Brigadier Keith Cyril Darlington Dawson

M, #3272, b. 22 Jan 1893, d. 1977
Brigadier Keith Cyril Darlington DAWSON
(1893-1977)
Father*Peter Smith Dawson b. 1847, d. 14 May 1914
Mother*Marcella Darling b. 1851, d. 1 Oct 1940
Note* He was invested as a Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) He gained the rank of Brigadier in the service of the Indian Army.1 
Anecdote*Keith Cyril Darlington Dawson was born 22 January 1893 at Malvern, Victoria. He worked as a bank clerk and served in the militia before enlisting in the AIF in 1915. Dawson was commissioned as a second Lieutenant in January 1915. He embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Euripides on 8 May 1915 with 24 Battalion. He served at Gallipoli and was made acting adjutant of 24 battalion. On 1 September he was confirmed as adjutant. On 3 October he was sent to hospital with influenza and was sent to Malta and then England where he was admitted to the 3rd London General Hospital with typhoid fever. After recovering from his illness Dawson remained in England, taking part in training and working as aide de camp (ADC) to General Officer Commanding (GOC) AIF Depots in the United Kingdom. In November was admitted to hospital with tonsillitis. In January 1917 Dawson rejoined 24 Battalion in France. In early April he was transferred to 23 Battalion and a few weeks later promoted to captain. Dawson was Mentioned in Despatches for his valuable services to the war. On 3 May Dawson was wounded with a gun shot wound to his right arm and face at Bullecourt. After a few weeks recovering he rejoined his unit. In August he was appointed adjutant. In November he was again admitted to hospital sick. In January 1918 he proceeded to England for selection for commission in the Indian Army. He was discharged from the AIF on 12 February 1918 to take up the commission, arriving in India in March 1918, where he was posted to the 57th Wilde's Rifles, Frontier Force at Kohat. He served as Intelligence officer with the Kohat Kurram Force from 27 June to 12 November 1919 during the 3rd Afghan War. While in India Dawson held a number of important positions, including ADC to the GOC, General Sir William Birdwood (Chief Northern Command) India from 1922 to 1924. On 28 February 1928 Dawson married Anne Marie Gonville Bromhead, youngest daughter of Major Edward Gonville Bromhead and niece of Birdwood in St James' Church, Old Delhi. Dawson was promoted to brevet major in 1930 and major in 1933. In 1940 he commanded the 12th Battalion 9th JAT Regiment and the 7th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles. Dawson was promoted to lieutenant-colonel in January 1941, acting colonel in May 1941 and acting brigadier in November 1946. Dawson retired with the rank of brigadier on 25 February 1948, after serving for 30 years in the Indian Army.2 
Birth*22 Jan 1893 Malvern, VIC, Australia, #B5508.3 
Birth-Notice*2 Feb 1893 DAWSON.—On the 22nd ult., at Ellerslie, Isabella street, Malvern, the wife of P. Dawson—a son.4 
Military*10 May 1915Enlisted for military service: Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915 - Captain 23rd Battalion - Mention in Despatches - Discharged 12 February 1918.5 
Marriage*20 Feb 1928 Spouse: Anne Marie Gonville Bromhead. St James' Church, Dehli, India.6
 
BeaconhillsGolf*21 Jul 1948 Admitted as Member of Beaconhills Country Golf Club - his wife was admitted as an associate member.7 
Land-UBeac*2 Aug 1948 PAK-66 LP1265 (part Lot 11) PAK-78A 'Kimbolton'. Transfer from Frances Lily Foster to Brigadier Keith Cyril Darlington Dawson. 1a 2r 2p + 1a 3r 38p.8,9 
Land-UBeac*23 Jul 1965 PAK-66 LP1265 (part Lot 11) PAK-78A 'Kimbolton'. Transfer from Brigadier Keith Cyril Darlington Dawson to Arthur Reeves Victoria Florence Reeves. 1a 2r 2p + 1a 3r 38p (Caveat lodged 2 Jun 1964.)10 
Death*1977 Mornington, VIC, Australia, #D24656 (Age 84) [par Peter DAWSON & Marcella DARLING].11 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1949 - 1954Main Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Anne Marie Gonville Bromhead.12

