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Baker, James, Helenora May, Lucy Alexandra, Hannah, Frederick William

James Baker

Burial Register Details:

Previous No.	Current No.	Date	Name	Age	Section	Lot	Note
1618	902	05-10-1898	Baker, James	63	M1	217/218	–
902	1618	22-12-1916	Baker, Helenora May	55	M1	218	–
–	1967	12-01-1923	Baker, Hannah	79	M1	217	–
–	2794	10-07-1937	Baker, Frederick William	–	M1	217	–

Inscription:

In / loving memory / of / James / Beloved husband of / Hannah Baker / died 5th Octr 1898 / aged 63 years. / Also their daughters / Lucy Alexandra / died 20th Octr 1907 / aged 40 years / Helena May / died 21st Decr 1916 aged 34 years. / With Christ which is far better. / Also the above / Hannah Baker / died 11th Jan. 1923 aged 79 years. / Also Frederick William / son of above / died 10th July 1937 aged 71.

Notes:
* No Burial Register entry for Lucy Alexandra Baker.
* Discrepancy in spelling of Helenora/Helena and in her age at death.
Links:
Image: 10302 (10-15)

Biography:

James Baker was born on the 24-2-1836 in Cambridgeshire, England. With his wife Hannah, nee Hobson, he migrated to New South Wales, remaining for 3 years. They moved to Heidelberg in Victoria where he carried out farming. In 1868 he selected 80 acres cnr Baker and Queens roads [Wandin district] establishing an orchard and nursery . . [He] opened the first district post office at his home in 1874, and was the first registrar of births and deaths . . in 1890s he developed a new seedling chrysanthemum naming it Pride of Madford . . the first such seedling raised in Australia to receive distinction in England . . [He] also propagated a new apple variety, naming it William Anderson. He was a JP and shire councillor from 1880-89, being Shire President in 1885 and 1886. The Bakers had 4 sons Frederick, James, Arthur and Francis, and 5 daughters Lucy (Mrs S. Woods), Ellen, Beatrice (Mrs J. Pomeroy), Mildred (Mrs W. Pomeroy), and Helena. [Wandin Its Origins and Early Development]

Funeral notice:

Baker – The friends of the James Baker JP are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Lilydale cemetery. The funeral will leave his late residence ‘Cleveland’, Wandin Yallock, this day (Friday) 7th October at 12 o’clock. Burton and Sons, undertakers, Lilydale. [Lilydale Express 07-10-1898]

Helena May Baker

Death notice:

Baker – On the 21st December 1916, at Balwyn, Helena May Baker, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr James Baker, of Wandin. Rest, sweet rest. [Lilydale Express 05-01-1917]

Bereavement Notice:

Mrs Baker and family wish to convey their sincere and heartfelt thanks to their many friends for sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. [Lilydale Express05-01-1917]

Hannah Baker

Death notice:

Baker – On the 11th January, at private hospital, Lilydale, Hannah, relict of the late James Baker of Wandin, aged 79 years. Peace, perfect peace. [The Argus12-01-1923 pg1]

Funeral notice:

The friends of the late Mrs Hannah Baker are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Lilydale cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave from Deschamps Avenue, Lilydale this day (Friday) at 2.30pm. Burton Bros., undertakers. [The Argus 12-01-1923 pg1]

Obituary:

We regret to record the death of Mrs Hannah Baker, relic of the late James Baker of Wandin, which occurred at the Lilydale Private Hospital yesterday (Thursday) . . Mrs Baker who had resided at Wandin for the last 40 years where she was universally esteemed . . her health declined and she was removed to the hospital . . but gradually sank and quietly passed away . . the funeral cortege will leave the hospital, Deschamp Avenue at 2.30pm sharp for the cemetery.[Lilydale Express 12-01-1923]

References: Lilydale Express 7-10-1898 and 05-01-1917; The Argus 12-1-1923; Wandin its origins and Early Development, A and N Lord.

