Jack Halley

M, #2799, b. 18 Jul 1911, d. 17 Sep 2001
Father*Beqir Azem
Mother*Miko
Probate (Will)* JACK HALLEY. RETIRED. EMERALD. 17 Sep 2001. 1195989.1 
Name Variation Jack Halley was also known as Nuri Azem. 
Birth*18 Jul 1911 Karmenisa, Albania.2 
Marriage*28 Aug 1937 Spouse: Hazel Jean Stuart. Prahran, VIC, Australia.3,4
 
Naturalisation*4 Nov 1941Jack Halley was naturalised on 4 Nov 1941; Previous nationality Albanian. Place of Birth Kamenica. Known as Jack HALLEY. Former name Nuri AZEM.5 
Land-UBeac*4 Sep 1943 GEM--42. Transfer from Herbert Thomas Curtis to Jack Halley. Curtis sold to HALLEY in 1941/42 Rate year N48, by 1947 N100, 1957 N105, 1961 N213.6,7 
Land-UBeac*7 May 1971 GEM--42. Transfer from Jack Halley to Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Cumpulsory acquisition 9 May 1969.8 
Village Bell*May 1981 Memories of Dewhurst: Jack Halley was a market-gardener; the family still has a garden supply business in Emerald.9 
Widower18 Feb 1998Jack Halley became a widower upon the death of his wife Hazel Jean Halley.10 
Death*17 Sep 2001 VIC, Australia.10 
Burial*21 Sep 2001 Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, Cremated remains scattered at Springvale.10 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1954Nobelius Estate, Emerald, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Hazel Jean Halley.9
1968Beaconsfield Road, Emerald, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Hazel Jean Halley. With David John Halley Peter Ronald Halley.11

Newspaper-Articles

  • 18 Dec 1941: Date of Naturalization, 4th November, 1941.
    Azem, Nuri (known as Halley, Jack), Emerald, Victoria.12
  • Abt 1974: Treasure trove of tractors for sale
    IT WAS a collection kept so private that its existence was the stuff of rumours.13

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P31, unit 435.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Beyer Family Tree 2.
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Berry Family Tree.
  4. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Robert Halley family tree - Owner: Robert Halley.
  5. [S33] Australian Government: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/search/index.aspx, NAA: A714, 13/6232. Item barcode 31522479
    Item details, SURNAME - AZEM; GIVEN NAMES- Nuri; DATE OF NATURALISATION - 04 NOV 1941; PREVIOUS NATIONALITY - ALBANIAN; PLACE OF BIRTH - Kamenica, ALBANIA; YEAR OF BIRTH - 1911; PLACE OF RESIDENCE - Emerald, VIC; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Known as HALLEY, Jack; Jack Halley HALLEY, Hazel Jean.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5779-745 - Herbert Thomas Curtis to Jack Halley of Emerald Farmer.
  7. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 Rate 1941/2 N48, by 1947 N100, 1957 N105, 1961 N213.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5779-745 - Jack Halley to Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works.
  9. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 018-1981, p9.
  10. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  11. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968 "Jack's address as Nobelius Estate."
  12. [S14] Newspaper - Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (National), Thu 18 Dec 1941, p2795
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/232130642
  13. [S14] Newspaper - https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/subscribe/news/1/
Last Edited11 Jul 2023

