Allan Clink

M, #22621, b. 1819, d. 16 Feb 1859
Birth*1819 
Marriage*1854 Spouse: Elizabeth Duff. VIC, Australia, #M1641/1854.1
 
Death*16 Feb 1859 Cathcart, VIC, Australia, #D6318/1859 (Age 40) [par unknown].2 
Inquest17 Feb 1859Inquest held Ararat, VIC, Australia, #1859/123 - Fall of Earth (Miner) - Accidentally smothered in a hole.3 

Family

 Elizabeth Duff b. 1833, d. 3 Aug 1903
Children 1.Elizabeth Margaret Clink b. 1855, d. 26 Apr 1893
 2.William Charles Clink+ b. 1857, d. 12 Apr 1903
 3.Allan Clink b. 1858

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  3. [S24] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
Last Edited1 Aug 2021

Elizabeth Margaret Clink

F, #22622, b. 1855, d. 26 Apr 1893
Father*Allan Clink b. 1819, d. 16 Feb 1859
Mother*Elizabeth Duff b. 1833, d. 3 Aug 1903
Birth*1855 Avoca, VIC, Australia, #B5237.1 
Death*26 Apr 1893 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D5630 (Age 39.)2 
Death-Notice27 Apr 1893 CLINK.—On the 26th April, at Potter-street, Dandenong, Elizabeth Margaret Clink, beloved daughter of Mrs. J. Matters, in her 39th year.3 
Death-Notice*27 Apr 1893 CLINK.—The Friends of Mrs. J. MATTERS are respecfully invited to follow the remains of her late daughter, Elizabeth Margaret Clink, to the place of interment, the Dandenong Cemetery. The funeral will leave her residence, Potter street, Dandenong, THIS DAY (Thursday), 27th April, at 2 o'clock.
J.W. GARNER, Undertaker, Dandenong.4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 27 Apr 1893, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/193440347
  4. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 27 Apr 1893, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/193440464
Last Edited18 Jun 2019

William Charles Clink

M, #22623, b. 1857, d. 12 Apr 1903
Father*Allan Clink b. 1819, d. 16 Feb 1859
Mother*Elizabeth Duff b. 1833, d. 3 Aug 1903
Birth*1857 Mt Ararat, VIC, Australia, #B2974 - as William.1 
Land-UBeac*b 1 Nov 1877 GEM--83A. 13a 3r 34p - Crown Grant issued 1 Nov 1877 - Land File 270/19.20.2 
Marriage*24 Mar 1879 Spouse: Sarah Ann Peacock. St Stephen's, Richmond, VIC, Australia, #M221.1
 
Marriage-Notice*12 Apr 1879 CLINK—PEACOCK.-On the 24th March, at St. Stephen's, Richmond, by the Rev. — McGuinness, William Charles Clink, of Gembrook, Victoria, to Sarah Ann, daughter of Robert Peacock, Nunawading, and granddaughter of the late L. R. Peacock, Surrey, England.3 
Land-Gembrook*15 Nov 1881 GEM--83B. Transfer from John Matters to William Charles Clink. 19a 2r 17p.4 
Land-Gembrook*2 Feb 1885 GEM--83B. Transfer from William Charles Clink to Ellen Bland. 19a 2r 17p.5 
Widower9 Feb 1885William Charles Clink became a widower upon the death of his wife Sarah Ann Peacock.1 
Marriage*8 May 1886 Spouse: Eliza Jane Morey. St Luke's Church of England, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia, #M2104/1886, William Charles CLINK & Eliza Jane MOREY.6
 
Marriage-Notice*15 May 1886 CLINK—MOREY.—On the 8th May, at St. Luke's Church of England, Fitzroy, by the Rev. B. Rodda, William C. Clink, of Gembrook, to Eliza Jane, youngest daughter of the late James Morey, farmer, Gembrook.7 
Widower29 May 1886William Charles Clink became a widower upon the death of his wife Eliza Jane Morey.1,8 
Marriage*2 Jun 1887 Spouse: Elizabeth Buchanan. At the home of John Matters, Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #M2261/1887.1
 
