SMALE Thomas

Other Events:

• _UID: 881FCFDF631A400BB9A99852B4AF165E4093
• Baptism: 1 Mar 1795, Whitstone CON
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Inclined Plane, North Tamerton CON
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Jameston Plane, Holsworthy DEV
• Occupation: 30 Mar 1851, Jameston Plane, Holsworthy DEV; Canal Labourer; : 52y
• Census: 7 Apr 1861, Inclined Plane, North Tamerton CON; : 64y
• Occupation: 7 Apr 1861, Inclined Plane, North Tamerton CON; Labourer on the Bude Canal; : 64y
• Census: 2 Apr 1871, Canal Cottage, North Tamerton CON; : 73y
• Occupation: 2 Apr 1871, Canal Cottage, North Tamerton CON; Canal Engineer; : 73y

Notes:

Census:
Ref. HO151/106-6

Census:
Thomas SMALE (Canal labourer), his wife Grace (Canal labourers wife), Elizabeth (Daughter/dressmaker), Noah (Son/scholar) and Ann (Grand-daughter/scholar).

PRO Ref: HO/107/1896 Folio: 448 Page: 1 FHL Film: 0221047

Died:
Death Certificate - age= 77 years.

Thomas married SHAPLIN Grace 14 Feb 1819, North Tamerton CON. Grace was born Abt 1802, Calstock CON; died Between Jul 1890 and Sep 1890, Okehampton DEV; was buried , Northlew DEV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Ann ELLIOT
• _UID: 78860C464177409D97DCD95EF99A5EE262B6
• Baptism: 27 Jun 1819, North Tamerton CON
• Immigration: 3 Sep 1841, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ

Notes:

Baptism:
Residence: Semersdon

Immigration:
Aboard the 'Amelia Thompson'.

Buried:
Unknown Burial Location

Ann married ELLIOT Peter 3 Jul 1840, North Tamerton CON. Peter was born Jan 1816, Marhamchurch CON; died 16 Sep 1883, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ; was buried 19 Sep 1883, Bell Block (Mangati Road) Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 2714FFA34320470CB6DD3C092A7568AD1F5F
• Baptism: 7 Apr 1821, North Tamerton CON
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Inclined Plane, North Tamerton CON

Notes:

Baptism:
Residence: Semersdon

Maria — PAUL James Moyse. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 577C4855513F4F489423B5BDB90B5407DF4C
• Baptism: 1 Jun 1823, North Tamerton CON
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, North Tamerton CON; : 15y
• Occupation: 1851, 12 Mill Pleasant, Devonport DEV; Stonemason/Farmer/Contracter
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, 12 Mill Pleasant, Devonport DEV
• Emigration: 19 Aug 1854, Plymouth DEV
• Probate: 28 Jun 1883, Melbourne VIC

Notes:

Barrabool Hills Book, GHRC

1861 Thomas SMALE shown as occupier of Allotments 24(a) and 24(b) of Section 3. Known as Basset's farm and owned by John CLINNICK.
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Geelong and Western District Directory, 1861

Thomas SMALE, committee member, Barrabool Farmers' Association.
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The Barrabool Shire Council's Jubilee, 1865-1915, compiled by Cr. W. Ham. [RHSV]

Proclaimed a shire on 13 Jun 1865. First shire meeting held 26 Jun 1865. Members present include Cr. T. SMALE. Thomas SMALE listed as being a councillor for two years 1865-1867. [Presumably for one term only]
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Geelong Advertiser, 17 Feb 1870

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT CERES

It is with extreme regret that we have to record a most destructive and calamitous fire which occurred at the farm of Mr. T. Smale, J.P., at Ceres, on Tuesday, about 1 p.m. Mr. Smale has had a most bountiful harvest, and had never gathered in more grain, hay, and other agricultural produce than he had this season. He was looking forward to a considerable return this year to make up for the losses sustained in previous bad seasons, but this fire has upset all his hopes, and not being insured at all, he has lost not only all his year's labor and expenditure as well as all expected profits but nearly the whole of what he was possessed of. This is to be the more regretted as the catastrophe is undoubtedly the result of gross carelessness on the part of a man who has been employed by Mr. Smale for some six or seven years, and there can be no accounting for his foolhardy conduct in this affair, as he has hitherto borne a good character, as an excellent farm hand. It appears that Mr. Smale, on Monday, left instructions that the stubble was to be burnt off some of the paddocks if the day were suitable, but at the same time he impressed on the man that if the day should turn out hot, or if a hot wind prevailed, he was not on any account to think of setting fire to any of the stubble. In the face of this the man, whose name is Samuel Berryman, went deliberately after dinner, in the hottest part of the day, with the thermometer standing at over a hundred in the shade, and a regular "brickfielder" blowing, and fired the stubble in a small paddock not far removed from the homestead. The wind was blowing direct from where the stubble was lighted to the homestead and the stack-yard. The fire was no sooner ignited than it spread with lightning-like rapidity across the paddock into one from which rye grass has not long been mowed, and across this with equal rapidity to the hay stacks. In less time than it takes to write it, these were one mass of flames. The unfortunate man seems to have been utterly prostrated at the sight of the damage he had done, and rushed about without attempting to save anything, although he would have had time to liberate over twenty pigs which were confined in the piggery, and to have removed some drays, buggy, and agricultural implements. Unfortunately Mr. Smale was absent at the Mount Moriac Police Court, and Mrs. Smale had left only shortly before the catastrophe, leaving only Berryman and the servant girl on the premises. The neighbours however rushed to the scene, and bursting into the house succeed in rescuing a chest of drawers and a seer taire containing Mr. Smale's papers and documents. With the exception of a few minor articles of furniture, this was all that was saved out of a smiling homestead which half an hour previously had been surrounded by the results of a bountiful harvest, and was furnished with every necessary for a large and properly conducted farm. The fire having laid hold of the stacks, almost immediately extended to the barn, the threshing machine shed, the piggeries, and a long row of sheds used for various purposes. The blaze and heat were terrific, melting spare brasses belonging to Mr. Smale's threshing machine as effectually as if they had been reduced in a furnace. The poor pigs were literally roasted alive, and some splendid drays and implements standing in the yard were totally destroyed. The house dog was also burnt to death, being chained up, and all that now remains of him is a charred skeleton. The fowls shared the same fate, but fortunately the entire [sic] horse "Reformer" was released before the fire reached his stable. The heat was so intense that in a very few minutes the fire was communicated to the house, and so rapidly did the work of destruction proceed that the neighbors were only able to rescue the few articles we have mentioned. The property destroyed included 50 tons of magnificent hay, a stack of unthreshed wheat, estimated to contain about 100 bags, another stack of oats, containing about an equal quantity of grain; a small stack of barley, estimated as likely to yield 30 or 40 bags; 60 bags of peas, a stack of rye grass, containing about 100 bushels of seed; three cwt. of butter, twenty-one fine pigs, the barn, stables, piggeries, sheds and dwelling house, waggon, drays, buggy, implements, harness, and the household furniture; the whole valued by Mr. Smale at about £1200. The unfortunate gentleman, it appears, has never been in the habit of insuring, and hence his loss is not covered to the value of a penny by insurance policies. The servant girl has also suffered, having lost everything but the clothes she had on at the time. Her wardrobe may appear a slight loss, but to her it is no doubt a very serious one. The greatest sympathy is expressed for Mr. Smale by all his neighbors. He has worked hard for fifteen years on his farm, and had just got it into excellent order when this catastrophe comes and throws him back for years. The farmers around seeing the smoke rode with all haste to the spot, but were only enabled to render very slight service, although they worked with a will. Mr. Smale desires to thank them most heartily for their assistance. The fire and the misfortune of the loser does not seem to have been sufficient to repress the purloining proclivities of some person. In the chest of drawers which were saved there was a considerable sum in gold and notes, the gold consisting of five sovereigns placed in one of the drawers by Mrs. Smale just before she left. Some unprincipled individual undeserving of the name of a man, took advantage of the bustle and excitement to steal three of these. It is stated that the thief is known, and in the interest of justice and all right feeling it is hoped that he will not be allowed to go scatheless. The man Berryman, who was the innocent but blundering cause of this great misfortune to Mr. Smale, has been arrested on a charge of carelessly using fire. He was brought up at the Central police court yesterday and was remanded until Friday.
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In the next column:

CARELESS USE OF FIRE - Samuel Berryman was charged with carelessly using fire at Mr. Smale's farm, Ceres on the previous day. On the application of the police, the prisoner was remanded until Friday for the production of evidence.
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Geelong Advertiser, 19 Feb 1870, Current Topics column

The circumstances connected with the disastrous fire at Mr. Smale's farm, Ceres, as reported by us on Thursday, were elicited at the Central Police Court yesterday, on the hearing of the charge of careless use of fire preferred against Samuel Berryman, the man who caused the conflagration. The evidence showed gross carelessness, and although Mr. Smale pleaded for a lenient sentence, the bench felt called upon to impose a penalty of 10 pounds, or in default, one month's imprisonment, in order that the case may prove a warning to others similarly situated. The unfortunate man appeared in court much burnt about the arms, face, and body, and no doubt his punishment bodily, mentally, and pecuniarily is heavy, but it is to be hoped the case will have its effect in preventing carelessness in future. That some such example is needed, is shown by the fact that an exactly similar case is reported from Whorooly [sic], near Beechworth, where on the same day as this fire at Mr. Smale's occurred, two brothers named McWalters were burnt out, losing all the crops they had just harvested and all their improvements.
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Geelong Advertiser, 25 May 1883

SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. SMALE, J.P.

The residents of this town and district will regret to learn of the very sudden death of Mr. Thomas Smale, J.P., of Edgecombe Farm, Barrabool Hills, which occurred about ten o'clock yesterday morning. The gentleman named proceeded to the Bible Christian Church at Mount Moriac on Wednesday evening, at which place he occupied the chair at a public gathering. During the proceedings he was taken suddenly ill with spasms, and was compelled to retire to the parsonage in connection with the church, and a messenger was despatched to Geelong for Dr. Carstairs. The doctor proceeded to Mount Moriac with all despatch, and prescribed for Mr. Smale. The medicine appeared to give relief to the patient, and the doctor remained with him throughout the night. At seven o'clock yesterday morning Mr. Smale was apparently so far recovered that Dr. Carstairs did not consider that his presence was any longer required, and he left for town. A couple of hours afterwards, Mr. Smale had a second attack to which he succumbed about ten o'clock in the morning. The news of Mr. Smale's death was conveyed to Dr. Carstairs later in the day, but he refused to give a certificate as to the cause of death until the police and the coroner were acquainted with the case. Mr. Heron, the police magistrate, did not consider that it was a case for any magisterial inquiry, and directed the medical gentleman who had seen the deceased to give the relatives a certificate as to the cause of death. The deceased gentleman was a native of North Tamerton, Devon, [sic] England, and died at the age of 60 years. He came to the colony at an early period, and was a resident of the Barrabool Hills district for fully 30 years. As a farmer he was most successful on the old Barrabool Hills, where he held a leading position for many years. In his social life he was extremely well liked, and for a considerable period occupied the position of a member of the Barrabool Shire Council, both at the time the district was under the old road board system, and since the Shires Act came into force. He was a staunch teetotaller, and a leading member of the Bible Christian Church. In all political movements he took a great interest, and he was one of the most energetic agitators for a better system of immigration, which he thought would be of vast benefit to the farmers of the colony.
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The Will of Thomas SMALE, 1823-1883

This is the last Will and testament of Thomas Smale, Farmer, in the Parish of Barrabool, County of Grant, in the Colony of Victoria - dated this Eighth day of May - One Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty.

I, Thomas Smale hereby give to my Wife "Eliza" the proceeds of the whole of my estate, for her own personal use and benefit as long as she lives (less what is hereinafter mentioned) including my life policy for Five Hundred pounds in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. I also direct that as long as my wife lives, that my estate shall not be sold. But that my Wife may either live in it, or let it as she may think fit.

I also direct that my daughter "Mary Ann" shall receive out of my estate, One Hundred Pounds for her own personal use, and that after the death of her Mother she shall have my estate for her own personal use and benefit, and after her death, my estate shall be sold, and be equally divided among her Children. I also direct that Twenty Pounds Sterling, shall be giv'n to the "Bible Christian Missionary cause in Victoria".

Signed by the Testator in the presence of us whose signature is attached hereto-

Thomas Smale
May 8, 1880

John Daniel
Robert James Andrews
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Stood for the Legislative Assembly of the Victorian State Parliament in 1871 in the seat of South Grant. Source: Argus Newspaper (Melbourne) Index, 1870-1879.
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Baptism:
Residence: Ash Hill

Census:
Mason Apprentice residing with the TRENOUTH family.

Census:
Thomas SMALE, his wife Eliza, daughter Mary Ann and his brother Isaac shown as residing at 12 Mill Pleasant, Devonport DEV. Interestingly, Isaac is described as a Mason Apprentice.

PRO Ref: HO/107/1882, Folio: 361, Page: 18, FHL Film: 0221031

Emigration:
Aboard 'Clara' arriving in Portland on 19 Nov 1854.
Into Place: Portland VIC

Buried:
HGH-MET-02-807-028

Thomas married SAMELLS Eliza 29 Feb 1844, North Tamerton CON. Eliza (daughter of SAMELLS Richard and WARREN Ann) was born Abt 1825, Boyton CON; died 18 Nov 1898, 27 Little Myers Street, Geelong VIC; was buried 20 Nov 1898, Barrabool Hills Cemetery, Highton VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: D1CDC0C3E8254D5B866154D63D20F6E11B44
• Baptism: 15 Jan 1826, North Tamerton CON

Notes:

Baptism:
Residence: Tamerton

Avis — MATTHEWS Edward. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 1C6E98B5D6A542CFB0ED4010EF038D5E2DB5
• Baptism: 25 Jul 1830, North Tamerton CON

Notes:

Baptism:
Residence: Ragged Hill, North Tamerton

Buried:
Residence: Ash Hill

Other Events:

• _UID: 3868AC8A9CB04F01A7A9C930D1B3427EFFDD
• Baptism: 8 Jul 1832, North Tamerton CON

