Charles Joseph Bredin

M, #875, b. 1901, d. Oct 1972
Note* Siblings: Martha 1892/2209; John 1893/20667; William 1895/18971 (all Carlton); George 1898/27870; Beatrice Mary 1903/27431; Mavis Jean 1911/22098 (all West Melbourne.) 
Birth*1901 West Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #B28637.1 
Marriage*1929 Spouse: Dorothy Frances 'Girlie' Thomson. VIC, Australia, #M7940.2
 
Death*Oct 1972 Heidelberg, VIC, Australia, #D24229 (age 71) [par John BREDIN & Mary Ann WEST].3 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1949 - 1954Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: poultry farmer. With Dorothy Frances 'Girlie' Bredin.4,5
1963Beaconsfield Upper, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: poultry farmer. With Dorothy Frances 'Girlie' Bredin.6
1972Albert Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Dorothy Frances 'Girlie' Bredin.7

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, BRIND, WALL NICHE SINGLE, WALL CF NICHE 568

Newspaper-Articles

  • 11 Mar 1933: Death of mother: BREDIN—On the 6th March at the Melbourne Hospital Mary Ann, dearly beloved wife of John Bredin, and loving mother of Martha, John, William, George, Charles, Beatrice (Mrs H Hemingway) and Mavis. Inserted by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Girlie.)9

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  2. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  4. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  5. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  6. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  7. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  8. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Mar 1933, p13.
Last Edited27 Oct 2022

Mary Ellen Dodson

F, #876, b. 1863, d. 30 Mar 1933
Married NameCregan. 
Married NameGibbs. 
Birth*1863 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #B9278 [par George DODSON & Ellen McGRATH].1,2 
Marriage*1889 Spouse: George Gibbs. VIC, Australia, #M1572/1889, Geo GIBBS & Mary Ellen DODSON.3
 
Widow28 Oct 1898Mary Ellen Dodson became a widow upon the death of her husband George Gibbs.4,5 
Marriage*1899 Spouse: Thomas Henry Cregan. VIC, Australia, #M7069.6
 
Civil Case*1901 1901/927 Mary Cregan v Isabella Sykes.7 
Land-UBeac*19 Sep 1901 GEM-D-11. Transfer from Isabella Sykes to Mary Ellen Cregan. 19a 3r 39p.8 
Land-Note*19 Sep 1901 GEM-D-11: Mortgagee: Joseph Baxter. Discharged 3 Oct 1907 (foreclosure). Mortgagor was Mary Ellen Cregan.9 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac4 Apr 1907 GEM-D-71A. Transfer from John Hayes to Thomas Henry Cregan Mary Ellen Cregan. 319a 3r 37p.10 
(Mortgagor) Land-Note4 Apr 1907 GEM-D-71A: Mortgagee: Arthur Norman McArthur. 319a 3r 37p - foreclosed 22 Aug 1908. Mortgagor was Thomas Henry Cregan Mary Ellen Cregan.11 
(Mortgagor) Land-Note23 Aug 1907 GEM-D-71A: Mortgagee: John Hayes. 319a 3r 37p. Mortgagor was Thomas Henry Cregan Mary Ellen Cregan.12 
Land-UBeac*3 Oct 1907 GEM-D-11. Transfer from Mary Ellen Cregan to Joseph Baxter. 19a 3r 39p - Mortgagee foreclosure on mortgage provided on 19 Sep 1901.13 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac22 Aug 1908 GEM-D-71A. Transfer from Thomas Henry Cregan Mary Ellen Cregan to Arthur Norman McArthur. McArthur foreclosed on the mortgage he had provided on 4 Apr 1907.14 
Death*30 Mar 1933 Sunshine, VIC, Australia, #D2407/1933 (Age 70) (par George DOBSON & Mary Ellen MCGRATH) - as Mary Ellen CREGAN.15 
Death-Notice*1 Apr 1933 CREGAN. - On the 30th March, at her home, Maxwell-parade, Sunshine, Mary Ellen Cregan, loving wife of Thomas Henry Cregan, loving mother of Fanny (Mrs. McIntyre), George (deceased), William (deceased), May (Mrs. Curren), Stephen, Bert, Horace (deceased), Percy, Harry (deceased), Maysie (Mrs. Pedler), and Arthur, aged 70 years.
R.I.P.16 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1909Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Thomas Henry Cregan.17,18,19,20
bt 1912 - 1913Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.21,22
bt 1914 - 1924Nyang, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Thomas Henry Cregan.23,24,25
1931Maxweld Parade, Sunshine West, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Thomas Henry Cregan.26

Family 1

Child 1.Helena Mary Dodson b. 1888, d. 1889

Family 2

George Gibbs b. Jun 1848, d. 28 Oct 1898
Children 1.Fanny Gibbs b. 1 Mar 1890, d. 8 Nov 1972
 2.George Gibbs b. 1891, d. 7 Oct 1917
 3.William Gibbs b. May 1892, d. 17 Apr 1908
 4.May Gibbs b. 1893, d. 1982
 5.Stephen Leslie Gibbs+ b. 1895, d. 20 Dec 1966
 6.Albert Gibbs b. 1896, d. 8 Jan 1966
 7.Horace John Gibbs b. 1897, d. Apr 1903
 8.Percy Richard Gibbs b. 1898, d. 1969

Family 3

Thomas Henry Cregan b. 28 Nov 1868, d. 15 Apr 1940
Children 1.Henry Thomas Cregan b. 1900, d. 26 Jul 1928
 2.Mary Magdalene Cregan b. 22 Sep 1903, d. 8 Jun 1950
 3.Arthur Francis Cregan b. 24 Apr 1906, d. 1956

