There passed away to his last long home on Xmas morn a very old resident of the Isis in Mr. Joshua Holliday at the venerable age of 83, says the "lsis Recorder." Deceased was a native of Carlisle, county of Cumberland, England, and at the age of 23 he took unto himself a helpmate, the ceremony taking place at Glasgow. Some 17 years later with his wife and family he came out to Queensland and for the past thirty years resided in the Isis district. His wife predeceased him some ten years ago when residing at South Isis. There was an issue of eight, six of whom have passed away, the surviving members of the family being Mr. James Holliday lengthsman at Marule, with whom deceased was residing, and Mrs. W. Moller, Booyal, to whom deep sympathy is extended. The deceased, who was in comparatively good health, rose at the usual hour on Xmas morning, which, also it is understood, was his birthday and went outside. Being missed about 7.30 members of the family went to look for him and found him dead, having, passed peacefully away. The body was removed to Childers and the funeral left Mr. W. W. Garland's funeral parlour at 11 o'clock on Boxing Day for the A. T. Greek cemetery, where he was laid to rest alongside the grave of his wife. Cr. B. D. McKenzie rendered great assistance to the family in their sudden bereavement and motored them to Childers to attend the funeral and to him the thanks of the relatives are extended. The service was conducted by Rev. F. W. Wilkinson, while Mr. W. W; Garland attended to the obsequies.
PERSONAL. (1924, December 31). The Bundaberg Mail (Qld. : 1917 - 1925), p. 5. Link to TROVE
This ancestry researcher - CROSSDL505 - provided some of the information about this person. The name of their tree is - SUMMERS FAMILY TREE (27-Jan-2013)
You will find Joshua in this descendent chart
James HOLLIDAY
02 - Dec - 2016
[[46282]] BECK, Margaret, parents William BECK & Martha GRAHAM
SUDDEN DEATH NEAR CHILDERS.
Yesterday our Childers correspondent advised that Mrs. Margaret Halliday, wife of Mr. Josiah Halliday died very suddenly. She and her husband were very old residents of the Childers district of over 20 years standing. She was 73 years of age. The aged couple left their home yesterday morning at South Isis about 9 o'clock for Childers, to draw their pensions and do their usual weekly shopping. In the usual course of events they left for home. Mrs. Halliday on the way she dozed, apparently not feeling well. On nearing Mr. J. Berg's place, she delivered a parcel. About half way from home she dozed again. On arrival at home at 11.45 a.m., Mrs. Halliday was apparently asleep, but on a man named Arthur Harrison going to assist her out of the sulky, she was found to be dead. Dr. Robertson was sent for, and it is understood that a post mortem examination will be held.
SUDDEN DEATH NEAR CHILDERS. (1914, August 25). Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 - 1947), p. 5. Link to TROVE
This ancestry researcher - CROSSDL505 - provided some of the information about this person. The name of their tree is - SUMMERS FAMILY TREE (27-Jan-2013)
This ancestry researcher - CROSSDL505 - provided some of the information about this person. The name of their tree is - SUMMERS FAMILY TREE (27-Jan-2013)
Martha married William MOLLER Monday, 13 April 1896
William was born Saturday, 30 January 1875 and his parents were Carl MOLLER and Johanna ANDERSON and William died Friday, 2 October 1959. Both are buried Apple Tree Creek Cemetery
When William died his mother was listed as Schons Louisa HENDERSEN
You will find Martha in this descendent chart
James HOLLIDAY
THE president of the Queensland Employers' Federation (Mr. J. Dowrie), accompanied by his wife, returned to Brisbane by train from Sydney yesterday after having spent about six months abroad.
PERSONAL. (1938, October 19). The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), p. 2. Link to TROVE
DEATH OF MR. J. DOWRIE
Chairman of the Queensland branch of the Metal Trades Employers' Association, Mr. James Dowrie died suddenly on Wednesday night. Mr. Dowrie, who was chairman of the association from its inauguration in 1936, was also a former president of the Queensland Employers' Federation. He was a foundation member of the Ironmasters' Association of Queensland which was formed in 1903. The association was merged into the Metal Trades Employers' Association in 1936. Born in Scotland, he came to Brisbane at the age of 20 and shortly afterwards he and his brother, the late. Mr. George Dowrie, founded the engineering firm of G. and J. Dowrie, of Merivale Street, South Brisbane. His wife died late last year. He is survived by his son, Mr. James Dowrie, and three daughters, Mesdames L. D. Watson, of South Australia, G. H. Simmonds, of Indooroopilly, and R. G. Watson, of Yeronga.
DEATH OF MR. J. DOWRIE. (1949, February 11). The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), p. 4. Link to TROVE
Jeanette married Lewis Douglas WATSON in Brisbane in 1927
WATSON - DOWRIE. - On Thursday, 16 th June, at "Tighvonie," South Brisbane, by Rev. J. P. Chalinor, Lewis Douglas, son of the late A. Douglas Watson, of Edinburgh, and of Mrs. E. A. Watson, Clayfield, to Jeanette Bell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Dowrie, South Brisbane.
Family Notices. (1927, July 2). Queensland Figaro (Brisbane, QLD : 1901 - 1936), p. 6. Link to TROVE
Seven Years Abroad. (1934, September 11). The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), p. 19. Link to TROVE
GRIMES.— The Friends of Mrs. MARY GRIMES, relict of the late GEORGE GRIMES, are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral, to leave her late residence, Ashby House, Brougham street, Fairfield, TO-MORROW (Friday) FORENOON, at 10 o'clock, for the South Brisbane Cemetery.
Family Notices (1919, December 11). The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), p. 4. Link to TROVE
WATSON.— At Bonara, Park Road, Yeronga, on 1st October, Emily Mary Watson, beloved Wife of Henry Barton Watson & dearly beloved Mother of Amy, Ethel, Laura, Haliford, Leslie, Richard, Ralph & Roger. Private Cremation on 3rd October.
Family Notices (1950, October 2). Brisbane Telegraph (Qld. : 1948 - 1954), p. 6. Link to TROVE
Richard and Mary had met each other as early as 13 years before they were married when they both won a scolarship to the South Brisbane Technical College.
