Daughter Of CLARKE [11311]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Lawrence John CLARKE [11313] (1932-1991)
Mother: Eileen Dorothy LOFT [11310] (1933-2017)
Spouses and Children
Children:
1. Michelle37 [11312]
Doris Hannah CLARKE [3437]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1906 - Nhill, Vic, Australia 1742
Christening:
Death: 1986 - Nhill, Vic, Australia 1743
Burial:
Parents
Father: Thomas Edward CLARKE [8452] (1863-1934)
Mother: Phoebe ALLEN [8453] (1864-1939)
Spouses and Children
1. *Harold Edwin ROBINS [3436] (1901 - Nov 1976)
Marriage: 1930 1744
Status:
Children:
1. Lesley ROBINS [6719]
2. Joan ROBINS [6720]
3. Lawrie ROBINS [6722]
4. Cynthia Jane ROBINS [6721]
Elaine Melba CLARKE [2191]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Thomas Edward CLARKE [2151] (1919-1972)
Mother: Shirley McKINNON [2190]
Elizabeth CLARKE [7532]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening: 18 Jun 1790 - Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, England 929
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: William CLARKE [7530] ( - ) 929
Mother: Mary ROGERS [7531] ( - ) 929
Elizabeth CLARKE [11670]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1833 - , Victoria, Australia 1360
Christening:
Death: 1922 - , Victoria, Australia 1360,1745
Burial:
Parents
Father: Lewis CLARKE [11682] (1808-1858) 1746
Mother: Rachael DERHAM [11683] (1810-1865) 1746
Spouses and Children
1. *Alexander BROCK [11669] (1823 - 1871) 1360
Marriage: 1853 - Geelong, Vic, Australia 1361
Status:
Children:
1. Lewis Clarke BROCK 1362 [11500] (1858-1923)
2. Harry HURST [11847] (Abt 1842 - 1918)
Marriage: Abt 1876 1747
Status:
Notes
General:
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Sat 24 Nov 1877 Page 1 Family Notices
HURST.- On the 23rd inst., at Oak-hill, Preston, the wife of Harry Hurst of a son.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Mon 10 Apr 1922 Page 1 Family Notices
HURST. - On the 8th April at "Oak Hill" Preston, Elizabeth, widow of the late Harry Hurst, and eldest daughter of the late Lewis Clarke, of "Roseneath," Essendon.
Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954) Sat 1 Jul 1922 Page 4 Wills and Estates
Letters of administration with the will annexed of the estate of Mrs Elizabeth Hurst, of Oak Hill, Preston, widow, who died, on April 8, have been applied for by the Trustees, Executors and Agency Co. Ltd. The estate, which is valued at £6181, consists of realty £1976 and personalty £3205, and is held in trust for the children and other relatives.
Graeme Percival CLARKE [2192]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Thomas Edward CLARKE [2151] (1919-1972)
Mother: Shirley McKINNON [2190]
Irene CLARKE [2193]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Thomas Edward CLARKE [2151] (1919-1972)
Mother: Shirley McKINNON [2190]
Lawrence John CLARKE [11313]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1932
Christening:
Death: 1991
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Eileen Dorothy LOFT [11310] (1933 - 2017)
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Daughter Of CLARKE [11311]
Lewis CLARKE [11682]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 28 Jan 1808 - Essendon, Vic, Australia 1746
Christening: 6 Dec 1808 - Barnstable, Devon, England 1746
Death: 22 Dec 1858 - Melbourne, VIC, Australia 1746
Burial: 1858 - Carlton, Victoria, Australia 1746
Spouses and Children
1. *Rachael DERHAM [11683] (21 Oct 1810 - 14 Jan 1865) 1746
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Elizabeth CLARKE 1360 [11670] (1833-1922)
Notes
General:
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Thu 23 Dec 1858 Page 4 Family Notices
DIED.
On 19th December, at Young street, Collingwood, Kate, the daughter of Joshua and Sarah Fielden, aged 7 months.
On 22nd December, at his residence, Rosemeath House, Essendon, Lewis Clarke, Esq., brother of the hon. W. J . T. Clarke, an old colonist, much respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, leaving a widow and family to mourn their loss of a kind husband and affectionate father.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thu 23 Dec 1858 Page 8 Family Notices
Funeral Notices.
THE Friends of the late LEWIS CLARKE, Esq., brother of the Hon. W. J. T. Clarke, M.L.C.,
are respectfully requested to follow his remains to the place of interment, the New Cemetery, Melbourne. The funeral to move from his late residence, Roseneath House, Essendon, to-morrow (Friday), December 24,at 2 o'clock p.m.
JOHN DALEY, Undertaker, corner LaTrobe and Spring streets, Melbourne.
The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic. : 1864 - 1946) Sat 26 Jan 1895 Page 28 Family Notices
THE LATE MR. JOSEPH CLARKE.
