Rev John Heiffor Hill

M, #3211, b. Dec 1846, d. 22 Aug 1905
(Witness) History At St John's Anglican Church, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, Vicar Nov 1883-Jul 1898 (Parish of Berwick and Upper Beaconsfield.)1,2 
Birth*Dec 1846 Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Dec Q 1846 (Sheffield) 22 607. Mother's maiden surname: Heiffor. As John Heiffor Hill.3 
Marriage*17 Jul 1883 Spouse: Caroline Elizabeth Hoystead. St Peter's Church, Elmore, VIC, Australia, #M3504.4
 
Marriage-Notice*19 Jul 1883 HILL-HOYSTED -On the 17th inst, at St Peter's Church Elmore, by the Ven Archdeacon Tucker, assisted by the Rev J G Burton clergyman in charge, the Rev John Heiffor Hill (late of Sheffield, England), clergyman in charge of the district of Rochester, to Caroline Elizabeth youngest daughter of the late John Hoysted, Esq, Walterstown house, count Kildare Ireland.5 
Widower11 Oct 1887Rev John Heiffor Hill became a widower upon the death of his wife Caroline Elizabeth Hoystead.4 
Marriage*6 Jan 1890 Spouse: Frances Elizabeth Daniels. St Columb's Church, Auburn, VIC, Australia, #M170.6
 
Marriage-Notice*18 Jan 1890 HILL—DANIELS.—On the 6th inst., at St. Columb's Church, Auburn, by the Rev. T. H. Armstrong, M.A., the Rev. J. H. Hill, incumbent of Christ Church, Berwick, to Fannie Elizabeth (Frances), daughter of the late Joseph Daniels, Birmingham, England.7 
(Reverend) Marriage17 Jun 1895Performed marriage of: Carl August Petersen and Elizabeth Glismann; Berwick Christ Church, Berwick, VIC, Australia.8,9 
Death*22 Aug 1905 Kew, VIC, Australia, #D9458 (age 58) [par John HILL & Martha].10 
Death-Notice*23 Aug 1905 HEIFFOR HILL.—On the 22nd August, at his late residence, 34 Walpole-street, Kew, John Heiffor Hill, late incumbent of Berwick, Mentone, and Mordialloc, also chaplain to Kew Asylums, aged 58. At rest.—Home papers please copy.
HILL. — The Friends of the late Rev. JOHN HEIFFOR HILL are informed that his remains will be interred in the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew.
The funeral to leave Holy Trinity Church, High-street, Kew, after the usual service, THIS DAY (Wednesday, the 23rd inst.), at 2 o'clock p.m.
HERBERT KING, Undertaker, High-street, Kew Tel. 111, Haw. Exchange.11 
Death-Notice26 Sep 1905 HILL.—August 22, 1905, at Kew, Melbourne, Victoria, Rev. John Heiffor Hill, late Vicar of Mentone, Melbourne, son of the late James Hill, of this city.12 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1903Como Parade, Mentone, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clergyman. With Frances Elizabeth Hill.13

Grave

  • C/E C 2228, Boroondara Cemetery, Kew, VIC, Australia14

Family

 Frances Elizabeth Daniels b. 13 Mar 1856, d. Dec 1940
Children 1.Allen James Heiffor Hill b. 29 Oct 1890, d. Sep 1910
 2.Lionel John Heiffor Hill b. 10 Jul 1892, d. Mar 1943
 3.Gladys Mary Heiffor Hill b. 15 Apr 1895

Newspaper-Articles

  • 17 Jun 1882: On Trinity Sunday an ordination service was held at St. Peter's Church by the Bishop of Melbourne, The Rev. Canon Goodman, the examining chaplain, presented the candidates. Messrs. Edward C. Knox, Thomas Moorhouse, John Heiffor Hill, and W. C. Pritchard, B.A., Trinity College, Melbourne, were admitted as deacons ; and the Revs. Chaloner Greville and William George Hindley were advanced to the order of priests.15
  • 23 Apr 1884: The Rev. Heiffer Hill, of the Episcopalian Church, conducted a full service on Easter Sunday in the newly erected Beaconsfield Hall. He preached a grand sermon to a crowded congregation of over 120, the place being quite filled. The collection taken at the close amounted to the sum of £8 2s., which, taking into consideration the scattered population, was a very respectable amount. Upper Beaconsfield Assembly Hall16
  • 3 Jun 1885: BERWICK SUNDAY SCHOOL TEA MEETING. The annual tea meeting and distribution of prizes to the children attending the Christ Churchof England Sunday school took place on Monday evening, the 25th May. For some considerable time past a special effort was made to obtain contributions for this purpose, and Mrs. Hill, Miss Vaile, Miss Frances Elmes and Mr. Michael Elmes succeeded in getting over £12. At an early hour on the morning of the treat Mr. Elmes, the superintendant, was seen with a horse and dray busily engaged conveying forms, fern trees, baskets of crockery and a lot of other things, towards the Temperance hall, and making great preparations for what was to follow. The internal arrangements were then seen to, and took some time to complete. They were no easy task, especially decorating the room with flowers, ferns, and evergreens, by Miss Vaile, who was assisted by some of the senior scholars. At four o'clock the children, numbering forty-two, took their seats at the tables under the guidance of their teachers. The tables were presided over by Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Mackinnon, Mrs. Browning and Miss Vaile. Miss Frances Elmes and Miss Cook, and were further adorned with some beautiful bouquets of flowers, which had been given by Mr. Kent. During the tea the Rev. Mr. Hill and Messrs. Hammond, Harold Vaile and Elmes assisted the ladies con siderably, in fact were kept going the whole time refilling plate after plate with scones, cakes, &c., Miss Coleman and Mrs. Taylor assisting. After the tea and everything had been cleared away, the Rev. Mr. Hill and Mrs. Hill distributed the prizes to the various winners (want of space prevents us from publishing the list in full), but before doing so Mr. Hill addressed the children and reminded them of their reason for meeting there that evening ; of the great obligations they were under to the superintendent and his excellent staff of teachers; that the teachers have been most painstaking, de nying themselves a great deal, and have produced such results as have never been attained at that school before; that the children who have obtained prizes this year should not regard them for their intrinsic value, but as an acknowledgment from their teachers for their past attention to lessons and good behavior, and those who have not been so fortunate should not be dishartened, but should strain every effort to carry off the prizes next year. Special prizes were awarded to Eugene Taylor, a the most regularly attending scholar in the school, and consisted of a handsome bible given by Mr. Fossey; to Lottie Shrapnel, for regular attendance, awarded by the superintendent, Mr. Elmes; and also one to Benjamin Cook, for good conduct. During the distribu tion of prizes Mr. Hammond, the head teacher, was engaged erecting a sciopticon, which was kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. S. Staughton, M.P. Mr. Hammond afterwards exhibited some very appropriate pictures, amongst which was "Blue Beard," and all of which amused the children greatly. As each picture ap peared it was well explained by the Rev. Mr. Hill, Mr. Elmes, and Mr. Harold Vaile, each relieving the other occasion ally. After passing a most enjoyable even ing the children gave cheers for their superintendent, teachers, the Rev. Mr. Hill, and Mr. Staughton, and when the National Anthem had been sung the meet ing broke up, it being about eight o'clock. John Charles Harold Vaile, Frances Fitzgerald Elmes, Michael Fitzgerald Elmes17
  • 11 May 1901: Patents and Inventions. Mr. Edward Waters (Fred Walsh manager), 23 Elizabeth-street, Sydney, has compiled from the records of the Patents Office, Sydney, the following lists of applications for letters patent and certificates of provisional protection (the latter denoted by an asterisk), as having been filed during the week ended April 27:
    No. 10,975. John Heiffor Hill, of Mentone (Vic.): Mechanical toy. April 27.*18

Citations

  1. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Ken Hudson's memories of his time as a vestryman."
  2. [S59] John Milligan, Book: The History of St. John's Anglican Church, Upper Beaconsfield.
  3. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Dec Q 1846 (Sheffield) 22 607. Mother's maiden surname: Heiffor. As John Heiffor Hill."
  4. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 Jul 1883, p1.
  6. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Jan 1890, p1.
  8. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#M1810."
  9. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Findmypast - Australia, Marriages, 1810-1980.
  10. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 Aug 1905, p1.
  12. [S333] Newspaper (England) - The Sheffield Daily Telegraph (Yorkshire), 26 Sep 1905, p4.
  13. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  14. [S46] Index of burials in the cemetery of Boroondara, Kew,
    listed as James Heiffor Hill.
  15. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian Sketcher with Pen and Pencil (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Jun 1882, p187.
  16. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 23 Apr 1884, p2.
  17. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 3 Jun 1885, p2.
  18. [S14] Newspaper - Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW), 11 May 1901, p15.
Last Edited31 Jan 2022

Rev Alfred Brain

M, #3212, b. 26 Jun 1862, d. 11 May 1944
(Witness) History At St John's Anglican Church, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, Vicar Sep 1898-Jun 1899 (Parish of Berwick and Upper Beaconsfield.)1,2 
Birth*26 Jun 1862 Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, Sep Q 1862 (Oxford) 03a 515. Mother's maiden surname: Phillips. As Alfred Brain
[par William & Emma].3 
Marriage*5 Apr 1893 Spouse: Annie Marshall B Baker. St Mary's, Caulfield, VIC, Australia, #M1958.4
 
Marriage-Notice*10 Apr 1893 MARRIAGE. BRAIN - BAKER. -On the 5th inst., at St. Mary's, Caulfield, Melbourne, by tle Rev. W. Carey Ward, M.A., the Rev. Alfred Brain, B.A., incumbent of St. James's, Orbost, Gippsland, second son of W. Brain, Esq., J.P., Oxford, England, to Annie M. B. Baker, eldest daughter of the late Edward George Baker, Esq., of Langham, Rutland, England.5 
Widower10 Mar 1938Rev Alfred Brain became a widower upon the death of his wife Annie Marshall B Baker.6 
Death*11 May 1944 Gardenvale, VIC, Australia, #D4308/1944 (Age 81) (par William BRAIN & Unknown) - as Alfred BRAIN.7 
Death-Notice*15 May 1944 BRAIN.–On May 11, at his residence, 30 Bertram street, Elsternwick, Rev. Alfred Brain, M.A. (Oxon), aged 81 years.8 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 16 May 1944: MELBOURNE, Mon.—The Rev Alfred Brain, who died at his home in Elsternwick on Friday, aged 81, was born in England. He served at St. George's Church, Hobart, for several years. Two sons died overseas during the First World War, and two others died while the family was living at Echuca (V). He is survived by two other sons.9

Citations

  1. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Ken Hudson's memories of his time as a vestryman."
  2. [S59] John Milligan, Book: The History of St. John's Anglican Church, Upper Beaconsfield.
  3. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Sep Q 1862 (Oxford) 03a 515. Mother's maiden surname: Phillips. As Alfred Brain."
  4. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  5. [S14] Newspaper - Gippsland Times (Vic.), 10 Apr 1893, p2.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  7. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4308/1944 (Age 81) (par William BRAIN & Unknown) - as Alfred BRAIN, born Kidlington, England. Death registered at Gardenvale, Australia."
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 May 1944, p2.
  9. [S14] Newspaper - The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.), 16 May 1944, p4.
Last Edited30 Jan 2022

Rev Harry Joseph Harvey

M, #3213, b. 1865, d. 6 Dec 1950
Rev HARVEY
c1900
(source Charlie Hammond Sketchbook No4, State Library of Victoria)
(Witness) History At St John's Anglican Church, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, Vicar Jul 1899-Jul 1903 (Parish of Berwick and Upper Beaconsfield.)1,2 
Birth*1865 England.3 
Marriage*1907 Spouse: Ella Marguerite Lewes. VIC, Australia, #M2858.3
 
Death*6 Dec 1950 20 Victoria Street, Brighton, VIC, Australia, #D14221 (age 85) [par William HARVEY & Elizabeth TOMLINSON].4 
Death-Notice*8 Dec 1950 HARVEY.-On December 6, at his home, No. 20 Victoria street, Brighton, Rev. Harry Joseph, dearly loved husband of Ella, and loved father of Whilton, Mary, and Harold (Bob).5 

Citations

  1. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Ken Hudson's memories of his time as a vestryman."
  2. [S59] John Milligan, Book: The History of St. John's Anglican Church, Upper Beaconsfield.
  3. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Dec 1950, p19.
Last Edited27 Aug 2015

Rev Alfred James Cole

M, #3214, b. 1862, d. 22 Nov 1938
(Witness) History At St John's Anglican Church, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, Vicar Aug 1903-Apr 1932 (Parish of Berwick and Upper Beaconsfield.)1,2 
Birth*1862 Malvern, VIC, Australia, #B7451.3 
Marriage*1895 Spouse: Clara Peters. VIC, Australia, #M3806.4
 
