Thomas Griffiths

M, #28625, b. 1818
Birth*1818 
Illness*14 Jan 1882 Royal Melbourne Hospital ward book: Patient was driving a horse attached to a baker's cart in Beaconsfield, when the wheel passed over a stump. He was thrown out, still having hold of the reins. He was turned over 2 or 3 times before the horse stopped. After the accident, with difficulty, he walked to a house about 200 yards distant, where Prof. Halford saw him and sent him to the hospital. Last treatment date in this book was 5/6/1882. Seen by Dr James.1 

Citations

  1. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Ward books of Royal Melbourne Hospital VPRS 12477/P3/37
    Book: 722_253, Page: 99 Thomas Griffiths, Age 64, Baker, Residence Beaconsfield. Admitted 14 Jan 1882, last seen 5 Jun 1882.
Last Edited26 Nov 2022

Jesse Gibbons Weston

M, #28627, b. 1 Mar 1854, d. 12 Apr 1938
Birth*1 Mar 1854 London, England.1 
Marriage*24 Mar 1873 Spouse: Sarah Ann Welch. VIC, Australia, #M1074/1873, Jesse Gibbons WESTON & Sarah Ann WELSH.2,3
 
Marriage*18 Jun 1887 Spouse: Mary Ann Stark. VIC, Australia, #M3919/1887, Jesse Gibbons WESTON & Mary Ann STARKS.4,5
 
Death*12 Apr 1938 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D13904/1938 (Age 84) (par Thomas WESTON & Sarah) - as Jesse Gibbons WESTON.6 
Death-Notice*13 Apr 1938 WESTON. — On April 12, at his residence, Beaconsfield, Jesse, beloved husband of Mary Ann, and loving father of Harry, Ernest, Ethel and Leslie, aged 84 years.
In God's care.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1928Whiteside Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: pensioner. With Mary Ann Weston.8
bt 1931 - 1934Prince's Highway, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: pensioner. With Mary Ann Weston.9,10

Newspaper-Articles

  • 16 Jun 1874: Jesse Gibbons Weston is charged, on warrant, with deserting his wife, at Collingwood, on the 6th instant. Description :—English, a shoemaker, 20 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, thin build, light-brown hair, blue eyes, long thin nose ; dressed in black sac-coat, grey cloth trousers, dark rest, black hat, and black and white scarf. He lately worked at Cooney's boot factory. His father lives in Peel street, Hotham.—0.3293. 13th June 1874.11
  • 2 Feb 1883: I SHALL re-marry if hear not from my husband, Jesse Gibbons Weston, with 14 days. SARAH WESTON. Sarah Ann Welch12
  • 17 Mar 1934: A DIAMOND WEDDING. Anniversary Celebrated at Beaconsfield.
    To-day at Beaconsfield two old colonists, both of whom have passed the span of three score years and ten, will celebrate their diamond wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gibbons Weston were married on 17th March in 1874, and today a special gathering at Beaconsfield will enable their friends and relatives — they have thirty-four grandchildren and six great grandchildren — to wish them well on this anniversary of their wedding, and also to congratulate Mr. Weston on having to-day attained his eightieth birthday. Mr. Weston was born in London in 1854. As an infant he was brought to Hobart in 1856, and in 1871 he arrived in Victoria. He remembers well the experience of going from Russell-street to Emerald Hill (South Melbourne) by boat in flood time. For twenty-two years of his life Mr. Weston was occupied with the building of State schools. Mrs. Weston, who before her marriage was Miss Mary Ann Welch, was born in Somerset in 1856, and arrived with her parents in Melbourne in 1858. They lived for a time in a tent on the Yarra close to the present Spencer-street bridge. Mary Ann Stark13,14
  • 21 Mar 1934: BEACONSFIELD - Mr and Mrs F G Weston celebrated their diamond wedding and the 80th birthday of Mr Weston in the hall on Saturday night when lo people were present at a breakfast Mr and Mrs Weston received many gifts. Mary Ann Stark15

