John, son of James and Mary (née Moran) Murray was born in 1843 in Limerick in Ireland. He set sail from Liverpool on 23 June 1863 arriving in Victoria in September 1863 aboard the White Star. John had learned the trade of blacksmithing in Ireland and opened a blacksmith shop on the western corner of Colac and Cape Otway Roads at Clifford in the early 1870s. His advertisements appeared in the Geelong Advertiser from 1871 until 1874. It was here that he met and married Mary Ann, daughter of William and Jane (née Murphy) Todd on 27 December 1870 at St Mary's Geelong. Around the mid 1870s a decision was made to take up land, which was up for selection in the Pyramid Hill area of Victoria. John and his wife Mary Ann were joined by John Connell, who worked with him, John Murray's older sister Catherine, her husband William Shaw and their three sons James, Patrick and John. They staked their claim in the late 1870s. The two Johns built a house, set up a forge and operated a blacksmith shop again. John also farmed his land which he named Smithfield. John and Mary had the following children: Mary Jane Gerte "Polly" — born on 18 October 1871 at Geelong, married Patrick Ambrose Herrick in 1902, died in 1932 at Rochester, buried at Rochester Cemetery Susan — born in 1872 at Clifford, married Martin Maher in 1900, died in 1943 at Carnegie aged 71 years, buried at Springvale Botanical Cemetery John Thomas — born in 1874 at Mount Moriac, married Beatrice Clauscen in 1905, died in 1928 at Elsternwick Katherine* — born in 1875 at Mount Moriac William James — born in 1876 at Geelong Charles Patrick— born in 1877 at Mount Moriac Teresa — born in 1879 at Durham Ox, married Denis Murphy in 1908, died in 1951 aged 72 years at Toorak Francis Augustin — born on 8 September 1880 at Durham Ox, married Margaret Matilda Morrison in 1905, died on 19 November 1918 at Elizabethville in Belgian Congo Edward Henry -- born in 1882 at Pyramid Hill George Mascotte — born in 1883 at Pyramid Hill, married Esther Minns in 1909, died in 1958 aged 74 years at Pearcedale buried in the Roman Catholic section of the Cranbourne Cemetery Joseph — born in 1885 at Pyramid Hill Anastasia — born in 1886 at Pyramid Hill, died on 11 July 1915 aged 29 years at the home of Mary Jane and Patrick Herrick in Rochester Mary Ann died on 23 May 1886 at the age of thirty nine years as a result of Anastasia's birth. Elizabeth Buckley (wife of Michael) assisted at the birth. Mary's sister Isabella Buckley (wife of John) arrived an hour later and gave evidence at her inquest. John died in July 1913 aged 70 years at St Kilda Road, South Yarra and was buried at the Pyramid Hill Cemetery. He had suffered from Cystitis for three weeks. * Could be Catherine. It is Katherine on the birth record and Catherine on John's death certificate. |
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When Frederick Ulysses Breguet died on 23 June 1913 at the age of 81 years, he had been in the colony for 62 years. He was born in Switzerland in 1833, to Justin Felicien and Justine (née L'Eplattenier) Breguet. He was not tall. His passport stated that he was 5 feet 5 inches and had chestnut hair and beard.
In 1861 his farmhouse coach house and stables, now known as Neuchatel, were built on the corner of Barrabool and Merrawarp Roads. He married Hannah (née Arnold) in 1860. Hannah was born in Kent England in 1834 and died in October 1863. She was buried in the Church of England section of the Highton Cemetery. They had two children: Justine Laura — born and died aged 4 months in 1861 Gustave Adolphe — born on 22 October 1862, married Eleanor Anne Florence Charlton in October 1891 in Durham England, died on 24 July 1918 at Glasgow Scotland In 1864 he married Catherine née Baglin. She was born about 1844. The had the following children: Frederick William Baglin — born on 23 May 1864 in Geelong, died on 14 April 1884 at Caulfield Grammar School aged 19 years of heart disease, buried at the St Kilda Cemetery Abram Louis — born on 5 March 1866 at Ceres, died on 21 January 1867 aged 11 months at Ceres Fanny Elizabeth — born in 1867, married Samuel Whitehead in 1897, died on 17 June 1954 at the Alfred Hospital in Prahran Justin Auguste — born on 23 March 1869 at Ceres, married Rose Hannah Neilson in 1892, died on 23 April 1951 at Geelong West aged 82 years Mary Helen — born on 1 October 1870 at Ceres, married William James Haylock on 16 December 1902 in Western Australia, died on 11 April 1930 at Wooroloo in Western Australia Laura Alice — born on 21 August 1872 at Ceres, married Joseph Mattinson, died on 17 April 1961 at Williamstown Albert Augustin — born on 23 November 1874 at Ceres, married Marion Saddlier in 1899, died on 10 March 1917 at Ascot Vale Cecile Lucie — born on 1 August 1875 at Ceres, died on 1 June 1936 at Ballarat Charles Benjamin — born in 1878, died in 1959 at Werribee aged 82 years Josephine — born in 1878 at Ceres, died on 28 April 1896 aged 17 years, buried at St Kilda Cemetery David Ulysses — born in 1881 at Ceres, died in 1962 aged 81 at Geelong Hannah Jane — born in 1883 at Ceres, died on 10 November 1968 at Hawthorn aged 86 