Marriage-Notice*4 Jun 1887 CLINK—BUCHANAN.—On the 2nd inst., at the residence of Mr. John Matters, by the Rev. John Nall, William Charles Clink, Gembrook, to Elizabeth ("Lizz"), second daughter of the late Archibald Buchanan, Esq., farmer, "Scotch Blair," Kirkintilloch, Dumbartonshire, Scotland.9 
Marriage-Notice*11 Jun 1887 CLINK—BUCHANAN - On the 2nd June, at the residence of Mr. John Matters, Dandenong, by the Rev. John Nail, William Charles Clink, Gembrook, to Elizabeth ("Lizz"), second daughter of the late Archibald Buchanan, Esq., farmer, Scotch Blair, Kirkintilloch, Dumbartonshire, Scotland.10 
Death*12 Apr 1903 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D5379 (Age 46.)11 
Death-Notice*14 Apr 1903 CLINK.—On the 12th April, at his late residence, Scott-street, Dandenong, William Charles Clink, contractor, in his 47th year.
THE Friends of the late WILLIAM CHARLES CLINK are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Dandenong Cemetery.
The funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, Scott-street, Dandenong, on Wednesday, 15th April, 1903, at 2 o'clock.
JAMES GARNAR, Undertaker, Diamond Hill, Dandenong.12 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land File 270/19.20.
  3. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 12 Apr 1879, p27
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198009448
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1278-594 - William Clink of Gembrook Farmer - C/T 1304-647.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1304-647 - Ellen Smith the wife of David Smith of Port Melbourne Mason - C/T 1654-609.
  6. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M2104/1886, William Charles CLINK & Eliza Jane MOREY."
  7. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 15 May 1886, p42
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198355781
  8. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    33/236. James Morey, Residence: Gembrook, Occupation: Farmer, To whom committed: Jane Ann Morey, Date Of Death: 6 Jun 1885, Date Of Grant: 9 Dec 1886
    VPRS 28/P0000, 104/362 -> mentions marriage and death date of Eliza Jane CLINK nee MOREY.
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 4 Jun 1887, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/7915844
  10. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 11 Jun 1887, p42
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196496706
  11. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  12. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 14 Apr 1903, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9805946
Last Edited11 Jan 2024

Allan Clink

M, #22624, b. 1858
Father*Allan Clink b. 1819, d. 16 Feb 1859
Mother*Elizabeth Duff b. 1833, d. 3 Aug 1903
Birth*1858 Ararat, VIC, Australia, #B7762.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
Last Edited18 Jun 2019

Sarah Ann Peacock

F, #22625, b. 1855, d. 9 Feb 1885
Married NameClink.1 
Birth*1855 
Marriage*24 Mar 1879 Spouse: William Charles Clink. St Stephen's, Richmond, VIC, Australia, #M221.1
 
Marriage-Notice*12 Apr 1879 CLINK—PEACOCK.-On the 24th March, at St. Stephen's, Richmond, by the Rev. — McGuinness, William Charles Clink, of Gembrook, Victoria, to Sarah Ann, daughter of Robert Peacock, Nunawading, and granddaughter of the late L. R. Peacock, Surrey, England.2 
Death*9 Feb 1885 Fitzroy North, VIC, Australia, #D1324/1885 (Age 30) [par Robert PEACOCK & Mary Ann McINTYRE].1 
Death-Notice*10 Feb 1885 CLINK.—On Monday, 9th February, at her residence, the beloved wife of Wm. Clink, and eldest daughter of M. A. and R. Peacock, of Forest Hill, Nunawading.
Safe in the arms of Jesus.
THE Friends of Mr. WILLIAM CHAS. CLINK are most respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife to their last resting place, the Box Hill Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from his residence, Park-street, North Fitzroy, at 11 a.m., and will proceed through Richmond, passing over the Hawthorn bridge, about 12 a.m., on WEDNESDAY, 11th February.
WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, Undertaker, Fitzroy.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 12 Apr 1879, p27
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198009448
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 10 Feb 1885, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196954405
    The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 10 Feb 1885, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196954431
Last Edited18 Jun 2019

Eliza Jane Morey

F, #22629, b. 1865, d. 29 May 1886
Father*James Morey b. 1821, d. 4 Jun 1885
Mother*Jane Anne Roberts b. 1824, d. 20 Jun 1907
Married NameClink.1 
Birth*1865 Eumemmerring, VIC, Australia, #B1885/1865 (par James MOREY & Jane Anne ROBERTS) - as Eliza Jane MOREY.2 
Marriage*8 May 1886 Spouse: William Charles Clink. St Luke's Church of England, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia, #M2104/1886, William Charles CLINK & Eliza Jane MOREY.3
 
Marriage-Notice*15 May 1886 CLINK—MOREY.—On the 8th May, at St. Luke's Church of England, Fitzroy, by the Rev. B. Rodda, William C. Clink, of Gembrook, to Eliza Jane, youngest daughter of the late James Morey, farmer, Gembrook.4 
Death*29 May 1886 Prince Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D6942/1886 (Age 21) [par James MOOEY & Jane Anne ROBERTS].1,5 
Death-Notice*31 May 1886 THE Friends of Mr. WILLIAM CHARLES CLINK, farmer, of Gembrook, are most respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife to their last resting place, the Dandenong Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from the Dandenong railway station TO-MORROW (Tuesday), 1st June, at 12.30 o'clock punctually.
WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, Undertaker, Fitzroy and Moor streets, Fitzroy, and High and Robe streets, St. Kilda.6 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 4 Jun 1887: Morey. — In loving remembrance of my dear father, James Morey, who died at Gembrook, on the 4th June, 1885, And also, my dear only sister, Eliza Jane, died 29th May, 1886, of typhoid fever, aged 21 years and 6 months.
    She has gone to live with Jesus,
    To that bright and happy shore,
    To meet her loving father
    That's not dead, but gone before.
    —Inserted by a loving daughter and sister, M. A. McCall, South Melbourne. James Morey7

