Elizabeth Glismann

F, #151, b. 9 Jun 1869, d. 15 Nov 1958
Father*Johan Glismann b. 24 Jul 1835, d. 27 Mar 1920
Mother*Sarah Brady b. 1844, d. 22 Feb 1913
Married NamePetersen. 
Birth*9 Jun 1869 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #B8094. 
Education*1884 On attendance register of the first Upper Beaconsfield School. 
Marriage*17 Jun 1895 Spouse: Carl August Petersen. Berwick Christ Church, Berwick, VIC, Australia, #M1810.1,2
 
Marriage-Notice*27 Jul 1895 Petersen— Glismann.— On the 17th June, at Christ Church, Berwick, by the Rev. J. Heiffer Hill, Carl A. Petersen, second eldest son of Mr. P. G. Petersen, Arendal, Norway, to Elizabeth (Lizzie), only daughter of Mr. J. Glismann, Beaconsfield Upper.3 
Land-UBeac*17 Jun 1914 GEM-D-62. Transfer from Johan Glismann to Elizabeth Petersen. 127a 3r 0p.4 
Land-UBeac*26 May 1938 GEM-D-62. Transfer from Elizabeth Petersen to Isadore Manestar Franjo Manestar. 127a 3r 0p.5 
Widow26 Jun 1938Elizabeth Glismann became a widow upon the death of her husband Carl August Petersen.6 
Land-Note*16 Oct 1946 Carl August Petersen Carl August Petersen died on 26th June 1938. Probate of his will has been granted to Elizabeth Petersen of Hopetown Street Elsternwick Widow.7 
Death*15 Nov 1958 Camberwell, VIC, Australia, #D14005 age 89.8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1909 - 1913Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Carl August Petersen.9,10,11
bt 1918 - 1921Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Carl August Petersen. With Lottie Gerte Petersen.12,13,14
bt 1922 - 1926Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Carl August Petersen. With Lottie Gerte Petersen.15,16,17,18

Grave

  • 5-039-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia19

Family

 Carl August Petersen b. 1868, d. 26 Jun 1938
Child 1.Lottie Gerte Petersen b. 2 Apr 1896, d. 20 Jun 1932

Newspaper-Articles

  • 21 Sep 1923: During the evening reference was made to the unfortunate accident that had befallen Mrs Petersen, and to the sad loss that had been sustained by the family of the Glismanns in the death of their youngest daughter. To these two families a vote of sympathy and condolence was passed by the meeting standing in silence for a few moments. Dorothy Jean Glismann20
  • 17 Dec 1926: A farewell social and dance was given to Mr Mrs, and Miss Petersen. Carl August Petersen, Lottie Gerte Petersen21

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#M1810."
  2. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Findmypast - Australia, Marriages, 1810-1980.
  3. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Jul 1895, p35.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2308-591 - Johan Glismann to Elizabeth Petersen of Hemming Street Dandenong, married woman.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2308-591 - Elizabeth Petersen to Izidore Manestar and Frank Manestar both of Cassilis via Omeo Farmers are joint proprietors.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "indexed as PETERSEN."
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3673-458 - Carl August Petersen died on 26th June 1938. Probate of his will has been granted to Elizabeth Petersen of Hopetown Street Elsternwick Widow.
  8. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D14005 age 89."
  9. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  10. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  11. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  12. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  13. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  14. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  15. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  16. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  17. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  18. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  19. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-039-B Petersen A. M 70 28/06/1938 996
    5-039-B Peterson Elizabeth F 2938.
  20. [S188] Newspaper - Berwick County Times / The Times 21 Sep 1923, p1.
  21. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 17 Dec 1926, p24.
Last Edited24 Apr 2017

David Johan Glismann

M, #152, b. 3 Jan 1872, d. 20 Dec 1943
Father*Johan Glismann b. 24 Jul 1835, d. 27 Mar 1920
Mother*Sarah Brady b. 1844, d. 22 Feb 1913
Birth*3 Jan 1872 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #B1916.1 
Education*1884 On attendance register of the first Upper Beaconsfield School. 
Marriage*1920 Spouse: Florence Helena Hall. VIC, Australia, #M11169.2
 
(Heir & Executor) Probate (Will)9 Jun 1920Named executor and an heir in the will of Johan Glismann.3 
Death*20 Dec 1943 Carnegie, VIC, Australia, #D13243 age 71.4 
Death-Notice*21 Dec 1943 GLISMAN.-On December 20, at his home (suddenly), 22 Jersey parade, Carnegie, David John, devoted husband of Florance H. Glisman, loved brother of Elizabeth (Mrs. Petersen, of Oakleigh). -Sadly missed. (Private funeral.)
GLISMAN.-On December 20, at his residence, 22 Jersey parade, Carnegie, David John beloved younger brother of Elizabeth (Mrs. Petersen. Oakleigh).
GLISMAN.-On December 20, at his residence, 22 Jersey parade. Carnegie, David John (beloved uncle of Annie S. (Beaconsfield Upper). Ellen F. (Mrs. C. A. Harris, Beaconsfield Upper), Dorothy J. (deceased), John (late R.A.N.. Oakleigh). -At rest.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1909Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Johan Glismann and Sarah Glismann and Hans Glismann Harriet Rachel Glismann.6,7,8,9
bt 1912 - 1913Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: fruit-grower. With Johan Glismann and Sarah Glismann and Hans Glismann Harriet Rachel Glismann.10,11
bt 1914 - 1915Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: fruit grower. With Johan Glismann.12,13
bt 1916 - 1917Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: fruit-grower.14,15
194222 Jersey Parade, Oakleigh, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: traveller. With Florence Helena Glismann.16

Newspaper-Articles

  • 23 Dec 1943: DAVID JOHN GLISMANN. Late of 22 Jersey Parade, Carnegie, Gentleman, Deceased. After 14 clear days Florence Helena Glismann, of 22 Jersey parade, Carnegie, widow, and John Glismann, of 9 Crewe road Oakleigh, naval storehouse assistant, the executrix and executor appointed by deceased's will, dated 17th December, 1943, will APPLY to the Supreme Court for a grant of PROBATE of the said WILL. ROGERS St ROGERS, solicitors, 401 Collins street. Melbourne.17

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B1916 Village Bell gave birth date as 3.1.1871, but as registered in 1872, more likely to be that year."
  2. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#M11169."
  3. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), http://prov.vic.gov.au/search_details
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D13243 age 71."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 Dec 1943, p2.
  6. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  7. [S105] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1905.
  8. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908.
  9. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  10. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  11. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  12. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  13. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  14. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  15. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  16. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  17. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 Dec 1943 p10.
Last Edited7 Nov 2018

Mary Julia Warmbrunn

F, #153, b. 1834, d. 11 Sep 1910
Father*Friedrich Traugott Warmbrunn b. 1803, d. 1885
Mother*Augusta Louise Sagitz b. 1807, d. 15 Mar 1900
Married NameCarter. 
Birth*1834 
Marriage*22 Jan 1855 Spouse: Edwin Carter. VIC, Australia, #M609.1
 
Death*11 Sep 1910 Sandringham, VIC, Australia, #D10723 (Age 76) [par Tovangott Fredk & Augusta Lerisa SAGITZ].2 
Death-Notice*17 Sep 1910 CARTER. — On the 11th September, at "Ellimatta," Abbott-street, Sandringham, Mary Julia Carter, late of Golden Point, Castlemaine, aged 76 years. Passed away peacefully. A colonist of 73 years. Private interment.3 

Family

 Edwin Carter
Child 1.Edwin Ernest Carter b. 1874, d. 17 May 1939

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Sep 1910, p55.
Last Edited19 Apr 2021

Harriet Rachel Audsley

F, #154, b. 14 May 1862, d. 5 Dec 1955
Harriet Rachel GLISMANN (nee AUDSLEY)
(1862-1955)
Married NameGlismann. 
Birth*14 May 1862 Mordialloc, VIC, Australia, #B10322 (as Unnamed Female.)1 
Occupation*bt 1891 - 1895 Head teacher at Upper Beaconsfield School - teacher number 7388.2 
Directory*1895 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, Audsley, H. R. teacher.3 
Marriage*3 Oct 1895 Spouse: Hans Glismann. Christ Church, Dingley, VIC, Australia, #M5348.4
 
Land-UBeac*9 Oct 1903 GEM-D-2 (part). Transfer from Edward William Hesketh Heale to Harriet Rachel Glismann. 2a 3r 33p.5 
Widow25 Dec 1938She became a widow upon the death of her husband Hans Glismann.6 
Death*5 Dec 1955 Laluma, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D22501/1955 (Age 93) (par William AUDSLEY & Mary KERSHAW) - as Harriet Rachel GLISMANN.7 
Death-Notice*6 Dec 1955 GLISMANN. - On December 5, at her residence, Loluma, Beaconsfield Upper, Harriet Rachel, beloved wife of the late Hans; and loving mother ot Annie S., John (Oakleigh), Ellen F. (Mrs. C. A. Harris), and Dorothy J. (deceased), mother-in-law of Sheila and Claude, and loved grandmother of Cuthbert, Betty; Roy, Lorraine, Valerie, and great-grandmother of Christine, Rosalie, and Julie, in her 91th year. -The long day closes.
GLISMANN (Audsley). - On De cember 5, at Loluma, Beaconsfield Upper, Harriet Rachel, fifth daughter and last surviving child of the late William and Mary Audsley, of Elm Grove, Clayton, and sister of Ellen, Annie, Sarah, Mary, Frank, William, Frances, and Alice (all deceased), late Victorian Education Department.
GLISMANN. - The Friends of the late Mrs. HARRIET RACHEL GLISMANN, of Loluma, Beaconsfield Upper, are notified that her Funeral will leave her home. THIS DAY, after a service to commence at 1.15 p.m., for the Spring Vale Cemetery.8 
Land-Note*21 Jun 1956 GEM-D-2 (part). Harriet Rachel Glismann died on 5 Dec 1955. Probate of her will has been granted to The Equity Trustees Executors and Agency Company Limited of 472 Bourke Street Melbourne.9 
Land-UBeac*21 Jun 1956 GEM-D-2 (part). Transfer from Harriet Rachel Glismann to Annie Sarah Glismann. 2a 3r 33p.10 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1909Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Johan Glismann and Sarah Glismann and Hans Glismann David Johan Glismann.11,12,13,14
bt 1912 - 1913Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Johan Glismann and Sarah Glismann and Hans Glismann David Johan Glismann.15,16
bt 1914 - 1918Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Hans Glismann.17,18,19,20,21
bt 1919 - 1934Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Hans Glismann. With Annie Sarah Glismann.22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31

Grave

  • Church of England, Monumental Comp I Section 2 Grave 3A, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia32

Family

 Hans Glismann b. 3 Sep 1865, d. 25 Dec 1938
Children 1.Annie Sarah Glismann b. 25 Feb 1898, d. 10 Aug 1997
 2.John Glismann b. 18 Nov 1900, d. 29 Apr 1991
 3.Ellen Frances Glismann+ b. 25 Mar 1903, d. 11 Oct 1974
 4.Dorothy Jean Glismann+ b. 17 Jan 1905, d. 16 Sep 1923

Newspaper-Articles

  • 9 May 1891: STATE SCHOOL APPOINTMENTS. The undermentioned teachers have been appointed to the following vacancies. Beaconsfield North, Harriet R. Audsley, head teacher.33
  • 30 Jan 1895: "Circumstances over which I had no control" prevented me from assisting at Miss Audsley's gala, and I am indebted to a friend for the subjoined notes, which will doubtless be of interest to many in the district:—The annual picnic and sports meeting in connection with the local State school was held in the grounds adjoining the school on Friday, January 25. A good number of scholars, with their friends, were present, and a pleasant day was spent. At noon lunch was served in the schoolroom, after which a capital programme of sports was gone through, under the management of Messrs. Deeley, Glismann, Baker and Galsworthy. At six o'clock tea was served, after which the prizes won by the successful competitors during the day, and the scholars during the past year, were distributed. The following scholars were successful in ob taining prizes :-For best map (special prize presented by D. McLean, Esq.) Ethel Beatty and C. Shorthouse, equal. Best kept exercise book--Ethel Beatty. Best examination paper—Alf. Schlipalius. For progress in studies, prizes were won by Albert Sykes, Mabel Beatty, Alice Renfree, William Renfree, Ernest Pither, Richard Noble, Charles Shorthouse, Norman Galsworthy, Nellie Deeley, Fred. Lewis, Ethel Hollow, Ethel Beatty. After the prizes had been distributed three cheers were given for the teacher, Miss Audsley, and the correspondent of the local board of advice. The room was then cleared, and those who had worked during the day to amuse the children spent a few hours in harmony and dan cing, winding up a very pleasant day by singing "God save the Queen."34
  • 2 Oct 1920: GLISMANN—AUDSLEY [Silver Wedding.] On the 3rd October, 1895, at Christ Church, Dingley, by the Rev. A. Caffin, H., eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Glismann, Beaconsfield Upper, to H. R., fifth daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Audsley, "Elm Grove," Clayton. Present address, ''Laluma," Beaconsfield Upper. Hans Glismann35

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 13719/P1 Index to Teacher Record Books - see VPRS 13718 on microfilm at the PROV for more detailed information.
  3. [S361] G. F. Witton's Commercial Directory, Listed under Beaconsfield Upper. 33 miles S.E. from Melbourne; rail to Beaconsfield R.S., thence hire, 5 miles; post and tel. office; State school; mechanics' institute and free library; assembly hall. Population 510.
  4. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#M5348."
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1518-441 - Harriet Rachel Glismann of Beaconsfield Upper Married Woman.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  7. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D22501/1955 (Age 93) (par William AUDSLEY & Mary KERSHAW) - as Harriet Rachel GLISMANN, born Clayton. Death registered at Beaconsfield Upper, Australia."
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 Dec 1955, p19.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1518-441 - Harriet Rachel Glismann died on 5 Dec 1955. Probate of her will has been granted to The Equity Trustees Executors and Agency Company Limited of 472 Bourke Street Melbourne.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1518-441 - Annie Sarah Glismann of "Laluma" St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield.
  11. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  12. [S105] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1905.
  13. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908.
  14. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  15. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  16. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  17. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  18. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  19. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  20. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  21. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  22. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  23. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  24. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  25. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  26. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  27. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  28. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  29. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  30. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  31. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  32. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    Church of England, Monumental. Comp I Section 2 Grave 3A.
  33. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 May 1891, p5.
  34. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 30 Jan 1895, p3.
  35. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Oct 1920 p13.
Last Edited14 Feb 2022

Carl August Petersen

M, #155, b. 1868, d. 26 Jun 1938
Birth*1868 Arandale, Norway.1 
Marriage*17 Jun 1895 Spouse: Elizabeth Glismann. Berwick Christ Church, Berwick, VIC, Australia, #M1810.2,3
 
Marriage-Notice*27 Jul 1895 Petersen— Glismann.— On the 17th June, at Christ Church, Berwick, by the Rev. J. Heiffer Hill, Carl A. Petersen, second eldest son of Mr. P. G. Petersen, Arendal, Norway, to Elizabeth (Lizzie), only daughter of Mr. J. Glismann, Beaconsfield Upper.4 
Naturalisation*1903Carl August Petersen was naturalised in 1903; File 1903/S7335.5 
Land-UBeac*18 Oct 1918 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 1-4). Transfer from James Hopkins to Carl August Petersen. 1a 31 6/10p.6 
Land-UBeac*3 Nov 1932 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 1.2). Transfer from Carl August Petersen to Annie Stenhouse Dorothea Stenhouse. Caveat lodged 3 Nov 1926.7 
Death*26 Jun 1938 Caulfield, VIC, Australia, #D5370 (Age 70) [par Peter PETERSON & unknown].8 
Death-Notice*27 Jun 1938 PETERSEN.—On the 26th June, at Caulfield, Carl August, the dearly loved husband of Elizabeth Petersen, of 1 Narrawong crescent Caulfield and loving father of Lottie (Mrs. H. P. Marshall, deceased, West Wyalong), aged 70 years. —In God's care.
PETERSEN. - The Friends of the late Mr. CARL AUGUST PETERSEN, of 1 Narrawong crescent. Caulfield, are respectfully requested to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Berwick Cemetery.
The funeral will leave Bathurst and Decker's chapel, comer Glenhuntly road and Kooyong road. Caulfield, To-morrow (Tuesday, 28th June), at 2 p.m., arriving at cemetery at 3.15 p.m.9 
Land-Note*16 Oct 1946 Elizabeth Petersen Carl August Petersen died on 26th June 1938. Probate of his will has been granted to Elizabeth Petersen of Hopetown Street Elsternwick Widow.10 
Land-UBeac*23 Oct 1946 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 3.4). Transfer from Carl August Petersen to Margaret Thomson.11 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1909 - 1913Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: caretaker. With Elizabeth Petersen.12,13,14
bt 1918 - 1921Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: gardener. With Elizabeth Petersen. With Lottie Gerte Petersen.15,16,17
bt 1922 - 1926Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: storekeeper. With Elizabeth Petersen. With Lottie Gerte Petersen.18,19,20,21

Grave

  • 5-039-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia22

Family

 Elizabeth Glismann b. 9 Jun 1869, d. 15 Nov 1958
Child 1.Lottie Gerte Petersen b. 2 Apr 1896, d. 20 Jun 1932

Newspaper-Articles

  • 21 Feb 1918: BEACONSFIELD UPPER. On Saturday evening a social meeting assembled in the hall, the object of which was to bid farewell to Mr James Hopkin and family, who have for the past few years conducted the post office here. Owing to family considerations Mr Hopkins is going back to town during this week. Miss Hopkins, who has been post-mistress during these years, has from her obliging disposition become a great favorite. The Rev. James Wilson presided, and after a few very pointed references to the lively interests Mr Hopkins has taken in all matters pertaining to the affairs of the district expressed the general regret of the residents. He then presented Miss Hopkins with an elegant gold wristlet watch as a token of esteem, expressing regret at her departure. Miss Hopkins, in a few very well appointed remarks, returned thanks. Mr Hopkins was then presented with a case of pipes and pouch. In returning thanks for such an unlooked for testimony of esteem, he through family reasons had decided on the change, but his mind would often revert to the pleasant associations of Upper Beaconsfield. Song, sentiment, and a social cup of tea brought the evening to a close. Mr Peterson, a former resident here but lately of Dandenong has bought Mr Hopkin's property, and Miss Peterson, a young lady of attractive bearing and manners, will act as post-mistress. James Hopkins, Gladys Margaret Hopkins, Lottie Gerte Petersen23
  • 19 Dec 1918: Berwick Shire Council. Correspondence. From E. Petersen, Upper Beaconsfield, applying for permission to erect verandah in front of his shop.-Granted.24
  • 28 Oct 1926: CLEARING SALE BEACONSFIELD UPPER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1926. At 1 p.m. John F. Sturken, Auctioneer, Berwick, Has received instructions from Mr. C. A. PETERSON, of the Post Office, Beaconsfield Upper, to sell absolutely without reserve, all his Furniture and Household Effects, etc., also valuable township lots and 120 acres of open country at Beaconsfield Upper. Further particulars John F. Sturken, Auctioneer, Berwick.25
  • 17 Dec 1926: A farewell social and dance was given to Mr Mrs, and Miss Petersen. Elizabeth Petersen, Lottie Gerte Petersen26

Citations

  1. [S71] Penny JENNINGS.
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#M1810."
  3. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Findmypast - Australia, Marriages, 1810-1980.
  4. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Jul 1895, p35.
  5. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3673-458 - Carl August Petersen of Upper Beaconsfield Gardener.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3673-458 - Annie Stenhouse and Dorothea Stenhouse both of Upper Beaconsfield Spinsters - proprietors as tenants in common in equal shares - C/T 5814-608A.
  8. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "indexed as PETERSEN."
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Jun 1938, p8.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3673-458 - Carl August Petersen died on 26th June 1938. Probate of his will has been granted to Elizabeth Petersen of Hopetown Street Elsternwick Widow.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3673-458 - Margaret Thomson of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman - C/T 7211-193.
  12. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  13. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  14. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  15. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  16. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  17. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  18. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  19. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  20. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  21. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  22. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-039-B Petersen A. M 70 28/06/1938 996
    5-039-B Peterson Elizabeth F 2938.
  23. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), 21 Feb 1918, p2.
  24. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 19 Dec 1918, p3.
  25. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), 28 Oct 1926, p4.
  26. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 17 Dec 1926, p24.
Last Edited24 Apr 2017

Florence Helena Hall

F, #156, b. 27 Jun 1867, d. 31 Jul 1953
Married NameGlismann. 
Birth*27 Jun 1867 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #B14993.1,2 
Occupation*bt 1909 - 1911 Head teacher at Upper Beaconsfield School - teacher number 10550.3 
Marriage*1920 Spouse: David Johan Glismann. VIC, Australia, #M11169.4
 
Widow20 Dec 1943Florence Helena Hall became a widow upon the death of her husband David Johan Glismann.5 
Death*31 Jul 1953 East Malvern, VIC, Australia, #D8645 age 86 [par George HALL & Emily Fran BUTTERWORTH].6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1909Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: teacher.7
194222 Jersey Parade, Oakleigh, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With David Johan Glismann.8

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S199] Series: VPRS13718 PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), teacher record book.
  3. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 13719/P1 Index to Teacher Record Books - see VPRS 13718 on microfilm at the PROV for more detailed information.
  4. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#M11169."
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D13243 age 71."
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D8645 age 86 [par George HALL & Emily Fran BUTTERWORTH]."
  7. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  8. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
Last Edited7 Nov 2018

Annie Sarah Glismann

F, #157, b. 25 Feb 1898, d. 10 Aug 1997
Annie GLISMANN
(1898-1997)
Father*Hans Glismann b. 3 Sep 1865, d. 25 Dec 1938
Mother*Harriet Rachel Audsley b. 14 May 1862, d. 5 Dec 1955
Probate (Will)* Annie Sarah Glismann. Feme Sole. Carrum. 10 Aug 1997. 1135407.1 
Birth*25 Feb 1898 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #B8439/1898 (par Hans GLISMANN & Hart Rachel AUDSLEY) - as Annie Sarah GLISMANN.2 
Land-UBeac*21 Jun 1956 GEM-D-2 (part). Transfer from Harriet Rachel Glismann to Annie Sarah Glismann. 2a 3r 33p.3 
Land-UBeac*10 Aug 1971 GEM-D-2 (part). Transfer from Annie Sarah Glismann to Noel Gerard Roberts. 2a 3r 33p.4 
Death*10 Aug 1997 Beleura Private Hospital, Mornington, VIC, Australia, age 99.5 
Village BellOct 1997 Miss Glismann.
Members were saddened to hear of the death of Miss Glismann at the remarkable age of 100 years. Miss Glismann supported local Red Cross over many years with her donations of woollen rugs.6 
Village Bell*Oct 1997 VALE Annie Sarah Glismann -- Our Oldest Resident. Miss Annie Sarah Glismann was born in Upper Beaconsfield on 25/2/1898, and spent all her active life in the village.
She was the eldest daughter of Hans Glismann, and granddaughter of Johann our first permanent settler.
She was by far our oldest and longest living resident, and the last of the Glismann descendents to carry the family name. In her younger days she had a close association with the cricket club, who presented her with a gold watch in 1932 in appreciation of her work as official scorer. Miss Glismann was also renowned for her crochet work and enjoyed making rugs for “old people”. Last year whilst an inmate of a nursing home she completed eleven rugs. She continued the family tradition of supporting the Association for the Blind. It is on record that the family have been contributors for more than 103 years. Miss Glismann died in a nursing home on 10th August 1997 aged 99 years.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1919 - 1934Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Hans Glismann and Harriet Rachel Glismann.8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17

