Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen

M, #5433, b. 23 May 1864, d. 22 May 1941
Note* Carl Gustaf Berger. Nissen and Berger were friends.1 
Birth*23 May 1864 Göteborg, Sweden.2 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelNov 1884 To Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Sorata
Age 23.3 
Note1888 NISSEN, HJALMER
Ship: ORMUZ; Arrival Date: NOV 1888; Age: 31; Destination: SYDNEY; Master: CHARLTON ALFRED; Film Ref date: NOV 1888; Page of list: 7.4 
Note1890 Bills of sale files. 89476 Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen McCracken's City Brewery Limited Henry Skinner Nissens Hotel and Cafe 140 Bourke Street Melbourne.
VPRS 8350/P2 unit 164, item 89476.5 
Naturalisation*1890Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen was naturalised in 1890; Nissen, Carl Johan Hjalmar - naturalisation.6 
Marriage*1890 Spouse: Caroline Constance Henderson. VIC, Australia, #M6704.2
 
Note1895 Bills of Sale Filed. 105837 Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen George Robert Gilfillan The Victoria Brewery J Nation and Company Freemasons Hotel corner William and Lonsdale Streets
VPRS 8350/P2 unit 268, item 105837.7 
Note1910 Transcripts of Appeals to the Privy Council (1901-1903), High Court of Australia (1903-?1950)
Supreme Court of Victoria. File 307, Case 186 Carl Johan Hjalmer Nissen Wilhelm Pallin and August Sheldon versus Kensa Greta Maria Grunden Peter Eric Grunden Adolph Knut Oscar Grunden and Christina Dorothy Elizabeth Grunden Infants appearing by their next Friend Lawrence Magnus Gillberg.
VPRS 268/P0 unit 5, item File 307, Case 186.8 
Note*1911 NISSEN Carl Johan Hjalmer; PALLIN Wilhelm; SHELDON August versus GRUNDEN Kensa Greta Maria; GRUNDEN Peter Eric; GRUNDEN Adolph Knut Oscar; GRUNDEN Christina Dorothy Elizabeth, infants appearing by their next friend GILLBERG Lawrence Magnus - see newspaper article 15 Sep 1910.9 
(Passenger) Migration/Travel13 Jun 1914 On 13 Jun 1914 Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen travelled to Bremen, Germany, sailing on the Ship Scharnhorst, to Bremen via Ports; Nissen C J H, Age 47.. Age 47.10 
(Passenger) Migration/Travel6 Dec 1914 On 6 Dec 1914 Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen travelled to Melbourne, VIC, Australia, sailing on the Australia. Departing from from Kristiania Norway. Age 50 - Hotelkeeper - Swedish.11 
Widower17 Dec 1919He became a widower upon the death of his wife Caroline Constance Henderson.12 
Marriage*2 Aug 1921 Spouse: Charlotte 'Carlotta' Wells. VIC, Australia, #M10016.13
 
Marriage-Notice*6 Aug 1921 NISSEN—WELLS.—On the 2nd August, 1921, C. J. H. Nissen to Carlotta Wells.14 
Land-Note11 Nov 1921 GEM-D-56.57 (part): Mortgagee: Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. Foreclosed vide 5101-041 8 Dec 1925. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.15 
Land-Note11 Nov 1921 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (part): Mortgagee: Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. Foreclosed as to balance - C/T 5101-040 - dated 8 Dec 1925. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.16 
Land-Note11 Nov 1921 GEM-D-44 (part): Mortgagee: Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. Foreclosed - C/T 5101-040. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.17 
Land-Note*11 Nov 1921 GEM-D-5: Mortgagee: Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. Foreclosed vide 5101-042 8 Dec 1925. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.18 
Land-UBeac*21 Apr 1922 GEM-D-5 (part). Transfer from Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen to Country Roads Board. Transfer as to part for road (also runs through CA6.)19 
Land-Note8 Sep 1922 GEM-D-10. George Wilson Martin GW Martin took out a mortgage from Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen - foreclosed 8 Dec 1925.20 
Land-Note8 Sep 1922 GEM-D-63A: Mortgagee: Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. Mortgage No 450925. Discharged 7 Oct 1947. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.21 
Land-UBeac8 Dec 1925 GEM-D-10. Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. 19a 3r 25p (foreclosed.)22 
Land-UBeac8 Dec 1925 GEM-D-56.57 (part). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. Foreclosed. 89a 28p.23 
Land-UBeac*8 Dec 1925 GEM-D-5 (part). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. 18a 0r 28p (foreclosed.)24 
Land-UBeac8 Dec 1925 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (part). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. Foreclosed as to balance - C/T 5101-040 - dated 8 Dec 1925.25 
(Passenger) Migration/Travel8 Dec 1930 On 8 Dec 1930 Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen travelled with Amy Sherwen Suzanna Cameron to Melbourne, VIC, Australia, sailing on the Mirrabooka. Departing from West Hartlepool - previous address Strand Palace Hotel, travelling 1st class via California and Vancouver. Age 66 - Retired Wine Merchant.26
(Passenger) Migration/Travel7 May 1935 On 7 May 1935 Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen travelled with Amy Sherwen Suzanna Nissen to Southampton, England, sailing on the Moreton Bay. Departing from Melbourne - address c/o Victoria House, Melbourne Place London. Age 70.27 
Land-UBeac*27 May 1935 GEM-D-5 (part). Transfer from Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen to Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Funnell. 18a 0r 28p.28 
(Passenger) Migration/Travel14 Sep 1935 On 14 Sep 1935 Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen travelled with Amy Sherwen Suzanna Nissen to Melbourne, VIC, Australia, sailing on the Orsova. Departing from from London - gave address as Strand Palace Hotel WC2 (Tourist). Age 71.29 
Death*22 May 1941 St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #D4425 (Age 77) [par Charles James Napoleon NISSEN & Elizabeth KELLER].30 
Death-Notice*23 May 1941 NISSEN—On May 22, at his residence, No. 2 Foster street, St Kilda, Carl J. H. Nissen (late of Exchange Hotel, William street, Melbourne and Victorian Mounted Rifles) aged 77 years (Inserted by Susanna and Marguerite Nissen, Sweden.)
NISSEN -The Friends of the late Mr CARL JOHAN H NISSEN are informed that his remains will be cremated at the Springvale Crematorium. The funeral is appointed to move from his residence No 3 Foster street St Kilda, THIS DAY (Friday May 23) at 3 p m.31 
Death-Notice24 May 1941 NISSEN.—on May 22 at his residence, 2 Foster street, St Kilda Carl Hjalmar Nissen, husband of Carlotta Nissen, Thalassa, 8 Fitzroy street, St Kilda, aged 77 years.32 
Land-Note*22 May 1942 GEM-D-10. Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen died on 22 May 1941. Probate of his will has been granted to Francis Hay Lonie and Lyston Arthur Chisholm both of 339 Collins Street Melbourne Solicitors and Bertie Harris of 103 William Street Melbourne Secretary.33 
Land-UBeac*22 May 1942 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (part). Transfer from Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen to George Joseph Thomson. Area between Halford Street and Fern Street.34 
Land-UBeac*22 May 1942 GEM-D-10. Transfer from Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen to Edith Annie Hardy. 19a 3r 25p.35 
Land-UBeac*26 Nov 1946 GEM-D-56.57 (part). Transfer from Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen to William Gustaf Leslie Knapton Frank Leslie Knapton. 89a 28p.36 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 190943 William Street, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: hotelkeeper. With Caroline Constance Nissen.37,38,39,40
bt 1912 - 192135 William Street, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: hotelkeeper.41,42,43,44,45,46,47
192218 King Street, Caulfield West, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Charlotte 'Carlotta' Nissen.48
bt 1926 - 192718 Foster Street, St Kilda, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Charlotte 'Carlotta' Nissen.49,50
bt 1931 - 19372 Foster Street, St Kilda, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Amy Sherwen Suzanna Nissen.51,52,53,54