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B1885/1865 (par James MOREY & Jane Anne ROBERTS) - as Eliza Jane MOREY, Birth registered at Eume, Australia."
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M2104/1886, William Charles CLINK & Eliza Jane MOREY."
  4. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 15 May 1886, p42
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198355781
  5. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    33/236. James Morey, Residence: Gembrook, Occupation: Farmer, To whom committed: Jane Ann Morey, Date Of Death: 6 Jun 1885, Date Of Grant: 9 Dec 1886
    VPRS 28/P0000, 104/362 -> mentions marriage and death date of Eliza Jane CLINK nee MOREY.
  6. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 31 May 1886, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/190854147
  7. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 4 Jun 1887, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/190639727
Last Edited11 Jan 2024

Elizabeth Buchanan

F, #22630, b. 1854, d. 6 Dec 1933
Married NameClink. 
Birth*1854 
Marriage*2 Jun 1887 Spouse: William Charles Clink. At the home of John Matters, Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #M2261/1887.1
 
Marriage-Notice*4 Jun 1887 CLINK—BUCHANAN.—On the 2nd inst., at the residence of Mr. John Matters, by the Rev. John Nall, William Charles Clink, Gembrook, to Elizabeth ("Lizz"), second daughter of the late Archibald Buchanan, Esq., farmer, "Scotch Blair," Kirkintilloch, Dumbartonshire, Scotland.2 
Marriage-Notice11 Jun 1887 CLINK—BUCHANAN - On the 2nd June, at the residence of Mr. John Matters, Dandenong, by the Rev. John Nail, William Charles Clink, Gembrook, to Elizabeth ("Lizz"), second daughter of the late Archibald Buchanan, Esq., farmer, Scotch Blair, Kirkintilloch, Dumbartonshire, Scotland.3 
Widow12 Apr 1903Elizabeth Buchanan became a widow upon the death of her husband William Charles Clink.4 
Death*6 Dec 1933 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D17830 (Age 79) [par Archibald BUCHANAN & Bethia SPTTAL].5 
Death-Notice*7 Dec 1933 CLINK.—On the 6th December at her residence, 27 Hemming street, Dandenong, Elizabeth Clink, aged 79 years.—In Gods care.6 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 4 Jun 1887, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/7915844
  3. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 11 Jun 1887, p42
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196496706
  4. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 7 Dec 1933, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11718017
Last Edited19 Jun 2019

Andrew Olsen

M, #22635, d. 20 Sep 1948
Land-UBeac*a 1895 GEM--A15.A18.85A. Transfer from Annie Benson to Andrew Olsen. Rated in 1896/7 NAV 80.1 
Death*20 Sep 1948 Nar Nar Goon North, VIC, Australia, #D21337/1948 (Age 84) [par Karl OLSEN & Ellen ENGEBRETSEN].2 
Death-Notice*21 Sep 1948 OLSEN. — On September 20, at his home, "Wayside," Olsen's Road, Narnargoon North, Andrew Helfred, the dearly loved husband of Martha Ann Olsen and loving father of Nell (Mrs Lawry), Dick, Andy, Charlie (dec., late 1st AIF), Clara (Mrs Prior), Jim, Bill, Ern, Norm, Gordon, Martha (Mrs Lovett), Arthur, Doris (Mrs Moir) and Gladys (Mrs Weller). Aged 84 years.
A patient sufferer at rest.
OLSEN.— The friends of the late MR ANDREW HELFRED OLSEN are notified that his funeral will leave his home, "Wayside," Olsen's Road, Narnargoon North, TOMORROW (Wednesday, 22nd), after a service by Pastor T. M. Williams, commencing at 1 p.m., for the Pakenham Cemetery.
W. J. GARNAR & SON, funeral directors. Phone Dandenong 308.3 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 25 Aug 1927: From Andrew Olsen, asking for repairs to Narnargoon-Gembrook-road.—Writer to be asked to repair the road.4

Citations

  1. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965.
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "born FREDUCKSTAD NORWAY."
  3. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 21 Sep 1948, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/243528661
  4. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 25 Aug 1927, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214589186
Last Edited19 Jun 2019

Thomas Henry Huxtable

M, #22636, b. 1892, d. 5 Sep 1946
Father*George Huxtable
Mother*Florence Ann Hill
Birth*1892 Essex, England. 
Marriage*1926 Spouse: Rachel Woolf. #M11466/1926.1
 
