John Flannagan

M, #6421, b. 1836, d. 16 Sep 1882
Probate (Will)* John Flannagan. Architect and surveyor. Melbourne. 16 Sep 1882. 24/473
- did not own real estate in UB.1 
Birth*1836 Manchester, Lancashire, England. 
Marriage*29 Oct 1862 Spouse: Louisa Woolcott. Christ Church, South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #M3645.2
 
Marriage-Notice*1 Nov 1862 FLANNAGAN—WOOLCOTT.—On the 29th ult., at Christ Church, South Yarra, by the Rev. Charles Thomas Perks, John Flannagan, architect, to Louisa, youngest daughter of the late William Woolcott, of Exeter, Devon.3 
Death*16 Sep 1882 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #D9881 (Age 46) [par Patrick FLANNAGAN & Eliza SEXTON].2 
Death-Notice*18 Sep 1882 FLANNAGAN -On the 16th inst, at his residence. Erin-street Richmond, John Flannagan, architect, &c., aged 43 years.
THE Friends of the late Mr JOHN FLANNAGAN (architect, &c. ) are invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, in the Melbourne General. The funeral is appointed to move from his late residence, Erin street, Richmond, THIS DAY (Monday) at half past 2 o'clock, and will pass the intersection of Swanston and Flinders streets at 3 o'clock.4 

Family

 Louisa Woolcott b. 1842, d. 1 Oct 1909
Child 1.Leonard John Flannagan+ b. 21 Aug 1864, d. 1945

Newspaper-Articles

  • 30 Dec 1882: NOTICE.-The BUSINESS of the late Mr JOHN FLANNAGAN, architect and surveyor, will pro tem be CARRIED ON at his late office in Queen street and at the office of Mr George Jobbins Market buildings, William street, Melbourne, under the name of FLANNAGAN and JOBBINS, Architects and Licensed Surveyors.
    LOUISA FLANNAGAN
    GEORGE JOBBINS
    Melbourne 29th December 1882.5

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P0, unit 285; VPRS 28/P2, unit 137; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 75.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Nov 1862, p4.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Sep 1882, p1.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Dec 1882, p8.
Last Edited15 Nov 2019

Leonard John Flannagan

M, #6423, b. 21 Aug 1864, d. 1945
Father*John Flannagan b. 1836, d. 16 Sep 1882
Mother*Louisa Woolcott b. 1842, d. 1 Oct 1909
Book*Flannagan, Leonard John, Melbourne, a native of Richmond, Victoria, son of the late Mr. John Flannagan, an architect of nearly forty years' standing, was educated at St. James' grammar school. He is a member of the Victorian Institute of Architects, and entered his articles with his father in 1880. In 1885 he commenced business for himself as architect and surveyor, which he now carries on at 75 Chancery-lane. Mr. Flannagan was awarded the third prize in tho competition for Grace Park, Hawthorn, and has erected a number of private residences in the suburbs. His father, the late Mr. John Flannagan, was very successful in competitive designs, chief among which was the one for the Eastern Market, while for the Bank of Victoria and tho National Bank of Austalasia he received second awards, and many other first prizes.1 
Birth*21 Aug 1864 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #B17660.2 
Birth-Notice*23 Aug 1864 FLANNAGAN.—On the 21st inst., at Vaucluse, Richmond, Mrs. J. Flannagan of a son.3 
Marriage*1890 Spouse: Alice Julia White. VIC, Australia, #M4947.4
 
Death*1945 Mornington, VIC, Australia, #D23091 (Age 81.)5 
Death-Notice*10 Nov 1945 Mr Leonard John Flannagan, whose death occurred recently at the age of 81, at the time of his retirement was the oldest practising architect in Melbourne, having taken over the practice of his father, the late John Flannagan, in 1881. He was for many years one of three architects for the Metropolitan Board of Works. He was a former councillor and president of Mornington Shire. Mr Flannagan is survived by a widow and two children-a son, Leonard Noel, and a daughter, Doris (Mrs Hartridge).6 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Dec 1886: STOLEN from Leonard J . Flannagan, Beaconsfield Ranges, Pakenham, between the 7th September last and the 19th instant, a gent's medium size riding saddle, in good order, pigskin seat, imitation pigskin flaps , very small knee-pads, small hole in one of the knee-pads, strap-staple on right side , the initials " L. F." in ink high up under the near side flap, " Ferguson, maker, Echuca " stamped on saddle and tacks , plaited leather girth. Value £5. Stolen from an unoccupied house.-O.7513.
    29th November 1886.7
  • 16 May 1887: Leonard J. Flannagan.
    Tenders wanted for making and burning 200,000 bricks, about 36 miles from Melbourne.8
  • 1 Oct 1887: Leonard J. Flannagan.
    Tenders wanted for erection of country residence at Beaconsfield.9