The late Mr. Joseph Clarke, whose portrait we give in this issue, was buried on Saturday last, by the side of his son, Lewis Clarke, at Norton-Mandeville, Tasmania, in ground given by him to the church. Mr. Clarke was the youngest son of Mr. W. J. T. Clarke, who was a native of bridge water, Somersetshire, England. Mr. W. J. T. Clarke came to New South Wales in the year 1834. Not liking the humid climate, he crossed to Tasmania, living at Lovely Banks where his son William was born, in 1837 he crossed to Victoria and look up Howling Forest, at Ballarat, and Woodlands, Ararat, the latter now the property of Mr. William McCulloch. Mr. Clarke visited England in 1839, returning to Australia in 1840, bringing with him the first Leicester sheep imported into Victoria. His
brother, Mr. Lewis Clarke, wife and family, accompanied him. Mr. Lewis Clarke had a family of two sons, Mr. John Turner Clarke (killed in New South Wales by a fall from his horse in 1872) and Mr. Durham Clarke, proprietor of Lexington Station, Ararat. His daughters are Mrs. Joseph Clarke, Mrs. Samuel Williamson (wife of Mr. S. Williamson, M.L.C.), Mrs. P. McCaughan, Mrs. Edward Dowhng (Tasmania), Mrs. Skilling, and Mrs. Hurst. He died in 1874 at Roseneath, Tasmania. Mr. Joseph Clarke, who was born and educated in Tasmania, settled in 1874, during his father's life-time, living at the Grange, St. Kilda-road, whilst Mandeville-hall, Toorak, was being built.
He was interested in the following properties, left him as his share by his father: - Mount Schank (entailed), 75,000 acres ; Moor Flats, New Zealand, said to be the best land for pastoral purposes in the island; a large station in Queensland, managed by the Australian Pastoral Company, shearing 1,000,000 sheep; and a part interest in Lolworth, the other partner being Mr. W. D. Clarke. His Tasmanian properties are Norton-Mandeville, 22,000 acres; Laurenny, adjoining it, 18,000 acres, making with other land about 200,000 acres.
Mr. Joseph Clarke was most charitable in private, numberless acts of his kindness and generosity never becoming known to the public. In his prime he was a fine, handsome, large-framed man, with a full light beard and moustache and a clear blue eye. Of late years he was not seen much in society, but entertained a good deal at his Toorak house.
He leaves one son, Mr. W. J. T. Clarke, who married Miss Mansfield, by whom he has three daughters. Mr. W. J. T. Clarke, barrister-at-law, was educated by Professor Irving, and took his degree at Oxford. He is a fine specimen of a young Australian, up right, frank, manly, and honourable. He has his father's generous, kindly nature, and is thoroughly well liked by all who know him.
The Late Mr. Joseph Clarke. IMAGE OF
(from a photograph by Johnstone, O'shannessy, and Co.)
Margaret Lorna CLARKE [2154]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Percy Victor CLARKE [1978] (1893-1983)
Mother: Emma Jane COLLIHOLE [1977] (1900-1987) 799
Spouses and Children
1. *Frank Carlo GERVASONI [2194]
Children:
1. John Russell GERVASONI [2195] (Abt 1963-1971)
Percy Victor CLARKE [1978]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1893 - Ararat, Vic, Australia 1748
Christening:
Death: 26 Sep 1983 - Newstead, Vic, Australia 1749,1750
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Emma Jane COLLIHOLE [1977] (1900 - 24 Jun 1987) 799
Marriage: Oct 1918 1751
Status:
Children:
1. Thomas Edward CLARKE [2151] (1919-1972)
2. Cecil John CLARKE [2152]
3. Alan CLARKE [2153]
4. Margaret Lorna CLARKE [2154]
Peter CLARKE [3247]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Thomas Charles Michael CLARKE [3245] (1922-1945)
Mother: Leila Myrtle WILSON [3244] (1921-1991)
Peter CLARKE [3703]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Trevor Michael Wilson CLARKE [3246] (1941-2016)
Mother: Pam [—?—] [3700]
Ruth CLARKE [1318]
Sex: F
AKA: Ruth CLARK
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1798 - Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, England
Christening: 8 Jun 1813 - Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, England 929
Death: 9 Jul 1871 - Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England 1752,1753
Burial: 11 Jul 1871 - Blessed Virgin Anglican, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England 1754,1755
Events
• Residence: High Street, 1871, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.
Parents
Father: William CLARKE [7530] ( - ) 929
Mother: Mary ROGERS [7531] ( - ) 929
Spouses and Children
1. *John BLACKWELL [1319] (Abt 1796 - 1 Feb 1870) 919
Marriage: 19 Aug 1817 - Wilby, Northamptonshire, England 1054
Status:
Children:
1. Charlotte BLACKWELL 929 [7534] (1819-After 1891)
2. Mary Ann BLACKWELL [1479] (Abt 1821-1880)
3. Charles BLACKWELL 929 [7536] (Abt 1825-1826)
4. Rebecca BLACKWELL [1480] (1830-1852)
5. Hepzibah BLACKWELL 929 [7535] (Abt 1831-1836)
6. Charles BLACKWELL [1481] (Abt 1835-1866)
7. Emma Susanna BLACKWELL [1494] (Abt 1837-1857)
8. Alfred BLACKWELL [1295] (1840-1917)
Notes
General:
Ruth was christened as a teenager of around 15 years of age.
