Benjamin Mounier

M, #14104
Marriage*1856 Spouse: Bridget Cahir. VIC, Australia, #M1091 - as Bridget CARR.1
 

Family

 Bridget Cahir b. 1835, d. 29 Sep 1905
Children 1.Josephine Sarah Mounier+ b. 1872, d. 28 Oct 1931
 2.Mary Alicia Mounier+ b. 25 Nov 1873, d. 7 Feb 1946

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
Last Edited3 Aug 2016

Bridget Cahir

F, #14105, b. 1835, d. 29 Sep 1905
Married NameMounier. 
Birth*1835 
Marriage*1856 Spouse: Benjamin Mounier. VIC, Australia, #M1091 - as Bridget CARR.1
 
Death*29 Sep 1905 Kew, VIC, Australia, #D9473/1905 (Age 70) [par CAHIR].2 
Death-Notice*30 Sep 1905 MOUNIER.—On the 29th September, at the residence of her son-in-law, James Cowcher, Malmsbury-street, Kew, Bridget, relict of the late Benjamin Mounier, and beloved mother of Mrs. Thual and Mrs. J. Cowcher. Patient sufferer at rest. R.I.P.
MOUNIER.—The Friends of the late Mrs. BRIDGET MOUNIER are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the St. Kilda General Cemetery.
The funeral to move from her late residence, No. 111 Malmsbury-street, Kew, THIS DAY (Saturday, the 30th inst.), at 2.30, and proceed to the Sacred Heart Church, Walpole-street, and after the usual srvice to the Cemetery.
HERBERT KING,Undertaker, High-street, Kew, Tel. 411, Hawthorn Exchange.3 

Family

 Benjamin Mounier
Children 1.Josephine Sarah Mounier+ b. 1872, d. 28 Oct 1931
 2.Mary Alicia Mounier+ b. 25 Nov 1873, d. 7 Feb 1946

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 30 Sep 1905, p9
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9872512
Last Edited9 Aug 2020

William John Smith

M, #14109, b. 1862, d. 25 Jun 1937
Birth*1862 Whit, VIC, Australia, #B11379 [par William SMITH & Rachel HAYLES].1 
Marriage*1886 Spouse: Elizabeth Allan Duncan. VIC, Australia, #M1604.1
 
Death*25 Jun 1937 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D5432 (Age 75) [par William John SMITH & Rachel HALES].1 
Death-Notice*26 Jun 1937 SMITH.—On the 25th June, at 4 Banoll-avenue, East Prahran, William John, beloved husband of Elizabeth, and loving father of Jessie, Annie, William, Nellie, Ivy and Thomas, late Yarragon and Trafalgar, aged 75 years. At rest.
SMITH.— The Friends of the late WILLIAM JOHN SMITH are informed that his remains will be interred in the Melbourne Cemetery, Carlton. The funeral will leave 4 Banole-avenue, East Prahran, at 10.30 o'clock, THIS (Saturday) MORNING.2 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 3 Jun 1905: WAS IT DESERTION? A Peculiar Charge.
    A man named William John Smith was charged on Monday with leaving his children without means of support. Messrs. Francis and Hester, J.'sP., were on the bench. Elizabeth Smith said the defendant was her husband. He had sent her no money for the children since April or May last year.
    Mr. Lamplugh, who appeared for Smith, said this was a peculiar charge, and the particulars of the case were interesting. The family originally lived in Gippsland, but Mrs. Smith came away from there with her father and the children, and left Smith there by himself. She had practically deserted him. Smith was only a labourer and could not send any money. It was hardly fair to ask him to keep up two establishments.
    Mrs. Smith said that when they were in Gippsland they were living on her father's farm. It was not paying, and it was sold on the understanding that her father was to start a business in town, and that they were to help him. She came away with her father, and they started a business in Hawthorn, but Smith did not come with them. The business was not successful and she had to do laundry work.
    Mr. Lamplugh said Smith had offered to take the children.
    Mrs. Smith : But I would not allow my children to go and live in a bark hut.
    Mr. Lamplugh : Smith had arranged to have the boys live with him and the girls were to go to his sister. He was clearing a selection, and had, moreover, been ill in the hospital, and he could not send any money.
    Mrs. Smith said they had been married for 19 years, and she had been working hard in Port Melbourne for four years, and her husband only sent her an odd pound. She had no preference for Melbourne, but could get more work here.
    Mr. Lamplugh: Smith was clearing a little farm at Yarragon, and he thought the boys could help him. He had a cabin with two rooms.
    The case was dismissed. Elizabeth Allan Smith3

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 26 Jun 1937, p15+16.
  3. [S14] Newspaper - Standard (Port Melbourne, Vic.), 3 Jun 1905, p3.
Last Edited9 Oct 2017

Alexander Andrew Buchanan

M, #14118, b. 4 Oct 1905, d. 10 Sep 1985
Alexander BUCHANAN c1954
http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-137207311
Probate (Will)* Alexander Andrew Buchanan. Farmer and Grazier. Beaconsfield. 10 Sep 1985. 957/617.1       
Place in Upper Beac* Buchanan Road. 
Birth*4 Oct 1905 Fitzroy North, VIC, Australia, #B25859 [par Herbert James BUCHANAN & Emily Jane WOOD].2,3 
Marriage*1929 Spouse: Lydia Mavis Patricia Walton. VIC, Australia, #M10341.4
 
(Witness) Land-Note18 Mar 1939 PAK-82.83.84 A caveat was lodged on the title of this land on 18 Mar 1939 and lapsed 20 Sep 1944, the date when Alexander Andrew Buchanan took over the property. In the interim Dora Piddock-Denne paid the rates, but never obtained the title to the property. Hugh Wakefield Vernon Nevins, Dora Piddock-Denne.5 
Note*abt 1939 Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan. [not verified] Mr and Mrs Buchanan moved to the house at the end of Buchanan Rd about 1938—just before World War II.
The house is a white weatherboard of modest construction but on a lovely site on the top of a hill. The surrounding garden is well kept, mostly lawn with a few beds.6 
Land-UBeac*20 Sep 1944 PAK-82.83.84. Transfer from Hugh Wakefield Vernon Nevins to Alexander Andrew Buchanan. 52a 2r 24p.7 
Land-Note*27 Jul 1979 PAK-83.84 (part), 26 Buchanan Road. Cancelled as to part pursuant to plan of consolidation CP108593 a strip of land of PAK-83 has been added to PAK-84 for access - now 8.477 ha - C/T 9333-505.8 
Archive*20 Jun 1984 Alexander Buchanan interviewed by Gordon Bryant in the Parliament's oral history project [sound recording].
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-217653852/listen
https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/1740105.9 
Death*10 Sep 1985 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D22393/1985 (Age 79) [par Herbert James BUCHANAN & Emily Jane Unknown].10 
Death-Notice*11 Sep 1985 BUCHANAN, Alexander Andrew. — Passed away suddenly at Berwick, September 10th. Loving husband of Pat. There goes a man. Private cremation.11 
Land-Note22 Jul 1986 PAK-83.84. Alexander Andrew Buchanan died on 10/9/85. Probate of his will has been granted to ANZ Executors & Trustee Company Ltd of 9 Queen Street Melbourne.12 
Land-UBeac22 Jul 1986 PAK-83 (part), 30 Buchanan Road. Transfer from Alexander Andrew Buchanan to Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan. 7.543 ha.13,14 
NoteAug 2018 Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan. Patriotism and politics (Article in Labassa lives.)15 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
19288 Arundel, Commercial Road, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: salesman - with Alexander's Herbert James (manager) and Emily (home duties).16
193112 Queen's Road, Queens, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: salesman - with Alexander's parents Herbert James (manager) and Emily (home duties)
. With Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan.17
bt 1934 - 193618 Evelyn Street, Melbourne East, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: sales. With Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan.18,19
193718 Nicholson Street, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: sales. With Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan.20
19421 Manor Grove, Caulfield West, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: merchant. With Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan.21
bt 1949 - 1967Pine Lodge, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: merchant. With Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan.22,23,24,25
1968Pine Lodge, Quamby Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: merchant. With Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan.26
bt 1972 - 1977Quamby Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: merchant. With Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan.27,28
1980Buchanan Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: merchant. With Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan.29