Citations

  1. [S338] Unknown author, Victoria and its metropolis.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 23 Aug 1864, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5751775
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 Nov 1945, p19.
  7. [S14] Newspaper - Victoria Police Gazette (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Dec 1886, p332.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 16 May 1887, p 2.
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Oct 1887, p 15.
Last Edited17 Nov 2019

John Joseph Normoyle

M, #6432, b. 1827, d. 12 Dec 1894
Birth*1827 Clare, Ireland.1 
Marriage*14 Jan 1869 Spouse: Kate Fitzgerald. Church of St Mary's, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia, #B1658.1
 
Marriage-Notice*1 Feb 1869 NORMOYLE-FITZGERALD.-On the 14th ult., at the Church of St. Mary's, Castlemaine, by the Rev. P. Moore, assisted by the Rev. F. O'Connoll, John Joseph Normoyle, Esq., Crown Law Offices, Melbourne, to Kate, youngest daughter of the late Francis Fitzgerald, Esq., Galway, Ireland.2 
Land-UBeac*b 1879Selection: PAK-182. 19a 2r 21p - Land File 708/49 (1880 map)
Originally selected by J. J. NORMOYLE - SALE 5142 29/7/1879; upset £1/ac; value £60, but crown grant to Louisa FLANNAGAN on 29 Jul 1879.3 
Land-UBeac*b Jul 1879 PAK-182. Transfer from John Joseph Normoyle to Louisa Flannagan. 19a 2r 21p - Land File 708/49 (1880 map)
Originally selected by J. J. NORMOYLE - SALE 5142 29/7/1879; upset £1/ac; value £60, but crown grant to Louisa FLANNAGAN on 29 Jul 1879.3,4 
Death*12 Dec 1894 St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #D15119 (Age 67) [par unknown].5 
Death-Notice*14 Dec 1894 NORMOYLE -On the 12th inst, at Murgah, Burnett street, St Kilda, J. J. Normoyle (late of Crown Law Offices) aged 67. R.I.P.
The remains of the late J. J. NORMOYLE will be removed from the Sacred Heart Church to the St. Kilda Cemetery at a quarter to 10 o'clock on Saturday morning (after REQUIEM MASS.)6 

Grave

  • St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, ROMAN CATHOLIC, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT B GRAVE 01937

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Feb 1869, p4.
  3. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land File 708/49 (1880 map).
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1278-459 - Louisa Flannagan of Richmond.
  5. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 Dec 1894, p4.
  7. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,.
Last Edited28 Apr 2016

Kate Fitzgerald

F, #6433, b. 1824, d. 23 Feb 1908
Married NameNormoyle.1 
Birth*1824 Galway, Ireland.1 
Marriage*14 Jan 1869 Spouse: John Joseph Normoyle. Church of St Mary's, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia, #B1658.1
 
Marriage-Notice*1 Feb 1869 NORMOYLE-FITZGERALD.-On the 14th ult., at the Church of St. Mary's, Castlemaine, by the Rev. P. Moore, assisted by the Rev. F. O'Connoll, John Joseph Normoyle, Esq., Crown Law Offices, Melbourne, to Kate, youngest daughter of the late Francis Fitzgerald, Esq., Galway, Ireland.2 
Widow12 Dec 1894Kate Fitzgerald became a widow upon the death of her husband John Joseph Normoyle.3 
Death*23 Feb 1908 St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #D3998 (Age 84) [par Francis FITZGERALD & Eleanor JOYES].4 

Grave

  • St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, ROMAN CATHOLIC, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT B GRAVE 01935

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Feb 1869, p4.
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  4. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  5. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,.
Last Edited28 Apr 2016