Memorial* Anglican Church, 55 Peel Street, Berwick, VIC, Australia.
Death*22 Nov 1938 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D17807 (Age 76) [par William Henry COLE & Sarah EDWARDS].5 
Death-Notice*24 Nov 1938 COLE.—A loving tribute to the Rev. A. J. Cole, late of Berwick, who passed to the higher life November 22, 1938, beloved and loving husband of Clara, his fellow-worker and faithful helpmate. O for the touch of a vanished hand, And the sound of a voice which is still.—(Charlie)
COLE.—On the 22nd November at his residence, Peel street, Berwick, the Rev. Alfred James, late vicar of Berwick, son of the late William Henry Cole, and brother of William Grey, Robert Gearing (deceased), Henry Edwards and the Rev. Charles Kingsley — I have finished my course: I have kept the faith.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1931Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clergyman. With Clara Cole.7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22

Grave

  • 4-274-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Cole Alfred James 1938 76 hus/ Clara; Cole Clara 1955 91 wife/ Alfred James23

Newspaper-Articles

  • 13 Jul 1910: Death of father: COLE.—On 10th July, William Henry Cole, late of Harrow, England, the beloved father of William G. Cole, Robert G. Cole, Henry E. Cole, the Rev. A. J. Cole, of Berwick, and the Rev. C. K. Cole, of Oxford, England, aged 84.24
  • 27 Mar 1912: REV COLE, Church of England, Berwick, and Miss HIBBERSTON, who were each left £100 (one hundred pounds) in codicil of the will of the late Richard Grice, of Wonalta, Berwick, send Address to F. HAYHOW, Victoria Coffee Palace, Collins-street. Richard Grice, Annie Barbara Herbertson25
  • 7 Apr 1932: Beaconsfield Upper: On Sunday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey-Smith, at the conclusion of afternoon service, entertained the Rev. A. J. Cole and the members of the congregation at afternoon, tea, and little Miss Joan Harris, on behalf of the congregation, presented Mr. Cole with a travelling rug. Mr. Cole, on account of ill-health, is severing his connection with the parish, and the congregation took the opportunity of giving him some little memento of their appreciation of his many years of work amongst them. Joan Harris, William John Harvey-Smith Erdmuthe Fredrica Marianne Harvey-Smith26
  • 23 Nov 1938: Obituary. The Rev. Alfred James Cole died at his home at Berwick at the age of 77 years. He had been ill for some time. Mr. Cole lived in Berwick for the last 35 years, and for 28 years he was vicar of Christ Church. He also conducted services at Beaconsfield Upper. In Berwick's early days he planted many trees in the township. In his youth he was a keen tennis player. A widow survives him.27
  • 24 Nov 1938: COLE.—Friends of the Rev. A. J. COLE are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred In the Berwick Cemetery, after a short service in Christ Church, Berwick, beginning at 3 p.m. THIS DAY (Thursday).
    COLE.—Berwick Lodge No 359, A., F. and A. Masons of Victoria. - Officers and Members of above Lodge and Craft in general are informed that the remains of their late esteemed Bro. the Rev. ALFRED JAMES COLE will be interred in Berwick Cemetery THIS DAY (Thursday, 24th November). Service in the Church of England at 3 pm.
    Wor. Bro. J. S. LOVERIDGE W.M.
    Wor. Bro. J. HAMMOND Sec.6
  • 6 Nov 1939: BERWICK WINDOWS. Sunday.—In memory of the late Rev. A. J. Cole who was vicar of the church for 28 years. Archbishop Head to-day unveiled a window given by Mrs. Cole, and a chancel window given by members and friends of the church. Archbishop Head said that Mr Cole had endeared himself to all religious denominations in Berwick during his service there.28

Citations

  1. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Ken Hudson's memories of his time as a vestryman."
  2. [S59] John Milligan, Book: The History of St. John's Anglican Church, Upper Beaconsfield.
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "reg Gard."
  4. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Nov 1938, p10.
  7. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  8. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  9. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  10. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  11. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  12. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  13. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  14. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  15. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  16. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  17. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  18. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  19. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  20. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  21. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  22. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  23. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-274-A     Cole     A.J.     M     77     24/11/1938     1005
    4-274-A     Cole     Clara     F     93     26/04/1955     1353
    Photograph: bw0744.
  24. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 Jul 1910, p1.
  25. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Mar 1912, p1 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197396899
  26. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 7 Apr 1932, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201112184
  27. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 Nov 1938, p14.
  28. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 Nov 1939, p2.
Last Edited9 Feb 2022

Rev Robert James Rowell

M, #3215, b. Jun 1877, d. 27 Jul 1951
(Witness) History At St John's Anglican Church, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, Vicar Apr 1932-Oct 1936 (Parish of Berwick and Upper Beaconsfield.)1,2 
Birth*Jun 1877 Gateshead, Durham, England, Jun Q 1877 (Gateshead) 10a 875. Mother's maiden surname: Addison. As Robert Jameson Rowell.3 
Marriage*16 Jul 1918 Spouse: Agatha Geraldine Dobbie. Littleham Church, Exmouth, Devon, England.4
 
(Reverend) Marriage17 May 1941Performed marriage of: Neil Stirling Burrows and Nancy Brita Erin Knapton; St James' Old Cathedral, West Melbourne, VIC, Australia.5,6 
Note*2 Dec 1949 Death of sister: #D17402/1950 (Age 74) (par Robert Jameson ROWELL & Jane ADDISON) - as Mary Jameson ROWELL, born Newcastle, England. Death registered at Springvale, Australia.7 
Death*27 Jul 1951 Dingley, VIC, Australia, #D21964/1951 (Age 74) (par Robert Jameson ROWELL & Jane ADDISON) - as Robert Jameson ROWELL.8 
Death-Notice*30 Jul 1951 ROWELL.—On July 27 (suddenly), at his home, the Vicarage, Centre Dandenong Road, Dingley, Rev Robert Jameson, loved brother of Charles, Edward, Florence, and Austin.
ROWELL.—The Funeral of the late Rev ROBERT JAMESON ROWELL will leave Christ Church Dingley THIS DAY (Monday) after a service commencing at 3.15 p.m. for the Springvale Crematorium.9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1922The Rectory, Queen Street, Korumburra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clergyman. With Agatha Geraldine Rowell.10

Newspaper-Articles

  • 20 Sep 1918: MARRIAGE OF REV. R. J. ROWELL.
    There was a pretty wedding in Littleham Church, Exmouth, Devon, England, on July 16, when Captain the Rev. Robert Jameson Rowell, Chaplain to the A.I.F. (of Omeo Vicarage, Gippsland, Victoria, Aust.), was married to Agatha Geraldine, elder daughter of the late Wallace H. Dobbie and Mrs Dobbie, of St. George's, Littleham Cross, and granddaughter of the late Admiral W. H. Dobbie.
    The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. W. Millett. The bride, who wore a primrose-colored frock and lovely old Honiton lace veil, was given away by her mother, and was attended by her sister, Miss Dorothy Dobbie, and a sweet little couple, Diana Tayler and Geoffrey Metcalfe, who scattered rose leaves over the bride as she left the Church. - The best man was the Rev. W. Paton, Chaplain (Pres.) to the A.I.F. (from the New Hebrides).
    After the ceremony the guests gathered at St. George's till the happy pair started off on their honeymoon. The presents were numerous. Agatha Geraldine Dobbie11
  • 14 Oct 1926: CHURCH OF ENGLAND. INDUCTION OF REV. R. J. ROWELL
    It must have been an inspiration and encouragement to the Rev. R. J. Rowell to see the crowded congregation at his induction into the Church of England parish of Cranbourne on Thursday evening, 30th ult. The induction took place in St. John’s Church, and all parts of the district were represented. The service was timed to begin at 8 o’clock, but long before that hour the church was full to overflowing, and seats had to be brought in to accommodate late arrivals. The beautiful interior of St. John’s was enhanced by bowls of spring flowers placed on the altar and organ. The service was choral, and the presence of the Glen Huntly choir of 20 voices gave material assistance.
    The various voices were well blended, and the rendering of the anthem, “Send Out Thy Light,” was thoroughly appreciated by the congregation. Mr. Newton, as choir conductor, showed a great knowledge of musical technicality, and Miss Davies, as organist, was all that could be desired. It was a pleasing compliment to the incoming vicar to have the choir of a former parish, where he had labored for a few months as locum tenens.
    The impressive ceremony was performed by Archdeacon Aitken, of Mornington, who was assisted by the Rev. F. E. Lewin, of Dandenong. The procession into the Church of the clergy in their ornate vestments, and the choir members in surplices, was carried out with dignity. The obligations of his ecclesiastical office having been assented to and the oaths administered, after solemn prayer, the Rev. R. J. Rowell was duly declared vicar of the Cranbourne Church of England parish. The induction hymn was sung by all kneeling. Archdeacon Aitken, in a learned address, drew a series of parables from the harmonious blending of voices in a choir, and applied the analogy to a clergyman and his people.
    In a choir there were sopranos, contraltos, tenors and basses. Each voice had its own distinctive note, and all blended together for the production of a complete symphony. Each person in a congregation was an individual, and by co-operation all should strive for complete unity in God’s work. Discords had their use. In music they toned down into deeper blends of harmony. So life’s discords, pain, sorrow, and misfortune developed the finer traits of character. He asked the prayers of the congregation for their Yicar, and their whole-hearted support. The address of the Archdeacon was rich in suggestive thought and was delivered in a convincing manner.
    The hymn “Fight the Good Fight” was sung, and the service closed with the Apostolic Benediction.
    An adjournment was made to the Parish Hall, which was almost uncom fortably crowded. Very becoming were the decorations of flowers, These, as well as the church decorations, were the work of the Misses Avis Fattorini, May Kemp, and Molly Brockhurst, and these young ladies deserve every credit for the taste displayed.
    An interesting programme of musical items was rendered by Miss Cole and Messrs. Newton and McDougal, of Glen Huntly.
    Addresses of welcome were made by Messrs. Hope and Nash, representing the Vestry Board. Both these gentlemen spoke encouragingly of the affairs of St. John’s, and expressed the hope that Mr. Rowell would long remain amongst them. The Rev. Douglas Bruce welcomed Mr. Rowell on behalf of the Presbyterian Church, and assured him of a brotherly interest. Archdeacon Aitken and the Rev. F. E. Lewin also spoke.
    Mr. Rowell, on rising to respond, was given hearty applause. He thanked Archdeacon Aitken and the Rev. F. E. Lewin for their part in the service, also the Glen Huntly Choir for its great assistance. He was looking forward to a very happy and useful time as their Vicar, and trusted the spirit of a very hearty co-operation would be their guiding principle. Refreshments were provided by the ladies, amongst those assisting in this direction being Mesdames Hendrickson, Brockhurst, Poison, Hunter, and others. The new Vicar was afterwards introduced to the members of the congregation, receiving a very cordial welcome.
    Mr. Rowell was a chaplain in the A.I.F., and has proved a most energetic clergyman in several parishes.
    He is a young man, full of enthusiasm, and posseses a very pleasing personality. Being an eloquent preacher and a diligent pastor, the success of his Cranbourne ministry is assured.
    There was a full attendance of members of St. John’s vestry board, those present being Messrs. Hope, Nash, Anderson, Cotterill, Greening Ensiedel, Higgs, Fattorini and Brockhurst.12
  • 21 Apr 1932: BERWICK
    The Rev. R. J. Rowell was inducted as vicar of Christ Church, Berwick, on Thursday evening, April 14. Arch-deacon Hancock conducted the ceremony, after which he gave an appropriate address. Later on in the evening a reception took place at “Allawah” guest house (Misses Abbott), where parishioners were introduced to the new vicar.13
  • 7 Feb 1935: The Rev. R. J. Rowell, who was recently, operated on for appendicitis, is now making satisfactory recovery at St. Leonard’s Hospital, Berwick.14
  • 5 Dec 1949: ROWELL.—On December 2, at the Vicarage, Dingley, Mary Jameson (Minnie), loved daughter of the late Robert and Jane Rowell.
    ROWELL.—The Funeral of the late Miss MARY JAMESON (MINNIE) ROWELL will leave Christ Church, Dingley, THIS DAY (Monday), after a service by Rev. S. H. Burridge, commencing at 1.45 p.m., for Cheltenham Cemetery. Charman road.
    W. D. ROSE & SON. Chelt. 42.15
  • 1 Aug 1951: DINGLEY RECTOR DIES AT MANSE
    REV. ROBERT JAMESON ROWELL died suddenly at his home, the Church of England manse at Dingley, near Cheltenham, on Friday.
    He had been living alone since the death of his sister earlier this year. Mr. Rowell was 70. He had been at Dingley since 1946, and was held in warm affection throughout the district.16

