John Harkins

M, #4171, b. 12 Jan 1862, d. 18 Aug 1935
Father*James Harkins b. 1835
Mother*Mary Lawson b. 1843, d. 5 Oct 1911
Birth*12 Jan 1862 Dunning, Perthshire, Scotland.1 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac25 Sep 1907 GEM-D-44A. Transfer from The National Bank of Australasia Ltd to Joseph Webb Preece John Harkins. 276a 3r 10p.2 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac25 Sep 1907 PAK-70. Transfer from The National Bank of Australasia Ltd to Joseph Webb Preece John Harkins. 257a 2r 15p.3 
Land-UBeac*3 Aug 1915 PAK-70 l/p 6686 (Lots 17.18.19.20). Transfer from Louisa Preece to John Harkins.4 
Land-UBeac*8 May 1916 PAK-70 l/p 6686 (Lot 19). Transfer from John Harkins to Anne Meldrum Tovey. 10a 1r 27 6/10p.5 
Land-UBeac23 Jun 1916 PAK-70 l/p 6686 (Lot 18). Transfer from John Harkins to Anne Meldrum Tovey Jane Nelson Reaburn. 9a 2r 3 3/10p (joint proprietors.)6 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac26 Mar 1918 GEM-D-44A (part). Transfer from Louisa Preece John Harkins to John 'Pop' Binding. 6a or thereabouts.7 
Land-UBeac*7 Jan 1920 PAK-70 l/p 6686 (Lot 17). Transfer from John Harkins to James Matthew Harkins James Coyne. 11a 3r 32 7/10p (joint proprietors.)8 
Death*18 Aug 1935 Seacombe Private Hospital, Drummoyne, NSW, Australia. 
Land-Note*18 Aug 1935 GEM-D-44A. Upon John Harkins' death probabte of his will was granted to William Richard Paling of 14 Queen Street Melbourne Solicitor and Henry Robert Jones of Dorcas Street South Melbourne Estate Agent. On 10 Sep 1936 William Richard Paling was named as the sole proprietor of the land in the said interest. When William Richard Paling died probate was granted to Richard Nelson Paling Law Clerk and Valerie Vuna Paling, spinster both of 246 Kooyong ...
15 Mar 1938: Transfer as to the interest of Richard Nelson Paling and Valerie Vuna Paling as to balance to the Trustees Executors and Agency Company Limited.9,10 
Death-Notice*24 Aug 1935HARKINS - On the 16th August at Seacombe private hospital, Drummoyne, New South Wales, John, beloved brother of Ann (Mrs A Tovey) also uncle of Annie, Lee and Richard aged 74 years. - Peacefully sleeping (Interred Cheltenham Cemetery August 20 )
HARKINS - On the 18th August at Seacombe private hospital, Drummoyne, New South Wales, John, loved brother of Miss E Harkins Mentone aged 74 years -At rest.11 
Land-UBeac*16 Nov 1937 PAK-70 l/p 6686 (Lot 20). Transfer from John Harkins to Margaret Farrell Coyne. 10a 1p 27 3/10p (transferred from John Harkins' estate.)12 
Land-UBeac*19 Mar 1938 GEM-D-44A (part). Transfer from John Harkins to The Trustees Executors and Agency Company Ltd. 272a 2r 32p (one equal undivided half part.)13 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
2 Apr 1871Kettle Bridge, Fife, Scotland(Head of Household) James Harkins;
Age 9 - Scholar
Member(s) of Household: Mary Harkins, Anne Meldrum Harkins, Margaret Farrell Harkins14

Grave

  • 12*58P*O, Pioneer Cemetery Cheltenham, Cheltenham, VIC, Australia, Inscription: VFront*: In / loving memory / of / our mother / Mary Lawson / HARKINS / who died at Mentone / 5th Oct. 1911 / aged 69 years. / also / grandchild / Mary / aged 6 months. / also / John HARKINS / son of above / died August 18th 1935 aged 74 years / peacefully sleeping. / VRight*: Also / Elizabeth / HARKINS / died 12th July 1939 / aged 76 years. / B*: ? [2PRES"58":12-13]15

Newspaper-Articles

  • 7 Sep 1904: Upper Beaconsfield. The large paddock known as "Walkers" has just changed hands, Mr Harkins, of South Melbourne, being the purchaser. He has already made a start to improve it, having let a contract for grubbing to Messrs Shorthouse and Cameron, and the other day McLellan Bros' team of horses brought a house up from Melbourne, and deposited it on its new site. I have been informed that it is Mr Harkins intention to clear the greater portion of the six hundred and forty acres which the paddock contains. Joseph Henry Walker16
  • 22 May 1919: From John Hawkins, enclosing cheque for £15 (£5 from Mrs Preece) towards cost of road in Beaconsfield riding, and thanking Cr Anderson for his trouble in the matter.
    Received. Louisa Eudey17
  • 22 May 1919: From John Hawkins, enclosing cheque for £15 (£5 from Mrs Preece) towards cost of road in Beaconsfield riding, and thanking Cr Anderson for his trouble in the matter. Louisa Eudey17
  • 21 Jan 1932: One of the worst bush fires in the memory of the oldest residents occurred here on Friday and Saturday, when a devastating fire swept over the district. On Friday, a fire, which had been burning in the scrub, fanned by a strong north wind, menaced the residence of Mr. McMillan, and in response to a call for help, about 50 men were soon engaged in a fierce fight to save the house and outbuildings. This they managed to do, and the fire then jumped the main road and threatened the residence of the Misses McLean; a break was burned, and the house was safe. On Saturday morning another fire commenced near Miss McLean’s boundary fence, and soon the residences of Messrs. Blair, Boker and Gilpin, and a number of others were in danger. A large band of willing workers managed to save the houses, but unfortunately they could not save the fine lemon orchard of Mr. McMillan, which was destroyed, also a week-end residence of Mr. Harkins. The heat was so great when the place got alight that it was im possible to get near it. In the after noon a sudden change of wind to the south caused the township to be menaced, and a desperate call for help was sent out, and in reply volunteers from Berwick, Narre Warren and Dandenong came to augment the local Bush Fire Brigade, until there were over 200 men, under the direction of Constable Barrett, and other leaders, engaged in the desperate effort to save the homes of Madame Montigue, Messrs. McBride, McDonald, Harvey-Smith, Rev. T. Greenwood, Robinson, J. Campbell, Major Campbell, Miss Elliott, J. Deville, C. Ellis, Claydon, Wright, Binding and Brown. The worst fight was at “Kyogle,” Mr. McDonald’s house; at one time it was felt that this fine residence would go, but the determined fight put up by the willing workers saved it. Here it was that anxiety was felt for one band who had become surrounded by flames, but they managed to get clear, although some of them succumbed to heat and smoke after getting out. The fine garden and plantation of Major Campbell was swept by the fire, despite the efforts of the workers, and hundreds of pounds worth of valuable plants and trees were destroyed, and the fine house was only saved by the superhuman efforts of the fire fighters. Miss Elliott’s house got alight, and part of the roof had to be stripped off before the fire could be put out. Mr. Ellis had the fence and pavilion attached to his tennis court destroyed, and the fire swept through his orchard, only being stopped within a few feet of the house. The house of Mr. Wright was saved by burning a break, as was Mr. Brown’s house and lemon orchard.
    On Sunday afternoon a small fire developed in Salisbury Gully, but it was soon got under control; whilst this was being put out an urgent call for help came from “The Towers,” Mr. Berglund’s property. A large body of men were rushed out, and the fire was got under control before very much damage was done. On Sunday a fire, which had started on the Saturday in Cordner’s Gully, crossed the Officer rd., and threatened the orchard of Mr. F. Love, but it was kept out, and, with the exception of the loss of some fencing, not very much damage was done. Country Fire Authority Charles Alexander Berglund, Frederick Duncan Love, Olive May Elliott, Jessie Mabel McLean, Agnes Margaret 'Nessie' McLean, David McDonald, Major Charles William Campbell, Thomas Gilpin, Erdmuthe Fredrica Marianne Harvey-Smith, William John Harvey-Smith, Mabel Lilian Mortagne, David Norman McBride, Rev Thomas William Greenwood, Walter Fergus Robinson, James Cuming Campbell, Jeanne Shepherd Deville, John Hayman Thomas Ellis, James William Goff Claydon, Colin Wright, John 'Pop' Binding, Walter Henry Brown, Thomas Orr McMillan, Isaiah Joseph Cordner18