Notes:

Baptism:
Residence: North Tamerton

Buried:
Ash Lane, North Tamerton

Other Events:

• _UID: 0FA69D0BB39A4CACBC4248A3CEF3A03D29F0
• Baptism: 29 Dec 1833, North Tamerton CON
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Inclined Plane, North Tamerton CON
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, 12 Mill Pleasant, Devonport DEV
• Occupation: 30 Mar 1851, 12 Mill Pleasant, Devonport DEV; Stonemason / Diver
• Occupation: Abt 1855; Diver
• Immigration: 1875, VIC aboard the "Nubia"

Notes:

Employed variously as a diver in the Channel Islands, Dover KEN and in India working as a clearance diver for P & O. Also known to have dived for pearls off the coast of Northern Australia. Eventually settled at Port Fairy VIC where he was also known as a diver. It is believed that he was still an active diver not long before he died so he was probably the oldest diver in the world, particularly when it is considered in the light of the fact that divers did not have a very long life expectancy. At his death an obituary appeared in the Melbourne Herald newspaper, so his exploits must have been well known.
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Geelong Advertiser, 21 April, 1875

As we hear some difficulty is being met with in obtaining really experienced and trustworthy divers for the work required at the Blencathra and other wrecks it may be mentioned that one of the most experienced divers in the P & O service, Mr. Smale, is now on a visit to his brother of the Barrabool Hills. Mr. Smale has been 15 years in the service of the P & O company and has had 20 years experience as a diver. It was he who recovered the mails from the Rangoon after she had foundered.
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Geelong Advertiser, 15 November, 1875

J. SMALE, PEARL FISHERMAN

THE PEARL FISHERIES

Some time ago it will be remembered, it was announced that Mr. J.
Smale, a diver of considerable experience and the brother of
Mr. T. Smale of the Barrabool Hills had arrived from England and had been engaged for the Pearl Fisheries in Torres Straits. The following letter which was received from him on Friday will be read with interest:-

"Cutter Peveril" Torres Straits, Oct. 15th.

Dear Sir,
Knowing how great the interest you take in our doings here in Torres Straits, I have ventured to give you a short account of my "experiences" since I left your pretty little town of Geelong. I left Sydney in the Peveril on the 19th. June last and after a long and tedious passage of 39 days we arrived safe and sound at Somerset, Cape York, having had to call in at Cardwell to repair damages sustained in a heavy gale. We remained only a few days at Cardwell which is certainly not the place in which I would choose to dwell as it is but a small place, intensely hot and sandy. But I shall ever look back to my sojourn there with feelings of pleasure for, though a perfect stranger, I was most hospitably entertained. "They took me in" in the best sense of the words. In an attempt to pourtray [sic] the scenery between Cardwell and Somerset would be a task to which I do not feel at all equal. We were constantly passing Islands, rocks and sandbanks in the sea and mountains raising there [sic] lofty heads some thousands of feet into the clouds on the mainland, the people of Queensland may well boast of their mountain scenery, it is something magnificent. Some of the islands also rose a considerable height from the sea level and most of them were covered with verdure of the richest shades of green, even some of the sandbanks were similarly clothed and could boast of trees notwithstanding the sea was constantly washing over them, strange but true. Added to this the islands were indented with beautiful little bays which afford safe havens in all weathers and, as the navigation was too intricate, in these bays we constantly sought shelter at night. When time permitted I put on my diving dress and went in for submarine exploration, the scenery of the deep however, as a rule disappointed me, although I sometimes found my lines cast in pretty places, the scarcity of fish fairly taking me by surprise. However, as I have before stated, we arrived in due course at Somerset, which, I should think, is a very healthy place. The settlement, however, is, I believe, about to be shifted to one of the islands down here, as this will be much more convenient for us pearl fishers. And now with respect to the Pearl Fisheries, there are in these Straits about 50 boats employed, averaging about 3 tons each. Thirty of these carry a diver and apparatus, some two, and they belong to various firms in Sydney and Melbourne, most of the boats have a crew of 5 men besides the diver, the crews being chiefly South Sea Islanders and fine fellows they are in boats, I can assure you, the craft being kept clean as a new pin, indeed a stranger would take them for gentlemen's yachts. There are hundreds of square miles of fishing grounds and although but few shells are being got up at present, there is undoubtedly a rich field for enterprise. The vessels forming "the station" for the boats are moored here and there under the lee of this or that island and the boats are generally absent about a fortnight at a time. When, however, we leave our ship we never know where the search for pearls will take us before we return, a roving commission being granted us, as it is all free selection, there are no vested rights, nor is the residence clause insisted upon. We let go our anchor in the most likely place, and down goes the diver. I have been diving for over 21 years, but I have been over more ground under the water since I have been here than during the whole of my career, but then my former operations have consisted in building foundations for breakwaters etc., blowing up wrecks, blasting rocks, raising sunken vessels, etc. etc. and these operations have of course been confined to certain localities. The depth of water here is from 5 to 10 fathoms and the scenery at the bottom is splendid, the surface is tolerably regular, studded here and there with coral monuments of various hues, intermixed with the far tree and other vegetation, the colours of which are beautifully displayed in the great deep. Sometimes, however, I have had to cross blocks of granite strewn about indiscriminately or piled up like so many cairns. Then again, I have fallen in with caves and caverns which would have delighted the heart of a hermit, and in these I have seen some strange looking denizens in the shape of shell fish. Here, as contrasted with the waters inspected on our voyage, we always have plenty of company under the water, in the shape of fish, some of which are very pretty, while other ugly brutes remind you of the fictions of "Verne" and "Victor Hugo". I was enjoying a long walk through one of the channels a few weeks ago, when I was very much astonished to see a very large alligator in front of me. He must have been over 15 feet long. Now, it is unpleasant enough to drop in with such sort of company on shore, you may guess how I felt when meeting the scaly monster in his own particular realm. He however, did not condescend to notice me; no courtesies were interchanged between us and I - well, I did not resent his want of common politeness more than by "shaking the dust" or rather the water, off my feet as quickly as possible, and retiring to the upper regions. Shortly after this encounter I dropped in with another ugly customer - not a veritable sea serpent but something very like one. I was walking along over a smooth bottom when I saw what appeared to be a very large dead snake. I spurned the reptile with my foot when - whew! - he came at me with a rush. Fortunately my glasses were strong, as it was at these he darted. I drew my knife at him, but he got clear. I have often seen these sorts of things before, but never had one tackle me. Another diver walked slap up to a large shark the other day as it was enjoying a dolce far niente opposite one of the afore mentioned caves, if he did not skedaddle up to the surface again it was a caution to snakes. Such are a few of the sensations we divers have to enjoy. But alligators, snakes and sharks have made me forget all about the 20 boats - 30 of the 50 I have already accounted for. The 20 carry crews of about 14 men each, chiefly natives of the islands in these straits and go where there is shallow water, say about 3 or 4 fathoms. A desirable spot reached, 12 of the crew dart like arrows down through the water cleaving it with great rapidity, and it is highly amusing to see scores of heads bobbing up and down. They obtain large quantities of hacked shell, they work say an hour, then sit smoking their pipes on deck as contentedly as possible. They are splendid divers, can remain under water a long time, and about I shall probably have more to say in my next.

