Charles Lyte

M, #25021, b. 1838, d. 1 Apr 1871
Birth*1838 London, England.1 
Marriage*12 Sep 1863 Spouse: Mary Ann Johnston. St Paul's Church, Ballarat, VIC, Australia, #M2193/1863.2
 
Marriage-Notice*14 Sep 1863 MARRIAGE. On 12th September, at St. Paul's Church, Ballarat, by the Rev. Mr Cummins, Mr Charles Lyte, to Miss Mary Anne Johnson, both of Ballarat.3 
Death*1 Apr 1871 Bendigo, VIC, Australia, #D4995/1871 (Age 33) [par Charles LYTE & Maria] Spouse Mary Ann JOHNSTON.4 

Family

 Mary Ann Johnston b. 1842, d. 9 Jun 1875
Children 1.Henry Augustus Lyte b. 1864, d. 1928
 2.Elizabeth Rebecca Lyte b. 1866, d. 21 Sep 1939
 3.George Lyte+ b. 1868, d. 1925
 4.Charles Lyte b. 1870, d. 1871

Newspaper-Articles

  • 3 Apr 1871: Death in the Hospital.—Charles Lyte, admitted into the Hospital on 27th March, died on Saturday evening from dysentery.5

Citations

  1. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "born London."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S14] Newspaper - The Star (Ballarat, Vic.), Mon 14 Sep 1863, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/72517209
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4995/1871 - born London."
  5. [S14] Newspaper - Bendigo Advertiser (Vic.), Mon 3 Apr 1871, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/87968701
Last Edited8 Sep 2020

Mary Ann Johnston

F, #25022, b. 1842, d. 9 Jun 1875
Married NameLyte.1 
Birth*1842 Ireland. 
Marriage*12 Sep 1863 Spouse: Charles Lyte. St Paul's Church, Ballarat, VIC, Australia, #M2193/1863.2
 
Marriage-Notice*14 Sep 1863 MARRIAGE. On 12th September, at St. Paul's Church, Ballarat, by the Rev. Mr Cummins, Mr Charles Lyte, to Miss Mary Anne Johnson, both of Ballarat.3 
Widow1 Apr 1871Mary Ann Johnston became a widow upon the death of her husband Charles Lyte.4 
Death*9 Jun 1875 Bendigo Hospital, Bendigo, VIC, Australia, #D8742/1875 (Age 33) [par unknown].1 

Family

 Charles Lyte b. 1838, d. 1 Apr 1871
Children 1.Henry Augustus Lyte b. 1864, d. 1928
 2.Elizabeth Rebecca Lyte b. 1866, d. 21 Sep 1939
 3.George Lyte+ b. 1868, d. 1925
 4.Charles Lyte b. 1870, d. 1871

Newspaper-Articles

  • 14 Jun 1875: The following deaths have occurred in the Bendigo Hospital since the 1st of May: June 9th—Mary Ann Lyte, native of Ireland, from phthsis.5

Citations

  1. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S14] Newspaper - The Star (Ballarat, Vic.), Mon 14 Sep 1863, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/72517209
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4995/1871 - born London."
  5. [S14] Newspaper - Bendigo Advertiser (Vic.), Mon 14 Jun 1875, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88259981
Last Edited8 Sep 2020

Henry Augustus Lyte

M, #25023, b. 1864, d. 1928
Father*Charles Lyte b. 1838, d. 1 Apr 1871
Mother*Mary Ann Johnston b. 1842, d. 9 Jun 1875
Birth*1864 Ballarat, VIC, Australia, #B12892/1864.1 
Education*Feb 1876 State School 40, Berwick, VIC, Australia. Pupil 508. Age 11y 1m. Orphan. Left Mar 1877.2 
Death*1928 Echuca, VIC, Australia, #D14523/1928 (Age 65) [par Charles LYTE & Margaret WHITE].3 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  2. [S309] School Records - Berwick 40.
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
Last Edited9 Sep 2020

Elizabeth Rebecca Lyte

F, #25024, b. 1866, d. 21 Sep 1939
Father*Charles Lyte b. 1838, d. 1 Apr 1871
Mother*Mary Ann Johnston b. 1842, d. 9 Jun 1875
Birth*1866 Ballarat, VIC, Australia, #B12673/1866.1 
Education*Feb 1876 State School 40, Berwick, VIC, Australia. Pupil 509. Age 9y 6m. Orphan. Left Jun 1879.2 
Death*21 Sep 1939 Parramatta, NSW, Australia, #D21755/1939 [par Henry & Mary].3 
Death-Notice*22 Sep 1939 LYTE.—September 21, at her residence, 62 Darcy Road, Wentworthville, Elizabeth R. Lyte, late of Mosman.
LYTE.—The Funeral of the late ELIZABETH R. LYTE is appointed to leave her late residence, 62 Darcy Road, Wentworthville, THIS FRIDAY, AFTERNOON, at 2 o'clock, for the Independent Cemetery, Rookwood.
CHARLES INNES and SON, 'Phone, UW9259. 28 Darcy St, Parramatta.4 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 27 Sep 1939: Miss Elizabeth Lyte, of Darcy-road, Wentworthville, died at her residence on Thursday. The interment took place in the Independent Cemetery, Rookwood on Friday. Rev. C. E. A. Reynolds officiating. Arrangments were in the hands of Charles Innes and Son, Parramatta.5

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  2. [S309] School Records - Berwick 40.
  3. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  4. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Fri 22 Sep 1939, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/17640791
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Fri 22 Sep 1939, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/17640787
  5. [S14] Newspaper - The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW), Wed 27 Sep 1939, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/106206461
Last Edited9 Sep 2020

Charles Lyte

M, #25025, b. 1870, d. 1871
Father*Charles Lyte b. 1838, d. 1 Apr 1871
Mother*Mary Ann Johnston b. 1842, d. 9 Jun 1875
Birth*1870 Sandhurst, VIC, Australia, #B18847/1870.1 
Death*1871 VIC, Australia, #D2425/1871 (Age 9M.)2 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "born VICT."
Last Edited8 Sep 2020

Sarah Elizabeth Muir

F, #25026, b. 1873, d. 13 Aug 1914
Married NameLyte. 
Birth*1873 
Marriage*1894 Spouse: George Lyte. VIC, Australia, #M1438/1894.1
 
Note*1895 George Lyte. Daughters: Irene Elsie LYTE #B1094/1895 Berwick ; #D7138/1912 (Age 17) Northcote as Eileen Elsie &.2,3 
Death*13 Aug 1914 Collingwood, VIC, Australia, #D9248/1914 (Age 41) [par James Campbell MUIR & Mary Ann DEBNEY].3 
Death-Notice*14 Aug 1914 LYTE.-On the 13th August, at her residence, 496? Johnston-street, Abbotsford, Sarah, the dearly beloved wife of George Lyte, beloved mother of Ivy, aged 41 years.4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
190366 Lulie Street, Abbotsford, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With George Lyte.5
1909305 Westgarth Street, Northcote, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With George Lyte.6
bt 1912 - 1914Basting Street, Northcote, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With George Lyte.7,8

Family

 George Lyte b. 1868, d. 1925
Children 1.Irene Elsie Lyte b. 1895, d. 6 Jun 1912
 2.Ivy Vera Lyte b. 1897, d. Sep 1939

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  4. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 14 Aug 1914, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198643087
  5. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  6. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  7. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  8. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
Last Edited9 Sep 2020

Ivy Vera Lyte

F, #25027, b. 1897, d. Sep 1939
Father*George Lyte b. 1868, d. 1925
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Muir b. 1873, d. 13 Aug 1914
Birth*1897 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B1066/1897.1 
Death*Sep 1939 Daylesford, VIC, Australia, #D16540/1939 (Age 34) [par George LYTE & Unknown] - as Ivy Vera YOUNG.2 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1922414 Johnston Road, Abbotsford, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With George Lyte.3

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D16540/1939 - born BERWICK VICTORIA."
  3. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
Last Edited8 Sep 2020

Irene Elsie Lyte

F, #25028, b. 1895, d. 6 Jun 1912
Father*George Lyte b. 1868, d. 1925
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Muir b. 1873, d. 13 Aug 1914
Birth*1895 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B1094/1895.1 
Death*6 Jun 1912 Northcote, VIC, Australia, #D7138/1912 (Age 17) - as Eileen Elsie.2 
Death-Notice*8 Jun 1912 LYTE.— On the 6th June, at her parents' residence, "Kiora," Clarke-street, South Northcote, Irene Elsie, eldest daughter of George, and Sarah Lyte, late of Berwick, aged 17 years.
Left no thorns, but roses.3 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 8 Jun 1912, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197370335
Last Edited8 Sep 2020