Citations

  1. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Ken Hudson's memories of his time as a vestryman."
  2. [S59] John Milligan, Book: The History of St. John's Anglican Church, Upper Beaconsfield.
  3. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Jun Q 1877 (Gateshead) 10a 875. Mother's maiden surname: Addison. As Robert Jameson Rowell."
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, India, Select Births and Baptisms, 1786-1947
    Baptism 29 Jun 1893.
  5. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#B20672 [par Andrew BURROWS & Laura Amy REMINGTON]."
  6. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942 "#M6643."
  7. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D17402/1950 (Age 74) (par Robert Jameson ROWELL & Jane ADDISON) - as Mary Jameson ROWELL, born Newcastle, England. Death registered at Springvale, Australia."
  8. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D21964/1951 (Age 74) (par Robert Jameson ROWELL & Jane ADDISON) - as Robert Jameson ROWELL, born Durham, England. Death registered at Dingley, Australia."
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 30 Jul 1951, p15
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23063875
  10. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  11. [S14] Newspaper - Omeo Standard and Mining Gazette (Vic.), Fri 20 Sep 1918, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/129443265
  12. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 14 Oct 1926, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214586020
  13. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 21 Apr 1932, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201112355
  14. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 7 Feb 1935, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/213963504
  15. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 5 Dec 1949, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22796382
  16. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 1 Aug 1951, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222353896
Last Edited7 Feb 2022

Frances Elizabeth Daniels

F, #3217, b. 13 Mar 1856, d. Dec 1940
Married NameHill. 
Birth*13 Mar 1856 Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, Mar Q [Stroud] 6a 266 [par Joseph DANIELS & ALLEN].1,2 
Marriage*6 Jan 1890 Spouse: Rev John Heiffor Hill. St Columb's Church, Auburn, VIC, Australia, #M170.3
 
Marriage-Notice*18 Jan 1890 HILL—DANIELS.—On the 6th inst., at St. Columb's Church, Auburn, by the Rev. T. H. Armstrong, M.A., the Rev. J. H. Hill, incumbent of Christ Church, Berwick, to Fannie Elizabeth (Frances), daughter of the late Joseph Daniels, Birmingham, England.4 
Widow22 Aug 1905Frances Elizabeth Daniels became a widow upon the death of her husband Rev John Heiffor Hill.5 
Death*Dec 1940 Medway, Kent, England, Dec Q [Medway] 2a 2385 (Age 84.)6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1903Como Parade, Mentone, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Rev John Heiffor Hill.7
2 Apr 191162 High Street, Northfleet, Kent, EnglandHead of Household: Frances Elizabeth Hill. Age 43 - widow
Member(s) of Household: Lionel John Heiffor Hill Gladys Mary Heiffor Hill.8
29 Sep 19397 Ordnance Terrace, Chatham, Kent, EnglandHead of Household: Frances Elizabeth Hill. Born 13 Mar 1856 - unpaid domestic duties
Member(s) of Household: Gladys Mary Heiffor Hill Lionel John Heiffor Hill.9

Family

 Rev John Heiffor Hill b. Dec 1846, d. 22 Aug 1905
Children 1.Allen James Heiffor Hill b. 29 Oct 1890, d. Sep 1910
 2.Lionel John Heiffor Hill b. 10 Jul 1892, d. Mar 1943
 3.Gladys Mary Heiffor Hill b. 15 Apr 1895

Citations

  1. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Jan 1890, p1 (Fannie's father died before 1890).
  2. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Q2 1856, Stroud, 06A 266, Mother's Maiden Surname: Allen
    or maybe Q1 1855, Birmingham, 06D 128, Mother's Maiden Surname: Parry."
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Jan 1890, p1.
  5. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  6. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  7. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  8. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: RG14; Piece: 3834; Schedule Number: 309."
  9. [S375] UK 1939 Register for England (online image) 1939 "The National Archives, Kew, London, England, 1939 Register, RG 101/1690C, Enumeration District: DHCR."
Last Edited31 Jan 2022

Annie Marshall B Baker

F, #3218, b. Jun 1863, d. 10 Mar 1938
Married NameBrain. 
Birth*Jun 1863 Langham, Rutland, England.1 
Marriage*5 Apr 1893 Spouse: Rev Alfred Brain. St Mary's, Caulfield, VIC, Australia, #M1958.1
 
Marriage-Notice*10 Apr 1893 MARRIAGE. BRAIN - BAKER. -On the 5th inst., at St. Mary's, Caulfield, Melbourne, by tle Rev. W. Carey Ward, M.A., the Rev. Alfred Brain, B.A., incumbent of St. James's, Orbost, Gippsland, second son of W. Brain, Esq., J.P., Oxford, England, to Annie M. B. Baker, eldest daughter of the late Edward George Baker, Esq., of Langham, Rutland, England.2 
Death*10 Mar 1938 Elsternwick, VIC, Australia, #D2071 (Age 74) [par Edward George BAKER & Ann MARSHALL].3 
Death-Notice*11 Mar 1938 BRAIN.—On the 10th March, at 30 Bertram street, Elsternwick, Annie Marshall Baker, wife of the Rev. Alfred Brain.4 

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  2. [S14] Newspaper - Gippsland Times (Vic.), 10 Apr 1893, p2.
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Mar 1938, p8.
Last Edited30 Jan 2022

Caroline Elizabeth Hoystead

F, #3219, b. 1847, d. 11 Oct 1887
Married NameHill. 
Birth*1847 Walterstown, Kildare, Ireland, Birth 29 Jan 1843?1,2 
Marriage*17 Jul 1883 Spouse: Rev John Heiffor Hill. St Peter's Church, Elmore, VIC, Australia, #M3504.1
 
Marriage-Notice*19 Jul 1883 HILL-HOYSTED -On the 17th inst, at St Peter's Church Elmore, by the Ven Archdeacon Tucker, assisted by the Rev J G Burton clergyman in charge, the Rev John Heiffor Hill (late of Sheffield, England), clergyman in charge of the district of Rochester, to Caroline Elizabeth youngest daughter of the late John Hoysted, Esq, Walterstown house, count Kildare Ireland.3 
Death*11 Oct 1887 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D12691 (Age 40) [par John HOYSTEAD & Charlotte GATEHILL].1 
Death-Notice*13 Oct 1887 HILL. - On the 11th inst, at Berwick, Caroline Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Rev. John H. Hill, incumbent of Christ Church, Berwick.
THE Friends of the Rev. JOHN H. HILL are respectfully informed that the remains of his late beloved wife will be interred in the Melbourne General Cemetery.
Service at Christ Church, Berwick, at 10.30 am, and funeral leave Prince's bridge station at 12.56 pm THIS DAY.
JOHN ALLISON, undertaker, Richmond and Brunswick. Tel. 1003.4 

Grave

  • Church of England Section W 432, Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia, In fond memory of Caroline Elizabeth the beloved wife of the Revd. John H. HILL
    Christ Church, Berwick fell asleep 11 Oct 1887.
    We bless thy holy name for all thy servants departed this life in thy faith and fear
    beseeching thee to give us grace so to follow the good examples,
    that with them we may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom
    Grant this O Father, for Jesus Christ sake
    our only mediator and advocate.
    Amen.5

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Horder/Howard Family Tree - Owner: lnnisbet
    gives Birth 29 Jan 1843 Walterstown, County Kildare, Ireland.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 Jul 1883, p1.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 Oct 1887, p1.
  5. [S45] Index of monumental inscriptions in the Melbourne General Cemetery,
    "GSV Memorial Inscriptions."
Last Edited31 Jan 2022

Walter Driffield McMinn

M, #3220, b. 16 Jul 1892, d. 19 Apr 1978

World War I

Walter Driffield McMinn enlisted as 2nd Lieutenant with the 5th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement on 12 Jun 1915 while he was living in Hawthorn and working as a traveller. His unit embarked from Melbourne on 1 Apr 1916 on board HMAT A23 Suffolk. He was promoted to Lieutenant and returned to Australia on 5 Apr 1918.
He moved to Upper Beaconsfield after he retired from the military where he achieved the rank of Major.1
Probate (Will)* Walter Driffield McMinn. Gentleman. Beaconsfield Upper. 19 Apr 1978. 851/564.2 
Birth*16 Jul 1892 Minto, NSW, Australia.3 
Marriage*19 Sep 1922 Spouse: Myrtle Louise Glasson. Scots Church, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.4
 
Marriage-Notice*3 Jan 1923 McMINN—WHITE.—On 19th September, at Scots Church, Melbourne, by the Rev Dr Marshall, Walter Driffield, younger son of Mr and the late Mrs G R McMinn, to Myrtle Louise, widow of the late Lieut. Colonel A H White, and daughter of Dr and Mrs John Glasson, Ballarat.4 
Military*14 Mar 1941Enlisted for military service: Hobart, TAS, Australia, Australian Army - Service Number TX6064 (T253520.)5 
Widower4 Mar 1963Walter Driffield McMinn became a widower upon the death of his wife Myrtle Louise Glasson.6 
Land-UBeac*11 Dec 1963 PAK-68 (part) - now 59 St Georges Road. Transfer from Colin Wright to Walter Driffield McMinn. 3a 0r 29p - reportedly sold for £6,000 on 28 Mar 1962.7,8 
Death*19 Apr 1978 Noble Park, VIC, Australia, #D8483 (age 86) [par Gilbert Roth McMINN & Madge MARSH].9 
Death-Notice*20 Apr 1978 McMINN.—On April 19th W. D. McMinn, at Noble Park, late of St Georges Rd., Upper Beaconsfield, husband of the late Myrtle Louise, late of Orford and Hobart, Tasmania.
No flowers or condolences by request.
McMINN, W.D. — Loving stepfather of Alex (dec) and Jean and loving grandpa of Alex and Marjorie.
McMINN. — The friends of the late Mr. W. D. McMINN are notified that his funeral will leave St. John's Church of England, Upper Beaconsfield, TOMORROW (FRIDAY) after a service to commence at 10 a.m. for the Necropolis Crematorium, Springvale, arriving approx. 11.30 a.m.10 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1963Yallambee, St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil.11

Grave

  • Plot 4-618-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia12

Newspaper-Articles

  • 14 Jul 1937: Welcomed Home. To enable friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. McMinn to welcome them on their return to Hobart, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Fay gave a delightfully arranged sherry party at their Sandy Bay home on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. McMinn are able to tell many thrilling details of the Coronation festivities; they sailed from Tilbury in the Strathnaver, only two days after the historic event and had on board as fellow passengers several Maharajahs returning to India. The travellers have been away for nearly 18 months, and during that time have travelled extensively in Great Britain, and made several trips to the Continent, where their travels were also very comprehensive. On one occasion they took their car and motored all through Germany, down the Rhine and through the Black Forest, and were amazed at the friendliness of the Germans. They were enraptured with the opera in Vienna, and found the prices much cheaper than in England. Of all the beauty spots they visited, Lugano, in the Italian lakes, seems to have impressed them as much as any. They thoroughly enjoyed Winter sports in Switzerland, and although full of enthusiasm about their Continental tours were always glad to get back to England, where the hospitality extended to oversea visitors was found remarkable. To entertain her guests Mrs. Fay wore an attractive ankle-length frock of navy blue sheer georgette, finely shirred about the bodice; the long full sleeves were gathered into a band at the wrist, and a cluster of white flow- ers adorned the high neckline. The guest of honour was smartly dressed in black relieved with a subtle touch of green, showing in an upstanding kilted frilling which edged the high neck, and in the tie knotted in front; her small halo hat of black felt was worn well on the back of the head. Sherry and savouries were served in the drawing-room, where the soft green toning of hydrangea and variegated foliage, and the red-bronze of New Zealand red beech harmonised perfectly with the furnishings of the room. Among others who accepted invitations were: Mr. Francis Foster, M.H.A., and Mrs. Foster, Major and Mrs. R. H. Robinson, Major and Mrs. H. N. Boyle, Capt. and Mrs. J. R. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Davies and Mr. K. B. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. H. Allport, Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Sweetnam, Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Rogers, Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Whishaw, Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Shugg, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Crosby, Messrs. W. F. Hinman, H. W. Strutt, and G. A. Walch. Myrtle Louise McMinn13
  • 21 Jul 1937: Parties For Travellers: Since their return to Hobart after a most interesting trip abroad for nearly 18 months, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. McMinn have been entertained at several parties. Mrs. E. A. Rogers invited a group of friends to tea one afternoon when Mrs. McMinn, and her sister Miss Mollie Glasson, of Ballarat, were present.
    Mr. and Mrs. McMinn were special guests at an evening party given by Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Sweetnam, at their Sandy Bay home, on Thursday, when card games were the order of the evening. The guest of honour wore an attractive frock in one of the new scintillating materials, in a lovely shade of blue embossed with silver flowers; the fullness of the skirt came from the waist, and the bodice was designed with a cape effect A long sleeved frock of flowered georgette was worn by the hostess, the effective patterning being in shades of pink on a black background. Others at this enjoyable party were: Major and Mrs. H. N. Boyle, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Fay, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allport, and Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Crosby.
    Mrs. McMinn and her husband were entertained on Saturday night at dinner by Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Shugg at their attractive home. Myrtle Louise Glasson14
  • 6 Jan 1940: COMMITTED FOR TRIAL
    John Colin McDonald, who appeared in the Hobart Police Court yesterday on a charge of breaking and entering and theft, was committed for trial at the next sitting ot the Criminal Court at Hobart. Accused, who was represented by Mr. F. C. Mitchell, was charged with having at Hobart between April 7 and 12 last, broken and entered the house of Walter Driffield McMinn, and stolen a quantity of goods valued at £40. He pleaded not guilty. The Police Magistrate (Col. J. P. Clark) presided and Detective-Inspector R. W. Fleming prosecuted.
    Walter Driffield McMinn, army officer, Red Chapel Ave., Hobart, said accused on two occasions had been employed as a gardener by witness. Witness was absent from his home between April 7 and 12, and on returning found it had been forcibly entered and a quantity of goods stolen.
    Evidence also was given by Alice Ann Kettlewell, second-hand dealer, Liverpool St., Hobart, Detective-Sergeant T. J. Marshall, and Detective H. T. Reid, who described an interview with accused. Witness on that occasion had recovered a suit which the witness McMinn identified as his property.15
  • 14 Feb 1940: Miss Molly Glasson, of Ballarat (V.), who is visiting Hobart for a few months, is staying with her brother-in-law and sister, Capt. and Mrs. W. D. McMinn, Red Chapel Ave., Sandy Bay. Myrtle Louise Glasson16
  • 22 Nov 1978: Beaconsfield Upper. Executor's Auction. Under Instructions from The Union-Fidelty Trustee Company of Australia Limited and Ors. On the property "YALLAMBEE" St Georges Road, Saturday Dec 9 at 11.30 am
    Also Sale of Furniture to start at 10 am same day. (inspections from 9am)
    3 Acres - 1.28 ha
    Property comprises a charming Weatherboard Home set in a beautiful old garden of many attractive trees and flowering shrubs.
    Home has 3 bedrooms, lounge, diningroom, &c. and includes WW carpets, curtains, ELFs and sun blinds. Sweeping driveway leads to garage and shedding. Mains water connected.
    Terms: 10 % deposit, ba. 60 days.
    Furniture includes Six Antique Chairs and Tables, early Victorian Buffet, Ellingsen Rolltop Desk, Bedroom Suite, Pictures, Books, Edwardian Whatnot, Bow-fronted Chest of Drawers, Mahagony Card Tables and Color TV.
    G.H. Hudson Pty Ltd 57 High Street Berwick 707 1944, 707 1634, AH 707 1541, 707 1312
    Cotton-Stapleton & Co 116 Main Street Pakenham. Pf (059) 41 1022, AH (059) 41 1695.17

