While McConachie was busy in Bolsover street, Acting-Sergeant Purtle was gathering them in on the North-side, where he made three arrests at once. Ellen Carew and John Madden were bundled into a car and taken to the watchhouse on drunkenness charges, and James Madden accompanied them as a result of using obscene language.
James Madden got out on £1 bail, which he forfeited this morning. Ellen Carew was ordered to pay 3/- car fare, which she promised to do this afternoon; and John Madden was fined 5/- as well as being ordered to pay 3/- car fare. He, too, said that he would pay this afternoon.
ENEMIES YESTERDAY BUT MATES TO-DAY. (1929, November 22). The Evening News (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1924 - 1941), p. 1. Link to TROVE
MADDIN. James L. — The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. Annie Maddin and Family, of Nudgee Beach, are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved Husband and their Father, James Lawrence Maddin, late 4th Pioneers, A.I.F. to move from the Funeral Chapel, Wickham Street Valley, This (Saturday) Afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock.' to Toowong Cemetery.
Family Notices. (1941, April 12). The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), p. 16. Link to TROVE
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John MADDEN
Yesterday morning residents of Tarong, a few miles from Kingaroy, were awakened by explosions, and, on investigating, it was found that the residence of Michael Francis Madden, an elderly man, was in flames. Later the charred remains of Madden's body were recovered from the debris in an unrecognisable condition. They were taken to the Nanango morgue, and will be interred to-day.
ELDERLY MAN BURNT TO DEATH. (1927, July 25). Daily Standard (Brisbane, Qld. : 1912 - 1936), p. 1 (3 p.m. EDITION). Link to TROVE
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John MADDEN
SOUTH TOWNSVILLE DIVORCE PETITION Before his Honour Mr. Justice R. J. Douglas, sitting in matrimonial jurisdiction on Tuesday morning, Mabel Delma Sponza, of 30, Little Perkins Street, South Townsville, successfully petitioned for the dissolution of her marriage with Francis Joseph Sponza on the grounds of desertion. Mr. R. Cormack, instructed by Mr. I. H. Roberts (Roberts. Leu and North) appeared for the petitioner. Reginald John
Savage, law clerk, and Neil Joseph Elms, sheriff's bailiff at the Supreme Court, Townsville, gave evidence of the service of documents. Mrs. Sponza in evidence stated that she was married on September 19, 1927, being then Mabel Delma Franklin, to Francis Joseph Sponza, at Townsville. They lived at Townsville until about June 1943. There was one child of the marriage. Their life together was not very happy. Her husband drank heavily and was quarrelsome, and frequently went away for short periods. In June 1943 they were residing at Morehead Street, South Townsville.
One night when her husband was listed to start work at 10 o'clock there was an argument, and she went out to see if he went to work, but she did not see him. On her way home she stopped to talk to an American. Her husband came up and when they went home he accused her of going out with the American. This American subsequently married her sister. The next day her husband left to go to Cairns, but returned that night. He again left the next day with a suitcase and had never since returned to her. She had seen her husband since then, but had never spoken to him.
His Honour found the facts as al- leged, and granted judgment nisi for dissolution of the marriage to be moved absolute after the expiration of three months with costs against the defendant.
SOUTH TOWNSVILLE DIVORCE PETITION. (1947, July 16). Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1885 - 1954), p. 3. Link to TROVE
No appearance was entered by either the complainant or respondent at the Summons Court on Friday morning in respect of a complaint by Mabel Delma Sponza of South Townsville, against her husband, Francis Joseph Sponza, that the latter had left the complainant and their child with out means of support, and the complaint was struck out.
No title. (1936, December 12). Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1885 - 1954), p. 6. Link to TROVE
FUNERAL NOTICE WEIGHTMAN-The Relatives and Friends of Mr. K. J. Weightman and Family, Mr. and Mrs. F. Short (Brisbane), Mr. and Mrs. W. Asange and Family (Cairns), Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Franklin (Sydney), Mr. and Mrs. F. Sponza and Family, Messrs. Albert and Alfred Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Short and Family (Brisbane) and Miss Dorothy Short (Brisbane) are respectfully invited to attend the FUNERAL of their beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Sister-in- law and Aunt, CLARE BEATRICE PHEBE WEIGHTMAN, which will move from her late residence, No. 122, Hooper Street, Belgian Gardens, THIS MONDAY, at 12 Noon. (New Cemetery.)
