Hilda Cornelia Few

F, #1921, b. 24 Aug 1876, d. 20 Jul 1945
Married NameBevan. 
Birth*24 Aug 1876 Chesterton, Cambridgeshire, England, Dec Q [Chesterton] 3b 462.1,2 
Marriage*26 Mar 1904 Spouse: Penry Vaughan Bevan. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, Mar Q [Cambridge] 3b 645.3,2
 
Widow15 Dec 1913Hilda Cornelia Few became a widow upon the death of her husband Penry Vaughan Bevan.4 
Death*20 Jul 1945 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, Jun Q [Cambridge] 3b 395 age 68.5,2 

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Dec Q [Chesterton] 3b 462."
  2. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Family Tree of Doreen GODTSCHALK."
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Mar Q [Cambridge] 3b 645."
  4. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Dec Q [Southwark] 1d 38."
  5. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Jun Q [Cambridge] 3b 395 age 68."
Last Edited26 Dec 2020

Hubert Wilkins

M, #1927, b. 28 Jun 1875, d. 17 Oct 1957
Note* Elvena Wilkins was Hubert's niece. She died 28 Jul 1956.1,2 
Birth*28 Jun 1875 Launceston, TAS, Australia, #B2100 [par George WILKINS & Sarah Ann MORRIS].3 
Marriage*b 1922 Spouse: Dorothy Leigh Bevan.
 
Note1922 Elvina domestic duties, Sarah domestic duties, Albert commercial traveller at Main Road, Hobart.4 
Death*17 Oct 1957 TAS, Australia.5 
Probate (Will)*22 Jan 1958 Died on 17 Oct 1957, formerly of No 421 Elizabeth Street Hobart, but late of "Strathaven", Main Road, Berriedale, Tasmania, retired ironmonger. Assets Gross Value under £12194. Left his assets largely to his nephews and nieces.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1914155 Bathurst Street, Hobart, TAS, AustraliaOccupation: ironmonger.6
1919181 Elizabeth Street, Hobart, TAS, AustraliaOccupation: hardware assistant.7
1922Esplanade, Bellerive, TAS, AustraliaOccupation: departmental manager. With Dorothy Leigh Bevan.8
1928Esplanade, Bellerive, TAS, AustraliaOccupation: departmental manager. With Dorothy Leigh Bevan.8
bt 1936 - 19379 New Town Road, Hobart, TAS, AustraliaOccupation: no occupation.9,10
bt 1943 - 1954421 Elizabeth Road, Hobart, TAS, AustraliaOccupation: no occupation.11,12,13

Newspaper-Articles

  • 9 Jul 1927: Death of father: WILKINS.—On July 8, at his residence, Launceston, George Wilkins, the father of Albert, and Hubert Wilkins, of this city, in his 96th year.14

Citations

  1. [S64] Archives Office of Tasmania. Tasmanian Names Index "Wilkins, Elvena; Wills; Year: 1956
    File number: 37018; Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1696927
    Resource: AD960-1-84 Will Number 37018."
  2. [S64] Archives Office of Tasmania. Tasmanian Names Index "12 Dec 1882, Elvena Wilkins, [par Albert Charles Wilkins & Sarah Arnold], ironmonger's assistant, Bathurst Street
    Wilkins, Elvena; Births; Gender: Female; Father: Wilkins, Albert Charles; Mother: Arnold, Sarah
    Date of birth: 12 Dec 1882; Registered: Hobart; Registration year: 1882
    Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1097051; Resource: RGD33/1/13/ no 428."
  3. [S64] Archives Office of Tasmania. Tasmanian Names Index "father a fruiterer."
  4. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  5. [S64] Archives Office of Tasmania. Tasmanian Names Index "Wilkins, Hubert; Wills; Year: 1957; File number: 38244
    Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1698137
    Resource: AD960-1-86 Will Number 38244."
  6. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  7. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  8. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  9. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  10. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  11. [S143] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1943.
  12. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  13. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  14. [S14] Newspaper - The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.), Sat 9 Jul 1927, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/29679369
Last Edited30 Nov 2021

Florence Springthorpe

F, #1931, b. 20 May 1876, d. 11 May 1916
Married NameBevan. 
Birth*20 May 1876 Parramatta, NSW, Australia, #B18060/1876 [par Arthur SPRINGTHORPE & Elizabeth Letitia].1 
Birth-Notice*3 Jun 1876 SPRINGTHORPE. —May 20, at the residence of James Pye, Esq., Rocky Hall, Parramatta, the wife of Arthur Springthorpe, of a daughter.2 
Marriage*16 Jul 1903 Spouse: Louis Rhys Oxley Bevan. Cathedral, Shanghai, China.
 