Grave

  • Agonis, Bed 28, Rose 01, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia55

Newspaper-Articles

  • 13 Mar 1897: THE JUNE CELEBRATIONS. REPRESENTATIVE MOUNTED RIFLES. MELBOURNE, Friday.
    (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)
    About 200 members of the Victorian Mounted Rifles paraded at the Victoria Barracks yesterday afternoon in order that Colonel Price, the commandant of the regiment should select a detachment for sending to London to take part in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in June next.
    In all 23 rank and file were selected, three more than will he sent, the extra men being chosen as a precaution against accident. The detachment was inspected by Sir Charles Holled Smith this morning, and he approved of the selection. The men chosen were pronounced by the principal medical officer to be fit, and their names, including the three extra men, are as follows: Officers—Major W. T. Reay (commanding). Captain James Nicholl, K Company, Lieutenant H. W. C. Smith, A Company. Warrant officer. Regimental Sergeant-Major Algie. Non-commissioned officers Sergeant W. Strong, A Company; Corporal F. M’Naughton, B Company. Bugler, Corporal Bugler E. Thomas, K Company. Privates —A. V. Comrie, A. Paten, W. H. Smith, and G. Gray, K Company; T. W. Koch and G. Scott, H Company; H. Hesketh, A. Henderson, and T. Somerville, G Company; G. Neil, J. C. Davies, J. Maher, V. J. Hennessy, and J. Standish, E Company; G. R. Neelby, R. S. McAlpine, A. M'Lellan, and R. Anderson, F Company; D. B. Bryant, B Company; G. J. Bell, C Company; T. MTntyre, S. Prouse, and C. J. H. Nissen, A Company.56
  • 23 May 1898: APPLICATION for a PUBLICAN'S GENERAL LICENSE.
    To the Worshipful the Justices of the Peace acting in and for the district of Perth, in Western Australia.
    I, CARL JOHAN HJALMAR NISSEN, Hotelkeeper, Married, now residing at William street, in the district of Perth, do hereby give notice that it is my intention to APPLY at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden for this district, for a PUBLICAN'S GENERAL LICENSE for the sale of liquor, in the house and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situated at Adelaide-terrace, in the City of Perth, on Lots 10, 11 and 12, subdivision A, containing six sitting-rooms and nineteen bedrooms, exclusive of those required by myself and my family, rented by me from the Swan Brewery Company, Limited, now unoccupied, and at present licensed under the sign of the Ozone Hotel, and which I intend to keep as an Inn or Public House. I have held a Publican's General License for eight years in Melbourne, in the colony of Victoria.
    Given under my hand this 21st day of May, 1898.
    (Signed) C. J. H. NISSEN.
    HOUSEHOLDERS' CERTIFICATE for a PUBLICAN'S GENERAL LICENSE.
    We, the undersigned householders, residing within the district of Perth, do hereby certify that the above Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen, of William-street, Perth, hotelkeeper, is a person of good fame and reputation, and fit and proper to be licensed to keep an inn or public house for the sale of fermented and spirituous liquors therein.
    Witness our hands this 21st day of May, 1898.
    (Signed) J. S. BIGNELL
    W. H. IVES
    ALFRED MORRIS
    C. H. HALL
    J. C. HILLS.57
  • 11 May 1904: HOURS OF WAITRESSES
    At the District Courts yesterday C. J. H. Nissen, a restaurant-keeper was prosecuted for working a waitress 72.5 hours per week, and was fined. One of the justices, however, expressed an unfavorable opinion of the Factories Act, but both Sir Samuel Gillott and Mr. Harrison Ord consider that the department was fully justified in entering a prosecution. Sir Samuel Gillott said that 60 hours a week was in all conscience long enough for a waitress to work. The Act, he claimed, was being temperamentally administered, but a prosecution was the only way when the Act was ignored to enforce compliance. Mr. Harrison Ord pointed out that it was only in cases where a palpable attempt to evade the Act had been made that prosecutions were ordered. On other occasions an explanation was first sought from the employers, and when given were in a large percentage of cases accepted.58
  • 15 Sep 1910: ALLEGED BREACH OF TRUST. LAW CASE OVER A WILL. Melbourne, September 14.
    The hearing of an action, in which the trustees of a will were charged with breach of trust in the administration of the affairs of an estate, was begun in the Banco Court to-day before Mr. Justice a'Beckett. The plaintiffs were Kensa Greta Maria Grunden and other infant children of Knut Adolph Grunden, deceased, of Elizabeth-street, oyster saloon-keeper, and the defendants were Carl Johan Nissen, of the Exchange Hotel, William-street, and Wilhelm Pallin, of Elizabeth-street, who were sued as trustees of the will, and the name of August Sheldon had subsequently been added. The plaintiffs claimed that as beneficiaries under the will the defendants had retained £220 for commission out of the estate, had expended £193 in alleged improvements on certain real estate at Glenbrook; had paid out money belonging to the trust estate to the defendant Pallin for work alleged to have been done and for expenses incurred by him and for gratuity to him; had displayed negligence and mismanaged the business; had failed to keep proper accounts, and had improperly invested money on in sufficient security.
    The defence was a denial of all the material allegations.
    In opening the case Mr. Weigall said the profits of the business had previously amounted to £1.000 a year, but latterly they had greatly decreased. Nissen had been appointed manager at a salary of £4 10/ per week, and the plaintiffs claimed that the expenditure had greatly increased.
    His Honor—Do you menn that there has been too great an expenditure in anchovy sauce?
    Mr Weigall referred the court to the items of $60? for a tombstone over the testator's grave, and to £97 for funeral expenses. Both these items were alleged to be excessive.
    His Honor—What do you want the court to do?
    Mr. Weigall—We request that the present trustees be asked to resign; that new trustees be appointed; that the defendants immediately pay £800 or £900, which we say has been improperly taken out of the trust estate, and that accounts be taken. His Honor—Various breaches are charged, against them?
    Mr. Weigall—Pallin credited himself with £110 commission, and meals for the staff were purchased from Nissen's hotel.
    His Honor—Did you expect the staff to live on oysters alone? (Laughter.)
    Mr. Weigall said it was also charged that Pallin gave himself a Christmas box.
    His Honor—Not more than once a year I hope. (Laughter.)
    Mr. Duffy (for the defendants)—We are quite willing to show accounts. The estate at the time of the testator's death was sworn at £2,156, and it is now worth £3,856.
    Mr. Weigall—Why did you not say so before?
    Mr. Duffy—I knew I had a surprise for my friend, but I could not interrupt him whilst he was reciting a three-volume sensational novel. (Laughter.)
    Mr Weigall—What was the profit made last year?
    Mr. Duffy—£1.131.
    Efforts to settle the action having failed, Mr. Weigall proceeded to hand in a number of documents to the court.
    The case stands partly heard.59
  • 12 Dec 1914: Narcissa's bay colt foal, by Mazagan (imp.), owned by Mr C. J. H. Nissen, died a few days ago at Blackwood Park.60
  • 21 Jan 1916: Mr. C. J. H. Nissen appears to have a smart filly in Lady Narcissa, which won last Saturday's two-year-old event at Caulfield. Lady Narcissa is the first of Narcissa's foals. Mr. Nissen had bad luck with the subsequent progeny of the Havoc mare. Her second foal was a colt by Mazagan, and therefore a full brother to Lady Narcissa, but it died on the day that Mr. Nissen returned from a trip round the world, in 1914. In October last Narcissa produced twin foals, a colt and a filly to The Scribe, but they lived for only a few days. Narcissa has been mated with Bobadil this season. An exchange adds that Mr. Nissen's connection with the turf as an owner dates back to the early nineties. He had the management of Lord Charles Scott, when that horse won the Standish Handicap.61
  • 22 Jun 1917: Mr. C. J. H. Nissen's mare Narcissa, by Havoc—Flower Girl, broke her off fetlock at Blackwood Park a few days ago, and was destroyed.62
  • 31 Jan 1918: After a splendid finish, Lady Narcissa defeated the favourite, Sauci, by half-a-head in the Park Handicap at Sandown. It was up to Lady Narcissa to score a win, as she invariably runs a good race, but had not scored for exactly two years to the day. Lady Narcissa was bred by her owner, Mr. C. J. H. Nissen, a Melbourne boniface, who always has a horse in training. J. Lang, who prepared Lady Narcissa, is a son of the old-time mentor, Billy Lang. All going well, Lady Narcissa is a certain starter in the Australian Cup.63
  • 28 Oct 1922: THE TURF. Lady Narissa, the 1919 Wagga Cup winner, owned by Mr C. J. L Nissen, Melbourne, has produced a colt foal to Red Dennis.64
  • 12 Mar 1924: Mr. C. J. H. Nissen leaves, for a trip to Europe on March 22. Mr. Nissen is the owner of the blood mare Lady Narcissa and the racehorses Black Narcissa and Brown Narcissa.65
  • 1 Jul 1925: TUESDAY, JULY 14, At Twelve O'Clock. At Rooms of Forrester and Co., 15 QUEEN STREET, CITY.
    MORTGAGEES'S SALE UPPER BEACONSFIELD.
    FINE ALLOTMENT,
    Containing Approximately 18 Acres.
    Fronting Gembrook Road and New Country Roads Board Road, Which Runs Through the Allotment. Being All That Piece of Land Being Part of Crown Allotment 6, Section D, of the Parish of Gembrook, County of Mornington, Containing 18 Acres 31 2-10 Perches, or Thereabouts, Under the Transfer of Land Act 1915, and Being the Land Now Comprised in Certificate of Title Volume 2644. Folio 528623.
    FINE ALLOTMENT,
    Fronting Gembrook Road, Adjoining State School on North Side.
    Containing 19 Acres 3 Roods 25 Perches, or Thereabouts, Under the Transfer of Land Act 1915, Being All That Piece of Land Being Crown Allotment 10, Section D, of the Parish of Gembrook, County of Mornington, and Being the land Now Comprised In Crown Grant Volume 1133, Folio 226433.
    GRAZING ALLOTMENT,
    89 Acres, On New Country Roads Board Road.
    This Properly is Within a Few Minutes' Walk of the Township, and is Divided by a Road Recently Constructed by the Roads Board, and Comprises Parts of Crown Allotments 56 and 57, Section D, of the Parish of Gembrook, County of Mornington, and Having an Area of 89 Acres and 28 Perches, or Thereabouts, and Being the Land Now Comprised in Certificate of Title Volume 4525 Folio 904958, Under the Transfer of Land Act 1915.
    UPPER BEACONSFIELD.
    LAND SUITABLE FOR VILLA SUBDIVISION.
    Fronting Halford and Fern Streets, and Immediately Adjoining on the East Side Store and Offices of Mr. H. G. Burton. All that Piece of Land Being Parts of Crown Allotment 1, Section D, and Part of Crown Allotment 44, Section D, of the Parish of Gembrook, County of Mornington, Containing 5 Acres 1 Rood 21 Perches, or Thereabouts, and Being the Land Now Comprised in Certificates of Title Volume, 3639, Folio 727719, and Volume 3757, Folio 751353 Under the Transfer of Land Act 1915.
    The Titles to Each of the Above mentioned Pieces of Land May Be Inspected and Particulars Thereof Obtained at the Offices of Messrs. Maddock, Jamieson, and Lonie, solicitors, 136 Queen street, Melbourne.
    MEMBREY and DEANE, 17 Queen street, Melbourne, auctioneer; and HENRY G. BURTON, agent, Upper Beaconsfield, have been instructed to SELL as above, in conjunction.66
  • 12 Oct 1925: See Advertisement Order for Foreclosure GEM-D-1.5.44.56.5767
  • 26 Feb 1931: Back from Europe.
    Homeward bound after a trip to Europe, Mr. C. J. H. Nissen, a Victorian racehorse owner, reached Sydney on the Mirraboolta to-day. Mr. Nissen was not greatly impressed by the racing he saw abroad, but had some interesting comments to make on the sport in Sweden. The totalisator was introduced to that country in recent years, but the Swedes are not a gambling race, and investments of 2s or 2s 6d satisfy most people. Stakes are small, and there are no bookmakers.68
  • 9 Dec 1932: "TATTERSALL'S" SWEEP - FIRST PRIZE TO HOBART. The 21st all-cash prize consultation (fully subscribed) promoted by "Tattersall's" was drawn at Hobart yesterday under the supervision of Mr. J Quinn, Government supervisor, and the result was as follows: First prize, £6,000 net (No. 47,473), Mrs. Lilian V. Facy, Beyond, Lower Sandy Bay, Hobart.
    Second prize, £1,000 net (No. 29,784), Suzanna Nissen, care C. J. H. Nissen, 2 Foster Street, St. Kilda, Melbourne (V.) Amy Sherwen Suzanna Cameron69
  • 18 Jul 1941: HOSPITALS BENEFIT FROM WILL
    Ultimately the whole of the estate of Mr. Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen, late of Foster-street, St Kilda will go to metropolitan charities. Mr. Nissen, who left real estate £3175 and personal property £18,291, provided in his will that his widow and sister should receive the income of his estate for life, and upon the death of the surviving beneficiary, £200 should go to the Lost Dogs' Home, £200 to the rest home for horses at Ashburton, and the balance should be held for the Melbourne, Austin, Women's, Prince Henry's, Children's and Eye and Ear hospital, in equal shares.70

