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- They include as many items as I could find by searching on the names of the suburbs Doncaster (and therefore Doncaster East), Templestowe, Donvale and Bulleen.
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Kay Mack Templestowe 6 July 2011
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 24 July 1849
Birth
At Bulleen, on the 22nd inst., Mrs. Alexander Duncan, of a son.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 1 May 1852
Married
On the 29th ult, at the Baptist Chapel, Lonsdale-street, by the Rev John Turner, Mr Joseph Cook, of Bulleen, to Miss Sarah Clark, of Melbourne.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 26 May 1853
Married
On the 19th instant, at the Baptist Chapel, Lonsdale-street, east, by the Rev. Jno. Turner, Mr. William Cook, Farmer, late of Bulleen, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. Richard Adams, of Bulleen.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 8 September 1853
Birth
On the 5th instant, at the residence of R. A. Balbirnie, Esq., the wife of the Rev. D. Macdonald, Bulleen, of a son.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Monday 28 August 1854
Married
On the 18th inst., at Collingwood, by the Rev. J. Townend, Mr. George Kitching, of Doncaster, to Miss Anne Baker, only daughter of Mr. Peter Baker, of Calbourne, Isle of Wight.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 15 September 1854
Domestic Intelligence - Horrible Outrage near Bacchus Marsh .
A dreadful outrage was committed about three miles from Bacchus Marsh, on the 23rd August, which resulted in the death of a man named Thomas Drew, a tenant on the Carlton estate, residing at Bulleen. Drew and a mate named Joseph Bevis, were, in their capacity as carriers, travelling on the road from Bacchus Marsh on the evening of that day, when they stopped for a few minutes to light their pipes at a burning log. While they were thus employed, three men approached from behind and wished them a good evening. Drew and Bevis turned round to reply, but before they could do so, were knocked senseless to the ground. They lay thus until the next morning, when Bevis recovering found himself weltering in blood. Drew was lying by his side, also covered with blood, and in a swoon, from which Bevis succeeded in rousing him. The poor men were dreadfully wounded about the head, but managed to walk along slowly, until at length, after several weary stages, they arrived at a place where their drays were encamped. Here they received that assistance of which they stood so much in need, and were carried to a refreshment-tent near Mr. Pyke's station on the plains. In this place they were visited by a magistrate, whose name has not transpired, who forwarded an account of the murderous attack to the police at Bacchus Marsh. The poor fellows were after a while conveyed to their residences at Bulleen, where they both lay in a pitiable condition. On the 3rd inst., Dr. Butler was called in to the assistance of Drew, and at first held out some hopes of his recovery, but soon perceived that those hopes were fallacious. The doctor was of opinion that the attack had been made with an instrument resembling a tomahawk. His patient had received an incised wound, two and a half inches long, over the left orbit, penetrating the nasal bones, and fracturing the orbital plate. The great loss or blood occasioned excessive debility. Suppuration ensued, causing compression of the brain, which terminated, on Tuesday last, in the death or the sufferer. Bevis, who had received more than a dozen dangerous wounds on the back of his head, had sufficiently recovered to be enabled to give evidence at the inquest which was held at Bulleen, on Wednesday, before the District Coroner, Dr. Campbell. In addition to the facts already mentioned, Bevis stated that Drew had been robbed of his dray and team of bullocks, and likewise or 28d., which was all the money they possessed, while he himself had lost his hat, neckkerchief [sic] and knife. This last article he declared "he could swear to amongst a hundred." He would be unable to identify any of the men. The evidence adduced at the inquest was very meagre, and the Coroner regretted much that such was the case. The jury returned a verdict of "Wilful murder, against three persons unknown." It is said that a son of deceased was with him at the time of the outrage, and has not since been heard of. Both Drew and Bevis are well known at Bulleen as steady, industrious men. The former leaves a wife and five children in a destitute condition. We are pleased to learn that a subscription is about to be raised for their benefit, and need scarcely attempt to rouse the sympathies of the public in such a case. The strangest particular with reference to this tragedy is, that such an outrage could be committed about thirty miles from Melbourne, and the police here receive no information concerning it for twenty-two days after its occurrence.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 15 May 1856
DISTRICT INQUESTS. - Before Dr. Youl, District Coroner. - On the 12th inst. an inquest was held at Bulleen on the body of a woman named Margaret Sennar, 57 years of age, the wife of John Sennar, a farmer. Deceased had been drinking five or six days before her death and on the morning of the 10th she was discovered dead in her bed. Dr. Colles, made a post-mortem examination of the body and stated that death had resulted from dilation with atrophy of the heart combined with nervous debility, produced by excessive indulgence in intoxicating liquors. Verdict, "Died from disease of the heart caused by constant intoxication."
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 5 September 1856
Married
On the 30th ult., at Northcote, by the Rev. M. Clarke, Mr. John Chivers, farmer, Bulleen, to Catherine Elizabeth Robilliard, daughter of Mr. Henry Robilliard, sailmaker, Jersey.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 6 September 1856
District Inquests. - The following inquests have been held before Dr. Youl, District Coroner, during the past fortnight: - On the 23rd ult., at Templestowe, over the body of Isabella Howard, thirty-nine years of age, who died from exhaustion. The deceased, it appeared from the evidence, had been accustomed to drink heavily for fourteen years. On the day of her death she sat down in the South Yarra Inn, and rested her head on the table in a room in which several persons were. She was supposed to have fallen asleep, but in half an hour was discovered to be dead. A post mortem examination was made of the body, when the liver was found to be diseased. Verdict : "Died from exhaustion of the nervous system, brought on by constant intoxication."
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 18 September 1856
Births
On the 16th inst., at Bulleen, Mrs. Sidney Ricardo, of a son.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 7 October 1856
Funeral Notices
THE Funeral of the late Mr. DAVID BELL, of Bulleen, will move from the Templestowe Hotel on Wednesday, the 8th instant, at twelve o'clock, to the place of interment in Heidelberg Cemetery.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend. THOMAS HICKS, Undertaker. 6th October, 1856
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 16 October 1856
Died: On the 15th inst., suddenly, at the farm of Mr. Laidlaw, Bulleen, John M’Alpine, ploughman, aged thirty-three years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 22 October 1856
Inquests
An inquest was held at Bulleen on the 16th instant, before Dr. Youl, on the body of John M'Alpine, aged thirty-four, a labouring man, who expired very suddenly on the previous day. Deceased had received an injury in the head before his arrival in the colony, where he has resided five years. He appears to have been a very steady sober man. He had been suffering from an attack of influenza and had been at home for a day. On the morning of his death he seemed to be better, and asked his wife for some tea, which he drank. After drinking it he was sick, and suddenly crying out "Hold my head," fell down a corpse. A post mortem examination gave serous apoplexy as the cause of death. Verdict accordingly.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 5 January 1857
Died
On the 2nd inst., at his residence, Bulleen, Alexander Duncan, Esq., late of Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland, aged forty-five years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 20 February 1857
Married
On the 19th inst., at St. James's Cathedral, Miss Margaret Boyce, eldest daughter of Mr. George Boyce, Armagh, Ireland, to Mr. John Crooks, of Cook's Town, Ireland, now of Upper Yarra Hotel, Templestowe, near Melbourne.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 22 July 1857
- An inquest was held on the 14th, also before Dr. Youl, at Bulleen, on the body of William Day, who was accidentally killed on the 11th, by his dray upsetting him over a stump, in the middle of the road to Boroondara. Deceased was riding alone, and the dray was upset by coming in contact with a tree by the road side, fracturing his scull [sic] and killing him on the spot. Verdict accordingly.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 2 December 1857
Births
On the 29th ult., at Bulleen, the wife of Sidney Ricardo, Esq., M.L.A., of a son.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 8 January 1858
Married
On the 7th inst., at St. Peter's Church, by the Rev. H. H. P. Handfield, William Hopton Handfield, Esq., seventh son of the late Commander Edward Handfield, R.N., to Isabelle, eldest daughter of Edward Tatham, Esq., of Doncaster, Bulleen.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 18 January 1858
Suspected Murder At Heidelberg, - An inquest was commenced on Saturday on the body of a young woman, which was found on the 14th inst. in a field at Templestowe, belonging to a man named Samuel M'Kay. The clothing of the deceased has been identified as belonging to one Esther Irvin, a young woman about 19 years of age, and a niece of M'Kay, in whose house she resided.
From evidence given on the inquest, it appears that about five weeks ago the deceased quarrelled with her relatives, and absented herself from her home, and had not been heard of since, until found by some reapers on Thursday last. No information that she was missing was given to the police. The inquest was adjourned at five o'clock until Friday next, the 22nd inst., for the purpose of affording Dr. Butter an opportunity of making a more minute examination of the remains, he being of opinion that deceased has met her death by some foul means. She had two brothers and one sister, all in the employ of their uncle, Samuel M'Kay. The cause of death up to the present moment is a perfect mystery, but the remains, by the direction of the Coroner, Dr. Candler, have been placed in a coffin, and sealed by the police.
The Sydney Morning Herald, Friday 22 January 1858
Melbourne [From Our Correspondent.] Monday Morning, 18th January
A rather singular case of supposed murder has been discovered recently. The body of a young woman who had been missing for some weeks was found in a field at Templestowe. The remains were half devoured by dogs, but a stab was found in the breast, and in such a situation as to have caused immediate death. The name of the unfortunate young woman was Esther Irvine. It seems probable that some miscreant had offered violence to the unhappy young woman in the first instance, and to conceal his crime murdered her. It is rather remarkable that although the girl was missing for six weeks, no information was given to the detective police, and also that when the murder was discovered it was four days before it was made known at the detective office at Melbourne; these delays of course greatly diminishing any chance of detecting the murderer.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 23 January 1858
The Suspected Murder at Templestowe Inquest on The Body
An inquest over the remains of Esther Irven, which were found in a decomposed and mutilated state in a field near Templestowe, was initiated on the 16th inst. before Dr. Candler, District Coroner, in a log-hut near the spot where the remains were found.
Robert Hamilton deposed: I am a laborer, residing at Templestowe. On Thursday last I was reaping in a field of wheat in Templestowe with a party of seven men, one of whom was Alexander Vinner. While I was making a band I saw something like a scarecrow lying on the ground in the standing corn, about 10 yards in front of me. In a minute or two I perceived a smell, and I called the attention of the other men to the circumstance, and asked them to come forward to see what it was, for I suspected then that it was a human body. The men came up, and we then discovered the remains of a body in woman's clothes. We stopped work at once, and left the spot. We left the body as it was, and went and gave information to the police directly. We walked up to the body, but did not touch it; neither did we trample down the corn much. The body had been moved a short distance from where it had been lying originally, I should think, from the appearance of the ground. I am engaged by Mr. M'Kay, a farmer, residing at Templestowe, and have been in his employ about a fortnight. I saw the deceased at the house of Mr. M'Kay about two months ago, and I suspected when I saw the body in the field that it might be that of Esther Irven, who was, I believe, a niece of Mr. M'Kay's. I had known deceased only three or four days. I never heard of any courtship in which she was concerned. I was not living at Mr. M'Kay's house at the time deceased left. I have never heard anything in the house of Mr. M'Kay to lead me to believe that he or any of the inmates of that house knew what the fate of deceased was. The field in which deceased was found is cultivated by Mr. M'Kay, and is a few hundred yards from his house.
William Davey deposed: I am a mounted constable stationed at Anderson's Creek. On Thursday last, the 14th inst., I was ordered to go to Templestowe, with Dr. Butler, to examine the remains of a female which had been found in a corn field there. I proceeded to the spot, and found the skeleton and remains of a female in a field of standing corn, about 350 yards from the house of Mr. Samuel M'Kay, a farmer, and about 250 yards from the high road. I examined the spot carefully. The corn was trampled down about four yards from where the body was lying, as though there had been a struggle. The body had been dragged away about two yards from where it had been lying originally. The hair was lying about two yards from the body in one mass. A straw bonnet was lying about a yard from the body, and a pair of women's boots and a pair of worsted socks were near it also. There was a cotten [sic] print dress on deceased, in the lower portion of which there were three small holes; the largest one was about three quarters of an inch in size. A piece of the dress had been torn off from the lower part. The piece which had been separated was found near the body. The back part of the dress was discolored from the upper to the lower part of it - it was stained with a dark color. There was no cut in any part of the dress, nor any round aperture through which a bullet might have passed. Deceased had on a mantle of dark merino, I think the material is. There are no marks about it to be observed. It was wrapped about the body. I have carefully examined the stays, the two flannel petticoats and chemise. The stays are very much worn: there is one hole in the right side, which has the appearance of being worn through. There is no cut through the stays. The petticoats and chemise are not cut through in any part, but they are stained in the same manner as the dress is. In the pocket of deceased I found the articles now produced, viz., one plain brass ring, one brass signet ring, a sixpence, a portion of a fig of tobacco, a key attached to a piece of black tape, and a piece of bread about 3 inches square and half an inch thick. The position in which I found the body lying was as follows: - She was lying on her back inclined to the right side, and the left side of the skull was exposed to the sun. On examining the field in which deceased was found, I observed some bones belonging to the body lying about 3 yards from it among the high wheat. I found two tracks through the standing corn, which I followed about 50 yards towards the road, to where the wheat had been cut down, and on crossing over the portion of the field which had been cut, I found two tracks corresponding with those on the other side, which led to within about 150 yards of the main road, where the wheat had been cut. I could not follow the tracks any farther. I found that these tracks met in two places in the corn, and separated right and left again: the tracks looked like fresh tracks. I could not see any steps; the ground was too hard to enable me to do that, but I imagine that the track through the corn was made by a human being. The ears of corn were pointing towards the road in both tracks. The corn was trampled down about two yards from where deceased was found. The trampling appeared to have been made at the same time with the tracks or about the same date. I could not see any footprints on the spot, nor did I find any weapons near where the body was. The spot on which deceased was was rising ground: the nearest house to it is Mr.
M'Kay's. The spot cannot be seen from this house. I think there is no house in the neighborhood which commands a view of the spot. I have ascertained that the name of the deceased is Esther Irven, and I believe she is a niece of Mr. M'Kay's, and that she has only been out from Ireland about three months. I have also ascertained that about five weeks ago deceased went to the house of Mr. Crook, a publican at Templestowe, and was there seen by Katherine Hovem, who gave her a shilling and a slice of bread. From that time she has not been seen or heard of, that I can learn. Deceased has two brothers and one sister in the colony; they are living with Mr. M'Kay at this present time. It would be utterly impossible for any persons to lose themselves or be "bushed" in the spot where deceased was found. There are no native dogs in the neighborhood, but there are many other dogs and many native cats. Large dogs would make tracks through corn. There is one track leading to the body where the ears of corn are bent towards the body. A large dog would make a track through standing corn almost as large as a man.
Katherine Hovem deposed: I am a servant in the employment of Mr. Crook, of the Upper Yarra Hotel, Templestowe. I knew the deceased Esther Irven. She came out from England not quite three months ago to her uncle, Mr. M'Kay. I have seen the clothes of the deceased, and I identify them as belonging to Esther Irven. About five weeks ago the deceased came to me, about six o'clock in the morning, and took her breakfast with me. She told me that her own people and she had fallen out. She said she had stopped out all night. She did not tell me what she had been quarrelling about, or with which member of her family she had had words. I did not ask her any questions. She did not say she had been turned out of doors. She said she had seen her uncle, Mr. M'Kay, that morning. I advised her to go back to her uncle's. She said she would not, but that she would go and see her brother William, and then go and seek for a situation. She did not say where. Deceased was crying, and appeared to be sorry that she had left Ireland. She did not complain of having been badly treated at her uncle's. Deceased said she had left her uncle's of her own accord, and did not say where she had passed the previous night. Deceased and myself breakfasted by ourselves. The meal occupied about a quarter of an hour or 20 minutes. While I went for the cow deceased went away, but before she went away I gave her 1s. and cut off a slice of bread from a loaf on the table, which she put into her pocket. I cannot swear that the bread produced is the same as that which I gave deceased, but it was baker's bread. I think the bread produced is baker's bread also. I asked deceased if her uncle had given her any money, and she said "no." Deceased appeared to be in her right senses; she did not drink anything but tea while she was in my company. I never saw her the least the worse for drink; she did not threaten to commit suicide, or hint that she would destroy herself.
The Upper Yarra Hotel is not half a mile from Mr. M'Kay's house. Deceased walked in the direction of Mr. M'Kay's house when she left me; she did not seem afraid to return to her uncle's. I never heard of any love affair in which deceased was engaged; I never saw her walking with any young man; I never heard her say anything about keeping company with anybody. I was formerly in the employ of Mr. M'Kay as a servant. I used to go to his house sometimes after I left his service; It was on one of these occasions that I first met the deceased. I never saw her at the
Upper Yarra Hotel before that morning. It was a very warm day that on which deceased came to see me. I do not recollect whether there was any thunder or lightning that day. Both my master and mistress saw deceased while she was sitting in the kitchen with me, and spoke to her. Deceased left me about 9 o'clock. I bade her good morning. She did not seem to be much downhearted. I was living with deceased a fortnight in her uncle's house. She used to work about the house and in the fields. Deceased washed her face, and combed her hair in my room on the last morning that I saw her. I have seen the friends of deceased several times since she was missed. They appeared to be much concerned about her loss. The morning that I saw her last she told me that her uncle had invited her into the house that morning, and that she had refused to go in.
At this stage of the proceedings the Court adjourned until yesterday, the 22nd inst.
Adjourned Inquest
The Coroner's Court assembled shortly after 9 o'clock on this occasion, in the Upper Yarra Hotel, when the following evidence was taken.
George Sackville Cotter Butler, M.D., deposed: I am a legally qualified medical practitioner, living at Heidelberg. I have made a post mortem examination of the deceased. The skull was entirely denuded of flesh, but presented no marks of injury whatever, either externally or internally. The brain was dried up. There were five teeth absent from the skull - three from the upper and two from the lower jaw. They were afterwards found on the spot on which deceased was lying. I was present when they were found; they all lay within two or three inches of each other. The teeth had no marks of violence about them, and the jaws from which they had dropped were perfect. There was some dried muscle on the neck which presented no mark of violence - the muscle had not been cut across or injured in any way. The sternum, or breast-bone, was absent, and all the cartilages of the ribs were gone, evidently from decomposition. On both sides of the chest the skin and muscles were dried and fixed to the ribs. On the left side, between the sixth and seventh ribs, there was an opening about the size of a shilling-piece. I could not say what had made this aperture. It was round; the edges were rounded and decomposed. The bowels and viscera of the abdomen were absent; there was only decomposed matter in the abdominal cavity. There was flesh around the thighs and hips.
There was flesh on the thighs, but the leg-bones were completely denuded of flesh. The feet were gone, evidently having been gnawed off by animals of some kind. The ligaments of one knee had also been eaten away. The bones of the arm were bare, the hands had been eaten away, and the wrists were gone. Portions of the bones of the arms were found close by the body. I should say, from the appearance of the body, that deceased had been dead about four or five weeks. There was a small quantity of hair on the back of the skull; the remaining portion of the hair was found in a mass, matted together. I examined and found that the scalp was gone, the mass containing nothing but hair. I have carefully examined the clothes of the deceased. On all the clothes at the back part there were stains of a dark color, which might have been produced by decomposed animal matter, either of blood or muscular tissue. In the chemise, next the skin, there was a small triangular opening on the left side, which might have been made by a pair of scissors or a penknife. This corresponded with the aperture in the deceased's chest. In the stays there was also an opening - a larger one - corresponding with the last mentioned one. There was no opening in any other garment. Deceased had on only a gown, a pair of stays, and a chemise on the upper portion of her person. The gown was fastened in front. There was no aperture in it. There were stains on the left side of the dress, and on the left side of the stays and chemise. I was present when the constable Davey first saw the body. He has described the position in which it was found accurately. There were two or three holes in the stays on the left side, evidently produced from wear. When the constable stated that there was no hole through the stays, he had not examined them carefully. The cut is a very small one through the chemise. It is less than a quarter of an inch long, and of a triangular shape. The opening in the chest of deceased was opposite the heart. I have examined the stains on the left side of the chemise and stays, and found them to be caused by decomposed animal matter. I sent in to Dr. Maund, of Melbourne, portions of the dress that were stained, and also the stocking of the left leg. He wrote me a letter, in which he stated that the only blood contained in the articles sent consisted of a very small smear on the stocking, and which in all probability was not effused during life, or it would have soaked into the material of the stocking, and would, in all likelihood, have been found in a larger quantity in this or the surrounding part. The small clots, which looked like blood in the flannel, consisted of decomposed tissue, in which were imbedded a number of brown chrysalises. I have not examined the remains with a view to discover whether there were any traces of poison of any kind. I have never seen any person who had been killed by lightning. I have had no experience in cases of snake-bites in the colony. I have not seen any fatal cases of sun-stroke in the colony. I have seen some cases of congestion of the brain from exposure to the sun not terminating in death. Such cases have occurred, however. I am unable to state what was the cause of the death of deceased. The chemise now produced is the one which was found on the body of deceased. The aperture now pointed out corresponds with the opening in the chest of the deceased. On a more minute examination of it, I am of opinion that it is somewhat frayed, and is of an older date than the death of deceased. The edges of the aperture are frayed on the outer side of the garment. I am therefore of opinion that it was not made by any instrument which caused the death of deceased. There is no fracture of the skull. There is a small mark on the frontal bone, which is a natural appearance, and marks the course of an artery. The arms of deceased were stretched outwards, and the legs were wide apart. The opening in deceased's chest might be the result of a natural decomposition of the body. It is impossible to say whether a rape had been committed on the deceased or not, from the decomposed state of the body. In cases of poisoning by strychnine, the body might be twisted after death. Supposing poison of any kind to be administered to a person at night, he could not walk about on the next morning apparently perfectly well. A person might die of disease of the heart suddenly. Persons die at all ages of diseases of the heart. Aneurism is another cause of sudden death. There were no signs of a fœtus in the body of deceased. It sometimes happens that after premature labor, death occurs from hemorrhage from the womb. Apoplexy might also cause, death even in persons so young as deceased.
Maryann Irven deposed: I am a younger sister of the deceased Esther Irven, and am living with my uncle, Samuel M'Kay, at Templestowe. My sister, two brothers, and myself came out to this colony about three months ago, in the ship Mindora, to live with my uncle at Templestowe. My uncle sent to Ireland for us to come out and live with him at Templestowe. He has five children. My brothers, the deceased, and myself, all lived in the house. About two months ago we arrived at Templestowe. I cannot remember the precise date. My aunt and my sister had some words about 4 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. My aunt was coming up to the house from the Yarra, where she had gone after my uncle, who was drunk, and who said he would go and swim in the river. In trying to get my uncle back my aunt got wet. The deceased laughed at her for being wet, and my aunt was angry. My aunt did not threaten to strike the deceased, but my sister went away directly, got her bonnet and cape, and went along the road towards Melbourne. I went a little way after her, and asked her where she was going to. She was angry, and told me it was no business of mine, and pursued her course. I have never seen her alive since. I have seen the deceased's clothes, and identify them as belonging to my sister Esther Irven. The deceased was 19 years of age, and was a native of the county of Antrim. I did not hear of the deceased being seen on the farm on the night she left. I did not see her on the following morning, but I think my uncle did. Deceased was a passionate and headstrong girl. She was not engaged to be married to anyone. There are several working men on my uncle's farm. Sometimes my sister worked on the farm, and sometimes she worked in the house. I never saw any love-making going on between the deceased and any other person. My uncle was very fond of the deceased, and she liked him also. I have seen my uncle kiss the deceased in my aunt's presence, but my aunt never cared about it. I never heard any words between my aunt and my uncle concerning my uncle's kissing my sister. After the deceased left, we thought she had gone to get a situation in Melbourne. My uncle inquired after her, but I do not know that he informed the police that she was missing. The deceased enjoyed good health. I never saw her faint, or heard her complain of palpitation of the heart. My sister and I always slept together I never knew her leave the bed in the night. My uncle never came into our bedroom at night; neither did any one else. I never heard deceased threaten to destroy herself. I cannot remember what the words were which passed between my aunt and the deceased. My uncle only kissed my sister when he was drunk, which was very seldom. My aunt was not jealous of my sister. My sister took no money or any extra clothes when she went away. When the body of deceased was found, my brother came down to the house and informed us of it. My aunt was much distressed, and turned pale and sat down. My sister was ill about a year before we left Ireland. She was ill in bed a fortnight. I do not know what was the matter with her, but she complained of a pain in her breast and back. A doctor attended her. I have seen my sister in fits of passion. She was passionate at times. On one occasion at home she slept out for three nights, and would not eat for three days from passion.
William Irven deposed: I am brother to the deceased Esther Irven, and am at present living at Templestowe with my uncle, Samuel M'Kay. The deceased, another sister, one brother, and myself, came out to this colony about 3 months ago. About 5 or 6 weeks ago (I cannot tell exactly) I remember coming home from my work in the fields, about 7 o'clock in the evening, when I heard that the deceased had gone away. My aunt, Mrs. M'Kay, told me that there had been some words between herself and deceased, and that the latter had gone off in a huff. Deceased did not come back that night, and I have never seen her alive since. My uncle and aunt were kind to us all. I do not think my aunt was jealous of my sister. I never saw my uncle kiss the deceased. I have seen him drunk sometimes. I remember the deceased being ill for 3 weeks, in a kind of fever. She was confined to her bed: this took place about a year and a half ago in Ireland. Deceased had rather a bad temper. I never heard of her going without food for 3 days from passion. I thought deceased had gone to some other situation as a servant. My aunt, I believe and was told, inquired at the labor markets in Melbourne, but could not hear anything of her. When the body of the deceased was found I went down to the house and told them. My aunt was present and she seemed much distressed. I should have known it if deceased had had a sweetheart. I never saw any man pay any attentions to her. My sister went to a farm of my uncle's on the Upper Yarra for a month, and returned on the Sunday before she went away. She was staying up there with my aunt's mother and father. I have seen the deceased wearing the dress in which she was found on board ship. I have never seen her altering it. She seemed to me to be stouter in the face and generally, after her arrival in the colony than she was before. I never saw my sister have any sweethearts on board ship. My aunt gave her stays after her arrival in the colony, I believe. Deceased was sick on the passage, but only in rough weather. It was an immigrant ship in which deceased and myself came out. The day after deceased left I was working in a field near to the one in which the body was found. I could see the field in which the body was found from the place where I was at work. I went down to the house for my meals. There were two or three others working in the field with me. We saw no one in the field in which deceased was found. My uncle and aunt had no quarrels about the deceased that I ever heard of. Samuel M'Kay deposed: I am a farmer, residing at Templestowe. The deceased was my niece. I sent to Ireland for her and her brothers and sister to come out to me, and accordingly about 11 or 12 weeks since they came out. Deceased sometimes lived at my farm at Templestowe, and sometimes at another farm I have at Warrandyte, on the Upper Yarra. On Wednesday afternoon, about five or six weeks ago, I was a little the worse for liquor. I went to the river to bathe, and my family thought I was likely to be drowned. My nephews and nieces were there, and then my wife commenced an attempt to prevent my bathing. I pulled my wife into the water in fun to give her a ducking. My wife was very angry: she went away to the house, and I do not know what occurred after. About 8 or 9 o'clock that evening I heard that deceased was missed. I went out with the elder brother of the deceased, and looked round the place, but could see nothing of her. In the morning when I rose at about 5 o'clock, I went to call the laborers, when I saw the deceased standing near the front door. She called to me, and said she wanted to see me. She said, "I am going to leave." I asked her why she was going? She answered, that her aunt and her had had some words. I asked her to stop while I went into my wife's room to hear what was the matter. While I was gone to see my wife the deceased went away, and when I came out deceased was gone. I was in the bedroom about half an hour, during which time I scolded my wife for having said words to deceased. I cannot say what my wife said, but she did not make much answer. When I went out from the bedroom to the front of the house I could not see the deceased anywhere. I went down by the pig-stye and down the road a little way, but I saw nothing of her. I returned to the house and went to bed. I did not tell the brother or sister of deceased that I had seen her that morning. I did not see any use in telling them, as I thought she would be back in a few minutes. My wife never showed any jealousy of the deceased. I have kissed deceased several times before her brother and sister. I never heard the deceased complain of being ill in any way, or of being sick in the morning. I did not observe any difference in her figure, or anything to lead me to believe that she was enceinte. Deceased had no sweetheart that I know of. I have seen the deceased and her sister have words, but beyond that I cannot say whether she was very passionate or not. The mother of the deceased was my sister. She died of consumption, I believe, in Ireland. I have had other brothers and sisters die of consumption. There are a great many snakes in this part of the country. I cannot recollect the day on which deceased left. I do not recollect whether or not there was any thunder and lightning on the day. Deceased rarely wore a bonnet. I sent for my nephews and nieces because their mother was dead, and their father had married again. I told them I had plenty of work for them, or that they could go to work for strangers on their own account. They all remained with me after they came out. After deceased left, I expected her back again every day, as I thought she might have gone to my upper farm for a few days, but as she did not come back I advised her brothers to look for her, but they said deceased was old enough to look after herself. I have made inquiries in Melbourne at different places about deceased, but I did not inform the police because I felt convinced that she would return. It did not occur to me to ask deceased where she had slept the night she left my house. I found that she had not slept in my house. Deceased addressed me first: she was not crying, but appeared to be in her usual state. I had many private conversations with deceased, but she never complained to me about my wife. I never embraced her, or touched her lips in private; we never met by appointment. My wife never saw us when we were together that I know of. Deceased and I met accidentally, and not by arrangement: we talked about family matters. I had nothing to do with reaping the wheat in the field in which the body of deceased was found. I gave no orders as to where the men should commence: it was left to them, and they settled it.
Mary M'Kay deposed: I am the wife of Samuel M'Kay. I recollect the night on which my husband went into the Yarra. The deceased was laughing when I came out of the water, but I cannot say whether she was laughing at me or not. I called her a bold vagabond, or something of the kind. She said, "Was it my fault, aunt?" I then said, "Don't call me aunt." I was in a passion at the time. My husband and I had a few words before he went down to bathe. I told him he ought rather to be looking after his men than drinking in the house. I have never had any necessity to be jealous of my husband. I have never seen anything wrong between my husband and the deceased. Deceased I knew certainly was not enceinte when she left. Deceased and I lived on good terms. I never had an angry word with her before the night on which she left.
Mrs. Crooke, the wife of the landlord of the Upper Yarra Hotel, was called, but her evidence was only corroborative of that previously given by Katherine Hovem, the servant in the hotel.
The Coroner, in summing up the evidence to the jury, said the cause of the death of the deceased appeared to be as obscure as it was on the commencement of the investigation. The chief evidence which had been given was that of the medical man, who commenced by stating that no injury whatever had been done to the skull of the deceased. On coming to the chest of the deceased the medical man discovered an opening in it, which he thought might have been caused by a sharp instrument, or by the more speedy decomposition of the skin and flesh there from the effects of a previously received blow. The medical man stated also that he had examined the under garments of the deceased, and over the portion which covered the opening of the chest he found a small cut or rent, which he at first supposed to have been made by a pair of scissors, or by a small knife, and in the stays he observed a hole which had the appearance of having been worn through. On a more critical examination of the clothes by the medical man and by the jury themselves, he (the Coroner) thought they must arrive at the conclusion that the hole in the garments were not caused by any instrument at a time coeval with the death of the deceased, but at a period long anterior to her death. For the circumstance of the edges of the holes being frayed showed that the holes could not have been made by any sharp instrument just before death. The jury, he thought, must discard from their minds the idea that the deceased had died from any punctured wound into the cavity of the thorax. The stains on the dress of the deceased, he thought had been produced by the decomposition of the body, and this presumption was supported by the evidence of Dr. Maund. The death of the deceased had, he thought, been caused by natural means. It could not have been caused by a bullet, or by any sharp instrument, and the perfect condition of the muscles of the neck showed that she could not have cut her throat or committed suicide. The only sensible verdict which he thought they could return would be, that deceased was found dead in field, belonging to Mr. M'Kay, at Templestowe, without any visible marks of violence on her body, and that no evidence had been produced to account for the manner in which she came by her death.
The jury, without retiring, returned the following verdict: - " That deceased was found dead in a field at Templestowe on the 14th January, 1858. There were no visible marks of external violence on the body of deceased, and there was no evidence to show how she came by her death."
South Australian Register, Adelaide, Monday 25 January 1858 Victoria
[From our own Correspondent.]
Melbourne, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1858.
In the social circles here there is not much to remark on, and there is no general topic of public interest afloat, with the exception of the singular number of murders which have been discovered lately. The last case was that of a girl of 19, who was found, after being missing some six weeks, in a field near her uncle's house at Templestowe. The body was partially eaten by vermin, but there was found a deep stab in the chest, and there is every reason to suspect that the young woman was murdered, probably by some ruffian who thought that by murder he could conceal an outrage offered to his victim. The matter has excited some attention, and the police are now using their utmost exertions to trace the offender.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 18 March 1858
Birth
On the 10th inst., at Bulleen, Mrs. David Murray, of a son, who only survived a few hours.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 27 September 1858
- Dr. Youl held an inquest recently on the body of Levitt Smith, who died in the Melbourne Hospital on the 23rd inst., from rupture caused by a draywheel passing accidentally over him on the Doncaster-road, near Bulleen, on the 20th inst. Deceased was a drayman, unmarried, and 32 years of age. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the above facts.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 2 November 1858
Marriage
On the 30th ult., at Malvern, by the Rev. H. H. P. Handfield, Thos. G. Henry, second son of T. G. Henry, Esq., J.P., the Abbey, county Down, Ireland, to Catharine, third daughter of E. Tatham, Esq., formerly of Leeds, Yorkshire.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 28 January 1859
ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED. - On the 26th inst. Dr. Candler held an inquest at Bulleen, on the body of Herbert Beale, a child of seven years old, who was accidentally drowned in the River Yarra, while bathing, on the 24th inst. It appeared from the evidence that the deceased went to the river unknown to his mother, and in a short time his younger brother began to cry out. The mother ran to the spot, and was just in time to see her child drowned. She cried out also, and Mr. Ricardo, M.L.A., came up, and at once went into the water and got the body out. It had been 10 minutes in the water. Medical assistance was at once sent for, and every means used to restore animation, but without effect. The jury found that deceased accidentally drowned.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 8 March 1859
Births
On the 5th inst., at Bulleen, Mrs. David Murray, of a daughter.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 4 June 1859
Births
On the 31st ult., at Bulleen, Mrs. Sidney Ricardo, of a son.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 24 October 1859
Death
On the 22nd inst., at Bulleen, Eliza, the beloved wife of Robert Charles Balbernie Vans, aged 30 years.
Funeral Notice
THE Friends of ROBERT CHARLES BALBIRNIE-VANS, Esq., are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late wife to the place of interment, in the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral procession to move from his residence, at Bulleen, this day, Monday, the 24th inst., at 10, and pass the Richmond Bridge about 12 o'clock.
JOHN SLEIGHT, undertaker, 71 Collins-street east.
The Age, Melbourne, Tuesday 25 October 1859
On the 22nd October, at Bulleen, Eliza, the beloved wife of Robert Charles Balbirnie Vans, aged 30 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 17 February 1860
Births
SHARP. - On the 11th inst., at Springfield, Bulleen, Mrs. James Sharp, of a daughter. Fifeshire papers please copy.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 24 February 1860
Marriages
On the 21st inst., by special licence, at Heidelberg, by Rev. John Hoyne, Mr. F. H. Mackay, son of Mr. H. R. Mackay, Tasmania, to Hannah, eldest daughter of Mr. G. Hislop, Doncaster, Victoria.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 17 March 1860
Deaths
CALDECOTT. - On the 19th ult., at Templestowe, in his fourth year, Alfred Buchanan, only son of Mr. Alfred Caldecott.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Tuesday 10 April 1860
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late Mr. ALEXANDER DUNCAN are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Cemetery at Heidelberg. The procession to move from his late residence, Bulleen, on Wednesday, the 11th inst., at 12 o'clock.
JOHN SLEIGHT, undertaker, 71 Collins-street east.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Wednesday 11 April 1860
Funeral Notices.
THE Friends of the late Mr. ALEXANDER DUNCAN are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Cemetery at Heidelberg. The procession to move from his late residence, Bulleen, this day, Wednesday, the 11th inst., at 12 o'clock.
JOHN SLEIGHT, undertaker, 71 Collins-street east.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 13 April 1860
Death
On the 9th inst., at his mother's residence, Bulleen, after a lingering illness, Mr. Alexander Duncan, in the 23rd year of his age.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 19 June 1860
Dr. Chandler held an inquest on Saturday, at Templestowe, on the body of Catherine Holland, the wife of William Holland, a labourer, who died rather suddenly on the 14th inst. The verdict was to the effect that deceased had died from disease of the heart.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 27 July 1860
Death
On the 26th inst, at his father's residence, Spring Bank, Bulleen, of diphtheria, James Gordon, youngest son of Robert and Ann Laidlow [sic], aged three years and six months.
[The name should probably be Laidlaw as it appears in the funeral notice.]
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of ROBERT LAIDLAW, Esq., are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late son to the place of interment, the Cemetery at Heidelberg. The funeral is appointed to move from his residence, Spring Bank, Bulleen, on Saturday, the 28th instant, at 12 o'clock.
JOHN SLEIGHT, undertaker, 71 Collins-street east.
The Age, Melbourne, Friday 27 July 1860 Died
On the 26th July, of diptheria, at his father's residence, Spring Bank, Bulleen, James Gordon, youngest son of Robert and Ann Laidlaw, aged three years and six months.
Funeral Notices.
The friends of Robert Laidlaw, Esq., are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late son to the place of interment, the Cemetery at Heidelberg. The funeral is appointed to move from his residence, Spring Bank, Bulleen, on Saturday, the 28th instant, at twelve o'clock.
JOHN SLEIGHT, undertaker, 71 Collins street east. 5 917
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 28 July 1860
Funeral Notices.
THE Friends of ROBERT LAIDLAW, Esq., are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late son to the place of interment, the Cemetery at Heidelberg. The funeral is appointed to move from his residence, Spring Bank, Bulleen, this day (Saturday), the 28th instant, at 12 o'clock.
JOHN SLEIGHT, undertaker, 71 Collins-street east.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 25 September 1860
Dr. Candler held an inquest on Saturday, at Bulleen, on the body of Annie Fergie, a child three years old, who was accidentally burned on the previous day by falling into a fire, while left with her brother in a tent by her parents. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the circumstances.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 13 October 1860
Marriages
On the 11th inst., at St. Mark's Church, by the Rev. J. Darling, of St. John's, William, eldest son of
G. A. Johnson, of Doncaster, to Eliza Mary, youngest daughter of the late T. T. Bayley, Esq., Hawkhurst, Kent, late of H.M.'s Customs, Melbourne. English and Adelaide papers please copy.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 7 June 1861
Birth
MURRAY. - On the 24th ult., at Bulleen, Mrs. David Murray of a daughter.
Deaths
MURRAY. - On the 6th inst., at Bulleen, Jessie Gordon, wife of Mr. David Murray, and eldest daughter of the late Alexander Duncan, Esq., aged 22 years.
The Age, Melbourne, Friday 7 June 1861
BIRTH.
On the 24th ult., at Bulleen, Mrs David Murray, of a daughter.
DIED.
On the 6th inst., at Bulleen, Jessie Gordon, wife of Mr David Murray, and eldest daughter of the late Alexander Duncan, Esq., aged 22 years.
Funeral Notices.
THE friends of Mr David Murray are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late wife to the place of interment, the Cemetery, at Heidelberg. The funeral procession is appointed to move from his residence, Bulleen, on Saturday, the 8th inst., about 12 o'clock. JOHN SLEIGHT, undertaker, 71 Collins street east.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 8 June 1861
Funeral Notice
THE Friends of Mr. DAVID MURRAY are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late wife to the place of interment, the Cemetery at Heidelberg. The funeral procession is appointed to move from his residence, Bulleen, this day, the 8th instant, about 12 o'clock. JOHN SLEIGHT, undertaker, 71 Collins-street east. The Age, Melbourne, Tuesday 25 June 1861 Births
MURRAY. - At Bulleen, Mrs David Murray of a daughter, on the 31st May.
Deaths
MURRAY. - At Bulleen, Jessie Gord n, wife of Mr David Murray, and eldest daughter of the late Alexander Duncan, Esq.. aged 22 years, on the 6th inst.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 21 September 1861
Deaths
MURRAY. - On the 20th inst., at Bulleen, Jessie Duncan, infant daughter of Mr. David Murray, aged four months.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 13 January 1862
An inquest was held on Friday last at Bulleen, by Mr. Candler, the district coroner, on the body of a man named Alexander Carwell. From the evidence it appeared that on the 10th instant the deceased, who was in the service of a Mr. Elliott as [carter?], went with a person named Barker to fetch some wood from Wilson's paddock. After the deceased had been engaged for a short time in loading the dray, he complained to Barker that he felt weak, and sat down. He then drank some water, and afterwards two pints of milk. Soon afterwards he began to wander in his mind, and on getting up, found he was unable to walk forward, but only backward. After a few minutes had elapsed, he lay down and never rose [again.?] Barker carried him on his back to a house, but he only lived for about twenty minutes. Mr. Edward Barker's medical testimony went to show that the deceased had received a sun stroke ; and the jury returned a verdict to that effect.
South Bourke Standard, Vic., Friday 17 January 1862
NOTES AND NEWS.
An inquest was held on Friday last at Bulleen, by Mr. Candler, the district coroner, on the body of a man named Alexander Carwell. From the evidence it appeared that on the 10th instant the deceased, who was in the service of a Mr. Elliott, as carter, went with a person named Barker to fetch some wood from Wilson's paddock. After deceased had been engaged for a short time in loading the dray, he complained to Barker that he felt weak, and sat down. He then drank some water, and afterwards two pints of milk. Soon afterwards he began to wander in his mind, and on getting up, found he was unable to walk forward, but could only go backward. After a few minutes had elapsed, he lay down and never rose again. Barker carried him on his back to a house, but he only lived for about twenty minutes. Mr. Edward Barker's medical testimony went to show that the deceased had received sun staoke [sic]; and the jury returned a verdict to that effect.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 22 April 1862
Marriages
STRACHAN - GIBSON. - On the 1st of February, at St. Peter's Church, Notting Hill, London, by the Rev. H.T. Snepp, James Strachan, Esq., secretary of the London Chartered Bank of Australia, to Rosetta Gibson, third daughter of the late William Haigh, Esq., of Westfield, Doncaster, and widow of the late James Alexander Gibson, Esq , M.L.C., Launceston, Tasmania.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 21 May 1863
An inquest was held yesterday at Templestowe, by the district coroner, upon the body of a child named James Smith, aged one year and five months. Emma Smith, mother of the deceased, stated that on the afternoon of the 18th inst. she went to the waterhole near the house for a bucket of water. There she saw the deceased lying on his back, floating in the water. She got him out directly, but found life was extinct. She had seen the deceased go past the door about twenty minutes before. She had often found him playing near the water, and cautioned him against doing so. There was a place at the side of the water which exhibited marks suggestive of that being the spot where the deceased had slipped in. The medical evidence adduced showed that the body presented no marks of violence, and that the cause of death was drowning. The jury accordingly returned a verdict of "Found drowned."
The South Bourke Standard,Vic., Friday 22 May 1863
At [sic] inquest was held on Wednesday, at Templestowe, by the district coroner, upon the body of a child named James Smith, aged one year and five months. Emma Smith, mother of the deceased, stated that on the afternoon of the 18th instant she went out to the waterhole near the house for a bucket of water. There she saw the deceased lying on his back, floating in the water. She got him out directly, but found life was extinct. She had seen the deceased go past the door about twenty minutes before. She had often found him playing near the water, and cautioned him against doing so. There was a place at the side of the water which exhibited marks suggestive of that being the spot where the deceased had slipped in. The medical evidence adduced showed that the body presented no marks of violence, and that the cause of death was drowning. The jury accordingly returned a verdict of "Found drowned."
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 10 July 1863
Vital Statistics of Melbourne and suburbs
…. The deaths from external causes occurred as follows : - ….. and a child, a year old, at Templestowe. ….
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 31 July 1863
The district coroner held an inquest yesterday, at Bulleen, on the body of William Ibbs, a wood carter, aged fifty-three years. Deceased had been ill for some time, and was an out-patient of the hospital. He died suddenly on Tuesday morning. The post-mortem examination of the body showed that the lungs were extremely congested, and the vital organs generally in a state of disease. The cause of death was stated by the surgeon to be disease of the heart and lungs, and the jury returned a verdict to that effect.
South Bourke Standard, Vic., Friday 31 July 1863
A man named William Ibbs, a woodcarter, who resided at Doncaster, died very suddenly on Tuesday last. The deceased had been unwell for some time, and on Friday last he went to the Melbourne Hospital, and got advice and medicine as an out-patient. His illness did not assume a serious character until within a short period of his death. An inquest was held on the body yesterday. A post mortem examination was made by Dr. Bragge, who stated that in his opinion death was caused by disease of the heart and lungs, and the jury returned a verdict accordingly.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 24 March 1864
Deaths
WEBB. - On the 24th ult, at Bulleen, Susanna, wife of John Webb, Esq., late of Woolsery, near Bideford, aged fifty-eight. Devonshire papers please copy.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 14 April 1864
Births
SMITH. - On the 11th inst., at Bulleen, Mrs. George Smith of a son.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 2 July 1864
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late ABRAHAM SKINNER, late of Barrabool-hills, near Geelong, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Boroondara General Cemetery. The funeral to move from the residence of Messrs. Trump, Bulleen, on Sunday, the 3rd inst., at half- past 1 o'clock.
JAS. BRIGHTWELL, undertaker, 56 Smith-street, Collingwood.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 9 November 1864
Mr. Candler, the district coroner, held an inquest yesterday, at Bulleen, upon the body of John M'Donnell, a boy who was found on Sunday, floating in the Deep Creek. Deceased was aged nearly three years, and was the son of parents living at Bulleen. He was last seen by his mother on Saturday at noon, when he went away from the house, apparently to play. Nothing could be learned of him until the following day, when his body was found in the creek, about forty perches from the house of his parents. There were no marks of violence on the body. The jury returned a verdict of " Found drowned."
South Bourke Standard, Vic., Friday 11 November 1864
The district coroner held an inquest at Bulleen, on Tuesday, on the body of a child named John M'Donnell, who was drowned in the Deep Creek on the 6th inst. The child was two years and ten months old. He was last seen alive by his mother on Sunday, about twelve o'clock. A man named John Harrigan, living at Bulleen, was passing along the Deep Creek on Sunday, about noon, when he saw the child floating on his back in the creek. Harrigan got the child out at once, but he was quite dead, though the body was still a little warm. There was nobody else about the creek. The place where the body was found was about thirty or forty perches from the house where the parents lived. Dr. Butler, who made an examination of the body, stated that there were no marks of violence about the body, and that the appearances were those of drowning. The verdict was that the child was found drowned without any marks of violence on his body.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Monday 21 November 1864
Funeral Notice.
THE friends of DAVID MURRAY, Esq., are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his only daughter to the place of interment, in the Cemetery at Heidelberg. The funeral procession is appointed to move from his residence at Bulleen THIS DAY, Monday, the 21st inst., at 1 o'clock. JOHN SLEIGHT, undertaker, 71 Collins-street east.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 13 July 1865
Funeral Notice
THE Friends of the late Mr. JOHN WILLIAM MAHAN (son of Mr. John Mahan, of Airfield, Bulleen) are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral to move from his residence, 10 Pelham-street, Carlton, THIS DAY, Thursday, 13th inst., at 3 o'clock p.m. JOHN DALEY, Undertaker, Latrobe and Spring streets, Melbourne.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 8 September 1865
Births
ORR. - On the 28th ult., at Templestowe, the wife of Edward Orr, Esq., of a son.
The Age, Melbourne, Saturday 9 September 1865
Births
ORR. - On the 28th ult., at Templestowe, the wife of Edward Orr, Esq., of a son.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 15 September 1865
Death
CALDECOTT. - On the 6th inst., at Glenfern, Templestowe, Ellen Buchanan, daughter of Mr. Alfred Caldecott, aged four years and eight months.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 25 September 1865
Births
CAUSER. - On the 20th inst., at Woodfield-house, Doncaster-road, Mrs. Henry Causer of a son.
The Age, Melbourne, Monday 25 September 1865
ORR. - On the 28th ult., at Templestowe, the wife of Edward Orr, Esq., of a son.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 7 December 1865
Mr. Candler hold an inquest at Templestowe yesterday, on the body of a boy named Edward Mahoney, aged eleven years. On Monday last, deceased, with several other boys, none of whom could swim, went to the river to bathe, and deceased went first into the water. Almost immediately upon going in, he was swept from his feet by the current, and drowned before any help could be afforded him. The body was recovered next day. The verdict of the jury was, "that deceased was accidentally drowned."
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 18 January 1866
On Wednesday morning, the wife of Mr. Tucker, of Templestowe, went to the Yarra to fetch a bucket of water, when she unfortunately fell in head foremost, and immediately disappeared. The body has not yet been found. The deceased being a slight-built woman, it is supposed the weight of the bucketful of water overpowered her and dragged her down.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 20 January 1866
Mr. Candler held an inquest yesterday, at Bulleen, upon the body of a young woman named Emma Tucker, wife of William H. Tucker, a carter. On Wednesday morning deceased was washing clothes on the bank of the Yarra, and, while stooping over the stream, to rinse one of the articles, she fell into the river. Her sister, who was near, endeavoured to catch hold of the clothes of deceased, and failing to do so, she ran to the house, and gave the alarm to their father, who ran to the spot immediately. Deceased, however, conld not be seen, and her body was not recovered for an hour and a half after. The jury found that she was accidentally drowned.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 13 February 1866
An inquest was held by Dr. Youl yesterday on the body of Joseph L. Chivers, aged sixteen years, who was drowned in the River Yarra, at Templestowe, on Saturday last. The evidence showed that deceased got beyond his depth while bathing, and sank before any assistance could be afforded him. Verdict, "Accidentally drowned."
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 27 March 1866
Deaths
DUNCAN. - On the 26th inst., at her mother's residence, Bulleen, after a lingering illness, Sarah Elizabeth Phin, fourth daughter of the late Alex. Duncan, Esq., aged twenty-two years.
Funeral Notice
FRIENDS are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of the late Miss SARAH ELIZABETH PHIN, fourth daughter of the late Alexander Duncan, Esq. The funeral procession to appointed to move from her mother's residence, Bulleen, on Wednesday, the 28th instant, about 12 o'clock, to the place of interment, in the Heidelberg Cemetery. JOHN SLEIGHT, undertaker, 71 Collins-street east.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 28 March 1866
Funeral Notices
FRIENDS are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of the late Miss SARAH ELIZABETH PHIN, fourth daughter of the late Alexander Duncan, Esq. The funeral procession is appointed to move from her mother's residence, Bulleen, THIS DAY, the 28th instant, about 12 o'clock, to the place of interment, in the Heidelberg Cemetery. JOHN SLEIGHT, undertaker, 71 Collins-street east
The Australian News for Home Readers, Vic., Wednesday 25 April 1866
Deaths
DUNCAN. - On the 26th ult., at her mother's residence, Bulleen, after a lingering illness, Sarah Elizabeth Phin, aged twenty-two, fourth daughter of the late Alex. Duncan, Esq.
The Age, Melbourne, Wednesday 25 April 1866
DUNCAN. - On the 26th ult., at her mother's residence, Bulleen, after a lingering illness, Sarah Elizabeth Phin, aged twenty-two, fourth daughter of the late Alex. Duncan, Esq.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 6 August 1866
The district coroner held an inquest at Templestowe on Saturday, on the body of Robert Sharpin, who on the previous day was found drowned in the river Yarra. Deceased was seen on Thursday afternoon, in a state bordering on intoxication, in a paddock near a ferry which he would have to cross to reach his home. The next morning his body was found by the ferryman in the river, between the bank and the boat. There was a steep incline at that part, and it appeared that deceased, in coming down towards the boat, had fallen into the river. The jury returned a verdict of "Found drowned."
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 18 August 1866
Mr. Candler held an inquest yesterday, at Bulleen, upon the body of Katherine D'Arcy, wife of Patrick L. D'Arcy, a labourer living at Bulleen. Deceased, who was aged twenty- nine years, got up on Wednesday morning apparently in her usual health, but shortly after was observed by her little daughter to stagger and fall into the fire. A neighbour, hearing the cries of the child, ran to the house, and found deceased lying partially in the fire, and with her clothes burning. Upon removal deceased was found to be dead. A post-mortem examination of the body, made by Mr. T. S. Ralph, surgeon, proved that death was the effect of a rupture of the apex of the left ventricle of the heart, and the jury gave a verdict in accordance.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 19 November 1866
Births
ORR. - On the 16th inst., at Templestowe, Mrs. Edward Orr of a daughter.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 24 November 1866
Births
ORR. - On the 16th inst., at Templestowe, Mrs. Edward Orr of a daughter.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 3 January 1867
Mr. Candler held an inquest yesterday, at Bulleen, on the body of Philip William, alias Philip Sireli. Mr. Hoare, the landlord of the Doncaster Hotel, at Bulleen, stated that the deceased, who was a foreigner about forty years of age, had been in his employment for about two years, and during the whole of that time he had always enjoyed good health till last Thursday, when he became ill. He got better next day, but afterwards grew worse, and died on Monday night. The jury, in accordance with the evidence of Dr. Barker, returned a verdict that the cause of death was inflammation of the bowels, from natural causes.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 25 January 1867
Birth
SMITH. - On the 18th inst., at Bulleen, Mrs. George Smith of a daughter. The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 2 February 1867 SMITH. - On the 18th ult., at Bulleen, Mrs. George Smith of a daughter.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 7 February 1867
Marriages
SMEDLEY - ELSEY. - On the 21st November, 1866, at the Fitzroy Registry-office, William Smedley, third son of Mr. John Smedley, wheelwright, Bulleen, to Eliza Elsey, second daughter of the late Mr. James Elsey, of Brunswick-street, Fitzroy.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 9 October 1867
Marriages
M'ARTHUR - DUNCAN. - On the 25th ult., at Ardgartan, by the Rev. James Roberts, of Branxholme, A. M'Arthur, Esq., Strathkellar, Hamilton, to Helen, eldest surviving daughter of the late Alex. Duncan, Esq., Bulleen.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 12 October 1867
Marriages
M'ARTHUR - DUNCAN. - On the 25th ult., at Ardgartan, by the Rev. James Roberts, of Branxholme, A. M'Arthur, Esq., Strathkellar, Hamilton, to Helen, eldest surviving daughter of the late Alex. Duncan, Esq., Bulleen.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 26 October 1867
Births
CALDECOTT. - On the 12th inst, at Glenfern, Templestowe, Mrs Alfred Caldecott of a daughter.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 25 March 1868
Deaths
ROBERTSON. - On the 24th inst., at Comely-bank, near Templestowe, of heart disease, Jean Wily, the second daughter of the late John Robertson, Mitham, Perthshire, Scotland, aged thirteen years and six months.
South Bourke Standard, Vic., Friday 3 April 1868
The city coroner held an inquest on Friday, at Templestowe, on the body of Orlinda Johnston, a girl aged seven years, who died on the 25th inst. Deceased was playing with some other children, and wore no shoes or stockings, when she said that a snake had bitten her, and there appeared blood and a slight wound on the instep of one of her feet. On search being made, no snake could be found, nor had the other children seen one. It was about half-past 3 in the afternoon when she was bitten, but she appeared quite well until 5 o'clock, when she vomited; but no dangerous symptoms showed themselves until about half-past 8 the same evening, when the deceased got sleepy and complained of pains in her body. The next morning, while in bed she died - nine hours after she had been bitten. Dr. John Black stated that he had made a postmortem examination, by which he found the cause of death to have been a snake bite on the instep. The verdict was, that deceased died from snake-bite.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 16 December 1868
Marriages
IRELAND - DOPPING. - On the 15th inst., at Kew, by the Rev. Rowland Hayward, De Courcy, second son of R. D. Ireland, Esq., Q.C., of Templestowe, to Caroline Victoria Louisa, only daughter of William Dopping, Esq., of Lotown-house, County Westmeath, Ireland.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 19 December 1868
Marriages
IRELAND - DOPPING. - On the 15th inst, at Kew, by tbe Rev. Rowland Hayward, De Courcy, second son of R. D. Ireland, Esq., Q.C., of Templestowe, to Caroline Victoria Louisa, only daughter of William Dopping, Esq., of Lotown-house, County Westmeath, Ireland.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 18 February 1869
Inquests
Mr. Candler, district coroner, held an inquest on Wednesday, at Bulleen, on the body of Minnie Hardinge, a child only sixteen months old, who was scalded to death by the upsetting of a kettle of boiling water. The father, who is a labourer, said he was sitting in his room on Wednesday, the 10th inst., while deceased was playing about the floor. There was a kettle of hot-water standing by the fire, and at a moment when he was not observing the child, she got hold of the kettle and pulled it over her, scalding herself dreadfully about the legs, and all down one side. He immediately took off her clothes, and applied oil and flour to the scalds, after which she was taken to a doctor. The child went on favourably until Saturday, and then, at about twelve o'clock that night, she had convulsions, and on Sunday night she died. The mother, at the time of the accident, was engaged in washing in the back premises. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death."
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 12 June 1869
Marriages
PORTER - DEMBY. - On the 8th June, at the residence of the bride, by Mr. G. L. Surber, John Alexander Porter, second son of Thomas Porter, Doncaster, to Jane Demby, eldest daughter of Isaac Demby, Hotham.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 22 October 1869
Mr. COCK applied for letters of administration to the goods of James Lacey, a farmer near Templestowe. The deceased had, in September, 1868, a will prepared, which he signed in the presence of one witness, James Read. Three or four weeks afterwards he and Read went to another farmer named Houghton. Lacey told him that he had brought his will to be witnessed; that he, Lacey, and Read had already signed it, and he requested Houghton to sign as witness also.
Houghton did sign as witness. It was submitted that this document was not a will, the Wills Statute requiring that the testator and the witnesses should sign in the presence of each other, and this requirement had not been complied with. The deceased was, therefore intestate.
His HONOUR reserved judgment.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 29 October 1869
In Re James Lacey
On 21st October Mr. Cock applied for letters of administration to the goods of James Lacey, a farmer near Templestowe. The deceased had, in September, 1868, a will prepared, which he signed in the presence of one witness, James Read. Three or four weeks afterwards he and Read went to another farmer named Houghton. Lacey told him that he had brought his will to be witnessed; that he (Lacey) and Read had already signed it, and he requested Houghton to sign as witness also.
Houghton did sign as witness. It was submitted that this document was not a will, the Wills Statute requiring that the testator and the witnesses should sign in the presence of each other, and this requirement had not been complied with. The deceased was, therefore, intestate. Hindmarsh v. Charlton, 4 L. T., N.S., 125.
His HONOUR, in giving judgment, said, - This is an application for administration to an intestate. The doubt arises from the deceased's having attempted to make a will; he signed it in presence of a witness, who subscribed as such. He some time afterwards acknowledged it in the presence of the same and another witness, and the second witness subscribed, but the first did not renew his subscription. I think the case is settled by English authorities - Moore v. King, 3 Curt., 243 ; Hindmarsh v. Charlton, 8 H. L., 160. It is necessary for the effectual execution of a will that it should be signed or acknowledged by the testator before two witnesses present at the time of the signature or acknowledgment, who shall after that signature or acknowledgment subscribe their names. I wish to call general attention to this, as the language of the act is not very clear, and seems to have been frequently misunderstood. The will not being properly attested, I grant the administration as sought.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 15 February 1870
Births
WALKER. - On the 10th inst., at Comely-bank, Templestowe, the wife of Alexander Walker of a daughter.
Illustrated Australian News for Home Readers, Melbourne, Vic., Monday 21 February 1870 Births
WALKER. - On the 10th February, at Comely-bank, Templestowe, the wife of Alexander Walker of a daughter.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 30 March 1870
Marriages
HENRY - TATHAM. - On the 23rd inst., at Roe-park, near Benalla, by the Rev. John Sheldon, Joseph Henry, M.B, surgeon, son of Thomas G. Henry, Esq., J.P., Morne Abbey, county Down, Ireland, to Edith Octavia, youngest daughter of Edward Tatham, Esq., Burley-cottage, Doncaster.
The Benalla Ensign and Farmer's and Squatter's Journal, Vic., Friday 1 April 1870
MARRIAGE.
HENRY - TATHAM. - On the 23rd March, at Roe Park, near Benalla, by the Rev John Sheldon, Joseph Henry, M.B., surgeon, son of Thomas G. Henry, Esq., J.P., Morne Abbey, county Down, Ireland, to Edith Octavia, youngest daughter of Edward Tatham, Esq., Burley Cottage, Doncaster.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 24 June 1870
Marriage
MOORE - BLAKE. - On the 9th inst., at Trinity Church, Doncaster, by the Rev. J. E. Herring, incumbent of Trinity Church, East Melbourne, J. Steadman Moore, of Deniliquin, N.S.W., eldest son of the late Rev. Timothy Moore, of London, to Elizabeth, second daughter of the late John Blake, of Blakeville, Cahir, Ireland. No cards.
The Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 29 June 1870
Marriage
On the 9th instant, at Trinity Church, Doncaster, Victoria, by the Rev. J. E. Herring, incumbent of Trinity Church, East Melbourne, T. STEADMAN MOORE, of Deniliquin, N. S. W , eldest son of the late Rev. Timothy Moore, of London, to ELIZABETH, second daughter of the late JOHN BLAKE, Esq , of Blakeville, Cahir, Ireland. No cards.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 7 July 1870
Marriage
MOORE - BLAKE. - On the 9th ult., at Trinity Church, Doncaster, by the Rev. J. E. Herring, incumbent of Trinity Church, East Melbourne, T. Steadman Moore, of Deniliquin, N.S.W., eldest son of the late Rev. Timothy Moore, of London, to Elizabeth, second daughter of the late John Blake, of Blakeville, Cahir, Ireland. No cards.
The Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 13 July 1870
Marriage
MOORE - BLAKE - June 9, at Trinity Church, Doncaster, Victoria, by the Rev. J. E. Herring, incumbent of Trinity Church, East Melbourne, T. Steadman Moore, of Deniliquin, N. S. W., eldest son of the late Rev. Timothy Moore, of London, to Elizabeth, second daughter of the late John Blake, Esq., of Blakeville, Cahir, Ireland.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 15 July 1870
In the County Court yesterday, …. Rules of administration were granted in the matters of ….John Crooke, late of Templestowe, farmer, to Margaret, widow of the deceased; ….
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 21 September 1870
Inquests
Mr. Candler, on Tuesday, held an inquest at Doncaster on the body of Wm. Lander, aged three years and three months, the son of Andrew Lander, farmer, at Doncaster. The boy was playing near a waterhole in a paddock on Saturday evening about 5 o'clock, when he was missed, and his cap being noticed floating in the water, the hole was searched, and his dead body, quite cold, was found in about 5ft. of water. A verdict of accidentally drowned was returned.
South Bourke Standard, Vic., Friday 23 September 1870
Mr. Candler, on Tuesday, held an inquest at Doncaster on the body of Wm. Lander, aged three years and three months, the son of Andrew Lander, farmer, at Doncaster. The boy was playing near a waterhole in a paddock on Saturday evening about 5 o'clock, when he was missed, and his cap being noticed floating in the water, the hole was searched, and his dead body, quite cold, was found in about 5ft. of water. A verdict of accidentally drowned was returned.
[Ed: Probably William Zander who is buried in the Waldau Cemetery.]
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 5 October 1870
Births
SWANSON. - On the 3rd inst., at Camly-bank [sic], Templestowe, Mrs. M. Swanson of a son.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 25 October 1870
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late Mr. EDWARD TOY, farmer, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Heidelberg Private Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, Bulleen, near Heidelberg, on Wednesday, the 26th inst., at half-past 2 o'clock.
RICHARD LEWIS, undertaker, Nos. 198 and 200 Young-street, off Johnston-street, Fitzroy.
South Bourke Standard, Vic., Friday 25 November 1870
TEMPLESTOWE ROAD BOARD. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16.
The Chairman announced that a vacancy had occurred in the Board, in consequence of the death of one of its members, the late Mr. Toy; and that he had fixed the 17th instant as the day of nomination, and the 22nd as the day of election.
It was resolved, on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Williamson - That the Board, deeply regretting the death of one of its members, Mr. Toy, desire the Clerk to write a letter of condolence to Mrs. Toy, expressing the high esteem in which Mr. Toy was held, both by his fellow members and the residents of the district generally.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 31 May 1871
Marriages
DUNCAN - GREENAWAY. - On the 18th inst., at Spring Bank, Bulleen, by the Rev. Duncan Fraser, of Heidelberg, James Ramsay, eldest surviving son of the late Alex. Duncan Esq., to Fanny, third daughter of the late John Greenaway, Esq, Ivanhoe.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 20 July 1871
Inquests
A third inquest was held by Mr. Candler on the 18th inst at Bulleen, on the body of James
[missing line: the other names of the deceased may possibly have begun with H .. K …] farmer at Bulleen. On Saturday last deceased was found lying near the house on the ground,
apparently dead. He had only been gone about a quarter of an hour, and had taken a horse to water. There was a cut on his forehead, and deceased was attended by Mr. Ralph, but died the same evening. The horse was a quiet one, and the deceased was in the habit of taking him to water. Mr. Ralph stated that the skull was fractured, and the brain protruded. The wound was such as would have been caused by the kick of a horse. The jury found that deceased was killed by an accidental kick from a horse.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 26 August 1871
Inquests
The district coroner, Mr. Candler, held an inquest on the 21st inst., at Templestowe, on the body of Wm. Council alias "Larry." Deceased was a labourer for Wm. John Chivers, farmer, and was always known as "Larry" till the census paper came round, and he then said his name was Council. He was very intemperate when he could get drink, but was able to go about till the day before he died. On Friday night last Chivers gave him some rum and tea, which he craved for, and between 12 and 1 in the morning, happening to wake up and not hearing deceased breathing as usual, Chivers got up, and lighting a candle found Council either dead or dying. Deceased was quite sensible, and going about, five or six hours before his death. He lived in Chiver's hut. He was about 56 years old. Dr.
Bleeck made a post-mortem examination of the deceased, and found the cause of death to have been effusion on the brain, the result of disease of the lungs and other organs. Death would have been rapid at the last, and medical attendance would have been of no use some time before death.
Deceased might have been going about up to within a short time of his death. A verdict of "Death from effusion on to the brain" was found.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 10 January 1872
Mr. Candler held an inquest on the 8th inst. at Bulleen, on the body of Caroline Uberlang, aged 22 years, daughter of a farmer. Deceased had been subject to fits for the last seven years, sometimes once a week, and never at longer intervals than a month. On the 6th inst. she had a fit at 8 in the morning, and was convulsed, but getting better, had her breakfast, and went to bed until dinner time, when she got bad, shivering all over, and unable to speak. She was put in a cart to go to the doctor, being then sensible enough to know what was said to her, but she died when the cart had gone about two miles. Dr. Ralph made a post mortem-examination, and believed death to be due to the diseased condition of the kidneys, brought on, he should say, by natural causes. The brain was that of a weak-minded girl. A verdict of death from disease of the kidneys from natural causes was found. [This would be Caroline Uebergang who is buried in the Waldau Cemetery.]
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 10 February 1872
Inquests
A death occurred under singular circumstances last Wednesday at Doncaster. Thos. Thwaites Bailey, keeper of the Doncaster Store, who was about 30 years of age, went from home at about 2 in the afternoon, having a book in his hand, and saying he was going down the paddock to read, but he had not returned up to dusk, and his wife becoming alarmed, instituted a search for him. A neighbour named Pickering discovered Bailey's dead body in a waterhole in a paddock at hand.
There was not more than 15 inches of water in the hole, and he was in a shallower part where the depth was only 1ft., and was lying on his face. The book and his scarf and handkerchief were found on the bank. The body was quite cold, and there was nothing to indicate that a struggle had taken place. Deceased had been ill, but was recovering. There was nothing to lead to the belief that he had committed suicide. Dr. Ralph made a post-mortem examination, and found that there was a considerable effusion on the brain, and that just before death the deceased had suffered from an attack of serous apoplexy. Mr. Candler held an inquest on Thursday, and the jury came to the conclusion that the deceased had an apoplectic fit while sitting on the bank reading, and, falling into the water, was drowned.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 12 February 1872
Deaths.