Marriage-Notice*3 Oct 1903 BEVAN-SPRINGTHORPE.—July 16, at the Cathedral, Shanghai, by the Rev Mr Hodges, Louis Rhys Oxley Bevan, professor of law and political economy at the Imperial University, Tai Yuan Fu, North China, third son of the Rev Dr Bevan, Albert-street, East Melbourne, to Florence, eldest daughter of Arthur Springthorpe, Esq, of Widgiewa, Parnell street, Strathfield, and niece of Dr Springthorpe, of Camelot, Collins street, Melbourne.3 
Death*11 May 1916 Peking, China.4,5 
Death-Notice*27 May 1916 BEVAN.—May 11 (by cable), at Peking, Florence, beloved wife of Professor Louis R. O. Bevan, Imperial University, Peking, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Springthorpe, Widgiewa, Strathfield, daughter-in-law of Rev. Dr. L. Bevan, of Melbourne and Adelaide, and niece of Colonel Springthorpe, M.D., of Melbourne. London and Melbourne papers please copy.4 

Citations

  1. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  2. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Sat 3 Jun 1876, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28398982
  3. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Sat 3 Oct 1903, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14566923
  4. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Sat 27 May 1916, p16
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/15641130
  5. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Family Tree of Doreen GODTSCHALK."
Last Edited18 Nov 2019

Edward Dana Colles

M, #1935, b. 15 Nov 1915, d. 31 Oct 1922
Father*Clive Dana Colles b. 7 Aug 1878, d. 14 Apr 1962
Mother*Gwynneth Clara Morris b. 23 Dec 1884, d. 14 Jan 1974
Birth*15 Nov 1915 Sydney, NSW, Australia.1 
Death*31 Oct 1922 Turramurra Hospital, Turramurra, NSW, Australia, #D16128 NSW [reg. Hornsby].1 
Death-Notice*30 Nov 1922 COLLES-On the 31st October, at private hospital, Turramurra (NSW) Edward Dana, only son of Mr and Mrs C D Colles of Berhampur, Wahroonga (NSW), aged 6 years.2 

Citations

  1. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages "#D16128 NSW [reg. Hornsby]."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Nov 1922 p1.
Last Edited26 Jan 2024

Francis Edward Cassian Crotty

M, #1939, b. 1879, d. 25 May 1940
Birth*1879 Tananarive, Antananarivo, Madagascar. 
Marriage*4 Jun 1910 Spouse: Katie Cowper Morris. Christ Church, South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #M3053.1,2
 
Marriage-Notice*25 Jun 1910 CROTTY—MORRIS. —On the 4th June 1910 at Christ Church, South Yarra, by the Rev Canon Sutton assisted by the Rev Leonard Townsend and the Rev Merrick Long, Francis Edward Cassian, elder son of the Rev E C Crotty, Sydney, to Katie Cowper, fifth daughter of W E Morris, Esq. Melbourne.2 
Death*25 May 1940 East Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D4898 age 61 [par Edward Cassian CROTTY & Maria MANNING].3 
Death-Notice*27 May 1940 CROTTY. - On the 25th May, at private hospital, East Melbourne, the Rev. Canon Francis Edward Cassian Crotty, D D vicar of Christ Church, Acland street, St Kilda, loving husband of Katie Cowper, and loved father of John (Western Australia), Clara (London), Kathleen (Mrs. J. Colbourn), Bernard (of A.I.F., Palestine), and Mary, aged 61 years.
CROTTY -The Friends of the late the Rev Canon FRANCIS EDWARD CASSIAN CROTTY. D D , are informed that his remains will be cremated at the Springvale Crematorium.
The cortege will leave Christ Church, Acland street, St Kilda, THIS DAY (Monday, Sixth May), after a service commencing at 11 am, conducted by the Archbishop of Melbourne (Dr Head), the Bishop of Geelong (Right Rev. J. J. Booth), and Canon H. J. Langley. Clergymen are kindly requested to bring their robes.
CROTTY-Old Melburnians' Lodge, No 317, A F, and A Masons of Victoria -The Officers and Brethren of tho above Lodge, and the Craft in general, are informed that the remains of our esteemed brother, the Rev Canon FRANCIS EDWARD CASSIAN CROTTY. D D, will be cremated at the Springvale Crematorium.
The cortege will leave Christ Church, Acland street. St Kilda, THIS DAY (Monday, 27th May), at 11 30 a m. L W LANOFORD. W M. WM ROBINSON, Secretary.4 