Grave

  • Church of England, Monumental Comp I Section 2 Grave 3A, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia18

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 Jan 1909: OUR LETTER BOX. A LITTLE PRIZEWINNER. "Haddie Ville," Beaconsfield North.—Dear Aunt Connie,— This is the first time I have written to you and hope to be accepted as one of your many nieces. Beaconsfield is situated about 28 miles from Melbourne. It contains one post-office, a hotel, a State school, and an assembly hall, in which church service is held. I am in the fourth class. I have one brother and two sisters. My brother and I go to school, which is 3¼ miles round the road from where we live. I am saving post cards, and have about 36. The grass is growing nicely now. There is a swallow's nest up on our wall. It had three young ones in it. We have eight fowls and they are laying well. At our school picnic I won two prizes. One was a nurse and the other a skipping rope. My father has been taking "The Weekly Times," and I like reading the Young Folks' Page. With love to Cousins Connie and Florrie, Uncle Ben, not forgetting yourself. I remain your would-be niece,
    ANNIE S. GLISMAN.
    P.S.— Please, may I write again? My age is 10 years and 10 months. (I am very pleased to add you to our large family of nieces, Annie, and shall be pleased to hear from you again. — Aunt Connie.)19
  • 22 Jan 1910: Pioneering — A Tale of the Bush (By Annie Glismann - Aged 11 years)
    Well boys you want me to tell you a story do you (Dad always calls us boys when he is going to tell us a story although there is only one boy in the family). I don't know any that you have not already heard. What's that Jack something about the bush.
    Oh very well I'll tell you how you're Grandfather made his home in the bush. Father settled himself comfortably in his chair and then told as near as I can remember the following story.
    When I was a very small boy my father made up his mind that the farm he then owned was too small for him to make a living for himself and growing family on so he decided that he would sell it and either buy or select a larger one.
    He had no trouble to sell but found it a very difficult matter to get such a place as he wanted. After looking at a number of places he decided to consult a friend of his whom as the saying knows every bit of land from Murray to the sea. This friend after hearing what my Father had to say said to him I think I could show you the very spot you want, it is situated among the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, is a pretty good land, well watered with a supply of good splitting timber and although right in the middle of the bush now and miles away from any house in the future it ought to be a very good place. Father decided that he would go and look at it so on the following Monday the buggy was loaded up with enough provender to last two men and a pair of horses for a week and he and his friend set off to view the new country. They arrived at their journey's end at night fall fixed up their camp and attended to their horses, had some supper and then turned in and had a good sleep.
    Next morning they were up early and father not liking the look of the place where they had their camp they made an excursion into the forest on the two succeeding days they did the same, on the fourth day they came to the place where your Grandfather has his house now. He liked the spot and decided that he would have it.
    After getting his title fixed up he came and fixed the site for his new house got some men to grub and clean away some of the timber and arranged for two pit sawers to come and saw the timber for his house. In those days saw mills were not as common as they are now nearly all the sawing being done by hand, and very funny it was to see these men one on top and the other at the bottom of the pit sawing away from morning to night.
    After the timber was sawn the carpenters came and built the house and then my father shifted his family into it.
    I don't think I shall even forget that day although I was only a very small boy. The vans had been loaded over night so that we could make a very early start although the days were long it was early in March father knew it would take all day to get to our journey's end and what a trip we had. For some part of the journey we had good roads but for more than half of it we had nothing else but a narrow bullock dray track to follow.
    It was very hot and about three o'clock in the afternoon after turning a sharp corner we saw that both sides of the track was ablaze we had to run into a bush fire the first I had ever seen. We were seated on top of the load in an open wagon, the heat and smoke was terrific and this went on for some two or three miles. After getting out of the fire our driver made us get down and walk. We wondered why he had to do this but we soon found out the road went down the side a very steep hill with a creek at the bottom. The driver was afraid that his brake was not strong enough to hold the wagon so he made us walk. After a lot of trouble he got safely to the bottom of the hill we found that the bridge over the creek consisted of a couple of logs with some sapling on top. After crossing this our troubles began there was a fearfully steep hill to get up the horses were knocked up and to make matters worse a thunderstorm came on the thunder roared the lightning flashed and the rain came down in torrents and there we were with a couple of jibbing horses I must mention here that we had left the other van behind us as the horses would not face the fire. We had about two or three miles to go so mother with us children started to walk. I can remember father saying you can't get lost as long as you stick to the track and it is the first house you come to. We walked on and what a job we had to get up that hill our clothes were wet through and we were tired. However we kept plodding along and at last we reached the house and a dismal place it looked surrounded as it was by tall trees. The man who was in charge of it had a good fire going but we were very miserable and if I remember rightly we children were all crying because we had no dry clothes and nothing to eat. After a time the driver came with his two horses he found he could not get up the hill so he had got some food dry clothes and blankets out of the wagon and packed them on the horses. After getting a change of clothes and something to eat mother spread the blankets on the floor and that is the way we slept for the first night in our new house. Next morning both vans were up to the house so then we were all right.
    After this for many months father and his men were very busy grabbing, cleaning splitting and fencing. It was a great task for they had to cut a gap out of the virgin forest. For us children it was very lonely because we had no playmates and were too small to help in any work and during the winter we were all prisoners as far as going anywhere was concerned because after every heavy fall of rain the creeks and gullies were flooded the bridges such as they were would be covered with three or four feet of water, very often after a flood the first person who wanted to cross them would find that they had been washed away All our provisions had to be brought in by a bullock dray or on pack-horses and we would feel lucky if we got our letters and papers once a week, very often we went without them for a month.
    Father and his men kept working away and after a time cleaned enough of the timber away to enable them to form a small garden and grow some vegetables. Neighbours, in the shape of other settlers came and settled on their blocks and the country began to get a clean gap in it and we had some play mates to have a game with although we had very often to walk three or four miles to see them. But we did not mind this because we got used to walking it was grand going along the little narrow track that led through the scrub from one house to the other. Very often in the evening as we would be coming home we could hear the howl of the dingoes in the gullies and the thump, thump of the wallaby as he hopped away into the scrub.
    It was about this time that I went for my first Kangaroo hunt and as I have often laughed about it myself I must tell you about it. One of the men that father had working for him was called Peter and we children were very fond of him because he tried very hard to amuse us when we had no playmates.
    One day about a month after a big bush fire had burnt miles and miles of the scrub he came home and said "Well take the dog and see if we can get a kangaroo I saw some down by the creek this morning" so taking my hand for I was only a little chap we set off. After going a very short distance Peter said "look" there is a kangaroo. I looked in the direction he pointed and saw as I imagined some awful animal (remember I had never seen a kangaroo before) rise up from the ground. I was so startled that I let go his hand and commenced to run away as hard as I could go yelling at the top of my voice. I did not go very far because I fell when I got up I saw Peter doubled up with laughter and the kangaroo hopping away in the opposite direction as fast as it could go. I wanted to go home so Peter took me and for many a day after he used to raise a laugh when he described my first kangaroo hunt. As the years went by the bullock dray tracks began to give way to made roads bridges were built over the creeks and gullies. In place of the bullock dray the spring cart and four wheeled buggy made their appearances and we were able to go from place to place in half the time that it used to take us until now this is one of the most settled districts in Victoria but in spite of all the advantages we now enjoy I often look back with pleasure to the days when we were the Pioneers of the District20
  • 6 Jan 1915: FIRST AID Some time ago a ladies' class was formed at Beaconsfield Upper for instruction in first aid, and the usual course of lectures was delivered by Dr Langmore. An examination has since been conducted by Dr Griffith with satisfactory results. Six candidates presented themselves for examination, and five passed. The names of the successful candidates are: Mrs Harvey Smith; Miss G. Hopkins; A Glismann; D. Stenhouse; L. Luke. Gladys Margaret Hopkins, Dorothea Stenhouse, Erdmuthe Fredrica Marianne Harvey-Smith, Lillian Myrtle Mabel Luke21
  • Aug 1997: Glismann ties with Upper Beac severed
    Upper Beaconsfield's longest-living resident, Annie Glismann, has died, aged 99, ending the Glismann family name.
    Annie was the granddaughter of Upper Beaconsfield's first permanent settler, Johann Glismann, who took out a selection in 1875. Her mother Harriet (Miss Audsley) was the town's first resident school teacher.
    Annie was born in the old family home in St Georges Road on 25 February 1898, the first of Hans and Harriet's children, and she spent all her life in Upper Beaconsfield until moving to the special accommodation home, Peninsula Lodge, at Carrum.
    Annie was a shy, retiring person who became progressively deaf since contracting measles at the age of 29.
    She was renowned for her crochet work, creating many beautiful rugs for Red Cross, St Vincent de Paul and other organisations. Approaching her 100th year last year, she made 11 rugs. She had also worked for the Association for the Blind, keeping up a family tradition. In her younger years Annie was the official scorer for the cricket club, and in 1932 the club presented her with a gold pen in appreciation.
    This was one of her most enjoyable social activities. In her later years she concentrated on caring for her father.
    She was a person of old-fashioned values, and those close to her remember a private but friendly person with a great sense of humour. Annie Sarah Glisman died on 10 August at Beleura Private Hospital at Mornington.5

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P27, unit 340.
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B8439/1898 (par Hans GLISMANN & Hart Rachel AUDSLEY) - as Annie Sarah GLISMANN, Birth registered at Beaconsfield, Australia."
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1518-441 - Annie Sarah Glismann of "Laluma" St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1518-441 - Noel Gerard Roberts of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  5. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), c Aug 1997.
  6. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 118-1997 p14 by M Womersley (Red Cross).
  7. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 118-1997 p24 by Charles Wilson.
  8. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  9. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  10. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  11. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  12. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  13. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  14. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  15. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  16. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  17. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  18. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    Church of England, Monumental. Comp I Section 2 Grave 3A.
  19. [S14] Newspaper - Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Jan 1909, p37.
  20. [S14] Newspaper - Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 22 Jan 1910, p37
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/221813353
  21. [S19] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette (Berwick, Vic.), 6 Jan 1915, p3.
Last Edited26 Aug 2022

John Glismann

M, #158, b. 18 Nov 1900, d. 29 Apr 1991
John GLISMANN
(1900-1991)
Father*Hans Glismann b. 3 Sep 1865, d. 25 Dec 1938
Mother*Harriet Rachel Audsley b. 14 May 1862, d. 5 Dec 1955

Navy

John Glismann enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy on 11 Oct 1916 when he was 15 years old. M1023. He discharged on 9 Feb 1942 as a Ldg Seaman on the HMAS Penguin.
He is listed on the Honour Board at the Upper Beaconsfield RSL.1
Birth*18 Nov 1900 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #B24393/1900 (par Hans GLISMANN & Hart Rachel AUDSLEY) - as Jno GLISMANN.2 
Land-UBeac*15 Apr 1926 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 25-30). Transfer from William Warren Kerr to John Glismann. 30a.3 
Land-UBeac*18 Feb 1935 GEM-D-47 (part). Transfer from Hans Glismann to John Glismann. 52a 3r 28p.4 
Land-UBeac*18 Feb 1935 GEM-D-48A. Transfer from Hans Glismann to John Glismann. 18a 1r 6p.5 
Land-UBeac28 Nov 1938 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 25.26). Transfer from John Glismann to Ellen Frances Harris. 10a 0r 11p.6 
Marriage*5 Feb 1940 Spouse: Sheila Kathleen Murfett. St John's Church, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia.7
 
Marriage-Notice*6 Feb 1940 GLISMANN-MURFETT. BEACONSFIELD UPPER. Monday. - The marriage of Sheila Kathleen Murfett, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Murfett of Launceston (T) to Leading Seaman John Glismann only son of the late Mr H Glismann and of Mrs H R Glismann of Beaconsfield Upper was quietly celebrated at St Johns Church of England Beaconsfield Upper by the Rev Panelli.
The bride wore a magnolia satin gown an was attended by Miss Muriel Dowling, whose frock was of blue georgette. Mr W J Lang was best man.7 
Land-UBeac*26 Aug 1941 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 27-30). Transfer from John Glismann to Ellen Frances Harris.8 
Land-UBeac*22 Sep 1943 GEM-D-47 (part), 92 Foott Road. Transfer from John Glismann to Sidney Bertram Wills Cooke. 6a 2r 16p.9 
Land-UBeac*20 Dec 1943 GEM-D-47 (part). Transfer from John Glismann to Shire of Berwick. 2a 3r 17p (for Manestar Road.)10 
Land-UBeac30 Oct 1951 GEM-D-47 (part). Transfer from John Glismann to Frederick Douglas Beck. 43a 1r 35p.11 
Land-UBeac*30 Oct 1951 GEM-D-48A. Transfer from John Glismann to Frederick Douglas Beck. 18a 1r 6p.12 
Village Bell*Nov 1980 HAPPY 80TH
Congratulations and best wishes to John Glismann, 80 this month, born in Upper Beaconsfield, and grandson of our first resident Johann Glismann. John and Mrs. Glismann celebrated his birthday with friends and relatives at the house of nephew Roy Harris in Salisbury Road.13 
Death*29 Apr 1991 VIC, Australia. 
Village BellJun 1991 Many of us who wrote articles on the history of Upper Beac. enjoyed contacting John Glismann, who lived in Castlemaine but visited his nephew Roy quite frequently. Mr Glismann was happy to talk about the early days and would straighten out a difficult question with great humour. He died a few days after Roy at age 90.14 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1922 - 1934"Laluma", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: seaman.15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22
bt 1942 - 19549 Crewe Road, Oakleigh, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: packer. With Sheila Kathleen Glismann.23,24
bt 1963 - 1968Laluma, Princes Highway, Pakenham, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manager. With Sheila Kathleen Glismann.25,26,27
bt 1972 - 197762 Campbell Street, Castlemaine, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Sheila Kathleen Glismann.28,29

Grave

  • Plot 4-002-A+B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia30

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Jan 1910: CHERRY PICKING. "Laluma," Beaconsfield Upper.—Dear Uncle Ben, — I take for my subject "Cherry Picking." My grandfather has a large orchard. The principal varieties of fruit grown in it are apples, pears and cherries. The latter are now ripe, and for the past month my grandfather and his employes have been busy picking and sending them away to market. The pickers are divided into two parties, one being called the upper and the other the lower set. The lower set goes first and picks all the fruit they can reach from the ground, while the upper set follows with their step-ladders and pick all the fruit on the higher branches. Some of them in grandfather's orchard are very high. A man standing on a high step-ladder cannot reach the tops of some of the branches. Each picker carries a bucket, slung over his shoulders with a strap, into which he drops the fruit as he picks it. Whilst picking he has to take care that he puts no damaged ones in the bucket. When his bucket is full he empties it into a case. Each case is lined with white paper. When the case is full the nailer-up comes and sees that each case is properly filled, and then nails the lid on. Every, afternoon the carter comes with his waggon and pair of horses. The cases are loaded into the waggon and taken to the railway station and sent on to Melbourne, where the agent takes charge of them and sells them to the various shopkeepers. If prices are good in some of the other States he ships them away. Trusting that I have not made this letter too long, and with with kind regards to Aunt Connie and Cousins Connie and Florrie, I am, your loving nephew, JOHN GLISMANN, aged 9 years.
    (Glad to have heard from you, John. Your grand-father's orchard must look lovely with all the ripe and ripening fruit. Which set of fruit-pickers do you belong to, and do you whistle all the time you are picking.—Uncle Ben.)31
  • 25 Oct 1910: QUESTION BOX. TREE GALLS-The distorted leaves sent by Jack Glissman (Upper Beaconsfield), and taken from the "Apple Jack," are caused by the borings of gall insects.32
  • 29 Dec 1914: NOTES FOR BOYS, by Donald MacDonald. NIGHT FISHING
    I would not recommend Jack Glissman of Upper Beaconsfield, to use luminous paint for floats for night fishing. I have a recipe for making it, not available at the moment, which will be sent in a few days.
    As a boy I fished constantly at night, and found that a white goose feather the top half cut off, and the quill passed through the float, could be seen even on the darkest night, We always used them when eel fishing at night.33
  • 30 Jan 1940: FAREWELL TO SOLDIERS. BEACONSFIELD UPPER.— At a public presentation and farewell to Upper Beaconsfield members of the Second A.I.F. engraved wallets were given to Leading-Seaman J. Glismann, Corporal N. McCathie, and Privates B. Hudson, H. Lang, P. Lang, and D. Mathews.34

Citations

  1. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Name      GLISMANN, JOHN
    Service      Royal Australian Navy
    Service Number      M1023
    Date of Birth      18 Nov 1900
    Place of Birth      BERWICK, VIC
    Date of Enlistment      11 Oct 1916
    Locality on Enlistment      Unknown
    Home Port/Port Division      MELBOURNE, VIC
    Next of Kin      HARRIET
    Date of Discharge      9 Feb 1942
    Rank      LDG SEAMAN
    Posting at Discharge      HMAS Penguin.
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B24393/1900 (par Hans GLISMANN & Hart Rachel AUDSLEY) - as Jno GLISMANN, Birth registered at Berwick, Australia."
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4181-043 - John Glismann of Upper Beaconsfield Farmer.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2308-590 - John Glismann of Beaconsfield Upper, Carpenter - C/T 5960-997.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3796-197 - John Glismann of Beaconsfield Upper Carpenter.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4181-043 - Ellen Francis Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman - C/T 6255-965.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 Feb 1940, p8.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4181-043 - Ellen Francis Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman - C/T 6495-967.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5960-997 - Sidney Bertram Wills Cooke - C/T 6648-404.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5960-997 - The President Councillors and Ratepayers of the Shire of Berwick - C/T 6735-976.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5960-997 - Frederick Douglas Beck of 1 Queen Street Melbourne Insurance Broker - C/T 7651-177.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3796-197 - Frederick Douglas Beck of 1 Queen Street Melbourne Insurance Broker.
  13. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 15-1980, p20.
  14. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Issue 80, Jun 1991, p6 by Jeanette Ballinger.
  15. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  16. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  17. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  18. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  19. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  20. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  21. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  22. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  23. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  24. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  25. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  26. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  27. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  28. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  29. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  30. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-002-A      Glisman      John           M      90      02/05/1991      2196
    4-002-B      Glisman      John           M      84      29/03/1920      638
    4-002-B      Glismann      S.           F      69      24/02/1913      504
    4-002-A      Glissman      Hans           M      73      27/12/1938      1009.
  31. [S14] Newspaper - Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Jan 1910, p37.
  32. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 25 Oct 1910, p9.
  33. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 Dec 1914, p8.
  34. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Jan 1940, p4.
Last Edited4 Nov 2022

Lottie Gerte Petersen

F, #159, b. 2 Apr 1896, d. 20 Jun 1932
Father*Carl August Petersen b. 1868, d. 26 Jun 1938
Mother*Elizabeth Glismann b. 9 Jun 1869, d. 15 Nov 1958
Married NameMarshall. 
Birth*2 Apr 1896 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #B1062.1 
Marriage*19 Mar 1927 Spouse: Harvey Stewart Marshall. Scots Church, Dandenong, VIC, Australia.2
 
Marriage-Notice*23 Apr 1927 MARSHALL-PETERSEN-On the 19th March, 1927, at Scots Church, Dandenong, by the Rev. J Meers, Harvey S., youngest son of Mrs Marshall and the late W J Marshall, Locksley road, Ivanhoe, to Lottie G., only daughter of Mr and Mrs C A, Petersen of Hemming street, Dandenong. (Present address, Kurrajong Park, West Wyalong, NSW.)2 
Death*20 Jun 1932 Kurrajong Park, West Wyalong, NSW, Australia.3 
Death-Notice*21 Jun 1932 MARSHALL. —On the 20th June, at her residence, Kurrajong Park, West Wyalong, Lottie Gertrude, the dearly beloved wife of Harvey, and only daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Petersen (late Upper Beaconsfield).
MARSHALL.-On the 20th June, at Kurrajong Park, West Wyalong, Lottie Gertrude, loved niece of J. and F. Glisman, Murrumbeena.4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1918 - 1921Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: postmistress. With Carl August Petersen and Elizabeth Petersen.5,6,7
bt 1922 - 1926Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: postmistress. With Carl August Petersen and Elizabeth Petersen.8,9,10,11
bt 1927 - 1932Kurrajong Park, West Wyalong, NSW, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Harvey Stewart Marshall.12,13

