Harold Sugden Rudduck

M, #11149, b. 8 Sep 1873, d. 8 Mar 1964
Veterinary Captain Rudduck
(Image Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 Jan 1900)
Father*Joseph Burton Rudduck b. 1838, d. 12 Aug 1903
Mother*Hannah Jane Hudson b. Jun 1843, d. 10 Jun 1900
Birth*8 Sep 1873 Westbury W, Wiltshire, England, Dec Q 1873 (Westbury And Whorwellsdown) 05a 136. Mother's maiden surname: Hudson. As Harold Sugden Rudduck.1 
Military-Boer*13 Jan 1900 Boer war from Northcote/Darebin: RUDDUCK, Harold Sugden Veterinary Captain, 2nd Victorian Mounted Rifles. A veterinary surgeon from Heidelberg, son of Rev. J. S. Rudduck of the Congregationalist Church, Darebin Street, Northcote. Prior to volunteering, he was a resident surgeon at the Melbourne Veterinary Hospital before establishing his own practice at Tattersall's Horse Bazaar in Exhibition Street.
Rudduck served as Chief Veterinary Officer for the Second Mounted Infantry under General Alderson and rather than returning to Australia with the unit in October 1900, he remained in South Africa and became Officer in Charge of the Veterinary Hospital in Pretoria.
Just when he returned to Australia is uncertain; there are notes that he was released from a London hospital in late April, 1901 and therefore he must have returned by commercial shipping, but just when is unknown. One brief article on his service suggests that he had some 2,000 horses directly under his care. His mother was listed as dying in June, 1900 while Rudduck was serving in South Africa.
He was a regular contributor to both the Collingwood-based Mercury and Weekly Courier and the Evelyn Observer which extended through Heidelberg and the Diamond Valley.
-- Rudduck, by then married, also enlisted for World War 1 in May, 1916 at just on 43 years of age and living in Beaconsfield, although he still appears to have a veterinary practice in Melbourne. His appears to have been a specialised recruitment - he was appointed Captain for the voyage of a horse transport to Egypt leaving Sydney on 11 May and he returned in August with his appointment terminated, but he was re-appointed Captain for second voyage in September before being discharged permanently in December.2 
Govt Gazette*23 Feb 1900The article reads: VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES.
THE Lieutenant-Governor in Council has, by Orders made on the 8th day of February, 1900, been pleased to approve the following Appointments.
Victorian Mounted Rifles.—Veterinary Staff.
Harold Sugden Ruddock to be Veterinary Captain.3 
Note10 Jun 1900 Death of mother: #D5763/1900 (Age 57) (par Benjn Jas HUDSON & Eleanor Jane FOWLER) - as Hannah Jane RUDDOCK.4,5 
Marriage*15 Mar 1902 Spouse: Edith May Durkin. Maldon, Essex, England, Mar Q [Maldon] 4a 823 - they were cousins.6
 
Marriage-Notice*19 Mar 1902 RUDDUCK—DURKIN.—On the 15th inst., at St. Margaret’s Church, Mortimer, Essex, Harold Sugden Rudduck, Veterinary Captain Victorian Mounted Rifles, son the Rey. J. B. Rudduck, of Melbourne, to Edith May, daughter of the late C. B. Durkin, Stock Exchange, London ...7 
Note*12 Aug 1903 Death of father: #D9955/1903 (Age 65) (par Saml Burton RUDDUCK & Sarah BURTON) - as Jos Burton RUDDUCK, Death registered at Hberg, Australia.8 
Land-UBeac*1 Sep 1913Selection: PAK-59A.E. 98a 0r 10p - Closer Settlement Allotment in consideration of £2,002 7s 6p (total value £3289 16s 2d.)9 
Land-UBeac*1 Apr 1920 PAK-59A.E. Transfer from Harold Sugden Rudduck to William Hill. 98a 0r 10p - Closer Settlement Allotment - took over lease from Rudduck. Rudduck applied for transfer 1 Apr 1920.10 
Marriage*1951 Spouse: Constance Alice Jean Noonan. #M711/1951, Harold Sugden RUDDUCK & Constance Alice Jean NOONAN.11
 
Widower22 Jan 1951Harold Sugden Rudduck became a widower upon the death of his wife Edith May Durkin.6 
Death*8 Mar 1964 Bentleigh, VIC, Australia, #D5366/1964 (Age 90) (par Unknown RUDDUCK & Unknown) - as Harold Sugden RUDDUCK.12 
Death-Notice*9 Mar 1964 RUDDUCK.—On March 8, at a private hospital, Harold Sugden Rudduck, beloved husband of Constance Rudduck, of 50 Turner Road, Highett, and loving father of Bernard, Harold, Herbert, Douglas and Peter, loved father-in-law of Jane and Marcelle, loving grandfather of Paul, Michelle, Danielle, Chantal and Christina.
RUDDUCK.—As a mark of respect to the founder, the late Harold Sugden Rudduck, Rudduck & Co. and Rudduck Serum Laboratories will be closed on March 10.
RUDDUCK. — The Funeral of the late Mr HAROLD SUGDEN RUDDUCK will leave St. John's Church of England, Finch Street, Malvern, TOMORROW after a service commencing at 12.30 p.m., for the Springvale Crematorium, arriving at 1.40 p.m.
JOHN (ROY V.), ALLISON PTY. LTD. 42 3518.13 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1903160 Cotham Road, Kew, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: surgeon. With Edith May Rudduck.14
1913Weerona, South Road, Brighton Beach, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: vet surgeon. With Edith May Rudduck.15
bt 1914 - 1919Stud Farm, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: vet surgeon. With Edith May Rudduck.16,17,18,19,20
bt 1922 - 1939556 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: vet. surgeon.21,22,23,24
1942Pt Nepean Road, Bentleigh, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: vet surgeon. With Constance Alice Jean Noonan. With Peter Geoffrey Durkin Rudduck.25
1946Underbank, Bacchus Marsh, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manager. With Constance Alice Jean Noonan.26
1949Tarnbirr, Narbethong, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: vet surgeon. With Constance Alice Jean Noonan.27
1954Tarnbirr, Narbethong, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: vet surgeon. With Constance Alice Jean Rudduck.28
196350 Turner Road, Moorabbin, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: retired. With Constance Alice Jean Rudduck.29