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia30

Newspaper-Articles

  • 8 Nov 1939: Victorian Motorists Injured
    Two Victorians were injured near the Coombe railway station today in a collision between a motor truck and the motor car in which they were travelling from Adelaide to Melbourne. They were brought to Bordertown by the mid-day train from Adelaide, and admitted to the Tatiara Memorial Hospital. They were Alexander Andrew Buchanan, 34, of Manor Grove, Caulfield, arm and possible internal injuries; and Lydie Mavis Buchanan, same address, facial and arm abrasions. The car was badly damaged.
    BORDERTOWN, November 7 Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan31
  • 10 Nov 1939: Motorists Injured. Car and Truck Collide on Duke's Highway
    Two Melbourne residents, Alexander Andrew Buchanan (34), and his wife, Lydia Mavis Buchanan (30), both of Manor Grove, Caulfield, were badly injured when their four-seater sports car came into collision with an unloaded five-ton truck, driven by Mr H. K. Nash, of Keith, on the Duke's Highway, near Coombe Siding, 12 miles from Keith, about 11.30 on Tuesday morning last.
    Mr Buchanan sustained a broken rib and extensive abrasions. His wife was severely cut about the arms and face. They were brought to Bordertown by the midday train and admitted to Tatiara Hospital, where they are progressing satisfactorily.
    The accident occurred almost opposite the siding and within a chain of the spot where the fatal accident occurred last Easter. This is on a stretch of long, straight road. Both vehicles were approaching each other, the car travelling towards Bordertown on its way to Melbourne, and the truck from Keith in the direction of Combe Siding. The truck turned across the road, the driver apparently thinking he had ample time to go into the siding, when the vehicles came into collision. The car struck the truck in the centre and was completely wrecked. A tyre had to be deflated and a gutter dug in order to release the car from the truck, which was not damaged. Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan32
  • 9 Apr 1940: WOMAN, all duties, small, easily kept flat, daily, 11.30, to 7.30, Phone Cent., 4378, or Buchanan, Labassa, Manor-gr., Caulfield. Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan33
  • 21 Mar 1945: Berwick Shire Correspondence: A. BUCHANAN, “Pine Lodge,” Beaconsfield, asked that the power grader be put over the road leading from Quamby to Pine Lodge.—Referred to engineer for attention.34
  • 24 Apr 1946: LOST, Alsatian Dog, sable, from Beaconsfield district. Reward for return or information leading to recovery. Buchanan, Beaconsfield 65.35,36
  • 7 Jun 1947: GERMAN Shepherd Dog Puppies line bred for conformation, country bred for constitution. Sire K.C.C. ch. Monty of Mangana, dam Alexandrine of Killamount. Buchanan, "Pine Lodge," Beaconsfield. Phone 65.37
  • 22 Oct 1947: STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS, 1947. ON NOVEMBER 8th
    Vote 1 MORRIS, B. M.
    Morris is Best for Gippsland West
    (Authorised by ALEX A. BUCHANAN, “PINE LODGE,” BEACONSFIELD.) , Basil Moorhouse Morris38
  • 19 May 1949: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ELECTIONS 1949.
    Hon. A. H. Dennett, M. L. A.
    will speak in suppcrt of the ENDORSED CANDIDATE of the LIBERAL AND COUNTRY PARTY
    MR. E. H BAWDEN
    AT THE TOWN HALL. MORWELL.
    Thursday, 26th May, 8 p.m.
    (Authorised by Alex Buchanan. Pine Lodge. Beaconsfield.)39
  • 16 Jul 1949: ALSATIAN Pups, male and female, 3 months. Buchanan Pine Lodge, Beaconsfield Phone 65.
    CORGI Bitches, 12-18 months. Buchanan Pine Lodge, Beaconsfield. Phone 65.40
  • 6 Jul 1950: La Mode Debutante Ball.
    The proceeds of the Sixth Annual La Mode Ball, held in the Morwell Town Hall on Tuesday night last, will, as was the case last year, be devoted to the Shire of Morwell Ambulance Appeal, which is expected to benefit substantially when the final figure is announced.
    Again this year a debutante set was featured and eight young ladies made their official debuts into the social world.
    Colourful frocking against the stage background of green foliage interlaced with streamers of various shades added to the gaiety of the scene and made the 1950 hall a fitting successor to its memorable predecessors.
    The official party, which was introduced and welcomed by the shire president, Cr. A. W. Ronald, included Mrs. Brown, wife of Mr. G. W. Brown, M.H.R. (unable to attend), who received the debutantes, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Buchanan, of Beaconsfield, Mr. Harry Essery, representing La Mode Limited, and Cr. and Mrs. J. C. Bush.
    Mrs. E. Brown charmingly replied to the welcome tendered.
    For the company, Mr. Essery apologised for the unavoidable absence of the chairman of directors, Mr. W. S. Reid and its Melbourne manager, Mr. John Teague.
    On behalf of the debutantes and their partners, Mr. Bush made the presentation of a silver dish to Miss Winnie Sedgwick in appreciation of her work in training them.
    ...continued. Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan41
  • 17 Aug 1950: DOG MOTHERS KIDS
    NANNY goats at the Saanen goat stud of Mr and Mrs Alex Buchanan at "Pine Lodge," Beaconsfield, have few motherly duties. Alexandrina of Killamount, the Buchanan's German shepherd bitch does them and devotes nearly as much time to the kids as to her own offspring.
    Mr and Mrs Buchanan breed German shepherds and Welsh corgis as well as goats Drina is a prize winner at many shows, but has never let her successes interfere with her maternal duties — real or foster.
    Today Mrs Buchanan said that Drina started looking after newly-born kids on her own initiative several years ago. She attends all the nanny goats' confinements, washes the newly-born kids and looks after them until they stagger to their feet.
    The nannies don't resent it in any way.
    Image caption: Alexandrina "mothers" a newly-born Saanen kid at "Pine Lodge," Beaconsfield.42
  • 4 Oct 1950: Birthday Party: Friends of Mr and Mrs Alex Buchanan will gather at their home, "Pine Lodge," Beaconsfield, this evening, the occasion being a cocktail party to celebrate the host's birthday. Mixed stocks, sweet peas, and ixias have been arranged by the hostess in the reception rooms ; and she will greet her guests wearing a mist blue jacket, relieved with touches of silver on the collar and pockets, with a slim black skirt.
    Among those expected to be present are the host's brother and sister-in-law, Commodore and Mrs H. J. Buchanan, of Flinders Naval Depot, Mr Brown, MHR, and Mrs Brown, Major-General and Mrs B. M. Morris, Captain and Mrs James Esdaile, Mr and Mrs Reg Beddison, Mr and Mrs Trevor Kilvington, Mr and Mrs Peter Ronald, of Pakenham, Mr and Mrs Laurie Friends, of Warragul, and Mr and Mrs B. Hine, of Ferntree Gully. Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan43
  • 12 Apr 1951: Town Hall, Morwell TUESDAY, APRIL 17th AT 8 P.M.
    Geoff. W. Brown, M.H.R. Your sitting Member
    Supported by SENATORS J. A. SPICER and IVY WEDGWOOD
    Invites you to come along, bring your questions, and hear the real issues of this election.
    LISTEN IN TO 3UL 4 P.M. DAILY
    Authorised by Alex Buchanan, "Pine Lodge", Beaconsfield.
    And at YALLOURN PICTURE THEATRE 2.30 P.M. TUESDAY, 17th APRIL
    Authorised by Alex Buchanan, "Pine Lodge", Beaconsfield.44
  • 8 Aug 1951: MR. AND MRS. Alex. Buchanan gave a dinner party at their home, “Pine Lodge,” Beaconsfield, last Friday night before the Berwick Show Ball. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Billing, Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Kilvington, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Langley, Mr. and Mrs. Leighton Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ronald, with their guest, Miss Jill Keats, of Deniliquin. Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan45
  • 11 Jan 1952: Scholarship
    MR and MRS ALEX Buchanan, of "Pine Lodge," Beaconsfield, and Mr Norman Beaumont will be hosts and hostess at a party tomorrow night, at "Pine Lodge." Guest-of-honor will be Mr George Wilson, of Berwick, who will be accompanied by his wife. Mr Wilson has won a Nuffield Farmers' Travelling Scholarship, and will leave for England later this month.
    Among the many present will be his mother, Mrs Wilson, of Berwick, and his wife's parents, Mr and Mrs W. Duff, Mr and Mrs Alex Creswick, Mr and Mrs Toby Buchanan, Mr and Mrs Jim Wilson, Mr and Mrs Peter Ronald, and Mr Andy Kelly, who is coming up
    from Sale. Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan46
  • 5 Jun 1952: CR. MAC STEWARD
    LIBERAL AND COUNTRY PARTY CANDIDATE
    Invites you to the MECHANICS' HALL, SALE
    Monday, June 16th at 8 p.m.
    On June 21st, VOTE (1) STEWARD, Mac.
    (Authorised by Alex Buchanan, Beaconsfield.)47
  • 19 Aug 1954: Mr. A. W. Buchanan, of Pine Lodge, Beaconsfield, well known as the organiser for the Federal Member, Mr. Geoffrey Brown, M.P., revealed that two nominations had already been indicated, but more were expected before the closing date, August 30th. He would be pleased to hear from any person interested in contesting the seat.48
  • 2 Dec 1955: WHAT CANDIDATES ARE SAYING.
    Here are points from speeches of candidates at the December 10 Federal elections.
    MR. A. BUCHANAN (L.C.P., McMillan):
    Anyone who wants a new Minister for Agriculture to replace Mr. McEwan would do well to remember Mr. Reg Pollard's wheat deals as between two socialist Governments.49
  • 16 Dec 1955: Mr. Alex. Buchanan wins McMillan Seat
    Mr. A. A. Buchanan, of Beaconsfield, will be the new member for McMillan, taking the seat which the late Mr. G. W. Brown held in the last Parliament.
    At the election last Saturday Mr Buchanan secured a big majority. On the early voting figures he was very close to having an absolute majority over his two opponents—Mr. H. A. Hawkins (Lab.), and Mr. D. A. Devlin (A. C. Lab.)
    The totals (incomplete) up to Sunday evening were: Buchanan 14,026; Devlin, 3920; Hawkins, 10,760.
    The subdivisional figures were:
              Buchanan, Devlin,     Hawkins,
    Drouin          908,     157,     274,
    Kooweerup     858,     99,     222,
    Korumburra     1568,     320,     517,
    Loch          620,     36,     132,
    Morwell          1403,     724,     1798,
    Neerim South     217,     33,     94,
    Pakenham     1450,     414,     533,
    Trafalgar     1794,     549,     2047,
    Warragul     2418,     459,     796,
    Wonthaggi     1296,     476,     1797,
    Yallourn          1485,     653,     2550,