Adolphus James William Champion

M, #2810, b. 17 Oct 1907, d. Aug 1991
Birth*17 Oct 1907 Pontefract, Yorkshire, England, Dec Q 1907 (Pontefract) 09c 116. Mother's maiden surname: Watts. As Adolphus James William Champion.1 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel29 Mar 1927 To Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Embarked at London 29 Mar 1927 on Jervis Bay
Age 19, Farmer, last address 32 Hawksley Avenue, Hillsbro' Sheffield. May have sailed with his brothers Frederick & George 17 + 15.2 
Marriage*31 Oct 1936 Spouse: Agnes May Little. St Peter's Eastern Hill, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M12259.3,4
Land-UBeac21 Jan 1949 GEM--127G (GEM--38A). Transfer from Michael de Cesar "Donkey Dave" Valentino to Adolphus James William Champion. 19a 3r 0p.5 
Land-UBeac*21 Jan 1949 GEM--39B.C. Transfer from Michael de Cesar "Donkey Dave" Valentino to Adolphus James William Champion. 95a 3r 15p.6 
Land-UBeac21 Jan 1949 GEM--39A. Transfer from Michael de Cesar "Donkey Dave" Valentino to Adolphus James William Champion. 156a 1r 32p.7 
Land-UBeac11 Dec 1951 GEM--127G (GEM--38A). Transfer from Adolphus James William Champion to Charles John Closter. 19a 3r 0p.8 
Land-UBeac*11 Dec 1951 GEM--39B.C. Transfer from Adolphus James William Champion to Charles John Closter. 95a 3r 15p.9 
Land-UBeac11 Dec 1951 GEM--39A. Transfer from Adolphus James William Champion to Charles John Closter. 156a 1r 32p.10 
Death*Aug 1991 Devonport, TAS, Australia.11 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1931c/o A Hollis, Macorna, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farm worker.12
1937Point Cook, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: airman.13
194224 Station Street, Ascot Vale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: RAAF.14
1949Harewood, Perrins Creek Road, Kallista, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Agnes May Champion.15
1949Bramham Moor, Ladds Road, Dewhurst, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: producer. With Agnes May Champion.15
1954Glendale Lane, Taggerty, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Agnes May Champion.16
196321 Oak Grove, Brighton, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: storekeeper. With Agnes May Champion.17
bt 1968 - 1972Leongatha Road, Allambee, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Agnes May Champion.18,19
197748 Pier Street, Inverloch, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Agnes May Champion.20

Grave

  • L8 AP 25, Mersey Vale Memorial Park, Devonport, TAS, Australia21,11

Newspaper-Articles

  • 12 Jan 1951: Preliminary Notice
    Auction Sale of Farm Property and Clearing Sale of Stock and Plant. To be held on Friday, February 9 at 1 p.m.
    On the property, Ladd's Road, Dewhurst
    CRAWFORD & RAMAGE have received instructions from Flight-Lieut. A. J. CHAMPION, who has been called up for service with the R.A.A.F., to submit at Public Auction (through their Auctioneer, Mr T. P. Carroll) his—
    270-Acre Farm known as Bramham Moor," situated on Ladd's Road, Dewhurst.
    A Clearing Sale of STOCK and Extensive Farming Plant will be held on the same date. Full particulars later issue.
    Crawford & Ramage. Real Estate and Commission Agents, Mechanics' Institute, Pakenham East. Phone 156. After hours, 177.22
  • 26 Jan 1951: Auction Sale OF FARM PROPERTY and CLEARING SALE OF STOCK AND PLANT. To be held on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9. at 1 p.m. On the Property, Ladd's Road, Dewhurst
