John Dean

M, #3372, b. 1882, d. Sep 1965
Birth*1882 Rochester.1 
Marriage*1910 Spouse: Alice Evaline Ledwidge. Narrandera, NSW, Australia, NSW#M5793.2
 
Note*1924 Father's probate: All that piece of land described in certificate of title Vol 1233 Fol 246 493 and Vol 2819 Fol 563 609 being part of Crown Section 5 at Harkaway Parish of Berwick containing 170:2:7 on which is erected a 6 roomed weatherboard cottage old hay shed and iron cow shed. Value £1023.
Receipts: T. J. Hamilton deposit on purchase of Harkaway Property 341:1:9
Hamilton's contract was cancelled and property disposed of as follows: J B Wilken purchase money on Harkaway property. 1150:0:0.3 
Land-Note*1933 Owned 18a BER-3 House (Harkaway.)4 
Death*Sep 1965 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D19946 (age 83) [par Thomas DEAN & Sarah O'MARA].1,5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1936 - 1937Harkaway, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Alice Evaline Dean. With Herbert John Dean Oswald Frederick Dean.6,7
1942Harkaway, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Alice Evaline Dean.8

Grave

  • Plot 3-520-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia9

Family

 Alice Evaline Ledwidge b. 1887, d. Jun 1966
Children 1.Herbert John Dean+ b. 4 Apr 1912, d. 1977
 2.Sydney William Dean+ b. 14 Nov 1921, d. 24 Jan 2010

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 May 1918: Death of mother: HARKAWAY. Mrs Thomas Dean, a well-known and popular and resident of Harkaway, died on Friday last, after a brief illness. She was of an exeecding kind and generous disposition, and her death is deeply regretted. She leaves a husband, two daughters, and seven sons to mourn her loss. Three of the sons are on active service abroad. Her remains were interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Berwick Cemetery, on Saturday last.10
  • 11 Apr 1924: Death of father: DEAN.—On the 9th April, 1924 at his late residence Harkaway, Thomas Dean, the dearly beloved husband of the late Sarah Dean and loving father of Thomas, Annie, John, James, Harry, Will, Herbert, Sydney and Ruby aged 70 years eight months.11

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  3. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), 196/087. Thomas DEAN Date of grant: 10 Jul 1924; Date of death: 09 Apr 1924; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Harkaway
    VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 695, item 196/087
    VPRS 28/ P3 unit 1444, item 196/087.
  4. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965.
  5. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D19946 Place of birth Rochester."
  6. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  7. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  8. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  9. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-520-A     Dean     John     M     83     8/09/1965     1524
    3-520-A     Dean     Alice Eveline F     77     30/06/1966     1544

    His parents:
    3-486-A     Dean     Sarah     F     62     27/04/1918     599
    3-486-B     Dean     Thomas J. M     76     11/04/1924     723
    3-486     Dean     John     M          31/05/1956     1367 (no sure who he was).
  10. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), Thu 2 May 1918, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88818197
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Apr 1924, p1.
Last Edited17 Oct 2020

Alice Evaline Ledwidge

F, #3373, b. 1887, d. Jun 1966
Married NameDean.1 
Birth*1887 Hay, NSW, Australia, NSW#B14873.2 
Marriage*1910 Spouse: John Dean. Narrandera, NSW, Australia, NSW#M5793.2
 
WidowSep 1965Alice Evaline Ledwidge became a widow upon the death of her husband John Dean.1,3 
Death*Jun 1966 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D13326 (age 77) [par Chris LEDWIDGE & Martha].1 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1936 - 1937Harkaway, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John Dean. With Herbert John Dean Oswald Frederick Dean.4,5
1942Harkaway, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John Dean.6

Grave

  • Plot 3-520-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia7

Family

 John Dean b. 1882, d. Sep 1965
Children 1.Herbert John Dean+ b. 4 Apr 1912, d. 1977
 2.Sydney William Dean+ b. 14 Nov 1921, d. 24 Jan 2010

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D19946 Place of birth Rochester."
  4. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  5. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  6. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  7. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-520-A     Dean     John     M     83     8/09/1965     1524
    3-520-A     Dean     Alice Eveline F     77     30/06/1966     1544

    His parents:
    3-486-A     Dean     Sarah     F     62     27/04/1918     599
    3-486-B     Dean     Thomas J. M     76     11/04/1924     723
    3-486     Dean     John     M          31/05/1956     1367 (no sure who he was).
Last Edited7 May 2020

Herbert John Dean

M, #3375, b. 4 Apr 1912, d. 1977
Father*John Dean b. 1882, d. Sep 1965
Mother*Alice Evaline Ledwidge b. 1887, d. Jun 1966
Birth*4 Apr 1912 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B9218.1 
Marriage*1937 Spouse: Ena Isla Ellen Hill. VIC, Australia, #M15660.2
 
Military*7 Nov 1942Enlisted for military service: Bonegilla, VIC, Australia, Australian Army VX117334
Discharge: 9 Jan 1946 - Rank Sergeant 12 AUSTRALIAN LINE SECTION.3 
Death*1977 Yarragon, VIC, Australia, #D2848 (Age 64) [par John DEAN & Alice Evali LUDWIDGE].2 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1936 - 1937Harkaway, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: grocer. With John Dean and Alice Evaline Dean and Oswald Frederick Dean.4,5
1942Wilson Street, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: grocer. With Ena Isla Ellen Dean.6
1949Yarrawonga, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: grocer. With Ena Isla Ellen Dean.7
bt 1963 - 19687 Piper Street, Yarrawonga, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: factory emp. With Ena Isla Ellen Dean.8,9,10
bt 1972 - 1977Northey Road, Yarrawonga, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: storeman. With Ena Isla Ellen Dean.11,12