Family Notices. (1942, April 27). Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1885 - 1954), p. 2. Link to TROVE
Vincent Arthur Hopkins, salesman, was ordered to pay £22/19/9 damages to a former tenant Robert Weightman, of 19 Gordon Street, Garbutt, at the Fair Rents Court at Townsville on Wednesday afternoon.
Man Granted Damages Against Ex-landlord (1951, October 25). Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1907 - 1954), p. 7. Link to TROVE
6-Jan-1921 Townsville, Qld.
8 interred -- West End Cemetery
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3-Oct-1933 Townsville, Qld
8 interred -- West End Cemetery
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THE Friends and Relatives of Mr. and Mrs. P. Keane and Family, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. James and Family, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. James and Family, Mr. and Mrs. M. Peake and Family (Brisbane), Mr. and Mrs. G. Olsen and Family (Ayr), and Mr. and Mrs. A. Morgan and Family, are respectfully invited to attend the FUNERAL of their late beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grand- mother, Sister and Aunt, "ROSANNA JAMES" which will move from her late residence, 'Rose Cottage' No. 22. Railway Avenue, Railway Estate, THIS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock for the Old Cemetery.
Family Notices. (1933, October 4). Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1885 - 1954), p. 4. Link to TROVE
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John JAMES
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A William BLACKMORE is listed in the 1851 census for Devon as being an eleven year old boy at school and living in the workhouse as a pauper.
ADMINISTRATIONS.
The following is a list of letters of administration granted in the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court from 18th May last to 31st August:
William Blackmore, of Orient Camp, near Herberton, licensed victualler, £509 18s. 2d.; executrix, Margaret Blackmore, widow.
SUPREME COURT. (1889, September 5). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 3. Link to TROVE
NORTHERN PIONEER.
LATE MR. JOHN McBRIDE.
With the passing of Mr. John McBride, sen., to that bourne whence no traveller returns, there was removed one of the earliest pioneers and residents of North Queensland. The late Mr. McBride landed in Brisbane in 1884, later going to Port Douglas. Late in 1885 he left Port Douglas with a mate for the Hodgkinson goldfield. The country was very parched and rough travelling. Journeying over the range they met a big man carrying two revolvers (the blacks being troublesome at that time) in his belt and presenting a wild appearance. The big man was Bill Groves, who had a farm on the road to Mt. Molloy, and, though wild looking, was very kindly disposed. Dinner was had at the Little Mitchell River or Rifle Creek, a coach stop. The coachman presided at the festive board and in a ponderous voice asked the diners if they were for corn beef or mustard. Journeying on they caught up with a drover who had 28 young bulls for stations thereabouts, and who advised of a good camp. Next morning a good breakfast and a nip of whisky was provided by Charlie Archer, who advised that work could be obtained at the antimony mines. After a week's employment Mr. McBride's mate was presented "with the order of the boot," and disappeared. Mr. McBride's tent and wardrobe disappearing at the same time. The miners were very indignant and prepared to commit any sort of crime in retaliation. However, the storekeeper came to the rescue and provided tent and rations until pay day. Miners who were on the field at that time were Louis Grossgrove, Harry Davis, Bill and Frank Blackmore, Andy McFarlane, Dan Rowlands, Bill Robertson and Billy Freeman.
Later Mr. McBride was employed as engine driver at the Northcote gold battery, owned by a Mr. Peterson, and then at the Just in Time mine with Bill Blackmore.
About this time Frank Blackmore was blown up with dynamite in a mine called the Publican's Purse. Blackmore after lighting a fuse stopped to pick up a box of gold specimens and in the explosion received terrible cuts and had one arm severed. Fourteen men made a slab stretcher and set out with their mate for Herberton, a distance of some 40 or 50 miles. At the planted tree crossing, on the Walsh River, they were met by 40 men from Watsonville, who relieved the stretcher bearers, and reached Boghero's Hotel at Watsonville, whence Blackmore was taken to the Herberton Hospital, but died just after reaching the institution. That was in the latter part of 1886 or early in 1887. Crossing the Walsh River it was necessary for the stretcher to be placed on the heads of the bearers as the water was breast high. Billy Freeman and George Jackson preceded the party to boil water and fill bottles to keep the injured man warm.