Newspaper-Articles

  • 5 Jan 1895: Melbourne Veterinary College.
    The results of the annual examination of students attending the above college were announced at the last meeting of the Veterinary Board of Victoria, when the report of the examiners was received. It showed that fourteen students in different stages of the four years professional course prescribed by the «Veterinary Surgeons Act, 1890," were presented for examination, and of these one obtained first-class honors, four second-class honors, and six a pass. The following are the results: —
    Final (diploma) Examination, 4th Year Harold S. Rudduck, Heidelberg passed with very great credit (first class honors in all subjects).
    Mr H. S. Rudduck, who is the only student to obtain the diploma this year, has had a very distinguished College career. He entered the Melbourne Veterinary College four years ago, after obtaining the veterinary scholarship presented annually for competition by students attending the Government Agricultural Colleges at Dookie and Longerenong. No student had previously obtained first honors in all the subjects. His success is a pleasing tribute to the principal of the college (Mr W. T. Kendall), and to other members of the teaching staff.30
  • 12 Jun 1897: THE MELBOURNE VETERINARY COLLEGE. BRUNSWICK STREET, FITZROY.
    This institution, which is situated in Brunswick street, Fitzroy, forms one of the most valuable training establishments in the colony, and was founded by the present principal and proprietor, Mr W. T. Kendall. M.R.C.V.S., in 1885, and formally opened as a college in 1888, in accordance with the provisions of the Veterinary Surgeons Act of Victoria. It is the only institution in the Australasian colonies empowered to present students for examination before the Veterinary Board. The college and hospital, of which interior and exterior views are given in our illustrations, is situated in Brunswick street, Fitzroy, and comprises a lecture hall capable of holding 130 students, chemical and bacteriological laboratories, dissecting rooms, library and museum, students' room, farriery, etc. The general hospital has accommodation for 60 patients, being constructed under special sanitary arrangements, and fitted up with baths and apparatus for securing and operating on patients. The high appreciation in which the hospital is held may be gathered from the fact that over seven thousand patients have been admitted for treatment, over ninety per cent, of which have been discharged cured. Mr Kendall, whose portrait, along with that of Mr H. S. Rudduck, the resident surgeon, is given, has also a large visiting practice, so that the students, of whom there are about 30 at present attending, have ample opportunities for gaining a thorough practical training for the profession; whilst the theoretical portion is equally well provided for by a thoroughly efficient staff of teachers, all of whom are specialists in their respective departments, viz., Mr W. T. Kendall, M.R.C.V.S., honorary associate to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, veterinary, medicine, and surgery, morbid anatomy, veterinary sanitary science, meat and dairy inspection, and the principles of shoeing; Mr H. S. Ruddock, G.M.V.C., anatomy, materia medica and hospital practice, etc; Dr Kent Huglies, M.B., physiology (general and special); Mr G. B. Ling, late principal of the Flinders State School, Geelong, and public analyst for Geelong, chemistry and botany; Mr A. E. Le Souef, G.M.V.C., parasites and parasitic diseases; Dr J. J. Miller, ophthalmology; J. Desmond, V.S., bacteriology and microscopic technology; E. A. Kendall, practical pharmacy and dispensing; and J. Curtis, practical horse-shoeing. Graduates from this college are now holding good appointments in several of the other colonies, as well as Victoria, and the profession offers inducements to suitable young men such as are afforded by few others, and students are now flocking in from the other colonies to obtain the Victorian diploma.
    (Illustrated - photographs of Kendall and Rudduck, and photograph of exterior and interior of the hospital)31
  • 20 Jan 1900: FOR QUEEN AMD EMPIRE. VICTORIA'S SECOND CONTINGENT. DEPARTURE FOR SOUTH AFRICA. A MAGNIFICENT SEND-OFF. GREAT POPULAR ENTHUSIASM.
    In blight and glorious weather Victoria's second contribution to the troops now fighting in South Africa was despatched on Saturday afternoon amidst the enthusiastic cheering or many thousands of their fellow colonists, who fringed the line of march from the Victoria barracks on the St. Kilda road, through the streets of the city, and down to the Port Melbourne railway pier, where the men were to finally take ship.
    .....
    THE CONTINGENT. NAMES OF OFFICERS AND MEN. The following is the roll of officers, non-commissioned officers, and men who embarked on the Euryalus: — Veterinary Captain Harold Sugden RUDDUCK, Mounted Rifles.
    (two-page article)32
  • 9 Mar 1900: VETERINARY-CAPTAIN RUDDUCK. LETTERS FROM THE CAPE.
    The following despatches have been received from Veterinary-Captain Rudduck:
    3.2.1900
    We sighted South Africa this morning and are now running at a good speed. I have had a very trying time with the horses-the influenza affected pretty well every second horse. Two have died and it seems jolly hard luck to lose them when in sight of South Africa. I am writing this from the Hospital, having contracted influenza from the horses, but I shall soon be out. We had a lively time from the vaccination, our arms were bad; I never saw such remarkable effects before. Many of us had severe headaches and temperatures of 102 deg. F., and some had swollen arms and legs as well. The doctors themselves suffered, so we had a little satisfaction. The waiters on board are all blacks and we call them ' Boy," with the exception of the head man, who is called "Butler."
    Some of these "Boys" are old enough to be our parents, but it makes no difference. As regards the officers of the boat, one could not meet a finer lot of fellows. The captain is one of the best men I have ever met. When the rush of sickness through vaccination came on, he gave up his own cabin and went into the chart room. The officers of the contingent attend church every Sunday in full dress, including swords.
    TABLE BAY. Capetown, 5 .2. 1900.
    We have just arrived here, but can not disembark, as pier is crowded. The bay is a wonderful sight to-night. About 80 big transport vessels are lying here, and what with their lights and Capetown being lit up it, is a great spectacle. We had a farewell dinner last night given by the captain. Considering the treatment we have received we feel the parting, and do not look forward to the morrow, unless it is in remembering that we have come for a specific purpose, and to-morrow means another step onward. It is strange, but here (a few hundred miles from the seat of war) no one seems to know as much as you will in Melbourne. 6.2.1900.
    Lord Roberts came on board this morning, and after shaking hands with all the others, walked round the horses and complimented us on their appearance.33
  • 16 Mar 1900: LETTER FROM VETERINTARY-CAPTAIN RUDDUCK.
    The following depatches have been received from Veterinary Captain Rudduck : —
    CAPETOWN, 10 | 2 | 00.
    We are now camping at a place called Maitland, about six miles away from here. It is a fearful place for dust, and as we are living at the camp the quantity of dirt consumed daily is enormous. However, we are all enjoying the rough life, and shall no doubt appreciate our good homes again all the more for it. . . The people here have treated us well. We fortunately landed in the fruit season, and strawberries, grapes, peaches, figs and melons are plentiful. It is quite a common thing for the Mayor or some of the English people here to send out a cart-load of fruit. .. ... We move on Monday for the North; we believe it is to the Orange River, which means a journey of two days and two nights in the train. . . All the men seem well, and eager to get to the front. . . There are thousands of mules from America working in the streets and many large traction engines from Woolwich which puff along the streets with thousands of tons behind them. . The horses alone consume 400 tons of food daily.34
  • 23 Mar 1900: VETERINARY - CAPTAIN RUDDUCK
    The following despatches have been received from Veterinary-Captain Rudduck : -
    Train going North, 13 | 2 | 00.
    We left the Camp at Maitland yesterday afternoon in a great hurry, receiving notice at 11 a.m. to pack our tents and baggage and be in Cape Town (5 miles) at 1 pm. I met three veterinary surgeons at Maitland, which is really the base hospital, and saw many sick and wounded horses. I also reported myself to the principal veterinary officer at Cape Town, who informed me that I should be allowed to remain with the contingent unless anything very urgent cropped up, in which case I might be ordered elsewhere. All the vets., in fact all the officers here are very anxious to get to the front, and consider me a lucky fellow. I think I am. When out riding some people recognised us as Australians and took their hats off. The loyal people here are wonderful; they never tire welcoming troops or giving them a send off. They kept us supplied with fruit at Camp, and wherever we went they treated us splendidly. All along the line flags are waving, and everybody turns out to cheer, including I Kaffirs and blacks. The line is guarded at all important points right up to the fighting line. We do not know even now where we are going, but expect to be travelling two days and nights. This is queer country-hardly any fences, birds or animals visible; the mountains are endless and rugged. One can easily understand how our men have fallen in when the country is seen. The difficulties are tremendous. The train is continually describing a series of curves in and out these hills just like the big curve at Bacchus Marsh. It is hard writing in the train.
    Now and again we pull up to let another pass; sometimes one carrying sick men. The ambulance trains are beautifully fitted up, and carry a kitchen and dispensary. Wounded men are taken down to ships in Table Bay, and no matter how they have suffered their one anxiety seams to be to get back to their comrades again and "face the music." It is grand to see such heroism.
    Our men and horses have been highly praised by Lord Roberts and all the leading military experts here, and no doubt this has had a lot to do with our going to the front so soon. We believe we are going to Orange River, but nothing is certain. Our clothes are wearing very badly. The Imperial authorities have given us good sound helmets.
    Have arrived at De Aar and are informed that we are to go to Naaupoort, 69 miles further west. It will mean about two days and nights in the train.
    Hanover Road Railway Station 19 | 02 | 00
    We are leaving here in about two hours. Have not washed yet - 10 a.m. No wonder there have been disasters, when you see the country and know what our men have had to contend with.
    20 | 2 | 00
    We have received orders to strike camp, and out awaiting 70 mils to be hitched up; these arrived late last night and are now being untracked. Our horses are terribly knocked about, and, all told, I have had about 700 horses to look after. It has been nothing but a series of alarms night and day since we came with the the result that, except for a wash, we have not had our clothes off. I think we have to do about 30 miles to-day, which would be nothing if our horses were well. There are about 1500 men in our camp, and we have three doctors.
    We all expect to get run off within two days.35
  • 11 Jun 1900: RUDDUCK.—On the 10th June, at "Burtonholm," Heidelberg, Hannah Jane, the dearly-loved wife of Joseph Burton Rudduck.5
  • 16 Jun 1900: The death is announced of Mrs. Rudduck, the wife of the Rev. J. B. Rudduck, of Heidelberg, and the mother of Veterinary Captain Harold Sugden Rudduck, of the second Victorian Contingent for South Africa, and who, according to latest advices, is now io veterinary charge of Roberts's Light Horse and other companies. Hannah Jane Rudduck36
  • 18 Oct 1900: LETTERS FROM THE FRONT. COMMANDEERING.
    Veterinary Captain Rudduck, writing from Olifants Nek, near Rustenburg, on August 6, describes as follows how goods are commandeered:—
    "Many staff officers, instead of paying for various things, such as Cape carts, harness, fodder, &c., give chits instead. For example,—Received this day from ——, one set double Cape harness, valued at £5. Signed, ——, Staff Officer, dated ——."
    The Boers later on present these, and if they are approved they are met with payment. Well, some of the Tommies have worked on this to their own gain, knowing that, in many cases, the Dutch cannot read English. One Tommy received a large assortment of eatables, including pigs and poultry, and gave a chit as follows:—"Received for the benefit of the British army the undermentioned goods (the goods then appeared in a tabulated form). Signed John Smith, Corporal.'
    Another one given to a Boer woman for a large supply of goods, and, by the way, she was very proud of it, and showed it to the officers of any troop marching through her place, ran thus:—'Give this old Dutch woman one hundred of the best lashes, in payment for goods received, approved of, and consumed. Signed Beelzebub, Officer Commanding Satan's Light Horse.' Poor old girl, she was proud of it.
    One of Remington's scouts gave a Dutchman a receipt for horses in the following manner:—He wrote the receipt with chalk on a large barn door.
    The first good shower of rain will put the Remington out of the Dutchman's debt. I am afraid there will be much wailing and gnashing of teeth wherever many chits are presented for payment."37
