Alfred Ede

M, #28655
Land-Berwick30 Aug 1894 BER-Subn-16.S17 (part), Inglis Road. Transfer from James Funston, Edward Paul Hillbrick, Ernest Gottlieb Hillbrick, William Henry Moysey, James Herman Jackel, Herman Carl Jackel, Johann Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch to Alfred Ede. 4a 0r 0p (transfer 350844.)1 
Land-Berwick*30 Oct 1897 BER-Subn-16.S17 (part), Inglis Road. Transfer from Alfred Ede to Rachel Caroline Wilson. 4a 0r 0p.2 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 19 Jul 1890: H O R S E S. LOST, STOLEN, or STRAYED, from the Anchorage, Berwick.
    Chestnut pony, about 14 hands, all legs recently blistered.
    Bay horse, poor condition, three white feet branded P.B.
    Anyone giving information leading to their recovery will be suitably rewarded.
    Information to A. Ede, the Anchorage, Berwick, or L. T. Biccard, 114 Elizabeth street, Melbourne.3

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - Alfred Ede of Engles Road Berwick Gentleman - C/T 2540-961.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2540-961 - Rachel Caroline Wilson of 9 Stewart Street Upper Hawthorn Widow.
  3. [S14] Newspaper - The Lilydale Express (Vic.), Sat 19 Jul 1890, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/252175830
Last Edited1 Dec 2024

Rebecca Funston

F, #28656, b. 1869, d. 14 Mar 1927
Father*James Funston1 b. 1831, d. 21 Dec 1894
Mother*Jane Funston1 b. 28 Mar 1830, d. 12 Apr 1919
Married NameAnderson.2 
Birth*1869 Sunbury, VIC, Australia, #B12068/1869 (par James FEMSTON & Jane FEMSTON) - as Rebecca FEMSTON.3 
Marriage*1907 Spouse: John Anderson. #M4863/1907, Rebecca FUNSTON & Jno ANDERSON.2
 
Death*14 Mar 1927 Essendon, VIC, Australia, #D1408/1927 (Age 47) (par James GUNSTON & Jane Unknown) - as Rebecca ANDERSON.4 
Death-Notice*16 Mar 1927 ANDERSON. — On the 14th March, at the residence of her brother-in-law, John Richardson, Rebecca, widow of the late John Anderson. Asleep in Jesus.5 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B3086/1861 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Rebecca FUNSTON, Birth registered at Pt. Henry, Australia."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M4863/1907, Rebecca FUNSTON & Jno ANDERSON."
  3. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B12068/1869 (par James FEMSTON & Jane FEMSTON) - as Rebecca FEMSTON, Birth registered at Sunbury, Australia."
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D1408/1927 (Age 47) (par James GUNSTON & Jane Unknown) - as Rebecca ANDERSON, Death registered at Essendon, Australia."
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 16 Mar 1927, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/204197064
Last Edited7 Dec 2024

Sarah Jane Funston

F, #28657, b. 1863, d. 1925
Father*James Funston1 b. 1831, d. 21 Dec 1894
Mother*Jane Funston1 b. 28 Mar 1830, d. 12 Apr 1919
Married NameRichardson.2 
Birth*1863 St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #B17659/1863 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Sarah Jane FUNSTON.1 
Marriage*1893 Spouse: John Richardson. #M3397/1893, Jno RICHARDSON & Sarah Jane FUNSTON.2
 
Death*1925 Essendon, VIC, Australia, #D1376/1925 (Age 58) (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Sarah Jane RICHARDSON.3 

