Helen Rosa Clayton

F, #421, b. 21 Nov 1845, d. 9 Apr 1928
Father*James Clayton b. 1814, d. 6 Nov 1869
Mother*Mary Ann Rose b. 1817
Note* Helen Rosa probably had two younger sisters, Jessie & Frances (Fanny) b c1865. Fanny married Robert Heath on 9 Jan 1887 in Ireland.1 
Married NameGoff. 
Birth*21 Nov 1845 Winchester, Hampshire, England, Dec Q [Winchester] 7 241 (mother's maiden name ROSE.)2,3,4 
Marriage*30 Dec 1867 Spouse: William Henry Goff. St Philips, Milltown, Dublin, Ireland.5
Marriage-Notice*31 Dec 1867MARRIED. On the 30th inst., at St. Philip's, Milltown, by the Rev. J. W. Stubbs, D.D., F.T.C.D., assisted by the Rev. W. H. Flemyng, A.M., T.C D., and Oxon, Incumbent of St. Philip's, Mr. W. H. GOFF, Head Master of the Hon. the Incorporated Society's Day School, Dublin to HELEN ROSA, daughter of JAMES CLAYTON, Esq., Belgrave-road.6 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelJan 1871 Sailing with William Henry Goff Harriett Helen Sydney Goff to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship True Briton
Age 24.7 
Residence1877 "Harpfields", St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
Land-UBeac*b 26 Feb 1886 PAK-193. Transfer from Charles William Hughes to Helen Rosa Goff. 19a 1r 23p.8 
Land-Note*25 Oct 1904 PAK-193: Mortgagee: The English Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank. Mortgage No 230705. Not discharged.. Mortgagor was Helen Rosa Goff.9 
Widow28 May 1906She became a widow upon the death of her husband William Henry Goff.10
Land-UBeac*6 Dec 1906 GEM-D-39A.40. Transfer from The English Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank to Helen Rosa Goff, William Henry Goff, George Edward Clayton. 23a 2p.11 
Land-UBeacb 23 Jan 1908 PAK-193. Transfer from Helen Rosa Goff to The English Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank.12 
Land-UBeac23 Jan 1908 PAK-193. Transfer from The English Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank to Helen Rosa Goff, William Henry Goff, George Edward Clayton. 19a 1r 23p.13 
Land-UBeac23 Jan 1908 PAK-236. Transfer from The English Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank to Helen Rosa Goff, William Henry Goff, George Edward Clayton. 19a 3r 2p.14 
Land-Note*4 Jul 1912 GEM-D-42: Mortgagee: Agar Wynne Robert Joseph Patrick Gibney. Discharged 19 Mar 1940. Mortgagor was Helen Rosa Goff, William Henry Goff, George Edward Clayton.15 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac4 Jul 1912 GEM-D-42. Transfer from Agar Wynne Robert Joseph Patrick Gibney to William Henry Goff Helen Rosa Goff. 17a 3r 1p.16 
Land-UBeac18 Nov 1917 PAK-193.236. Transfer from George Edward Clayton to Helen Rosa Goff William Henry Goff. 39a 25p.17 
Land-UBeac*28 Nov 1917 GEM-D-39A.40.42. Transfer from George Edward Clayton to Helen Rosa Goff William Henry Goff. 40a 2r 3p.18 
Land-UBeac*22 Apr 1926 GEM-D-39A.40.42. Transfer from Helen Rosa Clayton to William Henry Goff. 40a 2r 3p.19 
Land-UBeac22 Apr 1926 PAK-193.236. Transfer from Helen Rosa Goff to William Henry Goff. 39a 25p.20 
Death*9 Apr 1928 Malvern East, VIC, Australia, #D6390 (Age 81) [par James CLAYTON & Helen].21 
Death-Notice*11 Apr 1928GOFF.—On the 9th April, at East Malvern, Helen R, widow of the late William H. Goff, of Windsor and Upper Beaconsfield, and beloved mother of W H Goff, 15 Princes avenue, East Malvern, in her 82nd year (Interred privately at St Kilda, 10th April).22 
Death-Notice19 Apr 1928GOFF.—On April 9, at Malvern, Victoria, Helen, loved mother of the late Herbert Clayton Goff; aged 80 years.23 
Probate (Will)* Helen Rosa Goff. Widow. Upper Beaconsfield. 09 Apr 1928. 780/408.24 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
30 Mar 1851Hyde Park Cavalry, Kensington Cavalry, Kensington Infantry and Kensington Palace, Westminster, Middlesex, England(Head of Household) James Clayton;
Age 5 Soldier's daughter
Member(s) of Household: Mary Ann Clayton James William Clayton25
1903Harpfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With William Henry Goff. With Harry Board Mary Carroll.26
1905Harpfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With William Henry Goff. With Mary Carroll.27
1908Harpfields, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties (as Ellen GOFF). With Mary Carroll.28
1909Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties - as Ellen.29
bt 1912 - 1928Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist.30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44

Grave

  • Other Denominations A, St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, William Henry GOFF 28.5.1906 age 63
    also his wife Helen Rosa 9.4.1928 age 82
    Maurice W, died at Dublin 1870 age 14 days
    Lillie 18.11.1873 age 26 months
    Walter Leslie 23.6.1881 age 14 months
    Harriett H S 17.3.1892 age 23
    Children of W.H. & H.R. GOFF.45,46

Family

 William Henry Goff b. 31 Oct 1842, d. 28 May 1906
Children 1.Harriett Helen Sydney Goff b. 22 Nov 1868, d. 17 Mar 1892
 2.Maurice William Goff b. 11 Aug 1870, d. 25 Aug 1870
 3.Lillie Goff b. 1871, d. 18 Nov 1873
 4.William Henry Goff+ b. 27 Nov 1873, d. 22 May 1958
 5.Florence Goff+ b. 27 Mar 1876, d. 26 Mar 1926
 6.Charles Edward Goff b. 11 Jan 1878, d. 13 Mar 1915
 7.Herbert Clayton Goff+ b. 11 Jan 1878, d. 17 Feb 1928
 8.Walter Leslie Goff b. 28 May 1880, d. 23 Jun 1881

Newspaper-Articles

  • 24 Mar 1915: At this morning's police court, before Mr W. Harris, P.M., and Messrs W. J. Harvey Smith, G. L. Wilson, W. G. a'Beckett and T. McLennan, Js.P., a man named Smith was charged with stealing potatoes valued at 20s, the property of Mrs Goff, of Beaconsfield Upper. Senior constable Hehir prosecuted and stated the facts of the case. He said Mrs Goff had been missing potates from her plot and she obtained the services of the trackers to try and detect the offender. Defendant admitted taking the potatoes. Mr Jones, who is employed by Mrs Goff, said he valued the potatoes at 20s. Mr James Hopkins said he had known the defendant for 3 years. He had employed him on several occasions and found him honest and a good worker. Senior-constable Hehir said he had also known him for some time, and knew nothing against him. Defendant was fined 5s and ordered to pay 20s, the value of the potatoes. The fine was paid.47

Citations

  1. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://www.irishgenealogy.ie
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Dec Q [Winchester] 7 241."
  3. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"photocopied pages, not sure of source - probably history of All Saints' Grammar - A4 publication, typed - gives Helen's birth year as 1846, but registration shows 1845."
  4. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "CLAYTON, HELEN ROSA (mother: ROSE) GRO Reference: 1845 D Quarter in WINCHESTER AND HURSLEY Volume 07 Page 241."
  5. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, "Ireland Marriages, 1864-1870," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org/).
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number M70238-6 / System Origin Ireland-EASy / Source Film Number 101518 / Reference Number p 653.
  6. [S335] Newspaper (Ireland) - Saunders's News-Letter and Daily Advertiser (Dublin), 31 Dec 1867, p3.
  7. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), TRUE BRITON. B300/006.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2143-416 - Helen Rosa Goff of Windsor.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2143-416 - Mortgage No 230705. Not discharged.
  10. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1523-443 + C/T 2002-376 - The English Scottish and Australian Bank Limited to Helen Rosa Goff widow, William Henry Goff Jeweller both of Beaconsfield and George Edward Clayton of No 349 Collins Street Melbourne Accountant - as tenants in common - C/T 3169-648.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2143-416 - The English Scottish and Australian Bank Limited.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2143-416 - The English Scottish and Australian Bank Limited to Helen Rosa Goff, Widow and William Henry Goff, Jeweller, both of Beaconsfield and George Edward Clayton of No 349 Collins Street Melbourne, Accountant - as proprietors as tenants-in-common - C/T 3249-675.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2143-417 - The English Scottish and Australian Bank Limited to Helen Rosa Goff, Widow and William Henry Goff, Jeweller, both of Beaconsfield and George Edward Clayton of No 349 Collins Street Melbourne, Accountant - as proprietors as tenants-in-common - C/T 3249-679.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3613-543 - Agar Wynne and Robert Joseph Patrick Gibney to Helen Rosa Goff widow, William Henry Goff Jeweller both of Beaconsfield and George Edward Clayton of No 349 Collins Street Melbourne Accountant - as tenants in common in equal shares -
    motgage over this CA continued until 19 Mar 1940.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1120-983 - Agar Wynne and Robert Joseph Patrick Gibney to Helen Rosa Goff widow, William Henry Goff Jeweller both of Beaconsfield and George Edward Clayton of No 349 Collins Street Melbourne Accountant - as tenants in common in equal shares - C/T 3613-543.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3249-675 + 679 - Helen Rosa Goff of Beaconsfield Widow and William Henry Goff of Princess Avenue Caulfield Jeweller - proprietors as tenants-in-common in equal shares - C/T 4085-830.
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3169-648 - Helen Rosa Goff of Beaconsfield Widow and William Henry Goff of Princess Avenue Caulfield Jeweller - proprietors as tenants in common - C/T 4085-829.
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4085-829 - William Henry Goff of Princess Avenue Caulfield Jeweller is now the proprietor.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4085-830 - William Henry Goff of Princess Avenue Caulfield Jeweller.
  21. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D6390 age 81 [par James CLAYTON & Helen]."
  22. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Apr 1928, p1.
  23. [S14] Newspaper - Western Mail (Perth, WA), 19 Apr 1928, p40.
  24. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P7, unit 278; VPRS 7591/P4, unit 475.
  25. [S83] Online index to the UK census "Class: HO107; Piece: 1480; Folio: 891; Page: 4; GSU roll: 87804-87805."
  26. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  27. [S105] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1905.
  28. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908.
  29. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  30. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  31. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  32. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  33. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  34. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  35. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  36. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  37. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  38. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  39. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  40. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  41. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  42. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  43. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  44. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  45. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,
    GSV.
  46. [S337] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials Billion Graves "https://billiongraves.com/grave/William-Henry-Goff/26511077."
  47. [S19] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette (Berwick, Vic.), 24 Mar 1915, p2.
Last Edited25 Apr 2020

Harriett Helen Sydney Goff

F, #422, b. 22 Nov 1868, d. 17 Mar 1892
Father*William Henry Goff b. 31 Oct 1842, d. 28 May 1906
Mother*Helen Rosa Clayton b. 21 Nov 1845, d. 9 Apr 1928
Birth*22 Nov 1868 55 Anngier-street, Dublin, Ireland.1
Birth-Notice*24 Nov 1868Births, Nov. 22, at Anngier street, the wife of Mr. Wm. H. Goff, of a daughter.2 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelJan 1871 Sailing with William Henry Goff Helen Rosa Clayton to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship True Briton
Age 2.3 
Death*17 Mar 1892 6 Williams Road, Windsor, VIC, Australia, #D3682 age 23.4 
Death-Notice*18 Mar 1892GOFF -On the 17th inst, at her parents residence 6 Williams road Windsor, Harriett Helen Sydney, eldest daughter of William Henry and Helen Rosa Goff, aged 23 years.
The Friends of Mr WILLIAM HENRY GOFF are informed that the remains of his late daughter Harriett Helen Sydney, will be interred in the St Kilda Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from his residence No 6 Williams-road, Windsor, on Saturday, the 19th inst, at 3 o'clock.5 

Grave

  • Other Denominations A, St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, William Henry GOFF 28.5.1906 age 63
    also his wife Helen Rosa 9.4.1928 age 82
    Maurice W, died at Dublin 1870 age 14 days
    Lillie 18.11.1873 age 26 months
    Walter Leslie 23.6.1881 age 14 months
    Harriett H S 17.3.1892 age 23
    Children of W.H. & H.R. GOFF.6,7