    Voting 1954: Brown (L.C.P) 17054; Devlin (Lab.), 17089; Hamilton (Com.) 776; McDonald (C.P.), 5790; Inf. 694.
    Final Count: Brown (L.C.P.) 22,314; Devlin (Lab.) 19,925.50

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P15, unit 293; VPRS 7591/P11, unit 57.
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  3. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Buchanan_(politician) - gives birth date.
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  5. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1938/39 Nevins -> Piddock-Denne per 16 May 1939 NAV £30
    1939/40 only CA 82 listed
    1940/41 Piddock-Denne CA82, Nevins (unpaid) CA 83.84
    1943/44 Piddock-Denne -> Buchanan all three crown allotments.
    1944/45 Buchanan, 1945/46 Buchanan NAV for all three CAs £29.
  6. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5810-991 - Alexander Andrew Buchanan of "Pine Lodge" Upper Beaconsfield Merchant.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5810-991 - Alexander Andrew Buchanan of Buchanan Road Beaconsfield Upper Retired - C/T 9333-505.
  9. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-217653852/listen
    Session 1 of 3 Duration: 01:03:00
    Introduction and background. (Keywords: Gordon Bryant, Oral History interview, Commonwealth Parliamentary Library, Alexander Buchanan (AB), Member for Mcmillan, 1955-72, Beaconsfield, b. Fitzroy, 04/10/1905, Father, Smith St area, Clifton Hill, Fitzroy Football Club, Edinburgh Gardens, Scotch College Preparatory School)
    He remembers his childhood. (Keywords: Father, Victorian Scottish Regiment, WWI, Scotch, 1912, Edinburgh Gardens, 1914, AB's younger sister, 1915 enlistment, Mother, 1914, AB's elder brother, RAN Cadet, Jervis Bay, Father, France, 1916, Caulfield Hospital, AB, Scotch College, Hamilton College, Melbourne Grammar scholarship, Anglicanism)
    He remembers his boyhood. (Keywords: Scotch College, RAN, Jervis Bay, Bill Littlejohn, Scotch College Headmaster, Labor Party (ALP), Hamilton College Headmaster, Arnold Seitz, Education Department, Scotch College, Melbourne Grammar boarding scholarship, Commercial Rd, South Yarra, Mother, Melbourne University)
    He remembers his education, leaving school and starting work. (Keywords: Japanese language, 1923, AB's employment, GJ Coles, London office, Jack McEwen, Minister for Trade)
    He remembers his time in the workforce and getting married. (Keywords: Western Australia (WA), Parliament, Depression, Mrs AB, 1929, Perth, 1930, Depression, ALP Government, Liberals, Kockums enamel, Sweden, Simpsons, South Australia (SA), Australian manufacturing industry, AB's speeches, Hansard)
    He remembers the Depression. (Keywords: Australian manufacturing industry, 1960s, AB, Parliament, Japan, Japanese/Australian employees, Australian clothing industry, Depression, AB's marriage, 1933, Sydney hairdressing supplies)
    He remembers the Depression and WWII. (Keywords: Bourke St cellar, Mrs AB, AB's shampoo business, WWII, Adelaide agency, SA car accident, Mrs AB, SA hospital)
    He remembers the end of WWII. (Keywords: WWII, RANVR, AB's business, Mrs AB, RAN/RANVR, Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney, Port Melbourne, Captain's table, AB's discharge, business, American permanent wave, AB's Beaconsfield premises, Mr Menzies, Mrs AB, Member for Caulfield area)
    He remembers Mr Menzies and the formation of the Liberal Party. (Keywords: Mrs AB, Beaconsfield Upper, Judge Bevan, Menzies, Liberal Party, 1944-45, 1949 redistribution, Flinders, McMillan, Gippsland, Colonel Ryan, George Bowden, Country Party, Geoffrey Brown, McMillan)
    He remembers becoming politically active. (Keywords: Geoffrey Brown, Mrs Brown, AB's residence, Country Party, ALP, Latrobe Valley, Wonthaggi, Chifley, Menzies, Liberal Party, AB, McMillan Liberal politics, Warragul, Country Party, Liberal Party preferences)
    He remembers becoming a politician. (Keywords: Senate/Reps, Country Party, AB, Geoffrey Brown's heart attack, 1955, House of Representatives, Melbourne Hospital, Liberal Party, AB, McMillan, 1955 election, ALP, Country Party, Geoffrey Brown, Canberra, 1949 election)
    He remembers his political career. (Keywords: Liberal Party, 1949, Country Party, ALP, AB, Liberal Party organiser, McMillan electorate committee, Warragul, Geoffrey Brown, 1955 election, McMillan Liberal Party Branches, Liberal Party, ALP factions)
    He remembers more about his political career. (Keywords: AB, State campaigns, Liberal Party hack, Mr Casey, Member for Latrobe, Lord Casey, Bentley, 1949, 1955, Warragul)
    He remembers his preselection and other political matters. (Keywords: McMillan, Liberal Party's 7 Branches, AB, Mrs AB, Gordon Bryant, DLP)
    He remembers his political career. (Keywords: Australian Democrats, Coles, Wilson, Upper House, Australian Government, Liberal Party discipline, Parliament House site, McMillan, Wonthaggi, ALP, Liberals)
    He remembers being elected to Federal Parliament. (Keywords: Country Party, Preston Liberal votes, Tinning St, Brunswick, 25% Liberal vote, Toorak, ALP votes, Boort, Canberra, Parliament, Melbourne office, AB's Beaconsfield office)
    He remembers arriving at Parliament House and joining several committees. (Keywords: 1955 Liberal Party influx, Parliament House, Victorian Ministers, Senator Sheehan, Victorian ALP Senator, Percy Cleary, Food and Agricultural Committee, Jeff Bate, McMillan electorate, Health Committee, Mining Committee, National Development, Foreign Affairs)
    He remembers becoming a Parliamentarian. (Keywords: Food and Agriculture Committee, Foreign Affairs, United Nations (UN), McMillan, Liberal Party committees, National Development Committee)
    He remembers his political career. (Keywords: Food and Agriculture Committee, Dairy, Wheat, Barley Boards, Australian oil industry, travel, Aboriginal land rights, mining companies)
    He remembers Australian development activities during his political career. (Keywords: Australian oil, mining, Queensland, Moonie oil, WA, Barrow Island, Bass Strait, Canadian graticules lease system, Commonwealth/State royalties)
    He remembers the Australian oil and iron and steel industries. (Keywords: Bass Strait royalties, AB, State Minister, Department Head, Mining Committee iron ore issues, WA, Kalgoorlie gold, WA nickel, BHP, WA, SA iron ore, Whyalla works, WA Government, BHP's 300 years of iron ore reserves)
    He remembers BHP and getting rid of the iron ore export ban. (Keywords: Government patronage, Mining Committee, AB, Senator Scott, WA, BHP protection, Pilbara, Australian Government, Australian iron ore exports)
    He remembers his interest in adding value to Australian raw materials. (Keywords: Australian iron ore, BHP, Australians, Japs, Australian manufacturing, Food and Agriculture Committee, Wool Committee)
    He remembers more about his interest in adding value to Australian raw materials, and turns to the relationship between committees and Ministers. (Keywords: Jack McEwen, Country Party, Head of Department, ALP, Liberal Party Ministers, ALP Caucus)
    He remembers the relationship between Ministers and committees. (Keywords: ALP Caucus, Liberal Party, Department, Ministerial isolation, Government iron ore export policy, Sir Robert Menzies, Party Room)
    He remembers issues concerning Ministers, and turns to primary industry and margarine. (Keywords: ALP Ministerial elections, Liberal Party's Ministerial selections, Billy Wentworth, Menzies, AB, Party Room, Eddie Ward, Sir Robert Menzies, Australian dairy farmers, wives, margarine, AB's dairy farmer speeches)
