Elizabeth Margaret Theodoria Banks
F, #25442, d. Apr 1919
Married Name | Bromby. | |
Marriage* | 29 Oct 1884 | Spouse: John Edward Bromby. Queenscliff, VIC, Australia, #M5614/1884.1 |
Widow | 4 Mar 1889 | Elizabeth Margaret Theodoria Banks became a widow upon the death of her husband John Edward Bromby.2 |
Death* | Apr 1919 | VIC, Australia, married Edward Varyer HUNT in 1892 - 3 children. |
Citations
Last Edited | 11 Jan 2021 |
Jane Isabella 'Jenny' Bromby
F, #25444, b. 1850, d. 12 Aug 1940
Father* | John Edward Bromby b. 1809, d. 4 Mar 1889 | |
Mother* | Eliza Sophia Lilly b. 1814, d. 29 Sep 1883 |
Probate (Will)* | 320/105. Jane I STEPHEN Date of grant: 25 Nov 1940; Date of death: 12 Aug 1940; Occupation: Widow; Residence: Windsor.1 | |
Married Name | Stephen. | |
Birth* | 1850 | Guernsey, Channel Islands. |
(Migrant) Migration/Travel | 2 Feb 1858 | Sailing with John Edward Bromby, Eliza Sophia Bromby, Eliza Maria Bromby, Ellen Ann Bromby, Christopher Bromby, Ernest Bromby, Edward Hippias Bromby, Frederick Jeremie Bromby, Constance Winifriede Bromby, Charlotte Emily Bromby, Robert Henry Bromby to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship Countess Of Elgin sailing from London Age 7.2 ![]() |
Land-Gembrook* | 30 Mar 1874 | Jane Isabella 'Jenny' Bromby selected land from the Crown. GEM--A10. 315a 0r 35p - crown grant 31 Oct 1876 Jenny Bromby was daughter of John Edward Bromby, and a Governess, living at Melbourne Grammar School when she applied for lease of 320 acres adjacent to her fathers selection on 30th March 1874. Her application states her selection is 320 acres of uncleared land east of the Latrobe track between Bromby and Mentiplay. See Bromby sketch-diagram. She was granted 315 acres Reported on June 15th 1876 she had cleared 50 acres - the ground is not suitable for ploughing. Her father's selection is GEM--A11 of 285a 1r 2p dated also 31/10/76.3,4 |
Land-Note* | 31 Mar 1874 | John Edward Bromby. 31st March 1874: The exploring party reached Dandenong on Friday evening. All, safe but the only inn in the place was filled with selectors and there was no bedroom to be had. After much persuasion the landlady said their only way would be to go to bed early and bolt the door. This in miner's language is called "jumping a claim". Next day no vehicle was to be had and they walked nine miles to Berwick. April 1st. Jenny returned having left Robert behind at Gembrook - many misadventures - they had pegged out two plots at the corners next to the horse tracks.5 |
Marriage* | 1 Mar 1880 | Spouse: James Alexander Stephen. St Paul's Church, VIC, Australia, #M184/1880.6 |
Marriage-Notice* | 3 Mar 1880 | STEPHEN—BROMBY.—On the 1st inst., at St. Paul's Church, by the Rev. Canon Handfield, James Alexander, eldest son of the late Rev. Thomas Stephen, of Kinross, Morayshire, to Jane Isabella, daughter of the Rev. J. E. Bromby, D.D.7 |
Widow | 7 Nov 1924 | Jane Isabella 'Jenny' Bromby became a widow upon the death of her husband James Alexander Stephen.8 |
Death* | 12 Aug 1940 | Windsor, VIC, Australia, #D7910/1940 (Age 90.)9 |
Death-Notice* | 13 Aug 1940 | STEPHEN.—The Friends of the late Mrs. JANE ISABELLA STEPHEN are informed that a service will be held by Canon J. T. Baglin at St. Alban's Church, Wynnstay road, Armadale, at 10.30 am. THIS DAY (Tuesday, the 13th August). The courtege will leave the church at 11 o'clock for the Melbourne Crematorium, Fawkner. A A SLEIGHT PTY. LTD.10 |
Death-Notice | 13 Aug 1940 | STEPHEN.—On August 12, at Gordon, The Avenue, Windsor, Jane Isabella, widow of James A Stephen, third daughter of the late J E Bromby D.D., in her 91st year.11 |
Citations
- [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 28/ P3 unit 3461, item 320/105
VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 1128, item 320/105. - [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923, arrived 2 Feb 1858 on "Countess Of Elgin."
- [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive.