Citations

  1. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Ireland Births, 1864-1881," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org/).
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number C01190-1 / System Origin Ireland-EASy / Source Film Number 101176 / Reference Number v 17-2 p 651.
  2. [S335] Newspaper (Ireland) - The Dublin Evening Post (Dublin), 24 Nov 1868, p1.
  3. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), TRUE BRITON. B300/006.
  4. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#D3682 age 23."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Mar 1892, p1.
  6. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,
    GSV.
  7. [S337] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials Billion Graves "https://billiongraves.com/grave/William-Henry-Goff/26511077."
Last Edited25 Apr 2020

Lillie Goff

F, #423, b. 1871, d. 18 Nov 1873
Father*William Henry Goff b. 31 Oct 1842, d. 28 May 1906
Mother*Helen Rosa Clayton b. 21 Nov 1845, d. 9 Apr 1928
Birth*1871 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #B25526.1 
Death*18 Nov 1873 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D10751 (Age 2.)2 
Death-Notice*19 Nov 1873GOFF.—On the 18th November, at 35 Wellington-street, Windsor, of diphtheria, Lillie, second daughter of William Henry and Ellen Ross Goff, aged two years and two months.3 

Grave

  • Other Denominations A, St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, William Henry GOFF 28.5.1906 age 63
    also his wife Helen Rosa 9.4.1928 age 82
    Maurice W, died at Dublin 1870 age 14 days
    Lillie 18.11.1873 age 26 months
    Walter Leslie 23.6.1881 age 14 months
    Harriett H S 17.3.1892 age 23
    Children of W.H. & H.R. GOFF.4,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B25526."
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 19 Nov 1873, p2.
  4. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,
    GSV.
  5. [S337] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials Billion Graves "https://billiongraves.com/grave/William-Henry-Goff/26511077."
Last Edited14 Mar 2017

William Henry Goff

M, #424, b. 27 Nov 1873, d. 22 May 1958
Father*William Henry Goff b. 31 Oct 1842, d. 28 May 1906
Mother*Helen Rosa Clayton b. 21 Nov 1845, d. 9 Apr 1928
Birth*27 Nov 1873 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #B11272/1874.1 
Birth-Notice*28 Nov 1873GOFF.—On the 27th inst., at 35 Wellington-street, Windsor, the wife of William Henry Goff of a son.2 
Marriage*15 Mar 1899 Spouse: Elsa Theodora Woolcott. All Saints' Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M256.3
 
Marriage-Notice*25 Mar 1899GOFF —WOOLCOTT. —On the 15th March, at All Saints, St. Kilda, by the Rev. Canon Potter, William Henry, eldest son of William H. Goff, Esq., Canowroe, Williams-road, Windsor, to Elsa Theodora, eldest daughter of William J. Woolcott, Esq., Cora Lynn, The Avenue, Windsor.4 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac6 Dec 1906 GEM-D-39A.40. Transfer from The English Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank to Helen Rosa Goff, William Henry Goff, George Edward Clayton. 23a 2p.5 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac23 Jan 1908 PAK-193. Transfer from The English Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank to Helen Rosa Goff, William Henry Goff, George Edward Clayton. 19a 1r 23p.6 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac23 Jan 1908 PAK-236. Transfer from The English Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank to Helen Rosa Goff, William Henry Goff, George Edward Clayton. 19a 3r 2p.7 
(Mortgagor) Land-Note4 Jul 1912 GEM-D-42: Mortgagee: Agar Wynne Robert Joseph Patrick Gibney. Discharged 19 Mar 1940. Mortgagor was Helen Rosa Goff, William Henry Goff, George Edward Clayton.8 
Land-UBeac*4 Jul 1912 GEM-D-42. Transfer from Agar Wynne Robert Joseph Patrick Gibney to William Henry Goff Helen Rosa Goff. 17a 3r 1p.9 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac18 Nov 1917 PAK-193.236. Transfer from George Edward Clayton to Helen Rosa Goff William Henry Goff. 39a 25p.10 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac28 Nov 1917 GEM-D-39A.40.42. Transfer from George Edward Clayton to Helen Rosa Goff William Henry Goff. 40a 2r 3p.11 
Land-UBeac22 Apr 1926 PAK-193.236. Transfer from Helen Rosa Goff to William Henry Goff. 39a 25p.12 
Land-UBeac*22 Apr 1926 GEM-D-39A.40.42. Transfer from Helen Rosa Clayton to William Henry Goff. 40a 2r 3p.13 
Land-UBeac*14 Dec 1928 PAK-193.236 (part). Transfer from William Henry Goff to State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. 3a 2r 29p (NW part of PAK 236 & SE part of PAK-193.)14 
Land-UBeac*27 Aug 1940 PAK-193.236 (part). Transfer from William Henry Goff to George Frederick Tivendale. 35a 1r 36p.15 
Death*22 May 1958 Caulfield, VIC, Australia, #D5501 (Age 84.)16 
Death-Notice*23 May 1958GOFF, William Henry. - Dearly beloved husband of Elsa and loving father of Nell, Doris and Jack, aged 84 years.
GOFF, William Henry.-On May 22 at Caulfield. With affection. - Queenie Walstab, Selby.
GOFF. - The funeral of the late Mr WILLIAM HENRY GOFF will leave our chapel 1217 High Street malvern THIS DAY, after a service commencing at 10.45 am, for the Springvale Crematorium.17 
Burial*23 May 1958 Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, Cremated remains scattered.18 
Land-Note*6 Sep 1965 GEM-D-39A.40.42: William Henry Goff died on 22 May 1958. Probate of his will has been granted to Helen Corlett Goff and Doris Clayton Goff both of 15 Princes Avenue Caulfield East Spinsters.19 
Land-UBeac*7 Jan 1966 GEM-D-39A.40.42. Transfer from William Henry Goff to Helen Corlett Goff Doris Clayton Goff. 40a 2r 3p.20 
Probate (Will)* William H Goff. Gent. Caulfield E. 22 May 1958. 529/723.21 

Family

 Elsa Theodora Woolcott b. 11 Aug 1878, d. Apr 1965
Children 1.Helen Corlett Goff b. 4 Jul 1900, d. 1 Jul 1982
 2.Doris Clayton Goff b. 22 Apr 1902, d. 4 May 2003
 3.William John Goff+ b. 9 Jul 1903, d. 9 Jul 2000

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B11272."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 28 Nov 1873, p1.
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#M256."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 25 Mar 1899, p1.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1523-443 + C/T 2002-376 - The English Scottish and Australian Bank Limited to Helen Rosa Goff widow, William Henry Goff Jeweller both of Beaconsfield and George Edward Clayton of No 349 Collins Street Melbourne Accountant - as tenants in common - C/T 3169-648.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2143-416 - The English Scottish and Australian Bank Limited to Helen Rosa Goff, Widow and William Henry Goff, Jeweller, both of Beaconsfield and George Edward Clayton of No 349 Collins Street Melbourne, Accountant - as proprietors as tenants-in-common - C/T 3249-675.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2143-417 - The English Scottish and Australian Bank Limited to Helen Rosa Goff, Widow and William Henry Goff, Jeweller, both of Beaconsfield and George Edward Clayton of No 349 Collins Street Melbourne, Accountant - as proprietors as tenants-in-common - C/T 3249-679.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3613-543 - Agar Wynne and Robert Joseph Patrick Gibney to Helen Rosa Goff widow, William Henry Goff Jeweller both of Beaconsfield and George Edward Clayton of No 349 Collins Street Melbourne Accountant - as tenants in common in equal shares -
    motgage over this CA continued until 19 Mar 1940.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1120-983 - Agar Wynne and Robert Joseph Patrick Gibney to Helen Rosa Goff widow, William Henry Goff Jeweller both of Beaconsfield and George Edward Clayton of No 349 Collins Street Melbourne Accountant - as tenants in common in equal shares - C/T 3613-543.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3249-675 + 679 - Helen Rosa Goff of Beaconsfield Widow and William Henry Goff of Princess Avenue Caulfield Jeweller - proprietors as tenants-in-common in equal shares - C/T 4085-830.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3169-648 - Helen Rosa Goff of Beaconsfield Widow and William Henry Goff of Princess Avenue Caulfield Jeweller - proprietors as tenants in common - C/T 4085-829.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4085-830 - William Henry Goff of Princess Avenue Caulfield Jeweller.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4085-829 - William Henry Goff of Princess Avenue Caulfield Jeweller is now the proprietor.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4085-830 - State Rivers and Water Supply Commission - C/T 5487-367.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4085-830 - George Frederick Tivendale of Officer Contractor - C/T 6408-575.
  16. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  17. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 May 1958, p13.
  18. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery,
    Remains scattered.
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4085-829 - William Henry Goff died on 22 May 1958. Probate of his will has been granted to Helen Corlett Goff and Doris Clayton Goff both of 15 Princes Avenue Caulfield East Spinsters.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4085-829 - Helen Corlett Goff and Doris Clayton Goff both of 15 Princes Avenue Caulfield East Spinsters are now proprietors as tenants in common in equal shares.
  21. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 1626; VPRS 7591/P3, unit 218.
Last Edited25 Apr 2020

Florence Goff

F, #425, b. 27 Mar 1876, d. 26 Mar 1926
Father*William Henry Goff b. 31 Oct 1842, d. 28 May 1906
Mother*Helen Rosa Clayton b. 21 Nov 1845, d. 9 Apr 1928
Married NameReid. 
Birth*27 Mar 1876 High Street, Prahran, VIC, Australia, #B11366.1 
Birth-Notice*1 Apr 1876GOFF.—On the 27th ult., at High street, Prahran, the wife of Mr. Wm. H. Goff, of a daughter.2 
Marriage*1 Jun 1899 Spouse: John Ernest Reid. All Saints' Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M2298.3
 
Marriage-Notice*17 Jun 1899REID-GOFF. —On the 1st June, at All Saints Church, St Kilda, by Canon Potter, Ernest, second son of D Reid of Packawidgee, NSW, to Florence, only daughter of W H Goff, of Williams road, Windsor.4 
Death*26 Mar 1926 Murtony, Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D396 (Age 49.)5 
Death-Notice*27 Mar 1926REID - On the 26th March at the residence of Mr A Davy, Florence, beloved wife of Ernest Reid aged 49 years. (Private interment.)6 
Death-Notice30 Mar 1926REID-On the 26th March, at the residence of her son in law (Mr A Davy, Murtony, Berwick), Florence, beloved and only surviving daughter of Mrs Goff, Beaconsfield Upper.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1909Norwood Street, Sandringham, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John Ernest Reid.8
bt 1914 - 1919'Sylvia', Bluff Road, Sandringham, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John Ernest Reid.9,10
1924Agnew Street, Brighton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John Ernest Reid.11

Grave

  • 4-181-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, In loving memory of Florence Reid who died 26th Mar 192612

Family

 John Ernest Reid b. 20 Sep 1871, d. 20 Sep 1950
Children 1.Eileen Gladys Ilma Reid+ b. 1899, d. 7 Jun 1989
 2.Kathleen May Reid b. 1903, d. 1974
 3.Kenneth Mervyn Ernest Reid+ b. 3 Oct 1904, d. Dec 1983
 4.Geoffrey Donald Reid b. 15 May 1906, d. 31 Jul 1968
 5.Phyllis Geraldine Reid b. 1908, d. 1908
 6.Ronald Byron Rutherford Reid b. 1909, d. 1965
 7.Gordon Noel Reid b. 1914, d. 1958

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B11366."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Apr 1876, p1.
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#M2298."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Jun 1899, p5.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Mar 1926, p36.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Mar 1926, p1.
  8. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909 "as Ernest REID."
  9. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914 "as Ernest REID."
  10. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919 "as Ernest REID."
  11. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  12. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-181-B     Reid     Florence     F     49     27/03/1926     756     
    Reid Florence 1926 49.     
Last Edited25 Apr 2020