Newspaper-Articles

  • 18 Mar 1901: TO THE LICENSING COURT FOR THE LICENSING DISTRICT OF BERWICK.—I, ISABELLA SYKES, the holder of Victualler's License for The Pine Grove Hotel, Upper Beaconsfield, do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply to Licensing Magistrates holding Licensing Meeting at Berwick on Wednesday, the 27th day of March, 1901 to transfer said License to MARY ELLEN CREGAN, of 21 Finley street, Albert Park. Given under my hand this 18th day of March, 1901—ISABELLA SYKES. And I, the said MARY ELLEN CREGAN, do hereby apply for the said transfer Given under my hand this 18thday of March, 1901—MARY ELLEN CREGAN.
    W. H. FLOOD, of 271 Collins street, Melbourne, Solicitor for Applicant. Isabella Sykes27
  • 1 Nov 1901: THIS DAY. At Half-past Two p.m. At Rooms, 27 SWANSTON STREET. WILLIAM BRISBANE will SUBMIT to PUBLIC AUCTION. THE PINE GROVE HOTEL, UPPER BEACONSFIELD, And 20 Acres Valuable Land, forming popular picnicking ground, only short run from city.
    BEACONSFIELD is noted for its salubrious climate and pretty mountain scenery.
    Terms at sale.
    Wm. Brisbane, 27 Swanston-street. Tel. 1396.28
  • 1 Mar 1902: MONDAY, MARCH 10. UPPER BEACONSFIELD
    SALE by AUCTION of BEACONSFIELD HOTEL and 20 ACRES of LAND
    By Order of the Mortgagees
    At the Rooms 430 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE, Near Scott's Hotel.
    At Three O'Clock Sharp.
    J. T. BROWN and Co auctioneers 430 Collins street, Melbourne, Seymour, Euroa, Violet Town, Wangaratta, and Chiltern are instructed by the morgatees to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION as above
    All that piece of LAND containing 19a 3r 39p or thereabouts being Crown Allotment eleven Section D parish of Gembrook, county of Mornington together with the "Beaconsfield" Hotel erected thereon more particularly described in certificate of title volume 2841 folio 568 137.
    For further particulars apply at the offices of the auctioneers or to Messrs Snowball and Kaufmann,
    solicitors, 40 Queen street, Melbourne.29
  • 3 May 1902: A TRANSFER OF LICENCE REFUSED.
    At Berwick licensing court on Wednesday, before Mr. C. A. C. Cresswell, P.M., Mrs. R. Payne applied for the transfer of a victualler's licence for the Pine Grove Hotel, from Mrs. M. E. Creegan. Applicant said she had no money and no means apart from her husband; she had previously held a licence in similar circumstances. The husband of the applicant deposed that his wife had a five years' lease of the hotel. Witness was a farmer and contractor, but returned home nightly. His wife had no money, but he financed the business. The application, he added, was approved by the police, and also by the solicitor to the owner of the property. Mr. Cresswell refused the application. Rosina Elizabeth Payne30
  • 18 Jan 1908: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22. At a quarter past three O'Clock. At WHITE's HOTEL BEACONSFIELD. MORTGAGEE's SALE of FARM LANDS at BEACONSFIELD.
    W S. KEAST and Co. and G. W. MARTIN (in conjunction) have received instructions from the mortgagees to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, All that piece of land, containing 319 acres 3 roods 37 perches, or thereabouts, being Crown Allotment 71A of section D, parish of Gembrook, county of Mornington.
    This land is situated within 7 miles of either Beaconsfield or Berwick R.S., and 35 miles Melbourne. It is undulating land, varying from dark to good grey loam, pliable, and easily worked and a good sole of native grass runs through the property, about 12 acres being sown down in English grasses, and the timber has all been rung and dead, except for shelter. Fifty acres are cleared and ready for the plough, the fencing, is still substantial, and the property has a frontage to the Cardinia Creek, which is a permanently flowing stream. The buildings consist of a comfortable W. B. cottage, stables, loft, and buggy-shed, all necessary outbuildings. The property is suitable for mixed farming, fruit growing, or a country residence.
    For further particulars, apply W S Keast and Co 608-610 Collins street and G W Martin 325 Collins street Melbourne. Thomas Henry Cregan31
  • 13 May 1911: At Monday's court orders were made in the following debt cases:-W. H. Birch v. Thomas H. and Mary E. Cregan, £33 with £3/3- costs ; Thomas Henry Cregan32

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Elder/Ferguson Family Tree - Owner: cpalmer26
    birth date 5 August.
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M1572/1889, Geo GIBBS & Mary Ellen DODSON."
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D18820/1898 (Age 49) (par Wm GIBBS & Sarah WAKEFIELD) - as Geo GIBBS, Death registered at Yonga, Australia."
  5. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of http://ozburials.com/CemsVic/yarrawonga.htm,.
  6. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#M7069."
  7. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 267/ P7 unit 1314, item 1901/927.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1317-222 - Isabella Sykes to Mary Ellen Cregan of the Pine Grove Hotel Upper Beaconsfield Licensed Victualler - C/T 2841-137.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2841-137 - Mortgage No 206617 - Discharged 3 Oct 1907 (foreclosure)
    A caveat had been lodged a day before Baxter granted the mortgage - it lapsed on 3 Oct 1907 when the property was sold to James Young.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2563-439 - John Hayes to Thomas Henry Cregan of Upper Beaconsfield Dairy Farmer and Mary Ellen Cregan of the same place his wife.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2563-439 - Thomas Henry Cregan and Mary Ellen Cregan obtained a mortgage from Arthur Norman McArthur. He foreclosed on 22 Aug 1908 - C/T 3292-230.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2563-439 - Thomas Henry Cregan and Mary Ellen Cregan obtained a mortgage from John Hayes. Mortgage No 253975.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2841-137.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2563-439 (319a 3r 37p) - Thomas Henry Cregan and Mary Ellen Cregan obtained a mortgage from Arthur Norman McArthur. He foreclosed on 22 Aug 1908 - C/T 3292-230 - Arthur Norman McArthur of No 74 Collins Street Melbourne Surgeon.
  15. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D2407/1933 (Age 70) (par George DOBSON & Mary Ellen MCGRATH) - as Mary Ellen CREGAN, Death registered at Sunshine, Australia."
  16. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 1 Apr 1933, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/204888815
  17. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  18. [S105] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1905.
  19. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908.
  20. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  21. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  22. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  23. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  24. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  25. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  26. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  27. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 18 Mar 1901, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/243007235
  28. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Nov 1901, p2.
  29. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 1 Mar 1902, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9630104
  30. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 3 May 1902, p11.
  31. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Jan 1908, p2.
  32. [S14] Newspaper - Independent (Footscray, Vic.), Sat 13 May 1911, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/73478166
Last Edited30 Oct 2023

Helena Mary Dodson

F, #877, b. 1888, d. 1889
Mother*Mary Ellen Dodson b. 1863, d. 30 Mar 1933
Birth*1888 Kilmore, VIC, Australia, #B4135/1888 (par Unknown & Mary Ellen DODSON) - as Lena Mary DODSON.1 
Death*1889 Yarrawonga, VIC, Australia, #D5742/1889 (Age 15 months) (par unknown & Mary DODSON) - as Helena Mary DODSON.2 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B4135/1888 (par Unknown & Mary Ellen DODSON) - as Lena Mary DODSON, Birth registered at Kilmore, Australia."
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D5742/1889 (Age 15 months) (par unknown & Mary DODSON) - as Helena Mary DODSON, Death registered at Yarrawonga, Australia."
Last Edited30 Oct 2023

George Gibbs

M, #878, b. Jun 1848, d. 28 Oct 1898
Birth*Jun 1848 Great Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England, Jun Q 1848 (Caxton and Arrington Union) 14 27. Mother's maiden surname: Wakefield. As George Gibbs.1 
Note*abt 1852 George, Margaretta and Francis were born in England. The family came to Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Gloucester". Young Francis died at sea aged approximately 1 year. Stephen was born 1852 at Stepney in Adelaide South Australia, but died aged 1 in 1853. Fanny and Martha were born at Glen Osmond in Adelaide South Australia (where the famiy settled). Another child, whose birth was registered as "Steven", was born in 1859 in Crafers, which is just up the hill from Glen Osmond.2 
Marriage*1889 Spouse: Mary Ellen Dodson. VIC, Australia, #M1572/1889, Geo GIBBS & Mary Ellen DODSON.3
 