- [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria). Land File 53/19.20 VPRS 626 Unit 1554 - Viewed by Charles Wilson June 2005.
- [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"From 'Forest to Farming' Gembrook : an Early History
By Genseric Parker · 1995 - page 10
not certain where following note fits in:
1868 Inaugural Warden Melbourne university.
See notes from his Journal in 1874. He kept a Journal from 1874-88." - [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
- [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 3 Mar 1880, p1
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5976792 - [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
- [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D7910/1940 - born GUERNSEY CHANNEL ISLANDS."
- [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 13 Aug 1940, p4
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11326700 - [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 13 Aug 1940, p4
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11326702 - [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 31 Oct 1876, p7
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5907789
Last Edited | 12 Jan 2021 |
Margery Lang Williams
F, #25452, b. 7 Sep 1891, d. 14 Sep 1917
Father* | Richard Williams | |
Mother* | Margaretta Lang |
Married Name | Robinson. | |
Birth* | 7 Sep 1891 | Richmond, TAS, Australia.1 |
Marriage* | 10 Apr 1912 | Spouse: Arthur George Robinson. Craigieburn, VIC, Australia, #M3688/1912.2,1 |
Marriage-Notice* | 18 May 1912 | ROBINSON–WILLIAMS.—On the 10th April, at Craigieburn, by the Rev. F. J. Jennings, Arthur G., youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Robinson, "Hillsley," Narre Warren, to Margery L., third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Williams, "Hillview," Craigieburn.3 |
Death* | 14 Sep 1917 | Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D7435/1917 (Age 26) [par Richard WILLIAMS & Margaretta LANG] died at the birth of her youngest son.4 |
Death-Notice* | 15 Sep 1917 | ROBINSON.—On the 14th September, Margery Lang, the dearly beloved wife of A. G. Robinson, Hillsley, Narre Warren; aged 26 years.5 |
Death-Notice | 17 Sep 1917 | ROBINSON.—On the 14th September, Margery Lang, loved third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams, Hillview, Craigieburn, and dear sister of Percy (A.I.F.), Connie (Mrs. H. Barr), Rita, Ella, Claire, Spencer, Maudie, aged 26 years.6 |
Citations
- [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, eldon_smith.
- [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
- [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 18 May 1912, p13
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11676574 - [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
- [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 15 Sep 1917, p13
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1649490 - [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 17 Sep 1917, p1
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1649771 - [S14] Newspaper - The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (Heathcote, Vic.), Thu 30 May 1912, p2
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/91429398
Last Edited | 13 Jan 2021 |
Edward Hanley
M, #25455, b. 1823, d. 7 Nov 1899
Birth* | 1823 | |
Marriage* | 18 Feb 1851 | Spouse: Mary Cahill. Ireland diocese killaloe parish cloughjordon.1 |
Widower | 1865 | Edward Hanley became a widower upon the death of his wife Mary Cahill.2 |
Marriage* | 1866 | Spouse: Mary McNevin. VIC, Australia, #M2541/1866 - married as Mary LINEHAN.3 |
Shire Council* | Aug 1872 | In Aug 1872 New councillor in 1872. |
Death* | 7 Nov 1899 | Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D12558/1899 (Age 76) [par Pat HANLEY & Nancy RYAN].4 |
Death-Notice* | 11 Nov 1899 | HANLEY.—On the 7th November, at his residence, Narre Warren, Edward Hanley, the dearly beloved husband of Mary Hanley, aged 76 years. A colonist of 48 years. R.I.P.5 |
Citations
- [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, helenatlakes - date and place.
- [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D3257/1865 - born CLOU."
