James Edwin Murray Colechin

M, #4474, b. 29 Aug 1917, d. 7 Mar 2008
Father*Frederick Henry Colechin
Mother*Rose Harriet Pensom b. 1880, d. 26 May 1935
Birth*29 Aug 1917 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #B24125 [par Frederick Henry COLECHIN & Rose Harriet PENSOM].1 
Military*20 Jun 1940Enlisted for military service: Caulfield, VIC, Australia, Australian Army VX27506 - Discharge 20 Jun 1944 Lieutenant - AUSTRALIAN ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS.2 
Marriage*16 Nov 1940 Spouse: Beryl Joan Bainbridge. Holy Trinity, Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M18303.3
 
Land-UBeac*8 Jul 1952 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 7.16. parts 6.8.9.12.13.14.15.17). Transfer from Mary Jane Wheeler Williams to James Edwin Murray Colechin. 2a 10p.4 
Land-Note*8 Jul 1952 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 7.16. parts 6.8.9.12.13.14.15.17): Mortgagee: Annie Christina Elaine Colechin. Discharged 1 Aug 1957. Mortgagor was James Edwin Murray Colechin.5 
Land-UBeac*13 Jan 1961 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 12.13.14.15 part). Transfer from James Edwin Murray Colechin to Myra Styles.6 
Land-UBeac*11 Nov 1964 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 7.16. parts 6.8.9.15.17). Transfer from James Edwin Murray Colechin to George Eric Arbuckle. 1a 1r 3p.7 
Death*7 Mar 2008 VIC, Australia. 
Death-Notice*8 Mar 2008 COLECHIN. - James Edwin Murray (Jim) VX035712 Aug. 29, 1917 - Mar. 7, 2008 Loved and loving husband of Hazel (dec.), loved father and father-in-law of Gillian, Maggie and Marcel (Canada), David and Marg. Friend and former husband of Be, fond Grandpa Jim to Nina, Christopher, James, Jessica and Huw and great grandfather of Bella and Grace.
COLECHIN. - J. E. M. (Jim). A tribute to our esteemed colleague Jim, who dedicated his time to helping others. Deepest sympathy to the family. - President and Members of Benalla/Euroa/Violet Town Legacy Group.8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1954'Kindleston', Salisbury Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Beryl Joan Colechin. With Annie Christina Elaine Colechin.9

Newspaper-Articles

  • 18 Nov 1940: Bride Wed in Father's Church
    Miss Beryl Joan Bainbridge was married on Saturday at her father's church, Holy Trinity, Port Melbourne, to Staff-Sergeant James Edwin Murray Colechin. Her father, Rev. W. P. Bainbridge, officiated, and her grandfather, Mr. Walter Scott Cranston, gave the bride away.
    The bride is youngest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. P. Bainbridge, and the bridegroom only son of Mr. Fredric Henry Colechin, of Myrosa, Auburn rd., Hawthorn.
    Misses Eleanor Barber and Christina Colechin were bridesmaids, and Judith Margaret Allen was trainbearer.
    The bridal gown was of cream mantilla lace over satin, with a long, double veil caught to the head with lily of the valley. The three maids wore delphinium blue marquisette.
    Mr. William Morgan was best man, and Mr. W. Murray McIntosh groomsman. A wedding breakfast was held at Hotel Federal. Beryl Joan Bainbridge10
  • 10 Sep 1948: death of father: COLECHIN. —On September 9, at 347 Auburn rd., Hawthorn, Frederick Henry, loved husband of Maud.
    COLECHIN. —On September 9, at his home, 347 Auburn rd., Hawthorn, Frederick Henry, loved father of Jim and Teana. (No flowers, by request.)11

Citations

  1. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  2. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    COLECHIN, JAMES EDWIN MURRAY - Service Australian Army VX27506
    Date of Birth 29 Aug 1917 Place of Birth RICHMOND, VIC
    Date of Enlistment 20 Jun 1940 Locality on Enlistment HAWTHORN, VIC
    Place of Enlistment CAULFIELD, VIC Next of Kin      COLECHIN, FREDRICK
    Date of Discharge 20 Jun 1944 Rank Lieutenant
    Posting at Discharge AUSTRALIAN ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS.
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6544-788 - James Edwin Murray Colechin of Nar-Nar Goon Farmer.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6544-788 - discharged 1 Aug 1957.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6544-788 - C/T 8378-983 - Myra Styles of "Cottesmore" Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield School Teacher.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6544-788 - C/T 8545-110 - George Eric Arbuckle Farmer and Valerie Jean Arbuckle Married Woman both of 7 Ann Street Blackburn - joint proprietors.
  8. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Mar 2008 & 14 Mar 2008 - viewed online.
  9. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  10. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Nov 1940, p6.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 Sep 1948,p 2.
Last Edited28 Nov 2018

Beryl Joan Bainbridge

F, #4475, b. 1919, d. 2 Aug 2009
Occupation* Composer. 
Married NameColechin. 
Birth*1919 
Marriage*16 Nov 1940 Spouse: James Edwin Murray Colechin. Holy Trinity, Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M18303.1
 
Note*28 Sep 1950 Musical: "Forest Fire, I Dreamed I Sawde Lord, God Saye Australia"
COPYRIGHT REGISTERED 2 Jul 1951 .2 
Widow7 Mar 2008Beryl Joan Bainbridge became a widow upon the death of her husband James Edwin Murray Colechin. 
Death*2 Aug 2009 Mansfield, VIC, Australia.3 
Death-Notice*5 Aug 2009 COLECHIN (Bainbridge). - Beryl Joan Be died peacefully in Mansfield on Aug. 2, 2009 Loved and loving mother of Gillian, Maggie and David; mother-in-law of Marcel and Margaret. Proud "Bebe" of Christopher; Nina and James; Jessica and Huw. In her 90th year.
COLECHIN. - A Service to celebrate the life of Bea Colechin will be held on FRIDAY (Aug. 7, 2009) at 11.00 a. m. in St John's Anglican Church, Highett St, Mansfield. Private Cremation.4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1954'Kindleston', Salisbury Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With James Edwin Murray Colechin. With Annie Christina Elaine Colechin.5

Newspaper-Articles

  • 18 Nov 1940: Bride Wed in Father's Church
    Miss Beryl Joan Bainbridge was married on Saturday at her father's church, Holy Trinity, Port Melbourne, to Staff-Sergeant James Edwin Murray Colechin. Her father, Rev. W. P. Bainbridge, officiated, and her grandfather, Mr. Walter Scott Cranston, gave the bride away.
    The bride is youngest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. P. Bainbridge, and the bridegroom only son of Mr. Fredric Henry Colechin, of Myrosa, Auburn rd., Hawthorn.
    Misses Eleanor Barber and Christina Colechin were bridesmaids, and Judith Margaret Allen was trainbearer.
    The bridal gown was of cream mantilla lace over satin, with a long, double veil caught to the head with lily of the valley. The three maids wore delphinium blue marquisette.
    Mr. William Morgan was best man, and Mr. W. Murray McIntosh groomsman. A wedding breakfast was held at Hotel Federal. James Edwin Murray Colechin6
  • 26 Aug 1944: death of grandfather: CRANSTON. — On August 24, at the residence of his son-in-law, Rev. W. P. Bainbridge, The Vicarage, Port Melbourne, Walter Scott Cranston, late of the Union Bank of Australia, Melbourne, beloved husband of the late Margaret Eliza, youngest son of the late Matthew Cranston, head master, King's College, Cavan, Ireland; loved father of Ethel (Mrs. W. J. Thomson); Mabel (Mrs. Bainbridge), Blanche (Mrs. W. H. Hay), grandfather of Jean (Mrs. T. F. Allen), Don, Jack, Dorothy (Mrs. H. M. Sampford), Beryl (Mrs. J. E. M. Colechin), and great-grandfather of Judith, Jim, Rosemarie, and Gillian, aged 86 years. - At rest. (Privately interred Geelong Eastern Cemetery.)7
  • 20 Oct 1950: death of mother: BAINBRIDGE - On October 19 Mabel Florence dearly beloved wife of the Rev W P Bainbridge 470 St Kilda road Melbourne, darling mother of Dorothy (Mrs H Sampford) and Beryl (Mrs J Colechin) dearly loved sister of Ethel (Mrs Thomson) and Blanche (Mrs Hay) loved auntie of Jean, Don, Jack, Heather, Carolyn, Audrey, Bill, Mary, Norman, Keith, Joan, Geoff, Elizabeth, Ros, Shirley, Peter and Gay, dear grandma of Rosemarie, Gillian, Margaret, Julie, and David - For ever with the Lord.8
  • 4 Mar 1953: Personalities in three tournaments
    One of the members of the Pakenham and District C grade team, Mrs Beryl Colechin, has written a song which will be published this month. A baritone ballad it is titled "Forest Fire."
    Mrs Colechin is a farmer's wife and has two children. She lives at Nar-Nar-Goon but the farm, a sheep and dairy one, is at Upper Beaconsfield.
    "Forest Fire" is by no means her first attempt at composing. She has written a number of little piano pieces and also one concerto of three movements. A CWA committee member, some of her pieces have been performed or sung at branch gatherings, especially in Myrtleford where she formerly lived.
    Mrs Colechin does not confine her talents solely to composing songs and piano pieces; she has already written a number of children's stories and at present she is engaged on writing a children's book. A number of her songs and stories have featured in the ABC's kindergarten session.9

