Frank Joseph Messenger

M, #1411, b. 1885, d. 14 Oct 1926
Birth*1885 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #B28022.1 
Marriage*1917 Spouse: Annie Emberson Kelso. VIC, Australia, #M6038.2
 
Death*14 Oct 1926 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D12780 age 41 [par Joe MESSENGER & Isabel MORROWS].3 
Death-Notice*16 Oct 1926MESSENGER.-On the 14th October, at Upper Beaconsfield, Frank, the beloved husband of Annie Messenger, late of Allambee road, East Camberwell.
MESSENGER.-On the 14th October, at Upper Beaconsfield, Frank, the beloved husband of Annie and the esteemed friend of J and E Kerrigan and family.
At rest.
Friends of the late Mr FRANK MESSENGER are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Berwick Cemetery
Funeral to leave his residence, Upper Beaconsfield at 4 o clock THIS DAY (Saturday, the 16th October).
JOHN GRANT, undertaker, Berwick. Tel. 25.4 

Grave

  • Plot 4-039-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia5

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B28022."
  2. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#M6038."
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D12780 age 41 [par Joe MESSENGER & Isabel MORROWS]."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 16 Oct 1926, p17.
  5. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-039-A     Merringer Frank J.      M 41 16/10/1926 762
    4-039-A     Messenger Annie Emberson F 14/07/1956 1371.
Last Edited29 Jul 2014

Robert 'Roy' Hayball

M, #1414, b. 1889, d. 20 Sep 1958

World War I

Regimental number 105 - Church of England - Carpenter - Private - 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Machine Gun Section - Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916 - Returned to Australia 31 March 1919
Military Medal: 'At 4.45 a.m. on the morning of the 8th August, 1918, immediately east of HAMEL, No. 105 R. HAYBALL was in charge of the first party to go forward along the main HAMEL CERISY Road to make repairs necessary to enable guns and traffic to get along at as early an hour as possible, in order to successfully carry on the advance. Sergeant HAYBALL got his party onto the section of the road for which he was responsible, shortly after the Infantry had advanced, although working quite out in the open with no shelter from heavy machine gun fire and hostile shelling. He showed great coolness and courage under most trying circumstances, and so encouraged his men by his personal energy and example that he had the roads in a fit state for all traffic, well up to schedule time, and was to a large extent, responsible for the successful completion of the works.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919.1
Note1888 "Hayball Bros. North Brighton. This firm of builders, timber merchants, sawmill owner and co. consists of Messrs Edwin, Robert & William Hayball, all of Victorian birth, and conducts its business in New St. Brighton. The business of builders was initiated by the late Mr Robert Hayball Snr., from whom it descended to the above-mentioned sons. Some years ago, owing to their enormous consumption of timber, it was deemed necessary to open a timber yard, the business of which has increased to such an extent that there are few if any to equal it in the city of Melbourne. A great number of men are employed in the joiners shop, sawmills, timber yards and upon the numerous buildings in course of erection by this firm. It also does a large business in ironmongery, and owns the Brighton steam saw, moulding and planing mills, also being interested in some of the most extensive up-country sawmills. The office of this firm is connected to the Melbourne exchange by telephone."2 
Birth*1889 Brighton, VIC, Australia, #B968.3 
Marriage*15 Mar 1911 Spouse: Mabel Victoria Whittaker. St Matthew's Church, Prahran, VIC, Australia, #489.4
 
Marriage-Notice*13 May 1911HAYBALL - WHITTAKER. - On the 15th March, at St Matthew's Church of England, Prahran, by the Rev W C T Stone, Robert, elder son of Robert Hayball, of Brighton, to Mabel Victoria, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Whittaker, of Maryborough. At home Friday, 19th May...-street, Brighton.5 
Residence*5 Feb 1916 1 Vaucluse Street, Brighton, VIC, Australia.6 
Note*a 28 Jan 1922 "Roy went to the first world war. He (Robert 3rd) carried on Hayball Bros. business in Bay St., after his father and uncle William's deaths. He bought his cousin (William Robinson's - Robin) Hayball's share.
Painter and ironmongery and building business now in other hands." - Doris Hayball c1965
"….. Later, Roy [ie Robert Hayball "the third"] was getting too old to manage the timber yard. There was no-one to hand the business to. It was sold to Monkhouse."
Doris Hayball c1965 quoting Roy's cousin Isabella McAllister who also knew Eliza Hayball, wife of "Robert the first" who arrived in Melbourne 1841.7 
Land-UBeac*20 Jun 1929 GEM-D-2 (part) l/p 13287 (Lot 4). Transfer from John Nathan to Robert 'Roy' Hayball.8 
Land-UBeac*14 Oct 1931 PAK-60 l/p 1137 (Lot 37), 31 A'Beckett Road. Transfer from Robert 'Roy' Hayball to Olive Henrietta Lander. 5a 3r 4/10p.9 
Land-UBeac*14 Oct 1931 PAK-60 l/p 1137 (Lot 37), 31 A'Beckett Road. Transfer from The Victorian Permanent Building Society to Robert 'Roy' Hayball. 5a 3r 4/10p.10 
Land-UBeac*25 Jun 1951 GEM-D-2 (part) l/p 13287 (Lot 4). Transfer from Robert 'Roy' Hayball to William John Lang.11 
Death*20 Sep 1958 Repatriation Hospital, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia, #D11689 (Age 69) [par Robert HAYBALL & Elizabeth Margaret JENNETT].12 
Death-Notice*24 Sep 1958HAYBALL.-On September 20, at the Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg, Robert (Roy), of 19 Carpenter Street, Middle Brighton, loved husband of Mabel Victoria, loved son of the late Robert and Margaret. Rest after weariness. Privately cremated.
HAYBALL.-On September 20, at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. Roy, beloved uncle of Mavis. Loving memories.
HAYBALL.-On September 20, Robert (Roy), brother-in-law of Elsie, fond uncle of Elena, Mary and Mavis.13 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1922 - 1924Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: builder. With Mabel Victoria Hayball.14,15

