Australia Kath Adele Wye

F, #1981, b. 31 Mar 1885, d. 2 Jan 1938
Married NameMartel. 
Birth*31 Mar 1885 Myrtleford, VIC, Australia, #B12242.1 
Marriage*1912 Spouse: Charles Louis Martel. VIC, Australia, #M1402.2
 
Note* MARTEL Australia Kathleen: Nationality - French: Date of Birth - 31 March 1885: Arrived per NARKUNDA: First registered at Mosman.3 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel23 Aug 1936 Sailing with Maurice Joseph Martel to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Orford sailing from London 18 Jul 1936 travelling 1st class
Age 50 - last address Cumberland Hotel W.4 
Death*2 Jan 1938 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D12339 (Age 51) [par William WYE & Margaret SCULLY] - suicide.5 
Death-Notice*8 Jan 1938MARTEL. - On the 2nd January (suddenly), at Upper Beaconsfield, Adele Kathleen, the beloved wife of Charles, and loving mother of Adele (Mrs. E. Roberts) and Maurice. (Interred privately.)6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1937Mon Desir, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia7

Grave

  • Plot 3-039-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, 3-039-B8

Family

 Charles Louis Martel b. 15 Jul 1886, d. 16 Aug 1967
Children 1.Adele Mabelle Bertha Martel+ b. 1912, d. 17 Feb 1990
 2.Maurice Joseph Martel b. 17 Dec 1914, d. 17 Mar 1942

Newspaper-Articles

  • 24 Aug 1936: Travellers' Tales from Overseas. SCIENCE, TENNIS AND FASHION DISCUSSED.
    It must have been a poor first impression that overseas visitors formed of Melbourne when R.M.S. Orford berthed last night in the teeth of a howling gale that made the pier at Port Melbourne surely one of the most unpleasant spots in a city thoroughly out of humor. It was a churlish blustering welcome and the Orford passengers, and the friends who were greeting them, soon left the wind-swept decks for the shelter of the lounges as they exchanged impressions of peoples and places over seas for home news.
    Theatrical Personalities.
    It is just five months since Madame Martel left her home at Upper Beaconsfield for a visit to England and Scotland, but into that time she has packed a series of most interesting experiences. In London she went with the Australian singer, Malcolm McEacharn to the theatrical garden party that is held once each year In Hyde Park. Many artists in whom Australians are particularly interested were there — Vera Pierce, to be remembered from Chu Chin Chow, busy at the strawberry and cream stall; Mario Tempest, Gertrude Lawrence, Margaret Bannerman, who is at present studying the lead in Strauss's new play Three Waltzes; Ann Harding and Noel Coward, accompanied by eight stalwart policemen to clear the way for them, and the Hon. Mrs. Pitt-Rivers, who expressed a longing for the Australian sunshine again.9
  • 3 Jan 1938: Madame Martel, who had been in ill-health for some time, died suddenly at her home at Upper Beaconsfield yesterday morning. She was the wife of M. Charles Martel, of Messrs. Prouvost, Lefebvre and Co., wool buyers, Collins street.10
  • 11 Jan 1938: AFTER the expiration of fourteen days from the publication hereof application will be made to the Supreme Court of the State or Victoria, in its Probate jurisdiction, that PROBATE of the WILL (dated the 10th day of April, 1926) of AUSTRALIA KATHLEEN MARTEL, late of Upper Beaconsfield, in the said State, married woman, deceased, may be granted to Leslie Bolitho, formerly of 69 Livingstone street, Ivanhoe, in the said State, but now of Seymour, in the said State, bank manager, the sole executor named therein.
    Dated the 11th day of January, 1938. HOLROYD-SERGEANT & Co., Broken Hill Chambers, 31 Queen street, Melbourne, proc tors for the applicant.11

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#B12242."
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#M1402."
  3. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, MARTEL Australia Kathleen: Nationality - French: Date of Birth - 31 March 1885: Arrived per NARKUNDA: First registered at Mosman.
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Jan 1938 p21.
  7. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980 "1937."
  8. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-039-B.
  9. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 24 Aug 1936, p13
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204909491
  10. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 3 Jan 1938 p2.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Jan 1938, p13.
Last Edited10 Mar 2019

Charles Louis Martel

M, #1982, b. 15 Jul 1886, d. 16 Aug 1967
Charles Louis MARTEL
(1886-1967)
Birth*15 Jul 1886 Anzin, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.1 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel13 Nov 1906 To Sydney, NSW, Australia. Ship India.2
 
Marriage*1912 Spouse: Australia Kath Adele Wye. VIC, Australia, #M1402.3
 
Note*bt 1916 - 1919 MARTEL Charles Louis: Nationality - French: Date of Birth - 15 July 1886: Arrived per NARKUNDA: First registered at Mosman.1 
Land-UBeac*9 May 1928 PAK-66 l/p 1265 (part Lot 11). Transfer from Alexander Rushall to Charles Louis Martel.4 
Note27 Jul 1933 MARTEL Charles Louis born 1886, Adele Kathleen age 47 - Nationality: French - Arrived Adelaide 17 August 1933.5 
Widower2 Jan 1938He became a widower upon the death of his wife Australia Kath Adele Wye.6 
Marriage*1939 Spouse: Stella Rose Myers. VIC, Australia, #M10952.7
 
Note11 Jul 1939 MARTEL Charles Louis born 15 July 1886; nationality French; travelled per STRATHALLAN arriving in Melbourne on 11 July 1939.8 
Note15 Sep 1939 MARTEL Charles Louis: Nationality - French: Date of Birth - 15 July 1886: Date of Arrival - 13 September 1906: Arrived per SS INDIA [P & O Company]: Certificate Number 1: Date of Issue - 15 September 1939: First Registered at Berwick - Victoria [Contains one black and white photograph].9 
Noteabt 1940 Martel, C L - Naturalisation.10 
Land-UBeac*23 Mar 1954 PAK-66 l/p 1265 (part Lot 11). Transfer from Charles Louis Martel to Norman Cyril Steele. Caveat lodged 12 Feb 1953.11 
Widower5 Apr 1954Charles Louis Martel became a widower upon the death of his wife Stella Rose Myers.6 
Marriage*1957 Spouse: Muriel Windeyer Meredith. Sydney, NSW, Australia, #M15435/1957 - as MacKay.12,13
 
Death*16 Aug 1967 Sydney, NSW, Australia, NSW #D4328 [par Jules & Mary].14 
Death-Notice*18 Aug 1967MARTEL.-On August 16th, at St Luke's Hospital, Sydney, Charles Louis, of Woollahra, dearly loved husband of Muriel, loved father of Del (Mrs Champion de Crespigny, Anglesea, Vic.) and Maurice (late R.A.A.F. decd.), fond grandfather of Andrew Charles Roberts, Toorak, Vic.
MARTEL.-On August 16th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Sydney, Charles Louis, dearly loved Dahsie of Pauline and Diane, beloved stepfather of John and Marj. Remembered with love always.
MARTEL.-The Funeral of Mr CHARLES LOUIS MARTEL will leave our chapel, 1646 High Street, Glen Iris (east of the railway gates) on MONDAY (21st August) after a service commencing at 2.00 pm for the Springvale Crematorium.
DRAYTON & GARSON PTY LTD 25 4416.15,16 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1942Mon Desir, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: wool appraiser. With Stella Rose Myers. With Maurice Joseph Martel.17

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia18

Family

 Australia Kath Adele Wye b. 31 Mar 1885, d. 2 Jan 1938
Children 1.Adele Mabelle Bertha Martel+ b. 1912, d. 17 Feb 1990
 2.Maurice Joseph Martel b. 17 Dec 1914, d. 17 Mar 1942

Newspaper-Articles

  • 5 Aug 1929: THE WOOL SALES - FRENCH BUYER ARRIVES
    Mr. C. Martel, a French wool buyer, passed through Adelaide on Saturday by the Narkunda.19
  • 5 Aug 1933: WOOL MARKET HAS BECOME PAYABLE
    'For three years the wool market has been unpayable to growers, brokers and all concerned. Now it has become pay able and promises to remain so or improve further,' said Mr. C. Martel, a Melbourne wool buyer, who returned in the Nark unda today. Mr. Martel confirmed this opinion in an interview which he had with the chairman of the International Wool Federation (M. Dubrulle).20
  • 11 Aug 1933: "WAKE UP, WOOL GROWERS." Australia's prestige as a wool country was being damaged by complaints of short weight and irregular packing said Mr Charles Martel, a French wool buyer, who has returned to Melbourne from France. Mr. Martel said that M Maurice Dubrille, president of the In ternational Wool Textile Federation, regretted that Australian wool was fast losing ground in its reputation. While other wool-producing countries were do ing their utmost to gain ground, Austra lia was failing to maintain the reputation it had previousy held. The markets of Victoria and Albury were the worst offenders, said Mr. Martel, who thinks that M. Dudrille's complaints are well-founded. "Wake up, wool grow ers! With care a good reputation can still be saved," was Mr. Martel's warning and advice.21
  • 23 Jul 1940: Charles Louis Martel of French nationality born at Ansin, France and resident for 31 years in Australia now residing at Mon Desir, Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria intend to Apply for Naturalisation under the Nationality Act 1930-193622
  • 17 Dec 1952: AUCTION, PROPERTY, &c THIS DAY AT 3 P.M.
    "MON DESIR", MAIN ROAD (Adj. War Memorial) Upper Beaconsfield
    GENTLEMAN'S SOLID BRICK RESIDENCE
    Cont. Ent. Hall, D.D.'s to Large Loungerm., Through Large Folding Doors to Dining-rm., Den. Billiard- rm., 3 Bedrms., Each with Hand Basin (2 with B.I. Robes); Encl. Sun Verandah, Tiled Kitchen, 2- bowl S.S. Sink, H.W.S., Pantry, Bathrm., Sep. Toilet, Large Sun Deck. Some Floor Coverings, Curtains, & Furniture Available at Valuation.
    NOTE: VACANT POSSESSION CAN BE ARRANGED FOR XMAS.
    Outbuildings Include 3-rmd Caretaker's Cottage, 2-car Garage, Stables, and Various Store & Tool Rooms. Adequate Water Supply.
    8 3/4 ACRES OF LAND.
    Beautiful Garden with Many Lovely Well-developed Trees and Shrubs. Circular Drive. Outstanding Views. Handy Shops and Golf Clubs.
    TERMS Two-fifths Dep., Bal. 5 Years, 5%
    WILLIAMS & CO PTY LTD 161 Toorak Rd South Yarra
    Win 7514 (15 Lines)23

Citations

  1. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, MARTEL Charles Louis: Nationality - French: Date of Birth - 15 July 1886: Arrived per NARKUNDA: First registered at Mosman.
  2. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx
  3. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#M1402."
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3170-931 - Charles Martel of The Rialto Collins Street Melbourne Woolbuyer.
  5. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, MARTEL Charles Louis born 1886, Adele Kathleen age 47 - Nationality: French - Arrived Adelaide 17 August 1933.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  7. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942 "as Stella Rose COOKE."
  8. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, MARTEL Charles Lovis born 15 July 1886; nationality French; travelled per STRATHALLAN arriving in Melbourne on 11 July 1939.
  9. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, MARTEL Charles Louis: Nationality - French: Date of Birth - 15 July 1886: Date of Arrival - 13 September 1906: Arrived per SS INDIA [P & O Company]: Certificate Number 1: Date of Issue - 15 September 1939: First Registered at Berwick - Victoria [Contains one black and white photograph].
  10. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, A659, 1940/1/7105.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3170-931 - Norman Cyril Steele of Berwick Grazier.
  12. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 3 Feb 1983, p19.
  13. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages "NSW #M15435."
  14. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages "NSW #D4328 [par Jules & Mary]."
  15. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Aug 1967, p17.
  16. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 18 Aug 1967.
  17. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  18. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  19. [S14] Newspaper - The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 5 Aug 1929, p14.
  20. [S14] Newspaper - The Mail (Adelaide, SA), 5 Aug 1933, p2.
  21. [S14] Newspaper - The Horsham Times (Vic.), 11 Aug 1933, p4.
  22. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 Jul 1940, p8.
  23. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 Dec 1952, p11
    also: 29 Nov 1952, p21: slightly different wording at end "TERMS ½ Cash Bal to Suit Purchaser. Inspections By Arrangement only with the Auctioneers Who Will Arrange Transport if Desired."
    also: 13 Dec 1952, p17: same wording as 17 Dec 1952.
Last Edited17 Oct 2020

Adele Mabelle Bertha Martel

F, #1983, b. 1912, d. 17 Feb 1990
Father*Charles Louis Martel b. 15 Jul 1886, d. 16 Aug 1967
Mother*Australia Kath Adele Wye b. 31 Mar 1885, d. 2 Jan 1938
Married NameChampion de Crespigny. 
Married NameRoberts. 
Birth*1912 Armadale, VIC, Australia, #B25772.1 
Marriage-Notice*1 Jun 1936The following engagements are announced: -
Adele Martel, only daughter of Mr and Madame Martel, Mon Desire, Upper Beaconsfield to E Lennard Roberts, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W J Roberts, Aldersyde, Fellows street, Kew.2 
Marriage*1937 Spouse: Edgar Lennard Roberts. VIC, Australia, #M13240.3
 
Marriage*30 Jan 1960 Spouse: Francis George Travers Champion de Crespigny. VIC, Australia.4
 
Widow19 Dec 1968Adele Mabelle Bertha Martel became a widow upon the death of her husband Francis George Travers Champion de Crespigny.5 
Death*17 Feb 1990 VIC, Australia, as Champion de Crespigny.4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1943Mental Hospital, Kew, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Edgar Lennard Roberts.6
bt 1949 - 1954Mental Hospital, Wendouree, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Edgar Lennard Roberts.7,8
1954Mental Hospital, Ararat, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Edgar Lennard Roberts.9
bt 1963 - 1968Bingley Parade, Anglesea, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Francis George Travers Champion de Crespigny.10,11
198020 Rutherford Parade, Wrnt (Warneet?), VIC, AustraliaOccupation: artist.12
19804/33 Champion Street, Brighton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.12

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia13

Newspaper-Articles

  • 19 Aug 1939: Gay Flowers at Club's Dance
    Dr E Lennard Roberts and Mrs Roberts (who wore a black taffetas gown trimmed on the bodice with little bows) ... Edgar Lennard Roberts14

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#B25772."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 Jun 1936, p15.
  3. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
  4. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, !Young & Ch de Crespigny (Owner AnneYoungAu).
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S143] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1943.
  7. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  8. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954 "District of Learmonth, no place given, but others on page were at Wendouree."
  9. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  10. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  11. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  12. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  13. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  14. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 Aug 1939, p13.
Last Edited10 Mar 2019