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx
  3. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Aug 2009 - viewed online.
  4. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 & 5 Aug 2009 - viewed online.
  5. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Nov 1940, p6.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 26 Aug 1944, p2.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Oct 1950, p16.
  9. [S14] Newspaper - Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 4 Mar 1953, p37
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/224025523
Last Edited28 Nov 2018

Thomas Brady

M, #4477, b. 2 Dec 1894, d. 9 Jul 1962
Father*James Emmanuel Flint b. 3 Oct 1862, d. 18 Jun 1913
Mother*Bertha Leathart Whitmarsh b. 7 Jul 1872, d. 29 Jan 1963
Name Variation Thomas Brady was also known as Frederick Tahu Burnside. 
Name Variation Thomas Brady was also known as James Frederick Tahua Flint changed name to Thomas Brady in about 1918. 
Birth*2 Dec 1894 Christchurch, New Zealand.1 
Marriage*3 Jul 1919 Spouse: Reine Victoria Gordon. Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ #M5013.2,3
 
Divorce*1923Frederick Tahu Burnside and Reine Victoria Gordon were divorced in 1923 at New Zealand Burnside, Reine Victoria v Burnside, Frederick Tahu.4 
Land-UBeac*3 Sep 1946 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 22.23). Transfer from William George Morgan Bassett Isabella Bassett to Thomas Brady.5 
Land-UBeac*15 Feb 1954 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 19.20). Transfer from Henry Edward Frederick Funnell to Thomas Brady.6 
Land-UBeac*29 Apr 1954 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 19.20). Transfer from Thomas Brady to Thomas Bibby Guest, Arthur George Billing, James Claude Durie Esdaile. RSL.7 
Land-UBeac*3 May 1955 PAK-71 LP7129 (Lot 29), 2 Montuna Grove. Transfer from William Horace Halliwell to Thomas Brady.8 
Land-UBeac*8 Nov 1955 PAK-60 LP1137 (Lot 38 part), Armstrong Road. Transfer from Robert Henry H Dowling to Thomas Brady. 3a 2r 25p.9 
Land-UBeac*19 Feb 1957 PAK-71 LP7129 (Lot 29), 2 Montuna Grove. Transfer from Thomas Brady to John Reginald Holland Bucknell.10 
Land-UBeac*28 Nov 1957 PAK-71 LP7129 (Lots 30.31), Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Agnes Annie Carpenter to Thomas Brady.11 
Death*9 Jul 1962 Parkville, VIC, Australia, #D13085 (Age 65) [par unknown].12 
Death-Notice*11 Jul 1962 BRADY.—On July 9, at Melbourne, Thomas, of Upper Beaconsfield, beloved brother of Mrs Gwen Little (Wellington, New Zealand).
BRADY.—The friends of the late Mr THOMAS BRADY, of Upper Beaconsfield are notified that his funeral will leave our parlors TOMORROW, at 10.50 am for the Springvale Crematorium.13 
Probate (Will)*7 Sep 1964 614/410. Retired Hire Car Proprietor.14 
Land-Note*2 Dec 1964 George Joseph Thomson Thomas Brady died on 9th July 1962. Probate of his will has been granted to George Joseph Thomson of Princes Highway Beaconsfield Estate Agent.15,16 
Land-UBeac*12 Feb 1965 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 22.23), Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Thomas Brady to Violet Gwendoline Little.17 
Village Bell*31 Jan 1980 Across Halford Road was Tom “Sport” Brady’s hire coach shed (now still exhibiting well-weathered petroleum advertisements). A former garage owner in Melbourne, Tom retired to B. U. and lived in a small in-built section of the building which was formerly the co-operative fruit packing shed at Beaconsfield railway station.18 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1942 - 1949Wellington Road, Clematis, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer.19,20
bt 1949 - 1954Gembrook Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: driver.21,22

Family

 Reine Victoria Gordon b. 26 Jul 1897, d. 18 Feb 1971
Child 1.William Frederick Garlick Burnside b. 16 Dec 1919, d. 1974

Newspaper-Articles

  • 3 Mar 1920: At the Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr S. E. McCarthy, S.M., Reine Burnside (Mr R. A. Cuthbert) was granted maintenance at the rate of £1 12/6 per week against her husband, Frederick Burnside. Reine Victoria Gordon23
  • 3 May 1922: Reine Victoria Burnside (Mr E. A. Cuthbert) applied for a maintenance order in respect of her child from Bertha Burnside (Mr W. F. Tracy). Defendant was the mother of applicant's husband, who had deserted her and the child. After hearing the evidence the Magistrate said that he would like very much to make an order, but the law was against the applicant. The action of the grandmother in refusing to help to support the child was a callous one. The application would, however, be refused. Reine Victoria Gordon24
  • 28 Sep 1923: THE COURTS. Reine Victoria Burnside (Mr R. A. Cuthbert) v. Frederick Tahu Burnside, desertion. Reine Victoria Burnside25
  • 11 Oct 1945: UPPER BEACONSFIELD, Opp. General Store, £450.— LARGE STORE, 40 X 40, good repair (was garage pre-war). Splendid opportunity returned mechanic start business no opposition 6 miles. Sole agent. FREDK. W. SYMONS, 247 Collins-st. Cent 414326

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Flint/Banyer - Owner: JBanyer1751.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Flint/Banyer - Owner: JBanyer1751
    Frederick Tahu's occupation listed as shepherd.
  3. [S10] New Zealand Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes.
  4. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do
    [marriage certificate] (R20358387).
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2879-675 - Thomas Brady of Wellington Road Clematis Poultry Farmer.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4192-206 - Thomas Brady of Upper Beaconsfield Garage Proprietor.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4192-206 - Thomas Bibby Guest, Biscuit Manufacturer Arthur George Billing, Oil Company Executive and James Claude Durie Esdaile, Retired Naval Officer all of Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6360-983 - Thomas Brady of Upper Beaconsfield ... Proprietor.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5622-318 - Thomas Brady of Upper Beaconsfield Garage Proprietor.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6360-983 - John Reginald Bucknell Storeman and Rolinda Edith Bucknell Married Woman both of Emerald Road Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4807-234 Agnes Annie Carpenter to Thomas Brady of Halford Street Upper Beaconsfield.
  12. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  13. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Jul 1962, p23.
  14. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 3225;     VPRS 7591/P3, unit 545.     
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2879-675 - Thomas Brady died on 9th July 1962. Probate of his will has been granted to George Joseph Thomson of Princes Highway Beaconsfield Estate Agent.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4807-234 - Thomas Brady died on 9th July 1962. Probate of his will has been granted to George Joseph Thomson of Princes Highway Beaconsfield.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2879-675 - Gwen Little of 36 Wheatley Street Nae Nae Lower Hutt Wellington New Zealand Married Woman.
  18. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 1979-10, January 1980, p10
    part of article: Bill Russell recalls the scene at Charing Cross around the outbreak of World War 1 (sic).
  19. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  20. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  21. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949 "moved from Clematis 17 Mar 1950."
  22. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  23. [S336] Newspaper (New Zealand) - Sun (Christchurch, Canterbury), 3 Mar 1920, p4.
  24. [S336] Newspaper (New Zealand) - Press (Canterbury), 3 May 1922, p5.
  25. [S336] Newspaper (New Zealand) - Press (Canterbury), 28 Sep 1923, p7.
  26. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Oct 1945, p8.
Last Edited19 Mar 2023