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Liddy WiP DNA Purposes - copy at your own risk, Tree ID: 172691796
    Person viewed: Jesse Gibbons Weston, Birth Date: 11 Mar 1854, Death Date: 12 Apr 1938.
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M1074/1873, Jesse Gibbons WESTON & Sarah Ann WELSH."
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Liddy WiP DNA Purposes - copy at your own risk, Tree ID: 172691796
    Person viewed: Jesse Gibbons Weston, Birth Date: 11 Mar 1854, Death Date: 12 Apr 1938
    give marriage date 24 Mar 1873.
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M3919/1887, Jesse Gibbons WESTON & Mary Ann STARKS."
  5. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Liddy WiP DNA Purposes - copy at your own risk, Tree ID: 172691796
    Person viewed: Jesse Gibbons Weston, Birth Date: 11 Mar 1854, Death Date: 12 Apr 1938
    give marriage date 18 Jun 1887.
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D13904/1938 (Age 84) (par Thomas WESTON & Sarah) - as Jesse Gibbons WESTON, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  7. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 13 Apr 1938, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/205915046
  8. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  9. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  10. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  11. [S14] Newspaper - Victoria Police Gazette, 16 Jun 1874, p 126.
  12. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 2 Feb 1883, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/190591945
  13. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 17 Mar 1934, p17
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203839612
  14. [S14] Newspaper - another article with photo in the Leader newspaper 24 Mar 1934.
  15. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 21 Mar 1934, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10920274
Last Edited26 May 2025

Sarah Ann Welch

F, #28628
Married NameSarah Ann Weston. 
Marriage*24 Mar 1873 Spouse: Jesse Gibbons Weston. VIC, Australia, #M1074/1873, Jesse Gibbons WESTON & Sarah Ann WELSH.1,2
 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 Feb 1883: I SHALL re-marry if hear not from my husband, Jesse Gibbons Weston, with 14 days. SARAH WESTON. Jesse Gibbons Weston3

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M1074/1873, Jesse Gibbons WESTON & Sarah Ann WELSH."
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Liddy WiP DNA Purposes - copy at your own risk, Tree ID: 172691796
    Person viewed: Jesse Gibbons Weston, Birth Date: 11 Mar 1854, Death Date: 12 Apr 1938
    give marriage date 24 Mar 1873.
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 2 Feb 1883, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/190591945
Last Edited31 Jan 2023

Mary Ann Stark

F, #28629
Married NameMary Ann Weston. 
Marriage*18 Jun 1887 Spouse: Jesse Gibbons Weston. VIC, Australia, #M3919/1887, Jesse Gibbons WESTON & Mary Ann STARKS.1,2
 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1928Whiteside Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Jesse Gibbons Weston.3
bt 1931 - 1934Prince's Highway, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Jesse Gibbons Weston.4,5

Newspaper-Articles

  • 17 Mar 1934: A DIAMOND WEDDING. Anniversary Celebrated at Beaconsfield.
    To-day at Beaconsfield two old colonists, both of whom have passed the span of three score years and ten, will celebrate their diamond wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gibbons Weston were married on 17th March in 1874, and today a special gathering at Beaconsfield will enable their friends and relatives — they have thirty-four grandchildren and six great grandchildren — to wish them well on this anniversary of their wedding, and also to congratulate Mr. Weston on having to-day attained his eightieth birthday. Mr. Weston was born in London in 1854. As an infant he was brought to Hobart in 1856, and in 1871 he arrived in Victoria. He remembers well the experience of going from Russell-street to Emerald Hill (South Melbourne) by boat in flood time. For twenty-two years of his life Mr. Weston was occupied with the building of State schools. Mrs. Weston, who before her marriage was Miss Mary Ann Welch, was born in Somerset in 1856, and arrived with her parents in Melbourne in 1858. They lived for a time in a tent on the Yarra close to the present Spencer-street bridge. Jesse Gibbons Weston6,7
  • 21 Mar 1934: BEACONSFIELD - Mr and Mrs F G Weston celebrated their diamond wedding and the 80th birthday of Mr Weston in the hall on Saturday night when lo people were present at a breakfast Mr and Mrs Weston received many gifts. Jesse Gibbons Weston8