Newspaper-Articles

  • 23 Feb 1928: Marriage in India. Captain and Mrs. Dawson.
    CALCUTTA, Feb. 21.
    Delhi society was completly represented at the wedding of Miss Anne Bromhead, Lady Birdwood's niece, and Captain Keith Dawson, of Melbourne, who is attached to the 13th Frontier Rifles, and Field-Marshal Sir William Birdwood's aide-de-camp. Sir William Birdwood gave the bride away. The Hon Richard Wood, son of the Viceroy (Lord Irwin), acted as page. Military officers formed a guard of honour.
    A reception at Sir William Birdwood's residence was attended by Lady Irwin, the Maharajahs of Kashmir, Bikanir, Bharatpur, Kapurthala, Dholpur, Alwar, and Patiala.
    The Viceroy, in a speech, said that it was only right that an Australia warrior should marry the niece and well-nigh daughter of a general beloved by the Anzacs.
    Presents were received from the Viceroy, Sir William Birdwood and their staffs, regimental officers and Indian princes and noblemen.
    The honeymoon will be spent in South India and thence Captain and Mrs Dawson will proceed to Melbourne. Anne Marie Dawson13
  • 31 May 1928: Dawson—Bromhead.
    During their recent visit to Melbourne Captain Dawson and his bride stayed at "Orrong," Clendon road, Toorak, that the former might be near his mother and sister, for whose sake Australia was chosen for the honeymoon.
    The wedding took place in Delhi—St. James's Church being beautifully decorated for the occasion. The bride, Miss Anne Bromhead, daughter of the late Major Edward Bromhead, and granddaughter of Colonel Sir Benjamin Bromhead, of Thurlby Hall, Lincoln, is the niece of Lady Birdwood, and Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood gave her away. Captain Dawson is the son of the late Peter Dawson, of The Riviera, Mentone, and Malvern. During the war he served with the Australian Expeditionary Forces, and now belongs to the 13th Frontier Force Rifles. For the past three years he has been Comptroller of the Household, and personal A.D.C. to His Excellency, the Commander-in-Chief.
    The ceremony was performed by the Bishop of Lahore, assisted by the Rev. P. N. F. Young, Chaplain of Delhi.
    The health of the bride and bridegroom was proposed at the wedding reception by the Viceroy in an apt and amusing speech. Captain and Mrs. Dawson returned to India by the Naldera. Anne Marie Gonville Bromhead6
  • 2 Mar 1949: Closing of Upper Beaconsfield Rd.
    FOLLOWING Brig. K. C. C. Dawson’s application to acquire unused road at Beaconsfield Upper, council approved in the public interest, but only subject to the consent of adjoining landholders and to a 10ft. pathway being left on the eastern side.14
  • 30 Mar 1949: DEPT. OF LANDS and Survey notified that it is unable to accept the conditional consent to the closing of the unused road adjoining Brig. K. Dawson’s property at Beaconsfield Upper.—Cr. Richardson said that the Department had informed him no road could be reduced to less than one chain width; the road would now remain open.15
  • 23 Apr 1949: RELATIVES of baritone Peter Dawson were present at his concert with the Victorian Symphony Orchestra in the Town Hall last night. They included the singer's wife and brother, Brigadier Keith Dawson, and Mrs Dawson, of Beaconsfield; and his sister, Miss Evelyn Dawson, with whom he is staying at the Dawson home in Hawthorn. Another relative, Miss Etta Menagh, came from the country to be present , Peter Smith Dawson16
  • 27 Apr 1949: FAMILY PARTY. As well as the ringer's wife, there was a family party in the audience at Melbourne Town Hall on Friday night when baritone Peter Dawson appeared as solo artist with the Victorian Symphony Orchestra in the first of a special concert series.
    His sister, Miss Evelyn Dawson, with whom he is staying in Hawthorn, brought with her a cousin, Miss Etta Menagh, and another cousin, Brigadier Keith Dawson, came down from Upper Beaconsfield with Mrs Dawson and her niece, Miss Kathleen Grimshaw, who is on a visit from England, and is staying with them.17
  • 2 Nov 1949: Over £135 From Berwick Flower Show
    NEW RECORD SET BY BERWICK CHURCH OF ENGLAND’S 45TH ANNUAL DISPLAY
    DESPITE unfavorable weather conditions the 45th Annual Flower Show of Christ Church of England, Berwick, held on October 27th, was of a splendid standard. The attendance matched that of other years and the attractive display was officially opened by Brigadier K. C. Dawson, of Upper Beaconsfield.18

