Frances Read Spalding

F, #28591, b. 1840, d. 3 Sep 1895
Married NameFrances Read Laurie. 
Birth*1840 
Marriage*1871 Spouse: Henry Laurie. VIC, Australia, #M643/1871, Henry LAURIE & Frances SPALDING.1
 
Marriage-Notice*12 Jan 1871 LAURIE—SPALDING.—On the 11th inst., at the residence of A. K. Smith, Esq., Carlton, by the Rev. D. H. Ballantyne, Henry Laurie, Warrnambool, to Frances, daughter of the late William Spalding, professor in the University of St. Andrews.2 
Death*3 Sep 1895 Carlton, VIC, Australia, #D8580/1895 (Age 55) (par Wm SPALDING & Agnes FRAER) - as Frances Read LAURIE.3 
Death-Notice*4 Sep 1895 LAURIE.—On the 3rd inst., at Sanct Rewie, University, Frances Read, the beloved wife of Henry Laurie, professor in the University of Melbourne.
THE Friends of Professor LAURIE are informed that the remains of is late wife will be interred in the Boroondara Cemetery.
The funeral will leave his residence, The University, Carlton, THIS DAY (Wednesday, the 4th September), at 3 p.m., arriving at the cemetery about 4.15 p.m.
A. A. SLEIGHT, Undertaker, 182 Collins-street. Telephone 410.4 

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M643/1871, Henry LAURIE & Frances SPALDING."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 12 Jan 1871, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5840920
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D8580/1895 (Age 55) (par Wm SPALDING & Agnes FRAER) - as Frances Read LAURIE, Death registered at Carlton, Australia."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 4 Sep 1895, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9373202
Last Edited4 Nov 2022

Bell Boyd

F, #28606, b. 1885, d. 9 Aug 1954
Father*Rowland Ainsworth Boyd1 b. 1850, d. 12 Aug 1930
Mother*Eliza Brown d. 17 Jul 1899
Married NameBell Jukes. 
Birth*1885 
Marriage*b 1919 Spouse: Edward Tyson Jukes. VIC, Australia, Marriage not registered until 1925, six years after his death. #M6960/1925, Edwd Tyson JUKES & Bell BOYD.2
 
Widow14 Jul 1919Bell Boyd became a widow upon the death of her husband Edward Tyson Jukes.3 
Correspondence*15 Nov 1939 Edward Tyson Jukes Melbourne 15th November, 1939. Mrs. Bell Jukes, Princes Highway, BERWICK.
Dear Madam, Management Settlement of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Jukes. With reference to our recent correspondence we have to inform you that we have now obtained evidence which establishes the fact that your late husband and Mr. Paul Boswell Jukes were the only children of the Settlor to attain the age of twenty one years. The Settlement Fund will, therefore, be divisible between the Estate of your late husband and Mr. Paul Jukes in equal shares and we should be glad if you would forward this information to Mr. Grove. Yours faithfully, Revenue CHIEF TRUST OFFICER.4 
Correspondence15 Nov 1939 Edward Tyson Jukes 15/11/39 C/o Miss Stenhouse, Post Office, Beaconsfield Upper
Mr Grove Dear Sir Enclosed find statement referring to Elizabeth Jukes Settlement. I will be at your office Monday 20th at 2 pm. Yours faithfully Bell Jukes.5 
Death*9 Aug 1954 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D20471/1954 (Age 69) (par Rowland Ainsworth CARR BOYD & Eliza BROWN) - as Bell JUKES.6 
Death-Notice*10 Aug 1954 JUKES, Bell.—On August 9, at her home, Rutland road, Berwick, wife of the late Edward Tyson Jukes, and darling mother of Dorothy Bell, dear sister of Lot, sister-in-law of William, and beloved aunt of the Browns.—Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1909 - 1912518 Drummond Street, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: cigarette maker.8,9
bt 1913 - 19141 Railway Avenue, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: cigarette maker.10,11
191589 Dandenong Road, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: milliner.12
bt 1916 - 191714 Glenferrie Road, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: milliner.13,14
1919Tayport, Regent Street, Oakleigh, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Edward Tyson Jukes.15
1919Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.15
1924Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nurse.16