Amelia Annie Blount

F, #25029, b. 27 Mar 1867, d. 17 Jul 1931
Married NameWittick. 
Note*1828 Father John Edward BLOUNT born 28 Sep 1828, Sydney. Died Jun 1872 at Bendigo. Married Mary Ann GREENE / SOUTHALL (1834–1885) on 2 Apr 1856 in Launceston, Tasmania. Her death has not been found.1 
Birth*27 Mar 1867 Sandhurst, VIC, Australia, #B10738/1867 [par John Edward BLOUNT & Mary Ann SOUTHALL].2,3 
EducationJan 1876 State School 40, Berwick, VIC, Australia. Admitted to Berwick Primary as an orphan in Jan 1876. Stayed until Jun 1879. This early register does not state who her guardian was.4 
Note9 Apr 1877 Elizabeth Brock. According to the children's ward register, Amelia was stationed with Elizabeth Brock of Berwick on 9 Apr 1877, and then adopted by her on 10 Jun 1879. Unfortunatley in 1881 Amelia was moved on to Mrs Gilks.5 
Education*Jan 1881 State School 40, Berwick, VIC, Australia. Attended Berwick State School 1/81 - 11/82. On admission Amelia was 13y and 6m. It was stated that she was previously at the Industrial School and was in the care of Mrs Jilks, Widow.4 
Note17 Jan 1881 Ann Gilks. On 17 Jan 1881 Amelia was transferred to Mrs Ann Gilks of Berwick.5 
Note*9 Apr 1881 Sarah Bamford Elmes. On 9 April 1881 Amelia was transferred (without pay) from Mrs Gilks to Mrs Elmes of Berwick. She would have stayed with them for just over a year.5 
Note28 Jul 1882 Her sister Isabel Matilda BLOUNT married George Thomas GRIGG #M1772/1878. On 28 Jul 1882 Amelia went to live with them, presumably at least until the end of her term which expired on 23 Jun 1884. She had been committed first for 7 years, then this was extended by 3 years and 11 months until 23 Jun 1884.6,5 
Marriage*18 Jan 1902 Spouse: Walter John Wittick. VIC, Australia, #M1536/1902.6
 
Marriage-Notice*15 Feb 1902 WITTICK—BLOUNT.— On the 18th January, by the Rev. H. Heathershaw, Methodist minister, Walter John, eldest son of Mr. W. J. Wittick, late of Victorian Railways, to Amelia Annie, youngest daughter of the late Edward Blount, of Bendigo.7 
Death*17 Jul 1931 Queen Victoria Hospital, Melbourne West, VIC, Australia, #D10748/1931 (Age 63) [par BLOUNT Edward & Mary Ann SOUTHALL].8 
Death-Notice*20 Jul 1931 WITTICK. — On the 17th July, at the Queen Victoria Hospital, Amelia Annie, the dearly beloved wife of Walter John, and loving mother of Dorothy (deceased) and Walter, and loving sister of Ophelia (Mrs. Millar) and Isabella (Mrs, Grigg). Privately interred on the 18th inst. A patient sufferer at rest. — 29 Darling-street. Moonee Ponds.9 

Family

 Walter John Wittick b. 1871, d. 17 Jan 1944
Children 1.Dorothy Irene Inez Wittick b. 6 Dec 1902, d. 9 Aug 1919
 2.Walter Henry Edward Wittick b. 21 Feb 1906, d. 27 Sep 1989

Citations

  1. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "John Edward BLOUNT #D5562/1872 (Age 44) [par Edward Angus BLOUNT & Isabella] Born Sydney; Spouse Mary Ann SOUTHAN."
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Russ Wittick (Wittick Family Tree) has birth date.
  4. [S309] School Records - Berwick 40.
  5. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Ward Registers (known as Children's Registers 1864 - 1887)
    Blount, Amelia [Reg. no. 7052]
    VPRS 4527/ P2 item Book 4, record page 520 bottom
    Blount, Amelia [Reg. no. 7052 - 12932]
    VPRS 4527/ P2 item Girls Book Vol. G1, record page 186.
  6. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  7. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 15 Feb 1902, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197258386
  8. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  9. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 20 Jul 1931, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203019659
Last Edited28 Sep 2020

Walter John Wittick

M, #25030, b. 1871, d. 17 Jan 1944
Birth*1871 
Marriage*18 Jan 1902 Spouse: Amelia Annie Blount. VIC, Australia, #M1536/1902.1
 
Marriage-Notice*15 Feb 1902 WITTICK—BLOUNT.— On the 18th January, by the Rev. H. Heathershaw, Methodist minister, Walter John, eldest son of Mr. W. J. Wittick, late of Victorian Railways, to Amelia Annie, youngest daughter of the late Edward Blount, of Bendigo.2 
Widower17 Jul 1931Walter John Wittick became a widower upon the death of his wife Amelia Annie Blount.3 
Death*17 Jan 1944 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D603/1944 (Age 73) [par Walter John WITTICK & Julia Mary HANLEY].4 
Death-Notice18 Jan 1944 WITTICK.—On January 17, at Alfred Hospital, Walter John, husband of the late Amelia, and loving father of Dorothy (deceased), and Walter, late of 103 Hoddle street, Abbotsford.5 
Death-Notice*19 Jan 1944 WITTICK.—The Funeral of the late Mr. WALTER JOHN WITTICK. of 103 Hoddle street. Abbotsford, will leave Joseph Allison Pty. Ltd.'s Parlours, 788 Sydney road, North Brunswick, THIS DAY (Wednesday); at 10.30 a.m., for the Fawkner Cemetery. Service by Rev. L. Hartshorn at 10.15 a.m. JOSEPH ALLISON PTY LTD. FW4126 (2 lines).6 

Family

 Amelia Annie Blount b. 27 Mar 1867, d. 17 Jul 1931
Children 1.Dorothy Irene Inez Wittick b. 6 Dec 1902, d. 9 Aug 1919
 2.Walter Henry Edward Wittick b. 21 Feb 1906, d. 27 Sep 1989

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  2. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 15 Feb 1902, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197258386
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D603/1944 - born HAWTHORN."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 18 Jan 1944, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11824135
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 19 Jan 1944, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11821236
Last Edited11 Sep 2020

Dorothy Irene Inez Wittick

F, #25031, b. 6 Dec 1902, d. 9 Aug 1919
Father*Walter John Wittick b. 1871, d. 17 Jan 1944
Mother*Amelia Annie Blount b. 27 Mar 1867, d. 17 Jul 1931
Birth*6 Dec 1902 Hotham West, VIC, Australia, #B3916/1903.1 
Birth-Notice*13 Dec 1902 WITTICK (nee Blount).— On the 6th December, at 21 Master-terrace, North Melbourne, the wife of Walter John Wittick, jun.— a daughter. Both doing well. Inter-State papers please copy.2 
Birth-Notice25 Dec 1902 WITTICK (nee Blount).— On the 6th December, at 21 Munster-terrace, North Melbourne, the wife of Walter John Wittick, jun.—a daughter. Both doing well, inter-state papers please copy.3 
Death*9 Aug 1919 Essendon, VIC, Australia, #D12206/1919 (Age 16.)4 
Death-Notice*11 Aug 1919 WITTICK.—On the 9th August (suddenly), at her parents' residence, 37 Darling street, Moonee Ponds W., Dorothy Irene Inez, the dearly beloved daughter of Walter and Amelia and thy will be done.5 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  2. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 13 Dec 1902, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/187631321
  3. [S14] Newspaper - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), Thu 25 Dec 1902, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/236806600
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 11 Aug 1919, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4706749
Last Edited11 Sep 2020

Walter Henry Edward Wittick

M, #25032, b. 21 Feb 1906, d. 27 Sep 1989
Father*Walter John Wittick b. 1871, d. 17 Jan 1944
Mother*Amelia Annie Blount b. 27 Mar 1867, d. 17 Jul 1931
Birth*21 Feb 1906 Hotham West, VIC, Australia, #B11348/1906.1 
Birth-Notice*24 Feb 1906 WITTICK (nee Blount).—On the 21st February, at 21 Munster-ter., North Melbourne the wife of Walter John Wittick, jun.—a son. Both doing well.2 
Marriage*1940 Married Cath Edna THOMAS #M10296/1940.3
 
Death*27 Sep 1989 North Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D24940/1989 (Age 83) [par Walter John WITTICK & Amelia Annie BLOUNT] - spouse Catherine Edna THOMAS.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  2. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 24 Feb 1906, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196318030
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  5. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Imbrowne1 (Browne family tree) - has death date.
Last Edited11 Sep 2020