Maurice Joseph Martel

M, #1987, b. 17 Dec 1914, d. 17 Mar 1942
Father*Charles Louis Martel b. 15 Jul 1886, d. 16 Aug 1967
Mother*Australia Kath Adele Wye b. 31 Mar 1885, d. 2 Jan 1938
Education* Martel Maurice Joseph 17 December 1914 to 17 March 1942. At Scotch College 1927-1931.1 
Birth*17 Dec 1914 Sydney, NSW, Australia. 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel23 Aug 1936 Sailing with Australia Kath Adele Martel to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Orford sailing from London 18 Jul 1936 travelling 1st class
Age 21 - Woolbuyer - last address c/o Orient Line, Cockbur St SW.2 
Military*18 Aug 1940Enlisted for military service: Melbourne, VIC, Australia, Royal Australian Air Force Service Number 400373 - Date of Death 17 Mar 1942 - Rank Flying Officer - Posting on Death 1 DEPOT - Roll of Honour UPPER BEACONSFIELD.3 
Death*17 Mar 1942 Wick, Scotland, MARTEL Maurice Joseph - (Flying Officer); Service Number - 400373; File type - Casualty - Repatriation; Aircraft - Hudson; Place - Wick, Scotland; Date - 17 March 1942.4 
MilitaryEnlisted for military service: RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS IN WORLD WAR 2 AND MISSING WITH NO KNOWN GRAVE.
400373 Flying Officer MARTEL, Maurice Joseph
Source:
NAA: A705, 163/44/132
Aircraft Type: Hudson
Serial number: AM 776
Radio call sign:
Unit: 698 Sqn RAF
Summary:
Hudson AM 776 of No 608 (North Riding) Sqn RAF, took off from RAF Station Wick,
Caithness, Scotland at 1445K hours on 17 March 1942 to carry out a Stander patrol.
Nothing was seen or heard from the aircraft after take off and it did not return to base.
Two hours after the aircraft was due back at base a fighter plot which faded six miles
south of Wick, may possibly have referred to AM 776. A search of the area where the
aircraft might have come down was fully covered but was unsuccessful.
Crew:
RAAF 400373 FO Martel, M J (Pilot)
RAF Flt Sgt Routledge, J W (Observer)
RAF Sgt Evans, G G A (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner)
RAF Sgt Marshall, A J (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner)
In 1949 it was recorded that FO Martel and crew were lost at sea.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1942Mon Desir, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: woolbuyer. With Charles Louis Martel and Stella Rose Myers.6

Newspaper-Articles

  • 21 Aug 1939: WOOL POSITION SOUND
    The wool position was still very sound, and would remain so as long as the political situation was steady, according to Mr. Maurice Martel, a wool buyer for the firm of Prouvost-Lefebre, Roubaix (France), and Melbourne, when he returned to Melbourne last night on the Otranto. Synthetic wool was not a significant factor in the situation, and, on the whole, a slight rise was to be anticipated, he said. Mr. Martel has been studying the wool trade in England and France.7

Citations

  1. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://oscanet.com.au/#worldwarii%28m-z%29
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  3. [S30] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWII, http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/, Name MARTEL, MAURICE JOSEPH
    Service Royal Australian Air Force
    Service Number 400373
    Date of Birth 17 Dec 1914
    Place of Birth SYDNEY, NSW
    Date of Enlistment 18 Aug 1940
    Locality on Enlistment Unknown
    Place of Enlistment MELBOURNE, VIC
    Next of Kin MARTEL, CHARLES
    Date of Death 17 Mar 1942
    Rank Flying Officer
    Posting on Death 1 DEPOT
    Roll of Honour UPPER BEACONSFIELD.
  4. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, MARTEL Maurice Joseph - (Flying Officer); Service Number - 400373; File type - Casualty - Repatriation; Aircraft - Hudson; Place - Wick, Scotland; Date - 17 March 1942.
  5. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://www.awm.gov.au/catalogue/research_centre/pdf/…
    p298 (p314 in pdf).
  6. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 Aug 1939, p4.
Last Edited16 Nov 2015

Ethel Maud Ramage

F, #1999, b. 10 Feb 1890, d. 17 Dec 1961
Father*James Ramage b. 1854, d. 4 Oct 1928
Mother*Janet Jemima Robina Dickson b. 1857, d. 22 Jan 1935
Married NameBlack. 
Birth*10 Feb 1890 Pakenham Upper, VIC, Australia, #B15968.1,2 
Marriage-Notice*22 Jun 1917A wedding is announced for 28th inst. between Miss E. Ramage, third daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Ramage, and Mr T. F. Black, second son of Mr and Mrs T. M. Black, both of Pakenham Upper.3 
Marriage*29 Jun 1917 Spouse: Thomas Fergus Black. VIC, Australia, #M3280.1,4
 
Death*17 Dec 1961 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D23704 (Age 71.)1 
Death-Notice*18 Dec 1961BLACK.—On December 17, at her home, Upper Beaconsfield, Ethel Maud, beloved wife of Thomas Fergus, and loving mother of Ethel (Mrs Peart), Bruce, Grace, May (Mrs Witham) and Anne.
BLACK.—On December 17, at her home, Upper Beaconsfield, Ethel Maud, loving mother of May, mother-in-law of Bob Witham, loved grandmother of Julie and Debra.
BLACK.—On December 17, at her home, Upper Beaconsfield, Ethel Maud, loving mother of Ethel, mother-in-law of Joe Peart, loved grandmother of Janice and Kenneth.
BLACK.—The friends of the late Mrs ETHEL MAUD BLACK, of Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield are notified that her Funeral will leave our parlors, 10 Walker Street, Dandenong, tomorrow after a service to commence at 9.50 a.m. for the Springvale Crematorium.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1934 - 1949Fairview, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Thomas Fergus Black.6,7,8,9,10,11

Newspaper-Articles

  • 6 Jul 1917: Pakenham Upper News.
    A pretty wedding was celebrated here on the 28th ult., the contracting parties being Miss E. M. Ramage and Mr T. F. Black, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. W. Murray, of Berwick. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a dress of white crepe-de-chine, pinafore style, over white ninon, with shadow lace under blouse, with a train trimmed with orange blossom, and a lovely veil and wreath of orange blossom. The bride carried a very pretty artificial bouquet of white flowers and streamers. The first bridesmaid (Miss Sims) wore a dress of white crepe-de-chine trimmed with lace and carried a very pretty bouquet.
    Two little bridesmaids (Miss B. Carter and Miss Vera Unwin) wore white shadow lace over pink silk, with pink sashes, and carried very pretty bouquets of pink and white flowers and pink streamers. Private W. M. Black, brother of bridegroom, acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests, numbering 44, sat down to an excellent breakfast, at the conclusion of which the usual toasts were honored, with the addition of "Our Boys at the Front." The happy couple, amidst a shower of confetti and good wishes left by motor for Melbourne, en route for Bayswater, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The bride's travelling dress was a navy blue costume with pretty hat to match. The numerous presents were handsome and useful. Thomas Fergus Black12
  • 21 Dec 1961: Death of Highly Esteemed Beaconsfield Upper Resident
    With much regret we record the fact that Mrs. Ethel Maud Black, wife of Mr. T. F. Black, of Beaconsfield Upper, passed away at her home on December 17th. Mrs Black had resided in the district for many years and was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends. We join in extending sympathy to her husband, son (Bruce) and daughters Ethel (Mrs. Peart), Grace, May (Mrs. Witham) and Anne; and to her brothers Mr. Robert Ramage, of Pakenham, and Mr. David Ramage, (Sydney) and sister (Mrs. Unwin, Toora). The funeral, which was largely attended, took place at Springvale Crematorium on Tuesday morning.13

Citations

  1. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Info from Judy GREEN - decendant."
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  3. [S82] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.)
     Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.), 22 Jun 1917, p2.
  4. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Dec 1961, p10.
  6. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934 "Ethel BLACK's address as Dewhurst, Bruce's as Fairview Upper Beaconsfield."
  7. [S135] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1935.
  8. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  9. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  10. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  11. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  12. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 6 Jul 1917, p2.
  13. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 21 Dec 1961, p10.
Last Edited27 Jun 2017

Henry Brind

M, #2000, b. 1832, d. 23 Dec 1906
Father*John Brind
Mother*Mary Hanslow
Birth*1832 Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*19 Apr 1864 Spouse: Hester Bennett Goodfellow. St Peter's Church of England, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M1347.2
Note*bt 1866 - 1876 Hester Bennett Goodfellow. 7 children with Hester - 4 died in infancy/childhood.3 
Land-UBeac*1877Henry Brind selected land from the Crown. PAK-220. 19a 3r 38p - Land File 79/49 (1880 map). Govt Land Sale 5036 7/3/1879 Upset £1/ac Valued £56 5s. Selected by H. BRIND on 7 Mar 1879.4 
WidowerNov 1878He became a widower upon the death of his wife Hester Bennett Goodfellow.3 
Land-UBeac*7 Mar 1879 PAK-220. Transfer from Henry Brind to George Frederick Brind. 19a 3r 38p (Crown Grant to G F Brind 8 Jul 1879.)5 
Marriage*5 Oct 1881 Spouse: Carol Ann Thomas. St Peter's Church, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M4522.3,6
Note*bt 1882 - 1884 Carol Ann Thomas. 2 children with Carol.3 
Death*23 Dec 1906 Ballarat, VIC, Australia, #D11695 (Age 74) [par John BRIND & Mary HANSLOW].1 

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D11695 (Age 74) [par John BRIND & Mary HANSLOW]."
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#M1347."
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  4. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0000/3911
    79/49 HENRY BRIND PAKENHAM 220 19--3--38. 1877 - 1879.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1115-854 - George Frederick Brind of Melbourne Warehouseman.
  6. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. Victoria, Australia, St. Peter's Eastern Hill, Marriages, 1848-1955 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
    Description: Series 02, Register 1878-1883; Reference Number: M2/12.
Last Edited13 Dec 2016

Enos Glazier 'Bert' Brown

M, #2003, b. 1858, d. 4 May 1930
Enos Glazier 'Bert' BROWN
(1858-1930)
xref-link* History of Ben Eay, later known as Kyogle. 
Birth*1858 NSW, Australia. [par Robert BUTLER & Mercy GLAZIER]1 
Marriage*30 May 1885 Spouse: Lavinia Emma 'Minnie' Stephens. The Manse Presbytery, Young, NSW, Australia, #M7566/1885.2
 
Marriage-Notice*23 Jun 1885BROWN—STEPHENS.—On the 30th ult., at the manse, Young, New South Wales, by the Rev. J. T. Main, M.A., Enos, second son of Michael Anthony Brown, of Back Creek, Young, New South Wales, to (Minnie) Lavinia, eldest daughter of F. G. Stephens, Francis-street, Prahran.3 
Land-Note*a 1896 PAK-66 l/p 1265 (part Lot 10). Martha 'Patty' MacKenzie Enos Brown was another lessee of Ben Eay. With his family he lived there probably until the house was sold to the Fowlers. For some time Ben Eay was used as a guest house during his tenancy. 
Land-Note1916 PAK-71 (part). Enos Brown was first rated for the land at Montuna in the 1916-17 Berwick Shire Rate Book.4 
Land-UBeac17 Jul 1919 PAK-71 l/p 7129 (part). Transfer from Archibald Osbourne Lewis Edmund Thomas Luke to Enos Glazier 'Bert' Brown. Transfer 892676.5 
Widower21 Oct 1923He became a widower upon the death of his wife Lavinia Emma 'Minnie' Stephens.6 
Death*4 May 1930 10 Victoria Terrace, Western Beach, Geelong, VIC, Australia, #D5331 (age 71) [par Michael BROWN & Mercy].1 
Death-Notice*7 May 1930BROWN. - On the 4th May, at the residence of his daughter (Mrs. A. Suters), 10 Victoria terrace W., Western Beach, Geelong, Enos Brown, loved husband of the late Lavinia, loving father of Albert Enos (W.A.), Effie (Mrs. Stewart), Percy, Florence (Mrs. Suters), aged 71 years, late of Beaconsfield. (Interred privately at Geelong.) At rest.7 
Probate (Will)* 234/780. Gent. Beaconsfield.8 
Land-Note*16 Dec 1930 PAK-71 l/p 7129 (part). Enos Brown died on 4 May 1930 probate granted to Albert Brown of 66 Orrong Crescent Caulfield salesman.9 
Land-UBeac*16 Dec 1930 PAK-71 l/p 7129 (part), 359 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Enos Glazier 'Bert' Brown to Percy Geach Brown Florence Hillier Suters.10 
Land-UBeac*16 Dec 1930 PAK-71 l/p 7129 (part), 3 Montuna Grove. Transfer from Enos Glazier 'Bert' Brown to Eva Evaline Brown.11 
Village Bell*Apr 1994 Hearsay History: “Ben Eay” below the Church, later “Kyogle”, was the home of Bert Brown. Enos Brown appears in old records.12 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1909Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: gardener. With Lavinia Emma 'Minnie' Brown.13,14,15,16
bt 1912 - 1914Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: gardener (Minnie listed in Berwick). With Enos Anthony Edwin Brown.17,18,19
bt 1914 - 1928Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: gardener (Minnie not listed in UB).19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31

Family

 Lavinia Emma 'Minnie' Stephens b. 1856, d. 21 Oct 1923
Children 1.James Albert Ernest Brown b. 21 Mar 1886, d. 14 Jul 1966
 2.Enos Anthony Edwin Brown b. 1888, d. 1968
 3.Effie Muriel Brown b. 1891, d. 22 Jan 1957
 4.Percy Geach Brown+ b. 31 Oct 1895, d. 1983
 5.Florence Hillier Brown b. 1898, d. 1979