Family

 Edward Tyson Jukes b. 1889, d. 14 Jul 1919
Child 1.Dorothy Bell Jukes b. 8 Feb 1919, d. 26 May 2006

Newspaper-Articles

  • 19 Jul 1899: Death of mother: BOYD.-On the 17th July, at the Melbourne Hospital Eliza, the beloved wife of Rowland A. Boyd, aged 44 years 9 months.17
  • 19 Jul 1899: Funeral of mother: BOYD—The Friends of Mr. R. A. BOYD are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Eliza, to the place of interment, in the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave his residence, No 63 Alexandra-parade, Fitzroy, THIS DAY (Wednesday). 19th July, at 3 o clock.
    THOMAS HENRY ALLISON, Undertaker and Embalmer, 181 Elgin-street, Carlton; Derby-street, Collingwood; and 307 Victoria-street, West Melbourne, near Errol-street. Telephone No. 1182.18
  • 13 Aug 1930: Death of father: BOYD.—On the 12th August, at Berwick, Rowland Ainsworth Boyd, loving husband of Mary, father of Bell and Lottie, aged 80 years. - Requiescat in pace.19,1
  • 18 Aug 1954: Berwick. THIS DISTRICT IS the poorer for the passing, recently, of three well-known and beloved residents - Mrs. Rebecca Richardson, 67, formerly of Clyde Rd., Berwick; Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Webb, 92 year-old mother of Mrs. Daunt, wife of Rev. Daunt, Lillian and Ella, and widow of the late Hon. W. T. Webb M.L.A; and Mrs. Bell Jukes, 69, of Rutland Rd., mother of Dorothy. All three were loveable characters and fine citizens, and to those near and dear to them goes the sympathy of their numerous friends in the district.20

Citations

  1. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D8308/1930 (Age 80) (par David BOYD & Elizabeth DEAN) - as Rowland Ainsworth BOYD, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M6960/1925, Edwd Tyson JUKES & Bell BOYD."
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D14365/1919 (Age 29) (par Edw JUKES & Elizth TYSON) - as Edw Tyson JUKES, Death registered at Oakleigh, Australia."
  4. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…
  5. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D20471/1954 (Age 69) (par CARR BOYD Rowland Ainsworth & Eliza BROWN) - as Bell JUKES, born Heathcote. Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 10 Aug 1954, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23434511
  8. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  9. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  10. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  11. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  12. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  13. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  14. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  15. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  16. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  17. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 19 Jul 1899, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/202620856
  18. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 19 Jul 1899, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/202621016
  19. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 13 Aug 1930, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4105388
  20. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 18 Aug 1954, p17
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218511655
Last Edited22 Sep 2026

Leonard David Bonette

M, #28607, b. 1890, d. 5 Apr 1954
Birth*1890 Kensington, VIC, Australia, #B33707/1890 (par Jas BONNETT & Mary OLOUGHLIN) - as Geo Leonard Francis BONNETT, Birth registered at Kensington, Australia.1 
Note1913 Marriage of sister: #M611/1913, Eileen Mary BONNETT & James Nicholas JONES.2 
Marriage*7 Jul 1915 St James' Old Cathedral, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M6127/1915, Francis Leonard David Geo BONETTE & Elsie Maie FAIRTHORNE.3,4
 
Note*1916 Wife's son: #B11829/1916 (par Jno David LANDERS & Elsie May FAIRTHORNE) - as Jno Albt Vincent LANDERS, Birth registered at Flemington, Vic, Australia.5 
Notea 1939 David's sister Eileen Mary Jones employed as nurse for Laura and Leila Armytage.6 
Death*5 Apr 1954 Parkville, VIC, Australia, #D3804/1954 (Age 64) (par James Herbert BONETTE & Molly Anastacia OLOUGHLAN) - as Leonard David BONETTE.7 
Death-Notice*8 Apr 1954 BONETTE. Leonard David. - On April 5, beloved brother of Herbert (deceased), Eileen (Mrs. J. N. Jones), and Leo. (Privately interred.)8 
Note2018 Article in Beaconsfield Banner: The Mysterious Mr Bonette.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1924 - 1937Holm Park, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: student.9,10,11,12,13,14
194213 Teak Street, Caulfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: soldier.15