Adam Ritchie

M, #25033, b. 25 Sep 1828, d. Nov 1892
Father*Alexander Ritchie
Mother*Mary Cuthel
Birth*25 Sep 1828 Bonhill, Dunbarton, Scotland, (par Alexander RITCHIE & Mary CUTHEL.)1 
Marriage*30 Nov 1850 Spouse: Catherine Greenlaw. Bonhill, Dunbarton, Scotland.2
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel2 May 1851 Sailing with Catherine Ritchie to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship James T Foord sailing from Plymouth
Age 22 - Mason.3 
Land-Berwick* BER-Crown-28.29. Transfer from Alexander Innes to Adam Ritchie. 402a 1r 24p. 
Civil Case*1862 1862/833 Alexander Innes v Alexander Ritchie Adam Ritchie.4 
Civil Case1865 1865/3025 John Lloyd v Adam Ritchie.5 
Note*1866 123 RITCHIE Adam house of Berwick - Fire Inquest Deposition Files.6 
Note1867 11091 Adam Ritchie Nar Nar Goon Farmer - Proceedings in Insolvent Estates.7 
Marriage*1872 Spouse: Harriet Talbot. VIC, Australia, #M3402/1872, Adam RITCHIE & Harriet TALBOT.8
 
WidowerJul 1872Adam Ritchie became a widower upon the death of his wife Catherine Greenlaw.9 
Land-Note*1877 BER-Crown-28.29, Berwick. Adam Ritchie paid rates for 402 acres of land lots 28 and 29 Berwick N100 (owner Alex Innes). These lots are east of Clyde Road, abutting WJT Clarke's 26. Also listed 1878/79 ; 1879/80 (not paid) ; 1880/81 (paid by James Martin.)10 
Civil Case1879 1879/2122 The National Bank of Australasia v Adam Ritchie.11 
Bill of Sale*1886 76992 76993 William Ritchie Adam Ritchie Tynong Gippsland.12 
Death*Nov 1892 Footscray, VIC, Australia, #D13833/1892 (Age 65) (par Alexr RITCHIE & Mary CUTHEL) - as Adam RITCHIE.13 

Grave

  • Baptist A, Grave B, Footscray Cemetery, Footscray, VIC, Australia14,15

Family

 Catherine Greenlaw b. 1828, d. Jul 1872
Children 1.Mary Jane Ritchie24 b. 1851, d. 1915
 2.William Ritchie b. 6 Feb 1857, d. 29 Oct 1929

Newspaper-Articles

  • 4 Aug 1860: Charles Rossiter, James Feehan, John Brisbane, Abram Gardiner, and Adam Ritchie, to be the Trustees of the land set apart at Berwick as a site for a General Cemetery. John Brisbane, Abram Gardiner16
  • 4 Aug 1860: Charles Rossiter, James Feehan, John Brisbane, Abram Gardiner, and Adam Ritchie, to be the Trustees of the land set apart at Berwick as a site for a General Cemetery. Charles Rossiter, James Feehan, John Brisbane, Abraham Gardiner16
  • 27 Feb 1875: THURSDAY, MARCH 3.
    Extensive Sale of DAIRY CATTLE, DAIRY and FARM PRODUCE.
    At Mr. Adm Ritchie's Farm, near Berwick.
    M. EGAN (in conjunction with T. Rosling) has been favoured with instructions from Mr. Adam Ritchie, in consequence of the expiration of his lease, to SELL by AUCTION, at his farm, Sugarloaf-hills, two miles from Berwick, on the above date, at twelve o'clock sharp,
    The whole of his very superior dairy and farm stock, consisting of—
    100 prime dairy cows, in full milk
    40 springers in good condition
    60 heifers, one, two, and three years old, well bred
    10 fat cows
    20 good store cows
    2 brood mares, in foal to Nugget
    4 good harness horses
    2 heavy draught colts
    Several colts and fillies suitable for light harness or the Indian market.
    The whole of the farming implements and produce, consisting of—
    Ploughs and harrows, household furniture,
    Also, Stack of prime oaten hay, about 40 tons, and a lot of sundries
    Note.—The auctioneers having inspected the above cattle, can recommend them as a prime lot, being carefully selected by Mr. Ritchie for dairy purposes. Intending purchasers will please to observe that in consequence of there being so many lots to get through, the sale of the cattle will take plaoe sharp at twelve o'clock.
    Luncheon provided.
    Terms at Sale.17
  • 15 Feb 1878: NELSON—RITCHIE.—On the 13th inst., at the bride's residence, Berwick, by the Rev. F. Illingworth, of Sandhurst, Donald Nelson, of Glasgow, to Mary Jane Ritchie, eldest daughter of Mr Adam Ritchie, farmer, Berwick. Glasgow papers please copy.18
  • 13 Mar 1878: CLEARING SALE, THURSDAY, MARCH 14th,
    At Pleasant Hills, Two Miles from Berwick.
    EGAN and CLARKE HAVE BEEN FAVORED with instructions from Mr. Adam Ritchie, of Pleasant Hills, Berwick, (who is leaving the district), to SELL by AUCTION, at the Farm, on the above date, at Eleven o'clock sharp, the whole of the Stock on the Farm, consisting of
    50 picked Dairy Cows, in full milk,
    10 Springers, most of which are in calf to Young Cedric,
    10 Young Cattle, from one to three years old,
    13 Horses, all good workers.
    Together with the whole of the Dairy and Cheese Plant, comprising
    Double and Single Cheese Presses and Vats,
    Milk Pans, Churns, Buckets, &c.,
    Farm Utensils, Ploughs, by Sellars and Grant, and Sesan and White,
    3 sets of Harrows, Mowing Machine, Horse Rake, Cock-lifter, & Horse Power Chaffcutter,
    Hay Dray and Frame,
    Tip Dray, Waggonette and pair of Horses, with Harness,
    40 Tons of Hay, Pigs, Poultry,
    And the whole of the Household Furniture, comprising
    Chairs, tables, bedsteads, palliasses, sofas, washstands and wares, drawers, sewing machine, mirrors, carpets, rugs, safe, wardrobe, fender, fire-irons, boilers, cooking utensils,
    4 Chests Drawers, all nearly new,
    3 Mirrors, 5 Rocking Chairs, one easy do.,
    Two Clocks, three Washstands, with ware,
    5 Bedsteads, iron, with palliasses,
    1 Sewing Machine (Wheeler and Wilson),
    3 Sofas, 3 Round Tables, 3 Square do.
    3 dozen Chairs, cane-seated, cedar, &c.,
    Carpet, Rugs, Matting, Fender, Fire-irons, Lamps, large Safe, Cupboard, Perambulator, Child's High and Low Chairs, Bath, &c., &c.
    The whole to be sold without reserve.
    Terms at Sale
    Luncheon Provided.19
  • 16 Jul 1880: NEW INSOLVENTS. Adam Ritchie and William Ritchie, of Berwick, graziers. Causes of insolvency : Falling off in business, want of capital, and sickness. Debts, L134 9s 8d ; assets, L18 18s ; deficiency, L115 11s 8d. Mr Cohen, assignee.20
  • 13 Nov 1880: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25. Twelve O'Clock.
    BERWICK. VALUABLE FARM, Comprising 402 Acres 1 Rood 24 Perches CJ and T HAM have received instructions to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at their rooms, 45 Swanston street, on Thursday, 26th November, at two cry on clock,
    All that piece of land being Portions 28 and 29 parish of Berwick, county of Mornington, comprising 402 ACRES 1 ROOD 24 PERCHES,
    now in the occupation of Mr Ritchie, and adjoining the property of J Gibb, Esq., MLA.
    The auctioneers would call the special attention of parties desirous of securing a really good farm to this valuable Estate, being some of the best agricultural and pastoral land in one of the best farming districts in the colony, and would confidently invite a formal inspection of the very desirable property. Title certificate,
    Particulars of which can be obtained from Messrs Bennett, Attenborough, and Wilks, solicitors, Collins street west.21
  • 22 Jun 1881: Marriage. RITCHIE—BROWN.—On the 16th June, at Tynong Gate, by the Rev. A. Inglis, William, the eldest son of Adam Ritchie, of Nar-Nar-Goon, to Mary Ann, second daughter of the late William Brown.22
  • 4 Sep 1885: INSOLVENCY COURT NOTES. His Honor Judge Noel, sitting in the Court of Insolvency today, dealt with the following cases :—William and Adam Ritchie, of Berwick, graziers, applications for joint certificate. Adjourned for a week for perusal of affidavits, the attendance of the insolvents being dispensed with.23