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  60. [S14] Newspaper - Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 12 Dec 1914, p17.
  61. [S14] Newspaper - The Register (Adelaide, SA), Fri 21 Jan 1916, p7.
  62. [S14] Newspaper - The Journal (Adelaide, SA), Fri 22 Jun 1917, p1.
  63. [S14] Newspaper - Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 31 Jan 1918, p40.
  64. [S14] Newspaper - Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW), Sat 28 Oct 1922, p2.
  65. [S14] Newspaper - Referee (Sydney, NSW), Wed 12 Mar 1924, p5.
  66. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Jul 1925, p2.
  67. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 Oct 1925, p19.
  68. [S14] Newspaper - The Sun (Sydney, NSW), Thu 26 Feb 1931, p8.
  69. [S14] Newspaper - The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.), Fri 9 Dec 1932, p5.
  70. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 18 Jul 1941, p8.
Last Edited18 Jan 2024

Eliza Jacques

F, #5434, b. 17 Mar 1812, d. 5 Aug 1884
Married NameMartin. 
Birth*17 Mar 1812 Liverpool, Lancashire, England, baptised 7 June 1812 St Peters, Liverpool [par Anthony JACQUES & Ann KING].1,2 
Marriage*21 Sep 1837 Spouse: Thomas Martin. Wallasey, Cheshire, England.3
 
Widow4 Jun 1855Eliza Jacques became a widow upon the death of her husband Thomas Martin.4 
Land-UBeac*b 8 Apr 1879Selection: GEM-D-5. 19a 3r 12p - Crown grant to T J MARTIN on 8 Apr 1879 - Govt Sale 5058 8/4/1879 upset £1/ac value £54 in the name of ELIZA MARTIN.5,6 
Land-UBeac*8 Apr 1879 GEM-D-5. Transfer from Eliza Martin to Thomas Jacques Martin. 19a 3r 12p.7 
Death*5 Aug 1884 St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #D10743 (Age 72) [par Anthony JAQUES & Ann KING].8 
Death-Notice*6 Aug 1884 MARTIN-On the 5th inst at her resdidence, No 8 Westbourne terrace, Grey street St. Kilda, Eliza widow of the late Thomas Martin of Liverpool, England, mother of T Jaques Martin, of this city, aged 72 years.9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
30 Mar 1851Hampton Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England(Head of Household) Thomas Martin;
Age 39
Member(s) of Household: Thomas Jacques Martin, Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin, Mary Jane 'Dillie' Martin, Amelia Georgina 'La' Martin10