Citations

  1. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI.
  2. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P9, unit 5; VPRS 7591/P5, unit 1.
  3. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, Military File, 2nd World War.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 3 Jan 1923, p1.
  5. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    MCMINN, WALTER DRIFFIELD
    Service      Australian Army
    Service Number      TX6064 (T253520)
    Date of Birth      16 Jul 1892
    Place of Birth      MINTO, NSW
    Date of Enlistment      14 Mar 1941
    Locality on Enlistment      LOWER SANDY BAY, TAS
    Place of Enlistment      HOBART, TAS
    Next of Kin      MCMINN, MURTLE
    Prisoner of War      No.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "reg. Beaconsfield."
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4392-348 - Estate of Colin Wright to Walter Driffield McMinn of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield Retired.
  8. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 Note in rate book #3322 28 Feb 1962 Smith & Emmerton P.P £6,000 (Assistance granted HSH: 8/1/1964) NAV now £127.
  9. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  10. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Apr 1978, p23.
  11. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  12. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-618-A     McMinn Myrtle Louise F 73 3/03/1963 1468
    4-618-A     McMinn Walter Driffield M      11/08/2008 3692.
  13. [S14] Newspaper - The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.), 14 Jul 1937, p4S.
  14. [S14] Newspaper - The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.), 21 Jul 1937, p3S.
  15. [S14] Newspaper - The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.), 6 Jan 1940, p12.
  16. [S14] Newspaper - The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.), 14 Feb 1940, p5.
  17. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 Nov 1978, p34.
Last Edited12 Feb 2022

Alexander Henry White

M, #3221, b. 9 May 1882, d. 7 Aug 1915
Birth*9 May 1882 Ballarat, VIC, Australia. 
Marriage*22 Oct 1913 Spouse: Myrtle Louise Glasson. St Peter's Anglican Church, Ballarat, VIC, Australia, #M8766.1
 
Marriage-Notice*5 Dec 1913 WHITE—GLASSON.—On the 22nd October, 1913, at St. Peter's Church, Ballarat, by the Rev. M. C. James, Alexander Henry, third son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Alexander White, to Myrtle Louise, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Glasson. At home, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, 17th and 18th December, "Wilthem," Cole street, Elsternwick.2 
Death*7 Aug 1915 Gallipoli, Turkey. 

Australian Dictionary of Biography

Alexander Henry White (1882-1915), army officer and maltster, was born on 9 May 1882 at Ballarat, Victoria, fifth child of Alexander White, a maltster from Scotland, and his English wife Eliza, née Collison. Educated by a private tutor and at Grenville College, Ballarat, Alexander followed his father and brother into the malting business, joining Wendouree Malt House. He became a citizen-soldier in 1899: his 'whole heart and soul was in his military work from the time he joined the old (Victorian) Mounted Rifles in Ballarat after leaving school'. Commissioned in March 1904, he gained steady promotion and by 1914 was brigade major in the 5th Light Horse Brigade. On 22 October 1913 he had married Myrtle Louise Glasson at St Peter's Anglican Church, Ballarat.
Transferring to the Australian Imperial Force on 21 September 1914, White was given command of the 8th Light Horse Regiment. He was promoted lieutenant-colonel on 1 January 1915, eight weeks before the regiment embarked for Egypt as part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The unit landed at Gallipoli on 21 May to be employed as infantry. White was wounded in action on 27 June, but resumed command on 4 July.
At 4.30 a.m. on 7 August 1915 the 3rd Light Horse Brigade mounted a bayonet assault on the Turkish trenches at The Nek. Seven minutes earlier, due to an error, the preliminary bombardment had ceased, allowing the enemy to prepare for the attack. White led the first of his regiment's two waves, but was shot down a short distance from his trench. Of the 300 officers and soldiers under his command, 153 died with him and 80 were wounded within minutes. The charge has endured as one of the best-known episodes of the Gallipoli Peninsula campaign: it was the subject of a painting by George Lambert and the setting for the finale in the 1981 Australian film, Gallipoli.
Charles Bean criticized White for leading the charge instead of remaining to supervise the operation; had he stayed behind he might have lent support to Lieutenant-Colonel N. M. Brazier, the commanding officer of the accompanying 10th Light Horse Regiment, in his appeals to Lieutenant-Colonel John Antill, brigade major of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade, to halt the third and fourth waves of the assault. A sensitive man and a conscientious, brave and respected officer, White was mentioned in dispatches for his bold action. His wife survived him, as did their only son, Alexander John Middleton, who joined the Australian Army Medical Corps during World War II and was made a prisoner of war by the Japanese in 1942.3

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 5 Dec 1913, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/7273239
  3. [S55] ADB online, online https://adb.anu.edu.au/, Burness, Peter, 'White, Alexander Henry (1882–1915)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/white-alexander-henry-9068/…, accessed 28 July 2011.
Last Edited18 Mar 2023

Keith Frederick Gibbs

M, #3225, b. 23 Dec 1911, d. 19 Aug 1989
Keith Frederick GIBBS
Father*Claud Chipton Browse Gibbs b. 23 Jun 1885, d. 25 Jun 1943
Mother*Rita Evelyn Walker b. 16 Feb 1887, d. 25 Jul 1960
Birth*23 Dec 1911 Sandringham, VIC, Australia, #B7008/1912.1 
Marriage*11 Feb 1938 Spouse: Helen Duff Fisher. All Saints, Kooyong, VIC, Australia, #M539/1938.2
 
Land-UBeac9 Apr 1945 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 9-12). Transfer from Sydney Albert Cheney to Keith Frederick Gibbs. 20a 0r 17p.3 
Land-UBeac9 Apr 1945 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 6). Transfer from Sydney Albert Cheney to Keith Frederick Gibbs. 4a 2r 7p.4 
Land-UBeac*9 Apr 1945 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 7.8). Transfer from Sydney Albert Cheney to Keith Frederick Gibbs. 10a 0r 7 9/10p.5 
Land-UBeac14 Feb 1949 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 9-12). Transfer from Keith Frederick Gibbs to Alric Oliver Yourn. 20a 0r 17p.6 
Land-UBeac*14 Feb 1949 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 7.8). Transfer from Keith Frederick Gibbs to Alric Oliver Yourn. 10a 0r 7 9/10p.7 
Death*19 Aug 1989 VIC, Australia.8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1949 - 1968'Wistow', Sugarloaf Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Helen Duff Gibbs.9,10,11,12,13
bt 1977 - 1980Lot 1, Ann Street, Emerald, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: estate agent. With Helen Duff Gibbs.14,15

Grave

  • Pakenham Cemetery, Pakenham, VIC, Australia16
  • A C Downard Lawn, Bed 19, Position 62, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia8

Newspaper-Articles

  • 11 Feb 1938: BRIDESMAIDS TO-DAY Miss Beth Broom (left) and Miss Rose Billet, who will attend Miss Helen Fisher at her marriage this evening to Mr. Keith Gibbs at All Saints Church of England, Kooyong. Helen Duff Fisher17
  • 12 Feb 1938: BRIDE WEARS WHITE - LACE GOWN
    At All Saints' Church of England, Kooyong, the wedding was celebrated last night by the Rev. W. T. Prentice of Miss Helen Duff Fisher and Mr. Keith Frederick Gibbs.
    The bride, who is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Fisher, of Glenferrie road, Hawthorn, was given away by her father. She wore a gown of white angel-skin lace patterned with a leaf design and closely moulded to her slim figure.
    The skirt swept back to form a short train, and the bodice was made with a low neckline and short sleeves slightly nuffed at the shoulder line. About her neck she wore the bridegroom's present, a diamond and platinum pendant. Her filmy tulle veil was held by a spray of frangipani and her bouquet was composed of frangipani and water lilies, the bridesmaids were Misses Beth Broom and Rose Billett. Their pretty frocks were made of turquoise blue chiffon mounted over taffeta. The skirts were full and made in redingote style, and the bodices were made with short bill sleeves. Round their waists were swathed belts of chiffon. They carried bouquets of scarlet gladioli and carnations and wore sprays of carnations in their hair.
    The bridegroom, who is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Claud B. Gibbs, of Burke road, Glen Iris, was attended by Mr. David Paroissien as best man and Mr. David Fisher as groomsman.
    About 70 guests were entertained later at the bride's home, Coralynn, Hawthorn. Mrs. Fisher's midnight blue and gold lacquered taffeta frock was worn with a matching jacket, and she carried delphiniums and carnations.
    The mother of the bridegroom assisted to receive the guests. Her frock was of black cloque patterned with pink roses and worn with a black velvet coat. Her black tulle toque was trimmed with sequins, and she carried a bouquet of pink roses and small blue hydrangeas. Helen Duff Fisher18
  • 28 Apr 1954: Egg men talk of crises [photographs of: Mr. C. T. Olive, Lara. Mr. J. Bland, Dandenong Mr. K. Gibbs, Beaconsfield. Mr. H. Clifford, Stawell. Mr. L. W. Purton, Frankston.]
    POULTRY MEN HIT BY U.K. PRICE DROP
    AUSTRALIAN poultry farmers were facing a crisis because of the collapse of shell egg prices in the United Kingdom, Mr. I. R. McCann, Australian Egg Board member, said yesterday.
    Poultrymen had experienced another "very difficult" year, he said. Mr. I. R. McCann, chairman, was reporting to the annual general meeting of the poultry produce section of the A.P.P.U. in Melbourne yesterday.
    Australian eggs, marketed in Britain, our only important outlet for surplus produce, returned about 2/ a dozen less than the cost of production, he said. Costs of producing eggs, determined by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics, were 4/6 a dozen on the farm, plus another 10d. for handling and packing, he added.
    Below cost
    The total cost was 5/4, yet poultry farmers received only 3/5½ a dozen. Mr. McCann said the collapse in shell egg prices in the United Kingdom took place because the market was oversupplied.
    There were no grounds for believing that any improvement in prices would take place this year, he said. Mr. McCann, who is Victorian producer representative on the Australian Egg Board, was re-elected chairman for a fourth term.19