Family

 John Richardson b. 1866
Child 1.Howard James Richardson5 b. 1894

Newspaper-Articles

  • 9 Nov 1887: CHURCH OF CHRIST BERWICK.
    The annual Tea and Public meeting in connection with the above church took place on "Cup night," in the Rechabite Hall, and was a splendid success, there being between three and four hundred people present. The tables were beautifully decorated with flowers and loaded with viands of the choicest quality, to which it is needless to add that ample justice was done the good things provided by caterer Swallow, of Berwick. Mr. Macallister's ubiquitiousness was remarkably pro-emenient—he being in all parts of the spacious building almost simultaneously—looking after the comfort and welfare of everyone, and we were well pleased to see that his efforts to make everybody happy was palpably apparant by the smiling faces and condign expressions of contentment with which he was greeted on all aides. There was none of the mamby pamby mincing humbug, which generally prevails at such entertainments, but a good sound health restoring meal, manipulated by the deft fingers of fair maids whose cheeks resembled the lily white with tints of hygeans bright hue. This Tea and public meeting has become an annual institution, and is looked forward to by a great many as a day of recreation and enjoyment. We noticed familiar faces from Prahran, Gembrook, South Yarra, Carlton, Collingwood, Bunyip, Beaconsfield, Narree Warren, &c., all congregating together in one Fraternity, and to all appearance joyous, and happy; having cast off the restrictions which trammel natures healthy exurbence, and seeming, as it were, to have forgotten the monotonous drudgeries of every day life, and one and all reiterating the same expression, that they had all come out for a holiday and meant to enjoy themselves. The following ladies attended at the table; Mrs. Macallister, Miss Sarah Jane Funston, Miss Mary-anne Funston, Misses Moysey, Misses Jakel, Misses Johns, Miss Fleur, Miss Ritche and Miss Brigwell. It took three sittings and a half before the appetites of all we satisfied, and this was eventually done, there being plenty and a lot left. Over the platform were the words "Stand complete in the ways of the Lord," tastefully worked in a scarlet cloth and coral fern. After the tables had been cleared away, the hall was again filled to its utmost capacity, with a large and appreciative audience, many who had the misfortune not to obtain an ingress to the building were obliged to be content with remaining outside. The choir, which was from Prahran and under the conductorship of Mr. Bangs, contributed some splendid selections during the meeting. The chair was occupied by Brother Cameron, and addresses were delivered bythe following Gentlemen:—Brothera Clapham, Fitzroy, Brockway, Hawthorn; Henselwood; Swanston street; Hilliar, Garield; Moysey, South Melbourne; and Dr. Porter.
    [Pressure of space prevents us giving a more lengthy report.]4

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B17659/1863 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Sarah Jane FUNSTON, Birth registered at Atki, Australia."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M3397/1893, Jno RICHARDSON & Sarah Jane FUNSTON."
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D1376/1925 (Age 58) (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Sarah Jane RICHARDSON, born Sunbury. Death registered at Essendon, Australia."
  4. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 9 Nov 1887, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70029817
  5. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B26865/1894 (par Jno RICHARDSON & Sarah Jane FUNSTON) - as Howard Jas RICHARDSON, Birth registered at Berwick, Australia."
Last Edited7 Dec 2024

Emily Ellen Funston

F, #28658, b. 1866, d. 1 Jul 1909
Father*James Funston1 b. 1831, d. 21 Dec 1894
Mother*Jane Funston1 b. 28 Mar 1830, d. 12 Apr 1919
Birth*1866 Sunbury, VIC, Australia, #B11575/1866 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Emily Ellen FUNSTON.1 
(Witness) Marriage28 Mar 1894 Witness to marriage of: Sarah Elizabeth Muir and George Lyte; Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia.2
Death*1 Jul 1909 Peel-street, Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D7597/1909 (Age 43) (par Jas FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Emily Ellen FUNSTON.3 
Death-Notice*2 Jul 1909 FUNSTON.—On the 1st July, at her mother's residence, Peel-street Berwick, Emily, beloved daughter of Jane and the late James Funston, aged 43 years.4 
Death-Notice2 Jul 1909 FUNSTON.—Friends of Mrs. FUNSTON are respectfully invited to follow the remains of her beloved daughter, Emily, to the place of interment, Berwick Cemetery. The funeral is to leave her residence, Peel-street Berwick, THIS DAY (Friday), 2nd July, at 2 o'clock.
JOHN GRANT, Undertaker. Berwick.5 

Grave

  • 1-140/140-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Emily Funston 1909 43 dau/ James & Jane
    Caroline "Sissie" Funston 1915 38 dau/ James & Jane6

