Alfred Ernest Warmbrunn

M, #1951, b. 19 Nov 1874, d. 7 Mar 1877
Father*Ernest Martin Warmbrunn b. 9 Dec 1840, d. 18 Jul 1915
Mother*Elizabeth Lewis b. 14 Jun 1851, d. 2 Jun 1877
Birth*19 Nov 1874 Tarilta, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia, #B21587 [reg. The Loddon].1,2 
Death*7 Mar 1877 Tarilta, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia, #D2815 age 2.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Knoll Jackel History Project "familiesoz" - viewed Dec 2010.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B21587 [reg. The Loddon]."
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#D2815 age 2."
Last Edited19 Apr 2021

Friedrich Lewis Warmbrunn

M, #1952, b. 6 Jan 1877, d. 18 Apr 1877
Father*Ernest Martin Warmbrunn b. 9 Dec 1840, d. 18 Jul 1915
Mother*Elizabeth Lewis b. 14 Jun 1851, d. 2 Jun 1877
Birth*6 Jan 1877 Tarilta, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia, #B4623 [reg. Richmond].1,2 
Death*18 Apr 1877 Tarilta, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia, #D4168 age 3M.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Knoll Jackel History Project "familiesoz" - viewed Dec 2010.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B4623 [reg. Richmond]."
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#D4168 age 3M."
Last Edited19 Apr 2021

Herbert Boyd Falconer

M, #1954, b. 1871, d. 8 Jul 1965
Birth*1871 Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia, #B16649/1871 [par William FALCONER & Agnes].1 
Marriage*26 Mar 1895 Spouse: Elizabeth Anderson Little. St John's Church, Young, NSW, Australia, #M2049/1895.1
 
Marriage-Notice*28 Mar 1895 FALCONER-LITTLE.-March 26, at St. John's Church of England, Young, N.S.W., by the Very Rev. Dean Pownall, H. B. Falconer, youngest son of Wm. Falconer, late of Cootamundra, to Elizabeth (Lilly) Little, second daugther of John Little, Young.2 
Occupation*1943 Manager Upper Beaconsfield Golf Club.3 
Widower15 Jun 1943Herbert Boyd Falconer became a widower upon the death of his wife Elizabeth Anderson Little.4 
BeaconhillsGolf*4 Aug 1947 Foundation Member of Beaconhills Country Golf Club - on first committee as Honorary Secretary (No 18 + 46.)5 
BeaconhillsGolf23 Jun 1948 It was resolved that apple orchard (approx 2 1/2 acres) be leased to H B Falconer for a term of three years from 1/7/48 at a rental of £2/-/- per annum.6 
BeaconhillsGolf14 Feb 1949 House Committee Report: Cows: There are at present on the Club's property three cows which are said to belong to Mr Falconer. The House Committee consider that two milking cows would be ample for Club requirements, and that this matter should receive attention as soon as finality is reached with Mr Falconer.
Bus Service - Parcels: The House Committee are arranging for a written agreement with Mr Falconer, the proprietor of the bus service for a weekly rate of 4/- for carrying all parcels addressed to the club from the Railway Station to the Clubhouse.7 
BeaconhillsGolf21 Mar 1949 Cows: Decided that the Club does not desire to purchase Mr Falconer's cows and that he be requested to remove them.
Huts: Mr Falconer is to be asked to confirm in writing his previous advices as to ownership.8 
BeaconhillsGolf11 Apr 1949 Apple Orchard: Reported that Mr Falconer claims to be the lessee of the property for three years. No further action to be taken.9 
Govt Gazette11 May 1949The article reads: Application for licence to operate commercial passenger vehicle
Falconer, H. B., 28 Doncaster-road, North Balwyn; 1
commercial passenger vehicle, with seating capacity
for 17 persons, to operate for the carriage only of
school children between Upper Beaconsfield and
Beaconsfield.10 
BeaconhillsGolf11 Jul 1949 Correspondence H B Falconer: Resignation of H B Falconer was read to the meeting and Membership terminated. The Committee will give consideration to readmission at a later date if proper application made.11 
Govt Gazette*25 Jan 1950The article reads: Falconer, H. B, Upper Beaconsfield; application for renewal of licence No. TA.3508 (expiring 31st January, 1950), allowing operations for the carriage only of school children between Upper Beaconsfield and Beaconsfield State School.12 
Death*8 Jul 1965 St Leonards, NSW, Australia, #D26865/1965 [par William FALCONER & Margaret].1,13,14 
Death-Notice*12 Jul 1965 FALCONER Herbert Boyd. — On July 8, at a private hospital, Mosman, N.S.W., of 69 Belgrave St Cremorne, N.S.W., dearly loved husband of the late Elizabeth Anderson Falconer and the dearly loved father of Doris (Mrs A. E. Weymark), Nita (Mrs N. Howard) and Wilmot, in his 94th year. At rest.15 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
193632 Queens Road, South Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: insurance manager. With Elizabeth Anderson Falconer.16
1942Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manager. With Elizabeth Anderson Falconer.17
1949Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manager.18
1954367 Toorak Road, South Yarra, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: no occupation.19

Grave

  • Sec 14 Select Row 1 (Anglican), Waverley Cemetery, Sydney, NSW, Australia, "our beloved Dad"20

Family

 Elizabeth Anderson Little b. 1873, d. 15 Jun 1943
Child 1.Nita Phyllis Falconer b. 1899, d. 1986

Newspaper-Articles

  • 25 Jan 1901: TUMUT. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
    On the 14th mst. a sad and peculiar accident happened to little Dorris Falconer, five years, daughter of Mr H. B. Falconer, of Wynyard-street, fruiterer. The little one in charge of a nursegirl went for a walk by the river side, and the latter sat down in the cool beneath the unbrageous foliage of a willow below All Saints' Church. The nursegirl clambered into the tree, and the limb she was on broke, and the girl and limb fell on the unhappy child, breaking her right leg below the knee and severely bruising the other. The screams of the child brought Mrs. M'Glynn to the rescue, and she conveyed the sufferer in a perambulator to her home. Dr. Mason was called in and set the limb. Unfortunately it proved to be a compound fracture. The poor child stood the setting remarkably well for her years, and I am happy to say is now progressing favorably. Doris Lillian Falconer21
  • 22 Feb 1933: Wasted Years
    HERBERT FALCONER, Kingston Heath and Albert Park (Vic.) lefthander, and an oracle on the Rules of Golf, turned in the best round of his golfing life at Kingston Heath on Saturday. From the 8 mark he was 6 up on par, representing a stroke round of 78, one over official par. He recorded only one minus. For the outward nine holes he made not one mistake, and was only 37 against par 39. Falconer's greatest regret is that he had reached the half-century before he was introduced to golf. 'When I think," says Herbert, "of the years I wasted trying to pick winners when I could have been playing this golf game, I feel like inviting some one to kick me."
    Falconer was the driving force behind the conversion of the Albert Park course to 18 holes. If ever an open meeting is carried out without his name being on the list, the entry is not complete.22
  • 12 Nov 1941: Golfers desirous of putting in a pleasant round or two in ideal surroundings, are reminded that the Cranbourne and Pakenham clubs are holding an Open Golf tournament on the picturesque Beaconhills links at Upper Beaconsfield, on Saturday, Nov. 22nd., the proceeds going to Red Cross funds. Luncheon and afternoon tea will be available, and the tournament will conclude with a dance at night. Entry forms and further particulars can be obtained from Mr H. B. Falconer, manager of the Beaconhills links, Upper Beaconsfield. Fourteen distrcits are sponsoring the effort, the object of which is to raise sufficient to adopt at least two prisoners of war.23
  • 24 Feb 1945: Indefatigable Sportsman
    HERBERT B. FALCONER, indefatigable sportsman, has acquired a new distinction. He has become a great-grandfather. It happened recently when his daughter's daughter, Mrs Ross Wilson, of Sydney, presented him with a great-grandson.
    "Herbie" (to hundreds of Australian golfers) has other trophies. On his mantelshelf at Beaconhills is a cricket ball with which, so the silver shield avers, he secured a "hat trick" and one extra with five balls when playing for Paddington against Glebe some 35 years ago. As far back as 1907 he was the club's secretary and played second grade for Paddington with Trumper and Noble. He got as many as 48 wickets in one season, with an average of 10.5. He concentrated on batting and rose from ninth-in to first-down, averaging 30 in his best season.
    It is as a golf enthusiast that Herbert Falconer is best known, although he didn't play till he was 25 years past the age at which most good golfers reach their top. At 53 he joined Kingston Heath and Albert Park and "by packing five years golf into two" as he puts it, he got his handicap down to 9 and 8 respectively. At Albert Park he was honorary secretary for six years (succeeding Charlie Champion); manager for two years and gave immense impetus to the club. He drew the plans for the 18 holes course and supervised their construction. He established in Victoria the stableford system of scoring (after reading about it in Jack Dillon's note book) and solved the problem of congestion in club competitions by introducing the system of playing in threes.
    Now, in his great-grandfatherhood, Herbert Falconer is managing the Beaconhills golf course.24
  • 30 Oct 1951: RID MCG OF BLACK SOIL. Grading urged for Olympics
    An 80-year-old turf expert says the MCG should be cleared of black soil if it is regraded to Olympic standards. He says regrading would not affect it as a cricket ground. The expert is Mr Herbert Falconer, secretary of the Paddington Cricket Club, Sydney, when Trumper and Noble were in the team.
    Mr Falconer built the Albert Park and Beaconhills golf courses.
    He inspected the ground today with 72 - year - old builder, drainage specialist and MCC member, Mr G. S. Gay, and the curator, Mr Bill Vanthoff.
    "Vicious soil"
    Afterwards Mr Falconer said: "The MCG Trustees should grip this opportunity to get rid of the vicious Merri Creek black soil covering the ground. "For years the MCC has dressed the whole ground with this black soil. "It should have used it only for the wicket area. "The black soil now averages three to four feet deep."
    "A granulated, loamy soil does not crack to let the air in. Water drains through it, instead of over it."
    Mr Falconer said the new MCG surface should be replanted with New Zealand Brown Top in place of the half dozen grasses now used, "Then we would have the world's best cricket ground," he said. The MCG actually slopes in two directions — 7½ ft. from north-west to south east, and six ft. from north to south. It has a three inch rise in the wicket area.25

Citations

  1. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  2. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Thu 28 Mar 1895, p1.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 16 Jun 1943 p3.
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D5830/1943 born St Kilda."
  5. [S353] Beaconhills Country Golf Club, Beaconhills Minute Books, Inaugural Meeting held at the offices of Australian Glass Manufacturers' Co Pty Ltd, 420 Spencer Street, Melbourne on 4 Aug 1947.
  6. [S353] Beaconhills Country Golf Club, Beaconhills Minute Books, Committee Meeting 23 Jun 1948.
  7. [S353] Beaconhills Country Golf Club, Beaconhills Minute Books, Committee Minutes 14 Feb 1949.
  8. [S353] Beaconhills Country Golf Club, Beaconhills Minute Books, Committee Minutes 21 Mar 1949.
  9. [S353] Beaconhills Country Golf Club, Beaconhills Minute Books, Committee Minutes 11 Apr 1949.
  10. [S194] Newspaper - Victoria Government Gazette 11 May 1949, p2409.
  11. [S353] Beaconhills Country Golf Club, Beaconhills Minute Books, Committee Minutes 11 Jul 1949.
  12. [S194] Newspaper - Victoria Government Gazette 25 Jan 1950, p444.
  13. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, vcuskelly.
  14. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, tutu19 - par William Charles FALCONER & Margaret Letitia DALEY.
  15. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 Jul 1965, p14.
  16. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  17. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  18. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949 "to Balwyn Sep 1949."
  19. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  20. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. Sydney, Australia, Cemetery Headstone Transcriptions, 1837-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.
  21. [S14] Newspaper - Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW), Fri 25 Jan 1901, p16
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128560879
  22. [S14] Newspaper - Referee (Sydney, NSW), 22 Feb 1933, p12.
  23. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 12 Nov 1941, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214605842
  24. [S14] Newspaper - Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 24 Feb 1945, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/189779647
  25. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 30 Oct 1951, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247838323
Last Edited31 Mar 2023

Elizabeth Anderson Little

F, #1955, b. 1873, d. 15 Jun 1943
Married NameFalconer. 
Birth*1873 Collingwood, VIC, Australia, #B8460 [par John LITTLE & Margaret Fleming McDonald ANDERSON].1 
Marriage*26 Mar 1895 Spouse: Herbert Boyd Falconer. St John's Church, Young, NSW, Australia, #M2049/1895.2
 
Marriage-Notice*28 Mar 1895 FALCONER-LITTLE.-March 26, at St. John's Church of England, Young, N.S.W., by the Very Rev. Dean Pownall, H. B. Falconer, youngest son of Wm. Falconer, late of Cootamundra, to Elizabeth (Lilly) Little, second daugther of John Little, Young.3 
Death*15 Jun 1943 Private Hospital, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D5830 (Age 68) [par John LITTLE & Margaret ANDERSON].4 
Death-Notice*16 Jun 1943 FALCONER.—On June 15, at private hospital, Melbourne, Elizabeth A. (Lillie), dearly beloved wife of Herbert Boyd Falconer, of Upper Beaconsfield, and loving mother of Doris (Mrs. A. E. Weymark), Wilmot, and Nita (Mrs. Norwood Howard).
FALCONER. - The Funeral of the late Mrs. ELIZABETH A. FALCONER will leave Sleight's Chapel, St. Kilda road, Melbourne, THIS DAY (Wednesday), at 2 p.m., for the Springvale Crematorium.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
193632 Queens Road, South Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Herbert Boyd Falconer.6
1942Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Herbert Boyd Falconer.7

Family

 Herbert Boyd Falconer b. 1871, d. 8 Jul 1965
Child 1.Nita Phyllis Falconer b. 1899, d. 1986

Newspaper-Articles

  • 16 Jun 1943: MRS ELIZABETH A. FALCONER
    The death occurred in a private hospital in Melbourne yesterday of Mrs Elizabeth A. Falconer, wife of Mr Herbert Boyd Falconer, manager of Upper Beaconsfield Golf Club and former manager of Albert Park Golf Club. The funeral will leave Sleight's chapel, St Kilda rd, Melbourne, at 2pm today for Springvale Crematorium.8

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#B8460/1873."
  2. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  3. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Thu 28 Mar 1895, p1.
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D5830/1943 born St Kilda."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 16 Jun 1943 p2.
  6. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  7. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 16 Jun 1943 p3.
Last Edited27 May 2018

Thomas Jacques Martin

M, #1956, b. 19 May 1839, d. 26 Jun 1896
Father*Thomas Martin b. 1810, d. 4 Jun 1855
Mother*Eliza Jacques b. 17 Mar 1812, d. 5 Aug 1884
Note* Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited
The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited (CML) was launched in 1873. Melbourne was by then a city transformed by gold and there were strong aspirations to form cooperative organisations based on mutual benefit. T. Jaques Martin was the Society's founder and first General Manager, and Sir Redmund Barry the first President.
The new Society had its headquarters at 419 Collins Street, and by the end of 1874 had established offices in all other capital cities in the Australian colonies. Attention then turned to overseas and CML branches were established in Fiji (1876), South Africa (1883) and New Zealand (1884). In 1886, CML became the first of the Australian life offices to commence operations in the United Kingdom.
The Society survived recessions and depressions and grew steadily, such that by the 1920s it had outgrown its old premises. It purchased the Equitable Building, then the best known commercial building in Melbourne, in 1923. Soon after, it pioneered the system of payroll deductions for paying insurance premiums.
By the late 1950s, the Company's expansion had once again led to its headquarters becoming inadequate, so a decision was made to demolish and rebuild on site. Appreciating the significance of the building however, CML published both a booklet on its history and an album of photographs. CML continued to diversify its business, moving into the general insurance field then, in 1980, forming a permanent building society as a subsidiary. In the 1990s it extended its activities into Southeast Asia.
The company demutualised in 1996, was listed on the Stock Exchange in 1997, then merged with the Commonwealth Bank in 2000. Material in the CML archives was distributed between the Commonwealth Bank, Melbourne University and Museum Victoria.1 
Birth*19 May 1839 Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Jun Q [West Derby] 20 921
Christening 12 Jun 1839 - Everton, Lancashire.2,3
(Migrant) Migration/Travel1854 To Port Phillip, VIC, Australia.
 
Land-UBeac*8 Apr 1879Selection: GEM-D-1. 19a 3r 32p (20a) - Selected by T J MARTIN on 8 Apr 1879 - Sale 5058, upset £1/ac, value £80.4,5 
Land-UBeac*8 Apr 1879 GEM-D-5. Transfer from Eliza Martin to Thomas Jacques Martin. 19a 3r 12p.6 
Land-UBeac*8 Apr 1879 GEM-D-6. Transfer from Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin to Thomas Jacques Martin. 19a 2r 39p.7 
Land-UBeac*6 May 1884 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Assembly Hall). Transfer from Thomas Jacques Martin to George Britton Halford, William Elms, George Frederick Brind, Edward Fitzhaley A'Beckett, William Henry Goff. 1a 0r 20p - transfer to new owners as Trustees. This was a gift from T J Martin to the trustees.8,9 
Land-UBeac*2 Apr 1889 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 5.18). Transfer from Thomas Jacques Martin to Henry George Swallow. Lots 5 + 18.10 
Land-UBeac*12 Nov 1889 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lot 11). Transfer from Thomas Jacques Martin to Thomas James Crouch.11 
Land-Note*12 Nov 1889 GEM-D-5. Thomas James Crouch Creation of Easement for Thomas James Crouch (C.O. 1830 18 Mar 1897.)12 
Land-UBeac*14 Nov 1889 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 32.37). Transfer from Thomas Jacques Martin to Robert George Haig. Lots 32 + 37.13 
Land-Note*14 Nov 1889 GEM-D-5. Robert George Haig Creation of Easement for Robert George Haig (C.O. 1830 18 Mar 1897.)14 
Land-UBeac*12 Sep 1890 GEM-D-20.21. Transfer from Sophia De Beer to Thomas Jacques Martin Alexander Karley Warden. 18a 3r 39p + 19a 0r 15p.15 
Land-Note*28 Apr 1891 GEM-D-20. Alexander Karley Warden T J Martin is now sole proprietor.16 
Land-Note28 Apr 1891 GEM-D-21. Alexander Karley Warden A H Warden is now sole proprietor.17 
Land-UBeac14 May 1891 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 21.33.34.36). Transfer from Thomas Jacques Martin to John Milne. 1a 0r 28 3/10p.18 
Death*26 Jun 1896 St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #D7858 (age 57) [par Thomas MARTIN & Eliza JACQUES].19 
Death-Notice*29 Jun 1896 MARTIN -On the 26th inst, at Yamba, Esplanade, St Kilda, Thomas Jaques Martin.
MARTIN-The Friends of the late Mr T JAQUES MARTIN are informed that his remains will be interred in the Melbourne General Cemetery.
The funeral is appointed to move from his late residence, Yamba, Esplanade, St. Kilda, THIS DAY (Monday, 29th inst), at 2 o'clock passing over Prince's-bridge at a quarter to 3 o'clock.20 
Land-UBeac12 Dec 1896 GEM-D-5. Transfer from Thomas Jacques Martin to Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin. Proprietor as executor of T J Martin's will.21 
Land-UBeac12 Dec 1896 GEM-D-6. Transfer from Thomas Jacques Martin to Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin. 19a 2r 39p - proprietor as executor of T J Martin's will.22 
Land-UBeac12 Dec 1896 GEM-D-20. Transfer from Thomas Jacques Martin to Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin. Proprietor as executor of T J Martin's will.23 
Land-UBeac12 Dec 1896 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (balance). Transfer from Thomas Jacques Martin to Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin. Proprietor as executor of T J Martin's will.24 
Probate (Will)*13 Jan 1897 63/053. At the time of his death had freehold GEM-D-20 (C/T 1120-988), Parish of Gembrook, and other pieces of real estate in other locations. Heavily mortgaged = Estate insolvent.
111/697 Probate of his sister (28 May 1909 Admin) Mary Jane MARTIN states that T J MARTIN's estate was insolvent.25 
Land-Note*23 Feb 1897 Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin Eliza Martin of "Yamba" Esplanade St Kilda is registered as proprietor of the balance described within as executrix to whom probate of the will of Thomas Jacques Martin has been granted.26 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
30 Mar 1851Hampton Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England(Head of Household) Thomas Martin;
Age 11 - Scholar
Member(s) of Household: Eliza Martin, Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin, Mary Jane 'Dillie' Martin, Amelia Georgina 'La' Martin27

Grave

  • Church of England Section L 187 / Y 608, Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia, East: To the memory of Thomas MARTIN merchant late of Edge Hill, Liverpool, England who died 4 Jun 1855, age 45 years and his wife Eliza MARTIN who died 5 Aug 1884 age 72 years also their eldest son Thomas Jaques MARTIN who died 26 Jun 1896 and their second daughter Mary Jane MARTIN ("Dillie") who died 16 Jun 1897 also their eldest daughter Eliza Ann ("Bessie") who died 16 Dec 1908 also their youngest daughter Amelia Georgiana ("La") who died 17 Jul 1919.28

Newspaper-Articles

  • 16 Feb 1878: The following additions to the commission of the peace are gazetted ... Within the Central Bailiwick ... Thomas Jacques Martin, St Kilda.29
  • 9 Sep 1878: The Colonial Mutual Assurance Society, limited, of Melbourne, seems to have incurred a heavy penalty by an omission to register. The Argus states that the society was proceeded against in the District Police Court, on Thursday, for default, in having failed to forward to the Registrar-General, after the last general meeting of the company, a register of the list of shareholders in the company. The information was sworn at the instance of Alfred Bishop, of 4 Albert-street, Richmond, accountant, and is laid under the 24th Section of the Companies Statute 1864, which provides that any public company having a capital divided into shares shall, within the fourteenth day succeeding the date on which an ordinary general meeting is held, forward to the Registrar-General once at least in every six months a register of the shareholders, together with their addresses and occupations, as well as the number of shares held by them. A general meeting of the company was held on the 4th January last, and it is alleged that as the list of shareholders was not sent to the Registrar-General, as specified by the Act, the company have continued in default for 211 days. The penalty for non-compliance with the provisions of the Act is £5 for every day during which such default continues, and Mr. Thomas Jacques Martin, the manager of the company, is charged in the information with having unlawfully, knowingly, and wilfully authorised or permitted such default, contrary to the provisions of the Companies Statute. Informations have also been filed against the directors of the company, namely, the Rev. Henry Plow Kane, Alfred Thomas Clarke, and Francis Edis Beaver, who are also liable to a similar penalty. Mr. G. H. F. Webb, who has been appointed to conduct the case for the prosecution, applied for an adjournment, in order to obtain the attendance of Dr. Dobson, who has been instructed to appear for the defendants. The application was granted.30
  • 8 Jul 1882: COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
    The report goes on to congratulate the members on the return of the general manager, Mr. Thomas Jacques Martin, who has been to Europe in search of health, and who has devoted much of his time while absent in adding to his already extensive fund of insurance knowledge. Mr. Alfred Chandler (his locum tenens during his absence) returns to Sydney to resume the charge of the important New South Wales offices.31
  • 12 Aug 1884: Mr. Justice Holroyd gave judgment yesterday on an application made on behalf of the Equitable Insurance Company of New York to remove from the register of copyrights an entry of Mr. Thomas Jacques Martin as proprietor of an engraving. The engraving is the one used by the Colonial Mutual Insurance Company on their prospectuses, policies, &c. The Equitable Company use a somewhat similar engraving, and shortly after they commenced business here published circulars headed by the engraving. Mr. Martin complained of this as a breach of his copyright, whereupon the Equitable Company took steps to have his name struck off the registry, on the ground that his engraving was not original, and that a similar one had been used by the Equitable Company in America and in Europe before Mr Martin s design was registered. His Honour thought that the equitable Company had established their case, and made the order they asked; but as he had some doubts about the law, he suggested that there should be an appeal to the Full Court.32
  • 20 Apr 1886: T. Jacques Martin has been appointed consul for Portugal.33
  • 26 Jun 1886: APPOINTMENTS. The appointment is recognised of Mr. Thomas P. Fallon of Melbourne, to act as Colombian Consul General for the Australasian colonies, and of Mr. Thomas Jacques Martin, of Melbourne, as consul for Portugal, with consular jurisdiction over Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania.34
  • 3 Jul 1886: Colonial Mutual Society.
    LONDON, July 1,—Mr. T. Jacques Martin, general manager of the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, limited, in Melbourne, has been appointed temporary manager of the London branch, which was opened yesterday.35
  • 8 May 1888: JAN JUC.—Joseph Henry Grey applied, under the 32nd Section of the Act of 1884, for 122a 0r 10p. There was no opposition, and the application was recommended. The following applications under the same section were recommended to be granted:—Thomas Jaques Martin, 980 acres; Eliza Ann Martin, 850 acres ; Mary Jane Martin, 659 acres; Amelia Georgiana Martin, 670 acres ; , Eliza Ann 'Bessie' Martin, Mary Jane 'Dillie' Martin, Amelia Georgina 'La' Martin36
  • 30 Apr 1894: Mr. T. Jacques Martin, consul for Portugal, has received the following cable message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs at Lisbon, dated 21st April : — " Sickness and diarrhoea not serious ; curable in four days. Illness has been prevalent ; it is not increasing. Cases in hospital have decreased. No cases have proved fatal."37
  • 29 Jun 1896: DEATH OF MR. T. JAQUES MARTIN
    Mr T Jaques Martin, whose name is more prominently identified with insurance matters than any other man in Australia, died suddenly at his residence late on Friday night.
    Mr Martin, who lately paid a visit to Mildura with the Parliamentary commission, caught a cold on the trip, and this developed into pneumonia with rapidly fatal results. Mr Martin, who was born in 1839, was the son of a Liverpool merchant, and came to Melbourne in 1854, being first connected with the Northern Insurance Company. He afterwards joined the old Australasian Insurance Company, and was soon afterwards appointed agent in Victoria for the London and Lancashire Company. In 1866 he resigned this appointment and started the Southern Insurance Company. The two companies, however, with which his name is most prominently associated are the Australian Widows' Fund and the Colonial Mutual, the first of these founded in 1873. As general manager of the Colonial Mutual, a position held by him up to the time of his death, Mr. Martin visited England in 1884 to establish the company there, and was successful in his mission, the company being the only Australian institution of the kind carrying on business at home.
    Mr. Martin was also chairman of the Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Company, which he started, and his opinion on insurance matters carried weight all through Australia. The only public position of importance he filled was that of consul for Portugal. The late Mr Martin was a bachelor, and lived with his sister at Yamba, the Esplanade, St. Kilda, whence the funeral starts at half-past 2 to-day for the Melbourne General Cemetery.38
  • 30 Jun 1896: The funeral of Mr T. Jaques Martin took place yesterday, and was largely attended by the business men of the city. The interment took place in the Melbourne General Cemetery the Rev A Toomath, Church of England chaplain, reading, the burial service. The pall bearers were Messrs Henry Henty, George Withers, Leslie J Park, W L Jack, W Essington King, and A T Crombie. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr B Matthews, South Yarra.39
  • 10 Apr 1911: Mr. Melville, in responding, spoke of the honor which he felt at being associated with such a prosperious and progressive society as the Colonial Mutual. The great record established during the past 13 months must have thrilled them all with pride. Dipping into the history of the society, he said the Colonial Mutual and the Colonial Fire Insurance Companies stood as monuments to the memory of the late Mr. T. Jacques Martin, who established those institutions, and other financial concerns, through his indomitable pluck and foresight. The Colonial Mutual had gone along steadily until it had risen to a leading position among all similar societies of the world. Since the industrial and accident departments had been initiated a record had been established that could not be beaten either in Australasia or any other part of the British Empire.40
  • 21 Apr 1948: Assurance Anniversary—Colonial Mutual Now 75 Years Old
    Days when bricks cost 19/ a thousand and skilled labor 6/6 a day are recalled by the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society in a brochure celebrating its 75th year of establishment.
    Founded in 1873 by the late T. Jaques Martin, the
    society today ranks as one of Australia's largest mutual life offices, with Empire-wide connections.
    In competition with eight other offices, business began simultaneously in five colonies, including South Australia, in 1874, and an income of
    £5,000 bad been built up in the first year. Last year
    this figure had grown to over £8,000,000, total funds had risen to £45,000,000, while annual payments to policy-holders are more than £3,000,000. Rapid growth characterised the early years and in 1883 the business was extended to South Africa, in 1884 to New Zealand, and in 1886 to Great Britain. Business outside the Commonwealth now accounts for a substantial part of new policies written, total new sums assured in 1947 being distributed as follows:—
    NEW ORDINARY BUSINESS. 1947
    Victoria £5.298.000
    New South Wales 2,888,000
    South Australia 1,308,000
    Qneensland (1946) 1,143,000
    Western Australia 1,111,000
    Tasmania 237,000
    New Zealand 3,047,000
    United Kingdom 6,910,000
    South Africa 6.015.000
    A feature of the society's development is that it was the first Australian office to transact business to Great Britain, where other Commonwealth offices have since followed suit.
    It was also the pioneer of the System of group assurance in Australia—a system which combines the convenience of weekly "industrial" payments with the improved benefits available under ordinary department policies.
    Mr. C. B. Hearn is general manager.41