Land-Gembrook*10 Jul 1930 GEM--A19 (part). Transfer from Robert Laurence Storay to Thomas Henry Huxtable. 9a 3r 19 4/10p.2 
Land-Note*1943 GEM--A19 (part). 10a pt A19 House N15 1943/4
also R Huxtable 20a Lots 1-17 lp 8847 Deeble's House Gembrook.3 
Death*5 Sep 1946 Parkville, VIC, Australia, #D9324/1946 (Age 54) [par George HUXTABLE & Florence Ann HILL].4 
Death-Notice*7 Sep 1946 HUXTABLE.—On September 5 (suddenly), Thomas Henry, beloved husband of Ray Huxtable, of 57 Fawkner street, St. Kilda.
—One of Nature's own gentlemen and a friend to all.
HUXTABLE.—On September 5, Thomas Henry (Tom), dearly loved brother of Harry, Bob, Ge, Jo, Maud, Win, and Gwen. —To live in the hearts of those left behind is not to die.
HUXTABLE.—The Funeral of the late THOMAS HENRY HUXTABLE will leave Sleight's funeral home, St. Kilda road, Melbourne, THIS DAY (Saturday), after a service commencing at 9.45 a.m., for the New Cheltenham Cemetery, Holloway road, Sandringham.5 
Land-Note21 Apr 1947 GEM--A19 (part). Thomas Henry Huxtable died 5 September 1946. Probate of his will has been granted to Martha Gertrude Huxtable of 197A Balaclava Road Caulfield Milliner and Winifred Iris Newton of 6 Vincent Street Sandringham Married Woman. 21 April 1947.6 
Land-Gembrook*11 Jul 1957 GEM--A19 (part). Transfer from Thomas Henry Huxtable to Florence Hilda Tait, Martha Gertrude Huxtable, Dorothea Maud Hoyles, Winifred Iris Newton. 9a 3r 19 4/10p.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1931261 Danks Road, Albert Park, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: merchant. With Rachel Huxtable.8

Newspaper-Articles

  • 4 Jul 1929: Huxtable Road: I have inspected the back road leading to Mr. Huxtable’s. There are at least two bad spots in this road that should be metalled, a total length of about eight chains, which would cost approximately £40.9

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2209-651 - Thomas Henry Huxtable of Western Market Melbourne Fruit Merchant.
  3. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965.
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "born ESSEX ENGLAND."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 7 Sep 1946, p21
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22317128
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2209-651 - Thomas Henry Huxtable died 5 September 1946. Probate of his will has been granted to Martha Gertrude Huxtable of 197A Balaclava Road Caulfield Milliner and Winifred Iris Newton of 6 Vincent Street Sandringham Married Woman. 21 April 1947.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2209-651 - Florence Hilda Tait Widow and Martha Gertrude Huxtable Spinster, both of 120 Kooyong Road Armadale and Dorothea Maud Hoyles of "Trig Point" Pakenham Upper, Winifred Iris Newton of 6 Vincent Street Sandringham and Gwendoline Ethel Crouch of 78 Grange Road Sandringham Married Woman are proprietors as tenants-in-common in equal shares.
  8. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  9. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 4 Jul 1929, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201027824
Last Edited4 Dec 2023

Rachel Woolf

F, #22637, b. Jun 1887, d. 1957
Father*Godfrey Woolf b. 1854, d. 1919
Mother*Sarah Tarone b. 1856, d. 13 Sep 1923
Married NameHuxtable. 
Birth*Jun 1887 Islington, London, England, Jun Q 1887 (Islington) 01b 354. Mother's maiden surname: Tahron. As Rachel Woolf.1 
Marriage*1926 Spouse: Thomas Henry Huxtable. #M11466/1926.2
 
Widow5 Sep 1946Rachel Woolf became a widow upon the death of her husband Thomas Henry Huxtable.3 
Death*1957 St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #D4583/1957 (Age 70) (par Godfrey WOOLF & Sara TARONE) - as Rachel HUXTABLE.4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1931261 Danks Road, Albert Park, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Thomas Henry Huxtable.5
1942Pakenham Upper, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.6
194915 Lewisham Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.7

Newspaper-Articles

  • 13 Jun 1931: death of sister: SOLOMON (nee Woolf).— On the 12th June at private hospital, Hannah (Connie), dearly beloved wife of Leslie Solomon, loving mother of Raymond and Sara, youngest daughter of the late Godfrey and Sarah Woolf, loving sister of Nat, Dick, Ray (Mrs. Huxtable), Cella (Mrs. Oliva), Mirrie (Mrs. Woolf), aged 35 years, Minyan at 316 Danks-street, Middle Park, on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, at 8 o'clock.
    May her soul rest in peace.8
  • 26 Mar 1947: R. HUXTABLE, “Euralla,” Pakenham Upper, advised he was not prepared to let council have portion of his land for new road.9