Citations

  1. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2058-537 transferred from National Bank of Austrasia to Joseph Webb PREECE and John Harkins - see C/T 3228-588 (PAK-70 & GEM-D-44). Joseph Webb Preece of No 424 Church Street Richmond, Tailor and John Harkins of Coventry Street South melbourne, Picture Frame Maker are proprietors as tenants in common.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2058-538 transferred from National Bank of Austrasia to Joseph Webb PREECE and John Harkins - see C/T 3228-588 (PAK-70 & GEM-D-44). Joseph Webb Preece of No 424 Church Street Richmond, Tailor and John Harkins of Coventry Street South melbourne, Picture Frame Maker are proprietors as tenants in common.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3906-191 to John Harkins of Como Parade Mentone Gentleman.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3906-191 - see C/T 3963-510 Anne Meldrum Tovey of Como Parade Mentone Married Woman.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3974-773 Jane Nelson Reaburn of Barkers Road Hawthorn and Anne Meldrum Tovey of Como Parade Mentone Married Woman.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4111-089 John Binding of Upper Beaconsfield, farmer.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3906-191 - James Matthew Harkins of Moorabbin Road Mentone Printer and James Coyne of 209 High Street St Kilda shopkeeper as tenants in common - C/T 4277-357.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3228-588 - see C/T 6212-267 and C/T 6959-763.
  10. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 May 1937, p25 PALING - On the 10th May, William Richard loved brother-in-law of Irene Paling, Mentone.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Aug 1935, p15.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3906-191 - John Harkins (Estate) to Margaret Farrell Coyne of Station Street Chelsea Married Woman - C/T 6167-289.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6212-267.
  14. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Parish: Kettle; ED: 3; Page: 20; Line: 21; Roll: CSSCT1871_75."
  15. [S49] Index of burials in the Cheltenham Cemetery.
  16. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 7 Sep 1904, p2.
  17. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 22 May 1919, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66196083
  18. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.) The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), 21 Jan 1932, p4.
Last Edited2 Apr 2020

Bernard Joseph Brennan

M, #4172, b. 1899, d. 16 Jun 1969
Father*Patrick Joseph Brennan b. 1867, d. 30 Nov 1934
Mother*Catherine Coogan b. 1862, d. 4 Sep 1950
Land-UBeac* GEM-D-44A l/p 41093 (Lot 24), St Georges Road. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to an unknown person . C/T 8348-482 - D900996.1 
Place in Upper Beac* Brennan Avenue. Started to subdivide his property in 1956, which then became Brennan Estate from 1959 onwards. He owned the land (272 acres) since 1946. 
Birth*1899 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #B5435.2 
Residence*abt 1942 Shafton Street, East Oakleigh, VIC, Australia. 
Land-UBeac*10 May 1946 PAK-70 l/p 6686 (Balance - Road). Transfer as to Balance (only Road left.)3 
Land-UBeac*10 May 1946 GEM-D-44A (part). Transfer from The Trustees Executors and Agency Company Ltd Louisa Preece to Bernard Joseph Brennan. 272a 2r 32p - Caveat lodged 21 Jul 1941.4 
Land-NoteFeb 1952 GEM-D-44A (part). Henry Robert May 172a (House) sold to HR May, Kennaugh St, N Clayton PP £6,500.5 
Land-Note*1953 GEM-D-44A (part). Henry Robert May H R May (listed as owner) paid rates for 172a 2r 32p (NAV 80) (1952/53; 1953/54), in 1954/55 crossed out now Brennan per H R May.)6 
Land-Note*1956 GEM-D-44A l/p 41093. Subdivided in various stages: A235423 is the large block of land south of Brennan Avenue; l/p 41093 = properties along St Georges Road; l/p 43026 = first part along Brennan Avenue; l/p 43667 = 2nd part along Brennan Avenue; l/p 44861 = 3rd part along Brennan Avenue; l/p 50034 = Knapton Avenue; l/p 51915 = Fraser Avenue; remainder along Stoney Creek.7 
Land-UBeac*12 Oct 1956 GEM-D-44A (part). Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to James Riley. A235423 - 100a - C/T 8156-205.8 
Land-UBeac*15 Mar 1957 GEM-D-44A l/p 41093 (Lot 3), 91 St Georges Road. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Bernard Charles Cronin.9 
Land-UBeac26 Jul 1957 GEM-D-44A l/p 41093 (Lot 17), St Georges Road. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Elizabeth Beal.10 
Land-UBeac*24 Apr 1958 GEM-D-44A l/p 43026 (Lot 4). Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Kenneth Charles Turner Dorothy Turner.11 
Land-UBeac*21 Nov 1958 GEM-D-44A l/p 41093 (Lot 19). Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Margaret Reynolds Windsor.12 
Land-UBeac*20 Feb 1959 GEM-D-44A l/p 41093 (Lots 5.6.7), 93 St Georges Road. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Frank Adam Green Esther Cathcart Green.13 
Land-Note22 Sep 1959 GEM-D-44A l/p 43667 (Lots 26-50). Sold off in lots: C/T 8262-296 (46-47); 8319-474 (32); 8319-475 (29); 8354-954 (49-50); 8354-955 (43); 8446-864 (48); 8446-866 (44); 8489-188 (36); 8480-189 (26); 8446-190 (31); 8512-228 (37); 8512-229 (39); 8603-767 (33); 8679-447 (34); 8679-448 (27); 8687-527 (30); 8760-983 (28.)14 
Land-Note22 Sep 1959 GEM-D-44A l/p 43667 (Lots 51-76), Brennan Avenue. New title issued for this subdivision.
sold off in lots: C/T 8302-946 (67); 8302-947 (72); 8341-877 (73-74); 8417-141 (57); 8417-142 (69-71); 8417-143 (53); 8473-257 (76); 8473-258 (58-60); 8521-505 (68); 8561-924 (55-56); 8593-830 (65); 8593-831 (66); 8861-939 (61); 8861-940 (62); 8861-941 (63.)15 
Land-Note22 Sep 1959 GEM-D-44A l/p 50034 (Lots 29-48). Sold off in lots: C/T 8262-294 (45); 8355-207 (29); 8446-859 (36); 8446-860 (47.48); 8446-865 (32); 8478-399 (39); 8524-883 (33); 8572-068 (41.42); 8572-069 (40).16 
Land-Note22 Sep 1959 GEM-D-44A l/p 44861 (Lots 77-91). Sold off in lots: C/T 8380-788 (80); 8380-789 (77-78)' 8419-444 (82); 8571-343 (79.)17 
Land-UBeac*22 Sep 1959 GEM-D-44A l/p 50034 (Lot 45), Knapton Avenue. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Russell Chirnside Pratt.18 
Land-UBeac GEM-D-44A l/p 41093 (Lot 10), 97 St Georges Road. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to an unknown person .19 
Land-UBeac6 May 1960 GEM-D-44A l/p 43026 (Lot 11), Brennan Avenue. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Franz Muller Rosalia Muller.20 
Land-UBeac*7 Nov 1960 GEM-D-44A l/p 43667 (Lot 29), Brennan Avenue. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Milan Bielek Hildegunde Josine Bielek.21 
Land-UBeac6 Dec 1960 GEM-D-44A l/p 41093 (Lots 12.13), St Georges Road. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Frederick Taylor Ethel Winifred Taylor. 2a.22 
Land-UBeac6 Dec 1960 GEM-D-44A l/p 41093 (Lot 25), St Georges Road. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Mary Marion Patterson. 1a 7p.23 
Land-UBeac*22 Dec 1960 GEM-D-44A l/p 51915 (Lot 78), Fraser Avenue. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Dorothy Irene Marsden.24 
Land-UBeac*17 Apr 1961 GEM-D-44A l/p 43667 (Lot 43), Brennan Avenue. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Peteris Licis Liliana Licis-Gross.25 
Land-UBeac*17 Aug 1961 GEM-D-44A l/p 43667 (Lots 73.74), Brennan Avenue. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Leslie Sheppard Widdowson. 1a 2r 39p.26 
Land-UBeac*13 Jun 1963 GEM-D-44A l/p 43026 (Lot 21), Brennan Avenue. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Robert Andrew Wilson. 1a.27 
Land-UBeac18 Jun 1963 GEM-D-44A l/p 50034 (Lot 39), Knapton Avenue. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Hannelore Ursula Eggert.28 
Land-UBeac*19 Feb 1964 GEM-D-44A l/p 43667 (Lot 37), Brennan Avenue. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Marko Milic.29 
Land-UBeac*14 May 1965 GEM-D-44A l/p 50034 (Lots 41.42), Knapton Avenue. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Hannelore Ursula Eggert.30 
Land-UBeac14 May 1965 GEM-D-44A l/p 50034 (Lot 40), Knapton Avenue. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Hannelore Ursula Eggert.31 
Death*16 Jun 1969 Dandenong & District Hospital, Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D12272 (age 69) [par Patrick BRENNAN & Catherine COOGAN].32 
Death-Notice*17 Jun 1969BRENNAN. Bernard Joseph.—On June 16th, at Dandenong and District Hospital, beloved youngest son of the late Catherine and Patrick Brennan, dearly loved brother of William (deceased), Eileen (Mrs. Doran, Noble Park), Francis (deceased) and Kathleen (Mrs. Hishon, Maryborough), loved uncle of Eileen, Noreen, Michael (deceased) and Cora.
Requiescat in pace.
BRENNAN. — Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Mr. BERNARD JOSEPH BRENNAN will be offered it St. Mary's Church, corner Foster and McCrae streets, Dandenong, TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY), at 10 a.m. The funeral will leave the church at the conclusion of the Mass for the Springvale Cemetery, arriving approximately 10.50 a.m. Rosary will be recited at the above church this evening at 7.30.
GARDNER & SON PTY. LTD. 792 9281.33 
Land-UBeac*29 Jul 1969 GEM-D-44A l/p 51915 (Lot 76), Fraser Avenue. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Lloyd Richard Smith.34 
Land-Note*17 Nov 1970 GEM-D-44A, Brennan Estate. James Michael Breen Bernard Joseph Brennan died on 16th June 1969. Probate of his will has been granted to James Michael Breen of Evans Road Cranbourne Grazier and Walter Malcolm Greaves of "Mokoan Park" Shepparton Road Benalla Grazier.35 
Land-UBeac27 Jul 1971 GEM-D-44A l/p 44861 (Lots 81.83-91). Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Walter Malcolm Greaves. Walter Malcolm Greaves is now the surviving proprietor.36 
Land-UBeac27 Jul 1971 GEM-D-44A l/p 43667 (Lots 35.38.40.41.42.45). Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Walter Malcolm Greaves. Walter Malcolm Greaves is now the surviving proprietor.37 
Land-UBeac27 Jul 1971 GEM-D-44A l/p 50034 (Lots 31.34.35.37.38.43.44.46). Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Walter Malcolm Greaves. Walter Malcolm Greaves is now the surviving proprietor.38 
Land-UBeac27 Jul 1971 GEM-D-44A l/p 43667 (Lot 48), Brennan Avenue. Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Walter Malcolm Greaves.39 
Land-UBeac*27 Jul 1971 GEM-D-44A l/p 43667 (Lots 51.52.54.57.64.75). Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Walter Malcolm Greaves. Walter Malcolm Greaves is now the surviving proprietor.40 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1949St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer.41