Charles Edward Goff

M, #426, b. 11 Jan 1878, d. 13 Mar 1915
Father*William Henry Goff b. 31 Oct 1842, d. 28 May 1906
Mother*Helen Rosa Clayton b. 21 Nov 1845, d. 9 Apr 1928
Note* Worked on undersea cables between Noumea and Queensland. 
Birth*11 Jan 1878 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #B18452/1879.1 
Birth-Notice*23 Jan 1878GOFF.—On the 11th inst., at Redan street, East St. Kilda, the wife of William H. Goff of a son.2 
Death*13 Mar 1915 Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada.3 
Death-Notice*16 Mar 1915GOFF.—On the 13th March, at Port Alberni, B.C., Charles Edward, youngest son of the late W. H. and of Mrs. Goff, Upper Beaconsfield. (By cable.)4 
Death-Notice17 Mar 1915The death is announced by cable of Mr Charles Edward Goff, orn the 13th instant, at Port Alberni, B.C. Deceased was the youngest son of the late Mr W. H. Goff and Mrs Goff, of Upper Beaconsfield, and was 35 years of age.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B18452."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 Jan 1878, p1.
  3. [S19] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette (Berwick, Vic.), 17 Mar 1915, p3.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 16 Mar 1915, p1.
Last Edited5 Apr 2019

Walter Leslie Goff

M, #427, b. 28 May 1880, d. 23 Jun 1881
Father*William Henry Goff b. 31 Oct 1842, d. 28 May 1906
Mother*Helen Rosa Clayton b. 21 Nov 1845, d. 9 Apr 1928
Birth*28 May 1880 Windsor, VIC, Australia. 
Birth-Notice*10 Jun 1880GOFF. -On the 28th ult., at Carrowroe, Williams-road, Windsor, the wife of W. H Goff of a son.1 
Death*23 Jun 1881 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D5644 (Age 1.)2 
Death-Notice*2 Jul 1881GOFF.—On the 23rd ult., at Carrowroe, Williams road, Windsor, Walter Leslie, youngest child of William Henry and Helen Rosa Goff, aged 13 months.3 

Grave

  • Other Denominations A, St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, William Henry GOFF 28.5.1906 age 63
    also his wife Helen Rosa 9.4.1928 age 82
    Maurice W, died at Dublin 1870 age 14 days
    Lillie 18.11.1873 age 26 months
    Walter Leslie 23.6.1881 age 14 months
    Harriett H S 17.3.1892 age 23
    Children of W.H. & H.R. GOFF.4,5

Citations

  1. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 Jun 1880, p1.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S14] Newspaper - The Telegraph, St Kilda, Prahran and South Yarra Guardian (Vic.), Sat 2 Jul 1881, p4.
  4. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,
    GSV.
  5. [S337] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials Billion Graves "https://billiongraves.com/grave/William-Henry-Goff/26511077."
Last Edited14 Mar 2017

Elsa Theodora Woolcott

F, #428, b. 11 Aug 1878, d. Apr 1965
Father*William John Crump Woolcott b. 11 Dec 1848, d. 23 Jun 1916
Mother*Emily Anne Corlett b. c 1852, d. 1924
Married NameGoff. 
Birth*11 Aug 1878 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #B18231.1 
Birth-Notice*14 Aug 1878WOOLCOTT. -On the 11th inst., at Albert-street, Windsor, the wife of William J. Woolcott of a daughter.2 
Marriage*15 Mar 1899 Spouse: William Henry Goff. All Saints' Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M256.3
 
Marriage-Notice*25 Mar 1899GOFF —WOOLCOTT. —On the 15th March, at All Saints, St. Kilda, by the Rev. Canon Potter, William Henry, eldest son of William H. Goff, Esq., Canowroe, Williams-road, Windsor, to Elsa Theodora, eldest daughter of William J. Woolcott, Esq., Cora Lynn, The Avenue, Windsor.4 
Widow22 May 1958Elsa Theodora Woolcott became a widow upon the death of her husband William Henry Goff.5 
Death*Apr 1965 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D8094 age 86 [par William WOOLCOTT & Emily Anne CORLETT].6 
Burial*28 Apr 1965 Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, Cremated remains scattered.7 

Family

 William Henry Goff b. 27 Nov 1873, d. 22 May 1958
Children 1.Helen Corlett Goff b. 4 Jul 1900, d. 1 Jul 1982
 2.Doris Clayton Goff b. 22 Apr 1902, d. 4 May 2003
 3.William John Goff+ b. 9 Jul 1903, d. 9 Jul 2000

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 Aug 1878, p1.
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#M256."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 25 Mar 1899, p1.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D8094 age 86 [par William WOOLCOTT & Emily Anne CORLETT]."
  7. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery,
    Remains scattered.
Last Edited21 Dec 2014

Doris Clayton Goff

F, #429, b. 22 Apr 1902, d. 4 May 2003
Father*William Henry Goff b. 27 Nov 1873, d. 22 May 1958
Mother*Elsa Theodora Woolcott b. 11 Aug 1878, d. Apr 1965
Probate (Will)* Doris Clayton GOFF. Home Duties. Caulfield East. 4 May 2003. 1229177. The Harpfields property then 40 acres was valued at $975,000 in Doris' probate in 2003.1,2 
Birth*22 Apr 1902 Armadale, VIC, Australia, #B7275.3 
Birth-Notice*26 Apr 1902GOFF.—On the 22nd April, at "Coloma," 59 Rose-street, Armadale, the wife of W. H. Goff, jun.,—a daughter.4 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac7 Jan 1966 GEM-D-39A.40.42. Transfer from William Henry Goff to Helen Corlett Goff Doris Clayton Goff. 40a 2r 3p.5 
Village Bell*Jul 1980The article reads: Doris C. Goff of St Georges Road; who wrote to the Bell : “We are always pleased to see what is happening in the district as we have had a lifetime association with Upper Beaconsfield. You may not know, but our grandfather (Mr W H Goff) had “Harpfield” built just over 100 years ago. In fact it is the oldest house in the district in its original state. No alterations have been made. It is also the only house that has been in one family all these years as will be seen on the Shire map. My sister and I are sorry we can’t spend all our time up here.”.6 
Land-UBeac*29 Nov 1982 GEM-D-39A.40.42. Transfer from Helen Corlett Goff to Doris Clayton Goff. 40a 2r 3p.7 
Death*4 May 2003 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D64744/2003 - died of Carcinoma lung - 1 month, Atrial fibrillation.8,9 
Burial*7 May 2003 Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, Cremated remains scattered.8 
Village BellAug 2003The article reads: Vale Miss Doris Clayton Goff 1902 - 2003
Miss Goff who died in April aged 101 years could fairly claim to have had an association with Upper Beaconsfield for more than a century, having been first brought here by her parents soon after she was born. She continued to make regular weekend and holiday visits to her home "Harpfields," until very recently when her visits were reduced.
She was truly a lady with great charm and ability. Even in her latter days she was alert, happy, smiling, cheerful, friendly, and possessed of good recall. She had an enormous pride in her family particularly her grandfather.
When their father died in 1958 the two Misses Goff inherited Harpfields. The furniture and decorations had changed little from their grandfather's day, a token of the family's respect for him. With the death of her older sister, Helen in 1982, Miss Doris became the sole owner for a short time until the house and contents were lost in the Ash Wednesday fires of 1983. She quickly rebuilt a house on the site, this time in brick, but still enjoying the lovely outlook to the north.
Miss Doris - "Dorrie" to her friends was fortunate to have had a very satisfying life. A nurse in her early days, she worked for a time at the Royal Children's Hospital, with children suffering with whooping cough, a common and dangerous disease of childhood until immunisation was introduced.
In her latter years she worked with Red Cross as a volunteer bookbinder. It was said she could turn her hand to any task, even upholstery. At weekends she spent much time in the garden, and even in recent years was sometimes to be seen repairing or painting her front fence.
Physically, she was a strong and active person and a life long golfer. It was appropriate that she celebrated her 100th birthday at the Commonwealth Golf Club in April 2002. It was a wonderful day for her; she was their oldest serving member, and as such was duly honoured.10 
Probate (Will)4 Dec 2003 In her will Doris Goff made the following legacies: To her friend Beverley Marland $50,000; to the Australian Red Cross (Victorian Division) $2,000; to Faye and Russell Williams in appreciation of Faye's friendship and kindness, and her care as a neighbourn of my property $15,000; Asthma Foundation $2,000; Heart Foundation $2,000. In her codicil she added legacies to her friend Joan Wallway $15,000 and to Phyllis Evans $5,000 in appreciation of her support of Joan Goff when she was caring for Doris. The residue of the estate was to go to her nieces Joan Helen Goff (55 parts) and Barbara Jones (45 parts). The value of the estate was $1,813,800. See: Russell Arthur Williams Fay Alice Williams.11 
Land-UBeac*Dec 2004 GEM-D-40, 40 St Georges Road. Transfer from Doris Clayton Goff to an unknown person . 19a 3r 30p - estate sold land for $380'000. Subsequent sale for $520,000 July 2006 - house built 2007. On market Jul 2018 and Mar 2019.12,13 

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P33, unit 422.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4085-829.
  3. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#B7275."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 26 Apr 1902, p9
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9637522
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4085-829 - Helen Corlett Goff and Doris Clayton Goff both of 15 Princes Avenue Caulfield East Spinsters are now proprietors as tenants in common in equal shares.
  6. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 013-1980 p9.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4085-829 - Doris Clayton Goff of 15 Princes Avenue Caulfield East Spinster is now the proprietor.
  8. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery,
    Remains scattered.
  9. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), Death certificate in probate.
  10. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Issue 153, August 2003, p8 by Charles Wilson.
  11. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria).
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4085-829 - Doris Clayton Goff of 15 Princes Avenue Caulfield East Spinster.
  13. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, https://www.aubiz.net/company/… - viewed Mar 2019
    at this address: Multiventure Industries Pty Ltd (business name: Signum Pro Australia)
    Address: 40 St Georges Road Beaconsfield Upper VIC 3808
    Status: Registered
    Australian Company Number: 070006496 Australian Business Number: 15070006496
    Registration date: 23rd June 1995 Type: Australian proprietary company Class: Limited by Shares
    - Signum Pro Australia
    At SIGNUM PRO Australia we manufacture strings at our state of the art manufacturing facility in Germany.
    What makes SIGNUM PRO better then the rest is that we manufacture and design only the highest quality tennis strings and tennis equipment.
Last Edited5 Apr 2019

William John Goff

M, #430, b. 9 Jul 1903, d. 9 Jul 2000
Father*William Henry Goff b. 27 Nov 1873, d. 22 May 1958
Mother*Elsa Theodora Woolcott b. 11 Aug 1878, d. Apr 1965
Birth*9 Jul 1903 Armadale, VIC, Australia, #B14966.1 
Birth-Notice*25 Jul 1903GOFF.—On the 9th July, at "Coloma," 59 Rose-street, Armadale, the wife of W. H. Goff jun.—a son.2 
Marriage*26 Nov 1929 Spouse: Dorothy Calcutt. Melbourne Grammar School Chapel, VIC, Australia, #M10335/1929.3
 
Marriage-Notice*18 Dec 1929GOFF-CALCUTT-On the 26th November, 1929, at Melbourne Grammar school Chapel, by the Rev. H.B.Hewett, assisted by the Rev. L. Arnold, William John, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Goff, of East Malvern, to Dorothy, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Calcutt, East Malvern.4 
Widower20 Feb 1995William John Goff became a widower upon the death of his wife Dorothy Calcutt. 
Death*9 Jul 2000 NSW, Australia, late of Pambula.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
195424 Station Street, Pymble, NSW, AustraliaOccupation: assistant manager. With Dorothy Calcutt.6

Family

 Dorothy Calcutt b. 18 Sep 1902, d. 20 Feb 1995
Child 1.Joan Helen Goff b. 31 Oct 1932, d. 23 Dec 2016

Newspaper-Articles

  • 12 Jul 2000: GOFF William John Probate notice 03NOV2000 - late of Pambula - Moruya Examiner     
    GOFF William John Death notice died 09JUL2000 - age 97 - late of Pambula, NSW - publ. Sydney Morning Herald on 12JUL2000 also on 15JUL2000.5

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#B14966."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 25 Jul 1903, p9
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9809102
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 18 Dec 1929, p1
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4057378
  5. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 12 & 15 Jul 2000 (Ryerson Index).
  6. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
Last Edited5 Apr 2019