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B11575/1866 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Emily Ellen FUNSTON, Birth registered at S'Bury, Australia."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M1438/1894, Geo LYTE & Sarah Elizth MUIR."
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D7597/1909 (Age 43) (par Jas FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Emily Ellen FUNSTON, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  4. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 2 Jul 1909, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198482876
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 2 Jul 1909, p12
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198482915
  6. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-140-A Funston E. F 43 2/07/1909 456
    1-140 Funston Caroline F 38 25/04/1915 543.
Last Edited6 Dec 2024

Emily Clara Paulin

F, #28659, d. Dec 1954
Married NameFunston.1 
Marriage*1897 Spouse: Thomas George Funston. VIC, Australia, #M5461/1897, Thos Geo FUNSTON & Emily Clara PAULIN.1
 
Widow14 Mar 1936Emily Clara Paulin became a widow upon the death of her husband Thomas George Funston.2 
Death*Dec 1954 

Grave

  • 1-139-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, George Funston 1936 76 hus/ Emily Clara Emily Clara Funston 1954 82 wife/ George3

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M5461/1897, Thos Geo FUNSTON & Emily Clara PAULIN."
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D13521/1936 (Age 76) (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Thomas George FUNSTON, Death registered at Cranbourne, Australia."
  3. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-139-A Funston George M 76 15/03/1936 948
    1-139-A Funston Emily F 82 6/12/1954 1346.
Last Edited7 Dec 2024

John James Funston

M, #28660, b. 29 Jun 1874, d. 24 May 1933
Father*James Funston b. 1831, d. 21 Dec 1894
Mother*Jane Funston b. 28 Mar 1830, d. 12 Apr 1919
Probate (Will)* 256/612. John J Funston, Residence: Berwick, Occupation: Dairy Farmer, Date Of Death: 24 May 1933, Date Of Grant: 22 Jun 1933 - owned BER-Subn-6.1 
Birth*29 Jun 1874 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B14062/1874 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as John James FUNSTON.2,3 
Marriage*1907 Spouse: Edith Blight. #M2181/1907, Edith BLIGHT & Jno Jas FUNSTON.4
 
Land-Berwick*27 Oct 1921 BER-Subn-6. Transfer from Edward James Pardew to John James Funston. 9a 0r 28p - caveat lodged 18 Jul 1919.5 
Death*24 May 1933 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D13852/1933 (Age 58) (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as John James FUNSTON.6 
Death-Notice*25 May 1933 FUNSTON.—On the 24th May, at his residence, Berwick, John James, loved husband of Edith Funston, and loved father of George, Jock, Molly, Jean and Allan, aged 58 years.
FUNSTON.— Friends of the late Mr. JOHN JAMES FUNSTON are informed that his remains will be interred in the Berwick Cemetery. Funeral will leave his residence, Berwick, THIS DAY (Thursday), 25th May, at 2 o'clock.
JOHN GRANT, Undertaker, Berwick. Phone, 25.7 
Land-Note*16 Aug 1935 BER-Subn-6. Edith Funston Red Ink No. 3315922. John James Funston died on 24th May 1933. Letters of Administration of his estate have been granted to Edith Funston of Berwick Widow. Dated 16th August 1935.8 
Land-Berwick*16 Aug 1935 BER-Subn-6. Transfer from John James Funston to Edith Funston. 9a 0r 28p.9 

Grave

  • 1-139-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, John James Funston 1933 58 hus/ Edith
    Edith Funston 1953 76 wife/ John James10

Family

 Edith Blight b. 1877, d. 13 Apr 1953
Children 1.George Thomas Funston13 b. 1908, d. Sep 1959
 2.Molly Edith Funston+ b. 1913, d. 1977

