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Ellen FRANKLIN [12020]

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: Abt 1867 ⁴²⁸¹ ^,4287 Christening: Death: Burial:

Parents

Father: George FRANKLIN [9222] (Abt 1825-1889) Mother: Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830-1892)

Elsie Merle FRANKLIN [6858]

Sex: F
AKA: Merle BYRNE
Individual Information

Birth Date: 1896 - Hopetoun, Vic, Australia ¹⁰ ^,4295 Christening: Death: 1975 - Malvern, Vic, Australia ( at age 79) ¹⁰ ^,4296 Burial:

Parents

Father: Edward FRANKLIN [3539] (Abt 1866-1925) ⁴²⁸¹ Mother: Susan ROBINS [3538] (1870-1937)

Spouses and Children

1. *William John BYRNE [6914] (Abt 1898 - 28 Jan 1927) ¹⁰ Marriage: 1924 - , Victoria, Australia ¹⁹⁴⁰ Status:

Notes
General:

The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954) Fri 21 Dec 1923 Page 6 TRANSFERS OF LICENCES.
TRANSFERS OF LICENCES.
At the Licensing Court in Melbourne on Monday, the following transfers of licences were granted :-Railway Hotel, Jung, from T. O'Keefe to Frances A. O'Loughlin ; Club Hotel, Hopetoun, from P. Wishart to Elsie M. Franklin.

The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954) Tue 30 Dec 1924 Page 4 Social
St. Luke's Church of England. Hopetoun, was the scene of a pretty wedding on October 20, when William John, second youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. Byrne, of Horsham, was married to Elsie Merle. fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Franklin, of Hopetoun. The Rev. A. G. Rowley officiated.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Fri 29 Jan 1937 Page 16 Advertising
Dated this 28th day of January 1937 NOTICE is hereby given that after the expiration of fourteen days from publication hereof application will be made to the Supreme Court of the State of Victoria in its Probate Jurisdiction that PROBATE of the LAST WILL and TESTAMENT dated the eighteenth day of October 1935 of SUSAN FRANKLIN late of Narooma Alexandra avenue South Yarra In the said State widow deceased may be granted to Elsie Merle Byrne of "Narooma" aforesaid widow and Susan Mona Franklin of Prince Henry's Hospital St Kilda road Melbourne nurse, the executors named In and appointed by said will. Dated this 28th day of January 1937

Emily FRANKLIN [12022]

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: Abt 1858 ⁴²⁸¹ Christening: Death: 1875 - ( aged about 17) ⁴²⁹⁷ Burial:

Parents

Father: George FRANKLIN [9222] (Abt 1825-1889) Mother: Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830-1892)

Eric Maxwell FRANKLIN [6829]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1916 - Trafalgar, Vic, Australia ¹⁰ ^,4298 Christening: Death: 1967 - Mont Albert, Vic, Australia ( at age 51) ¹⁰ Burial:

Parents

Father: Bertrand James FRANKLIN [6815] (1888-1922) ¹⁰ Mother: Frances Isabel CUTTS [6827] (1886-1974) ¹⁰

Garry FRANKLIN [6909]

Sex: M

Parents

Father: Rodney FRANKLIN [6905] (Abt 1926-      ) ¹⁰ Mother: Dorothy PRESTON [6908]

George FRANKLIN [12018]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1856 - Adelaide, South Australia, Australia ⁴²⁸¹ ^,4299 Christening: Death: 1904 - Albury, NSW, Australia ( at age 48) Burial:

Parents

Father: George FRANKLIN [9222] (Abt 1825-1889) Mother: Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830-1892)

George FRANKLIN [9222]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: Abt 1825 - , Somersetshire, England Christening: Death: 25 Sep 1889 - Lorquon, Vic, Australia ( aged about 64) ⁴²⁸⁷ Burial: 27 Sep 1889 - Netherby, Vic, Australia ⁴²⁸⁷

Spouses and Children

1. *Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830 - 12 Nov 1892) Marriage: 1851 - Taunton, Somerset, England Status: Children: 1. John Trafalgar FRANKLIN ⁴²⁸¹ [12017] (1854-1918) 2. George FRANKLIN ⁴²⁸¹ [12018] (1856-1904) 3. Emily FRANKLIN ⁴²⁸¹ ^,4287 [12022] (Abt 1858-1875) 4. William FRANKLIN ⁴²⁸⁷ [12023] (Abt 1860-      ) 5. James FRANKLIN ⁴²⁸¹ ^,4287 [3583] (Abt 1863-1909) 6. Edward FRANKLIN ⁴²⁸¹ [3539] (Abt 1866-1925) 7. Ellen FRANKLIN ⁴²⁸¹ ^,4287 [12020] (Abt 1867-      ) 8. Llewellyn FRANKLIN ⁴²⁸¹ [12019] (1873-      ) 9. Isa Emeline FRANKLIN ⁴²⁸¹ [12021] (1875-1891)

George Charles FRANKLIN [3584]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1892 - Beulah, Vic, Australia ¹⁰ ^,4300 Christening: Death: 1935 - Stawell, Vic, Australia ( at age 43) ⁴³⁰¹ Burial:

Parents

Father: James FRANKLIN [3583] (Abt 1863-1909) ⁴²⁸¹ ^,4287 Mother: Rose ROBINS [3533] (1865-1930)

Spouses and Children

1. *Mary PHILLIPS [9227] ( - ) Marriage: 1921 - , Victoria, Australia ⁴³⁰² Status:

Notes
General:

The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Sat 8 Jun 1935 Page 16 STAWELL.
STAWELL.
Mr. George Charles Franklin, 43 years, died after a brief illness. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Franklin, who conducted hotels at Warracknabeal and Rupanyup, and was a well-known motor driver.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Mon 24 Jun 1935 Page 3 OTHER DISTRICTS
NHILL
The death has occurred of Mr George Charles Franklin aged 43 years