  • 16 Feb 1901: Veterinary Captain H G Rudduck, son of the Rev J B Rudduck, of Heidelberg, who went to South Africa with Colonel Prince's contingent, has now taken charge of the veterinary field hospital at Pretoria. For some time previously he was chief veterinary officer to the Mounted Infantry Brigade under General Alderson, who warmly commended him for hisd services. Captain Rudduck, he said, worked every day and all day," the whole work in connection with some 2,000 remounts falling upon him, and the general expressed special gratitude to him for all he had done.38
  • 20 Feb 1901: VETERINARY-CAPTAIN RUDDUCK.
    Colonel Price has received the following from General Alderson, who relieved him at Doornkop, when Captain Rudduck was with General Alderson: --
    "Veterinary Captain Rudduck has been acting as principal veterinary officer to the brigade under my command for the past three months. For some time Captain Rudduck was the only veterinary officer in the brigade, and all the work in connection with some 2,000 remounts fell upon him. There were no farrier sergeants, &c., and no organisation, all the men and officers being new. Captain Rudduck not only did all the necessary work with his own hands, but also organised and got the sick lines into working order, and great credit is due to him for the efficient state they are now in. Captain Rudduck has worked every day, and all day, and I am very grateful to him for all he has done. He is leaving the brigade to go to the Veterinary Field Hospital."39
  • 26 Jul 1901: CAPTAIN RUDDUCK.—A private cable message has been received by the relatives of Veterinary-Captain Rudduck, of the Second Victorian Contingent stating that he has left the Cape for London.40
  • 9 May 1902: We understand that Veterinary Captain Rudduck, who has served with the British troops in South Africa, is returning home, and is expected to arrive in Heidelberg in about a week's time.41
  • 4 Jul 1902: HORSE SLAUGHTER DURING THE BOER WAR. LECTURE BY CAPTAIN RUDDUCK — STARTLING EXPOSURES.
    Last evening, at the meeting of the Heidelberg branch of the A.N.A., Captain Rudduck gave a lecture on the purchase, shipment, entraining, trekking, and hospital treatment of horses in South Africa during the Boer War. He made some exposures which were simply startling. He averred that social position and the influence exerted by the possession of wealth placed useless men in commanding positions, whilst the men with qualifications and brains were made subordinate to the "incapables." He bore out his statements by the relation of facts and incidents that had come under his own observation, and by quotations from other competent men's opinions. He said South Africa had been converted into a huge slaughter yard for horses. We regret that we have not space to report the lecture, which was an admirable one, verbatim, but next week shall devote a column to a summary of his remarks. "Through unpreparedness and gross mismanagement," he said, "humanity has been staggered by the great loss of life, enormous consumption of horses, and immense expenditure of money." He only spoke of his own department, but had no doubt the exposures on the medical side would be as great if given, as no doubt they would be in time by those competent to speak. Thousands of men, he believed, now lying in their graves on the veldt should be alive to-day.42
  • 11 Jul 1902: On Thursday evening, 3rd inst., Captain Rudduck gave a lecture embodying his experiences as a veterinary surgeon in charge of Australian horses during the South African war. He denounced in scathing terms the appointment of incapable men as remount officers. One of these destroyed 254 horses on the assumption that they had glanders. An expert examination did not reveal the slightest indication of that disease. Qualified men were placed in subordinate positions to unqualified men. Horses landed off a ship ought not to be walked more than half a mile to a place where they could be put for a few days. Ignorance of this fact had resulted in an enormous percentage of horses succumbing to laminitis. Out of a shipment of 400 Russian horses, which had been marched out the day after disembarkation, 100 suffered from laminitis. A return he had obtained from an Australian contingent, which had landed with 496 horses, showed that after one month at the front only 50 were left. Laminitis, or inflammation of the tissue under the horn of the hoof, was caused by premature work after a period of idleness. Neglect of the precaution to restore horses' disused functions gradually had been the cause of the death of thousands of horses in South Africa. The disastrous plan of ordering new arrivals to the front had resulted in the average duration of life of 300,000 remounts being restricted to about six weeks. Worse still, mounting men on such horses had caused much needless loss of human life. The crime of ignorance was no less serious than the heedless disregard of life. As regards food supplies, horses were made oat sick, and many succumbed to improper dieting. Not withstanding the enormous amount of sickness through continual feeding on oats, the horses in hospital were not allowed to be turned out to graze, but were given the same diet which had caused their illness. The mortality, as a consequence, was immense. Thousands of horses were destroyed through badly-fitting saddles, many of which were not only useless, but dangerous. The bits, like the saddles, were raked up from everywhere. Spurs were excessively heavy and clumsy. He gave several illustrations of the meddle and muddle which prevailed at the horse hospitals. Great loss of life and an enormous amount of money was uselessly expended because we did not have—(1) A remount department composed of veterinary officers; (2) a thoroughly organised veterinary department, the veterinary officers to have control of horses and selection of feed; (3) a subordinate veterinary department, composed of trained assistants.43
  • 14 Mar 1903: About a year or a year and a half ago Veterinary-surgeon Rudduck, of Heidelberg, imported a poll of black curly-coated poodle. Now, the poodle proper is not that inane-looking, white, huffy article, with watery eyes, that one sometimes sees led about by spinsters of uncertain age, and which specimen of dog life, perhaps for want of a better name, is called a poodle. "The poodle is a fair-sized, well proportioned, sound-looking dog, full of life and full of sense. This dog has a power of reason beyond the ordinary run of dog, and is noted throughout the world as a marvellous "trick" animal. Its uses are manifold, and for any purpose to which a dog can be put a poodle is never out of its proper place, in the fancy the poodle is maligned by the shears, and most curious devices are cut into the coat. This "ornamentation" is more quaint than is proper to the appearance of such a sensible animal. By an advertisement in this issue it will be noticed that Veterinary-surgeon Rudduck offers for sale some of the progeny of the imported animals. This is an opportunity ol obtaining the real poodle that hitherto has not occurred in Australia.44
  • 14 Mar 1903: FOR SALE. Some IMPORTED BLACK CURLY POODLES, whelped May 27, 1902, by Romulus (English champion) ex Diana (imported).
    Romulus—Sire, Ace of Trumps; dam, Lady Godiva.
    Diana—Sire, ch. The Pilot; dam, ch. The Black Coquette.
    Also some puppies ex Diana by Banjo (imported).
    Banjo (imported)—Sire, The Juggler; dam, Dorothy Ann.
    Apply Veterinary-Surgeon RUDDUCK, Heidelberg. (Tel. No. 2 Heidelberg.)45
  • 13 Aug 1903: RUDDOCK.—On the 12th August, at his residence, "Burtonholm," Heidelberg, Joseph Burton Rudduck, formerly of Westbury, Wilts, England.
    RUDDUCK.—The Friends of the late Rev. JOSEPH BURTON RUDDUCK are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment in the Heidelberg Cemetery.
    The funeral is appointed to leave his residence, "Burtonholm," Heidelberg, THIS DAY (Thursday, 13th August) at 4 o'clock.
    THOMAS HENRY ALLISON, Undertaker and Embalmer, 181 Elgin-street, Carlton; Derby-street, Collingwood; and 337 Victoria-street (near Errol-street), West Melbourne. Telephone No. 1182.46
  • 14 Aug 1903: The announcement of the death of the Rev. J. B. Rudduck, which took place on Wednesday at his residence at Heidelberg was received with deep regret by ministers and members of the Congregational churches, of which he was a highly esteemed minister. He was educated at New College London, and was ordained to the ministry in 1886, and assumed the pastorate of a denominational church at Westbury, England.
    Coming to Melbourne about 15 years ago he was minister successively of the Lonsdale street and the Oxford street, Collingwood, churches. For the last three years he was in very indifferent health and lived in comparative retirement. Mrs Rudduck pre-deceased her husband, and there is a grown-up family. A daughter is the wife of Mr Harold Kent, accountant to the Victorian railways. The funeral took place yesterday at the Heidelberg Cemetery, the Revs Professor Gosman and W Currie being the officiating ministers. Joseph Burton Rudduck47
  • 6 Aug 1910: Mr. H. S. Rudduck, who several years back was well known in Victoria as a veterinary surgeon, and as a fancier, is expected to arrive here by the White Star steamer Runic, due on the 15th inst. Mr. Ruddock, besides other classes of stock, is bringing with him dogs and poultry.48
  • 22 Aug 1910: Mr Harold Sugden Rudduck veterinary surgeon who has been in England for three or four years, returned by the Runic last week.49
  • 3 Sep 1910: Mr. R. S. Rudduck, who some years ago was in practice as a veterinary surgeon in Melbourne and has of late resided in England, has returned to Victoria. He has brought with him a number, of Guernsey and South Devon cattle and Welsh ponies.50
  • 5 Nov 1910: A SURPRISED VICTORIAN. EULOGISES WESTERN AUSTRALIA. BEST SHOW-GROUND IN THE WORLD. VETERINARY-SURGEON RUDDUCK INTERVIEWED.
    One of the most surprised of the visitors who saw the Royal Show of Western Australia for the first time this week was undoubtedly Mr. H. S. Rudduck, a Melbourne veterinary surgeon, who recently returned from a four years' visit to England, Scotland, Denmark, and the Channel Islands.
    During that time he studied at his profession, and gave considerable attention to the intense culture methods of the old country. He visited all of the principal shows in England, and says, without any hesitation, that, so far as he has seen, Western Australia has the best Show Ground in the world.
    'And what of our stock?' he was asked.
    'Some of it, the Shorthorns, the Jerseys, some of the Berkshires, many of the sheep, and some of the horses are good enough for any company. It is a remarkable thing, and to me it seems most commendable, that so much has been done in so little time by your breeders. It proves that you have men who are not afraid to spend money to get the best stock possible, and who take a pride in their stock when they get them. This is a most hopeful sign for the future of the State. You might suggest, though, to the Royal Agricultural Society that the time has arrived for the registration of its pure-bred stock, pending the commencement of a stud or herd book. For instance, Mr. Padbury has this year imported a number of very fine Jerseys, and in a year or two he will sell some of the stock. Some will go to dairymen, glad to keep the stock pure, others will not be so careful, and if no record is kept it will, after a while, be difficult to trace the progeny of the stock just imported. The cost would not be heavy—2s. 6d. ought to cover the registration fees for each animal—and no doubt the owners would be glad to give the particulars to the person authorised to receive them. Probably the suggestion has only to be made to be acted upon, for it is the duty of the Royal Society to have some such record for present and future reference.'
    Did you bring out any stock your self?
    'Yes, I had orders to purchase on behalf of the Victorian Government and private owners in Victoria, and brought out a number of Guernsey and South Devon cattle, some Berkshire and Middle White (Yorkshire) pigs, some thoroughbreds by St. Simon, and Welsh ponies. Most of these were exhibited at the last Melbourne Show with very satisfactory results. The South Devons are ideal cows for the small farmer, and give admirable yields of milk and butter, going as high as six or seven gallons of milk, from which three to four lbs. of butter are made daily.'
    Have you seen anything of the country districts?
    'No; I came over by the Kanowna on a purely business trip, and, I must say, the results are beyond my fondest imaginings. You have an immense opportunity here, and it is impossible to estimate to what heights your trade will eventually reach. The crowd on Wednesday was a remarkarble one—one-seventh of the total population of the State, I know of no place nor country, even in such an intensely agricultural place as Denmark, where the proportion was so great. It manifests, to my mind, that the people have confidence in and affection for the agricultural pursuits, and this is a very healthy sentiment to find in any country. I should say the 41,000 on Wednesday, considering the widely distributed population, constitutes a record for the world. What is wanted here, and every other part of Australia, is in creased population to till your lands, and for that reason you will have to adopt more up-to-date methods of advertising the State.'
    Western Australia is now attracting a very good class of immigrant?
    'Admittedly, so. I had the pleasure, on behalf of the Commonwealth, when at Liverpool, of examining and passing the eight Shire horses and fillies which Mr. James Clark and his son have just brought to this State. They are fine, big animals, and should be very suitable for this State, and particularly for very heavy work.'