Newspaper-Articles

  • 11 Jul 1888: Parents' MARRIAGE. Bonnett— O'Loughlin—On the 13th June, at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Geelong, by the Rev. Father Kernan, James Bonnett, of Newtown, to Mary Anastasia O'Loughlin. Both of Geelong.16
  • 19 Oct 1908: Death of father: The funeral of the late Mr. James Bonnett, late of the Union Hotel, Curlewis, took place on Wednesday, when his remains were buried in the Roman Catholic portion of the Eastern Cemetery. The funeral was largely attended. A number of conveyances followed the hearse and two coaches. The pallbearers were Messrs. J. Jinks, K. Trail, S. Young, J. Rollins, W. Tremellon and Lloyd Hooper and the coffin-bearers were Messrs. M. Ryan, Colman, O'Loughlin, A. Beamond and S. Harvey.
    The Rev. Father Conlon conducted the burial service; and Mr. Wm. Wellington was the undertaker.17
  • 12 Aug 1915: LANCE-CORPORAL BONETTE TO MISS E. M. FAIRTHORNE.
    A military wedding was celebrated on 7th July, at St. James' Old Cathedral, by the Rev. William White, L.Th., when Lance-Corporal Leonard David Bonette, second son of Mrs. Bonette, Geelong, was married to Miss Elsie Maie Fairthorne, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Fairthorne. of "Nyora," Rose-street, Fitzroy. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore satin charmeuse, seed-pearl trimmed, draped skirt (trained). Limerick lace pointed tunic at back, long court train caught at shoulder with pearl clasps and daintly lined with delicate shade of shell-pink ninon. Across the train was a true lovers' knot of satin, in the centre of each bow a horseshoe of satin, trimmed with white ninon roses, sprays of orange blossom and pearls. Two bridesmaids were Miss Ethel Medway, a great friend of both bride and groom, who wore white Oriental satin, overdress of delicate lace ; and Miss Flossie Fairthorne, sister of the bride, who was costumed in white silk with white silk lace. Bath maids had mob caps of lace lined with shell-pink ninon. Miss Thelma Letcher who acted as trainbearer, wore a dainty frock of white silk. The presents of the bridegroom were : to the bride a pearl and aquamarine pendant, and a piano ; to the first bridesmaid a gold bangle, and to the second, a bamboo bangle. Gunner Clarence Stock acted as best man and Privates A. Perry and Seymour as groomsmen. The brides mother wore a tailored coat and skirt, smart black hat, relieved with touches of white and white plumes.
    Breakfast and reception were held at the Cafe Francaise, after which a musical evening wound up the proceedings, the contributors being Misses Myrtle Moroney, Isabel Webster, Mrs. Turner, Messrs. J. C. Williamson, Les Coney, Semple, Long and Elder. Amongst the toasts proposed was one to the boys fighting in the Dardanelles, who included the hostess' son and chums of the bridegroom. The toast was drunk in silence. Many beautiful presents were received, including some from the military camp at Seymour. The bride's travelling dress was a purple Russian costume, black hat and black fur coat.3
  • 19 Aug 1916: Death of mother: BONNETT.—on the 4th August, at her daughter's residence, Timor (late of Curlewis), Mary, beloved wife of the late James Bonnett, loving mother of Herbert and Leonard (both on active service), Mrs. J. N. Jones, Timor, and Leo, Geelong, aged 52 years. R.I.P.18
  • 30 Oct 1919: The Gifts of Hymen
    HUSBAND AND WIFE DIFFER ABOUT WEDDING PRESENTS
    BRIDE'S COSTUME PRAISED
    Mr Justice Hood, in the Practice Court today, heard an application by Leonard David Bonette, a returned soldier, formerly of Geelong, under the Married Women's Property Act, under which the court has power to make an order where there is a dispute between husband and wife concerning property. Bonotte sought an order for tho return wedding presents and furniture.
    Mr Justice Hood entered judgment for Mrs Bonette, but ordered her to pay her own costs.
    Mr J. G. Latham, for the applicant, stated that the parties were married on July 7, 1915, and his client went abroad with the Australian Imperial Force soon afterwards. He had never lived with his wife. He had bought a piano on time payment for £68/10/, the first payment being in 1915. He had allotted her most of his pay. His wife when he was abroad had a child, but he was not the father. The father was a man named Landers. He apparently forgave her, but when he returned to Australia he found that she was living with a third man.
    Applicant said that his wife had compiled a report of their wedding, which was published in "News of the Week."
    Mr Latham: Did you write this part of the report: —