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Jun 1933: BERWICK. Great regret was felt when it became known that Mr. John James Funston had passed Wednesday morning, May 24. The illness was of short duration, but an attack of pleurisy and bronchitis the previous week was followed by pneumonia, with fatal results. Deceased was a highly respected resident of Berwick, and was a native of the district. For many years he had been a member of the Berwick State School Committee, and had taken a great interest in the school, of which he had also been a scholar. He was an active member of the local Rechabite Tent, and an adherent of the Church of Christ. A widow, three sons and two daughters are left to mourn their loss, and to them is extended deepest sympathy. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at the Berwick cemetery, when there was a large congregation to pay their last tribute to the deceased.11
  • 7 Mar 2018: Funston a fine figure
    Funston Street, Berwick
    This street was named in 1972 after Allan Funston a long-time Berwick resident who contributed much to public life in the district.
    Allan's grandfather James Funston came to live in Berwick in the 1860s, and now four generations have made their home in the township.
    James was born in County Tyrone, Ireland in 1832, emigrating to Australia in his mid-20s.
    James, with sons Thomas and John (Jack), farmed three properties - 285 acres (115 hectares) between the Beaconsfield Railway Station and Pink Hill, an area between Manuka Road and the Cardinia Creek in Berwick, and the dairy farm "Sunny Brae" on the south-east comer of Lyall and Inglis Roads.
    In 1890 James established a boarding house in Peel Street Berwick halfway up the hill from Lyall Road towards Rutland Road. He quickly became involved in the local community becoming a Trust Member of the Berwick Cemetery and a Deacon at the Berwick Church of Christ.
    James and his wife Jane produced nine children. Their son John James (Jack), born in Berwick in 1874, and his wife Edith managed the dairy farm "Sunny Brae".
    Following Jack's early death, his son Allan, who had been born in the house on the property in Lyall Road, and then nine years old, assisted his mother with the dairy prior to taking on its management after leaving Dandenong High School at the age of 16 years.
    Twice a day Allan milked the cows and each morning and evening delivered milk to Berwick and Beaconsfield in a horse and cart, and later, using a Vanguard utility which then made deliveries to Officer possible.
    Allan ceased farming with the dairy cows and then sourced milk from the farmer across the road (Inglis Road) Bill Gamble, who farmed the "Burnbank" property located between Beaumont and Buchanan roads.
    The dairy was later sold to Associated Dairies for whom Allan continued to work. The company established a dairy in Neill Street Berwick on the north-east corner of Turner Street, and innovative for the times, introduced an electric powered tray truck.
    Allan Funston served the local community in a wide range of positions including 25 years as secretary of the Berwick Church of Christ, 36 years as secretary of the Berwick Cemetery Trust, and was an active member and club champion at the Berwick Bowling Club, and a member of the Rotary Club of Berwick for 26 years (president 1967/68).
    The centenary celebrations of the Shire of Berwick in 1968 saw Shire President Allan and his wife Betty sitting with Lord and Lady Casey in front of the Old Berwick Post Office observing the large street parade organised for the occasion.
    Also named after Allan is the new rotunda at the Berwick Cemetery, a project jointly undertaken by the Rotary Club of Berwick and the Berwick and Harkaway Cemetery Trust, and a court in Pakenham - Funston Court. Allan James Funston12

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    256/612. John J Funston, Residence: Berwick, Occupation: Dairy Farmer, Date Of Death: 24 May 1933, Date Of Grant: 22 Jun 1933
    VPRS 28/P0003, 256/612; VPRS 7591/P0002, 256/612
    ---
    PORTION OF ESTATE RETAINED Real Estate
    All that piece of land containing nine acres and twenty eight perches or thereabouts being Allotment six Parish of Berwick County of Mornington and being the land described in Crown Grant Volume 25 Folio 4869, on which is erected a four roomed house valued at £ 620
    Personal Estate
    Crops - Oats and Stack estimated at £ 19
    Live Stock
    72 Cattle, 30 Horses and Pigs £102
    Carts - Valued at £26
    Harness and Saddlery Valued at £10
    Milking Machinery etc. £4
    Sundry tools £1:10
    £782:10:-.
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B14062/1874 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as John James FUNSTON, Birth registered at Berwick, Australia."
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Spare Family Tree, Tree ID: 79230657
    Person viewed: John James Funston, Birth Date: 29 Jun 1874, Berwick, Victoria, Australia, Marriage Date: 1907, Marriage Place: Berwick, Victoria, Australia, Marriage Spouse: Edith Grannell Blight, Death Date: 24 May 1933, Berwick, Victoria, Australia.
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M2181/1907, Edith BLIGHT & Jno Jas FUNSTON."
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 25-869 - John James Funston of Berwick Carter.
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D13852/1933 (Age 58) (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as John James FUNSTON, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  7. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 25 May 1933, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203812073
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 25-869 - Red Ink No. 3315922. John James Funston died on 24th May 1933. Letters of Administration of his estate have been granted to Edith Funston of Berwick Widow. Dated 16th August 1935.
  9. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "C/T 25-869 - Red Ink No. 3315922. John James Funston died on 24th May 1933. Letters of Administration of his estate have been granted to Edith Funston of Berwick Widow. Dated 16th August 1935."
  10. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-139-B Funston John J. M 58 25/05/1933 888
    1-139-B Funston Edith F 76 15/04/1953 1310.
  11. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 1 Jun 1933, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201300519
  12. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 7 Mar 2018, p20.
  13. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B989/1908 (par Jno FUNSTON & Edith BLIGHT) - as Geo Thos FUNSTON, Birth registered at Berwick, Vic, Australia."
Last Edited8 Dec 2024

