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 CLARKE [7533]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 24 Jul 1808 - Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, England 837
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: William CLARKE [7530] ( - ) 837
Mother: Mary ROGERS [7531] ( - ) 837
Notes
General:
This is a possible child. Parents given as William Clark matmaker and Mary Clark. 837
Thomas Charles Michael CLARKE [3245]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 3 Jan 1922 - Cope Cope, VIC, Australia 1625
Christening:
Death: 17 Apr 1945 - Mount Martha, Vic, Australia 1626,1627
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 1628,1629
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.
..................
Thomas Edward CLARKE [2151]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1919 - Ararat, Vic, Australia
Christening:
Death: 1972 - Maldon, Vic, Australia
Burial:
Parents
Father: Percy Victor CLARKE [1978] (1893-1983)
Mother: Emma Jane COLLIHOLE [1977] (1900-1987) 716
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 1630
Christening:
Death: 14 Apr 1934 - Kiata, Vic, Australia 1630
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Phoebe ALLEN [8453] (13 May 1864 - 7 Oct 1939)
Marriage: 19 Nov 1888 - Horsham, Vic, Australia 212
Status:
Children:
1. Doris Hannah CLARKE [3437] (1906-1986)
Tony CLARKE [3702]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Trevor Wilson CLARKE [3246] (1941-2016)
Mother: Pam [—?—] [3700]
Trevor Wilson CLARKE [3246]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 14 May 1941
Christening:
Death: 14 Sep 2016 - Werribee, Vic, Australia 1631
Burial:
Parents
Father:
Mother: Leila Myrtle WILSON [3244] (1921-1991)
Spouses and Children
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
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary ROGERS [7531] ( - ) 837
Marriage: 26 May 1790 - Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, England 837
Status:
Children:
1. Elizabeth CLARKE 837 [7532] (1790- )
2. Ruth CLARKE [1318] (Abt 1798-1871)
3. Thomas CLARKE 837 [7533] (1808- )
Notes
General:
William's occupation was weaver. Witnesses to William and Mary's marriage were John Morris and William Clark. Mary signed with an X. 837
Braydan George CLAY [3066]
Sex: M
Parents
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
Spouses and Children
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
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth [10760]
Children:
1. Sarah CLEGG [3299] (Abt 1808-1896)
Notes
General:
Shoemaker.
Mary Elizabeth CLAYPOOL [11063]
Sex: F
Spouses and Children
1. *Arthur NUTT [11062] (1852 - 1928)
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Edith Elizabeth Ivett NUTT [11064] (1896-1973)
Enid May CLAYTON [3038]
Sex: F
Spouses and Children
1. *Alan Edgar CHEASMAN [3019] (17 Oct 1932 - 12 Nov 2009) 1571
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Keith Alan CHEASMAN [3039]
2. Diane Enid CHEASMAN [3040]
Mary CLEARY [1146]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Henry SNAKENBERG [1147] ( - )
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. John Henry SNAKENBERG [815] (1873-1938)
Barbara Nancy CLEELAND [6159]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1923
Christening:
Death: 1968
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Edward Joseph BONHAM [6148] (23 Mar 1923 - 2010)
Marriage: Sep 1951 - Birkenhead, Cheshire, England 81
Status:
David Gunning CLEGG [6969]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1877 - Miners Rest, Vic, Australia 1632
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Henry James CLEGG [11684] (1835- ) 1632
Mother: Sarah Ann HALIFAX [11685] (Abt 1841-1924) 1632
Spouses and Children
1. *Lilly FAULKNER [533] (1882 - 1943) 1633
Marriage: 1900 - , Victoria, Australia
Status:
Children:
1. David James CLEGG 1634 [6970] (1901-1977)
David James CLEGG [6970]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1901 - Ballarat, Vic, Australia
Christening:
Death: 1977 - , NSW, Australia 1635
Burial:
Parents
Father: David Gunning CLEGG [6969] (1877- )
Mother: Lilly FAULKNER [533] (1882-1943) 1633
Spouses and Children
1. *Margaret May McFARLANE [610] (1902 - 22 May 1980)
Marriage: 1941 - Gosford, NSW, Australia 1634
Status:
Henry James CLEGG [11684]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1835 1632
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Sarah Ann HALIFAX [11685] (Abt 1841 - 1924) 1632
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
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 20,1636
Death: 6 Jan 1896 - Kiata, Vic, Australia 1637,1638
Burial: 8 Jan 1896 - Dimboola, Vic, Australia
Parents
Father: John CLAY OR CLEGG [3574] ( - ) 20
Mother: Elizabeth [10760]
Spouses and Children
1. *Thomas Cambridge NEWMAN [3298] (12 Aug 1811 - 2 Jul 1881) 1434
Marriage: 15 Nov 1833 - Worle St Martin, Somerset, England 1639
Status:
Children:
1. Elizabeth Ann NEWMAN [1298] (1834-1897)
2. Jane NEWMAN [3569] (Abt 1837-1927)
3. Mary NEWMAN 1640 [3572] (Abt 1841-Bef 1855) (Twin)