Citations

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  2. [S206] Website Australian War Memorial (https://www.awm.gov.au) "https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/P10681451
    https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C973403
    https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C2107670."
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Feb 1893, p1.
  5. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, Keith Cyril Darling DAWSON
    Religion     Church of England
    Occupation     Clerk
    Address     The Riviera, Mentone Parade, Mentone
    Marital status     Single
    Age at embarkation     22
    Next of kin     Mrs Marcella Dawson, The Riviera, Mentone Parade, Mentone
    Embarkation details     Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
    Rank from Nominal Roll     Captain
    Unit from Nominal Roll     23rd Battalion
    Recommendations (Medals and Awards)     
    Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: 6 December 1916
    Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: 10 December 1916
    Fate     Discharged 12 February 1918.
  6. [S14] Newspaper - Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 31 May 1928, p59
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/146562861
  7. [S353] Beaconhills Country Golf Club, Beaconhills Minute Books, Committee Meeting 21 Jul 1948 - on the nomination of H B Falconer.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4861-068 (PAK-66) + C/T 4416-086 (PAK-78A) - Cyril Darlington Dawson of 28 Harcourt Street Upper Hawthorn Gentleman.
  9. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 paid rates 1948/49 + 1949/50.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4861-068 (PAK-66) + C/T 4416-086 (PAK-78A) - Arthur Reeves Engineer and Victoria Florence Reeves Married Woman both of "Kimbolton" Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  11. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  12. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980 "1949 + 1954."
  13. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 Feb 1928, p17.
  14. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 2 Mar 1949, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222209194
  15. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 30 Mar 1949, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222209728
  16. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 Apr 1949, p9.
  17. [S14] Newspaper - Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 27 Apr 1949, p30
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/224883969
  18. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 2 Nov 1949, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222213309
Last Edited19 Mar 2023

Jens Christian Jensen

M, #3286, b. 1865, d. 6 Feb 1943
Birth*1865 Denmark.1 
Marriage*1896 Spouse: Rose Ethel Smith Dike. VIC, Australia, #M5485.2
 
Land-UBeac*7 Jul 1909 GEM-D-11. Transfer from Richard Gilbert to Jens Christian Jensen. 19a 3r 39p.3 
Land-Note*7 Jul 1909 GEM-D-11: Mortgagee: Irvin Martin - discharged 9 Oct 1917. Mortgagor was Jens Christian Jensen.4 
Land-UBeac*8 Dec 1917 GEM-D-11. Transfer from Jens Christian Jensen to Ferdinando Novella. 19a 3r 39p.5 
Death*6 Feb 1943 Fitzroy, VIC, Australia, #D1263 (Age 78) [par Peter JENSEN & Anna OLSEN].6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1909Arcadia, Shepparton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: wineshop keeper. With Rose Ethel Smith Jensen.7
bt 1909 - 1917Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: hotelkeeper. With Rose Ethel Smith Jensen.7,8,9,10,11,12,13
1918Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: hotelkeeper. With Rose Ethel Smith Jensen. With Jens Christian Henrick 'Harry' Jensen.14
1919228 Rathdown Street, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: carrier. With Rose Ethel Smith Jensen.15
194367 Condell Street, Fitzroy, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: assistant shopkeeper. With Rose Ethel Smith Jensen.16

Grave

  • C/E C 2177, Boroondara Cemetery, Kew, VIC, Australia, In loving memory of Jens Christian JENSEN, loving husband of Rose Ethel, father of Harry & Dagmar, d 6 Feb 1943, aged 73 years, also the above Rose Ethel JENSEN, d 15 Jan 1968, aged 92 years.17,18

Family

 Rose Ethel Smith Dike b. 1875, d. 15 Jan 1968
Children 1.Jens Christian Henrick 'Harry' Jensen b. 1897, d. 2 Dec 1983
 2.Dagmar Anna Jensen+ b. 1898, d. 1962