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M3919/1887, Jesse Gibbons WESTON & Mary Ann STARKS."
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Liddy WiP DNA Purposes - copy at your own risk, Tree ID: 172691796
    Person viewed: Jesse Gibbons Weston, Birth Date: 11 Mar 1854, Death Date: 12 Apr 1938
    give marriage date 18 Jun 1887.
  3. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  4. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  5. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  6. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 17 Mar 1934, p17
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203839612
  7. [S14] Newspaper - another article with photo in the Leader newspaper 24 Mar 1934.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 21 Mar 1934, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10920274
Last Edited26 May 2025

Margaret May Kelty

F, #28644, b. 1887, d. 18 Oct 1975
Married NameMargaret May Tighe. 
Birth*1887 Beechworth, VIC, Australia, #B8558/1887 (par John KELTY & Alice PROCTOR) - as Margaret May KELTY.1 
Marriage*26 Aug 1914 Spouse: Thomas Brown Tighe. VIC, Australia, #M7657/1914, Margt May KELTY & Thos TIGHE.2,3
 
Divorce*1930Margaret May Kelty and Thomas Brown Tighe were divorced in 1930 1930/458 Petitioner: Margaret May Tighe. Spouse: Thomas Tighe.3 
Land-UBeac*14 Apr 1947 PAK-71 LP7129 (part), 3 Luke Place. Transfer from Sarah Harriett Violet Bremner to Margaret May Tighe.4 
Death*18 Oct 1975 Kew, VIC, Australia, #D24247/1975 (Age 89) (par John KELTY & Alice PROCTOR) - as Margaret May TIGHE.5 
Land-Note*25 Sep 1984 PAK-71 LP7129 (part), 3 Luke Place. Margaret May Tighe died on 18th Oct 1975. Letters of Administration have been granted to Pauline Oehr.6 
Land-Note6 Dec 1984 PAK-71 LP7129 (part), 3 Luke Place. Cancelled Application No L404974D - see C/T 9605-857.7 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B8558/1887 (par John KELTY & Alice PROCTOR) - as Margaret May KELTY, Birth registered at Beec, Australia."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M7657/1914, Margt May KELTY & Thos TIGHE."
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Victoria, Australia, Divorce Records, 1860-1940
    Divorce: 1930/458 Petitioner: Margaret May Tighe. Spouse: Thomas Tighe.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6493-492 - Margaret May Tighe of 222 Beaconsfield Parade Middle Park Widow.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D24247/1975 (Age 89) (par John KELTY & Alice PROCTOR) - as Margaret May TIGHE, born Beaechworth. Death registered at Kew, Australia."
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6493-492 - Margaret May Tighe died on 18th Oct 1975. Letters of Administration have been granted to Pauline Oehr.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6493-492 - Cancelled Application No L404974D (pursuant to Section 31 Act 6399 - see C/T 9605-857.
Last Edited20 Jun 2025

Eileen Eleanor Mulhallen

F, #28647, b. 1926, d. 1976
Married NameEileen Eleanor Parkes. 
Birth*1926 Kaniva, VIC, Australia. 
Marriage*5 Dec 1953 Spouse: James Norman Parkes. St Michael's, Berwick, VIC, Australia, #M16566/1953, Jas Norman PARKES & Eileen Eleanor MULHALLEN.1
 
(Transfer to) Land-Beac28 Nov 1955 PAK-1A 25.50/LP2788. Transfer from Herbert James Harbour to James Norman Parkes Eileen Eleanor Parkes.2 
Death*1976 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D6506/1976 (Age 50) (par Gabitt MULHALLEN & Ellen Elizabeth GATES) - as Eileen Eleanor PARKES.3 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1949373 Barkley Street, Footscray North, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: process worker.4
bt 1949 - 195456 Watt Street, Altona, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: process worker.4,5
1954Kenilworth Avenue, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.5