Citations

  1. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, https://museumvictoria.com.au/colonial/mutual_life.asp
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. England & Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.
    Place: Everton, Lancashire, England; Collection: St Augustine; -; Date Range: 1830 - 1839; Film Number: 1468977.
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  4. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0000/3650 551/49 THOMAS JAQUES MARTIN PAKENHAM 1 D 19--3--32. 1877 - 1879.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-605 - Thomas Jacques Martin of Melbourne - changed on title to 20a.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-539 - Thomas Jaques Martin of Melbourne.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-401 - Thomas Jacques Martin of Melbourne.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-605 - Thomas Jacques Martin to George Britton Halford, Edward Fitzhaley A'Beckett, George Frederick Brind, William Elms, William Henry Goff all of Melbourne Gentlemen - C/T 1565-907.
  9. [S199] Series: VPRS13718 PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), 2998 School Building File. Letter from W H Goff to the Education Department, 15 May 1889.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-605 - Thomas Jacques Martin to Henry George Swallow of Berwick Baker - C/T 2136-114.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-605 - Thomas Jacques Martin to Thomas James Crouch of Chancery Lane Melbourne, Surveyor - C/T 2210-932.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-539 - Thomas Jaques Martin to Thomas James Crouch - Creation of Easement (no further information, may be creation of Brisbane Road).
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-605 - Thomas Jacques Martin to Robert George Haig of Market Street Melbourne Merchant - C/T 2210-933.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-539 - Thomas Jaques Martin to Robert George Haig - Creation of Easement (no further information, may be creation of Brisbane Road).
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1120-988 and 989 - Thomas Jacques Martin of Collins Street Melbourne Insurance Agent and Alexander Karley Warden of La Trobe Street Melbourne Merchant.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1120-988 -Thomas Jacques Martin of Collins Street Melbourne Insurance Agent.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1120-989 - Alexander Karley Warden of Latrobe Street Melbourne Merchant.
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-605 - Thomas Jacques Martin to John Milne of Beaconsfield Hotelkeeper- C/T 2350-861.
  19. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#D7858 (age 57) [par Thomas MARTIN & Eliza JACQUES]."
  20. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 Jun 1896 p1.
  21. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-539 - Thomas Jacques Martin died on 26 Jun 1896 - Eliza Ann Martin of 'Yamba' Esplanade St Kilda Spinster registered as proprietor as executrix.
  22. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-401 - Thomas Jacques Martin died on 26 Jun 1896 - Eliza Ann Martin of 'Yamba' Esplanade St Kilda Spinster registered as proprietor as executrix.
  23. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1120-988 - Thomas Jacques Martin died on 26 Jun 1896 - Eliza Ann Martin of 'Yamba' Esplanade St Kilda Spinster registered as proprietor as executrix.
  24. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-605 - Thomas Jacques Martin died on 26 Jun 1896 - Eliza Ann Martin of 'Yamba' Esplanade St Kilda Spinster registered as proprietor as executrix.
  25. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), 63/053 granted to his sister Eliza Ann MARTIN. 111/697 Probate of his sister (28 May 1909 Admin) Mary Jane MARTIN states that T J MARTIN's estate was insolvent.
  26. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1154-605 - Eliza Martin of "Yamba" Esplanade St Kilda is registered as proprietor of the balance described within as executrix to whom probate of the will of Thomas Jacques Martin has been granted.
  27. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 2175; Folio: 264; Page: 31; GSU roll: 87168."
  28. [S45] Index of monumental inscriptions in the Melbourne General Cemetery,
    "(Memorial only for Thomas, Eliza and Thomas Jaques - buried in C of E section L grave 187)."
  29. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 16 Feb 1878, p5.
  30. [S14] Newspaper - The Brisbane Courier (Qld.), Mon 9 Sep 1878, p3.
  31. [S14] Newspaper - The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser (NSW), Sat 8 Jul 1882, p4.
  32. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 12 Aug 1884, p5.
  33. [S14] Newspaper - Bairnsdale Advertiser and Tambo and Omeo Chronicle (Vic.), 20 Apr 1886, p2.
  34. [S14] Newspaper - South Australian Weekly Chronicle (Adelaide, SA), Sat 26 Jun 1886, p3.
  35. [S14] Newspaper - Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW), Sat 3 Jul 1886, p11.
  36. [S14] Newspaper - Geelong Advertiser (Vic.), Tue 8 May 1888, p3.
  37. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 30 Apr 1894, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/192201755
  38. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 Jun 1896 p6.
  39. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Jun 1896 p5.
  40. [S14] Newspaper - The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 10 Apr 1911, p7.
  41. [S14] Newspaper - The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Wed 21 Apr 1948, p4.
Last Edited19 Mar 2022

George Wilson Martin

M, #1957, b. Jun 1871, d. 16 Feb 1943
George Wilson MARTIN
in 1920
Father*Henry Wilson Martin b. 15 Jul 1837, d. 25 Apr 1916
Mother*Emma Mould b. 1837, d. Mar 1912
Background* George Wilson Martin came to Gembrook before 1896 to work on his uncle's farm. Within three years he nominated for council, but was defeated in his first attempt. A year later a casual vacancy allowed him to nominate again, and he was going to serve as a councillor for many years, including being Shire president in 1905, and again 1917 - 1918. He was known to encourage the maintenance of main roads.1 
Personal* Born June Q 1871 Tottenham, London
Died 16 Feb 1943 Richmond, VIC
Buried Dromana Cemetery

Parents:
Henry Wilson Martin and Emma Martin (nee Mould)

Marriage(s):
(1) Mary Jane Walker (1869-1921), 1d
(2) Alice Mary Renfree (1884-1966), no issue. 
Probate (Will)* No probate found.2 
Related* Charles Roper Martin Charles Roper MARTIN was the uncle of George Wilson MARTIN. 
Birth*Jun 1871 Tottenham, Middlesex, England, George Wilson Martin. Jun Q 1871 (Edmonton) 03a 174. Mother's maiden surname: Mould.3,4,5 
Christening25 Oct 1874 Southgate St Michael at Bowes, Enfield, London, England, resident of Holly Cottage - baptised together with his brother Arthur Elliott.6
Note*1 May 1896 George Wilson Martin, sworn and examined.
419. To the Chairman.—I am a farmer, residing at West Gembrook, 3 miles from here: I have 570 acres leasehold. I lease it from my uncle, Captain Martin. I cultivate 20 acres; and have 30 acres under grass. I grow potatoes and oats. Last year I sent 15 tons of potatoes to Melbourne ; it did not pay. I did not put many in this year on that account. I have to take it to Beaconsfield. I would promise to cultivate 100 acres if there were a railway near. The price we would obtain in Melbourne would then pay. It is all eaten up in cartage now to Beaconsfield. I average about 10s. per ton for carting from my place to the station. If a railway were here I should have it within a mile of my place. If there were a line from my place to Fern Tree Gully it would not cost more than half. Prices were very low last year. The line from Fern Tree Gully to Gembrook almost touches the boundary of my place within half-a-mile of the house.
420. To Mr. Harris.—The absence of railway communication has been the cause of my not cultivating more and the cause of my leaving. I could not get a living. I am running young cattle on the remainder of the land. There is better timber and land on the Fern Tree Gully line than on the Beaconsfield; it would be more to my interest for it to come from Beaconsfield, but I would rather see it from Fern Tree Gully as the best national line.
421. To Mr. Burton.—I am about 13 miles from the nearest railway station. My guarantee as to cultivation would be subject to my tenancy of the land; my lease is a provisional one; I have it at present for 5 years, with the option of taking it for a long term. I think my uncle would give any guarantee as to assisting the line that Mr. Crichton gave.
The witness withdrew.7 
News-Council2 Aug 1899 2 Aug 1899: A vigorous election campaign is being conducted on behalf of the candidature of Mr. Geo. W. Martin, the central Gembrook and Beaconsfield nominee for the Berwick Shire Council. Mr. Martin addressed a meeting of rate payers at the local School-room on Friday evening last when he met with a cordial reception. In the course of an interesting address, he referred particularly to the present system of day-labor, as carried on by the Beaconsfield councillors; the sooner such a system came to an end the better-it was a byword and disgrace. The councillor more particularly responsible for this state of affairs would, he was sure, be the last man to tolerate, were it his own and not that of the unfortunate ratepayer's pocket that suffered. He (Mr. Martin) held it was a sacred trust reposed in each councillor—as the guardian of the ratepayers' money, to see that it was expended to the very best advantage. Beaconsfield representatives were false to this trust, as was witnessed by the work being carried on in their riding. If elected as their representative he would use his utmost endeavors to preserve their interests and work for the general welfare of the shire as a whole. Mr. Martin addresses meetings in the course of the next fortnight, at Officer and Gembrook North.8  
Marriage*28 Apr 1900 Spouse: Mary Jane Walker. Kooyong-road, Malvern, VIC, Australia, #M3618.9,10
 
Marriage-Notice*2 Jun 1900 MARTIN--WALKER. -On the 28th April, at Kooyong-road, Malvern, by the Rev James Wilson, George Wilson, second son of Henry Wilson Martin, of Falcon-square and Woodside-park, London, to Mary, eldest daughter of the late Alexander Russell Walker, of Latrobe-street, Melbourne.9 
News-Council*22 Aug 1900 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. Thomas Clement Fisher11 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac16 Nov 1907 PAK-74. Transfer from Marion Jane Smith to Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke. 31a 1r 7p.12 
Land-Note*a 16 Nov 1907 PAK-74 LP5014. Henry Maxwell Browne subdivided the land into many lots, known as Quambi Estate.13 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac11 Sep 1908 PAK-74 LP5014. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to William Shadbolt. Creation of Easement to gain access to his property PAK-59C, the easement is now Myrtle Grove.14 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac4 May 1909 PAK-74 LP5014. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Alexander Elder Maxwell. Transfer No 594092 - pt Lot 1?15 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac4 May 1909 PAK-74 LP5014 594093. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Samuel Barnett.16 
Land-UBeac24 Jul 1909 PAK-74 LP5014 600245. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne Edmund Thomas Luke to George Wilson Martin.17 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac24 Jul 1909 PAK-74 LP5014 600246. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to James Nicholas Buzolich.18 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac10 Sep 1909 PAK-74 LP5014 603916. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Maud Ellen Mary Johnson.19 
Land-UBeac25 Oct 1910 PAK-222. Transfer from Anne Elizabeth Robertson to George Wilson Martin. 19a 3r 4p.20 
Land-UBeac25 Oct 1910 PAK-223 (part). Transfer from Anne Elizabeth Robertson to George Wilson Martin. 9a 0r 3p.21 
Land-UBeac*25 Oct 1910 PAK-60 LP1137 (Lots 48.49). Transfer from Anne Elizabeth Robertson to George Wilson Martin. 8a 3r 31p.22 
Land-Note25 Oct 1910 PAK-60 LP1137 (Lots 48.49) PAK-222.224 (part): Mortgagee: Alexander Fraser, Thomas Roberts Burrows, James Robert Thear, Jonathan Edward Pittock. Mortgage No 287686 - discharged 11 Apr 1912. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.23 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac8 Nov 1910 PAK-74 LP5014 635795. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to May Davy. Pt Lot 4?24 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac8 Nov 1910 PAK-74 LP5014 635796. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Charles Percival Blott. Transfer 635796.25 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac16 Nov 1910 PAK-74 LP5014 636540. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to William Button Hailes. Transfer 636540.26 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac29 May 1911 PAK-74 LP5014 651680. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Thomas Frederick Barnett. Transfer 651680.27 
News-Council20 Jul 1911 20 Jul 1911: Berwick Shire Council. To the Ratepayers of the Beaconsfield Riding. DEAR-Sir or Madam.—I beg respectfully to intimate to you that I will be a Candidate for reelection in August next. During the seven years I have had the honor of being your representative I have earnestly endeavored to serve your interests faithfully, and trust that my efforts merit a continuance of your confidence and support. As in previous years I purpose taking an opportunity of addressing the Ratepayers upon matters of local municipal interest; due notice of such meetings will be sent you. I am, dear Sir, or Madam, Obediently yours, GEO W. MARTIN.28  
News-Council31 Aug 1911 31 Aug 1911: Berwick Shire. The only riding where a contest took place in Berwick Shire was that of Beaconsfield, where the retiring councillor, Mr Geo. Martin, was opposed by Mr. Meyer, a Melbourne gentleman with land in the Gembrook district. There were no postal votes; the Voting by Post Act not being in force in the shire of Berwick, and the decision of the ratepayers was in favor of the return, by a large majority, of one of the best councillors in the Berwvick or any other shire. The voting was: Martin - Meyer: Gembrook ... 11 18 ; Nangana ... 8 5 ; Cockatoo Creek ... 8 19 ; Pakenham: .. 45 3 ; Beaconsfield .. 52 1 ; Beaconsfield Upper ... 60 0 ; Total Martin 184 - Meyer 46. Majority for Martin ... 138.29  
Land-UBeac*20 Sep 1911 PAK-119. Transfer from Robert Sparrow Smythe to George Wilson Martin. 19a 3p 3r.30 
Land-UBeac4 Oct 1911 PAK-223 (part). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to George Hodges Knox. 9a 0r 3p.31 
Land-UBeac4 Oct 1911 PAK-222. Transfer from George Wilson Martin to George Hodges Knox. 19a 3r 4p.32 
Land-UBeac4 Oct 1911 PAK-60 LP1137 (Lots 48.49). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to George Hodges Knox. 8a 3r 31p.33,34 
Book1912Victorian Tourist Bureau Guide Book: Within 3 miles of the railway station, (Beaconsfield) on the hills, a vacation or week-end camping ground has been laid out, and christened "Quamby" (the booklet says this is "the aboriginal name for camp"). The main road to the farther heights beyond runs right past the allotments into which the reserve has been subdivided, and by means of passing coaches it is an easy matter to get to and from the station.
The allotments are being rapidly disposed of to those anxious to obtain at small expense a spot in the bush among the hills, whereon to pitch a holiday tent and enjoy a restful and unconventional vacation.
Fresh water is available, and facilities for preparing meals are provided in a centrally erected building.35 
Land-UBeac*14 Feb 1912 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 32.37). Transfer from Colonial Bank of Australasia Ltd to George Wilson Martin.36 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac7 Jun 1912 PAK-74 LP5014 686227+228. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Thomas Jones Chia. Transfer 686227 + 686228 pt Lot 2 + 3.37 
Land-UBeac26 Jun 1912 PAK-74 LP5014 687884. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne Edmund Thomas Luke to George Wilson Martin. Transfer 687884 pt Lot 3 + 4.38 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac26 Jun 1912 PAK-74 LP5014 687885. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Edward Odgers. Transfer 687885 (pt Lot 4.)39 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac26 Jun 1912 PAK-74 LP5014 687886. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to William James Conquest. Transfer 687886 (pt Lot 1 + 4.)40 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac26 Jun 1912 PAK-74 LP5014 687887. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Florence Lilian Kettle. Transfer 687887.41 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac26 Jun 1912 PAK-74 LP5014 687888. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Thomas Edward Mathews. Transfer 687888 pt lot 7.42 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac9 Aug 1912 PAK-74 LP5014 692188. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Frank Garnet Bullock. Pt Lot 4.43 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac9 Aug 1912 PAK-74 LP5014. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Charles Keys. Transfer 692187 - sold for £12.10.0.44,45 
Land-UBeac*3 Sep 1912 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lot 11). Transfer from Ernest William Marston Crouch John Waterhouse Eggleston to George Wilson Martin.46 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac12 Sep 1912 PAK-74 LP5014 692186. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Mamie Isabelle Prosser.47 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac24 Sep 1912 PAK-74 LP5014 696089. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Annie Maud Latham. Part Lot 9.48 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac24 Sep 1912 PAK-74 LP5014 696088. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Walter Wright. Pt Lot 4.49 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac24 Sep 1912 PAK-74 LP5014 696091. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Amy Petrie Reeve. Pt Lot 2.50 
Residence*Oct 1912 Clovelly, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, property title for GEM-D-1. 
Land-UBeac3 Oct 1912 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (balance). Transfer from The City of Melbourne Bank Ltd to George Wilson Martin. 14a 3r 31p.51 
Land-UBeac*24 Oct 1912 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 33.34.36). Transfer from Ann Milne to George Wilson Martin.52 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac28 Oct 1912 PAK-74 LP5014 696092. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Alice Maud Green. Pt lot 3.53 
Land-Note4 Nov 1912 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 11.32.33.34.36.37): Mortgagee: Alexander Fraser, Thomas Robert Burrows, James Robert Thear and Jonathan Edward Pittock - discharged 25 Jun 1914. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.54 
Land-Note4 Nov 1912 PAK-119: Mortgagee: Alexander Fraser, Thomas Robert Burrows James, Robert Thear and Jonathan Edward Pittock - discharged 29 Jan 1913. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.55 
Land-Note4 Nov 1912 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (balance): Mortgagee: Alexander Fraser, Thomas Robert Burrows, James Robert Thear and Jonathan Edward Pittock. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.56 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac13 Jan 1913 PAK-74 LP5014 696090. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Lucy Maud Tanner. Pt lot 3.57 
(Transfer to) Land-Beac17 Jan 1913 PAK-1A (Souter's Sub Lots 35.36). Transfer from Elizabeth Somers to Mary Jane Martin George Wilson Martin. (Application 40570) 2a 0r 30 5/10p. A contract of sale dated 17 Jan 1913 between Elizabeth Somers and Mary Jane Martin entered in the record book No 335733. Purchase price £500. A Certificate of title was issued to Elizabeth Somers on 7 Nov 1914. When the purchase money was fully paid the title was transferred to George Wilson Martin. Memo: The second encumbrance notified above has ceased to affect 29th January 1915.58,59 
Land-UBeac*29 Jan 1913 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 1-4). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to James Hopkins. 1a 31 6/10p.60 
Land-UBeac*31 Jan 1913 PAK-119. Transfer from George Wilson Martin to George Hodges Knox. 19a 3p 3r.61 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac29 Nov 1913 PAK-74 LP5014 731729. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Albert John Gleed. Part lot 7.62 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac29 Nov 1913 PAK-74 LP5014 731728. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Charles Mulso Compigne Chase. Part Lot 3.63 
Land-Note*3 Dec 1913 PAK-74 LP5014 (part) 600245 + 687884: Mortgagee: The National Bank of Australasia Ltd. Mortgage 327692 - discharged 28 May 1919. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.64,65 
Land-UBeac*15 Jan 1914 GEM-D-44 (part). Transfer from Thomas William Henry Holmes to George Wilson Martin. 1a 3r 10p - Caveat lodged 18 Nov 1913.66 
Land-UBeac*26 Feb 1914 GEM-D-5. Transfer from George Henry Rogers to George Wilson Martin. 19a 3r 12p.67 
Land-Note26 Feb 1914 GEM-D-5.44 (part): Mortgagee: David Alexander Glenn - discharged 10 Jul 1919. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.68 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac6 Jul 1914 PAK-74 LP5014 752663, Quamby. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Jane Elizabeth Cheeseman. 8a 27p.69 
Land-Note13 Aug 1914 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (balance): Mortgagee: Alexander Fraser, James Robert Thear and Jonathan Edward Pittock - discharged 10 Jul 1919. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.70 
Land-Note13 Aug 1914 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 11.32.33.34.36.37): Mortgagee: Alexander Fraser, James Robert Thear and Jonathan Edward Pittock - discharged 10 Jul 1919. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.71 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac20 Nov 1914 PAK-74 LP5014 764377. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Lucy Maud Tanner. 2 blocks 98'3" x 169' and 115' x 170.72' 
Land-Note29 Jan 1915 PAK-1A (Application 40570) Lots 35 + 36: Mortgagee: Emily Matthews. Mortgage No 343505 - discharged 23 Dec 1918. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.73 
Land-Note*1916 GEM-E-3D. Sophie Mary Souter In the Berwick Shire Rate Book George Wilson Martin is listed as owner of this property in 1916/17.74 
Land-UBeac*8 Oct 1916 GEM-D-6. Transfer from Alfred George Shorthouse to George Wilson Martin. 19a 2r 39p (took over Shorthouse's mortgages.)75 
Land-Note*13 Oct 1916 GEM-D-6: Mortgagee: Edward Allott Hardy. Discharged 8 Sep 1920. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.76 
Land-Note30 Mar 1917 PAK-1A (Application 40570) Lots 35 + 36: Mortgagee: Emily Matthews. Mortgage No 368722 - discharged 23 Dec 1918. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.77 
News-Council*3 Aug 1917 3 Aug 1917: Shire of Berwick. To the Ratepayers of the BEACONSFIELD RIDING.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, The term for which I was elected as one of your Councillors expires through effluxion of time on the 31st day of August next. An Election will be held on Thursday, 23rd August to fill the vacancy thus created, and for which I am a Candidate. It is my intention to take an early opportunity of addressing the ratepayers in the various centres throughout the Riding, and in the meantime, I would respectfully ask you to refrain from pledging your support to any other candidate until you have had an opportunity of hearing or reading an exposition of my views on current council topics, and perused a review of the municipal work I have assisted to accomplish in this State and Shire on your behalf, and which I believe will merit your approbation and a cohtinuance of that generous support you have so kindly given me in the past. Thanking you in anticipation, I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Yours obediently, GEORGE W. MARTIN. "Clovelly", Beaconsfield Upper. 24-7-17.78  
News-Council10 Aug 1917 10 Aug 1917: The Beaconsfield Riding Election. At the Council meeting on Saturday last, Cr James, speaking in regard to the municipal elections, said it would be a loss to the council if Cr Martin were not returned. He did not suggest that he was likely to be beaten, but one could not always say what would be the result of an election. He hoped they would not lose his services. It was due to Cr Martin that so much work had been done around Beaconsfield Upper and Lower, and it seemed a rather ill return for his past services to bring out a man against him. The gentleman who was opposing him might be a good man, but if a man was new to council work it would take some time to learn the business. Cr Martin had proved himself a most capable councillor, an I his knowledge of municipal work was of great value both to the council and the ratepayers. Recognising this, he moved that this council expresses the hope that Cr Martin will be returned. Cr Henty seconded the motion. He said that Cr Martin was a good councillor, and it was a great advantage both to the council and the ratepayers to have a representative living in Melbourne, as it saved the expense of many deputations to the City and helped to get departmental matters attended to quickly. As their representative on the Municipal Association he had also done much good work. Unfortnnately the ratepayers often overlooked the good work done by councillors. Cr Martin had given much time to municipal work, and if he were defeated the ratepayers would lose a valuable man. The President said Cr Martin was an old and tried councilfor, and his knowledge was a valuable asset to the ratepayers and the council. They also benefitted by his residence in Melbourne. No other councillor at the table had a better knowledge of the Local Government Act. As to Cr Martin's work, he could say the roads in his district were a credit to him.
The motion, on being put, was carried unanimously. Cr Martin thanked the members for the motion and for their kind words. He said that during the whole time he had been in the council he had tried to do his duty to the ratepayers and to be faithful to his trust. He had taken a great interest in municipal affairs, and he had done what he could for his riding. Owing to an accident he was laid aside for a time, and important work in Cranbourne shire had claimed some of his attention, but he had attended to the reasonable requirements of his riding. Although a few of the ratepayers were charging him with neglect, in regard to matters not under his control, he believed that the majority recognised that be had endeavored to do his duty, and he hoped to be returned to the council.79  
News-Council17 Aug 1917 17 Aug 1917: Shire of Berwick. To the Ratepayers of the BEACONSFIELD RIDING. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, The term for which I was elected as one of your Councillors expires through effluxion of time on the 31st day of August next. An Election will be held on Thursday, 23rd August to fill the vacancy thus created, and for which I am a Candidate. It is my intention to take an early opportunity of addressing the ratepayers in the various centres throughout the Riding, and in the meantime, I would respectfully ask you to refrain from pledging your support to any other candidate until you have had an oportupity of hearing or reading an exposition of my views on current council topics, and perused a review of the municipal work I have assisted to accomplish in this State and Shire on your behalf, and which I believe will merit your approbation and a continuance of that generous support you have so kindly given me in the past. Thanking you in anticipation, I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours obediently, GEORGE W. MARTIN.
---
Shire of Berwick. BEACONSFIELD RIDING ELECTION CR. MARTIN will Address the Rate payers as under: UPPER BEACONSFIELD, at the Assembly Hall, Monday, Aug. 20, at 8p.m. BEACONSFIELD, at the Public Hall, Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 8 p.m. Shire of Berwick.80  
Land-Note*21 Aug 1917 GEM-D-1 LP2461. Emma Shorthouse surrender of easement.81 
(Mentioned) News-Council23 Aug 1917 23 Aug 1917: Berwick Shire Elections. On Thursday night last Mr C. P. R. Hurditch, who is standing for the seat vacated by Mr Martin, addressed the ratepayers in the hall, Upper Beaconsfield. Mr James Anderson occupied the chair. Mr W. J. Harvey Smith, J.P., and Mr James Hopkins, postmaster, Upper Beaconsfield, spoke highly of the candidate, and his fitness for the seat at the council, which they trusted would be effected on the polling day. Mr Hurditch, who referred to the need of a councillor, being resident in the district, which he sought to represent, gave as his experience, that on his tour in this election cam paign, he found that one thing might be said in proof of local residence, viz., "that you were always sure to have a good road leading at least to the home of the councillor. Confidence was seemingly held by those assembled, that Mr Hurditch, would head the poll, although it might not be "just a walk over." Mr G. W. Martin, the retiring councillor, addressed; the ratepayers in the Upper Beaconsfield Hall on Monday evening. Mr Percy Anderson presided and in asking Mr Martin to give some account of his stewardship during his past term of office, he thought the ratepayers would continue to support him in the coming contest on Thursday, and he trusted that Mr Martin would again be returned. Mr Martin in the course of his remarks, referred to great improvements that had been made on the roads within the last few years and but for the great war crisis further work would have been done. Those assembled seemed to be pleased with Mr Martin's work in the past and they trusted that the result of the ballot on Thursday, would reinstal him as the district's representative. A deal of questioning proceeded after the address, and it was near midnight when the proceedings closed. Charles Philip Russell (P. R.) Hurditch James Hopkins William John Harvey-Smith82 
News-Council31 Aug 1917 31 Aug 1917: Municipal Notes. Following are the official figures in connection with the elections held last week: BEACONSFIELD RIDING. Geo. W. Martin .. .. 178 C. P. R. Hurditch .. 110. Majority for Martin 68 Charles Philip Russell (P. R.) Hurditch83 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac28 Nov 1917 PAK-74 LP5014 840690. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to William Longman Corry.84 
Land-UBeac*27 Feb 1918 GEM-D-3 (part).D-4. Transfer from Duncan McLean Duncan Sydney McMahon to George Wilson Martin. 16a 9p 4/10p.85 
Land-Note29 May 1918 GEM-D-3 (part).D-4: Mortgagee: Emily Matthews. Mortgage for £450. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.86,87 
Land-Note29 May 1918 GEM-D-3 (part).D-4: Mortgagee: Lena Augusta Ziele. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.88 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac24 Sep 1918 PAK-74 LP5014 866073. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Samuel Barnett. Part lot 1.89 
Land-Note23 Dec 1918 PAK-1A (Application 40570) Lots 35 + 36: Mortgagee: Helen Frances Sarah Jaffray and Mabel Harriet Jaffray. Mortgage No 387258 - not discharged - mortgage as to part. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.90 
Land-Note23 Dec 1918 GEM-D-3 (part).D-4: Mortgagee: Liela Estelle Paynter. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.91 
Land-Note23 Dec 1918 PAK-1A (Application 40570) Lots 35 + 36: Mortgagee: David Millar. Mortgage No 387257 - not discharged - mortgage as to part. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.92 
Land-Note23 Dec 1918 GEM-D-3 (part).D-4: Mortgagee: Sarah Phillips and Caroline Eliza Phillips. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.93 
Land-Note23 Dec 1918 PAK-1A (Application 40570) Lots 35 + 36: Mortgagee: Emily Matthews. Mortgage No 387256 - not discharged (£500 - still owing when Emily Matthews died in 1922) - mortgage as to part. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.94,95 
Land-Note23 Dec 1918 GEM-D-3 (part).D-4: Mortgagee: James Ratu Thompson. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.96 
Land-Note23 Dec 1918 PAK-1A (Application 40570) Lots 35 + 36: Mortgagee: James Ratu Thompson. Mortgage No 387261 - not discharged. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.97 
Land-Note23 Jan 1919 GEM-D-1 LP2461. Florence Amy Shorthouse surrender of easement.98 
Land-UBeac*10 Jul 1919 GEM-D-5 (part). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Jessie Eleanor King. Small triangular piece of land only between Brisbane Road and Gembrook Road.99 
Land-UBeac10 Jul 1919 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 28-31.35.38.39). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Jessie Eleanor King.100 
Land-UBeac10 Jul 1919 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 32.33.34.36.37). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Jessie Eleanor King.101 
Land-UBeac10 Jul 1919 GEM-D-44 (part). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Jessie Eleanor King. Part and creation of easement (northern portion adjoining GEM-D-5.)102 
Land-UBeac*10 Jul 1919 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lot 11). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Lucie Emily Dupont. Caveat No 49965 lodged on 26 Nov 1918.103 
Land-UBeac10 Jul 1919 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 7-10.12-16). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Lucie Emily Dupont.104 
Land-Note10 Jul 1919 GEM-D-1.5.44 (part): Mortgagee: Alexander Fraser, Walter Lawson Appleby, Ernest Charles Melhuish and Joseph Alexander Thear - discharged 10 Jun 1921. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.105 
Land-UBeac*13 Oct 1919 GEM-D-10. Transfer from Margaret Hodge to George Wilson Martin. 19a 3r 25p.106 
Land-Note*13 Oct 1919 GEM-D-10: Mortgagee: Harry Howden. Discharged 8 Sep 1922. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.107 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac29 May 1920 PAK-74 LP5014 943220. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Harriette Speechley Ward. Pt Lot 3.108 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac14 Jun 1920 PAK-74 LP5014 945615. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to William Albert Ernest Reed.109 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac19 Jun 1920 PAK-74 LP5014 946673. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to James Nicholas Buzolich.110 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac19 Jun 1920 PAK-74 LP5014 946674. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to James Hall.111 
Land-Note*8 Sep 1920 GEM-D-6: Mortgagee: Mortgages from Henry Charles Alger and Margaret Clayton - force sale 31 Jul 1924. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.112 
Land-Note8 Sep 1920 PAK-74 LP5014 651680: Mortgagee: Mortgages from Henry Charles Alger and Margaret Clayton - discharged 9 Nov 1920. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.113 
Land-UBeac*8 Sep 1920 PAK-74 LP5014 651680. Transfer from Thomas Frederick Barnett to George Wilson Martin.114 
Land-UBeac*9 Nov 1920 PAK-74 LP5014. Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Edith Laura Gibb. Transfer No 651680.115 
Land-UBeac22 Jun 1921 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (part). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Lucie Emily Dupont. Comprising of part of Halford Street and Brisbane Road.116 
Widower17 Jul 1921George Wilson Martin became a widower upon the death of his wife Mary Jane Walker.9 
Land-Note14 Sep 1921 PAK-74 LP5014 (part) 600245 + 687884. Memo No 56154 Copy Writ of Fieri Facias issued out of the Supreme Court at Melbourne in an action numbered 776 in the year 1921 A. P. Merrill, W. A. Morrison and L. S. Marks against George Wilson Martin served on 14 Sep 1921.117 
Land-UBeac*21 Oct 1921 GEM-D-44 (part). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Jean Stewart Pinkerton. Part and creation of easement (southern portion adjoining Salisbury Road.)118 
Land-UBeac*21 Oct 1921 GEM-D-56.57 (part). Transfer from Walter Hugh Aitken to George Wilson Martin. 94a 1r 28p.119 
Land-UBeac*21 Oct 1921 GEM-D-57 (part). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Alexander Gardner Pinkerton. 5a 1r.120 
Land-Note11 Nov 1921 GEM-D-44 (part): Mortgagee: Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. Foreclosed - C/T 5101-040. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.121 
Land-Note*11 Nov 1921 GEM-D-5: Mortgagee: Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. Foreclosed vide 5101-042 8 Dec 1925. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.122 
Land-Note11 Nov 1921 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (part): Mortgagee: Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. Foreclosed as to balance - C/T 5101-040 - dated 8 Dec 1925. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.123 
Land-Note11 Nov 1921 GEM-D-56.57 (part): Mortgagee: Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. Foreclosed vide 5101-041 8 Dec 1925. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.124 
Land-Note21 Apr 1922 GEM-D-5 (part). Transfer as to part (new Emerald Road.)125 
Land-UBeac*21 Apr 1922 GEM-D-6 (part). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Country Roads Board. Transfer as to part for road (also runs through CA5.)126 
Land-UBeac*6 Sep 1922 GEM-D-1 24/LP2461. Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Isabella Burton.127 
Land-Note8 Sep 1922 GEM-D-10. Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen GW Martin took out a mortgage from Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen - foreclosed 8 Dec 1925.128 
Land-Note8 Sep 1922 GEM-D-10. Harry Howden GW Martin took out another mortgage from Harry Howden - Cancelled vide Red Ink No 2622425.129 
Marriage*1923 Spouse: Alice Mary Renfree. VIC, Australia, #M10480.130
 