    The bride wore a handsome bridal robe of white charmeuse satin, the skirt being draped and caught up by seed pearl clasps; the low cut bodice had hand-worked seed pearl designs on it, which looked most effective. Although the dress was trained a beautiful court train fell from the shoulders, caught on both sides with two clasps of pearls and brilliants. The court train was finished of with fish-tail effect. Across the train was a large true-lovers' knot of ninon.
    Witness said he did not write the report and was annoyed with his wife, as it was so silly. (Laughter.) He was on good terms with his wife prior to embarking.
    Elsie May Bonette, for whom Mr W. H. Magennis appeared, said that she had ceased to wear her wedding ring since she had begun business, and was now known by her maiden name of Fairthorne. She had had a child in 1916 and had lived with somebody else.
    Mr Latham: This report about the charming things said by the clergyman concerning the fair bride was written by you?
    Witness: My husband compiled it.
    Mr Latham: Did he write about that fish-tail effect?
    Witness to Mr Justice Hood: No reporter wrote it. It was written by me and my husband.
    To Mr. Latham: None of the wedding presents was sent to him.
    Mr. Latham: But there were people at the fashionable wedding who did not know you?
    Witness: Yes.
    You were receiving £2/2/ from your husband when he was away?—Not so much as that.
    Then you were receiving allotment money from somebody else? — Yes.
    Replying to Mr Justice Hood, Mrs Bonette said that Landers made her an allotment of £2/9/ a week. In June, 1916.
    In giving his decision, Mr Justice Hood said that he had to decide the question on conflicting evidence; the husband and wife contradicted each other. The husband was a convicted thief, and the wife was an immoral woman. Still he had no hesitation in believing the wife against the husband. Hers was a probable story, and it was corroborated by her mother. Mrs Bonette had said that she used her husband's money to maintain herself and her child, and the other man's money to buy the articles in dispute. The burden of proof rested on the husband, who had not satisfied him of the bona fides of his claim.19
  • 20 Jul 1923: A Man Hunter.
    Elsie Maie Bonette, Spensley-street, Clifton Hill, 30, proceeded against her husband, Francis Leonard Bonette, of Holm Park, Beaconsfield, 39, for divorce on the ground of desertion. She stated that though she married Bonette a fortnight before he went to the war, it was agreed between them that they should maintain their relations as an engaged couple until he returned from the war. Although four years later Bonette lived with her for a few days after his return from the war, the marriage was still ignored. Finally he left her, and she went to live with her parents, she could not explain why Bonette did not choose to consummate the marriage.
    Bonette. in a cross petition, in which he claimed a divorce, gave the explanation. When he (petitioner) arrived back from the front, he said, John Davis Landers, of Sedgewick-street, Hamilton, a returned soldier, came to him and told him that he had been living with Mrs. Bonette as man and wife. The facts were, Landers pleaded, in making a full breast of it as digger to digger, that Mrs. Bonette visited him at camp, and well—they just drifted and lived together, he (Landers), not knowing that the woman was married. In fact he made over to her his allotment pay while he was at the Front, at the rate of £2 9/ a week, so that Mrs. Bonette was drawing, while the war was in progress, her husband's allotment money and Lander's allotment money. When Landers returned from the front, he told Bonette, he found the woman living with another man—Albert Crowley. He asked her what had become of his allotment pay, and she offered him ten shillings of it. She had a child named Landers.
    Bonette was granted a decree nisi on his cross petition, on the ground of his wife's misconduct with Landers and Crowley.20
  • 21 Jul 1923: DIVORCE COURT. Mr. Justice Mann dealt with petitions in the Divorce Court on Thursday and yesterday.
    How a woman had claimed two soldiers as her husband, and had drawn their military allotments was related by a former member of the Australian Forces. Elsie Maie Bonette, aged 30 years, of Spensley Street, Clifton Hill, petitioned for a dissolution of her marriage with Francis Leonard David George Bonette, aged 31 years, of the Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bourke street, Melbourne, military pensioner, on the ground of desertion. There was a counter-petition by the husband on the ground of misconduct with John David Landers, of Hamilton, and Albert Crowley, of parts unknown. Mrs. Bonette did not appear, and her petition was dismissed. The parties were married in July, 1915. Bonette said that he left for the front in the month after the marriage.