Edith Blight

F, #28661, b. 1877, d. 13 Apr 1953
Married NameFunston. 
Birth*1877 
Marriage*1907 Spouse: John James Funston. #M2181/1907, Edith BLIGHT & Jno Jas FUNSTON.1
 
Widow24 May 1933Edith Blight became a widow upon the death of her husband John James Funston.2 
Land-Note*16 Aug 1935 BER-Subn-6. John James Funston Red Ink No. 3315922. John James Funston died on 24th May 1933. Letters of Administration of his estate have been granted to Edith Funston of Berwick Widow. Dated 16th August 1935.3 
Land-Berwick*16 Aug 1935 BER-Subn-6. Transfer from John James Funston to Edith Funston. 9a 0r 28p.4 
Death*13 Apr 1953 Warragul, VIC, Australia, #D19548/1953 (Age 76) (par Thomas Anthony BLIGHT & Mary Beatrice GRANNELL) - as Edith FUNSTON.5 
Death-Notice*14 Apr 1953 FUNSTON, Edith.—On April 13, at Warragul, beloved wife of the late John James Funston, and loving mother of George, Jock, Molly (Mrs. S. Warne), Jean (Mrs. F. H. Wilson), and Allan, late of Sunny Brae, Berwick.6 
Land-Berwick*2 Mar 1955 BER-Subn-6. Transfer from Edith Funston to Allan James Funston. 9a 0r 28p - an easement to State Rivers and Water Supply Commission was registered on 3 Nov 1933 - it was removed 16 Dec 1964.7 

Grave

  • 1-139-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, John James Funston 1933 58 hus/ Edith
    Edith Funston 1953 76 wife/ John James8

Family

 John James Funston b. 29 Jun 1874, d. 24 May 1933
Children 1.George Thomas Funston9 b. 1908, d. Sep 1959
 2.Molly Edith Funston+ b. 1913, d. 1977

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M2181/1907, Edith BLIGHT & Jno Jas FUNSTON."
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D13852/1933 (Age 58) (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as John James FUNSTON, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 25-869 - Red Ink No. 3315922. John James Funston died on 24th May 1933. Letters of Administration of his estate have been granted to Edith Funston of Berwick Widow. Dated 16th August 1935.
  4. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "C/T 25-869 - Red Ink No. 3315922. John James Funston died on 24th May 1933. Letters of Administration of his estate have been granted to Edith Funston of Berwick Widow. Dated 16th August 1935."
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D19548/1953 (Age 76) (par Thomas Anthony BLIGHT & Mary Beatrice GRANNELL) - as Edith FUNSTON, Death registered at Warragul, Australia."
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 14 Apr 1953, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23238551
  7. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "C/T 25-869 - Allan James Funston of Berwick Farmer - C/T 8083-142."
  8. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-139-B Funston John J. M 58 25/05/1933 888
    1-139-B Funston Edith F 76 15/04/1953 1310.
  9. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B989/1908 (par Jno FUNSTON & Edith BLIGHT) - as Geo Thos FUNSTON, Birth registered at Berwick, Vic, Australia."
Last Edited6 Dec 2024