    CRAWFORD & RAMAGE have received instructions from Flight-Lieut, A. J. CHAMPION, who has been called up for service with the R.A.A.F., to submit at Public Auction (through their Auctioneer, Mr T. P. Carroll) his—
    Stock & Plant
    1 Medium Draught Mare, 9 yrs.
    1 Lady's Hack, 8 yrs.
    1 Boy's Pony, rising 3 yrs.
    1 Child's Pony, rising 3 yrs., very quiet
    1 Jersey Bull, pedigreed
    4 Jersey Heifers, pedigreed, milking, on first calf
    5 Jersey Heifers, pedigreed, close to calving
    1 Jersey Heifer Calf, pedigreed
    1 Grade Jersey Heifer Calf, pedigreed
    2 Jersey Grade Cows, milking
    2 Great Dane Dogs
    These cattle are bred from the studs of the Ballarat Orphanage and the Hedgevale Stud. The Orphanage stock carry Banyule blood and the Hedgevale stock Mornmoot blood.
    Fordson Major Tractor, on rubbers, power T.O. and pulley; 6 ton Trewhella Jack, Cement Mixer, Morris Commercial Motor Truck, 3 tons, in splendid order, Tandem Disc Harrows, 12 Disc Drill, Pasture Harrows, Seed Harrows, Potato Plough, Single Furrow Hillside Mouldboard Plough, 2 Disc Ploughs Double furrow, Hillside; Maize and Pea Planter, Avery Platform Scales (large size), Green Feed Cutter, Rubber Tyred Trailer, Holden; Scoop, 1 Small Blacksmith's Forge, with blower; Horse Brake, Spring Tooth Harrows, Power Drag Saw, 4-Wheel Lorry, Scarifier, Chaffcut ter with Elevator, New 100 gallon Lister Separator, Saw Bench. Eclipse Junior Portable Milker. Cream Cans, Buckets, Hay Rake, Mower, Several Sets of Wheels and Axles, Logging Chains and Clamps for same; 903ft l 1/4 in. new G.T. Piping, 200ft. 3/4in New G.I. Piping, Host of Sundries.
    ---
    The above plant is in first-class order, having only been purchased recently, and is well worth the attention of persons requiring good implements.
    Included in the sundries are a Drum of Caltex Motor Oil, No. 40, about 30 gallons; Quantity of Fencing Wire and new Wire netting. Harness including 4 good riding saddles, 1 nicely mounted; some household effects, two boys' bicycles, Wireless, etc. This is a genuine sale, as Mr Champion has been called up for service with the R.A.A.F. and everythingis for genuine sale.
    ---
    During the afternoon we will also submit to Public Auction his Well Known Farm known as "Bramham Moor".
    Comprising 270 Acres or thereabouts, being Lots 38A. 39B, C, and part of 39 A. Parish of Gembrook, on which is erected a new 4-roomed House (nearly completed) a new 6-bail cow shed, with wash house, separator room, concrete floors. Subdivided into 7 paddocks Internal fencing is post and wire, and has only recently been erected. Boundary fences good; some need attention. Well watered by three creeks and springs. 120 acres cleared, some of which is sown down in English grasses. Balance light clearing, with the exception of 35 acres good messmate timber. It is conveniently situated, being 3 miles from Emerald, 5 miles Upper Beaconsfield, 5 miles Pakenham Upper, 1 mile School and Hall. Good roads; tradesmen call.
    This sale offers a wonderful opportunity to anyone to purchase a good property in a good position, which is capable of vast improvement with very small expense.
    ---
    Terms and conditions will be announced at sale.
    ---
    Further particulars and enquiries from the agents
    CRAWFORD & RAMAGE, Real Estate and Commission Agents, Mechanics' Institute, Pakenham East, Phone 156. After hours 177.23