Frank Stanley Dobson

M, #6434, b. 20 Apr 1835, d. 1 Jun 1895
Frank Stanley DOBSON
(1835-1895)
Book*Dobson, Hon. Frank Stanley, B.A., LL.D. (Cam.), F.L.S. (Lon.), M.L.C., is a son of the late Mr. John Dobson, of Hobart Town, Tasmania, but formerly of Carrhill Hall, Durham, England. He was born in Tasmania in 1835, and was educated first at the Hutchins' school there, and then at St. John's college, Cambridge, where he graduated as B.A. in 1858.
He was called to the bar (Middle Temple) in 1860, and coming to Victoria, engaged in the practice of his profession at the common law bar, and was appointed law lecturer at the Melbourne university in 1863. He has been a member of the Legislative Council from 1869 up to the present time, and has been for several years chairman of committees in that body, Solicitor-General in the ministry of Sir Bryan O'Loghlen from 1881 to 1883. He is a Fellow of the Linnean society, member of the Oxford and Cambridge club, Pall Mall, an official visitor of the Melbourne Observatory, a Trustee of the Melbourne Public Library, an M.A. of the University of Melbourne, an examiner in French and German in that body, and ex-president of the Field Naturalists' Club of Victoria. He was for some years the representative for Belvoir in the Church of England assembly.1 
Birth*20 Apr 1835 Hobart, TAS, Australia.2 
Marriage*27 Jun 1863 Spouse: Adelaide Whitehurst. Christ Church, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia, #M1171.2
 
Widower24 Aug 1865Frank Stanley Dobson became a widower upon the death of his wife Adelaide Whitehurst.2 
Marriage*6 Jun 1871 Spouse: Edith Mary Carter. VIC, Australia, #M1381.2
 
Widower6 Apr 1874Frank Stanley Dobson became a widower upon the death of his wife Edith Mary Carter. 
Marriage*15 Apr 1879 Spouse: Henrietta Louisa Sharland. Hobart, TAS, Australia, #M245.3
 
Land-UBeac*Oct 1881 PAK-183. Transfer from Garnet Walch to Frank Stanley Dobson. 19a 3r 32p - Land File 973/49
Originally selected by Garnet WALCH (Land Sale 5273 on 27/1/1880; upset £1/ac; value £64), but crown grant to F S DOBSON on 13 Dec 1881.4,5 
Death*1 Jun 1895 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #D7207 (Age 60) [par John DOBSON & Mary Ann ATKINSON].6 
Probate (Will)*3 Sep 1895 58/566. Barrister. Land at Pakenham PAK-183, valued at £20 retained by widow.7 
Land-Note*15 Jun 1899 PAK-183. Memo No 22425. Frank Temple Stanley Dobson of 493 Collins Street Melbourne Solicitor is registered as proprietor of the within described land as executor to whom probate of the will of Frank Stanley Dobson who died on the 1st June 1895 was granted on 17 July 1895.8 
Land-UBeac*15 Jun 1899 PAK-183. Transfer from Frank Stanley Dobson to Frank Temple Stanley Dobson. 19a 3r 32p.8 

Family

 Adelaide Whitehurst b. 1836, d. 24 Aug 1865
Child 1.Frank Temple Stanley Dobson b. 1864, d. 25 Jul 1909

Australian Dictionary of Biography

Frank Stanley Dobson (1835-1895), lawyer and politician, was born on 20 April 1835 in Hobart Town, the second son of John Dobson, a solicitor from Durham, who migrated to Van Diemen's Land in 1833, and his wife Mary Ann, née Atkinson; he was a brother of Sir William and half-brother of Alfred and Henry. His childhood was spent mainly at his uncle's house in the Tasmanian midlands and at Hutchins School. When Governor Sir William Denison was transferred to New South Wales Dobson went with him as tutor to his sons. He travelled with the family to England, and in 1856 entered St John's College, Cambridge (B.A., 1861; LL.B., 1860; LL.M., 1864; LL.D., 1870). He was admitted to the Middle Temple and called to the Bar in 1860. He returned to Australia and settled in Melbourne, was called to the Bar in 1861 and started a practice in Common Law. He became an examiner in French and German at the University of Melbourne and in 1863 was appointed lecturer in law. When his appointment was announced, one newspaper objected that 'being a good flute player is not a qualification for a law lectureship', but his close connexion with the university was retained for thirty-two years. He also became a Queen's Counsel in 1887.
Dobson's great interest was in the law of procedure, the law of wrongs and the law of obligations. For several years he was a certifying barrister to the Victorian Friendly Societies but in 1869 resigned. He was elected to the Legislative Council for the Southern Province in December 1870. When the Reform Act of 1880 enlarged the council, he represented the South Eastern Province and held the seat until 1895. He was several times offered a portfolio but refused until 1881 when Sir Bryan O'Loghlen persuaded him to take office as solicitor-general. In 1883-95 Dobson was chairman of committees, where his knowledge of constitutional law and parliamentary procedure was very useful. His activities were wide ranging. He was a member from 1880 of the royal commission on the promotion of technological and industrial instruction, a trustee of the Melbourne Public Library and National Gallery and in 1884 president of the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria. He became a fellow of the Linnean Society and an enthusiastic member of the Victorian Acclimatisation Society. For some years he represented Belvoir in the Church of England Assembly. He died at his home in South Yarra on 1 June 1895.
Dobson was married three times: first, at Christ Church, Hawthorn, on 27 June 1863 to Adelaide Whitehurst, who died on 24 August 1865; second, on 6 June 1871 to Edith Mary Carter, who died on 6 April 1874; third, at St David's Cathedral, Hobart, on 15 April 1879 to Henrietta Louisa Sharland, who survived him. His only children were a daughter who died in infancy and a son, Frank Temple, who graduated from Melbourne and Cambridge and became a solicitor in Melbourne.9