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, ROMAN CATHOLIC, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT E SECTION 15 GRAVE 3142

Newspaper-Articles

  • 4 Feb 1950: AUCTION Sale. — Upper Beaconsfleld. Easter Monday, April 10. — 200 ACRES, make nice dairy farm, large shed, hold 30 cows; 10 5-acre blocks, nice views. All on popular St. George's-rd. Land sold nearly £2 ft. at rate of £400 per acre. Letter for inspection of title and the land.
    B. BRENNAN, Upper Beaconsfleld.43
  • 5 Sep 1950: Death of mother: BRENNAN.—On September 4 at Dandenong and District Hospital Catherine dearly beloved wife of the late Patrick Brennan and loving mother of William, Eileen, Francis, Catherine, and Bernard—Requiescat in pace.
    BRENNAN.—Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs CATHERINE BRENNAN will be celebrated at the Church of the Sacred Heart Warrigal rd Oakleigh THIS DAY (Tuesday at 7 o'clock.)
    The Cortege is appointed to leave the church at 3.30 pm for the Springvale Cemetery.44
  • 20 Sep 1950: Property Sale ST. GEORGE’S RD., Upper Beaconsfield SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th
    R. G. Melgaard & Cos. Pty. Ltd HAVE RECEIVED instructions from Mr. B BRENNAN to sell by Public Auction, on the property at 2.30 pm: ALL THAT piece of land containing 272 acres 2 roods 32 perches being part of Crown Allotment 44A, Section D, Parish of Gembrook.
    Property has a good frontage to St. George’s Rd., and to the Cardinia and Stoney Creeks at rear. The major portion has been cleared and top dressed and surface sown with subclover.
    BUILDINGS comprise a small hut and iron shed 100 ft. long. With further improvement this property could be made into a good grazing or dairying proposition. It is also suitable for subdivision as it adjoins the township of Upper Beaconsfield and commands extensive views of the surrounding country.
    TITLE: Certificate. TERMS: Cash. R. G. MELGAARD & CO. PTY. LTD., Auctioneers, Dandenong45
  • 24 Jan 1951: COUNTRY AUCTIONS. SATURDAY JANUARY 27, At 3 p.m., On the Property, ST GEORGES ROAD, UPPER BEACONSFIELD. AUCTION SALE
    L H McLENNAN &. Co Have Received Instructions from Mr BERNARD BRENNAN to Sell by Public Auction His 272 Acres 2 Roods 32 Perches of Freeehold Land Being Part of Crown Allotment 44A Section D Parish of Gembrook With a Frontage of Approx. 55½ Chains to St Georges Road and to Cardinra and Stoney Creeks on Two Sides. ONLY 1½ Miles from Upper Beaconsfield. Perfect Road and Handy to the City. E. L. and Power Available.
    REMARKS There Is a Small 2-roomed Cement Sheet Hut and a Shed 100ft X 18ft with a New G Iron Roof and 2 1000-gallon Tanks. Abundance of Water from Creeks and Dam. The Vendor States There are Over 200 Acres Cleared of Timber. Which is Carrying a Heavy Sole of Grass. In Its Present Condition Will Run 400 Dry Sheep, with Top Dressing Can Be Improved Considerably, Thus Giving a Very High Return for Money Invested. This is a Much-sought-after District, Where Many City Folk Have Very Delightful Homes, and Building Sites Command High Values. This Should be an Ideal Position for a City Business Man to Build a Home, with Delightful Panoramic Views of the Surrounding District.
    Title Certificate. Easy Terms, £500 Cash on Signing Contract of Sale, £1500 on Receiving Vacant Possession. Within 30 Days, £200 in 12 Months, Then £300 a year for 3 Years, and the Balance 5 Years from Date of Sale. Interest 4½ %.
    L. H. McLENNAN & Co., Auctioneers, 48 Queen St, Warragul. Phone 288.
    Or for Interview Over the Weekend Call at 2 Millewa Avenue, East Malvern, Just Off Dandenong Road, Phone UM4406.46
  • 28 Nov 1951: UPPER BEACONSFIELD. ST. GEORGE'S-ROAD. Under Instructions From Bernard Brennan. By Auction In Memorial Hall. Dandenong. 11 a.m., December 8.
    272 A. with 6-bedroom Home (new), 100-ft. shed, good metal road frontage, or as under in two lots.
    Lot (1), 50 Acres and new 6-bedroom Home, with 30 x 15 lounge/diningroom, suitable for guest house or entertaining. Outstanding views. E.L., phone.
    Lot (2), 222 Acres, adjoining, suitable for grazing, well watered from permanent Cardeaux Creek. Has distinct possibilities for subdivision.
    Full particulars from R. J. WILTSHIRE. Auctioneer and Estate Agent. 187 Lonsdate-street. DANDENONG.
    Tel. 259: after hours 1050.47
  • 12 Dec 1951: No Bids For Properties: THERE were no bids for 272 acres of land in St. George’s Rd, Upper Beaconsfield, offered at auction last Saturday by R. J. Wiltshire, on account Bernard Brennan. The property was passed in for sale by private treaty.48
  • 1 Sep 1954: Wanted. GRAZING WANTED for two horses; must be well grassed. Bernard Brennan, Gladstone Rd., Dandenong.49