Newspaper-Articles

  • 23 Jun 1883: ACCIDENT.—Last Thursday, about midday, an accident happened to a man named Enos Brown, a storeman in the employ of Messrs. Watson Brothers, of Burrowa-street, by which he sustained a fracture of his right leg. While engaged in unpacking a case, containing corrugated iron in sheets, which was standing on end in the yard, nearly the whole bulk of the contents fell suddenly upon his right leg, fracturing the bone between the knee joint and the ankle. He was conveyed to the hospital on a stretcher, and is going on favourably under the surgical care of Dr. Heeley. Brown is a member of the local Odd Fellows' Lodge (M.U.)32
  • 4 Aug 1883: HOSPITAL OPERATION. — Our readers will doubtless recollect the case of Enos Brown, a man in the employ of Messrs. Watson Brothers, who had his leg broken while shifting some iron from a case in his employers' yard. Brown has ever since the accident been a patient in the hospital, but the fractured bones failing to unite, and extensive sloughing taking place, it was found necessary to amputate the limb below the knee joint. He was placed under chloroform on Wednesday, when the operation was performed by Drs. Heeley and Hutchings. The patient is progressing favourably.33
  • 10 Oct 1883: Public Thanks.
    I the Undesigned desire to return my sincere thanks to Drs. Heeley and Hutchings and the Nurse, Miss Johnstone for their skill and attention to me during my stay in the Hospital, and also to my brother Oddfellows and the Sons of Temperance, and the public in general for their kindness to me during my late severe illness. Signed,
    ENOS BROWN,
    Back Creek, Young.
    October 9th, 1883.34
  • 21 Mar 1891: A NOVEL CRICKET MATCH.
    Something like a revival of the old Greenwich pensioners' contest was attempted on the Melbourne cricket ground on Tuesday, when a match was played between one-armed and one-legged players. A. H. Sudlow, to whom the management of the affair had been deputed, has for some weeks past been busily engaged in making the necessary preliminary arrangements, the result being that both teams were in readiness to take the field at the appointed time. A band had been engaged, and the match well advertised, but it must be admitted that the result was disappointing, the attendance being very small, and the display of cricket (with, however, several exceptions) rather more ludicrous than interesting.
    Before the start opinions differed as to whether the loss of a leg or an arm would prove to be the greater handicap, but the result showed that the one-legged men had no chance with their more agile opponents, who played 12 men against 13, and won with an innings and 60 runs to spare. Five of the one-legged players were connected with the Victorian Railway department, and it was noticed as a remarkable but inexplicable fact that whilst right legs had generally been lost, the deficiency of left arms was equally notice able. The loss of a leg was clearly shown to militate against the free use of both hands in batting, the one-legged men wielding the willow with much less freedom than their opponents, who were, of course, seen to great advantage in the field. During one brief period, and only one, the one legged men had the best of it, and that was at lunch, where they fairly lost their opponents in deftness with the knife and fork. Before the game commenced some curious questions of umpiring arose, amongst others a discussion as to whether "crutch before wicket " would be fatal to a batsman, and one player—evidently determined not to throw a chance away—threw away his crutch instead, after taking block, and defiantly faced the bowling on his only leg. The one legged team, who batted first, only made 66, Southon playing well for 22 not out and Rowland for 18. The one armed team scored 144 for the loss of six wickets, when the innings was declared closed, in order to achieve a one innings victory, which was accomplished within five minutes of the time appointed for drawing stumps. Flannigan played a really good innings for 36, and Mann carried out his bat for 29, but the feature of the play was the hard hitting of Pearson, who, despite the loss of his right hand, made boundary hits in rapid succession, scoring 43 not out. Pearson, who hails from Port Fairy, is a strapping young fellow, and showed himself to be a one-handed Bonnor, putting remarkable force into his strokes. But for the disadvantage under which he labors he might probably have occupied a prominent place in the cricket world, as he evidently understands the game thoroughly. In the second innings of the one-legged team, which only realised 18 runs, the bowling of M'Donald and Lowe proved to be quite unplayable, the former taking seven wickets for 7 runs, and the latter five for 6.
    When the captain of the one-armed team went to bat, the fieldsmen clapped hands heartily by way of welcome, and one could not help sympathising with his team in their inability to pay a similar compliment to the one-legged skipper for obvious reasons. Although no player on the one-legged side will ever, when recounting the deeds of the day, be able to "shoulder his crutch and show how fields were won," the players will doubtless long remember the match with pleasure, as it was played throughout in a true spirit of fraternity. The Melbourne Cricket Club, with characteristic generosity, gave the teams the use of their ground, and in other ways assisted the undertaking, which, however, it would hardly be desirable to repeat. The following are the scores : —
    One-Legged Team.—First Innings.
    Rowland. b Andrews .. .. .. 18
    Trigg, c,b Andrews.. .. .. 4
    Reid, run out.. .. .. . ... 6
    G. Brown, b Mann .. .. .. . 0
    Taubmann, b Mann.. ... .. . 0
    E, Brown, st, b Mann .. .. 8
    Dorey, c, b Andrews.. .. .. .. 0
    Southon, not out .. .. .. 22
    Giles, b Mann.. ... .. .. .. 0
    Wright, b Mann .. .. .. 0
    Blackburn, b Andrews .. .. 0
    Maddock, c, b Andrews .. .. .. 0
    Pratt, c and b Andrews .. .. 0
    Sundries .. .. .. 8
    Total. .. .. .. ... . 66
    Andrews took five wickets for 33 runs ; Mann, five for 25.
    One Armed Team.— First Innings.
    Flannigan, b Rowland .. .. ..36
    Dennis, b Brown .. .. .. 3
    M'Donald, b Brown... ... .. ... 9
    Downie, b Rowland.. .. . 7
    Tyrer, b Brown ... 0
    Sudlow, b Brown .. .. .. 9
    Mann, not out.. .. .. .. 29
    Pearson, not out .. .. .. ..43
    Sundries .. .. .. 8
    Innings closed, six wickets for .. 144
    Brown took four wickets for 61; Rowland took two wickets for 59 ; Trigg, no wickets, 16.
    One Legged Team.— Second Innings.
    G. Brown, b M'Donald .. .. .. 3
    Rowland, c and b M'Donald .. .. 1
    Reid, b Lowe .. .. 0
    E. Burn, b Lowe .. .. .. 4
    Trigg, b M'Donald .. .. .... 0
    Southon, b M'Donald .. .. .. 0
    Taubman, b Lowe .. .. .. .. 0
    Giles, b M'Donald .. .. .. .. 0
    Blackburn, b M'Donald .. .. 1
    Dorey, b Lowe .. .. . .. 1
    Wright, c and b Lowe .. .. .. .. 3
    Pratt, not out .. 0
    Maddock, b M'Donald .. .. .. 0
    Sundries .. .. .. .. .. 5
    Total .. .. .. ... 18
    M'Donald took seven wickets for 7 runs, and Lowe five for 6.35
  • 6 Jun 1900: Berwick Police Court. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30. Before Mr. Cresswell, P.M., and Mr. James Wilson. J.P.
    Mounted-Constable Steele v. Enos Brown, for neglecting to send his children Enos and Effie Brown to school during quarter ending 31st March. Fined 2s. 6d. in each case, in default 12 hours imprisonment.36
  • 24 Dec 1904: SATURDAY, JANUARY 7. At Half-past Four. On the Ground, UPPER BEACONSFIELD.
    HANSEN and Co. have received instructions to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, as above (through their auctioneer, LAMB SMITH), That well-known country residence, "BEN EAY," built under supervision of W. Law, architect, containing drawingroom, diningroom, 7 bedrooms (some with wardrobes), bathroom, kitchen, scullery, cellar, storeroom, man's room, coachhouse, cowshed, fowlhouse, and occupying perhaps the most CHARMING POSITION in Upper Beaconsfield, eminently suited for a gentleman's home or boarding- house, near P.O., store, hall, &c; land, containing 12½ acres, laid out in fruit and flower garden, grass paddock, &c.
    Magnificent views over land and sea. Delightful climate in summer and winter.
    The vendor, now residing in an adjoining state, is anxious to sell. No reasonable offer will be refused. Cash or terms. Further particulars Hansen and Co., 72 Elizabeth-street. Martha 'Patty' Murchison37
  • 23 Oct 1913: BEACONSFIELD UPPER. — Mr. Enos Brown, sen., who has resided in Beaconsfield Upper for 23 years, has left the district for Bayswater.38
  • 25 Nov 1914: CRICKET. The Beaconsfield team visited Berwick on Saturday, when a well contested game was witnessed, the visitors winning by 58 runs. Messrs E. Williams and Enos Brown, as umpires, gave general satisfaction. Refreshments were supplied by the ladies, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. The secretary desires to thank the ladies for their generous support, for to them much of the success of the club is due. The scores for the match were as follow :-
    BERWICK.
    Grigg, b Paternoster .... 14
    Hillbrich, b a'Beckett .. 9
    Whiteside, b Paternoster .. 13
    Warne, b Cox .. .. 55
    Warmbrunn, b Paternoster.. 0
    Leight, b Paternoster .. 0
    Loveridge, b Luke .... 25
    Kilby, b Luke .. ... 2
    Richardson, not out .. .. 5
    J. Paternoster, b a'Beckett.. 7
    H. Espie, b a'Beckett.. .. 0
    Sundries .. ... 17
    147
    Bowling-F. a'Beckett, 3 wkts for 18 runs ; J. Adamson, 0 for 39; K. Luke, 0 for 18; M. S. Paternoster. 4 for 25 ; W. Cox, 1 for 10 ; V. Luke, 2 for 20.
    BEACONSFIELD.
    M. S. Paternoster, c and b
    Warne .. .. .. 48
    R Paternoster. b Kilby .. 0
    Adamson, b Warne .. .. 18
    Bragg, c and b Warne .. 9
    a'Beckett, c.. b Espie .. 2
    V. Luke. b Espie .. .. 0
    Cox, b Espie .. ..... .. 5
    K.Luke. not out- .. .. 57
    B Luke, s . Warne .... 12
    E. Luke, b Culbert .... 3
    Lewis, b Leight .. ..9
    Sundries.. .. ... ...12
    205
    Bowling-Espie 3 wkts for 21 runs; Warne, 4 for 71; Kilby,
    1 for 36; Culbert. 1 for 10; Leight, 1 for 0 ; Hillbrich, 0 for 20 ; Loveridge, 0 for 19; Whiteside, 0 for 19.
    Next Saturday Berwick visit Pakenham. The drag will leave the post office at 4.15 sharp.39
  • 3 Feb 1915: LOCAL NEWS. A team from the Melbourns Cricket Club visited Beaconsfield on Monday, the public holiday, to play their return match. Mr Enos Brown got together a strong opposition, and the locals proved victors by ? runs to 131. For Beaconsfield, M. S. Paternoster topped the score with a well made 45, his last three hits being fours. R. Mitchell 31, V. Luke 14 not out and A. Anderson 10, also got double figures. For the M.C.C., Fream 27, Crighton 19 and Walker 17 were best. In a second innings M.C.C. closed with 4 for 80. Smith scored 14 and Walker 24 not out. Beaconsfield lost 8 wickets for 49, Hall being 15, R. Paternoster 15 and A. Anderson 10. The visitors were entertained at luncheon, afternoon tea and tea, in the hall, by the ladies.
    The tables were tastefully laid out and liberally supplied with good things. Everything passed off successfully and with great credit to all concerned.40
  • 3 Jan 1917: UPPER BEACONSFIELD. SPORTS MEETING.
    The Beaconsfield Upper Sports Club held their annual sports on Monday last, in aid of the funds of the local Red Cross Society. Last year the club was able to hand over to the Society a cheque for over £40, but it is not anticipated that Monday's sports will give such a satisfactory result.
    The attendance was not as large as usual. A good programme of events was provided, and the arrangements for the day were satisfactory. A commencement was made with the principal events after lunch, and everything went well up till about quarter past three, when proceedings were abruptly terminated by a heavy thunderstorm which flooded the ground and compelled all present to seek shelter. As, after waiting for some time, the weather did not show signs of clearing and the ground was in a sloppy condition, the committee met and decided to postpone the uncontested events until Foundation Day, when it is proposed to entertain a number of returned soldiers. Mr James Hopkins, who is acting as president of the club in the absence of Lieut.-Colonel G. H. Knox, who is on active service at the front, had charge of the day's arrangements. and was assisted by the vice-presidents. Messrs C. P. R. Hurditch and R. H. Bunt. Mr T. Gilpin carried out the duties of starter, and Mr W. J. Harvey Smith was timekeeper. Mr Enos Brown had charge of the cash and was paymaster for the day, all prizes being paid on the ground. Mr W. Russell was at his usual post as secretary, and carried out his duties satisfactorily. Messrs H. Glismann, A. V. Kirkwood, M. Regan, Button, McMahon, W. Berglund: C. Jensen and P. C. Anderson, who constituted the committee; also rendered good service daring the day.
    The ladies of the Red Cross Society had charge of the refreshments, and worked energetically. Amongst those present were Mrs Harvey Smith. Mrs R. H. Bunt, Mrs A. V. Kirkwood. Mrs Marsh, the Misses Bunt and Miss E Fowler.41
  • 7 May 1930: LAW AND JUDICIAL. AFTER the expiration of fourteen days from the publication hereof, application will be made to the Supreme Court of Victoria, that Probate of the Will, dated 22nd August, 1923, of ENOS BROWN, late of The Lodge, Beaconsfield, in Victoria, Gentleman, deceased, may be granted ALBERT BROWN, of 66 Orrong Crescent, Caulfield, Salesman, being the executor appointed by the said Will.42

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D5331 (age 71) [par Michael BROWN & Mercy]."
  2. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 23 Jun 1885, p1
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6083916
  4. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1916/17 Part Lot 71 Pakenham, NAV 2 (the previous year it was rated to Mrs Ida Luke for the whole 20 acres, though she was in arrears for this part of her property.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 3767-324 - Enos Brown of Beaconsfield Gardener - C/T 4227-337.
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D15724 (age 67) [par Francis STEPHENS & Elsie TAYLOR]."
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 7 May 1930, p1.
  8. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 2091;     VPRS 7591/P2, unit 822.     
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4227-337 - Enos Brown died 4 May 1930 probate of his will has been granted to Albert Brown of 66 Orrong Crescent Caulfield salesman.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4227-337 - Percy Brown of Pakenham Baker and Florrie Suters of Latrobe Terrace Geelong Married Woman as tenants-in-common in equal shares - C/T 5723-403.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 4227-337 - Eva Brown of 2 Princes Street Caulfield Married Woman - C/T 5723-402.
  12. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell Issue 97 - Apr 1994, p11 by John Milligan.
  13. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  14. [S105] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1905.
  15. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908.
  16. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  17. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912 "Minnie possibly listed in Berwick as Emma Lavinia BROWN."
  18. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  19. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  20. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  21. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  22. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  23. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  24. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  25. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  26. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  27. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  28. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  29. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  30. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  31. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  32. [S14] Newspaper - The Burrangong Argus (NSW), Sat 23 Jun 1883, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article247744215
  33. [S14] Newspaper - The Burrangong Argus (NSW), Sat 4 Aug 1883, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article247744519
  34. [S14] Newspaper - The Burrangong Argus (NSW), Wed 10 Oct 1883, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article247744900
  35. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 21 Mar 1891, p22
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198042569
  36. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 6 Jun 1900, p2.
  37. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Dec 1904, p2.
  38. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 23 Oct 1913, p5
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7252658
  39. [S19] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette (Berwick, Vic.), Wed 25 Nov 1914, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article89083247
  40. [S19] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette (Berwick, Vic.), Wed 3 Feb 1915, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article92091264
  41. [S19] Newspaper - Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette (Berwick, Vic.), Wed 3 Jan 1917, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article92091112
  42. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 7 May 1930, p23
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244866501
Last Edited17 Oct 2020