Citations

  1. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, Adam Ritchie, Birth Date: 25 Sep 1828, Birth Place: Bonhill,Dunbarton,Scotland, Father: Alexander Ritchie, Mother: Mary Cuthel.
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910
    Adam Ritchie & Cathrine Greenlaw, married 30 Nov 1850 at Bonhill, Dunbarton, Scotland, Record ID: 60144::2829096.
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923
    Adam Ritchie, arrived 2 May 1851 on "James T Foord."
  4. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 267/ P7 unit 28, item 1862/833.
  5. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 267/ P7 unit 89, item 1865/3025.
  6. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 407/ P0 unit 3, item 123.
  7. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 759/ P0 unit 160, item 11091.
  8. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M3402/1872, Adam RITCHIE & Harriet TALBOT."
  9. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D3724/1872 - born DUND."
  10. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965.
  11. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 267/ P7 unit 451, item 1879/2122.
  12. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 8350/ P2 unit 91, item 76992 76993.
  13. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D13833/1892 (Age 65) (par Alexr RITCHIE & Mary CUTHEL) - as Adam RITCHIE, Death registered at Footscray, Australia."
  14. [S39] Index of burials in the cemetery of Fawkner Memorial Park, online @ http://www.gmct.com.au/deceased-search/ "Footscray Cemetery - Location not recorded
    ADAM RICHIE, Age 65 Years, Service Date 07/11/1892."
  15. [S345] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials, www.findagrave.com "Footscray General Cemetery, Footscray, Maribyrnong City, Victoria, Australia, Plot: Baptist A, Grave B, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207863957
    Grave of Adam Richie (unknown-7 Nov 1892)."
  16. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 4 Aug 1860, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/154843690
  17. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 27 Feb 1875, p28
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/143012964
  18. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 15 Feb 1878, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5921521
  19. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 13 Mar 1878, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70010795
  20. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 16 Jul 1880, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/244689433
  21. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 13 Nov 1880, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5955273
  22. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 22 Jun 1881, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/204046638
  23. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 4 Sep 1885, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/241341833
  24. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B20572/1851 (par Adam RITCHER & Catherine) - as Mary Jane RITCHER, Birth registered at Darebin Creek, Australia."
Last Edited28 Mar 2023

Harriet Talbot

F, #25034
Land-Note* Mrs A Ritchie owned a house and land in Berwick: 1877/78 Miss E Brock N8 (owner Ritchie) ; 1878/79 Miss Elizabeth Brock House N8 (owner Ritchie) ; 1879/80 Mrs A Ritchie paid her own rates ; 1880/81 Joseph Brown, labourer ; 1881/82 to 1886/87 John Blencowe, now owned by R Bain. 
Married NameRitchie. 
Marriage*1872 Spouse: Adam Ritchie. VIC, Australia, #M3402/1872, Adam RITCHIE & Harriet TALBOT.1
 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1919208 Victoria Street east, Brunswick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties.2

Newspaper-Articles

  • 28 Mar 1889: NO. 24878. TRANSFER OF LAND HARRIET RITCHIE, of South street, Footscray, in the County of Bourke, the wife of Adam Ritchie, of the same place, Wood Merchant, has applied to bring the land described at the foot hereof under the above Statute; and the Commissioner of Titles has directed notice of the application to be advertised in the Footscray "Independent newspaper" and has appointed fourteen days from such advertisement after which time the land will be brought under the operation of the Statute, unless a caveat shall be lodged forbidding the same.
    Dated 1st day of November, 1888.
    LAND REFERRED TO.
    Part of Crown allotment 8, Section i, Parish of Cut-Paw-Paw, County of Bourke. Commencing on the west side of Gordon street, 618 feet north from the south-east corner of said Crown allotment 8, thence westerly 137 feet 6 inches, northerly along Sydney street 25 feet, easterly 137 feet 6 inches, and southerly along Gordon street 25 feet the point of commencement.
    H. C. A. HARRISON,
    Deputy Registrar of Titles.
    Robert T. de Courey Talbot, 467 and 469 Chancery Lane, Melbourne, Solicitor for the applicant.3

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M3402/1872, Adam RITCHIE & Harriet TALBOT."
  2. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  3. [S14] Newspaper - Independent (Footscray, Vic.), Thu 28 Mar 1889, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/73240589
Last Edited28 Jan 2022

Catherine Greenlaw

F, #25041, b. 1828, d. Jul 1872
Married NameRitchie. 
Birth*1828 Dundee, Scotland.1 
Marriage*30 Nov 1850 Spouse: Adam Ritchie. Bonhill, Dunbarton, Scotland.2
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel2 May 1851 Sailing with Adam Ritchie to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship James T Foord sailing from Plymouth
Age 24.3 
Death*Jul 1872 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D3724/1872 (Age 44) [par William GREENLAW & Janet] - spouse Adam RITCHIE.1 

Grave

  • 1-071-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia4

Family

 Adam Ritchie b. 25 Sep 1828, d. Nov 1892
Children 1.Mary Jane Ritchie5 b. 1851, d. 1915
 2.William Ritchie b. 6 Feb 1857, d. 29 Oct 1929

Citations

  1. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D3724/1872 - born DUND."
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910
    Adam Ritchie & Cathrine Greenlaw, married 30 Nov 1850 at Bonhill, Dunbarton, Scotland, Record ID: 60144::2829096.
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923
    Adam Ritchie, arrived 2 May 1851 on "James T Foord."
  4. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-071-A Ritchie      F 20/07/1872 32.
  5. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B20572/1851 (par Adam RITCHER & Catherine) - as Mary Jane RITCHER, Birth registered at Darebin Creek, Australia."
Last Edited28 Jan 2022

William Ritchie

M, #25042, b. 6 Feb 1857, d. 29 Oct 1929
Father*Adam Ritchie b. 25 Sep 1828, d. Nov 1892
Mother*Catherine Greenlaw b. 1828, d. Jul 1872
Birth*6 Feb 1857 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B5572/1857.1 
Note*16 Jun 1881 Marriage 16 June 1881 • Mornington, Victoria, to Mary Ann BROWN (1862–1941) .1 
Death*29 Oct 1929 Preston, VIC, Australia.1 

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Lindsay Jackel.
Last Edited12 Sep 2020