- [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
- [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
- [S14] Newspaper - Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 11 Nov 1899, p14
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/169720032 - [S14] Newspaper - Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 31 Aug 1872, p7
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220448242 - [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 27 Jul 1887, p2
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70029087 - [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 8 Nov 1899, p2
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70022354 - [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 11 Apr 1900, p6
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196022900 - [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.) The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 22 Feb 1939, p3
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201305619
Last Edited | 13 Jan 2021 |
Mary Cahill
F, #25456, b. 1833, d. 1865
Married Name | Hanley. | |
Birth* | 1833 | |
Marriage* | 18 Feb 1851 | Spouse: Edward Hanley. Ireland diocese killaloe parish cloughjordon.1 |
Death* | 1865 | #D3257/1865 (Age 32) [par Thomas CAHILL & Margaret LEEHAN].2 |
Citations
Last Edited | 13 Jan 2021 |
Mary McNevin
F, #25459, b. 1831, d. 11 Oct 1921
Married Name | Linehan. | |
Married Name | Hanley. | |
Birth* | 1831 | Tipperary, Ireland. |
Marriage* | 1860 | Spouse: Richard Linehan. VIC, Australia, #M1525/1860 - as McNAVEN.1 |
Widow | 11 Jun 1863 | Mary McNevin became a widow upon the death of her husband Richard Linehan.2 |
Marriage* | 1866 | Spouse: Edward Hanley. VIC, Australia, #M2541/1866 - married as Mary LINEHAN.1 |
Widow | 7 Nov 1899 | Mary McNevin became a widow upon the death of her husband Edward Hanley.3 |
Death* | 11 Oct 1921 | Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D12911/1921 (Age 90) [par John McNEVIN & Mary LEHANE].3 |
Death-Notice | 12 Oct 1921 | HANLEY.—On the 11th October, at her residence, Narre Warren, Mary, relict of the late Edward Hanley, aged 90 years. A colonist of 67 years. R.I.P. No flowers. HANLEY.—Friends of the late Mrs. HANLEY are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, Dandenong Cemetery. Funeral to leave her residence, Narre Warren, THIS DAY (Wednesday, October 12), at 2.30. JOHN GRANT, Undertaker. 'Phone 55 Berwick.4 |
Citations
- [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
- [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D3930/1863 - born CORK."
- [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
- [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 12 Oct 1921, p1
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4638546 - [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 27 Jan 1868, p8
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5789712
Last Edited | 13 Jan 2021 |
James Sydney Thewlis
M, #25470, b. 1895, d. 15 Sep 1960
Father* | James Thewlis b. 1852, d. 10 Oct 1921 | |
Mother* | Susannah Young b. 1860, d. 18 Sep 1950 |
Place in Upper Beac* | Thewlis Road. Thewlis Road (or part of it) was previously called Padgett Road - changed 1968.1 | |
Probate (Will)* | 579/922. James Sydney THEWLIS Date of grant: 30 May 1961; Date of death: 15 Sep 1960; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Pakenham.2 | |
Birth* | 1895 | Longford, VIC, Australia, #B30775/1895.3 |
PROV | abt 1920 | 1217/12 JAMES SYDNEY THEWLIS PAKENHAM 14A Land Selection Files, Section 12 Closer Settlement Act 1938.4 |
PROV* | abt 1920 | 1434 Thewlis J S Pakenham 4526/86.6 Department of Crown Lands and Survey.5 |
Marriage* | 1923 | Spouse: Ella May Bould. VIC, Australia, #M8665/1923.6 |
Death* | 15 Sep 1960 | Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D12717/1960 (Age 65) [par James THEWLIS & Susanah YOUNG].7 |
Govt Gazette* | 4 Sep 1968 | The article reads: SHIRE OF BERWICK. NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act 1958, the Council of the Shire of Berwick doth order that the name of the following road within the municipality be changed as set out hereunder:— Old Name.—Padgett-road (Prolongation). New Name.—Thewlis-road. Location.—A Government road in the Parish of Pakenham, County of Mornington, commencing at the Princes Highway at the south-east corner of Crown allotment 46, continuing generally northerly along the easternmost boundaries of Crown allotments 46, 50, 49, 198, 234 and 249 and then easterly to the most eastern corner of Crown allotment 249, B. J. WALLIS, Shire Secretary.1 |
Citations
- [S194] Newspaper - Victoria Government Gazette 4 Sep 1968, p3157.
- [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), VPRS 7591/ P3 unit 416, item 579/922
VPRS 28/ P4 unit 2536, item 579/922. - [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "[par James THEWLIS & Susannah YOUNG]."
- [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Records Office Victoria). Land Selection Files, Section 12 Closer Settlement Act 1938
VPRS 5714/ P0 unit 928, item 1217/12. - [S34] PROV (Public Records Office Victoria), Department of Crown Lands and Survey
CITATION: VPRS 10381/ P0 unit 125, item 1434. - [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
- [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D12717/1960 - born LONGWOOD."
- [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
- [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 10 Apr 1951, p8
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206393186 - [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.) The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 11 Apr 1951, p1 [illustrated]
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222351595 - [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.) The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 18 Mar 1953, p19
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215817918 - [S18] Newspaper - https://pakenham.starcommunity.com.au/news/2019-05-06/…
This is an extract from Patrick Ferry’s book A Century After The Guns Fell Silent – Remembering the Pakenham District’s WWI Diggers 1914-18.
For more details on this and other profiles in the book, head to the website www.pakenhamww1.com. - [S383] Patrick Ferry, Pakenham's WWI Soldiers, https://www.pakenhamww1.com/thewlis-james-sydney
Last Edited | 15 Jan 2021 |