Lavinia Emma 'Minnie' Stephens

F, #2004, b. 1856, d. 21 Oct 1923
Married NameBrown. 
Birth*1856 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #B1048 [par Francis Geach STEPHENS & Alice TAYLOR].1 
Marriage*30 May 1885 Spouse: Enos Glazier 'Bert' Brown. The Manse Presbytery, Young, NSW, Australia, #M7566/1885.2
 
Marriage-Notice*23 Jun 1885BROWN—STEPHENS.—On the 30th ult., at the manse, Young, New South Wales, by the Rev. J. T. Main, M.A., Enos, second son of Michael Anthony Brown, of Back Creek, Young, New South Wales, to (Minnie) Lavinia, eldest daughter of F. G. Stephens, Francis-street, Prahran.3 
Death*21 Oct 1923 Melbourne East, VIC, Australia, #D15724 (age 67) [par Francis STEPHENS & Elsie TAYLOR].4 
Death-Notice*24 Oct 1923BROWN.—On the 21st October (suddenly), Minnie Lavenia, dearly beloved wife of Enos Brown, Beaconsfield and loving mother of Albert, Enos, Effie (Mrs. Stewart) and Florence. (Privately interred Brighton Cemetery. )
He giveth His beloved sleep.5 
Probate (Will)*14 Nov 1923 191/546. Married. Beaconsfield. Admin.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1909Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Enos Glazier 'Bert' Brown.7,8,9,10
bt 1912 - 1913Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties (as Emma Lavinia BROWN).11,12

Grave

  • Church of England ZB 477, Brighton Cemetery, Caulfield South, VIC, Australia13

Family

 Enos Glazier 'Bert' Brown b. 1858, d. 4 May 1930
Children 1.James Albert Ernest Brown b. 21 Mar 1886, d. 14 Jul 1966
 2.Enos Anthony Edwin Brown b. 1888, d. 1968
 3.Effie Muriel Brown b. 1891, d. 22 Jan 1957
 4.Percy Geach Brown+ b. 31 Oct 1895, d. 1983
 5.Florence Hillier Brown b. 1898, d. 1979

Newspaper-Articles

  • 27 Mar 1901: BEACONSFIELD HEIGHTS.-Comfortable ACCOMMODATION, visitors receive every attention, scenery unsurpassed; from 25/. Mrs. M. L. Brown.14
  • 22 Nov 1902: BEN-EAY, Beaconsfield Hills, ideal health resort, superior Home, visitors, comfort and attention. Mrs M. L. Brown15
  • 24 Nov 1902: B E A C O N S F I E L D H E I G H T S
    An Ideal Health Resort.
    "BEN-EAY" is the FAMOUS BOARDING HOUSE for Country Visitors. Magnificent mountain scenery, for miles, to be seen from windows. Mrs. M. L. Brown proprietress.16
  • 2 Mar 1904: BEACONSFIELD Upper. — Ben-Eay. — Superior mountain Home visitors; excellent table, fern gullies, piano, &c. Mrs. M. L. Brown.17

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "mother's name in siblings' birth as Alice Hillier TAYLOR."
  2. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 23 Jun 1885, p1
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6083916
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D15724 (age 67) [par Francis STEPHENS & Elsie TAYLOR]."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Oct 1923 p1.
  6. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 1366;     VPRS 7591/P2, unit 681.     
  7. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  8. [S105] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1905.
  9. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908.
  10. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  11. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912 "Minnie possibly listed in Berwick as Emma Lavinia BROWN."
  12. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  13. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of https://www.brightoncemetorians.org.au/search/,.
  14. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Mar 1901, p12.
  15. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 Nov 1902, p15.
  16. [S14] Newspaper - The Bendigo Independent (Vic.), Mon 24 Nov 1902, p1
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article227604841
  17. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 2 Mar 1904, p10
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197242622
Last Edited29 Jun 2020

Mabel Victoria Whittaker

F, #2007, b. 1888, d. 12 Nov 1970
Probate (Will)* Mabel V Hayball. Widow. Black Rock. 12 Nov 1970. 717/060.1 
Married NameHayball. 
Birth*1888 Maryborough, VIC, Australia, #B22212.2 
Marriage*15 Mar 1911 Spouse: Robert 'Roy' Hayball. St Matthew's Church, Prahran, VIC, Australia, #489.3
 
Marriage-Notice*13 May 1911HAYBALL - WHITTAKER. - On the 15th March, at St Matthew's Church of England, Prahran, by the Rev W C T Stone, Robert, elder son of Robert Hayball, of Brighton, to Mabel Victoria, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Whittaker, of Maryborough. At home Friday, 19th May...-street, Brighton.4 
Residence*27 Nov 1918 The Steyne, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, used this address in correspondence with military 27 Nov 1918 & 1 May 1919.5 
Land-UBeac*28 Jul 1924 PAK-60 l/p 1137 (Lot 39 part), Crail. Transfer from Jane Buchanan 'Janie' Kerr to Mabel Victoria Hayball. 3a 0r 26 2/10p (Caveat lodged 15 Jun 1921.)6 
Land-UBeac*1 Jun 1942 PAK-60 l/p 1137 (Lot 39 part) Crail, 41 Salisbury Road. Transfer from Mabel Victoria Hayball to Alice Lester Taubman.7 
Land-UBeac*9 Apr 1952 PAK-60 l/p 1137 (Lot 39 part). Transfer from Mabel Victoria Hayball to Percy Gordon Fisher. 2a 2r 39p.8 
Widow20 Sep 1958Mabel Victoria Whittaker became a widow upon the death of her husband Robert 'Roy' Hayball.9 
Death*12 Nov 1970 Heidelberg, VIC, Australia, #D27599/1970 (Age 82) (par Thomas WHITTAKER & Mary Anne BOWMAN) - as Mabel Victoria HAYBALL.10 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1922 - 1924Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Robert 'Roy' Hayball.11,12

Newspaper-Articles

  • 15 Apr 1911: HAYBALL-WHITTAKER
    The marriage of Miss Mabel Victoria Whittaker, third daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Whittaker, to Mr. Robert Hayball, eldest son of Mr. Robert Hayball, "Franklyn," Bay Street, Brighton, was celebrated at St. Matthew's, Church, Prahran, on Wednesday morning, March 15, the Rev. W. T. C. Storrs being the officiating clergyman. Mr. Campbell presided at the organ.
    The bride, who was given away by her eldest brother, Mr. R. J. Whittaker, wore a graceful gown of white glace, with overdress of ninon, edged with beautiful silk fringe. The long tulle veil was arranged over a wreath of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet and wore a gold Nellie Stewart bangle, the gifts of the bridegroom. The attendant maid was Miss Olive Hayball, who wore a pretty frock of soft white musiin, with net tunic and a large picture hat. She carried a posy of rainbow colouring and wore a gold chain, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. H. Moore acted as best man.
    After the ceremony a reception was held at St. Matthew's School-hall, and wedding tea was served, the interior being made bright with bunting and floral decorations. Later Mr. and Mrs. Hayball left for the honeymoon, which will be spent in Brisbane, the travelling costume being a tailor-made coat and skirt in amethyst colouring, with black fox toque and stole. The bride's present to the bridegroom was diamond solitaires. Miss Sybil Nicholls supplied the posies. Robert 'Roy' Hayball13
  • 4 Dec 1920: BEACONSFIELD Upper.—"Crail," a 6-r. House, kit, bath, &c., fruit trees, and about 3 ac. land for Sale now. Russell, estate agent. Jane Buchanan 'Janie' Kerr14
  • 14 Mar 1936: SILVER WEDDING.
    HAYBALL—WHITTAKER.—On the 15th March, 1911, at St. Matthew's Church of England, Prahran, by the Rev. C. T. Storrs, Robert (Roy) Hayball, of Brighton, to Mabel Victoria Whittaker, of Maryborough. (Present address, 160 Esplanade, Middle Brighton.)
    Robert 'Roy' Hayball15

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P5, unit 1009; VPRS 7591/P4, unit 172.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 May 1911, p13.
  5. [S29] Nominal Roll, Australian War Memorial - WWI, see military file.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2967-228 - Mabel Victoria Hayball of "Crail" Beaconsfield Upper Married Woman.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2967-228 - Alice Lester Taubman of 35 Royal Avenue Sandringham Married Woman - C/T 6604-732 (land containing 'Crail').
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2967-228 - Percy Gordon Fisher of 217 Dandenong Road Windsor Estate Agent - C/T 7724-096.
  9. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D11689/1958 (Age 69) (par Robert HAYBALL & Elizabeth JENNETT) - as Robert HAYBALL, Death registered at Heidelberg, Australia."
  10. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D27599/1970 (Age 82) (par WHITTAKER Thomas WHITTAKER & Mary Anne BOWMAN) - as Mabel Victoria HAYBALL, born Maryborough. Death registered at Heidelberg, Australia."
  11. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  12. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  13. [S14] Newspaper - Brighton Southern Cross (Vic.), Sat 15 Apr 1911, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/164407840
  14. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 Dec 1920, p14.
  15. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 Mar 1936, p17.
Last Edited6 Feb 2022

John Milne

M, #2008, b. 24 Sep 1839, d. 21 Nov 1892

Upper Beaconsfield

Publican at Cardinia Park Hotel, Beaconsfield.
Birth*24 Sep 1839 Aberdeen, Scotland, Parish 168/A Ref 240 75 [par Alexander MILNE & Jane KEITH] baptised 24 Sep 1839 as John Cheyne MILNE.1,2,3 
Marriage*1861 Spouse: Harriet Irwin. VIC, Australia, #M166.4
 
WidowerSep 1871John Milne became a widower upon the death of his wife Harriet Irwin.5 
(Witness) Land-Note20 Feb 1878 Packenham, Febr 20th 1878
To A J Skene Esq., Surveyor General of Victoria, Melbourne
Sir, We the selectors and residents of Gembrook and Packenham County of Mornington humbly request that you will please order that a new road may be surveyed through the selection of Mr Arthur Knight in the Parish of Packenham. This road we request will be to start from the north east corner of Mr Knight's selection, thence south west distant at about five chains more or less and being west from the two chain road and thence ending at the south east corner of the said selection. This new line of road will be on the side of a very high hill and with little expense can be made into a very good road. The present one chain road is too steep that it is almost impossible for us to get either up or down it and ought never to have been surveyed in that place. Trusting that you will give this a favourable consideration.
We have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient servants.
George B Halford David Crichton David Smyth William D Nash John Milne Patrick Kennedy Henry Lawes George Taylor Charles Alexander John Sharples Alfred G Shorthouse Robert Booth Anne Stredder David Glenn William McCraw John Modral Iden Henham jun Jno H Hinds Thos. C Hyde William Modral Robert Muir George Miller S Paternoster.6 
Land-UBeac*1 Sep 1879John Milne selected land from the Crown. PAK-76. 61a 2r 30p - Land File 3140/19.20
Selected by J. MILNE. Crown grant 29 Oct 1886.7,8 
Marriage*14 Feb 1884 Spouse: Ann Somers. Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #M825 as Ann SUMMERS.9,10
 
Land-Note*27 May 1884 PAK-76: Mortgagee: The Australian Economic Bank Limited - discharged 7 Nov 1884. Mortgagor was John Milne.11 
Land-UBeac*10 Sep 1886 PAK-57A.57B1.57B2.57B3.58A.58B (part). Transfer from David Boyd to John Milne. 207a 0r 14p (balance of land.)12 
Land-UBeac*10 Sep 1887 PAK-76 (former govt road). Transfer from Country Roads Board to John Milne. 1a 8 9/10p, being part of a Government road.13 
Land-Note8 Nov 1887 PAK-76: Mortgagee: The City of Melbourne Building Society - discharged 3 Nov 1888. Mortgagor was John Milne.14 
Land-Berwick*12 Jul 1888 BER-26A. Transfer from William Atkins Dalton to John Milne.15 
Land-UBeac*3 Nov 1888 PAK-57A.57B1.57B2.57B3.58A.58B (part). Transfer from John Milne to Louis Lawrence Smith John Holden Webb. 207a 0r 14p (balance of land.)16 
Land-Note11 Mar 1889 PAK-76: Mortgagee: Arthur Bonville Were and Edward Littlejohn Backhouse - discharged 11 Jul 1890. Mortgagor was John Milne.17 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac30 Jul 1889 PAK-57A (part) + PAK-58B (part). Transfer from Louis Lawrence Smith John Holden Webb to Ann Milne John Milne. 5a 2r 36p.18 
Land-Beac21 Feb 1890 PAK-1A l/p 2805 Lots 50.52.53. Transfer from John Thomas Ellison, James Peter McGregor, Arthur Thomas Medcalf Johnson, Charles Bartlett Duncan to John Milne. Transfer No 273751.19 
Land-Beac*23 Mar 1890 PAK-1A (Lot 35). Transfer from William Brisbane to John Milne. Conveyance No 634 Book 361 - Charles Souter to William Brisbane to John Milne - purchase price £200.20 
Land-Note5 Apr 1890 PAK-1A (Lot 35): Mortgagee: Ann Milne. £800 at 8% per annum (No 34 Book 374). Mortgagor was John Milne.20 
Land-Beac15 May 1890 PAK-1A l/p 2805 Lot 44. Transfer from John Thomas Ellison, James Peter McGregor, Arthur Thomas Medcalf Johnson, Charles Bartlett Duncan to John Milne. Transfer No 279625.21 
Land-Note*11 Jul 1890 PAK-76: Mortgagee: John Gull Johnson. Not discharged - foreclosed. Mortgagor was John Milne.22 
Land-UBeac14 May 1891 GEM-D-1 l/p 2461 (Lots 21.33.34.36). Transfer from Thomas Jacques Martin to John Milne. 1a 0r 28 3/10p.23 
Land-Note13 Apr 1892 PAK-1A l/p 2805 (Lots 44.50.52.53): Mortgagee: Ann Milne. Mortgage No 134002- not discharged.. Mortgagor was John Milne.24 
Land-Berwick*13 Apr 1892 BER-26A. Transfer from John Milne to Ann Milne.25 
Land-Note13 Apr 1892 GEM-D-1 l/p 2461 (Lots 21.33.34.36) also PAK-76 (former road): Mortgagee: Ann Milne. Not discharged. Mortgagor was John Milne.26,27 
Land-Note*31 May 1892 Mortgagee: Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd. Ann and John Milne take out a mortgage with the Commercial Bank, which is discharged at the conclusion of John Milne's probate on 15 Jan 1895, when Ann Milne appears to become sole proprietor. Mortgagor was John Milne Ann Milne.28 
Death*21 Nov 1892 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D12888 (Age 53) [par Alex MILNE & Jane KEITH].1 
Land-Beac*a 21 Nov 1892 PAK-1A l/p 2805 (Lots 44.50.52.53). Transfer from John Milne to Ann Milne.29 
Death-Notice*22 Nov 1892MILNE.— On the 21st November, at his late residence; Cardinia Park Hotel. Beaconsfield, John Milne, the dearly beloved husband of Mrs. Ann Milne, and beloved father of I. Milne, Mrs. P. Shananghan, J. Milne, A Milne, aged 53 years.30 
Probate (Will)*13 Feb 1894 John Milne. Hotelkeeper. Beaconsfield. 21 Nov 1892. 54/066. Admin. Owned no real estate.31 
Land-UBeac*15 Jan 1895 GEM-D-1 l/p 2461 (Lots 21.33.34.36). Transfer from John Milne to Ann Milne. 1a 0r 28 3/10p.32 
Land-UBeac*b 27 Jun 1903 PAK-76. Transfer from John Milne to John Gull Johnson. 61a 2r 30p.33 
Land-Note*30 Sep 1920 Lang Lang: Mortgagee: Elizabeth Somers. Mortgages - The deceased held as mortgagee in possession parts of Crown Allotments 68 and 78 Parish of Lang Lang County of Mornington containing 3 acres 2 roods and 26 perches the Mortgagor John Milne is deceased and had no other land, the amount owing upon the Mortgage is £541 of which sum £501 is considered a bad debt the value of the land is now £40.. Mortgagor was John Milne.34 