    He remembers the margarine controversy. (Keywords: AB's dairy farmer speeches, Melbourne milk supplies, McMillan dairy farmers, Billy McMahon, Australian butter sales, margarine, Billy McMahon, Minister for Primary Industry, Warragul, Australian dairy product, French bulk milk surplus)
    He remembers problems with Australian dairy products, and turns to Australian manufacturing industry protection. He recalls Prime Minister Robert Menzies. (Keywords: Australian traditional dairy markets, Dairy Board, Asian condensed milk factories, European Community (EC), Australian tariff enquiries, Robert Menzies, Bob Hawke, Liberal Party meeting minutes, Australian iron ore case)
    He remembers Robert Menzies. (Keywords: AB, Robert Menzies, Party Room, Billy Wentworth, 1949 bank nationalisation issue, Australia's interests, Liberal Party)
    He remembers more about Robert Menzies. (Keywords: Liberal Party, AB, Sir Robert Menzies, Mrs AB, AB's endorsement).
  10. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D22393/1985 - born in Fitzroy."
  11. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Sep 1985, p38.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5810-991 - Alexander Andrew Buchanan died on 10/9/85. Probate of his will has been granted to ANZ Executors & Trustee Company Ltd of 9 Queen Street Melbourne.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5810-991 - Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan of "Pine Lodge" Buchanan Road Beaconsfield - C/T 9705-021.
  14. [S346] Website realestate.com.au (https://www.realestate.com.au/property/) "lists two earlier property sales: $260,000 (Sep 1984) and $34,000 (Feb 1978)."
  15. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places-vic/…
    Labassa lives Volume 6, Issue 2, 2018, p1-2.
  16. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  17. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  18. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  19. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  20. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  21. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  22. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  23. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  24. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  25. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  26. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  27. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  28. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  29. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  30. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  31. [S14] Newspaper - The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Wed 8 Nov 1939, p20
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/48848120
  32. [S14] Newspaper - Border Chronicle (Bordertown, SA), Fri 10 Nov 1939, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/212460872
  33. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 9 Apr 1940, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/204424502
  34. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 21 Mar 1945, p12
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214330604
  35. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 24 Apr 1946, p11
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214793381
  36. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 1 May 1946, p11
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214793507
  37. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 7 Jun 1947, p31
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206026979
  38. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 22 Oct 1947, p17
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218505301
  39. [S14] Newspaper - Morwell Advertiser (Morwell, Vic.), Thu 19 May 1949, p11
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/69133274
  40. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 16 Jul 1949, p19
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/189465787
  41. [S14] Newspaper - Morwell Advertiser (Morwell, Vic.), Thu 6 Jul 1950, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66122486
  42. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 17 Aug 1950, p17
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/244263758
  43. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 4 Oct 1950, p20
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/244342746
  44. [S14] Newspaper - Morwell Advertiser (Morwell, Vic.), Thu 12 Apr 1951, p11
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66124625
  45. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 8 Aug 1951, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222354013
  46. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 11 Jan 1952, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/246053547
  47. [S14] Newspaper - Gippsland Times (Vic.), Thu 5 Jun 1952, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/63293396
  48. [S14] Newspaper - Morwell Advertiser (Morwell, Vic.), Thu 19 Aug 1954, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/67152440
  49. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 2 Dec 1955, p11
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/71783654
  50. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 16 Dec 1955.
Last Edited26 Jan 2023

Lydia Mavis Patricia Walton

F, #14119, b. 1907, d. 26 May 1992
At the L.-C.P. Conference 1949
Mrs A. Buchanan (Upper Beaconsfield)
Probate (Will)* LYDIA MAVIS PATRICIA BUCHANAN. WIDOW. Upper Beaconsfield. 26 May 1992. 1058/531.1 
Married NameBuchanan. 
Birth*1907 Drouin, VIC, Australia, #B10138/1907 [par Charles WALTON & Constance Margt WHITAKER] - as Lydia Mavis.2 
Marriage*1929 Spouse: Alexander Andrew Buchanan. VIC, Australia, #M10341.3
 
Note*abt 1939 Alexander Andrew Buchanan. [not verified] Mr and Mrs Buchanan moved to the house at the end of Buchanan Rd about 1938—just before World War II.
The house is a white weatherboard of modest construction but on a lovely site on the top of a hill. The surrounding garden is well kept, mostly lawn with a few beds.4 
Widow10 Sep 1985Lydia Mavis Patricia Walton became a widow upon the death of her husband Alexander Andrew Buchanan.5 
Land-UBeac*22 Jul 1986 PAK-83 (part), 30 Buchanan Road. Transfer from Alexander Andrew Buchanan to Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan. 7.543 ha.6,7 
Death*26 May 1992 VIC, Australia. 
Death-Notice*27 May 1992 BUCHANAN. Lydia Mavis (Patricia). Passed away on May 26 1992. Loved wife of Alex (dec.) Loved sister-in-law of Edith, Joyce and John. Private cremation.8 
Land-Note*20 Nov 1992 PAK-83 (part). Lydia Mavis Patricia Buchanan died on 26/5/92. Probate of her will has been granted to ANZ Executors & Trustee Company Ltd of 91 William St Melbourne.9 
NoteAug 2018 Alexander Andrew Buchanan. Patriotism and politics (Article in Labassa lives.)10 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
193112 Queen's Road, Queens, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alexander Andrew Buchanan.11
bt 1934 - 193618 Evelyn Street, Melbourne East, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alexander Andrew Buchanan.12,13
193718 Nicholson Street, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alexander Andrew Buchanan.14
19421 Manor Grove, Caulfield West, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alexander Andrew Buchanan.15
bt 1949 - 1967Pine Lodge, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alexander Andrew Buchanan.16,17,18,19
1968Pine Lodge, Quamby Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alexander Andrew Buchanan.20
bt 1972 - 1977Quamby Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alexander Andrew Buchanan.21,22
1980Buchanan Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alexander Andrew Buchanan.23