It should be noted that the author of the above letter was not Mr. J. SMALE but Mr. Isaac SMALE. For obscure reasons the Geelong Advertiser used the incorrect initial.
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Baptism:
Residence: North Tamerton

Census:
Issac shown as living with his brother Thomas at 12 Mill Pleasant, Devonport DEV, Occupation: Mason Apprentice.

PRO Ref: HO/107/1882, Folio: 361, Page: 18, FHL Film: 0221031

Isaac married BOLTON Margaret Elizabeth 23 Nov 1852, Holy Trinity Church, Plymouth DEV. Margaret was born Abt 1834, Torpoint CON; died 6 Jan 1906, Port Fairy VIC; was buried Jan 1906, Port Fairy Cemetery, Port Fairy VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 61F990843E924FE5B73BE5A75FBDDE8C767D
• Baptism: 1 May 1836, North Tamerton CON
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Inclined Plane, North Tamerton CON
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Jameston Plane, Holsworthy DEV
• Occupation: 30 Mar 1851, Jameston Plane, Holsworthy DEV; Dressmaker

Notes:

Baptism:
Residence: Wharf

Census:
Thomas SMALE (Canal labourer), his wife Grace (Canal labourers wife), Elizabeth (Daughter/dressmaker), Noah (Son/scholar) and Ann (Grand-daughter/scholar).

PRO Ref: HO/107/1896 Folio: 448 Page: 1 FHL Film: 0221047

Other Events:

• _UID: E21D3501924945F88A3C6350A384A0D5622E
• Baptism: 31 Mar 1839, North Tamerton CON
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Inclined Plane, North Tamerton CON
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Barton Luffincott, Holsworthy DEV
• Census: 2 Apr 1871, Moon Street, Stoke Damerel DEV
• Census: 3 Apr 1881, King Street West, Plymouth DEV
• Occupation: 3 Apr 1881, King Street West, Plymouth DEV; Publican

Notes:

Baptism:
Residence: North Tamerton

Census:
Moses SMALE shown age 13 years as a Farm Labourer (Servant) born North Tamerton, CON in the employ of Abraham TRIBLE farmer of 200 acres.
PRO Ref: HO/107/1896, Folio: 373, Page: 1, FHL Film: 0221047.

Census:
Occupation: Publican. King Street, Plymouth appears to be populated with modern large housing buildings. No sign of a 19th. century public house.

Moses married HENDERSON Jane Odgers 11 Jun 1861, St. James the Great Church, Devonport DEV. Jane was born Abt 1837, CON. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 688390CC8DF64FDBAA0BF3C23199190A4B44
• Baptism: 9 Mar 1841, North Tamerton CON
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Inclined Plane, North Tamerton CON

Notes:

Baptism:
Residence: Inclined Plane

Other Events:

• Occupation: Labourer on the canal.
• _UID: E2DC1D42E4214D0FBEB5D9E1512088D3777D
• Baptism: 7 Feb 1843, North Tamerton CON
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Jameston Plane, Holsworthy DEV

Notes:

Baptism:
Residence: North Tamerton

Census:
Thomas SMALE (Canal labourer), his wife Grace (Canal labourers wife), Elizabeth (Daughter/dressmaker), Noah (Son/scholar) and Ann (Grand-daughter/scholar).

PRO Ref: HO/107/1896 Folio: 448 Page: 1 FHL Film: 0221047

Died:
Cornwall OPC record reveals residence as Werrington Plane. This probably indicates that Noah SMALE was a canal worker on the Bude Canal.

Noah married GILBERT Mary Ann 13 May 1860, Werrington DEV. Mary was born Abt 1840, Tavistock DEV; died Abt 1904, Launceston CON. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: Y

Notes:

Birth:
Bound for New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer

Notes:

Buried:
Unknown Burial Location

John — LAWRENCE Emily Frances. Emily was born 3 Feb 1845; died 4 Oct 1931; was buried 6 Oct 1931, Waitara Cemetery, Waitara, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer

Notes:

Buried:
Memorial Area, Block 1 Plot 151B

Norman — BLACK Alice. Alice was born Abt 1849; died 11 Jul 1941, NZ; was buried 14 Jul 1941, Waitara Cemetery, Waitara, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Horse Trainer
• Baptism: 25 Dec 1847, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ

Notes:

Buried:
Presbyterian Block - Row 8 Lot 14 Plot 1

William — MOON Emmalena. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 15 May 1852, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ

Notes:

Buried:
Baptist Subdivision Row 3 Lot 5 Plot 3

Elizabeth — RUNDLE Samuel. Samuel was born 19 Oct 1844, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ; died 6 Jun 1929, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ; was buried 8 Jun 1929, Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Ann WALKER
• _UID: B8C2E2F2F5E64A85926421DEB38058EC64C3
• Baptism: 18 Feb 1854, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ

Ann married WALKER Thomas 23 Aug 1877, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ. Thomas was born 1852, Whanganui NZ; died 16 May 1919, Levin, Horowhenua District, Manawatu-Wanganui NZ. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Retired Farmer

Notes:

Buried:
Memorial Area, Block 6 Plot 5B

Samuel — PURCHES Louisa. Louisa was born Abt 1861, HAM; died 7 Jun 1929, Waitara, Taranaki NZ; was buried 8 Jun 1929, Waitara Cemetery, Waitara, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Carrier

Notes:

Buried:
In an unknown location.

Isaac married JOLL Mary Caroline 1886, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ. Mary was born 26 Apr 1864, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ; died 14 Oct 1945, Waitara, Taranaki NZ; was buried 16 Oct 1945, Waitara Cemetery, Waitara, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: C484E2153BC44A2F89105C6381C402005647
• Baptism: 19 Apr 1844, North Tamerton CON

Notes:

Birth:
Residence: Wharf

Buried:
Residence: Wharf

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann WALTER
• Occupation: Home Duties
• _UID: FDBEE1C0EDFC4E599595F82B0FFB4BB947FB
• Census: 1851, 12 Mill Pleasant, Devonport DEV
• Emigration: 19 Aug 1854, Plymouth DEV; : 9y

Notes:

Census:
Thomas SMALE, his wife Eliza, daughter Mary Ann and his brother Isaac shown as residing at 12 Mill Pleasant, Devonport DEV. Interestingly, Isaac is described as a Mason Apprentice.