George Thomas Funston

M, #28662, b. 1908, d. Sep 1959
Father*John James Funston1 b. 29 Jun 1874, d. 24 May 1933
Mother*Edith Blight1 b. 1877, d. 13 Apr 1953
Birth*1908 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B989/1908 (par Jno FUNSTON & Edith BLIGHT) - as Geo Thos FUNSTON.1 
Marriage*8 May 1937 Spouse: Irene May Simpson. St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M5260/1937, Geo Thos FUNSTON & Irene May SIMPSON.2
 
Death*Sep 1959 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D13083/1959 (Age 51) (par John James FUNSTON & Edith Grenell BLIGHT) - as George Thomas FUNSTON.3 

Grave

  • 1-104-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, George Thomas Funston 1959 51 hus/ Irene, f/ Moira Irene May Funston 2006 98 wife/ George Thomas4

Newspaper-Articles

  • 10 May 1937: Funston—Simpson Wedding
    Magnolia-tinted Chantilly lace mounted on satin fashioned the graceful wedding gown chosen by Miss Irene May Simpson elder daughter of the late Mr. E. H. Simpson and of Mrs. Simpson, of Regent, for her wedding on Saturday to Mr. George T. Funston, eldest son of the late Mr. J. J. Funston and of Mrs. Funston, of Berwick. The ceremony was performed by Canon Crotty at Christ Church St. Kilda. A cluster of orange blossom decorated the neckline of the robe, and the veil of magnolia tulle was held in place with a twist of the bride's hair, entwined with pearls. The bride carried a bouquet of deep cream gladioli.
    The bride was given away by her mother and the only bridesmaid was Miss Evelyn Joan Simpson who wore a frock of mauve georgette cut on Grecian lines. Her hair wreath was of silver marguerites and she carried a rope of violets and maiden-hair fern. Mr Jock Funston was best man and Messrs. Frank Syer and J. Warne were ushers. The wedding breakfast was held at the Wild Cherry Tearooms. Irene May Simpson5
  • 13 May 1937: Mr. Geo. T. Funston, son of Mrs. J. Funston, Berwick, and head teacher of Fish Creek State school, was married to Miss Irene Simpson, at St. Kilda, on Saturday last.6

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B989/1908 (par Jno FUNSTON & Edith BLIGHT) - as Geo Thos FUNSTON, Birth registered at Berwick, Vic, Australia."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M5260/1937, Geo Thos FUNSTON & Irene May SIMPSON."
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D13083/1959 (Age 51) (par John James FUNSTON & Edith Grenell BLIGHT) - as George Thomas FUNSTON, born Berwick. Death registered at Melbourne, Australia."
  4. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-104-A Funston George Thomas M 51 11/09/1959 1414
    1-104-A Funston Irene May F 98 14/08/2006 3497.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 10 May 1937, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11063165
  6. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 13 May 1937, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/200680058
Last Edited6 Dec 2024

Caroline Funston

F, #28663, b. 1876, d. 24 Apr 1915
Father*James Funston1 b. 1831, d. 21 Dec 1894
Mother*Jane Funston1 b. 28 Mar 1830, d. 12 Apr 1919
Probate (Will)* 138/931. Caroline Funston, Residence: Berwick, Occupation: Spinster, Date Of Death: 24 Apr 1915, Date Of Grant: 13 Jul 1915.2 
Birth*1876 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B21124/1876 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Caroline FUNSTON.3 
Death*24 Apr 1915 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D4019/1915 (Age 38) (par Jas FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Caroline FUNSTON.1 

Grave

  • 1-140/140-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Emily Funston 1909 43 dau/ James & Jane
    Caroline "Sissie" Funston 1915 38 dau/ James & Jane4

Newspaper-Articles

  • 28 Apr 1915: It is with regret that we have to record the death of Miss Funston, daughter of Mrs Funston, of Peel street, which took place on Saturday last. The deceased lady had been ailing for many years but her death was unexpected and came as a shock to her relatives and friends. She was in her usual state of health on Friday evening, but, about midnight, she complained of illness and medical aid was obtained. Death resulted from heart failure. She was well known throughout the district and will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends. Her remains were interred in the local cemetery on Sunday afternoon, when many attended at the graveside to pay a last tribute of respect to her memory, An impressive service was conducted by Mr Pittman, of the Church of Christ. Deceased was a sister of Mrs J. Richardson, Narre Warren; Mrs Hunter, Clyde ; Mrs Pittman, Ascot Vale; Mrs J. Anderson, Oakleigh ; Mr J. Funston, Berwick ; and Mr G. Funston, Dandenong. Deep sympathy is felt for the bereaved relatives in their sad trouble.5