Newspaper-Articles

  • 9 Dec 1953: PARS ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW
    THE UNIVERSAL esteem in which Mr. Jim Parkes, of Beaconsfield, and his bride, Miss E. Mulhallen, are held, was shown by the large attendance at a pre-wedding social tendered them in the Beaconsfield hall on Tuesday, December 1st. Friends from near and far attended to wish them well on the matrimonial sea. James Norman Parkes6
  • 16 Dec 1953: Pretty Nhill Bride In White Silk Tulle
    LOOKING RADIANT in a lovely frock of white silk tulle Miss Eileen Eleanor Mulhallen, of Nhill, made a lovely bride as she entered St. Michael’s Church, Berwick, on Saturday, December 5th, for her marriage to the genial and popular secretary of the Beaconsfield Football Club, Mr. James Norman (Jim) Parkes.
    It was one of the biggest and prettiest weddings Berwick has seen for some timie and the large gathering of friends and well-wishers at the church reflected the great popularity of the young couple. St. Michael’s looked lovely in its floral garb of Russell lupins, gladioli and lupins.
    The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mulhallen, of 142 Nelson St., Nhill, and the groom, the twin son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Parkes, of Railway Av., Beaconsfield. Rev. Fr. Hardy was the celebrant.
    Given away by her father, the petite bride looked lovely as she walked up the aisle on his arm. Her frock of white silk tulle was made with a full skirt topped with a jacket of dainty guipure lace, featuring a Mary Stuart neckline and long sleeves. Tiny pearl buttons fastened the jacket from neck to waist. A juliet cap of brocaded satin held in place the finger-tip veil. With a prayer book, loaned by her sister, Mrs. L. Brown, of 1 Esk Court, Dandenong, the bride carried a trailer of gardenias.
    Looking very dainty in shell pink, the bride’s close friend, Mrs. Shirley Long, was matron of honor. The full skirt of her frock was banded with lace and had a matching lace collar. It was fastened at the waist with pink pearl buttons. A heart shaped bonnet of pink tullle, trimmed with pleated tinsel tulle, framed her face and she wore pink mittens. Pink and mauve were the predominant shades in the trailer of gladioli, carnations and frangipanni, which she carried.
    The ’groom had his twin brother, Thomas, as best man.
    The ceremony was performed to a background of incidental organ music.
    After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Beaconsfield Hall, where the happy newly weds were assisted in receiving the guests by Mr. and Mrs. Mulhallen and Mr. and Mrs. Parkes. Mrs. Mulhallen favored a becoming pale blue ensemble, with black accessories, and pinned on a spray of frangipanni and buttercup roses. Mrs. Parkes wore an attractive dusty pink frock underneath her smart junior navy coat, teamed with black accessories. Fragrant, dark red roses and frangipanni comprised her spray.
    Tastefully decorated by friends of the young couple, the hall looked lovely as 60 guests sat down to the breakfast tables.
    Cr. Claud Harris, who presided in toasting the newlyweds, and wishing the young couple every happiness, said that Mr. Jim Parkes was one of the best citizens Beaconsfield had ever turned out, and if he proved as good a husband then he and his fair bride should be happy indeed. The usual toasts were honored and a large sheaf of congratulatory messages read out.
    When the newlyweds left on their honeymoon, which was spent touring the Gippsland Alps, and Lakes Entrance, the bride travelled in a fetching pink faille suit, allied with black accessiories.
    Mr. and Mrs. Parkes will be residing in Beaconsfield. James Norman Parkes7

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M16566/1953, Jas Norman PARKES & Eileen Eleanor MULHALLEN."
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4972-395 - James Norman Parkes, butcher and Eileen Eleanor Parkes, Married Woman both of Kenilworth Avenue, Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D6506/1976 (Age 50) (par Gabitt MULHALLEN & Ellen Elizabeth GATES) - as Eileen Eleanor PARKES, born Kaniva. Death registered at Beaconsfield, Australia."
  4. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  5. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  6. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 9 Dec 1953, p17
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215824417
  7. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 16 Dec 1953, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215824589
Last Edited27 Jun 2025