Land-Note17 Aug 1923 PAK-74 LP5014 (part) 600245 + 687884: Mortgagee: Edward Allott Hardy. At the time of E A Hardy's death Hardy was mortgagee in possession. Vacant land valued at £50. Mortgage No 471340 - discharged 10 Oct 1947. Mortgagor was George Wilson Martin.131 
Land-UBeac*4 Feb 1924 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (about Lot 27). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Beatrice McCahon.132 
Land-UBeac10 Apr 1924 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (about Lots 25.26). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Beatrice McCahon.133 
Land-UBeac*31 Jul 1924 GEM-D-6. Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Robert Allan Frederick William Werrett. Transfer by mortgagee.134 
Land-UBeac8 Dec 1925 GEM-D-10. Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. 19a 3r 25p (foreclosed.)135 
Land-UBeac*8 Dec 1925 GEM-D-5 (part). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. 18a 0r 28p (foreclosed.)136 
Land-UBeac8 Dec 1925 GEM-D-56.57 (part). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. Foreclosed. 89a 28p.137 
Land-UBeac8 Dec 1925 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (part). Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen. Foreclosed as to balance - C/T 5101-040 - dated 8 Dec 1925.138 
Land-UBeac*6 Jan 1928 PAK-1A (Application 40570) Lots 35 + 36. Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Herman 'Mac' Roberts. 2a 0r 30 5/10p. This land is sold by mortgagee in three parts - consolidated. It is not stated which mortgagee forced the sale.139 
Land-Note7 Jun 1939 GEM-D-3 (part).D-4. New title issued 7 Jun 1939 - with the mortgages still current (none discharged). The property is subsequently sold by mortgagee - not listed which one.140 
Death*16 Feb 1943 Private Hospital, Richmond, VIC, Australia, #D1552 (Age 72) [par Henry Wilson MARTIN & Emma MOULE].141 
Death-Notice*19 Feb 1943 MARTIN.—On February 16, at private hospital. Richmond, George Wilson, beloved husband of Alice Mary. (Privately Interred at Dromana Cemetery on February 18.)
MARTIN.—On February 16, at a private hospital, George Wilson, beloved father of Jean, and brother of Fredk. C. Martin. (Privately interred Dromana Cemetery on February 18.)142 
Land-UBeac*30 Jul 1945 GEM-D-3 (part).D-4. Transfer from George Wilson Martin to David MacDonald Percy Miles. 16a 9p 4/10p - The property is sold by mortgagee - not listed which one.143 
Land-UBeac*10 Oct 1947 PAK-74 LP5014 (part) 600245 + 687884. Transfer from George Wilson Martin to Edith Emily Watkins.144 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac8 Sep 1978 PAK-74 LP5014. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Shire of Pakenham. Remainder of land is compulsory acquired - reg 9 Feb 1979 - new titles issued C/T 9377-634 to 9377-647 also later titles C/T 9519-241, 9573-826 to 827, 9702-597, 9738-991, 9754-711, 9774-421, 9905-484, 10142-467, 10142-408, 10142-336 (up to 1993.)145 
Village Bell*Apr 1994 Hearsay History: Councillor George Wilson Martin was an estate agent and a shrewd man. He had a new road, “the granite road”, made along the hillside from Carpenter Road to Leppitt Road. The previous route was along Carpenter Road to the junction of Dickie’s Road, then down a precipitous slope to Leppitt Road, where the power lines now run.
In 1917/18 he had the present Emerald Road made from the foot of the village to “Faldinghurst”. He had a scheme, never
completed, for a road in a straight line from Emerald Road, near “Faldinghurst” along the line of the present McKenzie Road to join the road to Officer. The intention was to facilitate carriage of apples to Officer Station.146 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
2 Apr 1871Holly Cottage, Finsbury Road, Tottenham, London, England(Head of Household) Henry Wilson Martin;
Age 3 months
Member(s) of Household: Emma Martin, Louisa Ellen Martin, Frederick Charles Martin147
3 Apr 18811 Holly Cottage, Finsbury Road, Tottenham, Middlesex, England(Head of Household) Henry Wilson Martin;
Age 10 - Scholar
Member(s) of Household: Emma Martin, Louisa Ellen Martin, Frederick Charles Martin, Alfred Elliott Martin, Frederick Martin148
5 Apr 18913 Pembroke Road, Hornsey, London, England(Head of Household) Henry Wilson Martin;
Age 20 - Warehouse Assistant (as Wilson G)
Member(s) of Household: Emma Martin, Louisa Ellen Martin, Alfred Elliott Martin, Percival Martin, Ethel Martin149
bt 1908 - 1919Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Mary Jane Martin.150,151,152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159
193188 Koornang Road, Oakleigh, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: valuer. With Alice Mary Martin.160
bt 1936 - 1937473 Bourke Street, Melbourne West, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: valuator. With Alice Mary Martin.161,162
1942Pt Nepean Road, Rosebud, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Alice Mary Martin.163

Grave

  • Dromana Cemetery, Dromana, VIC, Australia164

Family

 Mary Jane Walker b. 1869, d. 17 Jul 1921
Child 1.Jean Wilson Martin b. 1906, d. 10 Aug 1982

