Elizabeth Farrell

F, #7117, b. 13 Jul 1863, d. 21 Jul 1940
Probate (Will)* Elizabeth Farrell. Spinster. Auburn. 21 Jul 1940. 316/101.1 
Birth*13 Jul 1863 Bullarook, VIC, Australia, #B14613 [par Bryan FARRELL & Margaret CAMPBELL].2 
Occupation*bt 1919 - 1924 Head teacher at Upper Beaconsfield School - teacher number 1794.3 
Death*21 Jul 1940 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #D6975 (Age 76) [par unknown].4 
Death-Notice*22 Jul 1940 FARRELL.-On July 21 at Bethesda Hospital, Elizabeth, the loved aunt of Stella, Irene, Harold, and Percy Jones, also Emily and Syd Roberts, aged 76 years. -In God's care.
FARRELL-The Friends of the late Miss ELIZABETH FARRELL are respectfully informed that her remains will be cremated at the Melbourne Crematorium Fawkner.
The funeral is appointed to move from R. McKenzie's funeral parlour, 197 Clarendon street, South Melbourne THIS DAY (Monday 22nd July) at 3.30 p.m.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1919 - 1924Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: teacher.6,7,8,9

Grave

  • Garden of Remembrance 1, Fawkner Cemetery, Fawkner, VIC, Australia10

Newspaper-Articles

  • 30 Sep 1924: There has been an exchange of teachers at the State school. Miss Farrel has left Upper Beaconsfield for Plenty, and will be succeeded by Mr W Allen, who comes from Hopkins school, Warrnambool. In North Beaconsfield the Progress Association is negotiating for a separate school. William John Allen11

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3, unit 3399; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1114.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "indexed as FARELL."
  3. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 13719/P1 Index to Teacher Record Books - see VPRS 13718 on microfilm at the PROV for more detailed information.
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 Jul 1940, p4.
  6. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  7. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  8. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  9. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  10. [S39] Index of burials in the cemetery of Fawkner Memorial Park, online @ http://www.gmct.com.au/deceased-search/ "Reg No     71373; Location     GR1A*37***24; Area Garden Of Remembrance 1
    FARRELL ELIZABETH Age     76."
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Sep 1924, p17.
Last Edited7 Nov 2018

Richard Fitzgerald

M, #7124, b. 1852, d. 14 Oct 1926
Birth*1852 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #B6567 [par Dennis FITZGERALD & Johanna MURPHY].1 
Marriage*20 Sep 1876 Spouse: Bridget Shannon. Kyneton, VIC, Australia, #M2980.2
 
Marriage-Notice*23 Sep 1876 FITZGERALD—SHANNON.—On the 20th inst., at St Mary's, Kyneton, by the Rev. Father Nelan, Richard Fitzgerald, of Tylden, to Bridget Shannon, third daughter of Jeremiah Shannon; of Newham.3 
Widower1899Richard Fitzgerald became a widower upon the death of his wife Bridget Shannon.4 
Death*14 Oct 1926 Kew, VIC, Australia, #D14350 (Age 74) [par Dennis FITZGERALD].4 
Death-Notice*15 Oct 1926 FITZGERALD.—On the 14th October, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Brown, 111 Brougham-street, Kew, Richard Fitzgerald, beloved father of Patrick, Nellie, Agnes, Nora, Dick, Alice, James, Minnie and Rosa (late of Kyneton and Tylden).
FITZGERALD.—The Friends of the late RICHARD FITZGERALD are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in Box Hill Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave A. W. Padbury and Co.'s Funeral Parlor Cotham-road, Kew, THIS DAY (Friday), 15th October, at 11 a.m.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1922 - 1927c/- Mrs GOFF, Harpfield, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer.6,7,8,9

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Sep 1927: Public Notices. TRANSFER OF LAND ACT, 1915. Section 79. NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to the direction of the Commissioner of Titles in this behalf, it is intended at the expiration of Fourteen Days from the insertion of this advertisement in the “Dandenong Journal” newspaper to issue to ROSA MAY BROWN, of 111 Brougham Street, Kew, married woman (Administratrix of the Estate of Richard Fitzgerald, formerly of Upper Beaconsfield, Gardener, but late of Hammond-street, Dandenong, Farmer, deceased) a new Certificate of Title to the land described below in lieu of Certificate of Title Volume 4898 Folio 979464 such Certificate of Title having as is alleged been destroyed by fire. Dated
    twenty-second day of August, 1927. A. E. HORTON. Assistant Registrar of Titles.
    The Land referred to: Part of Crown Portion Eighty-seven Parish of Eumemmerring County of Mornington, particularly described in Certificate of Title Volume 4898 Folio 979464. W. H. Flood, Solicitor, Clarke Buildings, 430 Bourke-street, Melbourne.10

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S14] Newspaper - The Kyneton Observer (Vic.), Sat 23 Sep 1876, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/240924074
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 15 Oct 1926, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/202220240
    The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 15 Oct 1926, p16
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/202220304
  6. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  7. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  8. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925.
  9. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  10. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 1 Sep 1927, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214589346
Last Edited26 Jan 2019

Oscar Claude Ford

M, #7126, b. 1884, d. 10 Jul 1968
Probate (Will)* 686/247. Oscar Claud FORD Date of grant: 28 Apr 1969; Date of death: 10 Jul 1968; Occupation: Retired; Residence: Murrumbeena.1 
Birth*18842 
Marriage*1918 Spouse: Mary Florence Francis. VIC, Australia, #M3845/1918.3
 