Balding, Annie

Burial Register Details:

Previous No.	Current No.	Date	Name	Age	Section	Lot	Note
–	622	28-09-1891	Balding, Annie	39	W1	279	–

Inscription:

In loving memory / of / Ann Balding / died 28th Sep 1891 aged 39 years. / Also her husband / Alfred Balding / interred at Ballarat.

Notes:
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Image: 10331 (11-8)

Death notice:

Balding – Annie, wife of Alfred Balding, who died from inflammation of the lungs at her residence, Gruyere, on the 28th ult., aged 39 years. [Lilydale Express 2-10-1891] References: Lilydale Express 2-10-1891.

Barelli, Emily
McGuiness, Donald
Summerville, Ernest Amer

Emily Barelli

Burial Register Details:

Previous No.	Current No.	Date	Name	Age	Section	Lot	Note
407	378	13-12-1885	Barelli, Emily	63	B1	210	–
457/378	407	-2-1887	McGuiness, Donald	3m	B1	210	–
407/378	457	17-02-1888	Summerville, Ernest Amer	7wks	B1	210	–

Inscription:

In loving memory / of / our dear mother / Emmela / Barelli / died 11th Decr 1885 / aged 63 years.

Notes: Burial Register shows Emily while headstone is Emmela.
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Image No: 10289 (10-20)

No information.

Donald McGuiness

No information.

Ernest Amer Summerville

No information.

Bennier, Marion Jane Jenner

Burial Register Details:

Previous No.	Current No.	Date	Name	Age	Section	Lot	Note
–	2205	22-03-1928	Bennier, Marian Jane Jenner	38	W1	22	–

Inscription:

In loving memory / of / Marion / died 22nd March 1928 / aged 38 years / wife of / Norman Bennier / only daughter of / H. and J. Wardell

Notes: *Burial Register spells it Marian while the headstone has it as Marion.
Links:
Image: 10310 (10-23)

Obituary:

The death occurred at her residence of Mrs N. Bennier after a very long illness. [She] was the only daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Wardell, and has been a patient sufferer for some years. She was born at Charlton and was 38. She married 14 years ago but had no family. [She] was a great worker for the Methodist Church. The funeral will take place today with remains being interred at Lilydale cemetery. Deep sympathy for Mr N. A. Bennier an active townsman, in his very great loss. [Lilydale Express 23-3-1928]

Funeral details:

Homage to the bereaved – At the funeral of the late Mrs N. Bennier the various bodies with which Mr Bennier was connected were well represented. The firemen, of whom Mr Bennier is foreman, acted as coffin bearers, and the returned soldiers, of whom he was until quite recently president, acted as pall bearers. The funeral took place at the Lilydale cemetery on Friday last. [ Lilydale Express 30-3-1928]

Thanks:

Mr and Mrs H. Wardell and family desire to thank their many kind friends and relatives for telegrams, letters, cards, beautiful floral tributes and personal expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement; especially thanking Dr McMahon and Dr Short. Will all please accept this intimation as a personal expression of our deepest gratitude? ‘Olmar’ Anderson St, Lilydale. [Lilydale Express 5-4-1928]

In Memoriam:

Bennier – In loving memory of our dear daughter, Marion, who passed away on 22nd March 1928. Dearly loved, sadly missed. – Inserted by her loving mother father and family, H. J. Wardell. [Lilydale Express 20-3-1931]

References: Lilydale Express 23-03-1928, 30-3-1928, 05-04-1928 and 20-03-1931 and LDHS files.

Bermingham, James Richard and Elizabeth

Henty, Sarah Frances

James Richard Bermingham

Burial Register Details:

Previous No.	Current No.	Date	Name	Age	Section	Lot	Note
2915	2902	10-07-1939	Birmingham, James Richard	76	RC1	149/150	–
2902	2915	12-09-1939	Henty, Sara Frances	78	RC1	149/151-152	–

Inscription:

In sacred memory / John Richard Bermingham / died 9th July 1939. / Also his beloved wife / Elizabeth / died 16th Dec. 1920 / at Prahran. / Sarah Henty / beloved wife of the late / Will