Newspaper-Articles

  • 3 Apr 1946: —And Something Blue. TO PROVIDE the traditional “some thing old" and “something blue" an exquisite blue-stone brooch kindly lent by an aunt for the occasion was fastened to the bodice of her lovely white lace wedding gown by Miss Nancye Tailford, the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Tailford, “Pine Lodge,” Harkaway, for her marriage on Saturday afternoon, March 9th, to Mr. Jack Barker, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Barker, of George St., Fitzroy. ..... Attending the 'groom as best man was a close friend, Mr. Herb. Dean, of Yarrawonga. [part of article only]13
  • 11 Mar 1950: DEAN (Hill) -On March 4 at Yarrawonga Hospital to Herb and Ena—a daughter (Both well.)14

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Next of Kin DEAN, ENA.
  4. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  5. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  6. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  7. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949 "Herb at Belmore Street / Ena at Piper Street."
  8. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  9. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  10. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  11. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  12. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  13. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 3 Apr 1946, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214793102
  14. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 11 Mar 1950, p11
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22815731
Last Edited21 May 2020

Ena Isla Ellen Hill

F, #3377, b. 1912, d. 21 Nov 2001
Married NameDean.1 
Birth*1912 Violet Town, VIC, Australia, #B16169 [par John Thorn HILL & Millicent JUKES].2 
Occupation*1928 Hill, Ena Isla Ellen
Teacher ID: 27633; Approximate year of registration: 1928; TRB unit no : 88.3 
Marriage*1937 Spouse: Herbert John Dean. VIC, Australia, #M15660.1
 
Land-UBeac*11 Feb 1944 GEM-D-3 (part), 24 St Georges Road. Transfer from George Henry Marsh Ada Mary Marsh to Ena Isla Ellen Dean. 2a 2r. Caveat from 11 Apr 1940.4 
Land-UBeac*24 Aug 1949 GEM-D-3 (part), 24 St Georges Road. Transfer from Ena Isla Ellen Dean to William George 'Bill' Noblet. 2a 2r.5,6 
Widow1977Ena Isla Ellen Hill became a widow upon the death of her husband Herbert John Dean.1 
Death*21 Nov 2001 Yarrawonga Hospital, Yarrawonga, VIC, Australia.7 
Death-Notice*23 Nov 2001 URQUHART (Dean). - Ena Isla Ellen, peacefully at Yarrawonga Hospital on Nov. 21, 2001 aged 89 years. Loved wife of Herb Dean and Andy Urquhart (both dec.), loving mother and mother-in-law of Jill and Ken, Cherry and Bill, Jenny and John, Shelley and Bill, loved step-mother of Betty and John, Don and Barbara, Anne and Keith, Bill and Noreen, Angus and Sherry, loved grandmother of 28 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Forever in our Hearts.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1936 - 1937317 Barker Street, Castlemaine, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: school teacher.8,9
1942Wilson Street, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Herbert John Dean.10
1949Yarrawonga, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: teacher. With Herbert John Dean.11
bt 1963 - 19687 Piper Street, Yarrawonga, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: teacher. With Herbert John Dean.12,13,14
bt 1972 - 1977Northey Road, Yarrawonga, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: teacher. With Herbert John Dean.15,16
1980Rmb 1020 Hogans Road, Yarrawonga, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties - with Andrew Donald URQUHART, nil.17

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  3. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3915-899 - Ena Isla Ellen Dean of Upper Beaconsfield Married Woman.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3915-899 - William George Noblet of Upper Beaconsfield Manager.
  6. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 In 1949/50 rates, not before. Property called Akora.
  7. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 Nov 2001 - viewed online May 2020.
  8. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  9. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  10. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  11. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949 "Herb at Belmore Street / Ena at Piper Street."
  12. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  13. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  14. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  15. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  16. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  17. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
Last Edited1 Jul 2023