Grave

  • Pittosporum, Wall 1A, Niche 113, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia5

Family

 Katie Cowper Morris b. 20 Nov 1882, d. 2 Jun 1977
Children 1.John Cassian Crotty b. 12 Jun 1911, d. 17 Jan 1972
 2.Clara Edith 'Clare' Crotty b. 28 Nov 1912, d. 25 Feb 1950
 3.Kathleen Elizabeth Crotty b. 23 Oct 1914, d. 1 Nov 1992
 4.Bernard Cassian Crotty b. 2 Apr 1917, d. 22 Aug 1971
 5.Mary Mildred Crotty b. 16 Jan 1922, d. 25 Feb 2003

Newspaper-Articles

  • 17 Dec 1924: The Rev. Mr. Crotty has purchased Lang's property on the Gembrook road.6
  • 19 Dec 1925: Rev. F. E. C. Crotty, vicar of St. Luke's, will return to his parish on December 31. He has been stationed at Claremont, Upper Beaconsfield, for some months past, recuperating after his illness. Mrs. Crotty, who also suffered indifferent health, will return in February. Rev. E. H. Faulkner, who has been acting vicar in Mr. Crotty's absence, will leave shortly to take charge of the "Newhaven" Boys' Home. He will be farewelled at a Communion and breakfast at 8 a.m. to-morrow. Katie Cowper Crotty7

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#M3053."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 25 Jun 1910, p13.
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D4898 age 61 [par Edward Cassian CROTTY & Maria MANNING]."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 May 1940 p6.
  5. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Dec 1924, p16.
  7. [S14] Newspaper - Record (Emerald Hill, Vic.), 19 Dec 1925, p5.
Last Edited31 Aug 2015

John Cassian Crotty

M, #1940, b. 12 Jun 1911, d. 17 Jan 1972
Father*Francis Edward Cassian Crotty b. 1879, d. 25 May 1940
Mother*Katie Cowper Morris b. 20 Nov 1882, d. 2 Jun 1977
Birth*12 Jun 1911 Broadmeadows, VIC, Australia, #B17489.1 
Death*17 Jan 1972 Perth, WA, Australia.2 

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#B17489."
  2. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Family Tree at http://www.airgale.com.au/brooks/d6.htm
Last Edited5 Sep 2021

Clara Edith 'Clare' Crotty

F, #1941, b. 28 Nov 1912, d. 25 Feb 1950
Father*Francis Edward Cassian Crotty b. 1879, d. 25 May 1940
Mother*Katie Cowper Morris b. 20 Nov 1882, d. 2 Jun 1977
Married NameRutherford.1 
Birth*28 Nov 1912 Broadmeadows, VIC, Australia, #B26914.2 
Education*27 Jan 1925 State School 2560, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. Left 18 Dec 1925 for Merton Hall.3 
Marriage*10 Oct 1942 Spouse: Rev John Allarton Edge Rutherford. London, England.1,4
 
Death*25 Feb 1950 Charterhouse, London, England.5 
Death-Notice*4 Mar 1950 RUTHERFORD.—On February 25, at Godalming, Surrey, England, Clare, beloved wife of John, and mother of Jennifer, and loving daughter of Mrs. C. Crotty, of Kew, and of the late Canon Crotty, and loved sister of John, Kathleen (Mrs. Colbourn), Bernard, and Mary (Mrs. Newton).6 