Dora Joan Piddock-Denne

F, #4478, b. 8 May 1917, d. 16 Dec 1991
Father*Harold John Piddock-Denne b. Jun 1891, d. 7 Apr 1966
Mother*Dora Tutchener b. Dec 1889, d. 29 May 1975
Married NameHindell.1 
Birth*8 May 1917 Tonbridge, Kent, England, Dora Joan Denne. Jun Q 1917 (Tonbridge) 02a 1283. Mother's maiden surname: Tutchener.2,3,4 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel9 Feb 1921 Sailing with Harold John Piddock-Denne, Dora Piddock-Denne, Harold John Piddock-Denne, Stephen Tutchener to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Demosthenes sailing from Southampton - arrived 23 Mar 1921 - Piddock-Denne family travelled as Denne
Age 3.5,6 
Marriage-Notice*2 Mar 1938 Engagement: Joan, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Piddock-Denne, of Glenferrie road, Kooyong, to John William, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Hindell, of Malvern.7 
Marriage*16 Jul 1940 Spouse: John William Hindell. All Saints' Church, Kooyong, VIC, Australia, #M12286/1940.1
 
Marriage-Notice20 Jul 1940 PEDDOCK-DENNE—HINDELL.—On July 16, at All Saints' Church, Kooyong, Joan, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Peddock-Denne, 469 Glenferrie-road, Kooyong, to Lieut. John W. Hindell, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hindell, Cressy-street, Gardiner.8 
Death*16 Dec 1991 Strathfield, NSW, Australia.9,10 
Death-Notice*19 Dec 1991 HINDELL. Dora Joan. — December 16, 1991 (peacefully), late of Strathfield, beloved wife of John, loved mother of Margaret and Peter, mother-in-law of John and grandmother of Peter, Robert and James. Remembered with all our love. Privately cremated.11 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1943469 Glenferrie Road, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.12
bt 1949 - 195492 Relowe Cres, Surrey Hills, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John William Hindell.13,14
1963157 Langtree Avenue, Mildura, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John William Hindell.15
196833 South Street, Strathfield, NSW, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John William Hindell.16
197233 South Street, Strathfield, NSW, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John William Hindell.17
bt 1977 - 198033 South Street, Strathfield, NSW, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John William Hindell.18,19

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  2. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Dora Joan Denne. Jun Q 1917 (Tonbridge) 02a 1283. Mother's maiden surname: Tutchener."
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Jun Q [Tonbridge] 2a 1283 (as Dora J DENNE)."
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, UK, British Army World War I Pension Records 1914-1920.
  5. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
    Departure 9 Feb 1921, Destination Port: Melbourne, Australia, Ship Name: Demosthenes.
  6. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923
    arrived 23 Mar 1921 on "Demosthenes."
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Mar 1938, p7.
  8. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 20 Jul 1940, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/204411445
  9. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, garryb357 (Burke Family Tree 2).
  10. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, joanne holden (My family tree) - has date.
  11. [S17] Newspaper - Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 19 Dec 1991, p30.
  12. [S143] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1943.
  13. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  14. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  15. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  16. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  17. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  18. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  19. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
Last Edited25 Nov 2021

Violet Ada Baty

F, #4487, b. 17 Jun 1890, d. 18 Feb 1967
Probate (Will)* 656/242. Retired Teacher. Upper Beaconsfield.1 
Birth*17 Jun 1890 Northcote, VIC, Australia, #B15856.2 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel2 Jan 1936 Sailing with Myra Styles to London, England. Ship Orion sailing from Melbourne
Age 45 - Teacher, travelling with her mother Mrs S F Baty, Home Duties Age 70 - intended address 15 Nuns Moor Cres, Fenham, Newcastle.3 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel15 Aug 1936 To Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Ormonde
Age 46 - sailing together with her mother.4 
Land-UBeac*6 Aug 1947 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (8.9.10.11.13.14.15 (part). Transfer from Thomas Wilkinson Anthony to Violet Ada Baty, Myra Styles, Marjory Kate 'Madge' McIntyre. Caveat lodged 27 Jun 1940.5 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac20 May 1957 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (8.9.10.11.13.14.15 (part). Transfer from Marjory Kate 'Madge' McIntyre Violet Ada Baty to Myra Styles. Myra Styles is now sole proprietor.6 
Death*18 Feb 1967 Windsor, VIC, Australia, #D4663 (Age 76) [par William John BATY & Sarah Fraser CAMPBELL].7 
Govt Gazette*2 Aug 1967The article reads: CREDITORS, next of kin and others having claims in respect of the estate of Violet Ada Baty, late of "Cottesmore," Upper Beaconsfield, retired teacher, deceased (who died on the 18th day of February, 1967), are requested to send particulars of their claims to Raymond John Baty, of 41 Lawson-parade, St. Ives, New South Wales, the executor of the will of the said deceased, in care of the under-mentioned firm of solicitors, by the 6th day of October, 1967, after which date the executor will distribute the assets, having regard only to the claims of which he has notice.
KENNETH J. CLEMENTS, & SON, solicitors, 255 Glenhuntly-road, Elsternwick.     ' 8285.8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1963Cottesmore, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Myra Styles.9

Grave

  • St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, INDEPENDENT, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT B GRAVE 148A10

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 4083; VPRS 7591/P3, unit 694.
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, UK incoming passenger lists.
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, UK outward passenger lists.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4914-684 - Violet Ada Baty Head Mistress and Marjory Kate McIntyre Law Clerk both of No. 3 Flat 26 Ellesmere road Windsor and Myra Styles of Warragul Teacher - proprietors as tenants in common - C/T 7024-712.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7024-712 - Myra Styles of "Cottesmore" Upper Beaconsfield Teacher.
  7. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  8. [S194] Newspaper - Victoria Government Gazette 2 Aug 1967, p2492.
  9. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  10. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,
    buried with her parents.
Last Edited31 Mar 2023

Marjory Kate 'Madge' McIntyre

F, #4488, b. 1897, d. 7 Dec 1989
Probate (Will)* MARJORY KATE MCINTYRE. GENTLEWOMAN. Malvern East. 07 Dec 1989. 1019/575.1 
Birth*1897 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #B19491 [par Duncan McINTYRE & Kate MOODIE].2 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac6 Aug 1947 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (8.9.10.11.13.14.15 (part). Transfer from Thomas Wilkinson Anthony to Violet Ada Baty, Myra Styles, Marjory Kate 'Madge' McIntyre. Caveat lodged 27 Jun 1940.3 
Land-UBeac*20 May 1957 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (8.9.10.11.13.14.15 (part). Transfer from Marjory Kate 'Madge' McIntyre Violet Ada Baty to Myra Styles. Myra Styles is now sole proprietor.4 
Death*7 Dec 1989 VIC, Australia. 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
191939 Bridport Street, Albert Park, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: student.5
194926 Ellesmere Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: typiste.6
196331 Balaclava Road, Caulfield West, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: law clerk. Also Neil McIntyre - law court.7
19774 Blencairn Avenue, Caulfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. Also Neil McIntyre - law clerk (her brother).8

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P20, unit 11; VPRS 7591/P15, unit 80.
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4914-684 - Violet Ada Baty Head Mistress and Marjory Kate McIntyre Law Clerk both of No. 3 Flat 26 Ellesmere road Windsor and Myra Styles of Warragul Teacher - proprietors as tenants in common - C/T 7024-712.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7024-712 - Myra Styles of "Cottesmore" Upper Beaconsfield Teacher.
  5. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  6. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  7. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  8. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
Last Edited18 Apr 2016

Richard Goldman

M, #4489, b. 20 Dec 1917, d. Jan 2006
Birth*20 Dec 1917 London, England.1,2 
Military*21 Mar 1941Enlisted for military service: St Kilda, VIC, Australia, Australian Army - Service Number V500471.1 
Marriage*1942 Spouse: Mary Krause. VIC, Australia, #M19117.3
 
Note*24 Jul 1943 Registered as Dentist: 24 July, 1943 Goldman, Richard .. 145 Collins.street, Melbourne .. L.D.S. Vic., 1943 ; B.D.Sc. Melb., 1942.4 
WidowerJun 1955Richard Goldman became a widower upon the death of his wife Mary Krause.5 
Marriage* Spouse: Vara Edith Thiel.
 