John Ernest Reid

M, #431, b. 20 Sep 1871, d. 20 Sep 1950
John Ernest REID
(1871-1950)
Birth*20 Sep 1871 Pitfield, VIC, Australia, #B25384 [par Donald REID & Mary Agnes SMITH].1,2 
Marriage*1 Jun 1899 Spouse: Florence Goff. All Saints' Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M2298.3
 
Marriage-Notice17 Jun 1899REID-GOFF. —On the 1st June, at All Saints Church, St Kilda, by Canon Potter, Ernest, second son of D Reid of Packawidgee, NSW, to Florence, only daughter of W H Goff, of Williams road, Windsor.4 
Article*17 Sep 1904The article reads: BUSH SKETCHER. THE OLD STATION. By ERNEST REID.
One cold morning in July we all sat in the mail phaeton gazing tearfully at the old home for the last time. Old Harry, the only remaining hand, tottered round to wish us good-bye. The grasp of that honest, horny hand and a fervid "Good-bye, old Flick," brought a flood of scalding tears to my eyes. With an eager, forward jump the impatient, shivering horses whirled us along the hard white road to the "top gate," past the trees, logs, and stumps we knew so well. The belt of gaunt, dry trees in the swamp on our left seemed to run along with us, speeding us on our way. One long, last look as we passed through the gates—a blurred blending of house and foliage melted before our eyes. For years afterwards we often dreamt we were back again playing about our favourite haunts.
Standing by the bank of a large lagoon near the Murray with towering gum-trees in the background and smaller but more leafy ones dotted about the homestead paddock, it was an ideal place for a home. In spring they stood on a carpet of brightest green, richly flecked with the gold and purple of buttercup, and native pea.
The portion of the run lying between the homestead and the river was a truly enchanting place. Forests of the largest gums in Australia reared their towering heads to the sky, while hundreds of kangaroos, emus, and all kinds of native game found a secure hiding place among the thick clumps of saplings, tall grass, and driftwood. An evil reputation for snakes cast a weird fascination over all.
The steady "boom, boom" of some night bird could often be heard, and when the blacks told us that it was the bunyip in search of food, we were easily convinced and greatly scared.
The black children were our only play mates, and a hearty welcome they always got. The old blacks never tired of making weapons for us, and took the greatest interest in making us expert with the spear and in tracking game. Their folk lore held us spellbound as we sat round their camp-fire. Dumb terror would seize us when an old gin, pointing a bony finger at a dark object in the distance, uttered the magic words, "Wild blackfellow." We would draw closer to the fire, and wait till our mother sent for us, willingly risking punishment for staying so long, rather than venture the short distance in the dark.
Their bark canoes always had a fascination for us. Of all the frail craft in the world they are perhaps the frailest. Nature provides them ready fashioned in the shape of bending trees. The only work necessary is the outlining by a tomahawk. They are then slowly removed from the tree by inserting successive bark wedges. A tiny wall of clay is placed across the canoe at each end ; it is then ready for use. A thin straight net-stick is used to push it along, being used as a paddle in deep water.
When shifting camp the blacks rarely take their canoes with them. They are put under water alongside a sunken log within wading distance. In such positions they often lie for years, remaining in a fairly good state of preservation.
No weirder sight is imaginable than a procession of canoes at night, with a twinkling fire in the bows or each throwing it flickering gleams against the grotesquely-outlined forms of aborigines in full war paint. The kaleidoscopic reflection of the lights caused by the ripple, of the water makes the canoes appear as if gliding through liquid gold. The silent, ghastly giants of the forest stand, like grim sentinels before a canopy, of intensest gloom. The startled screech of a sulphur-crested cockatoo, increased a hundredfold by the stillness over all, causes a momentary thrillof terror, its aimless bewildered flight suggestive of some lost soul.
The blacks seldom stayed more than four or five weeks at a time, passing on to neighbouring stations. We missed them greatly, and counted the weeks till their return.
At odd times the rugged, picturesque forms of old-time shepherds made their way to the station, taking up their quarters at the "men's hut" for several days before continuing the aimless journey. Here comes Steve, the horse-breaker, driving a champing colt with long reins. It tries to bolt, but is soon steadied, while Steve, digging his heels into the ground, is carried along almost in a sitting posture. Never was there a more fearless rider. He always carried a steel whistle, and when riding a buckjumper would blow a shrill blast, driving the animal almost frantic in its efforts dislodge him.
He rarely got a fall. "Freddy, the black boy," rode equally well, taking keen delight in mounting the most vicious colts. One day, when galloping with a loaded gun after a wild dog, his horse stumbled and fell. Freddy was thrown on all-fours, with the gun beneath them, the shock causing it to discharge. Scrambling to his feet, with terror-stricken eyes, he quickly ran his hands over his body, feeling for the wound. Fortunately for him, the muzzle was away from him, and he was more frightened than hurt. When speaking of the incident afterwards, he pointed to a soup-plate, and said, in all seriousness, "I turned as white as that plate."
The "longing to be a man" is probably more ardently felt by the country boy than any other. He sees the musterers saddling-up in the early morning, and with envious eyes watches them ride cheerily off for the day's work among the sheep or cattle. He mounts his hobby-horse or stick, and, prancing off, fondly imagines himself some favourite stockman. When taken to a drafting-yard for the first time, the spectacle of several thousand sheep bewilders and frightens him. He takes good care to stick close to his "daddy" as they walk through the yard, with the sheep "ringing" round them. The clouds of fine dust, the shouting of the men, and bleating of the sheep make a lasting impression. After a day's lamb-marking, as the ewes and lambs appear to go rolling across the plain towards the setting sun, the bleating off the lambs is gradually silenced by the answering mother's anguished blare.5 
Article18 Mar 1905The article reads: BUSH SKETCHER. "COOKIE" By ERNEST REID
"My dharling, mine not been see you this long time," was Cockie's usual greeting several months' absence.
The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic. : 1864 - 1946), Sat 18 Mar 1905, p50
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139802800.6 
Article1 Jul 1905The article reads: THE SKETCHER. A BUSH PHANTASY. By ERNEST REID.
A solemn stillness, save for the heavy breathing of the sleepers, hung over all, as Queyon lay rubbing bis chilled limbs. He had walked far during the day in search of game, and his legs ached with the coolness of the night air.
The last embers of the tiny fire had gone as the late moon slowly climbed the bole of a distant gum, flooding the forest with its mystic light.
A slight ripple of the water, and swaying of the tall reeds in the creek below, attracted his attention. He lay with expectant eyes on the spot, while the heavy, measured breaths of his companions served only to intensify his loneliness. Soon the black head and glistening shoulders of a "wild black fellow" slowly rose above the reeds, peering in the direction of the camp.
Half-numbed with the cold, and paralysed with fear, Queyon lay like a log, with his terror-stricken eyes fixed on the intruder. A dread fascination had come over him while his eyes instinctively followed the stealthy movements of the enemy towards the camp, in which his mother and sister lay sleeping. A dull thud, and stifled shriek broke the spell, and springing to his feet, and shouting to his companions, he rushed to his sister's gunyah. Too late. Helpless and insensible from the blow, she had been whisked from beneath the opossum-skin rug, and borne off on the giant shoulders of her future husband, while her mother lay beating her head with a yam stick, and moaning bitterly. Her father and elder brothers rattled their spears and nullas together, vowing vengeance but too terrified to follow in the dark. To track them and recover their only sister was their one desire as they sat huddled together waiting for the first flush of dawn, while the unfortunate mother moaned piteously all through the night. The mocking laugh of the kookaburra at dawn, and carol of the magpie grated harshly in their ears.
Queyon longed to tell them of what he had seen while lying awake, but the dread of being called a coward closed his lips, while his conscience smote him with the fury of a tempest.
As they followed the trail, which was well defined owing to the heavy burden carried it entered the creek a little more than a quarter of a mile away.
It was soon picked up on the opposite side, and for the first time Mertuda's footprints appeared in the soft blue clay. The cool water had revived her, and there was some little satisfaction in knowing that at least she was alive. Kotabi was quick to point out that she had been dragged along, for the impression was deeper towards the heel.
Mile after mile they tracked them, and, faint with fasting and excitement, they sat under a shady gum, glad to escape from the glare of a midday sun. While resting, Queyon's quick eye saw a turtle squatting on an overhanging snag in the creek, basking in the sun. Picking up a small, dry stick, 2ft. in length, and making a detour so as not to expose himself, he approached the stream 50 yards beyond the snag. Gliding noiselessly into the water, he swam slowly towards the turtle. When within a few yards of the snag he turned on his back holding the twig firmly between his toes. As be drifted beneath the snag he tickled the turtle with the stick, and in a moment it had leapt on to his breast, where it was securely held, giving them the means of a welcome repast. They had now reached the "big water-hole," and were within sight of the tree with the three black head .. knobs growing on the trunk, beyond which they dared not go, for it was the boundary of their tribe. Weary and heart-broken .. not getting a glimpse of their beloved playmate, they retraced their steps. Worn out with the day's exertion and sleepless night, they returned to the camp a little before sunset.
A glance was enough to show the unhappy father and mother that their son's search had beed fruitless. The wretched mother's pent-up grief burst forth in a flood of tears while her piteous wails awoke response cries in the sympathetic gums—a true .. symphony.
Word that the king's daughter had been stolen quickly spread throughout the tribe. The nardoo gatherers from the ".. swamp" and kangaroo hunters from the black sand-hill collected their weapons, and marched to the river frontage. A corroboree of war was held, and it was at once decided to offer battle to the rival tribe. Message-sticks to that effect were sent to them, the next full moon being the .. fixed upon. New reed spears, weighty .. the moist pith, were cut by the score .. the ends of which tough boxwood .. were "fixed, lashed in by kangaroo sinew and resined over with the black, pitch-like .. of the pine-tree. The light, "come-back" boomerangs were laid aside for straighter, more deadly ones of war.. the shields, nulla-nullas, and spear-p.. were anointed with the sacred oil of emu.
The nerves of all were at high tem.. and the hunting of game was carried .. with much zest, chiefly with the object training the eye and hand for c.. battle, while war-chants and martial .. with the one theme, were rehearsed .. night. At last the avenging day had .. the whole tribe setting off for the try.. place at noon.
Everything was in readiness as the .. of night crept slowly over them. All .. hushed with the silence of death, as a great convex moon rose like the shoulder of some huge monster, about to hurl .. on their cowering forms. From afar .. the rhythmic chants and fierce war-cries of the rival tribe. Nearer and nearer they came, till the ground seemed to tremble with the fleshy thud of defiant feet. As they followed the bend of the lagoon .. ghastly, war-painted bodies were silhou.. against the burnished sky. When within a spears-throw they halted, the women .. to the rear, while all squatted on the ground. All was hushed again.
Slowly and silently, with bent head, Matuda's mother approached the cental .. leaning on a stout yam-stick. Then.. subdued, plaintive chant, she told of .. wee babe she had suckled at her breast how her heart had gladdened as she had learned to lisp, the tribal tongue, to walk, to swim, and as the big round moon came and went, she had grown tall and strong, and day and night was by her mother's side. Breking into an agonising shriek, she told of how Merinda has been torn from her, at the dead of night. Then flourishing her stick, while her eyes flashed fire, she hurled imprecations on the .. ber's head, and sank to the ground .. one long-drawn piteous wail. A yell of defiance was the immediate response.
At the first clash of the tattoo-sticks .. hundred picked warriors from either .. sprang to their feet, with spears at .. and gorgeously-painted shields on their .. arms.
A brilliant moon shone down on .. scene, lighting up, with an unearthly whiteness the skulls and bones of the wind-swept burial-ground on the neighbouring .. hill, and throwing into intense relief .. thick dark foliage along the river's bank while on the level ground between the two tribes, pledged to fight to the death.. facing each other, waiting for the .. vance."
The rival kings were the first to .. the battle by hurling spears into .. other's lines. A savage roar from two hundred throats rent the air, while spears whistled like sleet before the wind. With wonderful dexterity they were warded .. by the narrow shields. As the spears were exhausted, the shields were cast .. and boomerangs and nulla-nullas were picked up. The distance between the fighters becoming momentarily less.. the deadly rattle of wood against .. varied by the more deadly sound of w.. against flesh, became general. While the battle raged, Mertuda .. among her new-found relatives, feverish with excitement and inconsolable. At an unguarded moment she sprang to her feet and rushed madly towards the battleground, heedless of the cries and threats from the cronies who had been her bodyguard. At that moment her brother Queyon .. her husband stood locked together in death's embrace, their bodies heaving and swaying with intense excitement and .. tion. A cheer broke forth from either side as they gradually fell back, leaving the duellists to decide the issue.
With a superhuman effort Queyon .. himself free, while his nulla flashed forth striking his rival a deadly blow on the forehead. As he staggered backwards, Mertuda rushed between, and throwing herself across his prostrate body begged that Queyon might slay her too.
"Enough!" "Enough!" cried the rival kings, and immediately the women came crowding round. Mertuda, between kisses and sobs, lay coaxing her husband back to life again.
Slowly his eyes opened, and a pæan went forth to the tingling stars, telling of the consummation of earthly desires—wedded love.7 
Article17 Nov 1906The article reads: BUSH SKETCHES. MEMORIES. By ERNEST REID.
With the first warm breath of spring the is filled with the cheerful flute-like notes of hundreds of birds. Gaily-caparisoned butterflies dance by, while the far-away, drowsy monotones of the large flies set the mind winging back to the '"long ago." To myself it always recalls the day when, as a child, I was allowed to go with one of the men to see him skin a steer, bogged in the "Island Creek," which lay between the homestead and the main river.
A strange feeling of romance was aroused when the horse and dray were headed for the crossing-place, where usually none but the fiery station hacks and cattle bounded in when being rounded up to the stockyard.
The sense of "being across the creek" was an exhilarating one, and, picking our way through a forest of majestic gums, clumps of saplings, and moss-covered logs and driftwood, we reached the gloomy waterhole in which the body of the steer lay, partly submerged. Not a leaf stirred while the warm September sun cast a delicious, shimmering haze over all, intensifying the whiteness of the plumage of a graceful crane, poised on one leg on a branch of a dry tree in the lagoon.
All nature seemed at rest, save for the monotonous droning of the flies, and, lulled into a reverie by the drowsy sounds and warm sun's rays, I dreamt of fairies and elves, only to be awakened and terrified at the hollow, scraping sound of the lifeless body of the steer as it was hauled up the bank to the accompaniment of shouts of exhortation to the old grey mare, and thus doth the "beetles' droning flight" ever recall the incident.
On a calm, sunny, afternoon, when the coolest share to be found was at the side of the house, by the nursery chimney, it was pleasant to listen to the leather-heads deliberate, clear-called "holly hock, hollyhock," as they hung, swaying in the blossom-laden branches of the gums along the creek. To myself the sound seemed strangely intermingled with the perfume of mignonette, verbena, and petunia.
Such old familiar sounds are sweetest to one whose earliest impressions were formed in the grand old bush. Early incidents and sounds seem inseparable. The curlews' piercing wail, and the regular, measured "mohr-pork" recall a clear, frosty night long years ago when "Jimmy the mail-boy" rode up to the front gate with his bags strapped in front of him. His chattering teeth, as he fumbled with the straps, and cheery "good-night," as he hurried off on his way to the next station, seem sounds of but yesterday.
The harsh screech of a sulphur-crested cockatoo always recalls the time when Jim Leon, a hobble-de-hoy of seventeen, borrowed the old muzzle-loader, and, loading it with small pieces of cast-iron broken from an old camp-oven, stalked the unfortunate birds in the trees by the lagoon, while we followed at his heels, almost hysterical with suppressed excitement in anticipation of the thunderous roar of the over-loaded gun.
Often the muffled moaning of the wind as it surged through ten thousand Æolian harps could be plainly heard at a distance of several miles. There was a fascination in waiting for its approach, when it would lash to fury the topmost tender branches of the staid old gums along tbe creek, while, their massive bodies heaved and swayed with the onslaught. The blacks, camped by the lagoon, would quickly gather their 'possum-skin rugs and scanty clothing to gether, and tucking them in securely beneath the slanting bark of their gunyahs, would await the storm with stoical indifference. If rain threatened, some of the men would hurry to a favourable gum, and with their sharp tomahawks quickly strip large sheets of bark to be used as break winds to their one-sided houses.
Possibly their indifference to storms was due in some measure to the fact that they were always welcome to occupy a roomy old laundry, with a large fireplace, when the weather was particularly severe. Under ordinary conditions they much preferred their mia-mias.
Alas, what a gulf lay between them and those smaller settlers who came on the scene when the old stations were cut up. No free "tucker," "bacon," or "drop o' grog" from them who had all they could do to keep their own bodies and souls together.
Whatever loss the blacks suffered by the intrusion of the first white settlers—the squatters—their lot became infinitely harder in the course of time, when the old order passed away. Kangaroos and emus were dogged relentlessly, and soon all kinds of native game disappeared from their hunting-grounds. The very trees were hacked and torn up by the roots. All was sacrificed to the invading plough. Sturdy, heavy-framed yeomen took the place of the lithesome station hand.
No longer is heard the thunder of a hundred hoofs at dawn, when each morning the station hacks were headed for the stockyard at racing speed, to the accompaniment of loud whip.
No longer is seen the well-knit, well clothed squatter, riding with his sons, fresh from college, in neat boots and breeches, with bright-glinting spurs, as they go straight at a well-topped brush fence.
To the disgust of the black children the drag, buggies, and hooded waggonette have gone from the coach-houses. What happy hours were spent secretly in the waggonette under the heavy calico sheet which covered all like a tent.
"Kitty" and "Sally" are no longer seen sneaking to the drawingroom windows to gaze at the pretty dresses of the ladies with in, or to listen rapturously to the music. "Billy" and "Jacky" were content to lie on their backs by the camp-fires, beating their chests with their hands, and chanting deeds of prowess in deep bass monotones.
The blacks' camp itself is now no longer seen. "The old order changeth, yielding place to new," and who shall say it is for better or for worse? Could inanimate objects speak, it were well to hear the protests of the old homestead itself, for what indignities it has suffered! Hard indeed that its large drawingroom should be converted into a barn, its best bedroom into a kitchen, and its kitchen into a calf-pen.
The old garden, too, has suffered in like manner. Its broad paths and trim rosemary borders have entirely disappeared. Here and there, tender little offsprings of of once highly-prized plants pathetically raise their little heads in supplication. The old creek, and the creek alone, has defied the hand of the spoiler—
"For men may come, and men may go, But I go on forever."8 
Article27 Mar 1909The article reads: BUSH SKETCHER. THE BACK STATION. By ERNEST REID.
A fascinating calm of sweet content ment seems to clothe the spot where the old Back Station has stood for more than fifty years.
The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic. : 1864 - 1946), Sat 27 Mar 1909, p54
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139690702.9 
Widower26 Mar 1926John Ernest Reid became a widower upon the death of his wife Florence Goff.10 
Marriage*7 Sep 1935 Spouse: Emma Grace Newsham Small. VIC, Australia, #M431.11,12
 