Citations

  1. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 Mar 1950, p12.
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#B26914."
  3. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: Pupil 143 Clara Crotty, born 28 Nov 1912, admitted 27 Jan 1925. F E Cassian Crotty, Upper Beaconsfield, Minister, 1 mile from school. Previously at Church of England Gram Melbourne. Left 18 Dec 1925 for Merton Hall.
  4. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://www.airgale.com.au/brooks/d7.htm#i48851
  5. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Family Tree at http://www.airgale.com.au/brooks/d6.htm
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 4 Mar 1950, p12
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22814252
Last Edited5 Sep 2021

Kathleen Elizabeth Crotty

F, #1942, b. 23 Oct 1914, d. 1 Nov 1992
Kathleen CROTTY
Father*Francis Edward Cassian Crotty b. 1879, d. 25 May 1940
Mother*Katie Cowper Morris b. 20 Nov 1882, d. 2 Jun 1977
Married NameClarke.1 
Married NameColbourn. 
Birth*23 Oct 1914 Cheltenham, VIC, Australia, #B29913.2 
Education*27 Jan 1925 State School 2560, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. Left 22 Feb 1926 undergoing operation, may return.3 
Marriage-Notice*29 Jul 1939 MISS KATHLEEN CROTTT, second daughter of Canon and Mrs. Crotty, whose engagement to Mr. John B. Colbourn, of Melbourne, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Colbourn, of Ballarat, has been announced.
(Eve Ray photograph.)4 
Marriage*1939 Spouse: John Bertram Colbourn. VIC, Australia, #M13590/1939.5
 
Widow24 Jan 1945Kathleen Elizabeth Crotty became a widow upon the death of her husband John Bertram Colbourn.6 
Marriage*2 Jun 1984 Spouse: Stanley William Clarke. Harvey, WA, Australia.1
 
Death*1 Nov 1992 Harvey, WA, Australia.1 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
196314 Milfay Avenue, Kew, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.7
196814A Milfay Avenue, Kew, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.8
198035/70 Church Street, Hawthorn, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.9

Newspaper-Articles

  • 17 Aug 1940: COLBOURN (nee Kathleen Crotty). —On August 12, at Epworth Hospital, to Kathleen, wife of John B. Colbourn—a daughter (Deidre Anne). (Both well.)10
  • 6 Apr 1942: COLBOURN (nee Crotty).-On April 1, at St. George's Hospital, Kew, to John and Kathleen-a daughter (Both well.)11
  • 19 Feb 1945: COLBOURN (nee Crotty). — On February 17, at St. George's, Kew, to Kathleen and the late John—a daughter (Julia Ruth). (Stillborn.)12

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, hwoodhouse184.
  2. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#B29913."
  3. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: Pupil 144 Kathleen Crotty, born 23 Oct 1914, admitted 27 Jan 1925. F E Cassian Crotty, Upper Beaconsfield, Minister, 1 mile from school. Previously at Church of England Gram Melbourne. Left 22 Feb 1926 Undergoing operation, may return.
  4. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 29 Jul 1939, p21
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/142149017
  5. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  7. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  8. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  9. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  10. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Aug 1940, p4.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 Apr 1942, p2.
  12. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 Feb 1945, p2.
Last Edited5 Sep 2021

Mary Mildred Crotty

F, #1943, b. 16 Jan 1922, d. 25 Feb 2003
Father*Francis Edward Cassian Crotty b. 1879, d. 25 May 1940
Mother*Katie Cowper Morris b. 20 Nov 1882, d. 2 Jun 1977
Married NameNewton.1 
Birth*16 Jan 19222 
Marriage-Notice*5 Jun 1945 APPROACHING MARRIAGE
CROTTY—NEWTON. — The marriage of Mary, youngest daughter of late Canon Crotty and Mrs. Crotty, of Kew, to Sgt. Basil George Newton (A.I.F., returned), third son of Captain and Mrs. Newton, of St. Kilda, will be celebrated at Christ Church, St. Kilda, tomorrow at 4.30 p.m.3 
Marriage*6 Jun 1945 Spouse: Basil George Newton. Christ Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia.1
 