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Dec Q 1907 (Pontefract) 09c 116. Mother's maiden surname: Watts. As Adolphus James William Champion."
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices.
  3. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Marriage Registers. St. Peter’s Eastern Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Description: Series 03, Certificates 1935-1936; Reference Number: M3/6/98.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2777-244 - Adolphus James William Champion of Perrins Creek Road Kallista Farmer.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5384-602 - Adolphus James William Champion of Perrins Creek Road Kallista Farmer.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7234-602 - Adolphus James William Champion of Perrins Creek Road Kallista Farmer.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2777-244 - Charles John Closter of Springvale Road Nunawading Orchardist.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5384-602 - Charles John Closter of Springvale Road Nunawading Orchardist.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7234-602 - Charles John Closter of Springvale Road Nunawading Orchardist.
  11. [S345] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials, www.findagrave.com "Mersey Vale Memorial Park, Quoiba, Devonport City, Tasmania, Australia, Plot: L8 AP 25, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234525353
    Grave of Aldolphus James W Champion (1907-Aug 1991)."
  12. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  13. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  14. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  15. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  16. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  17. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  18. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  19. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  20. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  21. [S345] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials, www.findagrave.com "Mersey Vale Memorial Park, Quoiba, Devonport City, Tasmania, Australia, Plot: L8 AP 25, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234525354
    Grave of Agnes Mary (Little) Champion (1916-Sep 2008)."
  22. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 12 Jan 1951.
  23. [S18] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 26 Jan 1951.
Last Edited9 Dec 2022

Leighton Otto Davis Weber

M, #2813, b. 31 Jan 1916, d. 7 Feb 1953
Birth*31 Jan 1916 NSW, Australia.1 
Birth-Notice*5 Feb 1916 WEBER (nee Clare Davis).—January 31, wife of Constantine Weber, of a son (Leighton Otto).1 
Marriage*1940 Spouse: Betty Yvonne Grugeon. Randwick, NSW, Australia, #M26083.2
 
Occupation*1951 Medical practitioner.3 
Residence*fr Feb 1951 - Mar 1951 "Glen Brae", Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia.4 
Death*7 Feb 1953 Newtown, NSW, Australia, #D1492.2 
Death-Notice*10 Feb 1953 WEBER.—The Relatives and Friends of the late LEIGHTON OTTO WEBER are advised that his Funeral will leave Our Funeral Home, 24 Enmore Road, Newtown, This Morning at 11 o clock for the Crematorium Rookwood.
LABOR MOTOR FUNERALS LTD.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
194368 Bowman Street, Drummoyne, NSW, AustraliaOccupation: medical student.6
19499 Seaford Road, Seaford, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: medical practitioner|home duties. With Betty Yvonne Weber.7