BAYLEY. - On the 6th inst., at Doncaster, Thomas Thwaites, eldest son of the late Mr. T. T. Bayley, H.M. Customs, Melbourne, aged 37 years
Alexandra Times, Vic, Friday 16 February 1872
Local & General News
We extract the following from the Daily Telegraph with reference to the death of Mr T. T. Bailey, formerly a storekeeper at Durham Gully, in this district. A storekeeper named Thomas Thwaites Bailey, the proprietor of the Doncaster store, Doncaster, was drowned on Wednesday last in a waterhole near his own residence, under somewhat peculiar circumstances. The deceased, who was thirty years of age, left his house about 2 o'clock on the afternoon of Wednesday, taking a book with him, and telling his wife that he was going down the paddock to read. As he had not returned at dusk, his wife became anxious, and instituted a search for him, the result be[i]ng that his body was found by a neighbour named Pickering in a waterhole in a paddock adjoining his residence. The waterhole had only about 15 inches of water in it. He was lying on his face in a part of the hole that was shallower than the rest. On the bank were found his scarf and handkerchief and the book which he had taken with him to read. The body was quite cold, and there was no appearance of any struggle having taken place. Deceased had been ill for some time, but was recovering, and there was nothing in connection with him to lead any one to suppose that he had committed suicide, but a post-mortem examination made by Dr. Ralph settled all doubts on the subject, for he found that there was considerable effusion on the brain, and that just prior to his death the deceased had suffered from an attack of serous apoplexy. On Thursday an inquest was held on the remains by Mr Candler, the district coroner, when these facts were elicited, and the jury believing that the deceased, when seized with the apoplectic fit, had fallen into the waterhole alongside of which he was sitting, and was drowned, returned a verdict to that effect.
Illustrated Australian News for Home Readers, Melbourne, Thursday 29 February 1872
On the 8th Feb. an inquest was held at Bulleen on Thomas Thwaites Bayley, a storekeeper at Bulleen. He was between 32 and 33 years of age. He was missing on the 6th February, and his brother-in-law and some neighbors went out to search for him. He was found in a waterhole a short distance away. He left his house about two o'clock, and told his wife he was going down the paddock to read. He took a book with him. A scarf, handkerchief, and book were found on the bank of the waterhole. The deceased was lying on his face in about a foot of water, tho deepest part of the hole not being more than 15 inches. He was seen between two and three in the afternoon at the waterhole sitting on a log reading. There was nothing strange or peculiar about him. He had been ill for some time past. Dr. Ralph made the post mortem and found indications showing that the deceased had had a fit, during which he must probably have fallen into the water and have been drowned whilst unconscious. A verdict was returned that he died from drowning by falling into the water during an apoplectic fit.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 30 May 1872
Inquests
The city coroner, Dr. Youl, held an inquest on Tuesday, at the Melbourne Hospital, on the body of William Kent, aged 48 years, a labourer, leaving a wife and eight children. The deceased, who lived at Templestowe, had been subject since a fall, about nine years ago, to giddiness in the head. He used to sleep the giddiness off. On the 16th inst. he was at home, after working all day, and was waiting beside the fire for his supper, when he moved nearer, and in doing so fell forward into the fire, and was severely scalded by the upsetting of a kettle of boiling water. The scalds were dressed, and next morning he was taken to the hospital, where he never rallied, and died on the 27th inst. He said he felt a fit coming on when he fell. Dr. Hinchcliff, resident medical officer at the hospital, said death was caused by the scalds. The jury found that deceased died from the effects of accidental scalds.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 19 June 1872
Births
DUNCAN. - On the 6th inst., at Bulleen, the wife of Mr. James R. Duncan of a son.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 25 June 1872
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late Mr. MICHAEL O SULLIVAN, of Templestowe, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral to move from the Melbourne Hospital THIS DAY, at 1 o'clock. JOHN DALEY, undertaker, Latrobe and Spring streets, Melbourne.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 27 June 1872
Inquests
The same coroner [i.e. Mr. Candler] held an inquest on the 25th inst., at the Melbourne Hospital, on the body of Michael O'Sullivan, aged about 30 years, a woodcarter living at Templestowe.
Deceased on the 19th inst. was driving at Heidelberg, when he seemed to lose control of the horse, which went up an embankment. The cart overturned against a verandah-post, righted itself, and the horse went on again. The deceased was thrown out, and rendered unconscious. He died in the hospital on the 23rd inst., and Mr. Bradford, resident surgeon, deposed that death was caused by fracture of the skull. A verdict of accidentally killed was found.
The Newcastle Chronicle, NSW, Saturday 10 August 1872
THE LATE MR. THOMAS WILLS. - A report reached town yesterday that Mr. Thomas Wills, of Bulleen, a well-known old colonist, had died during the day. In the early days of Port Phillip he took a very prominent part in public affairs, and before saparation [sic] he was generally considered amongst the most wealthy of the early settlers. After the marriage of his daughter to Major Conran, who at that time was Commander of the Forces, and subsequently held the position of Aide-de- camp to Mr. Latrobe, and Sergeant-at-arms to the first Legislative Council, Mr. Wills paid a lengthy visit to Europe, and since his return has lived in comparative retirement. His brother, Mr. Horatio Wills, who formerly represented South Grant, was killed by the Queensland natives, and his nephew is Mr. Thomas Wills, the Victorian cricketer. - Age.
Australian Town and Country Journal, Sydney, NSW, Saturday 10 August 1872
A report reached Melbourne on the 31st July, that Mr. Thomas Wills, of Bulleen, a well-known old colonist, had died during the day. In the early days of Por[t] Phillip he took a very prominent part in public affairs, and before separation he was generally considered amongst the most wealthy of the early settlers. After the marriage of his daughter to Major Conran, who at that time was Commander of the Forces, and subsequently held the position of aide-de-camp to Mr. Latrobe, and sergeant-at- arms to the first Legislative Council, Mr. Wills paid a lengthy visit to Europe and since his return has lived in comparative retirement. His brother, Mr. Horatio Wills, who formerly represented South Grant, was killed by the Queensland natives, and his nephew is Thomas Wills, the well-known cricketer.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 13 August 1872
Inquests
Mr. Candler held an inquest on the 10th inst., at Templestowe, on the body of James Evanda Johnston, son of James Johnston, of Bulleen. Deceased was a sober lad, and drove a quiet horse and cart to Melbourne on the 8th inst. He should have returned about midnight, but did not, and next morning was found dead a little off the track, with the cart upset on top of him, and the horse in the shafts lying on its back. Dr. Bleeck made a post-mortem examination, and found that the cause of death was fracture of the skull, such as a cart falling on the head would occasion. It could not have been caused by personal violence. The jury found that the deceased was killed by the upsetting of a dray, which they believed was accidentally capsized.
South Bourke Standard, Vic., Friday 16 August 1872
Mr. Candler held an inquest on Saturday last, at Templestowe, on the body of James Evanda Johnston, son of James Johnston, of Bulleen. Deceased was a sober lad, and drove a quiet horse and cart to Melbourne on the 8th inst. He should have returned about midnight, but did not, and next morning was found dead a little off the track, with the cart upset on top of him, and the horse in the shafts lying on its back. Dr. Bleeck made a post mortem examination, and found that the cause of death was fracture of the skull, such as a cart falling on the head would occasion. It could not have been caused by personal violence. The jury found that the deceased was killed by the upsetting of a dray, which they believed was accidentally capsized.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 21 October 1872
Marriages
THOMPSON - GAINFORT - On the 19th inst., at Wesley Church, Lonsdale-street, by the Rev. Mr. Quick, David Henry Thompson, of Drummond-street, Carlton, to Mary Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr. Gainfort, Carlton and Doncaster.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 15 February 1873, page 5
A woodcarter, who lived at Doncaster, and tried to maintain himself, his wife, and five young children on 25s. a week, all of which he did not get at last, died on Monday last, and at an inquest it was found that disease of the brain, the result of slow starvation, was the cause of death. The wife did not ask the neighbours for food when her husband was ill in bed, and without anything to eat - she "did not like to;" but when the neighbours found out the state of affairs they gave food. The man could not then keep the food on his stomach, and he died.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 15 February 1873, page 7
Starved To Death
A case of death being caused by absolute starvation, due to inability to earn food for a family by an occupation for which the deceased was unfitted, and due also to a reticence, which prevented the assistance of neighbours till it was too late, has occurred at Doncaster. The facts of the case were brought out at an inquest held on Wednesday last by Mr. Candler, district coroner. The deceased was John Trewhitt, aged 49 years, who for about the last two years was employed as an omnibus-driver, and a short time ago went to live at Doncaster, where he was engaged by Mr. Rutledge of Collingwood at 25s. a week, his business being to drive a woodcart between Doncaster and Collingwood. The deceased had a family, consisting of a wife and five children, the eldest eight years and a half old, and the youngest two months old, to maintain on this sum, besides himself.
The manner of his death and the antecedent circumstances were thus deposed to by his wife at the inquest: - "My husband continued to cart in his wood till last Monday, when he was taken weak and giddy, and in trying to lift a log he fell down in a fit. He had another fit afterwards, but he did his day's work. He was discharged from Mr. Rutledge's employment that day. He received some of his wages, but he was not paid all that was owing to him. The next day he was in bed all day, and had nothing to eat. We had nothing in the house. My husband could not get his money from his employer. On the Wednesday, this day week, he went out to saw, but was so weak that he could not work. On Tuesday he had some bread and butter and meat given to him. From the Wednesday he gradually got weaker, and though he had food he was unable to keep it on his stomach. During the last week before he died he was not deprived of the necessaries of life. He had them through the kindness and charity of neighbours.
From the time deceased commenced to work until he fell down in a fit he never had enough food for a working man. During the time we were at Doncaster, before the deceased had a fit, I did not tell the neighbours we had not enough food - I did not like to. When they knew we wanted food they supplied us with it. On Sunday my husband became delirious, and he died on Monday, 10th inst." Dr. Ralph, who had made a post-mortem examination, deposed that the stomach of deceased was empty. The greater part of the intestinal canal was empty. There was no fat in the body, not even in the mesentery. There was effusion on the brain, chiefly effusion of serum. The diseased condition of the brain was the result of want of a sufficiency of food, not the result of malnutrition. Should say deceased had been four or five days without food before his death. The cause of death was effusion on the brain, chiefly of serum, the result of a starved condition of body. Having read the evidence of the deceased's wife after giving the above evidence, the witness added that "the evidence of Mrs. Trewhitt as to the deceased having had food during the last week does not alter my view as to his having undergone slow starvation previously. Probably the food he had lately was given in too large quantities, or was of an injudicious kind. After the fit he required very careful treatment." The jury found that the deceased John Trewhitt died from effusion on the brain, the result of slow starvation.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 18 February 1873
The Alleged Death from Starvation - TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.
Sir, - In your issue to-day you give an ac of an inquest held on Wednesday last at Doncaster, on the death of John Trewitt. This account is partly true, but does not give all the truth; and therefore I will have to trouble you with a few remarks, which I hope in justice you will publish. You give a true account of Mrs. Trewitt's and the doctor's evidence, and the verdict of the jury, but a very essential fact remains to be stated - that there were four witnesses present to contradict Mrs Trewitt's evidence on every essential point, but the coroner refused to hear them; and lest there should be any mistake on the subject I will mention their names. One was the Church of England clergyman in the district; another was Mr. Hamill, a gentleman living there, and well known and distinguished for his kindness to the poor; another was Thos. Larkin, living within a few yards of where the man died, and another was myself.
When Mrs. Trewitt and the doctor were examined, the coroner said he did not want any more evidence as to the cause of death, and the real nature of the case was not gone into. I will now tell you all I know of the matter. On the 6th of January, I advertised in The Argus for a married man, accustomed to cart wood; constant employment, with hut and cow's grass free of rent. On that day I had about 20 applications, and Trewitt appearing a likely man, and stating to me that he was an old woodcarter and a sober man, I gave him the preference, and also gave him the wages he asked, which many would have been glad to get. (I enclose you the agreement.) Had he suited the business he would have had 25s. per week constantly, a free house and firewood, a cow's grass, and liberty to keep any number of fowls he pleased, and make a garden if he wished. It was better for a family than any wages to be had in Melbourne. He commenced work on the 8th of January. I saw after a few days that he was not a sober man. He was always under the influence of drink. I saw he was no woodcarter. He did not know how to load the wood, and instead of having the horses home to where he lived at 7 o'clock in the evening, it was generally 12 o'clock, or later, when he got there, and then not in a fit state to mind them. He had always some false excuse as to the cause of his being late with his work, and I went out there on the 26th of January to ascertain the truth. I found that all his statements were false, and when he came in next day with his wood, I told him he would not suit me, and gave him a week's notice to quit. He got angry, and said he would never work another day, nor did he. I was disappointed of a man to drive, and put to great inconvenience. With respect to his wages, I was bound by the agreement to pay him weekly, but before he went to the place at all he told me he had been a long time out of employment, and had no food, and asked me to advance him some money to buy food, which I did. Every second day while in my employment, for 15 or 16 days, he asked money and got it, and when he quitted work there was only 11s. due him, which I sent him two days afterwards. The first week after he left me he was looking for work, and was offered employment and a house by Mr Hamill, who also supplied him with food, but this man, who was starved to death in two weeks, sent back part of the bread to Mr Hamill, saying it was too stale for use.
If he was starved to death it was not during the month he lived at Doncaster, but during the years he lived in Melbourne, and his death in disease and filth, for his wife would not do the least act of cleanliness to minister to his comfort, is only another proof that strong drink will not support nature, and that it unfits the system for receiving any nourishment from the food administered.
I am, &c.,
W. J. RUTLEDGE. Collingwood, Feb. 15.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 19 February 1873
Alleged Death from Starvation
Sir, - I see that Mr. Rutledge has put a letter in your paper, fully explaining the truth of this sad affair (since which £10 has been collected for the widow and her children), I feel truly sorry the coroner did not examine our Church of England minister, myself, and others; if he had done so, starvation would have never appeared in print, to the disgrace of the colony, and this district in particular. - Yours, &c.,
ALFRED HUMMEL. Bayview, Doncaster, Feb. 18.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 1 March 1873
The Alleged Death from Starvation - TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS
Sir, - I am informed that a letter appeared in your paper affirming that Mr. Candler refused to hear any evidence I had to give in the above case. Such a statement is not correct. While the case was being heard, I intimated to the coroner that I could give some useful evidence; but when the coroner called on me I declined to occupy the time of the court, as Mrs. Trewhitt's evidence, which had been given meantime, showed clearly that the man had not died from starvation in the ordinary and popular acceptation of the word.
The cause which led to Trewhitt's death was no doubt what Mr. Candler has so clearly shown in his able letters on dietetics to be the fruitful source of almost all disease, namely, malnutrition. The man's constitution had become so weakened and impaired, very probably by an insufficiency of properly cooked food for a lengthened period, that he could not assimilate what he did eat. This most likely induced a craving for stimulant, and though the post-mortem showed the liver to be in a pretty healthy condition, yet there is no doubt the man was addicted to the frequent use of stimulant while at Doncaster.
The coroner, in declining to receive any additional evidence at the inquest, remarked that the object of the inquest was to ascertain if there was anyone legally responsible for Trewhitt's death. That there was no one legally responsible was clearly proved, and it was not within the province of the Court to go into the moral aspects of the case. At the same time he said it was clear that as soon as it was known the family was in want, an abundance of food was supplied by the neighbours. I can bear testimony to this myself, and also that no blame can be attached to Trewhitt's employer, Mr. Routledge.
I shall feel obliged if you will afford me the opportunity of contradicting any reflections which may have been thrown on Mr. Candler in connexion with this case.
- Yours, &c,
C. FETHERSTONHAUGH, Licensed Reader, Doncaster.
Gippsland Times, Vic., Saturday 22 March 1873
Epitome of News
An elderly German woman named Herr met with her death at Doncaster last week. She was crossing a paddock, in which was a bull belonging to her son-in-law, Gotlebb Lieber, when the brute rushed at her, knocked her down, tore open her body with its horns, and then commenced to eat her clothes. The only witnesses of the occurrence were the grandchildren of the deceased, who were too young to render her any assistance. A neighbour shortly afterwards arrived at the spot, but the unfortunate woman was then quite dead, and the body presented a frightful spectacle, the bowels of deceased being strewed about the paddock.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 26 March 1873
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of Mr. JOHN DELANY are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late son James William to the place of interment, Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral to move from his residence, Bulleen, near Templestowe Post Office, THIS DAY, 26th inst., at 10 o'clock a.m., passing Johnston-street bridge about half-past 12, arriving at the cemetery at 1 o'clock p.m. JOHN DALEY, undertaker, Latrobe and Spring streets, Melbourne.
Illustrated Australian News for Home Readers, Melbourne, Thursday 27 March 1873
Accidents and Offences
An elderly German woman, named Herr, met with her death at Doncaster on the 11th March. She was crossing a paddock, in which was a bull belonging to her son-in-law, Gotlebb Lieber, when the brute rushed at her, knocked her down, tore open her body with its horns, and then commenced to eat her clothes. A neighbor shortly afterwards arrived at the spot, but the unfortunate woman was then quite dead, and the body presented a frightful spectacle.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 28 March 1873
Inquests
Mr. Candler held an inquest on the 25th inst. on the body of James William Delaney, aged five years and six months, at Bulleen. The deceased had eaten a small orange which had fallen from a tree on the 21st inst., and the following day he became ill. He was given some hot brandy and water, but grew worse, and died the same night. His mother did not think he was dangerously ill, and no doctor was called in. Mr. Bleeck, surgeon, held the post-mortem, and stated that the cause of death appeared to have been diarrhoea from some vegetable irritant. A verdict was returned to that effect.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 28 June 1873
Marriages
HAINES - THORP. - On the 19th inst, at 64 Webb-street, Fitzroy, by the Rev. Jno. Watsford, Samuel, eldest son of Samuel Haines, of Collingwood, to Sarah Jane, eldest daughter of the late Stephen Thorp, of Templestowe.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 15 July 1873
Inquest
Mr Candler held an inquest on the 12th inst., at Bulleen, on the body of a female child, the illegitimate daughter of Sarah Ann Jones. The mother was taken ill in a paddock on the 8th inst., while walking with her mother from Bulleen to Kew, and the child was born. The mother and child were taken home and the child lived till the 10th inst., when it died. It would not take the breast, and was given milk and water and sugar, but it would not take much. The mother was 18 years old, and did not expect to be delivered for two months. It was her first child. Mr. Ralph, surgeon, made a post mortem examination, and said that the cause of death was exhaustion from premature birth. It was highly improbable that the child could have been reared even with the greatest care. There were no indications of neglect. Pregnant women of the lower classes frequently walked several miles without bringing on labour. Medical attendance would have been of no use. A verdict of death from premature birth from natural circumstances was found.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 19 August 1873
Deaths
PRITCHARD. - On the 15th inst., at Percival Cottage, Station-street, Carlton, Bethia (maiden name Smedley, of Bulleen), wife of Mr. W. Pritchard.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 23 August 1873
DEATHS
PRITCHARD. - On the 15th inst., at Percival Cottage, Station-street, Carlton. Bethia (maiden name Smedley, of Bulleen), wife of Mr. W. Pritchard.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 16 October 1873
Marriages
SMITH - OAKES. - On the 4th inst., at Trinity Church, Kew, by the Rev. Canon Vance, James, third son of James Smith, Bulleen, to Alithea Edith, fourth daughter of John Oakes, Glass's Creek, Kew. Home papers please copy.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 28 November 1873
Inquest
The district coroner, Mr. Candler, held an inquest on the 26th inst. at Bulleen on the body of Frank Smith, aged six years and eight months, the son of David Smith. The deceased and a boy two years old were playing near a tank on the 24th inst., and the little boy said that the deceased had gone into the tank. The deceased's body was recovered in about an hour in the tank. The tank was covered over, except at one corner, where zinc was placed. The boy had torn away the zinc and crept under the cover of the tank. It was supposed that he was trying to catch frogs. There was 7ft. of water in the tank, which was 18ft. in diameter. The jury found that the deceased was accidentally drowned.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 7 January 1874
A case of very sudden death occurred on Sunday morning at Bulleen. Mr. Thomas Ragge, an extensive farmer and a member of the shire council of Boroondara, was taken ill at 7 o'clock, and died in about four hours. He had attended a meeting of the council on the Wednesday previous to his death, and had driven into Kew on last Saturday evening. The funeral, which took place at Kew Cemetery on Monday last, was very numerously attended, the procession extending nearly half a mile, Mr. Ragge was upwards of 30 years in the colony, and had been a member of the Boroondara Boad Board from its commencement. The deceased before he betook himself to farming was in business as an architect and builder, and he built the old mechanics' institute and other buildings in Melbourne. He has left a widow and a large family well provided for.
Marriages
THIETE - CUZENS. - On the 3rd inst., at the residence of C. Nicholls, Esq., Hawthorn, by the Rev. W. R. Fletcher, M.A., Oswald, eldest son of Gottlieb Thiete, Doncaster, to Chrissie, fourth daughter of the late Rev. B. Cuzens, of Geelong.
[Ed: NB: misprint in the newspaper. The Thiete should be Thiele. Correct version printed the following day.]
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 8 January 1874
Marriages.
THIELE - CUZENS. - On the 3rd inst., at the residence of C. Nicholls, Esq., Hawthorn, by the Rev. W. R. Fletcher, M.A., Oswald, eldest son of Gottlieb Thiele, Doncaster, to Chrissie, fourth daughter of the late Rev. B. Cuzens, of Geelong.
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser, NSW, Thursday 15 January 1874
The Melbourne Argus of Jan. 7 states that a case of very sudden death occurred on Sunday morning at Bulleen. Mr. Thomas Ragge, an extensive farmer and a member of the shire council of Boroondara, was taken ill at seven o'clock, and died in about four hours. He had attended a meeting of the council on the Wednesday previous to his death, and had driven into Kew on last Saturday evening. He has left a widow and a large family well provided for.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 15 January 1874
The district coroner, Mr. Candler, held an inquest, at Bulleen on tho 13th inst., on the body of a boy named John Smith, aged 13 years, the son of a butcher of that name, residing at Templestowe. The boy went out for a ride on a pony on the afternoon of the 9th inst., and was found soon afterwards by Mrs. Hicks, lying insensible on the road. The deceased remained unconscious, never rallied, and died on the morning of the 11th inst. From the dust on the pony's side it appeared that the pony had fallen with the boy. Drs. Black and Ralph were called in to see him. The jury found that the deceased met his death from injuries received by a pony falling with him.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 1 April 1874
Marriages
TATHAM - EARLE. - On the 25th ult., at St. Stephen's, Richmond, by the Rev. C. T. Perks, Thomas Edward, only son of Edward Tatham, Burley-cottage, Doncaster, to Alice Emma, second daughter of the late Alexander Hamilton Earle, Lieut. H.M. Infantry.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 20 June 1874
Inquests
The same coroner [Dr. Youl] held an inquest on Wednesday, at the Melbourne Hospital, on the body of John Dunne, aged 59 years, a labourer, married, who lived at Bulleen. On the 28th May he was trying to catch a horse in a paddock, when the animal kicked him and broke his thigh. He was taken to the hospital, and, mortification setting in, the limb was amputated. He sank and died on Monday morning. A verdict of death from injuries accidentally received was found.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 4 July 1874
Inquests
Mr. Candler, the district coroner, held an inquest on the 2nd inst. at Bulleen, on the body of George Sandilands, aged about 44 years, a labourer, unmarried. Deceased was in the employment of George Smith, dairyman, and on the 22nd ult. was riding after a horse, which suddenly kicked out and struck deceased on the leg. The limb was broken and deceased was taken off his horse and attended to. Next day he became insensible, and he died on the 30th ult. The deceased knew the horse he was riding after, which had killed a man by kicking him about a month before. It was a quiet horse for 11 or 12 years till then. It had been shot since the second affair. Mr. Ralph, surgeon said that it appeared to him that a coagulum had escaped from the seat of fracture, and had passed through the blood-vessels to the brain, where it interfered with the circulation and produced coma. In his opinion the cause of death was embolism, derived from the fracture. The jury found that the deceased died from the effects of an accidentally received fracture of the leg.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 15 July 1874
Deaths
COLLINGWOOD. - On the 13th inst., at Templestowe, Mr. John M'Leish Collingwood, aged 29 years.
Illustrated Australian News for Home Readers, Melbourne, Vic., Monday 10 August 1874
Deaths
COLLINGWOOD. - On the 13th July, at Templestowe, Mr. John M'Leish Collingwood, aged twenty-nine.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 20 January 1875 More Sudden
Deaths
An inquest was held by the district coroner [Mr. Candler] the same day [18 January] at Bulleen, on the body of a male infant, aged one day, the illegitimate son of Emily Mays. The mother went to her parent's house at Bulleen, a week before the 18th inst, suffering from measles, and her child was born on the 13th inst. She was attended by Catherine Harbour, an uncertificated midwife, who said she thought it was a seven months' child. The mother could not nurse the child, and it could take nothing, and died on the 14th inst. Mr. Ralph, surgeon, who had made a post-mortem examination, deposed that the body was that of about a seven months' child. The cause of death was exhaustion from premature birth, and probably the child could not have been reared, with every care. If the mother had measles, that would be very likely to cause premature birth, and might also assist in hastening the child's death. The jury returned a verdict of death from exhaustion from premature birth, and expressed the opinion that there was no neglect.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 18 March 1875
Deaths
SMEDLEY.-On the 9th inst., at Bulleen, Colin Eyre, infant son of John and Mary Caroline Smedley, aged eight months.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 3 July 1875
A fatal accident occurred on Wednesday last at Kennedy's Creek, Doncaster-road, Bulleen, to a fine boy, 14 years of age, named James Hickey. The deceased was the son of Patrick Hickey, who was engaged felling a tree, with his wife and children looking on, when the tree came down, falling upon the poor boy before he could get out of the way, breaking his legs, and crushing his chest in such a frightful manner as to occasion instantaneous death.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 7 July 1875
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late Mrs. MARY DUNN (relict of the late Mr. John Dunn) are most respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave her late residence, Bulleen, near Heidelberg, THIS DAY (Wednesday, the 7th inst.), at half-past 2. HENRY J. R. LEWIS, undertaker, Nos. 198 and 200 Young street, off Johnston-street, Fitzroy.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 8 December 1875
Another inquest was held the same day by Dr. Youl, at the Melbourne Hospital, on the body of Alexander Marshall, aged 16 years. The deceased had been at sea, and ran away from his ship, and called himself Graham. His parents were in Scotland. About six weeks ago, while cutting wood at Templestowe, he struck his knee with the axe handle. The knee became inflamed and swollen, and the deceased was taken to the hospital, where he died on the 3rd inst. Dr. Annand, resident physician, stated that the cause of death was blood-poisoning from a contusion of the knee. A verdict of death from blood-poisoning, resulting from an accidental injury, was found.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 29 May 1876
Deaths
SERPELL. - On the 28th inst., at 145 Cambridge-street, Collingwood, Anne Selina, the beloved wife of Mr. Richard Serpell, of Doncaster, aged 30 years.
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of Mr. RICHARD SERPEL [sic], of Doncaster, are most respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife to their last resting place, the Kew General Cemetery. The funeral procession is appointed to move from No. 145 Cambridge street, Collingwood, THIS DAY, Monday, the 29th, at a quarter to 2 o'clock punctually. WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, undertaker, corner of Fitzroy and Moor streets, Fitzroy.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 3 June 1876
Births
SERPELL. - On the 21st ult., at 145 Cambridge-Street, Collingwood, the wife of Mr. Richard Serpell, Doncaster, of a daughter.
Deaths
SERPELL. - On the 28th ult., at 145 Cambridge-street, Collingwood, Anne Selina, the beloved wife of Mr. Richard Serpell, of Doncaster, aged 30 years.
Illustrated Australian News, Melbourne, Vic., Monday 12 June 1876
Births
SERPELL. - On the 21st May, at 145 Cambridge-street, Collingwood, the wife of Mr. Richard Serpell, Doncaster, of a daughter.
Deaths
SERPELL. - On the 28th May, at 145 Cambridge-street, Collingwood, Anne Selina, the beloved wife of Richard Serpell, of Doncaster, aged thirty years. Home papers please copy.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 5 July 1876
Births
SERPELL - On the 1st inst., at Eden-bank, Doncaster, the wife of Alfred Serpell of a daughter.
Illustrated Australian News, Melbourne, Vic., Monday 7 August 1876
Marriages
COUCH - QUALE. - On the 13th June, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. R. Hart, Mr. David Tamblyn Couch, of Templestowe, to Margaret Ann, daughter of Thomas Quayle, of Heidelberg.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 16 August 1876
Inquest
Mr. Candler, the district coroner, held an inquest at Templestowe on the 14th inst., on the body of a man named Patrick Hayes. Deceased was about 55 years of age, and lived at Templestowe. On the afternoon of the 11th inst. he was seen somewhat under the influence of liquor, and half an hour afterwards was found dead in a creek, lying face downwards, in shallow water. He had fallen down a steep bank into the creek. Dr. Black deposed that he had made a post-mortem examination of the body. There were abrasions on the face and forehead, and there was a broad band of extravasated blood lying on the surface of the brain. The cause of death was suffocation from drowning whilst in a state of insensibility. The deceased had evidently fallen, got concussion of the brain, and in that condition was unable to extricate himself from the shallow water. He probably would have died from the injury to the head, even if he had not fallen into the water. The jury found that deceased died from drowning, caused by his falling accidentally into a creek, and becoming insensible from injury to the head received in the fall.
Illustrated Australian News, Melbourne, Monday 4 September 1876
The district coroner held an inquest at Templestowe, on August 14, on the body of a man named Patrick Hayes, aged fifty years. About four o'clock on the evening of Friday, the 11th, the deceased was seen walking towards his home at Upper Templestowe, and soon after his body was found in the Brushy Creek, about two hundred yards from the Bulleen Shire Hall. A post mortem examination was made by Dr. Blecke, and after, hearing the evidence of that gentleman and three or four other witnesses, the jury returned a verdict that on the 11th of August the deceased was drowned in the Brushy Creek, having been rendered insensible by falling against a rock in the bed of the creek.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 21 September 1876
Mr. Candler, the district coroner, held an inquest on the 13th inst., at Bulleen, on the body of Charles Marsh, aged 35 years, a labourer in the employ of John Havish, farmer, Templestowe. Deceased was seen coming from a paddock to the farmhouse at dinner-time on the 11th inst., and on being looked for a few minutes afterwards was found dead on the ground. A post-mortem examination showed that death had been caused by rupture of an aneurism of the aorta, and a verdict was returned to that effect.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 27 February 1877
Fatal Dray Accident
Mr Candler, the district coroner, held an inquest at Bulleen on Saturday touching the death of Thomas Petty, a market-gardener, aged 67 years, which occurred under peculiar circumstances on the 22nd inst.
Richard Clay, market-gardener at Bulleen, said that the deceased resided at the same place. About 2 o'clock on the morning of Wednesday, the 21st inst., witness was driving a fruit-cart to town, and when about 500 or 600 yards from the gate in front of deceased's house he heard a groan. Stopped his horse, struck a match, and saw the deceased lying on the road, his face being covered with blood. Deceased was in a kind of stupor, and although he could speak, yet he was unable to give any account of what had happened to him. With the assistance of Mr. H. Seapell [sic], witness conveyed the deceased to the nearest house, and medical aid was sent for. When about 200 yards from the place where he found the deceased, witness met a dray, the horse of which was going at a sharp trot, whilst the driver could not be seen.
Thomas Petty, son of the deceased, deposed that on Wednesday morning he was going to the market, and met on the road a dray in which there were two men. On saying "Good night," he was answered by his father, whom he had failed to recognise in the dark. This took place about a quarter of a mile from his father's house. The deceased and a woodcarter named Leber were on perfectly good terms. He (witness) had no reason to suppose that his father had met with any foul play. The deceased died at 11 o'clock on the night of the 22nd inst.
Gottlop Leber, woodcarter, Bulleen, stated that he had known the deceased for 17 years. On the night of Tuesday last he (witness) started from Prospect-hill Hotel, Kew, with a load of manure. The deceased was with him, and lay upon the top of the load. They stopped at two hotels on the road, and had some ale. Witness subsequently fell asleep on the dray, and knew nothing of what happened afterwards. His horse took him home all right, and on his arrival there he was woke up by his wife
Thomas S. Ralph, legally-qualified medical practitioner, deposed that he had attended the deceased soon after he received his injuries, and found that his face was severely contused, and that he had a wound through the scalp on the top of the head. The cause of death was injury to the brain. The injuries appeared to have been caused by a fall, and not by direct violence from any person.
The jury returned a verdict that the deceased died from injuries to the head, accidently caused by falling from a dray.
Illustrated Australian News, Melbourne, Wednesday 21 March 1877
Mr. Candler held an inquest at Bulleen on the 24th February upon the body of Thomas Petty, a market gardener, aged sixty-seven years, who died, on the 22nd. Richard Clay deposed that at two o'clock on the morning of the 21st ult. while driving a fruit cart into town, he heard a groan about 200 yards from deceased's house. On obtaining a light he found deceased lying on the road covered with blood. He was able to speak, but could give no account of what had occurred. About 200 yards from the spot he met a dray, but could not see the driver. Thomas Petty, son of deceased, deposed that when going to the market on Wednesday morning he met a dray with two men upon it, and spoke to them. He recognised his father's voice. There was no reason to suspect foul play. Gottlieb Lake, wood-carter, Bulleen, stated that he had known deceased for about six years. On Wednesday night he left Kew with a load of dung, the deceased being upon the top. They stopped at two or three hotels and had some ale. Witness went to sleep, and the horse took him safely home. He did not know what happened on the road. Dr. Thomas Ralph, who made a post mortem examination of the body deposed that death had resulted from injuries to the brain, apparently the result of a fall.
The jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
Illustrated Australian News, Melbourne, Monday 14 May 1877
Births
COUCH. - On the 29th March, at Montrose, Bulleen, the wife of Mr. David T. Couch safely delivered of a son. Both doing well.
Deaths
FOSTER. - On the 21st January, at Bingley, Yorkshire, in the thirty-fifth year of her age, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of William Foster, and third daughter of the late James Lacey, of Templestowe, Victoria. Deeply regretted.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Monday 28 May 1877
Marriages.
DUNCAN - BURTON. - On the 9th inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. Duncan Fraser, John Ramsay Duncan, of Bulleen, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of P. J. Burton, of Elm-lodge, East Preston.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 2 June 1877
MARRIAGES.
DUNCAN - BURTON. - On the 9th ult.. at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. Duncan Fraser, John Ramsay Duncan, of Bulleen, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of P. J. Burton, of Elm- lodge, East Preston.
Portland Guardian, Vic, Friday 28 September 1877
Melbourne. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tuesday, Sept. 25.
The Divorce and Matrimonial Court again sat to-day, and only disposed of two cases. That of Young
v. Young, which was commenced yesterday, was concluded, the Court reserving judgment, there being so much contradictory evidence. The parties are residents in the district of Mansfield. Decision was reserved in the case of Mulligan, falsely called Boyce, v. Mulligan. The petitioner sought a nullity of marriage on the grounds of her husband's impotence. The parties were married in Ireland in 1872, the petitioner is now thirty-nine years of age, and the respondent is now about sixty years of age. They had been engaged in domestic service in New Zealand, and subsequently came to this colony and engaged in the business of hotelkeeping. They are now residing at Doncaster, a township situated about ten miles from Melbourne.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 12 October 1877
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late Miss JANE PATTERSON are respectfully invited to follow her remains to their last resting place in the Church of England portion of the Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral procession will move from her late residence, Bulleen, THIS DAY (Friday), the 12th inst., at a quarter to 1 o'clock precisely. WILLIAM GEORGE RAVEN, undertaker, Nos 203 and 205 Smith-street, Fitzroy.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 29 December 1877
Births
DUNCAN. - On the 17th inst., at Bulleen, the wife of John Ramsay Duncan of a son, prematurely.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 5 January 1878
BIRTHS
DUNCAN. - On the 17th ult., at Bulleen, the wife of John Ramsay Duncan of a son prematurely.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 10 April 1878
Inquests
Mr. Candler held an inquest at Bulleen yesterday, on the body of Thomas Paul, aged 60 years who was found dead in a hut there on Monday morning. The deceased was a labourer, in the employ of John Dowd, farmer. On Sunday he complained of a pain in his chest, and next morning he was found dead on the floor of his hut, as if he had fallen out of bed. Mr. John Bleeck, surgeon, Heidelberg, made a post-mortem examination of the body and found that the cause of death had been rupture of a blood vessel in the lungs from natural causes. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 8 July 1878
Births
SMITH. - On the 3rd inst., at Bulleen, Mrs. George Smith of a daughter. Illustrated Australian News, Melbourne, Vic., Monday 5 August 1878 DEATHS
WILLIAMSON. - On 27th June, Margaret, the beloved wife of David Williamson, farmer, Bulleen, leaving a large family to mourn her loss.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 27 August 1878
Deaths
HOARE. - On the 23rd inst., at his late residence Doncaster, Matthew Henry Hoare, Esq., aged 62 years, an old colonist of 38 years standing.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 7 September 1878
Deaths
STOCKDALE. - On the 6th inst., at Lintor-hill, Templestowe, after a prolonged affliction, Margaret Stockdale, aged 67. Her end was peace.
Funeral Notices.
THE Friends of Mr. THOMAS STOCKDALE are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his beloved wife to the place of interment, the Kew Cemetery. The funeral will move from his residence, Templestowe, on Monday, the 9th inst., at 2 p.m.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 9 November 1878
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late Mr. PETER GLYM (son of the late Mr. Edward Glym, Harp of Erin Hotel, Kew), are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral will move from the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. John Delaney, Bulleen, THIS DAY (Saturday), 9th inst., at 11 o'clock a.m., passing through Kew about half-past 12. JOHN DALEY, undertaker, Latrobe and Spring streets, Melbourne.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 3 January 1879
Deaths
TATHAM. - On the 1st inst., at Rowena-parade, Richmond, Edward Tatham, of Burley-cottage, Doncaster, in his 74th year.
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late Mr. EDWARD TATHAM (for many years president of the shire council, &c., of Doncaster) are informed that his funeral will take place THIS DAY (Friday), leaving the residence of Mr. T. Handfield, Gloucester-lodge, Rowena-parade, Richmond, at 3, and arriving at the Boroondara Cemetery about 4 o'clock. ALF. AUG. SLEIGHT, undertaker, No. 83 Collins- street east, and High-street, St Kilda
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 3 January 1879
In another column we record the decease of an old and much respected colonist, Mr. Edward Tatham, J.P., of Burley-cottage, Doncaster, near Kew. Mr. Tatham belonged to a highly respectable Yorkshire family, and emigrated from the old country to Adelaide in the year 1849. In 1851 he removed with his family to Melbourne, and for some time resided in the neighbourhood of Richmond, ultimately purchasing land and settling down at Doncaster, in 1856. There he continued to reside down to within a few weeks of his death. The deceased gentleman was much respected in the Bulleen district, and was selected as the first chairman of the Templestowe road board, and was for some years president of the newly-formed Bulleen shire. Latterly, Mr. Tatham had taken no part in public matters, confining himself to the occasional discharge of his magisterial functions. Mr.
Tatham died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. W. H. Handfield, Richmond, on the evening of New Year's Day, at the ripe age of 74. The funeral takes place at Kew this afternoon.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 11 January 1879
Deaths
TATHAM. - On the 1st inst., at Rowena-parade, Richmond, Edward Tatham, of Burley-cottage, Doncaster, in his 74th year.
Illustrated Australian News, Melbourne, Wednesday 22 January 1879
Deaths
TATHAM. - On the 1st January, at Rowena-parade, Richmond, Edward Tatham, of Burley Cottage, Doncaster, in his seventy-fourth year.
South Bourke and Mornington Journal, Richmond, Wednesday 29 January 1879
BULLEEN SHIRE COUNCIL. Monday, 27th January. Present - Councillors Laidlaw (President), Delaney, Finger, Hutchinson, Petty, Smedley, Stiggins[sic], and Williamson.
DEATH OF MR. TATHAM.
Councillor Williamson moved that the Council should forward a letter of condolence to Mrs. Tatham, in consequence of her recent bereavement occasioned by the death of her husband. The deceased gentleman was a very old servant of the Council, and an active member of the Road Board. - Seconded by Councillor Delany[sic], and carried unanimously.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 15 February 1879
Marriages
SERPELL - REID. - On the 22nd ult., by the Rev. T. Quinton, of Mornington, Richard Serpell, of Doncaster, to Alice Jane, only daughter of Captain David Reid, J.P., of Phillip Island.
Deaths
RICARDO. - On the 9th inst., at Collingwood, Lucretia, the beloved wife of Sidney Ricardo, aged 49 years.
Illustrated Australian News, Melbourne, Vic., Friday 21 February 1879
Marriages
SERPELL - REID. - On the 22nd January, by the Rev. T. Quinton, Richard Serpell, of Doncaster, to Alice Jane, only daughter of Captain David Reid, J.P., of Phillip Island.
Deaths
RICARDO. - On the 9th February, at Collingwood, Lucretia, the beloved wife of Sidney Ricardo, aged forty-nine years.
Illustrated Australian News, Melbourne, Monday 19 January 1880 Deaths
LEBER. - On the 14th December, at his residence, Doncaster, Gottlob Leber, the beloved husband of Theresa Leber, aged 54.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 12 March 1880 Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late Mr. JOHN MAHON are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral will leave his late residence, Bulleen, THIS DAY, 12th inst., at half-past 1 o'clock. JOHN DALEY, undertaker, Latrobe and Spring streets, Melbourne.
Illustrated Australian News, Melbourne, Vic., Monday 15 March 1880
Marriages
SMITH - LOWE. - On the 11th of February, at the residence of the bride's grandparents, Templestowe, by the Rev. D. S. Maxwell, Presbyterian Manse, South Yarra, Archibald Hamilton, fourth son of James Smith, Doncaster, to Margaret Emma, eldest daughter of the late, John Lowe, of Templestowe. Home papers please copy.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 26 May 1880
Mr Candler held an inquest at Doncaster on Monday concerning the death of a man named Wm. Britt. The deceased was driving a loaded dray and when leading the horse was knocked down. The wheel of the dray passed over his chest inflicting internal injuries from which he died. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased had been accidentally killed.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Saturday 29 May 1880
A fatal accident occured at Doncaster, on the 21st inst., to a man named Michael Brett. He was driving a horse and dray loaded with saplings. His son, nine years of age, was sitting on the load. The horse by some means shook off the winkers and bolted, Brett followed and caught the horse by the head, but in so doing got thrown down, the wheel of the dray passed over the upper part of his body. When picked up in a few minutes after by Mr. Hummell, he was quite dead. He was sober and was talking to Mr. Hummell a few minutes before the accident which cost him his life. He leaves a wife and eight children. Mr. Candler held an inquest on the 22nd.
South Bourke and Mornington Journal, Richmond, Wednesday 9 June 1880
On Saturday Mr Candler held an inquest at Doncaster upon the body of Michael Butt, who died on the previous day. The evidence taken showed that deceased had charge of a dray, and was accidentally knocked down by the horse, which he was leading. Before he could get out of the way the wheel passed over him, and caused internal injuries, resulting in his death. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Saturday 3 July 1880
Notes And Comments by Cosmopolite. 1/7/80.
In glancing down the police intelligence last Saturday, I came across a paragraph of a case, called on before the Heidelberg bench, which is, to say the least, extremely pitiful. Unfortunately such cases are too common, and victims of a love not wisely but too warmly bestowed, may be counted by the hundred. As the affair is sub judice it would be unfair to comment upon its merit, but I just reprint the case alluded to for readers to draw their own conclusions: -
Margaret Parker v Evanda Johnstone, maintenance of an illegitimate child. This was an adjourned case from last court day. As plaintiff did not appear the case was dismissed. It appears the unfortunate girl lives at Templestowe, and only arrived after the court had adjourned, as she had to walk that distance with her child in her arms, which will necessitate her having to institute fresh preceedings. [sic]
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 2 December 1880
Funeral Notices
COURT KEW : A.O.F. - Funeral of our late Brother, ROBERT TAYLOR, of Doncaster. - Brethren of the Court and Order are respectfully invited to assemble at the Kew Town-hall THIS DAY (Thursday), at 3.15 p.m., to meet the cortege, and proceed to the Boroondara Cemetery. By order JAS. H. KAY, Secretary.
Illustrated Australian News, Melbourne, Vic., Wednesday 1 June 1881
DEATHS
WEBB. - On the 3rd May, at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Charles Henry Fletcher, 5 Cobden- terrace, Gore-street, Fitzroy, Theodore Webb, youngest son of the late John Webb, Esq., of Bulleen, aged 30 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 2 September 1881
BULLEEN - The monthly meeting of the council was held on 29th August, when … The secretary was directed to forward a letter of condolence to the widow of the late Councillor Holloway.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 31 October 1881
A fatal accident, which is attributable solely to the dangerous practice of allowing children to play with fireworks, occurred in Johnston-street, Collingwood, at about half-past seven o'clock on Saturday evening. A young man, named George Buck, aged 23 years, who is a farmer residing at Templestowe, near Doncaster, was driving a load of wood, being at the same time seated on the summit of the load. When near the intersection of Johnston and George-streets, Fitzroy, some children threw a bunch of Chinese crackers into the centre of the street, which frightened the horse, and caused him to bolt. For a while Buck attempted to control the animal, but after going about a hundred yards, was either thrown from, or fell, while attempting to descend from the load, and his head coming beneath the wheel of the heavily laden dray, was completely crushed, the unfortunate young man being killed on the spot. The body was conveyed to the Melbourne Hospital, where an inquest will be held at 2 o'clock to-day.
South Australian Register, Adelaide, Thursday 3 November 1881
Fireworks In The Streets. - We clip from the Melbourne Argus of October 31 a sad story, which carries a weighty moral for those fond of playing with fireworks: - "A fatal accident, which is attributable solely to the dangerous practice of allowing children to play with fireworks, occurred in Johnston-street, Collingwood, at about half-past 7 o'clock on the evening of October 29. A young man named George Buck, aged twenty-three years, who is a farmer residing at Templestowe, near Doncaster, was driving a load of wood, being at the same time seated on the summit of the load.
When near the intersection of Johnston and George streets, Fitzroy, some children threw a bunch of Chinese crackers into the centre of the street, which frightened the horse and caused him to bolt. For awhile Buck attempted to control the animal, but after going about a hundred yards was either thrown or fell while attempting to descend from the load, and his head, coming beneath the wheel of the heavily laden dray, was completely crushed, the unfortunate young man being killed on the spot."
The Australasian Sketcher with Pen and Pencil, Melbourne, Saturday 19 November 1881
Facts & Scraps
George Buck, aged 22 years, a farmer living at Templestowe, near Doncaster, was crushed to death in Johnston-street, Fitzroy, on October 29. The deceased was driving a load of wood, seated on the top, down Johnston-street, and when near the intersection of George-street, Fitzroy, some children who were playing about threw a bundle of crackers into the street, and they exploded under the horse, causing it to run away. While attempting to control the frightened animal the deceased fell to the ground, and the dray passed over his body, completely crushing him. He was immediately removed to the Melbourne Hospital, but he died before being admitted.
Illustrated Australian News, Melbourne, Wednesday 30 November 1881
Accidents and Offences
A fatal accident of a most distressing nature occurred in Johnston-street, Fitzroy, on Saturday, the 5th November, the victim being a wood carter from Doncaster, named George Buck. It appears that as the deceased was driving along the street near the savings bank, fireworks were discharged suddenly by someone close by, causing the horse to bolt and draw the reins out of the deceased's hand. Whether Buck was thrown out or jumped out is not known, but he came to the ground by some means, and must have been struck on the back of the head with the wheel, and forced down on to his face, as there was a large wound, extending from the back of his head to the temple, which was smashed in, presenting a pitiable sight. Two young men raised up the deceased after he fell, when he gave a slight shiver and died.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 2 January 1882
Deaths
SERPELL. - On the 22nd ult., at Doncaster, accidentally drowned, Ellen, daughter of Richard and Alice Serpell, aged two years and three months.
The Australasian Sketcher with Pen and Pencil, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 14 January 1882
Deaths
SERPELL. - On the 22nd ult., at Doncaster, accidentally drowned, Ellen, daughter of Richard and Alice Serpell, aged two years and three months.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 16 February 1882
Found In The Yarra
Mr. Candler, the district coroner, held an inquest on Templestowe yesterday on the body of a newly- born female child which was found floating in the Yarra near that place, on the 13th inst.
Alfred Collins, aged 15 years, stated that in company with another boy he went to the river for water on the day in question, and while standing on the bank saw the body in the water. It was retained in one position by some drift-wood, He informed Constable Hanlon, who took the body out of the water, and conveyed it to the Templestowe Hotel.
Constable Hanlon stated that he took the body out of the water, in which it had apparently lain for four or five days. The lower part of the jaw was discoloured, and the nose appeared to be pressed back.
Dr. Neild, who made the post mortem examination, stated that the child was newly born, but that respiration had not been properly established. The lungs floated in water, but sank when divided. The body was drained of blood, the navel cord having been cut, and this it was that caused death. There were no marks of violence either externally or internally, and the body might have been in the water for a week. The jury found that the child died from bleeding through the navel cord, but that there was not sufficient evidence to show whether there was any wilful neglect, or how the body came into the water.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Saturday 25 February 1882
HEIDELBERG. - WEDNESDAY. [Before Messrs. Laidlaw and Bond.]
Infanticide
Mary Shanks, the younger, appeared on remand charged with the wilful murder of her illegitimate child at Templestowe on or about the 8th inst. and again remanded till 1st March when the police will be fully prepared to go on with the case.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Saturday 4 March 1882
Infanticide.
Mary Shanks, the younger was charged with having, on the 8th February, unlawfully killed her illegitimate child. Inspector Green appeared to prosecute; the accused being undefended, but Mr. Panton said he would watch the case on her behalf. Alfred Collings, a boy residing with his parents at Templestowe, stated that on the 13th February, he went to the Yarra for two buckets of water in company with two others. On arriving at Ruffy's-creek, a tributary of the river, he saw the body of a child floating in three feet of water, with its face downwards. He gave information at the inquest.
The body was caught on a snag. A few days previous witness was going on a fishing expedition, and saw Mary Shanks, in company with her mother and sister, coming up from Ruffy's-creek, towards their own home. They had nothing in their hands to show that they went in quest of water. They usually go in a different direction - down " Water-lane" - for that purpose. Mary had no boots or hat on, and her dress was pinned up.
Dr. W. B. Walsh deposed to having examined the girl and found that she had recently given birth to a child, sometime within the last three weeks.
John Keane, a sharp lad of eleven, corroborated the evidence of the boy Collings, with whom he was going fishing. In answer to the bench he said that the bank on the opposite side of the Yarra is high land and he could plainly see from that position. He was about 60 yards distant from the mother when she met the prisoner, and they both walked home slowly through Finn's paddock.
They were carrying nothing in their hands.
Bridget Keane stated that she was out for a walk on the 10th February and saw Mary Shanks, her mother, and sister walking slowly home from the direction of the creek. Prisoner was without hat or boots, and sat down two or three times. She further stated that on arrival at Ruffy's-creek she saw something like blood-stains on the ground, behind a bush, in the direction of the creek. Saw the tracks of a bare foot at the same spot. It was a small foot. In reply to the bench Miss Keane said the spot could easily be seen from the opposite side of the creek in Finn's paddock some fifty yards distant. Saw prisoner coming from the place were the blood-stains, which appeared fresh, where.
The witness further described the appearance of the place and its surroundings.
Ellen Herehey, a married woman, who had also visited the place, proved an unwilling witness, but ultimately stated that the blood was an after-birth. She also remarked that she saw prisoner on the same day sitting in her father's kitchen making a dress.
Maria Shehenan had noticed that the prisoner had previously appeared to be pregnant. And the landlady of the Upper Yarra Hotel deposed to having sold six-pennyworth of brandy to the prisoner's brother on the day when the child was supposed to have been born.
John Hanlon, police constable, deposed to having taken the body out of the water on the 13:h February. It was caught by a snag. He described the appearance of the body in every particular, and stated that after the inquest he swore an information and arrested prisoner. When he went to effect the arrest he found prisoner concealed in a large box with a small one in front of it. He said - " Get out, there is no use hiding now." She said - " What do you want me for."
At this stage the case was adjourned until Thursday to allow of Dr. Neild's evidence being taken.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Saturday 15 April 1882
The trial of Mary Shanks, for the wilful murder of her illegitimate child, at Heidelberg, will come on to-day at the Central Criminal Court, before His Honor Mr. Justice Holroyd.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 9 June 1882
The action brought against the shire council of Bulleen by Mrs Bridget Ryan, the widow and administratrix of John Ryan, a farmer at Bulleen, was concluded in the supreme Court on Saturday, before Mr Justice Holroyd and a jury of 12. On the 28th September last Ryan was driving from Melbourne to his home, when his cart came into collision with a large stone that was lying in the road. The cart was overturned, and Ryan was thrown out and killed.
[The copy of the paper that was scanned had a piece torn out at this point. The last 7 or 8 lines of the report are missing.]
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 17 June 1882
Deaths
FINN. - On the 9th inst., at Templestowe, after a long and painful illness, Mary, the dearly beloved eldest surviving daughter of James and Margaret Finn, in the 20th year of her age. R.I.P.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Thursday 16 November 1882
Deaths
SERPELL. - On the 15th inst., at the residence of his brother, Burwood-road, Hawthorn, Henry Serpell, of Doncaster, after a painful illness, aged 40 years. Deeply regretted.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 18 January 1883
Marriages
QUIRKE - CALDECOTT. - On the 1st inst., at St. Mary's R.C. Chapel, Chiltern, by the Rev. Father Van der Heyden, James Alfred Quirke, of Barnawartha, to Margaret Allcroft, elder daughter of Alfred M. Caldecott, Esq., late of Glenfern, Templestowe.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 27 January 1883
Marriages
QUIRKE - CALDECOTT. - On the 1st inst., at St. Mary's R.C. Cbapel, Chiltern, by the Rev. Father Van der Heyden, James Alfred Quirke, of Barnawartha, to Margaret Allcroft, elder daughter of Alfred M. Caldecott, Esq., late of Glenfern, Templestowe.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 3 February 1883
Deaths
BEESTON. - On the 1st inst , at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Serpell, sen., Doncaster, Selina, widow of the late Edward Beeston, Hawthorn, aged 74 years. Her end was peace.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 10 February 1883
Deaths
BEESTON. - On the 1st inst, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Serpell, sen., Doncaster, Selina, widow of the late Edward Beeston, Hawthorn, aged 74 years. Her end was peace.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 17 March 1883
Births
DUNCAN. - On the 9th inst., at No. 3 Eastview-terrace, Punt road, Richmond, the wife of William Duncan, late of Bulleen and Brie Brie Station, Glenthompson, of a daughter.
Deaths
DUNCAN. - On the 11th inst, at No 3 Eastview-terrace, Punt-road, Richmond, Sarah Jane, the wife of William Duncan, late of Bulleen and Brie Brie Station, Glenthompson, aged 31 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 11 April 1883
Deaths
DUNCAN. - On the 10th inst., at No. 3 Eastview-terrace, East Melbourne, Sarah Jane, the infant daughter of William Duncan, late of Bulleen and Brie Brie station, Glen Thompson, aged one month.
Illustrated Australian News, Melbourne, Wednesday 18 April 1883
Deaths
DUNCAN. - On the 11th March, at No. 3 East View-terrace, Punt-road, Richmond, Sarah Jane, the wife of William Duncan, late of Bulleen and Brie Brie Station, Glen Thompson, aged 31 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 13 June 1883 Inquest
A Fatal Quarrel
Dr Youl, the city coroner, held an inquest at the Melbourne Hospital on Tuesday, on the body of John Coghlan, aged about 40 years, a labourer, who died in the institution on the night of the 10th inst. The deceased was a stonebreaker on the Doncaster-road, and lived in an old hut with two other men. He drank to excess, and was very quarrelsome when drunk. On the night of the 6th inst., whilst under the influence of drink, the deceased quarrelled with a man named Wm. Horswell, with whom he lived, and in a fight which ensued he was thrown down, and his antagonist fell upon him. The deceased subsequently became unwell and was taken to the Melbourne Hospital, where he was admitted on the 8th inst. He was treated by Dr. Owen, but gradually sank, and died on the 10th. The cause of death was rupture of the bladder, caused by violence.
The jury returned a verdict that the deceased died from rupture of the bladder, caused by William Horswell accidentally falling upon him.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 28 July 1883
Inquest - Accidentally Killed
Dr Youl held an inquest at the Melbourne Hospital on Friday, on the body of a man named Joseph Crosby, who died on the 24th inst. John Petty, a gardener, residing at Doncaster, stated that on the 10th inst. he sent the deceased into Melbourne with a dray and a pair of horses. He returned the same night, and said he had fallen off the shaft of the dray and hurt his leg. He was attended by a medical man the next day, but as he did not get better he was sent to the hospital. The deceased was 45 years of age, an engine-driver by occupation, and has, it is believed, a wife somewhere in England. Dr. F. J. Owen stated that when the deceased was admitted to the hospital on the 19th inst. he was very weak and the left leg was greatly swollen and discoloured. Mortification set in, and the deceased became delirious. He gradually sank and died on the 24th inst. The result of the post- mortem examination showed the cause of death to be gangrene of the leg, and the jury found accordingly.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Friday 31 August 1883
Sudden Death at Templestowe (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
A stone-breaker named John Burns, aged 45 years, dropped down dead near Shean's [sic] Hotel last Friday evening. By what I can learn from his mate he was subject to fits, and had supposed heart disease. However, it seems it was unnecessary either to hold a magisterial inquiry or an inquest. I suppose the poor fellow was buried under a coroner's warrant. What a man may come to in Victoria was exemplified in this instance. The undertaker from Kew took the coffin from Shearn's [sic] with not a soul following until your reporter suggested his mate, who was at Shean's [sic] should at least see him buried. From information I received the man was rather above the ordinary class in education, and was a Roman Catholic. This whole affair seems to me to require some investigation.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 23 October 1883
Deaths
DUNCAN. - On the 20th inst., at Bulleen, the infant daughter of James R. Duncan, aged two months.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 4 March 1884
An application was made to Mr. Justice Holroyd in chambers yesterday by Mr. MacDermott that two children of one Thomas Hewish, lately a labourer at Templestowe, should be given up by the uncle of the children (Thomas Hewish) to the maternal grandmother of the children, Mrs. Honora Kent. It was contended on behalf of the applicant that she was entitled by law to the custody of the children; that there had been an arrangement made by the parents that they should be brought up in the Roman Catholic religion, whereas they were being educated as Protestants, and that the father of the children had desired that they should be given to the grandmother. The father and the mother of the children were dead. An affidavit was made to the effect that the father, before his death, had desired that the custody of the children should be retained by his brother (their uncle). Dr. M'Inerney appeared to oppose the application. His Honour was of opinion that no reason had been assigned why the children should be removed from the custody of the uncle. It was not alleged that they were ill-treated and there had been no reason assigned to justify the interference of the Court. He therefore refused the application.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 31 May 1884
Marriages
HODGSON - MACGAHY. - On the 21st inst., at St. John's Church of England, Heidelburg, by the Rev. Arthur J. Pickering, Thomas, second eldest son of James Hodgson, farmer, Bulleen, to Ellen (Nellie), the youngest daughter of George MacGahy, farmer, Templestowe. Dublin and Lancashire papers please copy.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 7 August 1884
Births
ENGLAND. - On the 6th inst., at Rookwood, Doncaster, the wife of A. Fountayne England - a daughter.
The Australasian Sketcher with Pen and Pencil, Melbourne, Monday 25 August 1884
Births
ENGLAND. - On the 6th inst., at Rookwood, Doncaster, the wife of A. Fountayne England - a daughter.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 29 August 1884
Birth
ANDREW. - On the 17th inst., at Mount Pleasant, Templestowe, the wife of Augustus Andrew of a son.
Illustrated Australian News, Melbourne, Wednesday 1 October 1884
Deaths
SLATER. - On the 3rd September, at his late residence, Templestowe, a native of Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, in his 76th year, after a long and painful illness.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 10 November 1884
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of Mr. JAMES LONG are most respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife, and only daughter of Mr. John Chavers, of Templestowe, to their last resting-place, the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from his residence, Heidelberg-road, tomorrow (Tuesday), November 11, at 2 o'clock punctually. WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, undertaker, Fitzroy and Moor streets, Fitzroy; and Robe-street, St. Kilda.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 19 November 1884
The curator of intestate estates has obtained rules to administer the estates of the following : -
…... William Turner Aylwin, Templestowe, 12th October, 1884, £49 5s. 10d.; ….........
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 13 December 1884
Deaths
DUNCAN. - On the 11th inst., at his residence, Bulleen, Mr. James Ramsay Duncan, second son of the late Mr. Alexander Duncan, aged 38 years.
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late Mr. JAMES RAMSAY DUNCAN are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral will move from his late residence, Bulleen, to-morrow (Sunday, 14th inst.), at 2 o'clock p.m.
J. PADBURY, undertaker, Cotham-road, Kew.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 20 December 1884
DEATHS
DUNCAN. - On the 11th inst., at his residence, Bulleen, Mr. James Ramsay Duncan, second son of the late Mr. Alexander Duncan, aged 38 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 5 January 1885
Deaths
BOGLE. - On the 4th inst., at his residence, Biggar-park, Bulleen, of dropsy, Thomas Bogle, aged 71 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 4 May 1885
An accident happened at Kew on Saturday afternoon, whereby a farmer named William Hislop, aged 34 years, residing at Doncaster, lost his life. He was returning home from Collingwood, and was riding on a dray laden with manure. Passing along the Johnston-street bridge road he dropped his whip, and jumping off the load to pick it up, fell under the dray, the wheel of which passed over his back, killing him instantaneously. The body was removed to the Clifton Hotel, where an inquest will be held. Hislop was a steady, quiet man. He leaves a wife and six children, the eldest of the latter being only 11 years of age.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Wednesday 2 December 1885
Funeral Notices.
THE Friends of the late Mr. J. SCOFIELD, gardener, are most respectfully invited to follow his remains to their last resting-place in the Boroondara General Cemetery, Kew.
The funeral will move from his late residence, Doncaster, To-morrow (Thursday, December 3rd, 1885), at half-past 12 o'clock noon precisely.
W. G. RAVEN, undertaker, Smith-street, Fitzroy ; Brunswick-street, Fitzroy North, and Rathdown- street, south end, Carlton.
Table Talk, Melbourne, Vic., Friday 18 December 1885
THE engagement is announced of Miss Ryan, the daughter of Mr. Ryan, of Queensbury-street, H? and Mr. Willie Meader, of Doncaster, late of H? We understand that the date of the marriage [has not?] yet been fixed.
[Some words hidden in the scanned copy. Hotham probably.]
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 23 December 1885
Marriages
GROMANN - MEADER. - On the 24th ult., by the Rev. A. J. Pickering, at Holy Trinity Church, Doncaster, Francis, eldest son of F. Gromann, of Sandhurst, to Nellie, youngest daughter of William Meader, of the Tower, Doncaster.
The Australasian Sketcher with Pen and Pencil, Melbourne, Wednesday 13 January 1886
Marriages
GROMANN - MEADER. - On the 24th Nov., by the Rev. A. J. Pickering, at Holy Trinity Church, Doncaster, Francis, eldest son of F. Gromann, of Sandhurst, to Nellie, youngest daughter of William Meader, of the Tower, Doncaster.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Friday 26 March 1886
Death of an Old Colonist
"Old friends are passing away, To the grave have many been borne; And we know not the hour nor the day When we from the world may be torn. Friends in the church with whom we've prayed And held communion sweet, Have Jordan's crossing safely made, And reached the mercy seat.
IN our last issue we briefly noticed the death of Mr. W. H. Tucker, of Alexander-street, Collingwood, after a painful and long illness, at the age of 58 years. He was born in Jersey, his father being gardener or farm bailiff to Sir Thomas Le Brittain, and arrived in Tasmania with his parents in 1832, having obtained free passages for himself and family, (with promise of grant of land) in the ship, it is believed, John Craig, one of Her Majesty's troop ships chartered for bringing soldiers out to guard the prisoners sent to that colony. In those early days, and in such society as then existed, it was not a very enviable position for free emigrants to bring up a family; but when christian principles are early ingrafted in the heart and and mind of colonists, the danger of contamination is reduced to a minimum. When he arrived in Tasmania he was a mere child of some half-a-dozen summers, and his mother informed the writer that he spake better French than he did English; the French element being strong in Jersey. On arriving at manhood, he was attracted to this colony, but returned on the death of his father, to Tasmania. He afterwards again came to Victoria and engaged in farming and agricultural pursuits, near Templestowe and Doncaster. As showing his desire to benefit his fellowmen it may be mentioned that he instructed many to read and write, while in that district. He afterwards moved to Kyneton, to commence farming, and entered upon, the most important event of his life, viz. his marriage with the daughter of Ambrose Pullen, Esq., a very old colonist and farmer, well known both in the Kyneton and Templestowe districts. The issue of his marriage has been four sons and four daughters; the eldest son, Mr. Henry Tucker, is in business in South Australia; the second, Mr. Ambrose, succeeds to his father's business; Thomas is an apprentice, and one son died young. Misses Alice and Maud, the eldest girls are grown up, and, like their father, have rendered a willing and good service to the schools and church of Clifton Hill; while the two younger daughters are at school. The widow, too, has rendered a help to the church, that few know of. Giving up farming at Kyenton, he came to Collingwood about 16 years ago, and was engaged in carting from Templestow [sic] district for many years, but ultimately relinquished that for wharf and town cartage with drays and lorries. He was well and honorably known to many of the merchants and shipowners, as well as to the carting trade generally. He was an honest, upright conscientious man, and most respected by his quiet demeanour and honorable conduct. When Mr. Tucker came to Clifton Hill it was really a "travelling wilderness," population scant, and a great deal of it of a questionable kind. In 1869 the late Rev. B. S. Walker, at the strong instigation of Mr. C. Baker made an effort to establish a service, and engaged the Ragged School, Gold-street, for that purpose, and by New Year's day 1870 the merest shell of a building, to hold about 100, was erected and called "St. Andrews." It is here our late friend cast in his lot about the close of 1870, and united with those (now very few) laboring there, who worked up the church, schools, and parish to its present importance. He was for many years the superintendent of the schools, and to the last twelve months held office, either as committeeman, guardian, trustee of parsonage, &c. He has received from the schools on several occassions testimonials of respect, and was a most valuable church worker; quiet and unobtrusive he never pushed himself forward, but always ready to help by time, labor, or money any good or charitable undertaking. His attachment to the school was strong, and hundreds of boys and girls, as well as their parents and the congregation, have pleasant reminisences of his great "labor of love" in providing Easter treats and prizes for the children. In his management of the finance of the school, &c., he carried his scrupulons integrity almost to a fault, and the last balance sheet bearing his name, gives the most full and complete amount of the £72 8s. 2d. he received for school purposes. During the latter part of his illness he was visited by many clergymen and friends, including the Rev. John Caton, L. Wynne, as well as the Incumbent of the parish, and several lay readers, Messrs. M'Comas, Baker, &c. Letters and telegrams also from the Rev. J. H. Mullens, the late Incumbent, a copy of which is promised in our next, with some other items. For the last week he was oblivious to all and everything but pain, from an inward complaint (disease of the liver) but his wife, whose touch he seemed to know though his sight was gone. It was pleasant to those who visited him to find him so thoroughly resigned to his fate, knowing he could not recover. He spoke of his disease quite in a business way, without any fear or terror, and in conversation with the writer, said he felt thankful for the feelings that he possessed at the time. He was buried in the Melbourne cemetry on Friday last, and had a very large funeral; Messrs E. W. Burn, W. H. Dight, J. Bickfork, W. Wilks, G. Dodd, and R. T. Kimpton being pall-bearers, preceeded by the elder children of the school, who sang at the grave "Shall we gather at the river." The coffin was completely covered with the most exquisite floral beauties. No man ever left Clifton Hill more respected. We hear he was related to Governor Arthur of Van Dieman's Land.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 4 May 1886
Births
ENGLAND. - On the 2nd inst., at Rookwood, Doncaster-road, the wife of the late A. F. England of a son.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 28 May 1886
Marriage
CROZIER - WHITTEN. - On 11th May, at Trinity Church, Doncaster, by Rev. J. B. Gason, William, youngest son of Wm. Crozier, of Eltham, to Margaret, second daughter of John Whitten, of Doncaster.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 14 September 1886
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of Mrs. H. KENT are most respectfully invited to follow the remains of her late beloved daughter, Margaret, to their last resting-place, the Templestowe General Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to move from her mother's residence, Elm-vale, Templestowe, THIS DAY (Tuesday, the 14th), at a quarter to 2 o'clock punctually.
WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, undertaker, Fitzroy and Moor streets, Fitzroy; High-street (south end) and Robe-street, St. Kilda.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 18 September 1886
Deaths
ENGLAND. - On the 15th inst., at Rookwood, Doncaster-road, Thedosia Catherine, only daughter of Isabelle and the late A. Fountayne England, aged 2 years and 1 month.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 22 October 1887
Marriages
MEADER - RYAN. - On the 12th inst., at St. Mary's R.C. Presbytery, West Melbourne, by the Very Rev. Dean England, William, second son of Mr. William Meader, of Doncaster, to Marie, third daughter of the late Mr. William Ryan, of North Melbourne. No cards.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 15 December 1887
Marriages
GROMANN - MEADER. - On the 22nd ult., at St. Peter's Church, Box-hill, by the Rev. A. C. Kellaway, John Baptist Gromann, third son of Francis A. Gromann, late of Sandhurst, to Louie, fourth daughter of William Meader, of the Tower, Doncaster. No cards.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 24 December 1887
Marriages
GROMANN - MEADER. - On the 22nd ult., at St. Peter's Church, Box-hill, by the Rev. A. C. Kellaway, John Baptist Gromann, third son of Francis A. Gromann, late of Sandhurst, to Louie, fourth daughter of William Meader, of the Tower, Doncaster. No cards.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 21 January 1888
Deaths
COUCH. - On the 20th inst., at his residence, Mont Rose, Templestowe, Samuel Couch, aged 69 years.
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of Mr. SAMUEL COUCH are respectfully invited to follow his remains to their last resting place in the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral will move from his residence, Mont Rose, Templestowe, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, the 21st inst., at quarter to 2 o'clock precisely. WILLIAM GEORGE RAVEN, undertaker, Smith and Brunswick streets, Fitzroy ; Queen's-parade, Clifton-hill ; and Rathdown-street, south end, Carlton. Telephone 1037.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 15 September 1888
Marriages
GROMANN - MEADER. - On the 1st inst., at St. Paul's pro-Cathedral, by the Rev. Dr. Bromby, Albert, second son of A. Gromann, Box-hill, to Annie, eldest daughter of W. Meader, Doncaster.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 17 September 1888
Deaths
HENRY. - On the 12th inst., at Gambierton, Catherine, the beloved wife of T. G. Henry, Dartmoor, and third daughter of the late Edward Tatham, J. P., Doncaster.
The Australasian Sketcher with Pen and Pencil, Melbourne, Thursday 4 October 1888
Marriages
GROMANN - MEADER. - On the 1st inst. at St. Paul's pro-Cathedral, by the Rev. Dr. Bromby, Albert, second son of A. Gromann, Box-hill, to Annie, eldest daughter of W. Meader, Doncaster.
Traralgon Record, Traralgon, Vic., Tuesday 4 December 1888
OBITUARY. - On Sunday afternoon the body of Mrs. Rosel, late of Flynn's Creek, was conveyed to its last resting place in the Traralgon Cemetery, when the Rev. J. R. Walker officiated. The funeral arrangements ... were carried out by Messrs Brightwell and Son of this town.
Traralgon Record, Traralgon, Vic., Friday 7 December 1888
FLYNN'S CREEK. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) December 6.
It is with a feeling of deep regret that I have to write of the death of Mrs. John Rosel, a paragraph concerning whose funeral appeared in your last issue. The deceased lady was the wife of one of the recently arrived strangers from Doncaster. Mrs. Rosel was attacked with inflammation about a fortnight ago, and died early on Saturday morning. The greatest sympathy is felt here for Mr. Rosel, who has proved himself to be a genial neighbour since he first settled in this part.
Record, Emerald Hill, Vic., Saturday 2 February 1889
THE LATE REV. DR. MACDONALD.
The funeral of the late Rev. Dr. Macdonald, who for many years was pastor of the South Melbourne Presbyterian Church, and who died on Sunday last, took place on Monday afternoon, the burial service being conducted by the Very Rev. D. M'Kenzie, the moderator of the church in Victoria.
Prior to the ceremonies, a private service was held at the Manse, at which the Rev. W. Rolland, the moderator of the Presbytery of Melbourne South, presided, and later it was continued in the church, where a large congregation assembled. After singing and prayer, the Very Rev. D. M'Kenzie delivered an address, at the conclusion of which the procession started to the cemetry, [sic] where an impressive service was held, the Rev. A. Macvean, and the Rev. Professor Rentoul assisting. The pall- bearers were Messrs. H. Dodds, W. Ireland, G. Stevens, W. Gordon, W. Robertson, W. B. Shaw, and W. White.
The Rev. Dr. Macdonald held the charge of the Dorcas-street Church, South Melbourne, from 1854 until his resignation in December 1887, and who expired Sunday afternoon at the manse attached to the church. The deceased gentleman had been ailing in health for some time past, and he suffered a shock during the winter by a severe fall downstairs, from the effects of which he never recovered, dying at last of a general break up of the system. Dr. Macdonald was born in 1820, and received his early education at a parish school in the north Highlands of Scotland. He entered the University of Aberdeen in 1836, and graduated in 1841, subsequently identifying himself with the Free Church movement of 1843, and entering on his theological studies under Drs. Chalmers, Duncan, and Welsh. He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Dingwall in 1846, and spent several years laboring amongst the poverty-stricken population of Lewis, Uist, and Mull. When it was resolved, on the discovery of gold in Australia, to send preachers in the wake of the numerous emigrants to these shores, he accepted the offer to proceed to the colonies, and arrived in. Melbourne with Mrs. Macdonald on Christmas Day, 1852. He was received by the synod of the Free Church in 1853, ordained in August of the same year at Bulleen, and removed to Emerald-hill (now South Melbourne) in 1854, where he remained until his death. To his energy and patience are due the erection of the church, manse, and school in that charge, and the gathering together of a large and influential congregation. In 1855 Dr. Macdonald was elected moderator of the Synod of the Free Church, and during his term of office he was successful in claiming for the Free Church Synod a share of the £50,000 which had been granted by the state for the support of the Presbyterian Church, and which had been all appropriated by the Synod of Victoria. He was also instrumental in bringing about the union of the various sections of Presbyterians in the colony, which was consummated in 1859, being largely helped by the Union Act which the diseased gentleman piloted through the Legislature in the face of considerable opposition. In 1862 he was called to the high position of Moderator of the General Assembly, and in 1870 the University of Aberdeen conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Divinity, In 1875 he was appointed by the General Assembly one of its two representatives to the first meeting of the Pan-Presbyterian Council. Dr. Macdonald always took a deep interest in the work of the Presbytery, as well as of the church generally, and rendered much good service ungrudgingly. He leaves a widow and a large family, among whom is the Rev. A. Macdonald, a missionary in the South seas.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 16 February 1889
Deaths
SMITH. - On the 14th inst., at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Charles Creighton, Thorne- house, Hazel Glen, Linton, Whittlesea, John Smith, Esq., aged 81 years.
Funeral Notices.
THE Friends of the late JOHN SMITH Esq., are respectfully invited to follow his remains to their last resting-place in the Templestowe Cemetery. The funeral will move from the residence of Mr. Charles Creighton, Thorne-house, Hazel Glen, Linton, Whittlesea, To-morrow (Sunday, February 17, 1889), at a quarter to 11 o'clock a.m. precisely. WILLIAM GEORGE RAVEN, undertaker, 227 Smith-street, Fitzroy ; 129 Queen's-parade, Clifton- hill ; and Rathdown-street, south end, Carlton. Telephone 1037.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 8 March 1889 An Australian Patriarch
(Communicated by the Rev. D. Fraser.)
A venerable and worthy colonist has, at the ripe age of eighty-one years, just passed away from a large and loving throng of descendants, and a still larger circle of friends, who held him in high esteem. Mr. John Smith was a native of Duntire, Scotland, but much of his active life was spent in the "Far Lochaber," and in frequent journeys southward in the care of sheep. Preceded by some of his sons, the father came with the rest of his family to this Goschen of Victoria in 1858. Eight sons and four daughters were the goodly contribution of our patriarch and his wife to the industrious army of the colony. The beautiful district of Templestowe was their first choice for a settlement; but although five families still live and labour in this neighbourhood, another group of households hived off to a roomier region on the Upper Plenty. As to "Lochaber no more," the pathos in their case is not a tearful one. Doubtless had they not emigrated, this energetic family would have pushed their way and got a living somehow, but their energy and industry had more elbow room and a fairer chance of an adequate reward in the land of their adoption. The shepherd's family has in thirty years developed into a stalwart clan of yeoman farmers and graziers, with holdings of their own which would give them the rank of lairds at "home." Within a third of a century the children, grand- children, and great-grand-children number upwards of a hundred, giving a fair prospect that, within the life-period of the latter, the Lochaber and Templestowe stock may number so many Smiths that the future compilers of our colonial directory will find their powers severely taxed. Our patriarch was solemnly impressed with the sense of his own and his children's responsibilities with respect to the character of his and their descendants. His own example was one of sterling integrity and Christian worth. For many years he was a member in very regular attendance at the Heidelberg Scots' Church, but after the marriage of his two youngest daughters the aged and now lonely widower gave up house and resided in turn in the families of one or another of his sons and daughters; mostly, however, at Kew, because, as he explained, he was there within easy reach of church (the Rev. F. R. M. Wilson's). At the time of his death, however, he had been resident for many months in the family of his son-in-law (Mr. C. Creighton) near Morang. On Sunday week last an in memoriam service was held at Heidelberg, the Rev. Duncan Fraser officiating. There was a very large muster of the related families, and an impressive feature was the reading of an address "to his children and friends," dictated by the deceased, and directed to be read to them after his death. Mr. Fraser said that the late Mr. Smith represented a class of whom Scotland might well be proud - her hard-working, high-minded, God-fearing peasantry, such as Burns had in his mind's eye in writing " The Cottar's Saturday Night," when, amid admonitions to obedience and conscientiousness, the father adds: -
An' O ! be sure to fear the Lord alway ! An' mind your duty, duly morn and night, Lest in temptation's path ye gang astray; Implore His counsel and assisting might - They never sought in vain that sought the Lord aright.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 29 March 1889
Deaths
HODGSON. - On the 27th inst., of typhoid fever, James Hodgson, jun., of Bulleen, Templestowe, aged 34 years.
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late Mr. JAMES HODGSON, Jun., farmer, are most respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Heidelberg General Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from his father's residence, Bulleen, Templestowe, THIS DAY (Friday, the 29th), at 2 o'clock punctually. WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, undertaker, Fitzroy and Moor streets, Fitzroy; High and Robe streets, St. Kilda; and 180 St. George's road, North Fitzroy. Telephone No. 1045.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 6 April 1889
HODGSON. - On the 27th ult., ot typhoid fever, James Hodgson, jun., of Bulleen, Templestowe, aged 34 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 17 April 1889
Deaths
M'ARTHUR. - On the 5th inst., at her residence, near Charlton, Nellie, wife of A. M'Arthur, and second daughter of Mrs. Duncan, Bulleen, aged 48 years.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 20 April 1889
M'ARTHUR. - On the 5th inst., at her residence, near Charlton, Nellie, wife of A. M'Arthur, and second daughter of Mrs. Duncan, Bulleen, aged 48 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 18 September 1889
Diphtheria of a very malignant type has broken out at Doncaster and Templestowe, where several fatal cases have occurred. The disease made its appearance in the family of Mr. Gallus, of Doncaster, last week, and a youth aged 14 was attacked. He had only been ill for three days when the disease terminated fatally. Another resident, Mr. Thiele, has also lost two children from diphtheria during the last few days. The disease has made its appearance in several families in Doncaster, but beyond the cases mentioned no deaths have occurred there. A fatal case occurred last week at Deep Creek, about six miles from Doncaster, and another at Templestowe. No cause can be assigned for the outbreak of the disease, as the health officer for the district has reported to the Bulleen Council that at the places where diphtheria has made its appearance the sanitary conditions were all that could be desired, and the drainage was good.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 24 October 1889
An action of Seath v. Bogle was decided in the Supreme Court yesterday by Mr. Justice Hodges. It was brought to obtain the opinion of the Court as to the construction to be placed on the will of one Thomas Bogle, late of Doncaster, deceased. On July 4, 1884, Thomas Bogle sold 55 acres of land at Doncaster to his two sons, David Bogle and James Bogle, for the sum of £1,050, of which £50 was paid as deposit, and the balance was to be paid by the purchasers in two sums in July, 1889, and July, 1894. Thomas Bogle died in January, 1885. By his will, made a few weeks before his death, he directed that his property should be divided among his children. As regarded the 55 acres which had been purchased by his sons, David and James, he left it specifically to them. He appointed his son David and his son-in-law William Seath to be his executors. The question was raised as to whether the two sons of the testator were obliged to pay for the land which they had purchased from their father, or whether under the will they were absolutely entitled to it without having to pay any sums under the contract made by them in July, 1884. Mr. Justice Hodges yesterday decided that the defendants, the two sons, David and James, were entitled to the property without paying the balance of the purchase money due on it. Mr. M'Arthur appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. Topp and Mr. Anderson for the defendants.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 23 December 1889
Deaths
TATHAM. - On the 21st inst., at Papakari, Hodgson-terrace, Richmond, Dorothy, relict of Edward Tatham, late of Burley-cottage, Doncaster, formerly of Leeds, Yorkshire, England, aged 83 years.
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late Mrs. DOROTHY TATHAM are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral to move from her late residence, Papakari, Hodgson's-terrace, Richmond, THIS DAY (Monday, the 23rd inst.), at 11 o'clock a.m. HERBERT KING, undertaker, Lennox-street, Richmond ; 157 Swan-street, East Richmond ; Burwood-road, Hawthorn; and Hopkins-street, Footscray. Telephone 912.
Portland Guardian, Vic., Monday 30 December 1889
Death
FATHAM. - On the 21st December, 1889, at Richmond, DOROTHY, relict of Edward Fatham, Esq. J.P., of Doncaster, Victoria, formerly of Leeds, Yorkshire, and mother of the late Mrs. T. G. Henry, tof [sic] Mumbannar, Dartmoor, and of Mrs. J. Henry, of Benalla; aged eighty-three.
[The name is incorrect in the Portland Guardian. It should be TATHAM.]
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 10 January 1890
Death
HOLLOW. - At the Church of England Parsonage, Doncaster, Jan. 7th, Florence Ellen Hollow, the beloved daughter of G. and M. J. Hollow. Aged 12 years. (Our darling Flossie.)
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 23 January 1890
Deaths
CONNOLLY. - On the 22nd inst., at his residence, Doncaster, Edward Connolly, late of the Doncaster Hotel, aged 48 years. R.I.P.
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late Mr. EDWARD CONNOLLY are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral is appointed to move from his late residence, Doncaster, THIS DAY (Thursday, January 23rd), at 2 o'clock. A. W. PADBURY, undertaker, Cotham-road, Kew.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 26 April 1890
Marriages
McDONOGH - ZELINS. - On the 5th inst., at Glenferrie, by the Rev. R. Carson, James Harvey, only son of the late Captain William M'Donogh, of Galway, Ireland, to Mabel Agnes, twin daughter of Martin Zelins, Esq., of Plagsy, Doncaster. No cards.
[As printed, but this should probably be daughter of Martin Zelius, Esq. of Plassy, Doncaster.]
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 7 June 1890
Marriages
ILLINGWORTH - MAHER. - On the 5th February, at the Wesley Church, Melbourne, by the Rev. J. W. Crisp, J. C. Illingworth to L. Maher, both of Doncaster.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 14 June 1890
Marriages
ILLINGWORTH - MAHER. - On the 5th February, at the Wesley Church, Melbourne, by the Rev.
J. W. Crisp, J. C. Illingworth to L. Maher, both of Doncaster.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 16 October 1890
Funeral Notices
The Friends of the late Mr. TERRANCE MAHON (farmer) are most respectfully invited to follow his remains to their last resting-place in the Heidelberg General Cemetery. The funeral will move from his late residence, Templestowe-road, Bulleen, THIS DAY (Thursday, October 16, 1890), at 1 o'clock precisely. WILLIAM GEORGE RAVEN, Undertaker, 227 Smith-street, Fitzroy; High-street, Northcote; Queen's-parade, Clifton Hill; and Rathdown-street (south end), Carlton. Telephone 1687.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 4 November 1890
Deaths
LAWFORD. - On the 2nd inst., at her son's residence, Doncaster, after 6½ years' illness, Mary Ann, relict of the late Benjamin Lawford, of Nunawading, aged 72 years.
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late Mrs. MARY ANN LAWFORD (relict of the late Benjamin Lawford) are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral is appointed to move from her son's residence, Mr. J. B. Lawford, Doncaster, THIS DAY (Tuesday, 4th November), at 2.30 p.m. A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Cotham-road, Kew; and Auburn-road, Auburn.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 29 November 1890
Marriages
SMITH - M'CALL. - On the 12th inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, Type-street, Richmond, by the Rev. Jas. Patten, Alexr., eldest son of George Smith, of Bulleen, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Andrew M'Call.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 30 January 1891
Marriage
FITZSIMONS - WALSH. - On the 26th inst., at St. John's R. C. Church, Heidelberg, by the Rev.
D. F. O'Callaghan, P.P., John Fitzsimons, youngest son of John Fitzsimons, farmer, Templestowe, to Kate Mary, second daughter of William Walsh, farmer, Riversdale, Eltham.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 25 February 1891
At the meeting of the Doncaster council last night the health officer (Dr. Vaughan) in his report recommended that the East Doncaster State School should be closed, owing to an outbreak of typhoid fever in the locality of the school. About a fortnight ago the head teacher, Mr. Samuel Rutter, was attacked with this disease, and died within a week. The health officer stated that the origin of the disease was to be traced to the insanitary condition of the school. The water in one of the tanks was in a most unwholesome condition, being tainted with green leaves and other injurious substances. The waterpipes running along the ridging were also filled with dirt. It was owing to this cause, in the opinion of the health officer, that Mr. Rutter had contracted the disease. The council decided to advise the Central Board of Health to close the school in accordance with the recommendation of the health officer, and to have the building cleansed before being again re-opened.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 26 February 1891
Deaths
SERPELL. - On the 24th inst., at Tower Hill, Doncaster, Jane, the beloved daughter of Jane Serpell, sen., aged 47 years. Deeply regretted.
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of Mrs. SERPELL, Sen., of Doncaster, are most respectfully invited to follow the remains of her beloved daughter to the place of interment in the Kew Cemetery. The funeral will leave her late residence, Tower Hill, Doncaster, on Thursday, February 26, at 3 o'clock. OTTO PREUSS, Undertaker, Burwood-road, Hawthorn; Glenferrie-road, Malvern; Auburn-road, Auburn; and White Horse road, Box Hill, Camberwell, Surrey Hills, and Lower Hawthorn.
Reporter (Box Hill, Vic. : 1889 - 1918) Friday 27 February 1891
Death of Miss Jane Serpell.
It is with feelings of the deepest regret that we record the death of Miss Jane Serpell, which occurred [sic] at her residence, at Doncaster, on Tuesday night last. The deceased lady was the sister of Mr. Alfred Serpell of Box Bill, and Mr. Richard Serpell of Doncaster. As she had resided in this district for a period of thirty years, Miss Serpell had made a large circle of friends, to many of whom she was much attached. The deceased lady always took an active interest in promoting and advancing any and every Christian movement, and made it a rule of her life to do all she was able for the elevation and comfort of her fellow-creatures. She was a loving daughter, a kind and affectionate sister, and a generous friend to all in need of help. During the last three months, she has been a great sufferer - passing painful days and sleepless nights: notwithstanding that she had the very best of skill and attention. When she was in the convulsions of death she became free from pain, and retained consciousness to the last, when she passed peacefully away. Her remains were interred in the Boroondara Cemetery, on Thursday afternoon, and were followed by a large concourse of people, most of whom were immediate friends of the deceased lady. The Rev. Mr.
Hollow read the Church of England service at the grave in a very [i]mpressive manner.
Reporter, Box Hill, Friday 27 February 1891
We are sorry to record the death of Mr. Samuel Rutter, head teacher of the Doncaster East State school. It is only a few weeks ago that Mr. Rutter was transferred from Warragul to Doncaster East, and he now lies in the grave, from typhoid fever, contracted, so the Health Officer reports, at the Doncaster East school. The insanitary condition of the tanks and roof gutters of the school formed a feature in the Health Officer's report, which should receive prompt attention from those whose place it is to see to such matters.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 16 May 1891
Deaths
TATHAM. - On the 15th inst., at Avoca, Liddiard-street, Glenferrie, Mattie, fifth daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy Tatham, late of Doncaster, Victoria.
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late Miss MATTIE TATHAM are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral to move from her brother-in-law Mr. H. J. Grant's residence, Avoca, Liddiard-street, Glenferrie-road, Hawthorn, THIS DAY (Saturday, the 16th inst.), at 2 o'clock p.m. HERBERT KING, Undertaker, Lennox-street, Richmond; 157 Swan-street, East Richmond; Burwood-road, Hawthorn; and Hopkins-street, Footscray. Telephone 912.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 23 May 1891
Deaths
TATHAM. - On the 15th inst., at Avoca, Liddiard-street, Glenferrie, Mattie, fifth daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy Tatham, late of Doncaster, Victoria.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 2 June 1891
Deaths
SANGSTER. - On the 31st ult., William Sangster, Morning Star Hotel, Doncaster, of bronchitis.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 29 May 1891
Marriage
REED - JONES. - On May the 19th, at Holy Trinity Church, Doncaster, by the Rev. A. J. Pickering, assisted by Mr. Geo. Hollow, Samuel Box, eldest son of the late Henry Reed, to Catherine Ann, only daughter of the late Evan Jones, both of Queenstown, St. Andrew's.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 30 July 1891
Sudden Death of Mr. Smith Ellis - Sad and Singular Close to a Life of Experiment
Closely following upon the decision of the committee adverse to Mr. Smith Ellis in his claim for the £10,000 reward offered by the Governments of Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales for a remedy for rust in wheat, comes the intelligence of Mr. Ellis's sudden death in the Botanical- gardens yesterday morning under circumstances at once pathetic and singular. For some time past Mr. Ellis has been experimenting with wheat in a little patch of ground in the Botanical-gardens, granted to him for the purpose by Mr. Guilfoyle, the curator. At half past 9 o'clock yesterday morning he went to inspect the patch and to hoe out the weeds, and had not been engaged at his task many minutes when he was noticed by some of the gardeners to fall upon the ground as if in a fit.
They hastened to his assistance, but he was beyond help, and within a few minutes, without word or motion, he was dead.The St. Kilda road police were communicated with, and Constable Corvey removed the body to the late residence of the deceased, 7 Murphy-street, South Yarra. The death was reported to the coroner, and Dr. Fishbourne, who was acquainted with Mr. Ellis, and attended him on various occasions, sent a memorandum to the coroner which will doubtless render an inquest unnecessary. Dr. Fishbourne wrote that Mr. Ellis had suffered from weakness of the heart, and for that cause he (Dr. Fishbourne), on one occasion when operating upon him, refused to administer chloroform to him. From what he knew of Mr. Ellis, and what he had heard of the circumstances of his death, he had no doubt that death was due to heart disease and syncope.
The life story of the deceased, though extended over a period of 64 years, is for the most part the record of a persistent struggle to discover the cause and cure of rust in wheat. Originally a Yorkshire farmer or wheatgrower, as he himself preferred to put it, he came to the colony in 1852, and selected land at Flinders, and there applied himself to wheat-growing on a large scale. He found his efforts were at best only partially successful because of the damage done to his crops by the rust.
Ultimately he was forced to abandon wheatgrowing in that locality, and turned his holding into a sheep farm. Before he did this he gave much thought to the unravelling of the riddle of the cause and cure of rust in wheat, and made experiments which he renewed at Templestowe and Malvern later, and which, through all the years that elapsed until his death he did not abandon. When the colonies of Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales, urged on by the ravages made in the wheat returns by the devastating rust, determined to offer £10,000 as a reward for a remedy, Mr. Ellis confidently put in his claim. His supposed remedy was given much consideration by the committee of experts appointed to adjudicate upon it, and ultimately they decided that it was not the success he imagined it to be, and did not entitle him to the handsome reward offered. Mr. Ellis was naturally much disappointed, but he was not dismayed by his rebuff, and instead of quietly accepting the verdict of the committee, he once more set about experimenting; and for his final effort, one that was, so he assured his wife no earlier than yesterday morning, to result in perfect success before the gathering of the next harvest, he selected the small piece of ground in the Botanical-gardens, and side by side planted rusted wheat and clean wheat. The progress of these few grains he watched with almost fatherly solicitude, but his last words to his wife show that while he was confident of the success of his method, he was afraid that possibly he would not live to see its accomplishment. With this fear before him, he explained to his wife all that concerned his experiments, and just before leaving her for the last time, asked "if she were sure there was anything she did not understand because, if so, he would like her to mention it at once, because he might die at any time." She assured him that she understood it perfectly, and, thoroughly satisfied, he went to the gardens and closed his life of experiment by dying upon the very patch of rusted wheat which was to win him fame at Christmas.
Mr. Ellis was in comfortable circumstances, and leaves a widow and one grownup son, who is managing his sheep station at Flinders. Mrs. Ellis has intimated her intention of persevering with her late husband's life-work.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 3 October 1891
Deaths
SMEDLEY. - On the 1st inst., at the residence of her sister, Mary Caroline, the beloved wife of John Smedley, jun., of Doncaster.
Funeral Notices
SMEDLEY. - The Friends of Mr. JOHN SMEDLEY are respectfully informed that the remains of his late beloved wife Mary Caroline will be interred in the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral is appointed to move from the residence of her sister, Mrs. M'Murdie, Hinemoa, Churchill-grove, Glenferrie, THIS DAY (Saturday, October 3), at 3 o'clock p.m. A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Cotham-road and High-street, Kew; and Auburn-road, Auburn. Telephone 890.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 10 October 1891
Deaths
SMEDLEY. - On the 1st inst., at the residence of her sister, Mary Caroline, the beloved wife of John Smedley, jun., of Doncaster.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 28 October 1891
Fatality at Doncaster
A man named Robert Jackson, 40 years of age, died in the casualty ward of the Melbourne Hospital last night, just after being taken there from Doncaster, where he fell off a load of manure and injured himself terribly. He was in the employ of Mr. Smith, Bulleen-road, Doncaster. An inquest will be held.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 28 December 1891
Deaths
HEALES. - On the 26th December (accidentally drowned at Doncaster), Norman, third beloved son of Samuel and Minnie Heales, aged 12 years, and 8 months.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 13 January 1892
Suicide by Drowning
A determined suicide appears to have been committed by an elderly man named Charles Holder, at Doncaster, on Christmas Day. Some time on that day Holder was last seen alive in Doncaster by a man named William Clay, when he was under the influence of drink, though he was quite sensible and knew what he was about. It is surmised that he went to an underground tank, which was covered in with heavy boards, and committed suicide by drowning. On Thursday last the 7th inst., Clay visited the tank in question, which is situated in Mr. Piggott's yard, East Doncaster, with the intention of getting some water for his horses, when he found the body floating on the water. He informed Constable M'Grath of Doncaster, who removed the body to the Tower Hotel, where a magisterial inquiry was held upon it by Mr. Smedley, J.P., on Friday last. Dr. Vaughan deposed that he had made a post-mortem examination, but had not found any marks of violence on the body, and he was of opinion that death was caused by drowning. William Clay related how he found the body of the deceased, and stated that it would have been impossible for Holder to have fallen into the tank accidentally. The deceased must have had to go to some trouble to get into the tank, the lid being fixed so as to prevent accident. A verdict of suicide by drowning was returned. The deceased was not known in the district.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 15 January 1892
Suicide at Doncaster. - A MAN DROWNS HIMSELF IN A TANK.
Cr. Smedley held a magisterial inquiry at the Tower Hotel, Doncaster, on the 7th instant, on the body of a man named Charles Holder, who was in the employ at the time of his death, of Mr. Topping, East Doncaster.
From the evidence of W. Clay, who is in the same employ, it appears that on Christmas Day he saw the deceased, who was then under the influence of liquor, and advised him to go and lie down, for which purpose deceased left him. That was the last he saw of him alive. On Thursday, 7th inst., he proceeded to an underground tank, in Topping's yard, to get some water for his horse, and observed a large number of blowflies coming out of the holes in the cover. He looked through and saw the corpse of a man floating in the water. Informed Constable McGrath and Mr. Whitten, who proceeded to the spot and procured the body. Holder could not have fallen in by accident, as it would give a man some trouble to force his way in. Constable McGrath corroborated the above evidence as far as related to the well. Dr. Vaughan made a post-mortem on the body, but found no marks of violence upon it. A verdict of suicide by drowning was returned.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 5 February 1892
Births
FITZSIMMONS. - On the 14th ult., at her residence, Summerhill, Templestowe, the wife of J. H. Fitzsimmons, jun., of a son.
South Bourke and Mornington Journal, Richmond, Vic., Wednesday 6 April 1892
FATAL ACCIDENT AT DIAMOND HILL.
A terribly sudden fatal accident occurred on Tuesday night to a young man named Frederick Hewish, who resided at Diamond Hill with his parents. From the particulars to hand it appears that about 10 o'clock last night deceased and his uncle left Dandenong, and rode homewards. When nearing the house deceased's horse threw him heavily to the ground. The poor fellow was carried to his home, and Dr. Hodgson sent for. On the latter's arrival, he found that Hewish had sustained concussion of the brain. Deceased never regained consciousness and died at an early hour this morning. Owing to the departure of the uncle for Templestowe (where he resides) this morning, we were unable to ascertain how deceased was thrown from his horse, but it is surmised that the horse tripped over a stump, many of which obstacles abound in the vicinity. Deceased was a quiet, unassuming young fellow, and great sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents. A magisterial inquiry will probably be held to-morrow.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 16 August 1892
The Mining Disaster at Templestowe - Recovery of the Bodies - The Probable Cause of the Accident
The rescue party at work at the Antimony Hill mine, Templestowe, to recover the bodies of the unfortunate men Young and Grant, who were overwhelmed and drowned by the waters from the old workings on Saturday morning, continued their labours all Sunday afternoon and evening without success. They plodded on steadily through the night, and at half-past 4 o'clock yesterday mornnig they were able to reach the body of Grant. It was buried by débris just 2ft. from the wall of the shaft, and in the cavity through which the waters had flowed.
It was at once taken to the surface, and laid out in the engine-house. Five hours later the second body was got out. It was situated similarly to the first, and was difficult to reach because of the water and of the fallen earth. The news of the finding of Grant's body attracted a large crowd of men, women, and children to the pit's mouth, and when, at a quarter-past 9 o'clock, the signal to "Haul up, men on" was heard and it was understood that the second body was being brought up there was an affecting scene. The widow of the one and the father of the other were present, and though they had known all along that there was not the slightest hope of the lives of either being saved, the certainty of death seemed to add intensity to their suffering. So soon as the wife could be induced by the women around to submit to be taken away the bodies were removed to Finn's Upper Yarra Hotel, the people who had been spectators of the sad scene on the hill-top, and the hardy miners, who had worked incessantly, though they knew there was no hope of saving life, forming a procession behind the conveyance.
Senior-constable Burton, of Heidelberg, having communicated the fact of the recovery of the bodies to the coroner for Bourke, Mr. Candler, the inquest was fixed to be held at Finn's Hotel, on the next (this) day, at 11 o'clock. Mr. Nicholas, the senior-inspector of mines, made a second examination of the mine later in the day, and his conclusions upon the management and working of it will be given by him in evidence to-day, so far as it may concern the inquisition.
When the work of the recovery of the bodies was over, and the manager, Mr. J. C. Matthews, was able to spare time to the consideration and discussion of the circumstances under which the men were working, and the probable causes of flooding, a more precise statement of the facts was obtainable. Prior to the advent of Mr. Matthews as manager the Antimony Hill Company had worked the lode through the Zig-zag or No. 1 shaft. The shaft was sunk vertically for about 100ft., and then it followed the lode (which dipped north) in zig-zag sinks until it reached a total depth of 282ft. The inconvenience of working through this shaft was so great that the manager strongly urged the directors to permit him to sink a new and vertical shaft. His advice was not taken until in a drive running north a prospect of good promise was struck. Then the directors sanctioned the new shaft, and determined to sink it to the depth of 400ft. in four lifts of 100ft. each, believing that when they had reached that depth they would be in a capital position for working the old lode, and also for exploiting the country to the north. The new shaft was started at a point 166ft. north of the No. 1 shaft, the manager choosing that distance after careful calculations and measurements for the reasons that he would be able to run a drill-hole through to the old drive, and tap the water with which since the abandonment of the work in the old shaft it had become filled. The water in the old workings would always be a hindrance to him, and he could not combat with it in the old shaft, because he only had a whim there, and baling by whim power is a tedious, expensive, and practically impossible process. In the new shaft he would have the advantage of steam power, and would have the water well under control. He therefore located the shaft where he did because, while it would pass 7½ft. from the terminal point of the drive, and thus, as he thought, be sufficiently far removed to ensure safety, it would yet be near enough to permit of its being tapped by a drill. So far as could be observed yesterday by examination and measurement, the manager's calculations were accurate. The northern drive is 159ft. in length, and the second shaft 166ft. removed from the old shaft, so that the space of 7ft. which he desired to keep between them, appears to exist. Then, again, the depth of the second shaft being only 231ft., and full allowance being made for the difference of the altitude on the hillside, the new shaft should be 11ft. above the level of the top of the drive. So that in addition to the end of the drive being 7ft. further north than the shaft, its cap should be 11ft. deeper in the ground than the floor of the new shaft. If the measurements are correct, and there is little doubt that they are - the manager has had many years' experience, and should know his business - then the water must have "wept," or percolated through the small block of ground separating the shaft from the drive. This is the manager's explanation, and there is evidence which goes to commend it as being the correct one. In the weekly report of the operations of the mine, published in
The Argus yesterday, there appeared the information - "Sunk 12ft., total 231ft.; shaft in good working country; water increasing. Cut leader in shaft on the 9th, showing little antimony and gold." Apart from the painful coincidence that the report (dated the 12th) and containing the remark "water increasing" should appear in the same issue as the record of the flooding and consequent disaster, the report has an important bearing on the cause of the flooding. The shaft had passed through good solid country till quite recently, when the character of the ground changed, and there were indications beside that of the "leader" referred to of the proximity of a lode. It would appear that this new lode, which will be making from the south and dipping north, joins with the other near the end of the old north drive, and that, as is usually the case at such a junction, the ground is of a soft character, through which water would percolate easily and rapidly. If this junction had been known prior to the sinking of the shaft it would have been foolhardy to have chosen the spot or to have continued the sinking without taking the precaution of putting in a drill hole ahead to test the solidity of the ground.
When Young and Grant went to work at midnight on Friday they were aware of the changing character of the country, and were cautioned to be careful in their work, because they were approaching the locality of the old drive. On the shift before, one of the men had reported that he had seen water oozing from the floor of the shaft, but it was demonstrated that he was mistaken, and Young and Grant commenced their work without any apprehension of danger. They had cleared away and sent to the surface some mullock - two or three buckets only - and had bored and charged a "sinking" hole, using dynamite as the explosive. About 3 o'clock they fired this, and returned after the explosion to see whether it had done the work expected of it. They filled a bucket and signalled to the braceman to have it raised to the surface, but it had barely started its ascent when the knocker line ring "one," signifying "stop." After that came the noise of the rushing waters, the extinguishing of the lights, and the vain attempt of the braceman to render aid. An inspection of the mine when cleared showed that the charge of dynamite in the "sinking hole" had not acted as expected, but had torn sideways through the soft ground lying between the bottom of the shaft and the end of the drive, and had thus opened up a passage for the water. It was but small at first, and was unnoticed as the bucket was filled, but immediately afterwards it gathered strength and poured in in such a torrent that the men had only time to signal the bucket to a standstill before they were overwhelmed. In the suction they were drawn into the cavity started by the blast and widened by the waters, and there they remained till they were discovered dead and disfigured.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 17 August 1892
The Mining Fatality At Templestowe - The Inquest - Verdict Of Accidental Death
An inquest was held before the district coroner, Mr. Candler, yesterday, at Finn's Hotel, Templestowe, on the bodies of Lewis Dudley Grant and James M'Rae Young, miners, who lost their lives by the flooding of the antimony mineshaft at Templestowe on the morning of the 13th inst. Mr. B. Mills, solicitor, Heidelberg, watched the case on behalf of relatives of the deceased men; and Mr. H. B. Nicholas, senior Government inspector of mines, was also present.
The Coroner said that from the report furnished to him by the police it appeared that the deceased men were working in dangerous ground - or at least, as it afterwards proved, dangerous ground. The whole question would turn on whether there was any negligence or carelessness of any kind in connection with the works on the part of the responsible persons. He understood, from the nature of the report furnished to him, that there was nothing to indicate that the works were deficient in any of those requirements; but that, of course, was a question for the jury.
Evidence was then called.
John Tierney, braceman, said, - I was engaged at the gold and antimony mine owned by the Antimony Hill Gold and Antimony Mining Company, Templestowe. On the 12th inst. the two deceased men went down the shaft at midnight. They were the only two men at work in the mine. They sent up three or four buckets of mullock. I heard them boring a hole for about half an hour, and then they sent up for the dynamite, four plugs (cartridges) of which I sent down to them. After a shot had been fired a bucket of water and a bucket of mullock were sent up out of the shaft. As I sent the bucket down again the last time they knocked for it to be stopped when it was about 4ft. off the bottom. As I stopped the bucket I heard a rush in the shaft - a rush of mullock or water, or both. After listening a moment or two I went and told the enginedriver, Charles Pooley, what I had heard. I returned to the mine and sung out down the shaft, but got no answer. Then I went down the shaft by the ladder, and found the bottom full of rising water. The mine manager, Matthews, was sent for and came.
The Coroner - Were you aware these men were working near old workings? - No; nothing of that was said to me.
Had they been in the habit of blasting with dynamite there? - Yes, for a month past. Were you aware that there might be a possible rush of water? - No.
What depth of water did you find in the shaft when you went down? - About 15ft., and it was then rising. I heard the men tamping the charge.
Mr. Nicholas pointed out that tamping a dynamite charge was a most unusual and dangerous practice.
By Mr. Mills. - I was never told of any danger of water from the old whim shaft.
Charles Pooley, enginedriver at the mine, said, - I went on duty at midnight on Friday, the 13th inst. The engine was employed in the ordinary work of haulage until 3 o'clock, when the dynamite charge was fired. When it was discovered that the shaft was flooded men went down to see what they could do, and the manager, when he came half an hour afterwards, gave instructions to immediately start baling. This was done, but the bodies had not been reached by 8 o'clock in the morning, when I went off duty.
By a Juryman. - It was usual to stop the bucket a certain distance above the men.
By Mr Mills. - I have never been told or employed to pump the water out of the adjoining whim shaft.
James Welsh, miner, employed at the mine, said, - I was last down the shaft on Friday morning. I did not know there was any danger.
The Coroner. - Did you know there was any risk? - We all knew there would be risk when we got down below the water. We knew there was water in the neighbourhood, and were going to tap it when we got on a level with it.
Where was this water? - In an old deserted working, and we knew where it was within a few feet.
When was the manager down the shaft? - During the shift before I went on duty, and he gave instructions that when we saw any extra water coming we were to inform him.
Did you see any extra water in your shift? - No
Were the deceased experienced miners? - Yes, both of them.
The manager gave you distinctly to understand that you might expect extra water? - Yes. He was at the mine regularly and attended to his duties. I used to work in the old shaft, and the deceased worked there with me.
By Mr Mills. - I was contracting for this work, but I had no specifications.
Where are they? - I have not got them, but I saw them.
Was there anything said in the specifications about the adjoining body of water? - No.
By Mr Nicholas. - It took two weeks and two days to sink the shaft from the new contract at 203ft. to 231ft.
James Daniel, miner, said, - I was on the shift immediately preceding that during which the deceased lost their lives. I had heard men say that the old drives were full of water, and the manager had instructed us to report any increase of water which might be met with.
The Coroner. - Up to the end of your shift did you notice any water? - There was no alteration in the amount of water, and the shaft was apparently all right when the deceased men relieved my shift at midnight.
Then there was no reason to apprehend any danger when you left the shaft? - No, none.
By Mr. Nicholas. - The deceased were active men and could easily have got into a bucket 4ft. from the bottom, and the ladder would also be accessible to them.
Was there any talk of any possibility of a rush of water coming in? - There was never any serious talk about it. We went down the shaft with a feeling of perfect security.
Mr Mills. - Did the manager, or anyone on behalf of the company, inform you of the water in the adjoining shaft? - No.
The Coroner. - Were you one of the contracting parties? - I am a partner of one of the parties. Mr. Mills. - Had you any specifications? - No; one partner signed on behalf of the others.
Mr. Mills said he had been informed that the bucket was 3ft. high; so that if it were 4ft. from the bottom of the shaft, the top of the bucket would be 7ft. above the men.
Mr. H. B. Nicholas, senior inspector of mines, said, - I had previous to this fatality visited the mine to inspect the machinery, but there were then no mining operations going on. I visited the mine on the 13th after the accident and went down 211ft., and found the ladders all according to regulations. The manager told me all he could about the old shaft, but said he had only been manager six months, and had received no plans from the previous manager. All the regulations had been complied with in the making of the new shaft, which was being constructed in a workmanlike way.
The CORONER. - What conclusion did you arrive at as to danger from the old workings? - I arrived at the conclusion that the last shot had blown through into the old drive in the old workings, and had not dislodged the upper part of its burthen into the shaft; and further, that the shot had probably loosened the rock at the bottom of the shaft. There would be no immediate effect from this, but there would be continued pressure of the water in the old workings, and the men on returning to work after the shot would probably move some of the rock which kept the water out.
Then, as to the old workings? - There were no plans of the old workings, nor do I believe any plans had been kept in the office.
Is that in contravention of the act? - There was a part of the act to deal with such cases, but it has become a dead letter. It is intended however, to amend the Mines Act so as to make it compulsory that in all mines plans should be kept. It is through no neglect of the Mines department that plans have not been kept.
What is your opinion as to the judiciousness of sinking this new shaft in the position it was? - It could have been done with safety provided the water had been kept out of the old mine by baling.
Was the shaft sunk in the right place for the work or not? - If I place myself in the manager's position I should say yes. In sinking the shaft he would have regard to where he could get gold easiest.
Do you separate yourself from all ideas of safety when you become a manager? - No. The shaft could have been sunk with safety.
Then there was no undue recklessness or disregard of human life in sinking this shaft where it was provided due precautions were taken? - It was quite possible to sink this shaft with safety to the men, provided the water had been baled out of the old shaft. There were appliances on the ground for doing this. Then the 37th general rule of section 357 of the Mines Regulations lays it down that when any place likely to contain dangerous accumulations of water is approached boring rods should be kept and used for the purpose of perforating the ground 20ft. in advance and in other directions. There were sufficient data by measurement to enable them to know what was dangerous proximity in this case. This boring should have gone on from the beginning of the new contract at 203ft., which was about the water level in the old workings, and they were down 231ft. when the flooding occurred.
Do I understand then that there was a dereliction of duty on the part of the manager in not ordering this boring to be made during that period? - Yes. If there was no baling out boring should have been carried on. There is this to be said, that if the bore had been used it might not have struck the old drive.
That is scarcely the point. His not using the bore was a dereliction of duty? - Yes.
Do you consider that omission was the actual cause, or was a means through which those men's lives were sacrificed? - There is an uncertainty in the use of the boring-rod, and therefore I cannot attribute the accident as absolutely caused by the neglect to comply with the general rule. Though the rule had been carried out the bore might not have tapped the water.
Do you think as a matter of fact that the bore would have tapped the water? - It could have been done with certainty if proper plans had been kept.
Do you think that as a matter of fact the bore would have tapped the water? - I think so, but I cannot say it with certainty.
Are the men allowed to work these bores? - The manager must supervise the work. Time would, of course, be lost in using the bore. Mr. Matthews, the manager, readily gave me every information. If the new shaft had been sunk 10ft. further west there would have been no danger. Out of the possible directions there was only one in which, providing the bore had been used, the water would have been tapped. I cannot understand under what circumstances the deceased could have been prevented getting up the chain ladder.
There was every means of escape if they had only had their wits about them? - Yes. I never inspected a shaft in better order to meet such an emergency.
You can only explain the fact of the men not availing themselves of the means of escape by their being injured or overwhelmed by the suddenness of the inrush? - Yes; either the suddenness of the inrush or foul air, though from my experience of the effects of foul air the latter is improbable.
It seems then that all the appliances on the ground were good of their kind, but that the shaft was too near the old workings, and, that being the case, boring ought to have been carried on? - Yes; but as I said before, the bore might not have tapped the water.
By Mr. Mills. - As a mine manager I would insist on plans being kept of all mines. The manager of a mine ought to keep the plans.
Mr. J. C. Matthews, the mining manager, in answer to the coroner, said he desired to lay some evidence before the jury, and called -
John Skinner, a miner, who said he remembered seeing boring-rods of 7ft. and 9ft. and Mr. Matthews saying the water was only about 8ft. away. The new shaft was not as deep as the drive by 8ft. or 9ft.
By the Coroner. - There was a boring-rod in the shaft all the time.
What instructions, if any, did the manager give you about these boring-rods? - (No answer.) Why don't you answer? You can either say you don't know or you do. Which is it? - (No answer.) Do you know whether you had any instructions or not? - I don't know.
Mr Mills. - The boring-rods you speak of were used to drill for blasting purposes? - Yes. Mr Mills. - And certainly not for boring for water.
Mr. Matthews. - I never heard of a 9ft. drill used for blasting purposes.
In answer to the Coroner, Mr. Matthews said he did not desire to make any statement to the jury.
Mr. James P. Cameron, legal manager of the company, explained that he had expected a legal gentleman to be present to represent the company, but had been disappointed.
The Coroner, summing up to the jury, pointed out that even had the act been complied with in regard to the use of bores for water, they had it on expert evidence that the fatality might still have occurred. The evidence as to the presence of boring-rods in the mine was unimportant, seeing that it was admitted the bores were not used. He did not see any gross carelessness on the part of Mr.
Matthews in the working of the mine up to the two points of the baling of the old shaft and the boring in the new shaft, and it was on these points that the jury would have to find their verdict.
Mr. Matthews, when the coroner had concluded, stated that from data obtained in the old workings, he knew that the shaft must be within 7ft. or 8ft. of the drive, which he knew to be full of water. The ground became soft, and he told the men to tell him of any approach of water, in order that he might use the bore. The cause of the collapse was a change into soft ground, which the dynamite blew away, leaving the hard ground. He regarded 7ft. sufficient to allow a hard rock shaft to pass a body of water.
The jury after private consultation of about half an hour, returned a verdict of "Accidental death by drowning."
[Numerous other reports of this incident, Monday 15th onwards.]
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 19 August 1892
Fatal mining accident at Templestowe. The antimony mine flooded. - Two miners drowned. [p2.]
Only a couple or so of issues back we remarked on the frequency we were called on of late to record the sad news of accidents and death taking place amongst us, and this week we have again a distressing tale to impart. News reached us last Saturday morning that the Antimony Mine at Templestowe was flooded and two miners drowned. On seeking information we found the report only too true, and that the names of the miners who had met so untimely a fate were Lewis Dudley Grant and James M'Rae Young. The former was well known throughout the length and breadth of the St. Andrew's Goldfield, and was deservedly well liked. He was the eldest son of Mr. Grant, who was for many years the genial host of the Anderson's Creek Hotel, and well-known in mining matters. The other unfortunate was almost a stranger in the district, coming from, we believe, the Reedy Creek district, and what makes it more distressing in his case is that he was a married man with a wife and six children depending on him. Lewis Grant was some 30 years of age, and Young 45, and both were experienced miners. The cause of the accident was the breaking through at a depth of 231 feet into old workings and the flooding of the new shaft. The bodies were not recovered until Monday morning, Grant's body at 4 and Young's at 9 a.m., although a number of willing hands worked (baling) incessantly from the time of the accident, 4 o'clock Saturday morning, until the recovery of the last body. On Tuesday last an inquest was held on the bodies at Finn's Upper Yarra Hotel, Templestowe, before the district coroner, Mr. Candler. The taking of the evidence occupied nearly the whole day; the jury, however, at the conclusion of the evidence, only took half-an-hour to arrive at a verdict of "accidental death by drowning."
The principal evidence given was as follows : -
John Tierney, braceman, said, - I was engaged at the gold and antimony mine owned by the Antimony Hill Gold and Antimony Mining Company, Templestowe. On the 12th inst. the two deceased men went down the shaft at midnight. They were the only two men at work in the mine. They sent up three or four buckets of mullock. I heard them boring a hole for about half an hour, and then they sent up for the dynamite, four plugs (cartridges) of which I sent down to them. After a shot had been fired a bucket of water and a bucket of mullock were sent up out of the shaft. As I sent the bucket down again the last time they knocked for it to be stopped when it was about 4ft. off the bottom. As I stopped the bucket I heard a rush in the shaft - a rush of mullock or water, or both. After listening a moment or two I went and told the enginedriver, Charles Pooley, what I had heard. I returned to the mine and sung out down the shaft, but got no answer. Then I went down the shaft by the ladder, and found the bottom full of rising water. The mine manager, Matthews, was sent for and came.
Mr. H. B. Nicholas, senior inspector of mines, said, - I had previous to this fatality visited the mine to inspect the machinery, but there were then no mining operations going on. I visited the mine on the 13th, after the accident, and went down 211ft., and found the ladders all according to regulations. The manager told me all he could about the old shaft, but said he had only been manager six months, and had received no plans from the previous manager. All the regulations had been complied with in the making of the new shaft, which was being constructed in a workman-like way.
The Coroner. - What conclusion did you arrive at as to danger from the old workings? - I arrived at the conclusion that the last shot had blown through into the old drive in the old workings, and had not dislodged the upper part of its burden into the shaft; and further, that the shot had probably loosened the rock at the bottom of the shaft. There would be no immediate effect from this, but there would be continued pressure of the water in the old workings, and the men on returning to work after the shot would probably move some of the rock which kept the water out.
ANDERSON'S CREEK. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) [p3.]
Tuesday.
The sad calamity at Templestowe has cast quite a gloom over us. Louis Grant, one of the unfortunate victims, has passed nearly the whole of his life here. A schoolfellow with most of the young men, and since connected with them in mining and in all local matters, it is hardly realisable that never more shall we see him. We miss the many familiar faces that have lately gone from us. They mostly died in the ordinary course of nature, full of years; but the sudden snap in this instance paralyses us. He was a good son, brother, and friend, honest and upright, and there is universal genuine sympathy for his bereaved parents and relatives. The inquest will be held to-day.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 22 August 1892
The verdict returned at the inquest into the cause of the death of the two miners drowned in the Templestowe Antimony Company's shaft did not bear such close relation to the evidence as is desirable in such cases. According to the deliverance of the jury, the occurrence was an accident in the fullest sense of the term, no blame, either direct or indirect, being ascribable to anyone, but the witnesses indicated with remarkable clearness that the unfortunate men would have been alive to- day but for the neglect of some persons. The inrush of water came from a neighbouring mine, which it was perfectly well known was flooded, and if the law and the regulations made under the law had been obeyed it is very unlikely that that inrush would have taken place. Everything depended upon the knowledge held as to the exact position of the end of the old drive, but no one seems to have had a very clear idea on the point. The clause in the Mines Regulations Act requiring that plans of old workings shall be preserved (which was designed to meet such cases) has according to the inspector of mines, become a dead letter. This is certainly very reprehensible. The protection of life in mines is a sacred obligation, but apparently the Mining department is not over-solicitous in the discharge of its duty in this regard. "If the new shaft had been sunk 10ft. further westward there would have been no danger." So says the inspector of mines. That is, of course, quite true. The event has proved it. But information has been gained at a very heavy cost which ought to have been known before sinking was begun. Failure to observe the law did not end with the waiving of the requirement as to plans of old workings. The mining manager believed that water from the adjoining drive might be encountered in sinking the shaft, and told the miners to inform him of the first indication of an intrusion. But according to the regulations made under the Mines Act it was necessary that boring rods should be driven towards the point from which water might be expected. The most that was done in the direction of compliance with that regulation was the sending of a boring rod down the shaft. Why was it not used? As it was, the first intimation of danger found two men unable to save their lives. On the whole, it may be submitted that the matter should not end with the verdict of the jury. The Minister of Mines should see in it justification for action on his part. In the interest of life it is, to say the least, necessary that protective measures should not be allowed to become "a dead letter."
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 23 August 1892
The Fatal Mining Accident at Templestowe - TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.
Sir, - May I ask if you will be kind enough to give publicity to an appeal for assistance to the widow and five children of James Young and the parents of Louis Grant, the victims of the late fatal accident at the Antimony Hill mine, Templestowe.
The directors on behalf of the company have given £50 towards the fund, also their own private subscriptions, and as Young was the sole support of his wife and five children it has been resolved to give two-thirds of the moneys subscribed to them and the remaining one-third to the parents of Grant, as they were to a great extent dependent on him.
His Excellency the Governor has been generous enough voluntarily to write offering assistance and sympathy for the unfortunate relatives.
Trusting you will receive any donations that may be sent to you, - I am, &c.,
J. P. CAMERON, Manager.
Broken Hill Chambers, 31 Queen-street, Aug. 20.
[We shall be glad to receive donations as requested. - ED. A. ]
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Wednesday 24 August 1892
It will be remembered that on Saturday morning August 13, a sad fatal accident took place at the Gold Antimony Co's mine, Templestowe, when owing to an inrush of water from some old working's two miners were drowned. One was Louis Dudley Grant, 28 years of age a single man and a native resident of of Anderson's Creek. The funeral took place at Warrandoit on Wednesday last, when there was a very large attendance of mourners and the general public from Anderson's Creek, Templestowe, Kangaroo Grounds, Diamond Creek, the deceased being well and favorably known in those districts. The other unfortunate miner was James Young, aged 37, married and a resident of Heathcote. The funeral of the latter took place at Heathcote and was also largely attended. A subscription list has been opened on behalf of the deceased nearest bereaved relatives and we are informed that the Governor has promised a subscription. The company has decided to devote £50 and several other subscriptions have been promised in Heidelberg and elsewhere.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Thursday 8 September 1892
Messrs Laidlaw, Adams, and Smith, Js'.P. of Heidelberg, had a somewhat difficult case to decide on Monday last, when Patrick Sheehan of Templestowe, sued Mrs. Grassott for £1 9s 3d balance of account for refreshments supplied. It appeared that Mrs. Grossott's brother died on 26th October last year, at Sheehan's Hotel, Templestowe. Complainant alleged that defendant came to him and ordered refreshments etc., to be supplied in connection with deceased's "wake." The sum of £16 13s. 9d. had been paid in on account of this by the Trustee Executors Company, who were acting for the diseased. The amount sued for was the balance of the account. The bench dismissed the case.
Alexandra and Yea Standard, Gobur, Thornton and Acheron Express, Vic., Friday 21 October 1892
MARRIAGES.
SMITH. - FOX. - On the 19th inst., at St. Paul's Church, Kanumbra, by the Rev. H. Pepper, James Smith, of Templestowe, to Sarah Jane, fourth daughter of James Fox, Esq., Lorton Vale, Kanumbra.
Alexandra and Yea Standard, Gobur, Thornton and Acheron Express, Friday 28 October 1892
Wedding at Kanumbra
A very interesting ceremony took place at St Paul's Church, Kanumbra, on Wednesday, the 19th inst., the occasion being the marriage of Miss Fox, fourth daughter of Mr James Fox, of Lorton Vale, to Mr James Smith, butcher, of Templestowe.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. Pepper.
The church was prettily decorated by friends of the bride, and was crowded with sightseers.
The bride was attired in a very pretty wine coloured silk, with the usual wreath and veil, and carried a very handsome bridal bouquet. The bridesmaids, Miss Sherwen and Miss Nellie Fox, were dressed respectively in terra cotta cashmere and China silk, with wreath and veils, and each carried a handsome bouquet. Mr C. H. Fox officiated in the capacity of best man. After the ceremony the bridal party adjourned to Lorton Vale, where a sumptuous repast was provided by Mr and Mrs Fox, at which the usual toasts were proposed. The happy pair left by the evening train for Mornington, where they intended spending the honeymoon. They departed amidst showers of rice and old shoes, with the good wishes of the large crowd which had assembled on the platform to witness the departure. The bride's travelling dress was navy blue cloth trimmed with silk to match. A fawn straw hat, with ribbons and feathers, and a fawn serge jacket, completed a very neat and becoming costume. The presents were numerous and handsome. The bride and bridegroom will take up their residence at Doncaster, where Mr Smith will carry on a butchering business in large and new premises recently erected at the terminus of the electric tram line.
Yea Chronicle, Yea, Thursday 10 November 1892
AN interesting ceremony took place at St. Paul's Church, Kanumbra, on Wednesday, the 19th ult., the occasion being the marriage of Miss Fox, fourth daughter of Mr. James Fox, of Lorton Vale, to Mr. James Smith, butcher, of Templestowe. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. Pepper. The church was prettily decorated by friends of the bride, and was crowded with sightseers. The bride was attired in a very pretty wine-colored silk, with the usual wreath and veil, and carried a very handsome bridal bouquet. The bridesmaids, Miss Sherwen and Miss Nellie Fox, were dressed respectively in terra cotta cashmere and China silk, with wreath and veils, and each carried a handsome bouquet. Mr. C. H. Fox officiated in the capacity of best man.
The Bacchus Marsh Express, Vic., Saturday 24 December 1892
DEATH.
KERR. - On the 17th December, at her residence, Fairfield Farm, Acheron, Annie Leslie, the dearly beloved wife of Peter Kerr, and eldest daughter of Mr. W. Brown, Rose Hall, Pent- land Hills, and sister to Mrs. H. Mays, East Doncaster, and Mrs. R. S. Wood, South Melbourne. Aged 30 years and 10 months. Deeply regretted by all who knew her.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 3 March 1893
Deaths
THIELE. - On the 2nd inst., at his residence, Friedensruh, Doncaster, Johann Gottlieb Thiele, aged 73 years 10 months.
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of Mrs. THIELE and family are most respectfully invited to follow the remains of the late Johann Gottlieb Thiele to the place of interment, in the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral will leave his late residence, Doncaster, on Saturday, March 4, at 1.30 o'clock. OTTO PREUSS, Undertaker, Burwood-road, Glenferrie. Branches. - No. 1, Auburn-road; No. 2, Camberwell; No. 3, Malvern; No. 4, Box Hill; No. 5, Surrey Hills; No. 6, Lower Hawthorn, and Burwood. Telephone - No. 7 (Hawthorn Exchange).
Reporter, Box Hill, Thursday 30 March 1893
Local News
During the past fortnight one of the oldest identities of the Doncaster district passed away in the person of Mrs. H. White. Mr. and Mrs. White and famly [sic] have resided in Doncaster for nearly 40 years, and during that time have made many friends and acquaintances. The body of the deceased lady was followed to its last resting place by a large concourse of friends and relatives.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 29 April 1893
Deaths
RHODES. - On the 27th inst., at his late residence, Mount Pleasant, Templestowe, Frederick Rhodes, aged 62 years, suddenly.
Funeral Notices
RHODES. - The Friends of the late Mr. FREDERICK RHODES are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Templestowe Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from his late residence Mount Pleasant, Templestowe, To-morrow (Sunday, the 30th inst.), at quarter past 2 o'clock punctually.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 12 May 1893
Deaths
One of the very old identities of Doncaster, in the person of Mr. G. Uebergang, passed away at the ripe old age of 72 on Monday [last. He was taken ill on the] Friday, and never recovered, but died on the above date. The deceased and family have been well-known and highly respected in Doncaster for a great many years and much sympathy has been shown for the deceased's family. The funeral took place on Wednesday last, and was attended by a very large number of friends and relatives who paid their last respects to the dead.
[There is a crease in the newspaper from which this item was scanned. The words in italics are a guess at the missing line.]
Table Talk, Melbourne, Vic., Friday 30 June 1893
JOHANN Gottlieb Thiele, of Doncaster, gardener, by his will dated February 28, 1893, and presented for probate by Messrs. Brahe and Gair, of Melbourne, appointed his son Adelbert Oswald Thiele, and his son-in-law, Otto Dettman, executors. He bequeathed his land in the parish of Bulleen (44 acres) to his sons Edmund and Alfred, with all farming implements, stock, and household furniture and effects thereon (excepting such articles of furniture as may be selected by his wife) subject to the payment of £100, and interest to Otto Brinkmann, and to the payment of the following legacies : - To his sons Oswald, Frederick and Max, £100 each; to his daughters, Marie Straede and Anna Bunge, £150 each, and to his daughters, Agnes Dettmann and Adelheid Straede,
£200 each, within five year's from testator's death, with interest at 4 per cent., and also subject to the obligation to permit his wife Philipine to have the exclusive use of one room in his dwelling-house, with such articles of furniture as she may select, and to pay her five shillings per week and provide her with suitable victuals. Should she elect to reside elsewhere, his said sons, Edmund and Alfred, shall pay her one pound per week, and she shall be at liberty to take the furniture selected by her. He bequeathed his land in Separation township, parish or Bulleen (2 acres), to his said daughter Agnes Dettmann. Testator died March 2, 1893, and the estate is sworn at £2645 real and £87 personal; total, £2732.
Table Talk, Melbourne, Vic., Friday 28 July 1893
Wills and Bequests.
GEORGE Swanson, of Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, gentleman, by his will dated March 16, 1893, and presented for probate by Messrs. J. M. Smith, Emmerton and Johnson, of Melbourne, solicitors, appointed Peter Martin, of Drummond - street, Carlton, gentleman, his son Charles Henry Swanson, of Hotham-street, East Melbourne, gentleman, and Harry Emmerton, of Domain-road, South Yarra, solicitor, executors. He bequeathed to his daughter Isabella Harriet Yates, all his household furniture and effects, jewellery and wearing apparel ; to his nephew James Thomas Martin, his land in the parish of Brassie, New South Wales (812 acres 3 roods), with stock and chattels thereon, subject to payment within two years of testator's death of the difference between £1829 3s. 9d. (the purchase money for the land) and the net total cost to testator of an incidental to the purchase, farming and management of the land and of the stock and chattels thereon after deducting all moneys received by him. During the life time of his son Magnus Swanson, he bequeathed two-thirds of the income of his property known as "Comely Bank Farm," Templestowe, and his property at junction of Nicholson and Palmer streets, Fitzroy, to his trustees with the direction that they are to apply the whole or such part as they think fit towards the maintenance and benefit of his said son, and subject to same he bequeathed said properties to his grandchildren (issue of his said son) equally, the income of share of each granddaughter to be paid to her during her life and after her death her share to go to her children, sons at 21 and daughters at that age or marriage, equally. He bequeathed to Elizabeth, widow of his late son James (so long as she shall continue his widow) his cottage and land in Sherwood-street, Richmond, and subject thereto he bequeathed said property, his property adjoining same, and in Moorhouse-street, Richmond, with four cottages thereon, to Maud Evelyn Swanson, daughter of his said son James, at 21. He bequeathed his shop (numbers 219 and 221) in Swanston-street, Melbourne, to Florence May Swanson, another daughter of his said son James, at 21, and to his trustees his property (numbers 223 and 225) Swanston-street, upon trust to pay £80 per annum to Marina Sarah, widow of his son, Peter Alexander (so long as she remains his widow) and subject thereto he bequeathed the income of said property to Marina Isabel Mary, daughter of his last-mentioned son, and after her death the said property to go to her children, sons at 21 and daughters at that ago or marriage, equally; to his son, Charles Henry Swanson, his shop (numbers 203 and 205) absolutely, and the income of his shop (numbers 207 and 209), and after his death the last-mentioned property to go to his children, equally, sons at 21 and daughters at that age or marriage, provided that should his said son leave a widow, she shall receive, during her widowhood, an annuity of £70 out of the income of the last-mentioned property; to his daughter, Isabella Harriet Yates, his shop (numbers 211 and 213) Swanston-street, upon the same trusts as the proceeding bequest, and also to his said daughter, absolutely, his shop (numbers 215 and 217) Swanston-street, and dwelling house (numbers 163 and 165) Victoria Parade, Fitzroy. The residue of his estate he bequeathed, one-fifth each to his sons, Magnus and Charles Henry, and his daughter, Isabella Harriet Yates ; one-fifth to his granddaughters, Maud Evelyn and Florence May Swanson, equally, and one-fifth to his granddaughter, Marina Isabel Mary Swanson ; the shares of minors to go to them at 22 or marriage. Testator died May 3, 1893, and the estate is sworn at £37,500 real and £7000 personal; total, £44,500.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 2 September 1893
Deaths
HISLOP. - On the 31st ult., at 9 Gladstone-street, Kew, Eliza, relict of the late George Hislop, and mother of George Hislop, of Doncaster, aged 78 years.
Funeral Notices
HISLOP. - The Friends of the late Mrs. ELIZA HISLOP, relict of the late George Hislop, formerly of Doncaster, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral is appointed to leave her late residence, No. 9 Gladstone-street, Kew, THIS DAY (Saturday, September 2), at half-past 2 o'clock p.m. A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Cotham-road, Kew, and Auburn-road, Auburn. Tel. 890.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 9 September 1893
Deaths
HISLOP. - On the 31st ult., at 9 Gladstone-street, Kew, Eliza, relict of the late George Hislop, and mother of George Hislop, of Doncaster, aged 78 years.
Reporter, Box Hill, Friday 15 September 1893
Local News.
Those of our readers who were acquainted with Mr. Colin Phillips, of Doncaster, will regret to hear of that gentleman's death, which took place on Friday morning last at his residence, Doncaster. The deceased during a great number of years had acted as rate collector to the Templestowe Shire, and had also acted in the same capacity for the Doncaster Shire. He had made many friends, and was generally respected throughout the district. The deceased had reached the ripe old age of 82 years. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon and was attended by a large number of residents and friends.
Reporter, Box Hill, Friday 6 October 1893
DONCASTER COUNCIL. MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1893. Present - Crs. E. Thiele (President, in the chair), Sell, H. Thiele, Petty, Mays, and Zerbe.
ORDINARY BUSINESS. Cr. Sell moved and Cr. Petty seconded - " That a letter of condolence be sent to Mrs. C. Phillips on the death of her husband, the late rate-collector." For a great number of years this gentleman has acted as rate-collector, and very high encomiums were passed upon the manner in which he had carried out his duties. The motion was carried unanimously.
NOTICE OF MOTION. Cr. Sell gave notice that at the next meeting he would move - " That a sum of £25 be paid to the widow of the late rate-collector, Mr. Colin Phillips, in recognition of his services for many years."
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 6 October 1893
Deaths
O'BRIEN. - On the 5th inst., at his parents' residence, Templestowe-road, Bulleen, Eugene Patrick, the eldest beloved son of Thomas and Kate O'Brien, aged 18 years. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of Mr. THOMAS O'BRIEN are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved eldest son, Eugene Patrick, to the place of interment, Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral will leave his residence, Templestowe-road, Bulleen, THIS DAY (Friday, the 6th inst.), at 3 o'clock p.m. JOHN DALEY, Undertaker, Latrobe and Spring streets, Melbourne.
Reporter, Box Hill, Friday 27 October 1893
DONCASTER COUNCIL. MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1893.
Present - Crs. E. Thiele (President, in the chair), Sell, Petty, Mays, and Zerbe.
CORRESPONDENCE. From Jessie Phillips, thanking the council for the letter of condolence on the death of her late husband. Received.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 25 November 1893
Births
MEADER. - On the 1st inst., at Towerlea, Main-road, Doncaster, the wife of William Meader, junior - a daughter (stillborn).
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 2 December 1893
Births
MEADER. - On the 1st ult., at Towerlea, Main-road, Doncaster, the wife of William Meader, junior - a daughter (stillborn).
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 26 February 1894
Deaths
PETTY. - On the 24th inst., at her late residence, Doncaster, Jane, relict of the late Thomas Petty, aged 74 years.
Funeral Notices
PETTY. - The Friends of the late Mrs. JANE PETTY are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral is appointed to move from her late residence, Doncaster, THIS DAY (Monday, 26th February), at 2 o'clock p.m. A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Cotham-road, Kew. Telephone 31, Hawthorn Exchange.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 2 March 1894
Local News.
We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Jane Petty, relict of the late Mr. Thomas Petty, and mother of Mr. Tom Petty of Doncaster, which took place at her residence, Doncaster, on Saturday last, at the ripe age of 74 years. The remains of the deceased lady were interred in the Boroondara Cemetery on Monday last, and were followed by a large number of relatives and friends. The funeral arrangements were carried out in a satisfactory manner by Mr. A. W. Padbury of Kew.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 24 March 1894
THE LAW COURTS - ACTION AGAINST TRUSTEES.
A somewhat unusual application was made to Mr. Justice Hood in chambers on Thursday in an action of Ellis and others v. Warren and other. One Hugh Ellis, late of Doncaster, died in 1886, leaving a wife and children but no property save 10 acres of land at that place. The widow subsequently obtained administration of the estate, and sold the land for £960. She retained a third of this amount as her proper share, and the balance, £640, was handed over to William Sell and Mrs.