An Elizabeth Bridgeford was present at the death of Ruth.
Thomas CLARKE [7533]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 24 Jul 1808 - Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, England 929
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: William CLARKE [7530] ( - ) 929
Mother: Mary ROGERS [7531] ( - ) 929
Notes
General:
This is a possible child. Parents given as William Clark matmaker and Mary Clark. 929
Thomas CLARKE [10700]
Sex: M
Spouses and Children
1. *Gladys OLIVER [10703] (1902 - 1987)
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Thomas Charles Michael CLARKE [3245] (1922-1945)
Thomas Charles Michael CLARKE [3245]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 3 Jan 1922 - Cope Cope, VIC, Australia 1756
Christening:
Death: 17 Apr 1945 - Mount Martha, Vic, Australia 1757,1758
Burial: 26 Apr 1945 - Brighton, Vic, Australia
Parents
Father: Thomas CLARKE [10700]
Mother: Gladys OLIVER [10703] (1902-1987)
Spouses and Children
1. *Leila Myrtle WILSON [3244] (2 Mar 1921 - 18 Dec 1991)
Marriage: 24 Apr 1943 - Footscray, Vic, Australia 1759,1760
Status:
Children:
1. Peter CLARKE [3247]
Thomas Clarke
Thomas has given his place of birth as Cope Cope on his army records , and also as
Geelong on his marriage certificate, but on his death certificate his place of birth is given
as Bacchus Marsh.
On his marriage certificate, Thomas says he was a farmer of McLeod's Fields, Bacchus
Marsh but gives his current residence as Royal Park as he was in the Army when he and
Leila married. He gives his parents names as Thomas Clarke deceased, and Madame De
Fay deceased.
Army details from National Archives website:- CLARKE THOMAS CHARLES : Service
Number - VX91891 : Date of birth - 03 Jan 1922 : Place of birth - COPE COPE VIC :
Place of enlistment - ROYAL PARK VIC : Next of Kin - MCCARTER GLADYS
On Thomas's death certificate, his parents names are unknown, but he was said to have
been born at Bacchus Marsh, Victoria.
To date I have not been able to locate Thomas's parents or any further details about him.
Northern Star (Lismore, NSW : 1876 - 1954)
Thursday 26 April 1945 page 5
GUNSHOT WOUNDS IN HEAD
Body Found In Scrub
MELBOURNE, Wednesday. A post-mortem to-day revealed that Thomas Michael Clark
, 27, whose body was found yesterday In a ti-tree thicket 300 yards from Maryport Guest
House at Mt. Martha, died from gunshot wounds in the skull, brain and abdomen. He had
been dead about a week.
He had been shot from behind with an old type revolver. Old style black powder set fire to
his clothes.
A number of articles reported to have been stolen from Maryport on April 17 were found in
Clark's pockets.
Police believe the wound could not have been self-inflicted. There is no suggestion that any
attempt had been made to destroy the body by burning after death.
A youth, aged 17 1/2 is being questioned by detectives engaged on investigations into the
death of Clark. To-night the youth was taken by detectives to Mount Martha.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tuesday 22 May 1945 3http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/1098329
MURDER FINDING AT INQUEST
Confession Alleged
A finding of murder was recorded yesterday by Mr Tingate, city coroner, against Kevin
Albert Joiner, 17½ years, labourer, of McCormac place, Melbourne, after an inquest into
the death of Thomas Charles Clarke, 25, soldier. Joiner was committed for trial.
Clarke was found dead in the scrub after a robbery at Maryport guest house, Mt Martha,
on April 17, when £250 worth of property belonging to the proprietor, Mr James Eric
Dowdle, was stolen.
Det Walter Byrne said that on the night of April 21 he saw Joiner at Russell st. When
questioned Joiner admitted having broken into Maryport and having stolen property.
In a signed statement alleged to have been made to the police, which witness read, Joiner
said: "The game is up. I shot Tommy Clarke. I shot him because he looked nervous when
we were ransacking, the rooms at Maryport. I then decided to shoot Clarke, as I was afraid he would squeal to the police.
"I asked Clarke to come for a walk when we got outside the building. I did that so as I
could get him away from the boy. As we walked towards the scrub Clarke was a little
ahead of me. I fired a shot into his back. He half turned and ran into some scrub. As he
ran he screamed out, 'Don't do it, Jack.' "I then fired another shot at him. He fell into the
bushes. I walked over to him. I put the gun to his neck and fired again. His sleeve was
burning from the effects of the shot, so I put out the flames and then walked away. Shortly
afterwards I returned to the body, and felt it. It was still, so I knew that Clarke was dead."
YOUTH'S STORY
John Thomas Harris, 15, of Rodney place, Carlton, now an inmate of Royal Park Boys'
Home, said he knew Clarke a week before his death.