Newspaper-Articles

  • 28 Jan 1922, HAYBALL BROS. WILLIAM HAYBALL and ROBERT HAYBALL, and ALFRED HARRY HAYBALL, as executors of the will of the late Robert Hayball, deceased, invite and will receive TENDERS at the office of Messrs, Wisewould, Duncan, and Wisewould, 408 Collins street, Melbourne, up to 4 p.m. on Monday, the thirteenth day of February, 1922, for:
    (a) The PURCHASE, as a going concern, of the BUSINESS (Including the Timber Yard, Sawmill, Ironmongery, Firewood, and Coal Businesses) and the trade names and goodwill of "Hayball Bros." and "The Brighton Steam Sawing, Moulding, and Planing Mills" and the land upon which those businesses are carried on, situated in New street, Brighton, and which comprises all that piece of land being part of Dendy's Crown Special Survey, parish of Moorabbin, County of Bourke, having a frontage of 225ft. 4in by a depth through to Wright street, as shown on the plan annexed to the conditions of tender hereinafter mentioned, and thereon coloured red, together with the buildings and Tolley, and the machinery and plant erected and being thereon. Title Certificate. Stock, to be taken at a valuation.
    (b) The PURCHASE of the MACHINERY, BUILDINGS, and PLANT now in and upon the premises of Hayball Bros., New street, Brighton, together with the land, being, part of Dendy's Crown Special Survey, having a frontage of 55ft 4in. to New street, Brighton, by a depth through to Wright street, as shown on the plan annexed to the conditions of tender hereinafter mentioned, and thereon coloured red, with the trade names and goodwill of the businesses, now carried on by "Hayball Bros" and "The Brighton Steam, Sawing, Moulding, and Planing Mills," with a right of carriage way over the road 50ft wide, shown on the said plan, and together with the buildings and other erections on the land other than Tolley's cottage ond appurtenances and the brick wall erected on the southern boundary belonging to Hayball Bros., and situated on the southern portion of the premises above referred to for removal within 3 months after delivery of possession. Title Certificate.
    Stock to be taken at a valuation at time of sale. Conditions of tender and particulars of machinery and plant, together with balance-sheets for the last 12 months, can be inspected at the offices of Messrs Wisewould, Duncan, and Wisewould, and Hayball Bros, New street, Brighton, inspection of the stock, machinery, plant, and premises may be had at any time by arrangement with Hayball Bros. Telephone No . X1088.
    A deposit of £15 per cent, in cash or by bank cheque must aqcompany each tender.
    Tenders to be lodged at the office of Messrs.Wise would, Duncan, and Wisewould, 408 Collins street, Melbourne.
    The vendors do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any other tender.16
  • 7 Dec 1922, BEACONSFIELD UPPER.-Hay harvesting is in full swing in this district. On the whole crops are light; indeed one has to travel to see a good crop this year.-Trees have been planted in the recreation reserve in place of those which failed, and plates with the names of soldiers have been affixed.-Cricket, which has been in abeyance since the war, has been resumed under favourable auspices. With the veteran, Hayball, of Brighton, as captain, enthusiasm in the game is assured. — There was plenty of blossom in the orchards this year, but the very wet and cold weather at the critical time means that the yield of several varieties will be light.17
  • 2 Nov 1923, BEACONSFIELD UPPER - Archbishop Lees visited Beaconsfield Upper on Sunday to dedicate the new church. The beautiful windows of stained glass were presented by Mrs C M Drake in memory of her husband, Dr W Elliott Drake. The church which is of wood, was built by Mr Hayball.18
  • 14 Mar 1936, SILVER WEDDING.
    HAYBALL—WHITTAKER.—On the 15th March, 1911, at St. Matthew's Church of England, Prahran, by the Rev. C. T. Storrs, Robert (Roy) Hayball, of Brighton, to Mabel Victoria Whittaker, of Maryborough. (Present address, 160 Esplanade, Middle Brighton.)19
  • 20 Jan 1943, FAMILY CENTENARY
    This week, in the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress of Brighton, Victoria (Cr. and Mrs. W. J. Orr an entertainment was given, it being 100 years ago that day since Robert Hayball, one of Brighton's earliest pioneers, had arrived in Brighton from thes Old Country. Crs. Kennedy and Granter spoke of the great interest this pioneer and later members of the family had taken in the welfare of the city. Mr. Thomas H. Shaw, of Canberra, is a great-grandson of this fine old pioneer. Mr. Roy Hayball (grandson) was also unavoidably absent from the celebration, but a great-grand-daughter. Miss Sylvia Brattstrom spoke on behalf of the family including her brother).20

Citations

  1. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8080/showPerson?pid=131574
  2. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Alexander Sutherland, Victoria and its metropolis : past and present 2 v. (Melbourne : McCarron, Bird, 1888).
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "mother Elizabeth Margaret JENNETT."
  4. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 13 May 1911, p13.
  6. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI.
  7. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://www.beresford.org.au/history/gen/tree/700.htm
  8. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5467-311 - Robert Hayball of 32 Orchard Street North Brighton Timber Merchant - C/T 5553-527.
  9. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5757-393 - Olive Henrietta Lander of 27 Cooper Street Essendon Married Woman.
  10. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3199-744 - Robert Hayball of 32 Orchard Street North Brighton Timber Merchant - C/T 5757-393.
  11. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5553-527 - William (John) Lang of Emerald Road Beaconsfield Upper Transport Driver.
  12. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  13. [S16] Newspaper - The Age 24 Sep 1958, p25.
  14. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  15. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  16. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 28 Jan 1922, p10.
  17. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 7 Dec 1922, p3.
  18. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 2 Nov 1923 p16.
  19. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 14 Mar 1936, p17.
  20. [S14] Newspaper - Canberra Times, 20 Jan 1943, p3.
Last Edited22 Sep 2017

Victoria Roenna Violet Reid

F, #1415, b. 1865, d. 6 Feb 1947
Residence* "Windara", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. 
Married NameCasey. 
Birth*1865 Albury, NSW, Australia, #B4691 NSW.1,2 
Marriage*22 Mar 1899 Spouse: Sydney Cornelius Casey. All Saints' Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M257.3
 
Widow21 Oct 1935Victoria Roenna Violet Reid became a widow upon the death of her husband Sydney Cornelius Casey.4 
Death*6 Feb 1947 Sandringham, VIC, Australia, #D1654 (Age 81) [par John REID & Mary Edith SMALLMAN].5 
Death-Notice*10 Feb 1947CASEY.—On February 6, at private nursing home, Sandringham, Violet, loved wife of the late Sydney Casey, of Berwick.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1913 - 1918Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Sydney Cornelius Casey.7,8,9,10,11,12
1921Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Sydney Cornelius Casey.13
bt 1931 - 1936Cleve, Princes Highway, Berwick, VIC, Australia14

Family

 Sydney Cornelius Casey b. 1856, d. 21 Oct 1935
Child 1.Sydney John 'Jack' Casey b. 25 Apr 1901, d. 1976