Newspaper-Articles

  • 22 Dec 1906: BEACONSFIELD.—A splendid rotunda has been erected on the property of the Quamby Tent Tourist Association for the use of members and Sunday trippers. The building overlooks the Morninglon peninsula and Hobson's Bay. It is the intention of the association to devote considerable attention to improving and extending a fern gully, and other natural features for the benefit of visitors, who are invited to rendezvous on "Quamby" without fee. Henry Maxwell Browne, Edmund Thomas Luke165
  • 25 Dec 1907: From Quamby Syndicate, submitting Mr. George Martin's name in respect of its property for insertion of the roll. Received.166
  • 4 Feb 1908: UPPER BEACONSFIELD.—A preliminary meeting of residents was held on Saturday night for the purpose of taking steps to establish a State school at Quamby, a new settlement about half way between lower and Upper Beaconsfield.
    Arrangements are now to be made to raise the money locally to erect a suitable building, and get the Education department to supply a teacher. Henry Maxwell Browne, Edmund Thomas Luke167
  • 5 Dec 1908: HOUSES AND LAND FOR SALE: GOLDEN OPPORTUNlTY ! ! ! A CHRISTMAS BOX to WEEK ENDERS ! ! ! QUAMBY TENT SETTLEMENT ! ! BEACONSFIELD HEIGHTS !
    Just Over the Hour from MELBOURNE. Five Trains Daily. Sunday Trains All the Year Round. Fares. 2/6 Return; Sundays, 1/9 Return.
    BEAUTIFUL PANORAMA from MOUNTAIN to SEA.
    FERNS and WILD FLOWERS, CHARMING BUSH WALKS, BRACING MOUNTAIN AIR.
    No Day so Hot but what the Nights on the Hills are Cool to Coldness.
    FISHING, SHOOTING, BATHING, SPORTS.
    Owing to the great success which attended the original subdivision of the Quamby Tent City Estate for holiday purposes, it has been decided to throw open a further portion of the property for settlement, and in order to quickly draw attention to the many attractions of this favorite and delightful rendezvous FOR WEEK ENDERS THIS special offer Is Now Made to dispose of TWENTY splendid blocks, guaranteed high, dry aud easily accessible, already surveyed, partly fenced, roads defined, lodged subdivisional plan approved of by Title Office, shire council and Board of Health, enabling all holders to obtain immediate possession.
    The specially low sum of Ten Pounds will purchase one of these blocks, and, in addition, IF SECURED BEFORE THE NEW YEAR, an absolutely Clear Title will be given entirely free of cost.
    This offer is no subterfuge on so called free distribution lines, but an honest, sound business proposition, which those in search of a desirable and permanent week end resort should not ignore. It is not uccoawiy to pay down the whole purchase money at once. Arrangements have been made for EXCEPTIONALLY LIBERAL TERMS.
    No deposit and 2/6 weekly, without interest, will secure one of these ideal sites for you.
    A considerable number of blocks have been disposed of, upon some of which cosy bungalows, &c., have been built and are in course of erection.
    There is also a substantial pavilion and storehouse, equipped with all necessary camping requisites, which are available for the use of block holders. Abundant supply of water all the year round. Buyers desirous of building will be liberally assisted, thus enabling a week end residence to be within the immediate reach of all.
    A limited number of blocks of the portion originally thrown open are still available at from £15 to £25 per block.
    BEACONSFIELD
    Is a district noted for it picturesque surroundings and salubrious climate, its mountain air and sea breezes being highly recommended by the leading medical men of Melbourne for their in vigorating and bracing effects.
    QUAMBY
    Is a popular and established settlement, select in character, possessing exceptional natural advantages as a delightful spot to rest and recuperate from the labor and worries of city life. The strictest accuracy of the statements made is vouched for, and inspection and investigation cordially invited.
    REMEMBER, ONLY A FEW BLOCKS AVAILABLE. SECURE YOUR BLOCK NOW.
    For additional information, plans or application forms, which will be dealt with in rotation, apply to the Agent for Quamby Settlement,
    GEORGE W. MARTIN, Property Salesman, 325 Collins-street, Melbourne. Solicitor, James Hall, Esq., 17 Queen-street, Melbourne. Henry Maxwell Browne, Edmund Thomas Luke168
  • 19 Mar 1910: WEDNESDAY. 6th APRIL. At half-past 2 o'plock. UPPER BEACONSFIELD.
    BOARDING HOUSE. CONVALESCENT HOME or COUNTRY RESIDENCE, with 18 ACRES. 11 BLOCKS Orchard Land 3 to 20 Acres. Also 19 ACRES and 50 ACRES.
    W F. VALE aud Co., in conjunction with GEO. W. MARTIN and Co.. hate received instructions from THE TRUSTEES, EXECUTORS and AGENCY CO. LTD , of 112 Collins-street, to sell by public auction, at the rooms, Citizens'-chambers, 285 Collins-street, at half past 2 o'clock on above date, "WINDARA.'' formerly the residence of Professor Halford, built of W.B., containing 9 rooms, bathroom, verandah on three sides and enclosed back verandah, dairy, wash house, 6 G.I. tanks, W.B. stable of 2 stalls, harness room, 2 buggy sheds, mansroom, loft, together with 18 acres 3 roods 18 perches, fronting the main road, fine plantation of well grown pine and other ornamental trees, small orchard, &c.
    The whole property is admirably adapted for a boarding house, convalescent home or country retreat for a city gentleman, or for anyone desirous of retiring to this healthy district, within easy reach of the city, delightfully situated, it is about 5 mile from Beaconsfield railway station, adjacent to post office, telephone, store, assembly hall, tennis court and recreation ground, and the residences of Dr. Bevan, W. Warren Kerr, Salisbury House and others.
    Also splendid Orchard Sites or for Country Homes consisting of 11 BLOCKS, adjoining above, fronting main road. Telegraph and other Government roads. EACH FROM 3 to 20 ACRES. Magnificent views, healthy and bracing climate. Some of the best apple growing land in the State.
    Terms: ¼ cash, balance half-yearly, extending up to 5 years at 5 per cent. Title, certificate
    Also in ESTATE of L. H. CHANDLER, 19 ACRES 3 ROODS 31 PERCHES, being allot. 215. portion 58, Parish of Pakenham. Title, certificate.
    Also in the ESTATE of F. M. INNES. GEMBROOK. 50 ACRES 3 PERCHES, being part of Crown allot A10, parish of Gembrook. being lot 21 on plan of subdivision. Title, certificate.
    For plans (being prepared) and further particulars apply to Geo. W. Martin and Co., estate agents, corner Bourke and Elizabeth streets, and W. F. Vale and Co., 285 Collins-st,169
  • 27 Jul 1910: Cr. Geo. W. Martin has sold his land at Upper Beaconsfield.170
  • 24 Nov 1910: The Berwick Riding Valuation. -o- Crs. Henty and Martin Hit Out. A Serious Allegation.
    At the Berwick Council Meeting on Saturday, a representative deputation of ratepayers from the Berwick Riding appeared in regard to the new valuation.
    They were appointed at a meeting held at Berwick on Saturday week.
    The standing orders were suspended early in the meeting in order that they could be heard. Among the deputation ists were Cr. Carroll, of Malvern, and ex-Cr. Barr, who were both accommodated with seats at the council table.
    Mr. W. Wilson was the first speaker, and he read the resolution passed at the public meeting in opposition to the new valuation. He understood that the new valuation would remove the existing anomalies, but it contained twenty times as many anomalies as the old one. In township properties there had been an increase of from 200 to 500 per cent above what properties had been actually sold at. Very few of the better class of residential places or farm lands had been valued fairly; they were 40, 50 and 100 per cent above the actual selling price.
    They desired to have the valuation thrown out and the matter placed on a better footing. He did not appose a new valuation, but the valuer had gone to extremes.
    One block that had been sold for £30 was valued at £130. He further pointed out the inconsistency in placing McGinty's and Barker's places as the same valuation.
    Mr. Warmbruhn said that seven years ago he bought a block of land for £50, which was the best offer the then owner could get for it. He spent 30/ on it, and it was now valued at £300. He would be willing to take £100 for it. Its rental value was put down at £15 per year. The thing was exorbitant.
    Mr. O'Niell said he rented the paddock known as Dean's for 17 years at £50 per year and had bought it at £8 per acre. The new valuation made it worth £150 per year.
    Mr Lyons said he was raised from £20 to £40. One of the poorest people in Harkaway was formerly rated at £8, but this had been raised to £18. Land near the post office there had been raised from £6 to £20.
    Mr Sheriff said he had been increased from £10 to £22; it was not a fair thing. Mr Carroll said that no doubt the council had acted in a legal way in making the new valuation, but they could make some compromise to get out of the trouble, or they would have innumerable appeals. Whoever won would lose, for the council would be fighting with the ratepayers' money. A compromise could be arranged without any loss of dignity to any of the parties. The valuation had had the effect of waking the ratepayers up from their slumbers, and although they were now smarting under the injustice done them, some good would result from their deputation.
    Mr. McLennan said his land at Narre Warren carried £3 2/6 rates last year, but the new valuation made it nearly £10. This was a tremendous jump, and put a damper on a new-comer to the district.
    He had not seen the valuer at his place at any time. Mr. Hanley said that land he had bought from Mr. Grice had been raised from £7 10/ to about £10. Another property was risen from £75 to £125, and another from £25 to £35. Naturally he was "bucking" at it. Other land had been raised over 100 per cent. Mr Pearson quoted an increase of from 200 to 400 per cent. He was valued at £20 per acre.
    Cr. a'Beckett—Will you take £20 per acre for it?
    Mr Pearson—That is not a fair question.
    Ex-Cr Barr said no sane man could call the new valuation a fair thing. The valuer had never looked at some of the properties.
    Cr a'Beckett—The valuation would cost £1000 if the valuer had to wait and catch every man at home.
    Ex-Cr Barr—He hurried round to get his money as easily as he could.
    Cr. T. Bourke—That is most unfair.
    Ex-Cr Barr said he did not want to tread on anybody's corns. A property adjoining Cr. a'Beckett's place, without a house on it, was valued at £40; the next place, with an orchard, an 8 or 9-roomed house and sheds, was only a few pounds higher.
    Dr Langmore said he had not met a man who supported the new valuation. Some valuations were most iniquitous.
    Cr Beaumont said the Council should not let the deputation depart without giving them what redress they could. It appeared that they could not cast the new valuation aside, so they should take the next best step, and appoint a committee, comprising the Berwick Riding members and one councillor from each of the other ridings, with Mr. John Brown, the ex-valuer, to go into the matter. The Council had to safeguard the revenue, and they would be faced with a large number of appeals that they would lose. The new valuation was iniquitous and incongruous.
    The suggestion was agreed to, being seconded by the President, who said he felt sure that some mistake had been made. The course suggested was the only way out of the difficulty.
    C r. a'Beckett rose to make a personal explanation. He had been blamed for the new valvation, which was considered to be an injustice. His name had been mentioned a good deal, and it was brought before a meeting of ratepayers held at Berwick, and he had been told that if he now went before the retepayers he would be cast from his seat as a councillor. The valuation was not satisfactory, and would have to be remedied. When he first entered the Council it was the general opinion that a new valuation was wanted.
    There had not been a valuation for 10 years, and this state of affairs was not complying with the spirit of the Local Government Act. The collection of rates was the basis of all business of the Council. They knew that some places were over-rated and that some were undervalued, and they should try and remedy this state of things. More revenue was needed, as in the Bcrwick Riding they only had £100 to spend. Land values had gone up in 19 years. Cr Riley had come into the Council on a wave of reform and supported him (Cr. a'Beckett) for that reason——
    Cr Riley—That is not so. I acted on my own convictions.
    Cr a'Beckett said he had spoken to Mr Brown about a valuation, and he found that Mr Brown's view was that a property right along side a railway station was not worth more than a similar property some distance from the line.
    Cr Beaumont—That's a mistake. No one would say such a thing.
    Cr a'Beckett—I got that idea from Mr Brown's conversation. Speaking to Mr Mulcahy, he found that that gentleman had wholesome views on the question of valuing, and he supported his appointment. He must admit that he was disappointed with the result. He did not want any startling valuation; he was not a kite flier. He wanted a reasonable modification of the old valuation. In the new valuation some people in the township were very much overrvalued, and they had his sympathy, but he thought the larger properties around the town needed to be raised in their valuation. The mistakes in the new valuation were not so glaring in the out side places. Mr Mulcahy fell in because he wanted to do what was right, but he took on too much, and should have modified his views on hearing the views of other people.
    Cr Riley—He is not an independent man then.
    The President—We are arriving at nothing.
    Cr a'Beckett said this was a serious matter. The valuer was entitled to get all the information he could. It had been stated that there was no need to raise more rates in the Berwick Riding, but, for one thing, money was needed to improve the roads at Narre Warren.
    The President—Confine yourself to the valuation.
    Cr a'Beckett—I want to make my actions clear on this matter. They should not blame him for what the valuer had done.
    The President—No councillor blames you.
    Mr W. Wilson said that two valuations had been altered in pencil since the valuation was put in.
    Mr Wilson went and got the valuation book, and said it was a well known fact that Cr a'Beckett's valuation was brought down to £75. It was a very serious thing.
    Cr a'Beckett—That is not a fact. Mine is raised to £85.
    Cr Martin—This is not the time to introduce a matter of that sort. If an alteration had been made it should be reported and properly investigated.
    Cr Henty said he would like to say a few words to justify the action of the Council in regard to the new valuation. It was not correct, as Mr W. Wilson was reported in the Berwick paper to have said, that Crs Beaumont and Riley were not responsible for the appointment of Mr. Mulcahy. Neither was Cr Riley correct in saying, "We opposed the appointment and could do no more." Those and other statements made were absolutely wrong. The motion for the appointment of the valuer was by Crs a'Beckett and Riley, and it was carried. If there had been any great opposition to the motion the Council would not have carried it. It was the general practice, when two members for a riding were in favor of a certain course, to vote with the majority. There would have been no new valuation if Crs Beaumont and Riley had been against it. Mr Wilson had said that Cr Beaumont had opposed the appointment of Mr Mulcahy, but as a matter of fact the Berwick Riding members had the opportunity of appointing whoever they pleased, but they reduced the number of applicants for the position to three, and then asked the other councillors to vote with them for one of the three. Mr Mulcahy got the greatest number of votes. It was capable for the Berwick Riding members to have struck Mr Mulcahy's name out of the list of candidates if they had so wished. The appointment of Mr Mulcahy was moved by Cr aBeckett and seconded by Cr Beaumont. It was in the minutes and anybody could see it.
    Mr Wilson (to Cr Henty)—My reference at the meeting was to the time the valuation was first mooted. I laid great stress on that fact.
    Cr Thos Bourke supported the remarks of Cr Henry as to the statements reported in the Berwick paper. When the appointment of the valuer was referred to the other councillors they did the best they could, and he for one would vote in the same way again. Mr. Mulcahy was honest, spright and just. He might make mistakes the same as any other man. They had come to the best conclusion they could in endeavoring to settle the matter. It was clear from the important deputation that something was wrong. If put to the vote he would have to vote to reject the valuation. If the anomalies could be rectified, well and good.
    Mr. W. Wilson—I don't impute any dishonesty, and give the valuer credit for doing his best. I would not wish that to be thought of me for one single minute.
    Cr. Martin said he always held the opinion that a new valuation was necessary for the Berwick Riding. It was unfortunate that the valuer was appointed at a time when the values of land were high and when there was going to be depreciation in the value of property. He was sorry to think there was occasion to call so many away from their work to attend the Council meeting. All valuations had their imperfections, but the deputation should not go away with the idea that there would be a much reduced valuation.
    Cr Carroll had spoken of dignity in connection with this matter, but a rich riding like Berwick Riding should be in funds. That day they owned £200 to their banker. They should not live on the other ridings. If there was one riding in the Shire that adopted a cheese-paring policy it was the Berwick Riding. Only a short time ago the members of that riding went to the Public Works Department for money. (To the Deputation—You men that own some of the finest land in the State.) They asked for money to enable them to carry out necessary works. Every one knew that low valuation of land was a mistake. It was better to have a fair one. They would have by the new valuation, £286 to spend for the next twelve months. They could spend a quarter of that on the boundaty road between Berwick and Beaconsfield. It was a disgrace.
    He contradicted the statement made at the public tmeeting that he seconded the motion for the new valuation.
    Mr Wilson he referred to 12 months ago.
    Cr Martin said he might have done so then. As far as Mr Mulcahy was concerned, they seemed to want to shift the onus off the Berwick riding members.
    John Mulcahy was known as "Honest John," and to-day he was an honest man. He would like that fact to go forth. He would not like anything to go out that would place a slur on Mr Mulcahy as a valuer. The Council could not reduce the new valuation to the extent some of them thought if the public works necessary for the riding were to be carried out.
    Cr Riley—Part of the discussion has developed into an election meeting——
    Cr a'Beckett (sharply, to Cr. Riley) Are you alluding to me ?
    Cr RIiley—No. I made a mistake in what Mr Wilson said at the meeting. He (the speaker) wanted a proper and equitable valuation, one in which the man on each side of the fence slould pay the same. He objected to the valuation, as it deserved to be objected to. He knew that Mr Mulcahy was honest in his convictions.
    Cr a'Beckett—I would like the secretary to read out what my new valuation is.
    The secretary (reading from the valuation book)—£85.
    Mr. W. Wilson—Cr a'Beckett is not right. This is too glaring altogether. (He picked up the book and slammed it on the table). I need not say any more about it.
    A motion for the appointment of the committee suggested was then put and carried.
    Mr Wilson thanked the Council for the attentive hearing the deputation had received, and they then withdrew.
    Further reference was made to this matter at a later stage of the meeting.
    Cr Martin said it would be necessary to send a notice to each ratepayer in the Berwick Riding, informing him on what days the committee would sit. He thought that any appeals would be confined to the Court of Petty Sessions. He moved to that effect.
    The motion was seconded by Cr James. It was only a fair thing to do.
    Cr a'Beckett said they should decide on the procedure to be followed at the inquiry.
    Cr. T. Bourke—It is in the hands of the committee.
    Cr Beaumont—Can't this remain in abeyance. The committee can deal with appeals.
    Cr Martin explained the procedure adopted by the Melbourne City Council.
    The Council agreed to reduce the valuation in certain cases, and there was no need for ratepayers thus dealt with to appear in Court. The Court initialled the reductions agreed to and the thing was all over.
    The motion suggested was, after some further discussion carried in the names of Crs Beaumont and a'Beckett.
    The reference to pencil marks in the valuation book, having a decidedly sinister meaning, led our representative to speak to Mr. Mulcahy, the valuer, on the subject. In reply to a question, Mr. Mulcahy said that an alteration was made by him in Cr. a'Beckett's valuation several days prior to the October meeting of the Berwick Council, and it was done in ink, the valuation being raised a little. He intended, prior to that Council meeting, to re-adjust Cr. Riley's valuation, intending to reduce it on account of low lying land in the property, and he waited until the morning of the meeting referred to in order to find out the exact area of the low portion. Having found this out from Cr. Riley he proceeded to make the alteration, and went into the library of the Pakenham Hall to do so. Cr. Carney was with him at the time. He asked that councillor for a pen, but he could only get him an indelible pencil, and it was with this that the alteration was made.
    Cr. Riley was in the room while it was done. Concluding, Mr. Mulcahy said, "When the alterations I mention were made the valuation book was in my possession, and I had every right to amend it in any way I thought fit before I handed it over to the Council." Thomas Jefferson Riley, William Gilbert A'Beckett171
  • 21 Sep 1911: Clearing Sale. Household Furniture, Etc. At BEACONSFIELD UPPER, On SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7th, at 1 p.m. SWEYN H. LEMME has received instructions from Mr. Geo. W. Martin to sell by auction, on his property known as "Bosworth," the whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS contained in Drawing, Dining and 5 Bedrooms and Kitchen, together with numerous Sundries, Harness, etc; also HORSES. 1 2-year-old and 1 6-year-old gelding.
    On view day before the Sale or by appointment. For absolute sale. Luncheon provided.
    Catalogues, apply Sweyn H. Lemme, auctioneer, 341-343 Collins Street, Melbourne.172
  • 14 Nov 1911: ABBOTSFORD. COUNCILLOR MARTIN ENTERTAINED.
    BEACONSFIELD UPPER, Monday. Councillor G. W. Martin, the Ministerial candidate for Abbotsford, was entertained in the Assembly-hall on Saturday by the ratepayers of the Beaconsfield Riding. Mr Harvey Smith presided. References were made to the contest at Abbotsford and the hope was expressed that Mr Martin would win the seat for the Liberal party.173
  • 30 May 1912: Messrs Adamson & Sons, contractors of Beaconsfield, have been the successful tenderers for a new residence at Upper Beaconsfield for Mr. Geo. Martin.174
  • 17 Aug 1912: CLEARING and FENCING CONTRACTS.-Clearing 22 acres (or thereabouts), and erecting a wire netting fence (about 90 chains), at Beaconsfield Upper. Specifications available at the Store, Upper Beaconsfield, and Martin and Co., Cromwell buildings, 366 Bourke-street, Melbourne, to whom Tenders are returnable.175
  • 22 Mar 1913: THIS DAY. At Half-past 3 o'Clock. On the Ground. BERWICK, BEACONSFIELD DISTRICT. PUBLIC AUCTION. GOOD LITTLE FARM, of 20 Acres Rich Flats, Creek Frontage (Known as Mr. Gilpin's.)
    Also 20 IDEAL ORCHARD and RESIDENTIAL ALLOTMENTS, of 10 ACRES EACH. Beautifully and Conveniently Situated, 2½ Miles Station, Good Metal Roads. exceptionally easy terms. GEO. W. MARTIN and Co., Auctioneers, have every confidence in commending this sale to the consideration of those in search of either a small farm, orchard, or mountain home site.
    This subdivision meets any of these requirements The district is a very popular one for fruit growing or residential purposes.
    Plans and all particulars from the auctioneers, Geo. W. Martin and Co., Cromwell-buildings, 366 Bourke-street, Melbourne; or the solicitor to the estate, Mr. W. R. Paling, 415 Collins-street.
    Also at SAME TIME AND PLACE WILL BE OFFERED THREE 20-ACRE BLOCKS At BEACONSFIELD UPPER. Being Lots 170, 171 and 172 Parish of Pakenham. Delightfully situated, on Beaconsfield-Officer-road, adjoining Mr. Marsh's orchard. For further particulars, apply to the auctioneers as above.176
  • 24 Apr 1913: Mr G. W. Martin, who has just built a charming country residence, intends to plant 5 acres at once, and more from time to time.177
  • 29 Nov 1913: BEACONSFIELD UPPER. - 7 roomed D F W B VILLA with 1 acre land, in good order handy P O and store, &c; rent 12/6 week for term or sell for £500, easy terms Geo W Martin and Co Beaconsfield.178
  • 21 Jan 1914: Mr Geo Martin has installed an excellent water service at his new residence at Upper Beaconsfield, utilising the supply from a well for the purpose. By the use of a small pumping plant the water is carried to large overhead tanks and from there distribute to all parts of the house and also to the stables and garden.179
  • 13 Aug 1914: TO THE RATEPAYERS OF BEACONSFIELD RIDING.
    Dear Sir or Madam, I beg respectfully to intimate to you that I will be a Candidate for re-election in August next.
    During the eleven years I have had the honor of being your representative I have endeavored to serve your interests faithfully, and trust that my efforts merit a continuance of your confidence and support.
    I am, Dear Sir or Madam, Obediently yours, GEO. W. MARTIN. "Clairlly," Beaconsfield Upper, 1/8/14.
    Berwick Shire Council.180
  • 19 Sep 1914: BEACONSFIELD.—Very commodious HOUSE, 23 acres, good fruit garden, running creek, picturesque situation, handy station, suitable boarding-house or convalescent home; reasonable rent. Geo. W. Martin and Co., Beaconsfield; or 366 Bourke street.181
  • 25 Nov 1914: BEACONSFIELD MARKET. Saturday, November 28.
    GEO. W. MARTIN AND CO. WILL hold their usual monthly market at their yards, opposite station, on above date, at 1.30 p.m., when they will offer—
    Single farrow disc plough
    Orchard plough
    Loquats, Plums, etc.
    Entries Invited.
    Particulars to be forwarded to their office, Beaconsfield.182
  • 5 Jan 1915: TO LET, furnished Beaconsfield Upper superior 6-roomed HOUSE, picturesque and convenient position, gas, water, telephone; £4/4/. Geo W Martin, 366 Bourke st., op. G.P.O.183
  • 1 Apr 1915: Cr Geo Martin has disposed of his palatial residence to a Collins street medico. He is to live at Murrumbeena, but still retains interests in Upper Beaconsfield.184
  • 22 Apr 1915: Mr. Ebells has purchased Mr G. W. Martin's snug little property at Upper Beaconsfield, and has taken up his abode in the picturesque mountain holiday resort. Carl Eberhard Ebell185
  • 2 Jun 1915: TENDERS required for Repairs and Additions to the property known as "Leintwarden" on account of W. E. Morris, Esq., situated at Upper Beaconsfield, occupied by Mr Barclay. Specifications, etc., available upon application to MARTIN & CO., 366 Bourke Street.186
  • 14 Oct 1915: AUCTION SALE At BEACONSFIELD. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23rd. At 4 o'clock, on the property, MOYRAVERTY."
    On splendid elevation, overlooking the Beaconsfield Railway Station, COMFORTABLE VILLA, And 23 Acres of Beautifully Situated Land. F. A. LOOKER, 11 Elizabeth Street, and GEORGE W MARTIN & Co., 366 Bourke Street. are instructed by the owner to sell (through G. W. Martin, auctioneer), that conveniently situated property, being the picked site of Beaconsfield, overlooking the railway station and township, known as "Moyraverty," fronting The Avenue, off main Gippsland road, with splendid views of the surrounding country, with land about 23 acres, divided into about 6 convenient sized paddocks, on which is a wooden villa, containing about 14 rooms, (several of which are extra large, about 18 x 15), and well-fitted with cupboards built in, wide verandahs; also, man's room, buggy house, stabling, fowl-yard, and good water supply, surrounded by a splendid old, well-grown shrubbery and garden, of about an acre, fruit trees, tennis court, &c, the whole forming a comfortable home, only 10 minutes' walk from the station. To buyers on the look-out for a comfortable country home, or suitable for a week-end or holiday boardinghouse, poultry, pleasure, or small mixed farm, this sale offers the chance of a bargain, as owner intends to realise.
    Title Certificate. Particulars and order to inspect, apply F.A. Looker, estate agent, 11 Elizabeth Street, or George W. Martin and Co., auctioneer, 366 Bourke Street, Melbourne or Beaconsfield,187
  • 8 Dec 1915: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18. On the Property, PAYNE'S FARM, Beaconsfield-Berwick. (By Order of Mr John Payne.)
    Subdivisional Land Sale. COGHILL and HAUGHTON (inconjunction with GEO. W. MARTIN and Co.) will Sell Lot 1, 2 and 3—100 ACRE FARM rich flats, on main road, at Beaconsfield. 10 acres young export Orchard. 17 acres timber and rich cultivation flat, new 5-roomed W.B. House and Farm Buildings.
    Lot 4E and 5-108 acres of hill land, with good road through centre, eminently suitable for subdivision into week-end blocks.
    Lots 1, 2 and 3 separately if not sold as a whole.
    Lot 3—House and 37 acre farm.
    Lot 2, 38 acre lot, 10 orchard.
    Lot V. 30 acre farm block.
    VERY EASY TERMS.
    100 acre farm, £500 deposit ; in separate lots, £50 per lot deposit ; balance in each case over 8 years at 5 per cent.
    Plans and particulars from the Auctioneers - Geo. W. Martin and Co., 336 Bourke Street : Coghill and Haughton, 79 Swanston Street. John William Payne188
  • 6 Dec 1916: Cr. Geo. W. Martin met with a painful accident last Saturday night. He was driving with Mr A. Shorthouse, when the wheel of the vehicle struck a stump, and both were thrown out. Mr Martin had his arm broken, and his companion received some painful bruises. Arthur William 'Boss' Shorthouse189
  • 7 Dec 1916: Cr Geo. Martin met with a painful accident last Saturday night when going to Upper Beaconsfield to spend his week-end. -
    When turning a sharp corner the cab, driven by Mr Boss Shorthouse, overturned, throwing Cr Martin violently out, as well as the driver. Cr Martin sustained a broken arm and shock, while Mr Shorthouse got a severe shaking and bruising. The covering of the cab was badly damaged. Arthur William 'Boss' Shorthouse190
  • 11 Jan 1917: The Shire Council on Saturday decided to strike a rate of 1s 6d in the £1 on all rateable property in the shire. The rate will be struck in the existing valuation as the valuer, Mr G. W. Martin, who met with a serious accident at Upper Beaconsfield during the holidays, through the overturning of a coach, was unable to complete his arduous work in time to prepare estimates and strike the rate in the newer and higher valuation. It is understood that the valuation of the Cranbourne and Tooradin ridings is completed but that of Yallock is not completed. It is felt by a large body of the struggling settlers, that it was a blessing the valuation was not completed as owing to the ruination by rains and floods they would be unable to pay the higher rate, as it is said the valuation of many properties has been considerably increased. In some cases I believe there are not any valuation of some of the subdivisional blocks. It is possible a special rate of three pence in the £1 will have to be struck to meet the overdraft which is pretty well up to the limit, and no works will be undertaken until the rates are got in. Upper Beaconsfield191
  • 18 May 1917: Mr Geo. W. Martin has disposed of his business at Beaconsfield, the purchaser being Mr McFarlane.192
  • 1 Jun 1917: Mr Geo. W. Martin's premises at Beaconsfield, situated close to the railway station, were destroyed by fire early on Sunday morning last. The business was purchased a few weeks ago by Mr McLaren, and a fresh stock of grocery and drapery had been put in. Everything was destroyed. The origin of the fire is a mystery. The stock was not insured, and Mr Mc Laren will therefore suffer a serious loss.193
  • 15 Jun 1917: G. W. MARTIN, 243 Collins street, Melbourne, invites Tenders for CLEARING 5 acres land, Beaconsfield Upper. Tenders close 23rd June.194
  • 3 Aug 1917: With the approach of election day, matters are beginning to take shape. Mr P. C. R. Hurditch, who is opposing the retiring member (Cr Geo. W. Martin) is, I am informed, meeting with encouragement. It is so many years since Cr Martin has had opposition, that the position to him must be a novel one. However, as I am one of those who believe in opposition, I hope the ratepayers will take a keen interest in the contest, and may the best man win. Charles Philip Russell (P. R.) Hurditch78
  • 10 Nov 1917: BEACONSFIELD UPPER- At an adjourned meeting regarding a packing shed, Dr E Drake presided, and Mr A S M Harrison manager of the Victorian Orchardists Co operative Association, was present. A motion by Councillor G W Martin in favour of erecting a packing shed at Upper Beaconsfield on the lines of the proposal submitted by the Victorian Orchardists' Co-operative Association, was agreed to and a committee was appointed. The shed will have a capacity for dealing with 40,000 cases. Another shed will be needed by the owners of large orchards in North Beaconsfield. , Dr William Elliot Drake195
  • 17 Nov 1917: At a meeting of orchardists in the Beaconsfield Upper district last week, a motion by Mr G. W. Martin in favor of erecting a packing shed at Upper Beaconsfield on the lines of the proposal submitted by the Victorian Orchardists Co-operative Association, was agreed to, and a committee was appointed. The shed will have a capacity for dealing with 40,000 cases. Another shed will be needed by the owners of large orchards in North Beaconsfield.196
  • 26 Sep 1918: On Saturday, at the Pakenham hotel, during the adjournment for luncheon at the Berwick Shire council meeting, the health of the newly appointed president (Cr Cunningham) was proposed by Cr Martin, the retiring president, who wished the incoming president a pleasant term of office, and also availed himself of the opportunity to acknowledge the assis tance and kindness he (Mr Martin) had at all times received from his colleagues and the shire officials. Cr. Cunningham, in responding, said he wished to thank councillors most heartily for the honor conferred upon him, and expressed the hope that, under the guidance of his colleagues, and the assistance of the officers, he would be able to discharge his duties satisfactorily. Cr Cunningham then proposed the health of the retiring president (Cr Martin), and his remarks were endorsed by Cr James, and acknowledged in appropriate terms by Cr Martin. Cr Martin, who has been a councillor in the Berwick Shire council for nearly twenty years, intimated at the council luncheon that he intends to retire from municipal affairs, and to vacate his seat at an early date.197
  • 24 Oct 1918: ALIEN LITIGANT. The only case in the Supreme Court to-day was one which Carl E. Ebell, of Ballarat, and formerly of Germany, sued George Wilson Martin, of Beaconsfield, for the recovery of £167 15/3, made up of sums of £80, £81, and interest due on account of promissory notes. The plaintiff was represented by Mr H. G. Morrow, of Cuthbert, Morrow and Must, who, in regard to the challenge made as to plaintiff's standing as a plaintiff, quoted a decision of the Lord Chief Justice of Britain (Lord Reading) in a case in which an enemy alien appeared as a plaintiff and was shown to have registered his presence in the country in accordance with the War Precautions Act, and in which the Lord Chief Justice decided that as such an alien was resident by tacit permission of the Crown, he was entitled to sue in the King's courts. That decision endorsed one by Justice Sargent against which an appeal had been made, and which decision the Lord Chief Justice said was in his opinion clearly right, the plaintiff being "sub protectione dmain regis." His Honor (Sir William Irvine) accepted this decision as applying to the present case, and made an order for the amount claimed with costs to be taxed. No appearance was made on behalf of defendant, but his counsel had filed a defence, in which the right of the plaintiff to sue was challenged.( Carl Eberhard Ebell George Wilson Martin.)198
  • 25 Oct 1918: Rights of Enemy Aliens. BALLARAT. — An interesting case engaged the attention of the Chief Justice at the Supreme Court on Thursday, it was one in which Carl E. Ebell, of Ballarat, but formerly of Germany, proceeded against George Wilson Martin, of Beaconsfield, for the recovery of £167 15/3, alleged to be due on account of promissory notes. The main point raised for the defence was that plaintiff had no right to sue.
    Mr. H. G. Morrow, who appeared for plaintiff, contended that his client was legally entitled to proceed for the recovery of the amount alleged to be due to him. There was no warrant for the challenge in respect to plaintiff's standing as a plaintiff. Counsel, in support of his argument, quoted a decision of the Lord Chief Justice of England (Lord Reading), in a case in which an enemy alien appeared as a plaintiff, and was shown to have registered his presence in the country in accordance with the Defence of the Realm Act, and in which the Lord Chief Justice decided that, as such an alien was resident by the tacit permission of the Crown, he was entitled to sue in the King's courts. That decision endorsed one by Mr. Justice Sargent, against which an appeal had been made, and which decision the Lord Chief Justice said was, in his opinion, clearly right. His Honor accepted this decision as ap plying to the present case, and made an order for the amount claimed, with costs to be taxed. Carl Eberhard Ebell199
  • 25 Oct 1918: ALIENS' LEGAL RIGHTS. BALLARAT, Thursday.
    The Chief Justice (Sir William Irvine) to-day heard a case of Carl Eberhard Ebell against G W Martin of Beaconsfield Upper in which the right of an enemy subject to sue was involved. Plaintiff obtained certain promissory notes from defendant and claimed £163/11/3, the amount unpaid and interest due. Mr Hugh Morrow appeared for plaintiff. Defendant who did not appear, had set up as a defence that an enemy subject was debarred from recovering. It was admitted that Ebel was a German subject, but it was contended that under the aliens' registration regulations of July, 1916, passed in the pursuance or the powers of the War Precautions Act, 1914, he had a right to sue. He came from Burmah in December 1914, having obtained passports from the officials there and at Straits Settlements, and had registered under the aliens registrations regulation.
    The Chief Justice - Where does it say that an alien who is registered can sue?
    Mr Morrow quoted decisions in the case of Princess of Thurn and Taxis v. Moffat (K.B.D.1915), and the Court of Appeal Case, Porter v. Freudenberg (1 K.B.D., p 857) in support of his contention.
    Plaintiff gave evidence that he arrived in Melbourne in December 1914, having obtained passports. He obtained his parole at the Victoria Barracks, and had registered under the aliens' registration regulations. He left Germany 20 years ago, and with the exception of intervals spent in Australia, had lived in Burmah since leaving Germany. He had married a Ballarat girl.
    The Chief Justice. The contract with defendant appears to have been entered into before plaintiff registered.
    Mr Morrow-There were no regulations when the contract was made.
    The Chief Justice said there was sufficient evidence to show that plaintiff had been permitted by the authorities to come to, and remain here, and had the right to sue.
    A verdict was given for £163/11/3 with costs. Carl Eberhard Ebell200
  • 12 Dec 1918: Clearing and Property Sale AT 2 O'CLOCK SHARP DANDENONG WEDNESDAY; DECEMBER 18 ALEX. SCOTT & CO. Pty. Ltd. and JOSEPH CLARKE & CO....
    Also, at same time and place for convenience of sale, on account Mr Geo. W. Martin, who is leasing his Beaconsfield property, and relinquishing dairying and farming, without reserve 12 dairy cows (milkers and springers), 21 h p. petrol engine (L.H.C.), chaffcutter (Bancle), saw bench (Buncle), Doncaster spray pump, tip dray and harness, d.f plow, s.f. plow, 2 s.f. Syracuse plows, Massey Harris spring-tooth cultivator, Massey Harris disc cultivator, set harrows, scarifier, plow harness, waggon, buggy, buggy harness, bean and pea planter, iron pig trough, large iron copper, 2 separators, acetylene gasometer, spring cart, pigs, useful farm horse, sundries; also surplus furniture. Terms Cash. Alex. Scott and Co. Pty. Ltd., Jos. Clarke and Co., Dandenong, auctioneers in conjunction.201
  • 14 Dec 1918: DANDENONG. Wednesday, December 18. At Two O'Clock. NICE HANDY FARM.
    ALEX. SCOTT AND CO. PTY LTD and JOSEPH CLARKE and Co (in conjunction) have received instructions from Mr H Renfree to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTlON on the property, situate main Frankston road, one mile from Dandenong,
    WELL-IMPROVED HANDY FARM 26a 2r 32p
    Being part of lot 4 Section 25 Parish Eumemmerring County Mornington with new 6 roomed w b house, pantry, linen press, bath-room, l and p throughout w.b. shed 30 x 20 containing man's room, feed room, cart-shed, small cowshed, subdivided 5 paddocks; water supply laid on. Excellent crops of potatoes and hay have been grown on this farm, which stands out as one of the most desirable, handy, and well-improved small properties in this district.
    Terms: Half cash; balance easy terms. Title Certificate.
    Also, Same Time and Place for Convenience of Sale.
    On Account Mr Geo W Martin, who is leaving his Beaconsfield property and relinquishing dairying and farming without reserve—
    12 dairy cows, milkers and springers
    2½ hp petrol engine I H C
    Implements &c.
    Alex Scott and Co Pty Ltd Joseph Clarke and Co Dandenong auctioneers in conjunction. James Henry Prinn Renfree202
  • 8 Jul 1919: NOTICE is hereby given, that after the expiration of fourteen days from the publication hereof application will be made to the Supreme Court of the State of Victoria, in its Probate jurisdiction, that PROBATE of the LAST WILL and TESTAMENT of EMMA GILLAM, formerly of George street, East Melbourne, but late of 75 Park street, St Kilda, in the State of Victoria, widow, deceased, may be granted to William Jordan Johnson (in the said will erroneously described as William John Johnson), formerly of Erin street, Richmond, but now of No. 43 Bourke street, Melbourne, in the said State, printer, and George Wilson Martin, of Beaconsfield Upper, in the said State, sworn valuator, the executors named in and appointed by the said will.
    Dated this eighth day of July, 1919.
    HOME and WILKINSON, of 413 Collins street, Melbourne, proctors for the said testator. Emma Gillam203
  • 29 Jul 1921: Letter of sympathy
    Cr James referred to the death of Mrs G. W. Martin and moved that a letter of condolences be sent to Cr Martin expressing the council's sympathy with him in his bereavement. The motion was seconded by Cr Dore and carried, the President remarking that he was sure Cr Martin had the deepest sympathy of all present in his bereavement.204
  • 12 Apr 1922: EASTER TUESDAY, APRIL 18. At Half-past Two O'Clock. On the Ground,
    UPPER BEACONSFIELD.
    TOWNSHIP SUBDIVISION,
    22 Choice Township, Residential, and Orchard Lots,
    Comprising
    14 LOVELY TOWNSHIP BLOCKS, 14
    14 LOVELY TOWNSHIP BLOCKS, 14
    14 LOVELY TOWNSHIP BLOCKS, 14
    14 LOVELY TOWNSHIP BLOCKS, 14
    14 LOVELY TOWNSHIP BLOCKS, 14
    Nearly ½-Acre Each, with About 35 Choice Apple
    Trees on Each Lot
    Adjoining Cool Store, Hall, Post-office, Stores, &c.
    Also,
    8 CHARMING HOME and ORCHARD LOTS, 8
    8 CHARMING HOME and ORCHARD LOTS, 8
    8 CHARMING HOME and ORCHARD LOTS, 8
    8 CHARMING HOME and ORCHARD LOTS, 8
    From 5 to 10 Acres Each, Partly Improved, Frontages to New Country Roads Board Road.
    UPPER BEACONSFIELD
    Is a Charming Mountain Resort, Ideal Climate,
    About 4½ Miles from Beaconsfield Railway Sta- tion. Sunday Trains. Coaches Meet Trains Daily. There are Charming Views from Each Block.
    The Country Roads Board is Constructing a Road Through to Upper Yarra, Ensuring a Charming Mountain Round Trip.
    A Char-a-Banc will leave the City on the Morning of the Sale. Fares, 7.6 Return. Seats Must be Reserved Before 4 p.m. on Thursday, 13th Inst.
    Apply Auctioneer for Particulars and Plans.
    EXCEPTIONAL TERMS:
    £5 Deposit, Balance 20/ Monthly Per Lot;
    £5 Deposit, Balance 20/ Monthly Per Lot;
    £5 Deposit, Balance 20/ Monthly Per Lot;
    Interest 6 Per Cent.
    Interest 6 Per Cent.
    Interest 6 Per Cent.
    CRANNY SAMBELL and Co.,
    CRANNY SAMBELL and Co.,
    Auctioneer, 325 Collins Street, and Caulfield.
    Auctioneer, 325 Collins Street, and Caulfield.205
  • 29 Dec 1937: SATURDAY, JANUARY 8 1938,
    At Half-past Two O'clock. BY AUCTION. BEACONSFIELD UPPER, CLOVELLY
    Under Instructions from the MORTGAGEES. JOHN F STURKEN auctioneer, Berwick, will OFFER for SALE as above at THE ASSEMBLY HALL, BEACONSFIELD UPPER,
    The above property, which consists of dwelling, of 8 rooms kitchen bathroom and pantry, with 16 acres most of which has been cleared. Four front rooms are of brick, others W B plaster lined.
    This fine old property was at one time a prosperous guest house nicely situated on good metal road, a few yards from CRB road to Emerald, which, like Beaconsfield Upper, is a popular tourist resort.
    This once fine home has drifted into a state of disrepair, but the foundations are good. Without a great deal of expense could be made a nice country home, guest house, or would suit anybody who could effect repairs and make a good week-end home. Comprising 16 acres 9 4-10th perches, being Crown Allot 4, pt Allot 3. Section D, parish of Gembrook, county of Mornington.
    Certificate of title Vol 4109, fol 821679.
    Further particulars Messrs MADDOCK, JAMIESON and LONIE, 116 Queen street, Melbourne solicitors for mortgagee or John F Sturken, auctioneer, Berwick. Phones Berwick 38 or 97.206