Newspaper-Articles

  • 7 Nov 1908: A VERY PRETTY PLACE. Leintwardine, Beaconsfleld Upper. — Dear Aunt Connie,— This is the first time I have written to you, and I hope you will accept me as one of your many nieces. Beaconsfield is a very pretty place, situated about 28 miles from Melbourne. The place where we live is situated between two creeks. In front of us is Stony creek, and at the back is Cardina creek. The Cardina creek has a great many fish in it, and we will be glad when close season is over, as we all like fishing. Stony creek flows through my grandfather's property. My grandfather lives just a little way up the road from us. He has a lovely orchard. The cherry trees looked lovely when they were in bloom. The apples and pears had a number of blossoms, and there is every prospect of a good crop. In front of his place is a beautiful row of pine trees, and it is very pleasant to hear the wind in them. We live about two miles from the store, and I like going over with my father. We have been taking "The Weekly Times" for a number of years, and I take a great interest in the Young Folk's Page. With love to Cousins Connie and Florrie, not forgetting yourself, I remain, your would-be niece, LOTTIE G. PETERSEN, aged 12 years and 7 months.
    P.S. —Please, may I write again. (I am pleased to accept you as one of our nieces. Lottie, and you may write again. —Aunt Connie.)14
  • 30 Jan 1909: A LITTLE PRIZE-WINNER. Leintwardine, Beaconsfield North. — Dear Aunt Connie,— I am trying for this month's prize. The first thing I will tell you about will be our school picnic. It was held on November 13. It was a lovely day, and there were a good few people present. In the morning, most of the contests were held, and in the afternoon we held the races. I won five prizes, a bottle of scent, a butter-dish, a crumb brush and tray, a cup and saucer, and three yards of flowered muslin. A lady who was staying at our place gave me a nice book to make up the half-dozen prizes, it is called The Little Duke. I think I was very lucky. My little cousin got the silver medal, and he is very proud of it. In the skipping race one of my "Weekly Times" cousins fell down, and hurt her wrist, but she got third prize all the same, because there were only three that went in for it.
    I collect post cards, and have about 44, including 10 different views of Beaconsfield. Four of them are views of our school picnic. We went out fishing the other day, and only caught five worth keeping. One little girl and myself were fishing at one hole, but we had to leave it, because we saw a large black snake just near us. When we were tired we had a rest, and a bathe. There is a lovely bathing hole not far from our place, and sometimes I go for a bathe. It is about two chains long. My uncle was out fishing the day before us, and he caught ten nice ones. It is very dangerous to go out gathering ferns this time of the year, as there are so many snakes about here. I have seen a good many this year. There have been a lot of bush fires about here lately. It does seem a pity that all the pretty trees are blackened, and the grass all burnt. With love to Cousins Connie and Florrie, Uncle Ben, and not forgetting yourself, and wishing you all a bright and prosperous New Year. I remain, your loving niece, LOTTIE PETERSEN. Age, 12 years and 10 months.
    (Thank you, dear, for your good wishes.— Aunt Connie.)15
  • 1 May 1909: A LETTER OF THANKS. Leintwardine, Beaconsfield Upper.— Dear Aunt Connie,— I am writing this to thank you for the prize you so kindly awarded me. I am enclosing sixpence of it for the cot, and with the remaining two shillings I shall get a nice book to keep in memory of my first prize for letter writing. Well, dear Aunt Connie, I must now tell you how I spent, my Easter holidays. On Good Friday I went for a long walk along the Cardina Creek. It is a nice walk, as the creek bends and turns so much that in some places there is only a very narrow strip of land between two bends. The banks, which in some places are very steep, are covered with the most lovely ferns. I did not pick any, because I had a good distance to walk, and they would only be withered up before I got home. On Easter Monday I went for a picnic and a long walk along the Stony Creek. We had dinner and afternoon tea on the creek. It was quite nice to have "billy" tea made with creek water. Where the creek was full of rocks I had some fun bounding from one to another. While the billy was boiling for afternoon tea I had a paddle in the creek. The water was very cool and refreshing, after a long walk. While I was paddling I picked a nice bunch of ferns, which I took home to some little children staying at our place. After we left the creek, we went up a steep hill, and came to an old burnt down house. It was burnt down by last year's bush fires. After seeing this, we wended our way over hills and gullies to our home, after spending a most enjoyable day. With love to Cousins Connie and Florrie, Uncle Ben, and not forgetting yourself, i remain, your loving niece,— LOTTIE PETERSON.
    (It was kind of you to send some or your prize-money to the Hospital. "Billy tea" is always enjoyable when you are out picnicing. —Aunt Connie).16
  • 17 Jul 1909: A TRIP TO TOWN. Leintwardine, Beaconsfield Upper.— Dear Aunt Connie,— I am going to tell you about a most enjoyable trip I had to Melbourne with five of my "Weekly Times" cousins. I had to get up about half-past four o'clock to get ready in time to catch the coach. I had about two miles to walk to where the coach starts from. Mother walked over with me, as it was dark. There I met Cousins Connie and Florrie, and we had a lovely drive to the station, and then a nice train trip. I was delighted to meet Cousins Connie and Florrie on the way down, and we had so much to say to each other, that we had not time to get our tickets, so we got into the train without them. Connie got out at the next station, and got them. We arrived in the city safely, and then went and did some shop ping. We got some dolls, and a book to take to the hospital. Connie and Florrie bad some nice doll's clothes made, and when we had our dinner at the Coffee Palace, the gentlemen there was kind enough to let us go upstairs and dress the dolls. Then we went down to Flinders street station and met May Lovell and Florrie Frenchman under the clocks. We were to meet May Lucas there, but as she did not come, we walked up Swanston street, where she overtook us. Then we made our way to the Children's Hospital. When we reached it, we had a long time to wait before we could see the Matron, to see if we might go through. When she came to us she said she was very sorry, but she thought it was best for us not to go through, as there was so much diphtheria, and scarlet fever at the time. The Matron told us to let her know when we thought of coming again, and she would let us know if we might go through. However, we left our presents for "The Weekly Times." The Aunt Connie, The Young Victoria, The Police and State School Cots. Cousin Connie had a nice doll and drawing slate. Cousin Florrie took a doll and a lovely bunch of chrysanthemums. Florrie Frencham had two nice dolls, May Lovell had two dolls also. May Lucas had a doll and a lovely basket of violets, and I had a nice doll and a bunch of ferns and wild heath; also a nice little story book. After that we all made our way to the station, and took the train to our respec tive homes.— I remain, your affectionate niece, LOTTIE G. PETERSEN. (I am glad to hear that you had such an enjoyable trip, Lottie. The stationmasler told me about your getting into the train ticket-less, although You were in ample time to get them. You will see in this column the Matron's thanks for the presents.— Aunt Connie).17
  • 20 Nov 1909: OUR LETTER BOX. VERY ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY. Leintwardine, Beaconsfield Upper.— My Dear Aunt Connie,— I have not written to you for a good time now, and as I have just returned from my trip to Kyneton. I thought, perhaps you would like to hear something about it. The morning we were to start hap pened to be fine. We were up about 5 o'clock to get ready to catch our train, and you may be sure we did not waste time, as we did not want to lose the train. However, we got to the station all right, and had some little time to wait. We arrived in town a little after ten, and, as our train did not start till 12.15, we had about two hours to ourselves. We had our lunch in the "Covent Gardens," did a little business, and then took the tram to Spencer street station. We had to wait a good while until the train started, and I was not sorry when it did as I was tired of wait ing. After a while I began to think the train was never going to get to Kyneton. At last it stopped, and, of course, I looked out to see what station it was, and I was surprised to see we had only got as far as Macedon. After we were through the station we began to see the mount coming into view. When we were right opposite the one side of it it did look steep. It made me feel as if I would like to get out and climb up it, as I am very fond of climbing hills. I have heard that anyone with a pair of glasses could see the Beaconsfield Store from the top of it. Once we were past the mount we began to feel nearer our destination, and very soon we were in Kyneton. When we got out of the train all the "cabbies" were after us to see if we wanted a cab. How ever, we were quite independent, as some of our friends were coming to meet us. In a little while we and our luggage were safely packed in the trap, and were driving up Mollison street, which is now the main street. After following different roads and passing some fine old stone houses we found our selves at our destination. That night we were too tired to go for a walk, and we were not sorry when it was bed-time. The next morning I went for a walk along the Campaspe River. I did see a difference between it and our creeks. In the afternoon three of us walked to the mineral springs. It was a warm day, and a drink of mineral water was very refreshing after our walk. When we all had a good drink we filled our two bottles to take home to the others. We had to be careful and not shake the bottles, for if we did they would burst. The next morn ing we drove into Kyneton. On one part of the road going in one can get a lovely view of the show grounds, and also of the Kyneton Hospital. We went in again in the evening to see what Kyneton streets were like when they were lit up. The Church of England is a fine old building, with ivy cling ing all the way up the front of it.
    The next afternoon (Sunday) I went to Sunday school with one of our friends, who is organist there. It is held in the River View State school, which is just a little way from where I was staying. The next day we drove to Drummond, which is 10 or 12 miles from River View. When going there we passed through a small township called Malmsbury, and also passed the gardens, which look very pretty at a distance. We passed the Malmsbury re servoir, which supplies Castlemaine and Bendigo, and we also passed several mines. After lunch my friend and myself set out and followed up a little creek till we found ourselves on a small promontory, with the creek on one side and a big swamp on the other. We found some very pretty blue wild violets among the trees. Going home we had a better view of the reservoir, also of the Malmsbury cemetery. The next day we drove into Kyneton to see the gardens, and next morning we left Kyneton by the 8.15 train, and arrived in Spencer Street a little after ten.- I was not sorry when we reached home, as I was tired of travelling. I think you will agree with me in saying I had a splendid holiday. With fond love to Connie, Florrie, Uncle Ben and yourself. I remain, your affectionate niece—LOTTIE G. PETERSEN.
    (I think you spent a very enjoyable holiday, Lottie, but did not take enough rest.— Aunt Connie.)18
  • 5 Feb 1910: SOME GOOD FISHING. Leintwardine, Beaconsfield Upper. — My Dear Aunt Connie — I am writing to thank you for the prize you so kindly awarded me. I had no idea I would get a prize for my letter, and was surprised when I saw my name in the list of winners. I am enclosing one shilling of it for the hospital. I hope you spent a very merry Christmas. We all did, only the weather was rather hot. We went for a very nice picnic on Boxing Day, and we have been having some very good fishing. Each time we got a nice catch. We had a lovely rain last night. It has made everything fresh again. I have three deaf little pet kittens, and I feed them with fresh milk twice a day. They do like it. There is also a dear little black puppy up here. He is just beginning to get mischievous, and carry things away. His name is "Bulger," and he is very playful. With fond love to Connie and Florrie, Uncle Ben and yourself, from your affectionate niece —LOTTIE G. PETERSEN. (It was good of you, Lottie, to send some of your prize money to the hospital.— Aunt Con nie.)19
  • 16 Apr 1910: YOUNG FOLKS LETTER BOX. BEACONSFIELD FRUIT SHOW. Leintwardine, Beaconsfield Upper — My dear : Aunt Connie,—I thought I would write and tell you about the Beaconsfield Show; which was held in the Assembly Hall on Easter Sat urday, and which turned out a decided success in every way. The exhibits were very good, and there were quite a number of them. The 'Toomuc Valley" orchard had two very nice collections of apples, for which it got first and second prizes. My uncle got first prize for "Rome Beauty" apples. The fancy work was very nice. My little cousin got a special prize for sewing by a girl 11½ years of age, and it was very nicely done. There was a very good display of vegetables. The watermelon that got first prize, was a lovely one, and some of the pumpkins were very large. My father got first for household pumpkin, first for carrots, first for beetroot, first for beans, and second for tomatoes, also first for onions, so he did very well. He also got first for a collection of dried fruits. I entered a bunch of wild flowers, but did not get a prize. The Melbourne Cavalry and some of the moun-ted cadets were camped in Captain Rushall's-paddock. Some of them came to the show, and the band came and played selections during the evening. I went to the church parade on Sunday. It was very nice and a great number came to it. It has been lovely wea ther for the holidays, but I hope we will soon get some rain, as the crops must soon be sown and the flowers begin to look faded and dry again. There were a great many people staying up here. Nearly all the boarding-houses were full. There were also a good few Boy Scouts camped up here. With fond love to Cousins Connie and Florrie, Uncle Ben, and yourself, from your ever affectionate niece. LOTTIE G. PETERSEN.
    (I am glad to hear that your father was so successful at the show, Lottie, also to hear that you had such a good time.)20
  • 18 Jun 1910: AMONG THE HILLS. Leintwardine, Beaconsfield Upper. — Dear Aunt Connie, — This time I am going to tell you of a drive we had, around Emerald. It was a beautiful morning and father proposed we should go for a drive and take our lunch with us. I had never been that way before, so I was delighted. On the first part of the way were a good few orchards. Then we came to the Beaconsfield North church. After going some distance further, we turned off in the direction of Emerald. We could see a great distance around us from there. There were hills on every side of us. They looked so pretty with the fruit trees in their autumn leaves, dotted here and there, and between them the ploughed land with the crops just coming up. At intervals on either side of the road we came upon houses, some with small orchards and some with crops around them. Then we began to come to the hills. On one side the hills rose above us, and on the other side were steep gullies, the banks of which were full of tall tree ferns, and giant gum trees. As we got further on, we found that on the cultivated hills, tall tree ferns were dotted here and there. They looked so nice. When we came to the township of Emerald we had our lunch, and gave the horses a feed. While the billy was being boiled, I gathered some pink heath. After lunch, while the horses were finishing their feed, mother and I went for a walk along the railway line. It is a narrow gauge line, which runs from Gembrook to Fern Tree Gully, where it joins the other line. We saw one of the carriages and a truck. They looked so much narrower than the other ones. There is a station in Emerald, and it looks so pretty with the tree ferns in front of it. Emerald is only a small township. As far as I could see there was a state school, a church, and two boarding-houses, but I did not notice any store. After we came back, we once more started off through the township, until we came to the main Narre Warren road, which we turned down, as we were going home that way. We had a very good view from the part of the road between Emerald and Paradise Valley. After passing Paradise we once more began to get among the hills, so we could not see very far. On one part of the road, we could see our home; although we were miles from it. After passing the Narre Warren North church, we crossed the Cardina and Muddy Creeks. At the latter we gave the horses a drink. Then we began climbing the hills again. After about another three-quarters of an hour we arrived home, after having had a most interesting and enjoyable drive along a road we had never been before. With fond love to Cousins Connie and Florrie, Uncle Ben ; and yourself, from your ever affectionate niece, LOTTIE G. PETERSEN. (I am glad you had such a lovely drive, Lottie. The hills around Emerald are very pretty.— Aunt Connie.)21
  • 21 Jan 1911: OUR LETTER BOX. A SERIES OF ENTERTAINMENTS. Leintwardine, Beaconsfield Upper. — Dear Aunt Connie,—As I have not written to you for some time, no doubt you will think I have forgotten you, but I still take a keen interest in the young Folks' Page, and en-joy reading the letters from my various cousins. This time I will take for my subject, a series of Entertainments held here during the Christmas holidays. The first of these was a monster Christmas Tree for the children, which was held on December 23. In the afternoon they had races for the girls and boys. Then they had tea, first for the children, and then for the adults. After tea there was a magic lantern entertainment, and some very nice pictures were shown. While they were waiting for it to become dark enough for the pictures, they had some songs and recitations by different children, and one gentleman told them a story. After the magic lantern, was the Christmas tree. It looked lovely, as the curtain was raised, and revealed the tree, which was decorated with little candles, and glistening strings; drooping from it. On either side of the tree were tables, containing the presents for the girls, and the other those for the boys. There was also a bran pie, gift table, and sweet stall; but these things were not given away like the presents. On the Monday after (Boxing Day) there was a concert by the Beaconsfield Upper Dramatic Club, in aid of the cricket club. It was a great success, and the hall was full, in spite of the threatening even ing. After the concert there was a dance, but we did not stay long at that. On the following Wednesday there was a tennis tournament, and a cake and apron fair. The different stalls consisted of an ice cream stall, bran pie, vegetable and produce stall, book-stall; also sweets, apron, and fancy goods stalls. There was also afternoon tea and raspberries and cream to be bought. On the same evening there was a grand concert all by Melbourne artists. During the interval ice cream and sweets were carried round. On the Saturday evening the Beaconsfield Upper Fruitgrowers' Association held the annual ball. They danced till about 11 o'clock, and then had supper. After that they danced till 12 o'clock, and then rang the old year out and the New Year in. The entertainments ended on the following Monday with another concert by the dramatic club. I went to the Christmas tree, cricketers' concert, tennis tournament and grand concert, and I enjoyed myself very much at them all. I have joined the tennis club and I like the game very much. With fond love to Connie and Florrie, Uncle Ben and yourself, and also wishing you, Uncle Ben, Connie, Florrie, and all my cousins a happy and prosperous new year, from your affectionate niece Lottie G. Peter sen.22
  • 6 May 1911: OUR LETTER BOX. THE BEACONSFIELD FRUITGROWERS' SHOW. Leintwardine, Beaconsfield Upper. — Dear Aunt Connie. — I will take for my subject the Beaconsfield Fruitgrowers' Annual Show, and The Tennis Tournament. The show was held on Easter Saturday, the day being nice and fine. The first features to claim your at tention, as you entered were the cases of lovely apples. On one side of the door were those packed for export, and on the other side those packed for the local market. One side of the hall was nothing but fruit and it looked lovely. The other side was occupied by the preserved fruit, dried fruit, pickles and sauces, jams, cookery and fancy work. The big back room was full of vegetables and some very good exhibits were shown. One of the small back rooms was full of flowers. They looked lovely especially the collections of cut flow ers. We took prizes for dried fruit, brace of cucumbers and onions, and second for vegetable marrow, household pumpkin, cu cumbers, parsnips, carrots, bottled fruit and pickles and sauces. So I think we did fairly well. In the afternoon there was an apple packing contest, points being given for packing, grading wrapping, and time. It was very interesting to watch them. During the evening there were several items, such as music, singing and recitations, which passed the evening off very pleasantly. On Easter Monday the Beaconsfield Upper Tennis Club held an open tournament. It was a glori ous day, and everything passed off well. The first prizes were a nice silver-backed mirror for the lady winner, and a silver candlestick for the gentleman; while the second prizes were a nice vase for the lady, and a silver matchbox for the gentleman. In the even ing the Beaconsfield dramatic club held a concert. There were two plays by the dra matic club, and several items by different visitors. I went to all the Easter functions and enjoyed myself very much. I will now close with love to Connie and Florrie, Uncle Ben and yourself. Again thanking you for the prize. Your affectionate niece, LOTTIE G. PETERSEN.
    (I am very pleased to hear that you were so successful at the show, Lottie, and hope you will have more 1st prizes next year.— Aunt Connie.)23
  • 29 Jul 1911: ENTERTAINMENTS AT BEACONSFIELD UPPER. Lottie G. Petersen, of "Leintwardine," Beaconsfield Upper, writes: — This time I will take for my subject several entertainments held here during the last few months. The first of these was the "State school picnic," which was held on "Empire Day." It was to have been held in the recreation ground, but the day was so wet they had to have it in the hall. The children went down to the school at the usual time and saluted the flag. Then two gentlemen addressed them. They then marched up to the hall, where dinner was awaiting them. After dinner they played in the hall, while the adults had their dinner.
    When everything was finished they had some contests, such as "placing the eye in the pig," skipping and winding cotton on a reel. I went in for the skipping contest for the big girls, and came second, for which I got a nice hair tidy. After the contests they played games while the ladies prepared afternoon tea. When it was ready the adults had theirs, and then tea was set for the children. Before going home they sang several songs, including God Save the King, and gave three cheers for Empire Day. On Coronation Day Mr and Mrs Harvey Smith gave the children of the district a Coronation treat. The children were invited to tea at 4 o'clock. The table looked lovely. It had a tall centre piece decorated with heath; and from it to each corner of the table were beautiful streamers of red, white, and blue ribbon. Pretty little fairy lamps were burning on the table, and in different parts of the room. Later in the evening, when it got dark, fire works were set off. They looked very pretty, especially some of the rockets. After this they went inside to a magic lantern and phonograph entertainment. First of all the school children did the wand drill and flag drill; also some marching, and one little girl did some fancy dancing, and gave a recitation. In the evening the parents of the children, and a good few young people, came, and before they went home they had a few dances to finish off the evening. They then gave three cheers for the King and Queen, and three cheers for the host and hostess. It was the best children's entertainment ever held in Upper Beaconsfield. On the following Saturday evening the Beaconsfield Upper Tennis Club held the quarterly social. It was a miserable night, but, for all that, a good few attended. We all went, and enjoyed ourselves very much. It was my first dance, but I got on all right, and had a good few dances.24
  • 23 Dec 1911: OUR LETTER BOX. THE MORNINGTON SHOW. Lottie G. Petersen, who lives at "Leintwardine," Beaconsfield Upper, writes:— Dear Aunt Connie, — I am taking for my subject the Mornington Farmers' Association's Annual Show, which was held at Berwick on November 8. It was a lovely day, and we started from home about 10 o'clock. After a lovely drive we arrived at the show grounds between 11 and 12 o'clock. We left our buggy and horse on the road, and after giving the horse his feed, we had lunch. The shed was not yet opened when we went into the show, so we had a look at the poultry and animals first. The poor sheep that were not shorn looked hot with their wool on them, and the sun beating right down on them. There was an enormous white pig there. It was as big as a little fat pony. After going all round the animals we went to the centre of the ground, where the riding hacks were being judged. Next we had a look at the delivery horses, and then went to see the little ponies, and the jinker ponies getting judged. By this time the shed had been opened. We went to admire the fancy work, fruit, vegetables, flowers, cookery, and dairy produce exhibits. The fancy work, which took up the whole of one side of the shed, was just lovely; especially the first prize collection of fancy work, in which there was some beautiful work. The flowers and vegetables were also very good. Later on in the day we watched the Red Cross race and the high jumping. The Red Cross race was for the soldiers. They carried dummies to represent wounded men. One of the horses got out of control and gal-loped into a cart, throwing its rider. Fortu-nately, he could not have been hurt, for he got up and went after his horse. There was an alarm race later on ; but we did not wait to see it. We left the grounds about five o'clock, after having spent a very pleasant day. On the following Friday the annual State school picnic was held. Mother and I went over in the afternoon, and had a look at some of the races. I went in for the ladies' nail-driving competition; but did not get any thing. We then waited to see the prizes given out. They had lovely prizes this year. I think they are the best they have ever had. The Beaconsfield Upper Tennis Club celebrated "Cup Day" by holding an American tournament. I was there most of the day looking on. I did not play, as I had a cold, and was afraid of making it worse, and I wanted to go to the other amusements during the week. Cherry picking up here will soon be finished. The crops around here will soon be all cut. We are beginning to stack already.25
  • 21 Feb 1918: BEACONSFIELD UPPER. On Saturday evening a social meeting assembled in the hall, the object of which was to bid farewell to Mr James Hopkin and family, who have for the past few years conducted the post office here. Owing to family considerations Mr Hopkins is going back to town during this week. Miss Hopkins, who has been post-mistress during these years, has from her obliging disposition become a great favorite. The Rev. James Wilson presided, and after a few very pointed references to the lively interests Mr Hopkins has taken in all matters pertaining to the affairs of the district expressed the general regret of the residents. He then presented Miss Hopkins with an elegant gold wristlet watch as a token of esteem, expressing regret at her departure. Miss Hopkins, in a few very well appointed remarks, returned thanks. Mr Hopkins was then presented with a case of pipes and pouch. In returning thanks for such an unlooked for testimony of esteem, he through family reasons had decided on the change, but his mind would often revert to the pleasant associations of Upper Beaconsfield. Song, sentiment, and a social cup of tea brought the evening to a close. Mr Peterson, a former resident here but lately of Dandenong has bought Mr Hopkin's property, and Miss Peterson, a young lady of attractive bearing and manners, will act as post-mistress. James Hopkins, Gladys Margaret Hopkins, Carl August Petersen26
  • 19 Dec 1918: Berwick Shire Council. Correspondence. From Postmaster-General's department, in regard to request received from postmistress at Upper Beaconsfield, asking that the local post office be closed for the weekly half-holiday at 1 p.m. on Saturday, in lieu of Wednesday, as at present. Enquiring whether the council had any objection to the proposal. On motion of Crs Anderson and Martin, to be informed that, at a public meeting held, the proposol was defeated on a vote being taken of the ratepayers.27
  • 17 Dec 1926: A farewell social and dance was given to Mr Mrs, and Miss Petersen. Carl August Petersen, Elizabeth Petersen28
  • 27 Jun 1932: Regret is felt by her many friends at the death of Mrs. Harvey Marshall, which occurred at West Wyalong. Mrs. Marshall before her marriage was postmistress at the local post-office for many years. Her mother, Mrs. Petersen, was an old resident of the district.29
  • 20 Jun 1934: MARSHALL (nee Petersen) - In loving memory of our darling daughter Lottie G Marshall who passed away at West Wyalong (NSW) June 20 1932.
    As we loved you, so we miss you
    In our hearts you are ever there;
    Loved remembered longed for always
    As it dawns our sad second year
    - (Always remembered by her loving parents C and E Petersen.)30