Newspaper-Articles

  • 25 Mar 1899, WEDDINGS. CASEY—REID. The marriage of Mr. Sydney Casey youngest boh of the late Dr. Casey, Brightton, Victoria, and Violet, youngest daughter of the late Mr. John Reid and Mrs. John Reid, of Tabratong, New South Wales, took place at All Saints' Church, St. Kilda, on Wednesday, March 22, at half-past 2 o'clock. The decorations of the building were done with arches of evergreens and white flowers, that erected over the chancel steps having a wedding-bell of white flowers depending from its centre. About the chancel rails were massed tall and handsome palms, and clusters of variegated bamboo, while in front, on either side of the choir stalls, was an avenue of tree ferns and palms. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. Drought, incumbent of All Saints', assisted by Canon Tucker, incumbent of Christ Church, South Yarra. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Eric Reid. She was attired in a smart and original gown of ivory white satin duchesse. The very much swathed bodice was made with a yoke and collar of finely-gathered chiffon and white Blonde lace applique, the collar being finished with a tiny garland of myrtle and orange blossoms. The long transparent sleeves were also of chiffon, finely tucked. The skirt had a deep flounce of chiffon run with an insertion band of the Blonde lace applique, trimmed with a design in narrow chiffon ruching. Above this was a tunic of the satin, terminating at the back in a long square train, also ornamented with Blonde lace applique and chiffon ruching. From the waist in front to the edge of the tunic was arranged a garland of bridal flowers. Tulle veil over a coronet of orange-blossom and myrtle, held in front by a diamond crescent, gift of the bridegroom, as was also a similar design of pearls that lastened the collar in front Bonquet of white tiger lilies and azaleas, veiled in fronds of asparagus fern, with long streamers and bows of white satin ribbon. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Violet Brodribb eldest daughter of Mrs. Kenric Brodribb) (niece of the bridegroom), and Miss Evelvn Douglas, youngest daughter of Mrs. Charles H. Douglas. They wore dresses of very fine book muslin and lace insertion over white glace silk. Flounces of the muslin edged with lace trimmed the skirts. The bodices had at the back sailor collars of the muslin finely tucked, and lace insertion. These finished in front in fichu stvle, the ends being knotted, and caught to one side under belts of white satin ribbon. Their toques were of corded Vieux-rose velret, having in front spreading black plumes and antique diamond ornaments. They carried ebony canes, ornamented with Andre Schwartz and La France roses, yellow tinted leaves, and ribbon streamers to match the roses. These, and their gold chain bracelets, linked with turquoise and crystal, and finished with blue enamelled hearts, were sifts of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr. H. B. Peterson, of Boorara, Queensland, and the groomsman Mr Gay Clarke. The bride's mother was in black satin brocade, trimmed in front with jet. The bodice was also trimmed with jet, and set off with mauve satin collar and yoke, veiled in fine black lace; black and silver bonnet, with white osprey, and clusters of small white roses. She carried a bouquet of flowers in shades of mauve, mixed with yellow foliage, and satin ribbon bows, the colours of the flowers. Mrs. Alan Mackay, sister of the bride, sapphire blue and white shot (bine silk, trimmed with bands of sapphire blue velvet; bodice made with vest of white chiffon and frills of narrow-tinted lace, and deep turned-down collar of sapphire blue velvet, embroidered with a ruened white satin ribbon design; black hat, lined with tinted guipure, and trimmed with plum red velvet bows and black feathers. Bouquet of lai France roses. Mrs. Kenric Brodribb, sister of the bridegroom, white foulard, patterned with mauve and black, trimmed withblack and white lace, sash of black satin ribbon, and collar of mauve velvet, black and silver toque, with dusters of shaded pink roses, and aigrette of the white bird of Paradise plumes. Mrs. Richard Casey, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, silver-grey voile over silk the same colour: skirt ornamented with tucks; bodice made with yoke and small stand-up collar of tinted guipure traced in black chenille and ornamented with crystal buttons, the yoke brushed with a deep-pointed turned-down collar of white satin, lined and piped with black vehet, belt also of black velvet, toque of black satin straw, and chenille trimmed with black feathers, bouquet of pink tiger lilies tied with pink satin ribbon. After the service a reception was held by the bride's mother at Shipley-house, South Yarra, lent by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Casey, who also assisted her to welcome the company. A wedding tea was served in the dining and morning room, and the presents were shown on one of the verandahs. Later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Casey left for Bendigo, At the conclusion of the honeymoon they will go on to Sydney for race week, thence to their home, Newstead, Queensland. The going-away gown was of fawn voile over nasturtium coloured glace silk, the bodice trimmed with ivory-tinted guipure, sewn with black chenille, and effectively finished with belt, collar, and cuffs of nasturtium-coloured miroir velvet. Large black velret hat, with black ostrich feathers and diamond buckle. Amongst the guests were Lady Murphy, Lady and the Misses O'Loghlen, Mrs. James Murphy...15
  • 30 Mar 1899, WEDDINGS. MR. SYDNEY CASEY TO MISS VIOLET REID. A CHARMING wedding was celebrated on 22nd March at All Saints' Church, St. Kilda, when Mr. Sydney Casey, youngest son of the late Dr. Casey, of Brighton, was married to Miss Violet Reid, youngest daughter of the late Mr. J. Reid and Mrs. Reid, of Tabratong, N.S.W. The decorations were very handsome, consisting of palms, ferns and white flowers, forming arches and festoons everywhere. The bride and bridegroom stood under a beautiful string of wedding bells. The bride was given away by her brother, and wore a beautiful gown of rich pearl satin, deeply flounced with chiffon, and embroidered with pearls and ivory applique; court train, ruched chiffon. A spray of bridal blossom and heather draped the front of the skirt; the bodice was richly trimmed with chiffon and lace applique; sleeves of tucked chiffon. The tulle veil was caught with orange blossoms. The beautiful posey was composed of tiger lilies, azaleas and soft ferns. The two bridesmaids, Miss Violet Brodribb and Miss Evelyn Douglas, were smartly gowned in white muslin over white glace silk slips. The skirts were trimmed with flounces of muslin, edged with lace. The bodices were finished with deep lace collars of satin duchesse, tucked and edged with point lace. Fichus of muslin and lace were knotted, and the ends tucked into a satin belt at the side. Pretty toques of vieux rose velvet and black plumes were worn. They carried ebony canes, decorated with La France roses and autumn leaves. Gold chain bracelets, studded with turquoise and crystal, and blue enamelled hearts depending, were presented by the bridegroom. Mr. H. B. Paterson, of "Boorara," Queensland, acted as best man, and Mr. Gay Clark as groomsman.
    A reception and wedding tea were afterwards held at "Shipley House," the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Casey. The decorations were most artistic, consisting of white marguerites, pale pink Tecoma, grasses, ferns and palms. Mrs. Reid (the bride's mother) wore a handsome gown of black brocade and peach satin facings; dainty bonnet of black and silver. Mrs. Alan Mackay (the bride's sister) wore royal blue and white shot silk, dark velvet trimmings; black chip hat, with crimson velvet and plumes. Mr. and Mrs. Casey left later on for Heidelberg, spending the race week in Sydney, then on to their station home, "Newstead," Queensland. The bride travelled in a gown of fawn voile over buttercup silk, trimmings of chenille and cream ...
    Following is the list of presents—....16
  • 31 Aug 1917, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Casey, Beaconsfield, have taken a flat at 'Myoora,' Irving-road, Toorak.17
  • 4 May 1922, Among recent visitors at the Oriental were Mrs. G. V. Lansell. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Casey and their son, Mr. Jack Casey (Upper Beaconsfield). Mr. and Mrs. Alexander (Tasmania). Mr. and Mrs. Lawn Campbell (Sydney), and Mr. C. Todman (Sydney).18
  • 30 Sep 1922, Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Casey (Kunbotton, Beaconsfield) are coming to town this week for the show, and will be staying at the Oriental.19
  • 17 Mar 1947, VIOLET CASEY. Formerly of "Windara" Upper Beaconsfield, and "Cleve" Berwick. But Late of Sims Street, Sandringham. All in Victoria, Widow, Deceased.-After 14 clear days Sydney John Casey, of "Coolringdon," Cooma, in New South Wales, grazier, the executor named in and appointed by deceased's will. dated the 26th day of July, 1935, will APPLY to the Supreme Court of Victoria for a grant of PROBATE of the said WILL.
    Dated this 14th day of March, 1947.
    BLAKE & RIGGALL, 120 William street Melbourne, solicitors for the applicant.20

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D1654 age 81 [par John REID & Mary Edith SMALLMAN]."
  2. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages "#B4691 NSW."
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D17758 age 79 [par Cornelius Gavin CASEY & Letitia GARDINER]."
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 10 Feb 1947 p2.
  7. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  8. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  9. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  10. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  11. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  12. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  13. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  14. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  15. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 25 Mar 1899, p46.
  16. [S14] Newspaper - Melbourne Punch, 30 Mar 1899, p19.
  17. [S14] Newspaper - Graphic of Australia (Melbourne, Vic), 31 Aug 1917, p29.
  18. [S14] Newspaper - Table Talk, 4 May 1922, p34.
  19. [S14] Newspaper - Australasian, 30 Sep 1922, p62.
  20. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 17 Mar 1947 p15.
Last Edited30 Aug 2016

Sydney John 'Jack' Casey

M, #1416, b. 25 Apr 1901, d. 1976
Father*Sydney Cornelius Casey b. 1856, d. 21 Oct 1935
Mother*Victoria Roenna Violet Reid b. 1865, d. 6 Feb 1947
Birth*25 Apr 1901 Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, #BC10169.1 
Birth-Notice*1 May 1901CASEY.—On the 25th April, at Rockhampton, the wife of Sydney Casey, Newstead, Queensland, of a son.2 
Marriage*6 Apr 1937 Spouse: Isobel Emily 'Betty' Craig.
 