Grave

  • Church of England Section L 187 / Y 608, Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia, East: To the memory of Thomas MARTIN merchant late of Edge Hill, Liverpool, England who died 4 Jun 1855, age 45 years and his wife Eliza MARTIN who died 5 Aug 1884 age 72 years also their eldest son Thomas Jaques MARTIN who died 26 Jun 1896 and their second daughter Mary Jane MARTIN ("Dillie") who died 16 Jun 1897 also their eldest daughter Eliza Ann ("Bessie") who died 16 Dec 1908 also their youngest daughter Amelia Georgiana ("La") who died 17 Jul 1919.11

Family

Thomas Martin b. 1810, d. 4 Jun 1855
Children 1.Thomas Jacques Martin b. 19 May 1839, d. 26 Jun 1896
 2.Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin b. Dec 1840, d. 16 Dec 1908

Citations

  1. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1851 census."
  2. [S187] FamilySearch ""England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J7BQ-4HP : accessed 5 December 2015), Eliza Jaques, 07 Jun 1812; citing Liverpool, Lancashire, England, reference yr 1812 rn 684; FHL microfilm 93,873."
  3. [S187] FamilySearch ""England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F36C-82Y : accessed 5 December 2015), Thomas Martin and Eliza Jaques, 21 Sep 1837, Marriage; citing item 6 p 1, , Wallasey, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,737,060."
  4. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "born Liverpool."
  5. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0000/3650 554/49 ELIZA ANN MARTIN PAKENHAM 5 19--3--12. 1877 - 1879.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-539.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-539 - Thomas Jaques Martin of Melbourne.
  8. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 Aug 1884, p1.
  10. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 2175; Folio: 264; Page: 31; GSU roll: 87168."
  11. [S45] Index of monumental inscriptions in the Melbourne General Cemetery,
    "(Memorial only for Thomas, Eliza and Thomas Jaques - buried in C of E section L grave 187)."
Last Edited5 Dec 2015

Thomas Martin

M, #5435, b. 1810, d. 4 Jun 1855
Birth*1810 
Marriage*21 Sep 1837 Spouse: Eliza Jacques. Wallasey, Cheshire, England.1
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel1852 To Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Emigrated to Melbourne on the SS Great Britain in 1852 - family later joined him.2,3
 
Death*4 Jun 1855 VIC, Australia, #D2451 (Age 45) [par Thomas MARTIN & Unknown ECCLES].4 
Death-Notice*11 Jun 1855 On the 7th inst., at Richmond, in the 45th year of his age, after a painful and protracted illness, Mr. Thomas Martin, merchant, late of Liverpool.5
 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
30 Mar 1851Hampton Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire, EnglandHead of Household: Thomas Martin. Age 40 - Merchant
Member(s) of Household: Eliza Martin, Thomas Jacques Martin, Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin, Mary Jane 'Dillie' Martin, Amelia Georgina 'La' Martin.6

Grave

  • Church of England Section L 187 / Y 608, Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia, East: To the memory of Thomas MARTIN merchant late of Edge Hill, Liverpool, England who died 4 Jun 1855, age 45 years and his wife Eliza MARTIN who died 5 Aug 1884 age 72 years also their eldest son Thomas Jaques MARTIN who died 26 Jun 1896 and their second daughter Mary Jane MARTIN ("Dillie") who died 16 Jun 1897 also their eldest daughter Eliza Ann ("Bessie") who died 16 Dec 1908 also their youngest daughter Amelia Georgiana ("La") who died 17 Jul 1919.7

Family

Eliza Jacques b. 17 Mar 1812, d. 5 Aug 1884
Children 1.Thomas Jacques Martin b. 19 May 1839, d. 26 Jun 1896
 2.Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin b. Dec 1840, d. 16 Dec 1908

Citations

  1. [S187] FamilySearch ""England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F36C-82Y : accessed 5 December 2015), Thomas Martin and Eliza Jaques, 21 Sep 1837, Marriage; citing item 6 p 1, , Wallasey, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,737,060."
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, connor1852 on 12/04/2013.
  3. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), MARTIN      T      –      NOV      1852      GREAT BRITAIN      B      016      002.
  4. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "born Liverpool."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Jun 1855, p5.
  6. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 2175; Folio: 264; Page: 31; GSU roll: 87168."
  7. [S45] Index of monumental inscriptions in the Melbourne General Cemetery,
    "(Memorial only for Thomas, Eliza and Thomas Jaques - buried in C of E section L grave 187)."
Last Edited5 Dec 2015

Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin

F, #5436, b. Dec 1840, d. 16 Dec 1908
Father*Thomas Martin b. 1810, d. 4 Jun 1855
Mother*Eliza Jacques b. 17 Mar 1812, d. 5 Aug 1884
Birth*Dec 1840 Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Dec Q [West Derby] 20 843
baptism St Augustine Everton, 8 Dec 1840 - abode Duke Street Edgehill, father merchant.1,2 
Land-UBeac*20 Mar 1877Selection: GEM-D-6. 19a 2r 39p - Crown grant to T J MARTIN on 8 Apr 1879 - Govt Sale 5058 8/4/1879 upset £1/ac value £67 in the name of ELIZA M MARTIN.3 
Land-UBeac*8 Apr 1879 GEM-D-6. Transfer from Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin to Thomas Jacques Martin. 19a 2r 39p.4 
Land-UBeac12 Dec 1896 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (balance). Transfer from Thomas Jacques Martin to Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin. Proprietor as executor of T J Martin's will.5 
Land-UBeac12 Dec 1896 GEM-D-6. Transfer from Thomas Jacques Martin to Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin. 19a 2r 39p - proprietor as executor of T J Martin's will.6 
Land-UBeac12 Dec 1896 GEM-D-20. Transfer from Thomas Jacques Martin to Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin. Proprietor as executor of T J Martin's will.7 
Land-UBeac12 Dec 1896 GEM-D-5. Transfer from Thomas Jacques Martin to Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin. Proprietor as executor of T J Martin's will.8 
Land-Note*23 Feb 1897 Thomas Jacques Martin Eliza Martin of "Yamba" Esplanade St Kilda is registered as proprietor of the balance described within as executrix to whom probate of the will of Thomas Jacques Martin has been granted.9 
Land-UBeac23 Feb 1897 GEM-D-5. Transfer from Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin to The City of Melbourne Bank Ltd. 19a 3r 12p.10 
Land-UBeac*23 Feb 1897 GEM-D-6. Transfer from Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin to The City of Melbourne Bank Ltd. 19a 2r 39p.11 
Land-UBeac23 Feb 1897 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (balance). Transfer from Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin to The City of Melbourne Bank Ltd. 16a 0r 31 5/10p.12 
Land-UBeac*19 Jun 1907 GEM-D-20. Transfer from Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin to Victoria Robertson. 18a 3r 39p.13 
Death*16 Dec 1908 'Yamba', Esplanade, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #D15471 (Age 67.)14 
Death-Notice*17 Dec 1908 MARTIN - On the 16th December, at "Yamba," Esplanade St. Kilda Eliza Ann (Bessie), eldest daughter of the late Mr Thomas Martin of Liverpool and sister of the late Mr T Jaques Martin.
MARTIN -The funeral of the, late Miss ELIZA ANN MARTIN will move from "Yamba," Esplanade, St Kilda, for the Melbourne General Cemetery, THIS DAY (Thursday, Dec. 17), at 3 o'clock
B MATTHEWS, Undertaker. Tel 66, W E.15 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
30 Mar 1851Hampton Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England(Head of Household) Thomas Martin;
Age 10
Member(s) of Household: Eliza Martin, Thomas Jacques Martin, Mary Jane 'Dillie' Martin, Amelia Georgina 'La' Martin16