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Ellen Frances Glismann

F, #160, b. 25 Mar 1903, d. 11 Oct 1974
Ellen Frances HARRIS (nee GLISMANN)
(1903-1974)
Father*Hans Glismann b. 3 Sep 1865, d. 25 Dec 1938
Mother*Harriet Rachel Audsley b. 14 May 1862, d. 5 Dec 1955
Married NameHarris. 
Probate (Will)* Ellen Frances Harris. Widow. Beaconsfield Upper. 28 Sep 1974. 781/738.1 
Birth*25 Mar 1903 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #B8010/1903 (par Hans GLISMANN & Harriet Rachel AUDSLEY) - as Ellen Frances GLISMANN.2 
Education*13 May 1915 State School 2560, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC. Age 12y 2m.3 
Marriage*23 Apr 1924 Spouse: Claud Alfred Harris. St John's Church, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #M3188/1924, Claud Alfred HARRIS & Ellen Francis GLISMANN - first marriage at the new church.4
 
Land-UBeac11 Oct 1937 GEM-D-44B.44 (part). Transfer from Claud Alfred Harris to Ellen Frances Harris. 26a 1r 22p.5 
Land-UBeac28 Nov 1938 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 25.26). Transfer from John Glismann to Ellen Frances Harris. 10a 0r 11p.6 
Land-UBeac*26 Aug 1941 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 27-30). Transfer from John Glismann to Ellen Frances Harris.7 
Land-UBeac*4 Jun 1954 GEM-D-2 (part), 8-10 St Georges Road. Transfer from Violet Olga Parrott to Ellen Frances Harris. 1a.8 
Land-UBeac17 Aug 1954 GEM-D-44 (part). Transfer from Ellen Frances Harris to Francis Roy Harris. 1a 0r 24 9/10p.9 
Land-UBeac*12 Feb 1959 GEM-D-2 (part), 8-10 St Georges Road. Transfer from Ellen Frances Glismann to John Rintoull Willis. 1a.10 
Land-UBeac2 Aug 1961 GEM-D-44 (part). Transfer from Ellen Frances Harris to Francis Roy Harris. Small triangle piece.11 
Residence*1969 Naygoondy, Salisbury Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia.12 
Widow28 Feb 1969Ellen Frances Glismann became a widow upon the death of her husband Claud Alfred Harris.13 
Land-UBeac*30 Jul 1969 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 33.34 part). Transfer from Claud Alfred Harris to Ellen Frances Harris. 9a 2r.14 
Land-UBeac*23 Oct 1970 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 33.34 part). Transfer from Ellen Frances Harris to Francis Roy Harris. 9a 2r.15 
Land-UBeac3 May 1974 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 27-30). Transfer from Ellen Frances Harris to Francis Roy Harris.16 
Land-UBeac3 May 1974 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 25.26). Transfer from Ellen Frances Harris to Francis Roy Harris.16 
Death*11 Oct 1974 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #D23937 age 71.13 
Land-Note*20 Feb 1975 Ellen Frances Harris died on the 28 September 1974. Probate of her will has been granted to Cuthbert Claud Harris of 22 Palmiston Street Berwick Manager and Francis Roy Harris of Salisbury Road Beaconsfield Upper Company Agent.17 
Land-UBeac*7 Aug 1975 GEM-D-44B.44 (part). Transfer from Ellen Frances Harris to Cuthbert Claud Harris Francis Roy Harris. 10.21ha.18 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1925 - 1934Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Claud Alfred Harris.19,20,21,22,23,24

Grave

  • Plot 1-069-A & B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia25

Family

 Claud Alfred Harris b. 5 Oct 1888, d. 28 Feb 1969
Children 1.Cuthbert Claud Harris+ b. 24 Nov 1929, d. 29 Sep 2012
 2.Francis Roy Harris+ b. 4 Oct 1931, d. 23 Apr 1991

Newspaper-Articles

  • 9 Dec 1916: MISS DOROTHEA STENHOUSE, "Scotscraig," Beaconsfield Upper.
    E.D.-Pass-Piano-Ellen F. Glismann. P.D.-Pass-Piano-Brydon Shorthouse, Dorothy Glismann. Dorothea Stenhouse Amy Brydon Shorthouse Dorothy Jean Glismann26
  • 25 Apr 1924: Last Wednesday afternoon the marriage of Mr. Claude Harris to Miss Nellie Glissman was celebrated in the local Church of England. Rev. Cole performed the ceremony. A reception was afterwards held in the Assembly Hall.
    This happy couple have the honor of being the first pair to be married in this church. Claud Alfred Harris27
  • 24 Apr 1964: RUBY WEDDING. HARRIS — GLISMANN. —At St. John's Church of England, Beaconsfield Upper, on 23rd April, 1924, celebrated by Rev. A. J. Cole, Claud Alfred, only son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Harris, Beaconsfield Upper, to Ellen Frances, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Glismann, Beaconsfield Upper.
    HARRIS — GLISMANN—Claud and Ellen: Congratulations Mum and Dad on the 40th Anniversary of your Wedding, celebrated at St. John's Church of England, Upper Beaconsfleld, on April 23, 1924. Love from all the family. Claud Alfred Harris28
  • 1 May 1964: Ruby Wedding at Upper Beacy.
    Mr. and Mrs. Claud Harris, of Upper Bcaconsfield, were taken completely by surprise last Saturday night, when their two sons and two daughters, with their respective wives or husbands and families arrived unannounced to offer congratulations and good wishes on the occasion of their ruby wedding anniversary. Also present were Mr. John Glismann (best man at their wedding), Miss A. G. Glismann and Mrs. J. Porter, formerly Miss Jean Tivendale (bridesmaids); with Mrs. J. Glismann and Mr. J. Porter.
    The Shire President Cr. A. G. Robinson) and Mrs. Robinson and the Shire Secretary (Miss B. Thomas) were the only guests outside the family and bridal party.
    It was an informal, happy gathering.
    During supper Mr. John Glismann proposed a toast to the "Bride and Bridegroom" and the "bride" cut the cake, which had been made by Mrs. C. C. Harris.
    Both Mr. and Mrs. Harris have spent the greater part of their lives, in the district and are held in high esteem throughout the length and breadth of it. For years Mr. Harris was one of the Beaconsfield Riding councillors.
    Messages of congratulations and good wishes have poured in from near and far and to these we add ours. Claud Alfred Harris29

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P7, unit 306; VPRS 7591/P4, unit 482.
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B8010/1903 (par Hans GLISMANN & Harriet Rachel AUDSLEY) - as Ellen Frances GLISMANN, Birth registered at Beaconsfield, Australia."
  3. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: on a list in School Building File VPRS795 P0 2550 070314 (1915-1956).
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M3188/1924, Claud Alfred HARRIS & Ellen Francis GLISMANN."
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5426-145 - Ellen Frances Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman - all of GEM-D-44B and part of GEM-D-44.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4181-043 - Ellen Francis Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman - C/T 6255-965.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4181-043 - Ellen Francis Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman - C/T 6495-967.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6905-986 - Ellen Frances Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5426-145 - C/T 8126-841 - Francis Roy Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Driver.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6905-986 - John Rintoull Willis Gentleman and Nellie Mary Willis Married Woman both of Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5426-145 - C/T 8334-666 - Francis Roy Harris of Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield Cartage Contractor.
  12. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), address on Claud Harris probate.
  13. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5458-544 - C/T 8790-447 - Ellen Frances Harris of "Naygoondy" Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield Widow.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8790-447 - Francis Roy Harris Petrol Company Agent and Joan Ella Harris Married Woman both of Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6255-965 - Francis Roy Harris Petrol Company Agent and Joan Ella Harris Married Woman both of Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5426-145 - Ellen Frances Harris died on the 28 September 1974. Probate of her will has been granted to Cuthbert Claud Harris of 22 Palmiston Street Berwick Manager and Francis Roy Harris of Salisbury Road Beaconsfield Upper Company Agent.
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5426-145 - C/T 9108-166 -.
  19. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  20. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  21. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  22. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  23. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  24. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  25. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-069-A      Harris      Rosetta      F      85      16/12/1939      1035
    1-069-A      Harris      L.           M      87      07/05/1942      1097
    1-069-B      Harris      Claud Alfred      M      80      03/03/1969      1594
    1-069-B      Harris      Ellen Francis      F      71      11/10/1974      1694.
  26. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 Dec 1916, p23.
  27. [S188] Newspaper - Berwick County Times / The Times Berwick County Times (Vic.), 25 Apr 1924, p1.
  28. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 24 Apr 1964.
  29. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 1 May 1964.
Last Edited14 Feb 2022

Dorothy Jean Glismann

F, #161, b. 17 Jan 1905, d. 16 Sep 1923
Father*Hans Glismann b. 3 Sep 1865, d. 25 Dec 1938
Mother*Harriet Rachel Audsley b. 14 May 1862, d. 5 Dec 1955
Birth*17 Jan 1905 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #B663/1905 (par Hans GLISMANN & Hart Rachel AUDSLEY) - as Dorothy Jean GLISMANN.1 
Education*13 May 1915 State School 2560, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. Age 10y 4m.2 
Death*16 Sep 1923 East Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D11593/1923 (Age 18) (par Hans GLISMANN & Harriet Rachel AUDSLEY) - as Dorothy Jean GLISMANN.3 
Death-Notice*18 Sep 1923 GLISMANN.—On the 16th September at Melbourne Dorothy Jean beloved youngest daughter of H and H R Glismann of Beaconsfield Upper aged 18 years.
The friends of Mr and Mrs HANS GLISMANN, of Beaconsfield Upper are informed that the funeral of their beloved youngest daughter Dorothy Jean will leave the residence of Miss Audsley "Elm Grove", Clayton road, Clayton, THIS DAY (Tuesday) at 2.30 pm for interment in the Necropolis, Springvale, arriving 3 p.m.4 

Grave

  • Church of England, Monumental Comp I Section 2 Grave 3A, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia5

Newspaper-Articles

  • 9 Dec 1916: MISS DOROTHEA STENHOUSE, "Scotscraig," Beaconsfield Upper.
    E.D.-Pass-Piano-Ellen F. Glismann. P.D.-Pass-Piano-Brydon Shorthouse, Dorothy Glismann. Dorothea Stenhouse Amy Brydon Shorthouse Ellen Frances Glismann6
  • 21 Sep 1923: During the evening reference was made to the unfortunate accident that had befallen Mrs Petersen, and to the sad loss that had been sustained by the family of the Glismanns in the death of their youngest daughter. To these two families a vote of sympathy and condolence was passed by the meeting standing in silence for a few moments. Elizabeth Glismann7
  • 21 Sep 1923: Dorothy Jean, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Glismann of this district, passed away in hospital last Sunday. Deceased was only 18 years of age and contracted pneumonia while on a holiday in the city. The remains were interred in the Springvale cemetery last Tuesday. Deep regret was expressed by the residents of this district.7

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B663/1905 (par Hans GLISMANN & Hart Rachel AUDSLEY) - as Dorothy Jean GLISMANN, Birth registered at Beaconsfield, Australia."
  2. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: on a list in School Building File VPRS795 P0 2550 070314 (1915-1956).
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D11593/1923 (Age 18) (par Hans GLISMANN & Harriet Rachel AUDSLEY) - as Dorothy Jean GLISMANN, Death registered at Melbourne East, Australia."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Sep 1923, p1.
  5. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    Church of England, Monumental. Comp I Section 2 Grave 3A.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 Dec 1916, p23.
  7. [S188] Newspaper - Berwick County Times / The Times 21 Sep 1923, p1.
Last Edited14 Feb 2022

Claud Alfred Harris

M, #162, b. 5 Oct 1888, d. 28 Feb 1969
Claud Alfred HARRIS
(1888-1969)
Father*Solomon Harris b. 10 Mar 1854, d. 5 May 1942
Mother*Rosetta Sparkes b. 30 Nov 1854, d. 15 Dec 1939

World War I

Claud Alfred Harris was a 25 year old mechanic when he enlisted on 2 Feb 1916. He embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT 54 Runic on 20 Jun 1916 with the 10th Field Ambulance. There were 3 more lads from Upper Beaconsfield on the same ship, Edward Dineley, Stanley Donovan and Lionel Smith. SERN 12451.
The nominal roll lists him as a Driver in the 4th Motor Transport Company.
His name is listed on the Honour Board at the Upper Beaconsfield RSL.1,2

Probate (Will)* Claud Alfred Harris. Contractor And Grazier. Upper Beaconsfield. 28 Feb 1969. 687/742.3 
Birth*5 Oct 1888 Edgevale-road, Kew, VIC, Australia, #B30642.4 
Birth-Notice*11 Oct 1888 HARRIS.—On the 5th October, at her residence, Edgevale-road, Kew, the wife of S. Harris, grocer, &c., of a son.5 
Land-Note21 Oct 1921 PAK-1A LP2788 (Lot 18). Debts due to the estate of Marion Smith per 21 Oct 1921 in respect of land at Beaconsfield: Claud Alfred Harris of Beaconsfield £20.6 
Land-UBeac*17 Jan 1922 GEM-E-4B (part). Transfer from Rosetta Harris to Claud Alfred Harris. 78a 3r 6p.7 
Land-UBeac*21 Oct 1922 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 18). Transfer from Michael John Regan to Claud Alfred Harris. 5a 2r 0p.8 
Marriage*23 Apr 1924 Spouse: Ellen Frances Glismann. St John's Church, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #M3188/1924, Claud Alfred HARRIS & Ellen Francis GLISMANN - first marriage at the new church.9
 
Land-Beac*1 Apr 1925 PAK-1A 18/LP2788. Transfer from Marion Jane Smith to Claud Alfred Harris. Transfer 1209422.10 
Land-UBeac*13 Aug 1925 GEM-C-78 (part). Transfer from Louisa Jane Bevan to Claud Alfred Harris. 8a 1r 17p.11 
Land-UBeac*3 Oct 1928 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 33.34). Transfer from Sydney Cornelius Casey to Claud Alfred Harris. 10a.12 
Land-UBeac*13 Aug 1932 GEM-D-44B.44 (part). Transfer from Stella Tryphena Thompson Denniston to Claud Alfred Harris. 26a 1r 22p.13 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac6 Sep 1934 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (5.6.17.18 part). Transfer from Frances Pringle to Judge David John Davies Bevan, Leslie William George Knapton, Cecil Henry Foott, Claud Alfred Harris, Charles Roy 'Roy' Walker. For playgound - later community centre extension.14 
Land-UBeac11 Oct 1937 GEM-D-44B.44 (part). Transfer from Claud Alfred Harris to Ellen Frances Harris. 26a 1r 22p.15 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac22 May 1940 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (5.6.17.18 part). Transfer from Judge David John Davies Bevan, Leslie William George Knapton, Cecil Henry Foott, Claud Alfred Harris, Charles Roy 'Roy' Walker to King George. For playgound - later community centre extension.16 
Land-UBeac*21 Aug 1940 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 15.16.17). Transfer from Sydney Henry Smith to Claud Alfred Harris. 16a 1r 26p.17 
Land-UBeac*29 Apr 1942 GEM-C-78 (part). Transfer from Claud Alfred Harris to Frank Leslie Knapton. 5a 0r 39p.18 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac21 Dec 1942 GEM-E-4B (part). Transfer from Rosetta Harris to Isa Frances Robb, Lucy Annie 'Louie' Harris, Marian Eva 'Memie' Preston, Ethel Georgeann Tivendale, Claud Alfred Harris, Rosetta Amelia May 'Dot' Tivendale. 123a 2r 13p.19 
Land-UBeac25 Jan 1943 GEM-E-4B (part). Transfer from Isa Frances Harris, Lucy Annie 'Louie' Harris, Marian Eva 'Memie' Preston, Ethel Georgeann Tivendale, Rosetta Amelia May 'Dot' Tivendale to Claud Alfred Harris. 123a 2r 13p.20 
Land-UBeac*22 Oct 1943 GEM-E-1.2.3. Transfer from Arthur McKenzie Hislop to Claud Alfred Harris. 59a 3r 17p.21 
Land-Beac*15 Feb 1945 PAK-1A 18/LP2788. Transfer from Claud Alfred Harris to Alfred Harbour.22 
Land-UBeac11 Jan 1950 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 15.16.17). Transfer from Claud Alfred Harris to Alison Patricia Josephine Billing. 16a 1r 26p (Caveat lodged 21 Apr 1948.)23 
Land-UBeac*11 Jan 1950 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 18). Transfer from Claud Alfred Harris to Alison Patricia Josephine Billing. 5a 2r 0p (Caveat lodged 21 Apr 1948.)24 
Land-UBeac*11 Mar 1953 GEM-E-1.2.3. Transfer from Claud Alfred Harris to Francis Roy Harris. 59a 3r 17p.25 
Land-UBeac*27 Jul 1953 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 33 part), 36 Salisbury Road. Transfer from Claud Alfred Harris to Colin Arthur Marshall. 0.21ha.26 
Land-UBeac13 Oct 1955 GEM-C-78 (part). Transfer from Claud Alfred Harris to Norman Edward Beaumont, Alexander Hugh McNabb, Albert Edward Tonks, Jonathan Eyre Bruce, William Harland 'Bill' Hudson, Cyril Raymond Verdun Lloyd. 3a 18p (incl C A Harris.)27 
Land-Note*12 Feb 1960 GEM-C-78 (part). Norman Edward Beaumont 3a 18p - removed Tonks - added Pearson.28 
Land-UBeac12 Feb 1960 GEM-C-78 (part). Transfer from Claud Alfred Harris, Alexander Hugh McNabb, Jonathan Eyre Bruce, William Harland 'Bill' Hudson, Cyril Raymond Verdun Lloyd, Norman Edward Beaumont to Ronald Gustave Damman. 3a 18p.29 
Land-UBeac*21 Jun 1968 GEM-E-4B (part). Transfer from Claud Alfred Harris to Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. 48a 3r 6p.30 
Death*28 Feb 1969 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D9047 age 80 [par Solomon HARRIS & Rosetta SPARKES].31 
Land-Note*30 Jul 1969 Claud Alfred Harris died on 28th February 1969. Probate of his will has been granted to Ellen Frances Harris of "Naygoondy" Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield Widow.32 
Land-UBeac*30 Jul 1969 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 33.34 part). Transfer from Claud Alfred Harris to Ellen Frances Harris. 9a 2r.33 
Place in Upper Beac*Dec 1975 Harris Road. 30 Oct 1975.
Council recently had before it a recommendation as to the naming of an unnamed street running east and west off Sugarloaf Road, as shown on the map attached hereto.
The recommendation put to Council was that the roadway be named Harris Street in recognition of the family of the late Claud Alfred Harris and Ellen Frances Harris, as it was on the corner opposite to this roadway that the late Mr. Harris commenced his transport business in the 1920's with horses and lorries.
Mr. Harris held many public positions, representing the Beaconsfield Riding in the then Shire of Berwick, for a number of years, during which he served a term as Shire President.
I would be obliged if you would consider the recommendation and forward your comments in respect thereof to Council when convenient.
B. J. Wallis, Shire Secretary
16 Dec 1975
I refer to your recent correspondence concerning the naming of a presently un-named Government Road running east and west off Sugarloaf Road, Beaconsfield Upper and am pleased to advise that Council has adopted the suggestion of Harris Road, in respect of that portion of the roadway running westerly from Sugarloaf Road.
I thank you for your interest and co-operation in this matter.
Faithfully,
B. J. Wallis, Shire Secretary.34 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1909Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer.35
bt 1912 - 1913Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Solomon Harris and Rosetta Harris and Marian Eva 'Memie' Harris.36,37
bt 1921 - 1924Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer.38,39,40
bt 1925 - 1934Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Ellen Frances Harris.41,42,43,44,45,46

Grave

  • Plot 1-069-A & B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia47

Family

 Ellen Frances Glismann b. 25 Mar 1903, d. 11 Oct 1974
Children 1.Cuthbert Claud Harris+ b. 24 Nov 1929, d. 29 Sep 2012
 2.Francis Roy Harris+ b. 4 Oct 1931, d. 23 Apr 1991

Newspaper-Articles

  • 27 Dec 1921: BEACONSFIELD UPPER.-A machine-gun, captured by the 46th Batt, A.I.F., and presented to the district by the War Museum Committee, was unveiled by Captain A'Beckett. Three of the returned men present:-Messrs. W. O. Gibb, C. Harris and U. A'Beckett, who were appointed custodians of the gun, requested the Assembly Hall trustees to place it in the hall for the people of the district. This was promised by Mr. Harvey Smith, chairman. Ulick Burke A'Beckett, William John Harvey-Smith48
  • 25 Apr 1924: Last Wednesday afternoon the marriage of Mr. Claude Harris to Miss Nellie Glissman was celebrated in the local Church of England. Rev. Cole performed the ceremony. A reception was afterwards held in the Assembly Hall.
    This happy couple have the honor of being the first pair to be married in this church. Ellen Frances Glismann49
  • 5 Mar 1934: BEACONSFIELD UPPER.—Owing to the death of Mr W J Harvey-Smith and the resignations of Mr Francis and Mr Glismann three vacancies occurred on the trusteeship of the public hall and children's playground. At a public meeting Brigadier-General Foott and Messrs Knapton and C A Harris were appointed to fill the vacancies. , Cecil Henry Foott William John Harvey-Smith50
  • 27 Mar 1935: STATIONS MAY BE CLOSED. RAILWAYS AND MOTORS GIPPSLAND LICENCES DEFEREED
    Transport Board's Inquiries
    Appearing for the Railways Department to oppose applications for licences for motor goods vehicles operating from Beaconsfield Upper, Bunyip, and Cora Lynn, in Gippsland, Mr. Burt Kelly intimated to the Transport Regulation Board yesterday that in view of competition by motor transport the department might be forced to close many stations. The chairman of the board (Mr. P. D. Phillips), who, with Mr. W. H. Kendall and Mr. J. Jeffrey, heard the cases, said that before giving its decisions the board might visit the districts in question.
    Mr. Hector Pringle, of Beaconsfield Upper, applied for a licence for one vehicle for the carriage of orchard materials and other goods from Beaconsfield Upper to Melbourne and from Melbourne to Beaconsfield Upper and district. He said that he carried to Melbourne once a week. His rate was £1 a ton. Last year he carried 15,000 cases of fruit to cool stores and to the railhead.
    To Mr. Kelly.-The primary producer wants us to run to Melbourne.
    Mr. Kelly.-You carry more fruit to the station than to Melbourne?
    Witness.-Yes.