Marriage-Notice*7 Apr 1937CASEY—CRAIG. The wedding of Miss Betty Craig, only daughter of Mrs. Robert Craig, of Coolringdon, Cooma, was celebrated very quietly yesterday afternoon to Mr. John Sydney Casey, only son of Mrs. Sydney Casey, of Berwick, Victoria.3 
Death*1976 NSW, Australia, #D25682/1976 [par Sydney & Violet].4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1937Kambah via Queanbeyan, ACT, AustraliaOccupation: grazier. With Isobel Emily 'Betty' Casey.5
1968Coolringdon, Cooma, NSW, AustraliaOccupation: grazier. With Isobel Emily 'Betty' Casey.6

Newspaper-Articles

  • 4 May 1922, Among recent visitors at the Oriental were Mrs. G. V. Lansell. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Casey and their son, Mr. Jack Casey (Upper Beaconsfield). Mr. and Mrs. Alexander (Tasmania). Mr. and Mrs. Lawn Campbell (Sydney), and Mr. C. Todman (Sydney).7

Citations

  1. [S8] Queensland Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "#BC10169."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 1 May 1901 p1.
  3. [S14] Newspaper - Sydney Morning Herald 7 Apr 1937 p9.
  4. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  5. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  6. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  7. [S14] Newspaper - Table Talk, 4 May 1922, p34.
Last Edited29 Jun 2016

Thomas Clement Fisher

M, #1421, b. 12 Sep 1865, d. 13 Nov 1923
Birth*12 Sep 1865 Nelson, New Zealand, #B282 [par Thomas Richard FISHER & Caroline].1,2 
Birth-Notice*13 Oct 1865FISHER.—At Nelson, Mrs Thomas Richard Fisher, junr., of a son.3 
Note1869 Father's remarriage to Frances Annie HADFIELD #M1869/6417.4 
Marriage*19 Dec 1885 Spouse: Grace Matilda Mackintosh. New Zealand #M3542 NZ.5
 
Marriage-Notice*16 Jan 1886FISHER—MACKINTOSH.—On the 19th December, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. R. Waddell, Thomas Clement, eldest son of T. R. Fisher, Esq., to Grace Matilda, eldest daughter of J. M. Mackintosh.6 
Land-UBeac*29 Jan 1901 PAK-202.203.204.205.206. Transfer from Alfred Ernest Bennett to Thomas Clement Fisher.7 
Land-UBeac*6 Jun 1901 PAK-182.189.190.191.192. Transfer from Colonial Bank of Australasia Ltd to Thomas Clement Fisher.8 
Land-UBeac16 Feb 1905 PAK-202.203.204.205.206. Transfer from Thomas Clement Fisher to John Leppitt. 99a 0r 24p.9 
Land-UBeac16 Feb 1905 PAK-182.189.190.191.192. Transfer from Thomas Clement Fisher to John Leppitt. 98a 2r 0p.10 
Land-UBeac*29 Jun 1906 GEM-C-17. Transfer from The English Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank to Thomas Clement Fisher. 19a 3r 32p.11 
Land-UBeac*14 Sep 1906 GEM-C-15.16. Transfer from Robert Sparrow Smythe to Thomas Clement Fisher. 19a 2r 35p + 19a 3r 33p.12 
Land-UBeac*14 Sep 1906 GEM-C-17A. Transfer from Charles Edward Warren to Thomas Clement Fisher. 19a 2r 21p.13 
Land-UBeac*17 Jul 1907 GEM-C-20. Transfer from James Elliss Corbett to Thomas Clement Fisher. 19a 3r 20p.14 
Residence*1908 "Goodrest", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, 1908 daughter's wedding. 
Land-UBeac*16 Oct 1913 GEM-C-15.16.17.17A.20. Transfer from Thomas Clement Fisher to Louisa Jane Bevan Hester Gwladys Hurditch.15 
Widower22 Feb 1914Thomas Clement Fisher became a widower upon the death of his wife Grace Matilda Mackintosh.16 
Death*13 Nov 1923 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #D16814 age 57 [par Thomas Richard FISHER & Catherine CLEMENCE].17 
Death-Notice*15 Nov 1923FISHER. On the 13th November at 61 Hawksburn road Hawksburn Thomas Clement Fisher, relict of the late Grace Matilda aged 57 years.
FISHER-Friends of the late Mr THOMAS CLEMENT FISHER are informed that his remains will he interred in the St Kilda Cemetery. The funeral will leave 61 Hawksburn road, Hawksburn, THIS DAY (Thursday, November 15), at 11 o'clock.18 
Probate (Will)*24 Jun 1924 195/890. Commercial Traveller. Hawksburn.
Has no real estate at the time of his death.19 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1909Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manager. With Grace Matilda Fisher.20,21,22,23
bt 1912 - 1913Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Grace Matilda Fisher. With Stanley Rupert Fisher.24,25
bt 1917 - 1918The Hut, Kangaroo Ground, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist. With Clemence Dorothea Fisher.26,27
191913 Stawell Street, Armadale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist. With Clemence Dorothea Fisher.28
191910 Newry Street, Balaclava, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist. With Clemence Dorothea Fisher.28
192134 Irving Avenue, Balaclava, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist.29

Grave

  • St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 20A.30

Family

 Grace Matilda Mackintosh b. 1863, d. 22 Feb 1914
Child 1.Percy Gordon Fisher b. 1896, d. 21 Sep 1958