Citations

  1. [S338] Unknown author, Victoria and its metropolis.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S64] Archives Office of Tasmania. Tasmanian Names Index.
  4. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0000/3916
    973/49.18 GARNET WALSH PAKENHAM 183 19--3--32. 1877 - 1895.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1319-786 - The Honorable Frank Stanley Dobson a Member of the Legislative Council of the Colony of Victoria.
  6. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  7. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), http://prov.vic.gov.au/search_details
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1319-786 - Memo No 22425. Frank Temple Stanley Dobson of 493 Collins Street Melbourne Solicitor is registered as proprietor of the within described land as executor to whom probate of the will of Frank Stanley Dobson who died on the 1st June 1895 was granted on 17 July 1895.
  9. [S55] ADB online, online https://adb.anu.edu.au/, https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/dobson-frank-stanley-3418
    Select Bibliography
    H. M. Humphreys (ed), Men of the Time in Australia: Victorian series, 1st ed (Melb, 1878)
    A. Sutherland et al, Victoria and its Metropolis, vol 2 (Melb, 1881)
    J. L. Forde, Story of the Bar of Victoria (Melb, 1913)
    Parliamentary Debates (Legislative Council, Victoria), 1871-95
    Argus (Melbourne), 3 June 1895.
Last Edited18 Mar 2023

Frank Temple Stanley Dobson

M, #6436, b. 1864, d. 25 Jul 1909
Father*Frank Stanley Dobson b. 20 Apr 1835, d. 1 Jun 1895
Mother*Adelaide Whitehurst b. 1836, d. 24 Aug 1865
Probate (Will)* Frank T S Dobson. Solicitor. S Yarra. 25 Jul 1909. 112/320.
Land at Pakenham not included in probate, but advertised for sale a year later.1 
Birth*1864 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #B16434.2 
Marriage*22 Aug 1888 Spouse: Bertha Emma Armytage Hopkins. Christ Church, South Yarra, VIC, Australia.3
 
Marriage-Notice*25 Aug 1888 DOBSON-HOPKINS.—On the 22nd inst., at Christ Church, South Yarra, by the Rev. Horace Tucker, assisted by, the Rev. T. H. Rust, brother-in-law of the bride, Frank Temple Stanley, B.A., and L.L.B. Cambridge, only son of F. Stanley Dobson, M.L.C., to Bertha Emma Armytage, third daughter of J. R. Hopkins, Esq., of Wormbete, Winchelsea.3 
Land-UBeac*15 Jun 1899 PAK-183. Transfer from Frank Stanley Dobson to Frank Temple Stanley Dobson. 19a 3r 32p.4 
Death*25 Jul 1909 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #D10479 (Age 45.)5 
Death-Notice*31 Jul 1909 DOBSON.— On the 25th July, at his residence, 'Loila,' Avoca-street, South Yarra, Frank Temple Stanley, aged 44 years.6 
Land-Note*13 Jun 1911 PAK-183. Bertha Emma Armytage Dobson Memo No 49223 Frank Temple Stanley Dobson died the 25th day of July 1909. On the 17th day of September 1909 probate of the will of the said Frank Temple Stanley Dobson was granted to Bertha Emma Armytage Dobson of "Loila" Avoca Street South Yarra Widow.7 
Land-UBeac*13 Jun 1911 PAK-183. Transfer from Frank Temple Stanley Dobson to Bertha Emma Armytage Dobson. 19a 3r 32p.7 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 27 Oct 1910: FRIDAY, October 28. At Twelve O'Clock. Under instructions from the PERPETUAL EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES ASSOCIATION LIMITED. Land at Upper Beaconsfield. Two Twenty-Acre Blocks, Allot. 14, Sec. 3, Par. Gembrook. Allot. 183, Par. Pakenham. Must be sold to close accounts.
    DUNCAN & WELLER, Auctioneers, 67 Queen Street, Melbourne; and at Armadale, Canterbury, Camberwell and Surrey Hills.8