Land-UBeac*20 Sep 1962 PAK-66 LP1265 (part Lot 8), 45 St Georges Road. Transfer from Geo M Hume Pty Ltd to Richard Goldman Vara Edith Goldman. 25a 2r 20p.6 
Land-UBeac*14 Jan 1980 PAK-66 LP1265 (part Lot 8), 45 St Georges Road. Transfer from Richard Goldman Vara Edith Goldman to Wilfred Hodson Thornton Muriel Joyce (Sue) Thornton. 25a 2r 20p.7 
Death*Jan 2006 Avalon, NSW, Australia, (Age 88.) 
Death-Notice*23 Jan 2006 GOLDMAN, Richard. Loving husband of Vara (dec) and Mary (dec). Loved father of Lewis, Mark and Sally. Loving grandfather of Annie, Lizzie, Angus and Sara and great-grandfather of Caitlin. Loved father-in-law of Rachelle, Angela and Gerard.
About to fill his last cavity.
GOLDMAN. - The Funeral Service for DR RICHARD GOLDMAN will be held at Berwick Cemetery, cnr Buchanan and Inglis Rds Berwick (Mel Ref 111 F 6) TOMORROW (Tuesday January 24 2006) at 10.00am.
NELSON BROS FUNERAL SERVICES Incorporating T. Bulhurst & Co. ELSTERNWICK 315 Kooyong Rd. Ph 9528 1133.8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
19631 North Road, Elsternwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: dentist. With Vara Edith Goldman.9
bt 1967 - 1972St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: dentist. With Vara Edith Goldman.10,11,12
1977St Georges Road, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: dentist. With Vara Edith Goldman.13
1980St Georges Road, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: dentist. With Vara Edith Goldman.14

Grave

  • Plot 3-452-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Goldman Vara Edith 1925-1989 wife/ Richard, mother/ Mark, Sally - Goldman Richard 1917-2006 hus/ Vara, f/ Lewis, Mark, Sally15

Newspaper-Articles

  • 16 May 1951: Mr. Richard Goldman, B.D.Sc, L.D.S. of 177 Collins Street, Melbourne will conduct a Dental Practice at the Health Centre, Grassy Saturday, 20th May until Tuesday morning (29th May).16
  • 6 Jun 1951: Visiting Bush Nurse Asks More Comforts At The Grassy Centre. Should Be Small Fund.
    The Sister relieving at the Bush Nursing Centre at Grassy rang a few days ago to ask that some little publicity be given to hopes for steps to be taken for the improvement of the centre.
    The Department of Health attends to the efficient equipping of the centre but there is the matter of comforts for patients and the sister that could transform the building.
    On the same principle as applies to hospitals, a small fund might be organised on a permanent basis, and the visiting dentist Mr Richard Goldman apparently supports the suggestion for he has kindly donated three guineas to the centre.
    Such items as a reading lamp, cushions and the like would be first on the list of purchases.
    These Unknown Roads.
    The Sister also makes mention of a matter that should have official attention in pointing out that the visitor here should have the assistance of road direction signs.17

Citations

  1. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Date of Birth 20 Dec 1917 Place of Birth LONDON, ENGLAND Next of Kin GOLDMAN, M.
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "possible birth Dec Q [Whitechapel] 1c 279 - as Lewis GOLDMAN (mother Markovitch)."
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  4. [S14] Newspaper - Government Gazette No. 79. 4 Oct 1963 p 3020.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8225-680 - Geo M Hume Pty Ltd to Richard Goldman Dentist and Vara Edith Goldman Married Woman both of 1 North Road Brighton - joint proprietors.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8225-680 - Richard Goldman and Vara Edith Goldman to Wilfred Hodson Thornton Managing Director and Muiel Joyce Thornton Married Woman both of 7 Freemans Road Mt Eliza - joint proprietors.
  8. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 Jan 2006, p9.
  9. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  10. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  11. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  12. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  13. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  14. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  15. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-452-A     Goldman     Vara Edith F     64     28/11/1989     2121
    3-452-A     Goldman     Richard     M     88     24/01/2006     3446
    Photograph bw1540/41.
  16. [S14] Newspaper - King Island News (Currie, Tas.), Wed 16 May 1951, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/216072168
  17. [S14] Newspaper - King Island News (Currie, Tas.), Wed 6 Jun 1951, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/216072684
Last Edited26 Jan 2019

Vara Edith Thiel

F, #4490, b. 20 Nov 1925, d. 25 Nov 1989
Married NameGoldman. 
Married NameLockett. 
Birth*20 Nov 1925 Mosgiel private hospital, Surrey Hills, VIC, Australia.1 
Birth-Notice*28 Nov 1925 THIEL (nee Edith Poynton).-On the 20th November, at Mosgiel private hospital, Surrey Hills, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thiel-a daughter (Vara Edith).1 
Marriage*Sep 1948 Spouse: Robert Albert Lockett. VIC, Australia, #M13875.2
 
Marriage-Notice*8 Sep 1948 VARA EDITH, only daughter of Mr and Mrs F. A. Thiel, Armadale, was married to Robert Albert, only son of Mrs Lockett, South Yarra, and the late Mr A. Lockett, at St Peter's Church, Toorak. Bride wore gown of magnolia satin, made on classical lines, and beaded with seed pearls. Her finger-tip tulle veil was caught with cream gardenias.3 
Marriage* Spouse: Richard Goldman.
 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac20 Sep 1962 PAK-66 LP1265 (part Lot 8), 45 St Georges Road. Transfer from Geo M Hume Pty Ltd to Richard Goldman Vara Edith Goldman. 25a 2r 20p.4 
Land-UBeac*5 Sep 1968 GEM-D-12 (part), 67 Stoney Creek Road. Transfer from Evan Clarence Henry to Vara Edith Goldman. 12a 12p.5 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac14 Jan 1980 PAK-66 LP1265 (part Lot 8), 45 St Georges Road. Transfer from Richard Goldman Vara Edith Goldman to Wilfred Hodson Thornton Muriel Joyce (Sue) Thornton. 25a 2r 20p.6 
Death*25 Nov 1989 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, (Age 64.) 
Death-Notice*27 Nov 1989 GOLDMAN. Vara. - On Sunday 25th November 1989 in Melbourne. Loving daughter of Edie, wife of Richard, mother of Mark and Sally and step-mother of Lewis.
GOLDMAN - The Graveside Service of VARA GOLDMAN will be held in the Berwick Cemetery, Inglis Rd, Berwick on TUESDAY (November 28th) at 2.00 p.m.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
194919 Nicholson Street, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nurse.8
1949971 High Street, Orrong, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nurse.8
195419 Nicholson Street, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nurse. With Robert Albert Lockett.9
19631 North Road, Elsternwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Richard Goldman.10
bt 1967 - 1972St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Richard Goldman.11,12,13
1977St Georges Road, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Richard Goldman.14
1980St Georges Road, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Richard Goldman.15

Grave

  • Plot 3-452-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Goldman Vara Edith 1925-1989 wife/ Richard, mother/ Mark, Sally - Goldman Richard 1917-2006 hus/ Vara, f/ Lewis, Mark, Sally16