Grave

  • Church of England Section L 187 / Y 608, Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia, East: To the memory of Thomas MARTIN merchant late of Edge Hill, Liverpool, England who died 4 Jun 1855, age 45 years and his wife Eliza MARTIN who died 5 Aug 1884 age 72 years also their eldest son Thomas Jaques MARTIN who died 26 Jun 1896 and their second daughter Mary Jane MARTIN ("Dillie") who died 16 Jun 1897 also their eldest daughter Eliza Ann ("Bessie") who died 16 Dec 1908 also their youngest daughter Amelia Georgiana ("La") who died 17 Jul 1919.17

Newspaper-Articles

  • 8 May 1888: JAN JUC.—Joseph Henry Grey applied, under the 32nd Section of the Act of 1884, for 122a 0r 10p. There was no opposition, and the application was recommended. The following applications under the same section were recommended to be granted:—Thomas Jaques Martin, 980 acres; Eliza Ann Martin, 850 acres ; Mary Jane Martin, 659 acres; Amelia Georgiana Martin, 670 acres ; Thomas Jacques Martin, Mary Jane 'Dillie' Martin Amelia Georgina 'La' Martin18

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Liverpool Record Office; Reference Number: 283 AUG/2/1.
  3. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0000/3650 555/49 ELIZA ANN MARTIN PAKENHAM 6 19--2--39. 1877 - 1879.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-401 - Thomas Jacques Martin of Melbourne.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-605 - Thomas Jacques Martin died on 26 Jun 1896 - Eliza Ann Martin of 'Yamba' Esplanade St Kilda Spinster registered as proprietor as executrix.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-401 - Thomas Jacques Martin died on 26 Jun 1896 - Eliza Ann Martin of 'Yamba' Esplanade St Kilda Spinster registered as proprietor as executrix.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1120-988 - Thomas Jacques Martin died on 26 Jun 1896 - Eliza Ann Martin of 'Yamba' Esplanade St Kilda Spinster registered as proprietor as executrix.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-539 - Thomas Jacques Martin died on 26 Jun 1896 - Eliza Ann Martin of 'Yamba' Esplanade St Kilda Spinster registered as proprietor as executrix.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-605 - Eliza Martin of "Yamba" Esplanade St Kilda is registered as proprietor of the balance described within as executrix to whom probate of the will of Thomas Jacques Martin has been granted.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-539 - Eliza Ann Martin to The City of Melbourne Bank Limited of the corner of Elizabeth and Collins Streets Melbourne - C/T 2644-623.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-401 - Eliza Ann Martin to The City of Melbourne Bank Limited.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-605 - Eliza Ann Martin to The City of Melbourne Bank Limited of the Corner of Collins and Elizabeth Streets Melbourne - C/T 2644-622.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1120-988 - Eliza Ann Martin to Victoria Robertson of "Runnymede" Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman.
  14. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  15. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Dec 1908, p1.
  16. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 2175; Folio: 264; Page: 31; GSU roll: 87168."
  17. [S45] Index of monumental inscriptions in the Melbourne General Cemetery,
    "(Memorial only for Thomas, Eliza and Thomas Jaques - buried in C of E section L grave 187)."
  18. [S14] Newspaper - Geelong Advertiser (Vic.), Tue 8 May 1888, p3.
Last Edited4 Jan 2023

Richard Frank Evans

M, #5445, b. 1858, d. 30 Apr 1941
Probate (Will)* Frank Evans. Ex Engraver. Mont Albert. 30 Apr 1941. 327/085.1       
Birth*1858 Hardingstone, Northamptonshire, England.2 
Marriage*15 Dec 1880 Spouse: Annie McDonough. Dunedin?, New Zealand, not found in marriage register.2
 
Land-UBeac*25 Apr 1885 PAK-60 LP1137 (Lot 41). Transfer from Rev George William Torrance to Richard Frank Evans. 5a 3r 3 9/10p.3 
Land-UBeac*15 May 1917 PAK-60 LP1137 (Lot 41). Transfer from Richard Frank Evans to Rhoda Gillett. Land was 5a 3r 3p together with right of carriage way.4 
Widower1939Richard Frank Evans became a widower upon the death of his wife Annie McDonough.5 
Death*30 Apr 1941 Box Hill, VIC, Australia, #D3728 (Age 85) [par John Stanton EVANS & Martha].5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
191719 Grice Crescent, Essendon, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: engraver. With Annie Evans. With William Edgar Evans.6

Newspaper-Articles

  • 8 Jun 1917: Property is still changing hands, the latest to sell being Mr Evans, who has disposed of his charming weekend residence to Mr Gillot, of Melbourne, at a satisfactory price. Rhoda Gillett7

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 3565; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1153.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, evansrbc Owner: evansrwg33.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 881-116 George William Torrace, as mortgagee (in insolvent estate of William Brisbane).
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1837-228 dated 25 April 1885 Richard Frank EVANS of Park Street West, South Melbourne, Engraver sold to Rhoda GILLETT of Morris Street, Williamstown, Married Woman on 15 May 1917.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917 "also Constance Vera Evans (Wm Edgar's wife)."
  7. [S82] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.) Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.), 8 Jun 1917, p2.
Last Edited8 Apr 2016

Augustus Erskine 'Alexander' McMillan

M, #5446, b. 1861, d. abt 21 Aug 1917
Birth*1861 Amherst, VIC, Australia, #B15954.1 
Marriage*1886 Spouse: Anna Maria Werry. VIC, Australia, #M7119.1
 
Death*abt 21 Aug 1917 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D7436 (Age 56) [par Hugh Archd McMILLAN & Rebecca BURGESS].2 
Inquest6 Sep 1917Inquest held 1917/807, Exposure and alcoholism.3 
Death-Notice*15 Sep 1917 McMILLAN.- On the 4th September 1917, (suddenly), Augustus Erskine, beloved husband of Hannah McMillan, and father of Horace, 192 Bridge road, Richmond (ex-station-master, Victorian Railways); aged 56 years.4 