Sydney William Dean

M, #3378, b. 14 Nov 1921, d. 24 Jan 2010
Father*John Dean b. 1882, d. Sep 1965
Mother*Alice Evaline Ledwidge b. 1887, d. Jun 1966
Birth*14 Nov 1921 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B28118/1921 (par John DEAN & Alice Eveline LEDWIDGE) - as Sydney William DEAN.1,2 
Military*17 Oct 1942Enlisted for military service: Fremantle, WA, Australia, Australian Army VX114861
Discharge: 10 Dec 1945 Rank Private 10 AUST MOB LAUNDRY & FWD DECN UNIT.3 
Marriage*30 Jun 1945 Spouse: Patricia Mary Adamson. St Peter's Church of England, Eastern Hill, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M6694/1945.4
Marriage-Notice*4 Jul 1945 ST. PETER’S CHURCH, Eastern Hill, was the scene of an Army wedding when Cnpt. Patricia Mary Adamson (A.W.A.S.), elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Adamson, West Brunswick, was married to Pte. Sydney William Dean (A.I.F.), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dean, Harkaway.5 
(Mentioned) Village Bell2Jan 1980 WITH LOVERIDGE’S GOING, AN ERA PASSES
David Russell, whose untimely death is reported elsewhere, worked most of his life with the Berwick owned business of Loveridge's, and succeeded his father as Manager of the B. U. store on Bill’s retirement shortly after his 70th birthday.
Bill Russell recalls the scene at Charing Cross around the outbreak of World War 1:
The Milk Bar (presently leased by Tom Van der Dolder, previously by Allens and Cooks, and owned retrospectively by Beckwith, Stuckett, Pingo, Colles and Mrs G. Thompson) was a confectionery and fruitmongery conducted by Horner and Funnell. Immediately adjacent (now Mick O’Riley and Anne McKay's art/craft enterprise) was a grocery conducted by Bill Berglund, whose father created “The Towers” on the road after his own name.
Across Halford Road was Tom “Sport” Brady’s hire coach shed (now still exhibiting well-weathered petroleum advertisements). A former garage owner in Melbourne, Tom retired to B. U. and lived in a small in-built section of the building which was formerly the co-operative fruit packing shed at Beaconsfield railway station. Across the Emerald Road, now Jack Stephen’s butcher's shop, was “Boss” Shorthouse’s headquarters for a Royal Mail and passenger horse coach/bus service. (Later Bill Berglund’s grocery moved to this site).
Alongside it, now Loveridges, was John Nathan’s general store. (Nathan’s first store opposite the Cenotaph, now Cr Keith Ewenson’s, was burnt down. He set up next door to the Salisbury Road Hall, then moved to the Loveridge’s site in 1929. Here John Glissman had constructed the present building, employing some of the timber from the Village's first school.)
Bill Russell, who lived with his family in Berwick, came into Loveridge’s employment as counter hand and delivery man in the early 1930’s when Loveridges bought the business from Nathan.
Trading at that time continued to 10 pm. on Saturday nights to cater for the influx of weekend holiday-makers. Wednesdays were closed days. Bill slept in the store for a month then brought his family to rent "Rosemont" in A’Beckett Road (now Mrs Atkinson's).
When Bill Noblet managed Loveridge’s (succeeding Syd Dean), Bill Russell moved into the Berglund shop and cottage at the rear, and subsequently purchased it. When Mrs. Russell died about 18 years ago, the former grocery shop (then acting as a bed-sitting room) was leased to Jack Stephens. Prior to this Jack was a taxi cab operator in Emerald.
Among Bill Russell’s regular chores some 40 years ago was the delivery of 44 gallon drums of lime-sulphur to the many orchards, by horse and dray. Later it was in the comfort of a 13 model Ford motor truck.
Bill ultimately took over the management of Loveridge’s for 4 years, before son David was to give him a well earned rest. Like the publicity he received when phasing out of a long association with the store, Bill's mother Celia came very much into the limelight when she celebrated her 100th birthday at the Pine Grove Hotel.
These few lines have been penned to recall the family’s association with a district entity about to fade into the past., William Henry 'Bill' Russell, David William 'Toke' Russell, William Alexander Berglund, Arthur William 'Boss' Shorthouse, William George 'Bill' Noblet, Jack Stephens6 
Death*24 Jan 2010 VIC, Australia. 
Death-Notice*27 Jan 2010 DEAN. - Sydney (Syd) William. 14.11.1921 - 24.1.2010. Sixty five years beloved husband of Pat. Dearly loved father of Annette and Maurice. Treasured Grandpa of Gary and Sharon. Loved youngest son of John and Alice (both dec.) Peace at Last.
DEAN. - The Chapel Funeral of Mr Sydney (Syd) William Dean will be held at Tobin Brothers Expressions of Life Chapel, 21 Lyall Rd, Berwick on THURSDAY (Jan. 28) at 2 p. m. The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of the Service for Burial at the Berwick Cemetery.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1949 - 1954High Street, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: grocer's assistant. With Patricia Mary Dean.8,9
196815 Peel Street, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manager. With Patricia Mary Dean.10
bt 1972 - 198015 Peel Street, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manager. With Patricia Mary Dean.11,12,13

Grave

  • Plot 6-659-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia14

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 Jul 1945: Dean— Adamson. St. Peter's Church, Eastern Hill, was the scene of an army wedding when Captain Patricia Mary. Adamson (A.W.A;S.), elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Adamson, West Brunswick, was married to Private Sydney William Dean (A.I.F.), youngest, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dean, Harkaway. Canon Maynard officiated. Miss Noel Adamson attended the bride, whose tulle veil fell in soft folds over the gown of white slipper satin. Patricia Mary Adamson15
  • 20 Aug 1947: CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. and Mrs. Syd Dean, of High St., Berwick, on the birth of a son at the Berwick B.N. Hospital, on August 3rd. Patricia Mary Adamson16
  • 6 Oct 1948: Silver Wedding Celebrated At Berwick
    MR. MRS. R. S. ADAMSON, of "Glenhaughton," Beaconsfield, received many congratulations from their friends on the celebration of their silver wedding anniversary on Sunday week. They were married at St. Peter’s Church of England, Eastern Hill, by the late Canon Hughes on September 26th, 1923.
    On the Saturday evening by way of celebration their eldest daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Syd. Dean invited the family and friends to an evening at their home in High St. Berwick, where a very happy time was spent. One of the guests was Mr. Adamson’s 86-year-old mother. Patricia Mary Dean17

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B28118/1921 (par John DEAN & Alice Eveline LEDWIDGE) - as Sydney William DEAN, Birth registered at Berwick."
  2. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/.
  3. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Locality on Enlistment HARKAWAY, VIC
    Next of Kin DEAN, JOHN.
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  5. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 4 Jul 1945, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214331993
  6. [S15] Newspaper - Village Bell 010-1980, p10 by Paul Easton.
  7. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Jan 2010 (viewed online).
  8. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  9. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  10. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  11. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  12. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  13. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  14. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    6-659-A     Dean     Sydney William     M     88     28/01/2010     3856.
  15. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 2 Jul 1945, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/204021478
  16. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 20 Aug 1947, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218504164
  17. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 6 Oct 1948, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214583599
Last Edited7 Jan 2022