Newspaper-Articles

  • 8 Nov 1939: Victorian Motorists Injured
    Two Victorians were injured near the Coombe railway station today in a collision between a motor truck and the motor car in which they were travelling from Adelaide to Melbourne. They were brought to Bordertown by the mid-day train from Adelaide, and admitted to the Tatiara Memorial Hospital. They were Alexander Andrew Buchanan, 34, of Manor Grove, Caulfield, arm and possible internal injuries; and Lydie Mavis Buchanan, same address, facial and arm abrasions. The car was badly damaged.
    BORDERTOWN, November 7 Alexander Andrew Buchanan24
  • 10 Nov 1939: Motorists Injured. Car and Truck Collide on Duke's Highway
    Two Melbourne residents, Alexander Andrew Buchanan (34), and his wife, Lydia Mavis Buchanan (30), both of Manor Grove, Caulfield, were badly injured when their four-seater sports car came into collision with an unloaded five-ton truck, driven by Mr H. K. Nash, of Keith, on the Duke's Highway, near Coombe Siding, 12 miles from Keith, about 11.30 on Tuesday morning last.
    Mr Buchanan sustained a broken rib and extensive abrasions. His wife was severely cut about the arms and face. They were brought to Bordertown by the midday train and admitted to Tatiara Hospital, where they are progressing satisfactorily.
    The accident occurred almost opposite the siding and within a chain of the spot where the fatal accident occurred last Easter. This is on a stretch of long, straight road. Both vehicles were approaching each other, the car travelling towards Bordertown on its way to Melbourne, and the truck from Keith in the direction of Combe Siding. The truck turned across the road, the driver apparently thinking he had ample time to go into the siding, when the vehicles came into collision. The car struck the truck in the centre and was completely wrecked. A tyre had to be deflated and a gutter dug in order to release the car from the truck, which was not damaged. Alexander Andrew Buchanan25
  • 9 Apr 1940: WOMAN, all duties, small, easily kept flat, daily, 11.30, to 7.30, Phone Cent., 4378, or Buchanan, Labassa, Manor-gr., Caulfield. Alexander Andrew Buchanan26
  • 6 Jan 1945: Death of father: WALTON.–On January 4, passed peacefully away, Charles, dearly beloved husband of Constance, 35 Victoria road, Malvern, dearly loved father of Charlie (New Zealand), Mabel (Mrs. Lowe), Grace (Mrs. Sampson, deceased), Sylvia (Mrs. Chenhall), Rene (deceased), and Mavis (Mrs. Buchanan), aged 87 years.–At rest.
    WALTON.–On January 4, passed peacefully away at St. Vincent's Hospital, Charles, much-loved father of Sylvia and Wilfred Chenhall, of Traralgon, loving grandfather of Drene (P.O.W., Rabaul), and Keith (A.I.F.) –Resting where no shadows fall.27
  • 21 Mar 1945: Berwick Shire Council. A. BUCHANAN, “Pine Lodge,” Beaconsfield, asked that the power grader be put over the road leading from Quamby to Pine Lodge.—Referred to engineer for attention.28
  • 3 May 1947: THE LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA (VICTORIAN DIVISION) GIPPSLAND WEST ELECTORATE COMMITTEE Nominations are invited from persons desirous of contesting the Gippsland West Electorate as the endorsed Liberal Candidate.
    Applications, which should be in duplicate, should be posted to reach the Honorary Secretary, Mrs A. A. Buchanan, Quamby Hill, Beaconsfield, Vic., by 12 noon on 31st May.29
  • 15 Sep 1947: Big revival in stud goat breeding.
    Stud breeding of goats has made rapid strides in Victoria in the last two years.
    Membership of the society has increased from 11 to 45 since it was formed less than two years ago.
    Goats were exhibited at the Royal Show for the first time last year. Although the entry this year is not so large, four breeders will exhibit a select entry of 11 goats.
    Breeders have been concentrating on improving their herds during the last 12 months, and about 100 Saanens have been brought from NSW.
    Breeders who have made these importations include: Mr A. Buchanan, Beaconsfield; Mr P. J. Crafter, Croydon; Mrs H. Grayson, Heidelberg; Mrs S. Hill, Croydon; Mrs P. M. Keighran, Montrose; Mr H. J. Perrin, Shepparton; Mrs R. Trinham. Red Hill South; and Mr R. J. Wyrie, Kallista.
    Provision was made recently for registration of Angora goats, the first two members of this breed to join the society being Mr F. C. W. Barton, of Paynesville, and Mrs E. L. Ingpen, of Crossover.
    Perhaps the most interesting feature of all in this revival of goat keeping in Victoria has been the regular supply of goats' milk to the Mercy and Children's hospitals for children who are allergic to cows' milk.30
  • 25 Feb 1948: PULLETS, Australorp, 40 prs., September hatched, £1 pair.
    STUD COCKERELS, Australorp, 4 only. Available £1/1/- each.
    GOATS, 5 Nannies, 10/- and £1.
    ALSATIANS, 2 male pups, 9 mths., £15/15/- each.
    R.T. TRAILER, fitted pole and shafts. Tyres very poor, £12/12/-.
    PLOUGH, Hillside Reversible, £1.
    SCARIFIER, 5 prong, £2/10/-.
    HARNESS, SADDLE, BRIDLES, Etc.
    BUCHANAN. “PINE LODGE” BEACONSFIELD Phone 65.31
  • 9 Mar 1948: THE LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA. (Victorian Division) STATE ELECTORATE OF GIPPSLAND WEST
    Nominations are invited from persons desirous of endorsement as the Liberal Party Candidate for the Gippsland West Electorate at the next State Elections.
    Applications, which should be in duplicate, close at 12 NOON on the 25th MARCH, with the Honorary Secretary. Mrs. Alex Buchanan, Pine Lodge, Beaconsfield.32
  • 6 Jul 1950: La Mode Debutante Ball.
    The proceeds of the Sixth Annual La Mode Ball, held in the Morwell Town Hall on Tuesday night last, will, as was the case last year, be devoted to the Shire of Morwell Ambulance Appeal, which is expected to benefit substantially when the final figure is announced.
    Again this year a debutante set was featured and eight young ladies made their official debuts into the social world.
    Colourful frocking against the stage background of green foliage interlaced with streamers of various shades added to the gaiety of the scene and made the 1950 hall a fitting successor to its memorable predecessors.
    The official party, which was introduced and welcomed by the shire president, Cr. A. W. Ronald, included Mrs. Brown, wife of Mr. G. W. Brown, M.H.R. (unable to attend), who received the debutantes, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Buchanan, of Beaconsfield, Mr. Harry Essery, representing La Mode Limited, and Cr. and Mrs. J. C. Bush.
    Mrs. E. Brown charmingly replied to the welcome tendered.
    For the company, Mr. Essery apologised for the unavoidable absence of the chairman of directors, Mr. W. S. Reid and its Melbourne manager, Mr. John Teague.
    On behalf of the debutantes and their partners, Mr. Bush made the presentation of a silver dish to Miss Winnie Sedgwick in appreciation of her work in training them.
    ...continued. Alexander Andrew Buchanan33
  • 4 Oct 1950: Birthday Party: Friends of Mr and Mrs Alex Buchanan will gather at their home, "Pine Lodge," Beaconsfield, this evening, the occasion being a cocktail party to celebrate the host's birthday. Mixed stocks, sweet peas, and ixias have been arranged by the hostess in the reception rooms ; and she will greet her guests wearing a mist blue jacket, relieved with touches of silver on the collar and pockets, with a slim black skirt.
    Among those expected to be present are the host's brother and sister-in-law, Commodore and Mrs H. J. Buchanan, of Flinders Naval Depot, Mr Brown, MHR, and Mrs Brown, Major-General and Mrs B. M. Morris, Captain and Mrs James Esdaile, Mr and Mrs Reg Beddison, Mr and Mrs Trevor Kilvington, Mr and Mrs Peter Ronald, of Pakenham, Mr and Mrs Laurie Friends, of Warragul, and Mr and Mrs B. Hine, of Ferntree Gully. Alexander Andrew Buchanan34
  • 8 Aug 1951: MR. AND MRS. Alex. Buchanan gave a dinner party at their home, “Pine Lodge,” Beaconsfield, last Friday night before the Berwick Show Ball. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Billing, Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Kilvington, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Langley, Mr. and Mrs. Leighton Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ronald, with their guest, Miss Jill Keats, of Deniliquin. Alexander Andrew Buchanan35
  • 11 Jan 1952: Scholarship
    MR and MRS ALEX Buchanan, of "Pine Lodge," Beaconsfield, and Mr Norman Beaumont will be hosts and hostess at a party tomorrow night, at "Pine Lodge." Guest-of-honor will be Mr George Wilson, of Berwick, who will be accompanied by his wife. Mr Wilson has won a Nuffield Farmers' Travelling Scholarship, and will leave for England later this month.