Grave

  • Plot 4-?-?, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia5

Newspaper-Articles

  • 7 Sep 1917: BODY FOUND ON ROAD. BEACONSFIELD UPPER, Thursday. - A post-mortem examiniation was held at the Pine Grove Hotel on Wednesday by Dr Griffith, of Berwick, on the body of A. McMillen, who was found dead on the main Gembrook road near Beaconsfield Upper, on Tuesday midday by school children. Dr. Griffith found that death was caused by the effects of drink and exposure. There was no injury likely to have caused death. The body was that of a healthy man, aged about 50. Evidently the body had lain where it was found for about a fortnight.6
  • 7 Sep 1917: Beaconsfield Upper. A gruesome discovery was made by two boys who were bird-nesting while on their way to school on Tues day last. They were going through a patch of scrub near the road when they came upon the body of a man. The police were communicated with and in a short space of time Constable Lombard, of Berwick, and Dr Langmore, arrived on the scene, when an examination of the body was made. Death must have happened about a fortnight ago. The man was a stranger in the district; and it is thought he was employed at the storage basin in the Haunted Gully. The body was clad in a blue jacket and vest with moleskin trousers, and appeared to be that of a man about 60 years of age. The doctor ordered the removal of the body to the Pine Grove Hotel, where a magisterial inquiry will be held. Up to the time of writing the body has not been identified.7
  • 21 Sep 1917: Magisterial Enquiry at Beaconsfield Upper.
    An inquiry touching the death of a man whose body was found alongside the road was held before Mr W. J. Harvey-Smith, J.P., at the Pine Grove Hotel on Thursday, 6th instant, when the following evidence was given:
    J. T. Jackson deposed—I am the foreman in charge of the construction works at the reservoir, Beaconsfield, and I live at the camp. I identify the body as that of a man named Alexander McMillan. He was a laborer working under my supervision at the construc tion works. I saw him last alive about five weeks ago, when he was transferred from the construction gang to the channel gang, and he would then come under the supervision of Mr Flood, who had charge of the channel gang. His health at that time was normal. I found him generally a quiet and orderly man and a good worker. He was, I am told, in the habit of having a periodical outburst of drinking, when he would drink to excess. I could not throw any light as to the time he left the camp. He started work at the resevoir on May 11th.
    D. Thomson deposed—I was, on Tuesday the 4th, working in a paddock adjoining the school. The teacher sent over and asked me to go and look at a man whom she thought was drunk, who was lying in some scrub at the side of the road. I went and saw the body of a man which has been identified as that of Alexander McMillan. I examined the body and found life extinct. I sent a message to the nearest telephone and asked them to inform the police at Berwick. He was a stranger to me and I had never seen him before.
    J. C. Jensen deposed - I am the licensee of Pine Grove Hotel, Beaconsfield Upper. The deceased came to the hotel a few minutes after 9 on Tuesday morning, August 21st. He was then sober but appeared like a man who was getting over a drinking bout. He was wet and cold. He had two whiskies and a port wine which he drank on the premises. He also bought and took away one bottle of whisky and two bottles of port wine. In answer to my enquiry he said he worked at the waterworks and camped there. He stopped about half-an-hour and then left, carrying the liquor in a sugar bag, and went in the direction in which he was afterwards found dead. The bottles produced were similar to those supplied by me, and also the bag into which he put the bottles. - I am quite positive about the date. He only came once to the hotel. I never saw him alive after that date. He was by himself. From the hotel to where he was found is about half a mile on the road to the waterworks.
    Constable Lombard deposed—I am a police constable stationed at Berwick. In consequncue of a telephone message on Tuesday, 4th September, I came to Beaconsfield Upper. I saw the deceased in a patch of scrub on the side of the road about half a mile south of Pine Grove Hotel. The witness, after describing the position of the body, said he noticed several abrasions on right side of face, which appeared to have been caused by some sharp instrument. There was a small pool of blood under the head. I sent for Dr Langmore, who examined the body. I then had the body removed to the hotel, where I searched deceased's clothing and in the pockets found some money, a watch and a bundle of tradesmen's accounts. -
    Dr Griffiths deposed—I made a post mortem examination of the body. I found it to be that of a man between fifty and sixty years of age. It was fairly well nourished and all the internal organs (with the exception of the heart, which was slightly enlarged and flabby) were in a healthy condition. The deceased was not an habitual drinker. He was evidently one of those men who have a good spree and then leave it off for some months. Death had taken place about ten or twelve days ago. The abrasions on the face were probably caused when the deceased fell in the scrub. In my opinion death had been caused by alcoholism and exposure. "The finding of the enquiry was in accordance with the medical testimony.8

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "reg. Berwick as Augustus Erskine McMILLAN."
  3. [S24] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 24/P0000 unit 956, item 1917/807
    Male, McMillan, Augustus Erskine, Exposure and alcoholism, Upper Beaconsfield, 1917/807, 06 Sep 1917,.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 15 Sep 1917, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1649490
  5. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-?-? Millen Augustus E.M. M 6/09/1917 588.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 7 Sep 1917, p4.
  7. [S82] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.) Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.), 7 Sep 1917, p2.
  8. [S82] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.) Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.), 21 Sep 1917, p3.
Last Edited14 Jan 2021

Anna Maria Werry

F, #5448, b. 1866, d. 21 Dec 1940
Married NameMcMillan.1 
Birth*1866 Queenscliff, VIC, Australia, #B4300 [par George WERRY & Elizabeth THOMAS].1 
Marriage*1886 Spouse: Augustus Erskine 'Alexander' McMillan. VIC, Australia, #M7119.1
 
Widowabt 21 Aug 1917Anna Maria Werry became a widow upon the death of her husband Augustus Erskine 'Alexander' McMillan.2 
Death*21 Dec 1940 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #D12672 (Age 74.)3 
Death-Notice*23 Dec 1940 McMILLAN.—On December 21 at her residence 214 Church street Richmond Hannah Maria, the beloved wife of the late Augustus Erskine McMillan and loving mother of Hugh (deceased) and Horace, dearly loved aunt of Annie Phillips aged 75 years.—At rest (No flowers, by request.)
McMILLAN -The Friends of the late Mrs. HANNAH MARIA McMILLAN are respectfully informed that her remains will be cremated at the Melbourne Crematorium, Fawkner.
The funeral will leave her residence 214 Church street Richmond THIS DAY (Monday 23rd December 1940). at 3 30 o'clock.4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "reg. Berwick as Augustus Erskine McMILLAN."
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Mon 23 Dec 1940, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11312027."
Last Edited14 Jan 2021

Isaac Jacobs

M, #5450, b. 1835, d. 10 Oct 1914
Father*Elias Rypinski Jacobs b. 1809, d. 1874
Mother*Henrietta 'Kitty' Leisersohn b. 1811, d. 11 Nov 1899
Birth*1835 Poland. 
Marriage*20 Jun 1860 Spouse: Hannah Woolf. VIC, Australia, #M3155.1
 
Marriage-Notice*22 Jun 1860 On the 20th instant, at the residence of the bride's parents, Esplanade, St. Kilda, by the Rev. E. Myers, Mr. Isaac Jacobs, eldest son of Mr. E. Jacobs, Manchester, to Anna, youngest daughter of Aaron Woolf, Esq., formerly of Brighton, Sussex, and Cape of Good Hope.2 
Num Child*bt 1862 - 1878 At St Kilda - 8 children.1 
Land-UBeac*3 Sep 1877Selection: GEM-D-21. 19a 0r 15p - No Land File. Crown Grant to I. JACOBS on 16 Apr 1879. Sale 5036 7/3/1879 £2/ac no val & SALE 5062 16/4/1879 £1/ac val £72 listed owner in ad J JACOBS.3 
Land-UBeac*16 Apr 1879 GEM-D-20. Transfer from Alfred David Hart to Isaac Jacobs. 18a 3r 39p.4 
Land-UBeac*22 Mar 1886 GEM-D-20.21. Transfer from Isaac Jacobs to Sophia De Beer. 18a 3r 39p + 19a 0r 15p.5 
Widower1 Dec 1909Isaac Jacobs became a widower upon the death of his wife Hannah Jacobs.6 
Death*10 Oct 1914 'Quisiana", St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #D16086 (age 79.)6 
Death-Notice*12 Oct 1914 JACOBS. —On the 10th October, at "Quisisana," St. Kilda road, Isaac Jacobs, in his eightieth year, beloved father of Louis, David, Arthur, Leslie, Phillip, Elliot, Emanuel, Mrs. Isaacs, and Mrs. Levy.
A colonist of sixty years.7 
Death-Notice13 Oct 1914 JACOBS - On the 10th October, passed peacefully away, at his residence, "Quis-is-ana," St Kilda road, Isaac Jacobs, the loved and honoured brother of Mrs Levinson (Beaconsfield parade) and Mrs de Beer (Cintra avenue).
"His life was gentle, and the elements
So fixed in him that Nature might stand up
And say to all the world, This was a man!8
 
Probate (Will)*21 Nov 1914 137/130. Gent.9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
30 Mar 18511 Leadenall Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England(Head of Household) Elias Rypinski Jacobs;
Age 16 - Shopboy
Member(s) of Household: Henrietta 'Kitty' Jacobs Sophia Jacobs10