Citations

  1. [S12] Newspaper - SBMJ 26 Jul 1899, 2 Aug 1899.
  2. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  4. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Birth George Wilson Martin (Edmonton) 3a 174."
  5. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "George Wilson Martin. Jun Q 1871 (Edmonton) 03a 174. Mother's maiden surname: Mould."
  6. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, London Metropolitan Archives, Southgate St Michael at Bowes, Register of Baptism, dro/070, Item 931.
  7. [S342] Railway Report 1896 online at: http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/vufind/Record/62438, (Taken at West Gembrook.) Friday, 1st May, 1896. Members present: MR. Cameron, in the Chair ; The Hon. D. Melville, M.L.C. Mr. Burton, Mr. Craven, Mr. Harris, Mr. J. S. White.
    1896 Victoria. Report from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on railways on the question of selecting localities for the permanent survey of narow-gauge lines together with the appendices and minutes of evidence. Printed 18 August 1896, pp100-101.
  8. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 2 Aug 1899, p2.
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Jun 1900, p9.
  10. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#M3618."
  11. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 22 Aug 1900, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70046186
  12. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). C/T 2031-151 - Henry Maxwell Browne of Glenferrie Road Malvern Bank Manager George Wilson Martin of Federation Street Ascot Vale Estate Agent and Edmund Thomas Luke of Normanby Road Caulfield Journalist are now the proprietors.
  13. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 listed as Quambi Estate in 1913/14 possibly Quambi 1912/13.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - William Shadbolt - Creation of Easement No 579856.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Alexander Elder Maxwell of No 3 Ellesmere Road Windsor Estate Agent - C/T 3343-441.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Samuel Barnett of Derby Road Caulfield Contractor - Transfer 594093 - C/T 3343-442.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - George Wilson Martin of No 366 Bourke Street Melbourne Estate Agent - Transfer 600245 - C/T 3355-996.
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 600246 - James Nicholas Buzolich of No 25 South Street Ascot Vale Shipping Manager - C/T 3355-997.
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 603916 - Maud Ellen Mary Johnson of No 29 Auburn Parade Auburn Married Woman - C/T 3365-935.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1127-265 - George Wilson Martin of Bosworth Upper Beaconsfield Valuer.
  21. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2589-614 - George Wilson Martin of Bosworth Upper Beaconsfield Valuer.
  22. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3381-123 - George Wilson Martin of Bosworth Upper Beaconsfield Valuer.
  23. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3381-123 + C/T 1127-265 + C/T 2589-614 - Mortgage No 287686 - Alexander Fraser, Thomas Robert Burrows, James Robert Thear and Jonathan Edward Pittock - discharged 11 Apr 1912.
  24. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 635795 - May Davy of Page Street Albert Park Married Woman - C/T 3465-843.
  25. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 635796 - Charles Percival Blott of Swanston Street Melbourne Seedsman - C/T 3465-844.
  26. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 636540 - William Button Hailes of No 8 Gipps Street Collingwood Theatrical Employee - C/T 3465-845.
  27. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 651680 - Thomas Frederick Barnett of Derby Road Caulfield Builder and Contractor - C/T 3512-298.
  28. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 20 Jul 1911, p2.
  29. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 31 Aug 1911, p2.
  30. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1558-445 - George Wilson Martin of Cromwell Buildings Bourke Street Melbourne Agent - C/T 3535-954.
  31. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2589-614 - George Hodges Knox of 31 Queen Street Melbourne Gentleman.
  32. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1127-265 - George Hodges Knox of 31 Queen Street Melbourne Gentleman.
  33. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3381-123 - George Hodges Knox of 31 Queen Street Melbourne Gentleman.
  34. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3381-123 - Knox took over Mortgage No 287686 - Alexander Fraser, Thomas Robert Burrows, James Robert Thear and Jonathan Edward Pittock - discharged 11 Apr 1912.
  35. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Victorian Tourist Bureau Guide Book, 1912, p220."
  36. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2210-933 - The Colonial Bank of Australasia Ltd to George Wilson Martin of 'Clovelly' Beaconsfield Upper Agent.
  37. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 686227 + 686228 - Thomas Jones Chia of 48 William Street Melbourne Secretary - C/T 3607-285 (both blocks).
  38. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 687884 - George Wilson Martin of 366 Bourke Street Melbourne Estate Agent - C/T 3613-418.
  39. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 687885 - Edward Odgers of 38 Rose Street Armadale Departmental Manager - C/T 3613-419.
  40. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 687886 - William James Conquest of Imperial Hotel Chapel Street South Yarra Licensed Victualler - C/T 3613-420.
  41. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 687887 - Florence Lilian Kettle of Hoddle Street Essendon Spinster - C/T 3613-421.
  42. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 687888 - Thomas Edward Mathews of 65 Lydiard Street Glenferrie Valuer - C/T 3613-422.
  43. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 692188 - Frank Garnet Bullock of 37 Brinsley Road Camberwell Accountant - C/T 3640-968.
  44. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 692187 - Charles Keys of Chesterville Road Cheltenham Gentleman - C/T 3640-967.
  45. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 417; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 503.
  46. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2210-932 - George Wilson Martin of Cromwell Buildings Bourke Street Melbourne Agent.
  47. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 692186 - Mamie Isabelle Prosser of 396 Richardson Street Middle Park Married Woman - C/T 3633-539.
  48. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 696089 - Annie Maud Latham of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman - C/T 3640-970.
  49. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 696088 - Walter Wright of 20 Glenferrie Road Malvern Hairdresser - C/T 3640-969.
  50. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 696091 - Amy Petrie Reeve of Glenferrie Road Malvern the wife of Edward James Reeve of the same place Chemist - C/T 3640-971.
  51. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2644-622 - George Wilson Martin of Cromwell Buildings Bourke Street Melbourne Agent - C/T 3639-719.
  52. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2350-861 - Ann Milne to George Wilson Martin of "Clovely" Beaconsfield Upper Agent - C/T 3656-060.
  53. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 696092 - Alice Maud Green of Station Street Malvern Married Woman - C/T 3645-845.
  54. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2210-932+933 - Mortgage No 314092 - Alexander Fraser, Thomas Robert Burrows, James Robert Thear and Jonathan Edward Pittock - discharged 25 Jun 1914.
  55. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3535-954 - Alexander Fraser, Thomas Robert Burrows James, Robert Thear and Jonathan Edward Pittock - discharged 29 Jan 1913 - discharged 29 Jan 1913.
  56. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3639-719 - Mortgage No 314092 - Alexander Fraser, Thomas Robert Burrows, James Robert Thear and Jonathan Edward Pittock.
  57. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 696090 - Lucy Maud Tanner of No 48 Green Street Windsor Married Woman - C/T 696090.
  58. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3840-836 - Elizabeth Somers of Beaconsfield Spinster.
  59. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3840-836 - George Wilson Martin of Upper Beaconsfield Stock and Station Agent.
  60. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3639-719 - James Hopkins of Essex Road Surrey Hills Builder - C/T 3673-458.
  61. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3535-954 - George Hodges Knox of 31 Queen Street Melbourne Gentleman.
  62. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 731729 - Albert Gleed of 73 Swanston Street Melbourne Cellarman - C/T 3789-774.
  63. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 731728 - Charles Mulso Compigne Chase of "Donore" Drake Street Garden Vale Gentleman - C/T 3789-773.
  64. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3355-996 - Mortgage 327692 - discharged 28 May 1919.
  65. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3613-418 - Mortgage 327692 - discharged 28 May 1919.
  66. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1162-218 - George Wilson Martin of Cromwell Buildings Bourke Street Melbourne Agent - C/T 3757-353.
  67. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2644-623 - George Henry Rogers to George Wilson Martin of Cromwell Buildings Bourke Street Melbourne Agent.
  68. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2644-623 + C/T 3757-353 - Mortgage No 330790 - David Alexander Glenn - discharged 10 Jul 1919.
  69. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 752663 - Jane Elizabeth Cheeseman of Hawthorn Road Brighton Married Woman - C/T 3814-736.
  70. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3639-719 - Mortgage No 337446 - Alexander Fraser, James Robert Thear and Jonathan Edward Pittock - discharged 10 Jul 1919.
  71. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2210-932+933 - Mortgage No 337446 - Alexander Fraser, James Robert Thear and Jonathan Edward Pittock - discharged 10 Jul 1919.
  72. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 764377 - Lucy Maud Tanner of 44 Grosvenor Street Balaclava Widow - C/T 3849-795.
  73. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3840-836 - Mortgage No 343505 - discharged 23 Dec 1918. Mortgagee Emily Matthews.
  74. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 Rate Books 1916/17.
  75. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-401 - Alfred George Shorthouse to George Wilson Martin of Beaconsfield Upper orchardist - date could be 8th, 18th or 28th April.
  76. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-401.
  77. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3840-836 - Mortgage No 368722 - discharged 23 Dec 1918. Mortgagee Emily Matthews.
  78. [S82] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.) Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.), 3 Aug 1917, p2.
  79. [S82] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.) Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.), 10 Aug 1917, p3.
  80. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 17 Aug 1917, p2.
  81. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3287-381 - Emma Shorthouse - surrender of easement as to part to George Wilson Martin.
  82. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), 23 Aug 1917, p3.
  83. [S82] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.) Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.), 31 Aug 1917, p2.
  84. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 840690 - William Longman Corry the younger of Homeside Sandy Lane Wallington Surrey England Gentleman - C/T 4106-187.
  85. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4109-678 / 679 - George Wilson Martin of Upper Beaconsfield Estate Agent - new title issued Aug 1939 - C/T 6304-763.
  86. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4109-679 - George Wilson Martin to Emily Matthews.
  87. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate of Emily Matthews
    VPRS 28/ P3 unit 1232, item 183/361
    VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 657, item 183/361.
  88. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4109-679 - George Wilson Martin to Lena Augusta Ziele.
  89. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 866073 - Samuel Barnett of Derby Road Caulfield Builder - C/T 4161-046.
  90. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3840-836 - Helen Frances Sarah Jaffray and Mabel Harriet Jaffray. Mortgage No 387258 - not discharged - mortgage as to part.
  91. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4109-679 - George Wilson Martin to Liela Estelle Paynter.
  92. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3840-836 - David Millar. Mortgage No 387257 - not discharged - mortgage as to part.
  93. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4109-679 - George Wilson Martin to Sarah Phillips and Caroline Eliza Phillips.
  94. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3840-836 - Mortgage No 387256 - not discharged. Mortgagee Emily Matthews.
  95. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Emily Matthews probate:
    VPRS 28/ P3 unit 1232, item 183/361
    VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 657, item 183/361.
  96. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4109-679 - George Wilson Martin to James Ratu Thompson.
  97. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3840-836 - Mortgage No 387261 - not discharged.
  98. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3921-062 - Florence Amy Shorthouse - surrender of easement as to part to George Wilson Martin.
  99. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2644-623 - George Wilson Martin to Jessie Eleanor King - C/T 4432-287.
  100. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3639-719 - Jessie Eleanor King - C/T 4432-287.
  101. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2210-933 + C/T 3656-060 - George Wilson Martin to Jessie Eleanor King - C/T 4432-287.
  102. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3757-353 - Jessie Eleanor King of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman - C/T 4432-287.
  103. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2210-932 - George Wilson Martin to Lucie Dupont of Toorak Road South Yarra Married Woman - C/T 4236-152 (consolidated with 5-18 - containing 3a 2r).
  104. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3639-719 - Lucie Dupont of Toorak Road South Yarra Married Woman - C/T 4236-152.
  105. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2644-623 + C/T 3757-353 + C/T 3639-719 - Mortgage No 393560 - Alexander Fraser, Walter Lawson Appleby, Ernest Charles Melhuish and Joseph Alexander Thear - discharged 10 Jun 1921.
  106. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1133-433 - Margaret Hodge to George Wilson Martin of 414 Collins Street Melbourne Estate Agent.
  107. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1133-433 - Mortgage No 396193 - discharged 8 Sep 1922.
  108. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 943220 - Harriette Speechley Burns of 19 Fawkner Street St Kilda Widow - C/T 4333-437.
  109. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 945615 - William Albert Ernest Reed of 282 Post Office Place Melbourne Manufacturing Jeweller - C/T 4416-005.
  110. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 946673 - James Nicholas Buzolich of 25 Finch Street East Malvern Assistant Manager - C/T 4348-588.
  111. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 - Transfer 946674 - James Hall of 17 Queen Street Melbourne Solicitor - C/T 4348-589.
  112. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-401 - Mortgages discharged as to part that was sold to Country Roads Board 21 Apr 1922.
  113. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3512-298 - Mortgages No 418509 + 418510 from Henry Charles Alger and Margaret Clayton - discharged 9 Nov 1920.
  114. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3512-298 - George Wilson Martin of 414 Collins Street Melbourne Estate Agent.
  115. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3512-298 - Edith Laura Gibb of "Quamby Cottage" Quamby Avenue Beaconsfield Married Woman - C/T 4423-534.
  116. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3639-719 - Lucie Dupont of Toorak Road South Yarra Married Woman - C/T 4496-139.
  117. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3355-996 + C/T 3613-418 - Memo No 56154 Copy Writ of Fieri Facias issued out of the Supreme Court at Melbourne in an action numbered 776 in the year 1921 A. P. Merrill, W. A. Morrison and L. S. Marks against George Wilson Martin served on 14 Sep 1921.
  118. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3757-353 - Jean Stewart Pinkerton of 13 Benole Avenue East Prahran Spinster - C/T 4506-020.
  119. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3037-391 + C/T 3039-747 - George Wilson Martin of Upper Beaconsfield - C/T 4525-958.
  120. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4525-958 - Alexander Gardner Pinkerton of 13 Benole Avenue East Prahran Grocer - C/T 4525-959.
  121. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3757-353 - Foreclosed - C/T 5101-040.
  122. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2644-623 - Mortgage No 440871 - Carl Johan Njalmar Nissen - C/T 5101-042.
  123. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3639-719 - No 440871 - foreclosed as to balance - Carl Johan Hjalmax Nissen - C/T 5101-040.
  124. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4525-958 - Mortgage No 440871 - Carl Johan Njalmar Nissen - C/T 5101-041.
  125. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2644-623 - George Wilson Martin to Country Roads Board - C/T 4574-614.
  126. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-401 - Country Roads Board - C/T 4574-614.
  127. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3639-719 - Isabella Burton of Beaconsfield Upper Married Woman - C/T 4702-300.
  128. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1133-433 - GW Martin took out a mortgage from Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen - foreclosed 8 Dec 1925 - C/T 5063-580.
  129. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1133-433.
  130. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
  131. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3355-996 + C/T 3613-418 - Mortgage No 471340 - discharged 10 Oct 1947.
  132. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3639-719 - Beatrice McCahon of Dandenong Married Woman - C/T 4872-208.
  133. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3639-719 - Beatrice McCahon of Dandenong Married Woman - C/T 4872-209.
  134. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1123-401 - Balance by mortgagee to Frederick William Werrett of "Colac" McDonald Street Mordialloc and Robert Allen of Lowland Farm Chandler Road Dandenong Farmers - C/T 4905-804.
  135. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1133-433 - Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen of Leaburn Avenue East St Kilda Gentleman - foreclosed 8 Dec 1925 - C/T 5063-580.
  136. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2644-623 - George Wilson Martin to Carl Johan Njalmar Nissen of Leaburn Avenue East St Kilda Gentleman (foreclosure) - C/T 5101-042.
  137. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5101-041 - Carl Johan Njalmar Nissen of Leaburn Avenue East St Kilda Gentleman.
  138. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3639-719 - No 440871 - foreclosed as to balance - Carl Johan Hjalmax Nissen of Leaburn Avenue East St Kilda Gentleman - C/T 5101-040.
  139. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3840-836 - transfer by mortgagee to Herman Roberts of Wood Street Beaconsfield Storekeeper - C/T 5385-895.
  140. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4109-679 - C/T 6304-763 - George Wilson Martin of 481 Bourke Street Melbourne Gentleman. GEM-D-3 (part of) and GEM-D-4. Mortgages transferred to new title. In 1945 property transferred by mortgagee.
  141. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D1552 (Age 72) [par Henry Wilson MARTIN & Emma MOULE]."
  142. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 Feb 1943, p2.
  143. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6304-763 - Mortgagee to David Macdonald Insurance Officer and Percy Miles Gentleman both of Upper Beaconsfield - proprietors as tenants in common - C/T 6791-166.
  144. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3355-996 + C/T 3613-418 - Edith Emily Watkins of 74 Dandenong Road Caulfield Married Woman.
  145. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 -.
  146. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Issue 97 - Apr 1994, p11 by John Milligan.
  147. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "RG10 1340."
  148. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1881 census RG11 1387 / 127 p 27
    Dwelling 1 Banner Villas Finsbury Road Tottenham, Middlesex, England."
  149. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1891 census: Class: RG12; Piece: 1060; Folio: 38; Page: 68; GSU Roll: 6096170."
  150. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908.
  151. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  152. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  153. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  154. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  155. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  156. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  157. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  158. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  159. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  160. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  161. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  162. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  163. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  164. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, AIGS Cemetery Index.
  165. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 22 Dec 1906, p17
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201671111
  166. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 25 Dec 1907, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66147053
  167. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 4 Feb 1908, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196099363
  168. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 5 Dec 1908, p23
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/202176949
  169. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 19 Mar 1910, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196077173
  170. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 27 Jul 1910, p2.
  171. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 24 Nov 1910, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66202747
  172. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 21 Sep 1911, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66204468
  173. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 Nov 1911, p5.
  174. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 30 May 1912, p12.
  175. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 17 Aug 1912, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10502566
  176. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 22 Mar 1913, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201140202
  177. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 24 Apr 1913, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66183076
  178. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 29 Nov 1913, p14
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/7255022
  179. [S14] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette, 21 Jan 1914, p3.
  180. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 13 Aug 1914, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66185902
  181. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 19 Sep 1914, p14
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10807374
  182. [S19] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette (Berwick, Vic.), Wed 25 Nov 1914, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/89083227
  183. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 5 Jan 1915, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1487816
  184. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 1 Apr 1915, p2.
  185. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), Thu 22 Apr 1915, p2.
  186. [S19] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette (Berwick, Vic.), Wed 2 Jun 1915, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/92093697
  187. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), Thu 14 Oct 1915, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88660553
  188. [S19] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette (Berwick, Vic.), Wed 8 Dec 1915, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/92091388
  189. [S19] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette (Berwick, Vic.), 6 Dec 1916, p2.
  190. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 7 Dec 1916, p2.
  191. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), Thu 11 Jan 1917, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88661108
  192. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic. : 1917 - 1918), Fri 18 May 1917, p2.
  193. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 1 Jun 1917, p3.
  194. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic. : 1917 - 1918), Fri 15 Jun 1917, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/92153538
  195. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 Nov 1917, p23.
  196. [S14] Newspaper - Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Nov 1917, p48.
  197. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 26 Sep 1918, p2.
  198. [S14] Newspaper - The Evening Echo (Ballarat, Vic.), Thu 24 Oct 1918, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/241746986
  199. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 25 Oct 1918, p8.
  200. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 25 Oct 1918 p3.
  201. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 12 Dec 1918, p2.
  202. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 Dec 1918, p3.
  203. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 8 Jul 1919, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4718775
  204. [S82] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.) Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.), 29 Jul 1921, p3.
  205. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 April 1922, p2.
  206. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 Dec 1937, p12.
Last Edited17 Mar 2023

Mary Jane Walker

F, #1958, b. 1869, d. 17 Jul 1921
Married NameMartin. 
Birth*1869 Collingwood, VIC, Australia, #B7940 [par Alexander Russell WALKER & Mary Weir THOMSON].1 
Marriage*28 Apr 1900 Spouse: George Wilson Martin. Kooyong-road, Malvern, VIC, Australia, #M3618.2,3
 
Marriage-Notice*2 Jun 1900 MARTIN--WALKER. -On the 28th April, at Kooyong-road, Malvern, by the Rev James Wilson, George Wilson, second son of Henry Wilson Martin, of Falcon-square and Woodside-park, London, to Mary, eldest daughter of the late Alexander Russell Walker, of Latrobe-street, Melbourne.2 
Land-Beac*17 Jan 1913 PAK-1A (Souter's Sub Lots 35.36). Transfer from Elizabeth Somers to Mary Jane Martin George Wilson Martin. (Application 40570) 2a 0r 30 5/10p. A contract of sale dated 17 Jan 1913 between Elizabeth Somers and Mary Jane Martin entered in the record book No 335733. Purchase price £500. A Certificate of title was issued to Elizabeth Somers on 7 Nov 1914. When the purchase money was fully paid the title was transferred to George Wilson Martin. Memo: The second encumbrance notified above has ceased to affect 29th January 1915.4,5 
Death*17 Jul 1921 Sydney, NSW, Australia. [par Alexander & Mary WALKER]2 
Death-Notice*20 Jul 1921 MARTIN.-On the 17th July, at Sydney, Mary, the beloved wife of George Wilson Martin, and mother of Jean (Upper Beaconsfield), and eldest daughter of the late Alexander and Mary Walker, of Royal Park.
MARTIN -The Friends of Mr GEORGE WILSON MARTIN are informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Mary, will be interred in the Brighton Cemetery, THIS DAY (Wednesday).
The funeral will start from the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr Fred. C. Martin, "Alston," 48 Athelstan road, South Camberwell, at 3.30, arriving at the cemetery at 4.15 (Motor.)6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1908 - 1919Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With George Wilson Martin.7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16

Grave

  • Brighton Cemetery, Caulfield South, VIC, Australia17

Family

 George Wilson Martin b. Jun 1871, d. 16 Feb 1943
Child 1.Jean Wilson Martin b. 1906, d. 10 Aug 1982

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Jun 1900, p9.
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#M3618."
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3840-836 - Elizabeth Somers of Beaconsfield Spinster.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3840-836 - George Wilson Martin of Upper Beaconsfield Stock and Station Agent.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Jul 1921 p1.
  7. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908.
  8. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  9. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  10. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  11. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  12. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  13. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  14. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  15. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  16. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  17. [S337] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials Billion Graves "Brighton Cemetery."
Last Edited19 Oct 2021

Jean Wilson Martin

F, #1959, b. 1906, d. 10 Aug 1982
Father*George Wilson Martin b. Jun 1871, d. 16 Feb 1943
Mother*Mary Jane Walker b. 1869, d. 17 Jul 1921
Probate (Will)* 909/749. Jean Wilson COOPER Date of grant: 30 Sep 1982; Date of death: 10 Aug 1982; Occupation: Widow; Residence: Armadale.1 
Married NameCooper. 
Birth*1906 Essendon, VIC, Australia, #B26449.2 
Marriage*1944 Spouse: Walter John Cooper. VIC, Australia, #M349.3
 
Widow1973Jean Wilson Martin became a widow upon the death of her husband Walter John Cooper.4 
Death*10 Aug 1982 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D19876 (Age 76) [par George MARTIN & Mary Jane] - as COOPER.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1931 - 19361 Rose Street, Armadale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: shopkeeper.6,7
19374 Rose Street, Armadale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: shopkeeper.8
19434 Rose Street, Armadale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: dressmaker.9
19544 Rose Street, Armadale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Walter John Cooper.10

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia11

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/ P12 unit 237, item 909/749
    VPRS 7591/ P8 unit 48, item 909/749.
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#B26449."
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "Place of birth Port Melbourne."
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  7. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  8. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  9. [S143] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1943.
  10. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  11. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
Last Edited23 Jan 2021

Graeme Peter Kidd

M, #1962, b. 10 Mar 1940, d. 9 Feb 2011
Probate (Will)* S PRB 2011 05774. Kidd ; Graeme Peter.1 
Note Mother: Amelia Mary Kidd (nee Moore), born 7 May 1913 WA, died 9 Mar 2001 Upper Beaconsfield. married Archibald Thomas Kidd 6 Feb 1937 Mt Lawley WA.2,3 
Birth*10 Mar 1940 Perth, WA, Australia.4 
Marriage*27 Jan 1972 Spouse: Sheila Norman. Melbourne, VIC, Australia.2
 
Land-UBeac*9 Aug 1974 GEM-D-8 (part) 8/LP91629, 3 Lenne Street. Transfer from B & R Nominees Pty Ltd to Graeme Peter Kidd Sheila Kidd.5 
Village Bell*Oct 1986 WELCOME HOME! KIDD FAMILY.
Graeme, Sheila, Sarah, Rebecca and Simon have arrived home after a lengthy sojourn In U.K.
You have been badly missed in the Village and we wish you all a warm "Welcome Home!"6 
Widower1 Dec 1990Graeme Peter Kidd became a widower upon the death of his wife Sheila Norman.7 
Land-Note*6 Aug 1991 GEM-D-8 (part) 8/LP91629, 3 Lenne Street. Graeme Peter Kidd is now the surviving proprietor.8 
Note*abt 1996 Graeme Kidd has set up The Woodcut Workshop to design and make innovative furniture and other timber pieces having functionality and simplicity of form - but also an element of surprise. He is delighted to discuss client's requirements on site to ensure that the design is truly sympathetic to the environment.
---
Graeme Kidd, The Woodcut Workshop, 3 Lenne Road, Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria 3808, Tel: (059) 44 3400. International: +61 59 44 3400.9 
Note1998 Richard Guy (grad. 1964), Chairman of Bendigo Bank, has established the Community Bank which returns banking services to small towns in regional Australia. Richard recently met Graeme Kidd (former Trinity tutor), Mayor of Cardinia, at the opening of the Community Bank in Lang Lang, Gippsland.10 
Marriage*abt Sep 2000 Spouse: Julie May.
 