Marriage-Notice*26 Oct 1935REID-SMALL -On the 7th September 1935 at Holy Trinity Church, Brighton road, Balaclava, Victoria by the Rev H W Doudney, Grace, widow of Herbert Small of Sydney and Melbourne, eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J W Small, of Manly (NSW) and Balwyn (Victoria) to Ernest, second son of Mrs and the late Donald Reid of Puckawidgee, Riverina. (Sydney and English papers please copy.)13 
Death*20 Sep 1950 Ripponlea, VIC, Australia, #D11123 (age 79) [par Donald REID & Mary SMITH].10 
Death-Notice*22 Sep 1950REID.—On September 20 (suddenly on his birthday) at his residence, 4 Gleneira road, Ripponlea John Ernest, loved husband of Grace Small-Reid (Private interment.)
REID.—On September 20, at his residence 4 Gleneira road, Ripponlea, John Ernest, dearly loved father of Eileen, Kathleen, Kenneth, Geoffrey, Ronald, Noel (Private Interment.)2 
Probate (Will)* Ernest Reid. Gentleman. Ripponlea. 20 Sep 1950. 434/095.14 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1909Norwood Street, Sandringham, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clerk. With Florence Reid.15
bt 1914 - 1919'Sylvia', Bluff Road, Sandringham, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clerk. With Florence Reid.16,17
1924Agnew Street, Brighton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: tutor. With Florence Reid.18
1942No 1 4 Glen Eira Road, St Kilda, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: journalist. With Emma Grace Newsham Reid.19

Family

 Florence Goff b. 27 Mar 1876, d. 26 Mar 1926
Children 1.Eileen Gladys Ilma Reid+ b. 1899, d. 7 Jun 1989
 2.Kathleen May Reid b. 1903, d. 1974
 3.Kenneth Mervyn Ernest Reid+ b. 3 Oct 1904, d. Dec 1983
 4.Geoffrey Donald Reid b. 15 May 1906, d. 31 Jul 1968
 5.Phyllis Geraldine Reid b. 1908, d. 1908
 6.Ronald Byron Rutherford Reid b. 1909, d. 1965
 7.Gordon Noel Reid b. 1914, d. 1958

Newspaper-Articles

  • 23 Oct 1931: Australian Station Stories. IN THE NINETIES. LIFE ON THE BARCOO.
    "Australian Station Stories," by Ernest Reid (Publisher, Frank "Wilmot, York House, Little Collins Street, Melbourne) — Beautifully written by a lover of the bush. The reader gets to the end too soon. Those who have been brought up to station life will appreciate the strong poetic descriptive character features of this delightful little volume.
    This little book has more than usual interest to the Central Queenslander, for one of the stories is written around an incident that occurred at Ruthven station on the Barcoo during the time that Charlie Mackin was at Ruthven; the Perriers at Mt. Marlow; Macansh's at Albilbah; Wiley at Bimerah; A. J. Rogers at Westland; Miller at Portland Downs, and the Smith's at Isis Downs. Many old hands will probably remember the author, particularly Mr. John McNally, the genial squire of Bandon Grove. John's memory might be jogged by the violin, lesson he received from the author.20

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 Sep 1950, p19.
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#M2298."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Jun 1899, p5.
  5. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 17 Sep 1904, p50
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139118610
  6. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 18 Mar 1905, p50
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139802800
  7. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 1 Jul 1905, p46
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139808677
  8. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 17 Nov 1906, p51
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139179103
  9. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 27 Mar 1909, p54
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139690702
  10. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  11. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, TURNER Family Tree - Owner: RuthHTurner.
  12. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#M7647 - as Ena Grace Newsham SMALL & Ernest REID."
  13. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 26 Oct 1935, p17.
  14. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 72; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1512.
  15. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909 "as Ernest REID."
  16. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914 "as Ernest REID."
  17. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919 "as Ernest REID."
  18. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  19. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  20. [S14] Newspaper - The Longreach Leader (Qld.), 23 Oct 1931, p3.
Last Edited25 Apr 2020

Kathleen May Reid

F, #432, b. 1903, d. 1974
Father*John Ernest Reid b. 20 Sep 1871, d. 20 Sep 1950
Mother*Florence Goff b. 27 Mar 1876, d. 26 Mar 1926
Birth*1903 Armadale, VIC, Australia, #B193.1 
Death*1974 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D9388 (Age 71) - as CREED.2 

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#B193."
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
Last Edited25 Apr 2020

Kenneth Mervyn Ernest Reid

M, #433, b. 3 Oct 1904, d. Dec 1983
Father*John Ernest Reid b. 20 Sep 1871, d. 20 Sep 1950
Mother*Florence Goff b. 27 Mar 1876, d. 26 Mar 1926
Birth*3 Oct 1904 Malvern, VIC, Australia, #B27144.1 
Marriage*27 Feb 1929 Spouse: Alice Binks. East Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M468.2,3
 
Military*17 Jul 1940Enlisted for military service: Caulfield, VIC, Australia, Australian Army Service Number VX44164 - Locality on Enlistment UPPER BEACONSFIELD - Next of Kin REID, ALICE - Date of Discharge 10 Dec 1945 - Rank Private - Posting at Discharge 2/29 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION - Prisoner of War      Yes.4 
WidowerMar 1983Kenneth Mervyn Ernest Reid became a widower upon the death of his wife Alice Binks.5 
Death*Dec 1983 Officer, VIC, Australia, #D28996 (Age 80.)6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1928Salisbury House, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: motor driver.7
bt 1931 - 1934O'Neill Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: motor driver.8,9
1963Station Road, Officer, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: foreman. With Alice Reid.10