Newspaper-Articles

  • 5 Jun 1861, Parents' marriage: MARRIED May 29, by special license, at the residence of the bride's father, Colombo Street, Christchurch, by the Rev. Robert Leslie Vickers, Wesleyan Minister, Thomas Richard, eldest son of the Rev. Thomas Richard Fisher, Wesleyan Minister, to Caroline, eldest daughter of Mr. George Clements, late of Auckland.31,32
  • 13 Oct 1865, Death of mother: FISHER.—Sept 30, at Nelson, of typhoid fever, Caroline, the beloved wife of Thomas Richard Fisher, junr., aged 21 years.3
  • 7 Nov 1896, Carbine and Collier Two Speed Cycle Company Ltd. ...
    The whole contrivance adds but 1lb. to the weight of the machine, and has been proved by actual experience to be effective and simple by a host of famous riders, including T. A. Edge of 1,000 mile fame, and such local experts as Geo. R. Broadbent, T. Clement Fisher, J. R. Cathie, and E. H. Lenne. The universal verdict is that it gives no trouble and does not get out of order, while many declare its invention to be second in importance only to that of the pneumatic tyre itself.
    Full article see http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/17452256433
  • 28 Nov 1896, THE WORLD ON WHEELS. There was a big crowd at the St. Kilda meeting last Saturday, and though the racing was very fair in quality far too much "stiff" riding prevailed. The heats, too, were most uncomfortably crowded, which resulted in falls more or less dangerous. Indeed, in the last race of the day—the Five Miles International—eight or ten of the competitors came to grief and presented a tangled mess of men and machines. Clem Fisher, the most unlucky rider (next to Dave Kirk), had a very bad fall along with several others, and appeared to be suffering from his arm. It was at first given out that a fracture had been sustained, but all were pleased to learn that it was nothing more serious than a dislocation of the thumb.34
  • 5 Dec 1896, The following are the competitors who qualified themselves for the final of the Austral:—C. B. Kellow. 15yds; R. H. Walne, 20yds; A. Matterson, 100yds; T.C. Fisher, 120yds; E. Perryman, 140yds; W. J. C. Elliott, 150yds; O. S. Prowse, 160yds; A. T. Browne, 165yds; W. E. Clinton, 170yds. C. Jackson and L. Hesse, 180yds; C. O. Tebbutt and J. K. Clinton, 190yds; D. Johnson. R. Johnstone and A. E. Shawbrooke, 210yds; J. A. M'Innes, 230yds.: Syd. Turner, 250yds.35
  • 11 Mar 1897, That good specimen of a racing cyclist, Clem. Fisher, has made up his mind to retire from the track owing to repeated accidents. Clem was at one time champion of New Zealand, and has been a man to reckon with in his Australian career on the path. Ill luck, however, has dogged him for the past two years, and during that time, whenever a catastrophe occurred, he has been in it. Always riding well, and generally securing a place, he has not won anything of consequence. "Now," says Clem, "I intend to give it best and reduce my medical expenses." He retires with a most creditable record and the good opinion of all his contemporaries of the wheel.36
  • 24 Jun 1897, Mr. T. C. Fisher, better knovn among cyclists as "Clem," has concluded his engagement with the Victorian Sports Co., and accepted a position as traveller for the Austral Cycle Agency.37
  • 24 Jun 1897, CYCLING NOTES. The professional cyclists turned up in force at St. Kilda on Saturday to battle for tinpot trophies (says an Australian exchange). The meeting was a benefit for Dave Kirk, whose spine was dislocated while training last November . . . Kirk, who nets about £30 from the affair, was a most unlucky cyclist. A rider of top rank, he never won a decent race, for he fell every time he started, and took several weeks getting over his injuries each time. And he fell once too often—his tire suddenly slipped from the rim and down he came. After six months in hospital, he comes out on crutches possibly a cripple for life. Also, as his accident took place on the training track, he was robbed of the generous response from the public that a big dramatic smash during a race would have elicited. Clem Fisher, the long Maorilander, was another man who used to fall in nearly every start, but Kirk's misfortune came as a warning, and Fisher now looks on.38
  • 6 Jan 1898, Mr. Clem. Fisher, late of the Austral Cycle Agency and Victorian Sports Co., took his departure from these shores on Monday last per s.s Omi Maru. He goes to the East on important business in connection with the cycling trade. From what is known at present it may be stated that his errand is likely to be very profitable, and by-and-bye we may have further information to communicate in regard to the possibilities of trade in regions "contagious," as the Irishman said, to our own shores. Mr. Fisher came to Victoria with the reputation of a first-class rider— a reputation which be worthily upheld on the Victorian cycle tracks. But, last season, he was the most unlucky racing man in the list. He figured in nearly every big smash; when he survived he was always fourth. Finally he secceeded in hurting himself so seriously in a race at Sydney that he was compelled to withdraw from the path. As a racing cyclist he was popular among his confreres and, as a business man, highly esteemed by his employers and the public. We wish him every succees in his new career.39
  • 28 May 1898, CYCLING. Mr. T. Clement Fisher, a representative of the Austral Cycle Agency, Ltd., who has just completed a long tour by bicycle and otherwise in China and Japan on business, was at Mount Gambier yesterday. He returned to Melbourne from Japan on May 6, and came by train here on Thursday night. He leaves this morning.40
  • 2 Jun 1898, Mr. Clem Fisher has just returned from a successful trip through China and Japan on behalf of the A.C.A. He leaves again shortly on another round, when he may visit India.41
  • 25 Aug 1898, In the current issue of the Austral Wheel is a fullpage picture of Messrs. Fraser, Lunn and Lowe, the three cyclists sent out by "Travel" for a trip round the world. The photos was taken in Japan and brought to Melbourne by Mr. Clem. Fisher, of the Austral Cycle Agency, who met the three Englishmen in the land of the Mousmee.42
  • 12 May 1899, CYCLING. Mr Clem Fisher, well known here as a champion in the days of the old ordinary is over from Melbourne just now, arranging the transfer of the business of the Austral Cycle Agency to Mr D. Haynes. He leaves for Christchurch and Wellington to-morrow to complete the sale.43
  • 22 Aug 1900, Shire of Berwick. BEACONSFIELD RIDING. LADIES and Gentlemen T. CLEMENT, FISHER; Esq, having retired in favour of the candidature of GEORGE W MARTIN.
    Your vote and interest is respectfully solicited on his behalf.44
  • 31 Dec 1910, FERTILISING POOR LAND. (These Pictures Show Crops Grown on Poor Soil with the aid of Fertilisers, on the Farm of Mr. T. C. Fisher, Goodrest, Upper Beaconsfield.
    View of Crop, Partly Cut. Stooks After Cutting.
    http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/19640448545
  • 31 Jan 1920, Father's OBITUARY. MR T. R. FISHER.
    The death occurred at his residence, St. Clair, yesterday morning of Mr Thomas Richard Fisher, who for many years occupied with conspicuous success tho position of general manager of tho Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company. The late Mr Fisher was born in the year 1857 at Waltham Abbey, in the county of Essex, England, being the eldest son of the Rev. T. R. Fisher, and was educated at the Old Kingswood School. On leaving this institution he engaged in mercantile life, but in 1854 left the Old Country for Melbourne. Here he remained for a few months, coming to New Zealand, where he was soon after joined by his father and the rest of the family, the home being made in Christchurch. In the year 1861 he came to Dunedin, and carried on business as a merchant and auctioneer, but later, for health reasons, established himself at Nelson, relinquishing the business there at the decline of the West Coast boom. In the year 1877 he joined the Standard Insurance Company as manager at Christchureh, and three years later was appointed general manager, a position he held for over 32 years. He was a prominent figure in insurance affairs, and was the first president of the Fire Underwriters' Association, a post to which he was reelected on a number of subsequent occasions. Though his main energies were devoted to the success of the insurance business, the late Mr Fisher was identified with other concerns, being a director of the Milburn Lime and Cement Company and other institutions. He also interested himself in the work of the Amenities Society, any scheme for the adornment of the city finding in him an enthusiastic supporter.
    Mr Fisher was twice married. His first wife presented him with two children, of whom Mr T. Clement Fisher, of Melbourne, survives. The present Mrs Fisher is the daughter of the late Mr F. B. Hadfield, of Nelson, and there survive him nine sons and two daughters. These are Mr A. H. Fisher, general manager of the Standard Insurance Company; Mr H. H. Fisher, of " Shenley," Albury; Dr W. E. Fisher, of London; Mr N. R. Fisher.general manager of the Jacobs Asbestos Mining Company, Quebec; Mr R. L. Fisher, runholder, North Canterbury; Captain W. W. Fisher, Canadian Highlanders; Mr R. R. Fisher, of the firm Fisher and Gilfillan, Auckland; the Rev. F. V. Fisher, All Saints', Dunedin; Dr G. I. T. C. Fisher, at present in London; Mrs Instone, wife of Captain R. Instone. of the Melbourne pilot service and Miss Florence Fisher, of St. Clair. Mr B. Hill Fisher, the well-known Christchurch accountant and sharebroker, is the only surviving brother of the late Mr Fisher. Mrs Perry, wife of the Rev. Mr Perry, of Onehunga, is his only sister.46