Land-UBeac*17 Dec 1919 PAK-235. Transfer from William John Wilkins to Oscar Claude Ford. 19a 2r 34p.4 
Land-UBeac*12 Feb 1926 PAK-235. Transfer from Oscar Claude Ford to Charles Conolan. 19a 2r 34p.5 
Death*10 Jul 1968 Cheltenham, VIC, Australia, #D16489 (Age 84) [par Frederic FORD & Margaret G FARMER].2 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1916Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: groom.6

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 7591/ P4 unit 49, item 686/247
    VPRS 28/ P5 unit 368, item 686/247.
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1685-870 - Oscar Claude Ford of Jasper Road North Brighton Farmer.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1685-870 - Charles Conolan of Diamond Creek Gardener - C/T 5092-345.
  6. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
Last Edited16 Jan 2020

George Ford

M, #7128, b. 1886, d. 20 Jun 1948
Birth*1886 
Marriage*23 Dec 1908 Spouse: Janet Bell. Christ Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M7579/1908 (as Janet BELL.)1
 
Death*20 Jun 1948 Mont Park, VIC, Australia, #D7394/1948 (Age 62) [par Charles FORD & Charlotte MANTON].2 
Death-Notice*22 Jun 1948 FORD.—On June 20 (suddenly), George (late of Cockatoo), dearly beloved father of May, father-in-law of Stan, grandfather of John and Brian. At rest.3 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1927Main Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Janet Ford.4
1937Allotment 81, Cockatoo, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: mill hand. With Janet Ford. With Mavis Emily Ford.5

Family

 Janet Bell b. 5 Oct 1892, d. 16 Jun 1975
Child 1.Mavis Emily Ford6 b. 1 Dec 1913, d. 17 Jan 2002

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D7394/1948 - born WOODEND."
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 22 Jun 1948, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206890105
  4. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  5. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  6. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560.
Last Edited1 Jan 2024

Janet Bell

F, #7129, b. 5 Oct 1892, d. 16 Jun 1975
Father*John James Bell b. 5 Dec 1848, d. 29 Oct 1925
Mother*Annie Howard b. 1856, d. 29 Jul 1917
Name Variation Janet Bell was also known as Jessie. 
Married NameFord. 
Birth*5 Oct 1892 Gembrook, VIC, Australia, #B33094/1892 (par John James BELL & Annie HOWARD) - as Janet BELL.1,2 
Marriage*23 Dec 1908 Spouse: George Ford. Christ Church, St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M7579/1908 (as Janet BELL.)3
 
Land-Note*19 Mar 1926 GEM-E-7A. Took over soldier settlement lease of Robin Bell. Applied 19 Mar 1926. 
Widow20 Jun 1948Janet Bell became a widow upon the death of her husband George Ford.4 
Death*16 Jun 1975 Caulfield, VIC, Australia, #D13498/1975 (Age 83) (par John BELL & Ann HOWARD) - as Janet FORD. Born Gembrook. Death registered at Caulfield.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1927Main Road, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With George Ford.6
1937Allotment 81, Cockatoo, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties (as Jessie). With George Ford. With Mavis Emily Ford.7

Family

 George Ford b. 1886, d. 20 Jun 1948
Child 1.Mavis Emily Ford8 b. 1 Dec 1913, d. 17 Jan 2002

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B33094/1892 (par John James BELL & Annie HOWARD) - as Janet BELL. Birth registered at Gembrook."
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Graham Hill family tree, Tree ID: 73702209
    Person viewed: Janet (Jessie) Bell, Birth Date: 5 Oct 1892, Gembrook, Victoria, Australia, Death Date: 16 Jun 1975, Caulfield, Victoria, Australia.
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D7394/1948 - born WOODEND."
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D13498/1975 (Age 83) (par John BELL & Ann HOWARD) - as Janet FORD. Born Gembrook. Death registered at Caulfield."
  6. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  7. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937.
  8. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560.
Last Edited1 Jan 2024

Walter Robert Fulton

M, #7132, b. 1891, d. 1974
Birth*18911 
Marriage*1916 Spouse: Alma Lucy Smith. VIC, Australia, #M4960.2
 
Widower1969Walter Robert Fulton became a widower upon the death of his wife Alma Lucy Smith.1 
Death*1974 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D21720 (Age 83) [par Robert FULTON & Edith Agnes WASTELL].1 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1917 - 1919Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: orchardist. With Alma Lucy Fulton.3,4,5

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  4. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  5. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
Last Edited22 Jul 2016

Alma Lucy Smith

F, #7133, b. 1889, d. 1969
Married NameFulton.1 
Birth*18891 
Marriage*1916 Spouse: Walter Robert Fulton. VIC, Australia, #M4960.2
 
Land-UBeac*8 Jun 1942 PAK-72 5/LP4600 part. Transfer from Herbert Stanley Guy to Alma Lucy Fulton.3 
Land-UBeac*9 Jan 1962 PAK-72 5/LP4600 part. Transfer from Alma Lucy Fulton to Country Roads Board. Compulsory acquisition.4 
Death*1969 Preston, VIC, Australia, #D17438 (Age 80) [par Thomas SMITH & Emily CODLING].1 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1917 - 1919Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Walter Robert Fulton.5,6,7

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6285-831 - Alma Lucy Fulton of 55 Spring Street Preston Married Woman.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6285-831 - Country Roads Board - C/T 8393-498 Reg 31 Jul 1962.
  5. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  6. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  7. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
Last Edited21 Dec 2022
 

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