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8348-482.
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3886-191 - see C/T 6959-764.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6212-267 & C/T 3228-588 - Bernard Joseph Brennan of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield Farmer - C/T 6959-763 [The land was transferred in two half parts, one from Louisa Preece, the other from The Trustees Executors and Agency Company].
  5. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1951/52 #305 Brennan crossed out property divided
    30a creek frontage
    100a Michael Neill Upper Beaconsfield House
    172a H R May Kennaugh St N. Clayton 2 Feb 1952 £6,500 (May's portion)
    NAV originally 37, then May 80, Neill 31 or 51.
  6. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8156-205 James Riley of 111 Burlington Street Oakleigh Retired Farmer.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8156-206 - Bernard Charles Cronin of 27 Moorhouse Street East Camberwell Journalist.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8156-209 - Elizabeth Beal of Thelan Poultry Farm Argus Street Cheltenham Machinist.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8196-587 - Kenneth Charles Turner Bank Manager and Dorothy Turner Married Woman both of 325 Union Road Balwyn - joint proprietors.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8212-059 - Margaret Reynolds Windsor of Maxwell Street Dandenong Schoolteacher.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8226-367 - Frank Adam Green Works Manager and Esther Cathcart Green Married Woman both of 740 Canterbury Road Surrey Hills - joint proprietors.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8251-964 - Bernard Joseph Brennan of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield Farmer.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8251-965 - Bernard Joseph Brennan of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield Farmer.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8251-967 - Bernard Joseph Brennan of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield Farmer.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8251-966 - Bernard Joseph Brennan of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield Farmer.
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8262-294 - Russell Chirnside Pratt of 18 Elm Place Windsor Foreman.
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8319-477 - Franz Muller Labourer and Rosalia Muller Married Woman both of Monteith Street Newport - joint proprietors.
  21. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), (C/T 8251-964) - C/T 8319-475 - Milan Bielek Clerk and Hildegunde Bielek Married Woman both of 16 Blackwood Street Yarraville - joint proprietors.
  22. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8348-477 - Frederick Taylor Store Proprietor and Ethel Winifred Taylor Married Woman both of 9 Morton Avenue Carnegie - joint proprietors.
  23. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8348-483 - Mary Marion Patterson of 56 Church Street South Melbourne Married Woman.
  24. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), (C/T 6959-763) C/T 8348-478 - Dorothy Irene Marsdaen of Wunulla Road Carrum Spinster.
  25. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), (C/T 8251-964) - C/T 8354-955 - Peteris Licis Packer and Liliana Licis-Gross Married Woman both of 50 Mason Street Regent - joint proprietors.
  26. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8251-965 - C/T 8341-877 - Leslie Sheppard Widdowson of 4 Koonalla Street East Newborough Boilerhouse Engineer.
  27. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8438-765 - Robert Andrew Wilson Furnaceman and Sylvia May Wilson Married Woman both of "Stoneleigh" Deer Park - joint proprietors.
  28. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), (C/T 8251-967) - C/T 8478-399 - Hannelore Ursula Eggert of 580 Huntingdale Road Oakleigh Married Woman.
  29. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), (C/T 8251-964) - C/T 8512-228 - Marko Milic of Old Main Road Ferny Creek Driver.
  30. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), (C/T 8251-967) - C/T 8572-068 - Hannelore Ursula Eggert of 580 Huntingdale Road Oakleigh Married Woman.
  31. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), (C/T 8251-967) - C/T 8572-069 - Hannelore Ursula Eggert of 580 Huntingdale Road Oakleigh Married Woman.
  32. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  33. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Jun 1969, p18.
  34. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8792-021 - Lloyd Richard Smith of 22 McLeod Parade McLeod West Insurance Broker.
  35. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8251-964 - Bernard Joseph Brennan died on 16th June 1969. Probate of his will has been granted to James Michael Breen of Evans Road Cranbourne Grazier and Walter Malcolm Greaves of "Mokoan Park" Shepparton Road Benalla Grazier.
  36. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8251-966 - Walter Malcolm Greaves is now the surviving proprietor.
  37. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8251-964 - Walter Malcolm Greaves is now the surviving proprietor.
  38. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8251-967 - Walter Malcolm Greaves is now the surviving proprietor.
  39. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8446-864 - Walter Malcolm Greaves is now the surviving proprietor.
  40. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8251-965 - Walter Malcolm Greaves is now the surviving proprietor.
  41. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  42. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  43. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 4 Feb 1950, p37
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article187346097
  44. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Sep 1950, p12.
  45. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.) The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 20 Sep 1950, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article219303952
  46. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 24 Jan 1951, p16
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article23041572
  47. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 28 Nov 1951, p10
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205661428
  48. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.) The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 12 Dec 1951, p1
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222356217
  49. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.) The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 1 Sep 1954, p4
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article218512189
Last Edited28 May 2021

Charles Arthur Walker

M, #4175, b. 1859, d. 25 May 1911
Father*Joseph Henry Walker b. 15 Dec 1826, d. 21 May 1916
Mother*Charlotte Hawes b. 13 Oct 1828, d. 19 Dec 1911
Birth*1859 Morang, VIC, Australia, #B1917.1 
Marriage*14 Oct 1885 Spouse: Alice Barker. All Saints Church, Sandhurst, VIC, Australia, #M5886.1
 
Marriage-Notice*22 Oct 1885WALKER—BARKER.—On the 14th inst., at All Saints' Church, Sandhurst, by the Rev. J. Garlick, Charles Arthur Walker, son of J. H. Walker, Northcote, to Alice, only daughter of the late William Barker, Sandhurst.2 
Civil Case*1890 1890/1770 Joseph Henry Walker and Charles Arthur Walker trading as J H Walker and Son v William Marshall and Co.3 
Widower24 Jun 1895Charles Arthur Walker became a widower upon the death of his wife Alice Barker.4 
Marriage*1896 Spouse: Sarah Lucie Taylor. VIC, Australia, #M4115.4
 
Death*25 May 1911 Essendon, VIC, Australia, #D4826 (Age 52) [par Jos Hy WALKER & Charl HARVES].5 
Death-Notice*26 May 1911WALKER. On the 25th May suddenly at his residence, "Tweedside," Essendon, Charles Arthur, son of J. H. and C. Walker, of Heidelberg, and dearly loved husband of S. Lucie Walker, aged 52. Private funeral.
"Lead kindly light."6 