4. Anne NEWMAN 1640 [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)
Marriage:
Status:
Eliza CLEMENTS [12087]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1869
Christening:
Death: 1952 - , WA, Australia
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *John Burgess WILSON [11503] (1860 - 10 Nov 1927) 706
Marriage: 1889 - , Victoria, Australia
Status:
Notes
General:
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 1641
Christening:
Death: 28 Jul 1742 - , Cornwall, England 1641
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Thomas GLANVILLE [11756] (2 Feb 1691 - 5 Mar 1742) 1642
Marriage: 28 Mar 1722 - Saint Columb Major, Cornwall, England 1641
Status:
Children:
1. Elizabeth GLANFIELD 1641 [11784] (1728-1798)
2. William GLANVILLE 1643 [10867] (1742-1818)
CLIFFORD [5328]
Sex: U
Parents
Father: Travers Desmond Carleith CLIFFORD [4974] (1907-1944) 1644
Mother: Mary Elizabeth DAWES [4973] (1907-1979)
CLIFFORD [5329]
Sex: U
Parents
Father: Travers Desmond Carleith CLIFFORD [4974] (1907-1944) 1644
Mother: Mary Elizabeth DAWES [4973] (1907-1979)
Patricia Marjorie CLIFFORD [5028]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 3 Mar 1931 - Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia
Christening:
Death: 22 Apr 2002 - Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia 743
Burial:
Parents
Father: Travers Desmond Carleith CLIFFORD [4974] (1907-1944) 1644
Mother: Mary Elizabeth DAWES [4973] (1907-1979)
Spouses and Children
1. *Robert WISE [5029] ( - Abt 1969) 743
Marriage: 1948 - Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia 743
Status:
2. Keith Stanley BELL-CHAMBERS [5030] ( - 29 Jan 1989) 743
Marriage: 1953 - Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia 743
Status:
Travers Desmond Carleith CLIFFORD [4974]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1907
Christening:
Death: 1944
Burial:
Events
• Alt. Birth: 11 Feb 1907, Ballina, New South Wales, Australia.
• Alt. Death: Feb 1983, Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia.
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary Elizabeth DAWES [4973] (11 Jul 1907 - Feb 1979)
Marriage: 1930
Status:
Children:
1. Patricia Marjorie CLIFFORD [5028] (1931-2002)
2. CLIFFORD [5328]
3. CLIFFORD [5329]
Elizabeth CLINGAN [7867]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Thomas CURTIN [7866] ( - )
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Ethel May CURTIN [7860] (Abt 1879-1959)
Brian Edward CLOHESY [1815]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Cir 1969
Christening:
Death: 29 Aug 1993 1645
Burial: in Maryborough, Vic, Australia
Parents
Father: Edward John CLOHESY [1812] (Abt 1939-2016)
Mother: Gwenda Jean SULLIVAN [1811]
Edward John CLOHESY [1812]
Sex: M
AKA: Ted CLOHESY
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1939
Christening:
Death: 18 Jun 2016 - Maryborough, Vic, Australia 1646
Burial:
Events
• Obituary: Herald Sun Newspaper, 21 Jun 2016, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Spouses and Children
1. *Gwenda Jean SULLIVAN [1811]
Children:
1. Brian Edward CLOHESY [1815] (Cir 1969-1993)
2. Robert CLOHESY [1816]
Robert CLOHESY [1816]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Edward John CLOHESY [1812] (Abt 1939-2016)
Mother: Gwenda Jean SULLIVAN [1811]
Albert CLOSTER [8518]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Georgina Maria YATES [638] (1886 - 1972)
Marriage: 1939 - , Victoria, Australia 1647
Status:
Robert CLOSTER [609]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Jane Mareon McFARLANE [608] (1905 - 7 Aug 1954)
Marriage: 1930 1648
Status:
Anthony COAD [9262]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1652 - St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, England 1649
Christening:
Death: 3 Dec 1723 - St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, England 1649
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Catherine PEAKIN [9263] (1655 - 1704) 1649
Marriage: 27 Nov 1673 - St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, England 1650
Status:
Children:
1. Walter COAD 1537 [8150] (1683-1748)
Elizabeth COAD [3309]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Cir 1718
Christening: 31 Jan 1718 - Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England 1537
Death: 7 Aug 1768 1537
Burial:
Events
• Alt. Birth: 1718, Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.
Parents
Father: Walter COAD [8150] (1683-1748) 1537
Mother: Thomasine MANLY [8151] (1687- ) 1537
Spouses and Children
1. *John TIPPETT [3308] (10 Dec 1716 - 1760) 18,1207
Marriage: 24 May 1740 - Saint Columb Major, Cornwall, England
Status:
Children:
1. Thermmine TIPPETT 1537 [8152] (Abt 1745- )
2. Elizabeth TIPPET 1537 [8153] (Abt 1748- )
3. John TIPPET 1537 [8154] (Abt 1748- )
4. Margery TIPPET 1537 [8155] (1750-1808)
5. Walter TEPPIT 1537 [8156] (Abt 1753- )
6. James TIPPET 1537 [8157] (Abt 1755- )
7. Alice TIPPET 1537 [8158] (1758-1831)
8. John TIPPET 1537 [8159] (Abt 1760- )
9. William TIPPET 1537 [8160] (Abt 1761- )
10. John TIPPETT 1207 [3306] (Abt 1761- )
11. Robert TIPPET 1537 [8161] (Abt 1764- )