Death*28 Oct 1898 Yarrawonga, VIC, Australia, #D18820/1898 (Age 49) (par Wm GIBBS & Sarah WAKEFIELD) - as Geo GIBBS - buried at Yarrawonga on 29 Oct 1898.4,5 
Death-Notice*11 Nov 1898 DEATH OF MR. GEO. GIBBS
It is with regret that we have to announce the decease of Mr. George Gibbs, of South Yarrawonga. By his removal the district has lost one more of its early pioneers. Mr. Gibbs came from Adelaide, South Australia - where his friends reside, and where he was brought up in the early seventies, when he selected the land now so well improved, and which is known as Gibbs' farm, South Yarrawonga. It was here that, after a long and painful illness, he quietly passed away in the faith of the Redeemer of men. Mr. Gibbs was well and deservedly esteemed for his manly and upright ways, and for his readiness to do a good turn for others. He was a worker, and there is little doubt that his devotion to work helped to undermine his constitution and shorten his days. He died at the comparatively early age of 49 years. Very general and widespread sympathy is felt for Mrs. Gibbs and her young family of eight in their bereavement.6 
Probate (Will)*9 Dec 1898 69/724. Farmer.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
30 Mar 1851Williams GIBBS, Great Eversden, Cambridgeshire, EnglandAge 28

Family

Mary Ellen Dodson b. 1863, d. 30 Mar 1933
Children 1.Fanny Gibbs b. 1 Mar 1890, d. 8 Nov 1972
 2.George Gibbs b. 1891, d. 7 Oct 1917
 3.William Gibbs b. May 1892, d. 17 Apr 1908
 4.May Gibbs b. 1893, d. 1982
 5.Stephen Leslie Gibbs+ b. 1895, d. 20 Dec 1966
 6.Albert Gibbs b. 1896, d. 8 Jan 1966
 7.Horace John Gibbs b. 1897, d. Apr 1903
 8.Percy Richard Gibbs b. 1898, d. 1969

Citations

  1. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Jun Q 1848 (Caxton and Arrington Union) 14 27. Mother's maiden surname: Wakefield. As George Gibbs."
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Elder/Ferguson Family Tree - Owner: cpalmer26.
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M1572/1889, Geo GIBBS & Mary Ellen DODSON."
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D18820/1898 (Age 49) (par Wm GIBBS & Sarah WAKEFIELD) - as Geo GIBBS, Death registered at Yonga, Australia."
  5. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of http://ozburials.com/CemsVic/yarrawonga.htm,.
  6. [S14] Newspaper - Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW), 11 Nov 1898, p29.
  7. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  8. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 1758; Folio: 386; Page: 12; GSU roll: 193648."
Last Edited30 Oct 2023

Fanny Gibbs

F, #879, b. 1 Mar 1890, d. 8 Nov 1972
Father*George Gibbs b. Jun 1848, d. 28 Oct 1898
Mother*Mary Ellen Dodson b. 1863, d. 30 Mar 1933
Married NameMcIntyre. 
Birth*1 Mar 1890 Yarrawonga, VIC, Australia, #B8927.1 
Marriage*1923 VIC, Australia, #M7605/1923, Fanny GIBBS & Peter MCINTYRE.2
 
Death*8 Nov 1972 Ingham, QLD, Australia, #D1972/C/6391 (par George Gibbs & Mary Ellen Dodson) - as Fanny McIntyre, Death date: 8 Nov 1972.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B8927."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M7605/1923, Fanny GIBBS & Peter MCINTYRE."
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: ebeling swalling rommel mcdonnell brown, Tree ID: 23351059
    Person viewed: Fanny Gibbs, Birth Date: 1 Mar 1890, Death Date: 8 Nov 1972.
  4. [S8] Queensland Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "#D1972/C/6391 (par George Gibbs & Mary Ellen Dodson) - as Fanny McIntyre, Death date: 8 Nov 1972."
Last Edited30 Oct 2023

William Gibbs

M, #880, b. May 1892, d. 17 Apr 1908
Father*George Gibbs b. Jun 1848, d. 28 Oct 1898
Mother*Mary Ellen Dodson b. 1863, d. 30 Mar 1933
Birth*May 1892 Yarrawonga, VIC, Australia, #B18793.1 
Death*17 Apr 1908 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D4949 (Age 15.)2 
Inquest18 Apr 1908Inquest held 1908/350. William Gibbs, Cause of death: Gun shot wound, Location of hearing: Berwick
VPRS 24/P0000, 1908/350
William Gibbs died at Beaconsfield on the 17th day of April 1908 from gunshot wound accidentally received by pulling a gun through a fence while out rabbit shooting.

Thomas Henry Cregan, farmer, Upper Beaconsfield, 18 Apr 1908
I have seen the body shown at this inquiry I identify it as the body of William Gibbs my stepson aged 15 years and 11 months. He was away from home working for Mr F C Browne I last saw him alive on the 14th inst. I did not see him yesterday until after the accident.
Stephen Gibbs, Upper Beaconsfield, 18 Apr 1908
I have seen the body shown at this inquest and I identify it as the body of my brother William. I was with him on the 17th inst. when we visited a camp where 6 young lads were camped and we all went to the mud huts to shoot rabbits. We were sitting over a fence when a bolting horse went down the road we all ran out to the road my brother left his gun behind him and I left my coat after we were on the road for some time we decided to go to another place to get rabbits. My brother went back to get his gun and I followed him to get my coat. I was only a few yards from my brother at the time. I heard the gun go off and I saw him falling. I called out he is shot and the other boys came down from the road. My brother never moved.
Harry Landen, clerk, 128 Commercial Road Prahran, 18 Apr 1908
I am 19 years of age. On the 16th inst I came from Melbourne to Upper Beaconsfield in company with Arthur Veall age 16 years, Alton Greenlaw 18 years, Thomas Stubbings 17 years, Ernest Millar 16 years and my brother George 17 years. We pitched our camp about a mile from the Pine Grove Hotel. About noon the following day deceased and his brother called at our camp we were just going rabbit shooting. Deceased had a gun and he offered to take us to a good place to get rabbits, and we all went across to a place called the mud hut.We were sitting down by a fence waiting for rabbits, when a bolting horse passed along along the road close by. We ran out to the road taking our guns with us except deceased after we remained on the road a little time we divided to go to another place. Deceased went back to the fence to get his gun his brother followed to get his coat. Almost immediately I heard a gun shot and some one called out "oh he has shot himself" I ran to the fence and saw deceased lying on the ground with the side of his head blown away. Word was sent to the neighbouring house and the police sent for. I remained there until the police arrived and removed the body.
Alton Greenlaw, salesman, 32 Porter Street, Prahran, 18 Apr 1908
I am 18 years of age. I was in the company of the last witness Harry Landen. I have heard his evidence as given at this inquest. It is true in every particular and I have nothing further to add to it.
Thomas Stubbings, clerk, 11 Elizabeth Street, South Yarra, 18 Apr 1908
I am 17 years af age I was in the company of Harry Landen and others at Upper Beaconsfield on the 17th inst. I have heard his evidence as given at this inquest . It is true and correct in every particular. I have nothing that I could add to it.
Arthur Veall, clerk, 6 Bellmore street South Yarra, 18 Apr 1908
I am 16 years of age and was in the company of Harry Landen and others at Upper Beaconsfield on the 17th April 1908 when William Gibbs accidentally shot himself. I have hgeard the evidence given by Harry Landen at this inquest. It is true and correct in every particular.
Ernest Robert Millar, clerk, 27 Donald Street, Prahran, 18 Apr 1908
I am 15 years of age. I was in company with Harry Landen and others at Upper Beaconsfield on the 17th of April 1908 when William Gibbs was accidentally shot. I have heard the evidence given by Harry Landen at this inquest. It is true and correct in every particular.
Also evidence by James Hehir, Constable of Police.3 