In 1889 Doyle, a noted tracker and bushman, arrived at Northcote to ride a rebel piebald stallion that had unseated all the "gun" riders. There was great excitement, but Doyle yarded and rode the outlaw.
After residing on the Hodgkinson for six years Mr. McBride removed the family to Orient Camp per pack horses -two boys riding in gin cases slung on either side of a pack horse. There were no roads to follow in those days, and the distance travelled was 30 miles. After 20 years in Irvinebank Mr. McBride removed to Cairns, and joined the Cairns railway staff. Some years ago he met with an accident through a dog attacking him whilst riding a bicycle, breaking his leg. He retired from the railway on pension. There are five sons and two daughters living, and 15 grandchildren.
NORTHERN PIONEER. (1936, May 1). Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 14. Link to TROVE
There is death recorded in the index of Andrew CHAPPEL 7/2/1878 78/2378 to John CHAPPEL and Mary -------.
Depending on who gave the information on his death, the fathers name may have been wrong if only by mistake.
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John CHAPPEL
POCOCK.—Relatives and Friends of Mrs. H. J. Pocock, Miss Beryl Pocock, Mrs. M. A. Perrett, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Perrett, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Perrett, and Mr. and Mrs. I. J. S. Perrett and Families are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved Husband, their Father, and Stepfather, Herbert James Pocock, late Brisbane-road, Bundamba, to leave the Bundamba Methodist Church after service commencing at 2.30 This (Monday) Afternoon for the Ipswich Cemetery.
Family Notices (1949, October 17). Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 6 (DAILY). Link to TROVE
DEATH OF PUBLIC SPIRITED CITIZEN
The death of Mr. Herbert James Pocock in a Brisbane hospital on Sunday night removed one of Bundamba's most public spirited citizens. The late Mr. Pocock, who was 71 years of age, gave a lifetime of service to the Railway Ambulance, Bundamba Progress Association, True Blue Lodge, Methodist Church, and many other organisations.
Born at Booval in 1878, the late Mr. Pocock began work as a builder with his father, the late Mr. Harry Pocock, and together they built many homes in the Bundamba district. About 1908 he entered the railway service as a waggon builder, and served until he retired three years ago as a marker out in the waggon shop.
While at the railway workshops Mr. Pocock took an active interest in ambulance work. He was a member of the committee of the Southern district for many years, and started a class at Bundamba, being secretary for over 25 years. He was an instructor until last season, and was awarded the high honour of being made a Brother of St. John of Jerusalem. He had an imposing array of medals and other awards as proof of his proficiency as an ambulance man and instructor over a very long period.
The late Mr. Pocock was Secretary of the Railway Dining Room Committee, and Secretary of the Railway Band. He was also connected with the Railway Institute.
He took a keen interest in local affairs at Bundamba, and, was secretary of the Progress Association from its inception until a few months ago. He was secretary of the Bundamba Anzac Day Committee, and held, office in the True Blue Lodge. For many years he was secretary of trustees of the Bundamba Methodist Church, and the Sunday School. A keen horseman, the late Mr. Pocock spent his few leisure moments showing ponies at district shows and the Brisbane Exhibition. He won many championship ribbons with his pony stallion, Little Tom.
He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Miss Beryl Pocock, of Bundamba. The funeral took place yesterday from the Bundamba Methodist Church, Rev. T. J. Graham-Wilson and Captain Moore of the Salvation Army officiating. The service at the graveside was read by Mr. Graham-Wilson and a lodge representative.
Mainly as a result of Mr. Pocock's initiative, Bundamba probably had more official visits from Governors of Queensland than any other township in the State. The late Mr. Pocock and his wife entertained about five different Governors when they visited Bundamba to present railway ambulance awards in the Methodist Church.
Mr. Pocock was the Bundamba correspondent of the "'Queensland Times" for over 40 years, during which time he played a big part in publicising the activities of the district he loved so well.
DEATH OF PUBLIC SPIRITED CITIZEN (1949, October 18). Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 3 (DAILY). Link to TROVE