Citations

  1. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Jun Q 1887 (Islington) 01b 354. Mother's maiden surname: Tahron. As Rachel Woolf."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "born ESSEX ENGLAND."
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4583/1957 (Age 70) (par Godfrey WOOLF & Sara TARONE) - as Rachel HUXTABLE, Death registered at St Kilda, Australia."
  5. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  6. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  7. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  8. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 13 Jun 1931, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/205847070
  9. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 26 Mar 1947, p11
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218501807
Last Edited3 Jan 2025

Martha Gertrude Huxtable

F, #22640, b. 1887, d. 1975
Father*George Huxtable
Mother*Florence Ann Hill
Birth*1887 
Land-Gembrook*6 Jun 1922 GEM--A19 (part). Transfer from Basil Percy Krone to Martha Gertrude Huxtable. 9a 3r 19 4/10p.1 
Land-Gembrook*22 Nov 1929 GEM--A19 (part). Transfer from Martha Gertrude Huxtable to Robert Laurence Storay. 9a 3r 19 4/10p.2 
(Transfer to) Land-Gembrook11 Jul 1957 GEM--A19 (part). Transfer from Thomas Henry Huxtable to Florence Hilda Tait, Martha Gertrude Huxtable, Dorothea Maud Hoyles, Winifred Iris Newton. 9a 3r 19 4/10p.3 
Land-Gembrook*15 May 1968 GEM--A19 (part). Transfer from Martha Gertrude Huxtable, Dorothea Maud Hoyles, Stanley Thomas Newton to Florence Hilda Tait. 9a 3r 19 4/10p.4 
Death*1975 Melbourne South, VIC, Australia, #D1993/1975 (Age 88.)5
 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 21 May 1947: BAR TO NEW ROAD AT PAKENHAM UPPER
    M. G. HUXTABLE advised she was not in favor of giving up any of “Euralla” frontage in order to put a medium roiad through her property at Pakenham Upper. She suggested cutting and filling as an alternative and asked for a comparison of costs.—Crs. Whiteside and Richardson moved that Mrs. Huxtable be informed that she is holding up the progress of the district, and be asked to reconsider her decision.6
  • 25 Jun 1947: “Would Spoil View Of Mountains & Sunset” - NEW ROAD OPPOSED
    “WE ARE not prepared to let you have the land as per your plan, as, going in at an angle from the gate really renders half the front paddock useless, and the great thing is that in time it will spoil our view of the mountain and the sunset—and that is the sole reason we bought the place and are keeping it in the family. We want the road made where it is.”
    Thus ran an extract from a letter from M. G. Huxtable, of Pakenham Upper.
    Cr. White said he thought a reasonable proposition had been put up for the ratepayer’s own benefit. The writer is to be written to to this effect and the engineer is to prepare a rough estimate of the cost.7

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2209-651 - Martha Gertrude Huxtable of 112 Richardson Street, Albert Park Spinster.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2209-651 - Robert Laurence Storay of Hammond Road Dandenong Builder.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2209-651 - Florence Hilda Tait Widow and Martha Gertrude Huxtable Spinster, both of 120 Kooyong Road Armadale and Dorothea Maud Hoyles of "Trig Point" Pakenham Upper, Winifred Iris Newton of 6 Vincent Street Sandringham and Gwendoline Ethel Crouch of 78 Grange Road Sandringham Married Woman are proprietors as tenants-in-common in equal shares.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2209-651/8687-245 - C/T 8730-109 Florence Hilda Tait of 267 Dendy Street East Brighton Widow.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "born Lambeth England."
  6. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 21 May 1947, p16
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218502712
  7. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 25 Jun 1947, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218503238
Last Edited26 Oct 2023