Newspaper-Articles

  • 4 Dec 1893: ISAAC JACOBS, " Quaisana," Beaconsfield-parade, West St. Kilda, reports stolen from his dwelling, on the 27th ult., a diamond brooch, star shaped, large diamond in centre surrounded with small ones ; a crescent and star brooch, set all round with diamonds; a diamond butterfly brooch, pearl body with diamond in centre ; a true-lovers'-knot brooch, two hearts set with diamonds ; a gold bar brooch, three small birds set with diamonds ; an imitation pearl roman necklace ; a diamond and sapphire dress ring, sapphire in centre surrounded by diamonds; a half-hoop diamond ring, rose setting ; a pearl and diamond ring, three pearls and two diamonds ; a gold ring, three pearls ; a gold bangle, with " Mother " in raised monogram, set, with diamonds ; a gold bangle, set with sapphire and diamonds alternately ; a plain gold wire bangle, set with pearls surrounded with diamonds ; a gold bangle, wreath pattern, set with pearls, " Omnia vincit" engraved inside ; a diamond and sapphire bangle, raised setting, stones about 2 inch apart ; a russian leather case, with gent's small pearl pin ; and a silver-mounted leather purse, "T.L." in monogram on it. Value £475. George Cox, a butler in the employ of Mr. Jacobs, has been arrested by the Melbourne C. I. police for the offence. None of the property has been recovered.-O.10420. 4th December, 1893.11

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S14] Newspaper - Bendigo Advertiser (Vic.), 22 Jun 1860, p2.
  3. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0000/3650 438/49 ISAAC JACOBS PAKENHAM 21 19--0--15. 1876 - 1879.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1120-988 - Isaac Jacobs of Melbourne.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1120-988 and 989 - Sophie de Beer of Burnett Street St Kilda wife of Solomon de Beer of the same place Merchant.
  6. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 Oct 1914, p1.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 Oct 1914, p1.
  9. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), http://prov.vic.gov.au/search_details
  10. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 2230; Folio: 276; Page: 24."
  11. [S14] Newspaper - Victoria Police Gazette (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 Dec 1893, p327.
Last Edited9 Oct 2017

Frederick Pittard

M, #5453, b. Dec 1849, d. 25 Apr 1921
Birth*Dec 1849 Drayton, Somerset, England, Frederic Pittard. Dec Q 1849 (Langport) 10 394. Mother's maiden surname: Gillard.1,2,3 
Marriage*1900 Spouse: Elizabeth 'Bessie' Donovan. VIC, Australia, #M2700.4
 
Death*25 Apr 1921 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D4453/1921 (Age 71) [par Jesse PITTARD & Ann GILLARD] (reg. Berwick.)2 
Death-Notice*27 Apr 1921 PITTARD - On the 25th April at Upper Beaconsfield Frederick, beloved husband of Bessie Pittard, and loving father of Dan, brother of Charles (Williamstown), Vincent (Sydney), Ellen (Kangaroo Grounds), late of Preston and Warrandyte, aged 71 years.
PITTARD- Friends of the late Mr. FREDERICK PITTARD are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment Berwick Cemetery.
Funeral to leave his residence Upper Beaconsfield THIS DAY (Wednesday April 27th) at 3 pm.5,6 
Probate (Will)*1 Mar 1924 194/521. Carrier. Beaconsfield. Died Intestate. Had debts due to the estate from the Lands Department, for improvements.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1914 - 1916Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: gardener. With Elizabeth 'Bessie' Pittard.8,9,10
1919Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: gardener. With Elizabeth 'Bessie' Pittard.11

Grave

  • Plot 2-174-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia12

Family

Elizabeth 'Bessie' Donovan b. 1860, d. 22 May 1932
Child 1.Daniel Charles Pittard b. 1901, d. 26 May 1942

Newspaper-Articles

  • 31 Dec 1886: THE PRESTON SHIRE ELECTIONS. ...
    They are Mr. John T. Ellison, Mr. Fred R. Bayliss, Mr. Frederick Pittard, Mr. Frank W. Donovan and Mr. George Crawley. All are old residents in the district and favourably known. ... Mr. Pittard has been prominent in many local movements, and will thus secure many supporters.13
  • 7 Jan 1887: The Preston Elections: For the West Riding there were Messrs. J. T. Ellison, florist; T Bayliss, solicitor, F. Donovan, tanner, F. Pittard, farmer, and Geo Crawley, gardener. There was little excitement, although great interest was evinced over the election, and at 5 pm the following numbers were posted :-West Riding-Wm. Bayliss, 151, J. T. Ellison, 101. Fred. Pittard, 93, O. Crawley, 85, F. Donovan, 81.14
  • 8 Apr 1920: Beaconsfield
    On Saturday. April 3, the Beaconsfield Upper Fruitgrowers' and Horticultual Association's annual show was marked by a good display of fruit in all classes, notably in cases packed for export and the local market. The show was opened by the president of the shire, Cr a'Beckett. The chief prizetakers were :-Apples Messrs Bunt, Strong, Hurditch, R.Wilson, Imer, and Grocer ; pears, Messrs Bunt, Kirkwood and Imer ; champion packing (export), Miss M Wilson, Mr Strong; local market, Miss Wilson, Mr R Wilson; cut flowers, Mr Hodson and Dr Drake; carnations, Miss McLean ; vegetables, Messrs Pittard, Kirkwood and Borchardt; pickles and sauces, Misses J. Wallace and Day ; fancy work, Mrs Goff, Miss Una Wilson, L. King, A Glismann ; cookery Mrs Bunt and Misses Stenhouse and McLean ; table decoration, Mrs Drake and Mrs S. Casey.15

Citations

  1. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Frederic Pittard. Dec Q 1849 (Langport) 10 394. Mother's maiden surname: Gillard."
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4453/1921 (Age 71) [par Jesse PITTARD & Ann GILLARD]."
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, 1851 census. Listed with his parents Jesse (38) & Ann (39) and his siblings: George Henry Pittard (14), Semion Pittard (12), Charles Pittard (8), Emily Ann Pittard (5), Mary Ann Pittard (3).
  4. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Apr 1921, p1.
  6. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "siblings: Simeon Pittard. Sep Q 1838 (Langport) 10 395. Mother's maiden surname: Gillard
    Charles Pittard. Mar Q 1843 (Langport) 10 422. Mother's maiden surname: Gillard
    Emily Ann Pittard. Sep Q 1845 (Langport) 10 372. Mother's maiden surname: Gillard
    Mary Ann Pittard. Sep Q 1847 (Langport) 10 355. Mother's maiden surname: Gillard
    Vincent Pittard. Jun Q 1852 (Langport) 05c 497. Mother's maiden surname: Gillard."
  7. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  8. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  9. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  10. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  11. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  12. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    2-174-B     Pittard     Fred     M     71     27/04/1921     662
    2-174-B     Pittard          F     70     23/05/1932     864.
  13. [S14] Newspaper - Mercury and Weekly Courier (Vic.), 31 Dec 1886, p4.
  14. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 7 Jan 1887, p6.
  15. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 8 Apr 1920, p2.
Last Edited18 Sep 2021

Elizabeth 'Bessie' Donovan

F, #5454, b. 1860, d. 22 May 1932
Father*Daniel Donovan b. 1823, d. 29 Apr 1901
Mother*Ann O'Mara b. 1830, d. 14 Jul 1905
Related* Stanley Gordon H Donovan Bessie PITTARD was the aunt of Stanley DONOVAN. 
Married NamePittard.1 
Birth*1860 Preston, VIC, Australia, #B12539 [par Daniel DONOVAN & Ann MARA] as Betsy.2 
Marriage*1900 Spouse: Frederick Pittard. VIC, Australia, #M2700.1
 