Death*25 Feb 2003 Rumbalara Nursing Home, Brighton, VIC, Australia.2 
Death-Notice*26 Feb 2003 NEWTON (nee Crotty). - Mary Mildred. Died peacefully at Rumbalara Nursing Home on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003. Aged 81 years. Beloved wife of 58 years to Basil. Much loved Mum to Rody, Mardi, Annie and Barbie. Loved mother-in-law to Peter, Dick, Russell and John. Adored Nanna to Andrew, Renae, Dhana and Chris Quinn; Louise and Kath Mackenzie; Harry and Josh Simons and Gabi and Jack Rowland. Lovingly Remembered Always.4 

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia2

Newspaper-Articles

  • 7 Jun 1945: NEWTON—CROTTY WEDDING
    At Christ Church, St Kilda, the marriage was celebrated yesterday of Mary, youngest daughter of Mrs K. C. Crotty, of Dean st, Kew, and the late Canon Crotty, to Sgt Basil George Newton, AIF returned, third son of Captain and Mrs A. W. Newton, of Robe st, St Kilda. Rev E. J. B. White, assisted by Rev A. R. Mace, officiated. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr C. D. Colles, and wore a slightly trained white georgette and old lace gown with an embroidered veil held in place with white azaleas. Cpl C. D. Newton was best man.5

Citations

  1. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.),.
  2. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Jun 1945, p8.
  4. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), 26 Feb 2003 - viewed online 17 Jan 2014.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 7 Jun 1945 p8.
Last Edited5 Sep 2021

Edith Irene Cecil Wade

F, #1944, b. 14 Jul 1899, d. 1983
Father*Herbert Cecil Wade b. 1869, d. 2 Jun 1948
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Lievesley b. Mar 1869
Married NameMorris. 
Birth*14 Jul 1899 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #B20236.1 
Marriage*1 Sep 1920 Spouse: Edward Fortescue Morris. Toowong, QLD, Australia.2
 
Widow12 Apr 1968Edith Irene Cecil Wade became a widow upon the death of her husband Edward Fortescue Morris.3,2 
Death*1983 Ringwood, VIC, Australia, #D16933 age 84 [par Herbert Cecil WADE & Sarah Elizabeth].4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1922 - 1924Leintwardine, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Edward Fortescue Morris.5,6

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B20236."
  2. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Family Tree at http://www.airgale.com.au/brooks/d6.htm
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D16933 age 84 [par Herbert Cecil WADE & Sarah Elizabeth]."
  5. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  6. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
Last Edited31 Aug 2015

Thomas Haigh Stephen

M, #1945, b. 6 Jul 1869, d. 13 Sep 1926
Birth*6 Jul 1869 Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1,2 
Note*21 Sep 1899 Previously married to Lily Josephine Carter. She died in 1902. They had one son, Frank Carter Stephen.3,2 
Marriage-Notice*20 Jan 1900 STEPHEN—CARTER.—September 21, 1899, at Montrose, Nelson Bay-road, Waverley, by the Rev. J. W. Gillett, B. A., Thomas Haigh Stephen to Lily Carter.4 
Marriage*20 Apr 1908 Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Morris. St James' Cathedral, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M2698/1908, Mary Elizth MORRIS & Thos Haigh STEPHEN.1,5
 