    Talk of Pilfering
    Mr. John Nathan, storekeeper, of Beaconsfield Upper, supporting Mr. Pringle's application, said that by motor transport the goods could be brought in one handling from warehouse to store. Railway transport involved four handlings.

    To Mr. Kelly.-We got our groceries in cardboard containers.
    The Chairman.-Why could they not come in cardboard containers by the railway?
    Mr. Nathan.-I could not say without hurting Mr. Kelly's feelings; but they might be pilfered.
    When they came by rail was there any pilfering?-Very little; they were cased up.
    Mr. Kelly quoted figures to show that the railway rates were substantially lower than those of the road operator. He suggested that the district could be served by the railways in conjunction with local carriers.

    Economics of Short Hauls
    The Chairman.-With regard to these close-in goods hauls, there might be something said for leaving them for a while and accumulating more evidence. It is a question whether the radius fixed by the Legislature (25 miles) should be an unvarying one, or might be extended to 35 miles. There might be something said for leaving these temporary licences for a time until we know more about the economics of short hauls.
    Mr. Claude Alfred Harris, of Upper Beaconsfield, applied for a licence to operate from Beaconsfield Upper to the city and return, He said that he operated four days a week, and sometimes five, from Upper Beaconsfield, and sometimes he served Berwick en route. He took primary produce to Melbourne, and he carried back "every conceivable thing that was made." He carried liquor to three hotels.

    ...
    Decisions in all the other cases were deferred, the chairman saying that the board might travel over the country inquestion. Mr. H. Witty appeared for all the applicants. John Nathan Hector Pringle51
  • 13 Sep 1944: BEACONSFIELD RIDING EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY TO the Ratepayers— Ladies and Gentlemen, At the request of a number of rate payers, I have decided to offer myself as a candidate for the vacancy in the coun cil created by the lamented death of the late Cr. D. N. McBride. I have lived in the shire for many years now and know the riding and its requirements thoroughly. Should you do me the honor of electing me to represent you on polling day, Saturday, September 16th., I can assure you that I will use my best endeavours to advance the interests of the shire, and in particular those of the Bea consfield Riding. . Yours faithfully, CLAUDE E. HARRIS, Upper Beaconsfield.52
  • 20 Sep 1944: Good Hearing For Beaconsfield Reserve. Mr. John Richardson New Beaconsfield Riding Councillor
    ALTHOUGH Mr. A. E. C. Russell, of Gembrook, established a big lead on the first count, polling a particularly good vote in his own district, the distribution of Mr. Claud Harris’s second preferences gave Mr. John Richardson, of Upper Beaconsfield, a majority of 38 in the extraordinary election for the Beaconsfield Riding of the Berwick Council last Saturday.
    THE NEW COUNCILLOR, who is a son of the late Judge Richardson, and a noted breeder of Red Poll s at his “Faldinghurst” Stud, Upper Beaconsfield, will have youth on-his side and when he takes his seat next month, will be the youngest member of the council.
    THE KEEN interest taken in the election is shown by the fact that close on 800 votes were cast. There was little between the two Upper Beaconsfield rivals, the successful candidate having only 21 votes more than Mr. Claud Harris, who was the first to drop out.
    DETAILS OF THE VOTING
    Booth Harris Rich’son Russell
    Beac. Upper .. 68 58 4
    Beaconsfield .. 52 46 3
    Cockatoo .... 8 6 91
    Dewhurst .... 4 14 0
    Gembrook .... 0 3 147
    Officer .. 35 52 2
    Pak. Upper .... 0 17 28
    Pakenham ... 12 6 0
    Emerald .. 13 6 17
    Postal .. .. 23 28 55
    Totals .. 215 236 347
    Harris then dropped out, his preferences being divided as follows: —
    Richardson Russell
    First Prefs. 236 347
    Harris’s Prefs. .. . . 182 33 ..
    Final Totals .. 418 380
    John Winton Richardson53
  • 16 Oct 1946: WORKING BEE AT PINE PLANTATION,
    ON SUNDAY afternoon a working bee was held on the branch block at Upper Beaconsfield. The young pines planted earlier in the year were fenced in, and a notice board erected, having on it the name of the Berwick Sub-branch R.S.L. as owners, and the President, Mr. C. Harris, as the donor. A fair muster attended.54
  • 13 Jul 1949: Two Candidates For Beaconsfield Election.
    TWO candidates have been nominated for the Beaconsfield By-Election—Mr. Claud Harris, and Mr. Donald J. Sutherland.
    Both are residents of Upper Beaconsfield.
    Polling will take place on July23rd. Donald James Sutherland55
  • 13 Jul 1949: To The Editor... Beaconsfield Council Candidates Older Resident Supported.
    SIR, —With reference to yours concerning the desirability of Mr. Sutherland, as councillor for the Beaconsfield ward in the next election of this ward of the Berwick Shire, certain statements are made.
    May I submit that the people of this country do congratulate themselves that our constitution is different from other places, and even if someone has had experience of civic matters in Kent, or even New York, or Paris, or Moscow, that does not necessarily make him an able administrator under our laws.
    Further, that according to the report concerning the professional status of Mr. Sutherland, one would not expect a Professor of History to be a good Architect.
    And most definitely, I submit that 18 months is insufficient time for any one to understand our ways of life, so in conclusion—This time we should seek a local resident of sufficient civic pride to undertake these duties.
    —Respectfully Yours; H. PRENTICE,
    (Upper Beaconsfield). Donald James Sutherland56
  • 27 Jul 1949: MR CLAUD HARRIS NEW BEACONSFIELD RIDING COUNCILLOR
    In a record poll last Saturday, Mr. Claud Harris, well-known Upper Beaconsfield resident, and long term president of the Berwick R.S.L., was elected to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the Berwick Council, caused by the resignation of Cr. John Richardson.
    Keen interest was taken in the poll, which was one of the largest for many days, nearly 1000 votes being cast. Mr. Harris, who had previously contested the seat without success, this time finished with a majority of 106 over Mr D. J. Sutherland who, never theless, polled solidly for a comparative newcomer to the district.
    Mr. Harris, previously a contractor in the riding in the early days, has an intimate knowledge of the roads and district, which should stand him in good stead at the Council table.
    How the votes were cast:
    Booth Harris. Sutherland
    Beaconsfield .. 94. 43
    B’field Upper 130. 78
    Pakenham Upper 43. 29
    Pakenham 26. 21
    Officer 69. 47
    Gembrook 31. 116
    Cockatoo .... .... 69. 46
    Emerald .... 45. 18
    Postal 35. 38
    Totals 542. 436
    Majority for Harris 106. Donald James Sutherland57
  • 24 Apr 1964: RUBY WEDDING. HARRIS — GLISMANN. —At St. John's Church of England, Beaconsfield Upper, on 23rd April, 1924, celebrated by Rev. A. J. Cole, Claud Alfred, only son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Harris, Beaconsfield Upper, to Ellen Frances, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Glismann, Beaconsfield Upper.
    HARRIS — GLISMANN—Claud and Ellen: Congratulations Mum and Dad on the 40th Anniversary of your Wedding, celebrated at St. John's Church of England, Upper Beaconsfleld, on April 23, 1924. Love from all the family. Ellen Frances Glismann58
  • 1 May 1964: Ruby Wedding at Upper Beacy.
    Mr. and Mrs. Claud Harris, of Upper Bcaconsfield, were taken completely by surprise last Saturday night, when their two sons and two daughters, with their respective wives or husbands and families arrived unannounced to offer congratulations and good wishes on the occasion of their ruby wedding anniversary. Also present were Mr. John Glismann (best man at their wedding), Miss A. G. Glismann and Mrs. J. Porter, formerly Miss Jean Tivendale (bridesmaids); with Mrs. J. Glismann and Mr. J. Porter.
    The Shire President Cr. A. G. Robinson) and Mrs. Robinson and the Shire Secretary (Miss B. Thomas) were the only guests outside the family and bridal party.
    It was an informal, happy gathering.
    During supper Mr. John Glismann proposed a toast to the "Bride and Bridegroom" and the "bride" cut the cake, which had been made by Mrs. C. C. Harris.
    Both Mr. and Mrs. Harris have spent the greater part of their lives, in the district and are held in high esteem throughout the length and breadth of it. For years Mr. Harris was one of the Beaconsfield Riding councillors.
    Messages of congratulations and good wishes have poured in from near and far and to these we add ours. Ellen Frances Harris59

Citations

  1. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=127988
  2. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, Enlistment Records for World War I.
  3. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P5, unit 399; VPRS 7591/P4, unit 55.
  4. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B30642."
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 11 Oct 1888, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/193396900
  6. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2170-836 - Claud Alfred Harris of "Edgevale" Upper Beaconsfield Cartage Contractor - C/T 4527-337.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4068-547 - Claud Alfred Harris of "Edgevale" Upper Beaconsfield Farmer.
  9. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M3188/1924, Claud Alfred HARRIS & Ellen Francis GLISMANN."
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2926-157 - Claud Alfred Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Cartage Contractor - C/T 4972-394.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3762-278 - Louisa Jane Bevan to Claud Alfred Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Contractor - C/T 5027-226.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3749-707 - Claud Alfred Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Cartage Contractor - C/T 5458-544.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5426-145 - Claud Alfred Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Cartage Contractor - all of GEM-D-44B and part of GEM-D-44.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4236-152 - David John Davies Bevan Barrister at Law, Cecil Henry Foott Retired Military Officer, Claud Alfred Harris Contractor, Leslie William George Knapton Orchardist and Charles Roy Walker Merchant - C/T 5917-263.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5426-145 - Ellen Frances Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman - all of GEM-D-44B and part of GEM-D-44.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5917-263 - King George VI.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5583-591 - Claud Alfred Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Contractor.
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5027-226 - Frank Leslie Knapton of Upper Beaconsfield Florist - C/T 6587-347.
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2170-836 - Isa Frances Robb of 580 Old South Head Road Bondi Juncion New South Wales Married Woman Lucy Annie Harris Spinster and Ethel Georgeann Tivendale and Rosetta Amelia May Tivendale Married Women all of Officer Marion Eva Preston of 6 Ann Street Morwell Married Woman and Claud Alfred Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Contractor are now proprietors as tenants-in-common in equal shares - C/T 6646-108.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6646-108 - Claud Alfred Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Contractor.
  21. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6631-028 - Claude Alfred Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Contractor.
  22. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4972-394 - Alfred Harbour of Beaconsfield Dealer.
  23. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5583-591 - Alison Patricia Billing of 15 Berkeley Street Hawthorn Married Woman.
  24. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4068-547 - Alison Patricia Billing of 15 Berkeley Street Hawthorn Married Woman.
  25. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6631-028 - Francis Roy of Upper Beaconsfield Farmer.
  26. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5458-544 - Colin Arthur Marshall of Upper Beaconsfield Bus Proprietor - C/T 8098-608.
  27. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5027-226 - C/T 8096-543 - Norman Edward Beaumont, Grazier Alexander Hugh McNabb, Garage Proprietor Albert Tonks, Retired William Harland Hudson Agent and Cyril Raymond Lloyd, Garage Assistant all of Berwick Claud Alfred Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Master Carrier and Jonathan Eyre Bruce of Narre Warren Farmer - joint proprietors.
  28. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8096-543 - Norman Edward Beaumont, Grazier Alexander Hugh McNabb, Garage Proprietor William Harland Hudson Agent and Cyril Raymond Lloyd, Garage Assistant all of Berwick Claud Alfred Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Master Carrier and Jonathan Eyre Bruce of Narre Warren Farmer - are the surviving joint proprietors
    added John Lindsay Pearson Estate Agent Berwick.
  29. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8096-543 - Ronald Gustave Damman of Clyde Road Berwick Storekeeper.
  30. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4527-337 - Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works - C/T 8734-762.
  31. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  32. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5458-544 - Claud Alfred Harris died on 28th February 1969. Probate of his will has been granted to Ellen Frances Harris of "Naygoondy" Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield Widow.
  33. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5458-544 - C/T 8790-447 - Ellen Frances Harris of "Naygoondy" Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield Widow.
  34. [S362] Upper Beaconsfield Association ,"Letters dated 30 Oct and 16 Dec 1975 from the Pakenham Shire Secretary, B. J. Wallis, to Mrs Beryl Hails, Secretary, Beaconsfield Upper Association."
  35. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  36. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  37. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  38. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  39. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  40. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  41. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  42. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  43. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  44. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  45. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  46. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  47. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-069-A      Harris      Rosetta      F      85      16/12/1939      1035
    1-069-A      Harris      L.           M      87      07/05/1942      1097
    1-069-B      Harris      Claud Alfred      M      80      03/03/1969      1594
    1-069-B      Harris      Ellen Francis      F      71      11/10/1974      1694.
  48. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Mar 1921, p2.
  49. [S188] Newspaper - Berwick County Times / The Times Berwick County Times (Vic.), 25 Apr 1924, p1.
  50. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Mar 1934, p3.
  51. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Mar 1935 p9.
  52. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), 13 Sep 1944, p4.
  53. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), 20 Sep 1944, p1.
  54. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 16 Oct 1946, p14
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214796036
  55. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 13 Jul 1949, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222211406
  56. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 13 Jul 1949, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222211431
  57. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 27 Jul 1949, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222211658
  58. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 24 Apr 1964.
  59. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 1 May 1964.
Last Edited6 Jun 2023

Cuthbert Claud Harris

M, #163, b. 24 Nov 1929, d. 29 Sep 2012
Father*Claud Alfred Harris b. 5 Oct 1888, d. 28 Feb 1969
Mother*Ellen Frances Glismann b. 25 Mar 1903, d. 11 Oct 1974
Birth*24 Nov 1929 St Leonards Private Hospital, Berwick, VIC, Australia. 
Birth-Notice*30 Nov 1929 HARRIS (nee Glismann) - On the 24th November 1929, at St. Leonard's, Berwick, to Mr. and Mrs. Claud A. Harris, Upper Beaconsfield - a son (Cuthbert Claude).1 
Christening12 Jan 1930 St John's Church, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, Christened by A J Cole. Born 24 Nov 1929. Cuthbert Claud HARRIS (par Claud & Ellen Frances HARRIS), Beaconsfield Upper, Carrier.2 
Education*28 Jan 1936 State School 2560, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia.3 
Marriage-Notice*16 Sep 1949 Engagements: PIDGEON—HARRIS. — Elizabeth (Betty), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs W. J. Pidgeon, "Plumstead," Officer, to Cuthbert, eldest son of Cr and Mrs C. A. Harris, "Naygoondy," Beaconsfield Upper.4 
Marriage*23 Nov 1949 Spouse: Lucy Elizabeth Pidgeon.
 
Land-UBeac*19 May 1954 GEM-D-2 (part). Transfer from Mabel Horrigan to Cuthbert Claud Harris Lucy Elizabeth Harris. 4a 0r 16p - sold for £400 16 Nov 1953 per rate book.5,6 
Land-UBeac*7 Aug 1975 GEM-D-44B.44 (part). Transfer from Ellen Frances Harris to Cuthbert Claud Harris Francis Roy Harris. 10.21ha.7 
Land-UBeac20 May 1976 GEM-D-44B.44 (part). Transfer from Cuthbert Claud Harris to Francis Roy Harris. 10.21ha.8 
Widower10 Feb 2003Cuthbert Claud Harris became a widower upon the death of his wife Lucy Elizabeth Harris. 
Death*29 Sep 2012 Pakenham, VIC, Australia.9 
Death-Notice*3 Oct 2012 HARRIS. - Cuthbert Claud (Kaine) 24.11.1929 - 29.9.2012 Passed away at home peacefully after a short struggle with Leukemia. Loved husband of Betty (dec.) Adored father, father-in-law and Poppy to - Christine, Greg and Lucy. Rosalie, Rodney, Garth and Louise. Julie, John and George (dec.) Penny, John, Sol, Sam and Harland. Warwick (dec.), Nick, Jess, Reanna and Trinity. Great Poppy to Evie, Joshua, Oliver, Xavier and Alexis. Aussie Dad to Celia and John, Dear friend to Barry, Pauline and family. Now reunited with his Bett.
HARRIS. - A Celebration for the Life of Mr Cuthbert Claud (Kaine) Harris will be held at the Salvation Army Church, 51 Bald Hill Rd, Pakenham on MONDAY (Oct. 8, 2012) at 12.30 p.m. At the conclusion of refreshments the Funeral Cortege will leave for the Berwick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1949 - 1963A'Beckett Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: driver. With Lucy Elizabeth Harris.10,11,12
bt 1968 - 1972Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: driver. With Lucy Elizabeth Harris.13,14
197722 Palmerston Road, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manager. With Lucy Elizabeth Harris.15
198022 Palmerston Road, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manager. With Lucy Elizabeth Harris.16

Grave

  • 7-431, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Lucy Elizabeth Harris 1930 - 2003 wife/ C.C. (Kaine), mother/ Christine, Rosalie, Julie, Penelope, Warwick17

Newspaper-Articles

  • 30 Jan 1946: HAVING COMPLETED his two-year course at Dookie College, Mr. Cuthbert Harris, of Upper Beaconsfield, returns home to-day.18
  • 20 Nov 1946: C. C. HARRIS, of Upper Beaconsfield took all the pig prizes with his well bred Large Whites.19
  • 10 Sep 1952: 4-WHEEL 3-ton Trailer, 7.50 x 20 tyres, 12ft. x 6ft. 6in. tray. New springs just fitted. Ideal farm trailer. £160. C. C. Harris, Upper Beaconsfield, Phone 110.20
  • 5 Aug 1953: LOST, Monday, August 3rd, between Berwick and Upper Beaconsfield, a Carpet. A reward is offered for information leading to the recovery. Please Ring Upper Beaconsfield 110, or contact W Lang, c/o C. C. Harris, Upper Beaconsfield.21
  • 24 Mar 1954: HARRIS (nee Betty Pidgeon), of Upper Beaconsfield, are rejoicing in the birth of a daughter at Pakenham Upper on March 14th. Lucy Elizabeth Harris22
  • 27 Oct 1954: NOTICE
    I wish to notify my many clients that my brother, Roy, has joined me as a partner and the firm will now be known as Harris Bros. Transports. I hope that with the inclusion of Roy and the fact that I now operate two Melbourne depots, to be able to step up the service of cartage in this district.
    (Signed) C. C. HARRIS
    Cartage Contractor and General Carrier.
    BEACONSFIELD UPPER. Phone 36. Francis Roy Harris23
  • 17 Nov 1954: Harris Bros. Transports
    (C. C. & F. R. HARRIS, Props.)
    A FAMILY BUSINESS SINCE 1921
    Melbourne-Up. Beaconsfield-Berwick & Dist.
    DAILY SERVICE
    DEPOTS: Leicester Carrying Cos., 141 Leicester St., Carlton (FB 2222), D. W. Low, 7 Lonsdale St., Melb. (FB 1193).
    West Melb. COKE, STOCK & POULTRY FOODS Supplies a Specialty.
    Same-day delivery for goods at DEPOTS before 12 noon.
    TAXI TRUCK AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
    For Service, Phone BEACONSFIELD UPPER 36 (any time) Francis Roy Harris24

Citations

  1. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Nov 1929, p13.
  2. [S187] FamilySearch "Image Group Number (DGS) 007720237
    "Williamstown, Victoria, Australia Records," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/… : March 8, 2022), Church of England in Australia. St. John's Church (Beaconsfield, Victoria)
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/search-results."
  3. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: Pupil 335. Cuthbert Claud Harris. Born 24 Nov 1929. Admitted 28 Jan 1936. Claud Harris, Beaconsfield Upper, carrier, 2 miles from school. no previous schooling. Obtained merit certificate 9 Dec 1942. Left for Dookie College.
  4. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 16 Sep 1949, p8.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3909-722 - Cuthbert Claud Harris, Carrier and Lucy Elizabeth Harris, Married Woman both of A'Beckett Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors - C/T 8047-643.
  6. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 sold for £400 16 Nov 1953 per rate book.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5426-145 - C/T 9108-166 -.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 9108-166 - Francis Roy Harris Company Agent and Joan Ella Harris Married Woman both of Salisbury Road Beaconsfield Upper - joint proprietors.
  9. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), 3 Oct 2012, viewed online.
  10. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  11. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  12. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  13. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  14. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  15. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  16. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  17. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    7-431 Harris Lucy Elizabeth F 72 14/02/2003 3191.
  18. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 30 Jan 1946, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214792177
  19. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 20 Nov 1946, p16
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214796546
  20. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 10 Sep 1952, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222361460
  21. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 5 Aug 1953, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215821302
  22. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 24 Mar 1954, p18
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218508080
  23. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 27 Oct 1954, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218513544
  24. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 17 Nov 1954, p12
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218514010
Last Edited5 Aug 2023

Francis Roy Harris

M, #164, b. 4 Oct 1931, d. 23 Apr 1991
Francis Roy HARRIS
(1931-1991)
Father*Claud Alfred Harris b. 5 Oct 1888, d. 28 Feb 1969
Mother*Ellen Frances Glismann b. 25 Mar 1903, d. 11 Oct 1974
Probate (Will)* FRANCIS ROY HARRIS, GENTLEMAN, Upper Beaconsfield, 23 Apr 1991, 1042/542.1 
Birth*4 Oct 1931 St Leonards Private Hospital, Berwick, VIC, Australia. 
Birth-Notice*10 Oct 1931 HARRIS (nee Glismann).—On the 4th October, at St. Leonards private hospital, Berwick, to Mr. and Mrs. Claud A Harris, Upper Beaconsfield a son (Francis Roy).2 
Christening13 Dec 1931 St John's Church, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, Christened by A J Cole. Born 4 Oct 1931. Francis Roy HARRIS (par Claud & Ellen Frances HARRIS), Beaconsfield Upper, Carrier.3 
Education*28 Jan 1936 State School 2560, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia.4 
Land-UBeac*11 Mar 1953 GEM-E-1.2.3. Transfer from Claud Alfred Harris to Francis Roy Harris. 59a 3r 17p.5 
Land-UBeac17 Aug 1954 GEM-D-44 (part). Transfer from Ellen Frances Harris to Francis Roy Harris. 1a 0r 24 9/10p.6 
Land-UBeac*31 Aug 1954 GEM-E-1.2.3. Transfer from Francis Roy Harris to Joseph James Campbell Teresa Celia Campbell. 59a 3r 17p.7 
Marriage*20 Oct 1956 Spouse: Joan Ella Board. Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia.
 