    Among the many present will be his mother, Mrs Wilson, of Berwick, and his wife's parents, Mr and Mrs W. Duff, Mr and Mrs Alex Creswick, Mr and Mrs Toby Buchanan, Mr and Mrs Jim Wilson, Mr and Mrs Peter Ronald, and Mr Andy Kelly, who is coming up
    from Sale. Alexander Andrew Buchanan36
  • 16 Jul 1952: LOST.—Small black bitch, tan head and feet, no tail. Reward. Buchanan, “Pine Lodge,” Beaconsfield. Phone 65.37
  • 22 Oct 1952: Personalia. MRS. ALEC BUCHANAN, of Beaconsfield, has just been elected president of the Victorian branch of the Goat-breeders’ Society of Australia. She was a foundation member of the Victorian Branch and at “Pine Lodge”, Beaconsfield conducts the first Saanen Dairy Goat Herd established in Gippsland.38
  • 27 May 1953: Goat field day. All interested in dairy goat husbandry are invited to a picnic field day next Sunday, May 31, on the property of Mr. and Mrs. A. Buchanan, Pine Lodge, Beaconsfield (Vic.), at 10.30 a.m.
    The programme will include informative talks on preparation of goats for show, points of a dairy goat, and feeding goats for milk production. Visitors will be able to obtain advice on these and other matters.
    Mrs. Buchanan, who is president of the Victorian branch of the Goat Society of Australia, hopes that as many goat keepers as possible, even if they have only one or two animals will attend.
    To get there, take the Prince's Highway to Beaconsfield, turn left just over Cardinia Creek, and go along road towards Upper Beaconsfield. Turn right at Quamby Road and continue to "Pine Lodge" at the top of the hill.39
  • 29 Jul 1953: All about goats
    Next week "The Weekly Times" will begin a series of articles about goats, their value - as milk-producers, the best breeds, management, and other aspects of the keeping and care of these useful animals.
    - The articles have been specially written for "The Weekly Times" by Mrs Patricia Buchanan, of "Pine Lodge," Beaconsfield, president of the Victorian branch of the Goat Breeders' Society of Australia.
    Mrs Buchanan's advice will be timely because of the recent extraordinary demand for goats' milk and for breeding goats. This demand has led to a rapid expansion in goat-keeping.
    In her first article Mrs Buchanan will discuss the value of the goat.
    Her second article will concern the various breeds, and subsequent contributions will cover management, feeding, and other important subjects.
    If you are interested in goat-keeping, order your copies of "The Weekly Times" from your local newsagent.40
  • 5 Aug 1953: Goats produce more for weight than other farm animals
    This, is the first of a scries of articles on goats, specially written for "The Weekly Times" by Mrs Patricia Buchanan, of "Pine Lodge," Beaconsfield, president of the Victorian branch of the Goat Breeders' Society of Australia.
    In recent years there has been an extraordinary demand for breeding stock and goats' milk, and many people propose starting in the industry. The information given by Mrs Buchanan, who is a goat breeder, should prove helpful to them.
    Why keep milking goats?
    There are many reasons for doing so, all of them good reasons. Compared with other domestic animals, the female (called a doe) produces the greatest quantity of human food in relation to her own body-weight. She is a gentle creature, and a clean one.
    She is a handy size and doesn't take up much room. Where there is only a limited area of land and no regular supply of fresh milk available, the goat, properly cared for, will provide an amazing amount of high-quality milk for a small amount of food.
    Her milk is invaluable in the feeding of infants and children. To those with eczema and asthma it is often the only form of nourishment which can be assimilated and is indeed a life-giving necessity to many.
    The nutritional value of goat milk is high. The curd, being small, light and flocculent, is more easily digested, and it is claimed that the milk can be digested by the human stomach in 20 minutes. Protein is high, too, and the fat globule being so small makes it a useful fat, readily converted into energy. Goat milk gives the greatest possible nutrition with the least possible effort by the stomach.
    Tuberculosis in the goat is almost unknown. Consequently the milk does not need boiling or pasteurisation, and thus retains the valuable vitamins. Many people are interested in the breeding and exhibiting of pedigreed stock and although not possessing
    broad acres and perhaps engaged in industrial employment, this interest may be realised by owning goats.
    Easy to handle
    Transport to shows, or anywhere else, is no problem, as these animals ride well in the back of a car (with the seat removed) and also in the sidecar of a motor cycle. The need for more primary production is always being stressed. It is a vital need, and a start in this way could so easily make one "country minded." Also a Junior Farmer could quite well manage his own herd of goats and so gain practical knowledge in animal husbandry.
    A word about pedigreed stock. A pedigree doesn't ensure that the animal will be a perfect specimen with a high milk production,
    but it means that some care and thought has been given to the breeding with these objects in mind, and a known background is
    something tangible on which to build.
    The droppings from a goat's house are an excellent fertiliser for the garden. Analysis has shown the manure to be higher in nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash than ordinary farmyard manure. Many families of early settlers in Australia were reared on goats' milk. No one will deny they grew to strong and hardy adult hood, by their vigor and capacity for hard work making possible so many of the things we have to day.
    Wrong ideas
    It is always surprising to find some of the mistaken ideas there are about goats. These can best be dealt with in the form of question and answer.
    Do goats smell? The females do not. The male (called a buck) exudes a peculiar odor from the skin during the breeding season, if he is not kept clean and well housed, it can be most offensive. It is unnecessary and indeed uneconomic for any but the larger breeders to keep a buck. He eats a lot of food and has to be maintained all through
    the year, although the breeding season is only for a few months of the year.
    He needs good and secure housing, and much time must be given to grooming and hygiene. By taking the doe out for service, a more comprehensive breeding programme is
    possible.
    Don't goats eat any old thing? — No. Goats are most fastidious eaters and will not touch soiled or contaminated food. Neither will they drink stale water. We have all seen the miserable creatures (quite well-bred ones, too) which are tethered on a patch of dusty scrub.
    Feed them well
    Their backs are humped up and they bleat pathetically. Although hungry, they will not eat the soiled pasture. Unfortunately for themselves, they do manage to exist, and even produce a little milk on very meagre rations. Goats are browsers and require a varied diet. For body growth, reproduction of young and milk supply, correct feeding is essential
    Isn't goat's milk strong? — Wrong again. Goat's milk has a smooth, rich texture, is a little sweeter to the palate than cow's milk, and has an appealing taste and flavor.
    It contains a larger quantity of calcium and as much as 10 times the quantity of iron found in cow's milk. The vitamin content is high. Its reaction is alkalising. This is of great importance to those who suffer from weak digestive processes or ulcers. The best test is to try some.
    Next week: Goat breeds.41
  • 12 Aug 1953: Three pure breeds of dairy goats in Australia
    In the second of a series of articles on goats — the first appeared last issue — breeds are discussed. The author is Mrs Patricia Buchanan, of "Pine Lodge," Beaconsfield, president of the Victorian branch of the Goat Breeders' Society of Australia.
    There are many and varied types of goats in Australia and the original animals came out here aboard sailing ships; they provided the milk supply during the voyage, and on arrival went ashore with the new settlers.
    As land was taken up in outlying parts and also when the first gold was found, the goats were taken further afield to provide milk, cream, butter and meat. Wethers were in common use for carting water and wood.
    In 1913, to improve the milk yields of goats, the New South Wales Depart|ment of Agriculture imported Saanens from the Continent and established a stud at the Nyngen Experiment Farm.
    This was closed down in 1933, but because of a considerable demand the department has again, with further importations, established a stud of Saanen, British Saanen and British Toggenburg at the Condobolin Experiment Farm.