Patricia Mary Adamson

F, #3379, b. 1925
Father*Robert Syme Adamson b. 1892, d. 13 Oct 1952
Mother*Mary Trotter
Married NameDean. 
Birth*1925 
Marriage*30 Jun 1945 Spouse: Sydney William Dean. St Peter's Church of England, Eastern Hill, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M6694/1945.1
Marriage-Notice*4 Jul 1945 ST. PETER’S CHURCH, Eastern Hill, was the scene of an Army wedding when Cnpt. Patricia Mary Adamson (A.W.A.S.), elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Adamson, West Brunswick, was married to Pte. Sydney William Dean (A.I.F.), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dean, Harkaway.2 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1949 - 1954High Street, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Sydney William Dean.3,4
196815 Peel Street, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Sydney William Dean.5
bt 1972 - 198015 Peel Street, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Sydney William Dean.6,7,8

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 Jul 1945: Dean— Adamson. St. Peter's Church, Eastern Hill, was the scene of an army wedding when Captain Patricia Mary. Adamson (A.W.A;S.), elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Adamson, West Brunswick, was married to Private Sydney William Dean (A.I.F.), youngest, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dean, Harkaway. Canon Maynard officiated. Miss Noel Adamson attended the bride, whose tulle veil fell in soft folds over the gown of white slipper satin. Sydney William Dean9
  • 20 Aug 1947: CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. and Mrs. Syd Dean, of High St., Berwick, on the birth of a son at the Berwick B.N. Hospital, on August 3rd. Sydney William Dean10
  • 6 Oct 1948: Silver Wedding Celebrated At Berwick
    MR. MRS. R. S. ADAMSON, of "Glenhaughton," Beaconsfield, received many congratulations from their friends on the celebration of their silver wedding anniversary on Sunday week. They were married at St. Peter’s Church of England, Eastern Hill, by the late Canon Hughes on September 26th, 1923.
    On the Saturday evening by way of celebration their eldest daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Syd. Dean invited the family and friends to an evening at their home in High St. Berwick, where a very happy time was spent. One of the guests was Mr. Adamson’s 86-year-old mother. Sydney William Dean11

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  2. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 4 Jul 1945, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214331993
  3. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  4. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  5. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  6. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  7. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  8. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  9. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 2 Jul 1945, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/204021478
  10. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 20 Aug 1947, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218504164
  11. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 6 Oct 1948, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214583599
Last Edited20 May 2020

Edward 'Ted' Owen

M, #3380, b. 5 Jun 1907, d. 19 Jan 1998
Edward OWEN
(1907-1998)
Birth*5 Jun 1907 Charlton, VIC, Australia.1 
Marriage*1933 Spouse: Winnifred Mary Holmes. VIC, Australia, #M12062.2
 
Military*24 Jun 1940Enlisted for military service: Australian Army Service Number VX29057 - Date of Discharge 25 Sep 1945 - Rank Corporal - Posting at Discharge 2/32 Battalion.3 
Widower27 Oct 1991Edward 'Ted' Owen became a widower upon the death of his wife Winnifred Mary Holmes.4 
Death*19 Jan 1998 VIC, Australia, Age 90.4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1931Yurnga, Officer Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer.5
bt 1936 - 1949Woodbine Cottage, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Winnifred Mary Owen.6,7,8
bt 1949 - 1963Reserve Street, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Winnifred Mary Owen.9,10,11
bt 1963 - 198052 Benga Avenue, Dandenong, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: Vic Railways. With Winnifred Mary Owen.11,12,13

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia14

Citations

  1. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/.
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Name      OWEN, EDWARD
    Service      Australian Army
    Service Number      VX29057
    Date of Birth      5 Jun 1907
    Place of Birth      CHARLTON, VIC
    Date of Enlistment      24 Jun 1940
    Locality on Enlistment      UPPER BEACONSFIELD, VIC
    Place of Enlistment      CAULFIELD, VIC
    Next of Kin      OWEN, WINIFRED
    Date of Discharge      25 Sep 1945
    Rank      Corporal
    Posting at Discharge      2/32 Battalion
    WW2 Honours and Gallantry      None for display
    Prisoner of War      No.
  4. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
    Springvale botanical cemetery The cremated remains have been scattered.
  5. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  6. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  7. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  8. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  9. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  10. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  11. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  12. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  13. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  14. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
Last Edited22 Aug 2018

Raymond William Henry Kuring

M, #3381, b. 26 Nov 1905, d. 17 Mar 1988
Raymond William KURING
Birth*26 Nov 1905 Carisbrook, VIC, Australia, #B1349/1906 [par Frederick William KURING & Annie Maud MAJOR].1,2 
Marriage*1932 Spouse: Hilda Grace 'Grace' Marsh. VIC, Australia, #M3163.3,4
 
WidowerSep 1984Raymond William Henry Kuring became a widower upon the death of his wife Hilda Grace 'Grace' Marsh.3,5 
Death*17 Mar 1988 Cheltenham, VIC, Australia, #D6605 (Age 82) [par Frederick William KURING & Annie Maud MAJOR].6,7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1934Akora, St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clerk. With Hilda Grace 'Grace' Kuring.8

Grave

  • MAR Synnot Lawn Rose Bed, Pos 99 + 100, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia6