M. A. Brown, the sureties under the administration, to be invested for the benefit of the children. The money was placed on deposit in the E.S. and A.C. Bank at Doncaster, and the interest was applied regularly for the children's benefit. Upon the bank reconstructing during last year the deposit became " locked up " for a number of years, so that the capital amount was no longer available. In the meantime the widow had married John Warren, and the present action was instituted by him, as next friend of the infant children, against the trustees, claiming a refund of the
£640 and damages for their breach of trust in having failed to invest the money on mortgage or in Government securities. The defendants now asked for an inquiry before the chief clerk as to whether the action was for the benefit of the children, and if so, whether the plaintiff was the proper person to conduct it. It was alleged that Warren was of impecunious and dissolute habits, and that his real object was to obtain control of the money for his own purposes. These allegations were denied, and Warren expressed his willingness that upon the money being recovered it should be handed over to a trustee company for the children. Mr. Justice. Hood said there was strong evidence that the plaintiff was bringing the action in order to secure the money for himself, and also that he was not a fit person to have control of the action. An order was, therefore, granted for further inquiries to be made by the chief clerk ; costs to be costs in the cause. Mr. Weigall appeared to make the application, and Mr. Power for the plaintiff to oppose.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 16 April 1894
Deaths
WILLIAMSON. - On the 15th inst., at Springfield Farm, Templestowe, Robert Williamson, J.P., aged 71 years and 9 months. Deeply regretted.
Funeral Notices
WILLIAMSON. - The Friends of the late ROBERT WILLIAMSON, Esq., J.P., are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Templestowe Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from his late residence, Springfield Farm, Templestowe, To- morrow (Tueday, April 17), at 2 o'clock p.m. A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Cotham-road, Kew. Telephone 31, Hawthorn Exchange.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 17 April 1894
Deaths
WILLIAMSON. - On the 15th inst., at Springfield Farm, Templestowe, Robert Williamson, J.P., aged 71 years and 9 months. Home papers please copy.
Funeral Notices
WILLIAMSON. - The Friends of the late ROBERT WILLIAMSON, Esq., J.P., are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Templestowe Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from his late residence, Springfield Farm, Templestowe, THIS DAY (Tuesday, April 17), at 2 o'clock p.m. A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Cotham-road, Kew.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 21 April 1894
Deaths
WILLIAMSON. - On the 15th inst., at Springfield Farm, Templestowe, Robert Williamson, J.P., aged 71 years and 9 months. Deeply regretted.
Barrier Miner, Broken Hill, Friday 11 May 1894
Intercolonial News [By Telegraph.] Victoria. MELBOURNE, Thursday.
John Warren was arrested to-day at Doncaster, a distant suburb, on a charge of bigamy. It is alleged that he married in 1888 while his wife whom he had married in 1877 was alive. He was brought before the local court and remanded.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 18 May 1894
ALLEGED BIGAMY.
At the Fitzroy Police Court yesterday a man named John Warren, a farmer, was prosecuted by Inspector Young on a charge of committing bigamy. It was stated in evidence that he was married in 1877 to Mary Jane Worley, in Mitcham, near Adelaide, South Australia. At the end of eight years he left his wife, and subsequently he took up his abode in Melbourne, where he met a widow named Sarah Ellis in 1888. He married her at Condell-street, Fitzroy, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. J. Turner, a Baptist minister, to whom he stated he was a widower. Friends of the first wife, becoming acquainted with the fact, communicated with her, and a warrant was taken out for his apprehension. This was accomplished at Hawthorn by Constable Keane on the 10th inst. The accused was committed for trial, and allowed bail in a surety of £100.
Fitzroy City Press, Vic. , Friday 18 May 1894
FITZROY. - THURSDAY.
[Before the Mayor, (Cr. Yager) chairman and Messres. Tait, Couchemann and Letham, Js'.P.] BIGAMY.
A middle aged man of respectable appearance, named John Warren was charged with bigamy. The evidence of the first wife, Mary Jane Warren, was to the effect that on the 13th of July, 1880, she was married to the defendant at St. Michael's Chusch [sic] of England in Adelaide, by the Rev. J. H. Reid, there were five witnesses to the ceremony. Almost immediately after their marriage they failed to agree. After living together for eight years, her husband left her in Adelaide and come to Melbourne. It was not until two months ago that she knew where he was and also that he had married again. She (Mrs. Warren) had three children by her husband, the eldest being 15 and the youngest 10 years. Warren had never sent any money to her for the support of his children or herself.
William Sells deposed that he was a brother-in-law to the prosecuter. About a month ago he went to Adelaide and obtained from the Registrar General of that colony the copy of the marriage certificate produced. Martha Ellis deposed that she was married to the defendant by the Rev. J. Turner, at his private house in Condell-st., in August 1888, prior to the marriage she was a widow with three children, and she had now two children by the defendant. Before the marriage he told her that he had been previously married but did not know whether his first wife was living or dead.
Constable Keane deposed that on the 10th inst. he arrested the accused at Hawthorn on a warrant issued at the instance of the first wife. Warren said that he supposed that the prosecutor had taken that course because she wanted to marry again.
Mr. Power who defended said that his client would reserve his defence for the higher court. Warren was then committed for trial bail being allowed in two sureties of £100 each and the accused in his own recognizances of £100.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 6 June 1894
Wills and Estates
The will, dated February 21, 1894, of Robert Williamson, late of Templestowe, near Melbourne, farmer, who died on April 15, has been lodged for probate. The estate consists of £5,322 realty and £870 personalty, or a total of £6,192. The testator leaves 65 acres of land to his son David, subject to the payment to his mother of £350 within five years, and £25 a year until payment of the larger amount; 48½ acres of land to his son John, and 100 acres to be divided between his sons Robert and John, subject to the payment by Robert to John of £50. The residue of the estate is left to the testator's wife, Elizabeth Williamson, absolutely.
Table Talk, Melbourne, Vic., Friday 15 June 1894
Wills and Bequests
ROBERT Williamson, of Templestowe, farmer, by his will dated February 21, 1894, and presented for probate by Messrs. A. Grant and Son, of Melbourne, solicitors, appointed his wife Elizabeth, and his brothers, James and John, executors. He bequeathed 65 acres of land to his son David, subject to the payment to his mother of £50 within twelve months, and £300 within five years, and £25 a year until payment of the larger amount; lot 19 and half of lot 18, of portion 3, Carlton Estate (48½ acres) to his son John, and 100 acres, being lots 5, 23 and 24 of portion B, Carlton Estate, to be divided between his sons Robert and James, the southern half to Robert and the northern half to James, subject to the payment by Robert to James of £50. The residue of the estate is left to the testator's wife absolutely. Testator died April 15, 1894, and the estate is sworn at £5322 real and £870 personal; total, £6192.
Reporter, Box Hill, Friday 15 June 1894
Local News
We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Margaret Whitten the wife of Mr. John Whitten of Doncaster, which took place at her residence " Fairview " on Monday last at the ripe age of 65 years. The deceased had been ailing for a long time past and her death was not altogether unexpected. The remains of the deceased were interred in the Boroondara cemetery on Wednesday last and were followed by a large circle of relatives and friends. Mr. A. W. Padbury of Kew, carried out the funeral arrangements in a very satisfactory manner.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 26 June 1894
BIGAMY.
John Warren, who last Thursday pleaded guilty to bigamy, was brought up before Mr. Justice A'Beckett, in the Criminal Court yesterday for sentence. The prisoner on the 25th December, 1877, was married in South Australia to Mary Jane Wurley ; and on the 13th July, 1888, he was again married at Doncaster, in this colony, to Sarah Ellis, a widow with five children, his first wife being still alive. Mr. Power addressed the Court in mitigation of punishment. Mr. Justice A'Beckett, in passing sentence, said that no deception had been passed on the second wife in this case, because the prisoner told her when they were married that he did not know whether his first wife was alive or not. The first wife, too, had refused to come to this colony many years ago when the prisoner came ; and the prosecution appeared to have been evoked by the animosity of an outside person, who was connected with some law proceedings concerning the children of the second wife. The sentence of the Court was three months' imprisonment.
Camperdown Chronicle, Vic., Tuesday 26 June 1894
PECULIAR BIGAMY CASE.
A man named John Warren, who pleaded guilty to a charge of bigamy, was to-day brought up for sentence. He had married a Mrs. Ellis. He had told her, however, that he had been married before, and that his wife had years before refused to accompany him to the colony from South Africa, and she took her chance of the first wife being alive. His Honour said he thought the ends of justice would be met by sentencing the prisoner to three month's imprisonment with hard labour.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 19 October 1894
Birth
FITZSIMONS. - On the 15th October, at her residence, Summer Hill, Templestowe, the wife of J. H. Fitzsimons, jun., of twin daughters.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 3 November 1894
Deaths
GIERKE. - On the 2nd inst., at the residence of her son-in-law, Gûnther Kûhn, 54 Lonsdale-street east, Melbourne, Johanna Louise Gierke, formerly of Mohsau, Germany, dearly beloved mother of Mrs. Kûhn, Melbourne, Mrs. Gerlach, Bayswater, and Mrs. Fuhrmann, Doncaster, aged 80 years and 10 months.
Funeral Notices
GIERKE. - The Friends of Mr. GUNTHER KUHN are most respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved mother-in-law, Johanna Louise Gierke, to the place of interment in the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave his residence, No. 54 Lonsdale-street east, Melbourne, To-morrow (Sunday, November 4, 1894), at 3 o'clock. HENRY J. R. LEWIS, Undertaker and Embalmer, Johnston and Hertford streets, Fitzroy; and High- street, Northcote. Telephone 1160.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 17 January 1895
JUDICIAL AND LAW NOTICES.
NASSAU GEORGE SIMPSON (Supposed Deceased). - The abovenamed person (who was a son of the late George Simpson, of Chick, St. Osyth, near Colchester, in the county of Essex, England, farmer), formerly resided in London and emigrated to Melbourne, in the colony of Victoria, Australia, in or about the month of June, 1878, where he resided for a few months. In January, 1879, he was in Adelaide, South Australia, in company with his brother, William Henry Simpson. In August, 1879, he was, as it is believed, living at Burley-cottage, Doncaster, near Melbourne aforesaid, a letter having been written by him to a friend in England bearing that address, and dated on the 5th of that month. Since that date he has not been seen nor heard of by his mother, brothers, or sisters, nor (as it is believed) by any other person in England. The said Nassau George Simpson would if living, or his legal personal representatives if he be dead will on proof of their being such, be entitled to a sum of money invested in consols and held in trust for him in England. All persons claiming to be interested in the estate of the said Nassau George Simpson are requested to apply to the undersigned, and any person who can supply evidence of his death will be rewarded. And notice is hereby given that unless evidence or information of the death of the said Nassau George Simpson, and of his having a legal personal representative, is given or sent to the undersigned before the expiration of 4 months from the date hereof, application will be made to the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice in England that such his death may be presumed, and that a grant of letters of Administration to his estate and effects may be made to his next of kin or one of them.
Dated this 8th day of December, 1894. PEACOCK and GODDARD, 3 South-square, Gray's Inn, London, solicitors for the family of the supposed deceased.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 26 January 1895
Births
DAVIES. - On the 19th inst., at Templestowe, the wife of David Davies of twin sons (prematurely).
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Thursday 21 February 1895
Marriage
On Monday, 11th February, Mr. Daniel Ryan (brother of Cr. Ryan) was married to Miss Fitzsimmons [sic], formerly of Templestowe, but lately of Heidelberg. The ceremony took place at St. John's Roman Catholic church, the celebrant being the Rev. Father Callaghan.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 22 June 1895
MAHON. - On the 12th inst., at her late residence, Templestowe-road, Bulleen, Mary, relict of the late John Mahon, aged 85 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 26 June 1895
Deaths
SYKES. - On the 25th inst., at the Alfred Hospital, of Bright's disease, William Frank, second eldest beloved son of Jesse and Isabella Sykes, of Beaconsfield, late of Haines-street, North Melbourne, and brother of Mrs. W. Craig, state school, Doncaster East, aged 26 years.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 28 June 1895
MARRIAGE BELLS.
A very pretty wedding was celebrated on Wednesday last at Doncaster, when Miss Rosamond Petty, daughter of Mr. T. Petty, J.P., was: united in wedlock with Mr. William James Webb, of Croydon, North Queensland. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's uncle, Mr. E. Wilson, Mr. D. A. Ewers being the officiating minister. Miss Ada Schramm and the bride’s sisters acted as bridesmaids, and Mr. Couzens acted in the capacity as best man. About 80 guests sat down to breakfast. The presents were very numerous and costly. The happy pair left for their honeymoon at about 4 p.m., and will leave for Queensland on Saturday next.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 29 June 1895 Deaths
SYKES. - On the 25th inst, at the Alfred Hospital, of Bright's disease, William Frank, second eldest beloved son of Jesse and Isabella Sykes, of Beacons- field, late of Haines-street, North Melbourne, and brother of Mrs. W. Craig, state school, Doncaster East, aged 26 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 8 July 1895 Deaths
SANGSTER. - On the 6th inst., at the Morning Star Hotel, Doncaster-road, Jane Sangster, relict of the late William Sangster, aged 56 years.
Funeral Notices
SANGSTER. - The Friends of the late Mrs. JANE SANGSTER are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Boroondara Cemetery Kew. The funeral is appointed to move from the Morning Star Hotel, Doncaster-road, THIS DAY (Monday, July 8), at half past 2 o'clock, arriving at cemetery about half-past 3 p.m. A.W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Kew.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 23 August 1895
Wills and Estates
The will of August Fuhrmann, of Doncaster, farmer, has been lodged for probate. It is dated March 18, 1893, and the testator died on the 22nd July, 1895. He left real property valued at £2,667 and personal property valued at £2,186. To his danghters [sic] Emma, Annie, and Eada he bequeathed £100 each, having previously provided for his other daughters. The whole of his personal property he left to his wife, and she is to have the income from the remainder until his youngest son is 21 years old, when it is to be divided between his two sons, August and Frederick.
Fitzroy City Press, Vic., Friday 30 August 1895
DEATHS.
COLLINS. - On the 27th August, at her son's residence, 113 King William-street, Fitzroy, Elizabeth Collins, relict of the late John Collins, late of Templestowe, aged 69 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 15 October 1895
Deaths
YEWERS. - On the 11th inst., at the residence of her son-in-law (Mr. Fred. Thiele), at Doncaster, Emily, relict of the late John Yewers, in her 73rd year. A colonist of 48 years' duration. Interment on 13th inst.
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of Mr. JOSEPH LOWEN are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife, Sarah, to the place of interment, the Nunawading Cemetery. The funeral to move from his residence, Alabama, Doncaster, THIS DAY (Tuesday, the 15th inst.), at 1 o'clock p.m. HERBERT KING, Undertaker, Burwood-road, Hawthorn. Tel. 912.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 25 August 1896
Divorce Court - MONDAY, AUG. 24.
(Before Mr. Justice Williams.) GROMANN V GROMANN.
A petition by Frank Gromann, commercial traveller for a divorce from his wife, Ellen Gromann on the ground of desertion.
Mr. Tucker instructed by Mr. Raphael, appeared for the petitioner. No appearance for the respondent.
The parties were married on the 22nd November, 1885, at Doncaster, near Melbourne. According to the petitioner, they lived together until 1890, when, as he was in poor circumstances, he asked respondent to go and lodge with his father at the Railway Hotel, Box Hill. She declined to stay there and went away, and afterwards resided with her own relations, and refused to return to him, although he frequently beseeched her to do so.
A decree nisi was granted, and the petitioner was allowed the control of three children born of the marriage.
The Mercury, Hobart, Tas, Saturday 12 December 1896
Marriages
JOHNSON - HARDINGE. - On November 14, at Trinity Church, Doncaster, Victoria, by the Rev. Max Schramm, Alfred R. Johnson, F.I.A.V., Secretary Huddart, Parker and Co. Limited, Melbourne, youngest son of the late John Johnson, merchant, Sydney, to Charlotte Alice Cecil (Lottie), daughter of the late S. T. Hardinge, Postmaster-General, Hobart, and grand niece of the late Major-General Hardwicke, K.C.B., Commander-in-Chief, Bombay.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 4 January 1897
Births
JOHNSON-BOE. - On the 31st December, at the Morning Star Hotel, Doncaster, the wife of E. A. Johnson-Boe, formerly of Mewburn-park and Byron Lodge, Gippsland, of a daughter.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 27 February 1897
MARRIAGES
SMITH - CLAPPERTON. - On the 21st January, at the bride's residence, by the Rev. J. D. Robertson. Presbyterian minister. George Freer Smith, third son of George Smith, of Ben Nevis, Bulleen, and grandson of Mrs. Duncan, Eildon, Bulleen, to Alexandra Elizabeth Rosy Clapperton, niece and adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clapperton, Yarrawonga.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Tuesday 2 March 1897
MARRIAGES
SMITH - CLAPPERTON. - On the 21st January, at the residence of the bride's uncle, by the Rev. J. D. Robertson, George Freer, third son of George Smith, Ben Nevis, Bulleen, and grandson of of Mrs. Duncan, Eildon, Bulleen, to Alexandra Elizabeth Roy, niece and adopted daughter of George Clapperton, Yarrawonga.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 6 March 1897
MARRIAGES
SMITH - CLAPPERTON. - On the 21st January, at the residence of the bride's uncle, by the Rev. J. D. Robertson, George Freer, third son of George Smith, Ben Nevis, Bulleen, and grandson of Mrs. Duncan, Eildon, Bulleen, to Alexandra Elizabeth Roy, niece and adopted daughter of George Clapperton, Yarrawonga.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 6 March 1897
Marriages
TYRRELL - O'BRIEN. - On the 28th February, at St. John's R.C. Church, Heidelberg, by the Rev. Father O'Callaghan, James Henry Tyrrell, of Heidelberg, to Emily Josephine, eldest daughter of Thomas O'Brien, shire engineer, Templestowe.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 13 March 1897
Marriages
TYRRELL - O'BRIEN. - On the 28th February, at St. John's R.C. Church, Heidelberg, by the Rev. Father O'Callaghan, James Henry Tyrrell, of Heidelberg, to Emily Josephine, eldest daughter of Thomas O'Brien, shire engineer, Templestowe.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Monday 5 April 1897
Deaths
CASSIDY. - On the 3rd April, at his late residence, 407 Cardigan-street, Carlton, Matthew George, beloved youngest son of Matthew and Elizabeth Cassidy, of Templestowe, and brother of Patrick Cassidy, of 259 Brunswick-street, Fitzroy, aged 29 years, late of the General Post-office. R.I.P.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 10 April 1897
Deaths
CASSIDY. - On the 3rd April, at his late residence, 407 Cardigan-street, Carlton, Matthew George, beloved youngest son of Matthew and Elizabeth Cassidy, of Templestowe, and brother of Patrick Cassidv, of 259 Brunswick-street, Fitzroy, aged 29 years, late of the General Post-office. R.I.P.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 13 April 1897
Deaths
HENRY. - On the 11th April, at The Elms, Benalla, Edith Octavia, the beloved wife of Joseph Henry, M.B., T.C.D., L.R.C.S.I., youngest daughter of the late Edward Tatham, of Doncaster, Victoria, and Yorkshire, England, aged 53 years.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 17 April 1897
Deaths
HENRY. - On the 11th April, at The Elms, Benalla, Edith Octavia, the beloved wife of Joseph Henry, M.B., T.C.D., L.R.C.S.I., youngest daughter of the late Edward Tatham, of Doncaster, Victoria, and Yorkshire, England, aged 53 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 26 April 1897
Deaths
ZERBE. - On the 25th April, at East Doncaster, August, the beloved husband of Elenora Zerbe, father of August and Frederick Zerbe, East Doncaster, and Mrs. H. Fromhold, Doncaster E., Mrs. E. Fliegner, Fitzroy, Mrs. H. Aumann, Warandyte, Louisa Zerbe, East Doncaster, aged 66 years and 7 months, after a painful illness. Deeply regretted by all who knew him.
Funeral Notices
THE Friends of the late Mr. AUGUST ZERBE, Senior, are most respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, in the Boroondara Cemetery. The funeral will leave his late residence, East Doncaster, on Tuesday, April 27, at 1 p.m. OTTO PREUSS, Undertaker, Burwood-road, Glenferrie. Branches - No. 1, Auburn-road; No. 2, Camberwell; No. 3, Burwood; No. 4, Box Hill; No. 5, Surrey Hills. Telephone No. 7 Hawthorn Exchange.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 27 April 1897
Deaths
ZERBE. - On the 25th April, at East Doncaster, August, the beloved husband of Elenora Zerbe, father of August and Frederick Zerbe, East Doncaster, and Mrs. H. Fromhold, Doncaster E., Mrs. E. Fliegner, Fitzroy, Mrs. H. Aumann, Warandyte, Louisa Zerbe, East Doncaster, aged 66 years and 7 months, after a painful illness. Deeply regretted by all who knew him.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Friday 21 May 1897
A child named Mabel Lily Chivers, between two and three years old, met with a fatal accident at Templestowe, on 12th inst. It was in the kitchen when its clothes caught fire. The mother hearing the child's cries rushed to the rescue and enveloped it in a blanket. Dr. Phillips was immediately called to the little sufferer, but the little thing never rallied and died shortly afterwards.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 22 May 1897
Births
CRAIG. - On the 12th May, at State School, Doncaster East, the wife of W. Craig, head teacher, Doncaster East, of a daughter.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 6 August 1897
Deaths
O'BRIEN. - On the 4th August, at her parents' residence, Templestowe-road, Bulleen, Mary Cecilia, the second beloved daughter of Thomas and Kate O'Brien. R.I.P.
Funeral Notices
O'BRIEN. - The Friends of Mr THOMAS O'BRIEN are respecfully invited to follow the remains of his dearly beloved second daughter, Mary Cecelia, to the place of interment, the Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral will leave his residence, Templestowe-road, Bulleen, on Friday, the 6th August, 1897, at 3 o'clock p.m. JOHN DALEY, Undertaker, Latrobe and Spring streets, Melbourne.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 13 August 1897 DEATH OF MISS MARY CECILIA O'BRIEN.
We exceedingly regret to record the death of the above lady, which took place at he parents' residence, Templestowe, on Wednesday week last. The deceased was remarkably tall for her years, and suffered a good deal. The deceased had received all the rites of the Holy Church, and having led a pious and exemplary life departed in peace. The funeral cortege, one of the largest known in the district, was attended by many of the leading residents of Templestowe, Bulleen, Heidelberg, Yan Yean, and other places, including the presidents, ex-presidents, and councillors of the local municipalities, and of all religious denominations. The burial took place at Heidelberg. Mr. John Daley being the undertaker, who provided a hearse with white plumes, and two mourning coaches, and there were about 36 carriages and a number of horseman who followed the remains to their last resting place. Father O'Callaghan, assisted by Rev. Dr. Kelly, of Carlton, read the prayers and the burial service. It should certainly be some consolation to Mr. Thomas O'Brien - the well-known, municipal officer, whose residence at Templestowe dates back some 35 years - the great respect shown him and Mrs. O'Brien, testifying to the high esteem in which himself and his family are held. It is but a short time since Mr. O'Brien lost his eldest son, a bright young man of high promise.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 14 August 1897
DEATHS
O'BRIEN. - On the 4th August, at her parents' residence, Templestowe-road, Bulleen, Mary Cecelia, the second beloved daughter of Thomas and Kate O'Brien. R.l.P.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 21 August 1897
DEATHS
COCK. - On the 9th August, at Perth Hospital, Western Australia, of typhoid, Charles, the fifth son of John and the late Mary Anne Cock, of Bulleen, aged 19 years and 10 months.
Kilmore Free Press, Kilmore, Thursday 2 September 1897
Mrs Sophia Thompson, aged about 60, burnt to death last week at Doncaster East.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 23 September 1897
Deaths
TURNER. - On the 21st September, at Doncaster East, Francis Henry, dearly beloved son of Grace and the late Andrew C. Turner, aged 24 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 11 October 1897
Deaths
WESTERN. - On the 9th October, at Mount Pleasant Farm, Templestowe, George Ewen, the dearly beloved eldest son of B. G. and A. Western, baker, High-street, St. Kilda, aged 20 years and 11 months.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 16 October 1897
Deaths
WESTERN. - On the 6th October, at Mount Pleasant Farm, Templestowe, George Ewen, the dearly beloved eldest son of B. G. and A. Western, baker, High-street, St. Kilda, aged 20 years and 11 months.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 25 March 1898 Burnt To
Death
KANGAROO GROUND, Thursday.
Mr. Robert Hunter, aged 69, an old and respected resident of Templestowe, was found in his paddock about two miles from the township this morning, burnt to death.
A bush fire occurred there yesterday afternoon, and he had evidently attempted to stop it single- handed, but succumbed to the flames. The lower portion of his body was badly burnt.
The West Australian, Perth, Friday 25 March 1898, page 4
Summary of News
An old resident of Templestowe, named Robert Hunter, aged 69 years, was burned to death in his paddock yesterday. It is supposed that he endeavoured single-handed to stop a bush fire, and, becoming exhausted, was overtaken by the flames.
The West Australian, Perth, Friday 25 March 1898, page 7
Fighting a Bush Fire - An Old Man Burned To Death - MELBOURNE, March 24.
An old resident of Templestowe, Robert Hunter, aged 69, was found this morning in one of his paddocks, burnt to death. A bush fire occurred there yesterday afternoon and he evidently tried single-handed to stop it, but succumbed to over-exertion and smoke.
The Sydney Morning Herald, Friday 25 March 1898
Burnt To Death - MELBOURNE, Thursday.
An old resident of Templestowe named Robert Hunter, aged 69, was found this morning in one of his paddocks burnt to death. A bush fire occurred there yesterday afternoon. He evidently tried single-handed to stop it, but succumbed to over-exertion and the smoke.
Launceston Examiner, Friday 25 March 1898
Shocking Death - MELBOURNE, Thursday.
An old resident of Templestowe, Mr. Robert Hunter, aged 69 years, was found this morning in one of his paddocks burnt to death. A bush fire occurred there yesterday afternoon, and he evidently tried single-handed to stop it, but succumbed to over exertion and smoke.
South Australian Register, Adelaide, Friday 25 March 1898
Burnt To Death - MELBOURNE, Thursday.
Robert Hunter, aged sixty-nine, an old resident of Templestowe, was found this morning in one of his paddocks burnt to death. A bush fire had occurred there yesterday afternoon, and he evidently tried single-handed to stop it, but succumbed to over-exertion and smoke.
Camperdown Chronicle, Vic., Tuesday 29 March 1898
Burnt To Death
Mr. Robert Hunter, aged 69, an old and respected resident of Templestowe, was found in his paddock about two miles from the township, burnt to death. A bush fire occurred there, and he had evidently attempted to stop it single-handed, but succumbed to the flames.
Kilmore Free Press, Kilmore, Thursday 31 March 1898
Robert Hunter, an old resident of Templestowe, was overcome in fighting a fire on 23rd instant and lost his life.
The Horsham Times, Vic., Tuesday 19 April 1898
SOCIAL.
Our Natimuk correspondent writes:
- A wedding which attracted a good deal of interest was celebrated in the Natimuk Lutheran Church on Wednesday afternoon, when Mr. A. Thiele, of Doncaster, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Minnie Nichterlein, of Natimuk. The Rev. C. Schoknecht conducted the ceremony. The church was tastefully decorated for the occasion by the church choir, of which the bride was a leading member. A great number of people assembled to witness the ceremony, the church being crowded to the door. The bride, who was given away by her father, Mr. L. Nichterlein, wore an ivory white dress and the customary wreath and veil. The bridesmaids were Miss Annie Nichterlein, who was dressed in pink cashmere with chiffon, and Misses G. and A. Schoknecht, in cream. On arrival of the bridegroom, accompanied by his groomsmen, Mr. W. Nichterlein and Messrs. W. and M. Streade, the choir sang a wedding hymn, and after the ceremony the happy couple left the church as the organ pealed forth the Wedding March. After breakfast was partaken of, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thiele left for Melbourne. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many costly and useful presents.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 14 May 1898
Marriages
THIELE - NICHLERLEIN. - On the 15th April, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Natimuk, by the Rev. C. Schoknecht, Alfred Thiele, of Doncaster, Victoria, to Minna, second youngest daughter of Mr. L. Nichlertein, of Natimuk.
[The bride’s name is misspelt twice in this notice. It is correctly Nichterlein.]
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 18 May 1898
Marriages
THIELE-NICHTERLEIN. - On the 13th April, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Natimuk, by the Rev. C. Schoknecht, Alfred Thiele, of Doncaster, Victoria, to Minna, second youngest daughter of Mr. L. Nichterlein, of Natimuk.
[Both date and spelling of bride’s name altered in this notice.]
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 10 June 1898
A quiet wedding took place at Kangaroo Ground on Wednesday afternoon last, when Mr. George Smith, son of John Smith, Esq., of Templestowe, and Miss Margaret Crichton, third daughter of Mr. Alex. Crichton, of Kangaroo Ground, were joined together as man and wife, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. John Darroch. The newly-wedded pair - who carry the well wishes of the district with them - will reside at Templestowe.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 8 August 1898
Wills and Estates
The late Mr. John Smedley, of Sunnybanks, in the parish of Bulleen, farmer, made his will on September 25, 1894, and died May 20, 1898. He left £1,900 realty and £124 personalty among relatives.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 13 August 1898
IN MEMORIAM
O'BRIEN. - In loving memory of our dear sister, Mary Cecilia, who departed this life at Templestowe-road, Bulleen, on 4th August, 1897; also, our dear brother, Eugene Patrick, who died 5th October, 1893. For many years our family chain Was closely linked together; But, oh, that chain is broken now, Two links have gone for ever. - (Inserted by their brothers and sisters.)
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 23 September 1898
Orange Blossom
Marriage of Mr. J. H. Victor, eldest son of J. Victor, Esq., of Bonnie Doon, and Miss Grace Annie Stiggants, eldest daughter of Mr. Henry Stiggants, jun. (President of the Templestowe Shire Council), and Mrs. Stiggants, of Warrandyte.
On Wednesday, the 14th inst., the St. Peter's Church of England, Anderson's Creek, was very prettily decorated by the lady friends of the bride for this event. The weather for some days previously had been very cold and wet, but took up for this occasion, and the old adage, " Happy is the bride the sun shines on," was verified by old Sol shining resplendent for the occasion. Matting had been laid down from the gate to the entrance of the church and profusely strewn with flowers. The officiating clergymen were the Rev. Mr. Armstrong (who many years ago was officiating at the Creek), assisted by the Rev. G. Hollow, who at the present time occupies the pulpit. A little after the time arranged for, the bridegroom and his best man and friends entered the church, and immediately afterwards Mr. Stiggants drove his daughter up to the church, where the bride with maids and pages formed into procession and entered the church. Miss Hutchinson presided at the harmonium, and afterwards played the Wedding March.
By this time the church was filled with visitors and presented a very pretty appearance. The impressive service (Mr. Stiggants giving away his daughter) was got through, the responses and declarations from both bride and bridegroom being perfectly audible. As soon as the ceremony was finished, the bridegroom's best man claimed his privilege, and then the procession was re-formed, the bridegroom leading his bride out of the church to be subjected to a perfect shower of rice from those who wished them health and happiness. Mr. Blackie acted as best man, supported by Mr. Albert and Master Harold Stiggants.
Owing to a recent death in the bridegroom's family, the wedding breakfast and sending away was restricted to a few relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Stiggants.
The health of "The Bride" was proposed by the Rev. Mr. Armstrong, supported by Rev. G. Hollow, and suitably responded to by the bridegroom. "The Bridesmaids" was proposed by Mr. W. H. Wilson and responded to by Mr. Blackie. "The Host and Hostess" was proposed by Mr. T. O'Brien, supported by Mr. W. Carassoirick, and carried with great enthusiasm. Mr. Stiggants suitably replied for his wife and self.
THE DRESSES.
The bride wore a dress of cream broche trimmed with chiffon and pearls, wreath and veil. Her train bearers, Master Clive and Miss Lily Wilson (cousins of the bride), were dressed in cream and buttercup satin trimmed with embossed chiffon and lace. Miss Gertie Stiggants (first bridesmaid), Miss Ruth Victor (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Ruby Wilson (cousin of the bride) all wore cream bangeline trimmed with embossed chiffon with cream surah silk sashes, wearing gold bangles (the gift of the bridegroom), and carrying baskets of flowers. The bride's mother wore black merv trimmed with jet and pale green chiffon, toque of black trimmed with pale green roses. Mrs H.
H. Wilson, black merv trimmed with lace and jet, black toque, cornflowers and blue poppies; Miss J. Smith, dress of pale blue flowered muslin, cream lace, and blue satin trimmings; Mrs Edmund Blair, cream nun's veiling trimmed with coffered chiffon, cream hat trimmed with ribbon and pale pink poppies; Miss Holloway, bodice of pink broche silk, lustre skirt; Miss May Holloway, cream bodice, green skirt; Mrs H. Stiggants, sen., black dress; Miss Blackie and Mrs Ormund, lavender silk; Miss O'Brien, grey; Mrs Hollow, brown satin; Miss T. O'Brien, black and white chiffon; Mrs J. Wilson, plum velvet trimmed with salmon broche. The bride's travelling dress was blue bouckle cloth trimmed with gold coffered chiffon and braid, cream hat trimmed with buttercup ribbon, chiffon, and poppies.
THE DANCE.
Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Stiggants, jun., in honor of their daughter's wedding, issued invitations for a dance in the Mechanics' Hall, Anderson's Creek, which was attended by about fifty couples, the music being supplied by Mr. J. Sloan (violin) and Mr. Cass (piano). During the evening refreshments were provided, and everything went "as merrily as the marriage bells"; and at intervals Misses Duncan and Jennie Mullens, and Messrs. Gromann, H. Mullens, and H. Stone (who acted as M.C.) sang and played in their usual first-class style. The host and hostess were present during the whole of the night, and it was not until daylight did appear that the happy party broke up. Irrespective of the dresses previously mentioned, at the dance Mrs. Gromann wore black net over black silk, old gold and jet trimmings; Mrs. M'Cormack, light blouse and black skirt; Mrs Trezise, black silk broche and grenadene, helietrope ribbons and chiffon; Miss Jennie Mullens, white hail muslin, old gold ribbon and pearls; Mrs A. Hartrick, black and old gold; Miss Duncan, black dress, blue trimmings; Miss Ada Duncan, blue and white; Mrs F. Bradley, cream and white; Miss. E. Hutchinson, cream and white.
THE BRIDE'S PRESENTS.
The bride's presents were very handsome and numerous; in fact they filled the parlour, and were varied and useful, and presented a very pretty appearance, presents having been sent from both local and surrounding townships. The bridegroom's and parents' presents were very handsome. To enumerate would take up too much space.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 11 March 1899
DEATHS.
CRONAN. - On the 9th March, 1899, at his late residence, Elgar-road, Doncaster, William Cronan, aged 78 years. R.I.P.
FUNERAL NOTICES.
CRONAN. - The Friends of the late Mr. WILLIAM CRONAN are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral will leave his late residence, Elgar-road, Doncaster, To-morrow (Sunday, 12th March, 1899), at 2 o'clock punctually. JOHN ALLISON, Undertaker and Embalmer. Head office, Simpson's-road, Richmond. Telephones 1003, 1105, 2038.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 15 April 1899
Births
THIELE. - On the 29th March, at Friedrensruh, Doncaster, the wife of Alfred Thiele - a daughter.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 17 April 1899
Births
THIELE. - On the 31st March, at Friedensruh, Doncaster, the wife of Alfred Thiele - a son.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Friday 2 June 1899
A Templestowe Farmer Missing - Fruitless Search by the Police
A well-to-do dairy farmer of Templestowe, named Edward Watkins, has been missing from his home since Saturday under circumstances which lead his family to entertain fears for his safety. It appears that Mr. Watkins, who is between 60 and 70 years of age, has been much depressed of late owing to his youngest and favorite daughter having decided to marry, with the approval of her mother, a young man in the district named Smith. Mr. Watkins had no objections to his girl's future husband, who bears an exemplary character, and is capable of providing a comfortable home for his wife, but he was melancholy at the prospect of losing the comfort of his daughter's society and attentions at home. Recently the prospective marriage had been definitely fixed, and Mr. Watkins was heard to say "he would go when Aggie went" and to infer in other respects that he had suicidal intentions. No serious notice was taken of his remarks. On Saturday morning he left home at half- past six o'clock, stating he was going to drive home the dairy herd for milking purposes, after which, according to his statements, he intended mowing a crop of maize which grows on a flat near the Yarra. The cows came home at seven o'clock, but Mr. Watkins was not with them. The maize field was soon after visited, and although a scythe was lying on the ground there was no other sign of the farmer. A search was instituted by members of the family and neighbors on Sunday and all available relatives were communicated with without success. On Monday the matter was reported to the Heidelberg police, who at once communicated with all the metropolitan police stations, but no information was gained. On Tuesday Sergeant Burton and Trooper Kennedy dragged all the water holes in the vicinity of the missing man's farm, and searched for tracks along the banks of the river Yarra which is now swollen and running high. Tracks might easily have becme [sic] obliterated since Saturday owing to the recent rains The Yarra has since been dragged and the surrounding country searched, but all efforts have proved unavailing.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Tuesday 20 June 1899
Deaths.
HODGSON. - On the 18th June, at his late residence, Yarra View, Templestowe, James, the beloved husband of Flora Hodgson, aged 88 years. A colonist of 60 years.
Funeral Notice.
HODGSON. - The Friends of the late Mr. JAMES HODGSON are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from his late residence, "Yarra View," Templestowe, To-morrow (Wednesday, 21st), at 3 o'clock punctually. WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, Undertaker, Fitzroy and Moor streets, Fitzroy. Telephone 1045.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Wednesday 21 June 1899
Funeral Notice.
HODGSON. - The Friends of the late Mr. JAMES HODGSON are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from his late residence, Yarra View, Templestowe, THIS DAY (Wednesday, 21st), at 3 o'clock punctually. WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, Undertaker, Fitzroy and Moor streets, Fitzroy. Telephone 1045.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 23 June 1899 Wedding Bells
On Wednesday, June 14, at the Christian Chapel, Doncaster, by Mr. F. W. Greenwood (evangelist), Thomas, the eldest son of Mr. G. T Petty, of Doncaster, was married to Rosa Jane, youngest daughter of Mr. H. W. Smith, of Doncaster. At 4 o'clock, the time fixed for the ceremony, the chapel (which was very tastefully decorated with evergreens, wreath, wedding bells, and a beautiful motto "In Loved United") was crowded. On the arrival of the bridal party, the sun, after being obscured all day, came out in all its brightness. From the road into the chapel the path was strewn with roses by three of the bride's Sunday school scholars. The following acted as bridesmaids - Misses Ida and Elsie Smith, Hilda, Vera, Myrtle, and Alma Petty, and with the bride, looked very beautiful as they entered the building. Mr. A. Smith acted as best man. The ceremony over, there were the usual showers of rice, and the young married couple, attended by over 80 guests, returned to the house of the bride's parents, to partake of the wedding breakfast. After justice had been done to a sumptuous spread, Mr. John Tully proposed the sentiment of "The bride and bridegroom," and in doing so spoke of the estimation in which the newly married couple were held by all who knew them, and he concluded by heartily wishing them (on behalf of the company) health, happiness, and much prosperity in their new life. Mr. T. Petty feelingly responded in a very neat speech. Mr. Hudson proposed the sentiment "Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Mr. & Mrs. G. Petty," Mr. G. Petty responding. Mr. Greenwood proposed the "Bridesmaids," Mr. A. Smith, and Mr. J. Petty responding. The evening was pleasantly spent with [line illegible]. The [line illegible] evidenced by the numerous useful, costly, and beautiful wedding presents they received.
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Back row: L – R: Frank Petty, possibly Jane Isabella Stones, Thomas Petty, Will Petty, Vera Petty.
Front row: L – R: Herbert Petty, Sarah Ellen Petty (Myers), Alma Petty, George Thompson Petty, Rosa Jane Petty (Smith).
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Friday 23 June 1899
Notes and Comments
The death of Mr. James Hodgson, of Templestowe, removes one of the oldest pioneers of the district. He was one of the settlers of the primeval days, when aboriginals and marsupials had their homes on the hills, slopes and valleys of Ivanhoe, Heidelberg and Templestowe. He reared a large family, many of whom are now in good positions, and he died surrounded by his children and grandchildren at a ripe old age. On Wednesday his remains were interred in the Heidelberg cemetery, the funeral procession being very lengthy.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 24 June 1899
Deaths
HODGSON. - On the 18th June, at his late residence, Yarra View, Templestowe, James, the beloved husband of Flora Hodgson, aged 88 years. A colonist of 60 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 26 June 1899
A Missing Man Found Drowned
Edward Watkins, an elderly farmer, of Templestowe, disappeared mysteriously on the evening of 27th May last, and nothing was seen of him until Sunday morning, when his body was recovered from the Yarra. The man left his home at a quarter-past 6 o'clock, telling his wife he intended bringing his cows up from a paddock, but he failed to return, and nothing further was heard of him. Mrs. Watkins reported the disappearance to the police, but his movements could not be traced, and no person could be found in the locality who had seen him after he left his farm. Yesterday morning, however, a body was dragged from the river, and Sergeant Burton at once compared it with the description of the missing man, and found that it tallied in every particular, The body was afterwards fully identified by friends of the deceased.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 27 June 1899
A Farmer's Death
About a month ago Mr. Edward Watkins, farmer, of Templestowe, was missed from his home. On Sunday his body was found floating in the Yarra at Heidelberg. An inquiry was held yesterday, before Mr. Holland, J.P., and medical testimony showed the cause of death to be heart disease.
Deceased apparently fell into the water when walking on the river bank.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Friday 30 June 1899
Death of Mr. Edward Watkin [sic] - Died Of Heart Disease
A little over a month ago Mr. Edward Watkins, a Templestowe farmer, was missed from his home. He was last seen at 6.30 o'clock on Saturday morning, the 27th ult, when he left the house to drive cows home for milking. It was his intention then to mow a crop of maize which abutted on the river bank. Various theories, were advanced by friends and relatives as to the farmer's unexplained absence but it was generally surprised that he had been drowned.
Lat [sic] Sunday morning Mr. Richard Mercer was walking along the river bank with a dog. The animal commenced to bark and in other ways attracted his master's attention to an object in the water, which proved to be the form of a man floating face downward.
Sergeant Burton was at church when the discovery was made but a message was conveyed to him, and with the assistance of Trooper Kennedy he lost no time in recovering the body, which he at once identified as that of Edward Watkins. It was conveyed to the Sir Henry Barkly hotel, and the coroner, on being communicated with, commissioned Cr. Holland, J.P., to hold a magisterial inquiry. Dr. Gordon Phillips made a post mortem examination, and the inquiry was held on Monday. The evidence of the deceased family was taken and went to show that he had no suicidal tendencies and was in his usual spirits when he left home on the fateful Saturday morning.
Dr. Phillips said the deceased had not been drowned. He had died of heart disease, and when his heart failed his body must have fallen into the water.
Cr. Holland, J.P., found in accordance with the medical testimony, adding that there was no evidence to show how deceased got into the Yarra.
On Tuesday the unfortunate man's remains were interred in the Heidelberg Cemetery. There was a large funeral and the hearse was preceded by the members of the Oddfellows lodge to which deceased belonged. The Oddfellows, led by Prov. D.G.M. Davey, were all in regalia, and the service of the order was said at the grave.
The late Mr. Watkins was 65 years of age, and an old and highly respected resident of the district.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 30 June 1899
About a month ago Mr. Edward Watkins, farmer, of Templestowe, was missed from his home. On Sunday last his body was found floating in the River Yarra near Heidelberg. An inquiry was held on Monday before Mr. W. Holland, J.P., when medical testimony showed the cause of death to be heart disease. Deceased apparently fell into the water when walking on the river bank.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 4 August 1899
In Memoriam
O'BRIEN. - In sad and loving memory of Mary Cecelia, who departed this life at Templestowe- road, Bulleen, on the 4th August, 1897; also, Eugene Patrick, who died on the 5th October, 1893. R.I.P. For many years our family chain Was closely linked together. Oh! that chain is broken now, Two links have gone for ever. - (Inserted by their parents, sisters, and brothers.)
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 31 August 1899
Births
SERPELL. - On the 14th August, at Doncaster, the wife of Richard Serpell - a son.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Friday 15 September 1899
Funeral Notices.
THE Friends of Mr. OTTO BLOOM are most respectfully invited to follow the remains of his beloved wife, Emma, late second eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Ann Hewish, of Templestowe, to the place of interment, in the Templestowe Cemetery. The funeral will leave her late residence, Main-road, Doncaster, on Saturday, September 16, at 2 p.m. OTTO PREUSS, Undertaker, Burwood-road, Glenferrie. Telephone No. 7, Hawthorn Exchange.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Friday 10 November 1899
Deaths
BENNETT. - On the 9th November, at Stella-park, Templestowe, Isabel Jane, relict of the late Thomas Bennett, engineer, of Port Melbourne, aged 56 years.
FUNERAL NOTICES.
BENNETT. - The Friends of the late Mrs. THOMAS BENNETT are informed that her remains will be interred in the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral will leave her late residence, Stella-park, Templestowe, To-morrow (Saturday, the 11th inst.), at 1 p.m. Friends can meet at junction of the Northcote and Heidelberg roads, Clifton Hill, at 3 p.m., where mourning coaches will be in waiting. A. A. SLEIGHT, Undertaker.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 11 November 1899
Deaths
EVANS. - On the 10th November, at his residence, Cury-cottage, Belmont, Geelong, Thomas Evans, in his 82nd year, late of Doncaster and Heidelberg. A colonist of 58 years.
Funeral Notices
BENNETT. - The Friends of the late Mrs. THOMAS BENNETT are informed that her remains will be interred in the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral will leave her late residence, Stella-park, Templestowe, THIS DAY (Saturday, the 11th inst.), at 1 p.m. Friends can meet at junction of the Northcote and Heidelberg roads, Clifton Hill, at 3 p.m., where mourning coaches will be in waiting. A. A. SLEIGHT, Undertaker.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 18 November 1899
Deaths
BENNETT. - On the 9th November, at Stella-park, Templestowe, Isabel Jane, relict of the late Thomas Bennett, engineer, of Port Melbourne, aged 60 years.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Friday 8 December 1899
A Sudden Death at Doncaster - Disgust at Delay By Authorities
A painfully sudden death occurred at Doncaster, the victim being Miss Alice Maud Crossman, younger daughter of Mr. Charles Crossman, council dayman. The poor girl, who was apparently in the best of health complained of being ill, and simple remedes [sic] having no beneficial effect, the doctor was called in some short time previous to the demise of the child. The doctor under the circumstances refused to furnish a certificate, with the understanding, so rumour says, that an inquiry would be held and arrangements accordingly were made for interment. Meantime a notification was received that the inquiry into cause of death was postponed, and residents who attended for the purpose of following the remains to Box Hill Cemetery waited. Still the doctor failed to put in an appearance. Great chagrin was expressed at the vexatious delay caused by the hitch which had occurred. However, another medical man (Dr. Vaughan) was seen later, and he at once agreed to attend early next morning. He granted the necessary certificate, and the last rites were performed. The cause of death was gastritis, pleurisy, and acute effusion of syncope. It seemed a great scandal, not to say a menace to public health, to think that the corpse was allowed to remain in the parents' house for more than 60 hours. Very great sympathy has been expressed on all sides for the relatives of the deceased, who was a bright, well-thought-of girl of 14 years. - Mercury.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 15 December 1899
Wills and Bequests
The National Trustees Company are applying for probate of the will of Isabel Jane Bennett, late of Templestowe, widow, who died on 9th November. The estate is valued at £710/8/1, being realty £443 and personalty £267/8/1. The estate is divisible between the children of deceased.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Friday 15 December 1899
Mr. Alexander Crichton, an old resident of Kangaroo Ground, died on the 5th inst. He had been in delicate health a long time. Deceased leaves a widow, one son and eight daughters. Three of the latter are Mrs. Gilbert Smith, Templestowe; Mr.[sic] Geo. Smith, Templestowe and Mrs Edward Weller, Kangaroo Ground.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 16 December 1899
Births
CRAIG. - On the 12th December, at "Royston," Doncaster, the wife of W. Craig of a daughter.
Deaths
BENNETT. - On the 15th December, at Stella-park, Templestowe, Robert Henry, son of the late Thos. and I. J. Bennett, aged 29 years and 11 months.
Funeral Notices
BENNETT. - The Friends of the late ROBERT HENRY BENNETT are informed that his remains will be interred in the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral will leave Stella-park, Templestowe, to-morrow (Sunday, the 17th inst.), at 1 p.m. Friends can meet at the junction of the Northcote and Heidelberg roads, Clifton Hill, at 3.15 p.m. A. A. SLEIGHT, Undertaker.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 23 December 1899
Births
CRAIG. - On the 12th December, at "Royston," Doncaster, the wife of W. Craig of a daughter.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Wednesday 7 February 1900
Deaths
THOMAS. - On the 2nd February, at Doncaster, Margaret Craig, dearly beloved daughter of Francis and Margaret Thomas.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 10 February 1900
Deaths
THOMAS. - On the 2nd February, at Doncaster, Margaret Craig, dearly beloved daughter of Francis and Margaret Thomas.
The Advertiser, Adelaide, SA, Thursday 29 March 1900
Deaths
RIESCHIEK. - On the 28th March, at 12.30 p.m., of blood-poisoning, Ernst, the dearly beloved son of M. and J. E. Rieschiek, of Goodwood, at Doncaster, Victoria, aged 21. Fell asleep in Jesus.
Traralgon Record, Traralgon, Friday 30 March 1900
Death of An Old Resident
Death has once more been busy in our midst, and on this occasion the king of terrors has removed a very old and respected resident, in the person of Mr William Pentland, senr, of Traralgon South. The end, however, was not unexpected, for Mr Pentland had been ailing for some time, and had also reached the allotted span, 70 years. He was a man of quiet, unassuming disposition, who did not take an active part in public matters, but was one of the first to help any good or deserving object.
He was a hard-working man as well as a successful one, and when he took in hand any undertaking it could be relied on that he would see it carried out, and many of the improvements he has made will survive long after him.
Mr Pentland who is a native of Armagh, Ireland, arrived in the colony in 1852, and was married in St. James' Church, Melbourne, one of the first churches then built in the city. For some time he settled in Kew, and was one of the first men to purchase land in Doncaster, now a thriving place. Later on he went to Lillydale, where he carried on farming for about ten years. Hearing good accounts of the land in Gippsland he came up here and took up a selection at Loy Yang, about 27 years ago. After some time he disposed of the selection, and purchased a farm on Traralgon Creek, now known to be one of the best in the district, where he resided to the time of his death. Mr Pentland leaves a family of seven daughters and four sons all of whom are married except one girl, and reside in Gippsland. They were thus able to be present when the end came, and as deceased was conscious to the last, he was able to bid them a loving farewell. So ends the life of a good man; he rests from his labours. We omitted to state there are 36 grandchildren. Deceased's remains will be interred in the Traralgon Cemetery to-day, the funeral leaving his late residence at 12 noon.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 29 May 1900
Deaths
McKINDLAY. - On the 22nd May, at Wamboota, N.S.W., suddenly, James, the beloved husband of Helen McKindlay, and the father of Andrew (deceased), Donald, James, Neil, William, Robert, and Helen McKindlay, and of Mrs. Yeo and Mrs. Thomson. A colonist of 62 years. Many years resident of Bulleen and Kyneton. Aged 86 years. Asleep in Jesus.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 2 June 1900
DEATHS
McKINDLAY. - On the 22nd May, at Wamboota, N.S.W., suddenly, James, the beloved husband of Helen McKindlay, and the father of Andrew (deceased), Donald, James, Neil, William, Robert, and
Helen McKindlay, and of Mrs. Yeo and Mrs. Thomson. A colonist of 62 years. Many years resident of Bulleen and Kyneton. Aged 86 years. Asleep in Jesus.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 29 June 1900
Wedding at Doncaster.
On Wednesday, June 20, at 6 p.m,. in the Christian Chapel, Doncaster, Mr George Spicer, of Guilderoy, was married to Miss Florrie Cook, of Fitzroy, by Mr F. W. Greenwood, evangelist. After the ceremony an adjournment was made to the house of Mr J. Tully (brother-in-law of the bride) where the wedding breakfast was partaken of. A very enjoyable evening was then spent, a number of friends from the city being present. Mr J. Tully proposed the sentiment of " The Bride and Bridegroom," Mr Spicer replying. Mr Greenwood proposed " The Bridesmaids," Misses E. Cook, Rose Tully, Ada Tully, and Dorothy Hyde, Mr Frank Wall responding. Mr Holdsworth proposed "Absent Friends," Mr G. Petty proposed "Our Host and Hostess," Mr and Mrs Tully. Numerous and beautiful presents were received by the bride, and many hearty wishes for the future happiness and prosperity of the young couple were expressed.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 20 July 1900
Wedding Bells.
On Wednesday, July 11, in the Christian chapel, Doncaster, by Dr J. Cook, of Bendigo, Mr William Morrison, of Auburn, was married to Carrie, daughter of Mr H. McDowell, of Frederick street, Doncaster. At 4.30, the hour appointed for the ceremony, the chapel (which had been tastefully decorated with bells, evergreens, and flowers, and a motto with the initials of the young couple) was crowded with guests and others anxious to witness the important event. Punctual to time, the bride, who was dressed in a cream corded silk and bridal veil, with the bridesmaid, Miss A. Johns (cousin of the bride) also dressed in white silk, accompanied by Mr McDowell, arrived The bridegroom, and groomsman, Mr C. McGhee, arrived beforehand. The interesting ceremony was soon got through, followed by the usual showers of rice, when an adjournment was made to Mr McDowell's residence, where Mr J. B. Leach succeeded in photographing the whole company of guests, with the bridal party. The wedding breakfast was then partaken of in a spacious marquee, about 160 guests sitting down, and after full justice had been done to the good things provided, the following toasts were duly honored, viz., " Bride and Bridegroom," " Bridesmaid," " Best man," " Bride's parents," and " Guests." The toasts were proposed by Dr Cook, Mr Goodson, and Mr McGee and Mr Tully, while the bridegroom, the best man, Mr Petty, Mr Greenwood, and Mr McDowell responded. A most enjoyable evening was then spent in harmony, games, &c. The wedding presents were very numerous and costly, showing the esteem in which the young couple were held. After spending their honeymoon in the pure mountain air at Healesville, the happy couple will return to their new home in Auburn, with many earnest wishes for their future prosperity and happiness. A great deal of the pleasure of the evening was due to the untiring efforts of Mr and Mrs McDowell, who left nothing undone to make their guests enjoy themselves.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 31 August 1900
WEDDING BELLS.
A very pretty wedding took place at the Church of Christ, Doncaster, on Aug 15, when our local townsman, Mr Chas. Gill, was united to Miss Florence M. Zelius, of Doncaster, by Mr F. W. Greenwood, evangelist, assisted by Mr H. Mahon. The chapel, which was prettily decorated for the occasion, was crowded with people to witness the ceremony. Precisely at 4 p.m., Miss Zelius, on the arm of her father, and accompanied by her three sisters, Edith, Alice, and Ruby, made her appearance. The bride looked graceful in a dress of pale cream, and the bridesmaids made a pretty contrast in blue, pink, and cream. All carried rich bouquets. The bridegroom was supported by his brother Albert (Bertie) and his friends, Messrs Cauley and Stiggens. The wedding party stood in a semi-circle on the platform, making an animated scene. A bounteous wedding breakfast was spread at the home of the bride's parents, to which seventy guests did ample justice. The usual toasts were honored during the evening, the speeches having a wholesome and hearty ring. The bride was the recipient of many costly and useful presents which were greatly admired by the guests. The young couple left for their new home in Box Hill, followed by the good wishes of a large circle of friends. This paper extends congratulations.
One of the prettiest weddings yet seen in the district was celebrated at Holy Trinity Church of England, Doncaster, on Wednesday August the 22nd, by the Rev. Geo. Hollow, assisted by Mr H. S. Hollow, B,A., of Ringwood The contracting parties were Miss Edith Isabel Watts, third daughter of Mr. W. J. Watts, of Doncaster, and Mr Thomas Henry Petty, eldest son of Mr Tom Petty, J.P. of Doncaster. The church was beautifully decorated. Arches of fern branches spanned the ends of the seats right up the aisle; the walls and lamps were tastefully set off with white flowers. Over the arch of the chancel the bride and bridegoom's [sic] initials stood out in jonquils from a background of green; and suspended above the contracting parties was a wedding bell of wadding balanced on each side by a horse shoe; while the chancel itself was a mass of white flowers. Punctually at 4.30 the wedding party entered the church and the choir commenced the hymn, "The voice that breathed o'er Eden". The bride, who was escorted by her father, was dressed in cream cashmere and satin with long train and veil. She carried a church-service and floral bouquet, and looked excedingly [sic] charming. She was accompanied by the Misses Emily Watts and Ethel Petty as bridesmaids, who looked particularly nice in their cream cashmeres and veils, and carried handsome floral bouquets. Mr K. Petty acted as best man. The choir rendered the full choral service, making the ceremony very imposing. After the knot had been tied and the usual signing had been completed, the wedding party made their way down the aisle as the organ struck up the "wedding march" amidst showers of rice and congratulations from all sides. An adjournment was made to the local Athenæum where 150 guests sat down to the wedding breakfast. Save the toast of the Queen, which was drunk with musical honors, all others were dispensed with to the mutual gratification of all concerned. The hall was soon cleared and a very enjoyable evening was spent in singing, games, and dancing. The bride and bridegroom stayed till about 10 o'clock, when they took their departure. The presents were numerous and costly. At 2 a.m. the party broke up to the strains of "Auld Lang Syne." The catering was in the capable hands of Mr. and Mrs. Stutt, who fairly excelled themselves. Mr. and Mrs. Petty departed for Ballarat for the honeymoon trip. The bride travelled in a grey costume relieved with vieux rose, and a large picture hat ornamented with plumes.
Examiner, Launceston, Saturday 15 September 1900
Obituary - Mr. John Lyne
One of the earliest of Tasmanian colonists has passed away, in the person of Mr. John Lyne, who died at his late residence, Tamar-street, last evening, at the advanced age of 90. Deceased's was a familiar face about the city, where he was often to be seen in a pony phaeton, and his demise will be deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends. He was the eldest son of the late William Lyne, of Great Swanport, and came out from England with his father when very young. In fact, it was as far back as the early twenties when he settled in Southern Tasmania and commenced a long connection with agricultural and pastoral pursuits. He acquired the fine estate of "Apslawn," midway between Bicheno and Cranbrook, and within a couple of miles of the home of his father, who, it might be stated to show the longevity of the family, attained the age of four score years and ten. Mr. Lyne married Elizabeth, the only daughter of the late James Hume, of Templestowe, the result of the union being the present Premier of New South Wales, Sir William J. Lyne; Mr. Carmichael Lyne, of Trevallyn, who represents Ringarooma in the Tasmanian House of Assembly; Messrs. Bishop and Charles Lyne, employed in the Civil Service of New South Wales; and Mr. Clarence Lyne, of West Australia. Mr. Lyne during his long residence at "Apslawn," took a prominent part in all that concerned the Swanport municipality, holding for many years the position of councillor and also that of warden. He was appointed a territorial justice of the peace in August, 1847, and his name appears third on the list. At one time he was visiting magistrate of the Bicheno prison station. He was noted in early manhood as an athlete, and was a contemporary of the late George Meredith, father of the late Hon. Charles Meredith, of Riversdale; the late Edward Carr Shaw, father of the present Police Magistrate of Hobart and member for Glamorgan, Mr. Fred Shaw; and such old families as the Amos's and Cottons. The name of Lyne has long been a household word in the Glamorgan electorate, and its members noted for their hospitality. Deceased was elected for Glamorgan in the House of Assembly in 1881, succeeding Mr. John Mitchell, and held the seat until 1893. Mrs. Lyne predeceased him, and he subsequently married Miss Murray, a sister of the late David Murray, who survives him. A few years ago Mr. Lyne had a serious accident, but the wonderful vitality that seems a family characteristic pulled him through.
The funeral will take place at 4 p.m. to-morrow.
The Mercury, Hobart, Saturday 15 September 1900
Death of Mr. John Lyne
Mr John Lyne died at his residence in Tamar-street to-day, at the advanced age of 91. Few men in the colony were better known or more highly esteemed than the deceased. In his earlier career he always took an active part in furthering the interests of the East Coast, and after he retired and came to reside in Launceston he was a familiar figure driving about the streets in his pony phæton, and he never ceased to take a very live interest in public affairs.
Mr. Lyne was the eldest son of the late Mr. William Lyne, of Great Swanport, and he came to this colony with his father when very young. As far back as the early twenties he settled in Southern Tasmania, and commenced his long career as a successful pastoralist and agriculturist. He acquired the fine estate of Apslawn, between Bicheno and Cranbrook, and within a couple of miles of the house occupied by his father, who, it may be stated, as showing the longevity of the family, attained the age of four-score years and ten. Mr Lyne married Elizabeth, daughter of the late James Hume, of Templestowe, by whom he had five sons, who are all alive and occupying good positions in different parts of the colonies. His eldest son, Sir William is now Premier of New South Wales, Bishop and Charles are both in the Civil Service of New South Wales, Clarence is settled in Western Australia, and Carmichael, the youngest, occupies Trevallyn estate and represents Ringarooma in the House of Assembly. His first wife died about ten years ago, and he afterwards married Miss Murray, a sister of the late Mr. David Murray, of Launceston.
During his stay at Apslawn, Mr. Lyne took a prominent part in Swanport Municipal affairs, being for many years a Councillor and Warden of the Municipality. He was appointed a Territorial Justice of the Peace in 1817, his name being third on the list, and he was visiting Magistrate at the Bicheno prison. He did the East Coast good service, too, in the House of Assembly, where he represented the Glamorgan electorate from 1881 till 1893, and only retired because of his increasing deafness.
Seven years ago he had a serious buggy accident, and his life was despaired of; but his wonderful vitality pulled him through, and although he always felt the effects of it physically, his mind remained clear and acute up till a few days before his death. In his early life Mr. Lyne was a noted athlete, and was contemporary with such well- known people in the early history of this colony as the late Mr. Geo. Meredith, the late Mr. Edward Shaw (father of the present Police Magistrate), the Amoses, and the Cottons. The name of Lyne has been a household word on the East Coast for many years, and the memory of deceased will always be held in the highest respect both there and in other parts of the colony.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 16 November 1900
Deaths
THOMAS. - On the 15th November, at Doncaster, Francis Henry, the beloved son of Francis and Margaret Thomas.
The West Australian, Perth, WA, Friday 28 December 1900
Death.
WATTS. - On December 27, at 13 Cantonment-street, Fremantle, Edward Watts, carpenter, late of Doncaster, Victoria, aged 37 years.
Funeral Notice
WATTS. - The Friends of the late Mr. Edward Watts, late of Vine Hill, Doncaster, Victoria, are respectfully invited to follow his Remains to their last resting place, the Church of England portion of the new Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of Mrs. J. Waldron, Cantonment-street, Fremantle, at 3 o'clock THIS (Friday) AFTERNOON. ARTHUR E. DAVIES, Undertaker, Market-street, Fremantle.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 2 March 1901
Births
THIELE. - On the 19th February, at Friedensruh, Doncaster, the wife of A E Thiele - a son.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 9 March 1901
Births
THIELE. - On the 19th February, at Friedensruh, Doncaster, the wife of A. E. Thiele - a son.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 6 April 1901
Deaths
SMITH. - On the 5th April, at 32 Barry-street, South Yarra, Jane, the dearly beloved wife of James Smith, aged 72 years, formerly of Doncaster. A colonist of 47 years.
Funeral Notices
SMITH. - The Friends of Mr. JAMES SMITH are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife Jane to the place of interment, in the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral will leave his residence, 32 Barry-street, South Yarra, To-morrow (Sunday), at 3 o'clock. A. J. RAYBOULD, Undertaker, 232 Chapel-street, Prahran. Tel. 17, Windsor Exchange.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 3 June 1901
Drowned In a Creek
A boy named James Hunt found the body of a man lying face downward in the Koonynong [sic] Creek, Doncaster, on Saturday afternoon. He informed the police, and Constable Heaney took the body to the nearest hotel, where it was identified as that of James Hines, a labourer, aged 55, who had resided in the district for 30 years past. The deceased was a sober, hardworking man, and his death was evidently accidental. He had gone to the creek to wash his hands, and had slipped down the bank, and fallen forward into the water. The body was lying in 4ft. of water, and in the right hand was a handkerchief. There were no marks of violence, and it appeared to have been lying there about a week. Hines was a single man, and had no relatives in Victoria.
The Advertiser, Adelaide, Wednesday 5 June 1901
MELBOURNE, June 4. - Drowned in 4 ft. of Water
A lad named Hunt, while walking on the bank of the Koonyong Creek, at Doncaster, noticed the body of a man in the water, and gave information to Constable Leaney. [sic] The water at the spot was only 4 ft. deep, and Constable Heaney, on removing the body, found a handkerchief clutched in one of the hands. Deceased is supposed to have gone to the creek to wash his handkerchief, and to have fallen in, the bank being very slippery. From the fact of his having been drowned in water so shallow, it is thought probable that he was seized with a fit, or incapacitated by the shock of the cold immersion. The body, which had been dead several days, was recognised as that of James Hines, aged 55, who had been working in the district for the past 30 years, and had no relatives in the State.
Kilmore Free Press, Kilmore, Thursday 6 June 1901
James Hines, aged 55 years, found drowned in a creek at Doncaster on Saturday.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 24 June 1901
A Horseman Drowned
A drowning case occurred at Heidelberg on Saturday. Owing to the flooded state of the river Yarra the flat land between Heidelberg and Templestowe is submerged. Three horses belonging to Mr. J.
H. Edwards, a local farmer, became surrounded with water. For about 72 hours they remained stranded up to their bodies in water. Several ineffectual attempts were made to rescue them. A young man named Sidney Graham essayed to swim across to them on Friday, and was nearly drowned, the current and the coldness of the water exhausting him. He was hauled to land by a rope.
On Saturday morning a young fellow named James Ross, employed by Mr. D. Carew as a farm hand, volunteered to swim a horse through the flood, and drive the perishing horses to land. He said he had done work of this kind previously on the Loddon River. He was no sooner in the water, however, than he was in trouble. His horse went under the water in a rearing position. Ross clung to its neck for a while, then, releasing his hold, sank head foremost, and did not reappear. The horse regained the bank, and was ridden by a young man named Buckland to the local police station.
Senior-Constable Hibberd and Constable Lang, aided by civilians, up to dark last night were dragging for the body, but unsuccessfully. The horses which deceased tried to rescue swam to shore of their own accord when the police approached them in a boat. Deceased was related to some families in the district, but was no relation to Mr. W. Ross, farmer. He was unmarried.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Friday 5 July 1901
The dead body of James Ross, the young man who was drowned in the lagoon near Templestowe bridge last week, was found on Saturday afternoon by a man named Horne, employed on the Eltham railway works. He recovered the body by means of a boat-hook at the spot where it had sunk. A magisterial inquiry was held at the Heidelberg court-house on Monday before Mr. J S. Adams, J.P., when evidence was taken, and a verdict that deceased was accidentally drowned was returned. The remains were buried in the Heidelberg cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. A number of friends followed deceased to his last resting place.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 26 July 1901
Death of Mr. Jas. Andrew
We regret to record the death of Mr. James Andrew, which took place last Friday at his late residence, " Winslade," Glenvale, Whittlesea. The deceased, who was 74 years of age, was a very well-known and much respected resident of the district, having resided there some 14 years. For about a quarter of a century before that he and his family were residents of Kangaroo Ground, arriving at that place in the early sixties, and previous to that he resided at Alphington. The deceased, at the time of his death, was President of the Whittlesea Shire Council, and had almost completed his twelve months' term. He filled the position with commendable tact, and proved a conscientious and painstaking chairman. He also occupied several other public positions in connection with the Whittlesea Agricultural Society, the Church of England, &c., to which his death is an undoubted loss. The deceased had been ill for some time, and his death was not therefore unexpected. He leaves a widow and a family of six - four sons and two daughters - all grown up, viz., Mr. A. Andrew, Deep Creek, Templestowe; Messrs. John Andrew, Chas. Andrew, and Albert Andrew, Whittlesea; Mrs N. Ellis, Yarra Glen; and Mrs. Boyce.
His remains were interred in the Whittlesea Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon last in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends, members of the Whittlesea Council acting as pall-bearers. Mr. Apps conducted the funeral arrangements.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Friday 2 August 1901
DISTRICT NEWS. (EVELYN OBSERVER.)