Land-UBeac2 Aug 1961 GEM-D-44 (part). Transfer from Ellen Frances Harris to Francis Roy Harris. Small triangle piece.8 
Land-UBeac*23 Oct 1970 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 33.34 part). Transfer from Ellen Frances Harris to Francis Roy Harris. 9a 2r.9 
Land-UBeac3 May 1974 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 25.26). Transfer from Ellen Frances Harris to Francis Roy Harris.10 
Land-UBeac3 May 1974 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 27-30). Transfer from Ellen Frances Harris to Francis Roy Harris.10 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac7 Aug 1975 GEM-D-44B.44 (part). Transfer from Ellen Frances Harris to Cuthbert Claud Harris Francis Roy Harris. 10.21ha.11 
Land-UBeac20 May 1976 GEM-D-44B.44 (part). Transfer from Cuthbert Claud Harris to Francis Roy Harris. 10.21ha.12 
CFA UB Brigade*b 23 Nov 1982 Member of fire brigade.13 
Village BellApr 1991 Citizens of the Year Committee Resignation
It was with regret that the Council received the resignation of Mr. Roy Harris from the position of Chairman of the Committee due to ill health. Roy has been a member of the Citizens of the Year Committee since September 1978 and took over the Chairmanship in January 1982. He has headed the Committee ever since.14 
Death*23 Apr 1991 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D9831/1991 (Age 59) (par Claud Alfred HARRIS & Ellen Frances GLISMANN) - as Francis Roy HARRIS.15 
Village Bell*Jun 1991 Tribute to Roy Harris. On Monday 29th April a very large number of people attended the funeral service of Roy Harris at St. John’s Upper Beaconsfield. Everyone who knew Roy or had been involved in community matters for a very long time. He lived all his life in Salisbury Road.
Roy came from the family of the Glismanns, who, over one hundred years ago walked across country from Clayton. They selected land near where Foott Road is at present and set up permanent residence. Glismann names appear on the first rolls of the first primary school which was built near the Beaconshills Golf Club main entrance. Roy’s grandmother was the first resident school teacher at Upper Beac. Earlier, the teacher rode in from Berwick on horseback. Residents of Upper Beac. in 1984 will remember the Centenary of Education, the original school and public hall being 100 years old. Roy was president of the committee which organized that celebration.
Two of the tradesmen employed on the original church building of St John’s in 1923 were Roy’s grandfather and his uncle. Roy always had a great love of the church, and looked after it in various ways. Many residents would have seen Roy on the site with his tractor. Roy was a Vestry member for many years, and served as a Warden and as a Treasurer. Roy and other family members operated a transport business in Upper Beac. for many years (remember the sheds for twenty trucks near the corner of Emerald and Stoney Creek Road about twenty years ago?)
The Harris family threw themselves into community work after the 1983 fires. Roy played an active part in the rebuilding of St. John’s and driving the community bus. At various times Roy served on the Primary School committee, the Pakenham High School Advisory Council, Pakenham Citizen of the Year Committee. He supported the Upper Beaconsfield Association when it was young and turned out with the Fire Brigade. I have probably missed quite a few activities. Roy was recently a recipient of the Shire of Pakenham Citizen of the Year Award. The strength of Upper Beaconsfield is due in no small measure to the number of community minded people who give of their time and expertise. Roy was one of these.
Joan and family extend their grateful thanks to all who have offered support and love through the last months and in particular, those who have given practical support since Roy’s death.
ED NOTE (Jeanette Ballinger): Many of us who wrote articles on the history of Upper Beac. enjoyed contacting John Glismann, who lived in Castlemaine but visited his nephew Roy quite frequently. Mr Glismann was happy to talk about the early days and would straighten out a difficult question with great humour. He died a few days after Roy at age 90.16 
Land-Note*29 Jul 1992 Frances Roy Harris died on 23/4/91. Probate of his will has been granted to Joan Ella Harris.17 

Grave

  • St John's Church Memorial Garden, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia18

Newspaper-Articles

  • 27 Oct 1954: NOTICE
    I wish to notify my many clients that my brother, Roy, has joined me as a partner and the firm will now be known as Harris Bros. Transports. I hope that with the inclusion of Roy and the fact that I now operate two Melbourne depots, to be able to step up the service of cartage in this district.
    (Signed) C. C. HARRIS
    Cartage Contractor and General Carrier.
    BEACONSFIELD UPPER. Phone 36. Cuthbert Claud Harris19
  • 17 Nov 1954: Harris Bros. Transports
    (C. C. & F. R. HARRIS, Props.)
    A FAMILY BUSINESS SINCE 1921
    Melbourne-Up. Beaconsfield-Berwick & Dist.
    DAILY SERVICE
    DEPOTS: Leicester Carrying Cos., 141 Leicester St., Carlton (FB 2222), D. W. Low, 7 Lonsdale St., Melb. (FB 1193).
    West Melb. COKE, STOCK & POULTRY FOODS Supplies a Specialty.
    Same-day delivery for goods at DEPOTS before 12 noon.
    TAXI TRUCK AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
    For Service, Phone BEACONSFIELD UPPER 36 (any time) Cuthbert Claud Harris20

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P21, unit 185; VPRS 7591/P17, unit 37.
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 Oct 1931, p15.
  3. [S187] FamilySearch "Image Group Number (DGS) 007720237
    "Williamstown, Victoria, Australia Records," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/… : March 8, 2022), Church of England in Australia. St. John's Church (Beaconsfield, Victoria)
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/search-results."
  4. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: Pupil 335. Francis Roy Harris. Born 4 Oct 1931. Admitted 28 Jan 1936. Claud Harris, Beaconsfield Upper, carrier, 2 miles from school. no previous schooling. Obtained merit certificate 9 Dec 1942. Left for Bradslaw? BC Corr Course.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6631-028 - Francis Roy of Upper Beaconsfield Farmer.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5426-145 - C/T 8126-841 - Francis Roy Harris of Upper Beaconsfield Driver.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6631-028 - Joseph James Campbell, Fitter and Teresa Celia Campbell, Married Woman both of 8 Portland Street West Coburg - joint proprietors.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5426-145 - C/T 8334-666 - Francis Roy Harris of Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield Cartage Contractor.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8790-447 - Francis Roy Harris Petrol Company Agent and Joan Ella Harris Married Woman both of Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6255-965 - Francis Roy Harris Petrol Company Agent and Joan Ella Harris Married Woman both of Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5426-145 - C/T 9108-166 -.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 9108-166 - Francis Roy Harris Company Agent and Joan Ella Harris Married Woman both of Salisbury Road Beaconsfield Upper - joint proprietors.
  13. [S360] Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade ,"Volunteer Register List 23 Nov 1982 - Occupation Oil Agent."
  14. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Issue 79, Apr 1991, p7.
  15. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D9831/1991 (Age 59) (par Claud Alfred HARRIS & Ellen Frances GLISMANN) - as Francis Roy HARRIS, born Berwick. Death registered at Upper Beaconsfield, Australia. Spouse Joan Ella BOARD."
  16. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Issue 80, Jun 1991, p6 by Phillip Rocke.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8126-841 - Frances Roy Harris died on 23/4/91. Probate of his will has been granted to Joan Ella Harris.
  18. [S352] St John's Church, St John's Memorial Book, Francis Roy Harris born 4 Oct 1931 died 23 Apr 1991.
  19. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 27 Oct 1954, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218513544
  20. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 17 Nov 1954, p12
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218514010
Last Edited5 Aug 2023

Sheila Kathleen Murfett

F, #171, b. 31 Dec 1907, d. 22 Sep 1994
Married NameGlismann. 
Birth*31 Dec 1907 Launceston, TAS, Australia. [par Samuel Edward MURFETT & Edith Evelyn PRIEST]1 
Marriage*5 Feb 1940 Spouse: John Glismann. St John's Church, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia.2
 
Marriage-Notice*6 Feb 1940 GLISMANN-MURFETT. BEACONSFIELD UPPER. Monday. - The marriage of Sheila Kathleen Murfett, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Murfett of Launceston (T) to Leading Seaman John Glismann only son of the late Mr H Glismann and of Mrs H R Glismann of Beaconsfield Upper was quietly celebrated at St Johns Church of England Beaconsfield Upper by the Rev Panelli.
The bride wore a magnolia satin gown an was attended by Miss Muriel Dowling, whose frock was of blue georgette. Mr W J Lang was best man.2 
Widow29 Apr 1991Sheila Kathleen Murfett became a widow upon the death of her husband John Glismann. 
Death*22 Sep 1994 Castlemaine, VIC, Australia, age 86. 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1931 - 1934c/- WRIGHT, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: lady help.3,4
bt 1942 - 19549 Crewe Road, Oakleigh, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John Glismann.5,6
bt 1963 - 1968Laluma, Princes Highway, Pakenham, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John Glismann.7,8,9
bt 1972 - 197762 Campbell Street, Castlemaine, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John Glismann.10,11

Grave

  • Plot 4-010A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia12

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree.
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 Feb 1940, p8.
  3. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  4. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  5. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  6. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  7. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  8. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  9. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  10. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  11. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  12. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-010-A      Glismann      Sheila Kathleen      F      86      27/09/1994      2429.
Last Edited4 Nov 2022

Caleb Wheeler

M, #173, b. Mar 1855, d. 17 Dec 1922
Occupation* Farmer formerly caretaker. 
Residence* "Hillside", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
Birth*Mar 1855 Heddington, Wiltshire, England, Mar Q [Calne] 5a 68.1,2 
Christening4 Mar 1855 Heddington, Wiltshire, England.3 
Marriage*24 Jan 1880 Spouse: Matilda Lane. St John's Church, Clifton, Gloucestershire, England, Mar Q [Barton R] 6a 223.4,2
Marriage-Notice*31 Jan 1880 WHEELER—LANE. Jan. 24, at St. John's Church, Clifton, by the Rev. H. G. Walsh, vicar, assisted by the Rev. B. Tucker, Caleb Wheeler, fourth son of Daniel Wheeler, of Heddington, Wiltshire, to Matilda, second daughter of Andrew Lane, of Bath.5,6,7 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel11 Dec 1883 To Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Shannon
Age 28.8 
Land-UBeac*21 Jul 1886 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 6). Transfer from Francis Banton to Caleb Wheeler. 4a 2r 7p.9 
Land-Note*31 Aug 1886 GEM-E-11 / GEM-D-74. John Harris Fasifern, Beconsfield, August 31 86.
To the Secretary of Lands
Dear Sir I take the liberty of writing to you with reference to a Block of Land of J Harris in too parts north of Ellenworths on the Narrie Warren Road about 16 Acres it has been selected over (3) years and no improvements of any kind what ever put upon it. it is likely to be Fortifed.
also with referance to a Block of 20 Acres Selected by Dale over 3 years north of Gissings. Sugar Laaff has no improvements of any kind what ever is it likely to be forfitited?
or could you give me any information of Land forfitited or given for selection in or near Beaconsfield or what can be taken to obtain a block.
I remain yours respectfully Caleb Wheeler.10 
(Guardian) Education1892Caleb Wheeler was the guardian during Harold Dangerfield's education from 1892 at Upper Beaconsfield; attended State School 2560 Upper Beaconsfield - admitted age 10y 11m.11 
Occupation2 May 1892 Caleb Wheeler worked at Inebriate Asylum, Beaconsfield, as a temporary attendant, earning £90 per year. Relieved 22 May 1892. Re-engaged 1 Jun 1892, relieved 14 Jun 1892.12 
Note*30 Apr 1896 Caleb Wheeler, sworn and examined.
390. To the Chairman.—I am a fruit-grower, residing about a mile from here. I have been here
about ten years, and have 5 acres. I have been residing on my own place only about six years. It is freehold, bought from the Crown. I have about 4 acres under fruit, nearly all apples ; the trees are from three to seven-years old ; they are bearing well. I have averaged about a case to the tree this year. I sent some of my fruit to Melbourne for the first time this year. I disposed of it before in Dandenong, and locally, but the prices were so low, it paid me better to give them to the pigs until this year; the price is more satisfactory now. I could send 200 cases a year at present prices. The railway charge is 1s. for eight cases. I do not care whether there is a railway or not; if it came through it would bring me within a couple of miles of the railway station, but it would benefit the people further back.
391. To the Hon. D. Melville.—I make a living on 5 acres by fruit-growing. I do nothing else. I have no family to keep. I was brought up as a gardener. I was brought up to hard work. My father was a labourer, and without any previous training I picked up the apple-growing. I think there is a good prospect before me at my business. [The witness exhibited samples of apples.] I think this district is the best in the colony for growing that class of apples. Those apples would fetch 6s. in Melbourne ; the lowest I have heard of them bringing is 3s. a case ; plums and cherries do equally well here, and strawberries do well, but it is not suitable for currants. The land of the people away at the back is equally good. I could buy unimproved blocks adjoining mine at £5 an acre. There is room for another thousand families here without crowding us, as long as they are not Chinamen. I think a narrow-gauge railway would pay. This place is also a health resort.
392. To Mr. J. S. White.—I am married but have no children. I do not owe any one anything at present, thank God. I have grown pigs also, and I keep a cow or two running outside.
The witness withdrew.
Adjourned.13 
(Passenger) Migration/Travel10 Jun 1898 On 10 Jun 1898 Caleb Wheeler travelled to Melbourne, VIC, Australia, sailing on the may have travelled to England. Returned to Australia on Orient. No arrival in England journey found. Age 43 - Gardener.14 
(Trustee) Land-UBeac7 Nov 1898 GEM-D-9. Charles Priestley Trustees for Recreation Reserve, Frederick Cecil Browne, Jessey Sykes, Caleb Wheeler (19a 3r 34p.)15 
(Mortgagee) Land-Note7 Nov 1898 GEM-D-9: Mortgagee: Jessey Sykes Caleb Wheeler. 19a 3r 34p - as Trustees for Recreation Reserve
A mortgage was taken out from John Beale - discharged 12 Jun 1907.15 
Civil Case*1900 1900/432 Mary Louisa Maude Trinkaus v E Wheeler.16 
Note*Aug 1900 Johannes Cornelius De Goey. See court case. 
Land-UBeac*28 Nov 1904 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 6). Transfer from Caleb Wheeler to Matilda Wheeler. 4a 2r 7p.17 
(Trustee) Land-UBeac4 Dec 1908 GEM-D-9. Frederick Cecil Browne Trustees for Recreation Reserve, William McLean, Jessey Sykes, Caleb Wheeler, John William Knapton (19a 3r 34p.)18 
Land-UBeac29 Dec 1914 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 7.8). Transfer from John Stoup Chambers John Hatch to Caleb Wheeler. 10a 0r 7 9/10p.19 
Land-UBeac*21 Jul 1915 PAK-66 7/LP1265 part. Transfer from Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd to Caleb Wheeler. 5a.20 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac13 Oct 1916 GEM-D-9 (part). Transfer from William McLean, Caleb Wheeler, John William Knapton to Education Department. Land for new primary school. Acreage not defined.21 
Death*17 Dec 1922 "Hillside", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D12034 age 69 [par Daniel WHEELER & Mary DANGERFIELD].22 
Death-Notice*22 Dec 1922 WHEELER.—On the 17th December, at his residence, Hillside, Upper Beaconsfield, Caleb, beloved husband of Matilda Wheeler, and loving father of Esther Jean Wheeler, aged 69 years.23 
Probate (Will)*1 May 1923 188/301. Owned two pieces of vacant land: Parish of Gembrook 10 acres = Lot 7 & 8 of Subdivision 1137 part of Allotment 1A (Vol 3880/Fol 775980) and Parish of Pakenham 5 acres = Lot 7 of Subdivision 1265 part of Allotment 66 (Vol 3902/Fol 780306.)24 
Land-Note*29 Aug 1923 Caleb Wheeler died on 17 Dec 1922. Probate has been granted to Matilda Wheeler of "Hillside" Upper Beaconsfield Widow.25,26 
Land-UBeac*29 Aug 1923 PAK-66 LP1265 (part Lot 7), 21 St Georges Road. Transfer from Caleb Wheeler to Esther Jane Seymour Collins. 5a or thereabouts.27 
Land-UBeac14 Sep 1934 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 7.8). Transfer from Caleb Wheeler to Matilda Wheeler. 10a 0r 7 9/10p.28 
Village Bell*Apr 1994 Hearsay History: Caleb Wheeler, for long the secretary of the Recreation Reserve Committee, lived on the right of Sugarloaf Road, after the first corner. He died after taking a short cut across the fields with his dog, one night.29 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
7 Apr 1861Daniel WHEELER - Ag Lab, Heddington, Wiltshire, EnglandAge 6 - Scholar30
2 Apr 1871Daniel WHEELER - Ag Lab, Cottage, Heddington, Wiltshire, EnglandAge 16 - Ag Labourer31
3 Apr 1881Durdham Cottage, Westbury on Trym, Gloucestershire, EnglandHead of Household: Caleb Wheeler. Age 25 - Coachman
Member(s) of Household: Matilda Wheeler.32
bt 1903 - 1919Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Matilda Wheeler.33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44
bt 1921 - 1922Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Matilda Wheeler. With Esther Jean Wheeler.45,46

Grave

  • Plot 2-174-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia47

Family

 Matilda Lane b. Jun 1849, d. 16 Dec 1937
Child 1.Esther Jean Wheeler b. 1899, d. 1 Jul 1969