Newspaper-Articles

  • 25 Jul 1945: AGE NO BAR. LACROSSE is a robust game requiring speed, stamina, and the ability to take an occasional hard knock in one's stride, but veterans played a dominating part in the match of the day last Saturday when old rivals and the two leading teams in the senior section, Caulfield and Malvern, met with the former winning a close match.
    Caulfield's captain, Bill Logan, who has played 14 seasons for his club, and is regarded by many as the leading forward playing at prespent, and Ray Kuring, who is close to the 40 mark, and has played with Caulfield almost half that number of years, were in great, form, and they were well supported by goalie, Russell Smith, who vies with Kuring as the oldest player in the team.9
  • 21 May 1956: Death of father: KURING.— On May 20, (suddenly), at Prince Henry's Hospital, Frederick William, late of 2 Hood crescent, Caulfield, dearly loved husband of Anne M. Kuring, loved father of Ray and Lal, fond father-in-law of Hilda and Luba, fond grandfather of Janice, Margaret, Yvonne, and Carol.10

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  2. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Name Raymund William Henry Kuring Birth Date 26/11/1905 Birth Place Carisbrook Victoria Enlistment Place In the Field Service Number VX104309 Spouse Hilda Kuring Series Description B883: Army, 2nd AIF.
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  4. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
  5. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D21611 birthplace Berkshire England."
  6. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  7. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D6605 birthplace Carisbrook."
  8. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  9. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 25 Jul 1945, p12
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/249160559
    [part of article].
  10. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 21 May 1956, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/71804090
Last Edited8 Feb 2022

Hilda Grace 'Grace' Marsh

F, #3382, b. 11 Jun 1907, d. Sep 1984
1980s at Cheltenham
Father*George Henry Marsh b. Dec 1871, d. 22 Feb 1941
Mother*Ada Mary Looker b. Dec 1872, d. 22 Dec 1952
Married NameKuring.1 
Birth*11 Jun 1907 Bradfield, Berkshire, England, Sep Q [Bradfield] 2c 315.1,2,3 
Marriage*1932 Spouse: Raymond William Henry Kuring. VIC, Australia, #M3163.1,4
 
Death*Sep 1984 Cheltenham, VIC, Australia, #D21611 (Age 77) [par George Henry MARSH & Ada Mary LOOKER].1,2 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1934Akora, St Georges Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Raymond William Henry Kuring.5

Grave

  • MAR Synnot Lawn Rose Bed, Pos 99 + 100, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia6

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D21611 birthplace Berkshire England."
  3. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "mother as LOCKER."
  4. [S6] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Marriage Index Victoria 1921-1942.
  5. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  6. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
Last Edited8 Feb 2022

Raymond Lambert

M, #3383, b. 1919, d. 19 Dec 1941
Ray LAMBERT
(1919-1941)
Father*James John Lambert b. 1889, d. 16 Mar 1969
Mother*Melinda Ann Maria Bickham b. 1892, d. 21 Jun 1922
Birth*1919 Hobart, TAS, Australia.1 
Death*19 Dec 1941 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D2478 (Age 22) [par James John LAMBERT & Melinda BECKHAM].2,1 
Death-Notice20 Dec 1941 LAMBERT.—On December 18 (result of accident), Raymond Lambert, 264 Toorak-road, South Yarra, dearly beloved husband of Marie, and loving father of Linette, loved son of J. J. (Tim) and the late Linda Lambert, loved nephew of Clarice, Conrad, and loving cousin of Pat and Clarice; aged 21 years. In God's care.3 
Death-Notice*20 Dec 1941 LAMBERT.—The Friends of the late RAYMOND LAMBERT, of 264 Toorak-road, South Yarra, are informed that his funeral will leave Nelson Bros. Chapel, Williamstown, THIS DAY, at a quarter to 11 o'clock for the Wllliamstown Cemetery.
NELSON BROS., A.F.D.A., Williamstown, Tel. 43. All suburbs.4 