PRO Ref: HO/107/1882, Folio: 361, Page: 18, FHL Film: 0221031

Emigration:
Aboard 'Clara' arriving in Portland on 19 Nov 1854.
Into Place: Portland VIC

Mary married WALTER Ambrose Willcock, JP 6 Mar 1862, Bible Christian Chapel, Barrabool Hills VIC. Ambrose (son of WALTER William and VINSON Grace) was born 11 Apr 1833, North Blatchborough, Bradworthy DEV; died 14 Jul 1915, 'Oakleigh Park', Noradjuha VIC; was buried 16 Jul 1915, Noradjuha Cemetery, Noradjuha VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Engineer
• _UID: 8FB2D4C9D8B842EC90C48EABE04BB47981DC
• Immigration: 1875, VIC aboard the "Nubia"

Isaac married MILLER Margaret Annie 18 Apr 1878, Belfast VIC. Margaret was born 1855, Portland VIC; died 9 Jul 1934, Cracroft Street, Waitara NZ; was buried 11 Jul 1934, Waitara Cemetery, Waitara, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: E0E6A38082184A6BAD6F5930B772F8E2E026

Other Events:

• Occupation: Railway Worker
• _UID: A5C6AF5B38EC419999390D809F3E0AE49D1D
• Immigration: 1875, VIC aboard the "Nubia"

Frederick married DAVIDSON Isabella 1881. Isabella was born Abt 1864; died Feb 1906, Geelong VIC; was buried 23 Feb 1906, Eastern Cemetery, Geelong VIC. [Group Sheet]

Frederick married AGNEW Emma May 27 Sep 1906, 448 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC. Emma was born 10 Jul 1884, Horsham VIC; died 18 Dec 1935, Queen Victoria Hospital, Melbourne VIC; was buried 19 Dec 1935, Fawkner Memorial Park, Fawkner VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 0F66B5220F72428BA6AE982625C965BAB94E
• Baptism: 19 Oct 1866, Maragaon, Bombay India
• Immigration: 1875, VIC aboard the "Nubia"

Notes:

Buried:
Plot: WES G 335 (no headstone)

Other Events:

• Name: Grace Matilda MANN
• Residence: 100 Church Street, Geelong West VIC
• _UID: 0C20068ECF2F44D8A02E730CEDD8FE553FE0
• Immigration: 1875, VIC aboard the "Nubia"
• Cremated: 22 Jun 1939, Fawkner Memorial Park, Fawkner VIC

Notes:

Step mother to Eleanor (deceased), Hugh and Douglas at the time of her death.

Residence:
At time of death.

Cremated:
Ashes scattered

Grace married MANN George Charles 1922, VIC. George was born 1879; died Jun 1938, Geelong VIC; was buried 29 Jun 1938, Western Public Cemetery, Geelong VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: E76B441B2F18401F84CF45CE984BC04AAA17
• Immigration: 1875, VIC aboard the "Nubia"

Charles married MCLELLAN Kate 1891. Kate was born , Blackwood VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 9BF009C60F5644888D238FF331D0BF9F1CE9

Other Events:

• _UID: 99B25DAEE9C24C95836C0EC5B52F2F26DD7F

Other Events:

• Occupation: Boarding House Keeper
• Census: 3 Apr 1881, Werrington DEV; : 19y; Address:
  Bridgetown Villas, Werrington DEV

Notes:

Census:
Domestic Servant.

Matilda married SMITH Charles Between Apr 1887 and Jun 1887, Launceston CON. Charles was born 1857, Warrow, Werrington DEV; died 1914, St. Austell CON. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 739DD23A9AFF499AACE5F08B598918AD4B18

Other Events:

• Occupation: Estate Woodman
• _UID: 1C6B9DAEE2A34225ABAE4F67D17F25CB0DB8

Samuel — (----) Jane. Jane was born 1865, Calstock CON. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 98A4D239F47744F791BF97FE0BAB8DCADFB3

Bessie married BARRIBALL William Between Apr 1901 and Jun 1901, Launceston CON. William was born 1872, Tamartown, Werrington DEV; died Between Jul 1952 and Sep 1952, Launceston CON. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 1501E04F062F4C93A93B5D4539543121BEE1

Other Events:

• _UID: 2A59D31340174FA4B71A09E9DA8251D5F8C5

Elizabeth married BROCK William Henry 1898, Launceston CON. William was born 1872, Belstone DEV. [Group Sheet]

John — JONES Alice Denford. [Group Sheet]

Ambrose — WILSON Florence Snell. [Group Sheet]

Jessie — PERRY (----). [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Headstone says age was 98 years.

Emily — OLD James. James was born 5 May 1869, Waverley, South Taranaki NZ; died 11 Jul 1935, Te Kuiti, Waikato NZ; was buried Jul 1935, Te Kuiti Old Cemetery, Te Kuiti, Waikato NZ. [Group Sheet]

Margaret — KENT Francis Grey. [Group Sheet]

Mary — BASSETT William G.. [Group Sheet]

Annabel — HUGHES William Burton Jacob. [Group Sheet]

Constance — HENDERSON Samuel. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Block 03, Plot 10

Martha — KING Edward Charles. Edward was born 14 Apr 1880, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ; died 13 Oct 1952, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ; was buried 14 Oct 1952, Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
1935 Extension - Row 4 Lot 14 Plot 2

Etta — BUTLER Edward John. Edward was born 15 Jul 1877, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ; died 8 Jul 1961, Taranaki NZ; was buried 11 Jul 1961, Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Harold — KNUCKEY Gertrude Zenobia. Gertrude was born Abt 1884; died 22 Aug 1909; was buried Aug 1909, Bell Block (Mangati Road) Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Unknown Burial Location. TIKORANGI CEMETERY BOARD, Grant Code = 103122920260000

Bernice married KNUCKEY Francis Austin 10 Mar 1909, Taranaki NZ. Francis was born 21 May 1881, Tikorangi, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ; died 23 Feb 1917, Tikorangi, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ; was buried 1917, Tikorangi Cemetery, Tikorangi, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Gertrude — GIDDY Ernest Mark. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Registration Number: 1967/42063

Richmond married ABRAM Thyrsa Mary 1913, Ryde NSW. Thyrsa was born 1 Aug 1882; died Abt 1976. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Cremated: 11 Feb 1977, Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ

Notes:

Cremated:
Ashes taken by Funeral Director for subsequent burial. Some doubts about dates of death, cremation and ashes burial.

Buried:
Cremation Area 0 Plot 332. Ashes Burial. Some doubts about dates of death, cremation and ashes burial.

Norman — ANDREWS Maggie. Maggie was born 14 Nov 1886, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ; died 30 Jul 1971, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ; was buried 30 Jul 1971, Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Alpha Block Row CP - East Plot 6

Leonard — BISHOP Myrtle Ann. Myrtle was born 14 Nov 1893, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ; died 25 Nov 1958, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ; was buried 25 Nov 1958, Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer

Notes:

Buried:
Unknown Burial Location

Other Events:

• Name: Minnie Elizabeth KENDALL
• _UID: 9139188D33E94346BA5CF938E0216ED8A234

Minnie married KENDALL Harry John 4 Mar 1897, Levin, Horowhenua District, Manawatu-Wanganui NZ. Harry was born 8 Aug 1870, Whanganui NZ; died 1929. [Group Sheet]

Annie married CHANNINGS Henry James 23 Oct 1902, NZ. Henry was born 28 Aug 1880, Blenheim, Marlborough NZ; died 6 Aug 1942, NZ; was buried Aug 1942, Levin Old Cemetery, Levin, Manawatu-Wanganui NZ. [Group Sheet]

Reginald — (----) Nellie. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer

Notes:

Buried:
Unknown Burial Location. Also shown as being buried at the Awannui Cemetery with all the same data.