Newspaper-Articles

  • 19 Dec 1912: Dandenong Licensing Court
    The annual district licensing court was held at Dandenong on Thursday, when Messrs WW Harris, WR Anderson and A. Barlow were the licensing magis trates. The large amount of business was got through rapidly, and the whole list was completed within 20 minutes of the commencing time. Licensing inspec tor Skeehan acted for the police, but there were no objections raised, and this, of course, facilited the business of the court. Last year a similar court at Dandenong occupied the attention of the Bench for about seven hours. Following is a list of the renewals granted, to gether with the amount at which the houses are assessed:
    J. C. Jensen, Pine Grove hotel, Upper Beaconsfield, £35.19
  • 27 Nov 1917: APPLICATION for TRANSFER of LICENSE from One Person to Another.-To the Licensing Court for the Licensing District of Berwick.-I, Jens Christian Jensen, the holder of a victualler's license for the house and premises known as Pine Grove Hotel, Upper Beaconsfield, do hereby give notice that it is my intention to APPLY to the licensing magistrate, holding the licensing meeting at Melbourne on Thursday, the sixth day of December, 1917, to TRANSFER the said LICENSE to Ferdinando Novella, of Harp of Erin Hotel, Queen street, Melbourne. Given under my hand this 26th day of November, A.D 1917.-JENS CHRISTIAN JENSEN. And I, the said Ferdinando Novella, do hereby apply for the said transfer. Given under my hand this 26th day of November, A.D 1917.-FERDINANDO NOVELLA. Stewart and Wood, auctioneer, sworn valuator, agents, 46 Elizabeth street, agents for the applicants. Ferdinando Novella20

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2841-137 - Jens Christian Jensen of 29 Cardigan Place Albert Park Gentleman.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2841-137.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2841-137 Ferdinand Novella of Pine Grove Hotel Upper Beaconsfield Licensed Victualler - C/T 4086-127.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  7. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  8. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  9. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  10. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  11. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  12. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  13. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  14. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  15. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  16. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  17. [S46] Index of burials in the cemetery of Boroondara, Kew,
    also a stillborn child Service 15 Feb 1908.
  18. [S20] Various indexed records of GSV - Genealogical Society Victoria "Boroondara Memorial Inscriptions compiled by Port Philip Pioneers Group Inc 1993."
  19. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 19 Dec 1912, p5.
  20. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Nov 1917, p4.
Last Edited9 Sep 2016

Frederick William Lambert

M, #3287, b. 1870, d. 27 Oct 1925
Birth*1870 
Marriage*1898 Spouse: Ellen Golden. VIC, Australia, #M2097.1
 
Widower1908Frederick William Lambert became a widower upon the death of his wife Ellen Golden.2 
Marriage*1909 Spouse: Asenath Evelyn Lawson Reid. VIC, Australia, #M7256.2
 
Widower1912Frederick William Lambert became a widower upon the death of his wife Asenath Evelyn Lawson Reid.2 
Marriage*1913 Spouse: Ruby Malvina Ashton. VIC, Australia, #M5960.2
 
Land-UBeac*20 Oct 1923 GEM-D-11. Transfer from Mary Elizabeth Kirk to Frederick William Lambert. 19a 3r 39p.3 
Land-UBeac*19 Jun 1925 GEM-D-11. Transfer from Frederick William Lambert to Adelia Hunt. 19a 3r 39p.4 
Death*27 Oct 1925 Coonara Private Hospital, South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #D15374 (Age 55) [par Frederick LAMBERT & Elizabeth LANG].5 
Probate (Will)*15 Dec 1925 205/395 (out of business.)6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1924Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: hotelkeeper. With Ruby Malvina Lambert. With Pearlie Maud Lambert.7

Family 1

 Asenath Evelyn Lawson Reid b. 1888, d. 1912
Child 1.Una Evelyn Lambert b. 5 Nov 1911

Family 2

 Ruby Malvina Ashton b. 1893, d. 1967
Children 1.Jean Malvina Lambert b. 2 Mar 1914, d. 1935
 2.Marra Lorane Lambert b. 8 Sep 1915
 3.Olive Ruby Lambert b. 26 Dec 1916, d. 1984