George Edward James FRANKLIN [6859]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1899 - Hopetoun, Vic, Australia ¹⁰ Christening: Death: 1965 - Winchelsea, Vic, Australia ( at age 66) ¹⁰ Burial:

Parents

Father: Edward FRANKLIN [3539] (Abt 1866-1925) ⁴²⁸¹ Mother: Susan ROBINS [3538] (1870-1937)

Spouses and Children

1. *Vera Violet Agnes McNEILL [6903] (1901 - 1987) ¹⁰ Marriage: 1924 - , Victoria, Australia Status: Children: 1. Mac FRANKLIN ¹⁰ [6906] (Abt 1925-      ) 2. William Norman FRANKLIN [6904] (Abt 1926-1930) 3. Rodney FRANKLIN ¹⁰ [6905] (Abt 1926-      ) 4. Jeanine Susan Margaret FRANKLIN ¹⁰ [6907] (1933-1978)

Notes
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Sat 25 May 1940 Page 18 Advertising
HOTEL AUCTION HOTEL
TUESDAY 11th JUNE 1940
at 3 p.m,
at
CRAIG S HOTEL BUILDINGS BALLARAT
F W GRABSCH PTY LTD
Under Instructions from Mr George Franklin CLUB HOTEL HOPETOUN
Freehold subject to lease expiring 18th February 1941 bearing weekly rent of £12.
Average licence fee for last 3 years £87 Terms 25 per cent cash balance long terms
Solicitor for Vendor T E Byrne Esq Ballarat Full particulars and inspection arranged by F W GRABSCH PTY LTD Auctioneer Hotel Brokers &c HORSHAM

Horace Llewellyn Phillips FRANKLIN [6814]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1886 - Nhill, Vic, Australia ¹⁰ Christening: Death: Dec 1909 - Warracknabeal, Vic, Australia ( at age 23) ¹⁰ Burial:

Parents

Father: James FRANKLIN [3583] (Abt 1863-1909) ⁴²⁸¹ ^,4287 Mother: Rose ROBINS [3533] (1865-1930)

Notes
General:

The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924) View title info Wed 29 Dec 1909 Page 6 WARRACKNABEAL.
A FIREMAN'S FUNERAL.
The death occurred on Monday evening of Mr Horace Franklin, son of Mrs and the late Mr James Franklin. Deceased. who was very popular, was accorded a fireman's funeral by the local brigade, the coffin being carried on the fire engine. Until he was taken ill some twelve months ago, the deceased occupied the position of foreman of the Warracknabeal brigade. The cortege was a very lengthy one.

Isa Emeline FRANKLIN [12021]

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1875 - Ararat, Vic, Australia ⁴²⁸¹ Christening: Death: 1891 - Beulah, Vic, Australia ( at age 16) Burial:

Parents

Father: George FRANKLIN [9222] (Abt 1825-1889) Mother: Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830-1892)

Isabella Olive FRANKLIN [6857]

Sex: F
AKA: Issy, Isa FRANKLIN, Isa LAIDLAW
Individual Information

Birth Date: 1893 - Warracknabeal, Vic, Australia ¹⁰ ^,4303 Christening: Death: 18 Jun 1966 - ( at age 73) ¹⁰ ^,4304 Burial:

Parents

Father: Edward FRANKLIN [3539] (Abt 1866-1925) ⁴²⁸¹ Mother: Susan ROBINS [3538] (1870-1937)

Spouses and Children

1. *William Stanley LAIDLAW [6884] (1890 - 24 Jul 1948) ¹⁰ Marriage: 1920 - , Victoria, Australia ⁴³⁰⁵ Status: Children: 1. Gordon LAIDLAW [6885] 2. Roma LAIDLAW [6886] 3. Neville LAIDLAW [6887]

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Warracknabeal Herald (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Tue 28 May 1918 Page 3 PERSONAL.
The engagement is announced of Mr. W. S. Laidlaw, second son of. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Laidlaw, "Meringa," WilIaura, to Miss Isey O. Franklin, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Franklin, of Hopetoun.

Ararat Chronicle and Willaura and Lake Bolac Districts Recorder (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Fri 12 Jul 1918 Page 3 PERSONAL
An engagement is announced between Miss Isa Franklin, third daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Franklin, of Hopetoun, and Mr Wm. S. Laidlaw, second son of Mr and Mrs A. Laidlaw, "Meringa," Willaura.

Ivy Daphne FRANKLIN [6855]

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1890 - Warracknabeal, Vic, Australia ¹⁰ ^,4306 Christening: Death: 5 Jan 1957 - Moorabbin, Vic, Australia ( at age 67) ¹⁰ ^,4307 Burial: 8 Jan 1957 - Springvale, Vic, Australia ¹³⁷

Parents

Father: Edward FRANKLIN [3539] (Abt 1866-1925) ⁴²⁸¹ Mother: Susan ROBINS [3538] (1870-1937)

Spouses and Children

1. *Ernest Daniel SCOWN [6865] (12 Mar 1880 - 10 Apr 1974) ¹⁰ ^,1711 Marriage: 1909 - , Victoria, Australia ¹⁰ ^,4308 Status: Children: 1. Moyne Mary SCOWN [6869] (1910-      ) 2. Ila Merle SCOWN ¹⁰ [6870] (1912-1978) 3. Loris Roma SCOWN ¹⁰ [6871] (1914-1993) 4. Olwen Ollis Wanda SCOWN ¹⁰ [6866] (1918-2009) 5. Leslie Nina SCOWN ¹³⁷ [6868] (1920-      ) 6. Robin Romer Fred SCOWN ¹⁰ [6867] (1927-      ) 7. John Franklin SCOWN ¹⁰ [6872] (1930-2004)

Notes
General:

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Monday 7 January 1957 Page 10
SCOWN.-On January 5, at a private hospital, Moorabbin, Ivy Daphne, dearly loved wife of Ernest, loved mother of Moyne (Mrs. Davies). Merle (Mrs. Ackland). Loris (Mrs. Coulsell). Olwen (Mrs. McDonald), Isa (Mrs. Tilier), Robin, and John, aged 66 years. -At rest.