James Norman Parkes

M, #28648, b. 29 Jul 1923, d. 1990
Jim Parkes in his butcher shop
(Image from Cardinia Shire interpretation board)
Father*Frederick William Parkes b. 1894, d. Mar 1975
Mother*Amelia Victoria Scott1 b. 1897, d. Sep 1986
Note* Jim and his twin brother Tom were born in 1923, into a family that lived in Woods Street, Beaconsfield. Jim left school at the age of 14 to work at the butcher shop owned by Dick Cole, which was originally located on the highway before moving to Woods Street.
In 1943, Jim joined the army and served for 3 years, then returned to work at the butcher shop. In the 1950's, Jim was appointed manager of the shop when it was purchased by Pat Sweeney. Jim went on to buy the business in 1968, naming it 'Beaconsfield Meat Supply'. When Jim retired, his son Bryan continued the business and then after 56 years of trading the shop closed in 1995.
Jim was an active and involved member of the Beaconsfield community over many years. He was the first person to be appointed as a life member of the Beaconsfield Football Club, where he served as President and Secretary. He was a committee member of the original Beaconsfield Hall, which was located on the highway. Jim was secretary and often Master of Ceremonies at the regular dances.
Jim and his brother Tom were instrumental in the erection of the Beaconsfield Park Memorial Gates to commemorate the soldiers who served in World War I. Jim also served on committees for Beaconsfield Primary School, Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve and Beaconsfield Scout group, and was a trustee of the Beaconsfield War Memorial and the Beaconsfield Kindergarten.
Jim Parkes Reserve was officially opened in February 1990 by Pakenham Shire President Cr Ted Owen, in recognition of Jim's significant contribution to the local community. 
Birth*29 Jul 1923 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia.2 
Marriage*5 Dec 1953 Spouse: Eileen Eleanor Mulhallen. St Michael's, Berwick, VIC, Australia, #M16566/1953, Jas Norman PARKES & Eileen Eleanor MULHALLEN.3
 
