Charles Frederick, son of John and Elizabeth (née Marsham) Palmer, was born at Newtown, Geelong on 15 April 1863. He attended Geelong College from 1878 until 1881. During this time he received many awards in various sporting events. He played for Geelong in the early 1880s. He married Rosa Anna Hurring. They had the following children, most of whom were born in Geelong: Charles Myles Jackson — born in 1886, died on 9 March 1887 at the age of 5 months, buried in the Church of England section of the Geelong Western Cemetery Una Frances Rosalie — born in 1887, married Paige Knight in 1922, died in 1868 in North Geelong at the age of 80 Gladys Iolanthe — born in 1889 at Footscray, married Basil Noel Marcus Collins, died on 22 November aged 84 years, buried in the Church of England section of the Geelong Eastern Cemetery Charles Noel Algernon — born in 1891, married Lily Martha Naunton in 1938, died on 25 April, 1981 at the age of 89, buried in the Presbyterian section of the Geelong Western Cemetery Laura Beatrice N — born in 1893 Vera Grace Dorothy — born about 1895, died in 1959 in Melbourne aged 64 John Clifford Erle — born in 1897, died in 1898, buried in the Church of England section of the Geelong Western Cemetery Evelyn Unita — born in 1899, died on 1 August 1991 aged 92, buried in the Church of England section of the Geelong Western Cemetery John Vernon — born in 1901 Sylvia — born in 1905 Clive Ronald — born in 1907, died on 16 December 1976, buried at Karrakatta Cemetery in WA Charlie was well known in the tannery trade. At the age of 18 years, he started work as a clerk at Brearley brothers' tannery at Marshall. When the tannery closed he took up employment in Footscray with Michaelis Hallenstein & Company where he learned about the tannery trade. He later took over management of the Australian Tannery at Marshalltown. He also managed George Gardiner's tannery which he ultimately purchased in 1912. On 22 July 1926 a tornado caused extensive damage to the establishment. Not long after he sold out to JC King. He was a South Barwon councillor, serving from 1916 until 1925. He was president for a term in 1922-23. He died on 17 July 1934 at the age of 74 at his home "Sylvesten", 128 Aphrasia Street, Newtown and was buried in the Church of England section of the Geelong Western Cemetery. He left an estate of £4394 to his wife and children. Rosa died on 16 Jun 1945 at the age of 74 and was buried with him. | |
contributed by Bob Gartland
Back row: G.H.Steedman, W.Foote, J.Pike, C.Palmer, C.N.Morrison, H.F.W. Steedman (Capt), G.B.Davie, T.F.Cahill, G.Morrow, R.G.Armstrong, H.J.R. Storer
Middle Row: W.J.Bedford, T.W.B. Reeves, H.R.T. Matson, J.F. Kerley, R.J. Talbot, A.J. Collins, G.F. Read, J.T. Field, J.E. Weber
Front Row: C.Coks, H. McLean, R. Robinson, P. McShane, W.M. Caldwell, J.L Bannister, W.Hall (Hon Sec), J.R. Bolton, D. Hickinbotham, R.M. Mercer