Joseph Moyle

M, #22641, b. 1855, d. 6 Aug 1940
Book*From In the Wake of the Pack Tracks
A Groom's Eloquence started Pakenham Upper Settlement
When, in 1869, the Victorian Government passed the Free Selection Land Act, enabling a settler to select 80 acres (later increased to 320) there was a rush of people eager to settle on blocks. And Pakenham Upper's earliest settler was diverted from his plan to select land at Brandy Creek, north of Warragul, by the enthusiastic eloquence of a groom who extolled the virtue of the Pakenham Upper country.
J. Matters, a Devonshire farmer, had selected 30 acres at Nunawading but wanted more land. In 1872 he set out by Cobb & Co. coach for Brandy Creek, but while the horses were being changed at Bourke' Hotel, Pakenham, a Scandinavian groom persuaded him to inspect land at what is now Pakenham Upper. The groom claimed it was equal to Brandy Creek, and 40 mile closer to Melbourne - a big consideration in those days of coach travel. So it was that Matters and the groom blazed a trail into the hill, where the Devonshire man, convinced, pegged out 277 acres before returning home.
Slab Hut their first home
In August of the same year, Matters and a companion, Joseph Moyle, came back to the selection, and by Christmas they had built a slab hut. William Clink accompanied these two when next they visited their hill selection, and Mr. Matters' family followed soon afterwards. Potatoes and swede turnips were the first crops grown on the property, and Matters commenced dairying and pig-raising. Butter was packed in wooden tubs, and once in three months a spring-cart load of butter, home-cured bacon and eggs, was taken to Melbourne. A three months supply of groceries was brought back. The supply of meat, mostly corned beef, was obtained for sixpence a pound from Bourke's Hotel, and was brought out by pack-horse. (p146)
Pack Horse track
About the same time as Matters settled here, settlement also commenced at Gembrook, where the settlers came in from Beaconsfield. To provide a link between Pakenham and Gembrook, a bridle track for pack horses was cut, passing through Pakenham Upper. Mr Lewis selected 50 acres along this track, his property extending to Ararat Creek. Mr Clink selected 20 acres, which he exchanged for a portion of Matters' first selection. Years later, the district's first Post Office was built on the land taken over by Clink, Mrs Clink being the first Post Mistress. (p147)
Mr Matters gave the land on which the church stands; the building was to be used as a church, school and public hall. (p148.)1 
Birth*1855 
Marriage*10 Mar 1886 Spouse: Jane Ramage. Lara, VIC, Australia, #M275/1886.2
 
Death*6 Aug 1940 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D19239/1940 (Age 85) [par Joseph William MOYLE & unknown].3
 