Family

 Alice Barker b. 1855, d. 24 Jun 1895
Child 1.Charles Roy 'Roy' Walker+ b. 1886, d. 11 Apr 1962

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 22 Oct 1885, p1
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6069712
  3. [S34] PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 267/ P7 unit 876, item 1890/1770.
  4. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  5. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 26 May 1911, p1
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10904838
Last Edited24 Feb 2019

Patrick Joseph Brennan

M, #4182, b. 1867, d. 30 Nov 1934
Birth*1867 Sydney, NSW, Australia. 
Marriage*14 Jan 1891 Spouse: Catherine Coogan. Roman Catholic Church, Carngham, Ballarat, VIC, Australia, #M1057/1891.1
 
Marriage-Notice*27 Jan 1891BRENNAN—COOGAN.—On the 14th of January, at the Roman Catholic Church, Carngham, by the Rev. Father Devane, Patrick Joseph, eldest son of Mr. Michael Brennan, of Sunbury, to Kate, third daughter of Mr Wm. Coogan, farmer, Carngham.2 
Military*13 Sep 1915Enlisted for military service: Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A67 Orsova on 12 November 1915.
Rank Private, 1st Remount Unit, Returned to Australia 18 October 1916.3 
Death*30 Nov 1934 Garfield, VIC, Australia, #D18233 (age 67) [son of Michael BRENNAN & Judy SWEENEY].4 
Death-Notice*5 Dec 1934BRENNAN.-On the 30th November (result of drowning), at Vervale, Patrick Joseph, beloved husband of Catherine Brennan, of Shafton-street, Oakleigh, loved father of William, Eileen, Francis (deceased), Kathleen and Bernard, aged 67 years. Private interment. Rest in peace.
BRENNAN.-The Friends of the late PATRICK JOSEPH BRENNAN are informed that his funeral will leave the Church of the Sacred Heart, Warragul-road, Oakleigh, THIS DAY (Wednesday), at 2 o'clock, for the place of interment, the Necropolis, Spring Vale, arriving 2.25 p.m. (Private interment.)5 

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, ROMAN CATHOLIC, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT E SECTION 15 GRAVE 296

Family

 Catherine Coogan b. 1862, d. 4 Sep 1950
Children 1.William John Brennan b. 1892, d. 9 May 1964
 2.Francis Patrick Brennan b. 1895, d. 25 Apr 1915
 3.Bernard Joseph Brennan b. 1899, d. 16 Jun 1969

Newspaper-Articles

  • 3 Dec 1934: DEATH AND DISTRESS IN GIPPSLAND - WATER SUBMERGES HOMES - Many Refugees at Garfield
    A report from Garfield last night stated that hundreds of people are homeless there and were taking refuge In the Mechanics' institute and the hotel.
    Rescues were effected by police from barns and isolated houses. Mr. Patrick Breenan a resident of the town has been missing since Friday night, and as his horse and jinker have been found fears are felt for his safety.
    Reports of devastation, distress, and heroic rescues came from many parts of Gippsland yesterday. Lives were lost. Incalculable damage was done, and the homes of hundreds or persons were invaded by the flood waters. A man was drowned, and two children also, it is believed, were drowned near Lang Lang.
    Residents along the Latrobe Valley in the vicinity of Traralgon, and those in the low-lying portions of the town, passed through a nightmare on Friday. When dawn broke on Saturday the town for half a mile was submerged, and the Latrobe River had broken its banks, flooding the valley for miles. Toward midnight the creek came across the flat near the butter factory like a sea. People were trapped in their homes and were rescued with difficulty. Many sprang out of bed into two feet of water, while others awoke to see their furniture floating The ringing of the firebell gave the first warning. With torches the police waded into the flood, sometimes up to their armpits. First-constable J. L .Lowe slipped and dislocated his arm, but, pulling it in again, he continued the rescue work throughout the night. Some of the houses had four feet of water in them by daybreak. All the hotels and boarding-houses were filled with refugees.
    About 2 o'clock Mr Tom Maskrey, a share farmer, heard the pigs squealing. Jumping out of bed he found the house full of water. As the water rose rapidly. Mr Maskrey, his wife and three children and a farm hand, took refuge in the ceiling with the house rocking in the waves, and all but the roof submerged They remained in the ceiling until rescued by a crew in a boat from Lakes Entrance after 4pm on Saturday. The water rose to within a foot of the celling. The boat crew got into difficulties shortly after they had stoved in the side of the house and taken the stranded people aboard. Despite the frantic efforts of the crew the rushing current washed the boat toward the railway bridge, which was just projecting above the flood waters. Dr. Rees one of the crew, threw a rope around a telegraph-post enabling the boat to be anchored .After a rest the crew rowed the boat to a clump of trees alongside the railway line where a lifeline was thrown out. The boat was pulled in and the children were carrled to safety along the partially submerged railway track. Hundreds of people who witnessed the rescue cheered loudly as the marooned people came to land. .....7

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  2. [S14] Newspaper - The Ballarat Star (Vic.), Tue 27 Jan 1891, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204144055
  3. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, AIF Project: Patrick BRENNAN, Regimental number 319, Roman Catholic, Occupation Groom, Address Box Hill Road, Oakleigh, Victoria, Married, Wife, Mrs Catherine Brennan, Box Hill Road, Oakleigh, Victoria, Age 48.
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Dec 1934, p1.
  6. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 3 Dec 1934, p9.
Last Edited21 Sep 2019

Catherine Coogan

F, #4183, b. 1862, d. 4 Sep 1950
Married NameBrennan.1 
Probate (Will)* 431/810. Widow. Beaconsfield.2 
Birth*1862 Carngham, Ballarat, VIC, Australia, #B7018/1862 - possible birth?3 
Marriage*14 Jan 1891 Spouse: Patrick Joseph Brennan. Roman Catholic Church, Carngham, Ballarat, VIC, Australia, #M1057/1891.1
 
Marriage-Notice*27 Jan 1891BRENNAN—COOGAN.—On the 14th of January, at the Roman Catholic Church, Carngham, by the Rev. Father Devane, Patrick Joseph, eldest son of Mr. Michael Brennan, of Sunbury, to Kate, third daughter of Mr Wm. Coogan, farmer, Carngham.4 
Widow30 Nov 1934Catherine Coogan became a widow upon the death of her husband Patrick Joseph Brennan.5 
Death*4 Sep 1950 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D20580 (Age 82) [par William COOGAN & Mary ROWLER].5 
Death-Notice*5 Sep 1950BRENNAN. - On September 4 at Dandenong and District Hospital, Catherine, dearly beloved wife of the late Patrick Brennan and loving mother of William, Eileen, Francis, Catherine, and Bernard.—Requiescat in pace.
BRENNAN.-Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs CATHERINE BRENNAN will be celebrated at the Church of the Sacred Heart Warrigal rd Oakleigh THIS DAY (Tuesday at 7 o'clock). The Cortege is appointed to leave the church at 3.30 pm for the Springvale Cemetery.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1942Shafton Street, Oakleigh, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.7

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, ROMAN CATHOLIC, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT E SECTION 15 GRAVE 298

Family

 Patrick Joseph Brennan b. 1867, d. 30 Nov 1934
Children 1.William John Brennan b. 1892, d. 9 May 1964
 2.Francis Patrick Brennan b. 1895, d. 25 Apr 1915
 3.Bernard Joseph Brennan b. 1899, d. 16 Jun 1969

Newspaper-Articles

  • 17 Aug 1905: Death of mother: COOGAN—On the 16th Aug., at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Brennan, “Oakleigh,” Melbourne, Mary Coogan, relict late William Coogan, Carngham, aged 73 years.
    May her Soul rest in peace.9