    Clydesdales are the more popular breed in this State?
    'They are, too, amongst Scotchmen, while the Englishmen swear by the Shire. It is largoly a matter of sentiment. But if the West Australian Government can induce many more immigrants of the type of the Messrs. Clark to settle here, they will gain much, for Mr, Clark, sen., was a well known breeder and judge of live stock in the Rugby district, England, and has now settled on the land somewhere near Kellerberrin. But the Government of the State must recognise that the competition for good immigrants is as keen in the old country among the representatives of different countries, as is a good business connection, among commercial houses. Canada at present holds the call, but the Argentine, Rhodesia, Cape Colony, Siberia, and other places are busy scouring Great Britain looking for good settlers, and if Australia is to become known and to get its fair share, she must enter into this business seriously like the other countries. The Canadian organisation is just splendid. When visiting Liverpool I stood and listened to a Canadian agent addressing a big crowd on the possibilities of Canada for apple growing. At the conclusion af his remarks, a number of men who know the business peppered him with questions as to cost, markets, best sorts to grow, etc. He answered all with the greatest of ease, and with evident satisfaction. After the people had gone I conversed with him, and told him I was an Australian, and was going back home in a few months. I questioned him about Canada, and he replied, 'I don't mind tell ing you, but I've never been in Canada.' Then how do you get your wonderful knowledge? 'Well,' he replied, 'I was for years at Covent Garden.' Can you imagine a cuter trick than that, for who could be better able to answer the questions relating to markets and sorts most suitable, and prices for Canadian apples, than a man who had been in the trade in the world's greatest fruit exchange for years. Then they have men travelling throughout the country giving lantern lectures, and at each centre they have depots, where their produce is liberally displayed. When a successful British immigrant is returning for a trip, he is engaged by the Canadian Government to spend certain hours per day at the depot nearest his birthplace to talk about Canada and his success, and to advise others to follow his luck, and go to Canada. Immigration is a business with Canada, and a very profitable one, too. So far as Australia is concerned, very little is known of it in England, and there one only hears of Western Australia or Queensland occasionally.
    The other States appear to be doing nothing to encourage immigration. Your Government appears to be adopting a very progressive policy in opening up the lands, and, judging by the hay and grain samples at the Show, the soil gives freely. If similar activity was displayed in Great Britain, there is little doubt this grand country would be much more largely peopled. At present no one seems to be able to gauge the limitations of the soil in this country, but after studying the intense cultivation methods of Denmark and the Channel Isles. I am I convinced of the wonderful possibilities ahead for Australia. In Jersey I visited agricultural colleges, which are maintained, and maintained well on 40 acres of ground.'
    Is this soil particularly good?
    'Not in its virgin state, but it is made good by the work put into it. The produce is fed into the stock and restored to the soil in the form of manure. None of this is wasted. There, stock do not run over grass and clover paddocks as here, but each animal is pegged up, and cuts out a square yard or two for each meal. Of course, this is not practicable in Australia, but there is no doubt we could take a leaf or two from these people's books with advantage. The Chinese in their gardens should have demonstrated this pretty clearly to the Perth people long ago, and good as it is to own 500 acres in Western Australia, I believe the time will come, when it will be found that practically as good results will, by varying the crops, and with scientific treatment, be obtained from 100 acres. The climate, the people, the stock, and the general optimistic feeling which pervades the community, have been a big surprise to me, and I have no hesitation in saying there is a glorious future before this young, but enterprising, State.'
    Will you have time to look at any of the country before you return? 'No, I must get back for some New South Wales Shows, which I have promised to attend, and so return by the steamer on Saturday. But I am very glad I have been able to see Western Australia under such happy auspices.51'
  • 27 Jan 1912: Applications Invited for LEASE OF GUERNSEY BULL.
    Preference given to persons possessing one of my Medicine Chests.
    Bull "MELBOURNE CUP." born 12/1/11.
    Sire "King Cup." No. 1850. E.G.H.B.
    Dam "Freria II.," No. 7644, E.G.H.B.
    H. S. RUDDUCK.
    VETERINARY SURGEON, MELBOURNE52
  • 18 Sep 1913: The Imported Welsh Pony Cymro-Bach
    Reg. No. 322. Welsh Stud Book.
    Selected in Wales and imported by Veterinary-Surgeon Rudduck, will stand this season at Beaconsfield Stud Farm, Beaconsfield.
    This Pony is true to type, a great mover, and has never been beaten in the Show ring. He has won at Donald three times, St. Arnaud twice, and Maryborough once, against large numbers. He has proved himself a sure foal getter, and his stock are a credit to him.
    Stud Fee £5 5/. Good grass paddocks.
    Mares met at Beaconsfield station. All care taken, but no responsibility. Holds Government Certificate of soundness.
    Address: VETERINARY - SURGEON RUDDUCK, Beaconsfield.
    Phone, Berwick 2.53
  • 4 Dec 1913: The Imported Welsh Pony Cymro-Bach Reg: Iso. 322.- Welsh Stud Book. Selected in Wales and imported by Veterinary-Surgeon Rudduck, will stand this season at Beaconsfield Stud Farm, Beaconsfield. This Pony is true to type, a great mover, and has never been beaten in the Showring. He has won at Donald three times, St. Arnaud twice, and Maryhorough once, against large numbers. He has proved himself a sure foal getter, and his stock are aredit to him. Stud Fee £3 3/. guarantee £4 4/. Good grass paddocks. Mares met at Beaconsfield station. All care taken, but no responsibility. Holds Government Certificate of soundness. Address : VETERINARY SURGEON RUDDUCK, Beaconsfield. Phone, Berwick 2.54
  • 6 Jun 1914: FOR SALE. The nucleus of a Welsh Pony Stud.
    IMPORTED WELSH PONY STALLION (Prize Winner).
    Two Imported Welsh Pony Mares in Foal to Above. One 2-year-old Filly and one Colt Foal out of the Imported Stock.
    Also, Guernsey Bulls, from Imported Stock.
    VETERINARY-SURGEON RUDDUCK, STUD FARM, BEACONSFIELD, VICTORIA.55
  • 27 Aug 1914: Veterinary Captain Rudduck, who had considerable experience in South Africa during the Boer war, says that the best forage delivered to the troops in South Africa was crushed oats, oaten chaff, and bran, which were compressed into blocks, and despatched from Australia. He met this compressed fodder in the Pretoria Horse Hospital, where they had a number of cases of derangement from feeding on oats alone. Visiting England at the close of the war, he reported this experience to the War Office and to the Victorian Agent General at that time. He is convinced that Australian cereal hay will be in great demand for campaigning.56
  • 5 May 1915: THE GREAT MORTALITY IN STOCK. What is the Cause? How Can It Be Prevented?
    (By Veterinary Surgeon Rudduck, 173 King-street, Melbourne.)
    At the present time there is hardly a district in Victoria that is not losing stock to an appalling extent, and this loss could be greatly reduced if proper measures were adopted.
    I am making this statement after investigating many outbreaks and receiving numerous letters from all parts of the State and the Riverina.
    In addition to the mortality, many stock-owners are finding that animals are not thriving; they do not respond to good feeding, and working horses seem to lack stamina and tire quickly.
    No doubt the drought through which we have just passed has had much to do with this, but the facts are that the absence of rain has led to a condition in which the drinking water and in some cases the feed have gone into the animals stomachs carrying large numbers of the eggs of parasitic worms, which have been hatched and led to a wholesale invasion of worms in the intestines.
    There la great scope for scientific and practical work in Australia in investigating the life-history of many of these parasites, but until more is known it is safe to assume that the drinking-water obtained by surface catchment into dams is the chief cause of infection, else how can one account for dry areas such as the Riverina, the Mallee, and the northern parts of Victoria being so sorely stricken. Low land adjoining rivers, large creeks, and in the southern districts swampy country, for years have been known to teem with parasitic life.
    This season has been one of the worst ever known, because the water supply has been so limited that the stock has probably imbibed huge quantities of eggs in the dirty, puddled, contaminated water and in swampy land. As the water disappeared it left green, sappy feed eagerly sought by stock-owners and stock, and now we have many reports coming in announcing a big mortality and stock badly infested with worms.
    Symptoms.
    These vary a great deal. Some report sudden deaths in horses in good condition; others state that the animals were noticed to be doing badly; swellings came under the abdomen and chest, general paralysis followed, the animals being unable to rise, and death supervened a few days later.
    As a rule most, if not all, of the horses on the farm are affected, and a good number do not respond to good feeding and are listless and unthrifty.
    Treatment.—Preventive.—Curative.—Water.
    As regards prevantive treatment, I believe it would pay every stock owner to fence off the water; so that stock cannot walk right into it and puddle it up. Where possible, run the water into troughs by gravity, syphon, or windmill. Great benefit, no doubt, could also be derived by treating the water in the dam with preparations of iron, copper and lime. It may even prove necessary to run water through gravel, sand or charcoal. Every farmer should test his property for underground water, which is often brackish, and this is beneficial for stock. I purchased a small hand-boring plant for less than £1, and at Beaconsfield have successfully bored to a depth of over 60 feet with it. It is mainly because this is not known that it is not in general use.
    Pastures.
    Infected pastures in Australia can only be treated, commercially, when practicable by fire; small areas are different, and lime, salt and cultivation will do much good. Benefit is derived by keeping a lick containing salts of iron, potassium, sodium, etc., always accessible.
    Curative.
    As regards curative treatment, I have no hesitation in advising every stock-owner to dose his stock twice yearly (spring and autumn) for worms. For horses, drenches are not advisable for several reasons. Firstly, there is considerable risk in drenching. Worm medicine, to be effective, must be strong, and any of the dose going into the lungs will cause pneumonia and death. Secondly, there is a tremendous length of bowel to be acted on (nearly 100 feet), so that worm medicine requires to be taken with the food and for some days, so that the whole intestine is saturated with it.
    Some years ago I made the statement that worms caused a greater mortality in Australia than all other diseases conjointly. The mortality then was insignificant to what, it is to-day. Unfortunately, it is not the large varieties which do the greatest damage; often the worst, parasite is so small as to escape the notice of anyone not experienced in detecting them.
    These remarks as regards mortality can be applied generally to horses and sheep, and in several districts to cattle. Many men in the north are treating their horses for sand to-day while the chief cause of their troubie is worms.57
  • 10 May 1916: Mr H. Rudduck, veterinary surgeon, of "Banoge," Beaconsfield, has been appointed Captain in the military service, and given charge of a boat-load of horses for the front.58
  • 21 Jun 1917: STRAYED, Bay Pony, old, about 14 hands, branded shamrock, rugged and halter, hog mane. Rudduck, Beaconsfield.59
  • 12 Jul 1917: Berwick Shire Council. Correspondence. From H. S. Rudduck, Beaconsfield Stud Farm, Beaconsfield, asking that immediate attention be paid to the following :-There is a drain made to convey water from the road into an excavation in one of his paddocks. This excavation has been full for some time, and the flooding of the paddock is very serious, and is damaging the property.
    No provision has been made to deal with the water after directing it from the road into the paddock.—The council acknowledged no liability.60
  • 13 Jul 1917: Berwick Shire Council. Correspondence. From H. S. Rudduck, Beaconsfield, asking that a drain leading into one of his paddocks should be attended to. Received.61
  • 10 Aug 1917: Berwick Shire Council. Correspondence. From H. S. Rudduck, Beaconsfield, re a drain running from the road through his property. —Received.62
  • 23 Sep 1938: New Companies. Rudduck Serum Laboratories Pty. Ltd.—To manufacture and sell bacteriological and chemical preparations. Capital £2000. Subscribers. Harold Sugden Rudduck, Lonsdale St., Melbourne, manufacturer of veterinary medicines; Harold Burton Rudduck, 610 St. Kilda Rd., Melbourne, veterinary surgeon. Harold Burton Rudduck63