Family

 Jane Ramage b. 1858, d. 11 Aug 1945
Child 1.Alice Moyle+ b. 1891, d. 1983

Newspaper-Articles

  • 18 May 1881: Councillor Souter reported that, in company with members for Pakenham, Riding, he had inspected Gembrook road, and it was recommended that the following works be done:—25 chains between Bourke's and Henty's paddocks; works, Bolton's hill; do: opposite Moyle's, 20 chains forming and clearing ; works at Ramage's flat, at Clink's; total estimated cost, £89.—Resolved that tenders be called for the works.—Mr Ramage suggested a culvert to allow traffic to pass over "boiling springs" on flat near his house, in addition.—This was referred to the engineer.4
  • 5 Nov 1884: The Council then went into committee and accepted the following tenders - works on East Gembrook road, from Alexander's to Hart's, Joseph Moyle, at £40 2s. The tenders for printing and advertising were referred to the Secretary.5
  • 23 Apr 1887: MOYLE - On the 5th April, at Lara, the wife of Joseph Moyle, late of Gembrook, of a daughter.6
  • 10 Mar 1936: GOLDEN WEDDING. MOYLE—RAMAGE.—Mr. and Mrs. J. MOYLE announce with pleasure and gratitude the 50th anniversary of their wedding, celebrated at Lara, 10th March, 1886, by the Rev. Alfred Cuffen. (Present address, 10 New street, Dandenong.) Jane Ramage7
  • 14 Aug 1940: OBITUARY. JOSEPH MOYLE
    MANY friends will learn with sorrow of the death of Mr Joseph Moyle, former orchardist, of 10 New St., Dandenong, which occurred suddenly on August 6th.
    The late Mr Moyle, who was 85 years of age, is survived by his wife and four daughters, one of whom, a former captain of the Dandenong Girl Guides, is now teaching at Swan Hill.
    The funeral, which took place to the Pakenham Cemetery last Wednesday, was attended by many friends. Arrangements were in the hands of Austral Funeral Services.8
  • 1 Apr 1960: "Down Memory Lane"
    We are indebted to Mrs. D. C. Black for this excellent account of the early settlement of the Pakenham Uppper district, as told 64 years later by her father (the late Mr. Joseph Moyle) who went into the district as a boy of 14 years with the first family — the Matters.
    In 1869 the Government of Victoria brought in a Land Act, which enabled settlers to select up to 8O acres. There was such a rush for these, and larger areas, that the Act was amended to extend the areas to 320 acres. The result was a rush of
    people eager to settle on the land.
    About this time, Mr. J. Matters, a Devonshire farmer, had selected 30 acres at Nunawadlng. He was anxious to select more land.
    At this time, Brandy Creek, Gippsland, 80 miles from Melbourne, was thought to be the Paradise of Victoria.
    In 1872 Mr. Matters set out to visit Brandy Creek in Cobb and Co's. coach. This coach ran between Melbourne and Sale, Bourke's Hotel (now Prince's Highway Hotel, Pakenham) was a stopping place whilst the horses were being changed.
    Mr. Matters got into conversation with a tall Scandinavian groom, the topic naturally being land selection. Mr. Matters intimated that he was going to Brandy Creek to select. The groom said that within six miles of the Hotel there was land, some of which was equal to that of Brandy Creek, and only 40 miles from Melbourne as against 80. This was a big consideration in the days of unmade roads. It was agreed for £5 that the groom would show Mr Matters this land.
    After spending the night at the Hotel, a pair of horses having been procured, they set out north through Mr. Bourke's paddocks for 1 1/2 miles, coming out onto a cattle track at the bottom of what is now the rock cutting at the foot of the hills.
    From there they blazed a track through to the land Mr. Matters was to see. He was delighted with the place, and immediately pegged out an area of 277 acres. This along with his previous selection making 320 acres.
    Under the Act, a person was required to fence in and build a house; fence a portion and reside on the area for three years. Under a licence, the purchase price to be £1 an acre extending over 10 years payments.
    Within the given time, Mr. Matters built a slab hut on his selection, taking Joseph Moyle to his new selection with him.
    Mr. Matters' family followed shortly afterwards; also a William Clink, who selected land.
    The first work was the clearing of land and planting potatoes and swede turnips.
    About this time a settlement set in at Gembrook. Those to take up land included representatives of the Acclimatisation Society, who hoped to introduce new fauna and flora to the district. This property was three miles this side of Gembrook and was sold several years ago.
    Several holdings were taken up around Mr. Matters—Mr. Ramnge (the name still well known in Pakenhnm) selected land next to Mr. Matters (120 acres).
    Mr. Backhouse (a Melbourne solicitor) went further back toward Beenac, where there were tin mines at that time.
    It was necessary to get a connection to Pakenham. A bridle track was cut through passing Mr. Matters' property.
    Mr. Moyle selected what is now known as "The Grange" and "Kinkora."
    In 1876 the work of making the Oakleigh to Warragul section of the Gippsland railway commenced, and naturally sawmilling started in the district. On most of the selections there was beautiful timber, mostly messmate, clean and straight, making excellent timber for railways. The first sawmill was on Mr. Matters' property, owned by Mr. Shelley.
    By this time the district had quite a number of inhabitants, particularly since the event of the sawmills. A P.O. became necessary, and a name for the district. The place was called South Gembrook. The mall was carried two or three times a week on horseback from Pakenham. The mail was taken to South Gembrook P.O., at the Ararat Creek, and then to Mr. Creighton's, at West Gembrook, now Mr. Burnett.
    The post office was moved to its present position after the First War. There was a store at the Ararat Creek.
    The first contractor for the mail was Mr. Boyland, and the next Mr. Ramage.
    A medical man, Mr. Harvie, selected 80 acres, now called "Rosehill."
    Other selections were Mr. Turnbull, 60 acres; Mr. Raleigh, Captain Le Page, Messrs. Frazer, Brown, Hyatt. Mr. Brown's selection was taken over by Mr. Coop, a woolclasser. This place now is Mr. D. C. Black's property. Mr. Tinkham selected nearby. Mr. Priest was an early settler, and the name is still well known here.
    Mr Moyle left the district in 1887, his property being purchased by Mr. McMahon, a Melbourne tailor. Mr. Moyle returned in 1899, when he bought half of Mr. Ramage's property.
    A boot merchant, Mr. Carpenter, from Fitzroy, selected near Mr. Ramage, and became Mr. Windsor's orchard.
    Mr. Matters commenced dairying, and went in also for pig raising. Butter was packed in wooden tubs, and was taken to Melbourne in a spring cart, along with home cured bacon, and eggs; supplies of groceries being brought back.
    A meat supply, mainly corn beef was obtained for 6d. a pound from Bourke's Hotel — brought by pack horse.
    The early bridle track becoming almost impassable, the early settlers subscribed an amount of money and put log culverts over the creeks.
    Mr. Matters gave land and timber for a building for the use of the district, the provision being that no cards or dancing were allowed. The building is now our Church. It was built by working bees, and a tea meeting was a function of the opening. In the photo are Mr. and Mrs. Ramage and some of their children, and Mr. Ramage's brother; also some of the Priest family.
    The 23rd Psalm was printed in large letters on one end of the room. Later it was removed and the first two lines were there, taking up the full width of the room, until it was painted over about 15 years ago. The capital letters were a treat to look at — and many a child sat, looking and taking in those words instead of doing lessons.
    This building was rented by the Government for a school, which Mrs. Black attended. The new school was built about 1926. The first teacher in the old building was Mr. Frost, then Mr. Morgan, who lived in Pakenham, at the corner of the Gembrook road and the Highway. He drove out every day with a buggy and pair. The first teacher in the new school was Miss Moyle (Mrs. D. C. Black's sister).