Elizabeth Brock

F, #25044
Land-Note*1877 Berwick Rate Book:
1877/78 Miss E Brock (owner Mrs A Ritchie) House and land Berwick N8
1878/79 Miss Elizabeth Brock (owner Mrs A Ritchie) House N8
1879/80 Mrs Alex Ritchie is paying the rates herself, House Berwick N7.1 
Residence*1877 Edwardes Street, Berwick, VIC, Australia. 
Note*9 Apr 1877 Amelia Annie Blount. According to the children's ward register, Amelia was stationed with Elizabeth Brock of Berwick on 9 Apr 1877, and then adopted by her on 10 Jun 1879. Unfortunatley in 1881 Amelia was moved on to Mrs Gilks.2 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 7 Mar 1877: On Friday evening last, a tea meeting and concert was given in aid of the building fund in the State school, and was a great success, from a financial point of view, the necessary eatables and drinkables at the tea meeting having been liberally provided by Mrs. Lunt, Mrs. Souter, Mrs Searle, Mrs Startup, Miss Brock, Mrs. Officer, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Curtois and Mrs. Elmes; and, although there was an endless number of relays, it is due to them, to say there was plenty for all comers, and every thing passed off very happily.
    The tea meeting was followed, by a concert, at which Mr. G. W Robinson officiated as Chairman. The performers were mostly local; the exceptions being temporary residents, with Miss Evans, a visitor from Melbourne, who is an excellent pianist. The lady performers were Mrs. Curtois, Misses Evans, McDowall. Lunt, Brock; the gentlemen being Messrs Henderson, Parsons, and Beckett. Nash and Master Champion. Mr Camm's name appeared on the programe but he was indisposed.3
  • 12 Apr 1877: BERWICK.—The rising township of Berwick has hitherto been without any building belonging to the Church of England. Recently the railway works and the selection of land has added temporarily some energetic men, and it was thought by the prominent residents that the proper time to take action had arrived, and steps were taken to set about the good work ; the result is that a neat little church has been erected. The land for the purpose was granted several years since, about an acre, fronting Palmerston and Peel streets—a beautiful and commanding situation. The work is now completed at a cost of £400, which includes seats and all the necessary furniture. Mr. Lunt, C.E., made the plan of the building and officiated as honorary architect ; whilst Messrs. H. Searle, G. Miller, Curtois, and others have been most energetic in their efforts. On Friday evening, 2nd March, a tea-meeting and concert was given in aid of the building fund in the State-school, the tables being liberally provided by Mrs. Lunt, Mrs. Souter, Mrs. Searle, Mrs. Startup, Miss Brock, Mrs. Officer, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Curtois, and Mrs. Elmes. The tea-meeting was followed by a concert, at which Mr. G. W. Robinson officiated as chairman. The performers were mostly local, the exceptions being temporary residents, with Miss Evans, a visitor from Melbourne, who is an excellent pianist. The lady performers were Mrs. Curtois, Misses Evans, M'Dowall, Lunt, Brock ; the gentlemen being Messrs. Henderson, Parsons, A'Beckett, Nash, and Master Champion.
    Mr. Camm's name appeared on the programme, but he was indisposed. Mr. Trounson gave a Shakesperian recitation. Over £30 was realised by the evening. On Friday, 9th March, the Bishop of Melbourne and Mrs. Moorhouse arrived en route from Gippsland.
    They were met by Dr. Elmes, Messrs. Curtois and Miller, and other officers of the church, together with the Rev. Dr. Bromby, Rev. P. J. Smith and Canon Becher, who had come out from Melbourne for the opening of the new church. The clerical party were hospitably entertained at luncheon by the church committee. At three o'clock divine service was commenced in the church, which was densely crowded, the Rev. P. J. Smith reading prayers. The first lesson was read by Canon Becher, the second lesson by Dr. Bromby. After an able sermon from the Bishop, the offertory was taken up, which amounted to about £15. After service the Bishop and Mrs. Moorhouse proceeded to Melbourne. The following Sunday divine service was conducted by the Rev. P. J. Smith with large congregations, the collections amounting to £5, making the collections at the opening services over £20. Too much praise cannot be given, to those energetic men by whose exertions the church has been erected.4
  • 4 Jul 1877: DANDENONG. (From a Correspondent.)
    The Presbyterian congregation, now a year established, purchased a superior, cabinet organ (Smith & Co., American) some time ago, and by an effort on the part of the present congregation, assisted in the first place by a friend who paid cash for the instrument, and took the purchase money as convenient, the debt thereon at the end of last quarter was about £12. The Committee resolved to clear off this small debt and begin the next year free as far as it was concerned, and a sacred concert for that object was successfully carried out on Monday evening in the Mechanics Institute. The choir of the congregation was greatly assisted by outside friends—in an especial manner by the Keysborough choir, under their able conductor, Mr. Foster. There are some very excellent voices in this choir, which, were it not invidious, I would, with very great pleasure, personally publicly acknowledge. Mr. Nash, from Gembrook, who, I am assured, is forward in every good work, and Miss Brock, from Berwick, contributed several select pieces which were highly appreciated. They were finished performances. Mr. A. Thompson, of Cranbourne, accompanied by Mrs. McKenzie, sang A Litttle Cloud and The Soldier's Friend with genuine pathos and exactness. Miss Swords in Listening Angels and Pilgrims of the Night, Mr. Cartwright in Through Waves to the Shore, Mr. C. Dobson in Only an Armour Bearer, and Mr. McPherson in Peace be Still, on the part of the Dandenong choir, accompanied so admirably by that true and genial friend of harmony, Mrs. Dobson, at great inconvenience to herself, as she had a severe cold, acquitted themselves well, in some instances—especially in choral singing—to the astonishment of the sceptical, whose constant cry is, 'can any good, &c,' and to the delight of their not hypercritical friends. Miss Maggie Keys in Ruth; Mr. McDonald, in Say is your Lamp burning, my Brother; Miss Kattie Keys, in Forsake me Not and Tired; Miss Rebecca Keys, in 'Tis thus decreed; Miss Maria Keys, in Hope; Miss Lizzie Keys, in Pilgrim Fathers; Miss E. J. Keys, in Absalom; and Miss Keys, in Let the Angels in, evidenced a very careful training and such purity of tune as could only be the result of earnest care and great practice. Miss Brock sang with great feeling and true expression, "O, Rest in the Lord ;" and Mr Nash showed great precision, delicacy of expression, and expert manipulation on the organ, in his reading of both a prelude and an interlude from Mendelssohn and Batiste. On the whole, a very enjoyable evening was spent by a large audience, both intelligent and orderly—as usual in Dandenong—and the Sacred Concert was a pecuniary and an intellectual success. These reunions generate reciprocal feelings of such a kindly nature as to cause a general desire that they be more frequent in the future than they have been in the past.5
  • 27 Feb 1878: The morning services of the Clyde Wesleyan Church were celebrated by two sermons being preached on Sunday last by the Rev D. S. Lindsay. On Monday tea and luncheon were held in the schoolroom adjoining;— the tables were generously supplied by Mrs Month, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. F. H. Searle, jun., and Miss Cadd. Alexander Patterson, Esq., J.P., presided at the meeting held afterwards and delivered a very suitable address. The other speakers were the Rev. Mr. Lindsay Gason, W. L. Patterson, of Hasting, M. Pollock, of Gembrook, and Mr. F.H. Searle, sen. There was a large attendance, composed of people of all denominations from all round Cranbourne, Berwick, Dandenong, and in fact, the surrounding country. Mrs. Dobson presided at the harmonium and did some excellent service. Miss Brock, of Berwick, sang "For Evermore" to the delight of the audience. The proceeds amounted to about £15, which will be devoted to the trust funds. The affair was very successful.6
  • 16 Jan 1884: CHRIST CHURCH BAZAAR
    This grand bazaar in aid of the building fund of Christ Church Berwick, was held in the State School Berwick on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday last, and resulted in a sum of not less than £120 being taken, an amount which will materially lessen, if not entirely liquify, the existing debt on the church.
    Preparations were commenced during the afternoon of Tuesday, when Mr. Foss? assisted by a bevy of young ladies, worked with a will, so that by seven o'clock the room was most tastefully decorated with ferns, evergreens, &c., and the positions of the stalls allotted.
    Early on Wednesday the sounds of saws, hammers, &c. was heard in the building, and the curious passer by who took a look in at the window, saw Messrs Kent, Elmes, Vieusseux, and Fritzlaff hard at work fixing the stalls and decorating them. By eleven o'clock all was ready, save a few finishing touches which were added by the several ladies who had so kindly taken the onerous task of "having a stall," and then all was ready. By two o'clock a few visitors put in an appearance, and the Bazaar was formally opened by the Rev. Mr. Hill, who, in a few well chosen remarks, stated the object of the bazaar, and declared it duly open. The business then commenced in earnest.
    The stalls were apportioned as follows: No. 1, Mesdames Kent and Searle, assisted by Misses Searle, Patterson, and Lengon. No. 2, Mrs. Elmes, assisted by Misses Brock, Elmes, and E. A'Beckett. No. 3, Mesdames Brunt and Vieusseux, assisted by Mrs. and Miss A'Beckett, and the Misses Brunt, Ashley, and Rae; Refreshment stall, Misses Elmes and Vaile. To in any way particularise as to the merits of the stalls would be an invidious task, but the palm must be awarded to Mesdames Kent and Searle, who had the best and most handsomely stocked stall; they were closely followed by Mrs. Elmes, while Mesdames Brunt and Vieusseux stocked their shop with bes? articles. All tlhe stalls however did good business, the voices of several of our sedate churchwarden being heard above the noisy throng, announcing the merits of this or that article, or declaring it to be the "the very last ticket," "roll up! roll up!" However, all worked with a will, having in view the one object, namely, to get as much money as possible. Special mention must be made of the Refreshment stall, principally stocked by the kind donations of Capt Vaile, Mrs. R. Virgoe, and Mrs. Bain, and presided over by two ladies, Misses, Elmes and Naill; who not only supplied good and substantial refreshments, fruit, ices. &c. for several and small coins of the read.., but also sweet smiles for what they were worth; and so busines went on from day to day, until Saturday evening saw the stalls nearly empty and the stall holders pretty well tired out, and a good substantial sum of money, about £120, to the credit of the church. There was a concert on each evening, several ladies and gentlemen discoursing sweet music, which was attentively listened to by the large and enthusiastic audience present. Special mention of any particular performers could not be made, but we feel certain the thanks of all interested, are due to those ladies and gentleman who have so kindly assisted. Of the general public... opinion is that they parted with their money in a very handsome way, and them is due the great success of the bazaar.7
  • 1 Jul 1903: A Mr. Brock mentioned:
    Berwick. The Mechanics' Institute at the above place was well filled last Friday evening at the "At Home" arranged by the Rev. H. J. Harvey, incumbent of Church of England, Berwick. The first part of the evening's entertainment was commcnced with a very effective piano solo by Miss Ivy Chalk; and pleasing songs were rendered by Misses Danby and Postle and Mr. Brock. The glees by the Misses Postles and Hornby were much appreciated, also the recitations by Miss Freda Skinner. Most interest was entered upon the second part of the programme—the presentation of a gold watch to Miss Searle, organist of Christ Church. Mr. Harvey in a glowing speech referred to the number of years (over 12) that the lady had played the organ, and the services she had given gratuitiously at entertainments apart from the church.
    With a few more well chosen words she presented the token to Miss Searle, whose face expressed what she would like to say. Mr. Fuller kindly sprang into the breach, and in a concise speech, its chief characteristic being its brevity, conveyed the recipient's thanks to the donors amidst applause. After dispensing with the third part of the evening, the refreshments, and singing part of that beautiful hymn "Abide with me," the audience dispersed.
    Next Friday afternoon a farewell social will be given in the hall, when presentations will be made to Mr. and Miss Harvey.8
  • 26 Jan 1911: MR. H. WALSTAB AND MISS YVONNE SCOTT.
    An exceedingly pretty wedding took place at the Church of England, Berwick, on Saturday, January 21, when Miss Yvonne Scott was married to Mr. Harry Walstab. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Kivenson. The bride (who was given away by Captain Watson of Williamstown) wore a lovely frock of white silk, prettily draped with Brussels lace, and the usual wreath and veil. Miss Atalie Scott (sister of the bride) was her attendant, and also wore white, with an amethyst necklet (gift of the bridegroom). Mr. Penry Boyd supported the bridegroom as best man.
    At the conclusion of the ceremony the guests (numbering 50) had a delightful drive in perfect weather to "Athalie," Harkaway, the residence of the bride's sister, where a reception was held and wedding-tea served, after which the happy pair left for their honeymoon amidst a shower of confetti. The going-away dress was a tussore silk coat and skirt and cornflower blue hat. Many beautiful presents were received. Those noticed at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. W. a'Beckett, Mr. and Mrs. W. Harper, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. and Miss Mackie, Miss Drew, Miss Brock, Mrs. and Miss Ramsden. Harry Walstab, Yvonne Frances Scott9
  • 2 Feb 1911: MR. H. WALSTAB TO MISS Y. F. SCOTT.
    On Saturday afternoon Miss Yvonne Frances Scott, daughter of the late Mr. John Scott, of Harkaway, and Mr. Harry Walstab, second son of the late Councillor Arthur Walstab, of Brighton, and Mrs. Walstab, now of Murrumbeena, were married at Christ Church, Berwick, by the Rev. E. C. Thomson, of Cranbourne, brother-in-law of the bridegroom. The church was prettily decorated with white roses and other choice white flowers. The bride was given away by her mother's cousin, Captain Watson. She wore a simple but effective gown of white satin charmeuse, the tunic trimmed with lace and silver, tulle veil, wreath of orange blossom. Her bouquet was in the form of a horseshoe in white satin and flowers. The bridesmaid was Miss Athalie Scott (sister of the bride). She wore a gown of soft white silk : large white hat, trimmed with very pale blue, and lined with black lace: also a gold chain and amethyst pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr. Penleigh Boyd.
    After the ceremony the bridal party and guests left for "Athalie," Harkaway, where the wedding reception and tea was held. The house was prettily decorated with fern and white flowers. The bride and bridegroom received under a weddingbell.
    The travelling costume was a coat and skirt of Shantune silk, and cornflower blue hat. Mr. and Mrs. H. Walstab left for the Gippsland Lakes, where the honeymoon is to be spent. There were about fifty quests present, only relations and intimate friends being invited. Amongst these were noticed—Mrs. Arthur Walstab, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Walstab, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. a'Beckett, Mr. and Mrs. William Harper, Rev. E. C. and Mrs. Thomson, the Misses Brock, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Warrington Rogers, Rev. A. J. and Mrs. Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Brittingham, Mr. Stuart Nelson, Miss Searle, Mrs. and Miss Mackie, Mr. Merric Boyd, Miss Boyd, Miss Drew, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton, and Mrs. and Miss Ramsdon. A number of valuable presents were received, including several cheques. Harry Walstab, Yvonne Frances Scott10