Grave

  • Plot 3-246-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia4

Newspaper-Articles

  • 21 Apr 1908: BOY SHOT DEAD. BEACONSFIELD UPPER, Monday. - On Good Friday, William Gibbs, 16 years of age, stepson of Mr. Cregan, was, with some companions out shooting, and when getting through a fence the gun he carried discharged, shooting away the back part of his head. A younger brother, who was close to him escaped. The body was conveyed to Berwick, where a coroner's inquest will be held.5,6

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B18793."
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  3. [S24] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Inquest Deposition Files (VPRS24)
    1908/350. William Gibbs, Cause of death: Gun shot wound, Location of hearing: Berwick
    VPRS 24/P0000, 1908/350.
  4. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-246-B     Gibbs     Horace James     M     6     28/04/1903     370
    3-246-B     Gibbs     William          M     16     19/04/1908     436.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 Apr 1908 p8.
  6. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 22 Apr 1908, p2.
Last Edited30 Oct 2023

May Gibbs

F, #881, b. 1893, d. 1982
May CARROLL (nee GIBBS)
(1893-1982)
Father*George Gibbs b. Jun 1848, d. 28 Oct 1898
Mother*Mary Ellen Dodson b. 1863, d. 30 Mar 1933
Married NameCarroll. 
Marriage* Spouse: Edward Carroll.
 
Birth*1893 Yarrawonga, VIC, Australia, #B27895.1 
Widow1968May Gibbs became a widow upon the death of her husband Edward Carroll.2 
Death*1982 Wodonga, VIC, Australia, #D03674 age 88 -- as CARROLL.3 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
196818 Huon Street, Wodonga, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Edward Carroll.4

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B27895."
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D03674 age 88 -- as CARROLL."
  4. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
Last Edited30 Oct 2023

Stephen Leslie Gibbs

M, #882, b. 1895, d. 20 Dec 1966
Stephen Leslie GIBBS
(1895-1966)
Father*George Gibbs b. Jun 1848, d. 28 Oct 1898
Mother*Mary Ellen Dodson b. 1863, d. 30 Mar 1933
ChartsDescendants of Alfred George SHORTHOUSE

World War I

Stephen Leslie Gibbs enlisted on 2 Oct 1914, when he was 19 years old. His unit, the 16th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement embarked from Melbourne on 22 Dec 1914 on HMAT A35 Berrima. SERN 1411.
Stephen GIBBS was wounded at Gallipoli, and had several illnesses since, including trench feet in France. He returned to Australia on 5 Apr 1918, and was invalided in Sep 1918.
He is listed on the Honour Board at the Upper Beaconsfield RSL.
His older brother George died at Passchendaele.1,2
Birth*1895 Yarrawonga, VIC, Australia, #B8315.3 
Marriage*1925 Spouse: Gladys Flavia Shorthouse. VIC, Australia, #M83.4
 
Death*20 Dec 1966 Mildura, VIC, Australia, #D27884 (age 72.)5 
Anecdote*Mar 2006FEATURE ARTICLE in CITREP. Mr Jim Gibbs - A Colignan Pioneer.6
Probate (Will)* Stephen Leslie Gibbs. Grazier. Colignan. 20 Dec 1966. 667/546.7       

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1931 - 1963Colignan, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Gladys Flavia Gibbs.8,9,10,11

Grave

  • Red Cliffs, VIC, Australia12

Newspaper-Articles

  • 29 Aug 1910: BEACONSFIELD - A men's social club has been formed at Beaconsfield Upper, in the interests of the young men of the district. Officers were elected as follows: -President Dr Eliott Drake vice-presidents Rev James Wilson and Mr Barclay, treasurer, Mr H Glissman; secretary, Mr P. M'Mahon; committee, Messrs E. Brown, sen., E Brown jun., Roy Tyler, L Knapton and S Gibb. Hans Glismann, Dr William Elliot Drake, Rev James Wilson, Percy John McMahon, Roy John Tyler, Leslie William George Knapton13
  • 30 Sep 1915: ILL. Private S. L. Gibbs, Walpeup (Vic); disembarked at Malta (previously reported wounded).14
  • 22 Jun 1918: WELCOME HOME AT WALPEUP.
    The Walpeup Hall was crowded on Friday, the 7th June, when the local branch of the Red Cross Society tendered a welcome home to Signaller S. L. Gibbs, who has just returned on furlough, after being on active service for nearly four years. Cr. Glen presided, and, in presenting the guest of honour with a well-filled, purse of notes, expressed the pleasure felt by all the residents at having him back amongst them once again. His remarks were enthusiastically applauded by all present. Signaller Gibbs returned thanks in a manly speech. An enjoyable programme was contributed to by Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Nulty, Mrs. M'Cracken, Messrs. Nulty, Shaw, and others. After the concert, dancing was indulged in until a late hour.15
  • 8 Jul 1918: OFFICER WELCOMED HOME. Members of 23rd Battalion Association assembled in huge numbers at Sargents Cafe on Saturday night to welcome home Lieutenant-Colonel G H Knox, CMG, who was the commanding officer of the battalion both at Gallipoli and in France, and was invalided home last month. In proposing the toast of "Our Guest," the chairman (Major Baird, MLA ), said that the manly qualities and genial nature of Lieutenant-Colonel Knox had endeared him to every member of the battalion. Lieutenant H C G Macindoe, in a brief speech, said that in order to remove a misapprehension it should be explained that the association had been formed for the purpose of bringing together and organising returned members so that they would be in a position to obtain direct representation on the returned Soldiers' Association. He urged every member to join that body. After responding to the toast, Lieutenant Colonel Knox proposed "Sister Battalions," and other toasts honored were "Fallen Comrades," proposed by Colonel Chaplain Macrae Stewart, and "The 6th Brigade Comforts Depot," proposed by Major R F Maberly Smith, M C.
    A cordial welcome home was given to Lieut.-Colonel Knox when he returned to Upper Beaconsfield on Friday. The residents gathered in front of the Assembly Hall, under an arch of flags. An address of welcome was given to Colonel Knox. When replying he directed attention to a private soldier, Private Stephen Gibb, an Anzac, who has been wounded seven times, and yet will return to the front after a short furlough in Australia. "These are the men," said Colonel Knox pointing to the soldier whom the country must honour, for no praise is too great, no compliment too high or generous for the rank and file of the Australian army," a sentiment which was received with great enthusiasm. In the public hall which bore many signs of cordial welcome the guests were entertained by the committee. George Hodges Knox16