Marriage-Notice*27 Jun 1908 STEPHEN—MORRIS.—On the 20th April (Easter Monday), at S. James' Old Cathedral, Melbourne, by the Rev. W. P. F. Morris, B.A., brother of the bride, assisted by the Lord Bishop of New Guinea and the Rev. Charles Perry, M.A., Mary Elizabeth, eldest daughter of W. E. Morris, Esq., registrar of the diocese of Melbourne, to Thomas Haigh Stephen, of Sydney.6 
Death*13 Sep 1926 Woollahra, NSW, Australia, #D15060/1926 (par Frank STEPHEN & Elizabeth) - as Thomas H STEPHEN. Death registered at Woollahra.7,1 
Death-Notice*13 Sep 1926 STEPHEN.—September 13, at a private hospital at Woollahra, Thomas Haigh Stephen, late of Wahroonga. Funeral announcement morning papers. No flowers.8 
Death-Notice14 Sep 1926 STEPHEN. — September 13th, at a private hospital at Woollahra, Thomas Stephen, of Wahroonga and the Colonial Paper Co., city, well-beloved father of Frank and Peggy.9 
Death-Notice14 Sep 1926 STEPHEN:— The Friends of Mr. FRANK STEPHEN and Miss MARGARET (Peggy) STEPHEN are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their late well-beloved father, Mr. T. H. Stephen, of Wahroonga and the Colonial Paper Co., Ltd., city. The body will be cremated THIS DAY at the Rookwood Crematorium on the arrival of the Morning Funeral Train, leaving Mortuary (Regent Stroct) Station at 9.33. By request, no flowers.
STEPHEN.—The Friends of Mr. W. H. WASSALL are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of his dear Friend, TOM STEPHEN ; to leave Motor Funeral Parlors, 30 City Road, at 9.39 THIS DAY. The body will be cremated at the Rookwood Crematorium on the arrival of the Morning Funeral Train. By request, no flowers.
STEPHEN.—The Friends of the Staff of THE COLONIAL PAPER CO., LTD., are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their late Manager, Mr. T. H. STEPHEN to leave Motor Funeral Parlors, 30 City Road at 9.39 THIS DAY. The body will be cremated at the Rookwood Crematorium on the arrival of the Morning Funeral Train, By request, no flowers.9 

Citations

  1. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Family Tree at http://www.airgale.com.au/brooks/d6.htm
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Hardy Family Tree, Tree ID: 74455465
    Person viewed: Thomas Haigh Stephen, Birth Date: 6 Jul 1869, Death Date: 13 Sep 1926.
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, 1814-2011.
  4. [S14] Newspaper - The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW), Sat 20 Jan 1900, p177
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/165296249
  5. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M2698/1908, Mary Elizth MORRIS & Thos Haigh STEPHEN."
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 27 Jun 1908, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10650221
  7. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages "#D15060/1926 (par Frank STEPHEN & Elizabeth) - as Thomas H STEPHEN. Death registered at Woollahra."
  8. [S14] Newspaper - Evening News (Sydney, NSW), Mon 13 Sep 1926, p9
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/117314344
  9. [S14] Newspaper - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), Tue 14 Sep 1926, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/246344220
Last Edited14 Oct 2022

Rev William Henry Irwin

M, #1946, b. 1885, d. 17 Oct 1946
Rev William Henry IRWIN
(1885-1946)
Birth*1885 Footscray, VIC, Australia.1 
Land-UBeac11 Mar 1912 GEM-D-71. Transfer from William Edward Morris to Rev William Henry Irwin. 19a 3r 39p.2 
Land-UBeac*11 Mar 1912 GEM-D-72. Transfer from William Edward Morris to Rev William Henry Irwin. 20a 0r 0p.3 
Marriage*1913 Spouse: Edith Nina Morris. Wahroonga, NSW, Australia.1
 
Land-UBeac*8 Nov 1938 GEM-D-72. Transfer from Rev William Henry Irwin to Gwynneth Clara Colles. 20a 0r 0p.4 
Land-UBeac8 Nov 1938 GEM-D-71. Transfer from Rev William Henry Irwin to Gwynneth Clara Colles. 19a 3r 39p.5 
Death*17 Oct 1946 Adelaide, SA, Australia.1 
Death-Notice*17 Oct 1946 IRWIN.-On October 17, at a private hospital, Rev. William Henry Irwin; aged 62 years.
IRWIN.--The Friends of the late Rev. WILLIAM HENRY IRWIN are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave St. Peter's College Chapel on FRIDAY, after Service commencing at 2.30 p.m.. for the North Road Cemetery. Holy Communion Service will be held at the Chapel on Friday at 7.30 a.m.6 