Grave

  • Plot 5-035-A & B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia35

Family

 Harriet Irwin b. 1839, d. Sep 1871
Children 1.Isabella Jane Milne b. 1861, d. 10 Jul 1912
 2.Harriet Milne+ b. 1863, d. 1945
 3.Jessie Milne+ b. 1864, d. 13 Jul 1940
 4.Alexander Milne b. 1866, d. 1867
 5.John Milne b. 1868, d. Sep 1878
 6.Alexander Milne b. 1870, d. 21 Nov 1937

Newspaper-Articles

  • 7 Jul 1880: BERWICK POLICE COURT. Messrs. Officer, Jas. Wilson and Dr. Elmes. J. A.Davis v. John Milne; goods, £7 3s. 6d. Postponed for a fortnight.36
  • 21 Jul 1880: BERWICK POLICE COURT. Friday, July 16. (Before Mr. Officer and Dr Elmes.) James A. Davis v. John Milne; goods, £7 3s. 6d. Settled.37
  • 15 Jun 1887: BERWICK LICENSING COURT, FRIDAY, 10th JUNE,
    Before Messrs. Hare (chairman), Alley and Shuter, P.M.'s.
    The Licensing Inspector v. John Milne; selling liquor on 27th February to other than lodgers or bona vide travellers.—Constable John William Balchin, of Elsternwick, deposed that he, in company with Constable Holland, called at defendant's hotel at about half-past eleven a.m. on the above date and asked for drinks, but were refused. They returned again two hours afterwards and were supplied with two glasses of beer, for which they paid 1s.— Cross-examined by defendant: I said we were not exactly travellers. I did not say we stayed at the Beaconsfield hotel on the previous night. I don't remember saying when we returned the second time that we had been up in the ranges for a walk. Constable Holland corroborated Balchin's evidence re being supplied with the liquor.—The Bench, after a consultation, fined the defendant £5 with 14s. costs, in default distress, in default one month's imprisonment.
    Permission was given to John Milne to change the name of his hotel situate at Beaconsfield from Bush Inn to Cardinia Creek hotel.-Granted.38
  • 27 Jul 1887: A Trip to Beaconsfield
    Last week one of our representatives paid a visit to the Cardinia Park Hotel, Beaconsfield, kept by John Milne. Leaving Dandenong by the 3.30 train, there is nothing to attract notice, except immense sheets of water, between Hallam's Road and Narre Warren. Alighting from the train at Beaconsfield station the visitor is saluted with a heavy shower of rain, and I look round to see if I can find any good Samaritan, and fortunately an old friend is exposed to view, in the person of Mr Glismann, who is always ready with his faithful 'Tommy" to carry the pleasure seekers to the sylvan dales and alpine altitudes of that thriving township.
    After a few cursory remarks about the weather, Mr Glismann invites me to take a seat in his wagonette, which is gladly accepted as a shield against the storm, which is raging fitfully all around. After about a quarter of an hours travelling we pass the palatial residence of Mrs Armytage, better known as "Holm Park" with its lofty abutments facing the "Cardinia Park" and standing as a paradigm of the future of Beaconsfield. This place previously belonged to Andrew Keating, who twenty-seven years ago migrated from Collingwood and set to work to claim this primeval waste, which was then completely covered with water and ti-tree scrub. We then pass Mr Anderson's residence, about a mile further on, who is also going in for improvements. Another half mile over, and the Cardinia Park hotel is reached. The building which is of brick, stands on the corner of the Berwick and Beaconsfield roads, and about three miles from the Beaconsfield railway station.
    On being introduced to Host Milne, we are admitted through a large hall door into the private parlour, when a good view of the interior is placed before us. On each side of the hall door and over the fanlight, large bunches of hops are carved in the stained glass, which the proprietor informed us, were put there as a momento to the late George Miller, who formerly owned the place and built the old wooden hotel, which preceded the present brick structure. He was the first who introduced the growing of hops in the district some twenty years ago, and for that purpose had a broad acreage reclaimed from its wild state and converted into a hop plantation, from which were taken some splendid specimens of hops, and the place, which previously was the haunt of the dingo and the kangaroo, became a place of mirth and labour, and instead of the nocturnal howling of those denizens of the forest the voices of boys and girls reverberated through the trees as they pulled the hop from its tendril and placed it in a receptacle, in which it was carried to the hop house to dry. He was also successful in obtaining several prizes and an hon. mention for his first attempt.
    Two of the houses which he built for drying the hops still remain to be seen, and since his death no enterprising person has taken any steps in the matter, nor has anyone attempted to resuscitate the declination. The proprietor then showed us through the building, which contains fourteen rooms, a kitchen, and cellar. The rooms are large and well ventilated, and the windows fastened with patented spring locks, and nothing is left undone to secure the comport of boarders and visitors, who will find comfort in the place and civility from the proprietor. On the north side of the building, and adjacent to the bar, is a large billiard room in course of erection, which will be another source of amusement.
    About 100 yards from the hotel is the Cardinia creek, where fishing and shooting is to be found in abundance, and scenery in all its rural beauty is to be found there, and the Cardinia park terminates nearly opposite the hotel.
    We then inspect the brick yards, which are about a quarter of mile from the hotel, where a good specimen of brick can be procured at a reasonable rate.
    Reece and Co. are at present employed making a large quantity of bricks and tiles which are for sale, and persons desirous of dotting the little township of Beaconsfield with villa residences cannot do better than visit the brickyard, and see for themselves, as the proprietor has on sale bricks and some splendid sand for building purposes at very cheap rates.
    And as the shades of evening were fast making their appearance, and the night promising to be by no means favourable, we returned to the hotel just in time for tea.
    During tea the conversation was principally on the bad state of the roads in and around Beaconsfield, and our old friend, of stage coach notoriety, said that during his twelve years of experience in this place, (Glismann selected 1875) he had never seen things so bad as they were at the present time, and as to the roads, why (says he) you will require a pair of horses to take a passenger on some parts of the road now. Train time is now approaching, we bid adieu to the blazing fire, kind friends and comfortable parlour to face the rain which was coming down heavily, and a drive of about half an hour brought us to the Beaconsfield railway station and after bidding my kind friend goodbye, and taking a seat in the train, in a few minutes more I was at home, after my "Trip to Beaconsfield." George Miller Johan Glismann39
  • 27 Jul 1887: CARDINIA PARK HOTEL, BEACONSFIELD, JOHN MILNE begs to inform the inhabitants of Beaconsfield that he has now opened his New Hotel, and can supply every accommodation at moderate rates. Wines and Spirits of the Best Quality. Fishing and Shooting in Abundance.
    The Proprietor wishes to inform Builders and others that he will supply Bricks and Sand at moderate charges and guarantees good quality. A TRIAL SOLICITED. J. MILNE, Proprietor.40
  • 3 Aug 1887: CARDINIA PARK HOTEL, BEACONSFIELD.
    JOHN MILNE begs to inform the inhabitants of Beaconsfield that he has now Opened his New Hotel, and can supply every accommodation at moderate rates.
    Wines and Spirits of the Best Quality. Fishing and Shooting in Abundance.
    The Proprietor wishes to inform Builders and others that he will supply Bricks and Sand at moderate charges and guarantees good quality.
    *A TRIAL SOLICITED*
    J. MILNE, Proprietor.41
  • 12 Oct 1887: BERWICK LICENSING COURT, FRIDAY, October 7, 1887. Before Messrs. Hare (Chairman), Shuter and Hare; P.M.'s. The Licensing Inspector v. John Milne, of Bush Inn, Beaconsfield; Sunday trading on 22nd May last,—As this was the second offence, the defendant was fined £10 and 18s. cost; by distress, in default one month's imprisonment.—Mr. McKean defended Milne.42
  • 11 Jan 1889: TO BREWERS, HOTEL BROKERS, SPECULATORS and INVESTORS.
    TENDERS will be received at the offices of Johnson and Duncan, Queen's-walk, Melbourne, up to Noon Wednesday, 23rd inst., for the PURCHASE of the Goodwill, Licence and Freehold of the CARDINIA PARK HOTEL, situated on the main Beaconsfield road ; together with Stabling and all necessary Out Houses and Land, comprising an area of 2 acres 27 perches, more or less.
    Plans, specifications, &c., to be seen at the above offices on and after Monday next, 14th inst. Louis Lawrence Smith Ann Milne43
  • 16 Jan 1889: To Brewers, Hotelbrokers, Speculators, and Investors.-TENDERS will be received at the offices of Johnson and Duncan Queens Walk Melbourne up to noon Wednesday, 23rd inst. for the PURCHASE of the GOODWILL license and Freehold of the Cardinia Park Hotel situated on the main Beaconsfield road together with stabling and all necessary outhouses, and land comprising an area of 2 acres 27 perches, more or less. Plans and specifications & c., to be seen at the above offices on and after Monday next 14th inst.44
  • 3 Oct 1890: Warragul Shire Council. Correspondence. From Mr. Milne, stating that he had opened a quarry at Beaconsfield, and would pay shire engineer's expenses if he would visit and report on it.—Offer accepted.45
  • 4 Oct 1890: BEACONSFIELD SAND, Best and Cleanest in Victoria.-TENDERS are INVITED for the PURCHASE of SAND LAND, convenient blocks. Apply secretary Beaconsfield Heights Estate Company, 69 Swan-street, Richmond, or Mr Milne, Cardinia park Hotel Beaconsfield, who will show the ground.46
  • 13 Apr 1892: The following were accepted: .00 cubic yards maintenance metal, Beaconsfield road, Cameron, £93 11s;47
  • 11 May 1892: Berwick Shire Council: 7 May 1892.
    From John Milne, Beaconsfield, in reference to his tender for a contract let at last meeting, and which was rejected on account of an error in same. The writer said that if the mistake had been made by any other contractor but himself it would have been rectified by the councillors. Cr. Brisbane said the letter was most insulting to the council, and was a specimen of the thanks they got for looking after the interests of the rate payers. He moved that Milne be disqualified from tendering for 12 months. The Chairman suggested that Milne receive an intimation that should he again offend in this manner he would be disqualified.-Cr. Brisbane remarked that as Milne was anything but a sensitive individual such a caution would have little effect.-Cr. Goff thought it hard that a contractor's tender should be rejected because he made a mistake in the bulk sum.--It was finally resolved, on the motion of Crs. Brisbane and Goff, that Milne be requested to apologise for his discourteous letter, failing which the council would take extreme measures.48
  • 23 Sep 1892: Orders absolute were granted by Mr. Justice Hood yesterday for the compulsory sequestration of the estates of ...; and John Milne, Beaconsfield, contractor.49
  • 11 Oct 1892: INSOLVENCY COURT. MONDAY, OCT. 10. (Before Mr. H. W. Macleod, Chief Clerk.) GENERAL MEETINGS. In the estates of the following insolvents general meetings were held and closed John Milne, of Beaconsfield, contractor.50
  • 2 Nov 1892: BERWICK POLICE COURT. MONDAY, 31st OCTOBER. Before Major Bartrop, P.M., and James Wilson, Esq., J.P.
    Duncan Cameron v. John Milne, wilfully damaging property belonging to plaintiff.
    Mr. Little appeared on behalf of Cameron, and Mr Thomson for defendant. The complainant's statement set forth that defendant's cattle were continually straying into a paddock rented by plaintiff, owing to the fact that defendant had pulled the fences and gates down. The latter had been warned that the cattle would be impounded, but had taken no notice of the warning.
    Duncan Cameron deposed that Milne took away the gate and opened up the fence in his paddock so that defendant's cows got in ; the gate opened into witness's paddock from the main Gembrook road. Defendant also took down a notice board (notifying that trespassing stock would be impounded) from the paddock, and threw it out on the main road. Cross-examined by Mr. Thomson: Witness did not see the defendant take the board down, but defendant admitted to witness that he had done so.
    Hugh Cameron, son of plaintiff said that he knew the defendant. Remembered 14th October. Saw defendant in the Gembrook road on that day ; he was chopping down a gate leading from his (witness's) father's paddock into the main Gembrook road. Both John Milne and his son were destroying the gate, which they placed in a paddock owned by Milne. The gate broken down was in the line of a proposed road through the properties. The road was not at all well defined, there being on one side, only about 60 or 70 yards of fencing, which was used for yoking bullocks up in.
    Wm. Brisbane, agent and auctioneer, produced the agreement between the Beaconsfield Heights Estate and Duncan Cameron for the lease of the land in question (the whole of the property, except blocks 8 and 9). Witness was secretary for the company, and could say that the company did not give Milne any right to effect carriage way through the land.
    Cross-examined by Mr. Thomson : The company never leased the land to Milne. This concluded the case for the plaintiff.
    John Milne, licensee of the Cardinia Park Hotel, said he had always been under the impression that there was a road through the property. Witness put the gate up, and thought he had a right is to take it down.
    The Bench decided that they had no jurisdiction, and dismissed the case.
    Alex. Milne v. D. Cameron. The proceedings were taken under the 14th section of "Pound Act," 1890, and charged defendant with having illegally impounded certain cattle belonging to plaintiff. John Milne said that on the 14th October he and his son saw the defendant and some of his men driving about 20 head of witness's cattle from the paddock, and defendant said they were taking the cattle to the pound. Witness tendered the pound and trespass fees to defendant but he refused to accept that ; afterwards made another offer to defendant of the pound fees, but he again refused: the cattle were impounded in the name of Duncan Cameron, junr.
    Alex. Milne, informant, corroborated in the above evidence, and added that Cameron said to witness's father, when the latter offered the trespass fees, that he would not take the fees because he had given notice that he would impound all cattle.
    Jonathan Denny, contractor, gave evidence to the effect that he had witnessed Milne offer Duncan Cameron some money. The defence was that the statement of the plaintiff that he had offered the fees on the first occasion was false. Duncan Cameron, Senr., swore that plaintiff did not meet witness near the paddock from whence the cattle were taken, and only met him near the pound. Milne then offered the fees to witness, who said "give it to the man in charge of the cattle; I have nothing to do with the impounding." Milne said "you old ——, if you were in Ireland, you would be shot."
    Duncan Cameron, contractor, son of previous witness, deposed to taking the cattle out of the Beaconsfield Heights Estate paddock, and impounding them; witness's father was not present at the time, so the tender of the fees could not have been made to him. Witness was authorised by his father to impound cattle from the paddock.
    The Bench held that Duncan Cameron, junr., was only agent for defendant, and was not the proper person to impound cattle. Moreover, the Act bearing on the matter states that if the trespass fees are tendered to the person in charge of such cattle they must be accepted. Defendant was fined 5s; costs £3 13. Duncan Cameron Alexander Milne, Norman Hugh Cameron, Duncan Cameron51
  • 9 Nov 1892: Mr. John Milne, licensee of the Cardinia Park hotel, met with rather a nasty accident yesterday. He was driving a young horse in a dray, when it took fright, capsized the vehicle on top of Mr. Milne, seriously crushing his chest and otherwise injuring him.52
  • 23 Nov 1892: Mr. John Milne died at his residence, Cardinia Park, on Monday last. He was thrown out of a dray about a fortnight previously, and the injuries he then received were of such a severe nature that he succumbed as stated.
    We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. John Milne, of the Cardinia Hotel, Lower Beaconsfield, which took place on Monday. About three weeks ago Mr. Milne met with a severe accident whilst driving a young horse, which overturned the trap. The latter fell on Mr. Milne's chest, crushing it terribly. Drs. Elmes and James were called in, but held out no hopes of recovery, and the poor fellow sank gradually till he died.53
  • 25 Nov 1893: MILNE.—In loving remembrance of our dear father John Milne, dearly beloved wife of A. Milne, Cardinia Park Hotel, Beaconsfield, who died 21st November, 1892.54