Citations

  1. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965.
  2. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Ward Registers (known as Children's Registers 1864 - 1887)
    Blount, Amelia [Reg. no. 7052]
    VPRS 4527/ P2 item Book 4, record page 520 bottom
    Blount, Amelia [Reg. no. 7052 - 12932]
    VPRS 4527/ P2 item Girls Book Vol. G1, record page 186.
  3. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 7 Mar 1877, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70009613
  4. [S14] Newspaper - The Church of England Messenger and Ecclesiastical Gazette for the Diocese of Melbourne and Ballarat (Vic.), Thu 12 Apr 1877, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197135932
  5. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 4 Jul 1877, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70010021
  6. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 27 Feb 1878, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70010767
  7. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 16 Jan 1884, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70042489
  8. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 1 Jul 1903, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66140445
  9. [S14] Newspaper - Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 26 Jan 1911, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/146587388
  10. [S14] Newspaper - Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 2 Feb 1911, p27
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/175610209
Last Edited4 Sep 2021

Herman Carl Jackel

M, #25045, b. 1838, d. 13 Oct 1906
Father*Erdmann Jakel d. 9 Nov 1879
Mother*Johanne Eleonore Bleicher d. abt 1849
Birth*1838 
Land-Berwick*21 Mar 1862 BER-Crown-6 (part). Transfer from Johann Gustav Koenig to Herman Carl Jackel. About 82a - Consideration £160.1 
Marriage*1863 Spouse: Phoebe Allan. VIC, Australia, #M923/1863, Herman JACKEL & Phebe ALLEN.2
 
Land-Berwick1 Nov 1864Selection: BER-Town S10-5. 0a 2r 0p - consideration L4 15s.3,4 
Land-Berwick*abt 7 Aug 1865 BER-Crown-6 (part). Transfer from Herman Carl Jackel to Johann Hollman. About 82a.5 
Land-Berwick*29 Dec 1865Selection: BER-Town S19-16. 0a 2r 16p - consideration L4 16s.3,6 
Land-Berwick*12 Jan 1866 BER-Subn-6. Transfer from William Cope Dalton to Herman Carl Jackel. 9a 0r 28p - Consideration L45.7,8 
Land-Berwick5 Jan 1886 BER-Town S22-8. Transfer from George Godfrey to Herman Carl Jackel. 0a 2r 0p.9 
(Transfer to) Land-Berwick30 Mar 1894 BER-Subn-16.17.22, Inglis Road. Transfer from Patrick McMullen to James Funston, Edward Paul Hillbrick, Ernest Gottlieb Hillbrick, William Henry Moysey, James Herman Jackel, Herman Carl Jackel, Johann Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch. 65a 0r 4p.10 
(Transfer from) Land-Berwick30 Aug 1894 BER-Subn-16.S17 (part), Inglis Road. Transfer from James Funston, Edward Paul Hillbrick, Ernest Gottlieb Hillbrick, William Henry Moysey, James Herman Jackel, Herman Carl Jackel, Johann Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch to Alfred Ede. 4a 0r 0p (transfer 350844.)11 
(Transfer from) Land-Berwick23 Oct 1895 BER-Subn-16.S17 (part), Inglis Road. Transfer from Thomas George Funston, Edward Paul Hillbrick, Ernest Gottlieb Hillbrick, William Henry Moysey, James Herman Jackel, Herman Carl Jackel, Johann Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch to Bertha Emma Meyer. 12a 0r 0p (transfer 363895.)12 
(Transfer from) Land-Berwick6 Nov 1896 BER-Subn-16.17.22 (part), Inglis Road. Transfer from Thomas George Funston, Edward Paul Hillbrick, Ernest Gottlieb Hillbrick, William Henry Moysey, James Herman Jackel, Herman Carl Jackel to Johann Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch. 49a 0r 4p.13 
Widower1898Herman Carl Jackel became a widower upon the death of his wife Phoebe Allan.14 
Marriage*1901 Spouse: Elinor Jackson. VIC, Australia, #M5953/1901, Herman JACKEL & Elinor JACKSON.15
 
Death*13 Oct 1906 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D11986/1906 (Age 68) (par Erdman JACKEL & Ctina WERNER) - as Herman Carl JACKEL.16 
Death-Notice*20 Oct 1906 JACKEL.—On the 13th October, at his residence, Berwick, Herman Carl, beloved husband of Elenor Jackel, aged 68.17 
Land-Note*10 May 1907 BER-Subn-6. Memo No 38655. Herman James Jackel of South Taradale Beekeeper and Erdman Jackel of Taradale Beekeeper are registered as proprietors of the within described land as executors to whom probate of the will of Herman Carl Jackel who died on the 13th October 1906 was granted on the 11th December 1906. Dated the 10th May 1907.18 
Land-Berwick*15 May 1907 BER-Subn-6. Transfer from Herman Carl Jackel to Edward James Pardew. 9a 0r 28p.19 