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 52; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 436.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 25 Aug 1888, p1.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1319-786 - Memo No 22425. Frank Temple Stanley Dobson of 493 Collins Street Melbourne Solicitor is registered as proprietor of the within described land as executor to whom probate of the will of Frank Stanley Dobson who died on the 1st June 1895 was granted on 17 July 1895.
  5. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  6. [S14] Newspaper - The Prahran Telegraph (Vic.), 31 Jul 1909, p1.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1319-786 - Memo No 49223 Frank Temple Stanley Dobson died the 25th day of July 1909. On the 17th day of September 1909 probate of the will of the said Frank Temple Stanley Dobson was granted to Bertha Emma Armytage Dobson of "Loila" Avoca Street South Yarra Widow.
  8. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 27 Oct 1910, p2.
Last Edited17 Sep 2017

Henry Biers

M, #6439, b. 1830, d. 14 Jun 1886
Birth*1830 
Marriage*1855 Spouse: Annetta Roberts. VIC, Australia, #M314.1
 
Land-UBeac*b 1879Selection: PAK-184. 20a 3r 17p - Land File 73/49 (1880 map)
Selected by H. BIERS on 30 Jun 1879. Land Sale 5126 30/6/1879; upset £1/ac; value £35.2,3 
Death*14 Jun 1886 Melbourne East, VIC, Australia, #D6308 (Age 56) [par Hugh BIERS & Elizabeth STRINGER].4 
Death-Notice*16 Jun 1886 BIERS.-On the 14th inst., at Russell-street, Melbourne, suddenly, H. Biers, aged 56 years.
THE Friends of the late Mr. H. BIERS are informed that his remains will be interred in the Melbourne General Cemetery.
The funeral is appointed to move from his late residence, 89 Russell-street south, THIS DAY (Wednesday, the 16th inst.), at 2 o'clock.5 
Probate (Will)*8 Jul 1886 32/141. Civil Servant. Committed to A L SMITH, estate uncollected equitable interest in CA PAK-177, valued at £20 + £25.8s improvements & PAK-184, valued at £20.17s + £35 improvements. See: Alfred Louis Smith.6 
Land-Note*21 Jul 1902 PAK-184. Alfred Louis Smith Memo No 29433. Alfred Louis Smith of 5 Woodside Crescent Toorak Architect is registered as proprietor of the within described land as Executor to whom probate of the will and two codicils of Henry Biers who died on the 14th June 1886 was granted on the 8th July 1886.7 
Land-UBeac*21 Jul 1902 PAK-184. Transfer from Henry Biers to Annette Frances Odgers. 20a 3r 17p.8 

Family

 Annetta Roberts b. 1836, d. 1914
Children 1.Florence Elizabeth Biers b. 1855, d. 20 Mar 1892
 2.Annette Frances Biers b. 10 Mar 1857, d. 13 Feb 1937
 3.Blanche Ellen Biers b. 1860, d. 1860

Newspaper-Articles

  • 13 Nov 1874: BIERS.—On the 12th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Biers, mother of Mr. H. Biers, of the Crown Lands department, in the 72nd year of her age.9

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0000/3886
    73/49 HENRY BIERS PAKENHAM 83 20--0--0. 1877 - 1879.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1133-470 - Henry Biers of Melbourne.
  4. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "listed as Hugh BIERS."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 16 Jun 1886, p1.
  6. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), http://prov.vic.gov.au/search_details
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1133-470 - Memo No 29433. Alfred Louis Smith of 5 Woodside Crescent Toorak Architect is registered as proprietor of the within described land as Executor to whom probate of the will and two codicils of Henry Biers who died on the 14th June 1886 was granted on the 8th July 1886.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1133-470 - Annetta Frances Odgers of "Clutha" Normanby Street Middle Brighton Married Woman.
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 Nov 1874, p1.
Last Edited27 Apr 2016

Annetta Roberts

F, #6440, b. 1836, d. 1914
Married NameWilson.1 
Married NameBiers.1 
Birth*1836 Liverpool, Lancashire, England. 
Marriage*1855 Spouse: Henry Biers. VIC, Australia, #M314.1
 