Newspaper-Articles

  • 3 Jun 1950: Farewell Party!
    Mrs. M. Lockett of South Yarra, who will sail for England in the Himalaya next week, will say farewell to many of her friends at a party at the Caulfield home of Mr and Mrs R. K. Aitken tomorrow. Mrs Lockett's son Robert, and daughter-in-law, Sister Vara Lockett, who is Mrs Aitken's niece, will assist the host and hostess. (this is Robert's mother sailing) Robert Albert Lockett17
  • 17 Jan 1973: Upper Beaconsfield. Beautiful 3 Bed W/B Home, fully furnished, rural area. Septic sew., H.W.S. Close to schools and school buses.
    ASKING PRICE $14,500
    HOWARD LESTER, HIGH STREET, BERWICK. Phone 707 2064
    A.H. Mrs. Goldman, Upper Beaconsfield 44 3260
    Std (059)18

Citations

  1. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 28 Nov 1925, p15.
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Sep 1948, p8.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8225-680 - Geo M Hume Pty Ltd to Richard Goldman Dentist and Vara Edith Goldman Married Woman both of 1 North Road Brighton - joint proprietors.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7181-098 - C/T 8750-143 Vara Edith Goldman of St Georges Road Beaconsfield Upper Married Woman.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8225-680 - Richard Goldman and Vara Edith Goldman to Wilfred Hodson Thornton Managing Director and Muiel Joyce Thornton Married Woman both of 7 Freemans Road Mt Eliza - joint proprietors.
  7. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Nov 1989, p21.
  8. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  9. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  10. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  11. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  12. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  13. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  14. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  15. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  16. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-452-A     Goldman     Vara Edith F     64     28/11/1989     2121
    3-452-A     Goldman     Richard     M     88     24/01/2006     3446
    Photograph bw1540/41.
  17. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 3 Jun 1950, p17
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/244123910
  18. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 17 Jan 1973, p11.
Last Edited4 Dec 2022

Dorothy Irene Marsden

F, #4491, b. 1906, d. 4 May 1985
Father*Barnard James Grenville Marsden b. 31 Jan 1856, d. 13 Apr 1939
Mother*Matilda Sarah Knight b. Mar 1868, d. 7 Jun 1934
Probate (Will)* 951/513. Dorothy Irene MARSDEN Date of grant: 03 Jul 1985; Date of death: 04 May 1985; Occupation: Spinster; Residence: Upper Beaconsfield.1 
Birth*1906 Carlton North, VIC, Australia, #B1801/1906 (par Barnard Jas MARSDEN & Matda Sarah KNIGHT) - as Dorothy Irene MARSDEN.2 
Land-UBeac*22 Dec 1960 GEM-D-44A 78/LP51915, Fraser Avenue. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Dorothy Irene Marsden.3 
Land-UBeac*16 May 1975 GEM-D-44A LP51915 (pt Lot 78), Fraser Avenue. Transfer from Dorothy Irene Marsden to Shire of Pakenham. Transfer F699863 - C/T 9089-125.4 
Village Bell28 Nov 1979 BRENNAN'S ESTATE WATER SCHEME
In October owners of land in Brennan, Knapton and Fraser Avenues were notified that a water supply scheme was proposed for their area. The total cost was estimated to be about $70,000, with each owner having to contribute in excess of $1000.
The inclusion of these 60 or so blocks into the existing scheme would have increased the number of services significantly and therefore helped to keep the water rates down. However, a petition to Council was organised by Miss Marsden objecting to the scheme on a number of grounds, among them the cost, the fact that council had required minimum storage facilities when building (because the S.R.&W.S.C. had earlier given the impression that such a scheme would never be considered), and the effects on drainage. More than a third of owners have signed this petition so that it would seem that this scheme is unlikely to proceed. Given the high rates that now seem inevitable, theirs is probably a reasonable decision.5 
Death*4 May 1985 Dandenong Hospital, Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D10669/1985 (Age 79) (par Barnard James MARSDEN & Matilda Sarah KNIGHT) - as Dorothy Irene MARSDEN.6 
Village Bell*Jun 1985 THE PASSING OF AN INSTITUTION
Miss Dorothy Irene Marsden, aged 79 years, passed away in the Dandenong Hospital on Saturday, 4th May after a long battle with failing health and more recently a fall which precipitated her entry to hospital.
Raised in North Fitzroy, she was an excellent student at that State School despite suffering from epileptic fits in childhood. In later times Miss Marsden purchased land in Fraser Avenue, moved from Seaford and erected a garage in which she lived until her home was built on the land. She was reported as the first resident in the Brennan Estate approximately 16 or 17 years ago, and no doubt had a finger in the building process in that area.
To say that she was sometimes a difficult lady would not be contested by neighbours and acquaintances over her later years. Having been rescued from her home which survived a previous bushfire, Miss Marsden was an unwilling starter to be rescued on Ash Wednesday. 1983, and suffered the indignity of losing her home in that fire. Undaunted, she moved into a caravan on the site and proceeded to organise the rebuilding of her home. The winter of 1983 took its toll and she had enjoyed very poor health ever since.7 
Land-Note*16 Aug 1985 GEM-D-44A LP51915 (pt Lot 78). Dorothy Irene Marsden died on 4/5/85 Probate of her will has been granted to James Michael Keogh of 98 High Street Berwick.8 
Village BellJun 1986 BEQUEST FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DOROTHY MARSDEN
Formerly of Fraser Avenue, Upper Beaconsfield
The BEACONSFIELD UPPER ASSOCIATION recently received a bequest of $1,400 from this estate.
Miss Marsden who was a well known resident in Upper Beaconsfield for a period of approximately 20 years, passed away in 1985. She was one of the first settlers in the Brennans Estate and had rebuilt after losing her home in the Ash Wednesday fires.
This is the first bequest the Association has ever received and the Committee feel most honoured.9 
Village BellFeb 1995 THE DOROTHY MARSDEN BEQUEST
Miss Dorothy Mardsen lived in Fraser Avenue, Upper Beaconsfield for nineteen years prior to her death on May 4, 1985. In 1986 the Upper Beaconsfield Association Inc. was notified that Miss Marsden had left the sum of $1,400. for the Association and a similar sum for the Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade.
This money was invested by the U.B.A. until a suitable project should arise for our community. In 1994 a public meeting of the U.B.A. approved the use of this money to purchase the balance of the Risograph and a colour drum and accessories.
This two colour page in black and brown ink has been printed with the Risograph using the equipment purchased with Miss Marsden's Bequest.
Miss Marsden was an unforgettable character. She had learned elocution when young, and having a sharp mind and excellent recall, expressed herself very clearly, concisely and sometimes with considerable force. She was courageous, determined, and a person to be treated with respect.
She was a lady with many talents, able with the needle, and a good gardener. She also played the piano, and was a competent amateur painter, using many of her own pictures to decorate her first home in Upper Beaconsfield.
Her early years were spent in North Fitzroy, where she attended the Miller Street State School, and finished Dux of the school. She then had the misfortune to develop epilepsy, and for some years could not obtain any work. Fortunately in 1920's a drug was developed that controlled her fits, and she started work in a major Melbourne Emporium.
Her greatest misfortune was the loss of her fiancee, a young Englishman, who died shortly before they were to be married. This was an enormous blow to her.
In 1966 when aged 60, Miss Marsden retired from work, and decided she would like to live in the country. She purchased land in Fraser Avenue, after an estate agent had assured her that there would be local public transport within a few years.
Leaving her Seaford home, she erected a garage and lived in it whilst her house was being built. She then worked with her usual determination and energy to establish a garden and small orchard.
In 1967 she narrowly escaped losing her home when fire swept through the Cardinia Creek flood plain, and had to be evacuated, a difficult procedure as she refused to leave without her cat, a very aggressive animal which had to be wrapped in a towel to make it manageable. Fortunately her house survived.
By 1983 her health was failing. When the Ash Wednesday fires started in South Belgrave she was seen as a problem, and about 4 pm. was phoned and evacuation suggested. Her reply - "Come down in two hours and I will be ready". Fortunately the Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade managed to get her out shortly before the fire front came through, her home was totally destroyed.
This time she lived in a caravan whilst her home was being rebuilt, to keep a close eye on the builders. Her tradesmen found her very demanding, as indeed did the Shire President who was invited to fix her temporary outside toilet which had blown over in a high wind one weekend. The Shire President and son obliged!
A lady with great courage, she coped with many problems. On one occasion whilst heating paraffin wax to seal some freshly made jam, the wax caught fire, and flames set fire to the extractor fan above the stove.
She bravely threw the burning container into the kitchen sink, unfortunately the curtains over the sink caught fire. She tore these down and threw than outside to burn out, but it had been very wet weather and muddy, to protect the carpets she had put newspapers on the floor, some of these caught fire as burning pieces of curtain fell on them. These also she threw outside, only then did she call the Fire Brigade.
Fortunately the Brigade arrived quickly and were able to extinguish the fire above the extractor fan. Despite her heart problems she continued to walk up the St.Georges Road Hill until 1982 when she had to rely on taxis and friends for transport.
This is the first and only bequest the Association ever received. Miss Marsden enjoyed the 'Bell' and would have thoroughly approved our action.10 
Village BellSep 2008 With the aid of a Council grant and money left to the Association by the late Miss Dorothy Marsden, a used Risograph printer was purchased in 1998.11 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
193118 Ida Street, Blyth, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.12
195418 Ida Street, Blyth, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clerk.13
bt 1968 - 19806 Fraser Avenue, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.14,15,16,17