    He made an allotment in his wife's favour for £2/2/ a week. She gave birth to a child in April, 1916. Returning from the war in August, 1919, Landers called on him, and made a full disclosure of his (Lander's) association with Mrs. Bonette. Landers said that Mrs. Bonette had visited him at the Broadmeadows camp, and that they had lived together. Mrs. Bonette had got a good deal of money out of him, and on leaving for the front he allotted her £2/9/ a week from his pay. She had drawn his allotment as his wife. Landers said that on his return he found the woman living with a man named Crowley.
    He asked her to give this man up, but she refused, and offered him (Landers.) 10/. Bonette
    was granted a decree nisi.21
  • 30 Apr 1931: BERWICK COURT. At the Berwick Police Court, on Friday, before Messrs. W. J. Harvey-Smith (Chairman), G. L. Wilson and W. Gamble, J’s,P.
    W. A. Gough, hotel manager, Central Hotel, Beaconsfield, claimed £9/17/6 for goods sold and delivered, from Leonard D. Bonette, Beaconsfield, manager.
    Mr. Hill appeared for claimant, and Mr. Dunstan defended.
    W. A. Gough said that the amount claimed represented 48 meals at 2/6 each, and drinks, including whisky, wine and cigarettes; He had rendered the defendant accounts on several occasions, and promises of payment had been, made. He managed the business for his wife, who was the licensee.
    Mrs. Gough said she was the licensee of the Central Hotel, Beaconsfield. She knew Mr Bonette, who had frequently visited the hotel. She had served him with drinks at the bar, and had booked it to his account. She had also on occasions served him with meals in the absence of the maids.
    The meals also were booked. Payment had been asked for from time to time, and defendant had always promised to pay later on.
    L. D. Bonette, in defence, said that he had had, only three meals at the hotel. On the first occasion he had paid for his meal. The second meal was taken in company with Mr. Thomas, of Beaconsfield, who paid for both. The third meal was at the invitation of Mr. Gough himself. He
    had seen Gough drunk frequently, and on one occasion Gough had neglected to give him change for a note. He had sometimes allowed drinks to be booked to him rather than pay for them when Gough was drunk, and had always paid later.
    To Mr. Hill; He kept his own cupboard, which was replenished from Melbourne about once a year, and had no occasion to purchase drink from Gough. He was a temperate man. He had visited the hotel about three evenings a week, and also visited it two or three times a week with Mr. Thomas. He had not been in the hotel for some years now, not since the new building had been erected.
    An order for full amount of claim was made, with costs at £2/7/. William Arthur Gough22
  • 7 Oct 1937: GENEROUS RESPONSE.
    Mr. Reg. Brooks, hon. secretary of the Armytage Own Scout Group, has received from Mr. L. David Bonette, of Holm Park, Beaconsfield, a cheque for £105. This magnificent amount was raised at the recent ball organised by Mr. Bonette, assisted by his capable secretaries, Miss Alison Reid Kingussie, Berwick; Miss Faith Power, Toorak; Miss Isobel Crosbie, Toorak; Mrs. Charles Coleman, Dandenong; Mrs. Horace Shave, St. Kilda. The return ball will be held on Thursday, October 14. This ball is being arranged by the 20 debutantes who were presented to Lady Isaacs at the recent Coronation ball.23
  • 25 Apr 1945: IMPROVING BEACONSFIELD MEMORIAL BACKGROUND
    AT THE suggestion of Cr. J. Richardson the engineer is to enquire into the possibility of establishing lawns or a small park behind the war memorial at Beaconsfield to give it a more attractive setting.
    At present there is a very neat well tended garden around the memorial itself, but behind it there is a vacant block.
    Cr. Richardson said he did not think the owner would sell this, but it might be possible to do something in the direction indicated.24
  • 20 Jun 1945: BERWICK COUNCIL BREVITIES. THE ENGINEER is to be empowered to make an offer to Mr. L. D. Bonette for the block of land adjoining the memorial at Beaconsfield.25
  • 28 Jul 1954: In the Beaconsfield Riding the engineer suggested a surround to Bonette Park (toward which a local contribution would be available) and drains in Wood St. and Officer township.26