Newspaper-Articles

  • 12 Aug 1936: PRESCRIPTIONS. Alleged Breach of Law. CHEMIST AND STUDENT FINED.
    Leighton Weber, 20, of Bowman-street, Drummoyne, pleaded guilty at the Balmain Summons Court yesterday to a charge that being a person other than an authorised medical practitioner or registered veterinary surgeon, he issued a prescription for the drug morphine sulphate. Weber was fined £ 5 and 8/ costs.
    Detective-sergeant Thompson, of the C.I.B., said that Weber was carrying on a business in Victoria-road, Drummoyne, where he gave advice and treated animals. He also gave out cards bearing the inscription, "Member of the Veterinary Society."
    "It appears that defendant was a student at the Veterinary College of the Sydney University for about 12 months," said Thompson. "He explained to me that he could not afford to carry on his studies, and he thought he would set up in business to try and earn a few pounds to pay his fees. This particular prescription called for three grains of morphine, which is a dangerous dose, about five grains being a fatal dose."
    Weber said that he was at the Sydney University until May of this year. He had never passed himself off as a veterinary surgeon, but described himself as a "dog, cat, and horse specialist." He copied the prescription out of a veterinary science book, and the amount of morphine prescribed was definitely not dangerous. He did not know it was an offence for an unauthorised person to issue prescriptions, or to charge fees.
    To the police prosecutor, Weber admitted that he had issued a prescription showing drams instead of grains, which was a very serious mistake.
    Mr. Hunter, for defendant, said that no harm could have been caused. Through carelessness and foolishness, Weber had placed himself in danger of being unable to complete his studies. His whole career would be jeopardised if he was convicted.
    Mr. Scobie. S.M., said that Weber should have known the law.
    Walter George Meldrum, of Victoria-road, Drummoyne, pleaded guilty to a charge that, being a registered pharmacist, he had dispensed a prescription for the drug morphine sulphate which did not comply with the regulations in that it was written by a person other than a medical practitioner or registered veterinary surgeon. Meldrum was also fined £5 and 8/ costs.
    Detective-sergeant Thompson said that Meldrum had dispensed nine prescriptions issued by Weber. The prescription which was the subject of the charge did not contain the date or the address of the patient, nor was it marked "For animal treatment only," and it was not cancelled by Meldrum when dispensed. All these things were required by the regulations.
    To the magistrate, Thompson said that the serious part was that the morphine might get into the hands of lay people.
    Mr. Scoble said that he was satisfied the offence was not committed preparatory to, or committed in the course of, an offence under the Act.
    Mr. Hunter (instructed by Mr. J. W. Milne) appeared for Weber; Mr. Phillips (instructed by Messrs. Tillman and Coopel appeared for Meldrum.8
  • 8 Nov 1943: C.C.C. MEDICAL SERVICES. Unrest in North Alleged.
    MELBOURNE, Sunday-Two doctors had relinquished posts as medical officers for the Allied Works Council in the Northern Territory as a protest against the inadequate provisions of medical services for thousands of Civil Constructional Corps workers in that area, said Mr. E. H. Malone, a former chief medical orderly, to-day.
    Mr. Malone has resigned his position with the A.W.C. and has returned to Melbourne.
    Because of discontent over alleged inefficient medical services thousands of C.C.C. workers in the Northern Territory had held stop-work meetings in the past three months and recently were on strike for more than a week, he said. The men returned to work two weeks ago on being given an undertaking that an inquiry would be held into the administration of the medical service.
    In a letter to the A.W.C. Mr. Malone said that his resignation was subject to the acceptance of Dr. Leighton Weber's resignation.
    [see Trove for full article]9
  • 25 Sep 1945: DR. M. M. VELIK has purchased the Medical Practice of Dr. Leighton, O. D. Weber, at 27 RUSSELL STREET ESSENDON10
  • 18 Feb 1947: DR. LEIGHTON O. D. WEBER has COMMENDED PRACTICE at 7 BAILEY GROVE. IVANHOE.11
  • 25 Oct 1947: VICTORIAN POLL Record Of 62 Seats To Be Contested.
    ... There were surprise last-minute nominations today for Toorak and Ivanhoe, making three-cornered contests in both electorates. Dr. Leighton Weber, of Ivanhoe, who will stand as an Independent Liberal, has nominated for Ivanhoe.12
  • 9 Jan 1948: DOCTOR FOR GOROKE. Dr. O. Leighton Weber, of Ivanhoe, has signed the agreement drawn up by the solicitors acting on behalf of the Goroke Hospital Committee. His arrival will automatically bring about the re-opening of the hospital. The committee has extensive alterations and improvements planned, and hopes to carry these out in the near future.13
  • 17 Jan 1951: PRIVATE HOSPITALS. PRIVATE Convalescent Home all amenities, resident doctor. Tel Upper Beaconsfield 33.14
  • 28 Jun 1953: DRUG ADDICT DOCTOR DIED PATHETICALLY
    IN pathetic and sordid circumstances the life of Dr. Leighton Otto Davis Weber came to an end in a room in a Newtown house on February 7, the doctor was 37.
    He had been a chronic drug addict, and had gone down the hill until he was broken—physically, mentally, and financially.
    He ended his days living apart from his wife and child and with another woman — a violinist. The violinist, Miss Mascot Blake, who now lives in Stewart Street, Paddington, told the City Coroner's Court this week that she had kept Dr. Weber while she lived with him because she was sorry for him.
    Miss Blake was giving evidence at an inquest into the doctor's death.
    Medical evidence was that Dr Weber died on February 7 from morphine poisoning.
