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 1863MARRIAGE. 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
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72517209
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4995/1871 - born London."
  5. [S14] Newspaper - Bendigo Advertiser (Vic.), Mon 3 Apr 1871, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87968701
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 1863MARRIAGE. 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
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72517209
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4995/1871 - born London."
  5. [S14] Newspaper - Bendigo Advertiser (Vic.), Mon 14 Jun 1875, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88259981
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 1939LYTE.—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
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17640791
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Fri 22 Sep 1939, p7
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17640787
  5. [S14] Newspaper - The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW), Wed 27 Sep 1939, p7
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article106206461
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 1914LYTE.-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
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198643087
  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 1912LYTE.— 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
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197370335
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 1902WITTICK—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 1931WITTICK. — 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 Records 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
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197258386
  8. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  9. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 20 Jul 1931, p1
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203019659
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 1902WITTICK—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 1944WITTICK.—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 1944WITTICK.—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
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197258386
  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
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11824135
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 19 Jan 1944, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11821236
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 1902WITTICK (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 1902WITTICK (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 1919WITTICK.—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
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article187631321
  3. [S14] Newspaper - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), Thu 25 Dec 1902, p1
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article236806600
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 11 Aug 1919, p1
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4706749
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 1906WITTICK (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
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196318030
  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. 1892
Father*Alexander Ritchie
Mother*Mary Cuthel
Birth*25 Sep 1828 Bonhill, Dunbarton, Scotland.1 
Marriage*30 Nov 1850 Spouse: Catherine Greenlaw. Bonhill, Dunbarton, Scotland.1
 
Civil Case*1862 1862/833 Alexander Innes v Alexander Ritchie Adam Ritchie.2 
Civil Case1865 1865/3025 John Lloyd v Adam Ritchie.3 
Note*1866 123 RITCHIE Adam house of Berwick - Fire Inquest Deposition Files.4 
Note1867 11091 Adam Ritchie Nar Nar Goon Farmer - Proceedings in Insolvent Estates.5 
Marriage*1872 Spouse: Harriet Talbot. VIC, Australia, #M3402/1872.6
 
WidowerJul 1872Adam Ritchie became a widower upon the death of his wife Catherine Greenlaw.7 
Land-Note*1877 BER-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.)8 
Civil Case1879 1879/2122 The National Bank of Australasia v Adam Ritchie.9 
Bill of Sale*1886 76992 76993 William Ritchie Adam Ritchie Tynong Gippsland.10 
Death*1892 Footscray, VIC, Australia, #D13833/1892 (Age 65) [par Alexander RITCHIE & Mary CUTHEL].11 

Family

 Catherine Greenlaw b. 1828, d. Jul 1872
Child 1.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 Gardiner12
  • 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.13
  • 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.14
  • 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.15
  • 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.16
  • 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.17
  • 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.18

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Lindsay Jackel.
  2. [S34] PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 267/ P7 unit 28, item 1862/833.
  3. [S34] PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 267/ P7 unit 89, item 1865/3025.
  4. [S34] PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 407/ P0 unit 3, item 123.
  5. [S34] PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 759/ P0 unit 160, item 11091.
  6. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  7. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D3724/1872 - born DUND."
  8. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965.
  9. [S34] PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 267/ P7 unit 451, item 1879/2122.
  10. [S34] PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 8350/ P2 unit 91, item 76992 76993.
  11. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  12. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 4 Aug 1860, p6
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154843690
  13. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 27 Feb 1875, p28
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article143012964
  14. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 15 Feb 1878, p1
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5921521
  15. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 13 Mar 1878, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70010795
  16. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 16 Jul 1880, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244689433
  17. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 22 Jun 1881, p1
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204046638
  18. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 4 Sep 1885, p3
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article241341833
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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, #M3402/1872.1
 

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).
  2. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  3. [S14] Newspaper - Independent (Footscray, Vic.), Thu 28 Mar 1889, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article73240589
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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
 
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, Australia3

Family

 Adam Ritchie b. 25 Sep 1828, d. 1892
Child 1.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. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Lindsay Jackel.
  3. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-071-A Ritchie      F 20/07/1872 32.
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William Ritchie

M, #25042, b. 6 Feb 1857, d. 29 Oct 1929
Father*Adam Ritchie b. 25 Sep 1828, d. 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: Miss Brock is a guest
    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 Walstab9
  • 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 Harkawav. 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 Walstab10

Citations

  1. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965.
  2. [S34] PROV (Public Records 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
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70009613
  4. [S14] Newspaper - The Church of England Messenger and Ecclesiastical Gazette for the Diocese of Melbourne and Ballarat (Vic.), Thu 12 Apr 1877, p5
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197135932
  5. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 4 Jul 1877, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70010021
  6. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 27 Feb 1878, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70010767
  7. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 16 Jan 1884, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70042489
  8. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 1 Jul 1903, p2
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66140445
  9. [S14] Newspaper - Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 26 Jan 1911, p7
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146587388
  10. [S14] Newspaper - Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 2 Feb 1911, p27
    http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article175610209
Last Edited13 Sep 2020

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*1866 Spouse: Susan Towt. VIC, Australia, #M2765/1866.1
 
Land-Berwick*11 Mar 1867Thomas Wilson selected land BER-Town S21-5 from the Crown. 0a 1r 39 6/10p - he paid five pounds.2 
Land-Berwick*20 Nov 1873 BER-Town S21-5. Transfer from Thomas Wilson to Robert Buchanan. 0a 1r 39 6/10p.3 
Land-Berwick19 Apr 1876 BER-S-11. Transfer from James Pritchard to Thomas Wilson. 7a 0r 21p.4 
Land-Berwick4 Oct 1876 BER-S-11. Transfer from Thomas Wilson to James Buchanan. 7a 0r 21p.5 
Widower1921Thomas Wilson became a widower upon the death of his wife Susan Towt.6 
Death*18 Mar 1923 Brighton, VIC, Australia, #D560/1923 (Age 84) [par William WILSON & Anne].7 
Death-Notice*19 Mar 1923WILSON.—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 X1162.8 

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.9

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 229-627 - Thomas Wilson of Brighton.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 229-627 - Robert Buchanan of the Parish of Berwick in the County of Mornington Farmer - C/T 690-910.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 554-626 - Thomas Wilson - C/T 842-330.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 842-330 (have not viewed this title) - next title C/T 897-288 - James Buchanan of Berwick County of Mornington Farmer.
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D559/1921 - born BRIGHTON."
  7. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 19 Mar 1923, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1883766
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 19 Mar 1923, p9
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1884000
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Samuel Cant

M, #25050
Land-Berwick*3 Nov 1864Samuel Cant selected land BER-Town S21-6 from the Crown. 0a 1r 39 6/10p - he paid five pounds.1 
Land-Berwick*20 Nov 1873 BER-Town S21-6. Transfer from Samuel Cant to Robert Buchanan. 0a 1r 39 6/10p.2 

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 111-104 - Samuel Cant of Berwick.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), C/T 111-104 - Robert Buchanan of the Parish of Berwick in the County of Mornington Farmer - C/T 690-910.
Last Edited13 Sep 2020
 

NOTE

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