SCOWN. - On January 5, at Melbourne. Ivy (nee Franklin) eldest daughter of the late Edward and Susan Franklin, of Hopetoun loved sister of Arch (deceased) and Lillie, Isa (Mrs. Laidlaw), Merle (Mrs. Byrne). George, Will, Mona

SCOWN. - The Funeral of the late Mrs. IVY DAPHNE SCOWN is appointed to leave the Bathurst memorial chapel, corner Glenhuntly and Kooyong roads. Elsternwick. TOMORROW (Tuesday), at 11.20 a.m., for the Spring Vale Crematorium.
T. BATHURST & CO., late A.I.F.. LF6337, LF4568. .

James FRANKLIN [3583]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: Abt 1863 ⁴²⁸¹ ^,4287 Christening: Death: Aug 1909 - Warracknabeal, Vic, Australia ( aged about 46) ⁴³⁰⁹ Burial:

Parents

Father: George FRANKLIN [9222] (Abt 1825-1889) Mother: Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830-1892)

Spouses and Children

1. *Rose ROBINS [3533] (22 Jun 1865 - 1930) Marriage: 1885 - , Victoria, Australia ⁴³¹⁰ Status: Children: 1. Horace Llewellyn Phillips FRANKLIN ¹⁰ [6814] (1886-1909) 2. Bertrand James FRANKLIN ¹⁰ [6815] (1888-1922) 3. Effie Maud FRANKLIN ¹⁰ [6816] (1889-1969) 4. Stella Mabel FRANKLIN [9224] (1891-1911) 5. George Charles FRANKLIN ¹⁰ [3584] (1892-1935) 6. Rose FRANKLIN ¹⁰ [6817] (1895-1919) 7. Nellie May FRANKLIN ¹⁰ [6818] (1897-1951)

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Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954) Sat 1 Apr 1893 Page 20 Country News.
THE Union Hotel at Netherby, belonging to Mr. J. Franklin, of Lorquon, was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday night. A lamp in a room leading to the bar exploded, and the paper of the walls and ceiling ignited. Though there were over thirty men on the premises, all efforts to stay the progress of the flames were ineffectual, and in less than half an hour the roof fell in. It was with much difficulty that the children, who were in bed, were rescued. The hotel was insured in the Commercial Union office for £1800.

Leader (Melbourne, Vic. : 1862 - 1918) Sat 19 May 1894 Page 27 NEW INSOLVENTS.
.............. James Franklin, Lorquon, hotelkeeper's manager. Causes of insolvency : Losses through destruction of hotel by fire. Liabilities, £561 9s.; assets, £75 5s, deficiency, £486 4s. B. Lindo, assignee.

The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954) Fri 8 Dec 1899 Page 2 The Horsham Times.
The following account of a sensational bolt at Jeparit last Monday is given by the Warracknabeal "Herald ":-While the groom (in the buggy) was walking the horses waiting for Mr. James Franklin, of Hopetoun House, the animals became restive, finally getting into a gallop. The groom stuck to the reins, but turning a corner too quickly the vehicle was overturned. In this way the horses continued their career, the buggy being dragged along for a considerable distance on the seat iron. Turning another angle the buggy in an extraordinary manner was turned completely over on to the wheels again. The horses still galloping madly on took their course along a road used for water-carting leading straight into the river. About 30 feet from the river bank, however, a fence has recently been erected, with a slip panel, and which connects a paddock on either side. This, probably, saved the horses' lives, as coming down an incline at a rapid rate, in endeavoring to get through the opening, the vehicle crashed into the post, smashing-the wheel to atome, an temporarily checking the horses,who thus were set free. Had they negotiated the opening safely, they must inevitably have gone into the river, and both probably been drowned. The groom escaped with a severe shaking, but the buggy was considerably damaged.

The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954) Tue 15 Jan 1901 Page 1 JEPARIT.
Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin, of Hopetoun House Hotel, who are leaving Jeparit, for Warracknabeal, were on Wednesday evening entertained at a farewell social in the Mechanics' Hall, when Mr. Franklin was presented with a eulogistically-worded valedictory address and Mrs. Franklin with a handsome silver card tray.

The South-Western News (Busselton, WA : 1903 - 1949) Fri 27 Aug 1909 Page 3 Floods in Victoria.
Floods in Victoria.
Country People in Difficulty.
Melbourne, to-day Dimboola to Rainbow, and Warracknabeal to Hopetoun, are the only railway lines remaining interrupted. It is not anticipated that these two services will be restored until Saturday. Among the poor families at Horsham many are without a stick of furniture, and others have only the clothes they are wearing. Both banks of the Wimmera River have been damaged, and the water is pouring through the breaches. Unless it subsides soon it is feared that the weir will give way.

Mr. G. Coop, of South Brighton, near Horsham, had his sheep washed from one paddock to another, and only saved 60 out of 300. Mr. R. Mills lost 160, and Mr. McGee lost a great number.
The funeral of Mr. James Franklin, at Warracknabeal, was carried out under difficulties. The flood being at its height on the cemetery road, the cortege was compelled to go through private property to escape the on-rushing waters.