Citations

  1. [S10] New Zealand Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "1865/282 Fisher Thomas Clement [par Caroline & Thomas Richard]."
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, #B309
    Ancestry.com. New Zealand Birth Index, 1840-1950 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
    Original data: New Zealand Birth Index, 1840–1950. Microfiche.
  3. [S14] Newspaper - Lyttelton Times (New Zealand), 13 Oct 1865, p3.
  4. [S10] New Zealand Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "marriage #M1869/6417 Thomas Richard FISHER & Frances Annie HADFIELD."
  5. [S10] New Zealand Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "#M3542 NZ BDM."
  6. [S14] Newspaper - Otago Witness (New Zealand), 16 Jan 1886, p17.
  7. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1105-922 + C/T 1100-820-822 + C/T 1098-541 - Thomas Clement Fisher, of Upper Beaconsfield, Gentleman.
  8. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1278-459 + C/T 1117-293 + C/T 1278-460 + C/T 1407-281 + C/T 1407-282 - Thomas Clement Fisher of "Goodrest" Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  9. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1105-922 + C/T 1100-820-822 + C/T 1098-541 - John Leppitt of Dandenong Farmer - C/T 3036-135.
  10. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1278-459 + C/T 1117-293 + C/T 1278-460 + C/T 1407-281 + C/T 1407-282 - John Leppitt of Dandenong Farmer - C/T 3036-135.
  11. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1210-973 - The English Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank to Thomas Clement Fisher of Goodrest Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  12. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1213-426 + C/T 1194-689 - Robert Sparrow Smythe to Thomas Clement Fisher of "Goodrest" Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  13. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1213-463 - Charles Edward Warren to Thomas Clement Fisher of Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  14. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1824-673 - James Elliss Corbett to Thomas Clement Fisher of "Goodrest" Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  15. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1213-426 - Thomas Clement Fisher to Louisa Jane Bevan of Parkin College Adelaide South Australia, Married Woman, and Hester Gwladys Hurditch of Upper Beaconsfield, Married Woman as tenants in common in equal shares - C/T 3736-059 (consolidated).
  16. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#D3467 age 51 [par James McKenzie MACKINTOSH & Elizabeth]."
  17. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D16814 age 57 [par Thomas Richard FISHER & Catherien CLEMENCE]."
  18. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 15 Nov 1923 p1.
  19. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), http://prov.vic.gov.au/search_details
  20. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  21. [S105] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1905.
  22. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908 "as Clement FISHER."
  23. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  24. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  25. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  26. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  27. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  28. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  29. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  30. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,
    BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 20A.
  31. [S14] Newspaper - Lyttelton Times (New Zealand), 5 Jun 1861, p4.
  32. [S10] New Zealand Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "marriage #M1861/3496 Thomas Richard FISHER & Caroline CLEMENTS."
  33. [S14] Newspaper - The Champion (Melbourne), 7 Nov 1896, p6.
  34. [S14] Newspaper - The Champion (Melbourne), 28 Nov 1896, p10.
  35. [S14] Newspaper - The Champion (Melbourne), 5 Dec 1896, p10.
  36. [S14] Newspaper - Melbourne Punch, 11 Mar 1897, p18.
  37. [S14] Newspaper - Melbourne Punch, 24 Jun 1897, p8.
  38. [S14] Newspaper - Press (New Zealand), 24 Jun 1897, p2.
  39. [S14] Newspaper - Melbourne Punch, 6 Jan 1898, p18.
  40. [S14] Newspaper - Border Watch (Mount Gambier), 28 May 1898, p3.
  41. [S14] Newspaper - Melbourne Punch, 2 Jun 1898, p26.
  42. [S14] Newspaper - Melbourne Punch, 25 Aug 1898, p26.
  43. [S14] Newspaper - Otago Daily Times (New Zealand), 12 May 1899, p7.
  44. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal 22 Aug 1900, p2.
  45. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne), 31 Dec 1910, p32.
  46. [S14] Newspaper - Otago Daily Times (New Zealand), 31 Jan 1920,p13.
Last Edited28 Apr 2016

James Stapledon

M, #1422, b. Jun 1862, d. 9 Jun 1950
Birth*Jun 1862 Newington, Surrey, England, Jun Q [Newington] 1d 231.1,2,3 
Marriage*13 Aug 1884 Spouse: Bessie Copp. Bideford, Devon, England, Sep Q [Bideford] 5b 814.2
 
Marriage-Notice*21 Aug 1884STAPLEDON—COPP.—August 13, at St. Mary's Church, Bideford, by the Rev. Roger Granville, rector, Mr. James Stapledon, of Bideford, to Miss Bessie Copp, daughter of Mr. T. Copp, of Winsford Barton, Bideford.4 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelNov 1884 Sailing with Bessie Copp to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship ORIENT B442 024.5
 
Widower26 Feb 1925James Stapledon became a widower upon the death of his wife Bessie Copp.6,2 
Land-UBeac*20 Mar 1935 GEM-D-37 (part), 60-62 St Georges Road. Transfer from Jessie Agnes Bowser to James Stapledon. 11a 3r 0p.7 
Land-UBeac20 Mar 1935 GEM-D-35 (part). Transfer from Jessie Agnes Bowser to James Stapledon. 17a 3r 35p.8 
Land-UBeac20 Mar 1935 GEM-D-36 (part). Transfer from Jessie Agnes Bowser to James Stapledon. 2a 14p.9 
Death*9 Jun 1950 "Netherby", St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D18221 (Age 88) [son of Jas STAPLEDON & Mary Jane FRY].1 
Death-Notice*10 Jun 1950STAPLEDON. - On June 9, at his home, Netherby, St. Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield. James, the dearly loved husband of the late Bessie Stapledon, and loving father of Henry John and Murray James (deceased), aged 88 years.
STAPLEDON.-The Friends of the late Mr. JAMES STAPLEDON, of Netherby, St. Georges road, Upper Beaconsfield, are notified that his Funeral will leave the Methodist Church, Scott street, Dandenong, on TUESDAY. June 13, after a service by the Rev. S. C. Blainey, commencing at 10.45 a.m., for the Necropolis, Springvale.10 
Land-Note*12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-37 (part): James Stapledon died on 9th June 1950. Probate of his will has been granted to Henry John Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.11 
Land-UBeac*12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-37 (part), 60-62 St Georges Road. Transfer from James Stapledon to Henry John Stapledon. 11a 3r 0p.12 
Land-UBeac12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-36 (part). Transfer from James Stapledon to Henry John Stapledon. 2a 14p.13 
Land-UBeac12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-35 (part). Transfer from James Stapledon to Henry John Stapledon. 17a 3r 35p.14 

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, METHODIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT F SECTION 4 GRAVE 3015

Family

 Bessie Copp b. 1859, d. 26 Feb 1925
Child 1.Henry John Stapledon+ b. 1885, d. 27 Jun 1958

Newspaper-Articles

  • 31 Oct 1945, EXCHANGE, Gentleman's nice Home and surroundings, with panoramic views. Netherby, contains 8 rooms and all conveniences, E.L., S., E.H.W.S., and permanent water supply; lovely garden, with mixed fruit trees and berries. 32 acres; an ideal home; in exchange for nice suburban Home of 6 or 7 rooms and all conveniences. All particulars from James Stapledon, Upper Beaconsfield. Tel. 916
  • 20 Oct 1948, MIDDLE AGED or Elderly Woman req. for light household duties good home for right person. Apply Mrs H J Stapledon, Netherby, Upper Beaconsfield. Phone Upper Beaconsfield 9.17
  • 21 Jun 1950, Obituary. WITH REGRET we learn of the death of the following district identies:
    Mr. James Stapledon, 88, of “Netherby”, St. George’s Rd., Upper Beaconsfield.
    Annie Stenhouse, of “Pen bryn”, Upper Beaconsfield.
    To their families and relatives we extend sincere sympathy in their sorrow.18
  • 22 Jun 1950, LAW NOTICES. JAMES STAPLEDON Late of Netherby, Upper Beaconsfield in Victoria, Gentleman. Deceased - After fourteen clear days Harry John Stapledon formerly of Warra, Glenorchy in the said State but now of Netherby Upper Beaconsfield aforesaid, grazier, one of the executors named in and appointed by the deceased's will bearing date the 8th day of December, 1949 will APPLY to the Supreme Court of Victoria for a grant of PROBATE of the said Will. Charles Churchill Palmer the other executor named in and appointed in the said Will, having renounced probate thereof.
    Dated this 20th day of June, 1950.
    BLAKE & RIGGALL, 120 William street, Melbourne, solicitors for the applicant.19