DEATH OF MR JAS. ANDREW. - We regret to record the death of Mr James Andrew, which took place last Friday week at his late residence, " Winslade," Glenvale, Whittlesea. The deceased, who was 74 years of age, was a very well known and much respected resident of the district, having resided there some 14 years. For about a quarter of a century before that he and his family were residents of Kangaroo Ground, arriving at that place in the early sixties, and previous to that he resided at Alphington. The deceased, at the time of his death, was president of the Whittlesea Shire Council, and had almost completed his 12 months' term. He filled the position with commendable tact, and provided a conscientious and painstaking chairman. He also occupied several other public positions in connection with the Whittlesea Agricultural Society, the Church of England, &c., to which his death is an undoubted loss. The deceased had been ill for some time, and his death was not therefore unexpected. He leaves a widow and a family of six - four sons and two daughters - all grown up, viz., Mr A. Andrew, Deep Creek, Templestowe; Messrs John Andrew, Chas. Andrew, and Albert Andrew, Whittlesea, Mrs N. Ellis, Yarra Glen; and Mrs Boyce. His remains were interred in the Whittlesea cemetery on Tuesday afternoon of last week in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends, members of the Whittlesea Council acting as pall-bearers. Mr Apps conducted the funeral arrangements.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 13 August 1901
Deaths
THOMAS. - On the 10th August 1901 at Doncaster, Margaret, the beloved wife of Francis Thomas, aged 73 years. A colonist of 61years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 17 August 1901
Funeral Notices.
MOTHERWAY. - The friends of Mr. EDMUND MOTHERWAY are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Bridget, to the place of interment, the Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral will leave his residence, High-street, Doncaster, To-morrow (Sunday, 18th August, 1901), at 2 o'clock. JOHN ALLISON, Undertaker and Embalmer, head office - Simpson's-road, Richmond. Telephones, 1003, 1105, and 2038.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 25 September 1901
Deaths
GEMMELL. - On the 22nd September, at the residence of her brother-in-law, James Smith, Doncaster, Hannah, the beloved wife of John Gemmell, Yea, second daughter of James and Sarah Fox, Kanumbra, aged 41 years. Deeply regretted.
Funeral Notices
GEMMEL. - The Friends of Mr. JOHN GEMMELL are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife, Hannah, to the place of interment, in the Strathallan Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave the residence of his brother-in-law, James Smith, Doncaster, THIS DAY (Wednesday, September 25), at 12 o'clock, passing corner of Whittlesea-road and Bell-street, Preston, about 1.45 p.m. HENRY J. R. LEWIS, Undertaker, Johnston-street, Fitzroy, and High-street, Northcote. Telephone 1160.
Yea Chronicle, Yea, Thursday 26 September 1901
WE are extremely sorry to have to report the melancholy death at the early age of 41 years, of Mrs. John Gemmell, of Murrindindi, which took place at the residence of her brother-in-law, at Doncaster, on Sunday last. The deceased lady was the second daughter of Mr. James Fox, of Kanumbra. She had been ailing for some time past and had gone to Melbourne for the benefit of change of air and scene, from which, unfortunately, she derived no benefit. Mr. Gemmell has suffered two severe bereavements within the last few months, and on all sides heartfelt sympathy is expressed for him and his family in their affliction.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 28 September 1901
Marriages.
SMEDLEY - RALSTON. - On the 26th February, 1901, at Guildford, W.A., by the Rev. W. Everingham, John Eyre, only son of John Smedley, Templestowe, Victoria, to Annie, fourth daughter of Robert Ralston, late Victorian Railways.
Yea Chronicle, Yea, Thursday 3 October 1901
Death
GEMMELL. - On the 22nd September, at the residence of her brother-in-law, James Smith, Doncaster, Hannah, the beloved wife of John Gemmell, Yea, second daughter of James and Sarah Fox, Kanumbra, aged 41 years. Deeply regretted. Thanks MR. JOHN GEMMELL and family desire to express their sincere thanks to their many friends for messages of sympathy and floral tributes, etc., during their recent bereavement.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 5 October 1901
Marriages.
SMEDLEY - RALSTON. - On the 26th February, 1901, at Guildford, W.A., by the Rev. W. Everingham, John Eyre, only son of John Smedley, Templestowe, Victoria, to Annie, fourth daughter of Robert Ralston, late Victorian Railways.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 14 October 1901
Deaths.
SERPELL. - On the 12th October, at her residence, Main-road, Doncaster, Jane Serpell, beloved mother of Thomas Edward and Alfred and Richard Serpell, after a brief illness, aged 89 years. A colonist of 50 years. Interred on Sunday.
Alexandra and Yea Standard, Gobur, Thornton and Acheron Express, Vic., Friday 18 October 1901
DEATH. GEMMEL. - On the 22nd September, 1901, at the residence of her brother-in-law, James Smith, Doncaster, Hannah, the dearly beloved wife of John W. Gemmel of Yea, and second beloved daughter of James and Sarah Fox of Lorton Vale, Kanumbra, aged 41 years. Deeply regretted and respected by all who knew her. Blow gently, ye wild winds across her cold grave, Grow sweetly, ye wild flowers that over her shade. May the angels of heaven sleep by her side, And take her to Jesus, who for us has died.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 7 November 1901
Deaths.
CHISHOLM. - On the 5th November, at his parents' residence, Templestowe, Thomas, the dearly beloved elder son of William and Helen Chisholm, late of Glenlaw, Berwickshire, Scotland, aged 28 years.
Funeral Notices.
CHISHOLM. - The Friends of Mr. WILLIAM CHISHOLM are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved elder son, Thomas, to the place of interment in the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave his residence, Templestowe, To-morrow (Friday, November 8, 1901), at 12 o'clock, arriving at Cemetery about 3 o'clock p.m. THOMAS HENRY ALLISON, Undertaker and Embalmer, 181 Elgin-street, Carlton; Derby-street, Collingwood; and 307 Victoria-street (near Errol-), West Melbourne. Telephone No. 1182.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Friday 8 November 1901
Death
CHISHOLM. - On 5th Nov., at his parents' residence, Templestowe, Thomas, the beloved elder son of William and Helen Chisholm, aged 28 years.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Friday 6 December 1901
Wedding At The Scots Church (Communicated.)
On Wednesday afternoon at the Scots Church, Heidelberg, Miss Elizabeth Miller, second daughter of Mr David Miller, of Thistle Grove, Leongatha, was married to James Rupert, second son of Mr John Cocks, of Bulleen. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. M. Macdonald. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in ivory silk, the skirt finished with a number of tiny frills and silk chiffon fichu hung to the bottom of skirt, with knots of white ribbon, and veil and wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of white flowers and asparagus fern the gift of Mr Harry Cocks, who acted as best man. The bridesmaids were Miss Louie Cocks (sister of bridegroom) who was attired in blue and white dotted silk with applique lace and silk ribbon and carried carnations and maidenhair, and Miss Evelyn McGahy (niece of bridegroom) in cream flowered lustre, Eton coat and finely tucked bodice and applique; she carried a basket of scarlet carnations and aparagus fern; and Miss Myra Miller (sister of bride) in blue voile with narrow bebe ribbon and cream flowered silk. She carried La France roses and maidenhair. The bride's travelling costume was of grey voile, the skirt finely tucked, the Eton bodice finished with insertion; turquoise blue and grey hat to match. After the ceremony a wedding tea was served at the bridegroom's father's house, after which Mr and Mrs Cocks left on their honeymoon amidst showers of rice. This is the first marriage solemnised in the new Scots Church.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 17 December 1901
Deaths.
RHODES. - On the 14th December, at her mother's residence, "Yarraview," Templestowe, Flora, the beloved wife of Joseph Inalwood Rhodes, and youngest daughter of Flora and the late James Hodgson, aged 30 years. (Interred in Heidelberg Cemetery on 16th inst., at 11 a.m.).
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 20 December 1901
Deaths.
FITZSIMONS. - On the 18th December, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. J. Lynch, 32 Weinberg- road, Hawthorn, Rose, third daughter of the late John and Mary Fitzsimons, of Templestowe. May her soul rest in peace. No flowers.
Funeral Notices.
FITZSIMONS. - The Friends of Messrs. MATTHEW and JOHN FITZSIMONS, of Templestowe, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their beloved sister, Miss Rose Fitzsimons, to the place of interment, Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral will leave the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr. James Lynch, 32 Weinberg-, Hawthorn, THIS DAY (Friday, 20th inst.), at 2 o'clock. JOHN DALEY, Undertaker, Latrobe and Spring streets, Melbourne. Telephone 827.
The West Australian, Perth, WA, Friday 27 December 1901
In Memoriam.
WATTS. - In loving memory of Edward Henry Watts, who died at Fremantle on December 27, 1900, eldest son of William James and Emma Watts, of Doncaster, Melbourne. So loved, so mourned. - Inserted by his loving cousins, W. and E. M. Veal. " Age" please copy.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 18 January 1902
Marriages.
SERGEANT - MORTON. - On the 28th December, at Holy Trinity Church, Doncaster, by the Rev. George Hallow, Stanley Stuart, eldest son of the late John Sergeant, M.L.A. (Dundas), of Box Hill, to Lilian Ethel, eldest daughter of T. R. B. Morton, of Blackburn.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 1 February 1902
Marriages
BROOKS - DUNCAN. - On the 31st December, 1901, at the Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. C. Hay, Hunter, James H., second son of James Brooks, of Camberwell, to Isabella R. (Belle), second daughter of the late James Duncan, of Bulleen.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 10 February 1902
Deaths.
MASTERTON. - On the 9th February, at Templestowe, Catherine, relict of the late Wm. Masterton, late of Anderson's Creek, in her 95th year. A colonist of 48 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 27 February 1902
Sudden Death of a Woodcutter
A report was received yesterday from Constable Mineult, of Doncaster, regarding the death of a woodcutter named James Windward at Templestowe on the previous day. Windward had been in the employ of a farmer named Robert Smith for five weeks past, and was last seen alive on Monday afternoon, when he left the house and went down to a paddock about 30 chains from the house to split wood. He did not return in the evening, and it was thought that he had gone to the hotel. On Tuesday morning he did not turn up, and a boy was sent to look for him. He found him lying dead in the paddock with his axe lying beside him. There were no marks of violence, and death is supposed to have been due to heart disease. An inquest has been ordered.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 21 August 1902
Deaths from Accident
Joseph Smith, aged 59, a farmer, residing at Templestowe, was thrown from his horse, while riding near his home, late on Tuesday night. The horse rolled on him, crushing him severely. The injured man was taken to the Melbourne Hospital, where he was operated on by Dr. Moore, but too late to save his life. He died in the Hospital last evening.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Friday 22 August 1902
Fatal Accident
We regret very much to record the death of Cr Jos. Smith, of Templestowe. On Monday last that gentleman was riding when the horse fell and rolled on him. Dr. Phillips, on making a diagnosis, found that Cr Smith was suffering from severe internal injuries, and advised his removal to the Melbourne hospital, where an operation was performed. Cr Smith succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 22 August 1902
Fatal Accident. Death of Cr. Joseph Smith
It is with feelings of very great regret we record the death of Mr. Joseph Smith, of Templestowe. Last Monday while riding after cattle near his home his horse fell and rolled on him, crushing him severely. The injured man was taken to the Melbourne Hospital, where he was operated on by Dr. Moore, but too late to save his life, and he died on Wednesday evening. Deceased, who was 59 years of age, was greatly respected in the district, and at the time of his death was a member for the Warrandyte Riding of the Shire of Templetowe. For many years he represented the Templestowe Riding, and always took an active interest in all local public matters. He leaves a wife and family to mourn their loss.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 23 August 1902
Divorce Court - FRIDAY, AUG. 22. (Before Mr. Justice A'Beckett.) COOK V. COOK.
Margaret Cook petitioned for a divorce from James Cook, a plasterer, on the ground of desertion. Mr. Sievwright appeared for the petitioner, who stated that she was married to respondent in 1888, and they lived together at Prahran, Doncaster, and Hawthorn, till he went to Cape Town to look for work about nine years ago. He sent her money till 1895, since when she had not heard from him, but in 1899, in reply to an inquiry, the commissioner of police at Cape Town informed her he had gone to the East Coast. A decree was granted, petitioner to have the custody of the children.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Thursday 28 August 1902
COUNTRY NEWS - TEMPLESTOWE. - The funeral of Mr. Joseph Smith, who was accidentally killed through his horse falling and rolling over him took place on Saturday. There was a large gathering, including the member for the district, Mr. Cameron. The members of the Heidelberg branch of Oddfellows preceded the hearse, and over half a mile of vehicles followed. The Revs. Duncan Frazer and Marshall (Presbyterian) officiated at the grave. Mr. Davy, of Heidelberg, read the Oddfellows' service. An extraordinary vacancy occurs in the Warrandyte riding of the shire of Templestowe through Mr. Smith's death.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 29 August 1902
The funeral of Mr Joseph Smith, who was accidentally killed through his horse falling and rolling over him, took place on Saturday, at Templestowe. There was a large gathering, including the member for the district, Mr Cameron. The members of the Heidelberg branch of Oddfellows preceded the hearse, and over half a mile of vehicles followed. The Revs Duncan Frazer and Marshall (Presbyterian) officiated at the grave. Mr. Davey, of Heidelberg, read the Oddfellows' service.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Friday 5 September 1902 page 2
Memorial Service For the late Mr JOSEPH SMITH of Templestowe.
Scots Church, Heidelberg, was filled last Sunday morning by a large congregation - the friends and relatives of the deceased, as well as by many sympathising neighbors. The Rev Duncan Fraser, emeritus minister, officiated by special request. He prefaced his sermon by a brief memoir of the deceased, in which he stated the pioneer of the Smith family, was the late Mr David Smith, of Holyrood, on the Yarra, who came out in the early fifties, to be followed by three brothers within a year, and by the whole family, (the parents with four more sons, and four daughters), in 1857. If not the earliest they were certainly the most numerous cluster of settlers in the charming district of Templestowe. Joseph was the third youngest son, a boy of 14 years, on leaving the district of the Scottish Highlands, named in the plaintive song, "Lochaber do more." The scenery of his early home was one of wild grandeur, with the majest[y] o[f] Ben Nevis towering aloft in the west. Like his father and brothers, he was familiar with sheep and cattle from his childhood. At Templestowe after attending school for some time, he took a part in the industries for which there was full scope in the new surroundings. He enjoyed a godly upbringing [b]oth in Scotland with its sacred memories, and here in his pious and patri[ar]ch[a]l fath[e]r's home. He lost his mo[th]er in 1867, but not until after reaching manhood, and his father survived till 18[?]9.
The preacher said that the world's work was carried on not by the few who attain to fame, but by the rank and file of average men. In this average, however, Mr Joseph Smith was not a man of merely average piety.
From the first Mr. Fraser found in him a thorough, sincere and straight Christian character. He was of a quiet undemonstrative disposition, but the "smooth water" of true principle runs deep, and the deceased did not leave repentance, faith, and all that is included in conversion to a dying bed and a few hours of torturing and distracting pain. "He lived in the Lord." He took an active part in the objects which promoted the welfare of his district. The Shire council found in him a reliable and sensible member. The Literary Institute and Free Library, with its hall, owed much to his efforts, and these were completed many years before those of Heidelberg.
The preacher made affecting allusions to the fortitude of Mr Smith in bearing his terrible pain and distress, and to the testimony he had given to his wife and to himself of his absolute faith in God his Saviour, and though unable to say more than broken syllables from his suffering, he let us know by voice and the movement of his head, St Paul's magnificent persuasion which Mr Fraser repeated to him (Romans viii, 38, 39), was his own persuasion too. The text was from Rev xiv, 13 - "Blessed art the dead who die [i]n the Lord."
The organist (Mr Alf Ford) and the choir rendered the suitable hymns with feeling, The congregation remaine[d] standing while the deeply thrilling "Dead March in Saul" was played by Mr Ford.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Friday 5 September 1902 page 3.
The funeral of the late Cr Joseph Smith, who was accidentally killed through his horse falling and rolling over him, took place on Saturday, 30th inst., at Templestowe. There was a large gathering, including the member for the district, Mr Cameron. The members of the Heidelberg lodge of Oddfellows preceded the hearse, and over half a mile of vehicles followed. The Revs Marshall and Duncan Fraser officiated at the grave. Cr Davey, of Heidelberg, read the Oddfellows' service.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 12 September 1902
Marriages
REA - DUNCAN. - On the 30th April, at the Manse, Carlton, by Rev. D. S. M'Eachran, George Thompson, fourth son of Noble Rea, late of Carlton, to Alice Maud May, eldest daughter of Fanny and the late James Duncan, of Bulleen and Warragul.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Saturday 13 September 1902
TEMPLESTOWE.
The council meeting was held on Monday, 1st inst. The president's allowance was fixed at £5, and Cr. Speers was elected to the position. Feeling reference was made to the death of the late Cr. Jos. Smith, and it was decided to send a letter to Mrs Smith and family, expressing the council's sympathy. The late Councillor's services to the shire were also ordered to be recorded on the minutes.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record, Vic., Friday 19 September 1902
Memorial Service - THE LATE MR. JOSEPH SMITH, OF TEMPLESTOWE.
Scots Church, Heidelberg, was filled on Sunday morning, 31st ult., by a large congregation - the friends and relatives of the deceased, as well as by many sympathising neighbours. The Rev Duncan Fraser, emeritus minister, officiated by special request. He prefaced his sermon by a brief memoir of the deceased, in which he stated the pioneer of the Smith family was the late Mr David Smith, of Holyrood, on the Yarra, who came out in the early fifties, to be followed by three brothers within a year, and by the whole family (the parents with four more sons, and four daughters), in 1857. If not the earliest they were certainly the most numerous cluster of settlers in the charming district of Templestowe. Joseph was the third youngest son, a boy of 14 years, on leaving the district of Scottish Highlands, named in the plaintive song, " Lochaber do more." The scenery of his early home was one of wild grandeur, with the majestic Ben Nevis towering aloft in the west. Like his father and brother, he was familar with sheep and cattle from his childhood. At Templestowe after attending school for some time, he took a part in the industries for which there was full scope in the new surroundings. He enjoyed a godly upbringing both in Scotland with its sacred memories, and here in his pious and patriachal father's home. He lost his mother in 1867, but not until after reaching manhood, and his father survived till 1879.
The preacher said that the world's work was carried on not by the few who attain to fame, but by the rank and file of average men. In this average, however, Mr Joseph Smith was not a man of merely average piety. From the first Mr Fraser found in him a thorough, sincere, and straight Christian character. He was of a quiet undemonstrative disposition, but the " smooth water" of true principle runs deep, and the deceased did not leave repentance, faith, and all that is included in conversion to a dying bed and a few hours of torturing and distracting pain. " He lived in the Lord." He took an active part in the objects which promoted the welfare of his district. The Shire Council found in him a reliable and sensible member. The Literary Institute and Free Library, with its hall, owed much to his efforts, and these were completed many years before those of Heidelberg.
The preacher made affecting allusions to the fortitude of Mr Smith in bearing his terrible pain and distress, and to the testimony he had given to his wife and to himself of his absolute faith in God his Saviour, and though unable to say more than broken syllables from his suffering, he let us know by voice and the movement of his head, St. Paul's magnificent persuasion which Mr Fraser repeated to him (Romans viii, 38, 39), was his own persuasion too. The text was from Rev xix, 13 - "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
The organist (Mr Alf Ford) and the choir rendered the suitable hymns with feeling. The congregation remained standing while the deeply thrilling " Dead March in Saul" was played by Mr Ford. - Heidelberg News.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 20 September 1902
MARRIAGES
REA - DUNCAN. - On the 30th April, at the Manse, Carlton, by Rev. D. S. M'Eachran, George Thompson, fourth son of Noble Rea, late of Carlton, to Alice Maude May, eldest daughter of Fanny and the late James Duncan, of Bulleen and Warragul.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 27 September 1902
Deaths.
WILLIAMSON. - On the 26th September, at "Springfield," Templestowe, Agnes, the dearly beloved third daughter of Elizabeth and Robert Williamson, aged 39 years.
Funeral Notices.
WILLIAMSON. - The Friends of the late ROBERT and ELIZABETH are informed that the remains of their beloved third daughter will be interred in the Templestowe Cemetery. The funeral will leave "Springfield," Templestowe, To-morrow (Sunday, 28th September, 1902), at 2.30 o'clock sharp. A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Cotham-road, Kew.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 4 October 1902
Deaths
WILLIAMSON. - On the 26th September, at "Springfield," Templestowe, Agnes, the dearly beloved third daughter of Elizabeth and Robert Williamson, aged 39 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Monday 13 October 1902
In Memoriam
SERPELL. - In loving memory of our beloved mother, Jane Serpell, who passed to a higher life on the 12th October, 1901, at Doncaster, Victoria.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 15 October 1902
Deaths
DUNCAN. - On the 13th October, at her residence, Bulleen, Isabel, relict of the late Alexander Duncan, formerly of Melrose, Scotland, only daughter of the late James Ramsay, Southbridge, Edinburgh, the dearly loved mother of Willie, John, and Kate Duncan, and Mrs. George Smith, Bulleen, aged 88 years and 4 months. By special request, no flowers.
Funeral Notices
DUNCAN. - The Friends of the late Mrs. ISABEL DUNCAN are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral will leave her late residence Templestowe-road, Bulleen, To-morrow (Thursday, October 16), at 2 o'clock p.m. A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Kew and Hawthorn.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 16 October 1902
Deaths
DUNCAN. - On the 13th October, at her residence, Bulleen, Isabel, relict of the late Alexander Duncan, formerly of Melrose, Scotland, only daughter of the late James Ramsay, Southbridge, Edinburgh, the dearly loved mother of Willie, John, and Katie Duncan and Mrs. George Smith, Bulleen, aged 88 years and 4 months. A colonist of 64 years. By special request, no flowers.
Funeral Notices
DUNCAN. - The Friends of the late Mrs. ISABEL DUNCAN are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral will leave her residence, Templestowe-road, Bulleen, THIS DAY (Thursday, October 16), at 2 o'clock p.m. A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Kew and Hawthorn. Telephone 31, Hawthorn Ex.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Friday 17 October 1902
Death Of An Old Templestowe Resident. - We regret to record the death of Mrs Isabel Duncan, of Templestowe road, Bulleen, which sad event took place on the 13th inst. The deceased lady was over 88 years of age, and was a colonist of 64 years, having arrived here with her husband, the late Alexander Duncan, from Melrose, Scotland, in the year 1838. She was the mother of Messrs. Willie and John Duncan, Miss Katie Duncan, and Mrs George Smith, of Bulleen. The deceased lady's remains, which were interred in the Heidelberg Cemetery yesterday, were followed to their last resting place by a large cortege of mourners.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 18 October 1902
DEATHS
DUNCAN. - On the 13th October, at her residence, Bulleen, Isabel, relict of the late Alexander Duncan, formerly of Melrose, Scotland, only daughter of the late James Ramsay, Southbridge, Edinburgh, the dearly loved mother of Willie, John, and Kate Duncan, and Mrs. George Smith, Bulleen, aged 88 years and 4 months.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 18 October 1902
Births.
THIELE. - On the 5th October, at Friedensruh, Doncaster, the wife of A. E. Thiele - a daughter.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 25 October 1902
DEATHS
DUNCAN. - On the 13th October, at her residence, Bulleen, Isabel, relict of the late Alexander Duncan, formerly of Melrose, Scotland, only daughter of the late James Ramsay, Southbridge, Edinburgh, the dearly loved mother of Willie, John, and Katie Duncan and Mrs. George Smith, Bulleen, aged 88 years and 4 months. A colonist of 64 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 28 October 1902
On the 13th inst. a very old colonist, Mrs. Isabel Duncan, of Bulleen, died at the age of 88 years. She arrived in Victoria in November, 1839, with her husband, the late Mr. Alexander Duncan, who died some 45 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan lived for some time in a tent at Gardiner's Creek, and afterwards settled at Bulleen, beyond Kew. The first Presbyterian congregation in that district used to meet in Mr Duncan's barn, where the pews were boards supported by bags of grain; the pulpit desk was a churn covered by a tablecloth; and the baptismal font was a china basin. There was a monthly service, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Forbes, who was the first Presbyterian minister resident in Melbourne. Of Mrs. Duncan's large family there survive two daughters, Mrs. George Smith and Miss Kate Duncan, of Bulleen, and two sons, Mr. William Duncan, who is in New South Wales, and Mr. John Duncan, of Clifton Hill. There are also 26 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
The Broadford Courier and Reedy Creek Times, Broadford, Friday 31 October 1902 Mrs Rebecca Birks, a Doncaster centenarian, has celebrated her 103rd birthday. [Doncaster, England or Doncaster, Victoria???]
Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Vic., Friday 31 October 1902
Obituary - Mrs Isabel Duncan
And [sic] old and well-beloved resident of the Bulleen district passed away on the 13th October, Mrs Isabel Duncan, who had been a widow upwards of 45 years. She and her husband, the late Mr Alex. Duncan, who was for several years in partnership with Mr Robert Laidlaw, of " Springbank," Heidelberg, arrived in Victoria in November 1839, by the ship, " Palmyra." They moved out to Gardiner's Creek, where their residence was a tent, and subsequently settled in Bulleen. As a girl Mrs Duncan (Isabel Ramsey) lived at Melrose and had many pleasurable recollections of the old Abbey, which were revived for her after 60 years by the gift of a book of views of Melrose Abbey brought to her by the Rev D. Fraser after his last trip to Britain. In the early forties the Rev Mr Forbes, who had come to Melbourne in January 1839, held Presbyterian Church service in Mr Duncan's barn among rural surroundings, the pulpit being the space behind a large churn covered with the best tablecloth, and the pews improvised of boards supported on bags filled with grain. A precious family relic was a basin of fine china from which Mrs Duncan had been baptized in infancy, and this formed the font in the barn church.
Mrs Duncan had entered on her 89th year when she died, but her eyesight was excellent to the last. Great numbers of caps, socks and cushions were made by her and her daughter and sent off to the soldiers fighting in South Africa. She leaves behind the memory of what a consistent Christian life should be and her children have cause to bless her memory. Those of her family who survive are Mrs George Smith and Miss Kate Duncan of Bulleen, Mr Wm. Duncan of N.S.W., and Mr John Duncan of Clifton Hill, also 26 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 14 November 1902
Wedding Bells.
Doncaster was in a mild flutter of excitement on Wednesday, 5th inst., on the occasion of the union in the bonds of wedlock of Mr A. T. Petty, third eldest son of Mr T. Petty, J.P.. and Miss Cissy Duncan, daughter of Mr W. Duncan, of Doncaster East. The interesting ceremony was performed in Holy Trinity Church of England by the vicar, the Rev. H. S. Hollow, M.A. The church, which was beautifully decorated in white, relieved with greenery, was packed to the doors. The bride was attended by the Misses Violet, Lillie and Elsie Petty, and the bridegroom by Mr E. Petty. As the wedding party entered the pretty little church, Miss M. Clay at the organ played "The voice that breathed o'er Eden." After the ceremony the wedding tea was partaken of at the Athenæum, where the decorations were chaste and lovely. The stage was turned into a drawing-room, and 150 guests sat down to a most recherche repast. Following the tea a party was held till midnight, dancing, ping- pong, table billiards. songs, &c.. filling the bill. Mr H. J. Rawlings presided at the piano. The toast of the happy couple was felicitously proposed by the Rev. H. S. Hollow, whilst the presents were numerous and beautiful. The following are some of the dresses : - Bride, white silk, chiffon, transparent yolk and long sleeves, long tulle veil and orange blossoms; three bridesmaids, white liberty silk, effectively tucked, with pretty bouquets and bridegroom's presents, handsome gold cow-bells; bride's mother, brown cashmere, strapped with silk, guipure lace collar: mother of bridegroom, black silk trimmed with satin and lace; Mrs W. A. Webb, lettuce green voile, green silk strappings and white front; Miss Petty, French muslin, trimmed with lace, guipure collar and bebee velvet: Mrs Geo. Petty, helio. silk blouse, with lace, black broche skirt; Mrs John Petty, black merve, with cream over pink; Mrs Henry Petty, vieux rose voile, white silk lace; Mrs Craig, black silk, spotted net collar, with lace; Mrs John Whitten, green cashmere, white satin collar and lace; Mrs Mangan, spotted silk, with pink trimming; Mrs R. Clay, black figured lustre; Miss Clay, blue delaine, black velvet rimmings; Miss M. Clay, cream muslin and black insertion; Miss Stones, black skirt, cream silk blouse; Miss Hislop, fawn voile, with blue trimmings; Mrs Heaney, black merve skirt, cream silk blouse, trimmed with blue; Mrs J. Corbett, black and jet; Mrs Wilson, black cashmere, silk strappings with cream; Miss L. Hislop, cream silk; Mrs C. Bayley, brown crepe de China, brown satin strappings, trimmed with spotted net; Miss Rhodes, black skirt and pink blouse; Miss Serpell, white muslin, trimmed with green; Miss Gallus, pale green and scarlet; Miss M. Gallus, white skirt and blue silk blouse; Mrs Witchell, prune silk, with maltese lace; Mrs A. Witchell, vieux rose, twine lace and white satin; Mrs Raisbeck, cream spot muslin, maltese lace and insertion; Mrs H. Witchell, cream muslin and velvet; Mrs F. Morrison, black skirt, white silk blouse; Mrs Hill, black broche, trimmed with lace; Miss Tierney, blue voile, white satin and cream lace; Miss Watts, heliotrope floral muslin, trimmed with lace; Mrs Smith, dove voile, strapped with silk, and trimmed with cream.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 19 November 1902
Divorce Court - Tuesday, Nov.18. (Before Mr. Justice Williams.) ROBERTSON V. ROBERTSON.
A petition by Elizabeth Robertson for dissolution of her marriage with Robert Robertson, on the grounds of desertion, habitual drunkeness and cruelty. The parties were married at Templestowe in November, 1888. A decree nisi was granted on the ground of desertion, petitioner to have custody of the two children residing with her. Mr. Paul appeared the petitioner.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 1 December 1902
Deaths.
NOONAN. - On the 29th November, 1902 (suddenly), at her late residence, next to Morning Star Hotel, Doncaster, Bridget Noonan, relict of the late Edward Noonan, aged 64 years. R.I.P.
Funeral Notices.
NOONAN. - The Friends of the late Mrs. BRIDGET NOONAN, relict of the late Edward Noonan, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Boroondara Cemetry, Kew. The funeral will leave her residence, next to the Morning Star Hotel, Doncaster, THIS DAY (Monday, 1st December, 1902), at half-past 2 o'clock. JOHN ALLISON, Undertaker and Embalmer, head office, Simpson's-road, Richmond. Telephones 1003, 1105, and 2038.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Thursday 4 December 1902
Deaths
SMITH. - On the 3rd December, at his residence, Templestowe, John Smith (butcher), the dearly beloved husband of Emma Smith, aged 69 years. A resident of 48 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 5 December 1902
Deaths.
SMITH. - On the 3rd December, at his residence, Templestowe, John Smith (butcher), the dearly beloved husband of Emma Smith, aged 69 years. A resident of 48 years. What though in lonely grief we sigh For friends beloved no longer nigh; Submissive would we still reply, Thy will be done.
Funeral Notices.
THE Friends of the late Mr. JOHN SMITH, butcher, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Templestowe Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from his late residence, Templestowe, THIS DAY (Friday, 5th), at half-past 2 o'clock punctually. WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, Undertaker, Fitzroy and Moor streets, Fitzroy. Telephone 1045.
Mercury and Weekly Courier, Vic., Saturday 13 December 1902
Birth.
KENT.-On December 1st at "Pine Grove," Templestowe, the wife of John J. Kent of a son. Both doing well.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 20 December 1902
Bereavement Cards.
MRS. JOHN SMITH and family tender their sincere and heartfelt THANKS to their many kind friends for their sympathy, letters of condolence, and floral tributes in thier recent sad bereavement. "Lillieslea," Templestowe.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 3 January 1903
Deaths
SCHOLES. - On the 26th November, at 5 Davison-street, W. Brunswick, John Edward, dearly beloved husband of Annie Dora Scholes, father of Mrs. C. W. Murray (Templestowe), Mrs. L. Ruxton (Northcote), Essie, Harry, Willie, and Charlie Scholes, son of the late James Scholes, of Richmond, late of Manchester, aged 59 years 11 months; brother-in-law of Mr. D. B. Young, Garton-strcet. Prince's Hill; uncle of the Misses M. and F. Young, and D., C. J., H., and A. Young, and Mrs. Morrow (Prince's Hill). At rest. Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe on His gentle breast; There, by His love o'ershadowed, Sweetly his soul doth rest. (Manchester and Yorkshire papers please copy.)
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 16 January 1903
Wedding Bells.
On the 7th inst., an interesting and unique wedding took place at the Church of Christ, Doncaster, when Mr W. J. Lacey was united to Miss Edith Zelius. Mr Lacey is a nephew of Mr and Mrs James Gill, of Box Hill, being related on both sides. His father was an old resident of Templestowe, and was well-known in the district. He moved years ago, however, to West Australia, so that the bridegroom considers himself a Westralian. The Zelius family are old and highly-respected residents of Doncaster. The chapel was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and a triumphal arch was erected over the gateway. The ceremony, which was an impressive one, was performed by Mr F. W. Greenwood, evangelist of the church. Mr Cassidy presided at the organ, rendering the "Wedding March" in an efficient manner. Mr Bert. Gill, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as groomsman, while Misses Alice and Ruby Zelius, sisters of the bride, and Misses Laura and Ruby Embley, daughters of Dr Embley, of Melbourne, acted as bridesmaids. The bride looked at her best in a dress of rich white silk, trimmed with a pretty contrast of lace. The bridesmaids also wore white silk, and carried white and pink bouquets, and were adorned with gold brooches richly set with pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride's present was a handsome gold watch and chain. At the conclusion of the ceremony the happy couple drove off to the home of the bride's parents, in a carriage and pair. All day long the cabs of Box Hill, which were hired for the day, were busy driving over the guests as they arrived by train from town and other places. The guests, 80 in number, sat down to a bounteous wedding breakfast, which was provided at the residence of the bride's parents. The usual toasts were proposed and duly honored, but only "soft" drinks were used, as all concerned were total abstainers, as in fact were the whole of the guests. The bride has been a member of the Church of Christ at Doncaster for some years, and the groom is a member of the same church in W.A. The happy couple left the same night for Queenscliff for a short honeymoon, and sailed on the 14th for their home in W.A. During the two or three months that Mr Lacey has been in Box Hill he has won the favor of the tradespeople and others by his open-handed dealings, and as he has good business prospects in the West, it is hoped that with his religious and benevolent principles he will do good work for his fellow men. He will be ably seconded by his wife in every good work. This paper wishes them a long and useful life.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 21 May 1903
Deaths.
KENT. - On the 20th May (suddenly), at his residence, "Pine-grove," Templestowe, John James, the beloved husband of Lily, and third eldest son of Mrs. H. Kent and the late William Kent, aged 30 years. R.I.P.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 21 May 1903
Suicide at Templestowe - Shire Rate-Collector Cuts His Throat
Yesterday Mr. John James Kent, the Templestowe shire rate collector, committed suicide by cutting his throat. The deceased, who belonged to one of the pioneers of the district - the whole of the two existing generations of Kents having been born in the village - possessed a 40-acre orchard freehold and engaged in stockraising and farming. For the last five years he has acted as rate-collector of the shire. He was a married man, having a wife and seven children, and was about 40 years of age. For some time past he has complained of pains and persisted in a diagnosis of his case which was in opposition to the opinion of leading doctors. He has also recently been subject to insomnia. A day or two ago he paid £30 into the bank to the shire council's account for rates he had collected and, informing the shire secretary (Mr. Thomas O'Brien) of this fact, he mentioned that he did not think he would make any more visits to the ratepayers until after the 10th of June, but that he would be at his office at certain hours to receive rates. He also arranged that Mr. O'Brien's son should take some of his cows to market for sale. On Tuesday night he was despondent, and remained awake in his bed all night. He appeared to be oppressed, and at times bordered on dementia. Mrs. Kent said she longed for morning. When the day broke Mr. Kent rose and dressed himself, telling his wife that he intended to feed the cows. She heard her husband go to the stable, but soon afterwards was alarmed by an unusual noise, followed by a dull thud. She rushed out, and was horrified to see her husband with his throat cut, lying groaning in a pool of blood. She summoned her brother-in-law, Mr. George Kent, and when he arrived he found his brother giving his death gasps. In a few minutes afterwards he expired. The wound had been inflicted with a pruning-knife, which the deceased was in the habit of carrying with him.
[Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Vic., Friday 22 May 1903 repeated this article from The Argus.]
The Advertiser, Adelaide, Thursday 21 May 1903
MELBOURNE, May 20. - Suicide of a Gardener
At Templestowe early this morning James Kent, a prosperous orchardist, who for the past five years has filled the position of rate collector for Templestowe shire, gashed his throat with a pruning knife so fearfully as to cause instant unconsciousness and death within a few minutes. He had occasionally been despondent, and was suffering from insomnia, and a fear that his heart was affected, though a medical examination showed that he was wrong.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 22 May 1903
Funeral Notices.
KENT. - The Friends of the late Mr JOHN JAMES KENT are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Templestowe Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from his late residence, "Pine Grove," Templestowe, THIS DAY (Friday, 22nd), at half-past 2 o'clock punctually. WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, Undertaker, Fitzroy and Moor streets, Fitzroy. Telephone 1045.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 30 May 1903
Deaths
SMITH. - On the 29th May, at 92 Fenwick-street, Clifton Hill, the beloved wife of David Smith, aged 36 years.
Funeral Notices.
CLIFTON LODGE, U.A.O.D.--The Members of the above lodge and the order in general are invited to follow the remains of the beloved wife of Bro. D. SMITH to the place of interment, the Templestowe General Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave his residence, Fenwick-street, Clifton Hill, THIS DAY (Saturday), at 1.30 p.m. THOS. BOLTON Secretary.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Tuesday 2 June 1903
TEMPLESTOWE RATE-COLLECTOR.
The Templestowe council yesterday resolved to invite applications for the position of rate-collector rendered vacant by the death of Mr. J. J. Kent.
The shire secretary reported that an inspection of the deceased's books had shown everything to be in perfect order. The president and councillors spoke in high terms regarding the integrity and energy of their late employe, and it was unanimously decided to forward a letter of condolence to his widow.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 20 June 1903
Personal
A very large funeral took place at Whittlesea Cemetery last Sunday, the 14th inst., when Mrs. Crosswell, wife of Edward R. Crosswell, J.P., Alma-bank, Yan Yean, was buried with her three children. The deceased lady was the only surviving daughter of the late Major Newman, of Hawthorn and Templestowe, who came here in the early forties. Mrs. Crosswell was born at Templestowe in 1842, and died at her son-in-law's residence, "Petersham," Prospect-grove, Northcote, on the 12th inst., of heart failure.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 23 June 1903
Determined Suicide
An orchardist named Henrich August Carl Wiese, who possessed a holding in High-street, Templestowe, committed suicide yesterday morning. On Sunday night he stayed at his parents' residence, and went to bed in the same room as his brother. Unobserved by the household he left before daylight yesterday morning, and some hours later was found hanging by his neck to a rafter in the stable at his own residence, a mile distant. There were indications that he had first tried to drown himself in a comparatively shallow water-hole. His clothes were wet through when he was found. He had procured a piece of wire, which he fastened to a rafter, and then mounting a box, he placed a noose around his neck, and kicked the box from under him. He died of strangulation. He recently bought an orchard from Mr. Michael Cassidy, and worried a good deal about the investment. He had on several occasions of late seemed strange in manner. Constable Murphy, of the Heidelberg police, removed the body to the morgue at the Austin Hospital, where an inquest will be held.
Barrier Miner, Broken Hill, Tuesday 23 June 1903
Victoria - MELBOURNE, Monday Afternoon.
Heinrich Wise (35), a fruit gardener, suicided to-day at Templestowe. He tried to drown himself in a waterhole this morning, but was unsuccessful. Afterwards he procured a piece of fencing wire and went into a stable; standing on a box he kicked it (the box) from under his feet, and hanged himself.
The Register, Adelaide, Tuesday 23 June 1903
Victoria - MELBOURNE, June 22.
Heinrich Wiese, an orchardist, commit ted suicide to-day at Templestowe, by hanging himself. There were indications that he had first tried to drown himself in a shallow waterhole.
The Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 23 June 1903
A Determined Suicide - MELBOURNE, Monday.
An orchardist named Heinrich Wiese committed suicide to-day at Templestowe by hanging himself. There were indications that he had first tried to drown himself in shallow water.
The Advertiser, Adelaide, Tuesday 23 June 1903
Determined To Die
A fruit gardener, Heinrich Wise, aged 35, after jumping into a waterhole near his residence at Templestowe, and failing to drown himself, walked to the stable adjoining his home and hanged himself from a rafter, this morning.
The Register, Adelaide, Wednesday 24 June 1903
Suicide of a Fruitgrower - MELBOURNE. June 23.
An inquest was held to-day by the District Coroner (Dr. Cole) on the body of Heinrich Wiesse, the Templestowe fruitgrower who hanged himself on Monday morning. Deceased had left the following note, written in lead pencil: - ''Templestowe, June 22. - Goodby to all. I can't stand this any longer. Everything seems upside down. I have been very wicked and not fit to live. God bless you all, and have mercy on me. - H. A. C. Wiesse." Neither deceased's father nor his brothers could explain this note. Deceased had worried over his property, and had complained of sleepless nights, but no one had the least idea that he intended to commit suicide. Dr. Cole recorded a verdict that deceased committed suicide, but there was nothing to show the state of his mind at the time.
The West Australian, Perth, Wednesday 24 June 1903 Victoria Melbourne, June 23.
An orchardist named Heinrich Weise committed suicide yesterday at Templestowe, by hanging himself. There were indications that he had first tried to drown himself in a shallow waterhole.
[Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Vic., Friday 26 June 1903 repeated The Argus reports of the death and the inquest.]
Western Mail, Perth, Saturday 27 June 1903
Commonwealth News
Heinrich Weise committed suicide at Templestowe (V) on Monday.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 8 July 1903
Wills and Estates
Edwin Bullock, late of Warrandyte-road, East Doncaster, farmer, who died on May 29, under a will dated December 23, 1902, left real estate valued at £2,125, and personal property valued at £140, for the benefit of his widow and children.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 7 August 1903
Doncaster Doings.
The bishop of Melbourne officiated at a confirmation service held in Holy Trinity church on Tuesday, and delivered an impressive address to the 35 candidates for confirmation. The building was crowded to the doors, though extra seats had been provided.
On Tuesday, the 28th ultimo. the church was again crowded, the occasion being the wedding of Miss Reynolds and Mr E. Symons. The decorations were very tastefully arranged, and the bridal party was played in to the strains of the wedding march.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 25 August 1903
Deaths.
FUHRMANN. - On the 23rd August, at her residence, Wilhelm-street, East Doncaster, Auguste, the beloved mother of Mrs. Bertha Zerbe, Mrs. Emma Rhodes, Mrs. Anna Beavis, Mrs. Ida Makin, August and Frederick Fuhrmann, aged 64 years.
Funeral Notices.
FUHRMANN. - The Friends of the late Mrs. AUGUSTA FUHRMANN, relict of the late Mr. August Fuhrmann, are most respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, in the Templestowe Cemetery. The funeral will leave her late residence, Wilhelm-street, East Doncaster, THIS DAY (Tuesday), at 2.30 p.m. OTTO PREUSS, Undertaker, Burwood-road, Glenferrie. Telephone No. 7, Hawthorn Exchange.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 28 August 1903
Orange Blossoms.
A quiet but interesting wedding took place at Doncaster on Thursday, 20th inst, when Miss Helen Mabel Watts, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Watts, Elgar road, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mr W. Thomas, secretary of the shire of Doncaster. The ceremony was performed in the Church of England, the Rev. W. C. Wade officiating. At the conclusion of the business of the council meeting on Monday evening, the president (Cr Pickering) took the opportunity of extending to Mr Thomas the heartiest congratulations of the council, and wished him and his good lady every success.
Healesville and Yarra Glen Guardian, Vic., Saturday 19 September 1903
Orange Blossom - CARRICK - MUNDY (FROM OUR WARRANDYTE CORRESPONDENT.)
Another pretty wedding took place at Christ Church, Templestowe, on Monday afternoon, when Mr. J. Carrick, of Clifton Hill, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Sarah Louisa Mundy, daughter of Mr. R. Mundy, of Templestowe. The church was prettily decorated by girl friends of the bride, and the officiating clergyman was the Rev. W. Wade. The bride was handsomely attired in a wedding costume of cream spotted silk voile, trimmed with silk insertion, lace and chiffon, finished with sprays of orange blossom; she wore a wreath and veil and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were Miss Grace Mundy, sister of the bride, and Miss Trixie Carrick, sister of the bridegroom. They looked extremely pretty in cream silk, with belts of pale blue silk, and carried shower bouquets. Messrs A. Mundy and W. Mundy acted as groomsmen. Mr Mundy, senr., gave his daughter away. The Rev Mr Wade, who presided at the wedding breakfast, proposed in most felicitous terms the health and happiness of the newly wedded couple, and Mr A. Carrick responded on behalf of his wife and himself. Many other toasts were proposed and replied to, after which a most enjoyable evening was spent. The bride's travelling dress was of brown cloth, trimmed with cream lace, and she wore a hat to match. The presents were very handsome, and far too numerous to mention.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 28 September 1903
Deaths.
HODGSON. - On the 27th September, suddenly, at her late residence, "Riverview," Templestowe, Flora, relict of the late James Hodgson, aged 70 years. A colonist of 66 years.
Funeral Notices.
HODGSON. - The Friends of the late Mrs. FLORA HODGSON, relict of the late James Hodgson, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from her residence, "Riverview," Templestowe, To-morrow (Tuesday, 29th), at 3 o'clock punctually. WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, Undertaker, Fitzroy and Moor streets, Fitzroy. Telephone 1045.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 29 September 1903
Funeral Notices.
HODGSON. - The Friends of the late Mrs. FLORA HODGSON, relict of the late James Hodgson, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from her residence, "Riverview," Templestowe, THIS DAY (Tuesday 29th), at 3 o'clock punctually. WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, Undertaker, Fitzroy and Moor streets, Fitzroy. Telephone, 1045.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 9 October 1903
Wedding at Doncaster.
On Wednesday afternon, [sic] Sept. 30th., in the Christian chapel, Doncaster, by Mr H. Mahon, evangelist, Mr C. A. Pump (third son of Mr J. Pump) of Doncaster, was married to Miss Lizzie Simpson, neice [sic] of Mr J. Simpson. At five o'clock the chapel, which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion, was filled with an interesting audience. The bride, attended by Misses A. Simpson, R. Hudson, C. Pump, R. Winter as bridesmaids, all beautifully attired, arrived punctually to time. The ceremony was soon over, and the happy couple and the numerous guests returned to Mr Hudson's house in High street, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast awaited them. Over 100 guests sat down to the breakfast, and ample justice was done to the good things provided for the inner man. Mr Mahon took charge of the toast list, which consisted of the following: - "The bride and bridegroom," by Mr John Tully, Mr Pump responding for his wife and self; "The bride's parents," by Mr. F. Smedley, by Mr. G. Petty, Mr Simpson responding; "Bridgroom's [sic] parents," Mr J. Pump, replying on behalf of his parents (who were not well enough to be present); "Bridesmaids," by Mr Frank Petty, Mr Geo. Simpson, responding; "City friends," by Mr Hudson, Mr J. Woolcock responding; "Mr and Mrs Hudson," by Mr T. Petty, Mr Hudson replying. A pleasant evening was spent various ways, singing, reciting, magic lantern views, games, &c., and not till the small honrs [sic] did the happy time end. Mr and Mrs Pump, who are both well and favorably known, have taken up their abode in their new home, Manningham road. The very many beautiful presents testified to the very high esteem in which they are held by the people of Doncaster.
Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Vic., Friday 16 October 1903
TEMPLESTOWE COUNCIL. MONDAY, 5TH OCTOBER, 1903.
PRESENT : Crs Hunter (President), Speers, Stiggants, Andrew and Lang. DEATH OF MRS. HODGSON.
Immediately after the reading of the minutes, the President rose and referred to the death of Cr Hodgson's mother. He moved that a letter of condolence be sent to their colleague. The late Mrs Hodgson had been one of the oldest residents in the district, and she was highly esteemed and respected by all classes. They all sympathised with Cr Hodgson in his sad bereavement. - Cr Andrew seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 12 December 1903
Marriages.
CORBETT - PERKINS. - [Golden Wedding.] - On the 10th December, 1853, at St. Michael's Church, Coventry, by the Rev. W. H. Etches, David, fifth son of Mr. David Corbett, to Catherine, eldest daughter of Mr. James Perkins, both of Coventry, Warwickshire, England. Present address, "Edgevale," Doncaster-road, Doncaster.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 19 December 1903
Marriages
CORBETT - PERKINS. - [Golden Wedding.] - On the 10th December, 1853, at St Michael's Church, Coventry, by the Rev. W. H. Etches, David, fifth son of Mr. David Corbett, to Catherine, eldest daughter of Mr. James Perkins, both of Coventry, Warwickshire, England. Present address, "Edgevale," Doncaster-road, Doncaster.
The West Australian, Perth, WA, Thursday 24 December 1903
Marriages.
SMEDLEY - FALCONER. - On November 25, at Kalgoorlie, by the Rev. Alexander Crow, John Smedley, (late of Templestowe, Vic.), to Euphemia, eldest daughter of the late Neil Falconer, of Scotsburn, Warrandyte, Victoria.
The West Australian, Perth, WA, Saturday 26 December 1903
Marriages.
SMEDLEY - FALCONER. - On November 25, at Kalgoorlie, by the Rev. Alexander Crow, John Smedley (late of Templestowe, Vic.), to Euphemia, eldest daughter of the late Neil Falconer, of Scotsburn, Warrandyte, Victoria.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 29 December 1903
Marriages
SMEDLEY - FALCONER.--On the 25th November, at the Presbyterian Church,Kalgoorlie, by the Rev. Alexander Crow, John Smedley, late of Templestowe, Victoria, to Euphemia, eldest of the late Neil Falconer, of Scotsburn, Warrandyte, Victoria.
Deaths.
SMITH. - On the 28th December, at his residence, Speight street, Northcote, Thomas Smith, late of Rose Hill, Yan Yean, in his 73rd year.
Funeral Notices.
SMITH. - The Friends of the late Mr. THOMAS SMITH are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, in the Templestowe Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave his residence, "Rose Bank," Speight-street, Northcote, To-morrow (Wednesday, December 30), at 12 o'clock noon. HENRY J.R. LEWIS, Undertaker, Johnston-, Fitzroy, and High-street, Northcote. Telephone 1160.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 2 January 1904
Marriages
SMEDLEY - FALCONER. - On the 25th November, at the Presbyterian Church, Kalgoorlie, by the Rev. Alexander Crow, John Smedley, late of Templestowe, Victoria, to Euphemia. eldest daughter of the late Neil Falconer, of Scotsburn, Warrandyte, Victoria.
Healesville and Yarra Glen Guardian, Vic., Saturday 16 January 1904
Orange Blossom
At 3.30 p.m. on 23rd December last, at St. Peter's Church of England, Warrandyte, the marriage of Miss Gertrude Ruth Stiggants, second daughter of Mr. Henry Stiggants, Warrandyte, to Mr. Ebenezer Burton, third son of Mr. G. A. Burton, of Lilydale, was consummated. The interior of the building was very tastefully decorated for the auspicious occasion by the girl friends of the bride, and the nuptial knot was tied with all due ceremony by the Rev. W. C. Wade. The bride, who was given away by her father, was exquisitely attired in white silk gown, shirred bodice, trimmed with pearls, orange blossom, chiffon and white silk lace. She wore the usual veil and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridesmaids, Misses Alice Zelius, of Doncaster, and Lizzie Burton, of Lilydale, wore cream silk costumes and carried shower bouquets of red carnations. The bride's mother wore a black silk voile over blue satin, black stole collar; and a sister, Mrs. Victor, was gowned in a handsome champagne desouie, trimmed with creme net and collarette. The happy bridegroom was supported by Messrs. Albert and Harold Stiggants. After the ceremony, the party drove in hansoms to the residence of the bride's parents, " Riversdale," where a most sumptuous wedding breakfast was participated in by about 60 guests. Several toasts were honored, the principal being that of "The Bride and Bridegroom," which was proposed by the Rev. Wade and responded to by the "groom." Mr. Quick also proposed the health of the bridesmaids, and Mr. A. Stiggants responded. In the evening, a social was held in the spacious dining hall, and the time was passed very pleasantly with games, songs, etc. The newly married couple left at 9 o'clock en route for Tasmania, where the honeymoon was spent. The bride's travelling dress was of floral silk poplin, with spotted chiffon and stole collar; white net hat, trimmed with flowers and green velvet ribbon.
Mr. and Mrs. Burton returned to Lilydale on New Year's night, and have taken up their residence in Deschamp's Avenue. The bridegroom presented to the bride a gold bracelet, set with sapphires and pearls; and to each bridesmaid a gold and opal brooch. Many useful and valuable presents were received, but we are unfortunately unable to publish the full list. A description of a few of them is given below : -
Parents of bride - Marble clock, polished table and cheque. Parents of bridegroom - Bedroom furnishings.
Mrs Victor - Cheque.
Mr A. Stiggants - Silver teapot.
Mr H. Stiggants - Water jug and glasses. Mr G. Stiggants - Silver cruet.
Mr and Mrs W. Burton - Cutlery.
Mr and Mrs W. Wilson, jun. - Lamp.
Mr and Mrs Wardell - Ruby sugar basin. Mr and Mrs Andrews - Silver jam dish. Mr and Mrs Quick - Silver butter dish. Mr Zelius and family - Tea set.
Mrs H. Houghton - Crochet d'oyley and plate. Misses E. and J. Cameron - Silver serviette rings. Mr and Mrs T. O'Brien - Pair vases.
Mr and Miss Hutchinson - Lady's companion.
Mr E. Kruse - Hand mirror.
Miss Ruby Smith (Heidelberg) - D'oyleys and tray cloth. Miss Standish - Tray cloth.
Mr and Mrs J. Hutchinson - Vases. Miss Stewart - Set of mats.
Mrs Edwards - Tray cloth. Mrs Crooks - Cheque.
Sergeant-Detective Wilson - Pair hair brushes
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 16 January 1904
Deaths.
TINDAL. - On the 15th January, James Tindal, aged 49 years and 9 months, the beloved husband of Emily Tindal, and eldest son of Mrs. D. Tindal and the late Mr. D. Tindal, of Doncaster.
Funeral Notices.
TINDAL. - The Friends of the late JAMES TINDAL, of Doncaster, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to their last resting-place in the Boroondara Cemetery. The funeral will leave the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. E. G. Washfold, No. 8 Somerset- street, Richmond, To-morrow (Sunday, 17th January, 1904), at half-past 3 o'clock. J. R. LE PINE, Funeral Director, Richmond, Brunswick, and Collingwood.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 23 January 1904
Deaths
TINDAL. - On the 15ih January, James Tindal, aged 49 years and 9 months, the beloved husband of Emily Tindal, and eldest son of Mrs. D. Tindal and the late Mr. D. Tindal, of Doncaster.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 5 April 1904
Deaths.
RYAN. - Drowned at Templestowe, on the 3rd April, James Thomas, the third beloved eldest son of Patrick and Ann Ryan, of 13 Smith-street, South Melbourne, aged 24 years. Requiescat in pace.
Funeral Notices.
RYAN. - The Friends of Mr. PATRICK RYAN are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his beloved son, James Thomas, to the place of interment, Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral will leave his residence, 13 Smith-street, South Melbourne, THIS DAY (Tuesday, 5th inst.), at half-past 3 o'clock. JOHN DALEY, Undertaker, Latrobe and Spring streets, Melbourne. Telephone 827.
The Register, Adelaide, Tuesday 5 April 1904
Drowned While Bathing
James Thomas Ryan, a young man of 24, was drowned on Sunday afternoon while bathing in the Yarra at Templestowe. Ryan was one of a party of young men who went to Templestowe for a picnic on Sunday. He was seized with cramp while swimming in the river. One of his companions, named James Webber, swam pluckily to Ryan's assistance, but he was unable to help the drowning man, who sank speedily.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 2 May 1904
Deaths.
ZERBE. - On the 30th April, at her residence, Waldan-road, Doncaster East, Elenora Zerbe, beloved mother of August Frederick Zerbe, Mrs. H. Fromhold, Mrs. E. Fliegner, Mrs. H. Aumann, Mrs. H. Pump. After painful and severe illness. Aged 68 years 5 months.
Funeral Notices.
ZERBE. - The Friends of the late Mrs. ELENORA ZERBE, relict of the late August Zerbe, are most respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, in the Boroondara Cemetery. The funeral will leave her late residence, Waldan-road, East Doncaster, THIS DAY (Monday), at 1 p.m. OTTO PREUSS, Undertaker, Burwood-road, Glenferrie. Telephone No. 7, Hawthorn Exchange.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 7 May 1904
Deaths
ZERBE. - On the 30th April, at her residence, Waldan-road, Doncaster East, Elenora Zerbe, beloved mother of August Frederick Zerbe, Mrs. H. Fromhold, Mrs. E. Fliegner, Mrs. H. Aumann, Mrs. H. Punp. After painful and severe illness. Aged 68 years 5 months.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 4 June 1904
Deaths.
CRONAN. - On the 2nd June, at her residence, Elgar-road, Doncaster, Ellen, relict of the late William Cronan, aged 68 years. R.I.P.
Funeral Notices.
CRONAN. - The Friends of the late Mrs. ELLEN CRONAN are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral will leave her residence, Elgar-road, Doncaster, To-morrow (Sunday, 5th June), at half- past 1 o'clock p.m. A W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Cotham-road, Kew; and Burwood-road, Auburn.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 25 June 1904
Bereavement Cards.
ON behalf of Mrs. BUCKLAND, of Templestowe, and Family, I desire to THANK our many friends for kind visits, floral tributes, letters of sympathy, &c., during their recent bereavement, and also the firm of Alfred Allison for the efficient manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out. Mrs. Armstrong, Rankin's-road, Kensington.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 20 August 1904
Deaths
FOX. - On the 14th August, at Lortonvale, Kanumbra, passed peacefully away, James beloved husband of Sarah Fox, and dearly loved father of Henry, James, Charles H., Thomas William, and Timothy Fox, Mrs. Smith, Epping ; Mrs. Cumming, Kanumbra ; Mrs. Smith, Doncaster ; aged 72 years. Native of Cumberland, England. Deeply regretted.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 27 August 1904
Deaths.
O'BRIEN. - On the 26th August, at his residence, Templestowe-road, Heidelberg, Thomas, the dearly-beloved husband of Kate O'Brien, shire secretary and engineer of Templestowe, the result of an accident. R.I.P. No flowers, by special request.
Funeral Notices.
O'BRIEN. - The Friends of the late Mr. THOMAS O'BRIEN (shire secretary and engineer of Templestowe) are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral will leave St. John's Catholic Church, Heidelberg, To-morrow (Sunday, 28th inst.), at 3 o'clock. JOHN DALEY, Undertaker, Latrobe and Spring streets, Melbourne. Telephone 827.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Wednesday 31 August 1904
TEMPLESTOWE. - On Thursday morning Mr. Thomas O'Brien, who for the last 35 years has acted as shire secretary and engineer to the Bulleen and Templestowe shires, died at his residence, Templestowe. His death was the result of an accident, which occurred last week whilst driving on the Studley-road, Ivanhoe, with his wife. He was thrown from his vehicle when rounding a sharp angle in the road, and fell heavily on to the metal. He was 70 years of age, and suffered from shock to the system.
Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Vic., Friday 2 September 1904
It is with deep regret we record the death of Mr. Thomas O'Brien, Shire Secretary, which occurred at his residence, Templestowe, on Friday last, 26th ult., the result of an accident. On Wednesday afternoon of the previous week, Mr and Mrs O'Brien were driving homewards from Ivanhoe, and turning into Studley road too sharply both of them were thrown out. Mrs. O'Brien fortunately only received slight injuries, but Mr O'Brien fell heavily on his hip and side and besides received a complete shock to the system. At first Mr O'Brien seemed to make satisfactory progress towards recovery, but after a few days he began to sink rapidly and passed away on Friday morning.
The deceased gentleman was 70 years of age, and for half that period had filled the position of engineer and secretary to the Templestowe Shire with the utmost credit to himself and satisfaction to all concerned. He was a man justly esteemed and respected.
His remains were interred in the Heidelberg Cemetery on Sunday afternoon last.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 2 September 1904
Orange Blossom.
Holy Trinity church, Doncaster, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday week last, 24th inst. The contracting parties were Mr Harry Reynolds, son of Mr H. G. Reynolds, and Miss Lily Clay, eldest daughter of Mr R. Clay. The fact that the young people and their parents were well known and widely respected made the event of more than passing interest. At half-past five the marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. A. C. Wade, assisted by the Rev. H. S. Hollow, M.A., a former incumbent of the parish. As the bridal party entered the sacred edifice, Miss Sanders played Lohengrin's "Bridal March." Mr R. Clay, father of the bride, gave her away. The church was beautifully decorated by the girl friends of the bride, a special feature of the ornamentations being a handsome wedding bell and horseshoes, which were suspended from the chancel. The building was crowded to the doors. The bride looked charming, her dress being of cream silk berege, skirt panelled and inserted with cluny lace, ruchings of silk ribbon; bodice of chiffon over net, with lace and ribbon trimming; customary wreath and veil. She carried a shower bouquet of white sarsaparilla and asparagus fern, with rosettes of net and ribbon. Her going away dress was of grey hop sack, vest of cream glace and lace, the coat being relieved with silver braid and [a word or two missing due to a crease in the scanned copy.] The bridesmaids were the Misses Maude, Elsie and Nellie Clay, sisters of the bride. They wore fancy voiles, with applique and ruched ribbon, blue floral wreaths in their hair, and carried silver crooks ornamented with daffodils, asparagus fern and mandarin ribbon. The gifts from the bridegroom to the bridesmaids were hearts and lucky bean pendants. The bride's mother was effectively dressed in black merveilleux, the bodice being relieved with white glace on black silk cluny lace. The bridegroom's mother wore a most becoming dress of black voile and silk, with ribbon trimmings. Messrs Stanley and George Reynolds, cousins of the bridegroom, and Mr Herbert Clay, brother of the bride, were the groomsmen. While the newly- wedded pair walked down the aisle, Mendelsohn's "Wedding March" was superbly played by Miss Sanders, and a pretty token was tended the bride by two young lady friends, who slipped floral horseshoes on her arm as she passed from the church. After the wedding ceremony, the guests, to the number of over 200 sat down to a most sumptuous breakfast in the Athenæum, which was suitably decorated for the occasion. The only toast proposed was that of "The Bride and Bridegroom," which was spoken to most happily by the Revs. Wade and Hollow. Mr Reynolds replied on behalf of his wife and himself. "The light fantastic," songs, music and recitations filled in the hours pleasantly till after midnight. It need hardly be said that the happy pair received the hearty felicitations and congratulations of all the guests, who were looked after, and whose enjoyment was catered for in magnificent style by the host and hostess - Mr and Mrs Richard Clay, who have reason to feel proud of the success which attended their efforts. The presents received by Mr and Mrs Reynolds, junr., were numerous and costly.
Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Vic., Friday 9 September 1904
Death of Mr Thomas O'Brien - One of the largest funerals ever held in the district.
The death of Mr Thomas O'Brien, the veteran Shire Secretary and Engineer, of Templestowe, which was chronicled in our last issue (says the Heidelberg News of the 3rd inst.), was learned with heartfelt sorrow and regret by the whole of the residents in this district, and by many beyond, where the deceased gentleman was known and prized as a sterling man. The wide-spread esteem in which he was held was demonstrated by the large assemblage of persons from all parts - many from very long distances - who attended to follow his remains to their place of interment (the Heidelberg cemetery), and to pay a last tribute of respect.
On Sunday morning St. John's Catholic Church, Heidelberg, was crowded with a sympathetic congregation. The deceased gentleman's remains had been placed in the Church, and mass was said for the respose [sic] of the soul by the Rev Father O'Callaghan, who had known him as a loyal parishioner and faithful friend for the last quarter of a century.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, part of the burial service was said in the Church and the coffin was then removed to the hearse by the President and councillors of the Templestowe shire. The cortege then moved away, the Church bell solemnly toiling until the procession had passed the sacred building. The hearse was preceded by a number of mourners on foot, and on either side of it were the Templestowe councillors. After the morning coaches there followed over 100 vehicles, the length of the procession being nearly three quarters of a mile. At the cemetery the coffin was carried to the grave by Crs Hunter, Hodgson, Speers, Andrew, and Stiggants, and Mr W. Hunter, who took the place of Cr Lang who was ill in bed. The pall bearers were Messrs. S. C. M'Callum, P. H. Fanning, H J. Price, John Keany, P. Sheehan, J. Finn, S. W. Gibson, and Jas. M'Lean. The Rev Father O'Callaghan again officiated at the grave.
On Monday afternoon last the Templestowe council adjourned for one week out of respect to the memory of their deceased officer.
The late Mr Thomas O'Brien was the eldest son of the late Mr Eugene O'Brien, of Killmallock, Limerick, Ireland. His uncle was a solicitor of Limerick, and our late friend, who was studying for the bar, spent some years under articles to his uncle, but his father, not caring for the legal profession, put his son to study civil engineering until the age of [20?]when he was apprenticed to an engineer for three years. On completing this term he sailed for Australia, and soon after his arrival here he commenced contracting at Kew. He was subsequently (37 years ago), appointed secretary to the Templestowe Road Board. He later became secretary, treasurer, and engineer to the shire of Bulleen. After a number of years the Doncaster portion was severed, and the Templestowe shire was created, for which he acted in the same capacity up to the time of his death.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 17 September 1904
Marriages.
REYNOLDS - CLAY. - On the 24th August, at Holy Trinty, Doncaster, by the Rev. G. A. C. Wade, assisted by the Rev. H. S. Hollow, M.A., Harry, only son of H. G. Reynolds, to Lily, eldest daughter of Richard Clay.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 23 September 1904
Death of Mr W. H. Witchell.
By the death of William Hayden Witchell, of "'Mont Iona," Surrey Hills, another old colonist and early pioneer has passed away, like so many of his contemporaries of the golden days, in recent years. The deceased gentlemen, who had just passed the ripe age of 80 years, had only been a resident of Surrey Hills for about 7 years, though living in Doncaster for a considerable period some 40 years ago. He had retired from work, however, for about 26 years, and with the exception of an aural trouble, he had been singularly free from ailments of all kinds, the reason of this being that he had led an active, out-of-door existence during the whole of his long career. It is only within the past few months that the deceased gave any indications of physical disability, but, within a week of the golden wedding which he and his good wife celebrated in July last, he was taken with a a sudden attack of bronchitis, from which he had scarcely recovered when he was seized by the illness which ultimately proved fatal, and he passed peacefully away in the presence of his relations on the morning of Sunday, 11th inst. During his sickness he was constantly attended by Dr Vaughan, of Box Hill, who exercised the utmost resources at his disposal, while a trained nurse was continuously in attendance. The funeral, which took place on the following Tuesday, was very largely attended by relatives and friends, the cortege being met at the gates of the Boroondara cemetery by a further contingent of mourners from various suburbs. The pall-bearers, all old and valued friends of the deceased, were Messrs W. D. Kenny, R. Finney, R. Toogood, J. Aspinall, R. Clay and J. Petty, and the service at the grave was conducted by the Rev. Mr Barton, who had previously held a short service at the house. The funeral arrangements were most satisfactorily carried out by Mr A. W. Padbury, of Hawthorn and Kew. Since her bereavement Mrs Witchell has received a very large number of letters, telegrams, and messages of condolence, and the expression of so much sympathy in her trouble must have afforded her an appreciable amount of consolation.
As briefly referred to above, the late Mr Witchell was a very old colonist, having come to this colony by the ship Lord George Bentinck in the year 1849. He was a Londoner by birth, and had been brought up to the coach building trade, which he followed at irregular intervals during the rest of his life. When the gold rush broke out he followed it to Forest Creek (now Castlemaine) and Bendigo, but his efforts as a miner not being attended with [illegible line] Melbourne and settled down in Prahran, purchasing property in Chapel street, which still belongs to the estate. After 40 years in Prahran, where he had been most universally respected, he and his wife settled in Surrey Hills as a suitable retirement for their declining years, Mr Witchell having retired from active participation in business for 19 years previously, and here he also commanded the respect and esteem of all who knew him. There is a grown-up family, all married and settled in the various parts of this state, the best known in this district being Mr H. Witchell, of Doncaster, one of the most popular and best-liked of its residents. Concluding this brief notice we desire to pay a most sincere tribute of sympathy to Mrs Witchell in her severe bereavement.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 7 October 1904
Death of Mrs R. Blood.
One of the oldest residents of Box Hill in the person of Mrs R. Blood, relict of the late Robert Blood, passed away at her residence, Station street, on Tuesday last, 4th inst, after a short illness supervening upon pneumonia. Deceased, who had, attained the ripe age of 79 years, was born at Doveridge, and was wedded in England in 1844, the year of her departure from that country.