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6683-491 - Keith Frederick Gibbs of "Kardinia" Yarra Glen Farmer.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1840-978 - Keith Frederick Gibbs of "Kardinia" Yarra Glen Farmer.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3880-980 - Keith Frederick Gibbs of "Kardinia" Yarra Glen Farmer.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6683-491 - Alric Oliver Yourn of Upper Beaconsfield Farmer.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3880-980 - Alric Oliver Yourn of Upper Beaconsfield Farmer.
  8. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  9. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  10. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  11. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963 "with Peter William Gibbs, poultry farmer."
  12. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  13. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  14. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  15. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  16. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of Record ID 208943314
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208943314
    Keith Fredrick Gibbs Birth Date 23 December 1911 Death Date 19 August 1989
    Cemetery Name Pakenham Cemetery Victoria
    [note Keith's ashes probably re-interred at Pakenham, were at Springvale]    ,.
  17. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 11 Feb 1938, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11147898
  18. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 12 Feb 1938, p31
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11148013
  19. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 28 Apr 1954, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26605559 - illustrated
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 28 Apr 1954, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26605560
Last Edited12 Jul 2023

Helen Duff Fisher

F, #3226, b. 11 Nov 1916, d. 29 Apr 2012
Married NameGibbs. 
Birth*11 Nov 1916 Norwood, SA, Australia, #B989/19 [par Francis William FISHER].1,2 
Marriage*11 Feb 1938 Spouse: Keith Frederick Gibbs. All Saints, Kooyong, VIC, Australia, #M539/1938.3
 
Widow19 Aug 1989Helen Duff Fisher became a widow upon the death of her husband Keith Frederick Gibbs.2 
Death*29 Apr 2012 Berwick, VIC, Australia.2 
Death-Notice*1 May 2012 GIBBS (Fisher).—Helen Duff. 11.11.1916 - 29.04.2012 Dearly loved wife of Keith (dec.) Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Margaret, Pam and Felix Goldschmied, Barbara and Darrell Hardy. Dearest Gran to Katie, Andrew, Antony. Lisa, Jason, Bridget and Matthew and proud Super Gran to 17 great grandchildren. Will be sadly missed Thank you to the staff at Melville Grange for their special care.
GIBBS (Fisher). - A Service of Thanksgiving for the late Mrs Helen Duff Gibbs will be held at the Berwick Anglican Church, cnr Elgin and Peel Sts, Berwick on FRIDAY (May 4, 2012) at 11.30 a. m. Privately Cremated Following the Service refreshments will be served in the Church foyer.4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1949 - 1968'Wistow', Sugarloaf Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Keith Frederick Gibbs.5,6,7,8,9
bt 1977 - 1980Lot 1, Ann Street, Emerald, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Keith Frederick Gibbs.10,11

Grave

  • Pakenham Cemetery, Pakenham, VIC, Australia12

Newspaper-Articles

  • 11 Feb 1938: BRIDESMAIDS TO-DAY Miss Beth Broom (left) and Miss Rose Billet, who will attend Miss Helen Fisher at her marriage this evening to Mr. Keith Gibbs at All Saints Church of England, Kooyong. Keith Frederick Gibbs13
  • 12 Feb 1938: BRIDE WEARS WHITE - LACE GOWN
    At All Saints' Church of England, Kooyong, the wedding was celebrated last night by the Rev. W. T. Prentice of Miss Helen Duff Fisher and Mr. Keith Frederick Gibbs.
    The bride, who is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Fisher, of Glenferrie road, Hawthorn, was given away by her father. She wore a gown of white angel-skin lace patterned with a leaf design and closely moulded to her slim figure.
    The skirt swept back to form a short train, and the bodice was made with a low neckline and short sleeves slightly nuffed at the shoulder line. About her neck she wore the bridegroom's present, a diamond and platinum pendant. Her filmy tulle veil was held by a spray of frangipani and her bouquet was composed of frangipani and water lilies, the bridesmaids were Misses Beth Broom and Rose Billett. Their pretty frocks were made of turquoise blue chiffon mounted over taffeta. The skirts were full and made in redingote style, and the bodices were made with short bill sleeves. Round their waists were swathed belts of chiffon. They carried bouquets of scarlet gladioli and carnations and wore sprays of carnations in their hair.
    The bridegroom, who is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Claud B. Gibbs, of Burke road, Glen Iris, was attended by Mr. David Paroissien as best man and Mr. David Fisher as groomsman.
    About 70 guests were entertained later at the bride's home, Coralynn, Hawthorn. Mrs. Fisher's midnight blue and gold lacquered taffeta frock was worn with a matching jacket, and she carried delphiniums and carnations.
    The mother of the bridegroom assisted to receive the guests. Her frock was of black cloque patterned with pink roses and worn with a black velvet coat. Her black tulle toque was trimmed with sequins, and she carried a bouquet of pink roses and small blue hydrangeas. Keith Frederick Gibbs14

Citations

  1. [S63] South Australian Government. BDM Index South Australia.
  2. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  4. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 May 2012 - viewed online.
  5. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  6. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  7. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963 "with Peter William Gibbs, poultry farmer."
  8. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  9. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  10. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  11. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  12. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of Record ID 208943314
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208943314
    Keith Fredrick Gibbs Birth Date 23 December 1911 Death Date 19 August 1989
    Cemetery Name Pakenham Cemetery Victoria
    [note Keith's ashes probably re-interred at Pakenham, were at Springvale]    ,.
  13. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 11 Feb 1938, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11147898
  14. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 12 Feb 1938, p31
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11148013
Last Edited12 Jul 2023

Alfred Luke Gibbs

M, #3228, b. 7 Apr 1925, d. 27 Apr 2008
Father*Alfred Freeland Gibbs b. Jun 1894, d. 28 Apr 1973
Mother*Agnes Alice Lees b. 1892, d. Jan 1987
Birth*7 Apr 1925 VIC, Australia. 
Land-UBeac*24 Dec 1954 GEM-E-3A. Transfer from Public Trustee to Alfred Luke Gibbs. 19a 2r 20p.1 
Land-UBeac*26 Jun 1961 GEM-E-3A (part) LP47971 Lot 1. Transfer from Alfred Luke Gibbs to Alfred Freeland Gibbs Agnes Alice Gibbs. 5a 3r 19p (contains a brick house.)2 
Land-Note*22 Aug 1961 GEM-E-3A. Cancelled as to part pursuant to Regulation 12 and Titles issued as set out hereunder on 22 Aug 1961. (Lots 1, 2) LP47971. Lot 1 (5a 3r 19p) contains a brick house - Lot 2 (13a 3r 27p).3 
Land-UBeac*18 Oct 1967 GEM-E-3A (part) LP47971 Lot 2. Transfer from Alfred Luke Gibbs to Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Lot 2 (13a 3r 27p.)4 
Land-UBeac*1 Jul 1968 GEM-D-12 (part). Transfer from Leslie Arthur Turner Ingetraut Emma Turner to Alfred Luke Gibbs. 7a 3r 27p.5 
(Witness) Residencebt 1972 - 1977 Clovelly, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
Note*abt 1975 Pony Club history: Local man Lou Gibb and several Upper Beaconsfield Adult Riding Club Members (UBARC) held small gatherings of local children on ponies at the Rec Reserve.6 
Village Bell*Jan 1981 Luke Gibbs, his brother, and his mother (who is now around the "Three score years and thirty" mark) came to Dewhurst in 1946. He lived and worked there until the Board of Works took over, and latterly he worked on clearing and levelling for the Board's huge dam.
Much of the land as he recalls it was taken up with orchards, market gardens, pasture, and pine plantations, and on the outskirts was bushland. There was still a profusion of wildlife; a gully running up from Gibbs' place to Ladd's, sheltered wombats and helmeted honeyeaters.
Ladd Road was only a bush track, until it was formed into a road of sorts in 1947-48, but even then it was inadequate for traffic, and it was the subject of appeals from the Fire Brigade to the Shire, as it gave access to the most difficult part of the Brigade's territory.
The majority of landowners were residents, but there were a few weekenders. There was a Post Office and Store, Fire Station, Church, School and Hall, a Guest House, and the Jewish Youth Club Camp.7 
Death*27 Apr 2008 Salisbury House, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
Death-Notice*29 Apr 2008 GIBBS. - Alfred Luke. Apr. 17, 1925 - Apr. 27, 2008. Died peacefully at Salisbury House, Upper Beaconsfield. Aged 83 years. Formerly of Dewhurst and Upper Beaconsfield. Long time friend who will be sadly missed with fond memories. Good bye Lou. - Helen, Peter and family.8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1949Norwood, Dewhurst, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer.9
1954'Norwood', Dewhurst, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With John Freeland Gibbs.10
1963Norwood, Dewhurst, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Alfred Freeland Gibbs and Agnes Alice Gibbs and John Freeland Gibbs.11
1968Norwood, Ladd Road, Dewhurst, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Alfred Freeland Gibbs and Agnes Alice Gibbs and John Freeland Gibbs.12
1972Stoney Creek Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Alfred Freeland Gibbs and Agnes Alice Gibbs and John Freeland Gibbs.13
1977Stoney Creek Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Agnes Alice Gibbs and John Freeland Gibbs.14
198012 Albers Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Agnes Alice Gibbs.15

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia16

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Dec 1954: UNDER THE HEALTH. ACT No. 3697, Part V, Section 82.
    I, Alfred Luke Gibbs, hereby give notice of my intention to establish an offensive trade, namely a PIGGERY, situated on Stockyard Hill Rd., 3a Section E, Counties of Evelyn and Mornington, Shire of Berwick. (Sgd.) ALFRED L. GIBBS. November 22. 1954.17

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7960-137 - Alfred Luke Gibbs of "Norwood" Dewhurst Farmer (A Queen's Caveat No 138357 had been lodged on 30 Nov 1953 - withdrawn 24 Dec 1954).
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8309-079 - Alfred Freeland Gibbs Retired and Agnes Alice Gibbs Married Woman Both of Reigate Ladd's Road Dewhurst - joint proprietors.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7960-137 - Cancelled as to part pursuant to Regulation 12 and Titles issued as set out hereunder on 22 Aug 1961. (Lots 1, 2) - C/T 8309-079 and 080.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8309-080 - Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8599-857 - Alfred Luke Gibbs of Stoney Creek Road Upper Beaconsfield Chainman - C/T 8738-231.
  6. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://www.upperbeaconsfield.ponyclubvic.org.au/site/…
  7. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 16-1981, p12.
  8. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 Apr 2008 - viewed online 10 Nov 2013
    http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/obituaries/heraldsun-au/
  9. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  10. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  11. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  12. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  13. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  14. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  15. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980 "Agnes' residence = Albers Road ; Luke's = 12 Albers Road."
  16. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  17. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), 1 Dec 1954, p19.
Last Edited7 Jan 2020

Alfred Freeland Gibbs

M, #3229, b. Jun 1894, d. 28 Apr 1973
Birth*Jun 1894 Weymouth, Dorset, England, Jun Q [Weymouth] 5a 293
baptism 24 Jun 1894.1,2,3 
Military*24 Nov 1914Enlisted for military service: Regimental number 1352 - Farm labourer - Next of kin Father, Captain A W Gibbs, Hill View, Newdigate, Surrey, England - Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on 2 February 1915 - Regimental number from Nominal Roll 3152 Rank Sergeant Unit AHQ.4 
Marriage*1923 Spouse: Agnes Alice Lees. Balwyn, VIC, Australia, #M3276.5,6
 
Land-UBeac*26 Jun 1961 GEM-E-3A (part) LP47971 Lot 1. Transfer from Alfred Luke Gibbs to Alfred Freeland Gibbs Agnes Alice Gibbs. 5a 3r 19p (contains a brick house.)7 
Land-UBeac*30 Apr 1968 GEM-E-3A (part) LP47971 Lot 1. Transfer from Alfred Freeland Gibbs Agnes Alice Gibbs to Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. 5a 3r 19p (contains a brick house.)8 
Land-UBeac*29 May 1968 GEM-D-3 (part).D-4.GEM-D-43 (part). Transfer from William Rupert John Shields to Alfred Freeland Gibbs Agnes Alice Gibbs. 16a 9p 4/10p + 11a 2r 38 1/2p.9,10 
Residence*bt 1972 - 1977 Clovelly, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
Death*28 Apr 1973 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D9752 (age 79) [par Alfred William GIBBS & Fanny LEYTON].11 
Death-Notice*30 Apr 1973 GIBBS. On April 28th Mr Alfred Freeland Gibbs of Stoney Creek Rd, Upper Beaconsfield, dearly loved husband of Agnes Alice, loving father of John and Alfred. Rest in peace.
GIBBS. A service will be held to Mr ALFRED FREELAND GIBBS at Tobins chapel, 505 Princes Hwy., Noble Park, TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), at 10.15 a.m. A private cremation will follow at the Necropolis Springvale. Mourners are invited to use our carpark at reae of chapel.12 
Land-Note*12 Mar 1975 GEM-D-43 (part). Agnes Alice Gibbs Agnes Alice Gibbs of Stoney Creek Road Upper Beaconsfield Widow is now the surviving proprietor.13 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
2 Apr 1911Alfred William GIBBS, Hillview, Cudworth Newdigate, Surrey, EnglandAssisting father (Retired Engr Capt RN Now Farmer)14
bt 1924 - 195452 Empress Road, Surrey Hills, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clerk. With Agnes Alice Gibbs.15,16,17
1963Norwood, Dewhurst, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Agnes Alice Gibbs. With John Freeland Gibbs Alfred Luke Gibbs.18
1968Norwood, Ladd Road, Dewhurst, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Agnes Alice Gibbs. With John Freeland Gibbs Alfred Luke Gibbs.19
1972Stoney Creek Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: no occ. With Agnes Alice Gibbs. With John Freeland Gibbs Alfred Luke Gibbs.20