    Unfortunately, the Victorian Department of Agriculture has not, as yet, followed this good example. Goat milk is of such value in the treatment of allergies in children that departmental assistance in the establishment of goats would be most helpful to Victorian breeders.
    Those early in the field had to find out so much by the hard way, the "trial and error" method, which apart from being expensive uses, up much time establishing an industry.
    While there are many pure breeds in the world, we have only three purebreeds of dairy goats in this country — Saanen, British Saanen and British Toggenburg — all Swiss types with fine, upright ears, and bred to produce high yields of milk.
    The Saanen is a white goat, originating from the Saanen Valley in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland, where there is rigorous culling of animals not up to standard to ensure a level type. True Saanens must trace back to the original Swiss stock on both male and female sides of the pedigree.
    The British Saanen was evolved in England from the selective mating of the true Saanens with goats of mixed breeding. This was continued with rigorous culling until a type had been set which bred true.
    This type was officially recognised as a breed by the British Goat Society in 1925.
    Type must conform to standard specifications
    Obviously, it could not be called Saanen as this name is reserved for the Swiss stock, and its direct descendants, so it was called British Saanen.
    The name was not a good choice as the word British has caused much confusion in this country, but it must be kept in mind that it is a breed name. For example, Friesian cattle bred in Australia are still called Friesian.
    Just any goat white in color is not a Saanen breed. There are standard specifications to which the type must conform. From time to time it is necessary to go back to the true Saanen sire to maintain the desired characteristics and assure good white color.
    Approximately 30 inches high at the shoulder and weighing 135 lb. and upwards, the adult female is a strong boned animal with a deep body and a placid temperament. The ideal color is white, but cream and palest biscuit are found and are recognised.
    Ears are of medium length, erect, and carried pointing forward giving an alert and intelligent expression. Naturally hornless is the ideal, but horns keep re-appearing, and it is desirable to disbud kids born with them to prevent "bullying" when they grow up.
    Proud head
    The face is either straight or slightly concave, and the whole head proudly carried on a long slender neck fitted into fine shoulders. Some do have short beards and some have "tassels," but these things are unimportant. The coat is short and fine, and sometimes has a fringe of longer hair along the back and down the hindquarters. A deep chest of good width should show strength, but without any suggestion of coarseness.
    Straight, strong legs and neat feet support a deep roomy body with well-sprung ribs. The outline is of a "wedge" starting at the neck and steadily in creasing in width to the level of the hips. The back should be level from shoulders to hips of good width, and then slope gently to the tail.
    Summarised, the breed points are —
    The ideal type. — Head: Ears erfect, pointing forward. Hornless. Facial line straight or dished.
    Neck: Long and slim with or without tassels. Coat: Short and fine, sometimes with a fringe of longer hair along the back and down the hindquarters. With or with out beard. Color: White.
    Differing from the ideal, but found and recognised. — Horned, or disbudded. Black spots on the skin of the nose, eye lids, ears and udder. Color, pale cream or pale biscuit. Slightly raised bridge to the nose.
    New arrivals
    The British Toggenburg is another breed built up in a similar way to the British Saanen. The Toggenburg goat, which hails from the Toggenburg Valley in the Swiss Canton of St. Gall, was used on animals of mixed origin and eventually a type was set, in appearance like the true Toggenburg, but larger in all respects, and with greater variation in the color of the coat.
    Its characteristics, apart, from color, may be regarded as the same as the British Saanen. They are fairly recent arrivals in Australia, and with their cofbr and markings look most attractive.
    Numerous brown-colored goats are claimed to be Toggenburgs, but the pure bred animals have a definite and distinctive pattern of markings.
    Color may vary from fawn to dark chocolate, with white markings as follows: Facial stripes from above the eyes to muzzle.
    Edges and tips of ears. Legs, from knees and hocks down. On rump and on or about the tail.
    Variations which differ from the ideal but are recognised are: Long hair, cream instead of white markings, indefinite facial stripes, white or cream bellies and slight white or cream markings under the neck and on the cheeks.
    To round off the desirable characteristics of the adult female, of course, a capacious rounded udder, carried well forward and with teats pointing down ward and slightly forward (of a convenient size for milking) is essential to complete a picture of the ideal milking goat.
    The male of each breed should conform in type, color and markings. He is of course, taller, bigger and heavier than the female and essentially masculine in appearance.
    Next week:. Management and feeding42
  • 19 Aug 1953: FEEDING AND MANAGEMENT OF GOATS (No. 3)
    Mistakes in tethering
    By Mrs Patricia Buchanan, of "Pine Lodge", Beaconsfield, president of the Victorian Branch of the Goat Breeders' Society of Australia.
    It is amazing the otherwise sensible folk who tether a goat in the middle of a field, on a heavy chain, move the animal when they think of it (which isn't very often), and expect it to thrive. Goats don't like rain, and they simply hate wind.
    If one must tether — and sometimes it is necessary to do so — attach a light chain with a swivel snap hook to the goat's collar. The other end of the chain should also have a swivel and be attached to a ring placed over a tall stake in the ground.
    Start off the day with the chain let out a couple of yards, and from time to time let out a little more. A goat will always go right to the extent of the tether and eat in a circle, leaving uneaten the middle part where the chain has been dragged over the pasture.
    Another method is to have a length of wire, pegged into the ground at each end, and attach the chain to the wire. Whichever method of tethering is adopted, the important thing is to change the position several times through out the day and keep the animal on fresh pasture.
    Keep away from low fences, as goats are agile creatures, and many have been killed by jumping a low fence and hanging in mid-air on the other side of it.
    To keep any animal constantly on a tether without any sort of shelter is firstly cruel and secondly wasteful. A certain proportion of food is used up in keeping the body warm, and so an animal exposed to wind and rain has an uphill job.
    In summer, the water she drinks should go towards body maintenance or the production of milk and not just to keep her body at a reasonable temperature.
    KEEP SHELTERS DRAUGHT FREE
    Goats don't need to be pampered, but they do need dry, well - ventilated, draught-free shelter. Elaborate housing is nice, but not necessary. Each goat should have a space of at least 4ft. by 5ft. with provision for food and water containers, and a dry sleeping place.
    This can be a low platform made of wooden slats and lightly covered with straw or deep straw litter placed on the floor of the house.
    Where space permits, it is a good idea to have a "loafing" shed. This consists of an open-fronted shed, fitted with hay-racks and extra salt blocks. Provide a loose box where the doe in kid may be housed when her time draws near.
    By nature goats are browsers and need variety in their diet. They will not eat soiled or contaminated food. Therefore it is necessary to see that concentrates and hay are fed in suitable containers, and waste of food is thus avoided.
    For concentrates, a galvanized bucket hung on a chain is an effective container. Adjust the chain to a height so that the goat may eat comfortably from it, but is unable to put its feet in the bucket. Put hay into racks, or hang up a sack with a hole cut in the side of it, large enough for the animal to put its head in to eat the hay.
    Ration well
    No amount of food can be specified for a ration, as variation in the size and milk production of the goat determines the food need.