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B33707/1890 (par Jas BONNETT & Mary OLOUGHLIN) - as Geo Leonard Francis BONNETT, Birth registered at Kensington, Australia."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M611/1913, Eileen Mary BONNETT & James Nicholas JONES."
  3. [S14] Newspaper - Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 12 Aug 1915, p28
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/138700755
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M6127/1915, Francis Leonard David Geo BONETTE & Elsie Maie FAIRTHORNE."
  5. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B11829/1916 (par Jno David LANDERS & Elsie May FAIRTHORNE) - as Jno Albt Vincent LANDERS, Birth registered at Flemington, Vic, Australia."
  6. [S77] Newspaper - Beaconsfield Banner https://beaconsfield.org.au/…
  7. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D3804/1954 (Age 64) (par James Herbert BONETTE & Molly Anastacia OLOUGHLAN) - as Leonard David BONETTE, born Geelong. Death registered at Parkville, Australia."
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 8 Apr 1954, p11
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26601929
  9. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  10. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  11. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  12. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  13. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  14. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  15. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  16. [S14] Newspaper - Geelong Advertiser (Vic.), Wed 11 Jul 1888, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/150454268
  17. [S14] Newspaper - Geelong Advertiser (Vic.), Mon 19 Oct 1908, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/150611624
  18. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 19 Aug 1916, p52
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/89765479
  19. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 30 Oct 1919, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/242653660
  20. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 20 Jul 1923, p14
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203632800
  21. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 21 Jul 1923, p28
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2018462
  22. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 30 Apr 1931, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201083571
  23. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 7 Oct 1937, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/200681555
  24. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 25 Apr 1945, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214331032
  25. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 20 Jun 1945, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214331803
  26. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 28 Jul 1954, p15
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218511221
Last Edited15 Nov 2022