Grave

  • WI-PRES*G*27.5**7, Williamstown Cemetery, Williamstown, VIC, Australia5

Newspaper-Articles

  • 20 Dec 1941: COUPLE KILLED BY TRUCK
    When a motor-truck, heavily laden with sand, got out of control on an unmade road between Berwick and Beaconsfield yesterday it raced through thick scrub and killed instantly a man and a girl who were sitting behind the brushwood. The victims were: Raymond Lambert, 22, labourer, and Beryl Gardham, 19, home duties. Both victims lived at Beaconsfield. Beryl Gardam6
  • 20 Dec 1941: Man and Woman Killed. When an army truck got out of control after skidding In the sand on an unmade road between Berwick and Beaconsfleld it, struck Raymond Lambert, 22 years, laborer, and Beryl Gardham, 19 years, both of Beaconsfield. Both were so critically injured that they died a few minutes later. The driver of the truck was uninjured. Beryl Gardam7
  • 24 Dec 1941: Truck, Out Of Control, Kills Couple At Beaconsfield. Tragic Accident At Night.
    WHEN an army truck, laden with sand, got out of control as it was crossing a ford on the Berwick-Upper Beaconsfield road last Thursday night, it careered through the scrub, went clean'over the top of a young man and girl who were sitting on the roadside, killing them instantly, and then crashed through a fence. It turned completely over, but righted itself again. The driver and another army man in the front cabin were injured and were treated at the Berwick Bush Nursing Hospital by Dr. Langmore. Later a military ambulance came out and removed them to a military hospital.
    The victims were:
    RAYMOND LAMBERT, 22, laborer, employed at the Cardinia Hotel, Beaconsfield;
    Miss BERYL GARDAM, 19, of Beaconsfield.
    The accident occurred at about 10 o’clock at night, and the driver and occupants of the 3-ton truck did not know that they had hit anybody. It was only a little afterwards when others were following the track mown by the truck, that the bodies of the two young people were found. They had apparently been sitting down behind the brush, which was 4 or 5 feet tall, and had been killed instantly.
    The spot where the accident occurred is about 2 miles out of Berwick, where the 2-chain takes a drop of about 2 feet to cross a ford. Apparently the water splashed up on to the windscreen, obscuring the driver’s vision. At the same time the truck veered to the right in a wild skid and crashed through the timber.
    Deep sympathy is felt for the relatives of both the deceased, particularly for Mr and Mrs J. R. Gardam and family, who are well-known and highly respected residents of Beaconsfield.
    Many friends paid their last sad respects at the funeral last Saturday. Beryl Gardam8
  • 9 Jan 1942: Mr R. LAMBERT. At the early age of 21 years Mr Raymond Lambert passed away as the result of an accident at Beaconsfield. The deceased, who was born at Hobart, Tasmania resided at 264 Toorak-road, South Yarra, and was a son of Mr and Mrs J. J. Lambert. Mr J. J. Lambert, is a sergeant of police. A relative of the deceased, Mr C. J. Bickham, resides at 35 Haslam-street, Williamstown. The funeral, largly attended, took place on Saturday from Nelson Bros. chapel, Williamstown, to the family grave in the Willamstown Cemetery. There was a large collection of beautiful floral tributes. Rev. J. Walker was the officiating clergyman.9
  • 25 Feb 1942: BERWICK. Giving evidence at the inquiry into the December tragedy which resulted in the death of Beryl Gardam, 19, of Beaconsfield, and Raymond Lambert, 22, First-Constable E. Briant, of Berwick, said that at about 10.15 p.m. on December 18th, he went to Upper Beaconsfield road, inside a paddock, about 16 yards from the road was a damaged military truck. Near the boundary fence, which had been torn down, was the body of Gardam; and a further 8 yards away that of Lambert. Tracks indicated that the vehicle had travelled east until it had reached a ford, which dropped about 2 feet below the road level. The truck had got out of control, and had travelled straight across rough grass and scrub to where the two deceased were. It had then overturned, shot out its load of sand, regained an upright position, and spun round to face the direction from which it had come. There was nothing to indicate the presence of the ford except a bit of hand railing on the right and some planks.
    Cpl. Mervyn McDonald, 19, the driver of the truck, said he was engaged in night army exercises when his truck dropped into the ford, which he did not see. The truck lights went out and he was thrown from his seat. He sustained severe concussion, shock, spinal injuries and abrasions, and spent 3 weeks in hospital. The coroner’s verdict was accidental death. Beryl Gardam10

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D2478 - born Hobart TAS."
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 20 Dec 1941, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/209816848
  4. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 20 Dec 1941, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/209816849
  5. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of http://www.gmct.com.au/deceased-search/,.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Dec 1941, p5.
  7. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 20 Dec 1941, p12
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/209817010
  8. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 24 Dec 1941, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214606436
  9. [S14] Newspaper - Williamstown Chronicle (Vic.), Fri 9 Jan 1942, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70713770
  10. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 25 Feb 1942, p17
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215707636
Last Edited18 Dec 2019

Beryl Gardam

F, #3384, b. 1922, d. 18 Dec 1941
Father*Robert John Gardam b. 7 Oct 1877, d. 10 Nov 1945
Mother*Maud King b. 1881, d. 12 May 1956
Birth*19221 
Death*18 Dec 1941 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D1645 (age 19) [par Robert John GARDAM & Maude KING].1 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 20 Dec 1941: COUPLE KILLED BY TRUCK
    When a motor-truck, heavily laden with sand, got out of control on an unmade road between Berwick and Beaconsfield yesterday it raced through thick scrub and killed instantly a man and a girl who were sitting behind the brushwood. The victims were: Raymond Lambert, 22, labourer, and Beryl Gardham, 19, home duties. Both victims lived at Beaconsfield. Raymond Lambert2
  • 20 Dec 1941: Man and Woman Killed. When an army truck got out of control after skidding In the sand on an unmade road between Berwick and Beaconsfleld it, struck Raymond Lambert, 22 years, laborer, and Beryl Gardham, 19 years, both of Beaconsfield. Both were so critically injured that they died a few minutes later. The driver of the truck was uninjured. Raymond Lambert3
  • 24 Dec 1941: Truck, Out Of Control, Kills Couple At Beaconsfield. Tragic Accident At Night.
    WHEN an army truck, laden with sand, got out of control as it was crossing a ford on the Berwick-Upper Beaconsfield road last Thursday night, it careered through the scrub, went clean'over the top of a young man and girl who were sitting on the roadside, killing them instantly, and then crashed through a fence. It turned completely over, but righted itself again. The driver and another army man in the front cabin were injured and were treated at the Berwick Bush Nursing Hospital by Dr. Langmore. Later a military ambulance came out and removed them to a military hospital.
    The victims were:
    RAYMOND LAMBERT, 22, laborer, employed at the Cardinia Hotel, Beaconsfield;
    Miss BERYL GARDAM, 19, of Beaconsfield.
    The accident occurred at about 10 o’clock at night, and the driver and occupants of the 3-ton truck did not know that they had hit anybody. It was only a little afterwards when others were following the track mown by the truck, that the bodies of the two young people were found. They had apparently been sitting down behind the brush, which was 4 or 5 feet tall, and had been killed instantly.
    The spot where the accident occurred is about 2 miles out of Berwick, where the 2-chain takes a drop of about 2 feet to cross a ford. Apparently the water splashed up on to the windscreen, obscuring the driver’s vision. At the same time the truck veered to the right in a wild skid and crashed through the timber.
    Deep sympathy is felt for the relatives of both the deceased, particularly for Mr and Mrs J. R. Gardam and family, who are well-known and highly respected residents of Beaconsfield.
    Many friends paid their last sad respects at the funeral last Saturday. Raymond Lambert4
  • 25 Feb 1942: BERWICK. Giving evidence at the inquiry into the December tragedy which resulted in the death of Beryl Gardam, 19, of Beaconsfield, and Raymond Lambert, 22, First-Constable E. Briant, of Berwick, said that at about 10.15 p.m. on December 18th, he went to Upper Beaconsfield road, inside a paddock, about 16 yards from the road was a damaged military truck. Near the boundary fence, which had been torn down, was the body of Gardam; and a further 8 yards away that of Lambert. Tracks indicated that the vehicle had travelled east until it had reached a ford, which dropped about 2 feet below the road level. The truck had got out of control, and had travelled straight across rough grass and scrub to where the two deceased were. It had then overturned, shot out its load of sand, regained an upright position, and spun round to face the direction from which it had come. There was nothing to indicate the presence of the ford except a bit of hand railing on the right and some planks.
    Cpl. Mervyn McDonald, 19, the driver of the truck, said he was engaged in night army exercises when his truck dropped into the ford, which he did not see. The truck lights went out and he was thrown from his seat. He sustained severe concussion, shock, spinal injuries and abrasions, and spent 3 weeks in hospital. The coroner’s verdict was accidental death. Raymond Lambert5