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D12888 (Age 53) [par Alex MILNE & Jane KEITH]."
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "information from marriage entry in index."
  3. [S250] General Register Office for Scotland Indexes.
  4. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  6. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria). 2926/19 Arthur Knight's Land File.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1956-053 - John Milne of Pakenham.
  8. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria). Land File 3140/19.20 - not viewed.
  9. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#M825 as Ann SUMMERS."
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), Application 30297 - contains a statuary declaration by Reverend John Martin of Church Street Richmond, Presbyterian Minister - states that he was under the impression that he had to list the maiden surname of the bride.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1956-053 - Mortgage No 60009 - The Australian Economic Bank Limited - discharged 7 Nov 1884.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1255-912 David Boyd of York Street, Emerald Hill, Estate Agent - see C/T 1865-824 to John Milne of Beaconsfield Licenced Victualler.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1946-122 - John Milne of Beaconsfield Hotelkeeper.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1956-053 - Mortgage No 86456 - The City of Melbourne Building Society - discharged 3 Nov 1888.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T V503-485 John Milne of Berwick Gentleman.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1865-824 John Milne to Louis Lawrence Smith and John Holburn [sic] Webb - C/T 2095-811.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1956-053 - Mortgage No 99262 - Arthur Bonville Were and Edward Littlejohn Backhouse - discharged 11 Jul 1890.
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2095-811 Louis Lawrence Smith and John Holburn [sic] Webb both of Collins Street East Melbourne Medical Practitioners to John Milne and Ann Milne - C/T 2178-445 John Milne of Beaconsfield Brickmaker and Ann Milne of the same place his wife are proprietors as tenants in common.
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2204-639 - John Milne of Beaconsfield Licensed Victualler - C/T 2237-394 - title cancelled now C/T 2281-153.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), Application 40570.
  21. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2204-639 - John Milne of Beaconsfield Licensed Victualler - C/T 2281-153.
  22. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1956-053 - Mortgage No 114310 - Mortgage foreclosed.
  23. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1154-605 - Thomas Jacques Martin to John Milne of Beaconsfield Hotelkeeper- C/T 2350-861.
  24. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2281-153 - Mortgage No 134002- not discharged.
  25. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T V503-485 Transfer to Ann Milne.
  26. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2350-861 - Mortgage No 134002 - not discharged.
  27. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1946-122 - Mortgage No 134002- not discharged.
  28. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2178-445A.
  29. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2281-153 - Ann Milne.
  30. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 22 Nov 1892, p1
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197174188
  31. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P0, unit 687; VPRS 28/P2, unit 377.
  32. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2350-861 - Ann Milne of Beaconsfield - proprietor after John Milne's death.
  33. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1956-053 - John Gull Johnson foreclosed.
  34. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/ P3 unit 1095, item 174/834
    VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 632, item 174/834.
  35. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-035-A     Milne     John     M     11     12/09/1878     92
    5-035-A     Milne     Alexander     M     67     23/11/1937     979
    5-035-B     Milne     John     M     53     23/11/1892     255
    5-035-B     Milne     Kate     F          5/08/1957     1392.
  36. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 7 Jul 1880, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70016981
  37. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 21 Jul 1880, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70017027
  38. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 15 Jun 1887, p4
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70028698
  39. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 27 July 1887 Vol. XXIII No. 12.
  40. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 27 Jul 1887, p2.
  41. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 3 Aug 1887, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70029134
  42. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 12 Oct 1887, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70029588
  43. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 11 Jan 1889, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196987542
  44. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 16 Jan 1889, p9.
  45. [S14] Newspaper - Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate (Warragul, Vic.), Fri 3 Oct 1890, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70811536
  46. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 Oct 1890, p3.
  47. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 13 Apr 1892, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70014105
  48. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 11 May 1892, p3.
  49. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 23 Sep 1892, p5
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197172940
  50. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Oct 1892, p7.
  51. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 2 Nov 1892, p2.
  52. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 5 Nov 1892, p2.
  53. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 23 Nov 1892, p2.
  54. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 25 Nov 1893, p42
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196644811
Last Edited5 Aug 2021

Ann Somers

F, #2009, b. 1835, d. 26 Mar 1913
Father*Michael Somers
Mother*Ellen Leeson b. 1812, d. 26 Mar 1902
Married NameMilne. 
Married NameMiller. 
Birth*1835 Ireland.1 
Marriage*abt 1862 Spouse: George Miller. South Yarra, VIC, Australia, no marriage found in BDM index.2
 
Widow5 Apr 1882Ann Somers became a widow upon the death of her husband George Miller.3
Land-Beac*27 Apr 1882 PAK-1A (Application 30297) Lot 34. Transfer from John James Patterson to Ann Miller. Purchase price £30.4 
Land-UBeac*11 May 1883 PAK-57A.58B.58A (part). Transfer from David Boyd to Ann Miller. 40a 0r 0p.5 
Land-Note*5 Jul 1883 PAK-57A.58B.58A (part). Took out a mortgage wth Charles Cameron Gunn, dischaged 12 Aug 1886.6 
Marriage*14 Feb 1884 Spouse: John Milne. Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #M825 as Ann SUMMERS.7,8
 
Land-Beac*23 Jul 1886 PAK-1A (Souter's Sub Lot 33). Transfer from Charles Souter to Ann Milne. Purchase price £27.9 
Land-Note13 Aug 1886 PAK-57A.58B.58A (part). Mortgage Ann Miller to Isabella Margaret Black, Archibald George Hughes Black and John Wylie - discharged 6 Jul 1888.10 
Land-UBeac10 Sep 1886 PAK-57A.58B.58A (part). Transfer from David Boyd to Ann Milne. 49a 2r 21p.11 
Land-UBeac3 Nov 1888 PAK-57A.58B.58A (part). Transfer from Ann Milne to Louis Lawrence Smith John Holden Webb. 49a 2r 21p.12 
Land-UBeac*3 Nov 1888 PAK-57A.58B.58A (part). Transfer from Ann Miller to Louis Lawrence Smith John Holden Webb. 40a 0r 0p.13 
Land-UBeac30 Jul 1889 PAK-57A (part) + PAK-58B (part). Transfer from Louis Lawrence Smith John Holden Webb to Ann Milne John Milne. 5a 2r 36p.14 
Land-Beac21 Feb 1890 PAK-1A l/p 2805 Lots 41.55. Transfer from John Thomas Ellison, James Peter McGregor, Arthur Thomas Medcalf Johnson, Charles Bartlett Duncan to Ann Milne. Transfer No 273750.15 
Land-Note5 Apr 1890 PAK-1A (Lot 35): Mortgagee: Ann Milne. £800 at 8% per annum (No 34 Book 374). Mortgagor was John Milne.16 
Land-Beac*25 Aug 1891 PAK-1A (Souter's Sub Lot 36). Transfer from John Kindlan Collins to Ann Milne. 25 August 1891: Contract of Sale of this date Trustees of the said John Kindlan Collins deceased to Ann Milne of the land described in the above Conveyance, William Brisbane to John Kindlan Collins with Assignment endorsed on the said Contract from the said Ann Milne to me the said Elizabeth Somers dated the 18th November 1897.16 
Land-Note13 Apr 1892 PAK-1A l/p 2805 (Lots 44.50.52.53): Mortgagee: Ann Milne. Mortgage No 134002- not discharged.. Mortgagor was John Milne.17 
Land-Note13 Apr 1892 GEM-D-1 l/p 2461 (Lots 21.33.34.36) also PAK-76 (former road): Mortgagee: Ann Milne. Not discharged. Mortgagor was John Milne.18,19 
Land-Berwick*13 Apr 1892 BER-26A. Transfer from John Milne to Ann Milne.20 
Land-Note*31 May 1892 Mortgagee: Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd. Ann and John Milne take out a mortgage with the Commercial Bank, which is discharged at the conclusion of John Milne's probate on 15 Jan 1895, when Ann Milne appears to become sole proprietor. Mortgagor was John Milne Ann Milne.21 
Widow21 Nov 1892She became a widow upon the death of her husband John Milne.22 
Land-Beac*a 21 Nov 1892 PAK-1A l/p 2805 (Lots 44.50.52.53). Transfer from John Milne to Ann Milne.23 
Land-UBeac15 Jan 1895 GEM-D-1 l/p 2461 (Lots 21.33.34.36). Transfer from John Milne to Ann Milne. 1a 0r 28 3/10p.24 
Land-UBeac*17 Aug 1895 PAK-76 (former govt road). Transfer from Ann Milne to John Gull Johnson. 1a 8 9/10p, being part of a Government road.25 
Land-NoteOct 1895 PAK-1A (Souter's Sub Lots 33.34). Applies to bring lots 33 + 34 under the Torrence title system. States that the land is occupied by Henry Moore, railway porter as a weekly tenant. The land to the north is owned and occupied by Mrs Grieve, storekeeper.26 
Land-Note8 May 1896 PAK-1A (Souter's Sub Lots 33.34.35.36). Application 30297 - originally for lots 33 + 34 + 35 + 36, but the application for lots 35 + 36 were abandoned.27 
Land-Beac*18 Nov 1897 PAK-1A (Souter's Sub Lots 35.36). Transfer from Ann Milne to Elizabeth Somers. For the consideration of £70.16 
Land-UBeac*9 Mar 1907 PAK-57A (part) + PAK-58B (part). Transfer from Ann Milne to John Payne. 5a 2r 36p (Cardinia Park Hotel.)28 
Land-UBeac*8 Aug 1908 GEM-D-1 l/p 2461 (Lots 21). Transfer from Ann Milne to Emma Shorthouse. Lot 21.29 
Land-Beac*6 Apr 1909 PAK-1A l/p 2805 Lots 41.55. Transfer from Ann Milne to Emma Ann Brookfield.30 
Land-Berwick*4 Mar 1910 BER-26A. Transfer from Ann Milne to William Joseph Ferris.31 
Land-Beac*31 May 1912 PAK-1A l/p 2805 (Lot 44). Transfer from Ann Milne to James Richardson. Transfer 685652.32 
Land-UBeac*24 Oct 1912 GEM-D-1 l/p 2461 (Lots 33.34.36). Transfer from Ann Milne to George Wilson Martin.33 
Death*26 Mar 1913 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D540 (Age 78) [par Michael SOMERS & LEESON].34 
Death-Notice*27 Mar 1913MILNE.—On the 26th March, at her residence, Beaconsfield, Ann Milne, aged 79 years. R.I.P.
MILNE.—Friends of the late Mrs. MILNE are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, Berwick Cemetery.
Funeral to leave her residence, Beaconsfield, THIS DAY (Thursday, 27th March), at half-past three.
JOHN GRANT, Undertaker, Berwick.35 
Probate (Will)*23 Apr 1913 Widow. Beaconsfield. 128/950.36 
Land-Beaca Mar 1913 PAK-1A l/p 2805 (Lots 50.52.53). Transfer from Ann Milne to Elizabeth Somers.37 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1912 - 1913Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: fruiterer (as Annie MILNE).38,39

Grave

  • 3-244-A / 3-212-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, In Memory of ELLEN, beloved wife of MICHAEL SOMERS County Wicklow, Ireland died 26th March 1902, aged 90 years, also their daughter ANN MILNE died 26th March 1913 aged 78 years. Erected by their daughter ELIZABETH SOMERS40