He met Joiner at Royal Park about three years ago. On April 16 he was in the city when
he met both Clarke and Joiner, who said, "I have a big job to do at Mt Martha."
Witness did not want to go at first, but later changed his mind. After travelling to Frankston
they boarded a bus for Mt Martha. They entered Maryport through the kitchen. They
entered several rooms, taking clothing and valuables from each. Just before leaving the
house Joiner chalked the Cross of Lorraine on the door and floor.
After leaving the house Joiner and Clarke were a few yards ahead of witness when he
heard a shot fired. It was fired by Joiner, as he had the gun all the time.
Later Joiner said to witness: "You needn't worry, I am not going to shoot you, Titch
The Melbourne Argus August 1945 - page 4
CHARGED WITH MURDER AT MT MARTHA
Youth on Trial
An admission that he had shot Thomas Clarke because he had looked a bit nervous was
the allegation made by the Crown in the Criminal Court yesterday, when Kevin Albert
Joiner, 19, of McCormac place, Melbourne, appeared before Mr Justice Lowe and a jury on
a charge of having murdered Thomas Charles Clarke, 25, soldier, at Mount Martha on April 17,
In opening the case for the Crown, Mr R. M. Nolan, said that on April 17, accused, with
Clarke and a lad named Harris, had broken into the Maryport guest house, Mount Martha. After having placed the spoils of the robbery in four suitcases they divided the contents
outside. Harris was left with the suitcases, and Clarke and Joiner went down towards the
Esplanade. Joiner said to Clarke "Go and see what time the bus will be passing for
Frankston." As Clarke went Joiner fired into his left side, and again fired to the right. After
Clarke slumped into the scrub accused went over to him and fired into the back of his
head from a distance of about three feet. It was alleged on behalf of the Crown that Joiner
had admitted that while they were in the guest house he had noticed that Clarke looked a
bit nervous, and he decided to shoot him.
The hearing is unfinished.
Mr R. M. Nolan prosecuted for the Crown. Mr J. P. Bourke (instructed by Messrs
O'Donohue and Green) appeared for accused.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wednesday 15 August 1945 page 8
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/981122
MT MARTHA MURDER
Death Sentence
After retirement of about an hour, jury in the Criminal Court yesterday returned a verdict of
guilty against Kevin Albert Joiner, 19, labourer of McCormac place, Melbourne, on a
charge of having murdered Thomas Charles Clarke, 25, soldier, at Mt Martha on April 17. Mr Justice Lowe pronounced sentence of death on Joiner.
Detective Walter Byrne in his evidence stated that Joiner had not shown the slightest sign
of remorse when questioned by the police concerning the tragedy. Witness stated that
Joiner admitted having shot Clarke so that he would not "squeal to the coppers." Joiner
had said that he did not like the look of "Tommy" after they had robbed Maryport guest
house at Mt Martha on the night of April 17. Witness said that when he had warned Joiner
before asking him to make a statement Joiner replied that he wanted to get it off his mind.
In opening the case for the defence Mr Bourke submitted to the jury that the shooting of
Clarke had been accidental or that it was done while the youth was temporarily insane.
Mrs Violet Evelyn Joiner, of Windsor, mother of accused, gave evidence of violent ill-
treatment by her husband before the birth of the boy.She then separated from her
husband. When the child had been born he was very backward, and was not able to speak
until he was five years. He suffered an impediment to his speech until he was 13.
Following frequent periods of truancy the boy had been claimed by the Children's Welfare
Department as a neglected child.
In a short statement from the dock accused in a halting and subdued voice told the jury
that he had never had a chance in life. For the last few years he had fits of dizziness and
bad headaches. He had had not intended to kill Clarke. He had remembered the police
asking him a lot of questions and he agreed to anything they said.
Mr. R. M. Nolan Prosecuted. Messrs J. P. Bourke and V H. Belson (instructed by Messrs
O'Donohue and Green) appeared for accused
The Argus Tuesday 4 September 1945 page 5
MURDER APPEAL DISMISSED
An appeal by Kevin Albert Joiner,19, labourer, of McCormac pl, Melbourne, who had been
found guilty and sentenced to death for the murder of Thomas Clarke, 25, soldier, was
dismissed unanimously by the Court of Criminal Appeal yesterday. On the Bench were Mr
Justice Mac- farlan, Mr Justice Lowe, and Mr Justice Martin.
Note: Kevin Albert Joiner died at Coburg in 1952 at the age of 25 - 22 August 2015
Morning Bulletin, Rockhampton 25 September 1945 page 1
Eighteen-Year-Old Murderer To Serve Life Sentence
MELBOURNE, September 24. - Eighteen-year-old Kevin Albert Joiner, of South Melbourne,
who was sentenced to death for the murder of Thomas Clark, 25, soldier, on April 17, will
not be released from prison. The Cabinet decideded today that Joiner should ,be
imprisoned for life without the benefit of remissions.
..................