The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Fri 27 Aug 1909 Page 5 THE VICTORIAN FLOODS.
THE VICTORIAN FLOODS.
SERIOUS CONDITION AT
HORSHAM.
MANY FAMILIES DESTITUTE.
MELBOURNE, August 26.
The Dimboola to Rainbow and the Warracknabeal to Hopetoun are the only railway lines remaining uninterrupted. It is not anticipated that these two services will be ready until Saturday.
Amongst the poor families at Horsham many are without a stick of furniture, and others have only the clothes they were wearing. Both banks of the river have been damaged, and water is pouring through the breaches. Unless it subsides soon, it is feared that they will give way. Mr. G. Koop, of South Brighton, had his sheep washed from one paddock to another, and only saved 60 out of 300. Mr. R. Mills lost 160, and Mr. McGee lost a great number.

The funeral of the late Mr. James Franklin, at Warracknabeal, was carried out under difficulties, the flood being at its height on the Cemetery-road. The cortege was compelled to go through private property to escape the onrush of water.

The Inverell Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Tue 31 Aug 1909 Page 4 Victorian Floods.
Victorian Floods.
Funeral Under Difficulties.
Dimboola to Rainbow and Warracknabeal to Hopetoun are the only railway lines remaining interrupted. Amongst the poor families at Horsham many are without a stick of furniture, and others have only the clothes they are wearing. Both banks of the river have been damaged, and the water is pouring through the breaches. Unless it subsides soon it is feared that the weir will give way.

Mr. G. Koop, of South Brighton, had his sheep washed from one paddock to another, and only saved 60 out of 300. Mr. R. Mills lost 160, and Mr. McGee lost a great number.
The funeral of James Franklin, in Warracknabeal, was carried out under difficulty, the flood being at its height. On the cemetery road the cortege was compelled to go through private property to escape the onrushing waters.

The cemetery at Kerang was saved after continuous work.

The damage by floods at Horsham is estimated at over £5000. Some of the flooded cottages present a pitiable sight, many of them having been inundated to a depth of 5ft. The walls have been denuded of paper, the furniture has ruined, and in some instances the weight of water has broken through the weatherboards. Many of them are dangerously undermined.

Jeanine Susan Margaret FRANKLIN [6907]

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1933 - , Victoria, Australia Christening: Death: 1978 - Prahran, Vic, Australia ( at age 45) ⁴³¹¹ Burial:

Parents

Father: George Edward James FRANKLIN [6859] (1899-1965) ¹⁰ Mother: Vera Violet Agnes McNEILL [6903] (1901-1987) ¹⁰

Spouses and Children

1. *Peter JACKSON [6913]

Notes
General:

in 1976 2 sons and 1 daughter

John Trafalgar FRANKLIN [12017]

Sex: M
AKA: Walter John FRANKLIN, William John FRANKLIN
Individual Information

Birth Date: 1854 - , Victoria, Australia ⁴²⁸¹ Christening: Death: 1918 - Mareeba, QLD, Australia ( at age 64) Burial: 1918 - Cairns, Qld, Australia

Parents

Father: George FRANKLIN [9222] (Abt 1825-1889) Mother: Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830-1892)

Spouses and Children

1. *Harriet THOMPSON [12024] (1850 - 1903) ⁴³¹² Marriage: Status:

Notes
General:

3 May 1854 - Born at sea on board the Barque Trafalgar near South Australia

I think this is how it goes, but this is a tangled story. There seems to be some name interchanging.

John married Harriett Lavinia Thompson b.1850 NSW- d.1903 Chillagoe Qld.

Their eldest child died in Victoria, and then they seem to have lived in NSW for some time. John Trafalgar Franklin was bankrupted in July 1893 address given as "The Pocket, Brunswick, NSW". They seem to have moved to Queensland. Births of children do not seem to have findable registrations under the surname Franklin or Thompson. At some stage John's name seems to have been changed to William John Franklin and Walter John Franklin. His children sometimes give his name as John Trafalgar and yet it appears as William John Franklin and sometimes Walter John in other documents. I have been unable to find a marriage for Harriett Lavinia Thompson and a Franklin to date.

1. Alice Emily Franklin 1877-1880 parents given as John Trafalgar Franklin and mother Thompson at death in Victoria, birth registered as Alice Emily Thompson and no father's name mentioned in Australian Birth Register on Ancestry.com

2. John Trafalgar Franklin 1879-1964 no birth found. Death in Qld parents John Trafalgar Franklin and Harriet Thompson

3. Clarence Sydney Franklin 1882-1951 no birth found. Death in QLD parents given as Walter John Franklin and Harriet Thompson

4. Llewellyn James Franklin 1886-1956 no birth found. Death in Qld no parents names given

5. Lavinia Centennial Franklin 1890-1972 married 1926 in Sydney Arthur Charles Leonard Courtney b. England. Lavinia's parents are given as William John Franklin, grazier and Harriet Lavinia Thompson both dec'd at the time of the marriage. No birth found death registered in Qld fathers name given as Franklin no further details given

6. Maud May Franklin abt 1893 -1962 m. to Oscar Marcus Wildrainus August Olesen / Olsen. No birth found. Death in Qld parents names given as Harriet Thompson and Walter John Franklin

7. Walter John Franklin -1931 No birth found. Death registered in Qld parents given as John Trafalgar Franklin and Harriet Thompson.

When John Trafalgar Franklin snr died in 1918, his death is registered in Qld under the name of Walter John Franklin with father given as Walter John Franklin but he is buried at the Cairns cemetery under the name William John Franklin.

Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954) Thu 16 May 1918 Page 4
Advertising
CERTIFICATE -OF APPLICATION FOR MINING LEASE.. ,
THIS IS TO CERTIFY "that the undermentioned Persons have made application this day for a Lease, under the Mining Regulations, for Ground known as "New Rosalind," containing five acres, situated about 400 yards in a South-westerly direction from The Irvinebank Company's Battery at Koorboora, on the Chillagoe Gold and Mineral Field, commencing at a datum peg marked D.M.D.H.M.O.B.WJ.F., thence in a South-easterly direction for 7.07 chains, thence in a. South-westerly direction for 7.07 chains, thence in a North-westerly direction for 7.07 chains, and thence in a North-easterly direction for 7.07 chains to the point of commencement.
DANIEL NICHOLSON MACKEY, One-fourth' share.
DAVID HENDERSON, One-fourth share.
MICHAEL O'BRIEN, One-fourth share.
WILLIAM JOHN FRANKLIN, One-fourth share.
By their Solicitor and duly authorised agent,
D. C. MacDIARMID.
The above application and objections thereto (if any) will be heard at the Warden's Court, at Chillagoe, on the Seventeenth day of June, 1918, at 10 a.m.
Dated Chillagoe this thirteenth day of May, 1918.
R. A. DUNLOP, Warden.

Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954) Wed 10 Jul 1918 Page 4
Death of An Old Pioneer.
Death of An Old Pioneer.
Died at Mareeba on Tuesday afternoon an old identity of North Queensland, and a man of sterling worth, in the person of Mr. William John Franklin, at the age of 64 years. Deceased was for several years connected with the mining and cattle industry in the Chillagoe, Mt Garnet and Bamford districts, where he was highly respected. During recent years he had been a resident of Cairns, where he conducted the business of the Central Hotel in conjunction with his son in-law, Mr. Mark Olsen [Oleson]. The late Mr. Franklin was proceeding to the Tommy Burns mine, where he still held considerable interests, but he was taken suddenly ill on Thursday evening at Mareeba, and became an inmate of the local hospital, where he gradually sank and passed away on Tuesday in the presence of various members of his family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Olsen [Oleson], Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Franklin, and Mr. John Franklin. The remains will be conveyed to Cairns by train this (Wednesday) morning, and the funeral will leave the Central Hotel at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The late Mr. Franklin was renowned for many good actions, and North Queensland has lost a worthy citizen

Newspapers & Gazettes Browse Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954) Sat 20 Jul 1918 Page 1
Advertising
NOTICE is hereby given that after the expiration of fourteen days from the date of the publication hereof application will be made to this Honorable Court that Probate of the Will of the above named Walter (commonly called William) John Franklin, deceased, may be granted to Maud May Olesen (wife of Marcus Oleson, of Cairns aforesaid, Licensed,Victualler), a daughter of the said deceased, and the sole Executrix named in the said Will. Any person interested who desires to object to the application, or to be heard upon it, may file a caveat in the Registry at any time before the grant is made.
Dated this Fifteenth day of July, 1918.
MURRAY & MARSLAND.
Solicitors for the said Maud May Oleson,
Spence Street, Cairns.
HOBBS WILSON & RYAN,
Solicitors,
Denham Street, Townsville.

The Daily Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1903 - 1926) View title info Mon 13 Jan 1919 Page 9
Daily Standard (Brisbane, Qld. : 1912 - 1936) View title info Mon 13 Jan 1919
Page 6
Advertising
Advertising
Name of Deceased. Proprietor.- Walter (other wise William) John Franklin, late of Cairns, hotelkeeper.
Date of- Death. - 9th July, 1918.
Name of Claimant. - Maud May Olesen. wife of Marcus Olesen, of Cairns, licensed victualler, as Devised in Trust.
Description and Situation of Land.- An - undivided moiety in subdivision 1 of section 1 of portion 67v and in the subdivision 1 of subdivisions 1 and 12 of section 2 of portion 71v, county of Cavendish, parish of Cooyar.
Estate Claimed to be Transmitted - Fee-simple.
Particulars of Will or Otherwise, - Will dated 7th March, 1906.
Date Within which Caveat may. be Lodged. - 25th February, 1919.

Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954) Wed 9 Jul 1919 Page 4
Family Notices
IN MEMORIAM.
FRANKLIN- A tribute of love to our dear father, W. J. Franklin, who died at Mareeba on July 9th, 1918.
Sleep on, beloved, sleep, and take thy rest,
Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast;
We love thee well, but Jesus loves thee best -
Good-night! Good-night! Good-night!
(Inserted by John and Larry Franklin and family).
IN MEMORIAM.
FRANKLIN- A tribute of love to our dear father, who died at Mareeba, 9th July, 1918.
The years may wipe out many things,
But this they wipe out never;
The memory of those happy days
When we were all together.
(Inserted by his daughters and son in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Oleson and L. Franklin).

June M FRANKLIN [13150]

Sex: F

Parents

Father: Spencer George Edwin FRANKLIN [13161] (1902-1957) Mother: Phyllis Audrey BROWN [13149] (1907-1996) ¹⁰⁴¹

Spouses and Children

1. *William J P WHITE [13162] Children: 1. William J P WHITE [13442] 2. Hugh J S WHITE [14082] 3. Holly M WHITE [14083]

Kathrine Ila FRANKLIN [8667]

Sex: F

Parents

Father: Peter FRANKLIN [8664] Mother: Ila Margaret ACKLAND [6877]

Lily Maud FRANKLIN [6856]

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1892 - Beulah, Vic, Australia ¹⁰ ^,4313 Christening: Death: 1964 - Kew, Vic, Australia ( at age 72) ¹⁰ ^,4314 Burial:

Parents

Father: Edward FRANKLIN [3539] (Abt 1866-1925) ⁴²⁸¹ Mother: Susan ROBINS [3538] (1870-1937)

Llewellyn FRANKLIN [12019]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1873 - Ararat, Vic, Australia ⁴²⁸¹ Christening: Death: Burial:

Parents

Father: George FRANKLIN [9222] (Abt 1825-1889) Mother: Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830-1892)

Notes
General:

The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) View title info Wed 30 Aug 1905 Page 10
DIVORCE COURT.
FRANKLIN V. FRANKLIN.
On the ground of desertion, Fanny Franklin, 28 years, of Swan Hill, sought a divorce from Llewellyn Franklin, 32 years. Mr. Hobday appeared for petitioner. The parties were married on 30th February, 1895, by the Rev. W; Harris,
Methodist minister, of Swan Hill. There were, two living children of the marriage. In 1899, when living about 300 miles up the Darling River, respondent went away to look for work. Petitioner had only heard from him once since then. His, Honor said that he had some difficulty in deciding the question of domicile. He would grant a decree niacin, but he did not know that any other judge would do so.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wed 30 Aug 1905 Page 9
DIVORCE COURT.
FRANKLIN V. FRANKLIN.
Fanny Franklin, 28 years of age, of Swan Hill, sought a dissolution of her marriage with Llewellyn Franklin, 32 years of age. Mr. Hobday, who appeared for the petitioner, said that the parties were married in 1895 at Swan Hill. In 1899 they were living on the Darling River, in New South Wales, and respondent left her to look for work.
Petitioner had heard from him only once. Mr. Justice A' Beckett said that some difficulty had arisen in his mind as to the question of domicile. He would grant a decree nisi, but he doubted if any other judge would do so. (Laughter.) Care was necessary in preparing cases of this sort.

Death 1956 Queensland but there is a birth of a Llewellyn James Franklin in Queensland so it is likely to be that person and not Llewellyn Franklin
Death registration:
Llewellyn James Franklin
Death date:20/12/1956
Mother's name:-
Father/parent's name:-
Registration details:1956/B/17517

Mac FRANKLIN [6906]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: Abt 1925 Christening: Death: Burial:

Parents

Father: George Edward James FRANKLIN [6859] (1899-1965) ¹⁰ Mother: Vera Violet Agnes McNEILL [6903] (1901-1987) ¹⁰

Mark Edward FRANKLIN [8666]

Sex: M

Parents

Father: Peter FRANKLIN [8664] Mother: Ila Margaret ACKLAND [6877]

Michael FRANKLIN [6910]

Sex: M

Parents

Father: Rodney FRANKLIN [6905] (Abt 1926-      ) ¹⁰ Mother: Dorothy PRESTON [6908]

Nellie May FRANKLIN [6818]

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1897 - Jeparit, Vic, Australia ¹⁰ ^,4315 Christening: Death: 1951 - Elwood, Vic, Australia ( at age 54) ¹⁰ ^,4316 Burial:

Parents

Father: James FRANKLIN [3583] (Abt 1863-1909) ⁴²⁸¹ ^,4287 Mother: Rose ROBINS [3533] (1865-1930)

Spouses and Children

1. *William John Laurence DYER [6831] ( - ) ¹⁰ Marriage: 1920 - , Victoria, Australia ³⁸²⁵ Status: Children: 1. John William DYER [14152] (1926-1984)

Notes
General:

The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) View title info Wed 28 Jul 1920 Page 1 Family Notices
Marriages
DYER - FRANKLIN. - On the 8th June, al All Saints' Church, St. Kilda, by Canon C. Ashton, William John Lawrence, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dyer, "Dalcross," Rupanyup. to Nellie May, daughter of Mrs. R. Franklin, Rupanyup, and the Late James Franklin, Warracknabeal

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wed 2 May 1951 Page 15 Family Notices
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Wed 2 May 1951 Page 2 Family Notices
DYER - On April 29 (suddenly), Nellie May, youngest daughter of the late Rose and James Franklin, of Warracknabeal, loved sister of Effie (Mrs. J. Lawson, of Rupanyup), sister-in-law of Jim, and aunt of Pat and Jimmie.

Peter FRANKLIN [8664]

Sex: M

Spouses and Children

1. *Ila Margaret ACKLAND [6877] Children: 1. Andrew Peter FRANKLIN [8665] 2. Mark Edward FRANKLIN [8666] 3. Kathrine Ila FRANKLIN [8667] 4. Elizabeth Ila FRANKLIN [8668]

Rodney FRANKLIN [6905]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: Abt 1926 Christening: Death: Burial:

Parents

Father: George Edward James FRANKLIN [6859] (1899-1965) ¹⁰ Mother: Vera Violet Agnes McNEILL [6903] (1901-1987) ¹⁰

Spouses and Children

1. *Dorothy PRESTON [6908] Children: 1. Garry FRANKLIN [6909] 2. Michael FRANKLIN [6910] 3. Wayne FRANKLIN [6911] 4. Debbie FRANKLIN [6912]

Ronald James FRANKLIN [6830]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: Abt 1920 - Trafalgar, Vic, Australia ³⁰⁸³ Christening: Death: 1981 - Geelong, Vic, Australia ( aged about 61) ³⁰⁸³ Burial:

Parents

Father: Bertrand James FRANKLIN [6815] (1888-1922) ¹⁰ Mother: Frances Isabel CUTTS [6827] (1886-1974) ¹⁰

Rose FRANKLIN [6817]

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1895 - Netherby, Vic, Australia ¹⁰ ^,4317 Christening: Death: 6 May 1919 - Trafalgar, Vic, Australia ( at age 24) ¹⁰ ^,4318 Burial:

Parents

Father: James FRANKLIN [3583] (Abt 1863-1909) ⁴²⁸¹ ^,4287 Mother: Rose ROBINS [3533] (1865-1930)

Notes
General:

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wed 7 May 1919 Page 1 Family Notices
FRANKLIN - On the 6th of May, at Trafalgar (suddenly) of pneumonia, Rose (Dolly) the dearly loved younger daughter of Rose (of Rupanyup and the late James Franklin (of Warracknabeal), aged 24 years
FRANKLIN.- On the 5th May, at private hospital, Trafalgar, Dolly Franklin, passed peacefully away, after a short illness. A true pal. - (Inserted by Grace McColl.)
FRANKLIN.- A tribute of love to my dear pal, Dolly, who passed away at Trafalgar, on the 6th May, 1919. (Inserted by her sorrowing pal, Dolly David.)