Portland was Mr and Mrs Blood's first place of abode after their embarkation to Victoria some 60 years ago, but subsequently they took up residence in South Australia in which colony they resided close on [part of line illegible] to Melbourne and settled in Box Hill, where they took up residence in Station Street, and on which property Mrs Blood lived ever since, her husband having predeceased her some 25 years ago. By her death, one of the oldest inhabitants of Box Hill has been removed, and we doubt if there is any who has had as long a residence amongst us as the late Mrs Blood, whose sojourn in this district covers a period of 50 years. Deceased, who was of a very affable and kind disposition, leaves to mourn their sad loss five children, all of whom are married, viz., Messrs Wm. and J. Blood (Ringwood), Mrs Gallus (Doncaster), Mrs Ainger and Mrs Tillman (Box Hill). The funeral took place on Wednesday, when the remains were interred in the Box Hill cemetery, the mortuary arrangements being satisfactorily carried out by Mr Otto Prouse of Hawthorn.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 7 October 1904
Wedding Bells at Templestowe.
The residence of Mr P. Crouch, of Templestowe, was the scene of wedding festivities on the 25th ult., when Mr Robert Crouch, second son of Mr H. Crouch, of Doncaster, was united to Miss Laura Beale, eldest daughter of Mr Louis Beale, of Templestowe, the officiating clergyman being Mr F.
W. Greenwood. The bride, who was tastfeully [sic] arrayed in cream, was attended by Miss May Crouch and Miss Lilian Beale as bridesmaids, while the offices of groomsmen were filled by Messrs A. Crouch and T. Beale. After the ceremony an adjournment was made to the Mechanics' institute where the wedding breakfast was laid, and to which friends and guests sat down to the number of about 80. The usual toasts were proposed and responded to, and a most enjoyable evening was spent in singing, reciting, &c. Mr and Mrs Crouch, who were the recipients of numerous and useful presents on the joyous occasion, will forthwith take up their abode in Blackburn road, Doncaster East, where they will be at home to their friends after the usual interval.
Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Vic., Friday 28 October 1904
At the meeting of the Heidelberg council last week (says the Heidelberg News) Mrs Kate O'Brien, of Templestowe, gave notice of her intention to sue the council for £1000 damages for (as alleged) causing the death of her husband, the late shire engineer of Templestowe, by negligently leaving a bank and rut unprotected and dangerous to the trafic at the junction of Heidelberg and Studley roads, and by having the light at the spot mentioned placed in such a position as to mislead drivers of vehicles at night time. The late Mr O'Brien's dog-cart capsized at this spot between seven and eight o'clock in the evening. The council is insured re claims of this description, and the matter was referred to the insurance company. Other measures to protect its interests were considered by the council in committee.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 21 November 1904
Deaths.
SMITH. - On the 20th November, at his residence, 32 Barry-street, South Yarra, James Smith (late of Doncaster), in his 81st year. For many years foreman for David Mitchell, Esq., contractor, Richmond.
Funeral Notices.
SMITH. - The Friends of the late Mr. JAMES SMITH are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral will leave his residence, 32 Barry-street, Kew, To-morrow (Tuesday, 22nd November), at half-past 2 o'clock p.m. A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Cotham-road, Kew, and Burwood-road, Hawthorn.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 21 January 1905
Deaths.
MORRIS. - On the 20th January (suddenly), at his residence, the South Melbourne Cricket- ground, Jane, the dearly beloved wife of Samuel Morris, caretaker, beloved sister of Mrs. Burns, also sister of Mrs. Crossman, of Doncaster, aged 45 years. So dearly loved, so deeply mourned.
Funeral Notices.
MORRIS. - The Friends of Mr. SAM. MORRIS are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his beloved wife, Jane, to the place of interment, the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral will leave his residence, South Melbourne Cricket-ground, To-morrow (Sunday, 22nd inst.), at 3 o'clock.
THOMAS RENTLE, Undertaker, Park-street, South Melbourne. The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 28 January 1905 Deaths
MORRIS. - On the 20th January (suddenly), at his residence, the South Melbourne Cricket-ground, Jane, the dearly beloved wife of Samuel Morris, caretaker, beloved sister of Mrs. Burns, also sister of Mrs. Crossman, of Doncaster, aged 45 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 13 February 1905
Casualties and Fatalities - Pitched From a Cart
A fatal accident occurred at Doncaster on Friday night, when a single man named Frederick Crossman, aged 27 years, was thrown from a cart, and, striking his head on the pitchers of the gutter, was killed immediately. At about 9 o'clock on Friday night deceased was driving a horse in an empty cart along a street in Doncaster. The horse took fright at three young men who were sitting on the edge of the gutter and bolted; and after the horse had gone about 200 yards the off wheel ran into the water channel (about 18in. deep), and Crossman was thrown head foremost to the pitchers. He was taken into a house close by, and Mr. W. J. Craig, M.B., of Box Hill, was sent for. Before Mr. Craig arrived the man was dead.
The young men by whom the horse was alarmed stated to Constable James that they did not do anything to frighten it. One of them said further that when the horse started off Crossman was not holding the reins, and was endeavouring to clutch them as the horse bolted.
The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times, Tas., Tuesday 14 February 1905
A Young Man's Death
Melbourne, Monday. - Frederick Crossman, aged 27 years, was thrown from a cart in a street at Doncaster. His head struck the kerbstone and he was killed instantly.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 17 February 1905
Fatal Accident At Doncaster.
A single young man named Frederick Crossman, aged 28, met with a fatal accident on Friday evening last in Main road, Doncaster, between the hours of 8 and 9. Mr Crossman was returning home in his empty dray, and when nearly at his own gate, was thrown out on his head. The skull was badly fractured, and the chest bruised. The poor young fellow never regained consciousness, and died in a few minutes. It is surmised that the horse, a quiet one, took fright at something on the side way. The animal bolted, knocking Mrs Harry Reynolds down. The wheel passed over her legs, which received severe abrasions. A few yards below where Mrs Reyolds [sic] was knocked down, the accident to deceased happened. Nobody saw what actually occurred and the frightened horse was stopped near Mr Stutt's. Mr Crossman was beyond all human assistance, and Mrs Reynolds' injuries were fortunately found to be not very serious. Mr Tom Petty. J.P., held a formal inquiry into the cause the accident on Saturday afternoon. The remains of the deceased, who was highly respected, were interred in the Box Hill cemetery on Monday, a very lengthy cortege following, to pay the last tokens of respect. The Rev G. A. C. Wade read the funeral service and Bro. John Tully the ritual of the I.O.R. whose members had marched in procession from the cemetery gates to the grave side. Mr Otto Preuss conducted the funeral arrangements. Very great sympathy is felt and expressed on all hands for the sorrowing relatives and friends.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 13 May 1905
Deaths
DENNY. - On the 11th May, at his grandfather's residence Tower Hotel, Doncaster, Henry Leo, aged 1 year and 6 weeks. Darling baby gone home to his angel mother.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 20 May 1905
Deaths
DENNY. - On the 11th May, at his grandfather's residence, Tower Hotel, Doncaster, Henry Leo, aged 1 year and 6 weeks. Darling baby gone home to his angel mother.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 10 June 1905
MARRIAGES
COCK - MOFFATT. - On the 12th April, at St. Mark's Church, North Fitzroy, by the Rev. Evelyn Snodgrass, William, eldest son of John Cock, of Bulleen, to Mary, eldest daughter of Isaac Moffatt, 41 Smith-street, Kensington.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 17 June 1905
MARRIAGES
COCK - MOFFATT. - On the 12th April, at St. Mark's Church, North Fitzroy, by the Rev. Evelyn Snodgrass, William, eldest son of John Cock, of Bulleen, to Mary, eldest daughter of Isaac Moffatt, 41 Smith-street, Kensington.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 12 July 1905
Fatal Fall From A Chair
Mr. T. Davey, J.P., held an inquiry yesterday concerning the death of the infant daughter of Mr. Arthur Hodgson, farmer, of Templestowe. The baby, which was 23 months old, fell on its head from a high chair, and becoming unconscious died some time afterwards. Mr. Phillips, L.R.C.P., stated that the cause of death was contusion and laceration of the brain, and the finding was in accordance with the medical evidence.
The Advertiser, Adelaide, Wednesday 12 July 1905
Victoria. Melbourne, July 11.
Last Sunday morning an infant daughter of Mr. A. Hodgson, farmer of Templestowe, was placed in a high baby's chair, and overbalancing fell out. No immediate serious effects were noticeable, but some time afterwards the child became unconscious and died yesterday, the cause being contusion and laceration of the brain.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Wednesday 30 August 1905
Deaths
SMITH. - On the 28th August, at her late residence, Doncaster, Elizabeth Palmer, beloved wife of Henry D. Smith, evangelist, mother of Mrs. A. E. Kemp, of Hawthorn, aged 50 years.
The Register, Adelaide, Wednesday 30 August 1905
Concerning People
The death is announced of Mrs Smith, the esteemed wife of Mr. H. D. Smith, who was for many years the successful pastor of the Robert Street Church of Christ at Hindmarsh, and later evangelist of Grote Street Church, Adelaide. After leaving this State, about three years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Smith laboured with churches in Victoria, and for some time settled at Doncaster, where the deceased unexpectedly succumbed to an illness which attacked her a few months ago. Arrangements had been made for them to visit Hindmarsh in order to take part in the impending celebration of the jubilee of the Robert Street Church.
The Advertiser, Adelaide, Thursday 31 August 1905
Personal
Mrs. Smith, wife of Mr. H. D. Smith, who for nearly 20 years was minister of the Robert-street Church of Christ, Hindmarsh, died at Doncaster, Victoria, on Monday. It was intended that Mr. and Mrs. Smith should attend the jubilee of the Robert-street church next month. After leaving Hindmarsh Mr. Smith was for about four years pastor of the Grote-street Church of Christ, Adelaide, and subsequently he went to Victoria as pastor of the Doncaster church, and has been there three years.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 9 September 1905
Deaths
SMITH. - On the 28th August, at her late residence, Doncaster, Elizabeth Palmer, beloved wife of Henry D. Smith, evangelist, mother of Mrs. A. E. Kemp, of Hawthorn, aged 50 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 14 October 1905
Births
THIELE. - On the 13th September, at Friedensruh, Doncaster, the wife of A. E. Thiele of a son.
The Horsham Times, Vic., Tuesday 21 November 1905
SOCIAL - A GOLDEN WEDDING.
Another of those marriage jubilees which are not now uncommon among Wimmera pioneers, especially among those from the German Fatherland, was celebrated on Wednesday last, the 15th inst., at " Holzhausen," Natimuk, the residence of Mr and Mrs Ludwig Nichterlein. In 1855, Mr and Mrs Nichterlein were married near Adelaide. Both are natives of Germany, anb [sic] have lived in Australia over 50 years (25 years in their present home). Of fourteen children with whom their union was blessed, nine survive. It was a fitting mark of esteem to the aged couple that children and children's children, relatives, and friends should rally round them on this day, and make them the central figures of high festivities. Besides married children, who had come from Melbourne and Queensland, there were present relatives and friends from Mt. Gambier, including Mrs Sassanowsky, who was first bridesmaid 50 years ago at the wedding. Many local friends also attended.
A short divine service was held, at which their youngest son, Rev. O. Nichterlein, of Oakey, Queensland officiated. Hymns and choir numbers suitable to the occasion were sung, and an appropriate address delivered based on Psalm 71, verses 17 and 18, followed by prayer. After the service all adjourned to the spacious marquee erected at the back of the house, in which tables were laid in true golden wedding style. Some 40 people sat down to a sumptuous repast. At the close of the banqueting, the chairman, Mr O Nichterlein, proposed the health of The King, the toast being honored in the customary way. The memory of the late Rev. C. Schoknecht, son in-law of Mr and Mrs Nichterlein, whose silver wedding, had he lived, would have made the occasion a double festival, was honored by singing the hymn, ' Wenn ich einmal soll scheiden.' The Rev J. F Noack appropriately proposed the health of the honored pair. Messrs A. Reinecke, H. Werner, Carl Schurmann, and J. Schoknecht also spoke in eulogistic terms. Mr. Ludwig Nichterlein very suitably and with great emotion responded. Mr W. Nichterlein proposed the health of the Visitors, to which Rev O. Nichterlein responded. The speeches were interspersed with recitations, and the song, " Es kann ja nicht immer so bleiben hier unter dem wechselden Mond." At this stage the company proceeded to the garden to be photographed. In the evening a long and varied programme of high class music was gone through, and much appreciated by the listeners. At 10 o'clock supper was announced in the marquee. The golden wedding cake, a home production, but, nevertheless, a work of art internally and externally, was cut and served. After the repast, the toast list was gone on with. Mr T. J. Noske, of Horsham, proposed the health of the Nichterlein family in a highly eulogistic speech, which was acknowledged by the Rev. O. Nichterlein and Mr. W. Nichterlein. Mr Alf Thiele, of Doncaster, in a happy manner proposed the unmarried members of the family, Messrs Ludwig and Wm. Nichterlein making neat replies. At the close a collection amounting to £2 10s was made on behalf of mission work. The reading of the 23rd Psalm and prayer by the chairman ended one of the happiest days ever spent at Holzhausen. The numerous gifts, as also the many congratulatory letters and telegrams received by the venerable couple, gave further testimony of the high esteem in which they are held by a large circle of friends.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 24 November 1905
Orange Blossoms.
"Lillieslea," Templestowe, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, Nov. 15th, when Miss Emma Smith, second daughter of Mrs E. Smith and the late John Smith, Templestowe, was united in the bonds of wedlock to Mr W. J. Ross, of "Comely Bank," Heidelberg, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. Stewart Byron (Presbyterian). The bride, who was given away by her eldest brother, Mr J. Smith, of Merton, wore a pearl grey silk voile, trimmed with chiffon and lace, and carried a beautiful bouquet of artificial flowers. Besides the usual wreath and veil, she also wore a handsome dagger brooch of pearl and sapphires, the gift of the bridegroom. Miss R. Smith, as the bridesmaid, was prettily dressed in creme fancy voile trimmed with ribbon and lace, and likewise carried a lovely bouquet of artificial flowers given her by the bridegroom. The best man was Mr Albert Ross. The wedding breakfast was served in a large marquee erected on the grounds of "Lillieslea," the residence of the bride's mother, where the usual toasts were enthusiastically honored and a fine sumptuous repast partaken of. In the evening a social was held, and a very convivial time spent by all. The bride, who, along with the rest of the family, is highly esteemed, was the recipient of many handsome and useful presents.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 4 April 1906
Deaths.
CONNOLLY. - On the 3rd April, at Doncaster, Mrs. Bridget Connolly, widow of the late Edward Connolly. Requiescat in pace.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 14 April 1906
Deaths
CONNOLLY. - On the 3rd April, at Doncaster, Mrs. Bridget Connolly, widow of the late Edward Connolly. Requiescat in pace.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Tuesday 5 June 1906
DEATHS
DUNCAN. - On the 3rd June, at her parents' residence, Arthur-street, Fairfield, Florence Isabella, beloved elder daughter of J. R. and E. Duncan, late of Bulleen and Berwick, aged 25 years.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 15 June 1906
Orange Blossoms.
The Christian chapel, Doncaster, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, 6th June, Mr H. D. Smith performing the ceremony. The contracting parties were Mr Albert Williams and Miss Lizzie Tully (youngest sister of Cr Tully, Doncaster), both residents of Lancefield. The bride, who was given away by her brother, wore a beautiful dress of white crepe de chene, with insertions of trimmings of "val" lace, soft silk and chiffon. A coronet of orange blossoms, embroidered veil, and shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums, completed her pretty costume. She also wore a long gold [several words illegible – possibly “necklace a gift”] of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Miss Rose Tully (niece of the bride), who wore a dainty frock of creme crepeline with ruchings of ribbon and "val." lace; Miss Williams (sister of bridegroom), whose dress was a creme voile, with lace and ribbon trimmings, and two tiny nieces of the bride, the Misses Gertie Tully and Lizzie Lockwood, who looked sweet in little frocks of silk and lace, and carried baskets of scarlet and white geraniums, set off with ribbons. The bridegroom's gifts to the bridesmaids were pearl and ruby brooches, and the bride's present to bridegroom, pair of gold sleevelinks. Mr Herbert G. Clay and Mr Albert Tully acted as groomsmen. As the bridal party left the church, Mendelssohn's wedding march was very nicely played by Miss Harris. After the wedding ceremony about 50 guests adjourned to "Mountain View," the residence of Cr and Mrs John Tully, who, with their usual hospitality, had catered in fine style for the enjoyment of their visitors. After a well-served wedding tea had been partaken of and the usual toasts honored, the evening was most pleasantly spent with music and harmony. The happy couple left amid the congratulations of their friends for Ballarat, the bride's travelling dress being a smart little costume of navy blue cloth, relieved with creme lace and velvet. The following presents were received : -
Mr and Mrs John Tully, cheque Mr and Mrs Williams, cheque
Mr and Mrs Thos. Lockwood, dinner set
Miss E. Lockwood, set afternoon silver teaspoons and silver bread fork Mr and Mrs R. Nolman, cheque
Mr David Tully, clock
Mrs D. Tully, crochet pin cushion and set mats Miss Esther Tully and Thomas Tully, toilet set Mr Albert Tully, pair vases
Miss Tully, two glass cake dishes Mr J. Tully, jun., pair vases
Miss Ada Tully, ivy table centre
Nellie and Elsie Tully, paste board and rolling pin, and Roy Tully, tray Miss Smith, drawn-thread table centre
Miss Harris, tray cloth, pair d'oyleys, pair silk pin cushions Mr G. Pitcher, lamp
Miss Stones, water jug and glasses Mrs Gerand, cream jug and basin Mrs Butler, tea pot and hot water jug Miss Connors, pair pin cushions
Mr Sheehan, silver bread board and knife
Mrs Jas. Lockwood, doz. China cups and saucers, egg cruet and jam dish Mr G. Williams, silver pickle jar and shaving set
Mr and Mrs John Smith, large picture
Mr and Mrs H. W. Smith, half-dozen serviette guipure squares Mr and Mrs Meyers, tray cloth and water jug, glasses and tray Miss Morrison, jardiniere
Miss Dogett, butter dish and sugar basin Mrs Shelley, sen., silk table centre
Mr and Mrs Smedley, large tray
Mr and Mrs Clay, large photo. frame Mr and Mrs G. Petty, framed oil picture Mr and Mrs H. Clay, set of trays
Mr and Mrs Taylor, silver biscuit barrel
Mr Whitten and Mrs Plumb, silver jam dish Mr H. Clay, silver sugar basin
Miss Haw, table centre and hat pin tidy
Mr and Mrs J. Petty, half-dozen dinner and half-dozen tea knives Mr and Mrs McDowell, silver bread fork
Mrs Witchell, jardiniere Mr J. Williams, silver-mounted biscuit barrel Mr and Mrs Jackson, breakfast cruet
Miss N. Williams, silver-mounted honey jar Miss Williams, ivory table centre
Mr and Mrs Edwin Wilson, toilet set Mr and Mrs Crouch, two fruit dishes
Mr H. Pitcher, two silver jam spoons and butter knife.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 15 June 1906
Templestowe Notes.
Great interest was centred in a wedding which took place in the Church of England Templestowe, on Wednesday, the contracting parties being Mr E. Heitch, of Templestowe, and Miss Bourke, of Doncaster. The church was crowded with friends of the young couple. Full particulars will appear in the next issue.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 22 June 1906
Orange Blossoms.
On Thursday, 7th inst., a very pretty wedding took place at "Alabama," Willianson's road, Doncaster, when Miss Florrie Tainton, step-daughter of Mr H. W. Crouch, senr., was united in the bonds of wedlock to Mr Alfred Chivers, third son of Mr T. R. Chivers, of Templestowe. The bride was prettily attired in cream embroidered voile, and wore the usual wreath and veil, and carried a lovely shower bouquet. She was given away by her step-father, and was attended as bridesmaids by Miss Ruby Chivers (sister of bridegroom), dressed in cream voile, Miss Evelyn Crouch (step-sister of bride), who wore white muslin, and Miss Lilian Smith (niece of bride), attired in cream serge.
They each carried dainty bouquets, set off with streamers. Mr H. Chivers acted as best man. After the ceremony, which was performed by Mr H. D. Smith, evangelist, of Doncaster, an excellent wedding tea was partaken of and the usual felicitous greetings exchanged [sic]. The happy couple left early in the evening on their honeymoon for Ballarat, the bride's travelling costume being a navy-blue tweed. A social gathering took place afterwards, when a very pleasant time was spent by all. Mr and Mrs Chivers are to reside in Templestowe.
The marriage of Miss M. Bourke, of Doncaster (late of Nagambie) with Mr E. Heitsch, of Templestowe, was celebrated on Wednesday, 13th inst., in the Church of England, Templestowe. The building was thronged with friends of the young couple. The bride looked very pretty in an elaborate dress of white silk goffered chiffon, trimmed with lovers' knots and ribbon, and wore the usual wreath and veil. She also carried a pretty bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maiden-hair fern, and was given away by her cousin, Mr R. A. Smith, of Templestowe. The bridesmaids were Miss Cecelia Bourke (sister of bride), whose dress was of cream silk, with lace and insertion trimmings, and navy blue hat, and Miss Alice Heitsch (sister of bridegroom), who wore cream voile, trimmed with ruched ribbon, insertion and net, and black hat. Both carried bouquets of white chrysanthemums and pink roses. The best man was Mr John Hewish (cousin of the bride). The wedding tea was served at the residence of Mr and Mrs Heitsch, sen., where some 30 guests partook of the splendid repast provided. The usual toasts were enthusiastically honored. In the evening a social was held, and kept up with great spirit, songs, recitations, games and dancing being heartily entered into. All thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The happy couple left on a secret honeymoon shortly after the ceremony, the bride's travelling dress being violet cashmere, trimmed with velvet, and white cloth hat to match. Mr and Mrs E. Heitsch have chosen Templestowe for their place of abode.
Templestowe Notes.
The Templestowe Rechabite lodge tendered a social to Mr Alf. Chivers on Thursday, 28th ult., on the occasion of his marriage with Miss Tainton, of Doncaster. The affair took place in the Mechanics' hall, Templestowe, and close on 100 friends accepted the lodge's invitation to be present. Songs, recitations and games were the principal features of the evening, and so heartily were they entered into that all passed the time pleasantly and quickly. The programme was of unusual length, but at the same time was of an excellent order, and was thoroughly appreciated. The toast of the evening was proposed by Bro. John Read in felicitous terms, and responded to by Mr A. Chivers. On behalf of the visitors, a vote of thanks was proposed by Cr J. Tully, seconded by Cr Hunter, and carried by acclamation. On the Saturday following Mr and Mrs Chivers received a visit from the Templestowe brass band, who enlivened proceedings by playing a short programme of lively airs. After partaking of a well-prepared supper, an impromptu concert took place. Songs were given by Mr Stan. Johnston, and humorous recitations supplied by Messrs R. A. Smith and A. Chivers, and Master Bert. Smith. Altogether a very happy time was spent, and the best thanks and congratulations of the band were extended the host and hostess on the motion of Messrs H. Foster and Stan. Johnstone, supported by Mr R. A. Smith. Responses were made in good style by both Mr Chivers, sen., and Mr Chivers, jun.
Mr and Mrs E. Heitsch extended a very warm welcome to the members of the Templestowe band recently on the occasion of their wedding. As usual a good programme of selections was given by the band, after which an adjournment was made for supper. Appetites were somewhat sharpened by the keen air, but there was an abundance of good things, and full justice was done to them.
Harmony was then indulged in, and excellent vocal numbers given by Messrs S. Mullens and Stan. Johnstone (comic). The elocutionary items of Mr R. A. Smith were also humorous. Bandmaster Foster conveyed the band's hearty thanks to Mr and Mrs Heitsch for the cordial reception extended, and also offered them their congratulations, and his remarks were supplemented by Secretary R. A. Smith. Mr and Mrs Heitsch, sen., were present, and received thanks for the good assistance they had rendered the band in the past. A pleasant evening terminated with "Auld Lang Syne" and "Home, Sweet Home," by the band.
The secretary of the Templestowe band desires to thankfully acknowledge receipt of donations towards the funds from Messrs A. Chivers and E. Heitsch respectively.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 29 June 1906
Orange Blossoms.
"Lillieslea," Templestowe, was the scene of another pretty wedding on Wednesday, 20th inst., when Miss Jane Anne Smith, youngest daughter of Mrs John Smith, was united to Mr Timothy Creighton Fox, of Kanumbra, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. Stuart Byron, Presbyterian minister.
The bride was given away by Mr T. Smith, and was prettily dressed in white crepe de chine, trimmed with chiffon, and wore the usual wreath and veil. A handsome bouquet of artificial flowers, the gift of bridegroom, was also carried. Miss Marian Smith and Miss Clarice Smith attended as bridesmaids, and were both attired in white Indian silk, trimmed with insertion and lace. Mr T. C. Moore Campbell, of Wangaratta, fulfilled the duties of best man. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold brooch, set with pearls, and to the bridemaids [sic] a gold pendant, whilst the bride's gift to bridegroom was a gold tie pin. After the ceremony an excellent wedding tea was partaken of and the customary toasts honored with much enthusiasm. A reception was held in the evening, when the proceedings were of a most convivial nature, all spending a thoroughly enjoyable time. The happy couple proceeded to Mordialloc, where the honeymoon is being spent, and prior to their departure received the congratulations of their many friends and well-wishers. The bride's travelling dress was a grey venetian cloth, trimmed with white silk and lace, grey felt hat and white fur. Mr and Mrs Fox are to reside at Kanumbra.
Alexandra and Yea Standard, Gobur, Thornton and Acheron Express, Vic, Friday 6 July 1906
Wedding - FOX - SMITH
The usually calm idyllic stillness of the village of Templestowe was aroused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. T. C. Fox, of Kanumbra, youngest son of the late Mr. Jas. Fox, and Miss J. A. Smith, youngest daughter of Mr. John Smith, Lillieslea, T'emplestowe. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Stewart Byson, of Heidelberg, at the residence of the bride's mother, Lillieslea, the bride being given away by her brother, Mr. T. Smith. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Thos. A. Moore Campbell as best man. The bride looked charmingly sweet in a handsome dress of white silk crepe de chene, trimmed with chiffon and yoke insertion, with wreath of orange blossom and veil, wearing the gift of the bridegroom, a pretty pearl brooch with heart attachments. The bridesmaids were Miss Marianne Smith, who gracefully deported herself in a dress of white silk muslin, trimmed with valenciennes lace and insertion, and wearing, as well as the second bridesmaid, the gift of the bridegroom. Miss Clarice Smith, the second bridesmaid, was prettily gowned in white silk muslin, trimmed with valenciennes lace and insertion, the whole being set off with the beautiful bouquets carried by the bride and bridesmaids.
After the ceremony, wedding tea was served at which some sixty persons sat down. The table was a perfect picture, clearly indicating to the spectator the amazing knowledge of the confectioner's art to produce such an affabrous selection of dainty edibles. The toasts, all drunk with musical honors, were The Bride and Bridegroom proposed by Rev. Stewart Byson, the bridegroom responding on behalf of the bride and himself. The bridegroom proposed the Bridesmaids and Mr. T. A. M. Campbell replied on their behalf. The Mothers of the Contracting Parties by Rev. Stewart Byson, Mr. C. Creighton suitably responding.
At the conclusion of the speeches the newly married couple prepared for the honeymoon, the bride's dress being grey Venetian cloth, trimmed with grey silk all over lace, adorned by a grey felt hat.
After the couple had gone, games, songs, and dances were the order of the hour for some time. The presents being very fine and displayed to advantage betokened the expressions of goodwill borne by many friends towards the bride and bridegroom.
Amongst the presents were some useful and elegant articles, the following being a descriptive list :
- Bride to bridegroom, gold tie pin
- Bridegroom to bride, gold brooch with pearl cluster and hearts attached Bridegroom to first bridesmaid, Miss Smith, gold pendant
- Bridegoom to second bridesmaid, Miss C. Smith, gold brooch Mother of bridegroom, cheque
- Mr. and Mrs. H. Fox, cheque
- Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, " Heyfield," cheque Messrs. Fox Bros., cheque
- Mother of bride, eider-down quilt
- Mr. and Misses Gemmel, hall curtains Mr. and Mrs. G. Smith, epergne
- Mr. and Mrs. Mundy, uncle and aunt of bride, vases Mr. R. Kerr, curtains
- Mr. J. and Miss J. Smith, vases
- Mr. and Mrs. R. Smith, dessert spoons and forks
- Miss Smith, gold chain and pendant and travelling gloves
- Misses Lochabler, nieces of bridegroom, handsome silver and crystal fruit bowl Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, dinner service
- Mr. and Mrs. T. Smith, silver and crystal salts Mr. and Mrs. Ross, empress lamp
- Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Cameron, eight day clock
- Congregation and choir of Templestowe Church, silver egg cruet Rev. S. Byson, family bible nicely inscribed
- Miss Bourke, violet holder Mrs. Kent, toilet set
- Miss Chisholm, afternoon tea spoons and tongs (silver) Miss Laidley, tea set
- Mr. T. A. M. Campbell, silver and china cake dish Mr. and Mrs. C. Creighton, bread board and knife Mr. J. Smith, wringer
- Mrs. Chisholm, tea towels
- Mr. and Mrs. Henshaw, jardiniere Miss Mundy, crystal jams
- Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Smith, goloshes
- Mrs. Todd, china ornaments Miss Mundy, serviettes Miss R. Smith, vases
- Miss A. Crichton, Kangaroo Ground, ruby sugar bowl and salts
- Miss B. Smith, cheese dish
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 5 June 1906
Deaths
DUNCAN. - On the 3rd June, at her parents' residence, Arthur-street, Fairfield, Florence Isabella, beloved elder daughter of J. R. and E. Duncan, late of Bulleen and Berwick, aged 25 years.
Funeral Notices
DUNCAN. - The Friends of Mr. J. R. DUNCAN are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved eldest daughter, Florence, to the place of interment, the Heidelberg General Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from his residence, Arthur-street, Fairfield, THIS DAY (Tuesday, 5th), at 3 o'clock punctually. WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, Undertaker, Fitzroy and Moor streets, Fitzroy. Telephone 1045
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 15 June 1906
Orange Blossoms.
The Christian chapel, Doncaster, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, 6th June, Mr H. D. Smith performing the ceremony. The contracting parties were Mr Albert Williams and Miss Lizzie Tully (youngest sister of Cr Tully, Doncaster), both residents of Lancefield. The bride, who was given away by her brother, wore a beautiful dress of white crepe de chene, with insertions of trimmings of "val" lace, soft silk and chiffon. A coronet of orange blossoms, embroidered veil, and shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums, completed her pretty costume. She also wore a long gold [several words illegible – possibly “necklace a gift”] of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Miss Rose Tully (niece of the bride), who wore a dainty frock of creme crepeline with ruchings of ribbon and "val." lace; Miss Williams (sister of bridegroom), whose dress was a creme voile, with lace and ribbon trimmings, and two tiny nieces of the bride, the Misses Gertie Tully and Lizzie Lockwood, who looked sweet in little frocks of silk and lace, and carried baskets of scarlet and white geraniums, set off with ribbons. The bridegroom's gifts to the bridesmaids were pearl and ruby brooches, and the bride's present to bridegroom, pair of gold sleevelinks. Mr Herbert G. Clay and Mr Albert Tully acted as groomsmen. As the bridal party left the church, Mendelssohn's wedding march was very nicely played by Miss Harris. After the wedding ceremony about 50 guests adjourned to "Mountain View," the residence of Cr and Mrs John Tully, who, with their usual hospitality, had catered in fine style for the enjoyment of their visitors. After a well-served wedding tea had been partaken of and the usual toasts honored, the evening was most pleasantly spent with music and harmony. The happy couple left amid the congratulations of their friends for Ballarat, the bride's travelling dress being a smart little costume of navy blue cloth, relieved with creme lace and velvet. The following presents were received : -
- Mr and Mrs John Tully, cheque Mr and Mrs Williams, cheque
- Mr and Mrs Thos. Lockwood, dinner set
- Miss E. Lockwood, set afternoon silver teaspoons and silver bread fork Mr and Mrs R. Nolman, cheque
- Mr David Tully, clock
- Mrs D. Tully, crochet pin cushion and set mats Miss Esther Tully and Thomas Tully, toilet set Mr Albert Tully, pair vases
- Miss Tully, two glass cake dishes Mr J. Tully, jun., pair vases
- Miss Ada Tully, ivy table centre
- Nellie and Elsie Tully, paste board and rolling pin, and Roy Tully, tray Miss Smith, drawn-thread table centre
- Miss Harris, tray cloth, pair d'oyleys, pair silk pin cushions Mr G. Pitcher, lamp
- Miss Stones, water jug and glasses Mrs Gerand, cream jug and basin Mrs Butler, tea pot and hot water jug Miss Connors, pair pin cushions
- Mr Sheehan, silver bread board and knife
- Mrs Jas. Lockwood, doz. China cups and saucers, egg cruet and jam dish Mr G. Williams, silver pickle jar and shaving set
- Mr and Mrs John Smith, large picture
- Mr and Mrs H. W. Smith, half-dozen serviette guipure squares Mr and Mrs Meyers, tray cloth and water jug, glasses and tray Miss Morrison, jardiniere
- Miss Dogett, butter dish and sugar basin Mrs Shelley, sen., silk table centre
- Mr and Mrs Smedley, large tray
- Mr and Mrs Clay, large photo. frame Mr and Mrs G. Petty, framed oil picture Mr and Mrs H. Clay, set of trays
- Mr and Mrs Taylor, silver biscuit barrel
- Mr Whitten and Mrs Plumb, silver jam dish Mr H. Clay, silver sugar basin
- Miss Haw, table centre and hat pin tidy
- Mr and Mrs J. Petty, half-dozen dinner and half-dozen tea knives Mr and Mrs McDowell, silver bread fork
- Mrs Witchell, jardiniere Mr J. Williams, silver-mounted biscuit barrel Mr and Mrs Jackson, breakfast cruet
- Miss N. Williams, silver-mounted honey jar Miss Williams, ivory table centre
- Mr and Mrs Edwin Wilson, toilet set Mr and Mrs Crouch, two fruit dishes
- Mr H. Pitcher, two silver jam spoons and butter knife.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 22 June 1906
Doncaster Doings.
The members of Holy Trinity Church of England have presented Mrs. Wm. Duncan with a very handsome silver cake-basket, suitably inscribed, on the occasion of her marriage. Mrs Duncan (nee Miss Edith Gallus), acted for many years as Sunday school teacher and collector, and the parishioners have shown their appreciation of her services as above.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 29 June 1906
Orange Blossoms.
"Lillieslea," Templestowe, was the scene of another pretty wedding on Wednesday, 20th inst., when Miss Jane Anne Smith, youngest daughter of Mrs John Smith, was united to Mr Timothy Creighton Fox, of Kanumbra, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. Stuart Byron, Presbyterian minister.
The bride was given away by Mr T. Smith, and was prettily dressed in white crepe de chine, trimmed with chiffon, and wore the usual wreath and veil. A handsome bouquet of artificial flowers, the gift of bridegroom, was also carried. Miss Marian Smith and Miss Clarice Smith attended as bridesmaids, and were both attired in white Indian silk, trimmed with insertion and lace. Mr T. C. Moore Campbell, of Wangaratta, fulfilled the duties of best man. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold brooch, set with pearls, and to the bridemaids [sic] a gold pendant, whilst the bride's gift to bridegroom was a gold tie pin. After the ceremony an excellent wedding tea was partaken of and the customary toasts honored with much enthusiasm. A reception was held in the evening, when the proceedings were of a most convivial nature, all spending a thoroughly enjoyable time. The happy couple proceeded to Mordialloc, where the honeymoon is being spent, and prior to their departure received the congratulations of their many friends and well-wishers. The bride's travelling dress was a grey venetian cloth, trimmed with white silk and lace, grey felt hat and white fur. Mr and Mrs Fox are to reside at Kanumbra.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 31 August 1906
Orange Blossoms.
A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. John's church, Heidelberg, on Wednesday, 15th, inst., between Mr Francis Roland, fourth son of Mr and Mrs T Petty, of Doncaster, and Miss Annie Josephine, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Tierney, of Templestowe, the Rev. Father Collins, of Northcote, performing the wedding ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, was gowned in a dress of hand-painted chiffon over glace silk, trimmed with maltese lace; her tulle veil was surmounted by a wreath of orange blossom, and she carried a handsome shower bouquet of white camelias, carnations, and asparagus fern. The bridesmaids were the Misses Violet and Ruby Petty, sisters of the bridegroom, who were gowned in cream silk voile, trimmed with lace, flower knots in their hair holding in place tulle veils, and carried crooks with pink camelias and heath. Mr Joe Tierney, brother of the bride, acted as best man, and Mr Fred Petty, brother of the bridegroom, as groomsman. After the ceremony wedding tea was served in the Doncaster Athenæum, which was prettily decorated, a large number of guests being present. The health of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by Mr George Petty, and suitably responded to by the bridegroom; Mr W. Craig proposed the health of the bridesmaids, and Mr J. Williamson responded; the health of the parents was proposed by Cr Tully, and Mr. T. Petty, senr., responded. After tea the floor was cleared and dancing, games, singing, and recitations indulged in; Mrs George acted as pianiste, and Mr W. Webb as chairman. Mr E. Street performed the duties of M C. in a pleasing manner. A plentiful supply of refreshments was served out at intervals during the evening. [sic] and the catering was in the capable hands of Mr Vine, of Bourke street. The bride travelled in a vieux-rose costume, trimmed with lace and velvet to match; her pale-blue satin straw hat being trimmed with velvet and plumes.
The following is a list of the presents received :-
- Mr and Mrs T. Petty, dining and billiard table.
- Mr and Mrs H. Petty, table, dessert and tea spoons
- Mr E. Petty, cheque
- Mr and Mrs Bert Petty, silver butter dish (inscribed)
- Mr F. Petty and Miss Hislop, overmantel
- Miss R. Petty, cuckoo clock
- Miss E. Petty, hanging lamp
- Mr and Mrs W. Webb, dessert forks
- Mr and Mrs Tierney, cheque
- Mr John Tierney, cheque
- Mr Joe Tierney, cheque
- Mr and Mrs Jas. Tierney, jun., silver cruet
- Mr and Mrs J. Petty, fender
- Misses H. and M. Petty, fire irons
- Mr and Mrs G. Petty, vases
- Mr and Mrs T. Petty, jun., China cocoa jug
- Mr F. Petty and Miss Plumb, butter knife and bread fork
- Mr W. Petty, fire screen
- Mr and Mrs E. Wilson, cheque
- Mr and Mrs R. Clay, pair of pictures
- Mr P. Clay, occasional table
- Mr H. Clay, shaving mirror
- Mr Stewart and Miss N. Clay, silver candlestick
- Mr and Mrs H. Reynolds, cut-glass toilet bottles
- Mrs Mitchell, cheque
- Mr H. and Miss Stones, silver-mounted biscuit barrel
- Mr and Mrs H. Clay, silver cake dish
- Mr and Mrs C. Bayley, picture
- Miss J. Clay, carved photo frame
- Mr H. Webb, dinner forks
- Mr E. Street and Mrs Witchell, hand-painted mirror
- Mr L. McDowell, oak and silver bread fork
- Mr and Mrs J. Cronan, vases
- Mr and Mrs Thomas, salad bowl
- Mrs and Mrs J. Tully, handsome whatnot
- Messrs A. and J. and Miss Rose Tully, set of jugs
- Miss Wood and Miss Dossett, decanter and figure ornaments
- Mr and Mrs M. Noonan, salad bowl
- Mr and Mrs Burnip, fruit dish
- Mr H. and Miss Hislop, beaten copper jardiniere
- Mr E. B. Russell, figure ornament
- Mr and Mrs H. Wilchell, epergne
- Mrs and Mr J. Plumb, oil painting
- Mr Hardidge and Miss Bullen, silver breakfast cruet
- Mr and Mrs Herlihy, vases
- Mrs Dillon, biscuit barrel Mr R. Dillon, vases
- Mr and Mrs Guscetti, dinner set
- Messrs E. and P. Edgoose, epergne
- Mrs Witchell, sen., cake dishes
- Mr and Mrs M. Fitzimmons, set of carvers (in case)
- Mr and Mrs H Zelius, oil painting
- Messrs J. and M. Finn, silver cake dish
- Mr and Mrs V. Schramm, silver butter dish
- Misses Hardidge, silver-mounted pickle jar
- Mr and Mrs J. and Miss Smith, pair of vases
- Mr and Mrs F. McNamara, jardiniere
- Mr C. Lawford and Miss Maggs, vases
- Miss A. Williams, table centre
- Mr C. Cassidy, silver-mounted jam dish
- Mr and Mrs J. Mangan, fire screen
- Mr and Mrs D. Williamson, pair of vases
- Miss Gallus, vases
- Messrs J. J. and P. Cashen, silver-mounted jelly dish and pearl spoon
- Mr W. Jones, set of carvers
- Mr and Mrs Goodson, afternoon tea set
- Mr H. and Miss Serpell, jardiniere stand
- Mr M. Fitzgerald, silver-mounted jam dish
- Mr and Mrs W. Morrison, pillow shams
- Mr Bert Witchell, vases
- Mr A. and Miss R. Bullen, silver-mounted pickle jar
- Mr and Mrs J. Whitten, cruet
- Mr J. Willamson, cheque
- Misses A. and N. Cassidy, tea set
- Mr and Mrs Craig, dinner and desert knives
- Mr W. Wilson, picture
- Mr and Mrs R. A. Smith, pair silver Wyandottes
- Mrs Walker, set of jugs
- Mr and Mrs S. Whitten, cheque
- Mr and Mrs F. and Miss Morrison, silver tea pot
- Mr and Mrs H. Brown, silver butter cooler and knife
- Mr P. Crossman, silver shoe horn and button hook
- Miss Handley, silver-mounted jam dish
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 15 September 1906
Births
AUMANN (nee McNeil). - On the 27th July, at Nurse Kent's, Clifton Hill, to Mr. and Mrs. ? Aumann, of Glencairn, Templestowe - a son.
[This entry has been transcribed from a very faint copy of the newspaper. It may not be strictly accurate. The name Aumann is, I believe, correct – as is Clifton Hill, and “of Glencairn, Templestowe - a son.”]
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 21 September 1906
Deaths.
LOWEN. - On the 19th September, at his residence, Williamson-road, Doncaster, Joseph Lowen, aged 96 years, beloved grandfather of J. J. L. and L. W. Nankervis, of Auburn. A colonist of 55 years. (Interred September 20.)
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 29 September 1906
Deaths
LOWEN. - On the 19th September, at his residence, Williamson-road, Doncaster, Joseph Lowen, aged 96 years, beloved grandfather of J. J. L. and L. W. Nankervis, of Auburn. A colonist of 55 years. (Interred September 20.)
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 6 October 1906
Deaths
CALDWELL. - On the 28th September, at Kerang, Robert Caldwell, brother of Mrs. E. Williamson, of Springfield, Templestowe.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 12 October 1906
Wedding at Templestowe.
On Wednesday, Oct. 3, was celebrated the marriage of Miss Minnie Blanche Mundy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Mundy, with Mr Wm. Heitsch, second son of Mr and Mrs H. Heitsch, Templestowe. The ceremony was performed in the Church of England, which was prettily decorated by the friends of the bride and bridegroom, the vicar, Rev. Mr Raymond, officiating. Miss Plaisted, of Box Hill, presided at the organ, and the church was well-filled. The bride, given away by her father, was dressed in cream silk, with lace and chiffon trimmings, finished with true lovers' knots, and wore the usual wreath of orange blossoms and tulle veil. Misses Hilda and Grace Mundy, who attended as bridesmaids, were also prettily attired in cream silk, trimmed with lace and ribbon, and wore tulle veils and wreaths of artificial cherry blossom and gold neck chains, the gift of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr A. Stiggants, of Warrandyte, and the groomsman, Mr Roy Mundy. The bride carried a prayer book, and the bridesmaids crooks, with with [sic] red carnations tied with cream ribbon streamers. After the ceremony the party repaired to the residence of Mr and Mrs R. Mundy, where an excellent wedding tea was provided, and to which a large number of guests sat down, the customary felicitations being entered into with great enthusiasm. A reception was held in the evening, when the proceedings were of a merry nature, and all pleasantly spent the time in harmony, games, and so forth. Showers of congratulations were poured upon the young couple, and many serviceable presents were received by them. The bride travelled in a dress of grey Venetian cloth trimmed with silk and applique, and cream hat. Mr and Mrs Wm. Heitsch take up their residence in Warrandyte.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 26 October 1906
Orange Blossoms.
The marriage of Mr William John Duxson, eldest son of Mr William Duxson, of Wallaloo East, to Miss Fina Johnston, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Jamess [sic] Johnston, of " The Pines," Templestowe, took place at Templestowe on the 10th October, when a large circle of friends attended the celebration. The Rev. A. R. Raymond officiated. The bride was given away by her father, and was dressed in a gown made of ivory white messaliene silk, pellerine bodice effect, profusely and prettily trimmed with maline lace and chiffon. She wore the customary wreath and veil, and carried a shower bouquet of real orange blossoms and camelias. The bridesmaids were Miss Linda Johnston and Miss Doll Duxson. Miss Johnston wore soft Nansung silk, trimmed with French vallenciennes lace forming a bertha bodice. Miss Duxson's dress was also made of white silk, trimmed with vallenciennes lace and insertion. Each wore hats and carried shower bouquets. The best man was Mr R. Duxson. Mrs Sims played the wedding march in a very pleasing manner. The wedding tea was served in the large fruit house at the residence of the bride's parents, which was very nicely decorated, and expressions of a reciprocal nature were freely interchanged during the sojourn at the festive board. Following close upon this came the hour for social enjoyment, and a pleasant gathering was soon to be seen promenading for the dance, the music for which was supplied in good style by the Templestowe band. Mr Art. Johnston made a capital M.C., and a really splendid time was spent by all. A feature of the evening's entertainment was no doubt the songs and fancy dancing by the Misses Lila Perry and Pansy Walker, two little mites, who attracted considerable attention whilst engaged in their several numbers. A pianoforte duet and a sailor's hornpipe was also cleverly given by them, while Miss Golda Perry recited, and Messrs McNamara and Stan. Johnston contributed a recitation and a song respectively. All were hospitably entertained at supper, and congratulations were again extended the happy couple, as also the bride's parents, who shared the kindliest feelings of everyone present. The bride's travelling dress was a perfectly pretty shade of Alice blue silk voile, trimmed with Paris guipure. Prior to leaving Morrl Morrl, where the bride had charge of the state school for 7 years, and during which time had acted as organist for the Church of England there, she was presented with a large illustrated bible and Chateline prayer and hymn book from the members of the congregation. (Miss Johnston, who had also rendered great assistance to the church, and was leaving with her sister, was presented with a plush work- box and ladies' leather handbag). The residents, on the Friday previous to her departure, tendered the bride a farewell social, and made her the recipient of handsome silver and oak biscuit barrel, suitably inscribed, the presentation being accompanied with very felicitous remarks from several speakers, one of whom stated that he had rode 15 miles through the pouring rain to be present to bid their esteemed friend "good-bye." Besides the presents already mentioned, the fol- lowing were received :-
Bride to bridegroom, gold sleeve links (with initials); bridegroom to bride, gold bangle, set with pearls and sapphires; bride- groom to bridesmaids, gold daggers; Mrs Johnston, China tea set; Mr Johnston, gold coin; Mr and Mrs Duxson, cheque; Mrs Sims, hand-painted table cover and oil painting; Mr and Mrs J. Whitten, silver- mounted honey jar; Mr T. Johnston, set of carvers in case; Mr and Mrs T. McNamara, [original copy unclear due to crease in paper]; Mrs Bullock, fruit dish; Mr and Mrs Perry, silver tea pot; Miss D. Duxson, hearth rug; Mr Stacher, gold coin; Mr and Mrs A. Hodgson, pair vases and sugar basin in silver stand; Miss and Miss B. Smith, biscuit barrel; Mrs Chapman, fruit dish; Mr and Miss Walker, lamp; Mr L. and Miss O. Beale, sugar basin and butter dish; Mr and Mrs W. Johnston, silver hot water jug and large salid [sic] bowl and servers; Miss Pansy Walker, jam dish; Mrs and Mr W. Kent, gold coin; Mr Albert Johnston, silver cream jug; Mr J. and Miss Williamson, silver tea pot; Miss L. Perry, butter dish; Mr and Mrs J. Fox, jam dish in silver stand; Miss Johnston, salad bowl; Mrs J. Tuin, set jam dishes (silver-mounted); Mr R. Duxson, silver breakfast cruet; Miss Golda Perry, jam dish; Mr and Mrs Bogle, silver-plated jam dish and spoon and sauce bottle; Mr B. Rhodes, cake dish; Mr and Mrs Mullens, jam dish in silver stand; Mr Bert Johnston, vase; Mr and Mrs T. Hunter, cake dish and fruit dish; Mrs Steele and family cheque; Miss and Miss M. McNamara, sugar basin in silver stand; Mr and Miss N. Cassidy, fire screen; Miss E. Duxson, gold coin; Mrs Fitzsimmons, afternoon tea set and silk handkerchief; Mr Arthur Johnston, gold coin; Mr Stan. and Miss Ida Johnston, cake dish in silver stand; Miss L Johnston, silver-mounted sugar basin and spoon; Mr and Mrs E. Johnston, cheese dish.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 9 November 1906
Death of Mr Andrew Kennedy.
Mr Andrew Kennedy, a very old and highly-respected orchardist of Ringwood, died very suddenly while driving along White Horse road, Box Hill, on Wednesday. He had been transacting some business at Messrs Morton and Coghill's weekly market, and left there a few minutes before 6 p.m. in a spring cart in company with his nephew, a lad of 14. Mr Kennedy, who held the reins, when just opposite the police station suddenly fell sideways against the splash board insensible.
Senior-Constable O'Leary at once drove Mr Kennedy to Dr Craig's surgery, where the doctor pronounced life extinct. The body was then removed to the Railway hotel and Dr Cole, the coroner, communicated with. Dr Cole, on learning from Dr Craig that he had been attending deceased for some time for heart disease, gave authority for the burial. Mr Kennedy was a native of Armagh, in the north of Ireland, and with his wife came out to Australia in 1857, when he was 27 years of age. After spending a few months in Box Hill, he removed to Templestowe, and from there went to Blackburn for 9 years, finally settling down on land off Anderson's Creek road, Ringwood, where he has lived for 35 years. Deceased, who had reached the age of 76 years, took a deep interest in the local Methodist church, with which he was closely connected for about 30 years, and was superintendent of the Sunday school for over 20 years. He was also a member of the Lilydale board of advice. He leaves a widow and four daughters and four sons to [line obscured] ment will take place in the Box Hill cemetery to-day (Friday.)
[The missing words are probably “mourn his loss. The inter-”]
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 23 November 1906
Orange Blossoms.
A very pretty wedding was celebrated at Scots' church, Hdidelberg, [sic] on Wednesday, Oct. 31st, between Mr John Bruist Walker, only son of Mr J. B. Walker, of Melbourne, and Miss Emma Beatrice Hewish, second eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Hewish, of Templestowe, the Rev. Stewart Byron, of Heidelberg, performing the wedding ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very pretty robed in a costume of white silk, trimmed with valenciennes lace and chiffon and lovers' knots of white ribbon; her tulle veil was surmounted by a wreath of orange blossom, and she carried a handsome shower bouquet of white roses, maple blossom, and asparagus fern, with white streamers. The bridesmaids were the Misses Annie Victoria and Edith Matilda Hewish, sisters of the bride, who were also dressed in white silk, trimmed with valenciennes lace and insertion, with sprays of orange blossom in their hair. Both carried shower bouquets of pink carnations and asparagus fern, with pink streamers. Mr John Hewish, cousin of the bride, officiated as best man, and Master Albert Hewish, brother of the bride, as groomsman. There was a large number present at the church, and after the ceremony the happy couple, midst the usual nuptial honors of rice and confetti, left for Templestowe in a cab drawn by four grey horses. The wedding breakfast was served in the mechanics' hall, Templestowe, a great number of guests being present. The health of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by Cr T. Hunter and suitably responded to by the bridegroom. Mr Thomas Smith proposed the health of the parents, and Mr A. Hewish responded. After breakfast the floor was cleared, and dancing, games, singing and recitations indulged in. Mr J. Lowe presided at the piano, and Mr R. A. Smith acted as chairman, while Mr J. Sheahan performed the duties of M.C. in a pleasing manner. Mr A. Hewish and Miss S. Sheahan opened the dance for the evening. A plentiful supply of refreshments was served out at intervals, and the catering was in the capable hands of Mr Samson, of Johnston street. The bride travelled in a vieux rose costume, trimmed with point lace and facings of white cloth and white satin ribbon, and chiffon and roses, and a set of white furs. After a short honeymoon, Mr and Mrs Walker took up their residence in Clifton Hill.
The following is a list of the presents received by the young couple: -
Father and mother of bride, cheque; father of bridegroom, cheque; Mr Chapman and Mr R Walker, marble clock; Mrs Wright, salad bowl and tin trays; Mrs May, silver dinner cruet and toilet set (brush, comb and mirror); Mr John Hewish, set silver butter knives and jam spoons; Mr and Mrs T. Whitten, cheque; Mr H. and Miss R Chivers, cheque; Mr and Mrs A. Chivers, breakfast cruet; Mr and Mrs E. Heitsch, photo, frames; Miss H. Heitsch, pair of vases; Misses M. and A. Hunter, jardiniere; Mr and Mrs T. Hunter, fruit set; Mr and Mrs J. Hunter, water jug and set of glasses; Mr and Mrs Mullens, fruit bowls; Mr and Mrs Bilson, toilet set; Mr and Mrs P. Sheahan, water jug and set of glasses; Mr J. and Miss S. Sheahan, cheese dish; Mr and Mrs T. Smith, water jug and set of glasses; Mr and Mrs G. Smith, pair of vases; Mr and Mrs R. A. Smith, pair of vases; Mr and Mrs James Hewish, pair of cake stands and large shell; Mr W. Bourke, clock; Miss C. Bourke, cushion cover and tray cloth; Mrs Wilde, pair of ornaments; Mr and Mrs M. Fitzsimmons, biscuit barrel; Miss F. Fitzsimmons, pair salt cellars; Mr S Johnston, water jug, tray and set of glasses; Miss Ida Johnston, cake stand; Mr and Mrs Paterson, epergne.
Traralgon Record, Tuesday 25 December 1906
Obituary - Death of Mrs Pentland
We regret to be called upon to chronicle the death of another very old and respected resident of the district, Mrs W. Pentland, relict of the late W. Pentland, who passed away at her daughter's residence (Mrs T. F. Cobbledick) on Saturday last, after a painful illness. The deceased lady was born in County Armagh, Ireland, and came to Victoria 52 years ago. She married at Kew, and after a residence of about 12 months there, the late Mr Pentland purchased a small farm at Doncaster. They remained there for a few years, and then went to Yearing, near Lilydale, where several more years were passed. They then came to Gippsland with the Widdis family, and settled down at Minniedale, three miles from Traralgon. After a few years of hard toil - the country at that time being in a very wild state - they sold out, and purchased what is known as Cribbins' farm, at Traralgon South. Here they resided until Mr Pentland's death, which took place on 28th March, 1900, at the age of 70 years. Since then the late Mrs Pentland has lived most of her time in Traralgon, and as most of her family reside in the district, she spent the majority of her time amongst them. Deceased was a kind- hearted lady, who was always ready and willing to assist the sick and suffering, and she was always a very welcome visitor. In cases of sickness she never seemed to trouble about herself - her thought was to help others. She was very much attached to her family, and could never do too much for them. During the last three months deceased had been laid up, and knew she was dying, but although she suffered a great deal she was quite happy and ready to answer the call of her Heavenly Father. She leaves seven married daughters and four sons to mourn her loss, which is a serious one to the family, by whom she was greatly beloved, and will be greatly missed. Much sympathy is expressed on all sides for the relatives and friends of the late Mrs Pentland. The remains of deceased were interred in the Traralgon Cemetery yesterday, when, notwithstanding the inclement weather, the funeral cortege was a lengthy one. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. J. G. Wilson, and the funeral arangements were satisfactorily carried out by Messrs F. and E. Grubb.
The Advertiser, Adelaide, Friday 25 January 1907
A Farewell Social
There was a large gathering at the Robert street Church of Christ lecture-hall, Hindmarsh, on Wednesday evening, when a farewell social was given to Miss Allison Clarke McGregor on the eve of her marriage to Mr. H. D. Smith, pastor of the Doncaster Church of Christ, Victoria, who for many years filled a similar office at Hindmarsh. Miss McGregor is an energetic temperance and church worker, and for over 10 years she has been secretary of the home mission of the Robert- street Church, and during that period £400 had been passed through her hands for the support of a missionary at Poona. She has also materially assisted other movements of a philanthropic character. Mr. J. C. F. Pittman, who presided, eulogised Miss McGregor for the excellent work done for church and Sunday-school during the last 21 years, and on behalf of the church he presented her with a silver hot water kettle and sugar basin. Mr. A. Glastonbury, representing the church executive of foreign missions, handed to the guest two volumes of literature, and she was also the recipient of a souvenir from Miss Mavis Scarce as a token of the esteem in which she was held as the teacher of the infant class for 10 years. Messrs. T. H. Brooker (for the Sunday-school), J. J. Lee and A. C. Rankine spoke in terms of praise of Miss McGregor, who they considered would be an ideal wife for a pastor. Miss McGregor expressed the hope that she would be able in her new sphere to continue in her labor of love. Vocal numbers were given by Mrs. A. J. Edquist and Mr. R. G. Hindley, and a violin solo by Miss W. Doley. The pianists were Misses Duncan, Harkness and Shaw.
The Advertiser, Adelaide, Friday 15 February 1907
A Farewell Social
Miss Allison Clarke McGregor, who on Tuesday next is to be married to the Rev. H. D. Smith, pastor of the Doncaster Church of Christ, Victoria, has for ten years taken great interest in the Poona mission in India, and has been secretary during that time of the home mission of the Robert- street Church of Christ, Hindmarsh, who has sent £400 towards the support of a missionary in annual amounts of £40. She has done good work in connection with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and was one of the founders and the first secretary of the Australasian Working Girls' Club. She has been actively connected with the Woman's Mutual Employes' Association, and secretary and manager of the Woman's Co-Operative Clothing Company. On Thursday evening in the Robert-street lecture-hall, Hindmarsh, she gave a good-bye social to her numerous friends. Mr. T. H. Brooker presided over a large attendance. Miss McGregor announced that she was desirous of meeting her many friends before leaving on Monday for Melbourne. It had been a pleasure for her to meet her infant class of the Sunday-schoolchildren, numbering about 80, during that afternoon, and she was glad to see so many present that evening. On behalf of the church choir Miss W. Doley presented Miss McGregor with a silver pickle jar. Mesdames A. J. Edquist, A. A. Milne, Misses S. Hutchison, W. and L. Doley, M. U. Harkness, N. Pickering, and Messrs. R. G. Hindley and J. J. Lee contributed to the programme.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 6 July 1907
Marriages
MUMMERY - ROBERTSON. - On the 4th June at the Presbyterian Church, Myrtleford, by Rev. R. Jones of Bright. Henry Winfield, son of C. Mummery, of Doncaster to Jessica Bird, third daughter of Mrs. Robertson, Myrtleford.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 20 July 1907
Births.
THIELE. - On the 27th June, at Friedensruh, Doncaster, the wife of A. E. Thiele of a daughter.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 9 August 1907
Wedding at Doncaster.
A very pretty wedding was celebrated by the Rev. A. R. Raymond at Holy Trinity church, Doncaster, on 31st ult. The contracting parties were Mr R. E. Petty, second eldest son of Mr Tom Petty, J.P., and Miss Emmie Watts, youngest daughter of Mrs Watts, of Elgar road. The church, which had been beautifully decorated by the girl friends of the bride, was packed to the doors, numbers being unable to gain admission. Mr W. J. Whitten gave away the bride, who, together with her quartette of bridesmaids, the Misses Ruby and Elsie Petty, Muriel and Dulcie Whitten, was beautifully attired in cream. Needless to say they formed a charming picture. The happy bridegroom was supported by Messrs. Chas. Watts and Fred Petty. After the ceremony 150 guests sat down to breakfast in the Athenæum. The catering reflected the greatest credit on Mr Vines. At night, dance, song, recitation, parlor billiards, &c., filled the pleasant hours till long past midnight. Mr Street lent great aid as master of ceremonies, while Madam George acted as pianiste. The presents to the newly wedded pair are worthy of special mention, being handsome and numerous. Mr and Mrs Petty are spending their honeymoon in the northern provinces. Their future abode will be in Doncaster, near Church street. A gratifying feature at the wedding breakfast was the absence of wearisome speechifying, the only toasts honored being those of " The King " and the " Bride and Bridegroom."
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 28 September 1907
Marriages
D'ARCY - HUMPHERUS. - On the 24th August, at St James' (Old Cathedral), Melbourne, by the Ven. Archdeacon Hindley, Patrick L., eldest son of Patrick L. D'Arcy, of Doncaster, to Lilian Bertha, only daughter of the late William Attwood Humpherus, of Waterman's Hall, London, and of Mrs. R. Humpherus, of Box Hill.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Wednesday 20 November 1907
Funeral Notices
KENT. - The Friends of the late Mr. EDWARD SHEA KENT are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Templestowe Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from his residence, Lower Plenty Hotel, Heidelberg, THIS DAY (Wednesday, 20th), at 1 o'clock, arriving at the cemetery at 2 o'clock punctually.
WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, Undertaker, Burgundy-street, Heidelberg. Tel. 60, H. Ex.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 23 November 1907
Deaths
CAREW. - On the 21st November, at her residence, "Chelsworth," Ivanhoe, Margaret, the beloved wife of Denis Carew, and beloved daughter of Kate and the late Thomas O'Brien, of Templestowe. No flowers. Requiescat in pace.
Funeral Notices
CAREW. - The Friends of Mr. DENIS CAREW are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his beloved wife to the place of interment, Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral will leave his residence, "Chelsworth, Ivanhoe, THIS DAY (Saturday, 23rd inst,), at 3 o'clock. JOHN DALEY, Undertaker, Latrobe and Spring streets, Melbourne. Telephone 827.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 11 December 1907
Deaths.
REYNOLDS. On the 10th December (suddenly), at his residence, Doncaster, Henry George, the dearly-beloved husband of Louisa Reynolds; beloved father of Henry George Reynolds and Beatrice L. Symons, aged 63 years. Native of Windsor, England. Late postmaster, Doncaster. God giveth His beloved sleep.
Funeral Notices.
REYNOLDS. The Friends of the late Mr. HENRY G. REYNOLDS are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, in the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral will leave his late residence, Main-road, Doncaster, THIS DAY (Wednesday), at 2 p.m. OTTO PREUSS, Undertaker, Burwood-road, Glenferrie, Camberwell, Box Hill, Surrey Hills. Telephone No. 7, Hawthorn.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Wednesday 18 December 1907
Deaths
FINN. - On the 16th December, at the Upper Yarra Hotel, Templestowe, James, the dearly beloved husband of Margaret Finn, and father of James and Michael Finn, and Mrs. T. F. Sheridan. R.I.P. A colonist of 52 years. No flowers, by request.
Funeral Notices.
FINN. - The Friends the late Mr. JAMES FINN are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral will leave his late residence, the Upper Yarra Hotel, THIS DAY (Wednesday, 18th inst.), at half past 2 o'clock
JOHN DALEY, Undertaker, Latrobe and Spring streets, Melbourne. Telephone 827.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 9 January 1908
Wills and Estates
George Bullen, late of Main-road, Doncaster, fruitgrower, who died on November 19, under a will dated November 29, 1906, left estate valued for probate at £2,760, including £2,480 realty and £280 personalty, to his widow.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 17 January 1908
James Finn, late of Templestowe, licensed victualler, who died on December 16, under a will dated September 10, 1906, left estate valued for probate at £4,237, including £3,800 realty and £437 personalty, to his widow and children.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 21 January 1908
Deaths.
HODGSON. - On the 20th January, at the residence of her brother, Mr. George Hodgson, "Riversview," Templestowe, Isabella, the dearly beloved sister of Thomas, John, George, Arthur, and Mrs. G. McGahy, aged 42 years.
Funeral Notices.
HODGSON. - The Friends of the late Miss ISABELLA HODGSON are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Heidelburg [sic] Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from the residence of her brother, Mr. George Hodgson, "Riversview," Templestowe, THIS DAY (Tuesday, 21st), at 3 o'clock punctually. WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, Undertaker, Burgundy-street, Heidelberg, Tel. 60, H. Ex.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 10 February 1908
Wills and Estates
Elijah Ireland, Beverley-street, Doncaster, fruit-grower, died on January 6, possessed of £4,265 realty and £947 personalty. His will, dated September 4, is in favour of his widow and children.
Barrier Miner, Broken Hill, Monday 9 March 1908
Victoria - Crushed To Death - Melbourne, Monday.
Henry Fromhold, an orchardist, of Doncaster, was knocked down and run over by his own horses and waggon on Saturday and crushed to death. The horses then bolted and overturned the loaded waggon at deceased's gate.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 9 March 1908
Death from Shock
A remarkable fatality is reported from Doncaster. A man named M. G. Trembold had returned to that township from the market at half-past 5 on Saturday morning, and pulled up at the Doncaster Hotel. He was at the back of the hotel only for a few moments, and then returned to his vehicle. Just as he made an effort to climb into his seat the horses started, and Trembold fell on the road. As the vehicle passed over his body Trembold's cried brought several people from the hotel to his assistance. He was taken inside, and laid on a sofa, but after he had vainly attempted to say something concerning his horses Trembold fell back dead.
An examination of his injuries revealed nothing more serious than a fractured leg, and consequently it is thought that great shock was the cause of death. The body was removed to the Morgue, where an inquest will be held by Dr. Cole.
The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times, Tas., Monday 9 March 1908
Killed By A Wagon
MELBOURNE, Sunday. - Michael Trembath, aged 49, a market-gardener, of Doncaster, while mounting a wagon, slipped and the wheel passed over his body. He sustained injuries which caused his death.
The Mercury, Hobart, Wednesday 11 March 1908
Death from Shock
A remarkable fatality is reported from Doncaster. A man named M. G. Trembold had returned to that township from the market at half-past 5 on Saturday morning, and pulled up at the Doncaster Hotel. He was at the back of the hotel only for a few moments, and then returned to his vehicle. Just as he made an effort to climb into his seat the horses started, and Trembold fell on the road. As the vehicle passed over his body Trembold's cries brought several people from the hotel to his assistance. He was taken inside, and laid on a sofa, but after he had vainly attempted to say something concerning his horses Trembold fell back dead.
An examination of his injuries revealed nothing more serious than a fractured leg, and consequently it is thought that great shock was the cause of death. The body was removed to the Morgue, where an inquest will be held by Dr. Cole.
The Mildura Cultivator, Vic., Saturday 14 March 1908
Last Monday's daily papers contained a very long list of accidents. A cyclist riding in Richmond was impaled on a jinker shaft, which passed right through his body and protruded nine inches beyond it and another collided with a cab and was killed. A three-year-old girl was killed by a blow from a lacrosse ball with which her brothers were playing catches. There was also a fatal tram accident at Port Melbourne, the victim being a single man aged 47 years and a Doncaster orchardist was killed through his waggon being overturned by bolting horses. There were several other serious accidents which, happily, were not fatal.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 3 April 1908
Wedding Bells.
A quiet but very pretty wedding was celebrated on Saturday morning last at 11 o'clock, at "Brynhaford," Templestowe, the contracting parties being Miss Bessie Jenkins, youngest daughter of Mr D. Jenkins, and Mr Wm. Black, grazier, of Branxholme. The bride, who was tastefully attired in ivory satin, was given away by her father. Miss Evans, of Williamstown, acted as bridesmaid, while Mr W. Jenkins, brother of the bride, was groomsman. At the breakfast which followed, the health of the young couple was enthusiastically honored. The presents, which included several from England and Wales, were numerous and beautiful. Many distant friends and well-wishers forwarded cheques. The happy pair left for their honeymoon after the breakfast. Their future home will be Branxholme in the Portland district. Mrs Black will be much missed by the good folks of Templestowe, particularly those connected with the Methodist church, in which she took a great interest.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 20 April 1908
Marriages.
DEHNERT - STRAUBE. - [Golden Wedding.] - On the 20th April, 1858, at Doncaster, by the Rev. M. Goethe, Robert Dehnert, of Abbotsford, to Marie, second daughter of G. Straube, Doncaster. Present address, Heimat, Victoria-street, Abbotsford. "At home."
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 25 April 1908
Marriages
DEHNERT - STRAUBE. - [Golden Wedding.) - On the 20th April, 1858, at Doncaster, by the Rev. M. Goethe, Robert Dehnert, of Abbotsford, to Marie, second daughter of G. Straube, Doncaster. Present address, Heimat, Victoria-street, Abbotsford.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 4 May 1908
LILYDALE. - At the Licensing Court on Friday, before Mr. Keogh, P.M., the following transfers of licenses were granted: - Grand Hotel Warrandyte, from J.P.G. Sargeant to Francis Tresize; Upper Yarra Hotel, Templestowe, from the executors of the late Jas. Finn, to Jas. Finn.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 8 May 1908
Orange Blossoms.