Notes:

Buried:
Unknown Burial Location

George — WOODING Elizabeth Ann. Elizabeth was born 29 May 1885, NZ; died 30 Jul 1931, Levin, Horowhenua District, Manawatu-Wanganui NZ; was buried Jul 1931, Levin Old Cemetery, Levin, Manawatu-Wanganui NZ. [Group Sheet]

Laura — FISHER Thomas McKenzie. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Retired Farmer

Notes:

Buried:
Memorial Area, Block 6 Plot 7B

Percy — FISHER Emily Ivy. Emily was born Abt 1891; died 15 Nov 1946; was buried 18 Nov 1946, Waitara Cemetery, Waitara, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Retired Dairy Farmer

Notes:

Buried:
Memorial Area, Block 6 Plot 16

Ernest — JONAS Margaret Bessie. Margaret was born Abt 1896; died 11 Dec 1950; was buried 13 Dec 1950, Waitara Cemetery, Waitara, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Cremated: 9 Aug 1973, Waitara Cemetery, Waitara, Taranaki NZ

Notes:

Cremated:
Garden Of Remembrance 1 Oct 1973

Gladys — MURGATROYD John Bertie. John was born Abt 1884; died 21 Aug 1958; was buried 23 Aug 1958, Waitara Cemetery, Waitara, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Lawn Area, Block E Row H Plot 8N

Herbert — GERNHOEFER Ina Nellie. Ina was born Abt 1894, Taranaki NZ; died 27 Jun 1963, Inglewood, Taranaki NZ; was buried 29 Jun 1963, Inglewood Cemetery, Taranaki NZ. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Memorial Area, Block 6 Plot 7

Olive — FULLER Gordon Patrick. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Business manager/Commercial traveller
• _UID: 58F44C6D92F149BCB80D635320C92DF00E57

Albert married LAWSON Sarah Janette 18 Sep 1888, Noradjuha VIC. Sarah was born 25 Jan 1867, Gardiner's Creek Road, South Yarra VIC; died 19 Apr 1945, 8a Bambra Road, Caulfield VIC; was buried 20 Apr 1945, St. Kilda Cemetery, St. Kilda VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer/Sawmiller/Guest house owner/Cafe owner
• _UID: 549F54D396574A86B4B56600BA48651724D7
• Baptism: 28 Mar 1866, The home of Thomas SMALE, Barrabool Hills VIC

Thomas married COOK Elizabeth 1887. Elizabeth was born Abt 1867, Kingston VIC; died Oct 1894, Hamilton VIC; was buried 10 Oct 1894, Hamilton Public Cemetery, Hamilton VIC. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married NEATE Marian Anna 22 Apr 1903, Bullumwaal VIC. Marian was born 8 Apr 1883, Ashburton, Canterbury NZ; died 11 Jun 1968, Montmorency VIC; was buried 13 Jun 1968, Camperdown Cemetery, Camperdown VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Merchant / Grocer
• _UID: 419194E682EA40D28628EF7F2B734E7446CF
• Baptism: 26 Jul 1868, Zion Chapel, Barrabool Hills VIC

Notes:

West Wimmera Mail, 10 Jan 1913

Noradjuha Notes
Mr. E.V. WALTERS (sic) of Geelong, is back again to the old store at Noradjuha.
____

West Wimmera Mail, 23 Jan 1914

Natimuk Court, 21st. January
Constable ROWLEY v Wm. SCOTT, failing to send his child to school the required number of half days, 2 charges,. Find 4/- in each case.
Same v Peter Wm. POTTER, failing to have his child vaccinated. Conscientious grounds were pleaded. Fined 20/-.
Same v Ellis V. WALTER, same offence and plea. Fined 20/-.
____

Ellis Vincent WALTER lived at 173 Aberdeen Street, Newtown VIC, about 1920. Two of his children, namely Rex Ellis and Hazel Jean were admitted to the Infectious Diseases ward of the Geelong Hospital twice during the 1920s.

Reference GHRC, Index to Infectious Diseases cases in Geelong.

Buried:
Methodist

Ellis married HAYES Janet 1896, Ballarat VIC. Janet was born 1873, Ballarat VIC; died 30 Jan 1902, 72 Raglan Street, Ballarat VIC; was buried 1 Feb 1902, Ballarat New Cemetery & Crematorium, Ballarat VIC. [Group Sheet]

Ellis married MIDDLETON Annie Ada Jane Emily Carol Maria Gina 1906, Stawell VIC. Annie was born Abt 1880, Pleasant Creek VIC; died Jul 1922, Ballarat VIC; was buried 15 Jul 1922, Ballarat New Cemetery & Crematorium, Ballarat VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer
• _UID: 1BDF325D02C840C085ADE1917E49C733B8B8
• Baptism: 17 Aug 1870, At home, Barrabool Hills VIC

Ambrose married MCCALLUM Mary Helen 17 Mar 1898, At the home of the bride's mother, Noradjuha VIC. Mary was born 1871, Mount Elgin VIC; died 19 Oct 1944, Wembley Private Hospital, Horsham VIC; was buried Oct 1944, Noradjuha Cemetery, Noradjuha VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: F2FE7A58F295468C90DACE0AB521DFAEC0AC
• Baptism: 8 Oct 1872, The home of Thomas SMALE, Barrabool Hills VIC
• Education: Between 1887 and 1888, Dookie Agricultural College, Dookie VIC; Tertiary
• Education: Between 1889 and 1890, Hamilton and Western District College, Hamilton VIC; Secondary
• Occupation: 1891; Farmer and Grazier

Notes:

Prizes won by Frederick Joseph WALTER during his final year at Hamilton and Western District College.

1. Special Prize for Exemplary and Successful Diligence, 5th Form, Dec 1890, Donor C.M. Officer Esq. M.L.A.

2. Special Prize for Head of College, 5th Form, Dec 1890, Presented by the Warden.

3. Special Prize for Natural Philosophy, 5th Form, Dec 1890, Presented by W.B. Edgar.

4. General Prize for 868 in 1000 (daily), 5th Form, Dec 1890.

5. General Prize for 823 in 1000 Examination Marks, 5th Form, Dec 1890.
____
The Casterton News, 26 Feb 1925

Death of Mr. Fred J. Walter

The death occurred last night of Mr. Fred J. Walter of Casterton who recently underwent an operation for internal trouble. The funeral will take place tomorrow, leaving his late residence, Henty St., at 2:30 pm. for the Casterton New Cemetery.
____
The Casterton News, 5 Mar 1925