Grave

  • North Road Cemetery, Nailsworth, Prospect, SA, Australia7

Newspaper-Articles

  • 17 Oct 1946: Saint's Master And Quiz. Expert Dies. The Rev. William Henry Irwin, 62, of Marlborough street, College Park, died today in a private hospital. Well-known in college, sporting, Freemason, and radio circles, he was a housemaster and senior history master at St. Peter's College. In recent years he became one of the State's keenest quiz experts, He was noted for his work in the session. "Information. Please."
    Mr Irwin, who was born in Melbourne, was a teacher at the Trinity Grammar School, Kew, before being ordained about 40 years ago. He joined the staff at St. Peter's College in 1913, and enlisted in the artillery in World War I, subsequently becoming a chaplain. Active in Freemasonry, he was Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Australia, and Deputy First Grand Principal of the Royal Arch Chapter. He was also chaplain of the St. Peter's Collegiate Lodge. Another interest was in the Church Missionary Society of South Australia, of which he was president. Mr. Irwin played league football for Melbourne in his younger days and was also a keen cricketer. In later years he played golf. A well-read and scholarly man, Mr. Irwin had a lovable disposition, and was noted for his sense of humor. He was popular with both students and colleagues. He has left a widow, two sons, Colonel W. M. Irwin, and Mr. G. W. Irwin, and a daughter. Mrs. C. Wilmot (England). After a service in the college chapel tomorrow at 2.30 p.m., the funeral will leave for the North Road Cemetery. Mr. Irwin had been in hospital for less than a fortnight.8

Citations

  1. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Family Tree at http://www.airgale.com.au/brooks/d6.htm
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1883-429 - William Henry Irwin of Trinity Grammar School Kew Clerk in Holy Orders.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1878-599 - William Henry Irwin of Trinity Grammar School Kew Clerk in Holy Orders.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1878-599 - Gwynneth Clara Colles of Mundra Beaconsfield Upper Married Woman.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1883-429 - Gwynneth Clara Colles of "Mundra" Beaconsfield Upper Married Woman.
  6. [S14] Newspaper - News (Adelaide, SA), 17 Oct 1946, p7.
  7. [S345] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials, www.findagrave.com "North Road Cemetery, Nailsworth, Prospect City, South Australia, Australia, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201597845
    Grave of Edith Nina (Morris) Irwin (31 Aug 1877-1959)."
  8. [S14] Newspaper - News (Adelaide, SA), 17 Oct 1946, p3.
Last Edited25 Apr 2019

Ethel Ida Remfry

F, #1947, b. 14 Jun 1880, d. 21 Oct 1957
Dr Ethel R Morris
(Image: Falk-Monte Luke in Sydney Mail, 13 Jun 1923)
Married NameMorris. 
Birth*14 Jun 1880 Kew, VIC, Australia, #B16769/1880 (par Fredk REMFRY & Sophia THOMAS) - as Ethel Ida REMFRY.1 
Marriage*3 Jan 1905 Spouse: William Perry French Morris. St John's Church, East Malvern, VIC, Australia, #M92/1905, Wm Perry French MORRIS & Ethel Ida REMFRY.2,3
 
Death*21 Oct 1957 St Charles Hospital, Islington, London, England, Dec Q 1957 (Kensington) 5c 1271 (Age 77.)2,4,5 
Probate (Will)*12 Mar 1958 MORRIS Ethel Ida Renfry of 303 Westbourne Grove London W. 11 married woman died 21 October 1957 at St. Charles Hospital Islington London W.10 Probate London 12 March to Lionel Irwin picture frame maker. Effects £121 1s. 11d.4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
29 Sep 193993 Abingdon Road, London W8, London, EnglandHead of Household: Ethel Ida Morris. Ethel R Morris, Married, born 14 Jun 1880, Manager Fine Art Studio & Sculp, 93, Kensington, London, England.6