Newspaper-Articles

  • 6 Sep 1923: COUNTRY HOTEL SOLD.
    The Pine Grove Hotel Upper Beaconsfield, was submitted to auction yesterday by Messrs. John McGee and Miller, of 54 Market Street, at Scott's Hotel. There was a large attendance, and competition was brisk. The property was knocked down to Mr F W Lambert at £3,200. Mary Elizabeth Mosley8
  • 8 Nov 1924: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26. At THE UNION CLUB HOTEL, Melbourne. At Three O'Clock. ...
    Also, THE PINE GROVE HOTEL, UPPER BEACONSFIELD,
    With 20 Acres of Land. Furnished, with Possession.
    Very Easy Terms. Exceptional Opportunity.
    See Business and Partnerships Column.
    JOHN McGEE and MILLER, the Hotel Auctioneers and Sworn Valuers, will sell by AUCTION, as above.
    Auction Offices, 54 Market street, Melbourne. Established 25 years.9
  • 20 Nov 1924: ORCHARD 20 acres. Upper Beaconsfield, together with modern up-to-date brick and tile roofed Pine Grove Hotel, to be Sold by Auction on Wednesday next in Melbourne by JOHN McGEE and MILLER, 51 Market st., Melbourne. Get illustrated particulars.10
  • 1 Apr 1926: INDEFINITE WILL. INTERPRETATION BY COURT. Testator's Nine Daughters.
    An originating summons taken out to decide interesting questions arising from the construction of the will of Frederick William Lambert, of Warragul who died on October 27, 1925, came before Mr Justice Weigall in the Practice Court for determination. The matter was argued on two occasions, and Mr Justice Weigall has now delivered judgement. Testator married three times, and left a family of nine daughters. By will made on December 21, 1923, he left real estate valued at £7,540 and personal property worth £403.
    Testator directed that after payment of his debts and funeral and testamentary ex penses all his personal estate should go to his wife and children, each of his daughters to receive a legacy of £100 upon her attaining the age of 16 years. The balance of the estate was to be the property of his wife, Mrs Ruby Malvina Lambert, who was to place a tombstone on his grave. Testator also directed that Una Lambert (the only child of his second marriage) was to be looked after by his wife, who was also to provide "a home for all of my family who wish to live with my wife." The originating summons was taken out by the National Trustees Company against the widow, who now lives in Meredith street, East Malvern, and the children. The three main questions to be determined were (1) whether the real estate was covered by the will, (2) who was to take the real estate, and (3) whether the widow was under any obligation to provide for Una Lambert and to find a home for any of the children.
    It was argued for the children that the will disposed only of the personal estate, and that the words "balance of estate and belongings" referred to the personal estate. It was further contended that the real estate was not given at all, and that there was an intestacy regarding the real estate, in which event two-thirds of the real estate would go to the children and one-third to the widow. Affidavits before the Court showed that at the time testator made his will he had more than sufficient personal estate to pay in full the legacies bequeathed.
    Mr Justice Weigall reached the conclusion that the first part of the will should be read as if testator had given nine legacies of £100 out of his personal estate only, and that the words "balance of the estate and belongings" covered the real estate and the balance, if any, of the personal estate, after paying the nine legacies of £100 each to the children. In reality there was no balance of the personal estate. The result was that the real estate went to the widow. Mr Justice Weigall further held the words "Una Lambert to be looked after," which related to the provision of a home for the family, were too vague and indefinite to create a trust, and that therefore the widow took the real estate absolutely.
    Another interesting point arose in connection with the age of the children at which they were to draw the proportion of the legacy left to them. This question was whether the children could receive the leagacy before attaining the age of 21 years and give a receipt for it. Mr Justice Weigall held that, on the language of the will, the trustees werre justified in paying the legacies when the children attained the age of 16 years, and to take a receipt from each child on her attaining that age.
    The real estate of testator consisted of the land and premises known as the Orient Hotel, Warragul, which are under lease to Minna Matilda Goold until March 5, 1929. At the time of making the will testator also owned the Pine Grove Hotel, Upper Beaconsfield.
    Mr Gregory (instructed by Messrs Hedderwick, Fookes and Alston) appeared for the trustee company; Mr A H Davis (instructed by Messrs Madden, Drake and Candy, agent for Mr M Divine, of Warragul) for the widow); and Mr Burgess (instructed by Mr Vincent Nolan) for the children.11

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4086-127 - Frederick William Lambert of 72 Power Street Hawthorn Hotelkeeper.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4086-127 - Adelia Hunt of Frankston Widow.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  7. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 Sep 1923, p14.
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Nov 1924, p3.
  10. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Nov 1924, p3.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Apr 1926, p9.
Last Edited24 Jan 2016

William Macdonald

M, #3288
Land-UBeac*25 Jan 1927 GEM-D-11. Transfer from Ellen Redman to William Macdonald. 19a 3r 39p.1 
Land-Note*25 Jan 1927 GEM-D-11: Mortgagee: Ellen Redman. Discharged 20 Feb 1929. Mortgagor was William Macdonald.2 
Land-Note*3 Feb 1927 GEM-D-11: Mortgagee: Archibald Francis Witham - discharged 20 Feb 1927. Mortgagor was William Macdonald.2 
Land-UBeac*20 Feb 1929 GEM-D-11. Transfer from William Macdonald to Freehold Finance Co Pty Ltd. 19a 3r 39p.3 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1928Pine Grove Hotel, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: hotelkeeper.4