The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954) View title info Tue 13 May 1919
Page 5 Obituary
Widespread sympathy is felt for Mrs. James Franklin, of Beulah, whose daughter Dolly died last week at Trafalgar, Gippsland. She was 24 years of age.

Spencer George Edwin FRANKLIN [13161]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1902 Christening: Death: 1957 - , Oxfordshire, England ( at age 55) Burial:

Spouses and Children

1. *Phyllis Audrey BROWN [13149] (14 Jul 1907 - 1996) ¹⁰⁴¹ Marriage: Status: Children: 1. June M FRANKLIN [13150]

Stella Mabel FRANKLIN [9224]

Sex: F
AKA: Mabel FRANKLIN
Individual Information

Birth Date: 1891 - Warracknabeal, Vic, Australia ⁴³¹⁹ Christening: Death: 9 Aug 1911 - Warracknabeal, Vic, Australia ( at age 20) ⁴³²⁰ Burial:

Parents

Father: James FRANKLIN [3583] (Abt 1863-1909) ⁴²⁸¹ ^,4287 Mother: Rose ROBINS [3533] (1865-1930)

Notes
General:

The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic. : 1864 - 1946) Sat 23 Dec 1911 Page 56 Family Notices
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) View title info Wed 13 Dec 1911 Page 1 Family Notices
FRANKLIN.- On the 9th December, at Warracknabeal, Mabel, second daughter of Rose and the late James Franklin, aged 20 years 8 months.

Susan Mona FRANKLIN [6861]

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1909 - Portland, Vic, Australia ¹⁰ Christening: Death: 1977 - Cheltenham, Vic, Australia ( at age 68) ¹⁰ Burial:

Parents

Father: Edward FRANKLIN [3539] (Abt 1866-1925) ⁴²⁸¹ Mother: Susan ROBINS [3538] (1870-1937)

Notes
General:

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thu 2 Apr 1936
Page 4
NURSES' EXAMINATIONS
LIST OF PASSES
The following are the names of the success- .............
Prince Henry's Hospital. - Susan Mona Franklin.

Australia, Newspaper Vital Notices, 1831-2001 The Age 1977 Sep 1 - 30 Friday September 9th 1977 page 21
Franklin Susan Mona - respected for her courage. She loved her family, her profession, the arts and life itself signed Jeanine

Thomas FRANKLIN [12016]

Sex: M

Parents

Father: Clive Edward Vincent FRANKLIN [6864] (1915-1973) Mother: Naomi Lily COTTON [9446] (1909-1994)

Wayne FRANKLIN [6911]

Sex: M

Parents

Father: Rodney FRANKLIN [6905] (Abt 1926-      ) ¹⁰ Mother: Dorothy PRESTON [6908]

William FRANKLIN [12023]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: Abt 1860 ⁴²⁸¹ ^,4287 Christening: Death: Burial:

Parents

Father: George FRANKLIN [9222] (Abt 1825-1889) Mother: Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830-1892)

William Norman FRANKLIN [6904]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: Abt 1926 Christening: Death: 4 Jan 1930 - Hopetoun, Vic, Australia ( aged about 4) ¹⁰ ^,4321 Burial: Jan 1930 - Hopetoun, Vic, Australia

Parents

Father: George Edward James FRANKLIN [6859] (1899-1965) ¹⁰ Mother: Vera Violet Agnes McNEILL [6903] (1901-1987) ¹⁰

Notes
General:

The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Tue 24 Dec 1929 Page 14 CHILD SEVERELY BURNED.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tue 24 Dec 1929 Page 15 CHILD BURNED IN COT.
CHILD SEVERELY BURNED.
HOPETOUN, Monday.- William Franklin. the four-year-old twin son of Mr. and Mrs. George Franklin, of the Club Hotel, Hopetoun was severely burned about the upper part of the body, hands and face.
Whilst in his cot at the hotel he reached out and got hold of a box of matches. He evidently struck a match, and his flannelette pyjamas became ignited. His screams attracted the attention of those in adjoining rooms, who quickly went to his assistance and extinguished the flames. The little sufferer was removed to a private hospital.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Fri 10 Jan 1930 Page 10 CHILD DIES FROM BURNS.
CHILD DIES FROM BURNS.
HOPETOUN, Thursday. - The death occurred at Newhaven Hospital, Hopetoun, of William Franklin, the twin son, aged four years, of Mr and Mrs George Franklin of the Club Hotel, Hopetoun. On December 17, while in his cot at the hotel, the child reached out for a box of matches. He evidently struck a match and his flannelette pyjamas became ignited, and he was burned on the body, hands, and face. Death was due to shock as a result of the burns

William Robins FRANKLIN [6860]

Sex: M
AKA: Will Robins FRANKLIN
Individual Information

Birth Date: 1907 - Beulah, Vic, Australia ¹⁰ ^,4322 Christening: Death: 1978 - Hopetoun, Vic, Australia ( at age 71) ¹⁰ ^,4323 Burial:

Parents

Father: Edward FRANKLIN [3539] (Abt 1866-1925) ⁴²⁸¹ Mother: Susan ROBINS [3538] (1870-1937)

Spouses and Children

1. *Marjorie Ella GRAY [9439] (1908 - 1976) Marriage: 1931 - , Victoria, Australia ⁴³²⁴ Status:

Notes
General:

Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic. : 1885 - 1939) Thu 7 Jul 1927 Page 61 Family Notices
Engagements
Miss Jessie Conisbee. third daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Conisbee, of "Craignoon," Ross street, Westgarth, to Mr Will Robins Franklin, third son of Mrs S. Franklin and the late Mr E, Franklin, of Hopetoun.