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Dec 1941, p5.
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 20 Dec 1941, p12
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/209817010
  4. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 24 Dec 1941, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214606436
  5. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 25 Feb 1942, p17
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215707636
Last Edited28 Dec 2023

James Alexander Young

M, #3385, b. 22 Nov 1858, d. 5 Feb 1947
Birth*22 Nov 1858 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #B16032 [par Charles YOUNG & Johanna Ann SHEPHERD].1 
Marriage*1883 Spouse: Margaret Morrison. VIC, Australia, #M933.2
 
Widower1884James Alexander Young became a widower upon the death of his wife Margaret Morrison.3 
Marriage*1889 Spouse: Fanny Heard. VIC, Australia, #M1530 - married as Fanny KELLY.4
 
Land-UBeac*3 Oct 1907 GEM-D-11. Transfer from Joseph Baxter to James Alexander Young. 19a 3r 39p.5 
Land-UBeac*4 Jul 1908 GEM-D-11. Transfer from James Alexander Young to Richard Gilbert. 19a 3r 39p.6 
Widower6 Feb 1922James Alexander Young became a widower upon the death of his wife Fanny Heard.4 
Death*5 Feb 1947 Coburg, VIC, Australia, #D1507 (Age 88) [par Unknown].7 
Death-Notice*6 Feb 1947 YOUNG.—On February 5, at the residence of his son, 188 Moreland road, West Brunswick, James Alexander, loving husband of Fanny (deceased), loving father of Georgina (Mrs. Dunn) and Harold, loving grandfather of Jean and Alma (Mrs. Pittorina), aged 88 years. —Peacefully sleeping. (Old South Melbourne footballer.)
YOUNG. — Passed away on February 5, James Alexander, dearly beloved father-in-law of Ethel, and loving grandfather of Jean, aged 88 years.—Sweet rest in peace.
YOUNG. - The Funeral of the late Mr. JAMES ALEXANDER YOUNG will leave the R. McKenzie Memorial Chapel, 199 Clarendon street, South Melbourne, THIS DAY (Thursday), at the conclusion, of service, commencing at 3.15 p.m., for the Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton.
R. McKENZIE, South Melbourne. Phone MX3107.8 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 18 Dec 1907: DANDENONG Police Court Tuesday, December 17. LICENSING COURT: Fanny Young, Pine Grove Hotel, Upper Beaconsfield. Fanny Young9
  • 28 Nov 1912: Berwick. W. S. Keast and Cr. Martin held a sale of hotel property and two farm lands (the property of Mr J. B. Payne) on Saturday last at Beaconsfield. There was a fair number of people present, but the farm lands were passed in for private sale. The hotel was bought by Mr Jas. Young. erstwhile licensee of Pine Grove, Upper Beaconesfield, for £1050. There is little doubt but the other blocks will be sold.10

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "listed as John Ann SHEPHERD, but siblings have her as Johanna."
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "Spouse James Alexander YOUNG."
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2841-137 - James Young of 112 Nelson Road South Melbourne Cab Proprietor - name amended to James Alexander Young on 11 Jul 1908.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2841-137 - Richard Gilbert of 317 Lygon Street Brunswick Night Watchman.
  7. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "Place of birth MELBOURNE."
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 6 Feb 1947, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22406918
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 6 Feb 1947, p14
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22406918
  9. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 18 Dec 1907, p2.
  10. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 28 Nov 1912, p5.
Last Edited9 Aug 2020

Alfred Ernest James Peters

M, #3386, b. Mar 1871, d. 21 Jul 1944
Birth*Mar 1871 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England, Mar Q [Newcastle upon Tyne] 10b 60.1 
Marriage*1894 Spouse: Clara Victoria Blanche Brotzel. VIC, Australia, #M3372.2
 