On Wednesday, 29th April, an interesting wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. R Raymond, vicar of the parish, at Holy Trinity church, Doncaster. The contracting parties were Mr Fred. Petty, youngest son of Mr Tom. Petty, J.P., and Miss Lily Hislop, youngest daughter of Mrs Willie Hislop, both of Doncaster. The bride, who looked charming in white silk, was attended by the Misses Ruby and Elsie Petty, both in pretty pink frocks, Miss Monie Fahey and Miss Lily Robinson, the two later wee " maids " being attired in white silk. The bridegroom was looked after by Messrs Herbert Clay and Chas. Watts. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion, this work having been done by the friends of the young couple. A reception, followed by a wedding breakfast, was held in the Athenæum, which was taxed to its utmost capacity to accommodate the 200 guests. At the breakfast the only toasts honored were " The King, " by Mr Tom Petty, and "The Bride and Bridegroom," by the Rev. Mr Raymond. After the breakfast, the evening, until the " wee sma' 'ours," was very pleasantly filled by dances, songs, recitations, and instrumental items. Mr Rawlings officiated at the piano, Mr Street acting as master of ceremonies. Supper was served sumptuously in the lodge room. The presents to bride and bridegroom were numerous and valuable. They included no fewer than 30 cheques. Mr and Mrs Petty are spending their honeymoon at Healeville. Mrs Hislop left nothing undone in catering for the comfort of her guests, who thanked her heartily for the excellence of the arrangements.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 15 May 1908
Deaths.
SINCLAIR. - On the 14th May, at his daughter's (Mrs. A. W. Smith) residence, Doncaster, Hugh William, dearly beloved husband of Alice Davies, 66 Brinsley-road, East Camberwell, and Stalbridge-chambers, Chancery-lane, in his 64th year.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 16 May 1908
Funeral Notices.
FREEMASONS' CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.
The Funeral of our late secretary, R. W. Bro. H. W. SINCLAIR, P.S.G.W., will take place THIS DAY (Saturday, 16th May), arriving Box Hill Cemetery 4 p.m. Train leaves Melbourne 3.5 p.m. C. W. MITCHELL, P.S.G.W., Acting Secretary.
SINCLAIR. - Victorian Council, No. 29. - Members are informed that the Funeral of the late R. Em. Comp. H. W. SINCLAIR, Recorder of the Council, will reach the Box Hill Cemetery at 4 p.m. TO-DAY (Saturday). Train leaves Flinders- street at 3.5 p.m. F. S. JERMAINE-LULHAM, T. 111. M.
SINCLAIR. - Austral-Temple Lodge, No. 110. - Members of this lodge and of the craft generally are informed that the Funeral of the late R.W. Bro. H. W. SINCLAIR, P.S.G.W., secretary of this lodge, will leave Doncaster at 2.30 p.m. TO-DAY (Saturday), and reach the Box Hill Cemetery at 4p.m. Train leaves Flinders-street at 3.5 p.m. No regalia. CLEMENT RENARD, W.M.
SINCLAIR. - Melbourne Chapter, No. 8. - Members of this chapter and companions generally are informed that the Funeral of the late R. Em. Companion H. W. SINCLAIR, P.G.J., will leave Doncaster at 2.30 p.m. TO-DAY (Saturday), and reach the Box Hill Cemetery at 4 p.m. Train leaves Flinders-street at 3.5 p.m. No regalia. F. J. TADGELL, M.E.Z..
SINCLAIR. - United Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Victoria. - Members of the Grand Lodge and Mark Masons generally are notified that the Funeral of the late Grand Secretary, R.W. Bro. H. W. SINCLAIR, P.S.G.W., will leave Doncaster THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at 2.30 o'clock, and will [r]each the Box Hill Cemetery at 4 p.m. No regalia. Train leaves Flinders-street at 3.5 p.m. E. COULSON, G.M.
SINCLAIR. - HAWTHORN MARK LODGE of MARK MASTER MASONS, No. 6. The Members of the above Lodge are notified that the FUNERAL of the late R.W. BROTHER H. W. SINCLAIR, Treasurer of the Lodge, will reach the Cemetery, Box Hill, TO-DAY (Saturday), at 4 o'clock p.m. Train leaves Melbourne at 3.5 p.m.C. BOTT, W.M.
SINCLAIR. - The Friends of the late Mr. HUGH WILLIAM SINCLAIR are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Box Hill Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to move from the residence of his son-in-law (Mr. A. W. Smith), Doncaster, THIS DAY (Saturday, 16th), at half-past 2 o'clock, arriving at the cemetery at 4 o'clock, punctually.
WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, Undertaker, Fitzroy, St. Kilda, Lonsdale-St., City, Elsternwick, and Heidelberg.
THE SOCIETY of ACCOUNTANTS and AUDITORS of ENGLAND, Victorian Division. - Members are invited to pay the last tribute of respect to their Vice-president, the late H. W. SINCLAIR, F.S.A.A., by attending his funeral at Box Hill Cemetery, THIS DAY (Saturday, 16th inst.), at 4 o'clock p.m.
CHAS. A. COOPER, Divisional Secretary. The Mercury, Hobart, Tuesday 19 May 1908 Personal
The many friends of Mr. H. W. Sinclair, F.S.A.A., will learn with regret that he died suddenly at his daughter's residence, Doncaster, Melbourne, on Wednesday last. He had been seriously ill for some time, but was making satisfactory progress towards recovery, until on Wednesday he suffered a relapse, from which he did not rally. Mr. Sinclair had been associated with some of the leading Melbourne firms as auditor and accountant for many years, and was vice-president of the Society of Accountants and Auditors of England. He held important positions in the Masonic body. The funeral was a very large one, the Masons mustering very strongly. Mr. Sinclair was an old High School boy, and many of his old schoolfellows in Hobart will regret to learn of his death.
Malvern Standard, Vic., Saturday 23 May 1908
Obituary.
Mr H. W. Sinclair, secretary of the Freemasons' Charitable Institution, died at his residence, Doncaster, on Thursday, 14th inst. The deceased gentleman was a very prominent and active member of the Masonic craft, and had held office in Grand Lodge, and at the time of his demise held the position of secretary of the Austral Temple Lodge. In the commercial world he was held in high esteem, and was vice-President of the Society of Accountants of England, Victorian Division. The funeral took place at the Box Hill cemetery on the following Saturday, when there was a large attendance of mourners to pay their final respects. The pall-bearers included Grand Lodge officers, and a large number of Masons were present.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 23 May 1908
Deaths
SINCLAIR. - On the 14th May, at his daughter's (Mrs. A. W. Smith) residence, Doncaster, Hugh William, dearly beloved husband of Alice Davies, 66 Brinsley-road, East Camberwell, and Stalbridge-chambers, Chancery-lane, in his 64th year.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 10 June 1908
Deaths.
CHISHOLM. - On the 9th June, at his residence, Melbourne-road, Dandenong, William Chisholm, late of Templestowe, aged 68 years. Deeply mourned.
Funeral Notices.
CHISHOLM. - The Friends of the late WILLIAM CHISHOLM are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the last resting-place, Springvale Cemetery. Funeral will leave his late residence, "Bal," Melbourne-road, Dandenong, Thursday, 11th inst,, at 1.30 p.m. JAS. GARNAR, Undertaker, Dandenong.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 7 August 1908
Orange Blossoms.
A very pretty wedding was solemnised in the Church of Christ, Doncaster, on Wednesday afternoon, July 29th, when Mr George Simpson, second eldest son of Mr Henry Simpson, of Richmond, was married to Miss Rose E Hudson, youngest daughter of Mr J. H. Hudson, of Doncaster. The chapel was very prettily decorated, and Mr H. D. Smith, evangelist, conducted the ceremony in the presence of a large number of interested friends of both parties. The bride was dressed in white silk, with a beautiful veil and train, and was attended by Miss Rose Tully, Miss C. Beacroft and Miss R. Simpson as bridesmaids, with Master A Pump as page. The best man was Mr R. Simpson, brother of the bridegroom. After the ceremony, the young couple, accompanied by over 100 guests, proceeded to the residence of the bride's father, where a sumptuous spread was provided, and a very pleasant evening spent in songs, recitations and games, the bride and bridegroom taking their departure early for a secret honeymoon across the waters. The esteem felt for the happy pair was shown by the numerous, useful and beautiful wedding presents they received.
Healesville and Yarra Glen Guardian, Vic., Friday 4 September 1908
The Late Mr John Green, J.P.
A memorial service in connection with the death of Mr Green was held in the Presbyterian Church, Healesville, of which Mr Green was an elder, last Sunday. Rev. J. Spittal said that the Christian hope held a sure place in the heart and life of Mr Green. It moulded his character, and linked his name with many an act of Christian service. No one who profited from his labors could be in any doubt as to the motive that prompted them. It was the motive that struck the hearts of the Apostles, and had influenced every truly Christian worker since. "The love of Christ constraineth us." Often work of this kind - ministering to the spiritual needs of one's fellow men - is carried on amid difficulties; and the difficulties could not have been either small or few over 50 years ago, when Mr Green commenced his labors as a missionary in the bush. Around the Lilydale district, Doncaster and Anderson's Creek he preached regularly on Sundays, riding from place to place over rough country and in all kinds of weather. His sympathy with the aborigines became well-known, and such was the confidence it inspired that it led to his appointment to the position of superintendent at the Coranderk station. On retiring from this position his missionary zeal found scope in the Healesville township. For some years he preached in the old court house, previous to taking up work in this church, which at that time was undenominational, and was known as the Mission Church. It was mainly through his efforts that the original building was erected, so that his name must always stand in honorable connection with the Presbyterian cause in this place. His had been a long day of service, and the generation among whom he commenced his labors had, no doubt, for the most part passed away; but we could well believe that in many a home where he was known his name was spoken with grateful kindliness, for he was willing to spend and be spent, not only in regard to men's spiritual needs, but also in respect of bodily ailments, freely exercising what skill he possessed in alleviating physical pain and weakness. Nor in time of need were his services restricted to men of one creed or class only, but men of all denominations were visited and ministered to by him. His life was one of useful and beneficent activity. So he lived and labored up till some six or seven years ago, when the infirmities of age compelled him to remain in the retirement of his home. His end was peace. His last hours were brightened, as all his days were brightened, by the Christian hope.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 21 September 1908
Deaths.
KENT. - On the 19th September, at her residence, "Elm Vale," Templestowe, Hanorah, relict of the late William Kent, beloved mother of William, George, and Mrs. M. A. Fitzsimmons, of Templestowe, and H. A. Kent, of South Melbourne, and loved sister of Mrs. J. Bannon, Park-street, South Melbourne, aged 73 years. R. I. P. (By request, no flowers.) An old and respected colonist of 54 years.
Funeral Notices.
KENT. - The Friends of the late Mrs. HANORAH KENT are invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Templestowe Cemetery. The funeral will move from her residence, "Elmvale," Templestowe, THIS DAY (Monday, 21st), at 2 o'clock". WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, Undertaker, Fitzroy and Moor streets, Fitzroy, telephone 1045; and Burgundy-street, Heidelberg, tel. 60, H. Ex.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 5 October 1908
Deaths.
GARDENER. - On the 4th October, at her residence, Templestowe, Ann, relict of the late George Gardener, and dearly beloved mother of Miss S. Gardener, James and George Gardener, aged 75 years. R.I.P.
The Brisbane Courier, Saturday 10 October 1908
Victorian Farmer for Queensland
Mr. A. Smith, of Doncaster, Victoria, where he has been engaged in fruit-growing, has arrived in Brisbane with his family, and intends to settle in this State. He was over here six months ago, and made his arrangements to return. He is desirous of joining the small group of Victorian fruit- growers who have secured a group on the Maryvale Estate, and to that end he waited on the officials of the Lands Department yesterday.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 16 October 1908
Orange Blossoms.
A very pretty and most interesting wedding took place at the Christian chapel, Doncaster (which was beautifully decorated by the friends of the bride), at 5 o'clock on Wednesday, Oct. 7, the contracting parties being Mr Percy H. Sharp, second son of Mr Joseph Harvey Sharp, of "South Terrace," Clifton Hill, and Miss Ida Ethel Smith, eldest daughter of Cr John Smith, " Windalea," Manningham road, Templestowe. The ceremony was performed by Mr Henry Downes Smith, evangelist. The bride, given away by her father, wore a handsome trained gown of ivory messaline silk, trimmed with Chantilly lace and silk applique, lovers' knots and sprays of orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of white flowers and asparagus fern. The bridesmaids were the Misses Elsie and Rosa Smith (sisters of the bride), Miss Elsie Sharp (sister of bridegroom), and Miss Hilda Petty (cousin of bride). Each wore gowns of creme voile, trimmed with net and insertion, and small veils, with wreaths of pink daisies. Two carried crooks, whilst the other two carried shower bouquets of pink heath and roses, with pink streamers, and wore gold fishbone brooches, set with pearls, gifts of the bridegroom. Mr Ostley Sharp was best man, and Mr Joseph Sharp groomsman.
After the ceremony about 140 guests gathered around the festive board, the tables being arranged in the large hall the at [sic] rear of residence, and splendidly adorned with good things by a city caterer. The usual toasts were honored, and a very joyous time was afterwards spent in music, song, recital, and games. Later in the evening the happy couple took their departure amidst showers of confetti and good wishes, the bride travelling in a San Toy silk gown, with hat to match of crinoline straw, ribbon and roses. Mr and Mrs P. H. Sharp are to reside at Canterbury. The following is a list of the presents : -
Bridegroom to bride, gold watch ; bride to bridegroom, gold sleeve links ; father and mother of bride, cheque ; sisters of bride, tea set; Mr and Mrs Sharp and family, dinner service ; Mr H. W. Smith, cheque, guipure bed-spread, and pair of curtains; Mrs H. W. Smith, cheque ; Mr A. Chapman, cheque ; Mr and Mrs A. W. Smith. cheque ; Mrs A. E. Watson, dessert service ; Mr and Mrs P. Struss, silver and crystal butter dish ; Mrs Adamson and family, silver-mounted entree dish; Mr and Mrs S. Smith, lamp ; Mr and Mrs H. Witchell, handsome Japanese vases ; Mr and Mrs J. Petty, dinner knives ; Mr and Mrs T. Petty, junr., silver teapot ; Master Leslie Petty, hand-painted moonlight scene ; Misses H. and M. Petty, silver-mounted oak inkstand ; Mr and Mrs J. Henshilwood (Mildura), cheque ; Mr Collie and Miss Archibald, silver breakfast cruet and jam spoon ; Misses R. and E. Petty, silver inkstand ; Mr and Mrs G. and Miss Petty, afternoon tea set ; Mr W. and Master H. Petty, fire-screen ; Mrs and Miss Stones, pair vases ; Mr and Mrs D. Currie, silver cake basket ; Mr and Mrs D. Williamson, silver biscuit barrel and egg cruet ; Mr and Mrs J. Williamson, fruit knives and forks in case ; Mrs J. Cassidy and family, silver teapot; Mr and Mrs H. D. Smith, biscuit barrel ; Miss E. Cook, silver sugar scuttle ; E. F. Wildman, silver and crystal pickle jar ; Mr G. H. Cameron, silver butter cooler; C. E. Hall, silver cream jug; Mr W. Pearce, silver candlestick ; Mr W. Sell and Miss McGahy, silver teapot ; Mr J. Hudson, biscuit China cheese dish ; Mr H. Thompson, glass comport ; Mr and Mrs F. McNamara, silver biscuit barrel ; Mr, Mrs, and Mr L. McDowell, drawing-room lamp ; Miss and Master Hodgson, cheese dish ; Messrs J. Russel and P. L. Edgoose, set of carvers in case ; Master F. Smith, ornament ; Mr and Mrs S. Smith, hand-painted plaque ; Misses M. Coakley and Shinnick, wall mirror ; Mr J. Hewish and Miss Crouch, pair of pictures ; Mr and Mrs J. Finlay, tea set ; Mr and Mrs Percy Crouch, pot plant and beaten copper candlestick ; Mr Bert Mitchell, jardiniere ; Miss Celia Smith, figure ornament; Mr and Mrs J. Tully and family, wicker chair and cushion ; Mr Herbert Clay and Miss Tully, wicker table ; Mr and Mrs H. Crouch, tray ; Miss Winter, three pot plants (azalias) ; Mr J. Wilkins, afternoon teaspoons in case ; Mr A. Taylor, cheque ; Mr and Mrs H. Clay, cheque ; Mr and Mrs A. E. Jenkins, cheque ; the staff of Gaylard, Greenwood, and Cocking, handsome overmantel ; Mr and Mrs D. Tully, dessert service ; Mr J. Edwards, silver breakfast cruet ; Mr and Mrs Plumb, handsome ornament ; Mr and Mrs G. Simpson, biscuit China ornament ; Mr and Mrs A. Pump, pair biscuit China ornaments and specimen glasses ; Miss Knuckey, silver breakfast cruet ; Mrs G. Smith, fruit dish ; Miss Hellwig, cake fork ; Mrs M. Struss, bread fork.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 17 October 1908
Bereavement Cards.
THE Sons and Daughter of the late Mrs. GARDINER, of Templestowe, desire to convey their sincere THANKS to many kind friends for cards and expressions of sympathy, especially Dr. O'Hara and Dr. King and Rev. Father Parker for their kind and unremitting attention to our dearly beloved mother.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 23 October 1908
Orange Blossoms.
A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at " Hillcrest," Williamson's road, Doncaster, on Oct. 14th, when Miss May Crouch, eldest daughter of Cr Henry Crouch (president of the shire of Doncaster), was married to Mr James Henry Hewish, popularly known throughout the Doncaster and Templestowe districts. The ceremony was performed by Mr Henry Downes Smith, evangelist, in the presence of a large number of intimate friends and relatives. The bride was very neatly and appropriately attired, and was given away by her father. The attendant bridesmaids were Miss Ruby Crouch, Miss Reta Crouch, and Miss Hazel Crouch, who were also nicely dressed and carried pretty bouquets, while Mr Arch. Crouch was best man. A sumptuous wedding breakfast was supplied the numerous guests, the tables being excellently arranged along the verandah at the rear, which was suitably enclosed for the occasion. The usual felicitous speeches were indulged in, and when these had concluded and all had been regaled, the remainder of the evening was devoted to games, music, &c. A few selections were rendered by the Doncaster brass band, of which Mr Hewish was formerly an active member, and all thoroughly enjoyed the various forms of amusement provided. The social was kept up till about 11 p.m., and on the departure of the bride and bridegroom cheers were given in the customary good style. Mr and Mrs Hewish, who are taking up their residence at Diamond Creek, have the best wishes of a large number of friends and acquaintances for their future prosperity. A number of cheques and useful presents were received by the young couple, and among the gifts was a massive inkstand from the members of the Doncaster band, bearing an inscription on a silver shield.
The marriage of Mr Lewis Crouch, fourth eldest son of Cr Henry Crouch, of " Hillcrest," Doncaster, with Miss Emily Read, eldest daughter of Mr John Read, Serpell's road, Templestowe, was celebrated at " Ellesmere," the residence of the bride's father, on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. M. L. Murphy, of the Baptist church, Box Hill. The bride, who was given away by her father, was very prettily gowned, and was supported as bridesmaids by Miss Baron and Miss Ruby Crouch (sister of bridegroom). Mr Arch. Crouch was best man, and Mr Robert Read attended as groomsman. After the ceremony an excellent wedding breakfast was partaken of by the guests, and the usual hearty congratulations were extended to the bride and bridegroom. A social evening was afterwards held, when the company honored the occasion in joyous style, the happy couple in the meantime leaving on a secret honeymoon amidst showers of confetti and good wishes. Many valuable and useful presents were received. Mr and Mrs L. Crouch will reside in Mitcham road, Mitcham.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 12 November 1908
Divorce Court - Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Before Mr. Justice A'Beckett.) CHAPMAN V. CHAPMAN
Alexander Chapman, aged 45, of Doncaster, carpenter, sued for a dissolution of his marriage with Annie Louisa Chapman, also of Doncaster, on the ground of desertion. They were married on September 30, 1880, and there was no issue of the marriage. Mr. L. S. Woolf (instructed by Mr.
Flood) appeared for the petitioner, Chapman. The parties lived together for 20 years after marriage, but the wife was always discontented. In 1905 they took in a man as a boarder. This was a cause of fresh trouble, and eventually the husband ordered the boarder out of the house. The wife then said that she would go also, and she packed her things and sold most of the furniture. The husband went to New Zealand, and asked his wife to join him, but she declined to have anything to do with him, saying, "You go your way, and I will go mine." He had also asked her to return since he came back, but she declined and he had reason for thinking that she was living with the man previously mentioned. A decree nisi was granted.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 20 November 1908
Wedding at Templestowe.
On Wednesday, 11th inst., a pretty wedding was celebrated at Templestowe, the contracting parties being Miss Emma Lena Smith, youngest daughter of Mr James Smith, " Sunnyside," Templestowe, and Mr Marwood Henry Lobb, youngest son of the late Mr Joseph Lobb, "Hillbury," Doreen. The ceremony took place in the Presbyterian church, which was nicely decorated for the occasion, the Rev. Alex Hardie, of Heidelberg, officiating. The bride was given away by her father. She was dressed in creme cascade, trimmed with creme silk, and silk all over lace and insertion, silk lace and ribbon, creme ornaments and silk tassels, and train on skirt. The usual wreath of orange blossom and veil were worn, while the shower bouquet consisted of white roses, carnations, asparagus fern and white ribbon streamers. The bridesmaids, Miss Victoria A. Lobb and Miss Dora Gibson, nieces of the bridegroom, were dressed in creme striped Sicilian, trimmed with passementerie, silk ribbon and tassels, and carried crooks of pink roses and asparagus fern, with pink silk streamers. Mr James C. Smith was best man, and Mr Colin Hicks groomsman. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of in the mechanics' hall, the guests numbering about 150. The customary toasts were honored, and when all had been thoroughly satisfied, the hall was cleared to make way for dancing and a musical evening, &c. All through the proceedings proved highly enjoyable, and a more happier function could not have transpired, everyone present speaking of it as the best held in the district for some considerable time. The Misses Beatrice and Florence Smith certainly deserve great credit for the splendid way they carried out the arrangements, their efforts being eminently successful. Messrs J. Sheahan and A. Cannon supplied excellent music for the dancing, and also greatly pleased with humorous songs, step-dancing, &c. With Mr A. Johnstone as skipper, everything was kept moving merrily till daybreak. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many handsome presents. After spending a three-weeks' honeymoon at Warrnambool, Mr and Mrs Lobb will reside at Woodstock. The bride travelled in a dress of navy blue striped Sicilian, trimmed with navy blue silk velvet, white over lace and insertion, navy blue silk and ornaments, and hat to match, with trimmings of pale blue ribbon, roses and lily of valley.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 21 November 1908
Deaths.
VON SCHRAMIN. - On the 18th November, at his residence, Doncaster, the Rev. Max von Schramin, beloved husband of Kate von Schramin, aged 80 years. A colonist of 56 years. (Interred privately at Box Hill Cemetery, 20th November.) New South Wales and Queensland papers please copy.
[Name incorrect in the paper. This is the death of Max von Schramm – known as Max Schramm.]
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 23 November 1908
Personal
The Rev. Max von Schramm, who until recently had for 50 years been a weekly visitor to the Melbourne, Alfred, and Children's hospitals since their foundation, died last Wednesday, aged 80, his remains being interred in the Box Hill Cemetery on Friday. He was born in Schleisen, Germany, his father being Heinrich von Schramm, a major in the reserve. His brother won the Iron Cross of Valour in the Franco-Prussian war. He came to Australia in 1852, and soon afterwards settled in Doncaster, where he was appointed teacher of the denominational school, afterwards the state school. He relinquished this post, and was ordained pastor of the German Lutheran Church at Doncaster by the Rev. Pastor Herlitz.
The Mercury, Hobart, Wednesday 25 November 1908
Personal
The Rev. Max von Schramm, who till quite recently had for 50 years been a weekly visitor to the Melbourne Hospital, and also to the Alfred and Children's Hospitals since their foundation, died on 18th inst., aged 80, his remains being interred in the Box Hill cemetery on Friday last. He was born in Schleisen, Germany, his father behing Heinrich von Schramm, a major in the Reserve German army. One of his ancestors was knighted for saving the life of the Emperor Maximilian in the 16th century, and his brothers won the Iron Cross of Valour in the Franco-Prussian war. He came to Australia in 1852, and soon afterwards settled in Doncaster, where he was appointed teacher of the Denominational School, afterwards the State-school. He relinquished this post, and was ordained pastor of the German Lutheran Church at Doncaster by the Rev. Pastor Herlitz, head of that church in Victoria, which charge he held for many years, until age and failing health recently prompted him to retire.
Reporter, Box Hill, Friday 27 November 1908
Death of a Doncaster Pioneer.
One of Doncaster's oldest identities, the Rev. Max von Schramm, passed peacefully away last week at the age of 80. He was born in Schleisen, Ger- many, his father being Heinrich von Schramm, a major in the reserve. His brother won the Iron Cross of Valour in the Franco-Prussian war. He came to Australia in 1852, and soon afterwards settled in Doncaster, where he was ap- pointed teacher of the denominational school, afterwards the state school. He relinquished this post, and was ordained pastor of the German Lutheran church at Doncaster by the Rev. Pastor Herlitz, and held this position until recently. For 50 years he had been a weekly visitor to the Melbourne, Alfred and Children's hospitals since their foundation. The interment took place in the Box Hill cemetery on Friday, the funeral being a private one, by request.
Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Vic., Friday 27 November 1908
Orange Blossoms
On Wednesday, the 11th inst., a very pretty wedding was celebrated at Templestowe, the contracting parties being Miss Emma Lena Smith, youngest daughter of Mr. James Smith, "Sunnyside," Templestowe, and Mr. Marwood Henry Lobb, youngest son of the late Joseph Lobb, of "Hillbury," Doreen. The bride was given away by her father, and the ceremony took place at the Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Alexander Hardie, of Heidelberg, officiating. The church was nicely decorated for the occasion.
The bride wore a dress of cream cascade, trimmed with cream silk and silk all over lace insertion and silk lace, ribbon cream ornaments, silk tassels and train, wreath of orange blossom, veil, and shower bouquet of white roses, carnations and asparagus fern, and white ribbon streamers. The bridesmaids were Miss Victoria A. Lobb and Miss Dora Gibson, nieces of bridegroom, who wore cream striped sicilian, trimmed with passemanterie, silk ribbons and tassels, and carried crooks of pink roses and asparagus fern, with pink silk streamers. The bride's travelling dress was of navy blue striped sicilian, trimmed with navy blue silk velvet, white all over, lace and insertion, navy blue hat, trimmed with pale blue ribbon, roses, and lily of valley. The best man was Mr. James C. Smith and the groomsman Mr. Colin Hicks.
Subsquently the party proceeded to the Mechanics Institute, where the tables were ready waiting loaded with all kinds of delicacies, which were done ample justice to by about 150 guests. The usual toasts were proposed and duly honored. The hall was afterwards cleared, and the happy party settled down to a night's thorough enjoyment. Mr. A. Johnstone, acted as director, and in his usually efficient manner kept everything moving from start to finish. Messrs. J. Sheahan and A. Canon supplied excellent music, and the floor was in good order for the dancing. During the evening Messrs. Sheahan and Canon delighted the audience with comic songs and step dancing, and are deserving of great credit for the manner in which they acquitted themselves. Besides the dancing the night was well filled in with songs, games, etc. Refreshments, of which there was a bountiful supply, were handed round at intervals. The Misses Beatrice and Florence Smith are to be highly congratulated on the carrying out to such a success of so great a function, and everyone present were unanimous in saying it to be the best party ever held in the district. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many handsome presents, and left to spend a three weeks' honeymoon at Warrnambool, after which they will reside at Woodstock. - Heidelberg News.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 28 November 1908
Deaths
VON SCHRAMIN. - On the 18th November, at his residence, Doncaster, the Rev. Max von Schramin, beloved husband of Kate von Schramin, aged 80 years. A colonist of 56 years.
[The error in the spelling of the name von Schramm is repeated here from the entry in The Argus.]
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 28 December 1908
Deaths.
ZELIUS. - On the 27th December, 1908, entered into rest, at his home, "Plassy," Doncaster, Martin Zelius, formerly of William-street, Mel, and Leicester-street, Carlton. Peace at last. "Only good-night, beloved, not farewell."
Funeral Notices.
ZELIUS. - The Friends of the late Mr. MARTIN ZELIUS are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral will leave his residence, Main road, Doncaster, THIS DAY (Monday, 28th December, 1908), at 2 o'clock. JOSIAH HOLDSWORTH, Funeral Director, 380 Lygon-street, Carlton; and 659 Nicholson-street, North Carlton. 'Phone 1192.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 14 January 1909
Deaths.
WENKE. - 0n the 13th January, 1909, at the Tower Hotel, Doncaster, John Bernard, the dearly beloved husband of Annie Linda, brother of Annie, Martin and Thomas, and the youngest loving son of Martin and the late Mary Wenke, aged 31 years. By request, no flowers. Requiescat in pace.
Funeral Notices.
WENKE. - The Friends of the late Mr. JOHN BERNARD WENKE are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave the residence of his father (Mr. Martin Wenke), the Tower Hotel, Doncaster, THIS MORNING (Thursday, 14th January, 1909), at 10 o'clock. Funeral strictly private. CHAS. P. FRALAY, Undertaker and Funeral Director, 108 Clarendon-street (next to City road), and 313 Clarendon-street, South Melbourne. Tel. 420, city.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 23 February 1909
Deaths.
WENKE. - On the 22nd February, 1909, at the Tower Hotel, Doncaster, Martin, the dearly beloved father of Annie Martin and Thomas Wenke, aged 74 years; late of Chiltern; a colonist of over 50 years. Requiescat in pace.
Funeral Notices.
WENKE. - The Friends of the late Mr. MARTIN WENKE are respectfully notified that his remains will be interred in the Chiltern General Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave the Roman Catholic Church, Chiltern, To-morrow morning (Wednesday, the 24th February, 1909), at 11 o'clock. CHAS. P FRILAY, Undertaker and Funeral Director, 108 Clarendon-street (next to City-road), and 313 Clarendon-street, South Melbourne (tel. 420, city), in conjunction with Alf. Smith, Undertaker, Chiltern.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 27 February 1909
Deaths
WENKE. - On the 22nd February, 1909, at the Tower Hotel, Doncaster, Martin, the dearly beloved father of Annie Martin and Thomas Wenke, aged 74 years; late of Chiltern; a colonist of over 50 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 1 March 1909
Deaths.
GREENWOOD. - On the 27th February, at his parents' residence, "Pontville," Templestowe, David George Henry, dearly loved son of D. G. H. and M. Greenwood, grandson of G. H. Greenwood, 32 Walker-street, Clifton Hill, and O. D. Wright, South Heathcote; great grandson of David Corbett, sen., Doncaster, aged 1 year 6 months.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 13 March 1909
Bereavement Cards.
WENKE. - Miss ANNIE, Messrs. MARTIN and TOM WENKE return their sincere and heartfelt THANKS to their many friends for the kind shown in visits, telegrams, letters, &c., received during their recent sad bereavement; especially to the Rev. Father Parker, of Heidelberg, the Rev. Father Mulpreevey, of Chiltern, Dr. Vaughan, of Box Hill, and to Mr. Charles Frilay, undertaker, of South Melbourne, for the respectful manner he carried out the funeral arrangements. The Tower Hotel, Doncaster.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 3 April 1909
Deaths.
TATHAM. - On the 24th March, at Benalla, Louisa Marion, fourth daughter of the late Edward Tatham, of Doncaster, Victoria, and Leeds, Yorkshire, England.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 8 April 1909
Deaths.
HUGHES. - On the 29th March, at Perth, W.A., William G. Peisley, the dearly beloved husband of May Hughes (nee Webster), and only brother of H. J. Hughes, E.S.A. Bank, Doncaster.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 16 April 1909
Orange Blossoms.
A very pretty wedding was celebrated at Doncaster on Thursday, 8th inst., the contracting parties being Mr A. R. Ashton, of Geelong, and Miss Violet Petty, third daughter of Mr Tom Petty, J.P., of Doncaster. The ceremony was performed in the Church of Christ, Doncaster, by the Rev. G. Gordon. The bride looked charming in white silk, and was attended by her sister and Miss Ashton, sister of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were also most tastefully attired in white. The church was crowded, numbers being unable to gain admittance. After the nuptial ceremony, the guests, to the number of 200, repaired to the Athenæum hall, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of. Mr Vine did the catering excellently. The toasts of the king, the newly-wedded couple and their parents were enthusiastically honored. Songs, recitations and dancing occupied the fleeting hours till midnight. Mr and Mrs Ashton, who were made the recipients of very valuable presents, will reside in Geelong.
Williamstown Chronicle, Vic., Saturday 24 April 1909
WEDDING BELLS. LEES - FITZGERALD.
A VERY pretty wedding took place in the Holy Trinity Church, Nelson Place, Williamstown, on Wednesday morning, 21st inst. at 11.30 a.m., when Clarinda, the daughter of Mr G. H. Fitzgerald, of Nelson street, entered into a life contract with Mr J. Lees, son of Mr Lees, of Doncaster. The Rev. G. F. Cross was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a white chiffon glace Empire gown, and carried a shower bouquet.of roses and maiden hair fern. Miss B. Liebert acted as bridesmaid. She was attired in creme serge. Mr G. Sambell acted as best man. After the ceremony, the breakfast was partaken of at the Oddfellows' Hall, where a very pleasant day was spent. The pair were the recipients of numerous and costly presents. The newly-wedded couple left by the evening train for Healesville, where the honeymoon will be spent.
Gippsland Times, Vic., Thursday 13 May 1909
Personal
Application has been made for probate of the will of Martin Wenke the elder, late of the Tower Hotel, Doncaster, licensed victualler, who died on 22nd February. The assets are sworn at £2144, of which £1170 is realty and £974 is personalty. The testator bequeaths the whole of his estate to his sons and daughter.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 14 May 1909
In Memoriam.
SINCLAIR. - In loving memory of our dear father, H. W. Sinclair, who passed away at Doncaster on the 14th May, 1908. (Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in-law, A. M. and A. W. Smith.)
Yea Chronicle, Yea, Thursday 24 June 1909
News And Notes
Mr Stutt, owner of the Royal Mail hotel, Yea, and other property, has purchased from the National Trustees Executors and Agency Co., Ltd, " Tullamore," the residence of the late Sir Thos.
Fitzgerald, at Doncaster, together with 71 acres of land attached to the property. The house is a two storied structure of 10 rooms built in brick, and has extensive stabling. The price paid was £3,774. Mr Stutt owns the Doncaster hotel.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 6 July 1909
Deaths.
McNAMARA. - On the 3rd July, at his residence, Williamson's-road, Templestowe, John, dearly beloved father of Annie, Mary, and Frank, aged 85. A colonist of 57 years. R.I.P.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 17 September 1909
Deaths.
WILLIAMSON. - On the 15th September, 1909, at Springfield Farm, Templestowe, Elizabeth, relict of the late Robert Williamson, aged 75 years. (Home papers please copy.)
Funerals.
WILLIAMSON. - The Friends of the late Mrs. ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Templestowe Cemetery.The funeral will move from her residence, Springfield Farm, Templestowe, THIS DAY (Friday, 17th September) at 2 o'clock p.m. sharp. A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Kew, Hawthorn, and Box Hill.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 17 September 1909
Wills and Estates
The National Trustees Company is applying for probate of the will of Mrs. Jane Jenkins, late of Templestowe, who died on July 16 last, leaving estate valued at £3,162, being realty £3,075 and personalty £87, in trust for her husband and children.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 24 September 1909
Orange Blossoms.
A marriage in which a great amount of interest was centred was celebrated on Wednesday the 15th inst. at the Church of Christ, Doncaster, when Mr. Herbert George Clay, second son of Mr. Richard Clay, and Miss Rose Tully, eldest daughter of Mr. John Tully, both of Doncaster, were united in holy wedlock by Mr. Gordon, evangelist. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful dress of white taffeta silk, trimmed with lace and chiffon, and a handsome girdle. A bridal wreath and richly embroidered veil completed her costume. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses and asparagus fern. The bridesmaids, Misses Ada Tully, Nellie Clay, and Nellie Tully, wore dainty frocks of white silk and lace, and carried crooks decked with pale blue and pink flowers. The groomsmen were Mr. Will Hillard, Mr. John Tully (brother of the bride), and Mr. Vernon Swift (cousin of the bridegroom). The church was prettily decorated by friends of the bride, with palms, white flowers, ribbons, and wedding bells. A beautiful arch and the bride and bridegroom's initials were most noticeable. As the bridal party entered and left the church Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Mrs. T. Petty, jun. After the ceremony was over, two hundred guests proceeded to the Athenaeum, where breakfast was served in Mr. and Mrs. Tully's usual hospitable manner. The toast of "The King" was proposed in a few well chosen words by Mr. Gordon, and was drunk with musical honors. The father of the bride spoke a few words of welcome to his guests and the bridegroom in a happy speech thanked all [one or more lines missing due to a crease in the scanned copy] hearty cheers were given for the parents of the bride and bridegroom and also for the bridesmaids. A number of telegrams from absent friends were read. The evening passed pleasantly with music, songs, and recitations in the main hall, and the lodge room was fitted up with billiard tables which were well patronised by the gentlemen. Among many beautiful costumes worn by the ladies were: - Mother of the bride, black taffeta silk with net and lace trimmings and vieux rose hat; bridegroom's mother, black silk with plastron front of silk braid and lace, bonnet of cream and gold, with brown ribbon velvet. The popularity of the bride and bridegroom was demonstrated by the numerous and handsome presents received, among them being a beautiful carved oak biscuit barrel mounted with silver and suitably inscribed, from the Sunday school teachers of Church of Christ, with whom the bride has been associated for some years. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a gold-mounted watch guard; bridegroom to bride, cable bracelet; to the bridesmaids, spray of pearls to Misses Ada and Nellie Tully, and to Miss Nellie Clay, watch; bridegroom's gift to Miss Elsie Tully, a pearl brooch; father of bride, cheque; father of bridegroom, diningroom suite; Mrs. Carnegie (grandmother of bridegroom), extension dining table. The bride's travelling dress was of dark green satin charmeux, green straw hat with large roses and foliage. On their return from their honeymoon the happy couple will reside in Doncaster.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 12 October 1909
Deaths.
HALL. - On the 11th October, at her residence, 150 Park-street, Parkville, Mary Louise, the dearly beloved wife of George Hall and daughter of the late Patrick Walsh, the only sister of Mrs. J. Condon, of Kew; stepdaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. McDowell (nee Walsh), of Doncaster, aged 27 years (interred privately at Melbourne Cemetery, on the 11th October.) R.I.P.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 13 October 1909
Deaths.
GREENWOOD. - On the 12th October, at Strathlinda, Walker-street, Clifton Hill, Joseph Thomas, the dearly beloved youngest son of George and Matilda Greenwood, and beloved brother of H.G., F.G., E.G., R.G., O.G., N.G., and also grandson of the late George Greenwood of Abbotsford, and David Corbet, of Edgevale, Doncaster. Deeply regretted.
Sunday Times, Perth, Sunday 24 October 1909
The Ladies’ Page - Perth Prattle
The engagement is announced of Arthur Grenbry, third son of Mr. Robert Outhwaite, of Glenfern, via Doncaster, to Ida Sherbourne, second daughter of Professor Rentoul, of Ormond College, Melbourne. Both the Outhwaites and the Rentouls are clever Victorian families. Miss Ida is an artist of merit, and she assisted in arranging some of the effects in "Jack and Jill."
Table Talk, Melbourne, Vic., Thursday 28 October 1909
Engagements
An engagement is announced between Mr. Arthur Grenbry Outhwaite, third son of Mr. Robert Outhwaite, Glenfern, via Doncaster, and Miss Ida Sherbourne Rentoul, second daughter of Professor Rentoul, Ormond College, Melbourne.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 6 November 1909
Marriages.
LITHGOW-SMITH. - On the 6th October, at Presbyterian Church, Yarra Glen, by the Rev. J. Spittal, Robert Joseph (Bert) eldest son of the late Joseph Lithgow and Mrs. D. White, Doncaster, to Emily Ella, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Smith, Junction Hotel, Yarra Glen.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 12 November 1909
Orange Blossoms
Mr. Thomas John Whitmore, eldest son of Mr. J. Whitmore, of Aubrey, near Warracknabeal, was married to Louisa, second daughter of Mr. Robert Clark, of Doncaster East, on Tuesday, October 26th. The ceremony took place in St. John's church, Doncaster East, which was beautifully decorated by the friends of the bride, and the Rev. Mr. Hennell officiated. The bride was attired in cream Sicilian, softly trimmed with flimsy lace, and wore a wreath of orange blossoms and veil, and as she entered with her father the wedding march was played by Mr. John Howell. Her brother, Mr. Geo. Henry Clark, acted as best man. The bridesmaid was Miss Violet Clark, who was dressed in cream serge, with lace hat, and carried a bouquet of pink roses. Mrs. Clark, mother of the bride, wore a black silk blouse and black Sicilian skirt, black hat with lace and feathers. A reception was held in the evening at the residence of the bride's parents, and a highly enjoyable time was spent by the large number present. Excellent music for the dancing was supplied by Mr. O. Leber and Miss Violet Leber (piano and violin), and Mr. T. Duncan officiated as M.C. A good programme of songs and recitations was also given, and refreshments were liberally dispensed during the evening. Many useful presents were received by the young couple, and included several cheques. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold dagger brooch, and to bridesmaid a beautiful brooch, while the father's present to the bride was a cheque; from her brothers, cheque; and her mother, household linen. The bridegroom's parents also made a gift of a cheque.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 3 December 1909
Deaths.
CRAIG. - On the 1st December, at her parents' residence, Beaconsfield, Sabina Elizabeth, beloved wife of William Craig, of Doncaster, and beloved eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sykes, late of North Melbourne, aged 46 years.
Funeral Notices.
CRAIG. - The Friends of Mr. WILLIAM CRAIG, of Doncaster, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife, Sabina Elizabeth, to the place of interment, the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral will leave the Prince's-bridge railway station THIS DAY (Friday, 3rd inst.), at 3 o'clock.
[???]wick, in conjunction with JOSEPH ALLISON, Undertaker, Errol-street, North Melbourne. Tel. 751.
DONCASTER LOYAL LODGE, Doncaster - Brothers of the M. U. I. O. O. F. Loyal Lodge, and the order in general are specially requested to attend the funeral of the late wife of Brother W. CRAIG, secretary of Doncaster Lodge.
Brothers are requested to assemble at Prince's bridge R. S. at 2.45 sharp. FRED ZERBE.
M.U.I.O.O.F., Yarra Yarra District. - CRAIG. - The Brethren of the order are respectfully invited to follow the remains of late wife of Brother W. CRAIG, P.G., Secretary, Loyal Doncaster Lodge to the place of interment, the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral will leave the Prince's-bridge railway station THIS DAY, at 3 p.m. H. J. COLLINGS, Prov. C.S.
Table Talk, Melbourne, Vic., Thursday 9 December 1909
Weddings - MR. ARTHUR OUTHWAITE AND MISS IDA RENTOUL.
An interesting wedding was that of Miss Ida Sherbourne Rentoul, younger daughter of Rev. Professor John Laurence Rentoul, M.A., D.D., of Ormond College, Melbourne University, which was celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Wyselaskie Hall, the bridegroom being Mr. Arthur Grenbry Outhwaite, third son of Robert Outhwaite, Esq., of "Glenfern," via Doncaster, and the late Blanche Isabel Outhwaite. The father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. T. R. Cairns, D.D., performed the ceremony, and the bride was given away by Dr. MacFar- land, Master of Ormond.
The hall was prettily decorated with arches of lilies, palms and white flowers. The father and mother of the bride had written two wedding hymns, "The Old Home" and "The New Home," which were set to music by Mrs. Franklin Peterson. During the marriage service these hymns were rendered by Miss Ann Williams and the Scots' Church quartet, and Mrs. Franklin Peterson was the organist.
The bride wore an exquisite gown of ivory satin charmeuse, and her veil was arranged over a wreath of blossom, myrtle and white heather. She carried a bouquet composed entirely of water lilies. She was attended by Miss Annie Rattray Rentoul, her sister, Miss Leonie Peterson (daughter of Mrs. Franklin Peterson), who were prettily frocked in cosmos pink crepe de chine, with large picture hats trimmed with pink roses that corresponded with their shower bouquets. A little niece of the bridegroom, Miss Helen Outhwaite, wore a white muslin frock with pale pink ribbons, a hat to match, and carried an 1830 bouquet of pink baby roses; and Master Ian Wood, a nephew of the bridegroom, was a picturesque page. The bridegroom's gifts were a bangle of pearls and turquoise to the first bridesmaid, chains and pendants to Misses Peterson and Outhwaite, and a gold pencil to Master Wood. Mr. A. H. Outhwaite supported his brother, and Mr. Rodney Alsop was groomsman.
Wedding tea was served in the Ormond College dining hall, which was decorated with flowers and greenery.
The honeymoon will be spent touring N.Z.
The bride's travelling costume was a coat and skirt of pale blue shantung, and a picture hat wreathed with wild flowers.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 11 December 1909
Weddings OUTHWAITE - RENTOUL.
The marriage of Arthur Grenbry Outhwaite, third son of Mr. Robert Outhwaite, Glenfern, Doncaster, and Ida Sherbourne, younger daughter of the Rev. Professor John Laurence Rentoul, M.A., D.D., and of Annie Isobel Rentoul. St. Os- wald's, Ormond College, Melbourne University, took place at Wyselaskie-hall, Ormond College, on December 7. The decorations were palms and arches, lilies, white flowers, and foliage. Dr. Rentoul, assisted by Dr. T. R. Cairns, officiated. The bride wore ivory satin, veil and bridal wreath, and carried a bouquet of water lillies. She was given away by Dr. MacFarland, Master of Onnond. The bridesmaids were Miss Annie Rattray Rentoul (sister of the bride), Miss Leonie Peterson, Miss Helen Outhwaite (niece of the bridegroom), in cosmos pink crepe de chine, and picture hats trimmed with roses, and carried bouquets of La France roses. Master Ian Wood (nephew of the bridegroom) acted as page. The bridegroom's gifts were: - To Miss Rentoul, bangle of turquoises and pearls, Misses Peterson and Outhwaite, chains and pendants of turquoises and pearls; and to Master Wood, a gold pencil. Mr. A. H. Outhwaite was best man, and Mr. Rodney Alsop groomsman. A reception was held in Ormond College dining-hall, where also tea was served. The going-away gown was pale blue shantung silk coat and skirt; picture hat, with wreath of wild flowers and blue ribbons.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Tuesday 18 January 1910
Deaths
CLAY. - On the 17th January, at his brother's residence, (Mr. Richard Clay), Main-road, East Doncaster, William, eldest son of the late John and Agnes Clay, aged 74 years. A resident of over 50 years.
Funerals
CLAY. - The Friends of the late Mr. WILLIAM CLAY are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, in the Box Hill Cemetery. The funeral will leave the residence of his brother, Mr. Richard Clay, Main-road, East Doncaster, THIS DAY (Tuesday), at 2 p.m. OTTO PREUSS and SONS, Undertakers, Burwood-road, Glenferrie; Camberwell, Canterbury, Surrey Hills, Box Hill. Telephone No. 7, Hawthorn Ex., and 347, Canterbury Ex.
The Advertiser, Adelaide, SA, Monday 31 January 1910
Marriages.
SCHILLING - APPLETON. - On the 27th January, at the Methodist Church, Downing's, near Harrogate, by the Rev. G. H. Paynter, Alexan James, second son of Mr. Geo. Chas. Schilling, builder, Doncaster, Victoria, to Elizabeth Henrietta, third daughter of the late Mr. Artemus Appleton, Harrogate.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 10 February 1910
Deaths.
THOMAS. - On the 9th February, at his residence, Whitten's-lane, Doncaster, Francis Thomas, aged 86 years. A colonist of over 69 years.
Funeral Notices.
THOMAS. - The Funeral of the late Mr. FRANCIS THOMAS will leave his residence, Whitten's- lane, Doncaster, THIS DAY (Thursday, 10th February), at 1 o'clock p.m., for the Box Hill Cemetery. A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 12 February 1910
Deaths
SANDILANDS. - On the 11th February, at Nurse Stafford's private hospital, Michael-street, North Fitzroy, Lucy, widow of the late Henry George Sandilands, late of Shepparton and Bulleen, aged 62 years.
Funeral Notices
SANDILANDS. - The Friends of the late Mrs. LUCY SANDILANDS, relict of the late Henry George Sandilands, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the Box Hill Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from her residence, Mitcham, THIS DAY (Saturday, 12th), at half past 1 o'clock punctually. WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, Undertaker, Fitzroy and Moors streets, Fitzroy. Telephone 1045. And at Burgundy-street, Heidelberg. Tel 60, H. Ex.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 9 April 1910
Births.
BAYLEY. - On the 5th April, at Doncaster, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. R. Bayley - twin daughters.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 12 July 1910
Deaths
KENT. - On the 11th July, at Templestowe (accidentally killed), George, beloved youngest son of the late Mrs. H. Kent, aged 39 years. R.I.P.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 12 July 1910
Casualties and Fatalities - Thrown From Horse and Killed
Late on Sunday night a wood-carter named Llewellyn Chambers was driving to Heidelberg, when he found the body of George Kent, of East Templestowe, lying in the middle of the main road.
Blood was flowing from a wound in the back of the head. Deceased was last seen alive at 11 o'clock the same night, at which hour he left Templestowe for home, riding a horse that was noted for shying. The horse was found grazing half a mile from the scene of the accident. Deceased, who was a single man, 39 years of age, was a farmer. An inquest will be held by the coroner.
The Register, Adelaide, Tuesday 12 July 1910
Casualties - Thrown From Horses
MELBOURNE, July 11. - Late last night a woodcarter, named Llewellyn Chambers, was driving to Heidelberg, when he found the dead body of George Kent, of East Templestowe, lying in the road. Blood was flowing from a wound in the back of the head. Deceased was last seen alive at 11 o'clock the same night, at which hour he left Templestowe for home, riding a horse that was noted for shying. The horse was found grazing half a mile from the scene of the accident. Deceased, who was a single man, 39 years of age, was a farmer.
SECOND VALLEY, July 10. - Henry Smith, about 18 years old, an employe on the Toho Station, near to Cape Jervis, left the station on horseback for the mail on Saturday, and later on was found to have been thrown from the animal, which had apparently rolled on Him. He was seriously injured internally, and it is doubtful if he will recover.
The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times, Tas., Tuesday 12 July 1910 Australasian Cables
[Our Special Service - Copyright.] Victoria. - A Road Fatality
MELBOURNE, Monday. - The body of George Kent, orchardist, was found on the road at East Templestowe to-day. It is supposed that he was thrown from his horse.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 14 July 1910
Casualties and Fatalities - Fatal Fall From Horse
An inquiry by Mr. Macleod, J.P., was held yesterday into the cause of the death of George Kent, farmer, 35 years of age, a resident of East Templestowe, whose body was found on Monday morning by a woodcarter lying on the main Templestowe-road. The magistrate returned a verdict that death was caused by a fracture of the skull and hemorrhage of the brain and spinal cord, probably due to a fall from a horse.
Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Vic., Friday 15 July 1910
Fatal Fall From Horse
Late on Sunday night a wood carter named Llewellyn Chambers was driving to Heidelberg, when he found the body of George Kent, of East Templestowe, lying in the middle of the main road.
Blood was flowing from a wound in the back of the head. Deceased was last seen alive at 11 o'clock the same night, at which hour he left Templestowe for home, riding a horse that was noted for shying. The horse was found grazing half a mile from the scene of the accident. Deceased, who was a single man 39 years of age, was a farmer. An enquiry was held by Mr Macleod, J. P. on Tuesday, when a verdict was returned that death was caused by a fracture of the skull and hemorrhage of the brain and spinal cord, probably due to a fall from a horse.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 3 September 1910
Deaths.
McNEIL. - On the 1st September, Fanny, the dearly beloved wife of Donald McNeil, produce merchant, of North Fitzroy, and second eldest daughter of William and Jane Ritchie, sister of Mary, David, Alice, and Ernest, of "Mayfield," Station-street, North Carlton, and W. Ritchie, of Croxton, sister-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. C. Aumann, of Templestowe, aged 35 years. (Interred the 2nd.)
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 13 September 1910
Deaths.
THOMAS. - On the 11th September, at Niddrie Private Hospital, Elsternwick, Margaret Thomas, late of Doncaster and Prahran. (Interred privately at St. Kilda Cemetery.)
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 15 September 1910
In Memoriam.
WILLIAMSON. - In loving memory of our dear mother, Elizabeth Williamson, who departed this life at Templestowe, September 15, 1909; also our dear sister, Agnes, who died September 26, 1902.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 23 September 1910
Orange Blossoms.
An interesting wedding was celebrated at Holy Trinity church, Doncaster, on Wednesday, 14th September, when Alexander McFarlane, second son of Mr. Alexander Stewart, of Riversdale road, Hawthorn, and Nellie Mindora, fourth daughter of Mr. Richard Clay, of Doncaster, were united in holy wedlock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. H. Hennell, assisted by the Rev. G. A. Calder Wade. The bride, who entered the church on her father's arm, wore a beautiful gown of white ninon over glace silk, with lace, silver, and pearl trimmings. She carried a wreath of orange blossoms and lily of the valley, her veil was designed in true lover's knots, and she wore a spray of pearls and carried a bouquet of white azaleas and asparagus fern, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids - the Misses Elsie. Gladys, and Alma Clay - wore dainty frocks of pink, blue, and heliotrope, marquisette net, and the bridegroom's gifts - torquoise and pearl wreath brooches and pink and heliotrope bouquets. Messrs. J. Duncan. R. Simmons, and A. Milne acted as groomsmen. Whilst the wedding party was in the vestry, Miss Olive Smith sang "God be With You" (Elmblad) and "Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee" (Gounod). Miss Stewart, sister of the bridegroom, officiated at the organ and played the "Bridal March," that beautiful hymn "The Voice that Breathed o'er Eden," and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March." After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Clay entertained their guests at breakfast in the Athenaeum hall, which was beautifully decorated with festoons of ruby fringe, shading to palest pink, the bride's table being carried out in white. Great bunches of arum lilies graced the walls, and a feature of the decorative scheme was the abundance of exquisite flowers which set off the tables, given and arranged by a friend of the bride, Mrs. Percy Crouch.
The toast of the bride and bridegroom was proposed in a happy speech by the Rev. Hennell, and humorously supported by the Rev. Wade. The bridegroom responded, thanking the friends for their good wishes, and proposed the health of the bridesmaids, the best man responding. Mr. Sinclair, in proposing the health of the parents and grandparent of the bride, was reminiscent of bygone days, and told the young people that the brides of forty years ago were equally as beautiful as the brides of to-day. Mr. Clay responded on behalf of his wife, her mother, and himself. Mr. Murray proposed the health of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, sen., and Mr. Stewart responded in a speech full of dry humor. After the breakfast the evening passed pleasantly with music and dancing till about 1 a.m., when the guests joined hands and sang the time honored "Auld Lang Syne." The bride was the recipient of many beautiful gifts, among them being: - Parents of bride, cheque; father of bridegroom, cheque; mother of bridegroom, Chesterfield couch; Mrs. Carnegie (grandmother of bride), oak dining table; Camberwell Presbyterian choir, bevelled mirror; "fellow workers at the office," drawingroom chairs; bridegroom to bride, pearl spray; bridegroom to bridesmaids, torquoise and pearl wreath brooches; bride to bridegroom, gold Albert. The honeymoon is being spent at Lorne. The bride travelled in a navy blue coat and skirt, wearing a white hat with pink roses and golden brown ribbon.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 30 September 1910
Orange Blossoms. - READ - JOHNSTON.
A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Methodist church, Templestowe, on the 7th September, when Mr. Robt. Read, the fifth son of Mr. John Read, of Templestowe, and Miss Ida Johnston, eldest daughter of Mr. Evada Johnston, were united in holy wedlock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John W. Rouse, or [sic] Alphington. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of soft white silk, prettily trimmed with silk trimming. She wore a beautiful veil worked with true lovers' knots, and carried a shower bouquet of heath, fern, and camellias. Miss Myrtle Johnston, chief bridesmaid, and sister of the bride, wore a pretty frock of pink silk muslin, and carried a crook with pink streamers. The Misses Doris and Winifred, the two small sisters of the bride, looked dainty in blue silk muslin. They carried pink and white bouquets. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a chain and heart pendant, and to the bridesmaids gold brooches. Mr. Norman Read, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The church was prettily decorated by friends of the bride. Miss Jenkins played the "Wedding March." After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Johnston entertained their guests at the mechanics' institute, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The tables were artistically arranged by friends of the bride in pale pink and blue, the bride's table being carried out in white. The toast of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by the Rev. Rouse in a humorous speech. The bridegroom responded. After the breakfast the time was pleasantly passed in music, singing, and dancing till daylight, when the guests joined hands and sang "Auld Lang Syne." The happy pair left at 10 o'clock for Daylesford, where the honeymoon was spent. The bride travelled in a dress of peacock green, wearing a white hat with pink daisies. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful presents.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 8 October 1910
Marriages.
STEWART - CLAY. - On the 14th September, 1910, at Holy Trinity, Doncaster, by the Rev. E. Halford Hennell, assisted by the Rev. G. A. Calder Wade, Alexander McFarlane, second son of Alexander Stewart, Riversdale-road, Hawthorn, to Nellie Mindora, fourth daughter of Richard Clay, Doncaster. At home 13th, 14th, and 15th October, afternoon and evening, "Tullamore," Edlington- street, Auburn.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 15 October 1910
Births.
THIELE. - On the 25th September, at "Friedensruh," Doncaster, to Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Thiele - a daughter.
The Age, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 29 October 1910
In Memoriam
HARDIDGE. - In loving remembrance of our dear mother and grandma, who fell asleep 29th October, 1909, at Doncaster. Thou art not forgotten, grandma dear, Nor wilt thou ever be; As long as life and memory last We will remember thee. - Inserted by her loving son, Joe, and granddaughter, Polly.
HARDIDGE. - In loving remembrance of dear grandma, who fell asleep the 29th October, 1909, at Doncaster. Peacefully sleeping, resting at last, Earth's weary pain and suffering past; Jesus has taken her home to His breast, Sleeping so peacefully, ever at rest. - Inserted by her loving son, John, daughter-in-law and family. The Age, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 26 November 1910 Bereavement Notices
MRS. W. D. JOHNSTON and FAMILY desire to THANK their many kind friends for floral tributes, letters and expressions of sympathy received during their recent sad bereavement, especially Rev. E. H. Dennell, doctor, nurses and porters of the Alfred Hospital, also Josiah Holdsworth, under- taker, for their kindness and attention. "Hill View," Wilhelm-street, Doncaster.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 3 December 1910
DEATHS
DUNCAN. - On the 2nd December, at Warragul, Fanny, relict of the late James Duncan, of Bulleen, aged 65 years. (Remains interred Warragul Cemetery.)
The Brisbane Courier, Qld, Tuesday 7 February 1911
Deaths.
WILLIAMS. - At Manly, Queensland, Ann, the wife of W. S. Williams, late of Doncaster, Victoria, in her 71st year. Deeply regretted.
The Brisbane Courier, Tuesday 7 February 1911
Woman's World - Death of Mrs. W. S. Williams
The friends of Mr. W. S. Williams, of Doncaster, Victoria, will regret to hear of the death of his wife, which took place at Manly on February 3. The remains of the deceased lady, Mrs. Ann Williams (nee Toogood), were buried in the Bulimba Cemetery, the Rev. M. Foggon officiating at the graveside. Mrs Williams was one of Victoria's oldest colonists, having arrived in Melbourne in January, 1840, with her parents. The family settled at Kurong Creek, about 12 miles from Melbourne, on which is now the thriving districts of Box Hill and Doncaster, and experienced all the difficulties then inseparable to pioneers. As proof of the sterling character of the early struggle a younger representative of the surviving family, in the person of the brother, is still carrying on orchard operations, for which the family are famed, with considerable success. The deceased lady at an early age married Mr. W. S. Williams. The young couple made their home in close proximity to that of the old folk, and by perseverance and hard work attained, after some years, a competence, which enabled the pair to settle at Manly for health reasons, finding the climate conditions of Queensland not so rigorous in winter. Mr. Williams is recognised to be the pioneer of lemon culture in Victoria, and a sound authority on pomaceous fruit. On several occasions he has judged at the National Association and country shows. Many Victorian, as well as Queensland, friends will feel the loss of a friend, whose hospitality at Doncaster was proverbial. The interest centred in the horticultural experiments carried on attracted visitors from all parts of Australia, and Sydney Williams became known for his practical knowledge of fruit growing. His wife, now laid at rest, will ever be remembered by those sharing in the home hospitality with kindest feelings. Mr. Williams and the late Mrs. Williams resided at Manly for a little over 12 months, and, after nearly 57 years of married life, are at last separated by the Great Gleaner.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 6 March 1911
Deaths.
HAKES. - On the 3rd March, at the Alfred Hospital, William, beloved husband of Mary Hakes, of Doncaster East, and father of William, Louisa, Emma, Florrie, Arthur, Edith, and Ethel, aged 61 years. At rest.
Funeral Notices.
HAKES. - The Friends of the late Mr. WILLIAM HAKES, of Doncaster East, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, in the Box Hill Cemetery. The funeral will leave the Alfred Hospital THIS DAY (Monday, the 6th March), at 2 p.m., arriving at the cemetery gates at 3.45 p.m. DRAYTON and GARSON, Undertakers and Embalmers, 177 High-street, Prahran (tel., Windsor, 370), and 217 High-street, Malvern (tel., Malvern, 1228).
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 24 March 1911
Orange Blossoms. - FINN - SHEAHAN.
The marriage of Mr. J. Finn, son of the late Mr. James Finn, of the Yarra hotel, Templestowe, to Hannah, third daughter of Mr. P. Sheahan, of Templestowe, was celebrated at St. John's Roman Catholic church, Heidelberg, by the Rev. P. Parker, on February 22. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a handsome dress of white glace silk, trimmed with silk insertion and fringe. She wore a pretty wreath and veil and carried a beautiful bouquet of bridal flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss M. Sheahan (sister of the bride) and Miss R. Glyn (cousin of the bride), who wore dainty frocks of white embroidered muslin and black hats, and carried shower bouquets of pink roses. Mr. M. Finn acted as best man, and Mr. J. Sheahan as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents. Wedding breakfast was served in the spacious dining room which was prettily decorated with pink and white blossom and wedding bells. The usual toasts were honored and duly responded to. The company then spent a most enjoyable evening in dancing, interspersed with songs, recitations, &c. The happy couple (who were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents) left for Sydney, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride travelled in a pretty costume of saxe blue cloth, with hat to match.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 28 March 1911
Deaths.
WEBSTER. - On the 27th March, at her residence, "Austral," 33 Heidelberg-road, Clifton Hill, Caroline Louisa, the dearly beloved wife of Robert Webster, aged 37 years, late of Templestowe.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 6 May 1911
Births
TULLY. - On the 1st May, at Glengowan, Main-road, Doncaster, to Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Tully - a son.
Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Vic., Friday 26 May 1911
SOUTH MORANG. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) - Silver Wedding
On Thursday, 11th inst., the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Crozier, of "St. Louis," South Morang, was celebrated in the Unity Hall, South Morang. A very large number of guests responded to the invitation to be present, there being about 160 who sat down to supper.
Early in the evening, Mr. John Bell, J.P, in a few formal words, set the evening's enjoyment going, and a most enjoyable time was spent by those present, dancing, cards, songs, and recitations making the time fly pleasantly and well.
At 11 p.m., all adjourned to the large dining hall attached to the Commercial Hotel, South Morang, where the wedding feast was spread, and when I say that on this occasion that well-known and appreciated caterer, Mrs. Armstrong, excelled herself it requires little other praise from me. It certainly was one of the finest turnouts I
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beautiful arch, splendid wedding cake, sumptuous victuals and magnificently adorned tables there was nothing left to desire.
At the breakfast, Mr. Bell, J.P., a very old friend of Mr Crozier, presided and made a very efficient chairman.
The Chairman said he did not mean to have many toasts and would after "The King" and "Members of the Royal Family" were duly honored, simply propose the health of Mr. and Mrs. Crozier.
After the usual loyal toasts had been duly honored, the Chairman proposed the health of the Bride and Bridegroom, Mr. and Mrs. Crozier. He said he had known Mr. Crozier from boyhood and always liked him. He was sorry he left his district to live elsewhere. He also liked and respected Mrs. Crozier very much. He wished them long life and prosperity and every blessing.
Mr. W. Hunter also testified to the good qualities of Mr. and Mrs. Crozier. He had known them both for very many years, and Mr. Crozier knew what he was about when he came from Kangaroo Ground to Doncaster, where he found a splendid plum that had been a great help to him in his walk through life. He also wished Mr. and Mrs. Crozier every blessing and prosperity.
Cr. Thomas also testified to the general respect and esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Crozier were held in the district. For a neighbor to do a neighborly turn, Mr. Crozier was hard to beat. No trouble was too much for him to do a good turn to a neighbor. He was pleased to say that Mr. Crozier was taking an interest in educational matters, having been elected on the School Committee of the South Morang State School, and as they were aware he was now also a Councillor, and he (the speaker) thought he ought to make a good one, especially as he now had a very heavy stake in the district. He also wished Mr. and Mrs. Crozier every blessing and only hoped he would be present at their golden wedding.
One or two others spoke to the toast, whose names have escaped me, but all testified to the esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Crozier are held. Needless to say, the toast was carried heartily and with musical honors. Mr. Crozier, in responding, wished to thank those present for their company, also for the splendid manner in which they had honored the toast. On behalf of his wife and himself, he must say that when they decided to celebrate their silver wedding they did not expect any presents, but he must sincerely thank them for their kindness in coming there and also for their magnificent presents, as they were very fine indeed. He wished them all every prosperity and again thanked them for their presence.
Mr. E. Gillian proposed the health of Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong. In eulogistic terms, he complimented Mrs. Armstrong on her efforts that evening, and said he thought she had never done better, which was saying a good deal. The motion being duly seconded was carried by acclamation. Cr. Thomas proposed the health of the Chairman, Ex Cr. John Bell, J P., whom he had known for very many years as good public man, but who had now retired into private life to the loss of his Shire. His (Cr. Thomas') mother and the Chairman's father were shipmates in the good ship, the David Clarke, in the year 1839, which was a long time ago. He only hoped the Chairman would again return to municipal work.
The toast bring duly seconded and heartily carried was responded to by Mr. Bell, who thanked them for the manner in which they had drunk the toast, but as to his friend's (the proposer's) desire to see him back in municipal life he had no intention of entering it again. He only got clear of it by going to Queensland at election time. He was sorry Mr. Crozier had taken the job on, as he thought there was nothing in it.
Dancing, singing and reciting were kept up to the wee sma' hoors. Mrs. Ashton and Mr. M'Namara were a host in themselves, the latter being certainly one of the best amateur reciters I have ever heard. Among those present were people from a very wide area, being from all the surrounding districts. Mr. and Mrs. Crozier have reason to be proud of their silver wedding, but a gentleman who was present when Mr. and Mrs. Crozier were first married said he was certain the silver wedding could not excel the first wedding. May they live to have a golden wedding to excel both the other weddings is my earnest wish.