Notes
General:
Army details from National Archives website:- CLARKE THOMAS CHARLES : Service Number - VX91891 : Date of birth - 03 Jan 1922 : Place of birth - COPE COPE VIC : Place of enlistment - ROYAL PARK VIC : Next of Kin - MCCARTER GLADYS
I have obtained a copy of Thomas's military records from the National Archives of Australia. It appears he served overseas with the number of VX52266 but was discharged on the 4th December 1942 for misconduct and at the bottom of the Discharge of Proceedings paper it notes "mental retardation", and seems to have re-enlisted in 1943 and been given the serial number VX91891 at that time. Although his previous VX number and service is mentioned on his re-enlistment documents. It seems he spent a lot of time in trouble whilst in the military, with many mentions of AWL and misconduct throughout his records, culminating with him hitting a superior officer. He was discharged from the Army on 23 December 1943 and his file is marked "unsuitable for further military service".
Thomas's NOK on his military records is given as Gladys McCarter of Geelong. Gladys is said to be his mother. On one of Thomas's records his date of birth is given as 3.1.1914 and on another 3.1.1922, so his date of birth is uncertain.
On the marriage certificate of Thomas and Leila, Thomas gives his father as Thomas deceased, and Mother as Madame De Fay deceased and his place of birth as Geelong although his Army record gives his place of birth as Cope Cope, Victoria. Thomas and Leila were married at 272 Somerville Road, West Footscray and the witnesses were Robert James Attewell or Addewill, and Bessie Eva Lilian Wilson. Thomas gives his occupation as farmer and his usual residence as McLeods Flats, Bacchus Marsh, but present residence RX91891 RRD Royal Park as he was in the Army at the time of their marriage.
On Thomas's death certificate, his parents names are unknown, but he was said to have been born at Bacchus Marsh, Victoria.
The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954) Wed 25 Apr 1945 Page 3 POLICE QUESTION LAD https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/245339023
POLICE QUESTION LAD ON MURDER AT MT. MARTHA
Early, this afternoon a youth was questioned by detectives investigating the murder of Thomas Charles Michael Clark, 25, whose body was found yesterday in scrub at Mt. Martha.
A post-mortem examination today disclosed that Clark died of gunshot wounds in the skull, brain and abdomen.
In a room occupied by the youth questioned police recovered property which had been stolen from Maryport-guesthouse on April 17, and also found a loaded. .45 calibre revolver and a quantity of lack powder cartridges. Before the discovery of Clark's body pad been reported yesterday detectives R. Burne and G. Pope, from Russell St., stopped youths, aged about 17, in Bourke St. City.
They questioned them about housebreaking's in the country and then allowed them to go. Today Detective Pope went to a house in the city to make further inquiries.
As a result of what he learned, he returned to headquarters and with Senior-Detective Donnelly and Detectives Currer and Burne, went back to the house. They made a search and subjected a youth to further questioning. Police believe that Clark met his death in a dispute after the robbery, and that death was caused by bullets from a revolver fired at short range.
One bullet entered Clark's head, three inches behind the right ear. Another entered the left side, passed through the ribs below the left kidney, and emerged about the middle of the stomach. There is evidence that one cartridge fired into the man's left side set fire to his clothing, and that an effort was made to put it out.
Sub Inspector F. Hobley) thinks the powder flash from one of the shots ignited a celluloid exposure meter that Clark had in his left pocket' with other stolen goods, including a powder compact, handkerchiefs. 1 lb.' of butter and a butter knife.
Doors Chalk-Marked
Police learned today that an other residence belonging to Mr Dowdle was broken into some time between the beginning of Easter week and April 24.
A tomahawk had been taken from the kitchen and was left In a bedroom. During the Maryport robbery a cleaver was taken from the kitchen and left in a bedroom. All doors of bedrooms from which property was stolen at Maryport were marked in chalk with the Cross of Lorraine (the symbol of Free France and Fighting France). Police believe that this sign indicated which rooms the property was in.
Shot From Back
The Deputy Chief of the C.I.B. (Det.-Inspector w, Davis) said this afternoon that Clark had been shot from the back. One .45 bullet was found lying in a fold of Clark's clothes when Sub-Inspector Hobley examined the body yesterday.
It is believed that this was the bullet that, penetrated Clark's body from the left side. It is also thought that a third shot was fired. The pistol and the cartridges - both live and expended - are now being subjected to tests by ballistics experts. Since late last night dozens of suspects have been questioned by the homicide squad at Russell Street Police Headquarters.
Clark's address and most details of his recent movements are still unknown. He was seen at Footscray on April 14, and was last seen In a lodging house in Melbourne on April 15, but apparently did not stay there.
Police believe that Clark served twice in the military forces - once in Syria, after which he was medically discharged and enlisted again.
Anyone who knew Clark or his movements at any time is asked to communicate with Inspector. Davis at' the Homicide Squad, Russell Street. Immediately. All information given will be treated as confidential.