Citations

  1. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=109924
  2. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, Enlistment Records for World War I.
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B8315."
  4. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, mvcitrus.org.au/mvcb/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Citrep-43-March-2006.pdf.
  7. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 4325; VPRS 7591/P3, unit 736.
  8. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  9. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  10. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  11. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  12. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of ,.
  13. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 Aug 1910, p8.
  14. [S14] Newspaper - Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW), 30 Sep 1915, p2.
  15. [S14] Newspaper - Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 Jun 1918, p24
    also published in Ouyen Mail (Vic), 12 Jun 1918, p1.
  16. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 July 1918, p6.
Last Edited31 Oct 2023

Albert Gibbs

M, #883, b. 1896, d. 8 Jan 1966
Father*George Gibbs b. Jun 1848, d. 28 Oct 1898
Mother*Mary Ellen Dodson b. 1863, d. 30 Mar 1933
Probate (Will)* Albert John Gibbs. Rtd Farmer. Stanhope. 03 Aug 1966. 650/081.1 
Birth*1896 Yarrawonga, VIC, Australia, #B16207.2 
Death*8 Jan 1966 Wodonga, VIC, Australia, #D628/1966 (Age 69) (par Unknown) - as Albert GIBBS, born Yarrawonga. Death registered at Wodonga, Australia.3 

Grave

  • I-12, Wodonga Cemetery, Wodonga, VIC, Australia, In loving memory of Albert Gibbs died 8th Jan 1966, aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Nell, father of Francie, Gwen & Kevin. R.I.P4

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 3953; VPRS 7591/P3, unit 672.
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B16207."
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D628/1966 (Age 69) (par Unknown) - as Albert GIBBS, born Yarrawonga. Death registered at Wodonga, Australia."
  4. [S345] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials, www.findagrave.com "Wodonga Cemetery, Wodonga, Wodonga City, Victoria, Australia, Plot: I-12, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148712688
    Grave of Albert John Gibbs (1896-1966)."
Last Edited31 Oct 2023

Horace John Gibbs

M, #884, b. 1897, d. Apr 1903
Father*George Gibbs b. Jun 1848, d. 28 Oct 1898
Mother*Mary Ellen Dodson b. 1863, d. 30 Mar 1933
Birth*1897 Yarrawonga, VIC, Australia, #B15683.1 
Death*Apr 1903 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D4470 age 6 (as Horace James.)2 

Grave

  • Plot 3-246-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia3

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B15683."
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#D4470 age 6 (as Horace James)."
  3. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-246-B     Gibbs     Horace James     M     6     28/04/1903     370
    3-246-B     Gibbs     William          M     16     19/04/1908     436.
Last Edited29 Jan 2021

Percy Richard Gibbs

M, #885, b. 1898, d. 1969
Father*George Gibbs b. Jun 1848, d. 28 Oct 1898
Mother*Mary Ellen Dodson b. 1863, d. 30 Mar 1933
Birth*1898 Yarrawonga, VIC, Australia, #B23358.1 
Death*1969 Pyramid Hill, VIC, Australia, #D26037 age 70.2 

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B23358."
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D26037 age 70."
Last Edited29 Jan 2021

Thomas Henry Cregan

M, #886, b. 28 Nov 1868, d. 15 Apr 1940

World War I

Thomas Henry Cregan enlisted in World War 1, and did some training at Broadmeadows. He was discharged invalided, because of his age, and because his varicose veins had become worse over time. He also sprained his ankle during training. Discharged 13 Dec 1917.1
Birth*28 Nov 1868 Ballarat, VIC, Australia, #B419/1868 (par John CREGAN & Mary Ann FOX) - as Thomas Henry CREGAN.2,3,4 
Marriage*1899 Spouse: Mary Ellen Dodson. VIC, Australia, #M7069.5
 
Land-UBeac*4 Apr 1907 GEM-D-71A. Transfer from John Hayes to Thomas Henry Cregan Mary Ellen Cregan. 319a 3r 37p.6 
Land-Note*4 Apr 1907 GEM-D-71A: Mortgagee: Arthur Norman McArthur. 319a 3r 37p - foreclosed 22 Aug 1908. Mortgagor was Thomas Henry Cregan Mary Ellen Cregan.7 
Land-Note*23 Aug 1907 GEM-D-71A: Mortgagee: John Hayes. 319a 3r 37p. Mortgagor was Thomas Henry Cregan Mary Ellen Cregan.8 
Land-UBeac*22 Aug 1908 GEM-D-71A. Transfer from Thomas Henry Cregan Mary Ellen Cregan to Arthur Norman McArthur. McArthur foreclosed on the mortgage he had provided on 4 Apr 1907.9 
Widower30 Mar 1933Thomas Henry Cregan became a widower upon the death of his wife Mary Ellen Dodson.10 
Death*15 Apr 1940 Mildura, VIC, Australia, #D17839/1940 (Age 74) (par Thomas CREGAN & Unknown) - as Thoma Henry CREGAN.11,12 
Death-Notice*16 Apr 1940 CREGAN.—On the 15th inst., at Mildura, Thomas Henry, late it Walpeup, beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen Cregan, amd loved father of Fanny (Mrs. McIntyre), George (killed in action), William (dec.), May (Mrs. Carroll), Stephen, Albert, Horace (dec.), Percy, Harry (dec.), Maisie (Mrs. F. Pedler), and Arthur. Aged 74 years.—R.I.P.
CREGAN.— Friends of the late Thomas Cregan are respectfully invited to follow his remains to their resting place, the Red Cliffs Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave the residence of Mrs. F. Pedler, Goulburn Avenue, at 2.30 TO-MORROW (Wednesday, 17th inst.)
E. YORK & SON, Funeral Directors, Phone 280 Mildura.13 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1909Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Mary Ellen Cregan.14,15,16,17
bt 1914 - 1924Nyang, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Mary Ellen Cregan.18,19,20
1931Maxweld Parade, Sunshine West, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Mary Ellen Cregan.21
bt 1936 - 193721 Byron Street, Footscray, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: no occupation.22,23

Family

Mary Ellen Dodson b. 1863, d. 30 Mar 1933
Children 1.Henry Thomas Cregan b. 1900, d. 26 Jul 1928
 2.Mary Magdalene Cregan b. 22 Sep 1903, d. 8 Jun 1950
 3.Arthur Francis Cregan b. 24 Apr 1906, d. 1956