Land-Beac*28 Nov 1955 PAK-1A 25.50/LP2788. Transfer from Herbert James Harbour to James Norman Parkes Eileen Eleanor Parkes.4 
Widower1976James Norman Parkes became a widower upon the death of his wife Eileen Eleanor Mulhallen.5 
Land-Note*27 Jul 1979 PAK-1A 25.50/LP2788. James Norman Parkes of 23 Wood Street Beaconsfield Butcher is now the surviving proprietor.6 
Land-Beac*14 Apr 1983 PAK-1A 25.50/LP2788. Transfer from James Norman Parkes to an unknown person . Sold in 1983 to Peter & Gwenda Clarke.7 
Death*1990 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D24577/1990 (Age 67) (par Fredrick PARKES, & Amilea SCOTT) - as James Norman PARKES. Spouse Irene MULHALLEN.2 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 9 Dec 1953: PARS ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW
    THE UNIVERSAL esteem in which Mr. Jim Parkes, of Beaconsfield, and his bride, Miss E. Mulhallen, are held, was shown by the large attendance at a pre-wedding social tendered them in the Beaconsfield hall on Tuesday, December 1st. Friends from near and far attended to wish them well on the matrimonial sea. Eileen Eleanor Mulhallen8
  • 16 Dec 1953: Pretty Nhill Bride In White Silk Tulle
    LOOKING RADIANT in a lovely frock of white silk tulle Miss Eileen Eleanor Mulhallen, of Nhill, made a lovely bride as she entered St. Michael’s Church, Berwick, on Saturday, December 5th, for her marriage to the genial and popular secretary of the Beaconsfield Football Club, Mr. James Norman (Jim) Parkes.
    It was one of the biggest and prettiest weddings Berwick has seen for some timie and the large gathering of friends and well-wishers at the church reflected the great popularity of the young couple. St. Michael’s looked lovely in its floral garb of Russell lupins, gladioli and lupins.
    The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mulhallen, of 142 Nelson St., Nhill, and the groom, the twin son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Parkes, of Railway Av., Beaconsfield. Rev. Fr. Hardy was the celebrant.
    Given away by her father, the petite bride looked lovely as she walked up the aisle on his arm. Her frock of white silk tulle was made with a full skirt topped with a jacket of dainty guipure lace, featuring a Mary Stuart neckline and long sleeves. Tiny pearl buttons fastened the jacket from neck to waist. A juliet cap of brocaded satin held in place the finger-tip veil. With a prayer book, loaned by her sister, Mrs. L. Brown, of 1 Esk Court, Dandenong, the bride carried a trailer of gardenias.
    Looking very dainty in shell pink, the bride’s close friend, Mrs. Shirley Long, was matron of honor. The full skirt of her frock was banded with lace and had a matching lace collar. It was fastened at the waist with pink pearl buttons. A heart shaped bonnet of pink tullle, trimmed with pleated tinsel tulle, framed her face and she wore pink mittens. Pink and mauve were the predominant shades in the trailer of gladioli, carnations and frangipanni, which she carried.
    The ’groom had his twin brother, Thomas, as best man.
    The ceremony was performed to a background of incidental organ music.
    After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Beaconsfield Hall, where the happy newly weds were assisted in receiving the guests by Mr. and Mrs. Mulhallen and Mr. and Mrs. Parkes. Mrs. Mulhallen favored a becoming pale blue ensemble, with black accessories, and pinned on a spray of frangipanni and buttercup roses. Mrs. Parkes wore an attractive dusty pink frock underneath her smart junior navy coat, teamed with black accessories. Fragrant, dark red roses and frangipanni comprised her spray.
    Tastefully decorated by friends of the young couple, the hall looked lovely as 60 guests sat down to the breakfast tables.
    Cr. Claud Harris, who presided in toasting the newlyweds, and wishing the young couple every happiness, said that Mr. Jim Parkes was one of the best citizens Beaconsfield had ever turned out, and if he proved as good a husband then he and his fair bride should be happy indeed. The usual toasts were honored and a large sheaf of congratulatory messages read out.
    When the newlyweds left on their honeymoon, which was spent touring the Gippsland Alps, and Lakes Entrance, the bride travelled in a fetching pink faille suit, allied with black accessiories.
    Mr. and Mrs. Parkes will be residing in Beaconsfield. Eileen Eleanor Mulhallen9
  • 15 Dec 1954: MR. AND MRS. JIM PARKES, of Beaconsfield, are a very happy couple these days. It’s a bonny boy, born at the Berwick Bush Nursing Hospital, on December 10. Colin James’ Mother was the former Eileen Mulhallen.10

Citations

  1. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D21677/1986 (Age 88) (par James Thomas SCOTT & Mary Alice WALKER) - as Amelia Victoria PARKES, born Hotham East. Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D24577/1990 (Age 67) (par Fredrick PARKES, & Amilea SCOTT) - as James Norman PARKES, born Beaconsfield. Death registered at Berwick, Australia. Spouse Irene MULHALLEN."
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M16566/1953, Jas Norman PARKES & Eileen Eleanor MULHALLEN."
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4972-395 - James Norman Parkes, butcher and Eileen Eleanor Parkes, Married Woman both of Kenilworth Avenue, Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D6506/1976 (Age 50) (par Gabitt MULHALLEN & Ellen Elizabeth GATES) - as Eileen Eleanor PARKES, born Kaniva. Death registered at Beaconsfield, Australia."
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4972-395 - James Norman Parkes of 23 Wood Street Beaconsfield Butcher is now the surviving proprietor.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  8. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 9 Dec 1953, p17
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215824417
  9. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 16 Dec 1953, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215824589
  10. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 15 Dec 1954, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218514668
Last Edited27 Jun 2025

Amelia Victoria Scott

F, #28649, b. 1897, d. Sep 1986
Married NameAmelia Victoria Parkes. 
Birth*1897 Hotham East, VIC, Australia, #B28838/1897 (par Jas Thos SCOTT & Mary Alice WALKER) - as Amelia Victoria SCOTT.1 
Marriage*1919 Spouse: Frederick William Parkes. VIC, Australia, #M9432/1919, Amelia Victoria SCOTT & Fredk Wm PARKES.2
 