Village BellOct 2000 Graeme wins Environment Management Award
Cardinia Shire Council has awarded the Individual category Environmental Management Award for 2000 to Graeme Kidd in recognition of his longstanding commitment to environmental issues within the Shire.
Graeme has a wide-ranging involvement in environmental matters dating back to the formation of the Quarry Impact Association of which he was an inaugural member and president for many years.
He has been an active member of both the Pakenham and Cardinia Shire's Environment Strategy Advisory Committee and has taken a keen interest in the area of extractive industry.
Graeme was the prime mover and driving force behind the Upper Beaconsfield Strategy Plan aimed at protecting and enhancing the environmental qualities and the community lifestyle of our area, something he feels very strongly about.
During his time as a Councillor he was a strong advocate for the control of noxious and environmental weeds together with pursuing a clean air policy within the Shire. He and his partner Julie Jamieson have shown their commitment to the environment by placing a Conservation Covenant on their property with the Trust for Nature.
Graeme, together with other recipients, will be presented with this well deserved award at a function to be held at the Shire Offices in October.11 
Note2011 Product range: Furniture & accessories.12 
Death*9 Feb 2011 VIC, Australia, funeral service at Pakenham, private cremation.4 
Death-Notice10 Feb 2011 In memory of Graeme - a long-term, trusted friend - always sensible, practical, courageous in the face of adversity - a man with his priorities right, who loved his family and put his efforts into what he believed in - from preserving the Helmeted Honey-Eater, building an environmentally-friendly home, fighting to preserve the land from a quarry, - and above all, bushwalking! Deepest sympathy to Julie; Simon, Bec and Archie; Sarah and Charlie; and Becky. A true friend whom I will sadly miss. (Lenoar Gullquist.)13 
Death-Notice*10 Feb 2011 KIDD. - Graeme Peter. 10.03.1940 - 09.02.2011 Dearly loved husband of Julie and much loved father of Simon, Sarah and Becky, stepfather of James and adored grandfather of Archie. Much loved father-in- law and friend to Bec and Charlie. Thanks for a lifetime of love and adventure You will be missed greatly
KIDD. - The Funeral Service for Mr Graeme Peter Kidd will be held at the David W. Bull Funeral Home, 190 Princes Highway (Cnr. Pakenham Rd), Pakenham on MONDAY (Feb. 14, 2011) commencing at 10.30 a.m. A Private Cremation will follow. No flowers by request In lieu, donations can be made to Trust for Nature. Envelopes will be available at the Chapel.14 
Village Bell*Mar 2011 Vale – Graeme Peter KIDD 10 March 1940 – 9 February 2011
Well known and respected former resident of Upper Beaconsfield, Graeme Kidd died peacefully at home in Tonimbuk early Wednesday morning 9 February.
Graeme and his twin brother John were born in Perth and at eight years of age the family moved to Brisbane where he completed his Engineering Degree before coming to Melbourne in the mid 1960s to study Science at Melbourne University. He started his employment as an Engineer for the Post Master General in the late 1960s.
Graeme and his first wife Sheila moved to Upper Beaconsfield in 1973 and had three children, Simon, Sarah and Becky. Sadly Sheila died in 1990.
He was a very community minded person who made a significant contribution to Upper Beaconsfield over a long period. His involvement included past President of the Upper Beaconsfield Association, member of the first Editorial Committee of the Village Bell, Member of the Upper Beaconsfield Care Group, President of the Quarry Impact Committee, Member of the Bushfire Recovery Committee post Ash Wednesday fires in 1983.
Graeme was elected to the Cardinia Shire Council and in his second year served as Mayor. He played a leading role in the implementation of the first Strategy Plan for Upper Beaconsfield and always had an eye on the long term implications of planning.
Graeme’s professional life with Telstra as a Section Head of Optic Fibre development at Clayton and his managerial skills held him in good stead when dealing with his many Community and Council Commitments.
Graeme was a creative person – a skilled woodworker and member of the Victorian Woodworker Association and many people in the district are the proud owners of his workmanship. He was a very keen photographer, sketcher and painter.
After marrying second wife Julie, they moved to Tonimbuk in the late 1990s where they designed and built their dream home and established a small olive grove producing high quality olive oil. Graeme and Julie both being passionate environmentalists protected a large area of their bushland with a Trust for Nature Conservation Covenant.
Bushwalking was also a great passion of Graeme’s and he and Julie travelled in both Australia and overseas as members of the Dandenong Valley Bushwalking Club.
Graeme is survived by wife Julie, son Simon and his wife Bec and grandson Archie, daughters Sarah and Becky and will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Heartfelt condolences are extended to the family.15 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1980Lot 8 Lenne Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: engineer. With Sheila Kidd.16

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), S PRB 2011 05774
    Kidd ; Graeme PeterVPRS 17379/P0004, S PRB 2011 05774.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, BurgessFTM2014.
  3. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    Cremated at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, The cremated remains have been collected
    Amelia Mary Kidd, Date of birth: 7 May 1913. Date of death: 9 Mar 2001
    Date of service: 14 Mar 2001.
  4. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), online.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7072-332 - Graeme Peter Kidd Engineer and Sheila Kidd Married Woman both of Flat 22 No 47 Hanover Street Fitzroy - joint proprietors - C/T 8907-098.
  6. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 052-1986, p16.
  7. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    Cremated at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, The cremated remains have been collected
    Sheila Kidd Date of death: 1 Dec 1990 (Age 52)
    Date of service: 4 Dec 1990 (Religion none).
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8907-098 - Graeme Peter Kidd of 3 Lenne Road Upper Beaconsfield is now the surviving proprietor.
  9. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, "avoca.vicnet.net.au/~woodlink/direct.htm#kidd" - viewed 14 Feb 2011 - url no longer active.
  10. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, trinity_today/summer1998/TTpp34-40 - viewed 14 Feb 2011.
  11. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Issue 136 - Oct 2000, p3 by Neil McDonald.
  12. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, "avoca.vicnet.net.au/~woodlink/makead" - viewed 14 Feb 2011 - url no longer active.
  13. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), http://www.onlinetributes.com.au/Graeme_Kidd/ viewed 14 Feb 2011.
  14. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), http://www.onlinetributes.com.au/Graeme_Kidd/ viewed 13 Feb 2011.
  15. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Mar 2011. Issue 183. Page 3. By Neil McDonald.
  16. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
Last Edited19 Mar 2023

Mary Olive "Minnie" Barnes

F, #1969, b. abt 1868, d. 20 Apr 1899
Father*Renselier Barnes b. 30 Oct 1829, d. 5 Apr 1886
Mother*Mary McDonald b. 1841, d. 30 Apr 1878
Married NamePaternoster. 
Birth*abt 1868 The Plenty, VIC, Australia.1 
(Witness) Marriage29 Dec 1886 Witness to marriage of: Isabella Thompson and Henry Beatson MacKay; Moor Street, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia.2
Marriage*1887 Spouse: John Paternoster. VIC, Australia, #M6680.3
 
Death*20 Apr 1899 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D4777 (Age 30.)1 
Death-Notice*21 Apr 1899 PATERNOSTER. —On the 20th April, at Berwick, Mary (Minnie), the dearly beloved wife of John Paternoster, after a long and painful illness of consumption.4 

Grave

  • Plot 5-273-A & B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia5

Family

 John Paternoster b. 1867, d. 2 May 1950
Children 1.Jack Paternoster b. 1888, d. 28 Dec 1899
 2.Matthew Simon Paternoster+ b. 1890, d. 1972
 3.Harry Paternoster b. 1893, d. 28 Sep 1928
 4.Renselier Paternoster b. 1896, d. 20 Jan 1897

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#D4777 (Age 30) [par BARNES Ransher & Mary Unknown] as PATEMOSTER."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M7107/1886, Henry Beatson MACKAY & Isabella THOMPSON
    Witnesses: A C MacKAY & Mary BARNES - Isabella's father listed as James THOMPSON, farmer, place of birth Hamilton."
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 Apr 1899, p1.
  5. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-273-A     Paternoster     Renselier     M     0     21/01/1897     305
    5-273-A     Paternoster     Esther     F     27     7/07/1907     423
    5-273-B     Paternoster     Mary OliveF     30     22/04/1899     329
    5-273-B     Paternoster     Jack     M     10     29/12/1899     339.
Last Edited15 Feb 2019

Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Baker

F, #1970, b. 23 Aug 1899, d. 7 Nov 1995
Victoria FUNNELL (nee BAKER)
(1899-1995)
Father*Daniel Baker b. 1831, d. 26 Feb 1906
Mother*Louisa Horner b. 9 Nov 1869, d. 6 May 1948
ChartsDescendants of Samuel HORNER
Probate (Will)* 1108583. Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell, Residence: Brighton, Death Date: 7 Nov 1995, Occupation: Widow, Grant Date: 10 Jan 1996.1 
Married NameFunnell. 
Birth*23 Aug 1899 East Grinstead, Sussex, England, Sep Q 1899 (East Grinstead) 2b 142. Mother's maiden surname: Horner.2 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel23 Dec 1912 Sailing with Louisa Horner to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Makarini London
Age 13.3 
Marriage*14 Oct 1922 Spouse: Henry Edward Frederick Funnell. Melbourne, VIC, Australia.4,5
 
Marriage-Notice*11 Dec 1922 FUNNELL—BAKER. — On the 14th October, at the Congregational church, Middle Brighton, by the Rev. J. Ernest James, Henry Edward Frederick, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Funnell, "Birch Grove," Beaconsfield Upper, to Victoria Louisa Cameron, youngest daughter of the late Sergent-Major Daniel and Mrs. Baker, London, Present address: "Brambletye," Walstab-street, Middle Brighton.6 
Land-UBeac*27 May 1935 GEM-D-5 (part). Transfer from Carl Johan Hjalmar Nissen to Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Funnell. 18a 0r 28p.7 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac13 Oct 1936 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lots 19-24). Transfer from William John Home to Henry Edward Frederick Funnell Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Funnell. 32a 3r 16p.8 
Land-UBeac*26 Oct 1936 GEM-D-5 (part). Transfer from Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Baker to Louisa Smith. 3a 1r 34p (now defined 1.390 ha) (NW part of land - now 2-6 Stoney Creek Road.)9 
Land-UBeac6 Oct 1948 GEM-D-5 (part). Transfer from Louisa Smith to Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Funnell. 3a 1r 34p (now defined 1.390 ha) (NW part of land - now 2-6 Stoney Creek Road.)10 
Land-Note*25 Jun 1957 GEM-D-5 (part). Henry Edward Frederick Funnell transfer into joint ownership with Henry Edward Frederick Funnell (SE part of CA5.)11 
Widow14 Jul 1965Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Baker became a widow upon the death of her husband Henry Edward Frederick Funnell.12,5 
Land-Note27 Oct 1965 GEM-D-5 (part). Henry Edward Frederick Funnell Queenie Funnell is surviving proprietor.13 
Land-UBeac*9 Sep 1966 GEM-D-5 (part). Transfer from Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Funnell to Elizabeth Douglas 'Bessie' Ballantyne. 14a 2r 34p (SE part of CA5.)14 
Land-UBeac*24 Sep 1976 GEM-D-5 (part). Transfer from Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Funnell to Kathleen May 'Kay' Poole. 3a 1r 34p (now defined 1.390 ha) (NW part of land - now 2-6 Stoney Creek Road.)15 
Death*7 Nov 1995 Brighton, VIC, Australia.5 
Death-Notice*10 Nov 1995 FUNNELL, Victoria Louisa Cameron.—On Nov 7th 1995, dearly loved mother of Fred, dear mother-in-law of Patsey, dear Nana of Fred and Sue, Michael, Sam, David, Peter and John, great grandmother of Lauren.
FUNNELL.—The funeral of Mrs Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell will leave our chapel 124 Carpenter St, Brighton, Today Friday Nov 10, after a service commencing at 2.45 pm for the Brighton Cemetery.
No flowers by request.16 
(Witness) Note Samuel Smith. Mirror Paints History Originally called S. Smith & Co. p/l, we started producing paints and varnishes at in Melbourne around 1890. Mr. Sam Smith, a skilled varnish maker from Birmingham, England arrived in Melbourne to start a new life. He rented a hay and corn store at Browns Hill from a Mrs. Radcliffe. The area is now known as Dynon Road, South Kensington where the present factory is located. Sam, a skilled varnish maker and gum runner, began producing a range of varnishes, driers and oil based paints. The manufacture of pigments such as Chrome Yellows, Prussian Blue, Chrome Green and Carbon Black continued until the late 1950’s. Varnish and resin making was by open pot method over open hearth furnaces up until about the same time. Sam Smith passed on in the 1930’s handing down the business to two members of his family, Sam Jnr. and Victoria. By the 1960’s a wide range of coatings were being produced. Industrial paints included epoxies, polyurethanes, chlorinated rubbers and many speciality coatings. The architectural range (house paint) included alkyd enamels, acrylics, vinyls and membrane paints.
It was around that time Victoria’s son, Fred Funnell took over the Family business. Fred’s management saw the company succeed through the tremendous social and economic changes of the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. That time also saw a great diversification in the type of products we sold. The shop now carried a selection of swimming pool chemicals and hydroponics.
Fred’s son, Peter has now been running the business since the mid 1990’s and is determined to see it prosper for another century.17 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
31 Mar 19015 Borgell Terrace Church Road, Croydon, Surrey, England(Head of Household) Daniel Baker;
Age 1
Member(s) of Household: Louisa Baker18
2 Apr 191118 Carlisle St S E, Lambeth, London, England(Head of Household) Louisa Baker;
Age 11 (as Louise)19
1927Annah House, Dynon Street, West Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Henry Edward Frederick Funnell.20
193111 Walstab St, Brighton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Henry Edward Frederick Funnell.21
1936381 Hampton St, Brighton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Henry Edward Frederick Funnell.21
194219 Walstab St, Brighton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Henry Edward Frederick Funnell.21
194919 Walstab St, Brighton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.22
1954Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: director.23
bt 1963 - 1968Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: director.24,25,26
bt 1972 - 19801/8 Manor Street, Brighton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.27,28,29

Grave

  • Church of England ZK 31A, Brighton Cemetery, Brighton, VIC, Australia30

Newspaper-Articles

  • 21 Nov 1912: MAKARINI'S COMPANY.
    The s.s. Makarini left England on November 14 on her second trip to Australia, and, as before, she is bringing a big ship's company for Victoria. The passengers include 22 land-seekers (90 people), with £4,240 between them; 23 farm workers (53 people), with £348; 469 nominated passengers, 69 domestic servants, and 87 others who are travelling at reduced fares. This information has been conveyed to the immigration authorities by a cable message from the department's representative in London. Louisa Horner31
  • 6 Feb 1930: WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE. Practical Chemistry (Inorganic). Grade II. Pass: V. Funnell.32
  • 14 May 1930: TECHNICAL SCHOOLS. Supplementary Examinations. WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE.
    Organic Chemistry (Theo. and Pract.),—Pass: V. Funnell, 47, 80; C. Walker, 72, 73; C. Wilson, 50, 50; T. McDiarmid, 80, 49.33

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P0026, 1108583.
  2. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Victoria Louisa Cameron Baker. Sep Q 1899 (East Grinstead) 02b 142. Mother's maiden surname: Horner."
  3. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), MAKARINI Dec 1912 862/012.
  4. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Sep Q [E. Grinstead] 2b 142."
  5. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Bredin Family Tree - Owner: margaretthomas31.
  6. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 11 Dec 1922, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/205063220
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5101-042 - Carl Johan Njalmar Nissen to Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell of 381 Hampton Street Brighton Married Woman.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4383-437 - Henry Edward Frederick Funnell Chemist and Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell his wife both of 381 Hampton Street Brighton - joint proprietors.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5101-042 - Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell to Louisa Smith of Upper Beaconsfield Widow - C/T 6074-633.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6074-633 - Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell of 19 Walstab Street Brighton East Married Woman.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5101-042 - Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell to Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell Married Woman and Henry Edward Frederick Funnell Chemist, both of White Lodge Upper Beaconsfield - C/T 8160-573.
  12. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D15956 age 73."
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8160-573 - Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell is surviving proprietor.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8160-573 - Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell to Elizabeth Douglas Ballantyne of "Baroona" Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman - subdivided 10 May 1967 into Lots 1.2.3 C/T 8667-610-612 l/p 75335.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6074-633 - Kathleen Poole of 175 Fortescue Avenue Seaford Married Woman.
  16. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 Nov 1995, p18.
  17. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://www.mirrorpaints.com.au - website no longer active, probably ceased c end Feb 2018 - now there is an automotive company at that address.
  18. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1901 England Census. RG13/638/120/5
    Enummerated at Croydon, Surrey.
    Household Members: Daniel Baker, Louisa Baker, Victoria L C Baker, Ada S Horner
    Ancestry Record ID: 7814::4796628."
  19. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, 1911 England Census. RD 25 (Lambeth Church)/ ED 18/ Piece 1960
    Enummerated at 18 Carlisle St S E, Lambeth
    Household Members: Louisa Baker, Louisa Baker
    The National Archives of the UK (TNA).
    Ancestry Record ID: 2352::3296074.
  20. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  21. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  22. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  23. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  24. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  25. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  26. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  27. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  28. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  29. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  30. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of Brighton General Cemetery, Caulfield South, Glen Eira City, Victoria, Australia, Plot: Church of England ZK 31A, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215568021
    Grave of Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell (1899-7 Nov 1995)    ,.
  31. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 21 Nov 1912, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10512752
  32. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 6 Feb 1930, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/244473468
  33. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 14 May 1930, p17
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203074021
Last Edited27 Oct 2021

Daniel Baker

M, #1971, b. 1831, d. 26 Feb 1906
Daniel BAKER
(1831-1906)
ChartsDescendants of Samuel HORNER
Birth*1831 Paisley, Scotland.1 
Marriage*17 Mar 1860 Spouse: Jane Caroline Harnett. Kurrachee, Lower Scinde, India, J C HARNETT was a widow at the time of marriage - relict of Hugh McDONALD.2,3
Widower17 Jan 1892Daniel Baker became a widower upon the death of his wife Jane Caroline Harnett.4,2
Marriage*18 Jan 1894 Spouse: Louisa Horner. Woolwich, London, England, Mar Q [Woolwich] 1d 1465.5
 
Death*26 Feb 1906 Plumstead, Kent, England, Mar Q 1906 (Woolwich) 01d 767 (Age 74.)6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
31 Mar 19015 Borgell Terrace Church Road, Croydon, Surrey, EnglandHead of Household: Daniel Baker. Age 69 - HM Royal Bodyguard. Also Ada S Horner, niece, 9
Member(s) of Household: Louisa Baker Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Baker.7

Family 1

 Jane Caroline Harnett b. 1834, d. 17 Jan 1892
Child 1.Albert Alfred Baker+ b. 21 Sep 1875, d. 21 Aug 1947

Family 2

 Louisa Horner b. 9 Nov 1869, d. 6 May 1948
Child 1.Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Baker+ b. 23 Aug 1899, d. 7 Nov 1995

Newspaper-Articles

  • 6 Aug 1895: The Dunmow Flitch. THREE CLAIMANTS. AN INTERESTING CEREMONY.
    Yesterday afternoon, in accordance with ancient custom, the now historic competition for the Dunmow Flitch of Bacon by married couples who have lived in Great Britain for one year and one day after matrimony without difference or dispute, took place in the little Essex town bearing that name. The interesting event was celebrated in a large marquee, erected especially for the occasion, in the presence of a crowded audience. There were three claimants for the much-coveted flitch—viz., Sergeant-Major and Mrs Baker, of Parrot-road, Plumstead ; Mr and Mrs Johnson, of Market Harborough, Leicestershire ; and Mr and Mrs James Clough, of Surlingham, near Norwich. The trial of the claimants as usual took place before.
    A Jury of Maidens and Bachelors,
    the judge, who was clad in scarlet and black, being Mr J. M. Welch, a well-known local auctioneer, Mr Robert Marsh, of Takeley, acted, as on previous occasions, as counsel for the claimants, while the donors of the sides of bacon found an advocate in Mr T. Gibbons, a local brewer. Both "learned counsel" were attired in wig and gown.
    The jury sat to the left of the judge, while the three interesting couples who insisted on their claims to the time-honoured flitch of bacon were posted on the right of that functionary. The first claim investigated was that of Sergeant-Major Daniel Baker and his wife, a pleasant-looking little woman, many years the junior of the old warrior whose partner in life she had become. Baker himself is a tall, handsome, bearded man, over 60 years of age, and he looked extremely well in the dark blue and gold uniform of an instructor of the Polytechnic School, with half-a-dozen war medals gleaming on his breast. The story told by his counsel was a Straightforward and Simple one. Born in Paisley in the thirties, Baker successively belonged to two crack Scotch infantry battalions, and fought with gallantry both through the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny.
    In the latter campaign, indeed, he was severely wounded. Returning home after a lengthy period of honourable service, he became a sergeant-major of the Yeomen of the Guard, and in December of 1893 met his future wife, Miss Louisa Horner, a hospital nurse, at a picnic party.
    The couple were married three weeks after their first meeting, and had ever since lived happily together, as he (Mr Marsh) had abundant testimony to prove.
    The Sergeant-Major, questioned by his counsel, said he had never had any reason to regret the step he so hurriedly took, and considered he and his wife were in every way entitled to the flitch of bacon. There was a little kissing uuder the mistletoe at the picnic, but that was thoroughly English. (Laughter.)
    Amusing "Evidence."
    Mrs Baker corroborated generally the evidence of her husband.
    Mr Marsh (to witness): Have you ever regretted the step you took?—Never, sir.
    You have no desire to return again to your occupation as a hospital nurse?—No, thank you. (Laughter.)
    The Sergeant-Major, in cross-examination by Mr Gibbons, said he did think of the flitch of bacon when he married Miss Horner.
    Mr Gibbons : In fact, then, you had one eye on the lady and the other on the bacon? (Laughter).
    Witness : Well, I can't exactly say that Mrs Baker (cross-examined): Now, about this picnic. Had you any idea you would meet Mr Baker there?—No.
    But you had heard about him, what a fine fellow he was I used to look out of the window at him.
    But you did not suppose when you looked out of the window at him that he would come the old soldier over you? (Laughter.) — No answer.
    Did you at once fall in love with him at the picnic?—I did.
    And have been happy over since your marriage?—Yes, certainly.
    Did he tell you before marriage that he had been engaged on several previous occasions?—Yes, on the field. (Laughter.)
    You never wish yourself single again?—No.
    You never wished Mr Baker single No fear. (Laughter.)
    The Jury's Finding.
    Tho jury ultimately found that Mr and Mrs Baker had fully substantiated their claim to the flitch of bacon. The other claims were also allowed after due investigation, and at the close of the ceremony, which throughout was provocative of much amusement, the successful couples were chaired and carried round the grounds. Louisa Baker8
  • 10 Aug 1895: THE DUNMOW FLITCH.
    On Monday, for the sixth consecutive August Bank Holiday, the ancient custom of the Dunmow Flitch, in its revived form, was carried out in the "historic town" in connection with the usual attractive fete and races. Of all the happy couples who apply for the bacon, the Committee select the most promising pairs for the day's ordeal, limiting the number to three.
    Foremost on the list this year was an old army veteran, with his wife, from Plumstead. This claimant was Sergeant-Major Daniel Baker—an imposing character with an imposing title "Of Her Majesty's Royal Body Guard, of the Yeomen of the Guard."
    The second pair were Mr. and Mrs. G. Johnson, of Market Harborough, Leicestershire, with undeniable credentials for the claim. Mr. Johnson is a master coachbuilder, and the proprietor of a flourishing business. The third couple selected were Mr. and Mrs. James Clough, of Surlingham, near Norwich, a working-class couple, also possessed of splendid testimonials as to their fondness and attachment, agreeableness, and unanimity.
    From all parts of the county, from London, and from further afield, folks poured into the town from early morning to mid-day. The streets were gaily decked with bunting. The programme of sports comprised :—The steward's stakes, for ponies, first prize £5, second £2, one mile; hurdle race, for cobs and ponies, 1st £5, 2nd £2, two miles; Dunmow town stakes, for cobs aud ponies, 1st £10, 2nd £3, 1 1/2 miles; flitch of bacon stakes, for cobs and ponies. 1st £7..10, 2nd £2, one mile ; consolation race, 1st £3, 2nd £1, 1 1/2 miles. Judge. Mr. F. J. Swell ; starter. Mr. R. C. Lyle; clerk of the scales, Mr. G. F. Clapham ; stewards, Messrs. Butcher, Clapham, Gibbons, Hamilton, R Marsh Pepper, Randall, Staines, Warren, and J. M. Welch. There were stage attractions by a large company of London artistes, under the direction of Professor Henri Bernard. Music was supplied by the excellent brass band of the South Metropolitan School, Witham, under Mr. Muskett. Numerous refreshment tents were provided, and there were all the usual miscellaneous amusements. Mr. R. C. Lyle was chairman of Committee, Mr. H. Staines carried out the trying duties of hon. secretary.
    TRIALS.
    A capacious marquee served for the court, at which the courageous couples presented their claims, and long before 3.15 p.m.—the time announced for the trials to begin—every seat was occupied. At length the Usher (Mr. J. Hamilton) announced the arrival of the Judge, Mr. J. M. Welch, the well-known auctioneer, who was admirably winged and robed for the occasion. Mr. Robert Marsh, of course, acted as counsel for all the claimants, while on the other side Mr. Thos. Gibbons was engaged in the defence of the bacon. Six maidens in white and six young bachelors took up their position in the Jury-box. They were the Misses Florence Wilder, Agnes Harrison, Grace Ruffel, Emily Warren, Maud Goldstone, aud S. J Butcher, and Messrs. Austin Staines, Stanley Savill, William Monckman, Arthur Stacey, George Goodey, and George Pocock, and they answered "Here" to their names. The claimants having been conducted to seats near the Counsel, and the opening formalities beiug over the first trial—that of Sergt.-Major Baker and his loving wife—was proceeded with.
    Mr. Marsh rose, in all seriousness, to address the Court, and after a gay and witty introduction, said his clients were residing at Purrett Road, Plumstead. They were married on Jan. 18, 1894, at Woolwich. Sergt.-Major Daniel Baker was proud of being one of Her Majesty's Royal Body Guard, of the Yeomen of the Guard. Born at Paisley about the year 1832, he enlisted early in life into the 72nd, Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders, and on April 1, 1847, was transferred to the 79th Cameron Highlanders. His services abroad were remarkable. In Canada from July, 1849, to August, 1851. In Turkey and the Crimea from May, '54, to June, '53. Present at the battle of the Alma, Balaclava, and capture of Sebastopol. In the East Indies from July, '57, until Sept., '60. Was present at tbe battle of Secundragunge, and at the siege and capture of Lucknow, March, '58. At the action of Allygange in April, and at the battle of Bareilly in May the same year. Also at the relief of Shahjekanpore in May, '58, and was present in action at the storming and capture of Rampoor on Nov. 3, 1858, and was there severely wounded. (Applause.) What a career in an eventful life ! Then as to the medals which adorn his manly breast, there was the Crimean War medal and bars for Alma aud Balaclava. The Mutiny medal and bar for Lucknow ; good conduct medal and gratuity of £15. And last, but not least, the Jubilee medal. Mr. Baker was appointed Yeoman on April 3, 1869. He was appointed Yeoman Bed Hanger December, 1889, and on Oct. 15. 1892, was promoted Sergt.-Major of Her Majesty's Royal Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard. (Applause.) He first met Miss Louisa Horner (now Mrs. Baker) at a picnic party in September, 1893. What a tale could he not pour into the fair lady's ears ! With Othello he could say:
    Her father lov'd me; oft invited me;
    Still question'd me the story of my life.
    From year to year ; the battles, sieges, fortune,
    That I have pass'd.
    ******
    My story being done,
    She gave me for my pains a world of sighs:
    She swore—in faith 't was strange, 't wat passing strange ;
    T' was pitiful, 't was wondrous pitiful;
    ******
    She loved me for the dangers I had passed,
    And I loved her that the did pity them.