years, buried in the lawn section of the Highton Cemetery Frederick William — born in 1884 at Ceres, married Ida Phipps in 1929, died on 30 March 1976 aged 91 years at Geelong Esther — born on 28 August 1885 at Ceres, died in October 1885 at Ceres Frederick Ulysses' uncle, Frederick, was one of the first Swiss vignerons to settle in the Geelong district. He planted a vineyard in Partnership with David Pettavel at Pollocksford. This was taken over by Frederick in partnership with Louis Aeschlimann and Henry Louis Pernet, a firm which was dissolved on 22 Novmeber 1862, and also ran Suguar Loaf Vineyard. Frederick later moved to the "Suisse" vineyard on the corner of Barrabool and Merrawarp Roads. A house with the name "Newchatel" was built on the property. Frederick was a Barrabool Shire councillor serving from 1867 until 1873 including a term as president in 1872-73. He died on 23 June 1914 aged 81 years and was buried in the Church of England section of the Highton Cemetery with Catherine who died on 1 August 1904 aged 62 years, Hannah who died on 13 October 1863 aged 29 years at the Swiss Vineyard and their daughter Justine who died at the age of 4 months.
The first meeting of the Grovedale Progress Association, convened by Mr C Kleiss, was held at 56 Karnn Street (now called Highfield Drive), Grovedale on 12 March 1965 at 8pm. It was decided that future meetings would be held quarterly in the public hall.
The first office bearers were: President — Mr C Kleiss Vice president — Mr Fletcher Secretary — Mr Wise Treasurer — Mr Bayley Committee — Mr Woods, Mrs Pickup, Mrs Ball, Mrs Ryan, Mr G Taylor and Mr J Croft Topics discussed at early meetings were: Mail delivery (130 houses required within ¾ mile of the post office) — this was achieved in the first year Newspaper delivery — this was achieved in the first year School crossing Forming of roads including the old section of Heyers Road between Torquay and Bieske Roads Tree planting Footpaths Drainage Telephone booth Speed Limits Burning off vacant allotments Development of recreational centres Bus service including a school bus Street lighting Replacement of old unreadable signs Change street names that are similar — suggestions for Karnn Street were Highfield Drive, Oak Avenue, Caringal Road and Timber Top Avenue. A fee of 10/- per household was be charged to cover membership. Miss L Sheridan from TM Burke attended some meetings to answer resident's queries. A ball was run to celebrate New Year's Eve 1965 as a joint venture with the hall committee, charging 6/- admission. This project lost money. Mail delivery started in 1966. Deliveries were made in a car by Mrs Bent. Miss Sheridan approached Mr Horniblow, the editor of the Belmont and Highton News to include the name of Grovedale in the name of the paper. It was noted that requests to the council usually received the reply, "The riding members are investigating". It was decided to send a copy of their next request to Mr Horniblow to include in the Belmont and Highton News. A request was sent to the council complaining about children walking to school on the roads because no footpaths are provided. Access through Smith Street was quite impassable for small children as the street was more like a bullock track. This was a time when mothers usually did not take children to school. The progress association did not support the building of a swimming pool in Belmont or Highton by the council while more urgent work was required. In 1969 discussions about the Freeway began. Councillors Roberts and Dean visited to discuss this and other subjects. They were asked why residents were being refused permits to install septic tanks and how long it would take to have the sewerage connected to Grovedale. Being told probably 2 years the association decided to inquire about sewerage trust plans for the area. Residents also wanted to know how to dispose of grease trap refuse. At the next meeting they were told of a service operated by Mr Jennings of Barwon Heads. The councillors were asked if the council would assist in getting the Belmont buses to go to Heyers Road. The council was asked to allocate street numbers for all residents in Grovedale. During this year it was decided to hold monthly meetings. There was rapid growth at Grovedale around 1970. The membership of the progress association grew from 38 to 53. The new kindergarten and baby health centre was built west of the shops in Heyers Road. The progress association took a strong interest in the proposed freeway which had two planned options — the Waurn Ponds Creek area or south of the railway line. The progress association were keen to have the first choice as it would cut journey times for Grovedale motorists. The plans were being drawn up for the duplication of Torquay Road to the railway line. When Fred Rossack gave a talk on the history of Grovedale 200 people attended. A collection brought in $120 to be used to establish a tree studded walk through the recreation reserve. This was to be in memory of the pioneers of the district and to be called "Pioneer Avenue". On 25 March 1970 a meeting was held to form a Grovedale tennis