Family

 Phoebe Allan b. 1837, d. 1898
Child 1.James Herman Jackel b. 1863, d. 1945

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), General Law Memorial 115-831 (see AP 21226).
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M923/1863, Herman JACKEL & Phebe ALLEN."
  3. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 2 Nov 1864, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5734857
    CROWN LAND SALE.
    The Melbourne monthly series of Crown land sales was continued yesterday, at the rooms of Messrs. Gemmell, M'Caul, and Co. ; but was of unimportant extent. There was a fair attendance, and the town allotments offered mostly brought satisfactory advances on the upset prices
    BERWICK
    County of Mornington, Parish of Berwick. situated on the Cardinia Creek, on the road from Melbourne to Gipps Land,
    Upset price, £4 per acre.
    -------Section 10 Lots 1-8
    Lot 4. -2r, £4 5s. the lot. George Robinson.
    Lot 5. -2r., £5 15s. the lot. Ralph Brunt.
    Lot 6. -2r., £4 15s. the lot. R. Brunt.
    Lot 7. -2r., £5 5s. the lot. R. Brunt.
    Lot 8. -2r., £4 15s. the lot. Hermann Jaeckel.
    Lot 9 -2r., £5 the lot. George Ginty.
    Lot 10.- 2r., £4 the lot. G. Ginty.
    Lot 11. -2r., £4 the lot. G. Ginty.
    Lot 12. -1r. 39 6-10p., £5 the lot. Samuel Cant. (21-6)
    Lot 13. -1r., 39 0-10p., £5 the lot. James Brewer. (21-7)
    Lot 14. -2r., £7 the lot. William Brisbane. (22-6)
    Lot 15. -2r., £4 the lot. W. Brisbane. (22-7).
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), see AP21226.
  6. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 30 Dec 1865, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/244465914
    Messrs. Gemmell, M'Caul and Co. held another sale of Crown lands at their rooms yesterday (29 Dec 1865), and disposed of the following lots:—
    TOWN LOTS.
    Berwick, county of Mornington, parish of Berwick, sitate at the crossing of the Cardinia Creek by the road from Melbourne to Gipps Land.
    Upset price, L8 per acre.
    Lot 8, withdrawn ;
    lot 9, 2r 16p, Thomas Irwin, L4 16s the lot ;
    lot 10, 2r 16p, T. Irwin, L4 16s ;
    lot 11, 2r 16p, J. Hughston, L4 16s ;
    lot 12, 2r 16p, J. Hughston, L4 16s.,
    lot 13, 2r 16p John Brisbane, L4 16s ;
    lot 14, 2r 16p, John Brisbane, L4 11s ;
    lot 15, 2r 16p, Herman Jackel, L4 16s.
  7. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, https://erdmannjackelfamily.blogspot.com/…
    HOME, ORCHARD & FARM at BERWICK: from 1866 - Hermann developed a cherry orchard on Ten (10) acres of land next to where the Berwick cemetery is located. This was Allotment Six (6) of the Parish of Berwick, County of Mornington, on the corner of Lyall and Inglis Streets, Berwick. The east side adjoins the Berwick Cemetery. 'Hermann Jaeckel' bought the land for £45 on the 12 Jan 1866 at 5 minutes to Noon ahead of a rival maybe? The time was deemed important then. He bought the land from William Cooper Dalton, who had owned it since ? when he bought it from Robert BAIN, whose name appears for that Allotment on the published Parish Plan of Berwick. Hermann also signed his name on the parchments as 'Herman Jaeckel.' Robert Bain is one of the attesting signatories supporting Hermann Jaeckel's 1862 Berwick Naturalization.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 25-869 - Herman Carl Jackel late of Berwick - title dated 23 April 1907. The title certificate contains some crossed out entries. Herman James ... Taradale Beekeeper; Herrmann Jackel of Berwick Laborer.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1730-886 - Herman Jackel - see C/T 1781-114.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - proprietors as tenants-in-common in the following shares: Ernest Hillbrick (3 of 11 shares), Edward Paul Hillbrick (2 of 11 shares), William Henry Moysey (1 of 11 shares), Johan Friedrich Wilhelm Aurisch (1 of 11 shares) all of Narre Warren Farmers, James Herman Jackel of Berwick Carpenter (1 of 11 shares), James Funston of Berwick Boardinghouse Keeper (2 of 11 shares), and Herman Jackel of Berwick Farmer (1 of 11 shares) - parent titles C/T 30-831, C/T 118-490, C/T 118-491.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - Alfred Ede of Engles Road Berwick Gentleman - C/T 2540-961.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - Bertha Emma Meyer the wife of Jonathan Meyer of Beaconsfield Road Berwick Farmer - C/T 2589-754.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - Johan Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch of Narree Worran Farmer - C/T 2629-646 (transfer 376284 - 10 of the 11 shares are transferred to Wilhelm Aurisch -
    now sole proprietor).
  14. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D15192/1898 (Age 61) (par unknown) - as Phoebe JACKEL, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  15. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M5953/1901, Herman JACKEL & Elinor JACKSON."
  16. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D11986/1906 (Age 68) (par Erdman JACKEL & Ctina WERNER) - as Herman Carl JACKEL, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  17. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 20 Oct 1906, p43
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198141743
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 25-869 - Memo No 38655. Herman James Jackel of South Taradale Beekeeper and Erdman Jackel of Taradale Beekeeper are registered as proprietors of the within described land as executors to whom probate of the will of Herman Carl Jackel who died on the 13th October 1906 was granted on the 11th December 1906. Dated the 10th May 1907.
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 25-869 - Edward James Pardew of Berwick Farmer.
Last Edited29 Mar 2024

Thomas Wilson

M, #25049, b. 1838, d. 18 Mar 1923
Cr Thomas WILSON
(photo Argus 19 Mar 1923)
Father*William Wilson b. 23 Mar 1795, d. 29 May 1870
Mother*Anne McCauley b. 1797, d. 12 May 1881
ChartsDescendants of William WILSON
Birth*1838 
Marriage*19 Sep 1866 Spouse: Susan Towt. Rose Hill, Boroondara, VIC, Australia, #M2765/1866.1
 
Marriage-Notice*20 Sep 1866 MARRIAGE. Wilson—Towt.—On the 19th September, at Rose Hill, Boroondara, by the Rev. A. Duff, M.A., Thomas, youngest son of William Wilson. Esq., Crescent, Brighton to Susan, second daughter of John Towt, Esq.2 
Land-Berwick*11 Mar 1867Selection: BER-Town S21-5. 0a 1r 39 6/10p - he paid five pounds.3 
Land-BerwickSelection: BER-Town S17-1. 3r 20 3/10p. 
Land-BerwickSelection: BER-Town S17-2. 1r 33p. 
Land-Berwick29 Oct 1869Selection: BER-Town S28-10. 2r 0p. 
Land-Berwick29 Oct 1869Selection: BER-Town S28-7. 2r 0p. 
Land-Berwick29 Oct 1869Selection: BER-Town S28-7. 2r 0p. 
Land-Berwick29 Oct 1869Selection: BER-Town S28-5. 2r 0p. 
Land-Berwick*20 Nov 1873 BER-Town S21-5. Transfer from Thomas Wilson to Robert Buchanan. 0a 1r 39 6/10p.4 
Land-Note*1876 George Crabb Craik George Craik leased a house & vineyard from Thomas Wilson in 1876 rates - N22.5 
Land-Berwick19 Apr 1876 BER-Subn-11. Transfer from James Pritchard to Thomas Wilson. 7a 0r 21p.6 
Land-Berwick4 Oct 1876 BER-Subn-11. Transfer from Thomas Wilson to James Buchanan. 7a 0r 21p.7 
Widower1921Thomas Wilson became a widower upon the death of his wife Susan Towt.8 
Death*18 Mar 1923 Brighton, VIC, Australia, #D560/1923 (Age 84) [par William WILSON & Anne].9 
Death-Notice*19 Mar 1923 WILSON.—On the 18th March, at his residence, 'Florencecourt,' William street, Brighton, Thomas Wilson, the beloved husband of the late Susan Wilson, aged 84 years.
WILSON.—The Friends of the late Cr. THOMAS WILSON are most respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, in the Brighton Cemetery.
The funeral will leave his residence, "Florencecourt," William street, Brighton, THIS DAY (Monday) at 1 p.m.
J MONKHOUSE and SON, Undertakers, Carpenter street, Brighton, near the Town Hall. 'Phone X1162.10 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 19 Mar 1923: BRIGHTON'S GRAND OLD MAN. Death of Councillor Wilson.
    By the death of Councillor Thomas Wilson, which occurred at his residence Florencecourt, William street, Brighton, yesterday, the city of Brighton lost a picturesque and interesting personality. Councillor Wilson was born in Ulster in 1838, and arrived in Victoria with his parents when aged six years, and settled at Brighton. Since that time the family name has been associated with that municipality. William Street, in which Councillor Wilson lived, was named after his father, Mr. William Wilson, and the Wilson Recreation Hall also represents an association with the family. When he entered the Brighton borough council in 1865, Councillor Wilson was the youngest municipal councillor, and he also had the distinction of being the youngest major in Victoria when he was elected to that position in 1869. Councillor Wilson was identified with the Adam Lindsay Gordon pilgrimage from its revival in 1912, and had vivid recollections of the poet's residence
    at Brighton. Except for a short period, during which he toured the world, Councillor Wilson had since 1865 been a member of the Brighton council, and seven times filled the mayoral chair, the last occasion being during the visit of the Prince of Wales.
    At the time of his death Councillor Wilson represented the council on the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, of which he had been a member for 22 years. Other positions he held were president of the Brighton Technical School, chairman of the Elsternwick Park
    committee of management, president of the Hospital League of Mercy, returning officer of the South Eastern Province and of the electoral district of Brighton, president of the Brighton district brass band, vice president of the Brighton Croquet Club, and trustee of St Cuthbert's Presbyterian Church. Councillor Wilson, whose wife predeceased him 18 months ago, leaves one son, Mr A. C. Wilson, who served in the Boer War and in the Great War as a captain. His oldest son, Captain T. W. Wilson died 12 years ago.
    The funeral will leave for the Brighton Cemetery at 3 o'clock this afternoon.11