    Mr. Marsh then catechised his clients as to the truth of these statements and as to their personal attachment to one another and their domestic habits, after which he handed in some excellent testimonials from neighbours.
    Mr. Gibbons then cross-examined very severely, but elicited no contradictory statements, and proceeded to forcefully address the Court for the opposition.
    The Summing Up.
    The Judge, with an occasional departure from his wonted solemnity, summed up somewhat in favour of the claimants aud with emphasized injunctions to the Jury to consider the claim well before making up their minds, he left the case in their hands.
    THS VERDICT.
    The Jury retired for a few minutes, and on their return they announced that they found a verdict for the claimants, amid loud applause. The Sergeant-Major suitably expressed his thanks for the award.
    The coachbuilder and his wife.—"Living pictures of connubial bliss."
    Mr. and Mrs. G. Johnson, of Market Harborough, were next put upon their trial.
    Mr. Marsh, in opening the case for this couple, said Mr. and Mrs. Johnson lived at Market Harborough, Leicestershire—a young, constant, and loving couple. Mr. Johnson was born where he now resided, and the young lady—formerly Miss Jessie Kinnear Low—was born at Brechin, Forfarshire, Scotland. Married at Brechin, Sept. 1893, their honeymoon was spent among the lovely hills and glens of Scotland, and during that delightful period they mutually planned together a code of rules for their home and daily life. At Market Harborough they had lived ever since. Although joys and sorrows, birth and death, had come to them, never once had they broken their marriage vows, but had lived in true peace, love, and happiness, striving to do their best, helping those who needed—an example to all round them. (Applause.) Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were living pictures of connubial bliss, and needed no word-painting from him. Their testimonials were numerous, and they were very highly spoken of in all of them. Mr. Marsh then produced several testimonials.
    Mr. Gibbons had no easy task in his legitimate endeavour to withhold the flitch from this worthy couple. He, however, extracted a good deal of fun out of the case, and although not successful in his opposition popularised himself with the audience. In reply to him Mr. Johnson admitted that his bride made him a pair of socks to be married in, according to the Scotch custom, but his boots were too small for them, and he went to be married with his socks in his pocket and his naked feet in his boots. In other answers Mr. Johnson returned sharp aud humorous repartee. He loved his wife, he said, and he loved his bacon too. Without leaving the court the Jury found for the claimants, and the Judge awarded them the second flitch. Mr. Johnson tendered his hearty thanks for the verdict.
    MR. AND MRS. CLOUGH.
    This worthy couple were also put through the ordeal. Their trial was likewise very amusing, counsel dealing principally with events of their courtship. The Jury found that they were entitled to a flitch. Judgment accordingly.
    _____
    After the trials the successful couples were chaired in procession, and they took the customary oath, kneeling on stones on the stage in the grounds. The fete closed with a grand display of fireworks by Messrs. Brock. Louisa Baker9
  • 2 Mar 1906: An Army pensioner named Daniel Baker, living at 6, Gatling Road, Plumstead, died on Tuesday, at the age of 74, from senile decay. He will be buried with military honours at Woolwich Cemetery to-morrow. (Saturday).10
  • 3 Mar 1906: Ex Sergeant Major Daniel Baker, a Crimean veteran, has just died at Woolwich aged 74. Deceased, who possessed seven medals, went through the Crimea and Indian Mutiny, and was sent from Fort George. N.B., to represent his regiment, the 77th Highlanders, at the funeral of the Duke of Wellington. Deceased will be buried with full military honours today.11
  • 9 Mar 1906: MR DANIEL BAKER.
    On Saturday, the funeral took place at Woolwich Cemetery of Mr. Daniel Baker, who died as Tuesday week at the of 74, at his residence, 6, Gatling Road, Plumstead. Deceased was formerly sergeant-major in the 79th Highlanders and had fought in the Crimean War and Indian Mutiny. He latterly occupied the position of second King's Messenger, and had seven medals. Deceased was accorded a semi-military funeral the members of the Old Boys' Brigade turning out, and Sergeant-Major Murray, of the Royal Engineers, was present. In additon, there were altogether about 500 at the funeral, being representatives of the Good Templars, Freemasons, etc., all of which the deceased had greatly interested himself in. The Rev. Jefferson of Deptford, conducted the service, and at the graveside the "Last Post was sounded.
    Messrs. J. J. Messent and Sons carried out the funeral arrangements.12

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Bredin Family Tree - Owner: margaretthomas31.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Baker Family Tree - Owner: johnbaker8.
  3. [S204] Find My Past, online unknown url, Marriages British India Office Ecclesiastical Returns.
  4. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Jane Caroline Baker
    Mar Q 1892 (Woolwich) 01d 1022 (Age 57)."
  5. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Mar Q [Woolwich] 1d 1465."
  6. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Daniel Baker. Mar Q 1906 (Woolwich) 1d 767 (Age 74)."
  7. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1901 England Census. RG13/638/120/5
    Enummerated at Croydon, Surrey.
    Household Members: Daniel Baker, Louisa Baker, Victoria L C Baker, Ada S Horner
    Ancestry Record ID: 7814::4796628."
  8. [S333] Newspaper (England) - South Wales Echo, 6 Aug 1895, p2.
  9. [S333] Newspaper (England) - Essex Standard (England), 10 Aug 1895, p2.
  10. [S333] Newspaper (England) - Kentish Independent (England), 2 March 1906, p5.
  11. [S333] Newspaper (England) - Daily News (London, England), 3 March 1906, p5.
  12. [S333] Newspaper (England) - Kentish Independent (England), 9 March 1906, p6.
Last Edited26 Sep 2021

Louisa Horner

F, #1972, b. 9 Nov 1869, d. 6 May 1948
Louisa SMITH (nee HORNER)
(1870-1948)
Father*Samuel Horner b. 13 Apr 1822, d. 20 Jan 1882
Mother*Emma Allen b. 1834, d. 16 Apr 1912
ChartsDescendants of Samuel HORNER
Note* Amy Keeble. Amy Keeble and Louisa Horner were friends in London, they were both active in the suffragette movement. 
Married NameBaker. 
Married NameSmith. 
Birth*9 Nov 1869 Camberwell, London, England, Mar Q 1870 [Camberwell] 1d 722.1 
Marriage*18 Jan 1894 Spouse: Daniel Baker. Woolwich, London, England, Mar Q [Woolwich] 1d 1465.2
 
Widow26 Feb 1906Louisa Horner became a widow upon the death of her husband Daniel Baker.3 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel23 Dec 1912 Sailing with Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Baker to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Makarini London
Age 42.4 
Marriage*1914 Spouse: Samuel Smith. VIC, Australia, #M238.5
 
Widow10 Apr 1932Louisa Horner became a widow upon the death of her husband Samuel Smith.6 
Land-UBeac*26 Oct 1936 GEM-D-5 (part). Transfer from Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Baker to Louisa Smith. 3a 1r 34p (now defined 1.390 ha) (NW part of land - now 2-6 Stoney Creek Road.)7 
Death*6 May 1948 19 Walstab Street, East Brighton, VIC, Australia, #D5202 (Age 80) [par Samuel HORNER & Emma ALLEN].8 
Death-Notice*7 May 1948 SMITH.—On May 6 at the residence of her daughter, No. 19 Walstab street East Brighton, Louisa, loved wife of the late Samuel and dearly loved mother of Queenie (Mrs H. E. Funnell) and Marie (Mrs Baker).
SMITH.—The Funeral of the late Mrs. LOUISA SMITH will leave the residence of her daughter, No. 19 Walstab street, East Brighton, THIS DAY (Friday), at 2 p.m., for the Brighton Cemetery.9 
Probate (Will)*10 Jun 1948 400/358. Louisa Smith, Residence: Middle Brighton, Death Date: 6 May 1948, Occupation: Widow, Grant Date: 10 Jun 1948
REAL ESTATE: All that piece of land containing 3 acres 1 rood 34 perches or thereabouts being part of Crown Allotment 5 Section D Parish of Gembrook County of Mornington and being the land comprised in Certificate of Title Volume 6074 Folio 1214633. The improvements consist of a weather-board dwelling with usual outbuildings which was occupied by deceased as a holiday home at intervals.
The Municipal value is £75 but is erroneously based on an area of 5 acres. Valued at £1250:0:0 sworn 4 Jun 1948
Total value of estate £1321:10:6.
Victoria was the trustee/executrix, and instructed to give one tenth of the estate to Mrs Catherine Baker, and retain nine tenth for her own benefit.10 
Land-Note*6 Oct 1948 GEM-D-5 (part). Louisa Smith died on 6th May 1948. Probate of her will has been granted to Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell of 19 Walstab Street Brighton East Married Woman.11 
Land-UBeac6 Oct 1948 GEM-D-5 (part). Transfer from Louisa Smith to Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Funnell. 3a 1r 34p (now defined 1.390 ha) (NW part of land - now 2-6 Stoney Creek Road.)12 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
2 Apr 18712 Hollington Street, Camberwell, London, England(Head of Household) Samuel Horner;
Age 1
Member(s) of Household: Emma Horner, Walter Samuel Horner, John Horner, James William Henry Horner, Thomas Horner, Ebenezer Horner, William Horner, Mary Emma Horner13
3 Apr 18819 Canal Place, Camberwell, London, England(Head of Household) Emma Horner;
Age 11 - Scholar
Member(s) of Household: William Horner, Mary Emma Horner, Mary Ann Horner14
5 Apr 1891John MARTIN - storeholder, 181 High Street, Plumstead, Kent, EnglandAge 21 - General Servant15
31 Mar 19015 Borgell Terrace Church Road, Croydon, Surrey, England(Head of Household) Daniel Baker;
Age 37
Member(s) of Household: Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Baker16
2 Apr 191118 Carlisle St S E, Lambeth, London, EnglandHead of Household: Louisa Baker. Age 42 - Cleaner War Office
Member(s) of Household: Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Baker.17
bt 1914 - 1919Dynon Road, Kensington, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Samuel Smith.18,19
bt 1928 - 1931Annah House, Dynon Road, West Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Samuel Smith.20,21

Grave

  • Brighton Cemetery, Caulfield South, VIC, Australia22

Family

 Daniel Baker b. 1831, d. 26 Feb 1906
Child 1.Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Baker+ b. 23 Aug 1899, d. 7 Nov 1995

Newspaper-Articles

  • 6 Aug 1895: The Dunmow Flitch. THREE CLAIMANTS. AN INTERESTING CEREMONY.
    Yesterday afternoon, in accordance with ancient custom, the now historic competition for the Dunmow Flitch of Bacon by married couples who have lived in Great Britain for one year and one day after matrimony without difference or dispute, took place in the little Essex town bearing that name. The interesting event was celebrated in a large marquee, erected especially for the occasion, in the presence of a crowded audience. There were three claimants for the much-coveted flitch—viz., Sergeant-Major and Mrs Baker, of Parrot-road, Plumstead ; Mr and Mrs Johnson, of Market Harborough, Leicestershire ; and Mr and Mrs James Clough, of Surlingham, near Norwich. The trial of the claimants as usual took place before.
    A Jury of Maidens and Bachelors,
    the judge, who was clad in scarlet and black, being Mr J. M. Welch, a well-known local auctioneer, Mr Robert Marsh, of Takeley, acted, as on previous occasions, as counsel for the claimants, while the donors of the sides of bacon found an advocate in Mr T. Gibbons, a local brewer. Both "learned counsel" were attired in wig and gown.
    The jury sat to the left of the judge, while the three interesting couples who insisted on their claims to the time-honoured flitch of bacon were posted on the right of that functionary. The first claim investigated was that of Sergeant-Major Daniel Baker and his wife, a pleasant-looking little woman, many years the junior of the old warrior whose partner in life she had become. Baker himself is a tall, handsome, bearded man, over 60 years of age, and he looked extremely well in the dark blue and gold uniform of an instructor of the Polytechnic School, with half-a-dozen war medals gleaming on his breast. The story told by his counsel was a Straightforward and Simple one. Born in Paisley in the thirties, Baker successively belonged to two crack Scotch infantry battalions, and fought with gallantry both through the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny.
    In the latter campaign, indeed, he was severely wounded. Returning home after a lengthy period of honourable service, he became a sergeant-major of the Yeomen of the Guard, and in December of 1893 met his future wife, Miss Louisa Horner, a hospital nurse, at a picnic party.
    The couple were married three weeks after their first meeting, and had ever since lived happily together, as he (Mr Marsh) had abundant testimony to prove.
    The Sergeant-Major, questioned by his counsel, said he had never had any reason to regret the step he so hurriedly took, and considered he and his wife were in every way entitled to the flitch of bacon. There was a little kissing uuder the mistletoe at the picnic, but that was thoroughly English. (Laughter.)
    Amusing "Evidence."
    Mrs Baker corroborated generally the evidence of her husband.
    Mr Marsh (to witness): Have you ever regretted the step you took?—Never, sir.
    You have no desire to return again to your occupation as a hospital nurse?—No, thank you. (Laughter.)
    The Sergeant-Major, in cross-examination by Mr Gibbons, said he did think of the flitch of bacon when he married Miss Horner.
    Mr Gibbons : In fact, then, you had one eye on the lady and the other on the bacon? (Laughter).
    Witness : Well, I can't exactly say that Mrs Baker (cross-examined): Now, about this picnic. Had you any idea you would meet Mr Baker there?—No.
    But you had heard about him, what a fine fellow he was I used to look out of the window at him.
    But you did not suppose when you looked out of the window at him that he would come the old soldier over you? (Laughter.) — No answer.
    Did you at once fall in love with him at the picnic?—I did.
    And have been happy over since your marriage?—Yes, certainly.
    Did he tell you before marriage that he had been engaged on several previous occasions?—Yes, on the field. (Laughter.)
    You never wish yourself single again?—No.
    You never wished Mr Baker single No fear. (Laughter.)
    The Jury's Finding.
    Tho jury ultimately found that Mr and Mrs Baker had fully substantiated their claim to the flitch of bacon. The other claims were also allowed after due investigation, and at the close of the ceremony, which throughout was provocative of much amusement, the successful couples were chaired and carried round the grounds. Daniel Baker23
  • 10 Aug 1895: THE DUNMOW FLITCH.
    On Monday, for the sixth consecutive August Bank Holiday, the ancient custom of the Dunmow Flitch, in its revived form, was carried out in the "historic town" in connection with the usual attractive fete and races. Of all the happy couples who apply for the bacon, the Committee select the most promising pairs for the day's ordeal, limiting the number to three.
    Foremost on the list this year was an old army veteran, with his wife, from Plumstead. This claimant was Sergeant-Major Daniel Baker—an imposing character with an imposing title "Of Her Majesty's Royal Body Guard, of the Yeomen of the Guard."
    The second pair were Mr. and Mrs. G. Johnson, of Market Harborough, Leicestershire, with undeniable credentials for the claim. Mr. Johnson is a master coachbuilder, and the proprietor of a flourishing business. The third couple selected were Mr. and Mrs. James Clough, of Surlingham, near Norwich, a working-class couple, also possessed of splendid testimonials as to their fondness and attachment, agreeableness, and unanimity.
    From all parts of the county, from London, and from further afield, folks poured into the town from early morning to mid-day. The streets were gaily decked with bunting. The programme of sports comprised :—The steward's stakes, for ponies, first prize £5, second £2, one mile; hurdle race, for cobs and ponies, 1st £5, 2nd £2, two miles; Dunmow town stakes, for cobs aud ponies, 1st £10, 2nd £3, 1 1/2 miles; flitch of bacon stakes, for cobs and ponies. 1st £7..10, 2nd £2, one mile ; consolation race, 1st £3, 2nd £1, 1 1/2 miles. Judge. Mr. F. J. Swell ; starter. Mr. R. C. Lyle; clerk of the scales, Mr. G. F. Clapham ; stewards, Messrs. Butcher, Clapham, Gibbons, Hamilton, R Marsh Pepper, Randall, Staines, Warren, and J. M. Welch. There were stage attractions by a large company of London artistes, under the direction of Professor Henri Bernard. Music was supplied by the excellent brass band of the South Metropolitan School, Witham, under Mr. Muskett. Numerous refreshment tents were provided, and there were all the usual miscellaneous amusements. Mr. R. C. Lyle was chairman of Committee, Mr. H. Staines carried out the trying duties of hon. secretary.
    TRIALS.
    A capacious marquee served for the court, at which the courageous couples presented their claims, and long before 3.15 p.m.—the time announced for the trials to begin—every seat was occupied. At length the Usher (Mr. J. Hamilton) announced the arrival of the Judge, Mr. J. M. Welch, the well-known auctioneer, who was admirably winged and robed for the occasion. Mr. Robert Marsh, of course, acted as counsel for all the claimants, while on the other side Mr. Thos. Gibbons was engaged in the defence of the bacon. Six maidens in white and six young bachelors took up their position in the Jury-box. They were the Misses Florence Wilder, Agnes Harrison, Grace Ruffel, Emily Warren, Maud Goldstone, aud S. J Butcher, and Messrs. Austin Staines, Stanley Savill, William Monckman, Arthur Stacey, George Goodey, and George Pocock, and they answered "Here" to their names. The claimants having been conducted to seats near the Counsel, and the opening formalities beiug over the first trial—that of Sergt.-Major Baker and his loving wife—was proceeded with.
    Mr. Marsh rose, in all seriousness, to address the Court, and after a gay and witty introduction, said his clients were residing at Purrett Road, Plumstead. They were married on Jan. 18, 1894, at Woolwich. Sergt.-Major Daniel Baker was proud of being one of Her Majesty's Royal Body Guard, of the Yeomen of the Guard. Born at Paisley about the year 1832, he enlisted early in life into the 72nd, Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders, and on April 1, 1847, was transferred to the 79th Cameron Highlanders. His services abroad were remarkable. In Canada from July, 1849, to August, 1851. In Turkey and the Crimea from May, '54, to June, '53. Present at the battle of the Alma, Balaclava, and capture of Sebastopol. In the East Indies from July, '57, until Sept., '60. Was present at tbe battle of Secundragunge, and at the siege and capture of Lucknow, March, '58. At the action of Allygange in April, and at the battle of Bareilly in May the same year. Also at the relief of Shahjekanpore in May, '58, and was present in action at the storming and capture of Rampoor on Nov. 3, 1858, and was there severely wounded. (Applause.) What a career in an eventful life ! Then as to the medals which adorn his manly breast, there was the Crimean War medal and bars for Alma aud Balaclava. The Mutiny medal and bar for Lucknow ; good conduct medal and gratuity of £15. And last, but not least, the Jubilee medal. Mr. Baker was appointed Yeoman on April 3, 1869. He was appointed Yeoman Bed Hanger December, 1889, and on Oct. 15. 1892, was promoted Sergt.-Major of Her Majesty's Royal Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard. (Applause.) He first met Miss Louisa Horner (now Mrs. Baker) at a picnic party in September, 1893. What a tale could he not pour into the fair lady's ears ! With Othello he could say:
    Her father lov'd me; oft invited me;
    Still question'd me the story of my life.
    From year to year ; the battles, sieges, fortune,
    That I have pass'd.
    ******
    My story being done,
    She gave me for my pains a world of sighs:
    She swore—in faith 't was strange, 't wat passing strange ;
    T' was pitiful, 't was wondrous pitiful;
    ******
    She loved me for the dangers I had passed,
    And I loved her that the did pity them.

    Mr. Marsh then catechised his clients as to the truth of these statements and as to their personal attachment to one another and their domestic habits, after which he handed in some excellent testimonials from neighbours.
    Mr. Gibbons then cross-examined very severely, but elicited no contradictory statements, and proceeded to forcefully address the Court for the opposition.
    The Summing Up.
    The Judge, with an occasional departure from his wonted solemnity, summed up somewhat in favour of the claimants aud with emphasized injunctions to the Jury to consider the claim well before making up their minds, he left the case in their hands.
    THS VERDICT.
    The Jury retired for a few minutes, and on their return they announced that they found a verdict for the claimants, amid loud applause. The Sergeant-Major suitably expressed his thanks for the award.
    The coachbuilder and his wife.—"Living pictures of connubial bliss."
    Mr. and Mrs. G. Johnson, of Market Harborough, were next put upon their trial.
    Mr. Marsh, in opening the case for this couple, said Mr. and Mrs. Johnson lived at Market Harborough, Leicestershire—a young, constant, and loving couple. Mr. Johnson was born where he now resided, and the young lady—formerly Miss Jessie Kinnear Low—was born at Brechin, Forfarshire, Scotland. Married at Brechin, Sept. 1893, their honeymoon was spent among the lovely hills and glens of Scotland, and during that delightful period they mutually planned together a code of rules for their home and daily life. At Market Harborough they had lived ever since. Although joys and sorrows, birth and death, had come to them, never once had they broken their marriage vows, but had lived in true peace, love, and happiness, striving to do their best, helping those who needed—an example to all round them. (Applause.) Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were living pictures of connubial bliss, and needed no word-painting from him. Their testimonials were numerous, and they were very highly spoken of in all of them. Mr. Marsh then produced several testimonials.
    Mr. Gibbons had no easy task in his legitimate endeavour to withhold the flitch from this worthy couple. He, however, extracted a good deal of fun out of the case, and although not successful in his opposition popularised himself with the audience. In reply to him Mr. Johnson admitted that his bride made him a pair of socks to be married in, according to the Scotch custom, but his boots were too small for them, and he went to be married with his socks in his pocket and his naked feet in his boots. In other answers Mr. Johnson returned sharp aud humorous repartee. He loved his wife, he said, and he loved his bacon too. Without leaving the court the Jury found for the claimants, and the Judge awarded them the second flitch. Mr. Johnson tendered his hearty thanks for the verdict.
    MR. AND MRS. CLOUGH.
    This worthy couple were also put through the ordeal. Their trial was likewise very amusing, counsel dealing principally with events of their courtship. The Jury found that they were entitled to a flitch. Judgment accordingly.
    _____
    After the trials the successful couples were chaired in procession, and they took the customary oath, kneeling on stones on the stage in the grounds. The fete closed with a grand display of fireworks by Messrs. Brock. Daniel Baker24
  • 21 Nov 1912: MAKARINI'S COMPANY.
    The s.s. Makarini left England on November 14 on her second trip to Australia, and, as before, she is bringing a big ship's company for Victoria. The passengers include 22 land-seekers (90 people), with £4,240 between them; 23 farm workers (53 people), with £348; 469 nominated passengers, 69 domestic servants, and 87 others who are travelling at reduced fares. This information has been conveyed to the immigration authorities by a cable message from the department's representative in London. Victoria Louise Cameron "Queenie" Baker25

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Mar Q [Camberwell] 1d 722."
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Mar Q [Woolwich] 1d 1465."
  3. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Daniel Baker. Mar Q 1906 (Woolwich) 1d 767 (Age 74)."
  4. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), MAKARINI Dec 1912 862/012.
  5. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#M238."
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D5564 (Age 77) [par Samuel SMITH & Elizabeth HAINES] reg. Footscray."
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5101-042 - Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell to Louisa Smith of Upper Beaconsfield Widow - C/T 6074-633.
  8. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D5202 (Age 80) [par Samuel HORNER & Emma ALLEN]."
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 7 May 1948 p2.
  10. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P0003, 400/358 ; VPRS 7591/P0002, 400/358.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6074-633 - Louisa Smith died on 6th May 1948. Probate of her will has been granted to Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell of 19 Walstab Street Brighton East Married Woman.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6074-633 - Victoria Louisa Cameron Funnell of 19 Walstab Street Brighton East Married Woman.
  13. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1871 England Census. RG10/737/62/60
    Enumerated at Camberwell, Surrey.
    Household Members: Emma Horner, Walfred Horner, John Horner, James Horner, Thomas Horner, Ebenezer Horner, Willia Horner, Emma Horner, Louisa Horner
    Ancestry Record ID: 7619::5859585."
  14. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1881 England Census. RG11/694/63/55
    Enummerated at 9 Canal Pl, Camberwell, London.
    Household Members: Emma Horner, William Horner, Emma Horner, Louisa Horner, Mary Ann Horner, Eliza Hodgkin
    Ancestry Record ID: 7572::21222440."
  15. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1891 England Census. RG12/539/52/38
    Enummerated at Plumstead, London, England
    Household Members: John Martin, Emma M Martin
    The National Archives of the UK (TNA).
    Ancestry Record ID: 6598::7382243 (indexed as HOOVER)."
  16. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1901 England Census. RG13/638/120/5
    Enummerated at Croydon, Surrey.
    Household Members: Daniel Baker, Louisa Baker, Victoria L C Baker, Ada S Horner
    Ancestry Record ID: 7814::4796628."
  17. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, 1911 England Census. RD 25 (Lambeth Church)/ ED 18/ Piece 1960
    Enummerated at 18 Carlisle St S E, Lambeth
    Household Members: Louisa Baker, Louisa Baker
    The National Archives of the UK (TNA).
    Ancestry Record ID: 2352::3296074.
  18. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914 "Louisa as South Kensington - Subdivision of West Melbourne."
  19. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919 "Louisa as South Kensington - Subdivision of West Melbourne."
  20. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  21. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  22. [S337] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials Billion Graves "Brighton Cemetery."
  23. [S333] Newspaper (England) - South Wales Echo, 6 Aug 1895, p2.
  24. [S333] Newspaper (England) - Essex Standard (England), 10 Aug 1895, p2.
  25. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 21 Nov 1912, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10512752
Last Edited6 Dec 2021