Land-Note*1918 Alfred Peters was a tenant in 1918/19 - 40 ac NAV 50 (GEM 20+21.)3 
Death*21 Jul 1944 Elsternwick, VIC, Australia, #D7297 (Age 73) [par John Smith PETERS & Grace DRUMMOND].4 
Death-Notice*24 Jul 1944 PETERS.-On July 21, at his residence, 228 Gleneira road, Elsternwick, Alfred, husband of Clare, dearly loved father of Grace (Mrs. H. Farrington), Austin, and Marjorie (Mrs. J. Pickering).
PETERS.-On July 21, at his residence, Alfred, esteemed father-in-law of Phyl, Joe, and Harry.
PETERS.-On July 21, at his residence, Alfred, much loved grandfather of Alf and Alan Farrington.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
2 Apr 1871John S Peters, 24 Picton Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, EnglandAge 4 months6
1919Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: quarryman.7

Family

 Clara Victoria Blanche Brotzel b. 1877, d. 17 Oct 1949
Children 1.Olive Grace Peters b. 1894, d. 1970
 2.Austin Drummond Peters b. 1 Dec 1899, d. 4 Dec 1989

Newspaper-Articles

  • 17 May 1918: For Service. BERKSHIRE BOAR,
    "Travia Tim" (1914), by Earl of Travia (1230) and Belle of Bungaree (947), by Velmore Pride (944). Sire, Velmore Prince ; dam, Nell, by John Peel (95); grand dam, Peggy (100), first Melbourne, 1905, by Earl's Son, champion Ballarat, in 1901.
    Fee 5s. Apply Peters, "Inchkeith," Upper Beaconsfield.
    Young Pedigree Stock always For Sale8
  • 26 Sep 1918: BEACONSFIELD UPPER. On Saturday evening a grand Scotch concert and revue was given in the Hall, by the Caledonian Society of Melbourne. Mr Peters, who is a lively member of the Society, took the responsibility of arranging the concert for the laudable object of augmenting the Red Cross Funds. The attendance was good and the event was a success. Mr Duncan McLean acted as secretary. Mr Peters unfortunately was unable to be present through pressing business, but Mr Leckie, the secretary of the Society, together with his good lady, and several members, were present. The dancing and general efficiency of the young lads and lassies forming the Company, was excellent. Mr W. J. Harry Smith, J.P., presided. , Duncan McLean William John Harvey-Smith9
  • 24 Oct 1918: Berwick Shire Council: From Alfred Peters, Upper Beaconsfield, drawing attention to the bad state of the road leading to his orchard, past the Pine Grove hotel, which is a quagmire.-Referred to annual inspection.10
  • 21 Jul 1944: Mr Alfred Peters, 73, well-known masseur in Melbourne for 50 years, died on Saturday at Gleneira rd, Ripponlea, after a short illness. Mr Peters came to Australia from Scotland in 1886. For more than 40 years he was honorary masseur at Prince Henry's Hospital. He was president of the Old Players and Playgoers' Association since its inception and was a former president of the Victorian Scottish Union and the Royal Caledonian Society. He leaves a widow, two daughters, and a son. The funeral will leave his residence today at 10.30 am for Fawkner Crematorium. Funeral arrangements are being made by W. G. Apps and Son Pty Ltd, St Kilda.11

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  3. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1918/19 rates.
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Jul 1944, p2.
  6. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1871 census: Parents born Scotland, father's occupation medical Rubber (?)."
  7. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  8. [S82] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.) Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.), 17 May 1918, p3
    advertised April to October 1918.
  9. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), 26 Sep 1918, p2.
  10. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 24 Oct 1918, p3.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 Jul 1944, p5.
Last Edited26 Jul 2017

John Wade

M, #3387, b. 1838, d. 24 Oct 1906
Birth*18381 
Note*bt 1897 - 1906 Roger Egan. According to John Wade's inquest the two men were best friends, and have known each other for the last nine years.2 
Death*24 Oct 1906 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D11786 (Age 68) [par Unknown].1 
Inquest26 Oct 1906Inquest held 1906/1157, Heart failure induced by exposure to the rain storm.3 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1905Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer.4,5

Grave

  • Plot 4-167-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia6

Newspaper-Articles

  • 25 Oct 1906: FOUND DEAD. BEACONSFIELD UPPER. Wednesday.
    A miner, well known locally as "Jack Wade," who spent some years fossicking in "Haunted Gully," and has been lately employed as caretaker by a gentleman in the district, was found dead on the Gembrook road early this morning. Whether he was killed by lightning or died from exposure in the heavy rain is uncertain.7
  • 31 Oct 1906: Beaconsfield Upper. Quite a gloom was cast over the district on Wednesday morning when, it became known that the dead body of one of the old identities of the district, Mr J Wade was found on the Gembrook road, about half a mile from the post office. For many years he had worked fossicking in the various gullies, but old age had compelled him to give it up, and for some time back he had acted as caretaker for Mr Leslie. (See Thomas Godfrey Leslie) He had gone for a walk on Tuesday afternoon with a friend, and after parting, was returning when death over took him. A magisterial enquiry was held at the Pine Grove Hotel on Friday morning before Mr. Wilson, J.P., when Drs Muir and Bennie, who had held a post mortum examination on the previous day, certified what the cause of death was Brights disease of the kidneys and heart failure. Thomas Godfrey Leslie8

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  2. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 24/P0000 unit 808, item 1906/1157.
  3. [S24] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 24/P0000 unit 808, item 1906/1157
    Male, Wade, John, Heart failure induced by exposure to the rain storm, Upper Beaconsfield, 1906/1157, 26 Oct 1906,.
  4. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 "as John WADE. There was also a Joseph WADE miner."
  5. [S105] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1905.
  6. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-167-B     Wade     John     M     67     26/10/1906     413.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 25 Oct 1906, p5.
  8. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 31 Oct 1906, p2.
Last Edited22 Jun 2019
 

NOTE

Some family sections show only the children who were associated with Upper Beaconsfield.

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