Newspaper-Articles

  • 18 Jan 1908: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22. At a quarter past three O'Clock. At WHITE's HOTEL BEACONSFIELD. MORTGAGEE's SALE of FARM LANDS at BEACONSFIELD.
    W S. KEAST and Co. and G. W. MARTIN (in conjunction) have received instructions from the mortgagees to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, All that piece of land, containing 319 acres 3 roods 37 perches, or thereabouts, being Crown Allotment 71A of section D, parish of Gembrook, county of Mornington.
    This land is situated within 7 miles of either Beaconsfield or Berwick R.S., and 35 miles Melbourne. It is undulating land, varying from dark to good grey loam, pliable, and easily worked and a good sole of native grass runs through the property, about 12 acres being sown down in English grasses, and the timber has all been rung and dead, except for shelter. Fifty acres are cleared and ready for the plough, the fencing, is still substantial, and the property has a frontage to the Cardinia Creek, which is a permanently flowing stream. The buildings consist of a comfortable W. B. cottage, stables, loft, and buggy-shed, all necessary outbuildings. The property is suitable for mixed farming, fruit growing, or a country residence.
    For further particulars, apply W S Keast and Co 608-610 Collins street and G W Martin 325 Collins street Melbourne. Mary Ellen Cregan24
  • 13 May 1911: At Monday's court orders were made in the following debt cases:-W. H. Birch v. Thomas H. and Mary E. Cregan, £33 with £3/3- costs ; Mary Ellen Cregan25
  • 18 Apr 1940: FUNERALS. The Late Mr. T. Cregan
    Many friends, of the late Thomas Cregan gathered to pay their last respects at the graveside in the Red Cliffs Cemetery yesterday afternoon.
    A short service was held in the home prior to leaving. Father Timmons of ficiating there and at the graveside.
    The floral-laden casket was carried by Messrs. C. Waters, S., P. and B. Gibbs, A. Cregan, E. Carroll, J. Steel and J. Carroll.
    The arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. E. York and Son.26

Citations

  1. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, NAA: B2455, CREGAN T H.
    Item details, Cregan Thomas Henry: SERN 6803: POB Ballarat VIC: POE Ouyen VIC: NOK W Cregan Mary Ellen.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Pedler Family Tree - Owner: 51mareesp.
  4. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B419/1868 (par John CREGAN & Mary Ann FOX) - as Thomas Henry CREGAN, Birth registered at Ball'T, Australia."
  5. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#M7069."
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2563-439 - John Hayes to Thomas Henry Cregan of Upper Beaconsfield Dairy Farmer and Mary Ellen Cregan of the same place his wife.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2563-439 - Thomas Henry Cregan and Mary Ellen Cregan obtained a mortgage from Arthur Norman McArthur. He foreclosed on 22 Aug 1908 - C/T 3292-230.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2563-439 - Thomas Henry Cregan and Mary Ellen Cregan obtained a mortgage from John Hayes. Mortgage No 253975.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2563-439 (319a 3r 37p) - Thomas Henry Cregan and Mary Ellen Cregan obtained a mortgage from Arthur Norman McArthur. He foreclosed on 22 Aug 1908 - C/T 3292-230 - Arthur Norman McArthur of No 74 Collins Street Melbourne Surgeon.
  10. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D2407/1933 (Age 70) (par George DOBSON & Mary Ellen MCGRATH) - as Mary Ellen CREGAN, Death registered at Sunshine, Australia."
  11. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D17839 (Age 70) [par Thomas CREGAN & unknown]."
  12. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D17839/1940 (Age 74) (par Thomas CREGAN - as Thoma Henry CREGAN, born Ballarat. Death registered at Mildura, Australia."
  13. [S14] Newspaper - Sunraysia Daily (Mildura, Vic.), Tue 16 Apr 1940, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/268811126
  14. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  15. [S105] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1905.
  16. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908.
  17. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  18. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  19. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  20. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  21. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  22. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  23. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  24. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Jan 1908, p2.
  25. [S14] Newspaper - Independent (Footscray, Vic.), Sat 13 May 1911, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/73478166
  26. [S14] Newspaper - Sunraysia Daily (Mildura, Vic.), Thu 18 Apr 1940, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/268812206
Last Edited31 Oct 2023

Henry Thomas Cregan

M, #887, b. 1900, d. 26 Jul 1928
Father*Thomas Henry Cregan b. 28 Nov 1868, d. 15 Apr 1940
Mother*Mary Ellen Dodson b. 1863, d. 30 Mar 1933
Birth*1900 Yarrawonga, VIC, Australia, #B23354/1900 (par Thos Hy CREGAN & Mary Ellen DODSON) - as Hy Thos CREGAN.1,2 
Death*26 Jul 1928 Mildura District Hospital, Mildura, VIC, Australia, #D11628/1928 (Age 27) (par Thomas Henry CRREGAN & Mary Ellen DODSON) - as Henry Thomas CREGAN.3 
Death-Notice*27 Jul 1928 CREGAN.— On the 26th July, at Mildura District Hospital, Henry Thomas Cregan, beloved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cregan, of Walpeup, loved brother of Fanny (Mrs. McIntyre, Footscray), May (Mrs. Carroll, Walpeup), Mary (Mrs. Pedler, Mildura), Stephen, Percy, Albert, Arthur. Age 27 years R.I.P.
CREGAN.— The relatives and friends of the late Henry Thomas Cregan are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Mildura Cemetery.
The funeral is appointed to leave the residence of Mrs. Pedler, 10th Street, Mildura 2.30 p.m. THIS DAY.
HUTCHINSON BROS., Funeral Directors, Phone 200. 17 and 70 Lime Ave.4 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 21 Jul 1928: CAR OVERTURNED
    Harry Cregan, aged 27, of Werrimull, and James Cain, aged 15, of Bambill, were admitted to the Mildura hospital yesterday morning suffering from injuries sustained when a motor-car overturned at Werrimull on the previous night. Both the injured men were thrown through the wind-screen. Cregan sustained abdominal injuries and Cain a fractured shoulder-blade.5
  • 27 Jul 1928: DEATH FOLLOWS ACCIDENT
    Henry Thomas Cregan, aged 27, of Werrimull, who was admitted to the Mildura district hospital on Friday morning last suffering from abdominal injuries sustained when a motor-car in which he was riding overturned, died yesterday. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cregan, of Walpeup. One sister is Mrs Pedler, of Mildura and another is Mrs. Carroll, of Walpeup. The funeral will leave the home of Mrs. Pedler, Tenth Street, for the Mildura cemetery at 2.30 today.6
  • 4 Aug 1928: CREGAN.—Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cregan and family wish to thank their many friends and relatives for letters, cards and floral tributes during their recent sad bereavement; also to thank Dr. Jude and the Matron and staff of the Mildura District Hospital and to especially thank Mrs. Little, Mr. and Mrs. Barclay and Mr. and Mrs. Graham. Will all please accept this as a taken of our sincere gratitude.7