    Sergeant John Freeman saw the doctor's body in bed in a room occupied by the doctor and Miss Blake in a house in Australia Street, Newtown, at 7.30 a.m. on February 7. Sergeant Freeman said that Dr. Weber was a chronic morphine addict. "I saw marks on his arm consistent with needling from a drug injection," the sergeant said.
    Dr. Weber had not practised in New South Wales, but had held "positions of medical trust" in other States.
    "Owing to the state of his health, physically and mentally, and his addiction to drugs, his position in life deteriorated," the Sergeant said.
    "His condition finally resulted in his admission, voluntarily, to Broughton Hall on December 2. He was discharged on January 21 at his own request."
    Sergeant Freeman said that he had taken possession of various tablets, a bottle of medicine, and two tumblers found in the room. None of these had been analysed.
    Sergeant Freeman said that Dr. Weber had made a will in favor of his daughter.
    "At the time of his death his wife had no contact with him," the sergeant continued. "He had no belongings or anything of value as far as I can ascertain."
    Replying to a question by City Coroner Forrest, Sergeant Freeman, said he had searched for a hypodermic needle, but found no trace of one.
    Walter Raymond Weber, insurance agent, of Box Road, Jannali, said he was the doctor's brother. He had not seen his brother for 18 years before his death and did not know he was a drug addict, Weber said. Dark, attractive Miss Blake said in evidence that she had been living with Dr. Weber as man and wife.
    She said Dr. Weber slept all day on February 6 and she found him dead at 7 a.m. the next day. Miss Blake said she first knew the doctor in November when she understood he had just returned from Queensland. He looked ill and complained of pains he attributed to cancer.
    Miss Blake said she went to live with Dr. Weber after his discharge from Broughton Hall. He had been given a prescription to make him sleep. Dr. Weber had taken the medicine indiscriminately and with no regard for the correct dosage and slept almost continuously. Miss Blake said she did not know Dr. Weber was a chronic drug addict. She told Sergeant Lucas she had never seen Dr. Weber giving himself an injection.
    Sergeant Lucas: "He had reached a fairly low ebb physically and mentally, had he not?"
    Miss Blake: "Yes."
    As time went on you realised his financial position was at a low ebb as well?— Yes.
    To put it bluntly, Miss Blake, you kept him, didn't you?— Yes.
    Actually it was your funds he used to get the medicine?— Yes.
    What made you associate with the doctor as you did? — I felt sorry for him.
    At any stage of your association with him did you allow your heart to run
    away with your head and inject any morphine or drug into the doctor? — No
    Until the doctor's death was investigated did you know he died from morphine poisoning?— No.
    Mr. Forrest adjourned the inquest until July 6 and said he intended to have the medicine bottle sent to the Government analyst.
    "There is also the matter of the marks on the doctor's arm resulting from a needle." the Coroner added.15
  • 28 Jun 1953: Doctor's death sets drug puzzle
    How ailing, drug addicted Dr. Leighton Otto Davis Weber (37) obtained the morphine which is believed to have caused his death in a shabby Newtown rooming house on February 7 is still puzzling police, according to evidence at the Coroner's Court on Wednesday. Dr. Weber, who had come to Sydney from Queensland last year, had never practised in this State.
    A young violinist, Miss Mascotte Blake, who had shared the last few months of the doctor's life, was unable to throw any light on the mystery. Miss Blake, of Stewart St., Paddington, told the Coroner (Mr. E. Forrest) that she first became acquainted with Weber in 1952.
    Her funds
    "He told me that he had been medical officer at a whaling station on Moreton Island during the previous whale-catching season, and that he had come to Sydney to seek medical advice," Miss Blake said.
    "He complained to me of pains which he attributed to cancer." She said that Weber was then at a low ebb physically and financially and she felt sorry for him. She said she went to live with the doctor as his wife in a room at Australia St., Newtown.
    Sgt. Lucas (assisting the Coroner) : To put it bluntly Miss Blake, you kept him? — Yes.
    It was your funds he used to get the medicine? — Yes.
    At any stage of your association did you allow your heart to run away with your head and inject any morphia or other drug into him? — No.
    He never requested you to do anything like that? — Never.
    Punctures
    You didn't know anything of the morphia at its source? — No.
    Miss Blake said that until the doctor's death was investigated she was not aware that he had died from morphine poisoning.
    The Coroner: Were you aware that he had needle punctures all over his arms? — Yes, but I thought he had been given them during hospital treatment.
    Sgt. J. W. Freeman of Newtown, said that a post-mortem examination revealed that Weber died from morphine poisoning.
    "I have been unable to ascertain the source of the morphia or how he came by it," he said.
    The coroner adjourned the inquiry until July 6 so that bottles found in the doctor's room could be examined by the Government Analyst."16
  • 6 Jul 1953: FINDS QLD. DR. TOOK POISON
    SYDNEY: The City Coroner, Mr. E. J. Forrest, today found that a former Queensland doctor, Leighton Otto Davis Weber, died from morphine poisoning, wilfully self-administered.
    Weber, 37, of Newtown, a near-city suburb, died on February 7 last.
    In previous evidence violinist Miss Mascot Blake, of Paddington j said she "kept" Weber and had lived with him as man and wife.
    She said that on the night of his death he appeared to be ill and complained of pains which he attributed to cancer.
    Weber used to take sleeping draughts indiscriminately without regard to dosage, she said.
    A post-mortem examination revealed no signs of disease on Weber's body, but that he died from morphine poisoning.17