Newspaper-Articles

  • 13 Sep 1927: NEW INSOLVENTS.
    William Macdonald, of Pine Grove Hotel, Upper Beaconsfield, licensed victualler. Causes of insolvency—Losses incurred in litigation, becoming involved in heavy liability in connection with above hotel, which he has been unable to meet, and falling-off of trade. Liabilities, £5,197/9/6; assets, £4,279 ; deficiency, £918/9/6. Mr. P J. Kent, assignee.5
  • 11 Oct 1927: Pine Grove Hotel, Upper Beaconsfield, William McDonald to Richard H. Maxwell Richard Henry Maxwell6

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4086-127 - William McDonald of 145 High Street Malvern Motor Driver.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4086-127.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4086-127 - Freehold Finance Co Pty Ltd of 97a Queen Street Melbourne.
  4. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 Sep 1927, p18.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Oct 1927, p18.
Last Edited25 Jan 2016

Charles Huntingford Bonaker

M, #3294, b. 19 Jul 1874, d. 27 Aug 1946
Probate (Will)* Charles H Bonaker. Farmer. Beaconsfield Upper. 27 Aug 1946. 391/061.
Owned GEM-D-28, valued at £1150, with a partially erected 4 roomed timber and cement dwelling.1 
Marriage* Spouse: Constance Isabell Fallshaw.2
 
Birth*19 Jul 1874 Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, Sep Q [Hemel Hempstead] 3a 392.3,4 
Occupation*Aug 1902 Saddler for Great Western (Railway Employee), Paddington Station.4 
Residence*1945 13 Madeira Street, Ascot Vale, VIC, Australia.5 
Land-UBeac*30 Apr 1945 GEM-D-28. Transfer from Tom Henry Appleby to Charles Huntingford Bonaker. 19a 2r 14p.6 
Death*27 Aug 1946 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D20584 (Age 72) [par John BONAKER & Louise HUNT].2 
Land-Note*23 Dec 1947 Charles Huntingford Bonaker died on 27 August 1946. Probate of his will has been granted to Frank Herbert Fallshaw of Kalimna Street Essendon Furniture Manufacturer.7 
Land-UBeac*29 Mar 1949 GEM-D-28. Transfer from Charles Huntingford Bonaker to Frank Herbert Fallshaw. 19a 2r 14p.8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1931 - 1942Tooradin North, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Constance Isabell Bonaker.9,10,11

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Oct 1946: CHARLES HUNTINGFORD BONAKER. Late of Beaconsfield Upper, Retired Farmer, Deceased, Intestate.-After 14 clear days Constance Isabel Bonaker, of Upper Beaconsfield, the widow of the said deceased, will APPLY to the Supreme Court for grant of LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION Of the estate of the said deceased.12
  • 18 Apr 1947: CHARLES HUNTINFORD BONAKER Formerly of Tooradin North, but Late of Upper Beaconsfield Farmer Deceased -After 14 clear days Frank Herbert Fallshaw (in the will called Frank Fallshaw) of 25 Kalimna street, Essendon, furniture manufacturer, one of the executors appointed by deceased's will dated the blank day of May 1932, but known to have been executed on the 26th day of May 1932, will APPLY to the Supreme Court for grant of PROBATE of the said WILL. Christopher Watson, the other executor appointed having predeceased the testator.
    JOHN P RHODEN solicitor 376 Collins street Melbourne Frank Herbert Fallshaw13

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 4538; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1370.
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Railway Employment Records. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives. Page 368
    Entered Service in August 1902 - Saddler.
  5. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 Address given in rate book - then crossed out replaced by Upper Beaconsfield.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3920-928 - Charles Huntingford Bonaker of 13 Madura Street Ascot Vale Poultry Farmer.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3920-928 - Charles Huntingford Bonaker died on 27 August 1946. Probate of his will has been granted to Frank Herbert Fallshaw of Kalimna Street Essendon Furniture Manufacturer.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3920-928 - Frank Herbert Fallshaw of Kalimna Street Essendon Furniture Manufacturer.
  9. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  10. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  11. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  12. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Oct 1946, p13.
  13. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Apr 1947, p7.
Last Edited27 Jan 2016