Australian Dictionary of Biography

Harold Sugden Rudduck (1873-1964), veterinary surgeon, was born on 8 September 1873 at Westbury, Wiltshire, England, son of Rev. Joseph Benjamin Rudduck, Congregational pastor, and his wife Hannah Jane, née Hudson. He attended Mill Hill school until the family migrated to Victoria, where he was educated at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School from 1887. After completing a diploma of agriculture at Longerenong Agricultural College (1889-90) he won a scholarship to the Melbourne Veterinary College where he graduated with honours in 1894 and worked as assistant to W. T. Kendall.
From 1895 Rudduck had his own practice in Bourke Street, Melbourne, lectured at Dookie Agricultural College and the Working Men's College, acted as adviser to the Melbourne City Council, was veterinarian to the Williamstown Racing Club, and held the position of meat inspector for the Brighton Town Council. In this period he began supplying farmers with the 'Stock Medicine Chest', the production and sale of which was to be a basic part of his later business.
Rudduck enlisted for the South African War in the 2nd Contingent of the Victorian Mounted Rifles in 1900 with the rank of veterinary captain. He was second in charge at the veterinary hospital in Pretoria when he was asked to form and command the Pietersburg Veterinary Field Hospital. On 15 March 1902 he married his cousin Edith May Durkin (d.1951) at Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England, with Anglican rites. He completed diplomas from King's College, London, and the (Royal) Sanitary Institute, West Kensington, and before returning to his practice in Australia toured Europe and North America visiting veterinary and bacteriological establishments. A reserve officer, he was recalled to active service in Egypt in 1915, and helped to organize the sea transport of horses.
A regular contributor to the Australasian and Australian Farm and Home, Rudduck published his popular book, The Diseases of Australian Stock, in 1905. In 1923 he set up a dispensary in Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, and manufactured patent medicines and veterinary surgical instruments. Here he produced the first vaccine for pulpy kidney and contagious abortion. He had developed a thriving business with a network of travellers in south-eastern Australia. In 1929 he established Rudduck & Co. Pty Ltd for himself and his five sons, one of whom became 'Uncle Peter' the radio vet. The bacteriological testing and the manufacture of veterinary medicines was taken over by Rudduck Serum Laboratories Pty Ltd in 1939 with a paid up capital of £5. At the same time an animal hospital was opened at Moorabbin, 'the largest in the southern hemisphere'.
Rudduck, who had a lifelong interest in the improvement of breeding stock, ran a Guernsey herd at Lilydale, gradually adding an Aberdeen Angus herd and several pedigree flocks. This work, though characterized by enquiry and experiment, never reached its full potential.
Edith Rudduck had returned to England in the 1920s with two sons and after her death Rudduck married Constance Alice Jean Noonan on 12 June 1951. He had moved to Narbethong, but retained ultimate control of his businesses until his death at Bentleigh on 8 May 1964; he was cremated. His wife and five sons of his first marriage survived him. An upright figure with white hair, firmly but quietly spoken, Rudduck had a sense of humour, evidenced by his use of an eponymous trade mark, the red duck. His role as a journalist and his use of patent medicines sometimes brought him into conflict with professional veterinary opinion, but made him popular with working farmers, breeders and small pet owners.64

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Last Edited8 Nov 2025

Edith May Durkin

F, #11150, b. 24 Apr 1875, d. 22 Jan 1951
Probate (Will)* RUDDUCK Edith May of 24 North-road, Brightlingsea Essex (wife of Harold Sugden Rudduck) died 22 January 1951 Probate London 15 March to Herbert Charles Rudduck trinity house pilot.
Effects £2719 9s. 1d.1 
Married NameEdith May Rudduck. 
Birth*24 Apr 1875 Fulham, London, England, Jun Q 1875 (Fulham) 01a 257. Mother's maiden surname: Hudson. As Edith May Durkin.2 
Marriage*15 Mar 1902 Spouse: Harold Sugden Rudduck. Maldon, Essex, England, Mar Q [Maldon] 4a 823 - they were cousins.3
 
Marriage-Notice*19 Mar 1902 RUDDUCK—DURKIN.—On the 15th inst., at St. Margaret’s Church, Mortimer, Essex, Harold Sugden Rudduck, Veterinary Captain Victorian Mounted Rifles, son the Rey. J. B. Rudduck, of Melbourne, to Edith May, daughter of the late C. B. Durkin, Stock Exchange, London ...4 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel13 Sep 1919 Sailing with Harold Burton Rudduck Herbert Charles Rudduck to London, England. Ship Osterley sailing from Melbourne, Australia
Age 42.5 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel18 Sep 1920 Sailing with Herbert Charles Rudduck Douglas Martin Rudduck to Melbourne, Australia. Ship Osterley sailing from London, England
Age 44.6 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel16 Aug 1924 Sailing with Herbert Charles Rudduck Douglas Martin Rudduck to Southampton, England. Ship Suevic sailing from Melbourne, Australia
Age 49.7 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel21 May 1937 To London, England. Ship possible match: Derbyshire sailing from Colombo
Age 62.8 
Death*22 Jan 1951 Brightlingsea, Essex, England, Mar Q [Colchester] (Age 75) 4a 709.3 
Death-Notice*24 Jan 1951 RUDDUCK.—On January 22, at her son's home, at Brightlingsea, Essex, England, Edith May, wife of Harold Sugden Rudduck, mother of Bernard, Harold, Herbert, Douglas and Peter, mother-in-law of Jane, Marcelle and Ingegerd, grandmother of Paul and Ann.9 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1903160 Cotham Road, Kew, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Harold Sugden Rudduck.10
1913Weerona, South Road, Brighton Beach, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Harold Sugden Rudduck.11
bt 1914 - 1919Stud Farm, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Harold Sugden Rudduck.12,13,14,15,16
29 Sep 1939Old Mill House, Maldon, Essex, EnglandHead of Household: Edith May Durkin. Edith M Rudduck, Married, born 24 Apr 1875, Unpaid Domestic Duties, Old Mill House, Maldon, Essex, England Household Members: Edith M Rudduck.17

Newspaper-Articles

  • 17 Sep 1913: GENERAL, good, required; another kept. Mrs. Rudduck, Beaconsfield.18
  • 15 Apr 1915: MAID or help, assist with two children and housewbrk. Mrs Rudduck "Banage," Beaconsfield.19
  • 9 Sep 1915: GENERAL, experienced, required, plain cooking, washing optional. Mrs Rudduck, Beaconsfield.20
  • 10 Feb 1916: GENERAL or working housekeeper, plain cooking: another maid kept, Mrs Rudduck, Beaconsfield.21
  • 20 Jul 1916: WANTED General, or Help, experienced. Mrs Rudduck, Beaconsfield.22
  • 23 Nov 1916: GIRL assist, two children and house work, another kept. Mrs Rudduck, Beaconsfield.23

Citations

  1. [S190] Index to Probate Calendar England, viewed at ancestry.com.au, 1858-1966 "England & Wales, National Probate Calendar
    Edith May Rudduck, Death Date: 22 Jan 1951, Death Place: Essex, England, Probate Date: 15 Mar 1951, Probate Registry: London, England."
  2. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Jun Q 1875 (Fulham) 01a 257. Mother's maiden surname: Hudson. As Edith May Durkin."
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  4. [S333] Newspaper (England) - Globe (London), 19 Mar 1902, p9.
  5. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Mrs E M Ruddock, Birth Date: abt 1877, Arrival Age: 42, Arrival Date: 13 Sep 1919, Port of Departure: Brisbane, Australia, Port of Arrival: London, England, Ship Name: Osterley with 2 children aged 8 and 11.
  6. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
    Mrs E M Rudduck, Age 44, Master H C Rudduck, Age 9, Master D M Rudduck, Age 6, Departure 18 Sep 1920, Destination Port: Melbourne, Australia, Ship Name: Osterley.
  7. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Edith M Rudduck, Birth Date: abt 1875, Arrival Age: 49, Arrival Date: 16 Aug 1924, Port of Departure: Melbourne, Australia, Port of Arrival: Southampton, England, Ship Name: Suevic. With Herbert, 13, and Douglas, 10.
  8. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Edith Mary Ruddock, Birth Date: abt 1875, Arrival Age: 62, Arrival Date: 21 May 1937, Port of Departure: Colombo, Port of Arrival: London, England, Ship Name: Derbyshire.
  9. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 24 Jan 1951, p2.
  10. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  11. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  12. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  13. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  14. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  15. [S118] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1918.
  16. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  17. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, The National Archives, Kew, London, England, 1939 Register, RG 101/1531E, Enumeration District: Dcea.
  18. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 17 Sep 1913, p9
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/7289810
  19. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), Thu 15 Apr 1915, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88659685
  20. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), Thu 9 Sep 1915, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88661375
  21. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), Thu 10 Feb 1916, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88663930
  22. [S196] Newspaper - Dandenong Advertiser and Cranbourne, Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate (Vic.), Thu 20 Jul 1916, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88664519
  23. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Thu 23 Nov 1916, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66191033
Last Edited7 Nov 2025