Marriage*1886 Spouse: William John Wilson. VIC, Australia, #M6672.1
 
Widow14 Jun 1886Annetta Roberts became a widow upon the death of her husband Henry Biers.2 
Death*1914 Camberwell, VIC, Australia, possible death: Ann WILSON #D4629 (Age 78) [par ROBERTS].3 

Family

 Henry Biers b. 1830, d. 14 Jun 1886
Children 1.Florence Elizabeth Biers b. 1855, d. 20 Mar 1892
 2.Annette Frances Biers b. 10 Mar 1857, d. 13 Feb 1937
 3.Blanche Ellen Biers b. 1860, d. 1860

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "listed as Hugh BIERS."
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
Last Edited27 Apr 2016

Florence Elizabeth Biers

F, #6441, b. 1855, d. 20 Mar 1892
Father*Henry Biers b. 1830, d. 14 Jun 1886
Mother*Annetta Roberts b. 1836, d. 1914
Birth*1855 Collingwood, VIC, Australia, #B157 (as unnamed Female.)1 
Land-UBeac*abt 3 Dec 1886 PAK-177. Transfer from John F Mullen to Florence Elizabeth Biers. 19a 0r 24p - Land File 1160/49.4. (559/49 on 1880 map) Originally Selected by J. F. MULLEN, Crown grant to Selected by F. E. BIERS on 26 Nov 1890.2 
Death*20 Mar 1892 Macedon Upper, VIC, Australia, #D4402 (Age 37) [as BIERS].3 
Death-Notice*22 Mar 1892 BIERS.—On the 20th inst., at Upper Macedon, Florence Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Henry Biers, Lands department, Melbourne.4 
Probate (Will)*2 Jul 1892 48/809. Admin. Owns CA PAK-177, valued at £38, retained by her sister See: Annette Frances Odgers.5 
Land-UBeac*a 2 Jul 1892 PAK-177, 168 Carpenter Road. Transfer from Florence Elizabeth Biers to Annette Frances Odgers. 19a 0r 24p - Florence Biers' probate states that the land was retained by Florence's sister Annette Odgers. This is not noted on the title.6 
Land-Note*a 2 Jul 1892 PAK-177. Annette Frances Odgers Florence Biers' probate states that the land was retained by Florence's sister Annette Odgers. This is not noted on the title.7 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2333-536 - Florence Elizabeth Biers of Hawthorn - Crown Grant dated 26 Nov 1890.
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 Mar 1892, p1.
  5. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), http://prov.vic.gov.au/search_details
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2333-536 - retained in probate - not recorded on title.
  7. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
Last Edited16 Jan 2020

Annette Frances Biers

F, #6442, b. 10 Mar 1857, d. 13 Feb 1937
Father*Henry Biers b. 1830, d. 14 Jun 1886
Mother*Annetta Roberts b. 1836, d. 1914
Probate (Will)* Annetta F Odgers. Widow. Mid Brighton. 13 Feb 1937. 287/449.1 
Married NameOdgers. 
Birth*10 Mar 1857 Emerald Hill, VIC, Australia, #B5356.2 
Marriage*5 Jun 1880 Spouse: Harold Fielding Odgers. St Paul's Church, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M1510.2
 
Marriage-Notice*19 Jun 1880 ODGERS—BIERS.—On the 5th June, at St. Paul's Church, Melbourne, by the Rev. Dr. Bromby, Harold Fielding, eldest son of W. H.Odgers, Under Secretary, to Frances Annetta, youngest daughter of H. Biers, Crown Lands department.3 
(Executor) Probate (Will)2 Jul 1892Was an executor in the will of Florence Elizabeth Biers: retains PAK-177, valued at £38.4 
Land-Note*a 2 Jul 1892 PAK-177. Florence Elizabeth Biers Florence Biers' probate states that the land was retained by Florence's sister Annette Odgers. This is not noted on the title.5 
Land-UBeac*a 2 Jul 1892 PAK-177, 168 Carpenter Road. Transfer from Florence Elizabeth Biers to Annette Frances Odgers. 19a 0r 24p - Florence Biers' probate states that the land was retained by Florence's sister Annette Odgers. This is not noted on the title.6 
Land-UBeac*21 Jul 1902 PAK-184. Transfer from Henry Biers to Annette Frances Odgers. 20a 3r 17p.7 
Land-UBeac*17 Oct 1907 PAK-184. Transfer from Annette Frances Biers to James Robertson. 20a 3r 17p.8 
Widow18 Jul 1916Annette Frances Biers became a widow upon the death of her husband Harold Fielding Odgers.9 
Death*13 Feb 1937 Middle Brighton, VIC, Australia, #D1252 (Age 79) [par Henry BIERS & Annetta ROBERTS].9 
Land-Note*8 Jun 1956 PAK-177. Transfer by the Shire of Berwick.10 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 11 Mar 1857: On the 10th inst., at Emerald Hill, Mrs. H. Biers, of a daughter.11