Jessie Conisbee married Andrew Douglas McLellan in 1933 so presumably Jessie and Will Franklin did not marry as will married Marj Gray in 1931.

married with 5 sons.

Lydia FRANKS [11757]

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1811 - Tibself, Nottinghamshire, England ⁴³²⁵ Christening: Death: 6 Feb 1889 - Duffield, Derby, England ( at age 78) ⁴³²⁵ Burial:

Spouses and Children

1. *Anthony GODBER [3586] (1796 - 1881) Marriage: 25 Dec 1837 - Duffield, Derby, England ⁴³²⁵ Status:

Private

Sex: F

Spouses and Children

1. *Barry VALE [4384] Children: 1. Private 2. Private

Leslie Ronald FRASER [6965]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 2 Aug 1922 ⁴³²⁶ Christening: Death: 21 Apr 2008 - ( at age 85) ⁴³²⁶ Burial: Apr 2008 - Altona, Vic, Australia ⁴³²⁶

Spouses and Children

1. *Thelma Jean MARMO [5614] (18 May 1923 - 18 Mar 2022) Marriage: 1942 - , Victoria, Australia ⁴³²⁷ Status:

Ada Mary Bannan FRAWLEY [441]

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 12 Jun 1912 - Melbourne South, Vic, Australia ⁴³²⁸ Christening: Death: 2 Feb 2005 - , Victoria, Australia ( at age 92) ⁴³²⁹ Burial: 10 Feb 2005 - Fawkner, Victoria, Australia
Events
1. Obituary: Herald Sun newspaper, Feb 2005, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Parents

Father: James Patrick Andrew FRAWLEY [442] (Abt 1884-1947) Mother: Margaret Ellen BANNAN [123] (1893-1973)

Spouses and Children

1. *Stewart Joseph B PLUMRIDGE [1809] (20 Aug 1909 - 11 Nov 1975) Marriage: 1936 - , Victoria, Australia ⁴³³⁰ Status: Children: 1. Frank PLUMRIDGE ⁴³³¹ [703] (1937-Bef 2005) 2. John PLUMRIDGE [705] 3. Margaret PLUMRIDGE [707]

Notes
General:

Information on Ada's family was supplied by Ada by letter and during telephone conversations with Coral Jones. Birth registered as Ada Frawley Bannan.

Ada's funeral service was held at St Joseph's Catholic Church, 95 Stokes Street Port Melbourne at 11am followed by a private burial at Fawkner Cemetery to follow on 10.2.05.

Herald Sun Melbourne 4 Feb 2005
PLUMRIDGE (Frawley) - Ada. Dearly beloved wife of Steward (dec), mother of Frank (dec), John and Margaret. Passed away peacefully on Feb 2 aged 91. Rest in peace.

PLUMRIDGE (Frawley) - Ada. Beloved mother of John, mother-in-law of Bernadette., Nana to David, Christopher and Natalie. Great Nana to Matthew, Bernadette, Sarah, Luke and Jacqueline. In God's care.

PLUMRIDGE - Ada. Nana, a great 91 years of life. Thanks for sharing so much love with us. Now with Pa. Love - David, Emma, Matthew, Sarah and Luke.

PLUMRIDGE - Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Ada Mary Plumridge will be offered a St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 95 Stokes St., Port Melbourne on Thursday (Feb 10 2005) at 11.00 am. A Private burial at Fawkner Cemetery will follow. Syd Peek and Daughter, Croydon.

4 February 2005
PLUMRIDGE (Frawley) - Ada. Beloved mother of Frank (dec). Mother-in-law of Dawn, Nanna to Leanne, Shane, Debbie, Darrell and Ashley. Great Nanna to Suzanne, Michael, Aaron, Sharee, Gareth, Neikeisha, Keegan, Joshua, Beau, Kayla, Liam, Jordan, Meika and Abbey. Great Great Nanna to Drew.

PLUMRIDGE (Frawley) - Ada. Peacefully on Feb 2. Dearly loved and cherished mother of Margaret, mother-in-law of Peter,loved Nana of Sharon (dec), Susan (dec), Michelle and Mark, Fiona and Bryan, Andrew and Lynda, Nick, Louise and Sam and Great Grandma of Bridgett, Ben, Jessica, Emily, Callum, Joshua and Miranda. In Gods care.

PLUMRIDGE (Frawley) - Ada. Much loved Nan to Fiona, Bryan, Bridgette and Ben. Your strength and independence was an inspiration. Cherished memories always.

PLUMRIDGE - Ada. Loved and loving Nan of Michelle, Mark, Jessica, Emily and Joshua. Treasured memories of a wonderful Nana in our hearts always. Our guardian Angel reunited with Pa.

PLUMRIDGE (Frawley) - Ada. In loving memory of Ada. Our deepest sympathy to Margaret and Peter and family our thoughts are with you. - Mum (Nana Brown), Margaret, Geoff and Chris.

PLUMRIDGE - Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Ada Mary Plumridge will be offered at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 95 Stokes St., Port Melbourne on Thursday (Feb 10 2005) at 11.00 a.m.

7 Feb 2005
PLUMRIDGE - Ada. Nana, thanks for being such a loving and caring Nan. Special memories will stay with us forever - Andrew, Lynda, Callum and Miranda.

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