Grave

  • Methodist. Compartment B Part 11. Row 4. Grave 601, Coburg Cemetery, Coburg, VIC, Australia, Howe Ida May died 16-Jun-1921, aged 30y. Marsden Dorothy Irene died 4-May-1985, aged 79y.18

Newspaper-Articles

  • 4 Jun 1927: Death of fiance: COWIE.—On the 31st May (suddenly), at the residence of Mr B J Marsden, 18 Ida street, North Fitzroy, Alexander Cowie, late of Ridley College Melbourne, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A Cowie, St Mary's Church, Plaistow, England, much loved friend of Dorothy Marsden, aged 27 years. Peace, perfect peace.19,20
  • 14 Apr 1939: MARSDEN.—On the 13th April at private hospital Barnard James Granville Marsden formerly of Ida street North Fitzroy, husband of the late Matilda Sarah Marsden loved father of Beatrice (Mrs P Wilkinson), Albert, Dorothy and the late Ida, grandfather of Alma, Nita and Colin and great grandfather of Faye and Kerry, aged 83 years - At rest.
    MARSDEN.—The Friends of the late Mr BARNARD JAMES GRANVILLE MARSDEN formerly of Ida street North Fitzroy are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment the Coburg Cemetery.
    The funeral will leave R Robsons Funeral Parlours, North Fitzroy THIS DAY (Friday 14th April) at 3.30 p.m.21

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/ P15 unit 159, item 951/513
    VPRS 7591/ P11 unit 31, item 951/513.
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B1801/1906 (par Barnard Jas MARSDEN & Matda Sarah KNIGHT) - as Dorothy Irene MARSDEN, Birth registered at Carlton North, Australia."
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), (C/T 6959-763) C/T 8348-478 - Dorothy Irene Marsdaen of Wunulla Road Carrum Spinster.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), (C/T 8348-478) - C/T 9089-125 - Shire of Pakenham.
  5. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 009-1979, p6 by Graeme Kidd.
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D10669/1985 (Age 79) (par Barnard James MARSDEN & Matilda Sarah KNIGHT) - as Dorothy Irene MARSDEN, born Melbourne. Death registered at Dandenong, Australia."
  7. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 044-1985, p11 by Ray Ratcliff.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8348-478 - Dorothy Irene Marsden died on 4/5/85 Probate of her will has been granted to James Michael Keogh of 98 High Street Berwick.
  9. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 050-1986, p1.
  10. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Issue 102 - Feb 1995, p6-7 by Charles Wilson.
  11. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 173-2008, p10.
  12. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  13. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  14. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968 "address as Lot 78 Fraser Avenue."
  15. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972 "Lot No not defined."
  16. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977 "Lot No not defined."
  17. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980 "address with street number."
  18. [S201] Index of burials in the cemetery of unknown location,
    Parents buried at Coburg Cemetery PRESBYTERIAN: Compartment: DD Grave No: 34. Same grave as Dorothy's fiance.
  19. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 Jun 1927, p11.
  20. [S201] Index of burials in the cemetery of unknown location,
    buried at Coburg Cemetery - Presbyterian PRS*DD***34, together with Dorothy Marsden's parents.
  21. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 Apr 1939, p10.
Last Edited26 Jan 2024

Dalkeith George Noel Chambers

M, #4498, b. 25 Dec 1914, d. 16 May 1985
Probate (Will)* Dalkeith George N Chambers. Public Servant. Hawthorn E. 16 May 1985. 957/993.1 
Birth*25 Dec 1914 Hawthorn, VIC, Australia, #B32136 [par Walter CHAMBERS & Grace Jane TREWITT].2,3 
Marriage*10 Jul 1940 Spouse: Joan Howitt. VIC, Australia, #M15515/1940.4,3
 