Widow25 Apr 1921Elizabeth 'Bessie' Donovan became a widow upon the death of her husband Frederick Pittard.3 
Death*22 May 1932 Brunswick, VIC, Australia, #D4572 (Age 71) [par Daniel DONOVAN & Anstus OMARA].4 
Death-Notice*28 May 1932 PITTARD.—On the 22nd May, Elizabeth, relict of the late Fredrick Pittard, and beloved mother of Daniel, 78 Collins-street, Thornbury; sister of Polly (Mrs. Rogers, deceased), Nellie (Mrs. Glanfield), Daniel, James (deceased), Frances and Thomas; aged 71 years. Late Upper Beaconsfield.
Interred privately at Berwick.
Deeply regretted.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1914 - 1916Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Frederick Pittard.6,7,8
1919Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Frederick Pittard.9
bt 1921 - 1922Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.10,11
bt 1924 - 1928Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.12,13,14,15,16
193172 Collins Street, Northcote, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Daniel Charles Pittard.17

Grave

  • Plot 2-174-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia18

Family

Frederick Pittard b. Dec 1849, d. 25 Apr 1921
Child 1.Daniel Charles Pittard b. 1901, d. 26 May 1942

Newspaper-Articles

  • 21 Dec 1918: ON ACTIVE SERVICE. GLANFIELD. -In loving memory of Signalling Lieutenant William Donovan Glanfield, 3rd Light Horse (late 8th Light Horse), died Damascus 15th October, 1918; aged 26 years and 6 months; after three years and eight months' active service. Loving son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Glanfield; nephew of Mrs. F. Pittard, James, Thomas, and Frank Donovan.19

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4453/1921 (Age 71) [par Jesse PITTARD & Ann GILLARD]."
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 28 May 1932, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203736869
  6. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  7. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  8. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  9. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  10. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  11. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  12. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  13. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  14. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  15. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  16. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  17. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  18. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    2-174-B     Pittard     Fred     M     71     27/04/1921     662
    2-174-B     Pittard          F     70     23/05/1932     864.
  19. [S14] Newspaper - Preston Leader (Vic.), 21 Dec 1918, p2.
Last Edited19 Sep 2021

Daniel Charles Pittard

M, #5455, b. 1901, d. 26 May 1942
Father*Frederick Pittard b. Dec 1849, d. 25 Apr 1921
Mother*Elizabeth 'Bessie' Donovan b. 1860, d. 22 May 1932
Birth*1901 Preston, VIC, Australia, #B21837.1 
Death*26 May 1942 Rowville, VIC, Australia, #D10813 (Age 39.)2 
Death-Notice*28 May 1942 PITTARD.— A tribute to the memory of Sapper Daniel Pittard, 2nd Field Squadron and Field Park, 2nd Arm Div., 2nd A.I.F. Pal to all that knew him.—Inserted by all members of the 2nd Field Squadron, 2nd Armored Division.3 
Death-Notice1 Jun 1942 On Active Service. PITTARD.—On May 26 (result of accident), Sapper Daniel Charles Pittard (Jeffries), 2nd A. I. F., late of 10 Whyte-street, Brighton, only son of the late Fredrick and Elizabeth Pittard, Preston, a true friend of Jeff, Renie, Frank, Alvie, Phyllis and Doris. — Sadly missed.4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
193172 Collins Street, Northcote, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: rubber worker (at 78 Collins Street, Northcote). With Elizabeth 'Bessie' Pittard.5

Newspaper-Articles

  • 7 Jan 1915: Upper Beaconsfield Sports.
    At Upper Beaconsfield, on New Year's Day, the annual sports meeting was held; Results: Boys' Race, over 12 and under 16, W. Prentice 1, E. Collinson 2, D. Pittard 36
  • 27 May 1942: Soldier Killed In Motor Bike Crash
    When two motor bikes collided on Wellington road, Rowville, at about 5.40 p.m. yesterday, a soldier, Pte. Daniel Pittard, was killed instantly, and two others were injured.
    The machine which the dead man was riding had been reported as stolen. It hit a military bike ridden by Sapper Denis Kimbler and skidded for 25 yards before coming to rest.
    Pte. Barber was riding pillion with Pittard when the accident occurred.7
  • 10 Jun 1942: Fatal Motor Cycling ‘Crack-up’ Has Court Sequel. Pillion Rider Not Guilty Of Unlawful Possession
    WHETHER a pillion rider on a stolen motor cycle could be deemed to be in unlawful possession of it, was one of the points at issue in a case at the Dandenong Court last Monday. The driver of the motor cycle was dead, having been killed in an accident in which it was involved, and the pillion rider, who was charged with unlawful possession of the machine, told the court that he had no idea it was “crook.” His explanation was accepted by the court and he was discharged.
    The case was one in which First Constable G. Trainor proceeded against Alan Leslie Barker, a soldier, for having, at Rowville, on May 26th, unlawfully used a motor cycle belonging to William Peter Castagna.
    Accused pleaded not guilty and was represented by Mr. J. S. Rowan (instructed by Mr. Ray Dunn). Sgt. Hawkins prosecuted.
    SAW HIS BIKE BEING RIDDEN OFF
    William Peter Castagna, of Armadale, the owner of the motor cycle, gave evidence that on May 22nd, he went down to book seats at the pictures, leaving his bike at the kerb for about 5 minutes. When he came back it was to see the twinkling tail light disappearing down the street. It was wobbling, as if the bike was being pushed. He ran after it, but apparently the thief got it started and he could not catch him. He gave up the chase and reported his loss to the Toorak police. He did not give the accused or anybody else, authority to take the machine.
    MACHINE IN FATAL SMASH
    First Constable Trainor told the court that at about 5 p.m. on May 26th he went to Wellington road, Rowville, where he saw a Velocette motor cycle on the side of the road in a damaged condition. About 3 hours later he saw the accused at a military camp. He admitted that he had been riding pillion on the machine behind an other soldier named Pittard, at the time of the smash. As Barker was still very shaky he did not question him further then.
    Next day he again interviewed accused and told him the motor cycle he was on was a stolen machine. “I didn’t know it was ‘crook,’” Barker replied. “Dan Pittard asked me to go up to the Wheeler’s Hill Hotel with him for a drink. We went up and had about 9 beers. Dan then mounted the bike, I got on behind and we were returning when the accident occurred.”
    In answer to further questions he said he had known Pittard for about a month but never knew he had a motor cycle, or even that he could ride one. He admitted that he (accused) could ride one. “Didn’t it seem strange that Pittard should suddenly have a bike?” witness asked him. “I didn't ask him any questions about it at all,” Barker replied.
    “I then told him that Pittard wasn’t on leave when the machine was stolen,” witness proceeded. “Accused admitted that he had been on leave.”
    Asked what explanation he had for disappearing after the accident, accused replied, “It might have been that I was A.W.L.” Witness countered by saying, “The military authorities saw you there after the accident, so that couldn’t have been the reason.
    Asked where he was on the Saturday the bike was stolen, accused had replied that he was at a party in Prahran.
    This concluded the case for the prosecution. “The other rider of the machine cannot be here. Unfortunately he was killed in the accident,” Sgt Hawkins explained.
    The accused, Alan Leslie Barker, went into the witness box and said that on the afternoon of the accident he had left the camp with Pittard. They had walked down the road towards Wellington road.
    Pittard asked him if he would like to have a drink, but when he told him they would have to go to the Wheeler’s Hill hotel, to get it he replied that it was a bit too far to walk. Pittard then told him he had a motor bike at the side of the road. They got on it and went to the Wheeler’s Hill hotel where they consumed several drinks.
    He (witness) never even knew the bike was stolen until the police came to him on the following Wednesday and told him.
    Mr. Marwick: Did you ever know Pittard to have a bike before? What did you think when he produced this bike?
    Accused: I never worried. I assumed it was his and that he had a right to use it.
    In dismissing the case, the P.M. said there was very little evidence, if any, against accused.8

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 28 May 1942, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206817172
  4. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 1 Jun 1942, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206818082
  5. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  6. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 7 Jan 1915, p3.
  7. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 27 May 1942, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215708952
  8. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 10 Jun 1942, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215709146
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215709162
Last Edited19 Sep 2021
 

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