Newspaper-Articles

  • 21 Dec 1901: UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE. ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS, DECEMBER, 1901. WYSELASKIE SCHOLARSHIP. The Wyselaskie scholarship in biology is awarded to Ethel Ida Remfry (Trinity College) and Annie Jean Simpson (equal).7
  • 30 Mar 1903: The following are the degrees conferred:—Bachelor of Science.—Ethel Ida Remfry8
  • 15 Apr 1905: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY. DEGREES CONFERRED.
    At the annual commencement of the Melbourne University, on 8th April, the following: students amd graduates were admitted to the degrees under which their names appear below: — Master of Science. — Ethel Ida Morris (nee Remfry).9
  • 21 Feb 1923: WOMEN'S COLUMN. SUNSET HOMES.
    Further plans for the establishment of cottage homes for aged people, to be known as the Sunset Homes were further discussed at a largely attended meeting at the Women's Service Club yesterday afternoon. The movement is one that is making a big appeal, and Many offers of help were forthcoming. Mrs. A. V. Roberts (president), who, with Dr. Morris, is the founder of the scheme, was in the chair. Dr. Morris (hon. secretary) and Mrs. T. J. Ley (hon. treasurer) were also on the platform. It was announced that Sir Arthur Rickard had given a ten-acre block of land at Warrimoo, and it was desirous that at least one home should be established there as soon as possible. The homes will be small cottages of about two rooms, just large enough to house aged couples, or two friends who wish to spend the close of their lives together. Various business details In connection with the scheme were also discussed.
    An emergency committee, consisting of the three office-bearers, Mrs. Samuel, and Mrs. Champion, was elected, and Mrs. Membrey was appointed assistant hon. secretary.10
  • 25 Mar 1923: The Sunset Cottage Homes Committee is quite busy getting affairs in order, and the scheme is finding substantial support. The next meeting will take place to-morrow at the Women's Service Club, Hunter-street, at 3 p.m., Dr. Ethel Remfry Morris is hon. secretary, and will be glad to afford all information.11
  • 13 Jun 1923: DR. ETHEL R. MORRIS, who originated the idea of the Sunset Homes for aged couples. Some details of the scheme are published to-day. Dr. Morris was for seven years medical officer at Newington State Asylum.12
  • 15 Nov 1957: A TRIBUTE TO DR. ETHEL MORRIS Her was life the Archer Gallery ... the - Post is grateful to Mr. Denni' Hardens, the well-known journalist and author notes on the recent passing of Archer Gallery, Westbourne Gro' With the death of Dr. Ethel Ida Renfry Morris ...13

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B16769/1880 (par Fredk REMFRY & Sophia THOMAS) - as Ethel Ida REMFRY, Birth registered at Kew, Australia."
  2. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, Family Tree at http://www.airgale.com.au/brooks/d6.htm
  3. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#M92/1905, Wm Perry French MORRIS & Ethel Ida REMFRY."
  4. [S190] Index to Probate Calendar England, viewed at ancestry.com.au, 1858-1966.
  5. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Ethel Ida Remfry Morris
    Dec Q 1957 (Kensington) 05c 1271 (Age 77)."
  6. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "The National Archives, Kew, London, England, 1939 Register, Rg 101/314a, Enumeration District: Amdv."
  7. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 21 Dec 1901, p37
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/139751611
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 30 Mar 1903, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9814469
  9. [S14] Newspaper - Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 15 Apr 1905, p26
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222535334
  10. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Wed 21 Feb 1923, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/16033791
  11. [S14] Newspaper - The Sun (Sydney, NSW), Sun 25 Mar 1923, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/223457383
  12. [S14] Newspaper - Sydney Mail (NSW), Wed 13 Jun 1923, p22 (illustrated)
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/159025805
  13. [S333] Newspaper (England) - Kensington Post (London), Fri 15 Nov 1957, p4.
Last Edited15 Jun 2023

Elizabeth Lewis

F, #1950, b. 14 Jun 1851, d. 2 Jun 1877
Married NameWarmbrunn. 
Birth*14 Jun 1851 Wales. 
Marriage*1873 Spouse: Ernest Martin Warmbrunn. Castlemaine, VIC, Australia, #M3704.1
 
Death*2 Jun 1877 Tarilta, nr Guildford, VIC, Australia, #D4189 (Age 25) [par John LEWIS & Ann DAVIS].2 

Family

 Ernest Martin Warmbrunn b. 9 Dec 1840, d. 18 Jul 1915
Children 1.Alfred Ernest Warmbrunn b. 19 Nov 1874, d. 7 Mar 1877
 2.Friedrich Lewis Warmbrunn b. 6 Jan 1877, d. 18 Apr 1877

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#M3704."
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
Last Edited3 May 2016
 

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