Constance Isabell Fallshaw

F, #3295, b. 1885, d. 1 Jun 1947
Father*Daniel Fallshaw b. 1854, d. 15 Nov 1924
Mother*Jane Story b. 1855, d. 1929
Probate (Will)* Constance T Bonaker. Widow. Beaconsfield. 01 Jun 1947. 396/372.1 
Married NameBonaker.2 
Marriage* Spouse: Charles Huntingford Bonaker.2
 
Birth*1885 Flemington, VIC, Australia, #B17727.3 
Widow27 Aug 1946Constance Isabell Fallshaw became a widow upon the death of her husband Charles Huntingford Bonaker.2 
Death*1 Jun 1947 Brighton, VIC, Australia, #D5283 (Age 61) [par Daniel FALLSHAW & Jane STORY].2 
Death-Notice*3 Jun 1947 BONAKER (nee Fallshaw).-On June 1, at New street, Brighton, Constance Isabel, loved wife of the late Charles, late of Tooradin. (Privately cremated June 2.)4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1931 - 1942Tooradin North, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Charles Huntingford Bonaker.5,6,7

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Jul 1947: CONSTANCE ISABEL BONAKER. Late of Beaconsfield Upper, Widow, Deceased, Intestate.-After 14 clear days Frank Herbert Fallshaw, of Kalimna street, Essendon, furniture manufacturer, a brother of the said deceased, will APPLY to the Supreme Court for grant of LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION of the estate of the said deceased.
    JOHN P. RHODEN. solicitor. Dandenong. Frank Herbert Fallshaw8

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 4622; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1387.
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 3 Jun 1947, p14.
  5. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  6. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  7. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Jul 1947, p15.
Last Edited27 Jan 2016

Ivy Lydia Martin

F, #3296, b. 5 Aug 1906, d. 5 Aug 1981
Probate (Will)* Ivy Lydia Donaldson. Widow. Chelsea. 05 Aug 1981. 895/900.1       
Married NameDonaldson. 
Birth*5 Aug 1906 Dartford, Kent, England, Sep Q [Dartford] 2a 647 [par Charles Victor MARTIN & Lydia Eliza FLACK].2,3 
(Witness) Migration/Travel4 Oct 1923 S.S. Banranald.4 
Marriage*28 May 1927 Spouse: Edgar John Donaldson. Carnegie, VIC, Australia, #M6659.5,3
 
Widow27 May 1972Ivy Lydia Martin became a widow upon the death of her husband Edgar John Donaldson.6,3 
Death*5 Aug 1981 Frankston, VIC, Australia, #D18298 (Age 75) [par Charles MARTIN & Lydia Eliza].6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
2 Apr 1911Charles MARTIN, Foundry Labourer, 27 Stapley Road, Belvedere, Kent, EnglandAge 47
1937Pine Grove Hotel, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: licencee. With Edgar John Donaldson.8
bt 1977 - 1980353 Station Street, Chelsea, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.9,10

Family

 Edgar John Donaldson b. 10 Feb 1901, d. 27 May 1972
Children 1.Yvonne Joyce Donaldson b. 31 Jul 1928, d. 26 Oct 2008
 2.Alwyn John Donaldson b. 17 Jan 1930, d. 24 Jun 2013

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Aug 1939: LICENCES TRANSFERRED. Pine Grove Hotel Upper Beaconsfield Ivy L Donaldson to T G Foreshew. Thomas G Foreshew11
  • 20 Mar 1948: THURSDAY, APRIL 1. At Ten O'clock.
    AT PINE GROVE HOTEL. UPPER BEACONSFIELD.
    FURNITURE. FARM & POULTRY EQUIPMENT. Comprising:-Carpets. Lounge, Dining, and Bedroom Suites, Wireless, Player Piano (Nearly New), El. Pick-up. Single Beds. Wardrobes, Kitchen Utensils. Circular Saw, Fencing Wire Netting, Sheet Iron, Timber, Water Pump, Cyclone Gates, Water Piping, Brooders, Scarifier, Plough, Poultry. Numerous Sundries. Further Particulars from Auctioneers.
    ERIC WEBER As CO. PTY. LTD., 325 Collins st., Melbourne, MU8971 5 lines.12
  • 27 Mar 1948: VICTUALLERS' LICENCES. APPLICATION for TRANSFER of LICENCE.-I, Ivy Lydia Donaldson, the holder of a Victualler's licence for the Pine Grove Hotel, at Upper Beaconsfield, in the Gippsland West Licensing District, and I, Charles William Lyndon Gibson, of 140 Queen street, Melbourne, hereby give notice that we will APPLY to the Licensing Court at Melbourne on Monday, the fifth day of April, one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight, for the TRANSFER of the LICENCE to the said Charles William Lyndon Gibson. Dated the 25th day of March, one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. IVY L. DONALDSON. C. W. L. GIBSON. Shaw & Turner, 94-98 Queen street. Melbourne, solicitors for the transferee. Charles William Lyndon Gibson13