Frank Sutton Hawes

M, #11152, b. Jun 1845, d. 2 Mar 1901
Birth*Jun 1845 Bloomsbury, London, England, Jun Q [Bloomsbury] 1 55.1 
Marriage*Mar 1868 Spouse: Mary Thompson. St Giles, London, England, Mar Q [St Giles] 1b 516.1
 
Death*2 Mar 1901 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D427 (Age 55) [par unknown].2 
Inquest5 Mar 1901Inquest held 1901/296. Frank Sutton HAWES. Cause of death: Cerebrospinal insolation; Location of inquest: Lower Beaconsfield; Date of inquest: 05 Mar 1901.3 
Death-Notice*6 Mar 1901 HAWES.—On the 2nd March, 1901 (suddenly), at Beaconsfield, Victoria, while on a visit to Australia, Frank Sutton Hawes, of London. Home papers please copy.4 

Grave

  • 4-277-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia5

Newspaper-Articles

  • 6 Mar 1901: Mr Sutton Hawes, an English visitor, who had been staying for some time with with Mr Fuller, J.P., at Cardinia House, Beaconsfield, was assisting the hands to obtain control of a fire which was threatening the property on Saturday afternoon, when he was overcome by heat apoplexy. Though Dr Bennie arrived within a very short time, all his efforts were fruitless, and Mr Hawes died within an hour. Deceased was generally liked, and much sympathy is felt for his daughter, who has now no relatives in Australia. William Fuller6

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. [S24] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 24/ P0 unit 731, item 1901/296.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 Mar 1901, p1.
  5. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-277-B     Hawes     Frank Sutton     M     56     3/03/1901     348.
  6. [S14] Newspaper - The Ballarat Star (Vic.), Wed 6 Mar 1901, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/207031471
Last Edited28 Jun 2018

Thomas Wallis

M, #11153, b. 11 Apr 1806, d. 11 Sep 1887
Birth*11 Apr 1806 Bridgwater, Somerset, England, baptised 11 Apr 1806 [par William WALLIS & Ann].1 
Criminal*14 Jul 1817 Bridgwater, Somerset, England, tried for stealing money and other articles together with his siblings aged 12 and 15. Arrested 5 and 6th Jul by G U B Napiers, tried 14 Jul 1817 at Bridgwater. Admitted evidence for the crown is discharged by proclamation. Siblings aquitted.2
Marriage*23 Nov 1839 Spouse: Harriet Wallis. St Marylebone, London, Middlesex, England.3
(Migrant) Migration/TravelAug 1853 Sailing with Harriet Wallis, Amelia Wallis, Harriet Coombes Wallis, Adelaide Wallis to Sydney, NSW, Australia. Ship Lady Flora from London
Age 48 - no occ.4 
Widower17 Jan 1857Thomas Wallis became a widower upon the death of his wife Harriet Wallis.5 
Death*11 Sep 1887 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D9202 (Age 82) [par William WALLIS & Ann].6 
Death-Notice*13 Sep 1887 WALLIS. —On the 11th inst., at the residence of his son-in-law, W. Fuller, Cardinia, Beaconsfield, Thomas Wallis, late of South Yarra, aged 82 years.
THE Friends of Mrs. W. FULLER are respectfully invited to follow the remains of her late father, Thomas Wallis, to the place of interment, the Melbourne General cemetery.
The funeral to leave Prince's-bridge station at 1 o'clock THIS DAY.
JOHN ROMANIS, undertaker, South Yarra.7 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
6 Jun 1841Oxford Street, London, Middlesex, EnglandHead of Household: Thomas Wallis. Age 35 - Draper (also in household Edwin WALLIS 15 and Louisa WALLIS 7 months)
Member(s) of Household: Harriet Wallis.8
30 Mar 1851Debtor's Prison, St Giles Cripplegate, London, Middlesex, EnglandAge 45 - Draper - Married - Prisoner9

Grave

  • Church of England Section H 176, Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia, Sacred to the memory of Harriet WALLIS
    wife of Thomas WALLIS who died at South Yarra 17 Jan 1857, age 37 yrs
    also the above Thomas WALLIS
    who died at Beaconsfield 11 Sep 1887, age 82 yrs
    Erected in loving remembrance by their daughters
    also Adelaide daughter of the above and beloved wife of Henry STONE who died 7 Aug 1901, age 50 yrs.10

Family

 Harriet Wallis b. 1820, d. 17 Jan 1857
Children 1.Amelia Wallis+ b. 24 May 1843, d. 23 Jun 1923
 2.Adelaide Wallis b. 11 Jun 1850, d. 7 Aug 1901

Citations

  1. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1913; Reference Number: DPbw.m/2/1/6 (Ancestry).
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. Somerset, England, Gaol Registers, 1807-1879 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016. This collection was indexed by Ancestry World Archives Project contributors.
    Original data: Somerset Gaol Registers and Description Books. Somerset Archives & Local Studies, South West Heritage Trust, Taunton, Somerset, England. Felons Register 1808 - 1822.
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns.
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 2009.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D830/1857 (Age 36) (par Robert WALLIS & Hannah) - as Harriet WALLIS. Born Some. Spouse Thomas WALLIS."
  6. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 Sep 1887, p1.
  8. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 676; Book: 1; Civil Parish: St Marylebone; County: Middlesex; Enumeration District: 1; Folio: 12; Page: 17; Line: 1; GSU roll: 438792."
  9. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 1525; Folio: 422; Page: 10; GSU roll: 174755."
  10. [S45] Index of monumental inscriptions in the Melbourne General Cemetery,.
Last Edited4 Dec 2016

Harriet Wallis

F, #11154, b. 1820, d. 17 Jan 1857
Birth*1820 Bridgwater, Somerset, England.1 
Marriage*23 Nov 1839 Spouse: Thomas Wallis. St Marylebone, London, Middlesex, England.2
(Migrant) Migration/TravelAug 1853 Sailing with Thomas Wallis, Amelia Wallis, Harriet Coombes Wallis, Adelaide Wallis to Sydney, NSW, Australia. Ship Lady Flora from London
Age 33.3 
Death*17 Jan 1857 VIC, Australia, #D830/1857 (Age 36) (par Robert WALLIS & Hannah) - as Harriet WALLIS. Spouse Thomas WALLIS.4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
6 Jun 1841Oxford Street, London, Middlesex, England(Head of Household) Thomas Wallis;
Age 205
30 Mar 1851Harriet WALLIS, 84 High Street, St Judes, London, EnglandAge 31 - Hosier &c. - Married - Sister-in-law. Living in the household of Thomas' unmarried sisters, born Bridgwater: Harriet WALLIS 55 and her sister Charlotte WALLIS 536

Grave

  • Church of England Section H 176, Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia, Sacred to the memory of Harriet WALLIS
    wife of Thomas WALLIS who died at South Yarra 17 Jan 1857, age 37 yrs
    also the above Thomas WALLIS
    who died at Beaconsfield 11 Sep 1887, age 82 yrs
    Erected in loving remembrance by their daughters
    also Adelaide daughter of the above and beloved wife of Henry STONE who died 7 Aug 1901, age 50 yrs.7

Family

 Thomas Wallis b. 11 Apr 1806, d. 11 Sep 1887
Children 1.Amelia Wallis+ b. 24 May 1843, d. 23 Jun 1923
 2.Adelaide Wallis b. 11 Jun 1850, d. 7 Aug 1901

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns.
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 2009.
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D830/1857 (Age 36) (par Robert WALLIS & Hannah) - as Harriet WALLIS. Born Some. Spouse Thomas WALLIS."
  5. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 676; Book: 1; Civil Parish: St Marylebone; County: Middlesex; Enumeration District: 1; Folio: 12; Page: 17; Line: 1; GSU roll: 438792."
  6. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 1545; Folio: 340; Page: 5; GSU roll: 174775."
  7. [S45] Index of monumental inscriptions in the Melbourne General Cemetery,.
Last Edited28 Dec 2023

Adelaide Wallis

F, #11155, b. 11 Jun 1850, d. 7 Aug 1901
Father*Thomas Wallis b. 11 Apr 1806, d. 11 Sep 1887
Mother*Harriet Wallis b. 1820, d. 17 Jan 1857
Married NameAdelaide Stone. 
Birth*11 Jun 1850 St James', Westminster, London, England, Sep Q [St James] 1 118
Baptism 10 Jul 1850.1,2 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelAug 1853 Sailing with Thomas Wallis, Harriet Wallis, Amelia Wallis, Harriet Coombes Wallis to Sydney, NSW, Australia. Ship Lady Flora from London
Age 3.3 
Land-UBeac*12 Feb 1887 PAK-58C2. Transfer from Hugh Cameron to Adelaide Wallis. 3a 2r 14p - consideration four pounds.4 
Land-UBeac*24 Sep 1891 PAK-58C2. Transfer from Adelaide Wallis to William Fuller. 3a 2r 14p.5 
Marriage*21 Feb 1893 Spouse: Henry Stone. Christ Church, Berwick, VIC, Australia, #M48.6
 
Marriage-Notice*18 Mar 1893 STONE—WALLIS - On the 21st February, at Christ Church, Berwick, by the Rev. J. H. Hill, Henry Stone, of Fitzroy, to Adelaide Wallis, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Wallis, of Beaconsfield.7 
Death*7 Aug 1901 Fitzroy South, VIC, Australia, #D9600/1901 (Age 50) (par Wm WALLACE & unknown) - as Adelaide STONE.8 
Death-Notice*8 Aug 1901 STONE.—On the 7th August, at her residence, 144 George-street, Fitzroy, of pneumonia, Adelaide, the dearly beloved wife of Robert [sic] Stone, and sister of Mrs. Fuller, Beaconsfield, and Mrs. C. H. Hodgson, Omeo, aged 50 years.9 
Death-Notice9 Aug 1901 STONE.- The Friends of Mr. HENRY STONE are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his beloved wife, Adelaide, to the place of interment, Melbourne General Cemetery.
The funeral will leave his residence, 144 George street, Fitzroy, THIS DAY (Friday, August 9), at 2.30, and proceed to St. Mark's Church of England, where a portion of the burial service will be read, and thence to the cemetery.10 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
30 Mar 1851Harriet WALLIS, 84 High Street, St Judes, London, England(Head of Household) Harriet Wallis;
Age 9 months
Member(s) of Household: Harriet Coombes Wallis11