Northern Star (Lismore, NSW : 1876 - 1954)
Thursday 26 April 1945 page 5
GUNSHOT WOUNDS IN HEAD
Body Found In Scrub
MELBOURNE, Wednesday. A post-mortem to-day revealed that Thomas Michael Clark, 27, whose body was found yesterday In a ti-tree thicket 300 yards from Maryport Guest House at Mt. Martha, died from gunshot wounds in the skull, brain and abdomen. He had been dead about a week.
He had been shot from behind with an old type revolver. Old style black powder set fire to his clothes.
A number of articles reported to have been stolen from Maryport on April 17 were found in Clark's pockets.
Police believe the wound could not have been self-inflicted. There is no suggestion that any attempt had been made to destroy the body by burning after death.
A youth, aged 17 1/2 is being questioned by detectives engaged on investigations into the death of Clark. To-night the youth was taken by detectives to Mount Martha.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tuesday 22 May 1945 3http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/1098329
MURDER FINDING AT INQUEST
Confession Alleged
A finding of murder was recorded yesterday by Mr Tingate, city coroner, against Kevin Albert Joiner, 17½ years, labourer, of McCormac place, Melbourne, after an inquest into the death of Thomas Charles Clarke, 25, soldier. Joiner was committed for trial.
Clarke was found dead in the scrub after a robbery at Maryport guest house, Mt Martha, on April 17, when £250 worth of property belonging to the proprietor, Mr James Eric Dowdle, was stolen.
Det Walter Byrne said that on the night of April 21 he saw Joiner at Russell st. When questioned Joiner admitted having broken into Maryport and having stolen property.
In a signed statement alleged to have been made to the police, which witness read, Joiner said: "The game is up. I shot Tommy Clarke. I shot him because he looked nervous when we were ransacking, the rooms at Maryport. I then decided to shoot Clarke, as I was afraid he would squeal to the police.
"I asked Clarke to come for a walk when we got outside the building. I did that so as I could get him away from the boy. As we walked towards the scrub Clarke was a little ahead of me. I fired a shot into his back. He half turned and ran into some scrub. As he ran he screamed out, 'Don't do it, Jack.' "I then fired another shot at him. He fell into the bushes. I walked over to him. I put the gun to his neck and fired again. His sleeve was burning from the effects of the shot, so I put out the flames and then walked away. Shortly afterwards I returned to the body, and felt it. It was still, so I knew that Clarke was dead."
YOUTH'S STORY
John Thomas Harris, 15, of Rodney place, Carlton, now an inmate of Royal Park Boys' Home, said he knew Clarke a week before his death.
He met Joiner at Royal Park about three years ago. On April 16 he was in the city when he met both Clarke and Joiner, who said, "I have a big job to do at Mt Martha."
Witness did not want to go at first, but later changed his mind. After travelling to Frankston they boarded a bus for Mt Martha. They entered Maryport through the kitchen. They entered several rooms, taking clothing and valuables from each. Just before leaving the house Joiner chalked the Cross of Lorraine on the door and floor.
After leaving the house Joiner and Clarke were a few yards ahead of witness when he heard a shot fired. It was fired by Joiner, as he had the gun all the time.
Later Joiner said to witness: "You needn't worry, I am not going to shoot you, Titch
The Melbourne Argus August 1945 - page 4
CHARGED WITH MURDER AT MT MARTHA
Youth on Trial
An admission that he had shot Thomas Clarke because he had looked a bit nervous was the allegation made by the Crown in the Criminal Court yesterday, when Kevin Albert Joiner, 19, of McCormac place, Melbourne, appeared before Mr Justice Lowe and a jury on a charge of having murdered Thomas Charles Clarke, 25, soldier, at Mount Martha on April 17,
In opening the case for the Crown, Mr R. M. Nolan, said that on April 17, accused, with Clarke and a lad named Harris, had broken into the Maryport guest house, Mount Martha. After having placed the spoils of the robbery in four suitcases they divided the contents outside. Harris was left with the suitcases, and Clarke and Joiner went down towards the Esplanade. Joiner said to Clarke "Go and see what time the bus will be passing for Frankston." As Clarke went Joiner fired into his left side, and again fired to the right. After Clarke slumped into the scrub accused went over to him and fired into the back of his head from a distance of about three feet. It was alleged on behalf of the Crown that Joiner had admitted that while they were in the guest house he had noticed that Clarke looked a bit nervous, and he decided to shoot him.
The hearing is unfinished.
Mr R. M. Nolan prosecuted for the Crown. Mr J. P. Bourke (instructed by Messrs O'Donohue and Green) appeared for accused.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wednesday 15 August 1945 page 8
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/981122
MT MARTHA MURDER
Death Sentence
After retirement of about an hour, jury in the Criminal Court yesterday returned a verdict of guilty against Kevin Albert Joiner, 19, labourer of McCormac place, Melbourne, on a charge of having murdered Thomas Charles Clarke, 25, soldier, at Mt Martha on April 17. Mr Justice Lowe pronounced sentence of death on Joiner.