St John's Church / Church of England

?, #28618

Newspaper-Articles

  • 25 Oct 1892: Hospital Sunday: Church of England Upper Beaconsfield 0 16 91
  • 22 Mar 1893: UPPER BEACONSFIELD.
    EASTER ATTRACTION.
    Grand All Nations' Fair
    SATURDAY, APRIL 1.
    In Aid of the Church of England Services Fund, to be held in the grounds of "TTEKCEBA,"
    The Residence of E. F. a'Beckett, Esq.
    Amusement for All.
    Side Shows a Special Feature
    Refreshments at Most Moderate Charges
    Open at 2 pm. Close at 10 p.m.
    ADMISSION 1s. Children 6d.2
  • 10 Jan 1894: The Upper Beaconsfield Church of England Services Fund will benefit to the extent of about £20 by the garden fete recently held at Ttekceba, the residence of Mr. E. a'Beckett. This result must be very gratifying to the promoters.3
  • 11 Dec 1895: No entertainment or other scheme for raising funds in aid of the services of the Church of England, which are so badly in need of assistance, has yet been formulated and it is feared that owing to the apathy displayed by many of those who should be most interested, Divine worship will have to be discontinued after the commencement of the New Year.4
  • 30 Oct 1901: Church Concert at Upper Beaconsfield
    Friday evening, October 25, saw a large and appreciative audience gathered together in the Assembly Hall, Upper Beaconsfield, the occasion being a grand concert in aid of a fund for the united churches which hold divine worship in the hall, to provide a carpet for the platform, a cloth for the communion table, and other articles necessary for the services.
    Mrs. Renfree and Mrs. Tyler are the ladies to whose indefatigable exertions the great success of the concert is due, and great credit is also to be given to Miss Tyler for the care with which she trained a large number of children, who sang in a most pleasant manner several numbers during the evening.
    Mr. Noble occupied the chair, and opened the proceedings with a few well-chosen remarks anent the federation of the churches in Upper Beaconsfield, after which a long and varied programme was gone through in a way most pleasing to the audience.
    The Misses Orgill, of Dandenong, and Miss Taylor, of Berwick, contributed a number of songs which greatly pleased, most of which were re-demanded. Mr. Tough gave a couple of numbers in his well-known style, receiving a handsome acknowledgement for his efforts. Master Alan Hope, of Berwick, sung "The Holy City" and "Calvary" very nicely, but was evidently very nervous. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle, who were remaining in Berwick over the Friday, kindly consented to come to Beaconsfield and assist the cause. Mr. Doyle gave a couple of humourous sketches, and held the audience in screams of laughter for a quarter of an hour, a double encore being demanded and kindly acceded to by that gentleman, Mrs. Doyle playing his accompaniments.
    Mr. Tom Bergin, who was heard here before at the "Help the Hospital Concerts" organised by Cr. Vieusseux last year, also visited Beaconsfield, and gave two songs, both splendidly rendered, and vociferously encored by the audience. Several other items were contributed by the numerous peformers, notably a recitation, "The Last Shot," by Miss F. Skinner, which was given in a very artistic manner by that young lady. Part songs by the children, a piano duet by the Misses Renfree and Tyler, a trio by three gentlemen from Dandenong, all meritoriously performed, brought a somewhat lengthy though really excellent programme to a close.
    Mr. E. Vieusseux, of Berwick (on behalf of the Rev. M. Mackie, who had to leave early) proposed a vote of thanks to Mesdames Renfree and Tyler for their energy in getting up the entertainment, to Miss Tyler for training the children, to the various performers for their kind assistance, which was heartily responded to by the audience, after which the whole body of performers sang "God Save the King," and the proceedings closed.
    A large number of visitors from Berwick, Dandenong, Lower Beaconsfield and Officer were present, and were entertained at supper by the promoters. We noticed among those present Cr. Martin, Cr. Vieusseux, Mr. A.Brunt, Mrs. Brunt, Mr. T. Bergin, Misses M. Ogilvy, M. Struthers, the Misses Orgill, Miss Searle, Miss Taylor, Mrs. White, Misses Skinner and several others. A pleasant half-hour was spent, and our visitors left for their drive home well pleased with the evening's outing.5
  • 18 Mar 1914: UPPER BEACONSFIELD.
    The new organ recently presented to the Church of England, Upper Beaconsfield, is to be used for the first time on Sunday evening next, when a special sermon appropriate for the occasion will be delivered.6
  • 17 Oct 1921: BEACONSFIELD UPPER
    TENDERS are Invited for the ERECTION of a CHURCH at Beaconsfield Upper.
    Plans and specifications may be seen at the Ridgeway Registry, Cathedral Buildings, Swanston street, Melbourne.
    Tenders close Saturday, 5th November, and are to be forwarded to W. J. Harvey Smith, honorary secretary, Beaconsfield Upper.
    The lowest or any tender will, not necessarily be accepted.7,8,9,10
  • 14 Nov 1921: BEACONSFIELD UPPER.
    TENDERS are invited for the ERECTION of a CHURCH at Beaconsfield Upper.
    Plans and specifications may he seen at the Diocesan Registry, Cathedral Buildings, Swanston street, Melbourne.
    Tenders Close Saturday, 20th November, and are to be forwarded to W. J. HARVEY SMITH, Hon. Secretary, Beaconsfield Upper.
    The lowest, or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.11
  • 23 Nov 1921: BEACONSFIELD UPPER.
    TENDERS are invited for the ERECTION of a CHURCH at Beaconsfield Upper.