Grave

  • Church of England Section H 176, Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia, Sacred to the memory of Harriet WALLIS
    wife of Thomas WALLIS who died at South Yarra 17 Jan 1857, age 37 yrs
    also the above Thomas WALLIS
    who died at Beaconsfield 11 Sep 1887, age 82 yrs
    Erected in loving remembrance by their daughters
    also Adelaide daughter of the above and beloved wife of Henry STONE who died 7 Aug 1901, age 50 yrs.12

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 2009.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2215-874 - Adelaide Wallis of Beaconsfield.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2215-874 - William Fuller of Beaconsfield Gentleman.
  6. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "Adelaide birth place London - Henry birth place Birmingham."
  7. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 18 Mar 1893, p45.
  8. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D9600/1901 (Age 50) (par Wm WALLACE & unknown) - as Adelaide STONE, Death registered at Fitz S, Australia."
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Aug 1901, p1.
  10. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 Aug 1901, p1.
  11. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 1545; Folio: 340; Page: 5; GSU roll: 174775."
  12. [S45] Index of monumental inscriptions in the Melbourne General Cemetery,.
Last Edited24 Jun 2025

Hugh Davidson Bell

M, #11156, b. 1901, d. 7 Apr 1979
Birth*1901 Dunoon, Scotland.1 
Marriage*23 Sep 1931 Spouse: Mary Evelyn McDonald. Methodist Church, Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia, #M6978/1931, Hugh Davidson BELL & Mary Evelyn MCDONALD.2
 
Land-UBeac*25 Aug 1938 PAK-59A.E. Transfer from Frederick Edmund Vandeleur to Hugh Davidson Bell Mary Evelyn Bell. 98a 0r 10p - was previously a Closer Settlement Allotment.3 
Land-UBeac*13 Dec 1960 PAK-59A.E (part) 1/LP45633. Transfer from Hugh Davidson Bell Mary Evelyn Bell to Archibald Frederick Southgate. Land abutting Emerald Road and PAK-58C1.4 
Land-UBeac*21 Jul 1961 PAK-59E (part) LP52118 (Lot 1), 290 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Hugh Davidson Bell Mary Evelyn Bell to Robert William Sands Lillian May Sands. 1a 1r 21p.5 
Land-UBeac11 Oct 1961 PAK-59A.E (part) 1/LP45633. Transfer from Archibald Frederick Southgate to Hugh Davidson Bell Mary Evelyn Bell. Land abutting Emerald Road and PAK-58C1.6 
Land-Noteb 7 Jun 1962 PAK-59E (part) LP55454. Mary Evelyn Bell subdivided into Lots ONE to 5 - C/T 8352-884 to 888.7 
Land-Note*30 Mar 1966 PAK-59A (part) LP45633 (Lot 1). Mary Evelyn Bell LP70344 - subdivided into Lot ONE (approx 5a) and TWO (approx 42a) - C/T 8608-639 + 640 - new titles issued to H & M Bell.8 
Land-Noteabt 1970 PAK-59A (part) LP70344 (Lot 2). Mary Evelyn Bell Lot 2 re-subdivided into LP85821 Lot 3 (bal. sold in 1987) and Lot 4 (37a sold in 1971) - C/T 9761-370 & 8909-258.9 
Land-UBeac3 Aug 1971 PAK-59A (part) LP85821 (Lot 4). Transfer from Hugh Davidson Bell Mary Evelyn Bell to Hugh Malcolm Bell. 37a 0r 14p.10 
Death*7 Apr 1979 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D11104/1979 (Age 78) (par William BELL & Mary DAVIDSON) - as Hugh Davidson BELL.1 
Death-Notice*11 Apr 1979 BELL, on April 7th, Hugh Davidson, of Emerald Rd., Beaconsfield. Dearly loved husband of Mary; loving father of David and Malcolm. Father-in-law of Bernice. Grand father of Katrina and Ewen.
In God's care.11 
Land-UBeac*17 Aug 1979 PAK-59A (part) LP70344 (Lot 1), (245) Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Hugh Davidson Bell Mary Evelyn Bell to Hugh Malcolm Bell. 5a 2r 9p (includes Lot 1 which was owned by Southgate.)12 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1926 - 1927Boinka, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farm labourer.13,14
1928c/- Mrs Benham, 33 Olive St, Mildura, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer.15
1931Queensferry via, Grantville, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: poultry farmer.16
1931Christie's PO via, Toora, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Mary Evelyn Bell.16
1934Mt Pleasant, Woodend, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Mary Evelyn Bell.17
bt 1942 - 1954Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Mary Evelyn Bell.18,19
bt 1963 - 1967Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Mary Evelyn Bell.20,21
1968Upper Beaconsfield Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Mary Evelyn Bell. With Hugh Malcolm Bell.22
bt 1972 - 1977Emerald Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Mary Evelyn Bell. With Hugh Malcolm Bell.23,24

Grave

  • 5-447-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Hugh Davidson Bell 1901-1979 hus/ Mary, f/ David, Malcolm - Mary Evelyn Bell 1907-1986 wife/ Hugh Davison25

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 Oct 1931: WEDDING. Bell—McDonald
    Novel and effective decorative effects in which pear-blossom and lilies predominated, were a feature of a very pretty wedding at the Bairnsdale Methodist church, on Wednesday, September 23. A beautiful rustic gate, set in a floral arch in the left aisle made a charming effect.
    The contracting parties were Miss Mary Evelyn McDonald, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. McDonald, "Leaside," Forge Creek, and Mr. Hugh Davidson Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Bell, of Inverness, Scotland.
    The bride, as she entered the church on her father’s arm to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, presented a pretty picture in her frock of ivory georgette, featuring the Early Victorian style, and falling in soft folds to the ankles. The beautiful embroidered tulle veil was loaned by the bride’s sister (Mrs O. F. Legge). The bridal boquet was composed of azaleas, carnations and maiden-hair fern.
    The bridesmaids were Miss Gertie and Miss Frances Williams. The former was frocked in a dainty powder-blue satin and her bouquet was of pink carnations and asparagus fern.
    The latter looked equally charming in a frock of shell-pink satin and she carried a bouquet of pink dimorphithecas and asparagus fern. Both wore wide-brimmed silk hats to match.
    Miss Nancy McDonald and Miss Doreen Greenwood were the two pretty flower girls, frocked alike in early Victorian styles, the former in apricot crepe de chine, and the latter in turquoise blue crepe de chine.
    Each carried a basket of flowering peach blossom.
    The best man was Mr. Harold McDonald (brother of the bride) and the groomsman was Mr. Digby Bull, the bride’s cousin.
    During the signing of the register, Miss McDonald, a sister or the bride, rendered the solo "God Be With You," and the congregation contributed the hymn “The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden.”
    The Rev. W. C. Bridgborn was the celebrant and the organ music was contributed by Mrs. Bridgborn.
    The reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, "Leaside," Forge Creek. The bride's mother was frocked in fawn fleurita with hat to match and her bouquet was of pansies.
    The happy couple left later for Mallacoota and Eden where the honeymoon is being spent, the bride travelling in a brown floral marocaia frock with hat to match.
    They will make their future home at "Harewood,” Bass. Mary Evelyn McDonald26
  • 20 May 1937: BOY, 16-18 years, wanted, for small milk round and-general farm work. ’Phone Berwick 2.27
  • 23 Jun 1943: H. D. BELL, Beaconsfield, drew attention to several bad holes in the road opposite his gate, which he suggested might cause a serious accident. The drains also wanted cleaning out.—Referred to Mr. Chambers for attention.28
  • 25 Mar 1953: DANDENONG SPECIAL DAIRY CATTLE SALE. DAN GODFREY & CO. PTY. LTD. report a yarding of 208 head at their Special Autumn Sale last Wednesday. With Northern District and local buyers in strong competition, prices were in excess of local sales. Quotations:
    Backward Springers; H. D. Bell, Beaconsfield, 17 Friesian heifers, to £39/10/-, and 17 mixed, to £24/15/-;29
  • 10 Mar 1954: AN GODFREY AND CO. PTY. LTD. report: Milking Heifers: H. Bell, Beaconsfield to £51.30

Citations

  1. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D11104/1979 (Age 78) (par William BELL & Mary DAVIDSON) - as Hugh Davidson BELL, born Dunoon, Scotland. Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M6978/1931, Hugh Davidson BELL & Mary Evelyn MCDONALD."
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5158-425 - Hugh Davisdon Bell Farmer and Mary Evelyn Bell his wife both of Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5158-425 - Archibald Frederick Southgate of Emerald Road Beaconsfield Gentleman - C/T 8303-560.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5158-425 - C/T 8337-346 - Robert William Sands Storekeeper and Lillian May Sands Married Woman both of Emerald - joint proprietors.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8303-560 - Hugh Davisdon Bell Farmer and Mary Evelyn Bell Married Woman both of Emerald Road Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5158-425 - subdivided into Lots ONE to 5 - C/T 8352-884 to 888.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8303-560 - LP70344 - subdivided into Lot ONE and 2 - C/T 8608-639 + 640.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8608-640 - Lot 2 re-subdivided into LP85821 Lot 3 (bal. sold in 1987) and Lot 4 (37a sold in 1971) - C/T 9761-370 & 8909-258.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8608-640 - 8909-258 - Hugh Malcolm Bell of Emerald Road Beaconsfield Heating Consultant.
  11. [S18] Newspaper - "The Gazette", Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 11 Apr 1979, p2.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8303-560 - C/T 8608-639 - Hugh Malcolm Bell of Emerald Road Beaconsfield Farmer.
  13. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  14. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927.
  15. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  16. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  17. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  18. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  19. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  20. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  21. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  22. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  23. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  24. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  25. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-447-B Bell Hugh Davidson M 78 11/04/1979 1797
    5-447-B Bell Mary Evelyn F 78 21/01/1986 1980.
  26. [S14] Newspaper - Bairnsdale Advertiser and Tambo and Omeo Chronicle (Vic.), Fri 2 Oct 1931, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/269721813
  27. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 20 May 1937, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/200680205
  28. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 23 Jun 1943, p9
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214308781
  29. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 25 Mar 1953, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215818052
  30. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 10 Mar 1954, p20
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218507719
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Mary Evelyn McDonald