Obituary

Mr. Fred Walter

The late Mr. F.J. Walter, whose death was announced in Thursday's issue, was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Walter. He was born at Barrabool Hills, Geelong, 52 years ago. When he was two years of age his parents removed to the Noradjuha district, but 38 years later they removed to this district, having acquired the "Heathfield" Estate near Lake Mundi. They resided at "Woodlands" on the Penola road, now owned by Messrs Chaffey Bros., and the members of the family attended the Casterton School, and consequently they are well known to many district residents. Mr. Walter had leased his Wimmera land, and after occupying "Heathfield" for four years he went back to Noradjuha, and "Heathfield" was leased until 20 years ago, when it was taken over by his son, the late Mr. Fred J. Walter, who successfully carried on the property till about 12 months ago when he sold it to Mr. Colin Cameron of "Dunan" Henty, and he himself purchased "Fernside" property at Bahgallah from Mr. D. McPhee, and also acquired the farm on the Wando Vale road known as "Sunny Hills" from the trustees of the late Mr. McLaughlin. The deceased was married 20 years ago, but 11 years ago last October his wife died unexpectedly whilst on a visit to his people at Noradjuha. She left two daughters and one son, as follows:- Freda, now aged 17 years; Alice, now 16 years; and Stanley, the baby, now 12 years. Mr. Walter, although busy with his property, did not neglect the interests of his daughters and son, and showered upon them a lavish affection. When they grew up to school age he purchased a house in Casterton and made his home in the town, and his main reason for disposing of "Heathfield" was that he could not be home as often as he wished. He usually enjoyed good health, but some years ago had been under an operation for appendicitis, from which he made a complete recovery. On the morning of Monday, 9th. ult. whilst milking his cow he was seized with severe pains in the stomach, and it was found necessary to operate on him. The operation was a serious one, and was performed by Dr. Douglas, of Hamilton, assisted by Drs. R.H. Hill and J.G. Sleeman. It appeared to be successful, and for several days the patient was reported to be holding his own, but was never pronounced out of danger, and early on Thursday morning last he suddenly passed away, having faithfully served his day and generation, leaving behind him a name honored throughout the district for uprightness of life and conduct.

During his illness, he was visited by several of his brothers, and everything that was possible was done for his comfort. In addition to his doubly bereaved children, he leaves three sisters and six brothers to mourn his loss. They are as follows:- Bertha (Mrs. Fowler, widow of the late Rev. H. Fowler); Hetty (Mrs. Nitschke), of Noradjuha, and Phenie (Mrs. L. Cranage), of Horsham; Bert, of Berwick, Gippsland; Thomas, of Coleraine; Ellis, of Ballarat; Sydney and Norman, both of Noradjuha, the latter being the owner of the original homestead.

The funeral took place at the Casterton New Cemetery on Friday afternoon, when there was a very large gathering, the outside districts being well represented. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. J.G. Searfe, in the absence of Rev. A. Bligh, who was attending the Methodist conference. Mr. Searfe said that all sections of the community would learn of the death of Mr. Walter with deep regret. He was a man of great integrity and would be sadly missed. He was a townsman whose cheerful kindness and Christian spirit was worthy of emulation. The body was enclosed in an oak casket with silver mountings, and was carried to its last resting place by four of his brothers: Ambrose, Norman, Sydney and Thomas and Messrs Cecil and Herman Hill, brothers of his late wife. Mr. W.J. Peden had charge of the mortuary [sic] arrangements.
____
The Casterton News, 12 Mar 1925

In Memoriam

SERVICE TO LATE MR. F.J. WALTER

On Sunday evening, at the Casterton Methodist Church, an In Memoriam service to the late Mr. F.J. Walter was conducted by the Rev. A. Bligh. The pulpit had been draped with purple, relieved with bunches of white flowers, intermixed with purple. The singing was led by the male choir, of which Mr. Walter had been one of the prominent members, and Miss Ida Spurrell was the organist. The hymns chosen were most appropriate, and embraced some which the deceased had often lent assistance in rendering. Several of the brethren of the Sons of Temperance Lodge attended as a mark of respect to a deceased brother.

The Rev. A. Bligh read a biographical sketch of the deceased which stated that for many years he had been an active member of the Methodist Church. He took an active part in having a preaching place established at Lake Mundi, showing the value he placed on the preaching of the Gospel. His home was always open to ministers and local preachers, who were on innumerable occasions cheered by his hospitality. Eleven years ago his beloved wife was called Home to God, and during that trying time and in later years he proved his unfailing love and interest in the lives of his children, who were always dear to his heart, and he proved to be a "Father amongst Fathers." Ten years ago, largely in the interests of his family he moved into Casterton, during which time he had been a member and loyal worker in the Church. Sunday morning found him regular and punctual in his attendance at the services, and he helped in singing of praises to God. He had for some years been a trustee and the secretary of the Church Trust, and a more capable and thorough secretary one could not wish to find. At the last Quarterly meeting he was unanimously elected Circuit Steward. They looked forward to his term of office, but God had called him to a higher stewardship, and in this higher office he now served. Although we shall miss him, we would not (if we could) call him back, for God has designed some better thing for him. Mr. Walter also served the Church as a member of the male choir. He invariably took some prominent part, and his gifts and enthusiasm acted as an inspiration to the younger members of the choir. He sings no longer in the male choir, but rather in the choir of Heaven. With a new power he sings a new song. We are familiar with his last sudden illness. With a brave heart and grim determination he faced the operation from which he never recovered. In the days of his illness our brother held on to God in prayer, and having entered into this communion here, we are confident that he now enjoys a fellowship made perfect - that he is now with God in a brighter world. We cherish the memory of our late member. He speaks to us still. To the members of his family we extend our deepest sympathy, and pray that God who does not err, and Who is Love, will ever sustain and strengthen, and by His Holy Spirit give Divine comfort until the day break and the shadows of earthly limitations flee away.

Following this, the preacher delivered a most interesting address, the text being taken from Phil. 3:20 - "Our citizenship is in Heaven." He pointed out that there things that came to us that we never could get accustomed to, no matter how familiar. Death was one of these. Christ shared in our experiences as He wept over the grave of His friend Lazarus. It was only in the Christian faith that we found comfort when sorrows confront us. Life was a thoroughfare, leading to our heavenly home. The call comes to all to prepare for the grand inheritance, and as we enter this eternal kingdom and pass to the inheritance of our citizenship in heaven, we cannot fail to leave behind us a gracious influence - footprints that some forlorn and shipwrecked brother seeing shall take heart again. Nothing is more grand or noble than that others may so see Christ in us that when we have entered more fully into the inheritance of our heavenly citizenship it may be said of us - His God shall be my God, and his Saviour my Saviour.

To live for those who love you,
For those who think you true,
For the Heaven that lies above you,
And waits your coming too;
For the cause that needs assistance,
For the wrong that needs resistance,
And the good that you can do.

He hoped that all would have grace to follow in the footsteps of the Master, and win the citizenship of Heaven.

Mr. A.G. Finlayson feelingly rendered the solo "He wipes the tear from every eye", and at the close of the service the congregation stood with bowed heads while Miss Spurrell played "The Dead March."

Education:
Frederick Joseph WALTER was one of the first intake of students to this institution from where he graduated on 12 Dec 1888.

Education:
Attended this school for at least the latter years of his education (probably 1889 - 1890) where he was very successful as is shown by the fact that he won five prizes for academic excellence in his final year (1890) at the school. Prize details below.

Frederick married HILL Eva Mary Alberta 1 Feb 1905, 'Fernleigh', Noradjuha VIC. Eva (daughter of HILL George Henry and SYMONS Anna Maria) was born 9 Nov 1880, Nurrabiel VIC; died 15 Oct 1913, Horsham VIC; was buried 16 Oct 1913, Noradjuha Cemetery, Noradjuha VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Bertha Alinda FOWLER
• Occupation: Home Duties
• _UID: D705D8842D7A498FA5F2EC3DF9EC9B08FFDF

Notes:

Buried:
Unmarked grave.