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, hurdowar (rosilynkay) Owner: rosilynkay.
  4. [S14] Newspaper - The North Devon Journal (Devon, England), 21 Aug 1884, p8.
  5. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Records Office Victoria).
  6. [S190] Index to Probate Calendar England, viewed at ancestry.com.au, 1858-1966.
  7. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5796-173 - James Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  8. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5543-431 -James Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  9. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5827-343 - James Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  10. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 10 Jun 1950, p12.
  11. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5796-173 - James Stapledon died on 9th June 1950. Probate of his will has been granted to Henry John Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  12. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5796-173 - Henry John Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  13. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5827-343 - Henry John Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  14. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5543-431 - Henry John Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  15. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery,
    METHODIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT F SECTION 4 GRAVE 30.
  16. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 31 Oct 1945 p17 also 3 Nov 1945 p25.
  17. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 20 Oct 1948, p18.
  18. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (1927-1954) "The Dandenong Journal (Vic. : 1927 - 1954), Wed 21 Jun 1950, p8
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article219302231."
  19. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 22 Jun 1950, p20.
Last Edited12 Jun 2018

Henry John Stapledon

M, #1424, b. 1885, d. 27 Jun 1958
Father*James Stapledon b. Jun 1862, d. 9 Jun 1950
Mother*Bessie Copp b. 1859, d. 26 Feb 1925
Probate (Will)* Henry J Stapledon. Grazier. Beaconsfield. 27 Jun 1958. 531/467.1 
Birth*1885 Nairne, SA, Australia, #B350/434.2 
Marriage*12 Apr 1921 Spouse: Elsie Maud Price. Palmerston Street Methodist Church, Carlton, VIC, Australia, #M6347.3
 
Marriage-Notice*13 Jul 1921STAPLEDON-PRICE--On the 12th April, at Palmerston street Methodist Church, Carlton, by Rev G Dyson, Henry John, only surviving son of Mr and Mrs James Stapledon late of Netherby, Victoria, to Elsie Maud, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs. James Price, of Parkville (late of Hamilton.)4 
Widower18 Jun 1927Henry John Stapledon became a widower upon the death of his wife Elsie Maud Price.5 
Marriage*1929 Spouse: Elizabeth Maria Woodcock. VIC, Australia, #M8569.3,6,7
 
Marriage*1947 Spouse: Kathleen Henrietta Esther Richards. VIC, Australia, #M22407.8
 
Residence*22 Jun 1950 "Netherby", St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia.9,10 
Land-Note*12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-37 (part): James Stapledon died on 9th June 1950. Probate of his will has been granted to Henry John Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.11 
Land-UBeac*12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-37 (part), 60-62 St Georges Road. Transfer from James Stapledon to Henry John Stapledon. 11a 3r 0p.12 
Land-UBeac12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-35 (part). Transfer from James Stapledon to Henry John Stapledon. 17a 3r 35p.13 
Land-UBeac12 Nov 1951 GEM-D-36 (part). Transfer from James Stapledon to Henry John Stapledon. 2a 14p.14 
Death*27 Jun 1958 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D24225 age 73 [par James STAPLEDON & Elizabeth COPP].6 
Land-Note*14 Jan 1959 GEM-D-37 (part): Henry John Stapledon died on 27th June 1958. Probate of his will has been granted to Alan Robert Lobban of 120 William Street Solicitor.15 
Land-UBeac30 Oct 1961 GEM-D-35 (part). Transfer from Henry John Stapledon to Kathleen Henrietta Esther Stapledon. 12a 3r 35p.16 
Land-UBeac30 Oct 1961 GEM-D-37 (part), 60-62 St Georges Road. Transfer from Henry John Stapledon to Kathleen Henrietta Esther Stapledon. 11a 3r 0p.17 
Land-UBeac*30 Oct 1961 GEM-D-36 (part). Transfer from Henry John Stapledon to Kathleen Henrietta Esther Stapledon. 2a 14p.18 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1949Warra (or Warra Warra), Dadswell's Bridge, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: grazier. With Jack Price Stapledon.19

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, METHODIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT F SECTION 4 GRAVE 2820

Newspaper-Articles

  • 20 Jul 1923, COUNTRY LAND SALES. ... having completed the following sales during the last few weeks on account of the undermentioned clients - For W. J. Armstrong his well known property known as Caoles on the Broken River near Dookie containing 1,500 acres, with all stock and plant thereon, to H. J. Stapledon, of Malvern formerly of Nhill.21
  • 8 Dec 1928, Mr H.J. Stapledon, having disposed of his farm at Upotipotpon, was presented with a travelling-bag before leaving for Moriac. Mrs Price, his mother-in-law, was presented with a travelling rug.22
  • 15 Jul 1933, STAPLEDON (nee B. Woodcock) -On the 10th July at Somerton Hospital, Geelong, to Mr. and Mrs H. J. Stapledon - twins (boy and girl)23,24

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 1656; VPRS 7591/P3, unit 226.
  2. [S63] South Australian Government. BDM Index South Australia.
  3. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 13 Jul 1921 p1.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D4237 age 36 [par James PRICE & Mary Jane GRAVES]."
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  7. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, hurdowar (rosilynkay) Owner: rosilynkay.
  8. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  9. [S70] John Bellair, The Story of Applecross, places Stapledons on St Georges Road.
  10. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 10 Jun 1950 p12.
  11. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5796-173 - James Stapledon died on 9th June 1950. Probate of his will has been granted to Henry John Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  12. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5796-173 - Henry John Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  13. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5543-431 - Henry John Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  14. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5827-343 - Henry John Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Grazier.
  15. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5796-173 - Henry John Stapledon died on 27th June 1958. Probate of his will has been granted to Alan Robert Lobban of 120 William Street Solicitor.
  16. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5543-431 - Kathleen Henrietta Esther Stapledon of "Netherby" Upper Beaconsfield Widow - C/T 8370-481.
  17. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5796-173 - Kathleen Henrietta Esther Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Widow.
  18. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 5827-343 - Kathleen Henrietta Esther Stapledon of 'Netherby' Upper Beaconsfield Widow.
  19. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949 "also Murray James & Henry Bruce STAPLEDON both graziers."
  20. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery,
    METHODIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT F SECTION 4 GRAVE 28.
  21. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 20 Jul 1923, p8.
  22. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 8 Dec 1928 p28.
  23. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 15 Jul 1933 p13.
  24. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D16599 age - NTown & Chilt Joyce Irene
    #D16600 age - NTown & Chilt Robt Chas
    mother Eliz Maria Woodcock."
Last Edited27 Dec 2018

Grace Matilda Mackintosh

F, #1430, b. 1863, d. 22 Feb 1914
Married NameFisher. 
Birth*1863 Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1,2 
Marriage*19 Dec 1885 Spouse: Thomas Clement Fisher. New Zealand #M3542 NZ.3
 
Marriage-Notice*16 Jan 1886FISHER—MACKINTOSH.—On the 19th December, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. R. Waddell, Thomas Clement, eldest son of T. R. Fisher, Esq., to Grace Matilda, eldest daughter of J. M. Mackintosh.4 
Land-UBeac*25 Aug 1899 GEM-C-19. Transfer from Blanche Atkins to Grace Matilda Fisher. 19a 3r 6p.5 
Land-UBeac*16 Oct 1913 GEM-C-19. Transfer from Grace Matilda Fisher to Louisa Jane Bevan Hester Gwladys Hurditch.6 
Death*22 Feb 1914 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #D3467 age 51 [par James McKenzie MACKINTOSH & Elizabeth].7 
Death-Notice*23 Feb 1914FISHER.—On the 22nd February, at Bromby street South Yarra, Grace M dearly loved wife of T Clement Fisher (Private interment.8 ) 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1909Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Thomas Clement Fisher.9,10,11,12
bt 1912 - 1913Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Thomas Clement Fisher. With Stanley Rupert Fisher.13,14