club. Topics discussed at meetings in the early 1970s were: Sewerage Freeway location Land for recreation (to the north or south of Grovedale) Bus service Street numbering Street signs not being erected prior to house construction Odour from the feed lot (especially when the wind was from the south-east) The airport Direction signs Tennis club Gravelling of Smith Street and Green Lane Crossover ramp at kindergarten Nuisance dogs Reconstruction of the Bailey Street bridge Hotel entrance Screening of properties Phone boxes Mail boxes at the post office (12 applicants required) Although the rate of development in the early 1970s was increasing the membership of the progress association continued to drop during this period until only 18 financial members remained in the 1973-74 year. The November meeting was cancelled due to insufficient attendees to form a quorum. A membership drive was instigated the following February and although a couple of new members joined the remainder of the year was still disappointing. The greatest achievement for the 1973-4 year was the acquisition of a block of land in Bieske Road from GWST (now Barwon Water) to use for recreational purposes. It was hoped that this land could be used as an adventure playground. The progress association moved a motion in February 1975 to name this playground the "John Croft Recreation Reserve" after their former president and South Barwon councillor. A road running south westerly from the Grovedale Hotel to Felix Street was to be closed as it would cause traffic problems if it were to remain. The council proposed selling the land to adjoining landholders. The progress association objected to selling the land and wanted it kept for future recreational purposes. A New Grovedale Primary School Action Group was set up to push for a new school west of Burdoo Drive. This school opened on 4 February 1975. It had 10 classrooms, a library and an arts and crafts room. It looked probable that portable classrooms would need to be installed in the near future. The action group sent a letter of condemnation to the Victorian Education Department in protest. A new kindergarten began operation in the Lutheran hall in March 1975. On 27 November 1975 a meeting was held at Memorial Hall for the purpose of forming an action group for a secondary school in Grovedale. On 12 June 1975 a meeting was held at Memorial Hall to discuss the report prepared for the Cities Commission by Messrs Loder and Bayly. The areas of objection to the report were:
Late in 1975 the council decided to shift the fire station from Bieske Road to a block (60 feet x 150 feet) in Reserve Road west of Hoses Lane. The building would be brick as required by the City of South Barwon. The progress association was approved as the Hall Advisory Committee. The first meeting of this committee was held on 5 December 1975 to decide on the renovations needed for the hall. In 1976 extensive changes had been made to the feedlot in Barwarre Road because of the introduction of new regulations and "because of these changes the unsavoury odours from the feed lot should not occur again". The "Grovedale Grapevine", a newsletter containing community contacts and reports was distributed. Items mentioned were new youth groups held on Friday nights at the Baptist and Lutheran churches, a meeting to establish an Apex group and a soap box derby in Burdoo Drive. The South Barwon Council recommended to replace the defunct bridge in Bailey Street with a footbridge. A celebration was planned to mark the 50th anniversary of the supply of electric power to Grovedale in 1977. A working bee to be held to work on the restoration of the waggons donated for use in the John Croft Reserve and the Recreation Reserve was planned for January. A Christmas celebration was planned for Santa to tour Grovedale by fire engine terminating at Burdoo Reserve where balloons and sweets would be distributed to the children and would follow with carol singing. The Regional Director of Education would be contacted to enquire about a third primary school in Grovedale. Sub committees were set up for: Hall — to make recommendations for the purchase of equipment and to arrange repairs and maintenance. Grapevine — to produce the newsletter. Fun — to make recommendations for and to arrange school and communitty activities. Christmas treat — to make recommendations and to organise community Christmas celebrations. Permission was given to the CWA to place their honour board in the hall. The Pied Piper Playgroup which met in the Methodist hall requested help to get a council subsidy to offset the increase in rent being charged. An advertisement was placed in the Geelong Advertiser to announce a special meeting to be held on 7 September 1983 at 10:30 am at the Grovedale Neighbourhood Centre to finalise dissolution of the association. As there were no objections to this process, the association was formally dissolved. A cheque for the remaining $47.28 held by the association was sent to the Grovedale Senior Citizens Association. Compiled from minutes of the association
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