Newspaper-Articles

  • 26 Jan 1881: CITY LICENSING BENCH. The application of George Miller, Bush Inn, Pakenham, for a transfer to Ann Miller was refused, and the applicant directed to apply for leave for his wife to carry on the business during his absence. George Miller41
  • 5 Jul 1882: From Mrs. Miller, Bush Inn, requesting improvement to road in front of her house.—Councillor Souter said improvement was necessary.—To be considered when funds were available.42
  • 22 Nov 1882: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICANS' LICENSE.
    To the Licensing Magistrates at Berwick. I, ANN MILLER, now residing at Bush Inn, Pakenhanm, in the County of Mornington, widow of the late George Miller, do HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I desire to obtain, and will at next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Berwick, in the Colony of Victoria, on the eighth day of December, 1882, apply for a PUBLICANS' LICENSE, for a house situate at Pakenham, and to be known as the Bush Inn, containing, eight rooms exclusive of those required for the use of the family. The tenth day of November, 1882.
    ANN MILLER.43
  • 29 Nov 1882: BERWICK SHIRE COUNCIL. Saturday, 25th November.
    Mary Ann Key, Gippsland Hotel, Main road, and Ann Miller, Bush Inn Pakenham submitted their appliations for publicans' licenses.—The Council had no objections to make and the applications were passed.44
  • 13 Dec 1882: BERWICK LICENSING COURT. Friday, 8th December. Before Messrs. F. Hare, P.M, (Chairman), James S. White and Dr. Elmes, J. P.) Ann Miller, Bush Inn, Pakenham. Mr. Lowe appeared for this applicant, and her new license was granted.45
  • 10 Dec 1884: BERWICK LICENSING COURT. DECMBER 5, 1884. .... Applications for the renewal of publican's licenses were granted to the following persons:-Robert Bain, Border hotel; Mary A. Kay, Gippsland hotel; Anne Milne, Bush inn; Catherine Bourke, Bourke's hotel; Arthur H. Somner, Beaconsfield hotel; Hubert Lenne, Pine Grove hotel. A billiard table license was granted to Mary A. Kay. Hubert Lenné Robert Bain Arthur Hay Somner46
  • 11 Jan 1889: TO BREWERS, HOTEL BROKERS, SPECULATORS and INVESTORS.
    TENDERS will be received at the offices of Johnson and Duncan, Queen's-walk, Melbourne, up to Noon Wednesday, 23rd inst., for the PURCHASE of the Goodwill, Licence and Freehold of the CARDINIA PARK HOTEL, situated on the main Beaconsfield road ; together with Stabling and all necessary Out Houses and Land, comprising an area of 2 acres 27 perches, more or less.
    Plans, specifications, &c., to be seen at the above offices on and after Monday next, 14th inst. Louis Lawrence Smith John Milne47
  • 22 Oct 1898: BEACONSFIELD Railway Station.—Shop and 4 Rooms, underground tank and stable, together with 2 a. land; also 3-roomed Cottage, together with 2 a. land. Mrs. Milne, Cardinia Park Hotel, or F. Wilckens, storekeeper.48
  • 14 Dec 1898: PUBLICANS'. LICENCES were granted to the following :-Susan Bain, Border Hotel, Berwick; J. V. Cougle, Gippsland Hotel, Beaconsfield; A. Milne, Cardinia Park Hotel, Beaconsfield; L Sykes, Pine Grove Hotel Beaconsfield49
  • 6 Sep 1899: A complimentry social in the form of a "smoke night " was tendered to Mr. McDonald, of Beaconsfield, who is leaving the district, and was held at Milne's Cardinia Park Hotel on Monday evening, the attendanee being moderate. Mr. Eckersall occupied the chair, and after the health of the guest of the evening had been drunk; at the termlntion of a suitable speech the Chairman presented Mr. McDonald with a silver mounted pipe. Several other gentlemen having supported the remarks made by Mr. Eckersall, the remainder of the evening was devoted to singing, &c., and the meeting broke up by all wishing Mr. McDonald success in his new abode.50
  • 17 Mar 1907: DANDENONG POLICE COURT. LICENSING COURT. Before Mr. T. Smallman, P.M. Annie Milne, Cardinia Park Hotel, applied for a transfer of licence to Mary O'Callaghan, which was granted. Mary Ann O'Callaghan51
  • 18 Dec 1907: DANDENONG Police Court Tuesday, December 17. LICENSING COURT. Before Messrs Harris., Smallman and Homes, P.Ms. The following renewals of victualler's licence were granted :— Berwick: Susan Bain, Border Hotel, Berwick. Catherine Bourke, Bourke's Hotel, Pakenham; Mary O'Callaghan, Cardinia Park Hotel, Beaconsfield; Mary Ann O'Callaghan52

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "information from marriage entry in index."
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "info from death certificate - may not have officially married?"
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), Application 30297 - contains conveyance between John James Patterson and Ann Miller.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1255-912 David Boyd of York Street, Emerald Hill, Estate Agent - see C/T 1467-289 to Ann Miller of Berwick, Hotelkeeper.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1467-289 Mortgage Ann Miller to Charles Cameron Gunn - discharged 12 Aug 1886.
  7. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "#M825 as Ann SUMMERS."
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), Application 30297 - contains a statuary declaration by Reverend John Martin of Church Street Richmond, Presbyterian Minister - states that he was under the impression that he had to list the maiden surname of the bride.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), Application 30297 - see C/T 2602-362
    No 824 Book 332. Lot 33 - Conveyance Charles Souter of Berwick in the Colony of Victoria Hotelkeeper and Ann Milne of Bush Inn Beaconsfield near Berwick the wife of John Milne of the same place Hotelkeeper.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1467-289 Mortgage Ann Miller to Isabella Margaret Black, Archibald George Hughes Black and John Wylie - discharged 6 Jul 1888.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1255-912 David Boyd of York Street, Emerald Hill, Estate Agent - see C/T 1865-823 to Ann Milne.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1865-823 Ann Miller to Louis Lawrence Smith and John Holburn [sic] Webb - C/T 2095-811.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1467-289 Ann Miller to Louis Lawrence Smith and John Holburn [sic] Webb - C/T 2095-811.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2095-811 Louis Lawrence Smith and John Holburn [sic] Webb both of Collins Street East Melbourne Medical Practitioners to John Milne and Ann Milne - C/T 2178-445 John Milne of Beaconsfield Brickmaker and Ann Milne of the same place his wife are proprietors as tenants in common.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2204-639 - Ann Milne the wife of John Milne of Beaconsfield Licenses Victualler - C/T 2237-393.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), Application 40570.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2281-153 - Mortgage No 134002- not discharged.
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2350-861 - Mortgage No 134002 - not discharged.
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1946-122 - Mortgage No 134002- not discharged.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T V503-485 Transfer to Ann Milne.
  21. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2178-445A.
  22. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "#D12888 (Age 53) [par Alex MILNE & Jane KEITH]."
  23. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2281-153 - Ann Milne.
  24. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2350-861 - Ann Milne of Beaconsfield - proprietor after John Milne's death.
  25. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 1946-122 - John Gull Johnson of Queen Street Melbourne Gentleman.
  26. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), Application 30297 - C/T 2602-362.
  27. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), Application 30297.
    That the said land is occupied as to lots 33 and 34 shewn on the plan numbered one in the schedule hereto by Henry Moore of Beaconsfield Railway Porter as a weekly tenant and the said land is unoccupied as to lots 35 and 36 shews on the said plan.
  28. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2178-445A Ann Milne to John Payne of Bourke Street Melbourne Draper - C/T 3813-546.
  29. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2350-861 - Ann Milne to Emma Shorthouse of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman - C/T 3287-381.
  30. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2237-393 - Emma Ann O'Connor of 217 Lygon Street Carlton Widow.
  31. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 503-485 Transfer to William Ferris of Boggy Creek, Farmer.
  32. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2281-153 - James Richardson the Younger of Berwick Butcher - C/T 3604-655.
  33. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2350-861 - Ann Milne to George Wilson Martin of "Clovely" Beaconsfield Upper Agent - C/T 3656-060.
  34. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913 "#D540 (Age 78) [par Michael SOMERS & LEESON]."
  35. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 27 Mar 1913, p1
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10773942
  36. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), 128/950 Widow Beaconsfield.
  37. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 2281-153 - not recorded on title, but Elizabeth Somers sells the balance of the land.
  38. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  39. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  40. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-244-A     Milne A.      F 79 27/03/1913 507     
    Milne Ann 1913 78 dau/ Michael & Ellen Somers bw1468/70
    3-244-A     Somers     Ellen F 90 28/03/1902 359
    Somers Ellen 1902 90 wife/ Michael, mother/ Ellen,Elizabeth bw1468/69
    3-212-B     Somers     F 70 30/09/1920 651
    Somers Elizabeth no dates bw1468/71.
  41. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 26 Jan 1881, p6
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5973126
  42. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 5 Jul 1882, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70052785
  43. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 22 Nov 1882, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70053873
  44. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 29 Nov 1882, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70053912
  45. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 13 Dec 1882, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70053978
  46. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 10 Dec 1884, p3.
  47. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 11 Jan 1889, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196987542
  48. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 22 Oct 1898, p6
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article192580431
  49. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 14 Dec 1898, p3.
  50. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 6 Sep 1899, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70022135
  51. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 17 Apr 1907, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66146017
  52. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 18 Dec 1907, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66147011
Last Edited9 May 2022

George Miller

M, #2010, b. 1816, d. 5 Apr 1882
Birth*1816 Petersfield, Hampshire, England.1 
Marriage*abt 1862 Spouse: Ann Somers. South Yarra, VIC, Australia, no marriage found in BDM index.2
 
Land-Note*23 Dec 1872 PAK-59A. Previously held by T Henty and H Davey under Section 12 Allotment 59. Miller applied for the land 23 Dec 1872 (?) - granted subject to survey 23 Apr 1873, lease 20 Jul 1874 - 41 acres portion of Allotment 59.3 
Land-Note23 Aug 1873 PAK-59A. To Commissioner for Lands & Survey. 23 August 1873.
Sir, I selected 41 acres part of Allotment 59 six months ago which was recorded at Land Board and having paid for survey, applied to Land Office at Cranbourne.
Application for license to occupy allotment part of allotment 59 - 40 acres.
Declared at St Germains before me Alex Patterson.3 
Land-Note31 Oct 1873 PAK-59A. 31 Oct 1873 - Mining Department now objects, land likely to be auriferous, and intersected by a lead of gold from Welcome Gully.
5 Dec 1873 - objection withdrawn.
16 feet of land excised for tramway now added to land.
Lease granted 2 Dec 1876 for 7 years for the sum of 2/- per acre to be paid by equal half yearly instalments in advance.
Breached 1879 - no encumbrances found
10 Feb 1881 - Samuel Henry Cohen applied to pay balance of purchase money and requests issue of a crown grant. Reason: to realise the estate of George Miller, Parish of Pakenham, County of Mornington
1 Dec 1880, 2.15 pm, George Miller placed under sequestration in hand of Samuel H Cohen, one of the assignees.3 
Land-UBeac23 Dec 1873George Miller selected land from the Crown. PAK-59A. 40a 0r 0p - Crown Grant to Assignee Samuel Henry Cohen on 12 Feb 1881.4 
Land-UBeac*28 Aug 1874He selected land from the Crown. PAK-58A + PAK-58B. 137a 2r 22p.5 
Land-UBeac24 Aug 1876He selected land from the Crown. PAK-57B2. 16a 0r 0p. Land File 545/49 (viewed.)6,7 
Land-UBeac23 Mar 1877He selected land from the Crown. PAK-57A. 79a 0r 27p.8 
(Witness) Land-Note20 Feb 1878 Packenham, Febr 20th 1878
To A J Skene Esq., Surveyor General of Victoria, Melbourne
Sir, We the selectors and residents of Gembrook and Packenham County of Mornington humbly request that you will please order that a new road may be surveyed through the selection of Mr Arthur Knight in the Parish of Packenham. This road we request will be to start from the north east corner of Mr Knight's selection, thence south west distant at about five chains more or less and being west from the two chain road and thence ending at the south east corner of the said selection. This new line of road will be on the side of a very high hill and with little expense can be made into a very good road. The present one chain road is too steep that it is almost impossible for us to get either up or down it and ought never to have been surveyed in that place. Trusting that you will give this a favourable consideration.
We have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient servants.
George B Halford David Crichton David Smyth William D Nash John Milne Patrick Kennedy Henry Lawes George Taylor Charles Alexander John Sharples Alfred G Shorthouse Robert Booth Anne Stredder David Glenn William McCraw John Modral Iden Henham jun Jno H Hinds Thos. C Hyde William Modral Robert Muir George Miller S Paternoster.9 
Land-UBeac2 Jun 1879He selected land from the Crown. PAK-57B3. 23a 0r 0p.10 
Civil Case*1880 1880/5066 William A Dalton v George Miller.11 
Land-UBeac12 Feb 1881He selected land from the Crown. PAK-57B1. 40a 0r 0p.12 
Land-UBeac*5 May 1881 PAK-57A + PAK-57B1 + PAK-57B2 + PAK-57B3 + PAK-58A + PAK-58B + PAK-59A. Transfer from George Miller to David Boyd. All land sold to David Boyd by the assignee Samuel Henry Cohen.13 
Death*5 Apr 1882 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D4415 (Age 66) [par George MILLER & Jane BRANDON] Cause of Death: Apoplexy.14

Grave

  • Plot 4-239-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Erected by Ann, in memory of her beloved husband, George Miller, native of Petersfield, Hampshire, England, who died April 5th 1882, aged 61 years15