Grave

  • St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 20A.15

Family

 Thomas Clement Fisher b. 12 Sep 1865, d. 13 Nov 1923
Child 1.Percy Gordon Fisher b. 1896, d. 21 Sep 1958

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Miller Foster Fisher Family Tree
    Owner: RobynEllisFisher.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Walduck Family Tree.
  3. [S10] New Zealand Government Birth, Death & Marriage Indexes "#M3542 NZ BDM."
  4. [S14] Newspaper - Otago Witness (New Zealand), 16 Jan 1886, p17.
  5. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1860-846 - Blanche Atkins to Grace Matilda Fisher wife of Thomas Clement Fisher of Upper Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  6. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1860-846 - Grace Matilda Fisher to Louisa Jane Bevan of Parkin College Adelaide South Australia, Married Woman, and Hester Gwladys Hurditch of Upper Beaconsfield, Married Woman as tenants in common in equal shares - C/T 3736-059 (consolidated).
  7. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#D3467 age 51 [par James McKenzie MACKINTOSH & Elizabeth]."
  8. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 23 Feb 1914 p1.
  9. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  10. [S105] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1905.
  11. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908 "as Clement FISHER."
  12. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  13. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  14. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  15. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,
    BAPTIST, MONUMENTAL, COMPARTMENT A GRAVE 20A.
Last Edited2 Jan 2016

Percy Gordon Fisher

M, #1435, b. 1896, d. 21 Sep 1958
Father*Thomas Clement Fisher b. 12 Sep 1865, d. 13 Nov 1923
Mother*Grace Matilda Mackintosh b. 1863, d. 22 Feb 1914
Probate (Will)* 542/161. Percy G FISHER Date of grant: 10 Aug 1959; Date of death: 21 Sep 1958; Occupation: Estate Agent; Residence: Windsor.1 
Birth*1896 St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #B23650.2 
Marriage*27 Feb 1918 Spouse: Bertha Agnes Goldberg. Healesville, VIC, Australia, #M681.3
 
Marriage-Notice*16 Mar 1918FISHER-GOLDBERG . - On the 27th February, 1918, at Healesville, Percy Gordon Fisher youngest son of T. Clement Fisher, Esq., of Hurstbridge, to Bertha Goldberg, youngest daughter of R Goldberg, Esq., of Wellington, N.Z.4 
Widower9 Jul 1946Percy Gordon Fisher became a widower upon the death of his wife Bertha Agnes Fisher.5 
Marriage*1948 Spouse: Vera Margaret Rendall. VIC, Australia, #M535.6
 
Land-UBeac*18 Jan 1951 GEM-C-30.31 (part), 154 Split Rock Road. Transfer from Henry Wood Salmon to Percy Gordon Fisher. 2a 0r 0p - for £530.7,8 
Land-UBeac*9 Apr 1952 PAK-60 l/p 1137 (Lot 39 part). Transfer from Mabel Victoria Hayball to Percy Gordon Fisher. 2a 2r 39p.9 
Land-UBeac*29 May 1952 PAK-60 l/p 1137 (Lot 39 part). Transfer from Percy Gordon Fisher to Elsie Agnes Walshe. 1a 0r 39 7/10p - now comprising 43 + 45 Salisbury Road.10 
Land-UBeac*18 Dec 1952 GEM-D-6 (part). Transfer from Henry Moss to Percy Gordon Fisher. 10a 1r 32p - western part of CA.11 
Land-UBeac*14 Apr 1953 PAK-60 l/p 1137 (Lot 39 part). Transfer from Percy Gordon Fisher to Gordon Walshe. Now comprising 37 + 39 Salisbury Road.12 
Land-UBeac*27 Nov 1953 GEM-C-30.31 (part), 154 Split Rock Road. Transfer from Percy Gordon Fisher to Mabel Grace Berriman. 2a 0r 0p - purchased 23 May 1952.13,14 
Land-UBeac*11 Aug 1955 GEM-D-6 (part). Transfer from Percy Gordon Fisher to Francis Robert Young Beryl Lillian Young. Purchase price £1,450 on 17 May 1953 rated for 10a Shack N11.15,16 
Death*21 Sep 1958 Brighton, VIC, Australia, #D12017 (Age 61.)17 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
192123 Grandview Grove, Balaclava, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: agent. With Bertha Agnes Fisher.18
192257 Chomley Street, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: agent.19
192647 Chapel Street, St Kilda, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: agent.20
1931Sunbury, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: hotelkeeper.21
1954217 Dandenong Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: estate agent. With Vera Margaret Fisher.22

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Sep 1913, BEACONSFIELD UPPER.-On Friday, Messrs. Stanley and Percy Fisher and Miss Dorothy Fisher were presented by their friends with souvenirs of their residence in the district. Miss Berger, also, who has left Beaconsfield, received a similar token of goodwill.23
  • 27 Jan 1917, An engagement is announced between Mr. Percy Gordon Fisher, younger son of T. Clement Fisher, Esq., of "The Hutte," Hurstbridge, and Miss Bertha Goldberg, younger daughter of Mr. Benjamin Goldberg, of "Kilrea," Grange road, Glen huntly.24
  • 19 Jul 1937, Travelling through Koo-wee-rup on its way to Melbourne a car driven by Mr. Percy Gordon Fisher, of Armadale, struck the wing of the bridge over the main canal. The contact shattered the windscreen. Mr. Fisher and his niece, Miss Letitia Ann Smith, were cut about the head and face They were treated at the Koo-wee-rup Memorial Hospital.25

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/ P4 unit 1843, item 542/161
    VPRS 7591/ P3 unit 265, item 542/161.
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B23650."
  3. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 16 Mar 1918, p13.
  5. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  6. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  7. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 7291-020 - Percy Gordon Fisher of 217 Dandenong Road Windsor Estate Agent.
  8. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1949: 2ac pt C-30 11/12/1950 for £530 NAV22.
  9. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2967-228 - Percy Gordon Fisher of 217 Dandenong Road Windsor Estate Agent - C/T 7724-096.
  10. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 7724-096 - Elsie Agnes Walshe of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman - C/T 7835-090 transfer No 2493429.
  11. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4905-804 - Percy Gordon Fisher of 87 Greville Street Prahran Agent - C/T 7794-188.
  12. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 7724-096 - Gordon Walshe of Upper Beaconsfield Carpenter - C/T 8042-648 - transfer No 2552420.
  13. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 7291-020 - Mabel Grace berriman of 144 Power Street Hawthorn Widow.
  14. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 purchased from Fisher on 23 May 1952.
  15. [S185] Property Titles. ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 7794-188 - Percy Gordon Fisher to Francis Robert Young, painter and Beryl Lillian Young, Married Woman both of 112 Dandenong Road Dandenong - joint proprietors.
  16. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965
    1953/4 Fisher Percy Gordon 87 Greville Street Prahran crossed out. Now Young FR + BL, 11 Dandenong Road Dandenong 17/5/1953 Purchase Price £1,450 Shack NAV £11
    1954/5 Young crossed out - now Duncan Elphinstone McB Leary 3/5/1955 PP £2,650 - 10a 1r 32p pt CA 6 Gembrook Shack NAV £23
    by 1961 notices to National Trustees Queen Street co-acting as attorney under power 18/10/1962 N29.
  17. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D12017."
  18. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  19. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  20. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  21. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  22. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  23. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 1 Sep 1913, p14.
  24. [S14] Newspaper - The Prahran Telegraph, 27 Jan 1917, p6.
  25. [S11] Newspaper - Argus 19 Jul 1937, p10.
Last Edited6 Jun 2018
 

NOTE

Many family sections show only the children who were associated with Upper Beaconsfield.