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, BANKSIA, WALL NICHE SINGLE, WALL E NICHE 577 & 58121

Family

 Agnes Alice Lees b. 1892, d. Jan 1987
Child 1.Alfred Luke Gibbs b. 7 Apr 1925, d. 27 Apr 2008

Citations

  1. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Source Citation: Dorset History Centre; Dorset Parish Registers; Reference: PE/WY(HT).
    Source Information: Ancestry.com. Dorset, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
    Original data: Dorset Parish Registers. Dorchester, England: Dorset History Centre.
  2. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1911 census."
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  4. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, Regimental number     1352
    Religion     Church of England
    Occupation     Farm labourer
    Marital status     Single
    Age at embarkation     20
    Next of kin     Father, Captain A W Gibbs, Hill View, Newdigate, Surrey, England
    Enlistment date     24 November 1914
    Rank on enlistment     Private
    Unit name     6th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
    AWM Embarkation Roll number     23/23/2
    Embarkation details     Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on 2 February 1915
    Regimental number from Nominal Roll     3152
    Rank from Nominal Roll     Sergeant
    Unit from Nominal Roll     AHQ
    Fate     Effective abroad (still overseas).
  5. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, mace Family Tree - Owner: vivmace - give marriage date as 6 Apr 1924.
  6. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8309-079 - Alfred Freeland Gibbs Retired and Agnes Alice Gibbs Married Woman Both of Reigate Ladd's Road Dewhurst - joint proprietors.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8309-079 - Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8080-500 - Alfred Freeland Gibbs Gentleman and Agnes Alice Gibbs Married Woman both of Stoney Creek Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6791-166 to C/T 8733-938 - Alfred Freeland Gibbs Gentleman and Agnes Alice Gibbs Married Woman both of Stoney Creek Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  11. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  12. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Apr 1973, p23.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8080-500 - Agnes Alice Gibbs of Stoney Creek Road Upper Beaconsfield Widow is now the surviving proprietor.
  14. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1911 census: Class: RG14; Piece: 3179; Schedule Number: 164."
  15. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  16. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  17. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  18. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  19. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  20. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  21. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
Last Edited15 Oct 2016

Walter Merritt

M, #3230, b. 1877, d. 19 Nov 1965
Walter MERRITT

World War I

MERRITT, Walter [known as 'Loo' (from Waterloo)]. Private [494], A Squadron. Born Camberwell, 6/6/78. Station Hand. Single. NOK: Mother, Eliza Merritt, nee Kirkpatrick, 14 Farmer Street, Burnley. Father: John Merritt. Religion: Roman Catholic. Height 5 feet 8 1/2 ins. Chest measurement 35 1/2 ins. Left Melbourne on the Euryalus, 10/3/00; disembarked Beira, 3/4/00 to join Rhodesian Field Force. Invalided to Australia via Tasmania on the Waiwera, thence to Melbourne on the Coogee, arriving 14/12/00. Discharged 25/1/01. Medal entitlement: QSA and two clasps: tvl/rhod. In 1901 married Elizabeth Hart Gloster, and in 1914 was living in Upper Beaconsfield. He was employed as a locomotive driver. WW1: AIF: Enlisted 4/11/1914 as Private (105), C Company, 3rd Bn. AN & MEF. Corporal 15/5/15. Reverts to Private, 29/9/15, at his own request. Discharged 13/10/16.
His name is listed on the Honour Board at the Upper Beaconsfield RSL.1,2,3
Probate (Will)* 636/707. Walter MERRITT Occupation: Gentleman; Residence: East Kew , Walter MERRITT Date of grant: 02 Mar 1966; Date of death: 19 Nov 1965; Occupation: Gentleman; Residence: East Kew.4 
Birth*1877 Hawthorn, VIC, Australia, #B16152 [par John MERRITT & Eliza KIRKPATRICK].5 
Marriage*1901 Spouse: Elizabeth Harriett Gloster. VIC, Australia, #M6231.6
 
Land-UBeac*15 Jul 1919 GEM-C-12. Transfer from Edgar Elmore Williams to Walter Merritt. 19a 3r 12p.7 
Land-UBeac*7 May 1921 GEM-C-12. Transfer from Walter Merritt to Arthur William 'Boss' Shorthouse. 19a 3r 12p.8 
Widower7 Jul 1942Walter Merritt became a widower upon the death of his wife Elizabeth Harriett Gloster.9 
Death*19 Nov 1965 Caulfield, VIC, Australia, #D26030 (Age 86) [par William MERRITT & Emily KIRKPATRICK].9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1914 - 1919Yuulong, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manager. With Elizabeth Harriett Merritt.10,11,12,13,14,15
1921Yuulong, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manager.16

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, CHURCH OF ENGLAND, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT N SECTION 6 GRAVE 1617

Family

 Elizabeth Harriett Gloster b. 1874, d. 7 Jul 1942
Children 1.Edwin Walter Merritt b. 1904, d. 18 Apr 1931
 2.Ethel Mabel Merritt+ b. 1906
 3.William John Merritt b. 28 Nov 1908, d. 31 May 1972
 4.Robert Lindsay Merritt b. 20 Feb 1913, d. 7 Jun 1945

Newspaper-Articles

  • 10 Mar 1900: 199. Private MERRITT. Walter S., station hand, 14 Farmer-street, Burnley (494).18
  • 28 Aug 1917: WOMAN WORKS IN ORCHARD WHILE HER HUSBAND SERVES
    To enable Walter Merritt, an orchardist of Upper Beaconsfield, to serve with the colors, his wife has been working the orchard. Merritt enlisted in August, 1914, with the Light Horse.
    When volunteers were called for the expedition to German New Guinea, he transferred to the Tropical Forces, and served 710 days in the German colonies. Early in the campaign he was appointed police master, and claims to have been the first white man to cross a chain of mountains running through the heart of New Guinea.
    One of his many experiences was administering the oath of allegiance to the natives at Morobi, one of the outstations in the former German colonies.
    Merritt was a member of the First Victorian Bushmen's Contingent which went to South Africa, where he served for 355 days. At Rustenberg, when on extended scout duty, he was cut off from his party, and was forced to spend two days in hiding. Eventually he found his way to Pretoria, where he again joined the Australians. Later he was appointed despatch rider to Colonel Tom Price, and had many exciting experiences.
    On October 13,1916, he was discharged from the Tropical Forces as medically unfit, but recently was accepted for home service. Elizabeth Harriett Merritt19

Citations

  1. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=206977
  2. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, Enlistment Records for World War I.
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Photo of Walter and Elizabeth Merritt, 1901, courtesy Brooke Turner.
  4. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 7591/ P3 unit 623, item 636/707
    VPRS 28/ P4 unit 3670, item 636/707.
  5. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  6. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2097-397 - Edgar Elmore Williams to Walter Merritt of Upper Beaconsfield Farmer.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2097-397 - Walter Merritt to Arthur William Shorthouse of Upper Beaconsfield Coach Driver.
  9. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  10. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  11. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  12. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  13. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  14. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  15. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  16. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  17. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    Also buried in the same grave is Ethel Joy TURNER, service 26 Oct 1942 (no death found in VIC).
  18. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 10 Mar 1900, p25
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198529605
    photo page 36.
  19. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 28 Aug 1917, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/242481026
Last Edited13 Feb 2018

Elizabeth Harriett Gloster

F, #3231, b. 1874, d. 7 Jul 1942
Probate (Will)* 334/573. Elizabeth H MERRITT Date of grant: 18 Aug 1942; Date of death: 07 Jul 1942; Occupation: Married; Residence: Caulfield.1 
Married NameMerritt. 
Birth*1874 Axedale, VIC, Australia, #B20525 (as unnamed Female.)2 
Marriage*1901 Spouse: Walter Merritt. VIC, Australia, #M6231.3
 
Land-UBeac*12 Sep 1914 GEM-C-14. Transfer from Henry Wooldridge to Elizabeth Harriett Merritt. In Wooldridge probate (1902) valued at £100 - unimproved - in 1906 (unrealised).4,5 
Land-UBeac*14 Apr 1919 GEM-C-13. Transfer from Robert William Berry MacKenzie to Elizabeth Harriett Merritt. 19a 3r 28p.6 
Land-UBeac*15 Apr 1921 GEM-C-14. Transfer from Elizabeth Harriett Merritt to Harry Tassell Mary Ann Beatrice Tassell. 20a 0r 0p.7 
Land-UBeac*13 Jul 1921 GEM-C-13. Transfer from Elizabeth Harriett Merritt to Frederick Funnell. 19a 3r 28p.8 
Death*7 Jul 1942 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D6682 (age 66) [par Edwin GLOSTER & Harriet HARDINGHAM].9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1914 - 1919Yuulong, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Walter Merritt.10,11,12,13,14,15

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, CHURCH OF ENGLAND, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT N SECTION 6 GRAVE 1616

Family

 Walter Merritt b. 1877, d. 19 Nov 1965
Children 1.Edwin Walter Merritt b. 1904, d. 18 Apr 1931
 2.Ethel Mabel Merritt+ b. 1906
 3.William John Merritt b. 28 Nov 1908, d. 31 May 1972
 4.Robert Lindsay Merritt b. 20 Feb 1913, d. 7 Jun 1945

Newspaper-Articles

  • 21 Dec 1916: From E. Merritt, Upper Beaconsfield, re need of culvert at entrance into Pakenham road from Split Rock road.17
  • 28 Aug 1917: WOMAN WORKS IN ORCHARD WHILE HER HUSBAND SERVES
    To enable Walter Merritt, an orchardist of Upper Beaconsfield, to serve with the colors, his wife has been working the orchard. Merritt enlisted in August, 1914, with the Light Horse.
    When volunteers were called for the expedition to German New Guinea, he transferred to the Tropical Forces, and served 710 days in the German colonies. Early in the campaign he was appointed police master, and claims to have been the first white man to cross a chain of mountains running through the heart of New Guinea.
    One of his many experiences was administering the oath of allegiance to the natives at Morobi, one of the outstations in the former German colonies.
    Merritt was a member of the First Victorian Bushmen's Contingent which went to South Africa, where he served for 355 days. At Rustenberg, when on extended scout duty, he was cut off from his party, and was forced to spend two days in hiding. Eventually he found his way to Pretoria, where he again joined the Australians. Later he was appointed despatch rider to Colonel Tom Price, and had many exciting experiences.
    On October 13,1916, he was discharged from the Tropical Forces as medically unfit, but recently was accepted for home service. Walter Merritt18

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/ P3 unit 3677, item 334/573
    VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 1179, item 334/573.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2026-186 - Henry Wooldridge died on 11th July 1902 - Probate granted to Perpetual Executors and Trustees Association of Australia Limited - land transferred to Elizabeth Harriet Merritt of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman - C/T 3829-757.
  5. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 Still in rate book 1913/14 as Wooldridge Estate.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-751 - Elizabeth Harriet Merritt of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3829-757 - Elizabeth Harriet Merritt to Harry Tassell Signalman and Mary Ann Beatrice Tassell both of 6/4 Barker Street Footscray - joint proprietors.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-751 - Frederick Funnell of Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist - C/T 4464-741.
  9. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  10. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  11. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  12. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  13. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  14. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  15. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  16. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    Also buried in the same grave is Ethel Joy TURNER, service 26 Oct 1942 (no death found in VIC).
  17. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 21 Dec 1916, p3.
  18. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 28 Aug 1917, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/242481026
Last Edited13 Feb 2018

Edwin Walter Merritt

M, #3232, b. 1904, d. 18 Apr 1931
Father*Walter Merritt b. 1877, d. 19 Nov 1965
Mother*Elizabeth Harriett Gloster b. 1874, d. 7 Jul 1942
Birth*1904 Fosterville, VIC, Australia, #B18217.1 
Education*13 May 1915 State School 2560, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. Age 10y 11m.2 
Death*18 Apr 1931 Alfred Hospital, Melbourne East, VIC, Australia, #D6105 (Age 26.)3 
Inquest1 Jun 1931Inquest held 1931/574. Edwin Walter MERRITT Cause of death: Bicycle accident; Location of inquest: Melbourne Morgue; Date of inquest: 01 Jun 1931.4 