F, #11157, b. 1907, d. 17 Jan 1986
Married NameMary Evelyn Bell. 
Probate (Will)* 967/804. Mary Evelyn Bell. Widow. Beaconsfield. 17 Jan 1986.
At time of death Mary Bell was proprietor of Lot 3 LP85821 (= balance of land remaining untransferred in C/T 8608-684) being a property of 5 acres on which is erected a brick veneer dwelling valued at $150,000.1 
Birth*1907 Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia.2 
Marriage*23 Sep 1931 Spouse: Hugh Davidson Bell. Methodist Church, Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia, #M6978/1931, Hugh Davidson BELL & Mary Evelyn MCDONALD.3
 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac25 Aug 1938 PAK-59A.E. Transfer from Frederick Edmund Vandeleur to Hugh Davidson Bell Mary Evelyn Bell. 98a 0r 10p - was previously a Closer Settlement Allotment.4 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac13 Dec 1960 PAK-59A.E (part) 1/LP45633. Transfer from Hugh Davidson Bell Mary Evelyn Bell to Archibald Frederick Southgate. Land abutting Emerald Road and PAK-58C1.5 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac21 Jul 1961 PAK-59E (part) LP52118 (Lot 1), 290 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Hugh Davidson Bell Mary Evelyn Bell to Robert William Sands Lillian May Sands. 1a 1r 21p.6 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac11 Oct 1961 PAK-59A.E (part) 1/LP45633. Transfer from Archibald Frederick Southgate to Hugh Davidson Bell Mary Evelyn Bell. Land abutting Emerald Road and PAK-58C1.7 
Land-Noteb 7 Jun 1962 PAK-59E (part) LP55454. Hugh Davidson Bell subdivided into Lots ONE to 5 - C/T 8352-884 to 888.8 
Land-Note*30 Mar 1966 PAK-59A (part) LP45633 (Lot 1). Hugh Davidson Bell LP70344 - subdivided into Lot ONE (approx 5a) and TWO (approx 42a) - C/T 8608-639 + 640 - new titles issued to H & M Bell.9 
Land-Noteabt 1970 PAK-59A (part) LP70344 (Lot 2). Hugh Davidson Bell Lot 2 re-subdivided into LP85821 Lot 3 (bal. sold in 1987) and Lot 4 (37a sold in 1971) - C/T 9761-370 & 8909-258.10 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac3 Aug 1971 PAK-59A (part) LP85821 (Lot 4). Transfer from Hugh Davidson Bell Mary Evelyn Bell to Hugh Malcolm Bell. 37a 0r 14p.11 
Widow7 Apr 1979Mary Evelyn McDonald became a widow upon the death of her husband Hugh Davidson Bell.12 
Land-Note*27 Jul 1979 PAK-59A.E (part). Mary Evelyn Bell of Emerald Road Beaconsfield Widow is now the surviving proprietor.13 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac17 Aug 1979 PAK-59A (part) LP70344 (Lot 1), (245) Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Hugh Davidson Bell Mary Evelyn Bell to Hugh Malcolm Bell. 5a 2r 9p (includes Lot 1 which was owned by Southgate.)14 
Death*17 Jan 1986 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D1783 (Age 78) [par William Leslie MACDONALD & Eliza Ellis ROWE].1,2 
Land-Note17 Sep 1986 Mary Evelyn Bell died on 17 Jan 1986. Probate of her will has been granted to David Alan Bell & Hugh Malcolm Bell of Emerald Road Beaconsfield.15 
Land-UBeac*6 May 1987 PAK-59A (part) LP85821 (Lot 3), 275 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. Transfer from Mary Evelyn Bell to Hugh Malcolm Bell. 2.023 ha - this was probably the location of the shell museum before it burnt in Ash Wednesday.16 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1931Christie's PO via, Toora, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Hugh Davidson Bell.17
1934Mt Pleasant, Woodend, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Hugh Davidson Bell.18
bt 1942 - 1954Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Hugh Davidson Bell.19,20
bt 1963 - 1967Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Hugh Davidson Bell.21,22
1968Upper Beaconsfield Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Hugh Davidson Bell. With Hugh Malcolm Bell.23
bt 1972 - 1977Emerald Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Hugh Davidson Bell. With Hugh Malcolm Bell.24,25
1980Beaconsfield-Emerald Road, Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Hugh Malcolm Bell.26

Grave

  • 5-447-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Hugh Davidson Bell 1901-1979 hus/ Mary, f/ David, Malcolm - Mary Evelyn Bell 1907-1986 wife/ Hugh Davison27

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 Oct 1931: WEDDING. Bell—McDonald
    Novel and effective decorative effects in which pear-blossom and lilies predominated, were a feature of a very pretty wedding at the Bairnsdale Methodist church, on Wednesday, September 23. A beautiful rustic gate, set in a floral arch in the left aisle made a charming effect.
    The contracting parties were Miss Mary Evelyn McDonald, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. McDonald, "Leaside," Forge Creek, and Mr. Hugh Davidson Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Bell, of Inverness, Scotland.
    The bride, as she entered the church on her father’s arm to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, presented a pretty picture in her frock of ivory georgette, featuring the Early Victorian style, and falling in soft folds to the ankles. The beautiful embroidered tulle veil was loaned by the bride’s sister (Mrs O. F. Legge). The bridal boquet was composed of azaleas, carnations and maiden-hair fern.
    The bridesmaids were Miss Gertie and Miss Frances Williams. The former was frocked in a dainty powder-blue satin and her bouquet was of pink carnations and asparagus fern.
    The latter looked equally charming in a frock of shell-pink satin and she carried a bouquet of pink dimorphithecas and asparagus fern. Both wore wide-brimmed silk hats to match.
    Miss Nancy McDonald and Miss Doreen Greenwood were the two pretty flower girls, frocked alike in early Victorian styles, the former in apricot crepe de chine, and the latter in turquoise blue crepe de chine.
    Each carried a basket of flowering peach blossom.
    The best man was Mr. Harold McDonald (brother of the bride) and the groomsman was Mr. Digby Bull, the bride’s cousin.
    During the signing of the register, Miss McDonald, a sister or the bride, rendered the solo "God Be With You," and the congregation contributed the hymn “The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden.”
    The Rev. W. C. Bridgborn was the celebrant and the organ music was contributed by Mrs. Bridgborn.
    The reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, "Leaside," Forge Creek. The bride's mother was frocked in fawn fleurita with hat to match and her bouquet was of pansies.
    The happy couple left later for Mallacoota and Eden where the honeymoon is being spent, the bride travelling in a brown floral marocaia frock with hat to match.
    They will make their future home at "Harewood,” Bass. Hugh Davidson Bell28
  • 29 Jan 1986: Braeside Park loses a friend
    Braeside Park Ladies Auxiliary lost a valued friend last week when Mrs Mary Bell passed away in the Dandenong Hospital.
    Several years ago Mrs Bell and her husband ran the Shell Museum at Beaconsfield. During that time Mrs Bell became a generous donor to the funds of the Braeside Park ladies auxiliary.
    When Mrs Bell and her son lost everything in the Ash Wednesday fires members of the auxiliary visited her and offered assistance. These visits continued right up to the time of her death.
    After the fires, she showed great courage living in a caravan and starting all over again to establish a new home and garden.
    A number of auxiliary members attended the service held in the Uniting Church, Berwick.
    A reminder goes out to members regarding the next meeting which will be held on Monday, 3rd February. The street stall will be held on Friday, 14th February in High Street.
    Saleable goods are required.29

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P16, unit 183; VPRS 7591/P12, unit 36.
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D1783 birthplace Bairnsdale."
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M6978/1931, Hugh Davidson BELL & Mary Evelyn MCDONALD."
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5158-425 - Hugh Davisdon Bell Farmer and Mary Evelyn Bell his wife both of Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5158-425 - Archibald Frederick Southgate of Emerald Road Beaconsfield Gentleman - C/T 8303-560.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5158-425 - C/T 8337-346 - Robert William Sands Storekeeper and Lillian May Sands Married Woman both of Emerald - joint proprietors.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8303-560 - Hugh Davisdon Bell Farmer and Mary Evelyn Bell Married Woman both of Emerald Road Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5158-425 - subdivided into Lots ONE to 5 - C/T 8352-884 to 888.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8303-560 - LP70344 - subdivided into Lot ONE and 2 - C/T 8608-639 + 640.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8608-640 - Lot 2 re-subdivided into LP85821 Lot 3 (bal. sold in 1987) and Lot 4 (37a sold in 1971) - C/T 9761-370 & 8909-258.
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8608-640 - 8909-258 - Hugh Malcolm Bell of Emerald Road Beaconsfield Heating Consultant.
  12. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D11104/1979 (Age 78) (par William BELL & Mary DAVIDSON) - as Hugh Davidson BELL, born Dunoon, Scotland. Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5158-425 - Mary Evelyn Bell of Emerald Road Beaconsfield Widow is now the surviving proprietor.
  14. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8303-560 - C/T 8608-639 - Hugh Malcolm Bell of Emerald Road Beaconsfield Farmer.
  15. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5158-425 - Mary Evelyn Bell died on 17 Jan 1986. Probate of her will has been granted to David Alan Bell & Hugh Malcolm Bell of Emerald Road Beaconsfield.
  16. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 8608-640 - Hugh Malcolm Bell of Emerald Road Beaconsfield - C/T 9761-370.
  17. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  18. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  19. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  20. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  21. [S163] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1963.
  22. [S167] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1967.
  23. [S168] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1968.
  24. [S172] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1972.
  25. [S177] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1977.
  26. [S180] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1980.
  27. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-447-B Bell Hugh Davidson M 78 11/04/1979 1797
    5-447-B Bell Mary Evelyn F 78 21/01/1986 1980.
  28. [S14] Newspaper - Bairnsdale Advertiser and Tambo and Omeo Chronicle (Vic.), Fri 2 Oct 1931, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/269721813
  29. [S18] Newspaper - "The Gazette", Pakenham Gazette (Vic.), 29 Jan 1986, p9.
Last Edited1 Nov 2025
 

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