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, GARDEN OF NO DISTANT PLACE, GNDP - DATE 10 December.11

Newspaper-Articles

  • 18 Sep 1945: VICTORIAN AND SA WAR PRISONERS. The Army Department is still checking names of Australian prisoners of war who have been liberated from camps in Singapore, Siam and Pacific islands.
    VICTORIA The following Victorians have been reported alive in Siam: VX44164 Pte Reid, K., Inf, Upper Beaconsfield.12

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#B27144."
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Reid Family Tree.
  4. [S30] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWII, http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/, Name      REID, KENNETH
    Service      Australian Army
    Service Number      VX44164
    Date of Birth      3 Oct 1904
    Place of Birth      MALVERN, VIC
    Date of Enlistment      17 Jul 1940
    Locality on Enlistment      UPPER BECONFIELD
    Place of Enlistment      CAULFIELD, VIC
    Next of Kin      REID, ALICE
    Date of Discharge      10 Dec 1945
    Rank      Private
    Posting at Discharge      2/29 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION
    WW2 Honours and Gallantry      None for display
    Prisoner of War      Yes.
  5. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "Place of birth Durham England."
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  7. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  8. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  9. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  10. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  11. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery,.
  12. [S14] Newspaper - Army News (Darwin, NT), Tue 18 Sep 1945, p3.
Last Edited5 Apr 2019

Geoffrey Donald Reid

M, #434, b. 15 May 1906, d. 31 Jul 1968
Father*John Ernest Reid b. 20 Sep 1871, d. 20 Sep 1950
Mother*Florence Goff b. 27 Mar 1876, d. 26 Mar 1926
Birth*15 May 1906 Kew, VIC, Australia, #B11636.1 
Death*31 Jul 1968 Sout, VIC, Australia, #D19433 (Age 62.)2 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1928c/- A DAVY, Waverley, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: motor driver.3

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia4

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#B11636."
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  3. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  4. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery,.
Last Edited25 Apr 2020

Phyllis Geraldine Reid

F, #435, b. 1908, d. 1908
Father*John Ernest Reid b. 20 Sep 1871, d. 20 Sep 1950
Mother*Florence Goff b. 27 Mar 1876, d. 26 Mar 1926
Birth*1908 Sandringham, VIC, Australia, #B6727.1 
Death*1908 Sandringham, VIC, Australia, #D7584 age M.1 

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#B6727."
Last Edited25 Apr 2020

Gordon Noel Reid

M, #436, b. 1914, d. 1958
Father*John Ernest Reid b. 20 Sep 1871, d. 20 Sep 1950
Mother*Florence Goff b. 27 Mar 1876, d. 26 Mar 1926
Birth*1914 Sandringham, VIC, Australia, #B7618.1 
Death*1958 Toorak, VIC, Australia, #D10859 (Age 44.)2 

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#B7618."
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
Last Edited25 Apr 2020

Maurice William Goff

M, #437, b. 11 Aug 1870, d. 25 Aug 1870
Father*William Henry Goff b. 31 Oct 1842, d. 28 May 1906
Mother*Helen Rosa Clayton b. 21 Nov 1845, d. 9 Apr 1928
Birth*11 Aug 1870 Richmond Lodge, Milltown, Dublin, Ireland, 12 746.1
Birth-Notice*20 Aug 1870Goff—August 11, at Richmond Lodge, Milltown, the wife of Mr. Wm. H. Goff of a son.2,3 
Death*25 Aug 1870 Dublin, Ireland, age 14 days.4 
Death-Notice*26 Aug 1870Deaths. Goff—25th inst. at Richmond Lodge, Milltown, Maurice William, infant son of Mr William H Goff, aged 14 days.5 

Citations

  1. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Ireland Births, 1864-1881," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org/).
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number C01405-5 / System Origin Ireland-EASy / Source Film Number 101211 / Reference Number v 12-2 p 746.
  2. [S335] Newspaper (Ireland) - The Weekly Freeman's Journal (Dublin), 20 Aug 1870, p8.
  3. [S335] Newspaper (Ireland) - Southern Reporter and Cork Commercial Courier (Cork), 13 Aug 1870, p3.
  4. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,
    Date assumed - calculated from birth.
  5. [S335] Newspaper (Ireland) - The Irish Times (Dublin), 26 Aug 1870, p8.
Last Edited25 Apr 2020

Helen Corlett Goff

F, #438, b. 4 Jul 1900, d. 1 Jul 1982
Father*William Henry Goff b. 27 Nov 1873, d. 22 May 1958
Mother*Elsa Theodora Woolcott b. 11 Aug 1878, d. Apr 1965
Note* Walter Fergus Robinson. Helen Corlett GOFF had an interest in Walter F Robinson's estate of $1,923.26. 
Birth*4 Jul 1900 Armadale, VIC, Australia, #B15830.1 
Birth-Notice*21 Jul 1900GOFF.—On the 4th July, at "Lenore," Beatty-avenue, Toorak, the wife of W. H. Goff, jun., of a daughter.2 
Land-UBeac*7 Jan 1966 GEM-D-39A.40.42. Transfer from William Henry Goff to Helen Corlett Goff Doris Clayton Goff. 40a 2r 3p.3 
Village Bell*Jul 1980The article reads: Doris C. Goff of St Georges Road; who wrote to the Bell : “We are always pleased to see what is happening in the district as we have had a lifetime association with Upper Beaconsfield. You may not know, but our grandfather (Mr W H Goff) had “Harpfield” built just over 100 years ago. In fact it is the oldest house in the district in its original state. No alterations have been made. It is also the only house that has been in one family all these years as will be seen on the Shire map. My sister and I are sorry we can’t spend all our time up here.”.4 
Death*1 Jul 1982 Malvern, VIC, Australia, #D14942 age 81 - as GOFF.5 
Burial*5 Jul 1982 Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, Cremated remains scattered.6 
Probate (Will)* Helen Corlett Goff. Spinster. Caulfield E. 01 Jul 1982. 909/214. "Harpfields," then 40a 3r 3p was valued at $79,000 (half owned by Helen.)7 
Land-Note*29 Nov 1982 GEM-D-39A.40.42: Helen Corlett Goff died on 1 July 1982. Probate of her will has been granted to Doris Clayton Goff.8 
Land-UBeac*29 Nov 1982 GEM-D-39A.40.42. Transfer from Helen Corlett Goff to Doris Clayton Goff. 40a 2r 3p.9 

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B15830."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 21 Jul 1900, p9
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9548876
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4085-829 - Helen Corlett Goff and Doris Clayton Goff both of 15 Princes Avenue Caulfield East Spinsters are now proprietors as tenants in common in equal shares.
  4. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 013-1980 p9.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery,
    Remains scattered.
  7. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P12, unit 226; VPRS 7591/P8, unit 46.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4085-829 - Helen Corlett Goff died on 1 July 1982. Probate of her will has been granted to Doris Clayton Goff.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4085-829 - Doris Clayton Goff of 15 Princes Avenue Caulfield East Spinster is now the proprietor.
Last Edited5 Apr 2019

William Williams

M, #439, b. 1825, d. 10 Dec 1890
William WILLIAMS
(1825-1890)
Birth*1825 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. 
Marriage*Sep 1851 Spouse: Jane Ferguson Gillard. St Geo Hanover Square, London, England, Sep Q [St Geo Han Sq] 1 1.1
 
Land-Note31 May 1879 GEM-C-12: Henry Bell. Beaconsfield May 31/79. To Dr L. L. Smith, MLA
Dear Sir, About 4 months ago, Mr Wm. Williams of Melbourne (who at one time was a carriage manufacturer there) took up 20 acres at Beaconsfield - according to my directions he sent up his application to the Treasury with the usual fee of one pound. By some mistake the messenger who took up the money and application form after obtaining the registration certificate brought both away with him. Meantime a man who works in the neighbourhood discovered the mistake peg off the land. I soon discovered what had been done and on speaking with the latter was informed he would take £10 and give it up. Of course he only wanted it for a spec.
I refused and shortly afterwards finding it was no use trying it on, he said if he got his expenses he would throw it up. I told him I would hand over to him the £5 which I would receive for my commission, he agreed. I then asked him to call and sign the paper intimating to the Lands Department his intention of throwing it up. I then informed Mr Williams of the result of my negotiations with Bell, who authorised me to complete matters. Mr Jarram who adjoins the block referred to wishing his land fenced. I on the strength of getting paid from Mr Williams completed the whole line and did a few other improvements.
Now Mr Bell wishes to back out unless he gets something extra. In short he has no bona fide intentions as the block was simply taken up to make money out of it as he told me so and I have a number of witnesses who can testify to what I assert.
The ground is no use for cultivation, It will only do for people who can afford to lay out money in an ornamental sense and can therefore be no use to the person who has it. I wish you to lay the matter before Mr Longmore It will be a pity if Mr Williams does not get the land as he was about to build a house on it. The whole ?dealing is an attempt to extort money and I am sure the Minister won't approve of such sharp practise.
Yours W. Brisbane

With reference to subject matter of this letter I am unable to give an opinion except that I saw the clearing and fencing mentioned therein done by Mr Brisbane for the applicant Mr Williams. It is for the department to decide if Brisbane's statement is correct if so did Bell obtain the license in a clandestine manner. John Yeoman 6/6/79 [note: John Yeoman was the government bailiff].2 
Land-Note*3 Jun 1879 GEM-C-12: Henry Bell. W. Williams Esq. Dear Sir, The bearer is the party that has that block of land at Beaconsfield which Mr Brisbane was speaking to you about. He is a fencer by trade, and will let you have that block by paying him £8.5/-, the amount it has cost him in getting it; on the condition that you will allow him to do the fencing. He will put up a substantial two-railed fence and find the materials for 19/- per chain. Henry Bell.3 
Land-Note10 Jun 1879 GEM-C-12: Henry Bell. The Australian and European Bank Limited, Melbourne 10 June 1879. Dear Sir, Enclosed please find copy of a letter received by me a day or two ago.
I would merely say in this connection that I have no wish to be mixed up in any dispute in this or any other block of land at Beaconsfield or elsewhere and would prefer to give it up if such were probable.
On this fence of England's I propose to build but shall do nothing if there are rival claims, Yours truly W Williams.
To Brisbane Esq.3 
Land-UBeac*10 Oct 1879William Williams selected land from the Crown. GEM-C-12. 19a 3r 12p - Crown grant to W. WILLIAMS on 22 Sep 1888.2,4 
Land-Note27 Nov 1879 GEM-C-12: Henry Bell. Inspected by Mounted Constable James Gilfedder: No fencing, no land cleared or cultivated, not suitable for cultivation. A slab hut, bark roof 12x8x6 feet high some farming around the hut, valued at £3. Henry Bell resides on the land, resided on it since he took it up, he was a bona fide selector.4 
Widower4 Sep 1880William Williams became a widower upon the death of his wife Jane Ferguson Gillard.5 
Land-Note13 Mar 1888 GEM-C-12: Application to purchase. 50 chains of fencing at 20/- £50 land enclosed according to its licensed boundaries. Mr Brind adjoining occupier. 4 acres grubbed and cleared £12 per acre £48. Quality of land exceedingly poor and not fit for cultivation, heavily timbered, stony and rangy. Land occupied for no purpose. Non-residence.6 
Land-Note*6 Sep 1888 GEM-C-61: Hanrahan William Louis Williams. Melbourne, Sept 6 1888.
To the Honorable the President of the Board of Lands and Works, Melbourne.
Sir, In explanation of my attaching my signature to this application I do myself the honor to state.
1st That the original selector (my late son) is dead.
2nd That he was unmarried at the time of his decease.
3ed That he had no estate at the time of his death of sufficient importance to render it necessary to take out letters of administration.
4th That I am his legal heir.
I have the honor to be Sire Your most obedient servant William Williams.7 
Land-UBeac*12 Jun 1889 GEM-C-59. Transfer from Percy John Walter Williams to William Williams. 19a 2r 27p.8 
Land-UBeac*b 23 Jul 1889 GEM-C-61. Transfer from Hanrahan William Louis Williams to William Williams. 20a 0r 0p.9 
Note*26 Jun 1890 Of Orrong Road Toorak - owned Allot 59 & 60 of Section C Parish of Gembrook. 
Land-UBeac26 Jun 1890 GEM-C-60. Transfer from Edgar Elmore Williams to William Williams. 19a 0r 23p.10 
Death*10 Dec 1890 Melbourne East, VIC, Australia, #D16702 age 65 [par Walter WILLIAMS].11 
Inquest11 Dec 1890Inquest held 1890/1642. Male, Williams, William, Rupture of an aneurism of the aorta, The Morgue Melbourne.12 
Death-Notice*12 Dec 1890WILLIAMS.—On the 10th inst., suddenly, of heart disease, William Williams, of Byrnhyrst, Orrong- road, Armadale, aged 65 years.
The Friends of the late Mr. WILLIAM WILLIAMS are informed that his remains will be interred in the Melbourne General Cemetery.
The funeral will pass the intersection of Swanston and Flinders streets, on Saturday, the 13th inst., at 2.30 o'clock.13 
Probate (Will)*20 Mar 1891 William Williams. Gent. Toorak. 10 Dec 1890. 44/715. Crown Grants in parish of Gembrook, allotments 59 and 60 containing 38 acres 3 roods 10 perches, post and rail fence, no other improvements, assessed at £20 per acre £776.5.0.14 
Land-Note15 Jul 1919 William Williams died on the 10th December 1890. Probate of his will has been granted to The Equity Trustees and Agency Company Limited of 85 Queen Street Melbourne and Edgar Elmore Williams of Flinders Street Melbourne Gentleman.15 
Land-UBeac*15 Jul 1919 GEM-C-12. Transfer from William Williams to Edgar Elmore Williams. 19a 3r 12p.16 
Land-Note*9 Dec 1949 GEM-C-59.60.61: William Williams died on the 10th December 1890. Probate of his will has been granted to The Equity Trustees and Agency Company Limited of 472 Bourke Street Melbourne (with Edgar Elmore Williams now deceased.)17 
Land-UBeac3 May 1950 GEM-C-59. Transfer from William Williams to Clifton Leopold Downey. 19a 2r 27p.18 
Land-UBeac*3 May 1950 GEM-C-61. Transfer from William Williams to Clifton Leopold Downey. 20a 0r 0p.19 
Land-UBeac3 May 1950 GEM-C-60. Transfer from William Williams to Clifton Leopold Downey. 19a 0r 23p.20 