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  2. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 35; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1505.
  3. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  4. [S14] Newspaper - The Ballarat Star (Vic.), Tue 27 Jan 1891, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204144055
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 5 Sep 1950, p12
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22904012
  7. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  8. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  9. [S14] Newspaper - The Ballarat Star (Vic.), Thu 17 Aug 1905, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article209024973
Last Edited21 Sep 2019

Francis Patrick Brennan

M, #4184, b. 1895, d. 25 Apr 1915
Father*Patrick Joseph Brennan b. 1867, d. 30 Nov 1934
Mother*Catherine Coogan b. 1862, d. 4 Sep 1950
Birth*1895 Brighton, VIC, Australia, #B9801.1 
Death*25 Apr 1915 Gallipoli, Turkey.2 

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  2. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, AIF Project:
    Regimental number     64
    Place of birth     Melbourne, Victoria
    School     Melbourne High School, Victoria
    Religion     Roman Catholic
    Occupation     Student
    Address     Box Hill Road, Oakleigh, Victoria
    Marital status     Single
    Age at embarkation     19
    Next of kin     Father, Patrick Brennan, Box Hill Road, Oakleigh, Victoria
    Enlistment date     24 August 1914
    Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll     25 August 1914
    Place of enlistment     Melbourne, Victoria
    Embarkation details     Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914
    Rank from Nominal Roll     Private
    Unit from Nominal Roll     6th Battalion
    Fate     Killed in Action 25 April 1915
    Place of death or wounding     Gallipoli, Turkey
    Date of death     25 April 1915
    Age at death     20
    Place of burial     No known grave
    Commemoration details     The Lone Pine Memorial (Panel 26), Gallipoli, Turkey.
Last Edited21 Sep 2019

William John Brennan

M, #4187, b. 1892, d. 9 May 1964
Father*Patrick Joseph Brennan b. 1867, d. 30 Nov 1934
Mother*Catherine Coogan b. 1862, d. 4 Sep 1950
Probate (Will)* 611/380. Rtd Engine Driver. Upper Beaconsfield.1 
Birth*1892 Ballarat, VIC, Australia, #B19376.2 
Marriage*1915 Spouse: Olive May Hay. VIC, Australia, #M7085.3
 
Military*6 Feb 1917Enlisted for military service: Regimental number 446 - Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 19 February 1917 - Corporal - 1st Australian Light Railway Operating Company - Returned to Australia 1 July 1919.4 
Land-UBeac*15 Oct 1963 GEM-D-38.39 (part) l/p 20295 (Lot 3), 52 St Georges Road. Transfer from Olive May Brennan to William John Brennan. W J & O M Brennan are now joint proprietors.5 
Death*9 May 1964 Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D8894 (age 69.)6 
Death-Notice*11 May 1964BRENNAN.—On May 9, at Alfred Hospital, William John, of St Georges road Upper Beaconsfield (late of Huntingdale and 1st AIF), dearly beloved husband of Olive. R.I.P.
BRENNAN.—On May 9th, Bill, beloved uncle of Terry and Dorothea and great-uncle of Angela. Rest in peace.
BRENNAN.—Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of WILLIAM JOHN BRENNAN will be offered at the Sacred Heart Church, Warrigal Road, Oakleigh on WEDNESDAY at 9 a.m. The funeral will leave the church at the conclusion of the Mass for the Springvale Cemetery.7 
Land-Note*11 Aug 1964 GEM-D-38.39 (part) l/p 20295 (Lot 3), 52 St Georges Road. Olive May Brennan Olive May Brennan is now the surviving proprietor.8 

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, ROMAN CATHOLIC, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT E SECTION 17 GRAVE 529

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 3165;     VPRS 7591/P3, unit 534.     
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  3. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  4. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, AIF Project: William John BRENNAN
    Regimental number     446
    Religion     Roman Catholic
    Occupation     Fireman
    Address     Kensington, Victoria
    Marital status     Married
    Age at embarkation     24
    Next of kin     Wife, Mrs Olive Brennan, 63 Hardiman Street, Kensington, Victoria
    Enlistment date     6 February 1917
    Embarkation details     Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 19 February 1917
    Rank from Nominal Roll     Corporal
    Unit from Nominal Roll     1st Australian Light Railway Operating Company
    Fate     Returned to Australia 1 July 1919.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 7708-183 - William John Brennan Retired and Olive May Brennan of 29 Stafford Street Huntingdale Married Woman - joint proprietors.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  7. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 May 1964, p13.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 7708-183 - Olive May Brennan of St Georges Road Upper Beaconsfield Widow is now the surviving proprietor.
  9. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
Last Edited21 Sep 2019

Raymond Peter Phillips

M, #4190, b. 31 Jul 1912, d. 13 Aug 1992
Raymond Peter PHILLIPS
(1912-1992)
Birth*31 Jul 1912 Northcote, VIC, Australia, #B23059 [par Peter Matthew PHILLIPS & Anne Ellen JOHNSTON].1 
Marriage*1938 Spouse: Mary Helen 'Helen' Gabel. VIC, Australia, #M12622.2
 
Land-UBeac15 Mar 1963 GEM-D-71A (part). Transfer from Edward Myers, Evaline Lottie Myers, Guy Marshall to Raymond Peter Phillips Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips. 310a 2r 20 6/10p.3 
Land-UBeac*22 Jul 1965 GEM-D-1A l/p 1137 (Lots 31.32). Transfer from George Joseph Thomson to Raymond Peter Phillips Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips. 10a.4 
Land-UBeac*7 May 1968 GEM-D-71A (part). Transfer from Raymond Peter Phillips Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips to Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. 310a 2r 20 6/10p.5 
Land-UBeac*21 Aug 1968 GEM-D-16 (part). Transfer from Erin Sigrid Augusta Knapton to Raymond Peter Phillips Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips. 1a 1r 15p.6 
Land-Note17 Nov 1971 GEM-D-1A l/p 1137 (Lots 31.32). Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips l/p 90548 - subdivision into lots one to 9. The remaining land (1a) was set aside for as Reserve for Recreation Purposes. There has been no transfer listed for this land.7 
Land-UBeac15 Aug 1974 GEM-D-1A l/p 90548 (Lot 3), 42 Salisbury Road. Transfer from Raymond Peter Phillips Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips to David Thomas Hoffman. Caveat lodged 28 Feb 1973.8 
Land-UBeac*5 Sep 1984 GEM-C-78 (part). Transfer from William Gustaf Leslie Knapton to Raymond Peter Phillips Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips. 2a 0r 19p.9 
Death*13 Aug 1992 VIC, Australia, (Age 80.)10 
Village Bell*Oct 1992 RAYMOND PETER PHILLIPS 1912-1992
At the age of thirteen Ray Phillip left school and took a job building packing cases. He continued to work in a variety of occupations including, building contracting, welding, drafting, farming, and finally setting up a small nursery business for “pin money”, when he retired. Everything he did was well done and the nursery venture now has 14 plastic igloos, two glass houses, and an enormous shade area.
Ray and Helen had their house and part of the nursery destroyed on Ash Wednesday - Ray wasted no time and in less than three months they were living in a new house.
Despite his ability and success, Ray remained a “private” man, whose love for his family and all young people, was well known, as was his generosity. He enjoyed giving his plants to local charities, and any child who wanted a plant for Mother’s day could be sure of success if they had two cents to “pay” for it.
A delightful, mischievous sense of humour, a ready smile and a sane outlook, made it a pleasure to meet Ray on the relatively few occasions he came into the village. We will all miss him.11 
Land-Note*7 Oct 1992 GEM-C-78 (part). Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips Mary Helen Phillips is the surviving proprietor.12 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1958Linden Park, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips.13
1967Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: foreman. With Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips. With Peter Raymond Phillips.14
1980Stoney Creek Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: foreman. With Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips. With Peter Raymond Phillips.15