Newspaper-Articles

  • 17 Aug 1900: DE GOEY AGAIN. HE WANTS DAMAGES. FROM FARMER WHEELER. SAYS HE WAS ASSAILED. AND BADLY USED. DEFENDANT'S COUNTER-CLAIM.
    A curious claim end counterclaim, arising out of an occurrence at Beaconsfield on the 7th July last, came before Judge Hamilton and a special jury of four in the County Court to-day. Johannes Cornelius de Goey, barbed wire merchant, of Melbourne, claimed from Caleb Wheeler, farmer, of Upper Beaconsfield, the sum of L249 damages, for that on the date mentioned defendant "did unlawfully and violently assault plaintiff, whereby he was put to medical an other expense, and suffered grievous pain and injury.'' Of the L249 claimed L10 was mentioned as special, damages for medical expenses incurred.
    Defendant, while paying into court the sum of L1, together with 4s 3d costs, denied liability, and counterclaimed the sum of L99 for damages resulting from an assault alleged to have been committed on him by de Goey at Beaconsfield on the 7th July.
    Mr Engleson (instructed by Mr Palmer) appeared for De Goey; Dr. M'Inerney was for the defendant, Wheeler.
    Plaintiff's case was opened by Mr Engleson, after the precaution had been taken of ordering the witnesses out of court. Counsel narrated the circumstances of the alleged assault, when plaintiff visited a property at Beaconsfield in which he was interested, and whither he had previously sent a Chinese to take charge. On the way he met the Chinese, who told him something about Wheeler. De Goey and the Chinese went on to the property, and did some work to the house which was there. Wheeler then turned up, and catching hold of De Goey, proceeded to punch him severely. Several of the plaintiff front teeth were knocked out, and, fearing that there would be murder, the Chinese hit Wheeler with a bamboo cane or stick, causing him to relax his hold. De Goey then in attempting to get away, was shockingly kicked by defendant, and suffered frightful agony that night and for same time afterwards. Counsel added that defendant would probably now attempt to justify his conduct by blackening the plaintiff's character, and he would very likely attempt to bring in the name of Mrs Trinkaus. The defence and counterclaim counsel characterised as "bluff."
    Dr. M'Inerney raid the defence was— (1) No assault; (2) If assault, it was in self-defence; (3) that the plaintiff was a trespasser on the ground of Mr and Mrs Trinkaus, and defendant was engaged in assisting them, by their authority, to eject plaintiff, and used no more violence than was necessary for that purpose.
    Dr. Charles Bage, of South Yarra, said he was called to attend plaintiff on the 9th July. He was bruised in certain parts, and was limping and in pain. Two of his front teeth were broken. Witness attended him for a week or eight days, and again examined him on the 14th inst., when he found the patient was still suffering from the injuries to the inside of his thigh. These could have been caused by a kick from a man. It would be hard to say how long the tenderness would last. The medical fees alone would be L8 8s.
    To Dr. M'Inerney: I have known De Goey for seventeen years. He is a nervous and excitable man. I have not observed any delusious in the man, but I have observed his rapidity of thought. (Laughter.)
    Dr. M'Inerney: And variability of imagination.
    Dr. Bage: It is rather difficult, when called to give evidence, to give an essay on the man's character. (Laughter.)
    Judge Hamilton: You are not asked to do so, doctor.
    Witness: I am glad to hear it, your Honor.
    Dr. M'Inerney: Does not a quick imagination in a man magnify his injuries?
    Witness: No; one man would feel tender and still walk about and forget about it. Another, man would—Magnify the tenderness?— No: I would say he would appreciate it more fully (Laughter.)
    Counsel cross-examined witness in detail as to the injuries he had found on the plaintiff, and extracted the witness's opinion that the injuries had been caused by a blow.
    Counsel proposed to read some letters, but Mr Eagleson objected.
    Judge Hamilton: If they refer to any scandalous matter, I won't let them in.
    Dr. M'Inerney: Very well, sir.
    PLAINTIFF IN THE BOX.
    Plaintiff stated that on the 7th July he went to Upper Bcaconsfield to look at some property in which he was interested. He got out at Narre Warren, and drove with a Mr Witt and a boy to the property. On the way Witt got out at the Cyclists' Hotel, and witness and the boy went on. They met a Chinese whom witness had previously sent up, and he told witness something. All three then drove on to the house, and witness and the Chinese got out, leaving the boy Congel in charge of the horse. Witness had a buggy lamp in one hand and a hammer in the other. He and the Chinese went into the house, and witness nailed up the windows and closed the other doors. Then he went to the back door, and was met by Wheeler, who said, "Have you got your revolver on you?"
    Witness said, "No." Wheeler immediately gripped him around the neck with one arm; and struck him repeatedly on the mouth. Witness was half-choked and could not strike back, but he screamed.
    The Chinese must have hit Wheeler, who let go. Witness said, "Let me go quietly; I cannot fight two men." Then he tried to make for the fence, accompanied by the Chinese. There were thorns growing
    around the fence, and just as witness was crawling through, Wheeler gave him a most unmerciful kick which caused him to scream in agony. Finally witness got through the fence, and was followed by Wheeler, who threatened to kick him again. At length, plaintiff said, he scrambled into the trap and drove away with the Chinese and the lad to the hotel, where he stayed on the Saturday and Sunday night. He suffered great pain from the effects of the kick and from the breaking of his teeth.
    Mr Eagleson: Did you give Wheeler the slightest provocation for this assault?
    Witness: No.
    Is this a transfer from Mrs Mary Louisa Trinkaus to you of the property you mention?— Yes.
    Counsel read the transfer of the property to plaintiff, dated 8th of June of this year.
    Judge Hamilton: Is this the property where you say the assault occurred?
    Witness: Yes.
    DE GOEY CROSS-EXAMINED.
    Dr. M'Incrney: This transfer was signed by Mrs. Trinkaus?— Yes.
    In consideration of the sum of L100?—
    Yes.
    Was that paid?— No, only L50 in cash, because I learned from her that there was a mortgage of L100 by Trinkaus.
    Where was Mr Trinkaus at this time?
    —In Tasmania.
    Was Mrs Trinkaus stopping at your business place?— (Emphatically) No, doctor.
    Was she sleeping any night at all in your place?— No, doctor; oh, no.
    Well, where did she stop?— At the Federal Coffee Palace.
    Judge Hamilton: -What on earth has this got to do with the question of the assault?
    Dr. M'Inerney: It is intended to show that the transfer did not come off on the 8th, as stated, and plaintiff had no title to the property.
    Judge Hamilton: Well, but this questioning will not show that. These transfers don't come off when people are in bed. (Loud laughter.)
    Witness was next questioned as to an I.O.U. he had given to Mrs Trinkaus for L100, which he had afterwards put in his safe. "Yes," said the plaintiff, wearily, "but you know you got the key of my safe, Dr. M'Inerney"," and there was much laughter.
    Dr. M'Inerney: But you've got the key now and the I.O.U. for L100.
    Plaintiff: Yes. but I'm L50 to the bad and haven't got the farm. (Laughter.)
    Did Mr Trinkaus go to your shop?— Yes.
    And find his wife there with you?
    Judge Hamilton: Now, really you must keep to the point. Dr. M'Inerney, or I must tell the witness to go away.
    Dr. M'Inerney submitted that he had a reason for asking the question to test the witness's credit.
    Plaintiff, looking appealingly at counsel: Doctor, I am feeling very bad. I am so sore.
    Dr. M'Inerney: Well, you may sit down if you like.
    Witness rubbed himself ruefully, and declined the invitation.
    Dr. M'Inerney: Did not Trinkaus threaten your life if you went to Beaconsfield?
    —No. no, no; but he did threaten my life in Market street— he threatened to shoot me.
    Judge Hamilton again interposed, saying those matters had nothing to do with the case.
    Dr M'Inerney: I will follow your Honor's direction. (To witness): Did not the Chinese send you word that the Trinkaus family would not have you on the property?— The Chinese telegraphed to me, saying something like this: "Wheeler throw me over the fence; what am I to do?" (Great laughter.)
    Did you not fire a revolver near Trinkaus's house?— No, not near, about a mile away. I shot a rabbit, and brought it home. (Laughter.)
    Is this your letter written to Mrs Trinkaus?
    Mr Eagleson objected to the letter going in.
    Judge Hamilton: Unless there is something in the letter that bears upon the case, I shall stop this cross-examination altogether.
    Dr. M'Inerney: I am going to show that he is utterly unworthy of belief.
    The letter was handed to the Judge, who read it and returned it with the remark: "I don't see that it's got anything to do with the case."
    Dr. M'Inerney: Very well. sir. (To witness): Now I'll ask you if you are the Mr De Goey who had a divorce case against his wife?
    Witness : Am I to answer that question, your Honor?
    Judge Hamilton: How does this bear on the case?
    Witness commenced to speak again.
    Judge Hamilton: Will you hold your tongue, sir. I can't see what this divorce matter has to do with the case. Very high persons indeed would be challenged on questions of belief if that is to be the test of truth in a Court of Justice. (Laughter)
    Dr M'Inerney : It is not alone because of that, but because of the facts contained in it. I want to show that this man is unworthy of belief, unworthy of getting damages under any circumstances.
    Judge Hamilton: If you are going to put it that way, that he is unworthy of getting damages in any circumstance, for an assault, then I will have to exercise the discretion that is reposed in me by Act of Parliament, and stop this thing altogether.
    Dr. M'Inerney: If you are going to take that extreme step—
    Judge Hamilton: I don't know that it
    is an extreme step. I have given rather
    extreme liberty in this cross-examination.
    Dr. M'Inerney: I have not asked any question that did not bear to this man's credit.
    Judge Hamilton: Well, I shall rule this question out.
    Dr. M'Inerney: If your Honor rules I am bound.
    Judge Hamilton: Of course, you must be bound.
    Dr. M'Inerney: And I must not bring this letter out?
    Judge Hamilton: No. I don't think you should. I don't like stopping counsel, but the law puts this duty upon me, that unless it is clear to me that matters ought to be brought out, then I must stop them.
    Dr. M'Inerney (resuming his seat): Then, I won't ask any more questions.
    De Goey left the box with a profound sigh of relief.
    OTHER WITNESSES.
    Frank Wisewould, solicitor, gave evidence relating to the transfer of the property by Mrs Trinkaus to de Goey, about which he had been committed by the latter.
    Peter Witt, a blacksmith, said he had driven with plaintiff on the 7th July from Narre Warren as far as the hotel, and later on went on to the property spoken of. As he got near, he heard de Goey screaming out. And coming up to the buggy, saw plaintiff seated in it. Wheeler and Trinkaus were on the road, and witness called Wheeler a coward. They told witness to clear out, that he had no business there.
    In reply to his Honor, witness said that Mr and Mrs Trinkaus were living together at this time.
    The Court then adjourned for lunch. Johannes Cornelius De Goey, Frederick Theodore Trinkaus48
  • 18 Aug 1900: AMUSING ASSAULT CASE FOUR NATIONALITIES REPRESENTED. A CHINESE COMPLICATION.
    Johannes Cornelius De Goey, barbed wire merchant, of Market-street, Melbourne, whose name will be remembered by many in connection with an extraordinary divorce case eight years ago, on Friday sued, before Judge Hamilton and a jury of four in the County Court, to recover £249 damages for assault from Caleb Wheeler, of Upper Beaconsfield, farmer. He alleged that the defendant violently assaulted him on July 7 at Upper Beaconsfield, and caused him to suffer "grievous pain and injury."
    Wheeler (states the "Argus") counter-claimed £99 damages from De Goey for assaulting him or causing him to be assaulted by his servant-a Chinese-at the same place on the same day. He paid £1 4s 3d into court in full satisfaction of De Goey's claim, and costs.
    Mr Eagleson (instructed by Mr H. S. Pyman) was for De Goey.
    Dr M'Inerney represented Wheeler.
    For the plaintiff it was alleged that he understood he had an interest in property at Upper Beaconsfield, and had sent a Chinese there to dig round the fruit trees and attend to the place generally. He himself went up later, and on his arriving at the house late in the evening of July 7 Wheeler rushed out, and, getting his head in chancery with one arm, punched it violently with the other hand. The faithful Chinese, fearing his master would be murdered, struck Wheeler on the head with a bamboo. As Wheeler drew off he struck De Goey again with his fist on the mouth, knocking several teeth out. As De Goey was in the act of escaping through the fence Wheeler kicked him cruelly in such a way as to cause him subsequent weeks of suffering. Defendant denied the assault. If there was assault it was in self-defence.
    Plaintiff was a trespasser, and defendant was engaged by the owners of the property, a Mr and Mrs Trinkaus, to eject him. In doing so he used no more violence than was necessary. According to the statement of defendant's case, a Mrs Trinkaus was at the bottom of the whole case. Plaintiff, it was asserted, had induced Mrs Trinkaus to sign a transfer to him of property at Beaconsfield, which had been put into her name by her husband. In return plaintiff gave her an IOU for £400. Subsequently Trinkaus and his wife went to live on the property, and De Goey came to claim it, sending a Chinese before him. The Trinkauses sought the help of Wheeler to turn the Chinese off, and afterwards De Goey forced an entrance. Wheeler, with Trinkaus, turned him out, and Wheeler kicked him as he disappeared. De Goey then gave the word to "charge" to the Chinese, who charged with a bamboo held like a bayonet. With that he struck Wheeler on the head. Wheeler had had a sore head ever since.
    Charles Bage, M.B., testified to the plaintiff's injuries. Cross-examined, he said he had noticed during years of attendance De Goey's nervous excitability and "rapidity of thought."
    Dr M'Inerney-"Rapidity of thought" is excellent. Did you observe any variability of imagination?
    Witness (turning to the judge)-I came here to give evidence, and hardly to write an essay on a man's character.
    Judge Hamilton (testily)-Well, you needn't write it. Nobody wants you to. Don't do it. (Laughter.)
    Witness (smiling)-Thank you. (Turning)-May I go? (Laughter.)
    Dr M'Inerney-Oh, dear, no. (Laughter.)
    A man with a nervous temperament would make more of an injury than another man?
    Witness-A man not of a nervous temperament would walk about with an injury, and only feel it when he thought of it, whereas a more nervous man would--
    Dr M'Inerney-Magnify it.
    Witness (smiling)-No, appreciate it more fully. (Laughter.)
    Plaintiff was cross-examined by Dr M'Inerney. This transfer of land is signed by Mrs Trinkaus, and you were to pay her £400? How did you pay her?-I paid her £50. I found there was a mortgage of £100 on the property.
    Was Mrs Trinkaus lodging or staying at your house?-(Vehemently)-No, sir; no, sir; no, sir.
    Did your Chinese advise you of what was happening at Beaconsfield?-Yes, he telegraphed to me, "Wheeler will throw me over the fence. What will I do?" (Loud laughter.)
    Dr M'Inerney sought to go into matters connected with certain divorce proceedings in 1892 and City Court proceedings in connection with Mr and Mrs Trinkaus some months ago, but Judge Hamilton ruled the questions inadmissable.
    Dr M'Inerney-If your Honor rules that I'm done. (Laughter.)
    Ah Gee gave evidence as to the assault. He was at a loss what to do when he saw two men holding and hitting De Goey "like a cat playing with a mouse"-(laughter)-so he decided to tap one of them on the head with a bamboo. (Laughter.)
    Mrs Trinkaus said De Goey worried her into signing the transfer. He gave her an IOU for £450, which she handed back into his keeping.
    Friedrich Theodore Trinkaus drew a startling picture of De Goey calling on his Chinese army of one to "charge," and of the Chinese "charging" with his bamboo at the "ready" like a bayonet.
    He continued:-"He is a big Chinese; I'm only a little fellow, but I'll manage him. (Laughter.) He say to me, 'No more fightee' - (laughter) - but every time I let him go he lifted his stick again. He was a strong fellow, but he lost his waistcoat and his hat, and said, 'Me go, me go.' (Laughter.) I said 'I'm glad of it. Good-bye.' (Laughter.) Wheeler was glad too." (Laughter.)
    To Dr M'Inerney.-Wheeler was too much of a Britisher to kick De Goey as he went through the fence. (Laughter.) I didn't do so either. I am a Saxon. We act like men. (Laughter.)
    De Goey cleared the fence in a bound like a young deer - (laughter) - and landed in some flax bushes - (laughter) - but "John" was not so clever, and hung half-way over. (Laughter.)
    To Mr Eagleson.-I am a Britisher now. (Laughter.)
    My three brothers have proved themselves brave men in the German army. (Laughter.)
    The case stands adjourned until half past 10 on Monday morning. Frederick Theodore Trinkaus, Johannes Cornelius De Goey49,50
  • 21 Aug 1900: DE GOEY AGAIN. HE WANTS DAMAGES. FROM FARMER WHEELER. SAYS HE WAS ASSAILED. AND BADLY USED. DEFENDANT'S COUNTER-CLAIM. SOME SCATHING COMMENTS BY JUDGE HAMILTON.
    The curious claim and counterclaim, arising out of an occurrence at Beaconsfield on the 7th July last was again before Judge Hamilton and a special jury of four in the County Court to-day. Johannes Cornelius de Goey, barbed wire merchant, of Melbourne, claimed from Caleb Wheeler, farmer, of Upper Beaconsfield, the sum of L249 damages, for that on the date mentioned defendant "did unlawfully and violently assault plaintiff, whereby he was put to medical and other expense, and suffered grievous pain and injury." Of the L249 claimed L10 was mentioned as special damages for medical expenses incurred. Defendant, while paying into court the sum of L1, together with 4s 3d costs, denied liability, and counterclaimed the sum of L99 for damages resulting from an assault alleged to have been committed on him by De Goey at Beaconsfield on the 7th July.
    Mr Eagleson (instructed by Mr Palmer) appeared for De Goey; Dr. M'Inerney was for the defendant, Wheeler. Further evidence was submitted for the defence. Mr Trinkaus was recalled, and in reply to Dr M'Inerney, said that a cheque for L5 from Mr de Goey was handed to him on the 18th July by Mr Wheeler. Witness passed it over to Dr M'Inerney, who sent it back to de Goey.
    DEFENDANT IN THE BOX.
    Caleb Wheeler, the defendant in the action, said that he was an architect, residing at Beaconsfield. On the 7th July, he met Trinkaus in the morning, and again in the evening. About five o'clock they went to Trinkaus's house, and saw de Goey knocking at the back door with a hammer. A Chinese was with him, holding a buggy lamp. Witness said to de Goey, "When are you going to cease worrying this unfortunate man? You have worried him body and soul these last three months. When are you going to stop?"
    De Goey made some sort of an answer, and Trinkaus gave him a slight push, saying, "Go off my property." De Goey raised his hammer, and as witness advanced he said he would knock his (Wheeler's) brains out. Witness caught hold of him, and at the same time received a blow from the hammer on the point of his shoulder. Plaintiff sang out, "Charge! charge!" to the Chinaman. "You would really think he was leading a regiment of cavalry," added the witness, amidst laughter. Wheeler went on to say that as de Goey advanced upon him witness rose his foot, and kicked him. Next, the Chinese lifted the bamboo he was carrying and struck witness on the head. De Goey then made for the fence, which was two-railed, with four-feet palings nailed on. The palings were close together, and de Goey got over by putting his feet on the rails and springing over. One of the palings was broken by the top rail, and another by the lower rail. He could not say, but he believed these were broken by de Goey. The latter sang out, "Come down to Market street, and I will take it out of you." Witness replied, "You take it out of me! You were never the man yet that could stand up to an Englishman." De Goey made some remark about getting someone else to do it, and walked away to the buggy, he called out for witness to return his cuffs, and Wheeler said: "If you say I took the cuffs I'll punch your d— head." Meanwhile Trinkaus, after dealing with the Chinese — (laughter) — took the hammer from de Goey. The Chinese was seated in the buggy, and sung out to do Goey, "Come on, no more fightee!" (Laughter). Witness declared that it was untrue and impossible that he kicked de Goey as the latter was trying to crawl through the fence. "It is untrue, also," continued the witness, "that I knocked his teeth out. I never closed my fist. If I had hit him as he said he would never have been known (Laughter.) He would never have been alive to tell the tale. (Loud laughter.)
    Dr M'Inerney: Well, you have a good opinion of yourself?
    Witness (a short thick-set man): Yes, to that extent. (Laughter).
    HE IS CROSS-EXAMINED.
    Mr Eagleson: This blow on the head has not affected your memory?
    Witness: I am glad to say it has not.
    How far could you see that night?—About ten or twelve yards.
    Counsel questioned witness as to his movements after the Court adjourned last Friday afternoon, but Wheeler was unable to say what he and Mr and Mrs Trinkaus did or talked about, though he was sure they did not discuss the evidence. Pressed by Mr Eagleson, witness admitted that they had had some little chat over the case, but they really had never discussed the evidence, either before the case or during the hearing, or after the adjournment.
    Mr Eagleson: Then you did not know what Trinkaus was going to swear at all?
    Witness: I did not.
    Then he might have sworn that you did kick De Goey?—Well, so I did. I'm not going to deny it; but it was a light kick, for it only just stopped my boot. (Laughter.)
    Now, Trinkaus swore that De Goey cleared the fence at a bound?— He did not get over the fence as smartly as that.
    He got over as I described.
    You said that if you had punched De Goey in that way he would have been dead?— Probably he would, seeing the sort of man he is. It would be cruelty to punch a man like that. (Laughter.)
    Then you're pretty good with your hands?— No; I never had a fight in my life.
    Did you dare him to come back?— No; I warned him not to attempt to return, or else he would be turned off as quickly as he was this time.
    What boots were you wearing at the time?— Ordinary blucher books that I use when working.
    Where are they?— They're at Dr M'Inerney's. (Laughter.)
    Judge Hamilton : Did you ask de Goey whether he had his revolver?— No, sir; I did not.
    Jesse Sykes, a contractor, residing at Beaconsfield, said that he had seen Wheeler about half-past five in the local hotel. Trinkaus was with him. Wheeler showed witness a lump on the back of his head about the size of a small hen's egg.
    This completed the evidence in the case.
    THE SUMMING UP.
    Judge Hamilton, in summing up to the jury, said that a great deal in this case had been made of the title of Trinkaus to his property. His Honor continued: That was no excuse, however, for the attempts that were made to get in a whole lot of most objectionable and detestable matter, which was quite unnecessary for the purposes of this case. If Trinkaus had a good title he could have proved it; it was not necessary to implicate his wife; and when you go even as far as this, you see what unpleasant people we are dealing with, whether you find for plaintiff or defendant. She, this Mrs Trinkaus, is accused of certain conduct of a very indiscreet nature. While her husband is away in Tasmania, she meets the plaintiff, and proceeds to deal with her own private property, without consulting her husband or letting him know anything about it. The plaintiff tries to carry out the bargain, but in some manner it goes off. It is also said that there was a sum of L5 paid for farm implements. Well, it turns out, when we look at the list of things claimed, that there is no farm property at all; there is simply a list of household furniture, which winds up with "a dog named Fanny." (Loud laughter.) Then, when we learn of the plaintiff giving this woman L15 for pocket money we can quite understand that there were strong grounds for animosity between the two men, but Trinkaus has forgiven all this, he was with his wife, and you would think it was unnecessary to raise it again. Yet time after time I was persecuted, and the court almost defied, by the defendant's persistence in attempting to bring these things out. They returned to the thing again and again, like the proverbial hogs wallowing in the mire. (Sensation.) And after forbidding it, when the woman gets into the box I have a pitying appeal to know whether I shall allow it. Indeed, there is no more sense or shame than in ordinary dogs or tom cats. (Laughter.) His Honor then proceeded to briefly review the evidence, pointing out that it was for the jury to say whether the plaintiff had been improperly assaulted, or had merely been turned off the properly with no more violence than was necessary. Referring to the defendant's boast of what harm he would have done if he had really struck the plaintiff. Judge Hamilton satirically remarked, "Like a great many other men who have never been in a fight, he thinks he would do a great deal if he got into one."
    (Loud laughter.)
    The jury consulted for a few minutes in the box, but decided to retire and consider their verdict more fully.
    THE VERDICT.
    The jury deliberated for twenty-five minutes, and upon returning the fore man stated: We find for the plaintiff in both cases, damages, one farthing. (Laughter).
    Dr. M'Inerney: Which plaintiff?
    Judge Hamilton: What do you mean, gentlemen?
    The foreman: We find for de Goey in the one case, and Wheeler in the other. (Laughter).
    Judge Hamilton (laughingly): Is that so, gentlemen?
    The foreman (gravely): That is so.
    Dr. M'Inerney: There is a rule in the court which won't allow of a verdict being entered under a penny.
    Judge Hamilton: Well, I'll enter up for one penny. No, I won't; I shall grant no costs. (Loud laughter.)
    Then a smiling audience filed out, and the case was at an end. Johannes Cornelius De Goey, Frederick Theodore Trinkaus51
  • 21 Aug 1900: THE DE GOEY CASE. "CONTEMPTUOUS DAMAGES."
    What are known as "contemptuous damages" were awarded by a jury of four in the County Court yesterday in the case in which Johannes Cornelius De Goey claims £249 damages for assault at Upper Beaconsfield on July 7 from a farmer named Caleb Wheeler, and in which Wheeler counter-claimed £99 damages from De Goey for an assault on him by De Goey's Chinese servant, Ah Gee.
    Judge Hamilton, in summing up, said he could find no excuse for the attempts that had been made to bring in much most objectionable and detestable and unnecessary matter. Time after time he had been persecuted and the Court almost defied by the persistence of the defendant's party in attempting to bring those matters in. They returned to the things again and again, like the proverbial hogs wallowing in the mire. There seemed to be no more sense of shame than ordinary dogs or tom cats. The jury awarded plaintiff one farthing damages on the claim, and the defendant one farthing damages on the counter-claim.
    Judge Hamilton was about to enter up judgement for one penny in each instance, when he suddenly remarked, "No, I won't; I shall grant no costs."
    Mr Eagleson (instructed by Mr Pyman) was for De Goey, and Dr M'Inerney was for Wheeler. Frederick Theodore Trinkaus, Johannes Cornelius De Goey52
  • 18 Sep 1913: From Caleb Wheler, "Hillside," Beaconsfield, asking for footbridge over waterway on road leading to Berwick over the Cardinia bridge close to the Beaconsfield Hotel, as the people had to wade up to their knees, to cross the stream-Cr Scott-Sharp said the work was necessary, as people had to climb along the fences. He moved that the clerk of works report.-Seconded by Cr Barr.-Cr Martin said the clerk of works was con versant with the spot, and the trouble was the water was dammed back by the property owners not clearing the creek. He thought the water should be diverted from the road altogether.-Cr a'Beckett said this was a matter he had referred to some three years ago, and the drain would need to be a deep one with a very great scour, and would be troublesome, therefore he did not persevere. We had a metalled crossing where previously it was a bog.-Cr Martin said the metal would be all washed away before next year. -The clerk of works said it would not be wise to cut a drain there as it was all made ground.-The motion was carried.53
  • 9 Apr 1914: A DRIVING ACCIDENT.
    BEACONSFIELD. Wednesday. Mr Wheeler, of Hillside, Beaconsfield, while driving back from the evening train, accompanied by his daughter, lost control of a young horse he was driving. The jinker was wrecked and the occupants thrown out. The daughter escaped with a severe shaking, but Mr Wheeler had his collar-bone dislocated. Esther Jean Wheeler54
  • 22 Dec 1922: Two deaths occurred in this district during the week. Mr Cabel Wheeler, aged 69, last Sunday night was walking across the bush to visit a friend, when he dropped dead. The body was found at 5.30 on Monday morning by his daughter, only about 150 yards from the friend's house. Dr Griffiths was summoned, and it was found that the cause of death was due to heart failure. The remains were interred in the Berwick Cemetery at 2 p.m. Wednesday.55
  • 12 Jan 1923: BEREAVEMENT CARDS
    WHEELER. - Mrs Caleb Wheeler and Daughter wish to THANK all their kind friends for letters, cards, floral tributes during their sudden and sad bereavement. Will all accept this as a personal expression of our gratitude.56