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B23354."
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B23354/1900 (par Thos Hy CREGAN & Mary Ellen DODSON) - as Hy Thos CREGAN, Birth registered at Y Wonga, Australia."
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D11628/1928 (Age 27) (par Thomas Henry CRREGAN & Mary Ellen DODSON) - as Henry Thomas CREGAN, Death registered at Mildura, Australia."
  4. [S14] Newspaper - Sunraysia Daily (Mildura, Vic.), Fri 27 Jul 1928, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/264052638
  5. [S14] Newspaper - Sunraysia Daily (Mildura, Vic.), Sat 21 Jul 1928, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/264050966
  6. [S14] Newspaper - Sunraysia Daily (Mildura, Vic.), Fri 27 Jul 1928, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/264052588
  7. [S14] Newspaper - Sunraysia Daily (Mildura, Vic.), Sat 4 Aug 1928, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/264054678
Last Edited30 Oct 2023

Arthur Francis Cregan

M, #888, b. 24 Apr 1906, d. 1956
Arthur Francis CREGAN
(1906-1956)
Image NAA
Father*Thomas Henry Cregan b. 28 Nov 1868, d. 15 Apr 1940
Mother*Mary Ellen Dodson b. 1863, d. 30 Mar 1933
Birth*24 Apr 1906 Carlton, VIC, Australia, #B9159/1906 (par Thos Hy CREGAN & Mary Ellen DODSON) - as Arth Francis CREGAN.1,2 
Military*6 Jun 1940Enlisted for military service: Caulfield, VIC, Australia, CREGAN, ARTHUR FRANCIS, Date and Place of Birth: 24 Apr 1906, MELBOURNE, VIC
Next of Kin: PEDLER, MAISIE
Service: Australian Army, SERN VX20050
Date and Place of Enlistment: 6 Jun 1940, CAULFIELD, VIC, Locality on Enlistment: FOOTSCRAY, VIC
Date of Discharge and last posting: 23 Dec 1944, 2/2 Pioneer Battalion, Rank: Sergeant
Prisoner of War: No, Honours: None for display.3,4 
Death*1956 Red Cliffs, VIC, Australia, #D17275/1956 (Age 49) (par Thomas Henry CREGAN & Mary Ellen DODSON) - as Arthur Francis CREGAN.5 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B9159/1906 (par Thos Hy CREGAN & Mary Ellen DODSON) - as Arth Francis CREGAN, Birth registered at Carl, Australia."
  2. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, Father's military record (pension application) lists his birthday as 23 Apr 1909.
  3. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, NAA: B883, VX20050.
    Item details, CREGAN ARTHUR FRANCIS: Service Number - VX20050: Date of birth - 24 Apr 1906: Place of birth - MELBOURNE VIC: Place of enlistment - CAULFIELD VIC: Next of Kin - LEDLER MAISIE.
  4. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au
    CREGAN, ARTHUR FRANCIS, Date and Place of Birth: 24 Apr 1906, MELBOURNE, VIC
    Next of Kin: PEDLER, MAISIE (sister)
    Service: Australian Army, SERN VX20050
    Date and Place of Enlistment: 6 Jun 1940, CAULFIELD, VIC, Locality on Enlistment: FOOTSCRAY, VIC
    Date of Discharge and last posting: 23 Dec 1944, 2/2 Pioneer Battalion, Rank: Sergeant
    Prisoner of War: No, Honours: None for display.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D17275/1956 (Age 49) (par Thomas Henry CREGAN & Mary Ellen DODSON) - as Arthur Francis CREGAN, born Melbourne. Death registered at Red Cliffs, Australia."
Last Edited31 Oct 2023

Martin Howy Irving

M, #897, b. 21 Feb 1831, d. 23 Jan 1912
Birth*21 Feb 1831 Pancras, London, England. 
Marriage*10 Apr 1855 Spouse: Caroline Mary Bruyeres. Southampton, Hampshire, England, Jun Q [Southampton] 2c 65.1
 
Widower16 Jun 1881Martin Howy Irving became a widower upon the death of his wife Caroline Mary Bruyeres.2 
Marriage*6 Jul 1882 Spouse: Mary Mowat. East Talgai, QLD, Australia.3
 
Marriage-Notice*7 Jul 1882 IRVING—MOWAT.—On the 6th July, at East Talgai, M. H. Irving, M.A., head master of the Hawthorn Grammar School, Melbourne, to Mary, second daughter of the late John Mowat, of Dublin.3 
Death*23 Jan 1912 Albury, Surrey, England. 
Death-Notice*27 Jan 1912 IRVING.—On the 23rd January, at Albury, Surrey, England, Professor Martin Howy Irving, M.A., LL.D., in his 81st year.4 

Family

Caroline Mary Bruyeres b. 3 Mar 1827, d. 16 Jun 1881
Children 1.Frank Samuel Oswald Irving+ b. 4 May 1864, d. 1946
 2.Mabel Annie Rose Irving+ b. 25 Mar 1866, d. 18 Apr 1949

Newspaper-Articles

  • 17 Jun 1901: NEW DOCTORS OF LAW. UNIVERSITY HONORS. London, June 14.
    The University of Glasgow has conferred the honorary degree of doctor of law on .... Professor Martin Irving.5
  • 25 Jan 1912: OBITUARY. PROFESSOR MARTIN IRVING. LONDON, January 24.
    The death occurred yesterday of Professor Martin Howy Irving. He was 81 years old. From 1871 to 1876 Professor Irving was headmaster of Wesley College, Melbourne, and subsequently of the Hawthorne Grammar School.
    Professor Irving was a graduate of Oxford University, where he had a distinguished career, particularly in classics and mathematics. In 1856 he was appointed professor of classics and English at the Melbourne University. He gave up that post to go to Wesley College, and later to the Hawthorne Grammar School. His last position in Australia was that of Public Service Commissioner of Victoria, from 1884 to 1892.6
  • 25 Jan 1912: OBITUARY. COLONEL IRVING'S FATHER. London, Jan. 24. Dr. Martin Howy Irving, formerly Professor of Classics and English in the University of Melbourne, died here yesterday in his 81st year. The late Dr. Irving, who was a native of London, was Professor of Classics and English in the University of Melbourne from 1856 to 1871: Headmaster of Wesley College, Melbourne from 1871 to 1876; headmaster of Hawthorn Grammar School from 1876 to 1884, and Public Service Commissioner of Victoria from 1884 to 1892. Two of his sons are at present in Western Australia. One if them, Colonel Irving, is Commandant of the military forces, and the other, Mr. Edward Irving. M.A., is editor of the "Kalgoorlie Miner."7