Citations

  1. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 5 Feb 1916, p16.
  2. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  3. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Dewhurst school records (3 children at school)."
  4. [S373] School Records - Dewhurst: Dewhurst School Register.
  5. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 10 Feb 1953, p16 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18356723
  6. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980 "1943 roll."
  7. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  8. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 12 Aug 1936, p9.
  9. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Mon 8 Nov 1943, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/17871495
  10. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 25 Sep 1945, p2.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Feb 1947, p2.
  12. [S14] Newspaper - The West Australian (Perth, WA), 25 Oct 1947, p14.
  13. [S14] Newspaper - The Horsham Times (Vic.), 9 Jan 1948, p8.
  14. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 17 Jan 1951, p19
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23049363
  15. [S14] Newspaper - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), Sun 28 Jun 1953, p20
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/248753037
  16. [S14] Newspaper - Truth (Sydney, NSW), 28 June 1953, Page 44 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/168040105
  17. [S14] Newspaper - Brisbane Telegraph (Qld.), Mon 6 Jul 1953, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/217198787
Last Edited14 Nov 2021

Shire of Pakenham

?, #2818
Land-UBeac*4 Apr 1975 GEM-D-11 LP98212, Grant Court Reserve. Transfer from Wickham Development & Finance Pty Ltd to Shire of Pakenham. Reserve for public purposes.1 
Land-UBeac*16 May 1975 GEM-D-44A LP51915 (pt Lot 78), Fraser Avenue. Transfer from Dorothy Irene Marsden to Shire of Pakenham. Transfer F699863 - C/T 9089-125.2 
Land-UBeac*22 Dec 1975 GEM-D-44A (part CP 103648), Fraser Avenue. Transfer from Charlotte Wilhelmine Szigat to Shire of Pakenham. Transfer F978530 - C/T 9128-970 (was l/p 51915 (Lot 70.71.72.)3 
Land-UBeac*16 Jan 1976 GEM-D-44A (CP 103458), Brennan Avenue. Transfer from Harry Allen Ivy Doris Allen to Shire of Pakenham. Transfer G000003 - C/T 9132-756 (back of property 677 m2 cut off.)4 
Land-UBeac*4 Mar 1976 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lots 1.2). Transfer from Leslie William Howard to Shire of Pakenham. Corner divided off for road.5 
Land-UBeac*2 Sep 1976 GEM-D-1A LP1137 (part Lot 12), Sugarloaf Road. Transfer from Edgar Charles Brockman Mavis Audrey Brockman to Shire of Pakenham. 480m2 - corner for road.6 
Land-UBeac*8 Sep 1978 PAK-74 LP5014. Transfer from Henry Maxwell Browne, George Wilson Martin, Edmund Thomas Luke to Shire of Pakenham. Remainder of land is compulsory acquired - reg 9 Feb 1979 - new titles issued C/T 9377-634 to 9377-647 also later titles C/T 9519-241, 9573-826 to 827, 9702-597, 9738-991, 9754-711, 9774-421, 9905-484, 10142-467, 10142-408, 10142-336 (up to 1993.)7 
Land-Note9 Feb 1979 PAK-74 LP5014, 25 or 26 Quamby Avenue. C/T 9377-640 + C/T 9573-826 + C/T 9774-421 + 9784-801 - cancelled CP169105U (2 Oct 1990) - C/T 9982-939 -> 3317 m2 -> PS306249F (7 Jun 1993) - no new C/T on title.8 
Land-UBeac*9 Mar 1979 GEM-D-44A LP43667 (part Lot 37), Brennan Avenue. Transfer from Marko Milic to Shire of Pakenham.9 
Land-UBeac*30 Oct 1979 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lot 4). Transfer from Margaret Thomson to Shire of Pakenham.10 
Land-UBeac*19 Nov 1980 GEM-D-7 (part) LP135264, Sutherland Park. Transfer from Bruce Alexander Freeman to Shire of Pakenham. Sutherland Park Reserve 3.686 ha.11 
Land-UBeac*3 Dec 1980 PAK-40B (Lot 7) part. Transfer from David Alan Tivendale to Shire of Pakenham.12 
Land-UBeac5 May 1982 PAK-74 LP5014 (part Lot 3). Transfer from Shire of Pakenham to Richard Walter Simpson. H402611.13 
Land-UBeac5 May 1982 PAK-74 LP5014 various. J915592 (part lots 3 & 4.)14 
Land-UBeac5 May 1982 PAK-74 LP5014. J915591.15 
Land-UBeac*14 May 1982 GEM-D-5 (part) LP133379. Transfer from Kathleen May 'Kay' Poole to Shire of Pakenham. Reserve for municipal purposes. This land is situated along Beaconsfield-Emerald Road (Road Reserve.)16 
Land-UBeac22 May 1986 PAK-74 LP5014. Transfer from Shire of Pakenham to Richard Walter Simpson. M285578C 683 m2 - C/T 9712-855 (CP162530R - 5 Dec 1988.)17 
Land-UBeac12 Jun 1986 PAK-74 LP5014. Transfer from Shire of Pakenham to Richard Walter Simpson. M316634Q - C/T 9710-235.18 
Land-UBeac*17 May 1988 PAK 57A.57B 3C/LP7018 (part). Transfer from Cerosin Pty Ltd to Shire of Pakenham. 200 m2 corner at Payne Road.19 
Land-UBeac*9 Dec 1988 PAK-74 LP5014 687885. Transfer from Richard Walter Simpson to Shire of Pakenham.20 
Land-UBeac*21 Dec 1989 GEM-D-25 (part). Transfer from Royce David Thomson to Shire of Pakenham. Transfer as to part - for Road 310 m2.21 
Land-UBeac*16 Jul 1990 PAK-74 LP5014 764377 & 696090 & 696092. Transfer from Emily Ellen Blackney to Shire of Pakenham. Aquisition under section 6 of the land acquisition and Compensation Act 1986.22 
Land-Note29 Nov 1990 PAK-74 LP5014 764377 & 696090 & 696092. Cancelled pursuant to Sec 54 Act 6399 - see C/T 10026-326 - then this new title cancelled 7 Jun 1993 PS306249F.23 
Land-UBeac*1 Nov 1991 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lot 21). Transfer from Country Fire Authority to Shire of Pakenham. Was Old Fire Station - now Native Nursery.24 
Land-Note7 Jun 1993 PAK-74 LP5014. C/T 9377-641 + 642 + 647 + 649 + 651 + 10026-325 - cancelled - PS306249F.25 
Land-Note*7 Jun 1993 PAK-74 LP5014 687885. Cancelled pursuant to Section 24 Subdivision Act 1988 PS306249F.20 

