p5.
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NOTE

Some family sections show only the children who were associated with Upper Beaconsfield.

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