Grave

  • Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia

Family

 Jane Ferguson Gillard b. 18 Apr 1827, d. 4 Sep 1880
Children 1.Hanrahan William Louis Williams b. Jun 1852, d. 23 May 1884
 2.Percy John Walter Williams b. 1854, d. 19 Aug 1903
 3.Edgar Elmore Williams b. 1855, d. 5 Nov 1934
 4.William Rupert Williams b. 1869, d. 1938

Newspaper-Articles

  • 27 Nov 1866: WILLIAM WILLIAMS, ESQ , MAYOR OF MELBOURNE.
    This gentleman is a native of Bristol, where his family connections have been for many years extensively engaged as stage coach, and subsequently as railway carriage builders. He arrived in Victoria in 1852, and commenced business as a coachbuilder, in Collins-street east. In 1858 be contracted with the Victorian Government to supply railway carriages and waggons, and on the completion of the contract, he erected the Yarra Bank Works, on Batman's Swamp, at the rear of the Melbourne Gas Works. At these works, the largest in Victoria, comprising as they do a covered space of rather over one and a half acres, has been erected a very large complement of English and American machinery and other appliances suitable to the carrying out of manufacturing operations on a very large scale and of a varied character. In a comparatively short space of time railway work to the value of about £200,000 has been manufactured here. A strike in connection with the 'eight hours' movement, lasting seven months, took place at these works shortly after they opened which attracted much public attention on account of the obstinacy which characterised it, and the incidents which arose whilst it prevailed. Mr Williams became a member of the city council in 1863, as representative for Latrobe Ward. He was elected to the mayoral office by a unanimous vote of the council, on the 10th of last month, and was re-elected a few days thereafter, without opposition, by the ratepayers of Latrobe Ward.21
  • 12 Dec 1890: SUDDEN DEATH OF AN EX-MAYOR OF MELBOURNE.
    Under very painful circumstances yesterday morning the body of Mr William Williams was found in his offices at 2 Prell's-buildings, at the corner of Collins and Queen streets. Mr Williams at one time occupied a very prominent position in civic life. He was 65 years of age, and resided at Brynhyrst-house, Orrong road, Armadale. For some time past he had been in weak health. The last to see the deceased alive was his son Percy Williams who left his father in the office at Prell's buildings at half past 1 o'clock on Wednesday. As the deceased did not return home from the city at his usual hour in the evening, some apprehension was caused, which deepened into anxiety and alarm as he failed to return throughout the night. Mr Percy Williams was communicated with, and this gentleman paid a visit to his father's office early yesterday morning, and found the door looked. On effecting an entrance, he was horrified to find his father lying in the office on his right side, while blood was oozing from his mouth, life being extinct. He at once reported the matter to the police at the Bourke street west station, and Constable P J Foley had the body removed to the morgue. Here an inquest was held by Dr Youl later on in the day. The medical evidence went to show that death was due to a rupture of an aneurism of the aorta. It was stated that the deceased was in the habit of locking himself in his office.
    Mr William Williams was elected to the City Council for the Latrobe Ward on the 5th of February, 1864, and was Mayor during the years 1866 and 1867. On the proclamation of the Albert Ward on the 31st of January, 1870 he was elected alderman, and he resigned his position in the council on the 1st of May, 1876. For many years he represented the constituency of Maldon in the Legislative Assembly. His portrait hangs on the wall of the chamber of the City Council. As a mark of respect to the diseased the flag at the Town-hall was flying half mast high all day yesterday.22

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  2. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria). Land File 2936/49.4. VPRS 439/P0000/250 49/2936 GEMBROOK C -- 12 19--3--12
    Originally selected by H. ENGLAND in 1877, but abandoned, then James A. DAVIS, then Henry BELL, but crown grant to W. WILLIAMS on 22 Sep 1888.
  3. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria). Land File 2936/49.4.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2097-397 - William Williams of Armadale Contractor.
  5. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  6. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria). 49/2936 GEMBROOK C -- 12 19--3--12
    Land Selection Files, by Land District, Section 49 Land Act 1869
    VPRS 439/P0000/250      1879 - 1888.
  7. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria). VPRS 439/P0000/250 49/2929 GEMBROOK C -- 61 20--0--0 1874 - 1889.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2149-675 - William Williams of Collins Street West Melbourne Gentleman.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2212-340 - William Williams of Armadale.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2177-367 - William Williams of Orrong Road Toorak Gentleman.
  11. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  12. [S24] PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 24/P0000 unit 573, item 1890/1642
    Male, Williams, William, Rupture of an aneurism of the aorta, The Morgue Melbourne, 1890/1642, 11 Dec 1890,.
  13. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 Dec 1890, p1.
  14. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P0, unit 560; VPRS 28/P2, unit 304; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 173.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2097-397 - William Williams died on the 10th December 1890. Probate of his will has been granted to The Equity Trustees and Agency Company Limited of 85 Queen Street Melbourne and Edgar Elmore Williams of Flinders Street Melbourne Gentleman.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2097-397 - William Williams died 10 December 1890. Probate of his will has been granted to The Equity Trustees Executors And Agency Company Ltd and Edgar Elmore Williams of Flinders Street Gentleman.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2177-367 & C/T 2212-340 & 2149-675 - William Williams died on the 10th December 1890. Probate of his will has been granted to The Equity Trustees and Agency Company Limited of 472 Bourke Street Melbourne (with Edgar Elmore Williams now deceased).
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2149-675 - Clifton Leopold Downey of Dewhurst Orchardist.
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2212-340 - Clifton Leopold Downey of Dewhurst Orchardist.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2177-367 - Clifton Leopold Downey of Dewhurst Orchardist.
  21. [S14] Newspaper - The Australian News for Home Readers (Vic.), 27 Nov 1866, p4.
  22. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 Dec 1890, p6.
Last Edited4 Feb 2020

Jane Ferguson Gillard

F, #440, b. 18 Apr 1827, d. 4 Sep 1880
Married NameWilliams. 
Birth*18 Apr 1827 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, date of baptism - of Red Cliffs Street, Bristol.1,2 
Marriage*Sep 1851 Spouse: William Williams. St Geo Hanover Square, London, England, Sep Q [St Geo Han Sq] 1 1.3
 
Death*4 Sep 1880 Windsor, VIC, Australia, #D8111 (Age 50) [par John GILLARD & Jane FERGUSON].4 
Death-Notice*7 Sep 1880WILLIAMS.—On the 4th inst, at her residence, Bryn Hyrst, Orrong-road, Windsor, Jane Ferguson, the beloved wife of Wm Williams, J. P.5 

Family

 William Williams b. 1825, d. 10 Dec 1890
Children 1.Hanrahan William Louis Williams b. Jun 1852, d. 23 May 1884
 2.Percy John Walter Williams b. 1854, d. 19 Aug 1903
 3.Edgar Elmore Williams b. 1855, d. 5 Nov 1934
 4.William Rupert Williams b. 1869, d. 1938

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#D8111 age 50 [par John GILLARD & Jane FERGUSON]."
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1918.
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  4. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 7 Sep 1880, p1.
Last Edited2 Feb 2020

Percy John Walter Williams

M, #441, b. 1854, d. 19 Aug 1903
Father*William Williams b. 1825, d. 10 Dec 1890
Mother*Jane Ferguson Gillard b. 18 Apr 1827, d. 4 Sep 1880
Birth*1854 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #B5641.1 
Marriage*9 Mar 1886 Spouse: Harriet Christian Caldwell. Moor-street, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia, #M1751.2
 
Marriage-Notice*3 Dec 1886WILLIAMS—CALDWELL.—On March 9, 1886, at Moor-street, Fitzroy, by the Rev. N. Kinsman, Percy John Walter Williams, eldest son of William Williams, Esq. Byrnhurst, Orrong-road, Toorak, to Harriett Christian Caldwell, second daughter of the late Christopher Christian Caldwell, Esq., manager of the Commercial Bank, Geelong.3 
Land-UBeac*b 14 Mar 1889Percy John Walter Williams selected land from the Crown. GEM-C-59. 19a 2r 27p.4 
Land-UBeac*12 Jun 1889 GEM-C-59. Transfer from Percy John Walter Williams to William Williams. 19a 2r 27p.5 
Death*19 Aug 1903 Armadale, VIC, Australia, #D8155 (Age 49.)6 
Death-Notice*22 Aug 1903WILLIAMS.— On the 19th August, at Toorak, Percy Williams, aged 49.7 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B5641."
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 3 Dec 1886, p1.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2149-675 - Percy John Walter Williams of Melbourne Clerk.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2149-675 - William Williams of Collins Street West Melbourne Gentleman.
  6. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "as Percival John Walter WILLIAMS."
  7. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 22 Aug 1903, p5
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197218709
Last Edited30 May 2018

Edgar Elmore Williams

M, #442, b. 1855, d. 5 Nov 1934
Father*William Williams b. 1825, d. 10 Dec 1890
Mother*Jane Ferguson Gillard b. 18 Apr 1827, d. 4 Sep 1880
Probate (Will)* Edgar E Williams. Gent. Toorak. 05 Nov 1934. 267/587.1 
Birth*1855 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #B9269.2 
Land-UBeac*17 May 1879Edgar Elmore Williams selected land from the Crown. GEM-C-60. 19a 0r 23p - Land File 2930/49.4
Selected by E. E. WILLIAMS on 12 Jun 1889.3,4 
Land-UBeac26 Jun 1890 GEM-C-60. Transfer from Edgar Elmore Williams to William Williams. 19a 0r 23p.5 
Land-UBeac*15 Jul 1919 GEM-C-12. Transfer from William Williams to Edgar Elmore Williams. 19a 3r 12p.6 
Land-UBeac*15 Jul 1919 GEM-C-12. Transfer from Edgar Elmore Williams to Walter Merritt. 19a 3r 12p.7 
Occupation* Police Magistrate. 
Death*5 Nov 1934 Toorak, VIC, Australia, #D9750 (Age 79.)8 
Death-Notice*6 Nov 1934WILLIAMS.—On the 5th November, 1934, at Philomena Rest Home, Kooyong road, Toorak, Edgar Elmore Williams, aged 79 years.
WILLIAMS - The Friends of the late Mr EDGAR ELMORE WILLIAMS are informed that his remains will be cremated at the Melbourne Crematorium Fawkner. The funeral is appointed to move from the funeral Parlours of Herbert King and Sons Lennox street Richmond THIS DAY (Tuesday, November 6) at 9.30 am.9 