Citations

  1. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4019/1915 (Age 38) (par Jas FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Caroline FUNSTON, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  2. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    138/931. Caroline Funston, Residence: Berwick, Occupation: Spinster, Date Of Death: 24 Apr 1915, Date Of Grant: 13 Jul 1915
    VPRS 28/P0003, 138/931; VPRS 7591/P0002, 138/931.
  3. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B21124/1876 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Caroline FUNSTON, Birth registered at Berw, Australia."
  4. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-140-A Funston E. F 43 2/07/1909 456
    1-140 Funston Caroline F 38 25/04/1915 543.
  5. [S19] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette (Berwick, Vic.), Wed 28 Apr 1915, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/92092456
Last Edited8 Dec 2024

Margaret Funston

F, #28664, b. 1872, d. 21 Oct 1927
Father*James Funston1 b. 1831, d. 21 Dec 1894
Mother*Jane Funston1 b. 28 Mar 1830, d. 12 Apr 1919
Married NamePittman.2 
Birth*1872 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B14276/1872 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Margaret FUNSTON.1 
Marriage*1896 Spouse: John Charles Ferdinand Pittman. #M1519/1896, Margt FUNSTON & Jno Chas Ferdinand PITTMANN
#M1519/1896, Jno Chas Ferdinand PITTMAN & Margt Isabel FUNSTON.3
 
Death*21 Oct 1927 Camberwell, VIC, Australia, #D13493/1927 (Age 54) (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Margaret PITTMAN.4 
Death-Notice*24 Oct 1927 PITTMAN.—On the 21st October, at No. 7 Staughton road, South Camberwell, Margaret, dearly beloved wife of J. C. Ferd Pittman, preacher, Church of Christ, Northcote, and loving mother of Clarence F. Pittman, aged 54 years.
So He giveth His beloved sleep.
PITTMAN.—The Friends of Mr. J C FERD. PITTMAN are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his dearly beloved wife Margaret, to the place of interment, the Heidelberg Cemetery.
The funeral is appointed to move from his residence, 7 Staughton road, South Camberwell, THIS DAY (Monday 24th October), at 2.30 pm, arriving at cemetery at 3.15 pm.
J FERGUSON and SON (late W Ferguson)
Funeral Directors 122 White Horse road Box Hill
(phone Box Hill (655), and High street, Thornbury ( phone N 'cote 1771.)5 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B14276/1872 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Margaret FUNSTON, Birth registered at Berw, Australia."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M1519/1896, Margt FUNSTON & Jno Chas Ferdinand PITTMANN."
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M1519/1896, Margt FUNSTON & Jno Chas Ferdinand PITTMANN
    #M1519/1896, Jno Chas Ferdinand PITTMAN & Margt Isabel FUNSTON."
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D13493/1927 (Age 54) (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Margaret PITTMAN, Death registered at Camberwell, Australia."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 24 Oct 1927, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3886913
Last Edited6 Dec 2024

Henry Knight

M, #28665
Land-Berwick*11 Aug 1903 BER-Subn-16 (part). Transfer from Bertha Emma Meyer to Henry Knight. 1a 0r 0p (transfer 476011) (SW corner of land.)1 
Land-Berwick*14 Sep 1911 BER-Subn-16 (part). Transfer from Henry Knight to John Wilhelm Frederick Aurisch. 1a 0r 0p (SW corner of land.)2 

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2589-754 - Henry Knight of Berwick Carpenter - C/T 2945-827.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2945-827 - Wilhelm Frederick Aurisch of Berwick Farmer.
Last Edited3 Dec 2022