WidowMar 1975Amelia Victoria Scott became a widow upon the death of her husband Frederick William Parkes.3 
Death*Sep 1986 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D21677/1986 (Age 88) (par James Thomas SCOTT & Mary Alice WALKER) - as Amelia Victoria PARKES.4 

Grave

  • Thomas Simmons Lawn, Row AD, Grave 11, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia5

Family

 Frederick William Parkes b. 1894, d. Mar 1975
Child 1.James Norman Parkes4 b. 29 Jul 1923, d. 1990

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B28838/1897 (par Jas Thos SCOTT & Mary Alice WALKER) - as Amelia Victoria SCOTT, Birth registered at Hotham East, Australia."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M9432/1919, Amelia Victoria SCOTT & Fredk Wm PARKES."
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D6978/1975 (Age 80) (par William PARKES & Kathleen CORRIGAN) - as Frederick William PARKES, born Fitzroy Place: Dandenong, Australia."
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D21677/1986 (Age 88) (par James Thomas SCOTT & Mary Alice WALKER) - as Amelia Victoria PARKES, born Hotham East. Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  5. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    Buried at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Thomas Simmons Lawn, Row AD, Grave 11, Cemetery area: Thomas Simmons Lawn
    Frederick William Parkes. Date of service: 29 Mar 1975
    Amelia Victoria Parkes. Date of service: 18 Sep 1986.
Last Edited28 Dec 2023

Frederick William Parkes

M, #28650, b. 1894, d. Mar 1975
Father*William Frederick Parkes1 d. Apr 1902
Mother*Catherine Corrigan1 d. 5 Nov 1953
Birth*1894 Fitzroy North, VIC, Australia, #B29106/1894 (par Wm Fredk PARKES & Cath CORRIGAN) - as Fredk Wm PARKES.1 
Marriage*1919 Spouse: Amelia Victoria Scott. VIC, Australia, #M9432/1919, Amelia Victoria SCOTT & Fredk Wm PARKES.2
 
Death*Mar 1975 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D6978/1975 (Age 80) (par William PARKES & Kathleen CORRIGAN) - as Frederick William PARKES.3 

Grave

  • Thomas Simmons Lawn, Row AD, Grave 11, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia4

Family

 Amelia Victoria Scott b. 1897, d. Sep 1986
Child 1.James Norman Parkes b. 29 Jul 1923, d. 1990

Newspaper-Articles

  • 17 Jun 1942: Three Beaconsfield Brothers In The Forces
    THREE SONS of Mr. and Mrs. F. Parkes, of Railway avenue, Beaconsfield, are serving in the Army. Tom Parkes, whose twin brother, Jim, is a butcher, in the A.M.F., stationed in Victoria, has only been in the army 16 months but has already secured his sergeant’s stripes and is now an instructor in one of the biggest mechanised schools in Victoria, the M.V.T.T.C. An elder brother, Demps, has been serving in the Middle East for the past 12 months. All three boys were born and bred at Beaconsfield where the family is well known.5

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B29106/1894 (par Wm Fredk PARKES & Cath CORRIGAN) - as Fredk Wm PARKES, Place: Fitzroy North, Australia."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M9432/1919, Amelia Victoria SCOTT & Fredk Wm PARKES."
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D6978/1975 (Age 80) (par William PARKES & Kathleen CORRIGAN) - as Frederick William PARKES, born Fitzroy Place: Dandenong, Australia."
  4. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    Buried at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Thomas Simmons Lawn, Row AD, Grave 11, Cemetery area: Thomas Simmons Lawn
    Frederick William Parkes. Date of service: 29 Mar 1975
    Amelia Victoria Parkes. Date of service: 18 Sep 1986.
  5. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 17 Jun 1942, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215709291
Last Edited28 Dec 2023
 

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