Bertha married Rev. FOWLER Henry Michael Clarke 1911, Noradjuha VIC. Henry was born 8 Jun 1862, Heidelberg VIC; died 21 Feb 1915, Wandiligong VIC; was buried 22 Feb 1915, Bright Cemetery, Bright VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Henrietta Evelina (Hettie) NITSCHKE
• _UID: 1C6F433922EB463DA475BCE4D80EB6BDA944

Notes:

Buried:
Rev. Ivan BLAKE, Methodist minister.

Died:
Died as a reult of drowning.

Henrietta married NITSCHKE Johannes Gustav 10 May 1899, Horsham VIC. Johannes was born 15 Jun 1873, near Mount Torrens SA; died 19 Feb 1954, Horsham VIC; was buried Feb 1954, Noradjuha Cemetery, Noradjuha VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: E65B618752774C6F80DE3E0C4F47C47D2C8A

Notes:

Buried:
Buried under the Cotton tree in the Cotton tree paddock.

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer/Storekeeper
• _UID: CDEBA37DC1BE4B0CB8B5C06F9D4B2756AFBF

Sidney married CRANAGE Anne 1907, Noradjuha VIC. Anne was born 1882, Natimuk VIC; died 4 Jun 1912, Noradjuha VIC; was buried 6 Jun 1912, Noradjuha Cemetery, Noradjuha VIC. [Group Sheet]

Sidney married RICHARDS Mary May 1914, Noradjuha VIC. Mary was born 30 May 1883, Daylesford VIC; died 8 Jun 1961, Wimmera Base Hospital, Horsham VIC; was buried Jun 1961, Noradjuha Cemetery, Noradjuha VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Phenie Gertrude CRANAGE
• Occupation: Shop Assistant
• _UID: 13A5FD8C06594BD588861456EDB906E2C630

Notes:

Buried:
Private A, Section 1, Row 2, Grave 34

Died:
Geelong Advertiser, 24 Feb 1936

Woman Killed at Ballarat

Ballarat, Feb. 23

Struck down by a motor car when she stepped from the Sturt Street garden to cross the road towards Ballarat Base Hospital, this afternoon, Phenie Gertrude CRANAGE, aged about 52 years, married woman, who resides at 4 Webster Street, died in hospital a few minutes later from her injuries. The motor car was driven by Norma Eileen GRAY, a young woman, who resides at 13 Raglan Street, and she suffered shock and abrasions and was admitted to hospital for observation. In swerving to avoid the woman the motor car almost instantaneously crashed into an electric light standard, and the force of the impact completely smashed the pole at its base.

Phenie married CRANAGE Leslie William 27 Feb 1907, 'Oakleigh Park', Noradjuha VIC. Leslie was born 1879, Natimuk VIC; died 23 Feb 1926, Horsham VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Grazier
• _UID: B511F3D6B4B542B498DDDE9F1C7A11951C45

Norman married COATES Nellie May 12 Jan 1909, Noradjuha VIC. Nellie was born 26 Nov 1882, Armstrong VIC; died 27 Oct 1953, Bush Nursing Hospital, Natimuk VIC; was buried Cal Oct 1953, Noradjuha Cemetery, Noradjuha VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 8F7D69FB8D02419C8F6B03841F8C9C1FC3FA

Catherine married MARSH Samuel George 1896. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 24C7FA3382FD4ACBB70C459BB3B9B9F26636

Other Events:

• Name: Elsie Gertrude ACKLEY
• _UID: 520CB4E7135D4A038F90F4A37122841194DB

Elsie married MARSH Edward 1898. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ruby as she was known left NZ in 1909 leaving behind her husband (who she married in 1901) and three sons. It is believed that she lived in QLD for some time and legend has it that she was Lady Mayoress of Sydney.

Violet married MERCER (----) 1901, NZ. [Group Sheet]

Jeanetta — EVA (----). [Group Sheet]

Alice — FITZSIMMONS (----). [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 91A38B747B414DF09A15EB02A0FFC0789F80

Other Events:

• Name: Millicent Ada May PRITCHARD
• Occupation: Shop Assistant
• _UID: 0EAC2713BD6046C989C7184C48337416D952
• Cremated: 8 Jan 1976, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC

Notes:

Cremated:
Ashes collected

Millicent married PRITCHARD Norman 1 Jan 1927, Essendon VIC. Norman was born 18 Oct 1900, Harcourt VIC; died 11 Apr 1963, William Angliss Hospital, Ferntree Gully VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Freda Isabella PEARCE
• _UID: 4D960B412D9C496C9584359BF04BE6D68DC3
• Cremated: 10 Dec 1973, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC

Notes:

Cremated:
The cremated remains have been scattered

Freda married PEARCE Horace Clyde 1926, VIC. Horace was born 1906, North Carlton VIC; died 1985, Wodonga VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: CD701213D3BA4C77965CF0962F60C5159399
• Military: Between 23 Feb 1942 and 8 Jun 1944; Served during WWII in the 2nd. AIF as No: V500366, Pte. with 77 ADU
• Cremated: Nov 1988, Karrakatta Cemetery and Crematorium, Karrakatta WA

Notes:

Cremated:
Ashes dispersed at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta WA.

Walter married BUSS Lillian May 1937, VIC. Lillian was born 1914, South Fitzroy VIC; died 10 Sep 2001, WA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Cremated: 29 Oct 2004, Bunurong Memorial Park, Bangholme VIC

Constance — COLLINS John Luttrel. John was born 1913, VIC; died 1982, Carlton VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: AE7759D209E04BA194B0E13C2E9DE5548A93
• Military: 20 Jul 1916; Enlisted during WWI as No. 5717, Private, 15th. Reinforcements, 22 Battalion, Australian Infantry, AIF.; : 24y 6m

Notes:

Military:
Enlisted as Reginald SMALE and his calling was stated to be seaman. Appears to have deserted from the Langwarrin Camp in 1916. He was removed from strength on 22 Dec 1916. Was also found to be unwell with Ghonorrea after joining the Army and that is probably the reason he was at Langwarrin where there was a Venereal Diseases Hospital. After his capture by the military police he was court-martialled and found guilty. The punishment he received is unclear in the records but a newspaper report details the fact that he was sentenced to 180 days of detention with hard labour. His mother wrote to the Army in 1924 asking about her son who had possibly re-enlisted in the AIF. The army was unable to help her.

Other Events:

• _UID: 4B151DD43C7B4AAAA9DEFB43AC1E9CFB2204

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Birth:
Father Unknown on VIC Federation Index.

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• _UID: EA9BB8BDC62C470E9E9C9C7E6F3BF05988C6

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Birth:
Father 'Unknown' on VIC Federation Index.

Other Events:

• Occupation: Gardener

Other Events:

• Occupation: Grocer's Assistant or Dairyman
• Military: Between 26 Jun 1915 and 22 Dec 1918, France; Served during WWI as No. L/29803, Gunner, 4a Res. Brigade, France, Royal Field Artillery, BEF.

Other Events:

• Occupation: Bookkeeper in an Ironmongery

Other Events:

• Occupation: Ironmongers assistant

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• Occupation: Clerk and Cashier (Electric Company)