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 Mar 1872: In some parts of the county of Mornington the soil and climate appear to be well adapted to the requirements of the hop plant. Last week Mr. George Millar, an old hop grower from the neighborhood of Farnham in England, but now residing at Pakenham in Mornington, called at our office with some fine bines laden with beautiful hops. Mr. Millar three years ago planted half an acre of ground. With hop plants as an experiment, and these succeeded so well that he has since increased the area, and has now two and a half acres under this crop. The soil of this small hop garden is that usually met with on the edges of swamps, and was formerly covered with tea-tree scrub. It is naturally drained, and beyond working the ground with the plough no special preparation in the shape of trenching was made before planting the hops. Indeed he has found that where the ground was deeply stirred by grubbing up one or two trees the plants have not thriven so well. The rows stand eight feet apart, and the "moles" or hills are six feet distant from each other in the rows. The plants are planted on "the square," as Mr. Millar said, so that he can use the plough with the greatest freedom in two directions, and thus reduce the hand-hoeing and cleaning to the smallest possible area. The plants in the oldest portion now in full bearing are about 12 feet high, and will yield this season at the rate of about 11 or 12 cwt. per acre of excellent hops. The variety grown is that known as the Golden Grape.16
  • 16 Mar 1872: HOP-GROWING.
    Sir,—In looking over your agricultural news of the 2nd of March, I was much pleased to see that hop-growing in the district of Berwick is likely to prove successful. I write to inform you of a very extraordinary growth made by the hop in this district. About seven months since I got one hop set from Mr. C. Souter, of Berwick—the same sort as Mr. Miller's. I planted it upon an old shaft five feet deep, first filling in the earth and raising it about a foot abore the level of the ground. As the plant grew I have had to place three different poles— ten, twenty, and thirty feet— to it. The plant grew to the top of these, and is now some ten feet down, making in all over forty feet of growth in one season, and it is literally covered with hops. There are some thousands of acres of ground in this district suitable for the growth of the hop.
    Yours truly, JAMES ELLIS.
    Upper Tarwon, 6th March.17
  • 26 Apr 1872: COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. The Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has been pleased to appoint GEORGE MILLER, WILLIAM DALTON, and CHARLES SOUTER, to be a Committee of Management of the land set apart on 29th June 1863, for Cricket and General Recreative purposes at Berwick.
    J M Grant, Commissioner of Crown Lands and Survey. Lands and Survey Office, Melbourne, 22nd April 1872 William Dalton18
  • 8 Mar 1873: MORNINGTON FARMERS' SOCIETY AUTUMN EXHIBITION. The sixteenth annual exhibition of the above society took place on Friday, 28th February, at the show-yards, Cranbourne, and must be chronicled as a great success, the weather being very fine until near the close, and the attendance good. .... Some fine samples of hops came from Mr. Geo. Miller, who, it appears, is pushing this important industry in this district.19
  • 3 Feb 1875: The Council of the Zoological and Acclimatisation Society held their usual fortnightly meeting on Monday afternoon ... The following stock has been received at the gardens since the last meeting, for which the council desires to return its thanks :- a wallaby from Mr. George Miller, of Berwick20
  • 2 Jan 1878: BERWICK LICENSING COURT. Friday, December 21st. Before Messrs. Templeton, P.M, Officer and Wilson, J.P. Licenses were renewed in the cases of Robert Bain, Border Hotel ; Sophia Souter, Gippsland Hotel; George Miller of Pakenham;21
  • 9 Nov 1878: Firewood, firewood.— For sale, 100,000 tons, within two miles of Berwick Station ; good road for carting out. Apply to George Miller, Bush Hotel, Berwick.
    (advertised during November and early December)22
  • 5 Jun 1879: The following is a list of the shareholders in the Provincial and Suburban Bank:—Miller, George, Berwick 5023
  • 25 Oct 1880: THURSDAY, 28th OCTOBER. At 2 o'Clock. BEACONSFIELD, adjoining BERWICK, BUSH INN HOTEL and 80 ACRES LAND. Also, Two Adjoining PADDOCKS of 79 Acres and 137 Acres. One Mile from the Beaconsfield Railway Station, and near the residences of George Ramsden, Esq., Professor Halford and George Bullen, Esq.
    Byrne, Vale and Co., have received instructions from Mr. Geo. Miller, to sell by public auction, at their rooms, 64 and 66 Collins-street east, on Thursday, 28th October, 1880, at 2 o'clock.
    Lot 1. The Bush Inn Hotel, built of weatherboard, containing 10 rooms, lath and plastered inside, at present in the occupation of the proprietor, together with 80 acres of first-class land, all substantially fenced ; about 12 acres cleared and under cultivation, being part of allotment 57A and the whole of allotment 57B1, in the parish of Pakenham, county of Mornington.
    Lot 2. Adjoining above, being part of allotment 57A and the whole of allotments 57B2 and 57B3, con taining 137½ acres, all fenced, and suitable for subdivision.
    Lot 3. Adjoining, being allotment 58A and B, containing 137½ acres, all fenced, and partly cleared.
    Terms declared at sale. Further particulars can be obtained from the auctioneers, or Mr. Geo. Miller, on the premises. For particulars of title apply to Messrs. Godfrey and Bullen, solicitors, 23 Collins-street west.24
  • 3 Nov 1880: BERWICK, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4th Clearing Sale of CATTLE, HORSES, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &c. J. Clarke and Co. HAVE been favored with instructions from Mr George Miller, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bush Hotel, on Beaconsfield road, one mile from Bain's Hotel, 40 HEAD OF CATTLE, Consisting of Cows is full milk and springing, and Young Cattle; also 1 Alderney,Bull, 1 Draught Mare, 7 years old, 1 Draught Horse, 1 Colt, 3 years old; Spring Cart, Dray, Plough, Harness, Saddle, Bridle, Side-Saddle, lot of Tools, Pigs, Poultry, and numerous Sundries. Also, a splendid Double-Barrelled GUN Breach-loader, with case and all appliances complete, by Moore and Co., London. 1 Colt's 6-Barrel REVOLVER, with case complete. Luncheon provided. Sale at Twelve o'clock.
    Also, at same time and place, Weatherboard Building, containing two rooms, shop, doing a good business, outbuildings, garden; one mile from Beaconsfield Post Office.25
  • 3 Dec 1880: NEW INSOLVENTS.
    George Miller, of Berwick, publican. Causes of insolvency—Falling off in business, and failure of the Provincial and Suburban Bank. Liabilities, £1,044 18s. 3d ; assets, £2,050, surplus, £1,005 1s. 9d. Mr. Cohen, assignee.26
  • 11 Dec 1880: WEDNESDAY, 15th DECEMBER. At 12 o'Clock Sharp.
    On the Premises, Bush Inn, Berwick.
    In the Insolvent Estate of George Miller, Publican. By Order of S. H. Cohen, Esq., Official Assignee. STOCK-IN-TRADE of WINES, ALES and SPIRITS. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, HORSES, COWS, FIREWOOD, &c.
    For Unreserved Sale.
    To Residents of Berwick, Dealers and Others. BARNARD and MYERS will sell by auction, on the premises, as above, by order of S. H. Cohen, Esq., on Wednesday, 15th inst., at 12 o'clock, The whole of the stock belonging to the above estate, comprising brandies, whiskys, Tennent's ale, stout, cordials, 2 barrels colonial ale, champagne, vinegar, 1 case extra London stout, sugar, tobacco and cigars.
    Bagatelle table, furniture,
    Kitchen and yard sundries
    100 CORDS FIREWOOD
    Posts and rails, empty cases, &c.
    Also,
    2 cows and 2 horses.
    Terms—cash.
    Barnard and Myers, auctioneers, 16 Collins-street west.27
  • 11 Dec 1880: INSOLVENCY COURT. (Before Mr R H M Donnell, Chief Clerk.) GENERAL MEETINGS.
    In the estates of the following insolvents general meetings were held and closed : - George Miller, of Berwick, publican.28
  • 15 Dec 1880:... Councillor Dobson believed people would rather travel by the road known as Knight's road. If there was a bridge at Miller's, people could not be prevented by a flood from getting to the Beaconsfield Station. Councillor Bourke said the Council could not expend the money in question on the bridge referred to. Councillor Gibb said the road past Miller's would cost £200, and a bridge would cost at least £1500. The present bridge answered the purpose, except that it did not provide for floods on the low-lying land the neighborhood.-Councillor Dobson " I wouldn't mind resigning my seat and undertake to bridge the creek and low land for one fourth of the amount stated." The President made some remarks on the subject. If the road was made good to Miller's, traffic could afterwards get somehow to the Beaconsfield staion. The motion was seconded and put and carried. Councillor Souter moved that plans and specifications be prepared, and that the Councillors for Pakenham and Berwick Riding inspect both the roads on which it is proposed to expend the money. Seconded and carried. Arthur Knight29
  • 26 Jan 1881: CITY LICENSING BENCH. The application of George Miller, Bush Inn, Pakenham, for a transfer to Ann Miller was refused, and the applicant directed to apply for leave for his wife to carry on the business during his absence. Ann Miller30
  • 24 Feb 1881: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. PAKENHAM.
    Two Miles from the Beaconsfield Station. On the Road from the Station to the Sanatorium (Now Beaconsfield Hotel).
    In the Insolvent Estate of George Miller Bush Hotel and 295a 3r 36p., In One Lot
    Brick Cottage and 40 Acres in Another Lot
    By Order of S H Cohen, Esq , Assignee For Positive and Absolute Sale.
    ALFRED BLISS has been favoured with instructions from S H Cohen, Esq, to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the room, 32 Collins street west, on Monday, February 28, at twelve o clock,
    The following freehold properties, viz -
    Lot 1-40 acres fronting the road from the Beaconsfield Station to the Beaconsfield Hotel, on which is erected a newly built BRICK COTTAGE
    Lot 2 -THE BUSH HOTEL, built of weatherboard and occupied by Mr Miller. With this lot are included the following free hold lands -
    a r p
    Portion 57 A parish of Pakenham 79 0 27
    Portion 57 B a, dodo 40 0 0
    Portion 57 B 2, do do 16 0 27
    Portion 57 B 3 do do 23 0 0
    Portions 58 A and 58 B, do do 137 2 22
    295 3 30
    This hotel is in a first class position on the road. If kept by an industrious and painstaking landlord, would do well, with about 50 acres of the land. The remainder of the land could be resold for farming or grazing purposes, and the timber is valuable, being so near the station.
    Titles perfect, for particulars apply to Messrs Braham and Pirani, solicitors, Collins street west.
    Terms, easy, at sale.
    The sale takes place at the room, 32 Collins street west, on Monday, February 28, at twelve o'clock.31
  • 26 Jul 1881: The Commissioner of Public Works .... A deputation from the Berwick shire council, introduced by Mr. Gibb, M.L.A., asked that the department should assist in the building of a bridge across the Kardinia Creek, at a locality known as " Miller's," on the road from Berwick to Gembrook. Mr. Bent said that £200 would be placed upon the estimates for the work if the council promised to provide £225.32
  • 23 Sep 1881: To assist the Berwick Shire Council in constructing a bridge over the Kardinia Creek, at Miller's, on road from Berwick to Gembrook, shire council to expend £225 additional. £20033
  • 12 Apr 1882: An old resident of Berwick, Mr George Miller, of Cardinia Creek, died last week after a short illness. A large number of residents will regret to learn of Mr. Miller's demise, which occurred unexpectedly.34
  • 19 May 1886: I am also informed that Mr. Fuller, hay and corn merchant, of South Yarra, has bought the brick cottage owned by the late George Miller for the decent sum of £450. Mr. Fuller has made a lot of improvements and intends building two more rooms, which will, when finished, be a very commodious residence, quite close to the railway station. On dit also rumors that Mrs Robinson, of South Yarra has purchased about ten acres of the paddock adjoining Mr. Fuller's, and intends also to erect a commodious cottage thereon. William Fuller35
  • 25 Aug 1886: From Department Lands and Survey... from same, asking that the resignation of of Messrs. George Miller, Wm. Dalton and Chas. Souter, who had been appointed a committee of management of Berwick Park while it was temporarily reserved for cricket ground, &c., be obtained and forwarded to the Department.—It was stated that Messrs. Miller and Dalton were dead, and the Secretary was instructed to write to Mr. Souter asking for his resignation. William Dalton36
  • 27 Jul 1887: A Trip to Beaconsfield
    Last week one of our representatives paid a visit to the Cardinia Park Hotel, Beaconsfield, kept by John Milne. Leaving Dandenong by the 3.30 train, there is nothing to attract notice, except immense sheets of water, between Hallam's Road and Narre Warren. Alighting from the train at Beaconsfield station the visitor is saluted with a heavy shower of rain, and I look round to see if I can find any good Samaritan, and fortunately an old friend is exposed to view, in the person of Mr Glismann, who is always ready with his faithful 'Tommy" to carry the pleasure seekers to the sylvan dales and alpine altitudes of that thriving township.
    After a few cursory remarks about the weather, Mr Glismann invites me to take a seat in his wagonette, which is gladly accepted as a shield against the storm, which is raging fitfully all around. After about a quarter of an hours travelling we pass the palatial residence of Mrs Armytage, better known as "Holm Park" with its lofty abutments facing the "Cardinia Park" and standing as a paradigm of the future of Beaconsfield. This place previously belonged to Andrew Keating, who twenty-seven years ago migrated from Collingwood and set to work to claim this primeval waste, which was then completely covered with water and ti-tree scrub. We then pass Mr Anderson's residence, about a mile further on, who is also going in for improvements. Another half mile over, and the Cardinia Park hotel is reached. The building which is of brick, stands on the corner of the Berwick and Beaconsfield roads, and about three miles from the Beaconsfield railway station.
    On being introduced to Host Milne, we are admitted through a large hall door into the private parlour, when a good view of the interior is placed before us. On each side of the hall door and over the fanlight, large bunches of hops are carved in the stained glass, which the proprietor informed us, were put there as a momento to the late George Miller, who formerly owned the place and built the old wooden hotel, which preceded the present brick structure. He was the first who introduced the growing of hops in the district some twenty years ago, and for that purpose had a broad acreage reclaimed from its wild state and converted into a hop plantation, from which were taken some splendid specimens of hops, and the place, which previously was the haunt of the dingo and the kangaroo, became a place of mirth and labour, and instead of the nocturnal howling of those denizens of the forest the voices of boys and girls reverberated through the trees as they pulled the hop from its tendril and placed it in a receptacle, in which it was carried to the hop house to dry. He was also successful in obtaining several prizes and an hon. mention for his first attempt.
    Two of the houses which he built for drying the hops still remain to be seen, and since his death no enterprising person has taken any steps in the matter, nor has anyone attempted to resuscitate the declination. The proprietor then showed us through the building, which contains fourteen rooms, a kitchen, and cellar. The rooms are large and well ventilated, and the windows fastened with patented spring locks, and nothing is left undone to secure the comport of boarders and visitors, who will find comfort in the place and civility from the proprietor. On the north side of the building, and adjacent to the bar, is a large billiard room in course of erection, which will be another source of amusement.
    About 100 yards from the hotel is the Cardinia creek, where fishing and shooting is to be found in abundance, and scenery in all its rural beauty is to be found there, and the Cardinia park terminates nearly opposite the hotel.
    We then inspect the brick yards, which are about a quarter of mile from the hotel, where a good specimen of brick can be procured at a reasonable rate.
    Reece and Co. are at present employed making a large quantity of bricks and tiles which are for sale, and persons desirous of dotting the little township of Beaconsfield with villa residences cannot do better than visit the brickyard, and see for themselves, as the proprietor has on sale bricks and some splendid sand for building purposes at very cheap rates.
    And as the shades of evening were fast making their appearance, and the night promising to be by no means favourable, we returned to the hotel just in time for tea.
    During tea the conversation was principally on the bad state of the roads in and around Beaconsfield, and our old friend, of stage coach notoriety, said that during his twelve years of experience in this place, (Glismann selected 1875) he had never seen things so bad as they were at the present time, and as to the roads, why (says he) you will require a pair of horses to take a passenger on some parts of the road now. Train time is now approaching, we bid adieu to the blazing fire, kind friends and comfortable parlour to face the rain which was coming down heavily, and a drive of about half an hour brought us to the Beaconsfield railway station and after bidding my kind friend goodbye, and taking a seat in the train, in a few minutes more I was at home, after my "Trip to Beaconsfield." John Milne Johan Glismann37

Citations

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    4-239-A     Miller     George     M     66     07/04/1882     136
    Miller George. 1882 Age 61 Husband of Ann, native of Petersfield, Hampshire, England     bw0691.
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