Grave

  • Fawkner Cemetery, Fawkner, VIC, Australia10

Newspaper-Articles

  • 11 Dec 1934: The Equity Trustees Company is applying for probate of the will of Edgar Elmore Williams late of 143 Kooyong road Toorak retired police magistrate who died on November 5. The assets are sworn at £9,998, consisting entirely of personalty and are bequeathed to various relatives and friends.11

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 2633; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 938.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B9269."
  3. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria). Land File 2930/49.4.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2177-367 - Edgar Elmore Williams of Armadale.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2177-367 - William Williams of Orrong Road Toorak Gentleman.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2097-397 - William Williams died 10 December 1890. Probate of his will has been granted to The Equity Trustees Executors And Agency Company Ltd and Edgar Elmore Williams of Flinders Street Gentleman.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2097-397 - Edgar Elmore Williams to Walter Merritt of Upper Beaconsfield Farmer.
  8. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 Nov 1934, p1.
  10. [S39] Index of burials in the cemetery of Fawkner Memorial Park, online @ http://www.gmct.com.au/deceased-search/ "Cremated remains scattered."
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Dec 1934, p8.
Last Edited13 Aug 2017

William Rupert Williams

M, #449, b. 1869, d. 1938
Father*William Williams b. 1825, d. 10 Dec 1890
Mother*Jane Ferguson Gillard b. 18 Apr 1827, d. 4 Sep 1880
Birth*1869 Brighton, VIC, Australia, #B7111.1 
Death*1938 Ballarat, VIC, Australia, #D12161 (Age 68.)2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B7111."
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
Last Edited3 Mar 2015

Clifton Leopold Downey

M, #450, b. 13 Jun 1894, d. 7 Jan 1978
Father*Hugh Lewis Zephyr Downey b. 14 Mar 1861, d. 24 Feb 1922
Mother*Elizabeth Lilian Edmondson b. 1862, d. 1942
Place in Upper Beac* Downey Road. In Dewhurst. Clifton Downey owned land adjoining Downey Road from the early 1930s. He subdivided his land in the early 1960s, and the newly formed road was named after him. 
Birth*13 Jun 1894 Bellarine, VIC, Australia, #B9066.1,2 
Military*5 Sep 1914Enlisted for military service: Regimental number 617 - Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914 - Private 12th Battalion - Returned to Australia 21 July 1917 - suffered GSW to back.3 
Note*1919 [Clifton L Downey - Application for sustenance].4 
Marriage*6 Mar 1926 Spouse: Hilda Cains. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia, #M1448.2,5
 
Land-UBeac30 May 1934 GEM-C-68. Transfer from David Jones to Clifton Leopold Downey. 280a.6,7 
Land-UBeac*30 May 1934 GEM-C-68A. Transfer from David Jones to Clifton Leopold Downey. 40a.8 
Land-UBeac9 Aug 1937 GEM-C-67 (part). Transfer from Henry Mills to Clifton Leopold Downey. 34a 0r 36p.9 
Land-UBeac*9 Aug 1937 GEM-C-67 (part). Transfer from Henry Mills to Clifton Leopold Downey. 50a.10 
Land-UBeac*14 Feb 1938 GEM-C-68 (part). Transfer from Clifton Leopold Downey to George Alexander Beattie, Edith Laura Jean Pile, Musia Rubinstein. 54a 0r 0p - to George Alexander Beattie, Musia Rubinstein and Edith Laura Jean Pile - tenants in common in equal shares.11 
Land-UBeac*2 May 1941 GEM-C-68 (part), 110 Blue Ridge Road. Transfer from Clifton Leopold Downey to Frederick Elwell Holt. 18a 1r 18p.12 
Land-UBeac*31 Oct 1949 GEM-C-67.68 (part). Transfer from Clifton Leopold Downey to Herbert Alfred Davis. 23a 0r 28p + 34a 0r 36p.13,14 
Land-UBeac3 May 1950 GEM-C-59. Transfer from William Williams to Clifton Leopold Downey. 19a 2r 27p.15 
Land-UBeac3 May 1950 GEM-C-60. Transfer from William Williams to Clifton Leopold Downey. 19a 0r 23p.16 
Land-UBeac*3 May 1950 GEM-C-61. Transfer from William Williams to Clifton Leopold Downey. 20a 0r 0p.17 
Land-UBeac23 Jun 1950 GEM-C-60. Transfer from Clifton Leopold Downey to George Martakis. 19a 0r 23p.18 
Land-UBeac23 Jun 1950 GEM-C-59. Transfer from Clifton Leopold Downey to George Martakis. 19a 2r 27p.19 
Land-UBeac*23 Jun 1950 GEM-C-61. Transfer from Clifton Leopold Downey to George Martakis. 20a 0r 0p.20 
Land-UBeac*31 Jul 1952 GEM-C-68 (part). Transfer from Clifton Leopold Downey to Frederick Albert Ingwersen. 63a 3r 24p.21 
Widower10 Jan 1959Clifton Leopold Downey became a widower upon the death of his wife Hilda Cains.22,23 
Land-Note23 May 1961 GEM-C-67 (part): subdivided into two parts and road.24 
Land-UBeac*23 May 1961 GEM-C-67 (part). Transfer from Clifton Leopold Downey to Shire of Berwick. Road 4a 3r 23p.25 
Land-Note9 Oct 1963 GEM-C-68 l/p 61055: subdivision into lots 1 to 5 l/p 61055.26 
Land-Note*31 Dec 1964 GEM-C-68A: subdivision into lots 6 to 9 l/p 65205.27,28 
Land-UBeac*22 Apr 1968 GEM-C-68 l/p 61055 (Lot 5), 40 Downey Road. Transfer from Clifton Leopold Downey to Wolfgang Walter Erika Johanna Walter. 11a 0r 23p.29 
Land-UBeac*2 Dec 1970 GEM-C-68A (part) l/p 61056 (Lot 1), 4 Downey Road. Transfer from Clifton Leopold Downey to Walter Hurst Erna Hurst. 5a 0r 0p - House. Purchased on 9 Aug 1964 for £1750.30,31 
Death*7 Jan 1978 Kyneton, VIC, Australia, #D896 age 84 [par Hugh Lewis Zephyr DOWNEY & Elizabeth EDMONDSON].32,2 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1931 - 1942"Noddfa", Dewhurst via Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist. With Hilda Downey.33,34,35,36

Newspaper-Articles

  • 3 Jun 1924: License Cancelled.
    Clifton Downey of Diamond Creek was charged with having driven a motor car in a negligent manner on May 10.
    Constable E C Annett of Russell Street said that while on duty in Russell street with Constable T.W. Carey on May 10 he saw Downey driving a motor-car along Russell Street in a southerly direction before reaching tho inter section of Russell and Latrobe Street he drove on to the wrong side of the road, apparently to drive west along Latrobe street. In doing so he knocked over a man who was cycling along Russell street in a northerly direction. The cyclists right leg was broken, and his bicycle was considerably damaged. He was conveyed to a hospital in Downey's car. Constable Careygave corroborative evidence. Detective A I. Lee stated that he had ascertained by measurement that Downey had 'cut the corner" by 20ft.
    Downey denied that he had acted negligently The cyclist had been 'zigzagging' about the road and Downey did not think that he would run into him.
    Downey was fined £10, and his licence was cancelled.37

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B9066."
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, owner: DOWNEY - Andrew Neil Dixon [13-06-2011].
  3. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, Clifton DOWNEY
    Regimental number     617
    Religion     Church of England
    Occupation     Labourer
    Address     Warrenheip Ballarat, Victoria
    Marital status     Single
    Age at embarkation     20
    Next of kin     Father, Hugh Lewis Zepha Downey, Warrenheip Ballarat, Victoria
    Enlistment date     5 September 1914
    Embarkation details     Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
    Rank from Nominal Roll     Private
    Unit from Nominal Roll     12th Battalion
    Fate     Returned to Australia 21 July 1917.
  4. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx
  5. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2853-461 - Clifton Leopold Downey of Dewhurst Via Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist.
  7. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1932/33 rates Jones Capt David / Est of Mrs D. c/o E Jones 402 Mont Albert Road Mont Albert. crossed out 7 Oct 1933 - Collingburn George Beaconsfield Upper. NAV 27/50
    1933/34 rates Collingburn George (Estate David Jones?) 280a lot 68 NAV27 ; 40ac lot 68A House NAV50 - transfer to Downey per 29 May 1934
    1934/5 rates Downey 280a lot 68 NAV 25 40a lot 68A NAV20.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2631-148 - Clifton Leopold Downey of Dewhurst Via Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5539-710 - Clifton Leopold Downey of Dewhurst via Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5139-747 - Clifton Leopold Downey of Dewhurst via Upper Beaconsfield Orchardist.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2853-461 - George Alexander Beattie of 65 Elizabeth Street Melbourne Physical Culture Teacher, Musia Rubinstein of 30 Beach Avenue Elwood Married Woman and Edith Laura Jean Pile of Sherwood Street Glen Iris Traveller - tenants in common in equal shares - C/T 6206-159.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2853-461 - Frederick Elwell Holt of 16 Sidwell Avenue St kilda Manufacturer - C/T 6577-271.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2853-461 - Herbert Alfred Davis of 219 Kambrook Road Caulfield Farmer - C/T 7519-097.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5539-710 - Herbert Alfred Davis of 219 Kambrook Road Caulfield Farmer.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2149-675 - Clifton Leopold Downey of Dewhurst Orchardist.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2177-367 - Clifton Leopold Downey of Dewhurst Orchardist.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2212-340 - Clifton Leopold Downey of Dewhurst Orchardist.
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2177-367 - George Martakis of 390 Clarendon Street South Melbourne Wholesale Produce Merchant.
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2149-675 - George Martakis of 390 Clarendon Street South Melbourne Wholesale Produce Merchant.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2212-340 - George Martakis of 390 Clarendon Street South Melbourne Wholesale Produce Merchant.
  21. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2853-461 - Frederick Albert Ingwersen of Stud Road Wantirna Carrier - C/T 8070-199.
  22. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "Place of Birth Posford England."
  23. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery,
    cremated remains scattered. Service 13 Jan 1959.
  24. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5139-747 - B211210 (Road) 4a 3r 23p - C/T 8360-099 ; B211211 21a 2r 16p - C/T 8360-100 ; B433997 C/T 8360-101.
  25. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5139-747 - B211210 (Road) 4a 3r 23p - C/T 8360-099 - Shire of Berwick.
  26. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2853-461 - subdivision into lots 1 to 5 l/p 61055 - C/T 8441-929 to 933.
  27. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2631-148 - subdivision into lots 6 to 9 l/p 65205 - C/T 8526-187 to 190.
  28. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 Rate Book
    in 1957-60 161ac pt 68.68A Sec C NAV74 - changed to 82ac pt 68A NAV120
    1961/65 - 11a 23p Lot 5 L/P 61055 Lot 9 L/P 65205 now NAV68.
  29. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 8441-933 - Wolfgang Walter Toolmaker and Erika Johanna Walter Married Woman both of 6 David Street Noble Park - joint proprietors.
  30. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2631-148 - cancelled as to part - Lot 1 - C/T 8864-990 - Walter Hurst Boilermaker and Erna Hurst Married Woman both of Dewhurst via Upper Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  31. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 Rate Book 1961/65 - Lot 1 & House to W + E Hurst £1750 per 9 Aug 1964 NAV60.
  32. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D896 age 84 [par Hugh Lewis Zephyr DOWNEY & Elizabeth EDMONDSON]."
  33. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  34. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  35. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  36. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  37. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 3 Jun 1924, p9.
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Some individuals may be featured because members of their family were associated with the Upper Beaconsfield area, even though they themselves never lived here.