Samuel Smith

M, #1973, b. 1855, d. 10 Apr 1932
ChartsDescendants of Samuel HORNER
Probate (Will)* 250/549. Samuel Smith, Sth Kensington. Varnish Manufacturer.1 
Birth*1855 Birmingham, England. 
Marriage*4 Aug 1874 Spouse: Charlotte Smith. Bethnal Green, London, England, Sep Q 1874 (Bethnal Green) 1c 553.2,3
Widower11 Dec 1889Samuel Smith became a widower upon the death of his wife Charlotte Smith.4,2,5
(Migrant) Migration/Travel11 Aug 1890 Sailing with Rose Charlotte Smith, Samuel Smith, Louisa Evelyn Smith, Sydney Henry Smith to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Aberdeen sailing from Ldn.
with Mrs Smith (Age 40)
Age 35 - Varnish Maker.6 
Marriage*1900 Spouse: Eliza Lilly Delahunty. VIC, Australia, #M6168R.2
 
Widower21 Feb 1903Samuel Smith became a widower upon the death of his wife Eliza Lilly Delahunty.2,7 
Marriage*1912 Spouse: Hannah Brown. VIC, Australia, #M6747/1912 - as Hannah WHITTLE.8,2
 
WidowerNov 1913Samuel Smith became a widower upon the death of his wife Hannah Brown.2,7 
Marriage*1914 Spouse: Louisa Horner. VIC, Australia, #M238.9
 
Will*15 Apr 1931 THIS IS THE LAST WILL and TESTAMENT of me SAMUEL SMITH of Dynon Road South Kensington Varnish Manufacturer.... (see citation.)10 
Death*10 Apr 1932 2 Dynon road, South Kensington, VIC, Australia, #D5564 (Age 77) [par Samuel SMITH & Elizabeth HAINES].11 
Death-Notice*12 Apr 1932 SMITH.—On the 10th April at his residence, No. 2, Dynon road South Kensington, Samuel, dearly beloved husband of Louisa Smith, and loving father of Lillian (Mrs Gill), Rose (Mrs Robinson), Samuel, Louise (deceased), Sidney and Marie, aged 77 years - At rest.
SMITH.—On the 10th April at his residence No. 2, Dynon road, South Kensington, Samuel Smith, dearly loved stepfather of Queenie (Mrs Funnell), and loving grandfather of Samuel, Margery, John and Fred, aged 77 years.—Peace, perfect peace.
SMITH.—The friends of the late SAMUEL SMITH are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment.
The funeral is appointed to move from his late residence No 2 Dynon road, South Kensington, THIS DAY (Tuesday), at 2 o'clock, and proceed to St Mary's Church, Queensberry street, North Melbourne en route to the Brighton Cemetery.
ALFRED ALLISON Funeral Director head office, 221 Victoria street, Melbourne West Tel F1980.12 
Note* Mirror Paints History Originally called S. Smith & Co. p/l, we started producing paints and varnishes at in Melbourne around 1890. Mr. Sam Smith, a skilled varnish maker from Birmingham, England arrived in Melbourne to start a new life. He rented a hay and corn store at Browns Hill from a Mrs. Radcliffe. The area is now known as Dynon Road, South Kensington where the present factory is located. Sam, a skilled varnish maker and gum runner, began producing a range of varnishes, driers and oil based paints. The manufacture of pigments such as Chrome Yellows, Prussian Blue, Chrome Green and Carbon Black continued until the late 1950’s. Varnish and resin making was by open pot method over open hearth furnaces up until about the same time. Sam Smith passed on in the 1930’s handing down the business to two members of his family, Sam Jnr. and Victoria. By the 1960’s a wide range of coatings were being produced. Industrial paints included epoxies, polyurethanes, chlorinated rubbers and many speciality coatings. The architectural range (house paint) included alkyd enamels, acrylics, vinyls and membrane paints.
It was around that time Victoria’s son, Fred Funnell took over the Family business. Fred’s management saw the company succeed through the tremendous social and economic changes of the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. That time also saw a great diversification in the type of products we sold. The shop now carried a selection of swimming pool chemicals and hydroponics.
Fred’s son, Peter has now been running the business since the mid 1990’s and is determined to see it prosper for another century.13 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1903Swamp Road, Kensington, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: varnish maker.14
1909Dynon Road, Kensington, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: varnish maker.15
bt 1914 - 1919Dynon Road, Kensington, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: varnish maker. With Louisa Smith.16,17
bt 1928 - 1931Annah House, Dynon Road, West Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: varnish manufacturer. With Louisa Smith.18,19

Grave

  • Brighton Cemetery, Caulfield South, VIC, Australia20

Family 1

 Charlotte Smith b. 1852, d. 11 Dec 1889
Children 1.Samuel Smith b. 1880, d. 16 May 1959
 2.Sydney Henry Smith+ b. 13 Jun 1885, d. 28 Oct 1946

Family 2

 Eliza Lilly Delahunty b. 1871, d. 21 Feb 1903
Child 1.Catherine 'Marie' Smith+ b. 28 Dec 1900, d. 10 Jan 1958

Newspaper-Articles

  • 12 Jul 1895: THE PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing between HENRY BLASHKI, ALBERT ERNEST OSBORNE and SAMUEL SMITH, trading as the City Varnish and Paint Company, is hereby DISSOLVED by mutual consent, a from the ninth day of July, 1895. The abovenamed Henry Blashki will collect all the assets and pay all the debts of the said firm.
    Dated this tenth day of July, 1895.
    HENRY BLASHKI.
    ALBERT ERNEST OSBORNE.
    SAMUEL SMITH.
    Witness—H. HALE DUNN, Solicitor, Melbourne.21
  • 15 Feb 1896: Moneys Lent.—H. Blaski (trading as The City Varnish and Paint Company) v. Ernest Osborne and Samuel Smith for £9 14s. 7d for goods. Struck out.22
  • 15 Oct 1904: Tenders. PAINTING, General Repairs and Asphalting at West Footscray. S. Smith and Co., Varnish Works, Dynon-road, Kensington.23
  • 1 Mar 1907: NOTICE is hereby given that the PARTNERSHIP hitherto subsisting between the undersigned, trading as S. SMITH and Co., of Dynon-road, South Kensington, Varnish Manufacturers, has been DISSOLVED. Samuel Smith will now receive all moneys due to and pay all debts owing by the said partnership. Dated this 27th day of February, 1907.
    SAMUEL SMITH.
    WILLIAM SHERWIN.
    Witness: D. M'Kay.24
  • 7 Jul 1926: DYNON ROAD PURCHASE
    Messrs S. Smith and Co., of Dynon road, South Kensington, have purchased from Mr T. Ratcliffe an area of about two acres of land adjoining their business premises, for extension of their present factory. It is bounded on two sides by the Dynon road and Ratcliffe street and is situated a little more than one mile from the city. It is their intention to erect a modern factory with the most effiicent machinery and up to date appliances for the manufacture of varnish and paint.25
  • 5 Nov 1929: DYNON-ROAD ROBBERY. Accused Men Remanded. Joseph Thomas Douglas, 26 years, licensed dealer; William Henry Henderson, 29 years, laborer, and Dudley Hamilton, 18 years, laborer, were charged at North Melbourne court yesterday with breaking into the factory of S. Smith and Co., Dynon-road, South Kensington, 25th October, and stealing oils, paints and varnish of the value of £70. The three accused were remanded for one week.26
  • 17 Jun 1932: WILLS AND ESTATES. Samuel Smith, varnish manufacturer, of Dynon road, South Kensington, who died on April 10, left by will dated April 15, 1931, real estate of a gross value of £6,580 and personal property of a gross value of £4,867 to his wife and children, with gifts to employees who had been in his employ for the years at the time of testator's death.27
  • 10 Apr 1935: SMITH.—In loving memory of my dear husband, who passed away at Dynon-road, Kensington, on 10th April, 1932.
    Though death divides fond memory clings.—Inserted by his loving wife, Louisa.
    SMITH.—In loving memory of my dear father, 1932, who passed away on 10th April—Inserted by his son, Samuel, and daughter-in-law, Jessie, of West Brunswick.
    SMITH.—In loving memory of my dear father, who passed away on 10th April, 1932. For ever with the Lord.—Inserted by his loving son, Syd; daughter-in-law, Nell; grandchildren, Samuel, Margaret.
    SMITH.—In. loving memory of our dear father, Samuel Smith, who died on 10th April, 1932.
    We loved him In life,
    We do not forget him in death.
    O death, where is thy sting ?
    O grave, thy victory.
    — Inserted by his loving daughters, Lill and Rose.
    SMITH.—In loving memory of my dear father, who passed away on 10th April, 1932.
    Gone, but not forgotten.
    —Inserted hy his loving daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Alf, and grandson, John.28

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P0003, 250/549
    VPRS 7591/P0002, 250/549.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Baker Family Tree - Owner: johnbaker8.
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Marriage Charlotte Smith & Samuel Smith Sep 1874 (Bethnal Green) 1c 553."
  4. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, margaretthomas31 (Bredin Famiy Tree).
  5. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Death Charlotte Smith Dec 1889 (Sheffield) 9c 363 (Age 37)."
  6. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923
    Saml. Smith, Age 35, arrived 11 Aug 1890 on "Aberdeen."
  7. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  8. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  9. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#M238."
  10. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 7591/P0002, 250/549:
    THIS IS THE LAST WILL and TESTAMENT of me SAMUEL SMITH of Dynon Road South Kensington Varnish Manufacturer.
    1. I APPOINT my son SAMUEL SMITH and GEORGE SHAW of Nos. 94-98 Queen Street Melbourne Solicitor (hereinafter called "my Trustees") to be Executors and Trustees of this my Will.
    2. I DECLARE that in the interpretation of this my will the expression "my Trustees" shall where the context permits mean and include the Trustees or Trustee for the time being hereof whether original or substituted.
    3. I GIVE to my wife all my household furniture and effects for her own use and benefit absolutely.
    4. I BEQUEATH the following legacies
    (a)     To my daughter Rose Charlotte Robinson the sum of One hundred pounds,
    (b)     To my daughter Lillian Annie Gill the sum of One hundred pound
    (c)     To my son Sydney Henry Smith the sum of One hundred pounds,
    (d)     To my grandson Samuel Smith, son of my son Sydney Henry Smith the sum of Fifty pounds on the said Samuel Smith attaining the age of twenty-one years.
    5. I BEQUEATH to each of the employees of S. Smith & Co. Proprietary Limited at the date of my death and who shall have been so employed for five years at least prior to my death a sum equal to One pound for each year during which they have respectively been in the service of such Company.
    6. I GIVE to my wife an annuity of Three hundred and twelve pounds during her life to commence from the date of my death such annuity to be paid by equal weekly payments of Six pounds.
    7. I GIVE to my daughter Catherine Baker an annuity of One hundred and four pounds during the joint lives of herself and my said wife to commence from the date of my death such annuity to be paid by equal weekly payments of Two pounds.
    8. I DIRECT that my Trustees shall retain all my freehold property except the property in Dynon Road South Kensington now in the occupation of S. Smith & Co. Proprietary Limited and the factory portion of the property in Clarendon Parade West Footscray during the lifetime of my wife and during such period shall let the same on such terms and conditions as my Trustees shall think expedient and I direct that the net rent to arise from such property after paying thereout the cost of repairs and insurance all rates and taxes payable thereon and all other expenses in connection with such properties shall be applied in payment of one half of the annuities payable to my wife and my daughter Catherine Baker - respectively and that on the death of my said wife my Trustees shall sell and convert into money such freehold property as and when they shall in their absolute discretion think fit and shall stand possessed of the net moneys to arise from such sale and conversion and any portion of the rents which shall not have been applied in payment of the said annuities upon trust to pay and divide the same to and amongst my said daughters Rose Charlotte Robinson, Lillian Annie Gill and Catherine Baker and my son Sydney Henry Smith or such of them as shall be living at my death or in case my said wife shall survive me to and amongst such of them as shall be living at her death provided that in case any one or more of my said daughters or my said son shall die in my lifetime or shall predecease my said wife if she shall survive me the share of such one or more of them as shall so die or predecease my said wife in case she shall survive me in the moneys to arise from the sale of the said freehold properties and in any part of the rent which shall not have been applied in payment of the said annuities shall be held upon trust for my grandson Samuel Smith provided he shall attain the age of twenty one years and on his attaining that age.
    9. I DECLARE that the aforesaid legacies and all the provisions hereinbefore contained for the benefit of my wife, my daughters, my son and my grandson shall be free from state Probate Duty, Federal-Estate Duty and all other deductions and that all State Probate Duty and Federal Estate Duty shall be paid out of the residue of my estate.
    10. SUBJECT to the payment of my debts funeral and testamentary expenses and legacies and one half of the
    annuities hereinbefore bequeathed to my said wife and my daughter Catherine Baker and the Federal Estate Duty, State Probate Duty and all other deductions payable in respect of my estate I devise and bequeath all the residue of my real and personal estate as to two equal third parts or shares thereof to my son Samuel Smith and as to the remaining third part or share thereof to my daughter Victoria Cameron Funnell absolutely.
    11. I EMPOWER my Trustees if they shall think it necessary or advantageous for any reason in the administration of my estate to sell all or any property belonging to me at the date of my death at such price and upon such terms and conditions as my Trustees shall in their absolute and uncpntrolled discretion think fit but I declare that in case of the sale of all or any of my real estate the proceeds of such sale shall continue to be subject to the charge for securing payment of the annuities hereinbefore bequeathed to my said wife and my said daughter Catherine Baker.
    12. I DIRECT that the said George Shaw whether he shall accept the trusteeship or not shall be the solicitor to my trust property and as such notwithstanding his acceptance of the trusteeship be allowed all professional and other charges for his time and trouble which if employed as solicitor to my Trustees not being himself a Trustee he would be entitled to make.
    13. LASTLY I Revoke all former Wills.
    IN WITNESS whereof I have to this and the two preceding sheets or paper set my hand this Fifteenth day of April One thousand nine hundred and thirty-one.
    SIGNED by the said SAMUEL SMITH the Testator as and for his last will and Testament in the presence of us both present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses.
    Muriel T. Clark A. P. Wainwright clerks to Messrs Shaw & Turner solicitors, Melbourne.
    SAMUEL SMITH.
  11. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D5564 (Age 77) [par Samuel SMITH & Elizabeth HAINES] reg. Footscray."
  12. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 Apr 1932 p1.
  13. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://www.mirrorpaints.com.au - website no longer active, probably ceased c end Feb 2018 - now there is an automotive company at that address.
  14. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  15. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Bredin Family Tree - Owner: margaretthomas31.
  16. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914 "Louisa as South Kensington - Subdivision of West Melbourne."
  17. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919 "Louisa as South Kensington - Subdivision of West Melbourne."
  18. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  19. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  20. [S337] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials Billion Graves "Brighton Cemetery."
  21. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 12 Jul 1895, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203615214
  22. [S14] Newspaper - Record (Emerald Hill, Vic.), Sat 15 Feb 1896, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/108477538
  23. [S14] Newspaper - Independent (Footscray, Vic.), Sat 15 Oct 1904, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/73253545
  24. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 1 Mar 1907, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196154911
  25. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 7 Jul 1926, p14
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/243581837
  26. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 5 Nov 1929, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203268358
  27. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Jun 1932, p6.
  28. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 10 Apr 1935, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/204282760
Last Edited26 Oct 2021

George Pritchard Harvey Wilson

M, #1979, b. 10 Mar 1918, d. 30 Nov 2003
Father*George Lindsay Wilson b. 2 Feb 1867, d. 1 Jan 1943
Mother*Maria Pritchard b. 1879, d. 8 Apr 1968
ChartsDescendants of William WILSON
Note* George was living at 'Wilson House' on part of the original property originally settled by his grandfather in 1854.1 
Birth*10 Mar 1918 Numba, Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B8658.2 
Birth-Notice*19 Mar 1918 WILSON.—On the 10th March, at "Numba," Berwick, the wife of G. L. Wilson—a son.3 
Marriage-Notice*2 Jun 1945 DUFF—WILSON. — The marriage of Fay, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Hobart Duff, Balvenie, Struan street, Toorak, to George P. H. Wilson (ex-A.I.F.), only son of Mrs. G. L. Wilson, of Numba, Berwick, and the late Mr. Wilson, will take place this evening at St. John's Church, Toorak, at 7 o'clock.4 
Marriage*2 Jun 1945 Spouse: Fay Hobart Duff. St John's Church, Toorak, VIC, Australia.4
 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac12 Aug 1948 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 13). Transfer from Arthur Francis James Funnell to Keith Stuart Andrews George Pritchard Harvey Wilson. 5a 0r 33 9/10p.5 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac8 Dec 1949 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (Lot 13). Transfer from Keith Stuart Andrews George Pritchard Harvey Wilson to Arthur George Billing. 5a 0r 33 9/10p. The Billings paid £125.6,7 
Widower25 Feb 2000George Pritchard Harvey Wilson became a widower upon the death of his wife Fay Hobart Wilson. 
Death*30 Nov 2003 Berwick, VIC, Australia, Age 85.8 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1942Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: grazier.9
1954Wilson House, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: grazier. With Fay Hobart Wilson.10
198096 Harkaway Road, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: grazier. With Fay Hobart Wilson.11

Grave

  • Plot 5-274-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, WILSON In loving memory of Fay Hobart 16.12.1920 - 25.2.2000, wife of George Pritchard Harvey C.M.G. mother of David, Jamie, Anne.
    Also the Above George 10.3.1918 - 30.10.2003. Loved and remembered.8

Newspaper-Articles

  • 5 Mar 1947: MR. AND MRS. G. P. H. WILSON (Nee Fay Duff), of “Wilson House,” Berwick, are elated over the safe arrival of a son, the happy event taking place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Hospital on February 26th. George is the only son of the late G. L. Wilson, and of Mrs. Wilson, of “Numba,” Wilson St., Berwick.12
  • Dec 2003: George Pritchard Harvey Wilson. Born: 18/3/1918 Died: 30/10/2003
    The Wilson family came to Australia from Fintona in Ireland and first settled in the Melbourne suburb of Brighton. Georges grandfather James Wilson and his brother William, bought land at Berwick at the first land sale held at Dunbars Hotel in Dandenong on 20 January 1854. George was still living at "Wilson House" on part of the original property when he died.
    George Wilson was born at Berwick, Victoria on 18 March 1918, the third generation of the pioneering Wilson family to reside on the same 550 acres property originally settled by his grandfather in 1854.
    Educated at Melbourne and Geelong Grammar Schools, he followed the family tradition of farming. At his Berwick property he ran two dairy herds, a Poll Hereford commercial beef herd and a Stud Dorset Horn Sheep flock.
    Throughout his life, George Wilson has been an early adopter of farming techniques, particularly in the area of fodder conservation, with two of his share-farmers having won awards in this area and in farm management.
    It was little wonder then that he was the first Victorian to win a Nuffield Farming Scholarship in 1952. He travelled by ship to the U.K. with Pat Meredith from Tasmania who became a life long friend. His scholarship was to study beef and general farming in the UK and Europe. Up until his death his farming interests have been Beef Cattle, Pasture Management and Dairy Farming.
    Nuffield Farming Scholarships in Australia and some other British Commonwealth countries were funded by the Nuffield Foundation in London from 1950 to 1976. Prior to this date George Wilson worked tirelessly to raise money in Australia to keep the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Scheme going.
    The Australian Nuffield Farming Scholars Association was established with George Wilson as its first Chairman, a position he held from 1973 to 1989.
    George Wilson with the help of a small committee organised the first World Nuffield Conference in Australia centred in Melbourne, with the pre conference tours in Western Victoria. Largely due to Georges enthusiasm and drive the conference was a great success.
    Quoting from Brian Morleys obituary in the Age Newspaper on the 26 November 2003, "He was a remarkable man - an imposing figure who commanded respect and was warm in his regard for others. He was a man of achievements and rarely took on a cause that he could not deliver".
    In 1986 he was made a Life Member of the Australian Nuffield Farming Scholars Association and three years later the UK Nuffield Farming Trust made him an Honorary Trustee - the first person outside the UK to be recognised. Nuffield Australia and world wide owes a lot for its success to George Wilson.
    Just after the death of Sir Winston Churchill, George Wilson was amongst a number of Australians to help raise money for what is now known as the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. This door knock raised 4.2 million dollars and George was extremely proud of the fact that a large portion of this came from rural people. For many years he served on the Primary Industries selection Panel in Victoria.
    George was a third generation Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Councillor. His grandfather, James Wilson, joined the RAS of V in 1902 and served until 1910. He was succeeded by his son, George's father, who became a Trustee and Vice President. George Wilson was elected to the Council in July 1950. He became a Vice President in 1957 and President in 1964. At the age of forty six he was the youngest President on record. He was President for nine years - the second longest term held by a President.
    It is interesting to note that when he took over as President a lot of commercial farmers and some academics were becoming very critical of show standards - what's changed.
    Prior to his Presidency attendance had been about 680,000 and during the next nine years they rose to 916.000 an increase of 33%. During the same period he increased animal and commercial entries from 27000 to 31000.
    George was a life member of the RAS of V. appointed a Trustee in 1968 and a Life Councillor in 1970. He sat on many committees, including the Farm Management, which he chaired for thirty years. In 1955 he was responsible for the introduction of a modern Diary Pavilion at the Royal Show. George exhibited Shropshire and Dorset Horn sheep, Kelpie sheep dogs and chooks at the Royal Melbourne Show.
    George was awarded a C.M.G. in the Queens Birthday Honours List in June 1966 - for services to Agriculture.
    From 1942 - 45 George served as a Lieutenant in the 13th Armoured Regiment A.I.F. which was formed out of the 13th Lighthorses.
    The Wilson Family were wonderful philanthropists, contributing greatly to the development of the Berwick township and district. In 1962 George and Fay donated the original one acre Wilson House Homestead site and their wonderful Moreton Bay Fig Tree to the people of Berwick as well as additional land to the Berwick Bowling Club. Again in 1972 George and Fay gifted an area of 43 acres of their Berwick property to the then Shire of Berwick which has since been developed into parkland known as the Wilson Botanic Park.
    Just prior to his death George was notified that the Berwick Primary School No 40. site, that he and others in the community had worked hard to save and had contributed money to, was to be saved as an historical area. George was delighted.
    Some of Georges other activities included the Berwick & District Agricultural/Horticultural Society, serving two terms as President. President and Life Member of the Dandenong Agricultural and Historical Society. He served on the Victorian Inland Meat Authority for eight years and in 1970 was Chairman for four years. George was a member of the Monash University Council and the Victorian Economic Development Corporation.
    In June 1945 George married Fay, daughter of WV Robert Duff. They had two sons and a daughter. Fay pre deceased George and he is survived by his sons David and Jamie and daughter Anne Wimmers and their nine children.
    George will be sadly missed by all of us who have known him over the years.13

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Wilson Family Tree 2006 - Owner: srwilson1965.
  2. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 Mar 1918, p1.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 Jun 1945, p12.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3864-735 - Keith Stuart Andrews of "Blairgowrie" Berwick Poultry Farmer and George Pritchard Harvey Wilson of "Wilson House" Berwick Grazier - joint proprietors - C/T 7151-071.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7151-071 - Arthur George Billing of 15 Berkeley Street Hawthorn Executive.
  7. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1948-49: NAV £1, sold 18 Aug 1949 to Arthur Billing.
  8. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-274-A     Wilson     Fay Hobart F     79     29/02/2000     2866
    5-274-A     Wilson     George     M     85     6/11/2003     3245.
  9. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  10. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  11. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  12. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 5 Mar 1947, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218501502
  13. [S14] Newspaper - Nuffield Bulletin, Dec 2003, p2 written by W. Robert R Beggs A.M.
Last Edited11 Sep 2022

George Preston

M, #1980, b. 26 Feb 1913, d. 11 Feb 1987
Birth*26 Feb 1913 St Kilda, VIC, Australia.1 
Marriage*1937 Spouse: Gladys Mary Binding. VIC, Australia, #M10962.2
 
Military*22 May 1940Enlisted for military service: Australian Army Service Number VX16205 - Date of Discharge 9 Oct 1945 - Rank Lance Sergeant - Posting at Discharge 2/4 Field Regiment.3 
Land-UBeac*29 Mar 1950 GEM-D-1 27/LP2461, 34 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Reginald George Barnes to George Preston.4 
Death*11 Feb 1987 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D3676 (Age 73) [par Amos Victor PRESTON & Florence Emily MILLER].5 
Village Bell*Mar 1987 George Preston died on 11th February after a short illness. He will be remembered for many things - for his sporting prowess in football, tennis, golf and cricket; for his dedicated service to Montuna Golf Club, to RSL and Lodge members, for his love for his family and friends and his help to many people throughout his life. Our thoughts go to his widow, Mrs Gladys Preston and his children and grandchildren. This community was the richer for his life and work.6 
Land-Note*9 Dec 1987 Gladys Mary Preston George Preston died on 11/2/87. Probate of his will has been granted to Gladys Mary Preston of Emerald Road Upper Beaconsfield.7 
Land-UBeac*a 9 Dec 1987 GEM-D-1 27/LP2461, 34 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from George Preston to Gladys Mary Preston. Property probably transferred to Gladys Preston. 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1942 - 1954St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Gladys Mary Binding.8
1963Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Gladys Mary Preston.9
1967Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Gladys Mary Preston.10
1977Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Gladys Mary Preston.11

Grave

  • Plot 7-354, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia12

Newspaper-Articles

  • 15 Jan 1947: Beaconsfield Upper. WHIST in the local hall on January 4th was won by Mr. G. Preston and and Mrs. Baker. As a result of the evening a donation of £1/8/6 was paid to the St John’s Parish Hall Building Fund. The next of these evenings is on January 18th.13
  • 21 Dec 1961: BEREAVEMENT NOTICE
    Mrs. R. C. Sims, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sims, Springvale, Mr. and Mrs. G. Preston and family, Beaconsfield Upper, wish to thank all kind friends and relatives for their help, cards, telephone and personal messages of sympathy. In the recent sad loss of their loved one, Raymond Charles Sims. Will all please accept this as our personal thanks, as tributes were too numerous to answer. Gladys Mary Preston14

Citations

  1. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/, Name      PRESTON, GEORGE
    Service      Australian Army
    Service Number      VX16205
    Date of Birth      26 Feb 1913
    Place of Birth      ST KILDA, VIC
    Date of Enlistment      22 May 1940
    Locality on Enlistment      UPPER BEACONSFIELD, VIC
    Place of Enlistment      CAULFIELD, VIC
    Next of Kin      PRESTON, GLADYS
    Date of Discharge      9 Oct 1945
    Rank      Lance Sergeant
    Posting at Discharge      2/4 Field Regiment
    WW2 Honours and Gallantry      None for display
    Prisoner of War      No.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5617-258 - George Preston of Emerald Road Upper Beaconsfield Grader Driver.
  5. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D3676 birthplace St Kilda."
  6. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 055-1987 p4 by Ray Ratcliff.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5617-258 - George Preston died on 11/2/87. Probate of his will has been granted to Gladys Mary Preston of Emerald Road Upper Beaconsfield.
  8. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980 "1942, also 1954."
  9. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  10. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  11. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  12. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    7-354 Preston George M 4/10/2000 3008.
  13. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 15 Jan 1947, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218500723
  14. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 21 Dec 1961, p10.
Last Edited23 Feb 2023
 

NOTE

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

Some individuals may be featured because members of their family were associated with the Upper Beaconsfield area, even though they themselves never lived here.