Detective Walter Byrne in his evidence stated that Joiner had not shown the slightest sign of remorse when questioned by the police concerning the tragedy. Witness stated that Joiner admitted having shot Clarke so that he would not "squeal to the coppers." Joiner had said that he did not like the look of "Tommy" after they had robbed Maryport guest house at Mt Martha on the night of April 17. Witness said that when he had warned Joiner before asking him to make a statement Joiner replied that he wanted to get it off his mind.
In opening the case for the defence Mr Bourke submitted to the jury that the shooting of Clarke had been accidental or that it was done while the youth was temporarily insane.
Mrs Violet Evelyn Joiner, of Windsor, mother of accused, gave evidence of violent ill-treatment by her husband before the birth of the boy .She then separated from her husband. When the child had been born he was very backward, and was not able to speak until he was five years. He suffered an impediment to his speech until he was 13. Following frequent periods of truancy the boy had been claimed by the Children's Welfare Department as a neglected child. In a short statement from the dock accused in a halting and subdued voice told the jury that he had never had a chance in life. For the last few years he had fits of dizziness and bad headaches. He had not intended to kill Clarke. He had remembered the police asking him a lot of questions and he agreed to anything they said.
Mr. R. M. Nolan Prosecuted. Messrs J. P. Bourke and V H. Belson (instructed by Messrs O'Donohue and Green) appeared for accused
The Argus Tuesday 4 September 1945 page 5
MURDER APPEAL DISMISSED
An appeal by Kevin Albert Joiner,19, labourer, of McCormac pl, Melbourne, who had been found guilty and sentenced to death for the murder of Thomas Clarke, 25, soldier, was dismissed unanimously by the Court of Criminal Appeal yesterday. On the Bench were Mr Justice Macfarlan, Mr Justice Lowe, and Mr Justice Martin.
Note: Kevin Albert Joiner died at Coburg in 1952 at the age of 25 - 22 August 2015
Morning Bulletin, Rockhampton 25 September 1945 page 1
Eighteen-Year-Old Murderer To Serve Life Sentence
MELBOURNE, September 24. - Eighteen-year-old Kevin Albert Joiner, of South Melbourne, who was sentenced to death for the murder of Thomas Clark, 25, soldier, on April 17, will not be released from prison. The Cabinet decided today that Joiner should ,be imprisoned for life without the benefit of remissions.
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Thomas Edward CLARKE [2151]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1919 - Ararat, Vic, Australia
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Death: 1972 - Maldon, Vic, Australia
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Father: Percy Victor CLARKE [1978] (1893-1983)
Mother: Emma Jane COLLIHOLE [1977] (1900-1987) 799
Spouses and Children
1. *Shirley McKINNON [2190]
Children:
1. Elaine Melba CLARKE [2191]
2. Graeme Percival CLARKE [2192]
3. Irene CLARKE [2193]
Thomas Edward CLARKE [8452]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1863 - , SA, Australia 1761
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Death: 14 Apr 1934 - Kiata, Vic, Australia 1761
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Spouses and Children
1. *Phoebe ALLEN [8453] (13 May 1864 - 7 Oct 1939)
Marriage: 19 Nov 1888 - Horsham, Vic, Australia 218
Status:
Children:
1. Doris Hannah CLARKE [3437] (1906-1986)
Tony CLARKE [3702]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Trevor Michael Wilson CLARKE [3246] (1941-2016)
Mother: Pam [—?—] [3700]
Trevor Michael Wilson CLARKE [3246]
Sex: M
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Birth Date: 14 May 1941
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Death: 14 Sep 2016 - Werribee, Vic, Australia 1762
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Events
• Residence: 40 Morris Street, 1972, Melton, Vic, Australia.
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Father:
Mother: Leila Myrtle WILSON [3244] (1921-1991)
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1. *Pam [—?—] [3700]
Children:
1. Colin CLARKE [3701] (Cir 1977-2009)
2. Tony CLARKE [3702]
3. Peter CLARKE [3703]
4. CLARKE [3704]
5. CLARKE [3705]
William CLARKE [7530]
Sex: M
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1. *Mary ROGERS [7531] ( - ) 929
Marriage: 26 May 1790 - Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, England 929
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Children:
1. Elizabeth CLARKE 929 [7532] (1790- )
2. Ruth CLARKE [1318] (Abt 1798-1871)
3. Thomas CLARKE 929 [7533] (1808- )
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William's occupation was weaver. Witnesses to William and Mary's marriage were John Morris and William Clark. Mary signed with an X. 929
Braydan George CLAY [3066]
Sex: M
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Father: Neil CLAY [1989]
Mother: Fiona Margaret JONES [922]
Jade Marie CLAY [1991]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Neil CLAY [1989]
Mother: Fiona Margaret JONES [922]
Neil CLAY [1989]
Sex: M
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1. *Fiona Margaret JONES [922]
Children:
1. Taleah Louise CLAY [1988]
2. Jade Marie CLAY [1991]
3. Braydan George CLAY [3066]
4. Owen Edward CLAY [3939]
Owen Edward CLAY [3939]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Neil CLAY [1989]
Mother: Fiona Margaret JONES [922]
Taleah Louise CLAY [1988]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Neil CLAY [1989]
Mother: Fiona Margaret JONES [922]
John CLAY OR CLEGG [3574]
Sex: M
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1. *Elizabeth [10760]
Children:
1. Sarah CLEGG [3299] (Abt 1808-1896)
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Shoemaker.