State Electricity Commission of Victoria

?, #28666
Land-Berwick12 Sep 1923 BER-Crown-16 19(pt)/LP3056. Transfer from Arthur Joshua to State Electricity Commission of Victoria. 1a 2r 0p - SW corner of Lot 19.1 
Land-Note*19 Sep 1928 BER-Crown-7 (part). Elizabeth Catherine Beaumont creation of easement to State Electricity Commission of Victoria.2 
Land-Note*6 Dec 1946 PAK-58C1.58D.58E. Raymond Arthur Wilkinson Buller Caveat No 116926 lodged affecting part of the land herein - lapsed 20 Feb 1947 - Easement to State Electricity Commission created 20 Feb 1947.3 

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2548-530 - State Electricity Commission of Victoria - C/T 4755-982.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2363-479 - creation of easement 1383423 to State Electricity Commission of Victoria.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6338-523 - Caveat No 116926 lodged affecting part of the land herein - lapsed 20 Feb 1947 - Easement to State Electricity Commission created 20 Feb 1947.
Last Edited28 Dec 2023

Arthur Joshua

M, #28669, b. 1872, d. 13 Feb 1938
Birth*1872 Mauritius (par Samuel JOSHUA & Ada Barrow MONTEFIORE.)1 
Note1881 Father born in Sydney, mother in Adelaide. Elder sister born in Mauritius, brother in Melbourne.2 
Marriage*29 Apr 1908 Canterbury, VIC, Australia, #M2704/1908, Arth JOSHUA & Cath Anne JOHNSTON.3
 
Marriage-Notice*23 May 1908 JOSHUA—JOHNSTON.—On the 29th April, at St. Paul's Church, Canterbury, by the Rev. T. K. Pitt, Arthur, youngest son of Saul Joshua, Melbourne, to Catherine A., second daughter of the Lake Charles Johnston, Queen's Co., Ireland.4 
Land-Berwick26 Jan 1921 BER-Crown-7 22/LP3056. Transfer from John Thomas Chapple to Arthur Joshua. 18a 2r 17p.5 
Land-Berwick26 Jan 1921 BER-Crown-16 19.20.21/LP3056. Transfer from John Thomas Chapple to Arthur Joshua. 32a 0r 23p.6 
Land-Berwick12 Sep 1923 BER-Crown-16 19(pt)/LP3056. Transfer from Arthur Joshua to State Electricity Commission of Victoria. 1a 2r 0p - SW corner of Lot 19.7 
Note*1932 Daughter's marriage: #M3057/1932, Wm Cecil Beaumont GIBSON & Cath JOSHUA.8 
Death*13 Feb 1938 Elsternwick, VIC, Australia, #D1168/1938 (Age 65) (par Saul JOSHUA & Ada Barrow MONTEFIORE) - as Arthur JOSHUA.1 
Death-Notice*16 Feb 1938 JOSHUA.—On the 13th February, at Elsternwick, Arthur, beloved husband of Catherine Anne Joshua, and father of Kitty (Mrs. Beaumont Gibson) and Ned, late of Berwick (V.), aged 65 years. (Privately cremated.)9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
3 Apr 1881Samuel JOSHUA, 27 Linden Gardens, Kensington, London, EnglandHead of Household: Arthur Joshua. Age 9.2

Citations

  1. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D1168/1938 (Age 65) (par Saul JOSHUA & Ada Barrow MONTEFIORE) - as Arthur JOSHUA, Death registered at Elsternwick, Australia."
  2. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1881 England Census. RG11/28/102/32
    Enummerated at 27 Linden Gdns, Kensington, London.
    Household Members: Samuel Joshua, Ada B. Joshua, Edith Joshua, John M. Joshua, Arthur Joshua, Philip Galan, Martha Bragle, Mary Burton, Mary A. Holmes
    Ancestry Record ID: 7572::13149707."
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M2704/1908, Arth JOSHUA & Cath Anne JOHNSTON."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 23 May 1908, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10668130
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4212-222 - Arthur Joshua of Berwick Gentleman.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2548-530 - Arthur Joshua of Berwick Gentleman.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2548-530 - State Electricity Commission of Victoria - C/T 4755-982.
  8. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M3057/1932, Wm Cecil Beaumont GIBSON & Cath JOSHUA."
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 16 Feb 1938, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11149144
Last Edited3 Dec 2022
 

NOTE

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

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