    John Matters9

Citations

  1. [S56] Berwick-Pakenham Historical Society, In the wake of the pack tracks, pp146-148.
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M275/1886."
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "born Melbourne."
  4. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 18 May 1881, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70049367
  5. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 5 Nov 1884, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70044327
  6. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 23 Apr 1887, p42
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198039598
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 10 Mar 1936, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11019952
  8. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 14 Aug 1940, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/216062594
  9. [S18] Newspaper - The Pakenham Gazette, Fri 1 Apr 1960.
Last Edited21 Dec 2024

Jane Ramage

F, #22642, b. 1858, d. 11 Aug 1945
Father*James Ramage b. 1814, d. 25 Nov 1885
Mother*Jane Kelly b. 1820, d. 31 Oct 1906
Married NameMoyle.1 
Birth*1858 Lara, VIC, Australia, #B2593 (reg Station Park.)2 
Marriage*10 Mar 1886 Spouse: Joseph Moyle. Lara, VIC, Australia, #M275/1886.3
 
Widow6 Aug 1940Jane Ramage became a widow upon the death of her husband Joseph Moyle.4 
Death*11 Aug 1945 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D20297/1945 (Age 87) (par James RAMAGE & Jane KELLY) - as Jane MOYLE.5 

Family

 Joseph Moyle b. 1855, d. 6 Aug 1940
Child 1.Alice Moyle+ b. 1891, d. 1983

Newspaper-Articles

  • 10 Mar 1936: GOLDEN WEDDING. MOYLE—RAMAGE.—Mr. and Mrs. J. MOYLE announce with pleasure and gratitude the 50th anniversary of their wedding, celebrated at Lara, 10th March, 1886, by the Rev. Alfred Cuffen. (Present address, 10 New street, Dandenong.) Joseph Moyle6
  • 22 Aug 1945: MRS. J. MOYLE
    A FORMER well-known resident of Pakenham Upper and New St., Dandenong, Mrs. Jane Moyle, 87, of 69 Moonya Rd., Murrumbeena, passed away in the D. and D. Hospital on August 11th after a fortnight’s illness. Deep sympathy is felt for her four daughters Margaret (Mrs. O’Connor), Alice (Mrs. Don Black), Elizabeth (Mrs. V. Jones) and Jessie (Mrs. Northrop)—in their grievous loss.
    Their mother was a native of Lara where she was born and married. Her husband pre-deceased her some five years ago. After a service by Rev. James Legge at Scots’ Church, Dandenong, on August 14th, the remains were interred in the Pakenham Cemetery in the presence of many sorrowing friends. W. J. Garnar and Son attended to the funeral arrangements.7

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M275/1886."
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "born Melbourne."
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D20297/1945 (Age 87) (par James RAMAGE & Jane KELLY) - as Jane MOYLE, born Lara. Death registered at Dandenong, Australia."
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 10 Mar 1936, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11019952
  7. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 22 Aug 1945, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214332677
Last Edited21 Dec 2024

James Ramage

M, #22643, b. 1814, d. 25 Nov 1885
Probate (Will)* 31/381. James RAMAGE Date of grant: 26 Mar 1886; Date of death: 25 Nov 1885; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Lara.1 
Birth*1814 
Marriage* Spouse: Jane Kelly. Scotland.
 
Death*25 Nov 1885 Lara, VIC, Australia, #D12637/1885 (Age 71) [par James RAMAGE & Elizabeth HARDY].2 
Death-Notice*26 Nov 1885 Ramage—On the 25th November, at his residence, Lara, James Ramage, aged 71 years.
The funeral will leave his late residence, Lara, on Friday, the 27th inst., at 1 o'clock p.m. for the Rothwell General Cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation.
W. B. King and Sons, Undertakers, 97, Moorabool-street.3 

Family

 Jane Kelly b. 1820, d. 31 Oct 1906
Children 1.James Ramage+ b. 1854, d. 4 Oct 1928
 2.Jane Ramage+ b. 1858, d. 11 Aug 1945

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/ P2 unit 194, item 31/381.
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  3. [S14] Newspaper - Geelong Advertiser (Vic.), Thu 26 Nov 1885, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/149012290
Last Edited19 Jun 2019

Jane Kelly

F, #22644, b. 1820, d. 31 Oct 1906
Married NameRamage. 
Birth*1820 
Marriage* Spouse: James Ramage. Scotland.
 
Widow25 Nov 1885Jane Kelly became a widow upon the death of her husband James Ramage.1 
Death*31 Oct 1906 Gembrook South, VIC, Australia, #D14449/1906 (Age 86) [par Robert KELLY & Margaret CAMPBELL].2 
Death-Notice*2 Nov 1906 RAMAGE.—On the 31st October, at Gembrook South, Jane Ramage, relict of James Ramage, formerly of Lara, aged 86 years.3 

Family

 James Ramage b. 1814, d. 25 Nov 1885
Children 1.James Ramage+ b. 1854, d. 4 Oct 1928
 2.Jane Ramage+ b. 1858, d. 11 Aug 1945

Citations

  1. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "reg Pakenham."
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 2 Nov 1906, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201668744
Last Edited19 Jun 2019
 

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