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.16
  • 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.17
  • 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.18

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 - Argus 13 May 1937, p25 PALING - On the 10th May, William Richard loved brother-in-law of Irene Paling, Mentone.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 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] Online index to the UK census "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 7 Sep 1904, p2.
  17. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic. : 1877 - 1920; 1926 - 1927), Thu 22 May 1919, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66196083
  18. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (1927-1954) "21 Jan 1932, p4."
Last Edited26 May 2018

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. 1868, d. 4 Sep 1950
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, #B5435.1 
Residence*c 1942 Shafton Street, East Oakleigh, VIC, Australia. 
Land-UBeac*10 May 1946 Transfer as to Balance (only Road left.)2 
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 1941.3 
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.4 
Land-UBeac*12 Oct 1956 GEM-D-44A (part). Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to James Riley. A235423 - 100a - C/T 8156-205.5 
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.6 
Land-UBeac*24 Apr 1958 GEM-D-44A l/p 43026 (Lot 4). Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Kenneth Charles Turner Dorothy Turner.7 
Land-UBeac*21 Nov 1958 GEM-D-44A l/p 41093 (Lot 19). Transfer from Bernard Joseph Brennan to Margaret Reynolds Windsor.8 
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.9 
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.)10 
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).11 
Land-Note22 Sep 1959 GEM-D-44A l/p 43667 (Lots 51-76): 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.)12 
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.)13 
Death*16 Jun 1969 Dandenong & District Hospital, Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D12272 (age 69) [par Patrick BRENNAN & Catherine COOGAN].14 
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 9281.15 
Land-Note*17 Nov 1970 GEM-D-44A l/p: 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.16 
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.17 
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.18 
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.19 
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.20 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1949St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer.21

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Clayton, VIC, Australia, ROMAN CATHOLIC, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT E SECTION 15 GRAVE 3122

Newspaper-Articles

  • 5 Sep 1950, 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.23

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  2. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3886-191 - see C/T 6959-764.
  3. [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].
  4. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763.
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [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.
  8. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 6959-763 - C/T 8212-059 - Margaret Reynolds Windsor of Maxwell Street Dandenong Schoolteacher.
  9. [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.
  10. [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.
  11. [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.
  12. [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.
  13. [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.
  14. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  15. [S16] Newspaper - The Age 17 Jun 1969, p18.
  16. [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.
  17. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8251-964 - Walter Malcolm Greaves is now the surviving proprietor.
  18. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8251-966 - Walter Malcolm Greaves is now the surviving proprietor.
  19. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8251-965 - Walter Malcolm Greaves is now the surviving proprietor.
  20. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8251-967 - Walter Malcolm Greaves is now the surviving proprietor.
  21. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  22. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery,.
  23. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 5 Sep 1950, p12.
Last Edited2 Feb 2019

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 - Argus The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 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 - Argus The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Fri 26 May 1911, p1
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10904838
Last Edited24 Feb 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): 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-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.8 
Death*13 Aug 1992 VIC, Australia, (Age 80.)9 
Village Bell*Oct 1992The article reads: 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.10 
Land-Note*7 Oct 1992 GEM-C-78 (part): Mary Helen Phillips is the surviving proprietor.11 

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.12
1967Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: foreman. With Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips. With Peter Raymond Phillips.13
1980Stoney Creek Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: foreman. With Mary Helen 'Helen' Phillips. With Peter Raymond Phillips.14

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Clayton, VIC, Australia9

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 8037-754 - Raymond Peter Phillips and Mary Helen Phillips both of Stoney Creek Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  9. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery,.
  10. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell "088-1992, p8 Charles Wilson."
  11. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8037-754 - Mary Helen Phillips is the surviving proprietor.
  12. [S158] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1958.
  13. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  14. [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): 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 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.7 
Village Bell*Aug 1986The article reads: 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.8 
(Mentioned) Village BellFeb 1987The article reads: 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.9 
Widow13 Aug 1992She became a widow upon the death of her husband Raymond Peter Phillips.10 
Land-Note*7 Oct 1992 GEM-C-78 (part): Mary Helen Phillips is the surviving proprietor.11 
Land-Note*7 Oct 1992 GEM-D-16 (part): 1a 1r 15p - Mary Helen Phillips is the surviving proprietor.12 
Death*27 Feb 1999 VIC, Australia, Age 84.10 
Probate (Will)*1999 1165/405.13 
Village Bell*Apr 1999The article reads: 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.14 

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.15
1967Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Raymond Peter Phillips. With Peter Raymond Phillips.16
1980Stoney Creek Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Raymond Peter Phillips. With Peter Raymond Phillips.17

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Clayton, VIC, Australia10
  • Pakenham Cemetery, Pakenham, VIC, Australia18

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 8037-754 - Raymond Peter Phillips and Mary Helen Phillips both of Stoney Creek Road Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  8. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell "051-1986, p16 by M. McPherson."
  9. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell "054-1987, p7 by Susan Pitman."
  10. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery,.
  11. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8037-754 - Mary Helen Phillips is the surviving proprietor.
  12. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8589-448 - Mary Helen Phillips is the surviving proprietor.
  13. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria).
  14. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell "Apr 1999, Issue 127, p6 by Lorraine Temby."
  15. [S158] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1958.
  16. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  17. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  18. [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 
Death*23 Jun 2009 VIC, Australia, age 92.8 

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.9

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Clayton, VIC, Australia8

Newspaper-Articles

  • 19 Oct 1949, MYERS (McKenzie).-On October 16, at Epworth, to Ev and Ted-a son (Anthony John). (Both well.)10

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 - Argus 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. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery,.
  9. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  10. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 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, Clayton, 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 - Argus 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 - Argus 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 Dec 2018

Eleanor Dora Herschell

F, #4199, b. 1867, d. 22 Sep 1937
Married NameGeddes.1 
Birth*1867 Sandhurst, VIC, Australia, #B17855 [par James HERSCHELL & Eleanor Dorothy WILSON].2 
Marriage*12 Jun 1889 Spouse: George Scott Geddes. Dorcas Street Presbyterian Church, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia.3
 
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.3 
Death*22 Sep 1937 Amesfield Park, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D15855 (Age 69) [par Jas HERSCHELL & Nellie WILSON].4 
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.)5
 

Grave

  • Tristania, Garden G3, Bed 8, Roses 14+15, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Clayton, VIC, Australia6

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S14] Newspaper -.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 24 Jun 1889, p1.
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "reg. Berwick."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 23 Sep 1937, p15.
  6. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery,.
Last Edited17 Dec 2018

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
 

NOTE

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