    As a basis to be fed twice daily, a quart tin contain ing a mixture in the proportions of ¾ lucerne chaff and ¼ bran or crushed oats, with a teaspoonful of powdered mineral lick is recommended.
    Goat's milk is high in mineral content, and it is necessary to replace the minerals used up in the body in the manufacture of milk.
    Up to double this quantity may be required where the amount of milk production warrants it.
    To reduce cost, the chaff may be half lucerne and half oaten. The inclusion of a little linseed meal not only increases the protein content in the ration but gives lustre to the coat.
    In addition, ample quantities of good meadow hay or lucerne hay must be provided. A salt block should be available at all times.
    It is necessary for a goat to have some succulent food daily, and the amount of this is governed by the grazing available. Thoroughly clean fruit and vegetable peeling (not potato, potato peelings or tops), silver beet, cabbage leaves, kale, carrots, parsnips, swedes, tops of root vegetables, bean and pea haulms, rose hips are suitable.
    Like leaves
    Leafy branches which may be cut and hung up in bunches include fruit tree prunings, tree lucerne (which is best fed partially dried), willow, birch, ash, gum leaves. The goats eat the leaves and twigs, then strip the bark from the branches.
    A plentiful supply of fresh clean water must be available at all times. As an inducement to drink as much as possible, offer warm water in which molasses has been dissolved at the rate of two tablespoons to a gallon water.
    Any change in the diet should be introduced gradually. When goats have been on poor grazing or mainly stall fed, do not suddenly put them on to lush green pasture.
    They should never be put on lush pastime without first taking the edge off the appetite with a good foundation of hay.
    Plants which are poisonous to goats include rhododendrons, oleander, azaleas, foxglove, poppies, all bulbs, cherry laurel, Irish strawberry, lilac, privet, laburnum, convolvulus.
    Next week: Breeding and parasite control.43
  • 2 Sep 1953: DUCKS and Drakes. Buchanan, Beaconsfield 65.44
  • 2 Sep 1953: Another instalment on goats
    KID REARING CALLS FOR MUCH CARE
    In this, the fifth of her series of articles on goats, Mrs Patricia Buchanan, of "Pine Lodge," Beaconsfield, president of the Victorian branch of the Goat Breeders' Society of Australia, discusses the rearing of kids.
    The articles have created wide interest, showing the growing popularity of goats for milk production. It is to be hoped that the information given will lead to better management of this stock.
    The doe will milk for a longer period and give a higher yield of milk if the kids are hand-reared. Several ways of rearing kids are outlined here, and whichever one is adopted the essentials are: That the kid is fed the colostrum. It is kept warm. All feeding utensils used are thoroughly sterilised.
    The newly-born kid may be taken from its mother immediately and before she even sees it gently rubbed dry with a clean towel and put in a warm, draught-free place. (A tea-chest with some straw in it is excellent).
    Wash the doe's udder with some warm water, dry it and then milk — from
    both sides — about half a pint of the thick, yellow milk (colostrum), which is then fed immediately to the kid.
    Repeat at three-hourly intervals for the first three days, taking the milk from the mother as it is needed. Make the last feed at night as late as possible. If the udder is very full,
    milk a little more than is needed and feed it back to the kid. A feeding bottle with rubber teat may be used, or a shallow pan. The pan method gets the kid used to taking food from a dish, and it will more readily nose at dry food and water when these are presented to it. o prevent the kid going in "up to the eyes," use a shallow dish and keep pouring in a little at a time as the kid drinks. Gently wipe the mouth after each feed to avoid the milk drying and making the skin sore.
    Alternately, the kid may be left with the doe for the first three days to obtain the colostrum. Set a feeding routine and keep to time — say 7.30 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 3.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Use whole goat milk, which must be fed warm, 95 deg. Fahr. Too hot or too cold causes scouring.
    PROVIDE HAY AND CHAFF EARLY
    No quantity can be laid down, but the kid should be allowed as much as she will take and the amount increased as required. At about ten days old a pint of milk will be consumed at each meal.
    A little grass will be nibbled now, and a small
    quantity of dry food should be offered — a rack of meadow hay, salt block, and a mixture of lucerne chaff, bran and mineral
    lick. Encourage her to drink some warm water between feeds.
    At two months old, give the kid three milk feeds daily, say, 7 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. At this time she will be taking about 1¼ pints or a wine bottle full at each meal. If milk is in short supply, the kid can be put on to a good
    quality calf meal, prepared in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
    Introduce the calf meal very gradually, as changes in feeding often make the kid scour. If scouring occurs, give only warm water which has been boiled and allowed to cool, for the next couple of feeds.
    After four months, give two milk feeds daily, morning and evening, and as the amount of solid food eaten increases, one feed. In rearing first-class stock a small quantity of whole milk may be given as long as the kid will take it, but usually at six months of
    age it is refused. The advantages of the
    next method are the saving of time and the fact that the kid learns to eat solids a little earlier. The disadvantage is that no check can be made of the doe's yield or the amount of milk the kid gets. At weaning, both doe and kid fret for days.
    Leave the kid with the mother through the day. Take it away about two hours before the night milking. Milk the doe right out and give the kid a feed. In the morning take some milk from the doe and restore the kid to her for the day. See that both sides of the udder are evenly milked, or the result will be a lop-sided vessel.
    When about three weeks of age the kid begins to romp. Allow room for her to do so and provide a heavy upturned box. She will have lots of fun and exercise jumping up and down from this. To lay the foundation for attaining their maximum potential growth, it is essential that kids be well and adequately fed dining the first few months of their lives.45
  • 9 Jan 1954: WELSH Corgi Pups by Imp. sire, Buchanan, Pine Lodge, Beaconsfield. Phone Beac. 65.46
  • 20 Feb 1954: Saanen Doe, Kids, adults. Buchanan Pine Lodge, Beaconsfield, phone 65.47
  • 10 Apr 1954: SAANEN Does, mated Mynheer, Buchanan, Beaconsfield 65.48
  • 24 Apr 1954: ALSATIAN Pups. Monty Caithness — Conargo Coquette, males. Buchanan. Pine Lodge. Beaconsfield Phone 65.49
  • 15 Sep 1954: Narre Warren’s Belle Is Miss Judith Eccles
    POPULAR NARRE WARREN lass, Miss Judith Eccles, has been selected as Narre Warren’s Belle for the big Belle of Belles Ball in the Dandenong Town Hall next month.
    The selection was made at the recent very successful annual Hospital Ball in the Narre Warren hall and Judith, partnered by Mr. Max McGill, looked lovely in a white tinsel net frock etched with gold mounted over taffetas and satin, and featuring halter neckline and bouffant skirt.
    There was a splendid crowd at this enjoyable function, which was organised so admirably by the ladies of the Narre Warren-Narre Warren North Hospital Auxiliary.
    Just how well they worked is shown toy the sizeable profit of £62/11/5 which they made from the night.
    Mrs. Buchanan, from Upper Beaconsfield, and Mrs. Syd. Thewlis, of Pakenham, who judged the Belle of the Ball competition were thanked by the Auxiliary president Mrs. Randle and presented with lovely floral tributes.
    The competition for the Dinner was won by Mr. L. McGill. Music for the ball was provided
    by the Arcadians and Mr. Alf Fox was M.C.
    The supper which the ladies served patrons was delicious.50
  • 25 Sep 1954: SAANEN Does for Sale, Breeders' opportunity to secure good sound stock. Buchanan. Pine Lodge. Beaconsfield, Phone 65.51
  • 16 Oct 1954: GOATS. Saanen, for sale. Buchanan, Pine Lodge. Beaconsfield. Phone 65,52
  • 16 May 1958: Mrs Alex Buchanan, of Beaconsfield is in hospital at Hamilton Russell House, recovering from a major operation. She is reported to be progressing very satisfactorily but expects to be there for another two weeks.53

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