Australian Dictionary of Biography

IRVING, MARTIN HOWY (1831-1912), professor, headmaster and civil servant, was born on 21 February 1831 at St Pancras, London, son of Edward Irving (1792-1834) and his wife Isabella, née Martin. His father was the famous Scots preacher who was declared a heretic by the Church of Scotland and founded the Irvingite or Catholic Apostolic Church; Thomas Carlyle called him 'the freest, brotherliest, bravest human soul mine ever came in contact with'. From King's College School, London, Martin won a Balliol College scholarship and matriculated in November 1848. He was the university junior mathematics scholar for 1850 and obtained first-class honours in classics and second-class in mathematics (B.A., 1853; M.A., 1856). He had signed the Thirty-nine Articles of the Church of England at matriculation, holding that subscription did not preclude his special witness as a member of the Catholic Apostolic Church, but he would not take holy orders as required for most Oxford fellowships. In 1854 he became classics master of the non-denominational City of London School.
In November 1855 Irving was chosen to succeed the first professor of 'Greek and Latin Classics with Ancient History' at the University of Melbourne. He arrived at Melbourne in 1856 and began teaching in July. Early next year his title was changed to professor of classical and comparative philology and logic. Although students were few, he delivered eighteen lectures a week in Greek, Latin, logic and English. In the final honours school he introduced rhetoric and aesthetics applied to English literature. In 1858 he successfully urged the examination for degree of students who were unable to attend lectures, but the council rejected his schemes for an associate in arts diploma for non-members of the university in 1857 and for the abolition of compulsory Greek for arts degrees in 1858. As an examiner of matriculation English, Greek, Latin, French and German he became an ally of schoolmasters advocating curriculum change.
In January 1871, with the offer of a higher salary and better accommodation for his large family, Irving became non-resident headmaster in charge of secular studies at Wesley College, Melbourne. A resident clerical president was responsible for religious education and the care of boarders. Under Irving the school achieved great success at public examinations. Numbers grew rapidly to a peak in 1873, not surpassed at Wesley until 1900. He deplored the low level of matriculation requirements and built a sixth form of boys staying at school after matriculation. He placed an Arnoldian stress on character formation and trust in the sixth form as 'a democracy of gentlemen'. In December 1875 he bought the Hawthorn Grammar School. Numbers doubled in his first year, new buildings followed and the school became one of the biggest in the colony. He continued to insist on English, arithmetic and Latin as studies most apt to develop 'the faculties of imagination and correct reasoning', but the school also offered Greek, mathematics, history, geography, chemistry and book-keeping. Games were stressed as 'an indication of a school's vigour'.
As a councillor in 1875-1900 and vice-chancellor from May 1887 to May 1889 Irving was an ardent university reformer. In the senate and council of the university he led a 'caucus', composed mainly of schoolmasters, who constantly challenged the administration of the chancellor, Sir Redmond Barry. In Barry's absence overseas, Irving attempted in vain to unseat the chancellor and not until Barry died in 1880 were new chairs instituted in natural philosophy, engineering, pathology, chemistry and English, French and German languages, while the addition at matriculation of natural science subjects and an honours standard marked the culmination of ten years' agitation. The 'caucus' caused Chancellor (Sir) William Stawell's resignation in 1882, but growing opposition to the influence of outside educational interests in the university delayed the appointment of a successor. Irving, a reluctant nominee, failed by one vote for the chancellorship in May 1887 when Dr Anthony Brownless was appointed in conservative reaction to the unstable years of factional strife.
Irving's equable temperament, administrative capacity, vitality and manifest probity inspired confidence. In 1872 he was offered the post of permanent head of the Victorian Department of Education. He was chairman of the Victorian board of the Australian Mutual Provident Society in 1878-84. Intended for the post of full-time, salaried vice-chancellor he was proposed by the University of Melbourne Council in 1888 but rejected by the professoriate. In February 1884 he was appointed one of the three foundation commissioners of the Public Service Board of Victoria, and left Hawthorn College in charge of his son, Edward. When the board was disbanded in 1893 Irving was granted a pension. He left Australia in 1900 and apart from a brief visit to Melbourne in 1906 lived in England. A devoted adherent of the Catholic Apostolic Church he died on 23 January 1912 among his fellow believers at Albury, Surrey.
Large and athletic, Irving had a commanding presence. James Froude, who had known his father, described 'the same finely-cut features, the same eager, noble and generous expressions' in the son but found him 'calmer and quieter'. Irving had won his college and the university sculls in 1852, and founded the University of Melbourne Boat Club in 1859, stroking the fours. He was a founder of Victorian amateur rowing. An expert rifle shot, he encouraged the sport in schools. He joined the Volunteer Rifles in 1862 and was lieutenant-colonel in command of the First Battalion Victorian Militia in 1884-90. He had married Caroline Mary Brueres in 1855; they had four sons and five daughters. She died in 1881 and on 6 July 1882 Irving married Mary Mowat; they had one son and three daughters. Two daughters of the first marriage, Margaret and Lilian, were principals of Lauriston Girls' School, Armadale, while a son, Godfrey George Irving (1867-1937), became deputy quartermaster general in the Australian army.8

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#D4731 age 54 [par Henry Pringle BRUYERES & Anne Judith Laurie FEELOR]."
  3. [S14] Newspaper - The Brisbane Courier (Qld.), 7 Jul 1882, p1.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 27 Jan 1912, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11649286
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  6. [S14] Newspaper - The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 25 Jan 1912 p9.
  7. [S14] Newspaper - The West Australian (Perth, WA), 25 Jan 1912, p7.
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    Select Bibliography
    J. Lang, Victorian Oarsman (Melb, 1919); E. Nye (ed), The History of Wesley College 1865-1919 (Melb, 1921); G. Blainey et al, Wesley College. The First Hundred Years (Melb, 1967); Age (Melbourne), 20 Dec 1871, 15 Dec 1875, 23 Dec 1876; Argus (Melbourne), 20 Dec 1871, 20 Dec 1876, 25 Jan 1912; Professorial Board, Senate and Council minutes (University of Melbourne Archives). More on the resources
    Author: G. C. Fendley
    Print Publication Details: G. C. Fendley, 'Irving, Martin Howy (1831 - 1912)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 4, Melbourne University Press, 1972, pp 462-464.
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Caroline Mary Bruyeres

F, #898, b. 3 Mar 1827, d. 16 Jun 1881
Married NameIrving. 
Birth*3 Mar 1827 Canterbury, Kent, England.1 
Marriage*10 Apr 1855 Spouse: Martin Howy Irving. Southampton, Hampshire, England, Jun Q [Southampton] 2c 65.2
 
Death*16 Jun 1881 Hawthorn, VIC, Australia, #D4731 age 54 [par Henry Pringle BRUYERES & Anne Judith Laurie FEELOR].3 
Death-Notice*17 Jun 1881 IRVING.—On the 16th inst., at the Grammar School, Hawthorn, Caroline Mary, the beloved wife of Martin Howy Irving.4 

Family

Martin Howy Irving b. 21 Feb 1831, d. 23 Jan 1912
Children 1.Frank Samuel Oswald Irving+ b. 4 May 1864, d. 1946
 2.Mabel Annie Rose Irving+ b. 25 Mar 1866, d. 18 Apr 1949

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Cris - My Evergrowing Tree - Owner: cris782.
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#D4731 age 54 [par Henry Pringle BRUYERES & Anne Judith Laurie FEELOR]."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Jun 1881, p1.
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