Military*1942Enlisted for military service: Papua New Guinea.5 
Land-UBeac31 Jul 1951 GEM-C-49. Transfer from Noel Harold Peel to Dalkeith George Noel Chambers. 19a 2r 32p.6 
Land-UBeac31 Jul 1951 GEM-C-48, 48 Berglund Road. Transfer from Noel Harold Peel to Dalkeith George Noel Chambers. 23a 0r 4p.7 
Land-UBeac*31 Jul 1951 GEM-C-43.47.50.51.52.73 (part). Transfer from Noel Harold Peel to Dalkeith George Noel Chambers.8 
Land-UBeac*2 Aug 1952 GEM-C-42 (part). Transfer from Charles Alexander Berglund to Dalkeith George Noel Chambers. 13a 2r 37p (eastern part.)9 
Land-UBeac19 Jun 1958 GEM-C-43 (part). Transfer from Dalkeith George Noel Chambers to Archibald Hall Ford. 13a 0r 5p.10 
Land-UBeac*19 Jun 1958 GEM-C-49. Transfer from Dalkeith George Noel Chambers to Archibald Hall Ford. 19a 2r 32p.11 
Land-UBeac7 Jan 1960 GEM-C-42 (part). Transfer from Dalkeith George Noel Chambers to Catherine Violet Berglund. 13a 2r 37p (eastern part.)12 
Land-UBeac*19 Jan 1960 GEM-C-45. Transfer from Catherine Violet Horan to Dalkeith George Noel Chambers. 19a 2r 26p.13 
Land-UBeac*27 Sep 1960 GEM-C-43.47.50.51.52.73 (part). Transfer from Dalkeith George Noel Chambers to Interstate Taxation & Accountancy Company Ltd.14 
Land-UBeac27 Sep 1960 GEM-C-43 (part). Transfer from Dalkeith George Noel Chambers to Interstate Taxation & Accountancy Company Ltd. 6a 3r 35p.15 
Land-UBeac*26 Nov 1965 GEM-C-45. Transfer from Dalkeith George Noel Chambers to William Richard David Bliss. 19a 2r 26p - Noel Chambers and William Bliss now tenants in common in equal shares - on 21 March 1969 William Bliss is registered as the proprietor.16,17 
Land-UBeac26 Nov 1965 GEM-C-48. Transfer from Dalkeith George Noel Chambers to William Richard David Bliss. 23a 0r 4p - Noel Chambers and William Bliss now tenants in common in equal shares - on 21 March 1969 Noel Chambers is registered as the proprietor.18 
Land-UBeac21 Mar 1969 GEM-C-48. Transfer from William Richard David Bliss to Dalkeith George Noel Chambers. 23a 0r 4p - Noel Chambers and William Bliss were tenants in common in equal shares - on 21 March 1969 Noel Chambers is registered as the proprietor.19 
Death*16 May 1985 Hastings, VIC, Australia, #D13476 (Age 70.)20 
Death-Notice*22 May 1985 CHAMBERS, Dalkeith G.N. — On 16th May loved and loving husband of Joan, loving father of Janet, Malcolm (deceased), Michael and Sally. Privately cremated.21 
Note*2015 Solved: The long-standing puzzle of Dal Chambers & Paul Pora
THE late Paul Pora, three times Member of Parliament and founding chairman of Air Niugini, was the son of Australian patrol officer Dal (Dalkeith) Chambers.
Dal Chambers, who was officer-in-charge in Mt Hagen in the Western Highlands, had befriended a local Yamka (Yamuga) woman, Rok, a daughter of a Yamka Pepka man, Marai. Rok became pregnant.
In 1942, because of World War II, the Australian patrol officers including Dal Chambers (and his wife Joan) were ordered to leave Hagen.
According to accounts, the young pregnant Rok and three of her male cousins accompanied Paul Pora’s father on the journey to Goroka, but later turned back. Sometime later, Rok gave birth to a male child.
It was said that, after the war, Dal Chambers returned to Hagen to try and find his child. The Yamka people told him that the woman and child had died at childbirth. In fact, Rok had been married into the neighbouring Mokei Komunka tribe.
The child, Paul Pora, was hidden from his father and other Europeans for some years for fear they might take him away.
For a long time, Paul Pora’s children were not aware that Dal Chambers was their grandfather. That Paul Pora also used the name Paul Pora-Schmidt led some people to believe that his father’s name was Schmidt.
He probably used the name in acknowledgement of a Lutheran family named Schmidt who, in his earlier days, assisted him with his education. It was also said, incorrectly, that Paul was the son of Ludwig Schmidt, an Austrian gold prospector who was active around Hagen, Porgera and other parts of PNG in the 1930s and 1940s.
People became aware of the connection between Paul Pora and Dal Chambers because of the resemblance between them and because Paul himself several times drew attention to the name ‘Chambers’.
The name ‘Dembit’ or ‘Dembits’ which appears in some Hagen church records after 1944 may have been an effort at pronouncing ‘Chambers’. When Paul Pora’s mother was asked by her grandchildren about his father, she uttered a name that sounded like ‘Jemis’ or ‘Chemis’.
Apparently the Leahy family was aware of the connection between Dal Chambers and Paul Pora. In 1995 John Fowke published a book, Kundi Dan, which was mainly about Danny Leahy. In the book was the photo shown here of a group of expatriates on the airstrip at Mt Hagen.
Dal Chambers is in the photograph and there is a strong resemblance to Paul Pora, both in facial expression and stance. The photo was shown to some old Yamka Pepka men from Paul’s mother’s clan and they immediately recognised Dal Chambers as being Paul’s father.
Paul Pora studied politics and economics at the University of Papua New Guinea in the early 1970s and went on to become the first Chairman of Air Niugini. He was three times member of parliament and spent time as Minister for Finance and Minister for Civil Aviation. He was a gentleman and a peacemaker.
His contemporary at university and publisher of PNG Attitude recalls him as “smart, gentle and a great pleasure to be around”.
At Paul’s funeral in 2010, the relationship to Dalkeith Chambers was mentioned by Garry Roche, who also knew Paul, to John and Dulcie, two of Paul’s children.
With assistance from Garry, Paul’s daughters Dulcie and Pauline later contacted Dal Chambers’ relatives in Australia.
The Chambers’ family had become aware of the possible connection just before being contacted by Garry Roche and Paul’s daughters. It was a situation that had to be handled carefully out of respect for Dal’s wife Joan Chambers (deceased) and her children.
More recently both families have had DNA testing done which proves that Paul Pora was indeed the son of Dal Chambers.
Dal Chambers’ children did tell Paul’s daughters that their father had gone back to New Guinea in the early 1950’s for an unknown reason. In more recent times, members of Paul Pora’s family have had friendly meetings with members of Dal Chambers’ family in Australia.
Authors’ note: Telling the story of Dalkeith Chambers and Paul Pora, is in some ways a sensitive issue. As John Fowke noted in an earlier comment in PNG Attitude (see below), some missionaries also had relationships with local women and produced offspring, some of these cases are well authenticated. None of us are in a position to be too judgemental about such events. It seems that Paul Pora’s father made a genuine effort to find him, his mother’s people decided not to help him, but he did try.
by GARRY ROCHE & PAULINE PORA KAMA.22 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1954"Blue Ridge", off Split Road Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Joan Chambers.23
bt 1963 - 1977203 Booran Road, Glenhuntly, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: representative. With Joan Chambers.24,25
19801/147 Victoria Road, Hawthorn East, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Joan Chambers.26

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia27

Newspaper-Articles

  • 21 Feb 1936: Mr. Dalkeith Chambers, formerly of the staff of the Trustees Executors Company Limited, will leave Melbourne to-morrow for Rabaul, where he will spend several years in the Government service.28
  • 22 Jan 1938: Engagements: Joan, elder daughter of the late Mr. George Howitt and of Mrs. Howitt, of Murrumbeena, to Dalkeith G. N., only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Chumbers, of Hawthorn. Joan Howitt29
  • 17 Feb 1938: Miss Joan Howitt, elder daughter of the late Mr George Howitt, and of Mrs Howitt, of Murrumbeena, whose engagement to Dalkeith G. N., only son of Mr and Mrs W. B. Chambers, of Hawthorn, is announced. Joan Howitt30
  • 14 Mar 1938: Death of father: Mr Walter B Chambers, aged 49 years, of Power street, Hawthorn, sales manager of Harrison San Miguel Pty Ltd collapsed and died as he was completing a round of golf at the Kew golf links on Saturday afternoon.
    Mr Chambers was assistant timekeeper of the Hawthorn Football Club for many years. He was senior deacon of the Hawthorn Masonic Lodge. He leaves a daughter and a son, Mr Dalkeith Chambers who is attached to the Federal Administration in New Guinea.
    The Rev L L Wenzel will conduct a service at the funeral parlours of Messrs H King and Sons Burwood road, Hawthorn, prior to the funeral, which will leave for the Burwood Cemetery at 3 pm.31