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia10

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  2. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 7866-045 - Edward Myers, Evaline Lottie Myers and Guy Marshall to Raymond Peter Phillips Farmer and Mary Helen Phillips Married Woman both of Linden Park Upper Beaconsfield as joint prorietors.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2140-895 - Raymond Peter Phillips Foreman and Mary Helen Phillips Married Woman both of Emerald Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 7866-045 - Raymond Peter Phillips and Mary Helen Phillips to MMBW dated 7 May 1968, Title transferred 3 Feb 1970.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8589-448 - Erin Sigrid Augustus Knapton to Raymond Peter Phillips Farmer and Mary Helen Phillips Married Woman both of Stoney Creek Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2140-895 - l/p 90548 - lots 1 to 9 - C/T 8904-532 to 540.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2140-895 - C/T 8904-534 - David Thomas Hoffman Parts Manager and Christine Eleanor Hoffman Married Woman both of 12 Captain Street Aspendale - joint proprietors.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8037-754 - Raymond Peter Phillips and Mary Helen Phillips both of Stoney Creek Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  10. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  11. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 088-1992, p8 Charles Wilson.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8037-754 - Mary Helen Phillips is the surviving proprietor.
  13. [S158] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1958.
  14. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  15. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
Last Edited27 Dec 2018

Mary Helen 'Helen' Gabel

F, #4191, b. 22 Mar 1914, d. 27 Feb 1999
Mary Helen PHILLIPS
(1914-1999)
Married NamePhillips. 
Birth*22 Mar 1914 
Marriage*1938 Spouse: Raymond Peter Phillips. VIC, Australia, #M12622.1
 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac15 Mar 1963 GEM-D-71A (part). Transfer from Edward Myers, Evaline Lottie Myers, Guy Marshall to Raymond Peter Phillips Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips. 310a 2r 20 6/10p.2 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac22 Jul 1965 GEM-D-1A l/p 1137 (Lots 31.32). Transfer from George Joseph Thomson to Raymond Peter Phillips Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips. 10a.3 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac7 May 1968 GEM-D-71A (part). Transfer from Raymond Peter Phillips Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips to Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. 310a 2r 20 6/10p.4 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac21 Aug 1968 GEM-D-16 (part). Transfer from Erin Sigrid Augusta Knapton to Raymond Peter Phillips Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips. 1a 1r 15p.5 
Land-Note17 Nov 1971 GEM-D-1A l/p 1137 (Lots 31.32). Raymond Peter Phillips l/p 90548 - subdivision into lots one to 9. The remaining land (1a) was set aside for as Reserve for Recreation Purposes. There has been no transfer listed for this land.6 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac15 Aug 1974 GEM-D-1A l/p 90548 (Lot 3), 42 Salisbury Road. Transfer from Raymond Peter Phillips Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips to David Thomas Hoffman. Caveat lodged 28 Feb 1973.7 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac5 Sep 1984 GEM-C-78 (part). Transfer from William Gustaf Leslie Knapton to Raymond Peter Phillips Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips. 2a 0r 19p.8 
Village Bell*Aug 1986 C.W.A.'S 60TH BIRTHDAY.     
The Upper Beaconsfield Branch of C.W.A. are happy to announce the 60th Anniversary of their branch. It is one of five branches formed and founded on July 15, 1926 and known as Victoria League Women's Institute.
This body of women changed to Country Womens Association on August 19, 1928. Mrs. R. Kemp of Berwick is the only foundation member and will be present at the birthday luncheon and meeting which will be chaired by President, Mrs. Helen Phillips in September.9 
(Mentioned) Village BellFeb 1987 ALICE AGNES GIBBS
Long time resident of the area, Mrs. Alice Gibbs, died recently aged 94. She is survived by her two sons, one of whom Lou, lives in Albers Road. Mrs. Gibbs came originally from Surrey Hills where she was actively involved in St. Barnaby's Church and the Red Cross. The family moved to Dewhurst where Mrs. Gibbs continued her church involvement as a member of the Ladies Guild of the Dewhurst Church. When the creation of Cardinia Dam necessitated a move to Upper Beaconsfield, Mrs. Gibbs positive attitude to “progress” stood her in good stead. She was a fine needlewoman and despite poor eyesight was still crocheting at 90. She had an impressive button collection of around 9,000 buttons, ranging from very early items such as painted china buttons, Crimean war buttons and large coat buttons up to modern plastic ones. The collection was left to another fine Upper Beaconsfield needlewoman and friend, Helen Phillips.10 
Widow13 Aug 1992She became a widow upon the death of her husband Raymond Peter Phillips.11 
Land-Note*7 Oct 1992 GEM-C-78 (part). Raymond Peter Phillips Mary Helen Phillips is the surviving proprietor.12 
Land-Note*7 Oct 1992 GEM-D-16 (part). Peter Raymond Phillips 1a 1r 15p - Mary Helen Phillips is the surviving proprietor.13 
Death*27 Feb 1999 VIC, Australia, Age 84.11 
Probate (Will)*1999 1165/405.14 
Village Bell*Apr 1999 CWA Upper Beaconsfield Mrs Helen Phillips
Upper Beaconsfield CWA would like to give our condolences to the family of Mrs. Helen Phillips. Helen was a member of the CWA for 28 years. She served for several years as president and as a craft leader she was always lending a helping hand to others.15 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1958Linden Park, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Raymond Peter Phillips.16
1967Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Raymond Peter Phillips. With Peter Raymond Phillips.17
1980Stoney Creek Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Raymond Peter Phillips. With Peter Raymond Phillips.18

Grave

  • Pakenham Cemetery, Pakenham, VIC, Australia19
  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia11

Citations

  1. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 7866-045 - Edward Myers, Evaline Lottie Myers and Guy Marshall to Raymond Peter Phillips Farmer and Mary Helen Phillips Married Woman both of Linden Park Upper Beaconsfield as joint prorietors.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2140-895 - Raymond Peter Phillips Foreman and Mary Helen Phillips Married Woman both of Emerald Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 7866-045 - Raymond Peter Phillips and Mary Helen Phillips to MMBW dated 7 May 1968, Title transferred 3 Feb 1970.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8589-448 - Erin Sigrid Augustus Knapton to Raymond Peter Phillips Farmer and Mary Helen Phillips Married Woman both of Stoney Creek Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2140-895 - l/p 90548 - lots 1 to 9 - C/T 8904-532 to 540.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2140-895 - C/T 8904-534 - David Thomas Hoffman Parts Manager and Christine Eleanor Hoffman Married Woman both of 12 Captain Street Aspendale - joint proprietors.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8037-754 - Raymond Peter Phillips and Mary Helen Phillips both of Stoney Creek Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  9. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 051-1986, p16 by M. McPherson.
  10. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 054-1987, p7 by Susan Pitman.
  11. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8037-754 - Mary Helen Phillips is the surviving proprietor.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8589-448 - Mary Helen Phillips is the surviving proprietor.
  14. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria).
  15. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Apr 1999, Issue 127, p6 by Lorraine Temby.
  16. [S158] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1958.
  17. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  18. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  19. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of Pakenham Cemetery - visited 25 Oct 2015,.
Last Edited27 Dec 2018

Edward Myers

M, #4196, b. 22 Aug 1916, d. 23 Jun 2009
Birth*22 Aug 1916 Perth, WA, Australia.1 
Military7 Dec 1940Enlisted for military service: Seymour, VIC, Australia, Australian Army V90039 - Discharge 12 Aug 1941 Gunner 2 Medium Regiment.2 
Military*12 May 1941Enlisted for military service: Royal Park, VIC, Australia, Australian Army VX54617 - Discharge 14 Jan 1946 - Private 2/4 CASUALTY CLEARING STATION Prisoner of War Yes.3 
Marriage-Notice29 Nov 1947Engagements: MCKENZIE-MYERS.-Evaline Charlotte, only child of Mr. and Mrs. J. McKenzie, of Clydebank, Mansfield, to Edward, only son of Mr. E. Myers, of 240 Wattle tree road, Malvern, and the late Mrs. Myers.4 
Marriage* Spouse: Evaline Lottie McKenzie.
 