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    1896 Victoria. Report from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on railways on the question of selecting localities for the permanent survey of narow-gauge lines together with the appendices and minutes of evidence. Printed 18 August 1896, p96.
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  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1168-469 - Charles Priestley to Frederick Cecil Browne of "Waroona" Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist, Jessey Sykes of the Pine Hotel Upper Beaconsfield Licensed Victualler and Caleb Wheeler Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist - joint proprietors [trustees].
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  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1168-469 - William McLean Gentleman, John William Knapton Printer and Caleb Wheeler Orchardist all of Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors [trustees].
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2032-322 - Caleb Wheeler of Hillside Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist - C/T 3880-980.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2080-806 - The Commercial Bank to Caleb Wheeler of Upper Beaconsfield Farmer - C/T 3902-306.
  21. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1168-469 - William McLean, John William Knapton and Caleb Wheeler to The Minister of Public Instruction - C/T 4000-960 The Minister of the Crown for the time being administering the Education Act 1915.
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    2-174-A     Wheeler     Caleb     M     69     20/12/1922     709
    2-174-A     Wheeler     M.     F     88     17/12/1937     981.
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Last Edited11 Jul 2020

Matilda Lane

F, #174, b. Jun 1849, d. 16 Dec 1937
Probate (Will)* 293/538. Matilda WHEELER Date of grant: 12 Mar 1938; Date of death: 16 Dec 1937; Occupation: Widow; Residence: Beaconsfield Upper.1 
Married NameWheeler. 
Birth*Jun 1849 Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, England, Jun Q [Stroud] 11 460 [par Andrew LANE & Sarah NEELS].2,3 
Marriage*24 Jan 1880 Spouse: Caleb Wheeler. St John's Church, Clifton, Gloucestershire, England, Mar Q [Barton R] 6a 223.4,2
Marriage-Notice*31 Jan 1880 WHEELER—LANE. Jan. 24, at St. John's Church, Clifton, by the Rev. H. G. Walsh, vicar, assisted by the Rev. B. Tucker, Caleb Wheeler, fourth son of Daniel Wheeler, of Heddington, Wiltshire, to Matilda, second daughter of Andrew Lane, of Bath.5,6,7 
Land-UBeac*28 Nov 1904 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 6). Transfer from Caleb Wheeler to Matilda Wheeler. 4a 2r 7p.8 
Widow17 Dec 1922She became a widow upon the death of her husband Caleb Wheeler.9 
Land-UBeac14 Sep 1934 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 7.8). Transfer from Caleb Wheeler to Matilda Wheeler. 10a 0r 7 9/10p.10 
Land-UBeac*14 Sep 1934 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 6). Transfer from Matilda Wheeler to Philip Francois Herga. 4a 2r 7p.11 
Land-UBeac14 Sep 1934 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 7.8). Transfer from Matilda Wheeler to Philip Francois Herga. 10a 0r 7 9/10p.12 
Death*16 Dec 1937 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D17771/1937 (Age 88) [par Andrew LANE & Unknown].13 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
30 Mar 1851Andrew LANE - Tailor, Woodbine Cottage, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, EnglandAge 114
7 Apr 1861Andrew LANE - Tailor, 15 Weymouth Buildings, Walcot, Somerset, EnglandAge 11 - Scholar15
2 Apr 1871Ambrose LANE - Tailor, 32 Amberley Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire, EnglandAge 21 - Milliner16
3 Apr 1881Durdham Cottage, Westbury on Trym, Gloucestershire, England(Head of Household) Caleb Wheeler;
Age 29 - Dressmaker17
bt 1903 - 1919Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Caleb Wheeler.18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29
bt 1921 - 1922Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Caleb Wheeler. With Esther Jean Wheeler.30,31
bt 1924 - 1927Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Esther Jean Wheeler.32,33,34,35
1934"Hillside", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.36

Grave

  • Plot 2-174-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia37

Family

 Caleb Wheeler b. Mar 1855, d. 17 Dec 1922
Child 1.Esther Jean Wheeler b. 1899, d. 1 Jul 1969

Citations

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    GRO Reference: 1849 J Quarter in STROUD Volume 11 Page 460."
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    Household Members Andrew Lane, Sarah Lane, Mary Ann Lane, Matilda Lane, John H Lane."
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    GSU roll     542851 Record ID 8767::19211753
    Household Members: Andrew Lane, Sarah Lane, Mary A Lane, Matilda Lane, John H Lane, Anthony Lane, Clara Lane, Rosina Lane, Rhoda Lane."
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    Record ID 7619::3885174
    Household Members Ambrose Lane, Sarah Lane, Matilda Lane, Rodah Lane, Robert Lane, Charles Lane."
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  36. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  37. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    2-174-A     Wheeler     Caleb     M     69     20/12/1922     709
    2-174-A     Wheeler     M.     F     88     17/12/1937     981.
Last Edited13 Jul 2020

Esther Jean Wheeler

F, #175, b. 1899, d. 1 Jul 1969
Step-father*Caleb Wheeler b. Mar 1855, d. 17 Dec 1922
Step-mother*Matilda Lane b. Jun 1849, d. 16 Dec 1937
Probate (Will)* Esther Jean Stanley. Widow. North Fitzroy. 01 Jul 1969. 692/385.1 
Name Variation Esther Jean Wheeler was also known as Esther Jane Seymour Collins. 
Married NameStanley.2 
Birth*1899 Nar Nar Goon, VIC, Australia, #B12588 [par Edith COLLINS] - as Esther Jane Seymour COLLINS.3 
Land-UBeac*29 Aug 1923 PAK-66 LP1265 (part Lot 7), 21 St Georges Road. Transfer from Caleb Wheeler to Esther Jane Seymour Collins. 5a or thereabouts.4 
Marriage*1926 Spouse: William Thomas Stanley. VIC, Australia, #M13081.3
 
Land-UBeac*22 Dec 1927 PAK-66 LP1265 (part Lot 7), 21 St Georges Road. Transfer from Esther Jean Stanley to Arthur Blackwood Davy. 5a or thereabouts.5 
Widow2 Oct 1957Esther Jean Wheeler became a widow upon the death of her husband William Thomas Stanley.2 
Death*1 Jul 1969 Fitzroy, VIC, Australia, #D14384 (Age 70) [par Caleb WHEELER & Matilda LANE] - as STANLEY.2 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1921 - 1922Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Caleb Wheeler and Matilda Wheeler.6,7
bt 1924 - 1927Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Matilda Wheeler.8,9,10,11
1928Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.12
19368 Raynot Street, Footscray North, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With William Thomas Stanley.13
19544 Adelaide Street, Footscray North, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With William Thomas Stanley.14
195840 Scott Grove, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: cleaner.15
196833 Orchard Street, Brighton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.16

Newspaper-Articles

  • 9 Apr 1914: A DRIVING ACCIDENT.
    BEACONSFIELD. Wednesday. Mr Wheeler, of Hillside, Beaconsfield, while driving back from the evening train, accompanied by his daughter, lost control of a young horse he was driving. The jinker was wrecked and the occupants thrown out. The daughter escaped with a severe shaking, but Mr Wheeler had his collar-bone dislocated. Caleb Wheeler17

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P5, unit 494; VPRS 7591/P4, unit 72.
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3902-306 - Estate of Caleb Wheeler to Esther Jane Seymour Collins of "Hillside" Upper Beaconsfield Spinster - later known as Esther Jane Seymour Stanley.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3902-306 - Esther Jane Seymour Stanley to Arthur Blackwood Davy of Upper Beaconsfield Mail Contractor.
  6. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  7. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  8. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  9. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  10. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  11. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  12. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  13. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  14. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  15. [S158] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1958.
  16. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  17. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 9 Apr 1914, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/189401261
Last Edited11 Jul 2020

Catherine Whight

F, #176, b. 1863, d. 17 Aug 1908
Birth*1863 Amherst, VIC, Australia, #B82 [par Dammant WHIGHT & Catherine CAVENER].1 
Death*17 Aug 1908 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D8480 (Age 45) [par Richard WHIGHT & Cath CAVANAGH].2 
Illness*17 Aug 1908 Catherine Whight was staying at Kanoona under the care of Catherine MacCallum, and attended by Muriel Olley at the time of her suicide.3 
Inquest18 Aug 1908Inquest held 1908/894. Self inflicted injuries to throat.
Depositions: Report of Constable James Hehir 4169 relative to sudden death of Catherine Whight at Upper Beaconsfield on 17th August 1908.
I beg to report for Dr Cole's information that I was informed this morning that Catherine Whight a woman about 45 years of age that was an inmate of the convalescent nursing establishment carried on by Miss MacCallum at Upper Beaconsfield got away from her attendant (after a struggle) into the bush and when found was in a dying condition with her throat cut. I proceeded to the place and made inquiries. I found the woman had been sent to Miss MacCallums by Dr Beattie Smith from Melbourne a fortnight ago. She was melancholic and inclined to be suicidal. She appears to have been well looked after and was never left alone, but by some means she appears to have got hold of a table knife and kept it concealed. Yesterday afternoon when out walking with her attendant an assistant nurse named Olley she attempted to cut her own throat. The nurse struggled with her and tried to take the knife from her but was unable to do so and Whight got away in the scrub with the knife when found she had her throat badly cut and was in a dying condition. I carefully examined the place where the struggle took place and found some of deceased's clothing there I traced footsteps that of one woman down a soft track into a gully there I found deceased's handbag and waist belt with blood on them. There were indications as if some person had been sitting down and blood on the ground. I traced her from there down the gully through the scrub and found her false teeth from there. I traced the trail to where she was found it was about a quarter of a mile from where the struggle with the attendant took place. I was unable to find any knife but the place from where she got away to where she was found is covered on the side of the little tracks with ferns and undergrowth and deceased may have thrown the knife from her into the scrub. My inquiries and search bear out the facts as stated by Miss Olley deceased's attendant. I am of opinion that deceased intended to kill herself and had the knife concealed in her clothing when she left the house. Deceased's attendant appears to have done all in her power to prevent the woman cutting her throat but she was not strong enough to hold her. There appears to be no suspicious circumstances. I am of opinion that deceased's mind became unhinged and she committed suicide.

This deponent Catherine MacCallum trained nurse residing at Kanoona Upper Beaconsfield.
This house is entirely under my charge. It is not registered. It is a medical rest home. I received the deceased on the evening of 3rd August inst together with her sister. Her sister is not here now. When she arrived she seemed depressed but soon after brightened up and said she thought she would be allright. Her moods alternated between brightness and depression. She was always rational No outbursts. Nothing happened. She was until Friday in charge of myself and her sister. She was never alone. The sister slept with her. The sister left on Friday. Miss Olley came on Thursday evening. She took charge of deceased on the following morning at 9 o'clock. The sister remained all that day until the evening. After that Miss Olley had sole charge under my direction. I last saw deceased alive after she had injured herself. She left the house with Miss Olley for their usual walk. She was then in my opinion perfectly rational. At 5.45pm Mrs Larkin the laundress came into my kitchen and told me something. I followed her direction to the house of Mrs Adams 1/4 mile away. I hear men's voices in the gully. I heard my dog I followed and found deceased sitting far down in the gully beside a small waterhole. She was then alive but as I reached she pitched forward. Mrs Larkin helped me lift her and brought her here. She died on the way to the house. Her throat was cut. I have heard since that it was done with a knife. I do not know how she got the knife. Miss Olley was at Mrs Adams' house having been injured by deceased her knee injured her arm strained and other injuries due to a struggle with deceased. The deceased was never alone. She had meals with us. There were knives at the table. I couldn't say whether she injured herself with a table knife. The knife was never found near her body.

This deponent Muriel Olley. I am an attendant residing at Spring Street Melbourne.
I have had two years hospital training and in addition have had private house experiences. I have attended melancholic patients before under medical supervision. I took charge of deceased in consequence of an advertisement from Mrs Fisher's office. I was engaged by the sister of deceased. I took charge of her on Friday morning last. I took instructions from Miss MacCallum. I was constantly with her. In the afternoon of yesterday we went for our usual walk taking the path through the bush. Just on the rise of the hill near a gully I stopped to fasten my shoe. The patient threw down her muff and umbrella and ran down the hill. Cutting at her throat with a table knife a small dinner knife. I chased her caught her by the arm we had a struggle I got the knife several times. She forced me down the hill. She got it back again once I threw it away she got it again. We were then almost at the edge of the bracken. She got away from me I was too exhausted to chase her any further the struggle lasted 3/4 hours. I went for help to Mrs Adams' house who sent some men down. I did not see deceased again. I do not know how deceased got the knife. It had a short blade. It was not one of the ordinary dinner knives used here. I was attacked by deceased with a hat pin and ran it into my leg. She did so in order to get the knife which I had stuck in the ground and knell upon. She scratched my hand with her brooch in order to force me to let go the knife. All her efforts were for the knife. She tore at her throat with the hat pin.

This deponent James Whight, warehouse man residing at 9 Purves? Terrace St Kilda Road South Melbourne.
The deceased Catherine Whight was my sister. Her age was 45 years. She was out of business. She had had tea rooms in Flinders street for some years. She has been depressed for 7 or 8 weeks. She seemed to worry a good deal after she sold her business.4 
Death-Notice*20 Aug 1908 WHIGHT-On the 17th August, at Upper Beaconsfield, Kate, dearly loved daughter of Richard and Catherine Whight, of 16 Clarence street, Flemington.5 
Probate (Will)*9 Sep 1908 107/991. Intestate. Owned property in Flemington.6 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B82 [par Dammant WHIGHT & Catherine CAVENER]."
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  3. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Inquest into death of Catherine Whight 1908.
  4. [S24] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 24/P0000 unit 832, item 1908/894
    Female, Whight, Catherine, Self inflicted injuries to throat, Upper Beaconsfield, 1908/894, 18 Aug 1908,.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Aug 1908, p1.
  6. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), 107/991.
Last Edited28 Jul 2017

Harriet Emily Cox

F, #178, b. Dec 1860, d. 28 Aug 1924
Harriet Emily PAGET (nee COX)
(1862-1924)
Married NamePaget. 
Birth*Dec 1860 Exeter, Devon, England, Dec Q [Exeter] 5b 93.1,2 
Marriage*5 Feb 1881 Spouse: Joseph Henry Paget. Otago, New Zealand, #M570 (NZ.)1,3
 
Residence16 Jul 1915 28 Lorne Street, East Prahran, VIC, Australia.4 
Residence*abt 1920 "Gnaroo", Telegraph Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, moved to Upper Beaconsfield c1920. pt Lot 3 Walnut Grove. 
Death*28 Aug 1924 "Gnaroo", Telegraph Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D8392 (age 62) [par unknown].5 
Death-Notice*30 Aug 1924 PAGET.—On the 28th August, at Gnaroo, Beaconsfield, Harriet Emily, beloved wife of Joseph H Paget, and loving mother of Alfred, Alice, Olive, Leslie, Irene, Ida, and Walter, aged 63 years.
PAGET. Friends of Mr. JOSEPH HARRY PAGET are respectfully informed that the remains of his late beloved wife, Harriet Emily, will be interred in the Berwick Cemetery. Funeral to leave his residence, Gnaroo, Upper Beaconsfield, THIS DAY (Saturday, 30th August), at 2.30. JOHN GRANT, Undertaker, Berwick.6 
Probate (Will)*3 Oct 1924 197/053. Intestate. late of Telegraph Road, Upper Beaconsfield.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
191421 Armadale Street, Armadale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Joseph Henry Paget. With Leslie James Paget.8
1914142 Domain Street, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Joseph Henry Paget. With Leslie James Paget.8
bt 1922 - 1924Telegraph Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Joseph Henry Paget. With Irene Ethel Paget.9,10

Grave

  • Plot 4-245-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia11

Family

 Joseph Henry Paget b. 1862, d. 20 Feb 1939
Children 1.Olive Emily Paget+ b. 1885, d. Sep 1969
 2.Leslie James Paget b. 1890, d. 24 Aug 1916

Citations

  1. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, james paget, gold coast (via mundia/ancestry).
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, NEALE Family Tree Owner: gillw49.
  4. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, AIF website https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=232346
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Aug 1924, p30.
  7. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), 197/053.
  8. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  9. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  10. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  11. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-245-A     Paget     Harriet     F          30/08/1924     732
    4-245-A     Paget     J.H.     F          25/02/1939     1014.
Last Edited5 Apr 2016

Joseph Henry Paget

M, #179, b. 1862, d. 20 Feb 1939
Joseph Henry PAGET
(1862-1939)
Note* Joseph Henry and Harriett Emma Paget, of Hydro Department, Waddamana, Tasmania. 
Birth*1862 Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, #B2477 (NZ.)1 
Marriage*5 Feb 1881 Spouse: Harriet Emily Cox. Otago, New Zealand, #M570 (NZ.)1,2
 
Residence*16 Jul 1915 28 Lorne Street, East Prahran, VIC, Australia.3 
Land-UBeac*18 Aug 1916 PAK- LP5112 (Lot 3 part). Transfer from Jessey Sykes to Joseph Henry Paget. 2a 1r 27p - transfer 808942.4 
Residence*abt 1920 "Gnaroo", Telegraph Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, moved to Upper Beaconsfield c1920. pt Lot 3 Walnut Grove. 
Widower28 Aug 1924He became a widower upon the death of his wife Harriet Emily Cox.5 
Death*20 Feb 1939 Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D1433 (Age 77) [par James PAGET & Mary MATTHEW].6 
Death-Notice*21 Feb 1939 PAGET - On the 20th February at Royal Melbourne Hospital, Joseph Henry Paget, beloved father of Alfred, Alice, Olive, Leslie (deceased), Clarice (deceased), Irene, Ida and Walter, aged 77 years.
PAGET - Friends of the late Mr JOSEPH HENRY PAGET, Telegraph road, Beaconsfield, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Berwick Cemetry, arriving at the cemetery THIS DAY (Tuesday 21st February), at 2 p.m.7 
Land-Note*13 Apr 1939 Joseph Henry Paget died on 20th February 1939. Probate of his will has been granted to Olive Emily Sykes of Roda Park Sandown Road Springvale Married Woman.8 
Land-UBeac*26 May 1939 PAK- LP5112 (Lot 3 part), 110 Telegraph Road. Transfer from Joseph Henry Paget to Olive Emily Sykes. 2a 1r 27p.9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
191421 Armadale Street, Armadale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: carpenter. With Harriet Emily Paget. With Leslie James Paget.10
1914142 Domain Street, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: carpenter. With Harriet Emily Paget. With Leslie James Paget.10
bt 1922 - 1924Telegraph Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: foreman. With Harriet Emily Paget. With Irene Ethel Paget.11,12
bt 1925 - 1928Telegraph Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: foreman.13,14,15,16
1934Telegraph Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: foreman.17

Grave

  • Plot 4-245-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia18

Family

 Harriet Emily Cox b. Dec 1860, d. 28 Aug 1924
Children 1.Olive Emily Paget+ b. 1885, d. Sep 1969
 2.Leslie James Paget b. 1890, d. 24 Aug 1916

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 Mar 1881: At the City Police Court, Joseph Henry Paget, a postal clerk, has been further remanded till Monday on a charge of stealing £21 from a registered letter. Bail was refused.19
  • 15 Mar 1881: THEFT FROM A LETTER.-Joseph Henry Paget, on this charge, was remanded for a week.20
  • 12 Apr 1881: In the Supreme Court yesterday, Joseph Henry Paget, Post Office clerk, was sentenced to three years for stealing money from a letter.21

Citations

  1. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, james paget, gold coast (via mundia/ancestry).
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, NEALE Family Tree Owner: gillw49.
  3. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, AIF website https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=232346
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3323-453 - Joseph Henry Paget of 28 Lorne Road East Prahran Carpenter - C/T 4008-457 (Part PAK-79).
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D1433 age 77 [par James PAGET & Mary MATTHEW]."
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 Feb 1939, p8.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4008-457 - Joseph Henry Paget died on 20th February 1939. Probate of his will has been granted to Olive Emily Sykes of Roda Park Sandown Road Springvale Married Woman.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4008-457 - Olive Emily Sykes of Roda Park Sandown Road Springvale Married Woman.
  10. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  11. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  12. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  13. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  14. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  15. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  16. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  17. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  18. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-245-A     Paget     Harriet     F          30/08/1924     732
    4-245-A     Paget     J.H.     F          25/02/1939     1014.
  19. [S336] Newspaper (New Zealand) - Evening Post (Wellington), 2 Mar 1881, p2.
  20. [S336] Newspaper (New Zealand) - Otago Daily Times (Otago), 15 Mar 1881, p3.
  21. [S336] Newspaper (New Zealand) - Poverty Bay Herald (Gisborne), 12 Apr 1881, p2.
Last Edited9 Jan 2021

Leslie James Paget

M, #180, b. 1890, d. 24 Aug 1916
Father*Joseph Henry Paget b. 1862, d. 20 Feb 1939
Mother*Harriet Emily Cox b. Dec 1860, d. 28 Aug 1924

World War I

Leslie James Paget enlisted on 16 Jul 1915 as a Private with the 24th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement. SERN 2433. He lived at East Prahran with his parents at the time of enlistment, and was a carpenter. His unit embarked from Melbourne on 29 Sep 1915 on board HMAT RMS Osterley. He was killed in action at Pozieres on 24 Aug 1916.
His parents moved to Upper Beaconsfield after his death.1
Birth*1890 Hotham West, VIC, Australia, #B14130.2 
Death*24 Aug 1916 Pozières, France, KIA.1 
Death-Notice*30 Sep 1916 PAGET.—Killed in action in France on 24th August, 1916, Leslie James Paget, second son of Mrs. and Mr. J. H. Paget, Lorne road, Prahran, aged 25 years.3 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1914142 Domain Street, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: carpenter. With Joseph Henry Paget and Harriet Emily Paget.4
191421 Armadale Street, Armadale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: carpenter. With Joseph Henry Paget and Harriet Emily Paget.4

Citations

  1. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=232346
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B14130."
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Sep 1916, p13.
  4. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
Last Edited2 Oct 2014
 

NOTE

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