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, CHURCH OF ENGLAND, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT N SECTION 6 GRAVE 165

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 Jun 1931: CYCLIST KILLED IN COLLISION. The city coroner (Mr D Grant) held an inquest on Monday into the death of Edwin Walter Merritt, aged 26 years, veterinary surgeon's assistant, formerly of High street, Armadale, who died in the Alfred Hospital on the night of March 18 from injuries received when a cycle he was riding collided wih a motor-car in Toorak road South Yarra, the same night. Evidence was given that Merritt had begun to turn south into Surrey road when he was struck by a motor-car travelling west, driven by Joan Lee Hill, single of Avalon road, Armadale. Witnesses considered that the cyclist was hit when he was between the south set of tram lines. Merritt had been out seeking employment.
    The Coroner.-I feel that the driver of the motor-car should have seen the cyclist and conversely the cyclist should have seen the motor-car in this case.
    A finding of accidental death was recorded. Joan Lee Hill6

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  2. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: on a list in School Building File VPRS795 P0 2550 070314 (1915-1956).
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  4. [S24] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 24/ P0 unit 1197, item 1931/574.
  5. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    Also buried in the same grave is Ethel Joy TURNER, service 26 Oct 1942 (no death found in VIC).
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Jun 1931, p11.
Last Edited12 Feb 2022

Ethel Mabel Merritt

F, #3233, b. 1906
Father*Walter Merritt b. 1877, d. 19 Nov 1965
Mother*Elizabeth Harriett Gloster b. 1874, d. 7 Jul 1942
Married NameTurner. 
Birth*1906 Melbourne South, VIC, Australia, #B4869.1 
Education*13 May 1915 State School 2560, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. Age 10y 2m.2 
Marriage*1931 Spouse: John James Turner. VIC, Australia, #M5086.3
 

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  2. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: on a list in School Building File VPRS795 P0 2550 070314 (1915-1956).
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
Last Edited12 Feb 2022

William John Merritt

M, #3234, b. 28 Nov 1908, d. 31 May 1972
Father*Walter Merritt b. 1877, d. 19 Nov 1965
Mother*Elizabeth Harriett Gloster b. 1874, d. 7 Jul 1942
Probate (Will)* 746/152. William John MERRITT Date of grant: 01 Dec 1972; Date of death: 31 May 1972; Occupation: Gentleman; Residence: Caulfield.1 
Birth*28 Nov 1908 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #B29563.2,3 
Education*25 May 1915 State School 2560, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. Left 26 May 1920 for Toomuc Valley School.4 
Death*31 May 1972 Glenhuntly, VIC, Australia, #D12020 (age 64.)5,6 

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 7591/ P4 unit 302, item 746/152
    VPRS 28/ P6 unit 183, item 746/152.
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  3. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560.
  4. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: Pupil 33 William John Merritt. Born 28 Nov 1908, admitted 25 May 1915. Elizabeth Merritt, Upper Beaconsfield, housewife, lives 3 miles from school. No previous schooling. Left 26 May 1920 for Toomuc Valley School.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
Last Edited12 Feb 2022

Robert Lindsay Merritt

M, #3235, b. 20 Feb 1913, d. 7 Jun 1945
Robert Lindsay MERRITT
(1913-1945)
Father*Walter Merritt b. 1877, d. 19 Nov 1965
Mother*Elizabeth Harriett Gloster b. 1874, d. 7 Jul 1942
Probate (Will)* 374/125. Robert L MERRITT Date of grant: 01 Feb 1946; Date of death: 07 Jun 1945; Occupation: AIF; Residence: Armadale.1 
Birth*20 Feb 1913 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #B7649.2,3 
Education*22 Oct 1918 State School 2560, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. Left for Toomuc Valley School 12 Apr 1921.4 
Military*18 Jul 1941Enlisted for military service: Australian Army Service Number V20370 - Discharged 20 Oct 1941 as Trooper Posting at Discharge H Q 2 CAV DIV.5 
Military21 Oct 1941Enlisted for military service: Australian Army VX64633 - Prisoner of War, died 7 Jun 1945 Private 22 AUST BDE ORD WKSPS.6 
Death*7 Jun 1945 Sandakan, Borneo. 
Death-Notice*7 Jun 1946 MERRITT.—Loving memory of Robert Lindsay, died P.O.W., Borneo, June 7, 1945, loved brother of Ethel and Bill. Always remembered.7 
Death-Notice8 Jun 1946 MERRITT. — To the memory of my son, VX64,633. Dvr. Robert Lindsay, died P.O.W Borneo June 7, 1945. Duty done. At peace with God.— Inserted by his loving father.8 
Death-Notice7 Jun 1949 MERRITT.— In loving memory of my beloved son, VX64.633, Private Robert Lindsay Merritt, died P.O.W., Borneo, June 7, 1945.
At peace with God. — Inserted by his loving father.9 

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 1312, item 374/125
    VPRS 28/ P3 unit 4281, item 374/125.
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  3. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560.
  4. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: Pupil 66 Robert Merritt, born 20 Feb 1913, admitted 22 Oct 1918. Walter Merritt, orchardist, living 3 miles from school. No previous schooling. Left for Toomuc Valley School 12 Apr 1921.
  5. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    1st enlistment: Date of Birth 20 Feb 1913 SOUTH YARRA, VIC
    Date of Enlistment 18 Jul 1941 Prahran
    Loality on Enlistment      ARMADALE, VIC
    Next of Kin      MERRITT, ELIZABETH.
  6. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    2nd enlistment: Date of Birth 20 Feb 1913 SOUTH YARRA, VIC
    Date of Enlistment 21 Oct 1941 Royal Park
    Locality on Enlistment CAULFIELD, VIC
    Next of Kin MERRITT, ELIZABETH.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 7 Jun 1946, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22253576
  8. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 8 Jun 1946, p11
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206105281
  9. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 7 Jun 1949, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206067200
Last Edited4 Sep 2021

Christopher Peel Potter

M, #3236, b. 7 Aug 1926, d. 21 Oct 1944
Christopher Peel POTTER
(1926-1944)
Father*Gerald Peel Potter b. Jun 1882, d. 3 Sep 1930
Mother*Beryl Scott b. 19 Apr 1890, d. 9 Mar 1953
Birth*7 Aug 1926 Launceston, TAS, Australia.1 
Military*9 Nov 1943Enlisted for military service: Royal Australian Navy PM7170      Ordinary Seaman HMAS Australia.2 
Death*21 Oct 1944 Leyte Gulf, Phillipines. 
Note*a 21 Oct 1944 Memorial for the sailors killed on the HMAS Australia.3
Death-Notice*28 Oct 1944 POTTER.-On October 20, killed in action, H.M.A.S. Australia, Christopher Peel Potter, R.A.N.R. dearly loved younger son of Beryl and the late Gerald Peel Potter.4 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 9 Aug 1926: POTTER--On the 7th of August, at "Nauru," the wife of G. P. Potter - a son. , Beryl Scott5
  • 27 Oct 1944: BOMBING KILLS FIVE TASMANIANS IN FLAGSHIP ATTACK. "The Mercury" Special Service. CANBERRA. Thurs.
    The announcement by the Prime Minister on the losses on HMAS Australia stated:
    "The damage was confined to the upper deck, in the vicinity of the flagship's bridge, and although only superficial damage was caused to the ship herself the casualties suffered in that exposed position were heavy, in all 19 being killed or subsequently dying of wounds, and 54 being wounded.
    "A list of those who were killed, or who have died of wounds, is as follows:
    "Killed.-Lt Henry Brinsmead Bayley, Lt. Ivor Maurice Jones, CPO George Frederick Hutchison, OS Ronald Hocking, AB Francis Gerard Miller, AB Noel Aubrey Rattray.
    "Died of wounds.-Capt Emil Frank Verlaine Dechaineux, Acting Commander John Francis Rayment. Acting AB Max Buckland, AB Gordon Kenneth Fenton, AB Vincent Leo Hansen, AB John Wilson Hocking, AB Allan Richard Maunsell, AB Richard John Parkinson, AB Frederick Percival Perrin, Leading Seaman Donald Pittendright, OS Christopher Peel Potter, OS Ronald Hamilton Sharpe, AB Francis Frederick Spurr.
    "The next of kin of all have been imformed," said Mr Curtin. -"In announcing this, the Government and I, representing the Australian people, extend to all these next of kin the sincerest sympathy in their loss
    '*The Royal Australian Navy has suffered heavily in this war in ships and personnel. It is a source of gratification to know that these losses, suffered in all cases in following the highest traditions of the service, have not been in vain. All operations have been leading up to this present situation, where the Royal Australian Navy, in company with our gallant American allies and with the Royal Navy, is in the spearhead of the attack which is inflicting successive defeats on the enemy.
    "The enemy's blow at HMAS Australia is sobering proof of the constant warnings given to the Australian people that there will be no bloodless paths to victory. Much as I regret the deaths, of gallant Australians and the damage to a fine ship, I point to both as a demonstration that complacency among the Australian people must cease.
    "Australian fighting men have a hard road to Tokio. Their tasks and their sacrifices must be paralleled on the home front. I call for oversubscription of the Second Victory Loan in the name of these men.".
    Capt Dechaineux, who was, 42, was the eldest son of Mr L Dechaineux, of Hobart, and chose the Navy as his career in his boyhood. He was educated at the Friends' School, Hobart, and entered Jervis Bay Naval College as a cadet at the age of 13. He married in 1936 Miss Mary Harbottle, of Hobart.
    One of Australia's most brilliant naval officers, he took command of the Australia in March, and participated in the Hollandia landings, the bombardment of Wakde and Aitape, the landings at Biak, Noemfoor, and Morotai, and the invasion of the Philippines.
    He was promoted lieutenant in 1924 and commander in 1937. He went to England in 1936. Capt Dechaineux specialised in torpedoes, in which he took the advanced course, and won the Ogilvy Medal for gaining first place in the examinations for torpedo lieutenants at the RN staff college in England. His next appointment was to the tactical division at the Admiralty, where he served until 1940.
    He then served in command of destroyers overseas until August 1941, and was awarded the DSC for outstanding zeal and devotion to duty. He was recalled to Australia, in 1941 to act as Director of Operations. He held that post until November 1942, when he was appointed to command HMAS Warramunga. He commanded that ship in the Gasmata bombardment in November 1943. The landings at Arawe and Cape Gloucester in December, and the landings at Saidor in January 1944.
    He was promoted captain in December 1943, and until his transfer to the Australia in March was in command of task force destroyers with Australian and American ships under his operational control.
    Capt Dechaineux is survived by his widow, a son and daughter.
    AB Gordon Kenneth Fenton was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs K. B. Fenton, of Claremont. He was aged 19. He joined the RAN on July 13, 1942.
    AB Richard John Parkinson was the only son of Mr and Mrs R Parkinson, of Moonah. He was aged 23.
    OS Christopher Peel Potter was born in Tasmania, and joined the RAN on Nov. 9, 1943. He had served also in HMAS Allenwood.
    AB Noel Audrey Rattray was born in Tasmania, and joined the RAN on July 15, 1940. He had also served in HMAS Hobart.6

Citations

  1. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/.
  2. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Name      POTTER, CHRISTOPHER PEEL
    Service      Royal Australian Navy
    Service Number      PM7170
    Date of Birth      7 Aug 1926
    Place of Birth      LAUNCESTON, TAS
    Date of Enlistment      9 Nov 1943
    Locality on Enlistment      Unknown
    Home Port/Port Division      PORT MELBOURNE, VIC
    Next of Kin      POTTER, BERYL
    Date of Death      21 Oct 1944
    Rank      Ordinary Seaman
    Posting on Death      HMAS Australia
    WW2 Honours and Gallantry      None for display
    Prisoner of War      No
    Roll of Honour      MELBOURNE VIC.
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Source Citation: Peter Singlehurst; Naval Memorials in the Untied Kingdom Plymouth Part 8; Roll #: 40465_291219.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-1947 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 28 Oct 1944, p2.
  5. [S14] Newspaper - Examiner (Launceston, Tas.), 9 Aug 1926, p1.
  6. [S14] Newspaper - The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.), 27 Oct 1944, p2.
Last Edited28 Apr 2014