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 2952; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1011.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian Sketcher with Pen and Pencil (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 Jun 1880, p130.
  4. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), http://prov.vic.gov.au/search_details
  5. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2333-536 - retained in probate - not recorded on title.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1133-470 - Annetta Frances Odgers of "Clutha" Normanby Street Middle Brighton Married Woman.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1133-470 - James Robertson of Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  9. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  10. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1939-40 rates lists Mrs Francis Odgers, though in arrears.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Mar 1857, p4.
Last Edited16 Jan 2020

Blanche Ellen Biers

F, #6443, b. 1860, d. 1860
Father*Henry Biers b. 1830, d. 14 Jun 1886
Mother*Annetta Roberts b. 1836, d. 1914
Death*1860 Collingwood, VIC, Australia, #D7160 (Age 6W.)1 
Birth*1860 Collingwood, VIC, Australia, #B5961.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
Last Edited16 Jan 2020

James Fullarton

M, #6446
Marriage* Possible marriage: #M3351/1879, James FULLARTON & Margaret RYAN.
 
Land-UBeac*5 Jul 1877Selection: PAK-192. 19a 2r 32p - Land File 311/49 (1880 map)
Originally selected by J. FULLARTON (SALE 5142 29/7/1879; upset £1/ac; value £102), but crown grant to L FLANNAGAN on 28 Jul 1879.1 
Land-UBeac*b 1879 PAK-192. Transfer from James Fullarton to Louisa Flannagan. 19a 2r 32p - Land File 311/49 (1880 map)
Originally selected by J. FULLARTON (SALE 5142 29/7/1879; upset £1/ac; value £102), but crown grant to L FLANNAGAN on 28 Jul 1879.2,3 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 10 Dec 1885: BARRISTER V ATTORNEY,
    A BARRISTER SUING FOR HIS FEE
    In the County Court this morning, James Fullarton, barrister, sued James Scott, a solicitor, for the recovery of L34 11s 6d, for professional fees.
    Mr Kelleher appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Furlonge for the defendant. The plaintiff deposed that the defendant had employed him to move for a rule nisi in the matter of Baker v Baker in the Equity Court, to show cause why a caveat lodged by the defendant should not be set aside, and probate granted to the executrix, Mrs Baker (for whom the plaintiff through Mr Scott was acting.) Plaintiff asked about the fee, and Scott said "Oh, that is all right," and offered to give him a guinea on account. There was some difficulty about the case ; and after an adjournment it lasted three days. Mrs Baker had said to witness after the case was finished, "Mr Scott will pay you your fee." Scott offered witness L25, and said he would give him his I.O.U. for it. Witness said "I would not take your I.O.U. for a penny."
    Cross-examined by Mr Furlonge : Witness had received altogether L6, out of which he had given L1 back to Mr Scott, when his wife died.
    He had kept no account.
    Mr Furlonge : When was this account paid ?
    Witness : I do not remember.
    Mr Furlonge : In this account that I hold in my hand, yon have charged L45 13s.
    Witness : Because I charged for four days (including the adjournment) I afterwards only charged for three days.
    Mr Furlonge : You knew all along that Mr Scott was acting for Mrs Baker.
    Witness : Yes.
    Mr Furlonge asked for a nonsuit, and quoted authorities to show that a barrister could not sue a solicitor for fees.
    His Honor said the case was a very novel and important one. It was a quarter of a century since such a case had come before the Court.
    The last case he remembered was when Milner Stephen sued an attorney. He thought in this cast there was evidence to go to a jury. There was evidence that the plaintiff had done the work, had been promised that he would be paid, and therefore was entitled to be paid.
    James Scott, attorney, the defendant, who stated that in June, 1885, he mentioned to Mr Fullarton that he wanted him to apply for a rule nisi. He stated that the estate only amounted to L450, and he would be paid reasonable fees.
    He particularly mentioned this, because Mr Fullarton had previously charged an exorbitant fee. Ha had paid him altogether L8 4s 6d for his work in connection with the case. He thought Mr Fullarton was only entitled to L17 6s, and therefore there was now a balance of L9 1s 6d then owing. That had been offered and refused. He had never promised to pay Mr Fullarton L25.
    To Mr Kelleher : Witness thought the fees he had mentioned very reasonable in an estate of L450.
    Mr Kelleher : Are yon in the habit of paying your fees if you can get out of them ?
    Mr Furlonge : This is a most impertinent question, and I object.
    His Honor : There is nothing unfair in it.
    Witness: No barrister can say that I ever failed to pay him his fees.
    Mr Kelleher : I believe the barristers do not care for your patronage much.
    Witness : I can get the best of the bar.
    Mr Kelleher : Did you not sue a poor widow for two guineas the other day?
    Witness: Yes.
    Mr Kelleher : Did not the jury tell you that they did not believe a word you said, and you were nonsuited.
    His Honor: Whatever .... [remainder missing]4
  • 26 Sep 1896: FULLARTON.—In memory of father, R. R. Fullarton, late chief harbourmaster of Victoria, who died at South Melbourne 23rd September, 1895. (Inserted by his son, James Fullarton.)5