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 9085-441 - Shire of Pakenham.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), (C/T 8348-478) - C/T 9089-125 - Shire of Pakenham.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), (C/T 9075-958) - C/T 9128-970 - Shire of Pakenham.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 9081-576 - C/T 9132-756 - Shire of Pakenham.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8019-080 - Shire of Pakenham - C/T 9135-735.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8238-055 - C/T 9168-085 - Shire of Pakenham.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2031-151 -.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 9377-640 + C/T 9573-826 + C/T 9774-421 + 9784-801 - cancelled CP169105U (2 Oct 1990) - C/T 9982-939 -> 3317 m2 -> PS306249F (7 Jun 1993) - no new C/T on title.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8512-228 - Shire of Pakenham.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7211-193 - Shire of Pakenham - C/T 9358-887.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 9144-841 - Shire of Pakenham - C/T 9420-603.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7562-028 - Shire of Pakenham is now the proprietor.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 9377-643 - Richard Walter Simpson of 311 St Kilda Street Brighton Gentleman.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), [parent titles: C/T 3355-996; C/T 3613-418; C/T 9377-644; -648; -650 & -652]
    C/T 9785-370 - Richard Walter Simpson of 311 St Kilda Street Brighton Gentleman.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 9474-121 - Richard Walter Simpson of 311 St Kilda Street Brighton Gentleman (parent title C/T 9377-643).
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6074-633 to C/T 9434-997 - Kathleen Poole of Stoney Creek Road Upper Beaconsfield Welfare Worker - new title issued 8 Sep 1981 - transferred to Shire of Pakenham 14 May 1982.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 9712-855 - Richard Walter Simpson of 311 St Kilda Street Brighton (parent title C/T 9702-597).
  18. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 9710-235 - Richard Walter Simpson of 311 St Kilda Street Brighton (parent title C/T 9377-638).
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 9582-691 - Shire of Pakenham - C/T 9820-898.
  20. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3613-419 (ex-Odgers) - Shire of Pakenham.
  21. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4696-030 - C/T 9956-675 - Shire of Pakenham.
  22. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7342-249 - Shire of Pakenham.
  23. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7342-249 - Cancelled pursuant to Sec 54 Act 6399 - see C/T 10026-326.
  24. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3287-381 - Country Fire Authority to the Shire of Pakenham.
  25. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 9377-641 + 642 + 647 + 649 + 651 + 10026-325 - cancelled - PS306249F.
Last Edited28 Aug 2021

John Griffiths Jones

M, #2819, b. Mar 1876
Father*David Jones b. 3 Feb 1841, d. 25 Dec 1926
Mother*Jane Griffiths b. 29 Mar 1854, d. 21 Dec 1918
Birth*Mar 1876 Aberayron, Cardiganshire, Wales, Mar Q [Aberayron] 11b 47.1,2 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel27 Jun 1886 Sailing with David Jones to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Cardigan Castle travelling from London. Master David Jones
Age 10.3 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel27 Dec 1889 Sailing with Jane Jones, David Thomas Jones, Evan Jones, Ellen Jones, Edwin Jones, Jinnie Jones to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship SOBRAON.4
 
Marriage*1898 Spouse: Caroline Amelia Wilde. VIC, Australia, #M2281.5
 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
3 Apr 1881Tandderwen, Llanarth, Cardiganshire, Wales(Head of Household) David Jones;
Age 5 - Scholar
Member(s) of Household: Jane Jones, David Thomas Jones, Evan Jones, Ellen Jones6

Citations

  1. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, HAWKES, George 'The Cardigan Castle': the story of a clipper ship, 1870-1907 Cymru a'r mor (Maritime Wales) 16 (1994) p.62-79.
  2. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "JONES, JOHN GRIFFITHS (mo maiden name GRIFFITHS) GRO Reference: 1876 M Quarter in ABERAYRON Volume 11B Page 47."
  3. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Series: VPRS 7666; Series Title: Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports) [Microfiche Copy of VPRS 947].
  4. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), B524 003.
  5. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "#M2281 - place of birth for John Griffiths JONES is At Sea."
  6. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: RG11; Piece: 5440; Folio: 73; Page: 2; GSU roll: 1342309."
Last Edited17 Jan 2018

The Commonwealth of Australia

?, #2820
Land-UBeac*3 Sep 1965 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lot 3). Transfer from Margaret Thomson to The Commonwealth of Australia.1 
Land-UBeac*26 Jun 1986 GEM-D-1 LP2461 (Lot 3). Transfer from The Commonwealth of Australia to Australian Telecommunications Commission.2 

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 7211-193 - The Commonwealth of Australia - C/T 8587-820.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8587-820 - Australian Telecommunications Commission of 15th Floor 239 Bourke Street Melbourne.
Last Edited16 Dec 2018
 

NOTE

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