Mary Elizabeth CLAYPOOL [11063]
Sex: F
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1. *Arthur NUTT [11062] (1852 - 1928)
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1. Edith Elizabeth Ivett NUTT [11064] (1896-1973)
Enid May CLAYTON [3038]
Sex: F
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1. *Alan Edgar CHEASMAN [3019] (17 Oct 1932 - 12 Nov 2009) 1694
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1. Keith Alan CHEASMAN [3039]
2. Diane Enid CHEASMAN [3040]
Mary CLEARY [1146]
Sex: F
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1. *Henry SNAKENBERG [1147] ( - )
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1. John Henry SNAKENBERG [815] (1873-1938)
Barbara Nancy CLEELAND [6159]
Sex: F
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Birth Date: 1923
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Death: 1968
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1. *Edward Joseph BONHAM [6148] (23 Mar 1923 - 2010)
Marriage: Sep 1951 - Birkenhead, Cheshire, England 89
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David Gunning CLEGG [6969]
Sex: M
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Birth Date: 1877 - Miners Rest, Vic, Australia 1763
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Father: Henry James CLEGG [11684] (1835- ) 1763
Mother: Sarah Ann HALIFAX [11685] (Abt 1841-1924) 1763
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1. *Lilly FAULKNER [533] (1882 - 1943) 1764
Marriage: 1900 - , Victoria, Australia
Status:
Children:
1. David James CLEGG 1765 [6970] (1901-1977)
David James CLEGG [6970]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1901 - Ballarat, Vic, Australia
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Death: 1977 - , NSW, Australia 1766
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Parents
Father: David Gunning CLEGG [6969] (1877- )
Mother: Lilly FAULKNER [533] (1882-1943) 1764
Spouses and Children
1. *Margaret May McFARLANE [610] (1902 - 22 May 1980)
Marriage: 1941 - Gosford, NSW, Australia 1765
Status:
Henry James CLEGG [11684]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1835 1763
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1. *Sarah Ann HALIFAX [11685] (Abt 1841 - 1924) 1763
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1. David Gunning CLEGG [6969] (1877- )
Sarah CLEGG [3299]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1808 - Weymouth, Dorset, England
Christening: 16 Oct 1808 - Wyke Regis, Dorset, England 14,1767
Death: 6 Jan 1896 - Kiata, Vic, Australia 1768,1769
Burial: 8 Jan 1896 - Dimboola, Vic, Australia
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Father: John CLAY OR CLEGG [3574] ( - ) 14
Mother: Elizabeth [10760]
Spouses and Children
1. *Thomas Cambridge NEWMAN [3298] (12 Aug 1811 - 2 Jul 1881) 1554
Marriage: 15 Nov 1833 - Worle St Martin, Somerset, England 1770
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Children:
1. Elizabeth Ann NEWMAN [1298] (1834-1897)
2. Jane NEWMAN [3569] (Abt 1837-1927)
3. Mary NEWMAN 1771 [3572] (Abt 1841-Bef 1855) (Twin)
4. Anne NEWMAN 1771 [3571] (Abt 1841-Bef 1855) (Twin)
5. Sarah NEWMAN [3570] (Abt 1844-Bef 1881)
6. Priscilla NEWMAN [3573] (1847-1879)
CLELAND [11889]
Sex: M
Spouses and Children
1. *Alice Charlotte LLOYD [669] (4 May 1901 - 1927)
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Eliza CLEMENTS [12087]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1869
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Death: 1952 - , WA, Australia
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1. *John Burgess WILSON [11503] (1860 - 10 Nov 1927) 789
Marriage: 1889 - , Victoria, Australia
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The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Tue 22 Apr 1952 Page 17 Family Notices
WILSON: On April 21. at Kulin. Elzia, late of Clunes (Victoria). dearly beloved wife of the late Mr John Burgess Wilson, Kulin, loving mother of Lea (Porongorupa), Gertrude (Mrs. Beard, Fremantle) Jack (Kulin), Winnie (Mrs. Day. Witchcliffe) and Tom (Kulin); in her 83rd year.
Kisako CLEMENTS [3136]
Sex: F
Spouses and Children
1. *Peter Julian DAWES [3097]
Children:
1. Peta Kisako DAWES [3137]
Elizabeth CLEMOW [11783]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 28 May 1703 - Newlyn East, Cornwall, England 1772
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Death: 28 Jul 1742 - , Cornwall, England 1772
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Spouses and Children
1. *Thomas GLANVILLE [11756] (2 Feb 1691 - 5 Mar 1742) 1773
Marriage: 28 Mar 1722 - Saint Columb Major, Cornwall, England 1772
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Children:
1. Elizabeth GLANFIELD 1772 [11784] (1728-1798)
2. William GLANVILLE 1774 [10867] (1742-1818)