    Plans and specifications may be seen at the Diocesan Registry, Cathedral Buildings, Swanston street, Melbourne.
    Tenders Close Saturday, 26th November, and are to be forwarded to W. J. HARVEY SMITH, Hon Secretary, Beaconsfield Upper.
    The lowest, or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.12,13
  • 27 Oct 1948: Silver Anniversary of St John's Church, Upper Beaconsfield
    NESTLING in a natural setting on the corner of St. George’s Rd., Upper Beaconsfield, stands the pretty little church of St. John’s, which this year is celebrating its silver anniversary.
    St. John’s was blessed 25 years ago by Archbishop Lees. Rev. Cole was vicar at that time.
    The building itself is of Australian hardwood and is oiled every few years. The contractor was Mr. R. Haybale and the builder Mr. H. Glisman.
    Mr. Harold Edwards has been Vicar’s warden, secretary and treasurer for 15 years.
    The church was furnished by pioneer parishioners and the beautiful stained glass windows and English Oak altar were given by a parishioner in memory of her husband. The chairs in the Chancel, the Lecterns and pulpit, choir stalls and font were all given by parishioners, most of whom have passed on to a higher life.
    A special anniversary and Temple Day Service will be held in the church on November 7th at 7.30, when Bishop Baker will be the preacher.
    The Vestry and Ladies’ Guild have arranged a social evening on Wednesday, November 3rd, to welcome Rev. and Mrs. Mountney to the district and at the same time bid farewell to Rev. and Mrs. W. P. Daunt. This will be held in the Assembly Hall at 8 p.m. and it is hoped that there will be a big gathering of local and district residents. Everyone is welcome.14
  • 28 Feb 1951: Beaconsfield Upper CHURCH OF ENGLAND
    After the evening service last Sunday, the annual meeting of the Beaconsfield Upper Church of England was held in the Assembly Hall. There was a good attendance, and Rev. Mountney was in the chair. Brig. Dawson and Mr. Alan Edwards were elected Wardens.
    Captain Esdaile, Mr. D. Sutherland and Mr. W. Russell were elected Vestrymen. These officiers will be installed next Sunday at the 11 a.m. service.
    In giving his annual report, Rev. Mountney made reference to the new carpet in the church, and spoke appreciatively of the good work that had been
    achieved by a number of working bees.
    He also outlined plans for the future and thanked the Vestry and Guild for their helpful teamwork.
    ST. JOHN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL picnic to Seaford last Saturday was most successful.
    THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Church of England Ladies’ Guild will take place in the Assembly Hall on Saturday, March 9th., at 2 p.m.15
  • 27 Nov 1974: St. John's Beaconsfield Upr
    The last week has been a busy one for folk at St. John's, Upper Beaconsfieid, starting with a progressive dinner on November 16, arranged by Vestry and Ladies' Guild members. This
    proved a most successful evening, much enjoyed by all who attended and from which the sum of $183 was raised for mission work.
    At a special meeting it was decided to send the money for assistance in those countries which are so short of food and need it so badly.
    The following day members of Vestry and Guild stocked and manned a stall at the Rotary Trash and Treasure day at Akoonah Park.
    Following a very busy few hours members were rewarded with the knowledge that $220 had been raised for Church funds. Thanks go to all who so generously donated goods of all descriptions to help the cause.
    To complete the week a paper drive was conducted by the Vestry and helpers. This resulted in the collection of 53 bales, a record result.
    "We hope our folk will continue to save their papers. If short of space arrangements can be made to store the papers. The next drive will be conducted in May," writes the Guild correspondent.16
  • 25 Oct 1978: Old Residence now Fellowship Centre
    St. John's Church of England at Upper Beaconsfield has for long felt the need for a Fellowship Centre, but there were many obstacles in the way of providing one.
    A break through came when Mr Don Mayes, of the Beaconsfield Tyre Service, offered to donate to the Church a weatherboard residence which adjoined his tyre depot.
    The Vestry gladly accepted the offer - then set about the next major step: the removal of the building from Beaconsfield to Upper Beaconsfield and its re-erection and modernisation to meet the needs of the Church.
    Removing buildings can be a costly proceeding, but this expenditure was eliminated by doing the work by voluntary labour. That was several months ago.
    Once the building was on its new site adjoining the Church, the mammoth task of altering the interior - pulling out dividing walls - and painting intenor and exterior was taken in hand. Again voluntary labour covered most of the tasks, though some tradespeople had to be engaged. A steady flow of donations covered most of the expenses, such as paint and other materials. As a result the Church gained an attractive and functional building and was able to open it practically free of debt.
    The opening was performed last Sunday week by Bishop David Shand, following a service of Holy Communion at St. John's.
    Following the service, which was attended by about 150 people, there was a basket lunch in the building, which will be used for many Church activities, including Sunday School.
    • Right: Bishop Shand opens the Fellowship Centre.
    • Below: The reerected building which will now serve the needs of the Upper Beaconsfield people. Donald Gordon Mayes17

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