The following are the list of presents,viz. : -
Mr John Whitten, sen., and Mrs. Plumb - Wicker drawingroom chair Mr and Mrs John Whitten, jun. - Dinner knives
,, S. Whitten - Set carvers
,, T. Hunter - Pair ornaments Misses Hunter - Fruit dish
Mr and Mrs W. Hunter - Large silver jewel casket Mrs Dawson - Cameo and silver biscuit barrel Mr and Mrs F. Petty - Silver epergne
,, J. Ashton - Silver cake dish
Mrs A., C., and J. Ashton, sen. - Silver afternoon tea service
Mrs M. Hall, Mrs and Miss Petherick - Silver candlestick (inscribed) Mr and Mrs R. Hall - Silver and glass jam dish
Mr and Mrs E. Brierley - Case afternoon teaspoons and tongs Miss Brierley - Pearl and silver butter knife
Mr and Mrs Boswell - Silver and ruby cake stand
,, W. Thomas (Doncaster) - Cut glass jam dishes
,, D. Williamson (Doncaster) - Silver serviette rings
,, Corbett - Silver and glass butter dish and knife
,, M'Namara - Silver and glass jam dish
,, J. Bell - Silver sugar scuttle and scoop
,, Hobson - Silver and shell butter dish and knife
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Mr and Mrs Crouch - Silver and English china butter dish and knife
,, Carroll - Silver teapot
,, Harkness and family - Silver and glass sugar and salt dusters
,, Armstrong - Silver and cut-glass dinner cruet Master K. Armstrong - Fancy salts
Mr and Mrs Shanks - Silver sugar basin and a sifter
,, A. Mason - Silver entree dish
,, Jos. Mason - Silver and shell butter dish and knife
,, A. W. Bodycoat - Silver and glass jam dish and spoon
,, James Whitten - Silver and glass cream and sugar set
,, Gillian - Case afternoon tea spoons
,, Jos. Bodycoat - Cheque
,, Sharp and family - Large oil painting
,, T. Dean - Silver salts and spoons in case
,, F. Bodycoat - Cheque
Mr J. and Miss Butcher - Silver and ruby sugar basin and tongs Mr H. and Miss Purvis - Silver and glass pickle jar and tongs Mr and Miss Walsh - Silver candlestick
Messrs C. and H. Hirt - Pair jam dishes in silver stand Miss C. Auhl - Silver-backed mirror
Mr and Miss Withington - Silver and glass pickle jar and tongs Smith families (Morang) - Glass pickle jars in silver stand
Mr and Mrs C. Wilson - Ruby salts in silver stands
,, E. Andrews - Case afternoon teaspoons and tongs
,, Junor - Silver and glass jam dish and spoon
,, G. Cockerell - Silver and enamel serviette rings in case
,, J. Nelson - Silver and glass pickle jar and fork
,, R. Williamson - Silver jewel case and stud casket
,, Hendry - Silver and glass butter dish
,, Brock and family - Silver and opal cake basket
Miss Phillips - Silver and pearl bread fork, butter knife and jam spoon Mr and Mrs Le Page and families - Silver biscuit casket (inscribed)
,, E. F. Johnson and Misses Johnson - Fruit dish in silver stand
,, C. Creighton - Silver and oak bread fork
Mr M. and Miss Thomas - Silver and glass butter dish and knife Mr A. and Miss Cockerell - Silver and glass salts
Mr and Miss Whitta - Silver and pearl bread fork Mr and Mrs W. Fox - Silver jewel case
Mr M. and Miss Smith - Silver and green-stone butter knife and jam spoon Mr and Mrs Sheffield - Silver and ruby jam dish and pair silver spoons Anonymous - Silver and pearl jam spoons.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 13 June 1911
Reconciliation Suggested
At the Heidelberg Court on Monday Annie Hewish sought to obtain a maintenance order against her husband, Andrew Hewish, of Templestowe. Mr. R. G. Ball appeared for complainant,and Mr.
Stephens (instructed by Mr. Ridgeway) for defendant. Evidence was given by plaintiff that her husband had been addicted to drink for a number of years, and violent to her. A son and daughter, Albert and Edith Hewish, and a niece, Annie Bourke, corroborated the statements as to cruelty.
Hewish denied the allegations, and said that he was prepared to take his wife back. The Bench considered that the charge of cruelty had not been sufficiently substantiated, and held that the defendant had supplied the house with enough food. The case was dismissed, without costs, the magistrates expressing the hope that there would be a reconciliation.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 3 July 1911
Births.
D'ARCY. - On the 26th June, at Nurse Hurnall's private hospital, Kew, the wife of P.L. D'Arcy, jun., Doncaster - a daughter.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 28 July 1911
Orange Blossoms.
RIESCHIECK - FROMHOLD.
A very pretty wedding took place at the Lutheran church, Doncaster, on July 19, when William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. August Rieschieck, of Whitethorn road, Balwyn, was married to Ida, second daughter of Mrs. Mary Ann Fromhold, of Bismark road, Doncaster. The Rev. Pastor Herlitz, of Melbourne, officiated. The bride, who was given away by her eldest brother, Mr. Edward Fromhold, looked charming in a dress of white silk, with cream wreath and veil. The bridesmaids. Miss Emma Fromhold, eldest sister of the bride, and Miss Greta Rieschieck, sister of the bridegroom, were suitably gowned. Mr. Walter Rieschieck acted as best man, and Mr. Henry Fromhold was groomsman. The church was prettily decorated with white flowers and evergreens. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother, and there was a large attendance of friends and relatives. The young couple received a large number of varied and costly presents. The bridegroom gave the bride a pearl brooch and the bridesmaids each a plain gold band ring. The happy couple left with the best wishes of their numerous friends and relatives for their honeymoon, which is to be spent in Sydney and its surroundings. The bride's travelling costume was of navy blue, with hat to match.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 31 July 1911
Deaths.
FINDLAY. - On the 28th July, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Bilson, Templestowe, Janet, relict of the late David M. Findlay, of Scotchman's Lead, near Buninyong, beloved mother of Mrs. Bilson, David, and Arthur, of Pyramid Hill, and Thomas, of Canterbury, aged 80 years. (A colonist of 56 years.)
Funeral Notices.
FINDLAY. - The Friends of the late Mrs. JANET FINDLAY are most respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, in the Coburg Cemetery. The funeral will leave the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Bilson, Templestowe,THIS DAY (Monday), 31st inst.), at 1 p.m., arriving at the cemetery about 3 o'clock. W.M. IRVIN and SON, Undertakers, Heidelberg, and Diamond Creek. Telephone 55, Heidelberg Exchange.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 17 August 1911
Deaths.
MAYS. - On the 16th August, at his residence, "Hazelglen," Blackburn-road, East Doncaster, James, the beloved husband of Ellen Mays, father of Emily, Annie, Harry, Grace, Ellen, and the late Herbert Mays, aged 76 years.
Funeral Notices.
MAYS. - The Friends of the late Mr. JAMES MAYS are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Box Hill Cemetery. The funeral will leave his residence, Blackburn- road, East Doncaster, THIS DAY (Thursday, 17th August), at half-past 2 o'clock p.m. A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Kew, Hawthorn, and Box Hill. The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 26 August 1911 Deaths
MAYS. - On the 16th August, at his residence, "Hazelglen," Blackburn-road, East Doncaster, James, the beloved husband of Ellen Mays, father of Emily, Annie, Harry, Grace, Ellen, and the late Herbert Mays, aged 76 years.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 29 September 1911
Death of Mr. H. W. Smith.
We sincerely deplore having to chronicle the death of one of the oldest and most respected and esteemed residents of the district, Mr. Henry Wilmot Smith, who passed away at his residence, Main road, Doncaster, on Friday, September 22, at the advanced age of 83 years. The remains were interred in the Boroondara cemetery on Saturday. The last rites at the graveside were performed by Mr. J. Tully, of the Doncaster Church of Christ, and the funeral was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives. The late Henry Wilmot Smith was born at Buckingham, England, and in 1848, immediately after his marriage, he emigrated with his wife to Victoria, landing in Melbourne at a time when only one street was metalled, and when bullock teams laboriously travelled along tracks which now are the principal thoroughfares of the city. Four years later he took up land and cultivated an orchard at Woodhouse grove, where he remained until 1892, when he retired and went to live at his late residence in Main road, Doncaster. In 1883 Mrs. Smith passed away, and subsequently the deceased married Mrs. D. Williamson, of Templestowe, who still survives him. There were 14 children of the first marriage, eight of whom are still living. All of the five sons are engaged in the fruit industry, and the three daughters are married to orchardists.
Among the sons are Cr. John Smith, president of the Templestowe shire council, and Messrs. Samuel and A. W. Smith, of Box Hill. Another brother, James, has settled at Mildura, whilst the fifth, Albert, lives at Glenorchy, in Tasmania. The daughters are Mrs. H. Witchell, Mrs. J. Petty, and Mrs. Thomas Petty, jun., all of whom reside at Doncaster. During his long residence of 59 years in the district the late Mr. Smith had made a large circle of friends by his integrity and uprightness of character, and their deepest sympathy has been tendered to the bereaved widow and family. The deceased leaves no fewer than 50 descendants, representing four generations.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Thursday 26 October 1911
Deaths
SIMMONS - CLAY. - On the 26th September, at Holy Trinity, Doncaster, by the Rev. E. Halford Hennell, Reginald Austin, youngest son of John Simmons, to Elsie Mildred, third daughter of Richard Clay, Doncaster. At home 2nd and 3rd November, 51 Campbell-road, Upper Hawthorn.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 11 November 1911
Births.
CAMERON (nee Smith). - On the 30th October, at "Windalea," Manningham-road, Doncaster, to Mr. Mrs. G. H. Cameron - a daughter.
The Mercury, Hobart, Tuesday 12 December 1911
Tasmanian Divorce Case - Ex-Constable's Downward Career - MELBOURNE, December 11.
In the Divorce Court to-day, Minnie Louisa Moore, of Doncaster, 26 years of age, sued for divorce from Albert Mark Moore, 36 years of ago, formerly constable of police in Tasmania, and afterwards detective in the employ of tho Melbourne Tramway Co. The grounds on which the divorce was asked for was desertion since May, 1907.
The marriage took place at Beaconsfield Tasmania, on February 2, 1902. There are no children. There was no appearance for the respondent.
The petitioner stated that, after being tramway detective, the respondent became, a tea merchant, and then a traveller with jewellery. In May, 1906, he went to Sydney, and travelled for a jewellery firm there, but only sent her 7s. 6d. In July, 1906, he wrote from Darlinghurst Gaol, stating that he had been convicted of stealing jewellery, and sentenced to nine months' imprisonment. Since then he had been convicted several times, and was at present a prisoner at Darlinghurst.
A decree nisi was granted.
Examiner, Launceston, Tuesday 12 December 1911
Divorce Court - Tasmanian Ex-Constable - MELBOURNE, Monday.
In the Divorce Court to-day Minnie Louisa Moore, of Doncaster, 26 years of age, sued for a divorce from Albert Park Moore, 30 years of age, formerly constable of police in Tasmania, and afterwards a detective in the employ of the Melbourne Tramway Co. The ground on which the divorce was asked for was desertion since May, 1907. The marriage took place at Beaconfield [sic], Tamania [sic], on February 2, 1902. No children were born of the marriage. There was no appearance for respondent.
Petitioner stated that after being a tramway detective respondent became a tea merchant, and then a traveller for jewellery. In May, 1906, he went to Sydney and travelled for a jewellery firm there, but only sent her 7s 6d. In June, 1906, he wrote from Darlinghurst Gaol, stating that he had been convicted of stealing jewellery and sentenced to nine months' imprisonment. Since then he had been convicted several times, and was at present a prisoner at Darlinghurst.
A decree nisi was granted.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 16 December 1911
Births
BAYLEY. - On the 1st December, at Nurse Wilson's, Box Hill, the wife of Charles A. R. Bayley, of Main-road, Doncaster - a daughter.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 6 January 1912
Marriages
CLAY - TURNBULL. - On the 5th December at Holy Trinity Church, Kensington, by the Rev. Calder Ward?, [too faint to read], eldest son of Richard Clay of Doncaster to Margaret Elizabeth, second daughter of William Turnbull, of Willow-grove, M[too faint to read]. At home, Thursday 18th January, "[too faint to read],", Main-road, Doncaster.
The West Australian, Perth, WA, Thursday 8 February 1912
Deaths.
WITCHELL. - On February 6, at "Lauriston," Doncaster, Victoria, Elizabeth Mary, beloved mother of H. H. Witchell, Cottesloe Beach, and Mrs. R. E. Elliott, Buntine, East Fremantle.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 9 February 1912
Orange Blossoms.
A very pretty wedding took place in the Baptist church, Box Hill, on Wednesday, January 31, when Mr. G. W. Neale, of Williamson's road, Doncaster, and Miss A. O. Stewart, of Watt street, Box Hill, were married, the pastor of the church, Rev. W. E. Crawford, officiating. The church had been prettily decorated for the occasion by members of the choir and Christian Endeavor society. The bride was beautifully attired in a white paillette silk dress, trimmed with silk point lace, and wore the usual wreath of orange blossoms and bridal veil whilst she carried a lovely shower bouquet of white flowers. The bridesmaids (Misses M. and N. Stewart, sister and niece of the bride) were daintily dressed in white muslin dresses trimmed with muslin embroidery and lace, and carried shower bouquets of pink flowers. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. A. T. Stewart. The bridegroom was supported by his cousins, Dr. J. H. Crawford (best man) and Mr. R. W. Crawford (groomsman). After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the residence of Mr. T. A. Stewart, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of. The usual toasts were honored and a most enjoyable evening spent, after which Mr. and Mrs. Neale left for their honeymoon. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold cable bracelet; bride to bridegroom, gold watch chain; bridegroom to bridesmaids, gold pendants and chains. Many beautiful presents were received from relatives and friends.
The West Australian, Perth, WA, Saturday 10 February 1912
Deaths.
WITCHELL. - On February 6, at "Lauriston," Doncaster, Victoria, Elizabeth Mary, beloved mother of H. H. Witchell, Cottesloe Beach, and Mrs. R. E. Elliott, Buntine, East Fremantle.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 18 March 1912
Deaths.
HILTON. - On the 16th March, at the Homoeopathic Hospital, Harold, the beloved son of H. J. and M. A. Hilton, of Doncaster, and late of Chiltern, aged 16 years. Thy will be done.
The Argus, Melbourne, Monday 25 March 1912
Deaths.
CORBETT. - On the 23rd March, 1912, at her late residence, "Edgevale," Main-road, Doncaster, Catherine, the dearly beloved wife of David Corbett, beloved mother of Mrs. Greenwood, Clifton Hill; D. J. Corbett, Doncaster; M. A. F. Corbett, Doncaster; and Mrs. Charlesworth, Box Hill, aged 84 years. (Private interment.) "At rest."
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 26 April 1912
Orange Blossoms
A very pretty wedding, and one of much local interest, was solemnised at the Church of Christ, Doncaster, on Thursday, April 18, between Mr. John Russell, of Box Hill, and Miss Ruby Petty, daughter of Mr. Tom Petty, J.P., one of the pioneers of Doncaster. "Haste to the wedding" was the thought of old and young that day, and even the "playful children just let loose from school," and eager to catch a glimpse of the church decorations, lingered long to see the bride, for was she not a former scholar at their own school, and the Sunday school teacher of many of them; again, who had more cheerfully assisted to make their picnics and concerts so enjoyable? The little church was soon overflowing with people, and the road was lined with a double row of vehicles. The ceremony was performed by Mr. Allan, and appropriate music was introduced into the service. The bride looked charming in a beautiful gown of ivory Oriental satin draped with Honiton point lace, and she carried a bouquet of white roses. Her four bridesmaids, Misses Lily, Vera and Elsie Petty, and little Phyllis Webb, were all dressed in Oriental blue satin, with overdress of ninon and fine lace, and carried pink roses. The ceremony over, Mr. A. E. Thiele whirled the happy couple away to "Bingley Cottage" in his motor car, and obligingly kept "eyes front" all the way. A long line of chariots followed in a hopeless stern chase after the car, the racing and chasing bringing up memories of Young Lochinvar - but with a difference ! After the reception an adjournment was made to the barn, which had been transformed into a tastefully decorated banqueting hall, and, when the wedding breakfast had been done full justice to by close on 200 guests, the toasts came on. Mr. Allan proposed "The King." Cr. J. Tully, in his happiest vein, proposed "The Bride and Bridegroom"; and the latter in responding, made a splendid defence, rivalling even Othello's famous defence, and voted by all the tried and trusty Benedicts present the finest bridegroom's speech they had ever heard. Not content with one victorious effort, the bridegroom then proposed "The Bridesmaids" in a eulogistic speech, which brought a response on their behalf from Dr. Williams. "The Bride's Parents," proposed by Mr. Mumford was responded to by Mr. Tom Petty. Mr. T. Duncan proposed "The Bridegroom's Mother," and Mr. Cliff responded for that lady, who had travelled from Sydney to attend the wedding. Music, games, and dancing were indulged in to the fullest extent, so that all went merry; we banished that haunting thought of the last Box Hill train - and nearly missed it! The honeymoon will be spent on a tour through Tasmania, New Zealand, and New South Wales. Many beautiful presents, on view during the evening, were received by the bride.
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Table Talk, Melbourne, Vic., Thursday 9 May 1912
Weddings - MR. J. EDWARD RUSSELL TO MISS RUBY ISABEL PETTY.
The marriage of Mr. John Edward Russell, only son of Mrs. Robert Cane, of Melbourne, and Miss Ruby Isabel Petty, seventh daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Petty, "Bingley Cottage," Grove-road, Box Hill, was celebrated at Christ Church, Doncaster, on Thursday, April 18, by the Rev. E. Hallam. The service was full choral, and several selections were given by the Misses Myrtle and Ivy Petty.
Mrs. Tom Petty, junr., presided at the organ.
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a becoming gown of white Oriental satin, draped with Honiton point lace. Her veil was worn over a wreath of orange blossom and she carried a bouquet of white roses.
She was attended by her two sisters, the Misses Lily and Elsie Petty, her cousin, Miss Vera Petty, and her niece, Miss Phyllis Webb. They wore pretty frocks of pale blue Oriental satin, with overdresses of white ninon, and bands of blue in their hair, and carried bouquets of pink roses with satin streamers. They also wore the bridegroom's gifts, gold chains and a gold wish-bone brooch. Dr. H. Williams was best man and Messrs. T. B. Duncan and J. R. Smith groomsmen.
After the ceremony a reception and wedding breakfast, followed by a dance, were held, W. H. Holder catering in an excellent way. The bride's mother wore a navy blue crepe de chine gown, with yoke of silk lace bordered with Oriental insertion, and a bonnet of blue velvet with a white feather. The bridegroom's mother was gowned in violet cloth, braided with black and trimmed with velvet in a darker shade. A violet hat with white feathers completed her toilette.
The honeymoon is being spent in Tasmania, Sydney and New Zealand. The bride travelled in a sapphire blue hopsack costume, trimmed with black, and a black beaver hat. Their future residence will be at Box Hill.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 14 May 1912
Wills and Estates
Thomas Smith, late of Templestowe, orchardist, who died on April 12, by his will dated October 2, 1909, left realty £2,150 and personalty £270, to his widow and children.
The Brisbane Courier, Wednesday 10 July 1912
Personal
Australian horticulturists will learn with keen regret of the death of Mr W. S. Williams, late of Doncaster, Victoria, which took place at his residence, Manly, last Monday. The deceased gentleman was born in Pembroke, South Wales, 78 years ago, and at the early age of about 16, after a seafaring experience around the British coast, he landed in Melbourne. The activities of a gold field existence for a time engaged his attention, but fortunately for Victorian horticulture he elected to carve a home from what was then primeval forest, where now stand the thriving towns of Boxhill and Doncaster. The deceased will best be known as a pioneer of irrigation in Victoria. At Doncaster the orchardist has a strong defence against drought by reason of the many excellent systems of water conservation. The practical application of water was first demonstrated by Mr. Williams, who, by this means, raised magnificent crops of fruit in a cheap and satisfactory manner. Mr. Williams was the inventor of the Doncaster spray pump, an invention quickly copied by the Americans, the principle being a method of diffusion of water with the kerosene, thus saving the cost and trouble of making an emulsion as formerly. Mr. Williams also first demonstrated the possibility of growing lemons and sending them to Melbourne on a commercial scale, and this business, combined with curing the fruit, formed a large part of the late Mr Williams's activities. His cool air system of lemon curing has been an object lesson to citrus growers all over the Commonwealth, and has proved a mine of wealth to the grower. Some few years ago Mr. Williams was the largest grower of strawberries in Victoria, delivering in the height of the season nearly a ton of fruit per day. He was a skilled practitioner in all that related to the budding and grafting of pomaceous and other fruits. A keen observer, his vigilance discovered many ways of improving the bearing qualities of his trees.
In the nomenclature of Victorian and Tasmanian fruits he ranked with such veterans in the fruit world as Messrs. James Lang and J. H. Warren, between whom there has been a friendship and co- operation for many long years. His wide reading on horticultural matters, British, American, and Australian, well qualified him to express opinions on subjects relating to fruit outside the ken of the ordinary fruit grower, hence the deceased gentleman was a welcome contributor of papers to various local and interstate conferences. On a few occasions Mr. Williams acted as judge at the Exhibition at Bowen Park. He was an ardent temperance worker, and probably the oldest Rechabite in Australia, having been a member of the Doncaster Tent for nearly sixty years. The deceased gentleman leaves a family of two sons and three daughters, all settled in Doncaster, following the same vocation as their late father. His wife predeceased him about a year ago. During his few years residence in Queensland Mr. Williams largely interested himself in horticultural matters, and to the last his energies were centred in improving varieties, using his skill in budding and grafting for that purpose with, so far, very promising results. The immediate cause of death was gangrene, through an injury to the great toe, his illness lasting but a few days. The Rev. M. Foggon conducted a short service prior to leaving the house, and again at the graveside in the Bulimba cemetery. Many floral tributes were received.
The Queenslander, Brisbane, Saturday 13 July 1912
The Passing of The Pioneers
Australian horticulturists will learn with keen regret of the death of Mr. W. S. Williams, late of Doncaster, Victoria, which took place at his residence, Manly, last Monday. The deceased gentleman was born in Pembroke, South Wales, 78 years ago, and at the early age of about 16, after a seafaring experience around the British coast, he landed in Melbourne. The activities of a gold field existence for a time engaged his attention, but fortunately for Victorian horticulture he elected to carve a home from what was then primeval forest, where now stand the thriving towns of Boxhill and Doncaster. The deceased will best be known as a pioneer of irrigation in Victoria. At Doncaster the orchardist has a strong defence against drought by reason of the many excellent systems of water conservation. The practical application of water was first demonstrated by Mr. Williams, who, by this means, raised magnificent crops of fruit in a cheap and satisfactory manner. Mr. Williams was the inventor of the Doncaster spray pump, an invention quickly copied by the Americans, the principle being a method of diffusion of water with the kerosene, thus saving the cost and trouble of making an emulsion as formerly. Mr. Williams also first demonstrated the possibility of growing lemons and sending them to Melbourne on a commercial scale, and this business, combined with curing the fruit, formed a large part of the late Mr. Williams's activities. His cool air system of lemon curing has been an object lesson to citrus growers all over the Commonwealth, and has proved a mine of wealth to the grower. Some few years ago Mr. Williams was the largest grower of strawberries in Victoria, delivering in the height of the season nearly a ton of fruit per day. He was a skilled practitioner in all that related to the budding and grafting of pomaceous and other fruits. A keen observer, his vigilance discovered many ways of improving the bearing qualities of his trees.
In the nomenclature of Victorian and Tasmanian fruits he ranked with such veterans in the fruit world as Messrs. James Lang and J. H. Warren, between whom there has been a friendship and co- operation for many long years. His wide reading on horticultural matters, British, American, and Australian, well qualified him to express opinions on subjects relating to fruit outside the ken of the ordinary fruit grower, hence the deceased gentleman was a welcome contributor of papers to various local and interstate conferences. On a few occasions Mr. Williams acted as judge at the Exhibition at Bowen Park. He was an ardent temperance worker, and probably the oldest Rechabite in Australia, having been a member of the Doncaster Tent for nearly sixty years. The deceased gentleman leaves a family of two sons and three daughters, all settled in Doncaster, following the same vocation as their late father. His wife predeceased him about a year ago. During his few years residence in Queensland Mr. Williams largely interested himself in horticultural matters, and to the last his energies were centred in improving varieties, using his skill in budding and grafting for that purpose with, so far, very promising results. The immediate cause of death was gangrene, through an injury to the great toe, his illness lasting but a few days. The Rev. M. Foggon conducted a short service prior to leaving the house, and again at the graveside in the Bulimba cemetery.
The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times, Albury, NSW, Wednesday 17 July 1912
The death has occurred at Manly, Queensland, of Mr. W. S. Williams, formerly of Doncaster, Victoria. He was 78 years of age, and a native of Pembroke, South Wales. Mr. Williams was the inventor of the Doncaster spray pump. He also first demonstrated the possibility of growing lemons and sending them to Melbourne on a commercial scale, and this business combined with curing the fruit, formed a large part of the late Mr. Williams' activities. His cool air system of lemon curing has been an object lesson to citrus growers all over the Commonwealth. Some few years ago Mr. Williams was one of the largest growers of strawberries in Victoria, and his wide reading on horticultural matters, British, American, and Australian, well qualified him to express opinions on subjects relating to fruit outside the ken of the ordinary fruit grower; hence the deceased gentleman was a welcome contributor of papers. On a few occasions Mr. Williams acted as judge at the Brisbane Exhibition. He was an ardent temperance worker, and one of the oldest Rechabites in Australia.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 20 July 1912
Marriages
RUSSELL - PETTY. - On the 18th April, at the Church of Christ, Doncaster, by Mr. E. J. Allan, John Edward Russell, only son of Mrs. Cane, Sydney, to Ruby Isabel, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Petty, of ''Bingly-cottage," Box Hill. At home, "Eildon," Severn-street, Box Hill, Thursday, July 18.
Kalgoorlie Western Argus, Tuesday 30 July 1912
Personal Items
The death has occurred at Manly, Queensland, of Mr. W. S. Williams, formerly of Doncaster, Victoria. He was 78 years of age, and a native of Pembroke, South Wales. Mr. Williams was the inventor of the Doncaster spray pump. He also first demonstrated the possibility of growing lemons and sending them to Melbourne on a commercial scale, and this business, combined with curing the fruit, formed a large part of the late Mr. Williams' activities. His cool air system of lemon curing has been an object lesson to citrus growers all over the Commonwealth. Some few years ago Mr.
Williams was one of the largest growers of strawberries in Victoria, and his wide reading on horticultural matters, British American, and Australian, well qualified him to express opinions on subjects relating to fruit outside the ken of the ordinary fruitgrower; hence the deceased gentleman was a welcome contributor of papers.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 3 August 1912
Deaths
GREENWOOD. - On the 27th July, at "Strathlinda," Walker-street, Clifton Hill, Florence Matilda, the dearly beloved eldest daughter of George and Matilda Greenwood, and sister of Harry, Ern, Ruby, Olive, and Nina, and granddaughter of the late G. Greenwood, of Abbotsford, and D. Corbett, sen., of Doncaster.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 31 August 1912
Deaths.
STUTT. - On the 29th August, 1912, at his residence, "Tullamore," Main-road, Doncaster, William Stutt, ex-M.L.A. A colonist of 59 years. (Private interment.)
The Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 3 September 1912
Personal
Mr. W. Stutt, who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria from 1866 to 1870, died at Doncaster, Victoria, on Sunday. He was 87 years of age.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 20 September 1912
Golden Wedding Celebrated
Mr. and Mrs. Mundy, of "Rosemount," Templestowe, entertained about 150 guests at the Templestowe hall on Wednesday evening, September 11, in celebration of the golden anniversary of their wedding. A sumptuous wedding tea was provided, and after the toast of "The King," proposed by Mr. Billson and suitably honored, the Rev. E. H. Hennell in felicitous terms proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom of 50 years ago. The toast was enthusiastically honored by the company, and Mr. Mundy made a suitable response. Dancing, games and a programme of songs and recitations followed, and a most enjoyable evening lengthened into the "wee sma' hours," when the guests [at least one word missing due to a crease in the original scanned newspaper] Mr. and Mrs. Mundy, and wished for their longer life and happiness in the hope that they would meet again ten years hence to celebrate a diamond wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Mundy have resided in Templestowe almost continuously since their marriage, and they richly merit the respect and esteem in which they and their large family of sons and daughters are held. The "bride and bridegroom" were the recipients of many handsome and valuable gifts.
Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Vic., Friday 25 October 1912
ORANGE BLOSSOM.
On the 3rd ultimo there were joined in holy matrimony by the Rev. H. Scott-Morton at the Mayfield Presbyterian Church, Miss Edith Whitta, daughter of Mr. Stephen Whitta, of Morang, and Mr. Thomas Smith, eldest son of Mr. John Smith, of " Rosehill," South Yan Yean. There was a very large number of guests present at the ceremony, and the church had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by the friends of the young couple. The reverend gentleman who officiated was at his best, being a close personal friend of the young couple and their parents. Mr. Leslie Smith and Mr. Alexander Smith, of Templestowe, acted as best man and groomsman, the first-named being brother of the bridegroom, whilst the latter is cousin to the bridegroom's father. Miss Whitta acted as first bridesmaid, being sister to the bride, whilst Miss Janet Smith, sister of the bridegroom, was second bridesmaid. The ceremony being completed and the knot well and truly tied, and the usual congratulations given to the young couple by those present, the company wended their way from the church to the Commercial Hotel at South Morang, where the catering was in the very capable hands of Mrs. Armstrong. A very large assemblage was present, in all about 200, and full justice was done to the good things provided. The Rev. Scott-Morton presided, and capably filled the position. Many of those present were pleased to meet Mr. Morton again, he having, whilst pastor of the Mayfield Presbyterian Church, gained the good-will and affection of a large number of the people of the district. I omitted to mention that at the church Mr. Sharp officiated at the organ, and Miss Ida Sharp gave a hymn, and during the evening Mr. Sharp acted as accompanist to the singers, who were : - The Misses and Master Ray Smith, Miss Sharp, Miss Grace Thomas, Mr. Lewis, and Miss Jean Welsh. Mr. Long acted as musician for the dancing, and needless to say it was the dancers own fault if they did not enjoy themselves, as Mr. Long has few equals as a musician to dance to.
Mr. Smith made a capable and energetic M.C., and a most enjoyable evening was spent. After the wedding breakfast was done justice to, and the good things provided for the same had been enjoyed, - which, by the way, were provided by Mrs. Armstrong, of the Commercial hotel, South Morang, who is acknowledged by the public as one of the best caterers in the district, and who, by her genial and kindly manner, as well as by her capabilities, well deserves to be considered as such, - the reverend Chairman rose and proposed, in a few appropriate words, the toast of "The King and Queen and the members of the Royal family and their representatives in Australia." The toast was duly and loyally honoured. The Chairman, in a happy and cheerful way, proposed the "Health of the Bride and Bridegroom," and, in doing so, said from his own personal knowledge of the young couple he had no doubt but that their lives would be happy and prosperous. The bridegroom responded in a cheerful way, as a bridegroom should do, and said he was sure that he had got a good wife. The bridegroom, in a suitable manner, proposed the health of the bridesmaids. He was sure they had performed their duties very well and looked very nice. Mr. Leslie Smith, in a happy way, responded, and I am sure this young gentleman has a future before him as a public speaker. I am looking forward to the time when he will do as his brother has done so that I can hear him express his opinion of his bride when he has one. Cr. Thomas proposed the " Bride's parents," and, in doing so, said he was very pleased to be given this toast. It was a coincidence that Mrs. Whitta, the bride's mother, should have been a scholar in the Mayfield Presbyterian Sunday school when Mrs. Whitta and himself were much younger, and he was the teacher of the class in which Mrs. Wlhitta was, Mr. Gemmel (now deceased) being the Superintendent, and later on Mr. Thomas Smith, the bridegroom, when he (the speaker), was Superintendent, also attended the same school and was in the bible class, and was for a time also a teacher in the school. The parents of the bride were good members of the district in which they resided, whilst their family were a credit to them. He was an admirer of the bride in a friendly way, and he felt sure that the bride or her parents would never regret the day she married their young friend and his esteemed relative, Mr. Thomas Smith. The father of the bride, in a few well chosen words, suitably responded, and thanked them for their hearty toast and the way in which it was drunk. The Rev. Douglas Bruce, in his own capable way, proposed the health of the bridegroom's parents, and, in doing so, prefaced his remarks by saying he was pleased to see Mr. Morton with them, and said that the church owed a deal to Mr. Morton for the manner in which he had pulled the charge together after it had gone down very much. He was pleased to propose the toast of the bridegroom's parents, and said they were esteemed members of his church and good and earnest supporters, while the bride and bridegroom were also regular attenders at the church. He ventured to say the union would be a happy one, and he was sure that they all wished it would be. He thought it was good and right such unions should take place, and he wished them to heartily honor the toast. Needless to say the company did so. Mr. John Smith responded for himself and Mrs. Smith, and said he hoped that they had all enjoyed themselves, and it was the wish of himself, his wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Whitta that they should do so. As for the young couple he hoped they would do well. He was very fond of the bride, and as for his son, the bridegroom, if he only made as good a husband as he had been a son to him, then the bride would be a happy woman indeed. Mr. John Smith then proposed the health of the Chairman, saying he was pleased and proud to see him present among them again. The Chairman feelingly responded. He was thankful to them, for their kind reception, also to Mr. Bruce for his kind remarks. The company then adjourned to Unity Hall, close by, where the after part of the evening was to be spent. Re the dresses worn they were many and varied, and were a credit to their wearers. I will only venture to describe the dresses of the principal actors on the occasion. The bride's dress was of cream taffeta, with silk trimmings and buttons, bodice and skirt with sprays of orange blossom, with flowered veil, and wreath of orange blossom. She also carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white roses and asparagus fern, with cream streamers, the gift of the bridegroom's mother. The bride's travelling dress was blue shantung bengaline, trimmed with oriental trimming, and wore a set of black fox furs, the gift of the bridegroom. Her hat was brown silk straw, brim lined with blue silk, trimmings of silk ribbon and blue silk roses. The bride's mother wore a dress of black poplin trimmed with satin and silk lace, her hat being black relieved with white and feather mounds. The bridesmaids wore white embroidered dresses, relieved with rose pink sashes, hair ribbons and wreath of Lily of the Valley in the hair.
They each carried crooks of pink carnations with pink streamers, and each wore gold brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. The mother of the bridegroom wore a dress of black embossed silk voile trimmed with black overlace over white satin and black silk lace, black hat with white spray to match dress and black beaded tulle. The dresses were very pretty and as well as with the performance as a whole, gave additional credit to the gathering, which was of a most enjoyable kind throughout. The happy couple spent their honeymoon at Templestowe,
The following were the list of presents, viz.:
- Bridegroom to bride - Set of furs.
Bride to bridegroom - Pendant.
Bridegroom to bridesmaids - Gold brooches. Father of bride - Cheque.
Mother of bride - House linen. Father of bridegroom - Cheque.
Mother of bridegroom - Clock and shower bouquet Mr. Leslie Smith - Cheque
Misses Kitty and Beatrice Smith - Wedding veil and orange blossom Brothers of bride - Cheque
Miss Mary Whitta - Table knives
,, Mabel Whitta - Table forks
,, Julia Whitta - Pair of vases
,, Maggie Whitta - Set of brushes Mr. and Mrs. Watts - Cheque
,, ,, Robson - Cheque Miss Ewins - Cheque and cushion
Mr. R. J. Whitta (New Zealand) - Silver butter knife and tray cloth
,, and Mrs. R. Smith (Epping) - Tea set
,, ,, Smith (South Yan Yean) - Silver afternoon tea service
,, ,, T. Creighton (Yarck) - Handsome water-jug and glasses
,, Fox - Cheque
Miss M'Laughlin - Silver afternoon teaspoons and tongs Mrs. M'Donald (Doncaster) - Pair of vases
Mr. and Mrs. A.Mason - Silver cruet
,, Miss Jeffrey - Cheese dish Miss Watts - Cushion
Mr. and Mrs. Cutts - Set of jugs
,, ,, Kinsella - Unbreakable glass jelly dishes
Mrs. Hatch - Unbreakable glass sugar basin and sweet dishes, also very nice and artistic present for the glory box
Mr. and Mrs. Glass - Crystal cake dishes
,, ,, Garside - Handsome lamp
Miss Jean Walsh - Silver and glass salad bowl
,, Janet Cook - Fruit dish
Mr. and Mrs. Muir - Silver butter knife
,, ,, A. Clarke - Pair of pictures
,, ,, and the Misses W. Brock - Pair of handsome paintings
,, and Mrs. Young - Pair of vases
,, ,, Knox - Painted jam dish on silver stand
,, ,, A. Leggatt - Buggy rug
,, Charles Johnson - Crystal butter dish and cheque
,, F. Turley - Hallracks
,, and Mrs. W. Home (Woodstock) - Lamp
,, and Mrs. Hicks - Silver teapot
,, ,, M. Cockerell - Silver and glass butter dish and pair of vases
,, ,, Edwards - Silver inkstand and photo frame Miss Edith Cockerell - Bedroom clock
Mr. and Mrs. C. Cockerell - Biscuit barrel
,, ,, James Smith (Templestowe) - Clock Misses V. and A. Smith - Cheque
Mr. C. and Miss Smith - Lamp Miss Campbell - Pair painted vases
Mr. and Mrs. B. Rhodes - Handsome mantelpiece ornaments
,, and Mrs F. Rhodes - Fire screen
,, ,, D. M'Phee - Centre vase
,, ,, G. Smith (Templestowe) - Cruet
,, ,, G. Saleeba - Painted water jugs and glasses
,, and Mrs Gilbert Smith - Silver and oak biscuit barrel
,, and Mrs. Harry Lobb - Crystal glass biscuit barrel
,, and Mrs. A. Smith (Epping) - Desert spoons and forks
,, and Mrs. T. A. Smith (Doreen) - Carvers
,, R. Smith and Miss Payne - Fruit set
,, and Mrs. D. Cameron - Afternoon tea knives Mrs. and Myra Nathan - Pair fruit dishes
Mr. and Mrs. Kerr (Essendon) - Pair of lace curtains Mrs. Morton - Cheese dish
Miss Morton - Painting
Rev. Scott-Morton - Bible and fruit dish Rev. D. Bruce - Shakespeare's poems Mr. and Mrs. Philip Thomas - Set of jugs
,, ,, James Thomas - Set of jugs Mrs. Moses Thomas and family - Cheque Mr. and Mrs. Crozier and family - Cheque
,, ,, Harkness - Silver and glass pickle jars and forks Smith family (South Morang) - Handsome jardiniere
Mr and Misses Johnson, "Kelsey" - Silver and glass cake basket
,, and Mrs. J. Nelson - Pair of vases
,, ,, Shanks and family - Afternoon tea set
,, Mrs. and Master Welsh - Fruit set and pair of vases
,, and Mrs. G. Turley - Toilet set
Mrs. and Miss J. Johnstone, "Clydebank'" - Cushion Mr. and Mrs. J. Whitten - Silver and glass jelly dish
,, and Mrs. J. J. Kilmister (Nathalia) - Painted cake dish Mrs. D. M'Donald - Two silver trays, painted
Mr. and Mrs. Wardell - Silver tea pot
,, ,, F. Sharp and family - Wicker chair Turner Bros. - Cheque
Mr. C. Naunton - Silver and glass biscuit barrel
,, M. J. S. Gair - Silver tea pot
,, Doidge - Silver tea pot Mr. Clapperton - Cheque
Mrs. and Miss Smith, "Lillies Lea" - Salad bowl
,, Phillips - Home painted cheese dish and silver and glass butter dish Mr. F. and Mrs. Smith, "Stella Park" - Silver toast rack
Mr. Overman - Silver candlestick Mrs. G. Bland (Yarram), candlestick
Mayfield Presbyterian Church - Gold sleeve links
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 13 November 1912 Births.
AITKEN. - On the 9th November, at Elgar-road, Doncaster, the wife J. T. Aitken, Blaaver, Yarra Glen - a son.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 19 November 1912
Deaths
OUTHWAITE. - On the 18th November, at South Yarra, Robert Outhwaite, of Glenfern, via Doncaster.
Funerals
OUTHWAITE. - The Funeral of the late Mr. ROBERT OUTHWAITE will leave "Glenfern," to arrive at the Heidelberg Cemetery, at 2.55 p.m. THIS DAY. A. A. SLEIGHT. 'Phone 110.
Death of Old Resident
Mr Robert Outhwaite, of Glenfern, Doncaster, whose death is announced this morning, was the son of a Yorkshire squire, was born at Grenbry grange, near Richmond, Yorkshire, in the year 1827.
Educated at Richmond Grammar School in the time of the famous Tate, father and son, fine classical scholars, whose pupils were so successful that they were known as the "Invincibles." Mr. Outhwaite retained his knowledge and love for classics to the end. He came to Victoria in the ship Stag, of Green's line, arriving in January, 1848, in company with Bishop Perry (first Bishop of Melbourne), Dean Macartney, Canon Handfield, and other well-known clergy-men. He went straight to Banyule, Heidelberg, the home of his brother-in-law, Mr Joseph Hawdon, who was well known and wirely [sic] respected in those days. The house which Mr. Hawdon built was then one of the largest in the colony, and is still a fine home on the banks of the Yarra. He first joined Mr. Hawdon in squatting pursuits, and subsequently owned successively the Gin Gin, Tallarook, and Tongaboo stations. Caring nothing for money, he retired in 1872 from station life, and purchased a pretty home near Doncaster, where he lived to his end. He was appointed a J.P. in 1862, and sat on the Kilmore bench for many years, but resigned when the general appoinment [sic] of justices was made under the O'Shanassy Administration. Since 1861 he was a member of the Melbourne Club, and was therefore one of its oldest members, but as he cared little for social life, and greatly for his home and garden, he was seldom seen at the club, especially in the last few years. He married the eldest daughter of Mr. Robert Clerk, late of Sandy Bay, then of Malahide, Tasmania, but his wife died in [1884?], leaving a family of six children, all of whom are still living - Mr. R. L. Outhwaite, the recently elected Liberal member for Hanley in the British Parliament; Mr. E. W. Outhwaite, of Messrs. Blake and Riggall; Mrs. A. Jeffreys Wood; Mr. A. G. Outhwaite, of the Perpetual Trustees Company; Mr. A. H. Outhwaite, accountant, of Collins-street; and Mr. J. G. Outhwaite, who is dairying in South Africa. Mr. Outhwaite always took a keen interest in politics, but could never be persuaded to enter public life. He was, however, typically one of the fearless pioneers who, in their quiet way, did so much for the colony in its early days.
Kilmore Free Press, Kilmore, Thursday 28 November 1912
Perambulator
The death took place last week at the age of 85, of Mr Robert Outhwaite, a gentleman who was associated with this district many years ago. He entered into pastoral life with Mr Joseph Hawdon, of "Banyule," Heidelberg, and was owner successively of Ghin Ghin, Tallarook and Tongaboo stations. In 1872 he retired from station life and settled at Doncaster, where he lived to the end. The Ghin Ghin station has long since been subdivided and Tallarook, which is supposed to have derived its name from Tom Moore's "Lalla Rookh," has shared a like fate, but Mr Jas. M'Cormack's handsome residence, now called "Landscape," forms what I believe was once the head-quarters of the run.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 7 December 1912
Personal
The will of Mr. Robert Outhwaite, of Glenfern, near Doncaster, who died on November 18, was lodged for probate yesterday. The testator left estate valued for probate at £28,440, made up of real estate £5,151 and personal property £23,289, which by the terms of his will, made on October 30, 1902, he bequeathed to sons.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Monday 24 February 1913
Deaths
PETTY. - On the 22nd February, 1913, at her residence, Main road, Doncaster, Dinah, the beloved wife of Mr. John Petty, aged 48 years.
Funerals
PETTY. - The Friends of Mr. JOHN PETTY are informed that the remains of his late beloved wife will be interred in the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral will leave his residence, Main-road, Doncaster, THIS DAY (Monday, 24th February), at half-past 1 o'clock p.m. A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Kew, Hawthorn, and Box Hill.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 28 February 1913
DEATH OF Mrs. JOHN PETTY.
The death of Mrs. John Petty, which occurred on Saturday, February 22, removed a saintly character from Doncaster. She had been connected with the Local Church of Christ from infancy. For many years she was a Sunday school teacher, and was connected with the church in one way or another for upwards of 30 years. Whether in choir work - in which she was a leading participant, benevolent enterprises, temperance pleading, or whatever the Christian work associated with the church, she leaves a vacancy that will be difficult to fill and the cause of which will be mournfully regretted for many years to come. The end, which she met with Christian fortitude, came unexpectedly after an illness of six days, occasioned by ptomaine poisoning. Mrs. Petty had never left the district. She was born here, married here, became the mother of children here, and has passed away to the general regret of all who came within the scope of her beneficent influence. She was married same 28 years ago from her home in Grove road, Box Hill, to Mr. Petty, of Doncaster, and the change of residence merely changed the scene of her popularity. Possessed of a very fine voice she was greatly in demand in the cause of charity and matters connected with the church, and gave her services cheerfully on any occasion that seemed to warrant it. Quite a gloom was cast over the meetings of the church of Christ at Doncaster on Sunday, February 23, when the sad news was circulated, and touching references were made at both services to the loss the church had sustained. The interment took place on Monday after- noon, when a large number of residents from Doncaster and the surrounding districts attended as a last mark of respect to the deceased lady. The service at the graveside was conducted by Mr. J. E. Allan, assisted by Mr. John Tully. Deceased leaves a husband and two grown up daughters - Hilda (Mrs. A. T. Tully) and Myrtle, and two little boys - Alfred and Donald. A touching tribute of the general esteem and affection in which the deceased lady was held was witnessed on the Federal park, Doncaster, on Saturday afternoon. The East Burwood and Doncaster Heights cricket clubs were engaged in a game, when news reached the players of the loss the district had sustained. The Doncaster Heights club held a brief conference on the ground and it was unanimously decided to cease playing and cede the match to East Burwood.
The Brisbane Courier, Friday 28 February 1913
Probates and Administrations
Probates or letters of administration have been granted in the estates of the following deceased persons:
List includes: Williams, William Sydney, of Manly: realty £716, personalty £175. Probate granted to John Sidney Williams, of Doncaster, Victoria, and Florence Mabel Laurie, of Blackburn, Victoria.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 14 March 1913
ORANGE BLOSSOMS. PETTY - EDGOOSE.
A very pretty wedding took place at six o'clock on Thursday, February 20, at the Church of Christ, Doncaster, when Mr. Percy L. Edgoose, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Edgoose, "Risegate," Blackburn, and Miss Elsie Petty, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Petty, "Bingley Cottage," Woodhouse grove, Box Hill, were the uniting couple. The ceremony was performed by Mr. Allen in a very impressive manner, the church being beautifully decorated with white roses and ivy by the girl friends of the bride. The service was fully choral, the soloist being Miss Alma Petty, cousin of the bride. The wedding march was played by another cousin, Mrs. T. Petty, jun. The bridesmaids were Misses Lillian Petty, sister of the bride, Dorothy Webb, niece of the bride, and Lynda Edgoose, niece of the bridegroom, while the bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. H. H. Edgoose. The bride looked charming in a beautifully simple frock of white crepe de chene, the train being trimmed with sprays of orange blossom. She wore the conventional wreath and veil. The bridesmaids were gowned in embroidered white frocks, and wore gold necklets - the gift of the bridegroom. The bride's mother wore a dress of terra cotta silk with an overdress of net, while the bridegroom's mother was dressed in black silk with a fichu of beautiful black lace. The reception was held at the residence of the bride's father, and was well catered for by Mr. W. Holder. The room was decorated with pink roses and garlands of greenery. The following toasts were honored at the breakfast: - The Bride and Bridegroom, proposed by Mr, Allen and responded to by the groom; the Bridesmaids, proposed by the bridegroom and responded to by the best man; the Parents of the Bride and Bridegroom, proposed by Mr. W. A. Webb and responded to by Mr. Petty and Mr. Edgoose respectively. After breakfast the guests adjourned to the drawing-room where a musical programme was arranged by Miss Marie Weldon, of "Lara," Athol street, Prahran, who accompanied the soloists and also provided pretty and attractive incidental music. The gentlemen found ample entertainment in the billiard room. The presents were both numerous and valuable. The bride's travelling costume was a royal blue crepe de chene coat and skirt with a Tuscan hat lined with black. The honeymoon is being spent in Tasmania.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 22 March 1913
Deaths
HERMANN. - On 21 March, at East Doncaster, Christopher Weber Hermann (engraver), late of Windsor and the city, fourth son of J. B. and the late F. J. Hermann aged, 30 years. " Dear Chris."
[The initials of the first-named parent are unclear. They may be J. E. rather than J. B.]
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 12 April 1913
Marriages.
BAXTER-JOUGHIN. - On the 1st February, at Christ Church, Hawthorn, by the Rev. H. B Taylor, [?] Stuart MacDuff Baxter, of Perth, Scotland, to Sophie, second daughter of the late Daniel and Mary A. Joughin of "Woodlands," Templestowe.
Reporter, Box Hill, Vic., Friday 25 April 1913
DONCASTER NOTES.
On Saturday the wedding of Mr. W. Hill and Miss Gallus was celebrated. A few evenings before their Doncaster friends entertained them at a very enjoyable "kitchen party."
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 5 July 1913
Deaths.
CORBETT. - On the 4th July, at his residence, "Edgevale," Doncaster, David, the beloved father of Mrs. Greenwood (East Camberwell), H. J. Corbett, M. A., F Corbett (Doncaster), and Mrs.
Charlesworth (Box Hill), in his 88th year. A colonist of 58 years. Private interment. At rest.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 9 July 1913
Marriages.
SMITH - DUNCAN. - [Golden Wedding.] - On the 9th July, 1863, at Bulleen, by the Rev. D. Boyd, Presbyterian minister of Heidelberg, George, third son of the late John and Elizabeth Freer Smith, of Templestowe, to Isabella Ramsay, third daughter of the late Alexander and Isabella Ramsay Duncan, of Bulleen. Present address, "Ben Nevis," Bulleen, Kew.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 12 July 1913
Personal
Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, of "Ben Nevis," Bulleen, celebrated their golden wedding on Wednesday. They are very old colonists. Mr. Smith arrived in Victoria by the sailing ship Oliver Lang in 1854, and settled in Bulleen in the year 1860. Mrs. Smith was born at South Yarra, and was taken to Bulleen by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan, in 1841. A pleasant feature of Wednesday's function was the gathering together of their five sons and four daughters, with their families. Numerous callers offered their congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 12 July 1913
Deaths
CORBETT. - On the 4th July, at his residence, "Edgevale," Doncaster, David, the beloved father of Mrs. Greenwood (East Camberwell), H. J. Corbett, M.A., F. Corbett, (Doncaster), and Mrs. Charlesworth (Box Hill) in his 88th year.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 24 July 1913
Wills and Estates
David Corbett, of Doncaster, farmer, who died on July 4, left, under a will dated May 21, 1906, real estate valued at £400, and personal property valued at £7,457, to his widow and children.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 2 August 1913 Deaths
CROUCH. - On the 31st July, accidentally killed at Alabama, Doncaster, Henry William, dearly beloved husband of Harriet Amelia Crouch, aged 89.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 2 August 1913
Bolting Horse - Octogenarian Killed
Apparently as a result of injuries received while trying to stop a bolting horse, Henry William Crouch, about 89 years of ago, died at his residence, in Williamson's road, Doncaster, on Thursday afternoon.
During the morning deceased took a load of fruit to the Government Cool Stores, returning home at about 4 o'clock in the afternoon. After removing a few cases from the cart he proceeded to back the horse and conveyance into the fruit-house. The animal, however, took fright at something and bolted. Crouch endeavoured to bring the horse to a standstill by catching hold of the reins and one of the shafts. He was unable to do so, and when, after covering about 25 yards, the horse attempted to [pass?] between two buildings deceased was [crushed?] between the cart and one of the [structures?]. One of deceased's employees, [Thomas?] Handley, removed him to the [?] and Dr. B. R. Richards, of Box Hill, was summoned, but before the latter's arrival [?] expired. [When the?] body was examined a bruise [was found on?] the left wrist, another in the [???] [back?]; while there was a long [??] [right?] thigh. Deceased had en- [??] health during the past two [??] and had not within that [???] by a doctor. A report of [??] has been forwarded to the [coroner?].
[Part of the copy is very unclear.]
The Register, Adelaide, Saturday 2 August 1913
In The Way Of a Bolting Horse
MELBOURNE, August 1. - While trying to stop a bolting horse at Doncaster yesterday, Mr. Henry William Crouch, 80 years of age, sustained such injuries that he died within a few hours.
The Brisbane Courier, Saturday 2 August 1913
While trying to stop a bolting horse at Doncaster, Victoria, yesterday Henry W. Crouch, aged 89 years, sustained such injuries that he died within a few hours.
The Brisbane Courier, Saturday 2 August 1913 p4
A Fatal Bolt - Old Man Killed - MELBOURNE, August 1.
While trying to stop a bolting horse at Doncaster yesterday Henry William Crouch, aged 89 years, sustained such injuries, that he died within a few hours.
Examiner, Launceston, Saturday 2 August 1913
Old Man Killed - Attempt To Stop a Horse - MELBOURNE, Friday.
While trying to stop a bolting horse at Doncaster yesterday, William Crouch, 89 years of age, sustained such injuries that he died within a few hours.
Kalgoorlie Western Argus, Tuesday 5 August 1913
Octogenarian's End - Melbourne, Aug. 1.
While trying to stop a bolting horse at Doncaster yesterday Henry William Crouch, 80 years of age, sustained such injuries that he died within a few hours.
The Horsham Times, Vic., Tuesday 12 August 1913
The marriage took place at Doncaster, near Melbourne, on Tuesday, of Mr. Edwin Schurmann, Natimuk, and Miss Dora Thiele, of Doncaster.
The Horsham Times, Vic., Friday 29 August 1913
The wedding of Mr. Edwin Schurmann, eldest son of Mr. Carl Schurmann, of Natimuk, and Miss Dorothea Thiele, only daughter of Mr. Henry Thiele, of Doncaster, was celebrated at the Doncaster Lutheran Church by the Rev. Mr. Hagelau. The church was artistically arranged with lilies, camelias, and ferns, and Mr. J. Schoknecht presided at the organ. The bride wore handsome ivory satin, trimmed with silk guipure and pearls. The court train, caught at the shoulder and waist with buckles, was carried by the bride's little cousins, Elsa Finger and Betty Thiele. A sheaf of lilies was carried by the bride. The bridesmaids were Miss Schurmann and Miss H. Schurmann (sisters of the bridegroom). They carried posies of daphne and mignonette, whilst the Misses Sylvia Finger and Selma Thiele were flower girls. Mr. A. Schurmann was best man, and Mr. F. Thiele groomsman.
The honeymoon was spent at Healesville. The bride travelled in a navy tailor-made and handsome set of furs (gift of the bridegroom). Mr. and. Mrs. E. Schurmann will reside in Natimuk.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 24 October 1913
Funeral Notices
GILLESPIE. - The Friends of the late Mr. JAMES STORY GILLESPIE are informed that his funeral will leave St. John's Church of England, Heidelberg, THIS DAY (Friday, 24th), at 3.45, arriving at Heidelberg Cemetery about 4 o'clock. W. G. APPS and SONS, Undertakers, Burgundy street, Heidelberg. 'Phone, 60, H.
GILLESPIE. - HEIDELBERG LODGE, No. 139. - Members of the above Lodge and Craft are requested to follow the remains of our late brother, JAMES STORY GILLESPIE, to the Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral will leave his residence, "Cleveland," Martin street, Heidelberg, THIS DAY (Friday, 24th, at 3 o'clock, and will proceed to St. John's Church of England, Heidelberg, where portion of the burial service will be read, after which the cortege will move to the cemetery. No regalia. W. G. APPS and SONS.
H. B. WALKER, W.M. EDWARD LEACH, P.M., Sec. Personal Mr. James S. Gillespie, who had been for the past seven years secretary of the Templestowe Shire Council and rate collector and valuer of the shire of Heidelberg, died on Wednesday, in his 54th year. Mr. Gillespie had been ill for some time, and only at the last meeting of the Heidelberg Council on Tuesday night was granted three months' leave of absence.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 30 October 1913
Templestowe Shire
At the meeting of the Templestowe shire council on Tuesday night, it was resolved to forward a letter of sympathy to the widow and family of the late Mr. James S. Gillespie, shire secretary, whose demise occurred last week. Applications are to be invited for the vacant position, at a salary of £75 per annum. Mr. H. J. Price, secretary of the Heidelberg council, was appointed acting secretary.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 15 November 1913
Marriages.
SMITH - SULLIVAN. - On the 22nd of October, at St. Peter's Church of England, Ballarat, by the Rev. M. C. James, James Charles, third son of Mr. James Smith, "Sunnyside," Templestowe, to Mina Maba, second daughter of the late Mr. D. J. Sullivan, F.L.S., of Moyston, Ararat.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 13 December 1913
Births.
CLAY (nee Turnbull). - On the 7th December, at Nurse McInnes's private hospital, Box Hill, the wife of Percy C. Clay, Doncaster, of a daughter.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 18 December 1913
Deaths.
HEWISH. - On the 17th December, at her residence, "Ambervale," Templestowe, Ann, relict of the late Thomas Hewish, and loved mother of Harriet, Emma, Agnes, Maria, Thomas, Louisa, and Henry Hewish, aged 75 years. A colonist of 74 years.
Funerals.
HEWISH. - The Friends of the late Mrs. ANN HEWISH are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the Templestowe Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from her residence, "Ambervale," Templestowe, To-morrow Friday, 19th), at 3 o'clock punctually. WILLIAM GEORGE APPS and SONS, Undertakers, Fitzroy and Moor streets, Fitzroy. Telephone 1045.
Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Vic., Friday 9 January 1914
At the last monthly meeting of the Templestowe Shire Council an honorarium of £10 was voted to Mr. H. J. Price, Secretary of the Heidelberg Shire, for the valuable services he rendered as Acting Secretary during the illness of the late Secretary (Mr. J. S. Gillespie), and until a new appointment was made.
Leader, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 10 January 1914
Deaths
ALLMARK. - On the 21st December, at Newton Cottage, East Doncaster, Janet Lindsay, beloved eldest daughter of Charles H. and Leah G. Allmark, of Granville, New South Wales, and loving niece of R. H. Buck and granddaughter of late Thomas and Phoebe Buck, aged 17 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 17 January 1914
Deaths.
WENKE. - On the 16th January (suddenly), at Tower Hotel, Doncaster, Thomas, the beloved husband of Louisa Wenke, aged 38 years. Died in peace.
Funerals Notices.
WENKE. - The Friends of the late Mr. THOMAS WENKE, of Doncaster, are informed that his remains will be interred in the Chiltern Cemetery. The funeral will leave the Chiltern railway station on arrival of the train from Melbourne on Monday, 19th January, at 1 o'clock p.m. A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker.
The Australasian, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 17 January 191
Engagements
Alex. Hubert, son of the late Mr. Robert Outhwaite, Glenfern, Doncaster, and Phill? Helen, eldest daughter of Mr. Marcus ? Martin, Bank of Australasia, Melbourne.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Monday 26 January 1914
Deaths
FERRIS.- On the 24th January, at Boggy Creek, West Kyneton, Enna, relict of the late George Ferris, dearly beloved mother of Mrs. T. Mahon, Templestowe ; Mrs. J. Ramsey, Colac ; Mrs. R. Eccles, Kyneton ; Mrs. S. J. Bond, Heidelberg ; Mary, George, John, of Kyneton; and William, of Berwick. R.I.P.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 31 January 1914
Marriages.
WILLIAMSON - WILLIAMSON. - [Silver Wedding.] - On the 30th January, 1889, at "Knoweside," Bulleen, by R. G. Cameron, John, the third son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Williamson, of "Springfield," Templestowe, to Jeanie K., second daughter of the late David and Margaret Williamson, of "Knoweside," Bulleen. Present address, "Thorndale," Rochdale.
Leader, Melbourne, Saturday 31 January 1914
DEATH.
FERRIS - On the 24th January, at Boggy Creek, West Kyneton, Enna, relict of the late George Ferris, dearly beloved mother of Mrs. T. Mahon, Templestowe; Mrs. J. Ramsay, Colac; Mrs. R. Eccles, Kyneton; Mrs. S. Bond, Heidelberg; Mary, George, John, of Kyneton; and William, of Berwick. R.I.P.
Reporter, Box Hill, Friday 13 February 1914
DEATH.
SONNENBERG - On the 8th January at Milton, Brisbane, Frederlck Theodore, loving father of Victor Sonnenberg, Box Hill, Victoria; Mrs. A. Wilson, Brisbane; late of Doncaster and Mornington, Victoria. Aged 75 years and 8 months. A patient sufferer at rest.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 20 February 1914
Deaths.
MUNDY. - On the 18th February, at his residence, "Rosemount," Templestowe, Robert, beloved husband of Elizabeth Mundy, aged 72 years, a colonist of 70 years. "A long and patient sufferer at rest."
Funerals Notices.
MUNDY. - The Friends of the late Mr. ROBERT MUNDY are informed that his remains will be interred in the Templestowe Cemetery. The funeral will move from his late residence, "Rosemount," Templestowe, THIS DAY (Friday), at 3 o'clock. W. G. APPS and SONS, Funeral Directors, Heidelberg Ex. 60.
Reporter, Box Hill, Friday 20 February 1914
DEATH OF MISS ZERBE.
Quite a gloom was cast over the Doncaster district by the sad news of the untimely death of Miss Emma Augusta Zerbe, second eldest daughter of Cr. and Mrs. A. Zerbe, of Blackburn road, Doncaster. The young lady had been ailing for about a fortnlght. The trouble started with influenza and neuralgia, which developed into pneumonia, and just as the anxious watchers thought that a turn for the better had taken place in the patient's condition, she suddenly collapsed at 3.30 a.m. on February 14, from heart failure. Miss Zerbe, who was only 16½ years of age, was of a kind and amiable disposition, and was held in the highest esteem by all with whom she had come in contact. The sudden passing away of such an estimable young lady just on the verge of womanhood has been a sad blow to her parents, brothers and sisters and hosts of acquaintances. She was an energetic member of the Doncaster East girls club, and her companions will miss very much her winning smile and ever ready assistance. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, the place of interment being the Box Hill cemetery. The large number of mourners who attended afforded a striking indication of the esteem and respect in which Miss Zerbe and her parents are held, the funeral being the largest that ever came from Doncaster. Pastor Hagelau, of the Lutheran church, Doncaster, conducted the funeral service, and Messrs. Otto Preuss and Son had charge of the mortuary arrangements. Many beautiful wreaths were sent by local organisations, and from sorrowing friends from near and far. The bereaved parents were the recipients of a very large number of messages of condolence, and very keenly appreciate the kindness and sympathy of their many friends in their time of sorrow. A strange interest attaches to the 14th February in the Zerbe family. It was on a 14th of February that Cr. Zerbe's parents were married; it was on a 14th of February that Cr. Zerbe was born, and the anniversary of his birthday must in future be associated with the sad recollection that on February 14, 1914, his much loved daughter passed away in the bloom of her maidenhood.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 28 March 1914 Deaths.
MAHON. - On the 27th March (suddenly), at his brother's residence (Mr. Thomas Mahon, "Airfield, Templestowe), Patrick Mahon, aged 60 years. R.I.P.
Funerals Notices.
MAHON. - The Friends of the late Mr. PATRICK MAHON are informed that his remains will be interred in the Heidelberg Cemetery. The funeral leaves his brother's residence, Mr. Thomas Mahon, "Airfield," Templestowe, To- morrow (Sunday), at 3 o'clock.
W. G. APPS and SONS, Funeral Directors, Heidelberg 60.
Warrnambool Standard, Vic., Saturday 28 March 1914
KILLED BY LIGHTNING. - Melbourne, March 27.
Patrick Mehan, (sic.) a well-known dairy farmer of Templestowe, was killed this afternoon by lightning while in one of his paddocks.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 28 March 1914
Killed By Lightning - Farmer Dies in Paddock
During the storm yesterday afternoon Patrick Mehan [sic], a well-known dairy farmer at Templestowe, was cutting maize with a scythe in a paddock near his home, when the lightning killed him. The storm broke suddenly, and as Mr. Mehan did not return from the paddock his brother became anxious. He went to look for him, and found him lying under a bush with his face and head badly charred. Mr. Mehan was dead, and the scyth [sic] was lying on the ground some distance away. The coroner was informed last night.
Barrier Miner, Broken Hill, Saturday 28 March 1914
Killed By Lightning - Melbourne, Saturday.
While in a paddock at Templestow yesterday afternoon Patrick Meehan, a well-known dairy farmer, was killed by lightning. Alex Ross, a middle-aged man, was also killed by lightning at Penshurst.
The Horsham Times. Vic., Tuesday 31 March 1914
DAIRY FARMER KILLED.
Patrick Meahan, a well-known dairy farmer, at Templestowe, was struck dead by lightning while cutting maize with a scythe at his farm. He had not returned to lunch, and his brother made a search for him. Mr. Meahan was found lying dead near a bush, whither he had apparently run for shelter. Deceased's hair was singed, while one side of his face was badly burned. His sythe [sic]was lying about 20 yards away from the body.
The Ararat advertiser, Vic., Tuesday 31 March 1914
During the storm on Friday afternoon Patrick Mehan, a well known dairy farmer of Templestowe, was cutting maize with a scythe in a paddock near his home, when the lightning killed him. The storm broke suddenly. As Mr Mehan did not return from the paddock his brother became anxious. He went to look for him and found him lying under a bush with his face and head badly charred. Mr Mehan was dead, and the scythe was lying on the ground some distance away.
Bairnsdale Advertiser and Tambo and Omeo Chronicle, Vic., Tuesday 31 March 1914
DESTRUCTIVE HAIL STORM. - TWO FATALITIES.
Mr. Patrick Meehan, a dairy farmer, at Templestowe, was struck by lightning and killed, and at Penhurst a young man named Alexander Ross, was struck dead whilst crossing a yard.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 1 April 1914
Deaths.
IRELAND.-On the 31st March, at East Doncaster, Keziah Emma, widow of the late Elijah Ireland, and beloved mother of Edward, William, Alfred, Henry, Albert, Alice, Arthur, and Myrtle Ireland, Mrs. R. Halliday, and the late Emily and Leslie Rose, and John Ireland, aged 56 years.
Funerals Notices.
IRELAND.-The Friends of the late Mrs. KEZIAH EMMA IRELAND are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the Box Hill Cemetery. The funeral leaves her residence, Blackburn road, East Doncaster, To-morrow (Thursday), at 2 o'clock. JONES BROS., Undertakers, 193 Lonsdale street, Melbourne, and Abbotsford, Brunswick, Northcote, and South Yarra. 'Phone 361, Central.
The Argus, Melbourne, Thursday 2 April 1914
Funerals Notices.
IRELAND. - Friends of the late Mrs. KEZIAH EMMA IRELAND are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the Box Hill Cemetery. The funeral leaves her residence, Blackburn road East Doncaster, THIS DAY (Thursday), at 2 o'clock. JONES BROS., Undertakers, 193 Lonsdale street, Melbourne, and Abbotsford, Brunswick, Northcote, and South Yarra. 'Phone 361, Central.
Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Vic., Friday 3 April 1914
Killed By Lightning - Farmer Dies In Paddock
During the storm on Friday last, Patrick Mehan, a well-known dairy farmer at Templestowe, was cutting maize with a scythe in a paddock near his home, when the lightning killed him. The storm broke suddenly, and as Mr Mehan did not return from the paddock his brother became anxious. He went to look for him, and found him lying under a bush with his face and head badly charred. Mr Mehan was dead, and the scythe was lying on the ground some distance away. - Argus.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Tuesday 7 April 1914
Births
D'ARCY. - On the 1st April, at Nurse Dare' s private hospital, Peel street, Kew, to Mr and Mrs P. L. D'Arcy, Church road, Doncaster - a son.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 25 April 1914
Marriages
WILLIAMSON. - HANKE. - [Silver Wedding.] - On the 25th April, 1889, by the Rev. M. Schramm, David Williamson, of Templestowe, to Martha Hanke of Doncaster. Present address, Hillside, Doncaster.
Leader, Melbourne, Saturday 9 May 1914
BIRTHS.
CAMERON. - On the 5th April, at "Windalea," Manningham-road, Doncaster, to Mr and Mrs. G. H. Cameron - a daughter.
Leader, Melbourne, Saturday 6 June 1914
DEATHS.
ALLMARK. - On the 19th May, at his late residence, "Admella," Trongate-street, Granville, near Sydney, New South Wales, Charles Hunter, dearly beloved husband of Leah Gregory Allmark, father of Charlie, Tom, Leah, Gordon, Thurza and late Janet, and son-in-law of the late Thomas and Phoebe Buck, of Doncaster East, Victoria, aged 54 years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Saturday 13 June 1914
Deaths
DORGAN. - On the 10th inst., suddenly, at private hospital, Carlton, Patrick Francis Dorgan, the beloved brother of Daniel Dorgan and Mrs. Twomey, Doncaster. (Interred privately, Box Hill Cemetery, 12th June). R.I.P.
The Argus, Melbourne, Friday 26 June 1914
Deaths.
HODGSON. - On the 25th June, at private hospital, Frances May, dearly loved wife of John Hodgson, of Pyramid Hill, and late of Templestowe, aged [?] years.
The Argus, Melbourne, Vic., Friday 3 July 1914
Funeral Notices
NUGENT. - Friends of Mr. JOHN JOSEPH NUGENT are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his dearly beloved wife, Susan Josephine, to the Templestowe Cemetery. The funeral leaves the residence of her sister, Mr. Condon, Barnard's Hotel, Peel street, Collingwood, THIS DAY (Friday), at 11 o'clock. JONES BROS., Undertakers, 198 Lonsdale street, Melbourne; tram terminus, Abbotsford ; 440 Chapel street, South Yarra ; 544 Sydney road, Brunswick ; and High street, Northcote. 'Phone 361 Central.
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