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P11, unit 281; VPRS 7591/P7, unit 54.
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, heatherrogers13.
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  5. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  7. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: RG14; Piece: 3754; Schedule Number: 135."
  8. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  9. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  10. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Aug 1939, p15.
  12. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Mar 1948, p9.
  13. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Mar 1948, p12.
Last Edited26 Jul 2019

Edgar John Donaldson

M, #3297, b. 10 Feb 1901, d. 27 May 1972
Probate (Will)* Edgar John Donaldson. Rtd. Heathcote. 27 May 1972. 739/249.1 
Note* Reversible Seed Drill Harrow (The Patent "Donaldson") - applied for.2
Birth*10 Feb 1901 Tatura, VIC, Australia, #B7089.3,2 
Marriage*28 May 1927 Spouse: Ivy Lydia Martin. Carnegie, VIC, Australia, #M6659.4,2
 
Land-UBeac*26 Jan 1951 GEM-D-58 (part). Transfer from Harry Alexander Burton to Edgar John Donaldson. 36a 2r 26p - purchase price £1275.5,6 
Death*27 May 1972 Bendigo, VIC, Australia, #D12323 (Age 71) [par Andrew John DONALDSON & Charlotte BRUCE].7,2 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1937Pine Grove Hotel, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manager. With Ivy Lydia Donaldson.8

Family

 Ivy Lydia Martin b. 5 Aug 1906, d. 5 Aug 1981
Children 1.Yvonne Joyce Donaldson b. 31 Jul 1928, d. 26 Oct 2008
 2.Alwyn John Donaldson b. 17 Jan 1930, d. 24 Jun 2013

Newspaper-Articles

  • 14 Apr 1948: Popular Licensee Leaving Upper Beaconsfield
    DISTRICT friends are very sorry to hear that the Donaldson family will soon be leaving Beaconsfield Upper, where Mr. Donaldson has been the licencee of the Pine Grove Hotel for many years. They gathered at the hotel on Saturday afternoon, April 3rd, to present the Donaldsons with a lovely cocktail set.
    Not only has Mr. Donaldson been a very good publican, running the hotel in a very orderly way, but he proved himself to be a worthy citizen also. The district is going to miss the friendly co-operation and help it always received from this family.9

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P6, unit 44; VPRS 7591/P4, unit 269.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, heatherrogers13.
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6877-381 - Edgar John Donaldson of Brisbane Street Berwick Hotel Manager.
  6. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 rate books lists purchase price. 38ac. Pt Allot. 58 Sec. D. House. Gembrook NAV 28.
  7. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  8. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  9. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 14 Apr 1948, p11.
Last Edited12 Mar 2023

Thomas G Foreshew

M, #3298, b. 1892, d. 10 Sep 1957
Probate (Will)* Thomas G Foreshew. Provision Merchant. Essendon. 10 Sep 1957.      521/474.1 
Birth*1892 St Kilda, VIC, Australia. 
Marriage*20 Jan 1915 Spouse: Jessie Hearn. All Saints' Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M600.2
 
Death*10 Sep 1957 Essendon, VIC, Australia, #D11590 (Age 65) [par Alfred FORESHAW & Isabella HOPKINS].3 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Aug 1939: LICENCES TRANSFERRED. Pine Grove Hotel Upper Beaconsfield Ivy L Donaldson to T G Foreshew. Ivy Lydia Donaldson4
  • 20 Jan 1940: FORESHEW-HEARN. - Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Foreshew, of Upper Beaconsfield, late 72 Waverley street, Moonee Ponds, announce with pleasure the 25th anniversary of their marriage, celebrated at All Saints', St. Kilda, on the 20th January, 1915. Jessie Hearn5

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 1484; VPRS 7591/P3, unit 188.
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "Place of birth ST KILDA
    death registered as FORESHAW."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Aug 1939, p15.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Jan 1940, p4.
Last Edited9 Sep 2018
 

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