Citations

  1. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). 19a 2r 32p - Land File 311/49 (1880 map)
    Originally selected by J. FULLARTON (SALE 5142 29/7/1879; upset £1/ac; value £102), but crown grant to L FLANNAGAN on 28 Jul 1879.
    James Fullarton, Barrister at Law, Temple Court.
  2. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land File 311/49 (1880 map).
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1278-460 - Louisa Flannagan of Richmond.
  4. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 10 Dec 1885, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/241215835
  5. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 26 Sep 1896, p46
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/139731256
Last Edited18 Oct 2022

William Fortune LaMoile Stronach

M, #6447, b. 1859, d. 1921
Note* A Robert STRONACH also had 20 acres - but abandoned it. 
Birth*1859 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #B12351 [par William STRONACH & Jemima Forbes MacQUEEN].1 
Land-UBeac*abt 1877Selection: PAK-189. 19a 3r 18p - Land File 872/49 (1880 map)
Originally selected by F. STRONACH (Sale 5036 7/3/1879; upset £1/ac; value £612 10s), but crown grant to L FLANNAGAN on 7 Mar 1879.2 
Land-UBeac*b 7 Mar 1879 PAK-189. Transfer from William Fortune LaMoile Stronach to Louisa Flannagan. 19a 3r 18p - Land File 872/49 (1880 map)
Originally selected by F. STRONACH (Sale 5036 7/3/1879; upset £1/ac; value £612 10s), but crown grant to L FLANNAGAN on 7 Mar 1879.2,3 
Marriage*2 Sep 1885 Spouse: Mary Drew. All Saints', Northcote, VIC, Australia, #M3914.1
 
Marriage-Notice*12 Sep 1885 Stronach-Drew -On the 2nd inst, at All Saints' Northcote by the Rev D M Berry. William Fortune La Moile Stronach to Mary, second daughter of the late F. L. Drew, late of Yanakie station, Gipps Land.4 
Widower13 May 1890William Fortune LaMoile Stronach became a widower upon the death of his wife Mary Drew.5 
Marriage*12 Jan 1893 Spouse: Maude Blanche Symes. VIC, Australia, #M1258.5
 
Marriage-Notice*28 Jan 1893 STRONACH-SYMES.-On the evening of the 12th inst, at the residence of the brides parents, by the Rev. J. J. Halley, W. F. La Moile Stronach, of Aberfoyle, Kingsley Street Camberwell to Maude Blanche, only surving daughter of Glascott Evelyn Symes of Holybrook, Riversdale road, Hawthorn.6 
Birth-Notice*2 Oct 1893 STRONACH.-On the 22nd ult, at Hollybrook, Riversdale-road, Hawthorn, the wife of W F La Moile Stronach, of a daughter (prematurely).7 
Death*1921 Perth, WA, Australia, #D56.8 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0000/3905
    872/49 F L STRONACH PAKENHAM 189 19--3--18. 1877 - 1879.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1117-293 - Louisa Flannagan of Melbourne.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 Sep 1885, p1.
  5. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 28 Jan 1893, p1.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Oct 1893, p1.
  8. [S62] Western Australian Government. BDM Index Western Australia.
Last Edited28 Apr 2016
 

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