Beryl Scott

F, #3238, b. 19 Apr 1890, d. 9 Mar 1953

Upper Beaconsfield

Beryl POTTER together with her nurse/companion Lalla Freda JAEGER moved to Upper Beaconsfield in 1941, when they bought 'Kia Ora' and renamed it 'Newstead' (named after a Tasmanian property the Potters had lived in). The property was initially in Lalla JAEGER's name but was transferred to Beryl POTTER within a year. They left Upper Beaconsfield in 1944 to move to 'Newstead Park' in Clyde, and later to South Yarra and Brisbane.1
Note* Robert Steele Scott was born in 1837 at Ardmeen, County Tyrone, in Northern Ireland. In 1858 he came to Victoria where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits for 10 years. After a trip to England he returned to Melbourne and opened a business as an importer. He married Alice Tulloch on 8 Oct 1878 in Launceston. About three years later they returned to Launceston and established an importing business, handling principally hardware. Mr Scott, with Mr M Boland, took the contract for constructing the Launceston-Scottsdale railway. Robert was also a pastoralist at 'Dunedin', St Leonards, for many years.
Robert was made a JP in 1890 and was member of the Legislative Council for South Esk from 1899. He was a Benevolent Society supporter, was associated with the National Agricultural Society and director of various companies, including the National Bank of Tasmania, the Launceston Gas Company and the Queensland Insurance Company. He was also a prominent Freemason, being a member of Lodge of Hope for 42 years. He died on 28 July 1924 at his residence, 'Annsbrae', Launceston at the age of 86 and was buried at the Carr Villa Cemetry.
Place of Residence 'Annsbrae' 2 Brisbane Street Launceston, Tasmania
Wife: Alice Florence Tulloch
Children: Florence (Nonee), Samuel, Beatrice, Muriel, Rupert, Beryl, Stanley & Thelma.2 
Married NamePotter. 
Birth*19 Apr 1890 Launceston, TAS, Australia, #B241 [par Robert Steele SCOTT & Alice Florence TULLOCH] - as F(emale) SCOTT.3,4 
Marriage*18 Dec 1917 Spouse: Gerald Peel Potter. Holy Trinity Church, Launceston, TAS, Australia.5
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel18 Feb 1920 Sailing with Gerald Peel Potter, Audrey Hope Potter, Eva Daphne Potter, Judith Shirley Potter to Plymouth, England. Ship Mantua leaving Australia
Age 29.6
(Migrant) Migration/Travel16 Oct 1920 Sailing with Gerald Peel Potter, Audrey Hope Potter, Eva Daphne Potter, Judith Shirley Potter to Australia. Ship Nestor leaving Glasgow for Australia. Intended Residence Tasmania.7
Widow3 Sep 1930Beryl Scott became a widow upon the death of her husband Gerald Peel Potter.8 
Land-UBeac*11 Jun 1941 PAK-129 (part), now 80 A'Beckett Road. Transfer from Lalla Freda Jaeger to Beryl Potter. 13a 3r 38p.9 
Land-UBeac11 Jun 1941 PAK-123.125. Transfer from Lalla Freda Jaeger to Beryl Potter. 38a 3r 9p.10 
Land-Note*11 Jun 1941 PAK-123.125.29 (part): Mortgagee: Lalla Freda Jaeger. Discharged 2 Nov 1944. Mortgagor was Beryl Potter.11 
Land-UBeac2 Nov 1944 PAK-129 (part), now 80 A'Beckett Road. Transfer from Beryl Potter to John Bruce Chirnside Frances Mary Chirnside. 13a 3r 38p.12 
Land-UBeac*2 Nov 1944 PAK-123.125. Transfer from Beryl Potter to John Bruce Chirnside Frances Mary Chirnside. 38a 3r 9p.13 
Death*9 Mar 1953 Private Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.14 
Death-Notice*10 Mar 1953 POTTER.—On March 9, 1953, at a private hospital, Brisbane, Beryl, wife of the late G. P. Potter.14 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1942Newstead, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.15

Family

 Gerald Peel Potter b. Jun 1882, d. 3 Sep 1930
Children 1.Hugh Tulloch Potter+ b. 11 Feb 1922, d. 1 Feb 1953
 2.Christopher Peel Potter b. 7 Aug 1926, d. 21 Oct 1944

Newspaper-Articles

  • 20 Dec 1917: WEDDING BELLS. POTTER-SCOTT. At Holy Trinity Church on Tuesday afternoon, 18th inst., at 2.30, the marriage was solemnised of Miss Beryl Scott, daughter of the Hon. R. S. Scott and Mrs. Scott, "Annsbrae," Brisbane-road, with Mr Gerald Potter "Tullochgorum," Fingal Canon de Coetlogon (rector) performed the ceremony, in the presence of immediate relatives and intimate friends only. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a lovely accordeon-pleated frock of the palest pink Georgette, the only garniture being a girdle of small shaded roses at the waist. Her white lace hat was swathed with "powder blue tulle, one end falling on to her shoulder, and she carried a beautifully arranged shower bouquet of powder blue delphiniums tied with a sash of palest pink satin ribbon. She also wore the bridegroom's gift, a diamond and sap phire brooch. Miss Thelma Scott (sister) attended as bridesmaid. Her smart frock of powder blue Celia silk was accordeon pleated, and finished with a scarf at the waist. Her black velvet hat had lime velvet crown swathed with shaded tulle and she carried a shower bouquet of shaded carnations tied with lime satin ribbon to match her hat. The bridegroom presented her with a diamond and pearl ring. Lieutenant Dudley Pansome (in khaki) accompanied the bridegroom as best man. The decorations in the chancel were beautiful water lilies, white hydrangeas, and many palms and pot plants being effectively grouped. Afterwards Mr. and Mrs. Scott received the wedding party and guests at "Annesbrae" to wedding tea. The reception-rooms and hall were exquisitely decorated with quantities of pink sweet peas and pink carnations, and graceful trails of asparagus fern. Lovely palms added greatly to the gene ral effect, which was most artistic. In the dining-room, where lavish wedding tea (catered for by Mrs. J. Fisher, who also made the artistic wedding cake) was served. The tables were done entirely with pale pink carnations and sweet peas, pale pink tulle, and ribbons, in charming effect, and on the mantle were masses of delphiniums, so that the colour scheme of the 'bride's toilette was reflected. Messrs. JH Taylor, Brisbane-street, arranged all the house de corations, as well as the bouquets. Mrs. R S Scott (bride's mother) wore a navy blue satin charmeuse and large black hat, and she carried a lovely bou quet of crimson roses, with pale blue ribbon bow and sash. Mrs. G. H. Hogg (bride's sister)-Electric blue crepe de chene frock, with Oriental trimming, and black hat with shaded silk swathe and tassel. Mr. and Mrs. Potter left later by motor for the country. Mrs. Potter's travel ling frock was of sand colour gaberdine with white satin collar and cuffs; hat to match, with powder blue swathe and a bunch of shaded roses at one side. Gerald Peel Potter5
  • 1 Oct 1918: POTTER.-On the 30th September, the wife of G. P. Potter, "Tullochgorum"—a daughter. Judith Shirley Potter16
  • 9 Aug 1926: POTTER--On the 7th of August, at "Nauru," the wife of G. P. Potter - a son. Christopher Peel Potter17
  • 10 Sep 1938: Miss Shirley Potter returned on the Monterey with her mother, Mrs. Gerald Potter, of Toorak, after a holiday in the United States. Judith Shirley Potter18
  • 29 May 1943: Wanted to buy. TRACTOR, for pulling stump, clearing, &c. Price, particulars, Potter, Upper Beaconsfield.19
  • 11 Jan 1944: BEACONSFIELD MYSTERY. Man With Bullet Wound in Head. Medical evidence is now definite that Douglas Thompson, 48 years, farm hand of Upper Beaconsfield, who is on the danger list at Alfred Hospital, is suffering from a bullet wound in the forehead.
    Thompson, who left his employment on Mrs. Beryl Potter's farm at Upper Beaconsfield early on Thursday night last, had a pea rifle with him. He was not seen again unlit late on Saturday night, when he called at a farm a quarter of a mile from his home, and said he had been knocked down by a motor car two days before.
    Police have not been able to get any confirmation of this story, and Thompson is now too ill to be further questioned. Senior-Detective Donelly and a black tracker were out yesterday trying to trace Thompson's movements. There is no suspicion of foul play. Douglas George Thomson20

Citations

  1. [S207] Simon POTTER: visit on 27 Apr 2014.
  2. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, www.launcestonfamilyalbum.org.au
    Marion Sargent Apr 2008.
  3. [S64] Archives Office of Tasmania. Tasmanian Names Index.
  4. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "two older siblings born in St Kilda 1879 & 1881."
  5. [S14] Newspaper - Examiner (Launceston, Tas.), 20 Dec 1917, p4.
  6. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Class: BT26; Piece: 678; Item: 101.
    Source Information: Ancestry.com. UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.
    Original data: Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA). Series BT26, 1,472 pieces.
  7. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Source Citation: Class: BT26.
    Source Information: Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  8. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2329-714 - Beryl Potter of Flat No 3 "Abercairn" 102 Toorak Road South Yarra Widow.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2955-857 - Beryl Potter of Flat No 3 "Abercairn" 102 Toorak Road South Yarra Widow.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2329-714 & C/T 2955-857 - Mortgage No 807059 - discharged 2 Nov 1944.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2329-714 - John Bruce Chirnside Grazier and Frances Mary Chirnside Married Woman both of Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors - C/T 6722-218.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2955-857 - John Bruce Chirnside Grazier and Frances Mary Chirnside Married Woman both of Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  14. [S14] Newspaper - Examiner (Launceston, Tas.), 10 Mar 1953, p9.
  15. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  16. [S14] Newspaper - Examiner (Launceston, Tas.), 1 Oct 1918, p1.
  17. [S14] Newspaper - Examiner (Launceston, Tas.), 9 Aug 1926, p1.
  18. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 Sep 1938, p29.
  19. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 May 1943, p17.
  20. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Jan 1944, p3.
Last Edited19 Nov 2019

Hugh Tulloch Potter

M, #3239, b. 11 Feb 1922, d. 1 Feb 1953
Hugh Tulloch POTTER
(1922-1953)
Father*Gerald Peel Potter b. Jun 1882, d. 3 Sep 1930
Mother*Beryl Scott b. 19 Apr 1890, d. 9 Mar 1953
Birth*11 Feb 1922 Fingal, TAS, Australia.1,2 
Military*8 Oct 1941Enlisted for military service: Australian Army VX64469. Discharge: 30 Oct 1945 Sergeant, PUBLIC RELATIONS FIELD UNIT. Locality on Enlistment Upper Beaconsfield.3 
Marriage*16 Jun 1944 Spouse: Illma Joan Rutledge. Christ Church, South Yarra, VIC, Australia.
 
Death*1 Feb 1953 Royal Park, VIC, Australia, #D7646 (age 30.)1 
Death-Notice*5 Feb 1953 POTTER Hugh Tulloch.—On February 1 beloved husband of Joan and loving father of Simon and Andrew, late of Yea.4 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 12 Jun 1943: Engagements: RUTLEDGE-POTTER.-Joan Rutledge. A.A.M.W.S. elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Rutledge, Echuca, and Hugh Tulloch Potter, A.I.F., elder son of Mrs. G. P. Potter, Newstead, Upper Beaconsfield, and of the late G. P. Potter, Tullochgorum, Tasmania.5
  • 24 Jun 1944: Wedding of Echuca Service Girl Potter—Rutledge
    The bride, bridegroom and attendants, at the wedding of Sergeant Illma Joan Rutledge, AA.MWS, and Corporal Hugh Tulloch Potter (A.I.F.) all wore service uniforms. The marriage, took place at Christ Church, South Yarra, on Friday, June 16, and was celebrated by Padre McPherson.
    The bride, who is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs H. J. Rutledge, Hare St., Echuca, was attended by Corporal Lorraine Bygate as matron of honor, and Captain H. Chapman was best man for the groom, who is the elder son of Mrs Potter, Upper Beaconsfield, and the late Mr G. P. Potter, Tullochgorum, Tasmania.
    After the ceremony, relatives and a few close friends were entertained at a wedding buffet tea at Amesbury House, Domain Road, South Yarra, where all the services were represented.
    The honeymoon is being spent in Melbourne, after which both bride and groom will return to their respective units.
    The romance of this happy couple began before they joined the services. They met at Mentone, where Joan was the popular junior teacher on the staff of the Girls' Grammar School, and the groom was an equally popular member of the staff of Standard Newspapers Pty. Ltd. Very pleasant memories of Mentone will remain with them through their lives.6

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Date of Birth 11 Feb 1922 ; Place of Birth FINGAL, TAS.
  3. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Name      POTTER, HUGH TULLOCH
    Service      Australian Army
    Service Number      VX64469
    Date of Birth      11 Feb 1922
    Place of Birth      FINGAL, TAS
    Date of Enlistment      8 Oct 1941
    Locality on Enlistment      UPPER BEACONSFIELD, VIC
    Place of Enlistment      ROYAL PARK, VIC
    Next of Kin      POTTER, BERYL
    Date of Discharge      30 Oct 1945
    Rank      Sergeant
    Posting at Discharge      PUBLIC RELATIONS FIELD UNIT
    WW2 Honours and Gallantry      None for display
    Prisoner of War      No.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Feb 1953, p15.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 Jun 1943, p10.
  6. [S14] Newspaper - Riverine Herald (Echuca, Vic. : Moama, NSW), 24 Jun 1944, p2.
Last Edited28 Apr 2014
 

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