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P15, unit 302; VPRS 7591/P11, unit 59.
  2. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  3. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  5. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, NGX251 - CHAMBERS DALKEITH GEORGE NOEL : Service Number - NGX251 : Date of birth - 25 Dec 1914 : Place of birth - HAWTHORN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE VIC : Next of Kin - CHAMBERS JOAN.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2618-460 - Dalkeith George Noel Chambers of 59 Power Street Hawthorn Gentleman.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2079-606 - Dalkeith George Noel Chambers of 59 Power Street Hawthorn Gentleman - C/T 8596-016.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1139-622 + C/T 1154-716 + C/T 3324-719 + C/T 1139-624 + C/T 1154-715 + C/T 1139-623 - Dalkeith George Noel Chambers of 59 Power Street Hawthorn Gentleman.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1120-996 - Dalkeith George Noel Chambers of "Blue Ridge" Upper Beaconsfield Grazier - C/T 7726-012.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-715 - Archibald Hall Ford of 27 Montana Parade Croydon Sawmill Proprietor - C/T 8196-317.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2618-460 - Archibald Hall Ford of 27 Montana Parade Croydon Sawmill Proprietor - C/T 8196-316.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7726-012 - Violet Catherine Horan of "The Towers" Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8177-266 - Dalkeith George Noel Chambers of 203 Booran Road Caulfield South Earth Moving Representative - C/T 8237-109.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1139-622 + C/T 1154-716 + C/T 3324-719 + C/T 1139-624 + C/T 1139-623 - Interstate Taxation & Accountancy Company Limited of 80 Swanston Street Melbourne.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-715 - Interstate Taxation & Accountancy Co Ltd of 80 Swanston Street Melbourne - C/T 8357-005.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8237-109 - Dalkeith George Noel Chambers of 203 Booran Road Caulfield South Earth Moving Representative and William Richard David Bliss of 31 Sylverly Grove Caulfield Technical Representative are now proprietors as tenants in common in equal shares.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8237-109 - William Richard David Bliss of 31 Sylverly Grove Caulfield Technical Representative.
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8596-016 - Dalkeith George Noel Chambers of 203 Booran Road Caulfield South Earth Moving Representative and William Richard David Bliss of 31 Sylverly Grove Caulfield Technical Representative are now proprietors as tenants in common in equal shares.
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8596-016 - Dalkeith George Noel Chambers of 203 Booran Road Caulfield South Earth Moving Representative.
  20. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  21. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.) 22 May 1985, p35.
  22. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, https://www.pngattitude.com/2015/12/…
    Footnote: John Fowke posted this comment in PNG Attitude on 24 March 2013:
    I was approached a year or three ago by a lady of the same family who works for Patrick Killoran, Banz Kofi, in his office at Kagamuga. I was able to provide her with a photograph, and memories from my talks with late Dan Leahy of Korgua and Kuta back in around 1990. The Leahys, notably Clem and Joe, both present in Mt Hagen area today, all believe that Dan’s recollection that the Pora/Schmidt family is descended from Dal Chambers is correct. I expect that the present-day descendants of Father Ross would also be able to confirm this – they are present in Mt Hagen today.
    Dan and Mick Leahy were in close contact several times with Ludwig Schmidt as he moved thru the Hagen area and on to Wabag and Maramuni and would have known if he had left a child behind him. I also found a reference to Dal Chambers’ war-service which I passed on to the lady mentioned above. I know nothing of his life after the war, or indeed if he survived it. On page 146 of my book Kundi Dan there is a photograph of a group at Mt Hagen on the old Mogei airstrip taken in 1938. Included in the group are both Dal Chambers and Mrs Chambers. The book is available from Patrick’s café at Kagamuga and from the Christian Bookshop in town.
    Comments
    Pauline Pora Kama: Again, we thank Father Garry Roche for insisting that we do the search and making the first phone call on our behalf. The confusion is over. DNA is a powerful thing.
    Interestingly, although Paul Pora never knew his father, they both had been farmers at different stages of their lives. Paul Pora loved the land. Dalkeith Chambers' children told us that their father loved the land.
    Both Dalkeith Chambers and Paul Pora, as young men, each with his wife, had established and owned plantations. Dalkeith and his wife Joan once owned Induna Plantation in East New Britain. Paul Pora and his wife Hilan started Dobel Coffee plantation in Mt Hagen.
    Both men purchased farm land later on in life, they didn't like city life. They were both honest, hard working men, both had held positions of leadership in Mt Hagen, Dalkeith Chambers during colonial times, Paul Pora after Independence.
    Paul Pora's mother, Rok Marai, had worked her own food gardens into her old age. Character traits and interests often flow through generations. DNA, it's a powerful thing! Just a bit more to this amazing story.
    Posted by: Pauline Pora Kama | 01 September 2018
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    Ban Pombra, thank you for your comments. However I must state that here was no reference or information concerning the paternity of Paul Pora in the Rebiamul Church records.
    The late Paul Pora was affiliated with the Lutheran Church and the example of ‘Dembits’ appearing in Church records was simply an illustration of how locals were pronouncing ‘Chambers’.
    It was not unusual for children to be named after prominent kiaps without in any way implying paternity. Another example would be the name “Dos” which was an effort at pronouncing “George” - George Greathead was another kiap. “Ten” signified “Dan” (Dan Leahy).
    There were several clues to the possibility that (Dal) Dalkeith Chambers was the father of Paul Pora.
    In conversation with me personally, Paul Pora himself had shown a curious interest in the name ‘Chambers’. There was a strong resemblance between Paul Pora and a photo of Dal Chambers in John Fowke’s book ‘Kundi Dan’.
    When shown this photo of Dal Chambers older Yamka tribesmen identified him straightaway. The Leahy Family were aware of the connection between Dal Chambers and Paul Pora, but did not speak much about it. DNA testing later confirmed the relationship.
    It is true that Church records if well preserved do have a lot of information regarding births, baptisms, and marriages. In the absence of civil registration, these records were often relied on for information re date of birth etc.
    At the same time Church officials would have a duty to treat this information with necessary confidentiality.
    Posted by: Garry Roche | 05 April 2018
    ---
    Fr Garry Roche is the right person to consult if he says Charles Chambers is the late Paul Pora's father. He is 100% sure of what he had said.
    The Catholic Mission as been established in the Highlands since the 1930s. I'm sure all records are kept safe at the archdiocese of Mt Hagen (Rabiamul).
    Posted by: Ban Pombra | 30 March 2018
    ---
    I am quite sure that is not Bob Gurney in the photograph, it doesn't look like him and in 1938 he was flying for Qantas and in England training on Empire flying boats. I believe he left New Guinea in 1936.
    Posted by: Peter Holm | 14 May 2017
    ---
    Pauline, wow! This confirms something my old man told me ... that he was a little older than your dad.
    He remembers this about your dad, which is confirmed here, that "....they told your dad to run and hide if he sees any white men, that they will steal him.... "
    You can confirm this from my dad. This is so amazing. Amazing. Like a jigsaw puzzle.
    Posted by: Anita Wahawe | 17 January 2016
    ----
    Wow... What an amazing story of your dad's history Pauline. Interesting piece..
    Posted by: Melannie Pilamp | 30 December 2015.
  23. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  24. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  25. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  26. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  27. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  28. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 Feb 1936, p10.
  29. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 22 Jan 1938, p32
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11142415
  30. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 17 Feb 1938, p28
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/244944295
  31. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 Mar 1938, p11.
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Joan Howitt

F, #4499, b. 26 Oct 1912, d. 20 Nov 1996
Probate (Will)* JOAN CHAMBERS. WIDOW. EAST HAWTHORN. 20 Nov 1996. 1127507.1 
Married NameChambers. 
Birth*26 Oct 1912 Mrs Walsh's Nursing Home, Rose Park, SA, Australia, #B899/112 / 1912 [par George HOWITT].2,3 
Birth-Notice*31 Oct 1912 HOWITT.—On the 26th October, at Miss Walsh's Nursing Home, Rose Park, to George and Clarice Howitt—a daughter.4 
Marriage*10 Jul 1940 Spouse: Dalkeith George Noel Chambers. VIC, Australia, #M15515/1940.5,6
 
Widow16 May 1985Joan Howitt became a widow upon the death of her husband Dalkeith George Noel Chambers.7 
Death*20 Nov 1996 Hawthorn, VIC, Australia.8,9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1954"Blue Ridge", off Split Road Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Dalkeith George Noel Chambers.10
bt 1963 - 1977203 Booran Road, Glenhuntly, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Dalkeith George Noel Chambers.11,12
19801/147 Victoria Road, Hawthorn East, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Dalkeith George Noel Chambers.13

Newspaper-Articles

  • 8 Nov 1920: Death of father: HOWITT.—On the 7th November, at his residence, Penfold road, Magill, George, dearly beloved husband of Clarice Howitt.
    HOWITT.—The Friends of the late Mr. GEORGE HOWITT are respectfully informed that his Funeral will leave his late Residence, Penfold road, Magill, MONDAY, at 3 p.m., for St. George's Cemetery, Magill.
    P. GANNOKI & SONS, Undertakers, Norwood.14,15
  • 22 Jan 1938: Engagements: Joan, elder daughter of the late Mr. George Howitt and of Mrs. Howitt, of Murrumbeena, to Dalkeith G. N., only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Chumbers, of Hawthorn. Dalkeith George Noel Chambers16
  • 17 Feb 1938: Miss Joan Howitt, elder daughter of the late Mr George Howitt, and of Mrs Howitt, of Murrumbeena, whose engagement to Dalkeith G. N., only son of Mr and Mrs W. B. Chambers, of Hawthorn, is announced. Dalkeith George Noel Chambers17

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P27, unit 110.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, sgr1ff1th.
  3. [S63] South Australian Government. BDM Index South Australia "reg Norwood."
  4. [S14] Newspaper - The Journal (Adelaide, SA), Thu 31 Oct 1912, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/199900462
  5. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  6. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx
  7. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  8. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  9. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, chip4now
    [par George HOWITT & Clarice Gertrude CORNISH].
  10. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  11. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  12. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  13. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  14. [S14] Newspaper - The Register (Adelaide, SA), Mon 8 Nov 1920, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/63029083
  15. [S14] Newspaper - The Register (Adelaide, SA), Mon 8 Nov 1920, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/63028979
  16. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 22 Jan 1938, p32
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11142415
  17. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 17 Feb 1938, p28
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/244944295
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NOTE

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