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M2765/1866."
  2. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 20 Sep 1866, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/244424019
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 229-627 - Thomas Wilson of Brighton.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 229-627 - Robert Buchanan of the Parish of Berwick in the County of Mornington Farmer - C/T 690-910.
  5. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 554-626 - Thomas Wilson of Brighton County of Bourke Gentleman - C/T 842-330.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 842-330 - James Buchanan of Berwick County of Mornington Farmer - C/T 897-288.
  8. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D559/1921 - born BRIGHTON."
  9. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  10. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 19 Mar 1923, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1883766
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 19 Mar 1923, p9
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1884000
Last Edited24 Jul 2023

Samuel Cant

M, #25050, b. 1804, d. 19 Jun 1878
Probate (Will)* 17/986. Samuel Cant, Residence: Berwick, Occupation: Labourer. His inventory contained real estate: 'A piece of land having 300 feet frontage to Wilson Street Berwick having erected thereon a wooden house of two rooms in a very delapidated and ?emadalun lately occupied by deceased. Value £80.1 
Land-BerwickSelection: BER-Town S17-4.5.6. 3 town lots 0a 1r 33p each - date unknown. 
Birth*1804 Essex, England. 
Marriage* Spouse: Mary Constable.
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel30 Jun 1857 Sailing with Mary Cant to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Tudor sailing from Plymouth
Age 49 - Essex - Labourer - own account to Richmond.2 
Land-Berwick16 Sep 1863Selection: BER-Town S18-5. S18-5 - 0a 2r 34 3-10p - consideration L6 5s.3,4 
Land-Berwick16 Sep 1863Selection: BER-Town S18-6. 0a 3r 3 7-10p - consideration L6 4s.3,5 
Land-Berwick16 Sep 1863Selection: BER-Town S18-7. 0a 3r 13 2-10p - consideration L7 5s.3,6 
Land-Berwick*3 Nov 1864Selection: BER-Town S21-6. 0a 1r 39 6/10p - he paid five pounds.7 
Widower1871Samuel Cant became a widower upon the death of his wife Mary Constable.8 
Land-Berwick*20 Nov 1873 BER-Town S21-6. Transfer from Samuel Cant to Robert Buchanan. 0a 1r 39 6/10p.9 
Death*19 Jun 1878 Footscray, VIC, Australia, #D5261/1878 (Age 74) (par Samuel CANT & Unknown) - as Samuel CANT. Spouse Mary CONSTABLE.10 
Death-Notice*24 Jun 1878 CANT.—On the 19th June, at the residence of his son, Ballarat-road, Footscray, Samuel Cant, aged seventy-four years, late of Berwick, Gippsland-road.11 
Land-Berwick*14 Nov 1878 BER-Town S18-5.6.7. Transfer from Samuel Cant to Michael Holt. 2a 1r 11 2/10p.12 

Grave

  • Footscray Cemetery, Cant
    Sacred to the memory of Samuel Wheeler Cant, who died 21st June 1878, aged 74 years. Also his son, Samuel Walter Cant, died 29th January, 1886, aged 59 years, and the latter's beloved wife, Eliza, who died 4th October 1894. aged 71 years.13

Family

 Mary Constable b. 1805, d. 1871
Child 1.Samuel Walter Wheeler Cant+18 b. 1827, d. 29 Jan 1886

Newspaper-Articles

  • 17 Sep 1863: CROWN LAND SALES.
    The Government sale of Crown land, held at the rooms of Messrs Fraser and Cohen, on Tuesday, was well attended, and the following are the particulars of the lots disposed of, with prices and purchasers' names annexed : —
    Berwick, County of Mornington, Parish of Berwick. — Situated at the Cardinia Creek, at the crossing of the Gipps Land road. Upset price, £8 per acre.
    ---------- Section 18 lots 5-9
    18, 2r 34p 3-10th, £6 5s the lot, Jane Court ;
    19, 3r 3p 7-10ths, £6 4s the lot, Jane Court ;
    20, 3r 13p 2-10th, £7 5s the lot, Jane Court;14
  • 29 Jun 1865: NOTICE is hereby given, that the management of the BERWICK TOWN COMMON having passed into the hands of the Berwick District Road Board by C. 52 of the Amending Land Act, at a meeting of the Board, held on the 10th June, the undermentioned PERSONS were APPOINTED MANAGERS of the said common, viz. :
    S. Cant, jun., Berwick; Thomas Eggleton, Berwick; George Miller, Berwick; and the following rules were submitted to the Board and adopted.
    By order of the Board,
    H. C. KEMPSON, Clerk.
    Berwick District Board offices, June 15, 1865. (Copy).
    Berwick, June 1, 1865.
    Rules for the Berwick Town Common.
    No. 1. All persons entitled to depasture stock on the Berwick Town Common shall be resident householders, and the number allowed for each shall be four head of catlle.
    No. 2. The fees shall be for each head of horn cattle, 1s. per month ; and for each horse, 1s. 6d. per month ; to be paid in advance.
    No. 3. The managers reserve the right to add to or diminish the number according to circumstances.
    No. 4. No bulls or entire horses will be permitted to depasture on the common, except by permission of the managers.
    No. 5. All owners and occupiers of land adjoining the township who water their cattle on the township shall keep the main road in going to and from the water, and shall not remain longer than 30 minutes in going and returning ; and all cattle found trespassing will be dealt with according to law.
    No. 6. Any persons entitled to depasture on the common desirous of keeping goats or geese can do so on the following conditions, namely :-All goats to be kept on a tether. Goats, 6d. per month each ; geese, 6d. per month each.
    No. 7. The managers will not be responsible for any stock that may be impounded.
    No. 8. All cattle depastured on the Berwick Town Common must be entered on the first day of every month (Sundays excepted).
    No. 9. All cattle registered must be the bona fide property of the householder.
    JOHN BRISBANE, Chairman Berwick District Board.
    H. C. KEMPSON, Clerk Berwick District Board. Thomas Eggleton, George Miller Henry Charles Kempson15
  • 26 Oct 1867: APPOINTMENTS.—John Randel, to be a manager of the Berwick Town Common, in lieu of Samuel Cant, resigned. John Randel16
  • 23 Jan 1878: From Samuel Cant, drawing attention to Mr. Griffiths' wandering sheep causing him much annoyance.—Councillor Gibb drew attention to the nuisance of wandering cattle belonging to people in the township, and thought the whole question should be dealt with at the same time.—Councillor Collier moved that the Secretary take the necessary steps to notify that persons allowing their live stock to wander would be prosecuted.—Carried.17

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P0002, 17/986; VPRS 28/P0000, 17/986.
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923
    Samuel Cant, Age 49, arrived 30 Jun 1857 on "Tudor."
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 17 Sep 1863, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/154962425
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 41-186 - Samuel Cant of Berwick (title issued 9 Oct 1863).
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 142-323 - Samuel Cant of Berwick (title issued 9 Oct 1863).
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 53-551 - Samuel Cant of Berwick (title issued 9 Oct 1863).
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 111-104 - Samuel Cant of Berwick.
  8. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D5704/1871 (Age 66) (par CONSTABLE & Unknown) - as Mary CANT. Born Essex. Spouse Samuel CANT."
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 111-104 - Robert Buchanan of the Parish of Berwick in the County of Mornington Farmer - C/T 690-910.
  10. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D5261/1878 (Age 74) (par Samuel CANT & Unknown) - as Samuel CANT. Born Essex. Spouse Mary CONSTABLE."
  11. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 24 Jun 1878, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/200546336
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 41-186 + C/T 53-551 + C/T 142-323 - Michael Holt of Berwick Bullock Driver - C/T 1071-138.
  13. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Victoria, Australia, Cemetery Records and Headstone Transcriptions, 1844-1997
    Footscray Headstone Transcriptions
    Cant. Sacred to the memory of Samuel Wheeler Cant, who died 21st June 1878, aged 74 years. Also his son, Samuel Walter Cant, died 29th January, 1886, aged 59 years, and the latter's beloved wife, Eliza, who died 4th October 1894. aged 71 years.
  14. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 17 Sep 1863, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/154962425
  15. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 29 Jun 1865, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5741032
  16. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 26 Oct 1867, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/244403037
  17. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 23 Jan 1878, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70010643
  18. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D1482/1886 (Age 59) (par Samuel CANT & Mary CONSTABLE) - as Samuel Walter CANT, Death registered at F'Cray, Australia. Spouse Eliza MOP."
Last Edited31 Mar 2024
 

NOTE

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