Land-UBeac*17 Feb 1953 GEM-D-71A (part). Transfer from Mary Ann Watson to Edward Myers, Evaline Lottie Myers, Guy Marshall. 310a 2r 20 6/10p.5 
Land-UBeac*11 Nov 1957 GEM-D-44A (part), 75 St Georges Road. Transfer from John 'Pop' Binding to Edward Myers Evaline Lottie Myers. 6a or thereabouts.6 
Land-UBeac15 Mar 1963 GEM-D-71A (part). Transfer from Edward Myers, Evaline Lottie Myers, Guy Marshall to Raymond Peter Phillips Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips. 310a 2r 20 6/10p.7 
Land-UBeac*21 Dec 1965 GEM-D-44A (part), 75 St Georges Road. Transfer from Edward Myers Evaline Lottie Myers to Dante Todisco. 6a or thereabouts - Caveat lodged 2 Jul 1962.8 
Death*23 Jun 2009 VIC, Australia, age 92.9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1954"Linden Park", Old Dandenong Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Evaline Lottie Myers.10

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia9

Newspaper-Articles

  • 19 Oct 1949: MYERS (McKenzie).-On October 16, at Epworth, to Ev and Ted-a son (Anthony John). (Both well.) Evaline Lottie Myers11

Citations

  1. [S30] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWII, http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/, Date of Birth 22 Aug 1916 Place of Birth PERTH, WA.
  2. [S30] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWII, http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/, Name      MYERS, EDWARD
    Service      Australian Army
    Service Number      V90039
    Date of Birth      22 Aug 1916
    Place of Birth      PERTH, WA
    Date of Enlistment      7 Dec 1940
    Locality on Enlistment      MALVERN, VIC
    Place of Enlistment      SEYMOUR, VIC
    Next of Kin      MYERS, EDWARD
    Date of Discharge      12 Aug 1941
    Rank      Gunner
    Posting at Discharge      2 Medium Regiment
    WW2 Honours and Gallantry      None for display
    Prisoner of War      No.
  3. [S30] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWII, http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/, Name      MYERS, EDWARD
    Service      Australian Army
    Service Number      VX54617
    Date of Birth      22 Aug 1916
    Place of Birth      PERTH, WA
    Date of Enlistment      12 May 1941
    Locality on Enlistment      MALVERN, VIC
    Place of Enlistment      ROYAL PARK, VIC
    Next of Kin      MYERS, EDWARD
    Date of Discharge      14 Jan 1946
    Rank      Private
    Posting at Discharge      2/4 CASUALTY CLEARING STATION
    WW2 Honours and Gallantry      None for display
    Prisoner of War      Yes.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 Nov 1947, p10.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 7866-044 - Mary Ann Watson to Edward Myers Clerk and Evaline Lottie Myers his wife both of 46 Nirvana Avenue East Malvern each as to one equal undivided sixth part and Guy Marshall of 406 Glenferrie Road Kooyong Director as to four equal undivided sixth parts - C/T 7866-045.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4111-089 - Edward Myers Clerk and Evaline Lottie Myers his wife both of McArthurs Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 7866-045 - Edward Myers, Evaline Lottie Myers and Guy Marshall to Raymond Peter Phillips Farmer and Mary Helen Phillips Married Woman both of Linden Park Upper Beaconsfield as joint prorietors.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4111-089 - Dante Todisco and Gaetano Todisco both of 7 Nimmo Street Middle Park Machinists - proprietors as tenants-in-common in equal shares.
  9. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  10. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 Oct 1949, p10.
Last Edited1 May 2017

George Scott Geddes

M, #4198, b. 1859, d. 6 Feb 1949
Birth*1859 Beechworth, VIC, Australia, #B21847 [par William GEDDES & Ellen FERGUSON].1 
Marriage*12 Jun 1889 Spouse: Eleanor Dora Herschell. Dorcas Street Presbyterian Church, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia.2
 
Marriage-Notice*24 Jun 1889GEDDES—HERSHELL.—On the 12th inst. at the Dorcas street Presbyterian Church, South Melbourne, by the Rev. John Meiklejohn. assisted by the Rev. Mr. Abernethy, George Scott Geddes, youngest son of Wm. Geddes, chemist, of Beechworth, to Eleanor Dora Hershell, eldest daughter of James Hershell, Esq., of South Melbourne.2 
Widower22 Sep 1937George Scott Geddes became a widower upon the death of his wife Eleanor Dora Herschell.3 
Death*6 Feb 1949 Hawthorn, VIC, Australia, #D1517 (Age 89.)4 
Death-Notice*8 Feb 1949GEDDES.—On February 6, George Scott, husband of the late Eleanor Dora (Nellie), loved father of Alan, Doris, Noel, Olga, and Winified, aged 90 years. (Privately cremated.)5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1942"Amesfield Park", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: retired.6

Grave

  • Tristania, Garden G3, Bed 8, Roses 14+15, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia7

Family

 Eleanor Dora Herschell b. 1867, d. 22 Sep 1937
Child 1.Olga Nellie Hershell Geddes+ b. 1897, d. 16 Dec 1982

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Jun 1889, p1.
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "reg. Berwick."
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Feb 1949, p9.
  6. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  7. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
Last Edited17 Oct 2020

Eleanor Dora Herschell

F, #4199, b. 1867, d. 22 Sep 1937
Married NameGeddes. 
Birth*1867 Sandhurst, VIC, Australia, #B17855 [par James HERSCHELL & Eleanor Dorothy WILSON].1 
Marriage*12 Jun 1889 Spouse: George Scott Geddes. Dorcas Street Presbyterian Church, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia.2
 
Marriage-Notice*24 Jun 1889GEDDES—HERSHELL.—On the 12th inst. at the Dorcas street Presbyterian Church, South Melbourne, by the Rev. John Meiklejohn. assisted by the Rev. Mr. Abernethy, George Scott Geddes, youngest son of Wm. Geddes, chemist, of Beechworth, to Eleanor Dora Hershell, eldest daughter of James Hershell, Esq., of South Melbourne.2 
Death*22 Sep 1937 Amesfield Park, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D15855 (Age 69) [par Jas HERSCHELL & Nellie WILSON].3 
Death-Notice*23 Sep 1937GEDDES.—On the 22nd September, at Amesfield Park, Upper Beaconsfield, Eleanora Dora (Nellie), beloved wife of George Geddes, and devoted mother of Alan, Doris, Noel, Olga and Winifred, aged 69 years. (Privately cremated.)4 

Grave

  • Tristania, Garden G3, Bed 8, Roses 14+15, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia5

Family

 George Scott Geddes b. 1859, d. 6 Feb 1949
Child 1.Olga Nellie Hershell Geddes+ b. 1897, d. 16 Dec 1982

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Jun 1889, p1.
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "reg. Berwick."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 Sep 1937, p15.
  5. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
Last Edited17 Oct 2020

Leslie Russell Bradshaw

M, #4200, b. 1903, d. 10 Nov 1981
Birth*1903 Kew, VIC, Australia, #B4136 [par David Alf BRADSHAW & Annie May MATHER].1 
Marriage*1944 Spouse: Olga Nellie Hershell Geddes. VIC, Australia, #M17425.2
 
Death*10 Nov 1981 Melbourne East, VIC, Australia, #D28473 (Age 78) [par unknown].3,4 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    Remains scattered at Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "place of birth Melbourne."
Last Edited17 Dec 2018
 

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