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Cahill, Francis Roy

Burial Register Details:

Previous No.	Current No.	Date	Name	Age	Section	Lot	Note
–	2224	27-07-1928	Cahill, Francis Roy	30	RC2	273	–

Inscription:

In loving memory / of / our dear son / Francis Roy Cahill / (Late A.I.F.) / who died 27th July 1928 / aged 30 years.

Notes:
Links:
Image No: 10264 (9-13)

Biography:

Francis Roy Cahill was the first son of Richard Cahill and Ellen and was born at Coldstream in 1898. In 1916 he enlisted in the AIF and the Lilydale Expresspublished a lengthy article on his farewell held at the Gruyere School. About 50 or 60 residents were at the farewell. Cr. Burgi spoke about the war effort and hoped to be present to welcome Private Cahill home safe and sound. On behalf of the Gruyere residents he presented Private Cahill with a handsome inscribed wristlet watch, a fountain pen and from the shire a wallet.

W. A. Morris from the Lilydale Citizens’ committee presented him with a cutlery kit and spoke about the war effort. W. Cooper suggested an honour roll for Gruyere State School for other past students who enlisted such as William McClusky, Robert and Duncan McColl, E. Gray and A. Ostrom. Two former students were killed at the landing Olle and Roberts; other residents serving included Streets (3) and Jim Dunleavey. . . . Private Cahill returned thanks while his father Mr Richard Cahill jun. spoke feelingly. Many musical items were rendered including a recitation by Miss Winnie Brierty. . . . [Lilydale Express 28-04-1916 and As It Happened Vol 2 pg 202]

Death notice:

Cahill – On the 27th July, at Brunswick, Francis Roy (Late A.I.F.) the dearly beloved son of Richard and Nellie Cahill, of ‘Cahillton’, Coldstream, aged 38 years. R.I.P. [The Argus 28-07- 1928]

References: Lilydale Express 28-04-1916; The Argus 28-07-1928; As It Happened Val Sheehan Vol 2.

Cameron, Daniel

Burial Register Details:

Previous No.	Current No.	Date	Name	Age	Section	Lot	Note
–	1178	3-01-1906	Cameron, Daniel	86	P2	139/140	–

Inscription:

In memory of / Daniel Cameron / who died 3rd January 1906, aged 86. /Member of first Parliament of Victoria. / Life’s fitful fever o’er – its labour done. / His body weary, rests beneath the sod. / When morning breaks his heavenly course begun / will lead him to his Saviour and his God.

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Image: 10170 (6-10)

Death notification:

Mr Daniel Cameron, a very old colonist of Victoria, passed away at his residence, Main Street, on Wednesday evening. Mr Cameron, who had attained the age of 86 years, has been in feeble health for some considerable time, and death was due practically to the maladies attendant upon old age. [Lilydale Express 05-01-1906 pg 2]

Biography:

Daniel Cameron was born in 1819 on the family farm at Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland. He joined the police force soon after finishing his schooling and by the age of 30 was superintendent of B Division of the City of Glasgow. He was offered the post of Chief Superindent if he would marry. He refused and retired from the force in September 1852. He arrived in Melbourne on January 10, 1853 and took up gold mining. He tried his luck at Bendigo, McIvor and Barker’s Creek but failed. On hearing of the rush on the Ovens he took up a tent and supplies and set up business at Beechworth. He fell out with fellow shop keepers so took up mining and became a gold buyer for the Bank of NSW. Each week he had to deliver his shipment of gold to Melbourne but was never robbed.

The miners encouraged him to stand for colony’s first Parliament and he became the MLC for Ovens from December 1855 – March 1856 and the MLA Ovens November 1856 – March 1857 when he resigned. There has been much written about Cameron at Beechworth. As the story goes, he was mounted on a horse at Woolshed fitted with golden horseshoes and rode down the Main St at Beechworth. A monument was erected there in 1954 to mark the incident.
However his obituary published in the Lilydale Express puts paid to that story saying the parade went ahead but Cameron wasn’t there as he labelled the idea ‘barbarous rot” and left for Albury the day before. He struck it rich at Beechworth but never lost the urge to find more.

He went to interstate and New Zealand goldfields before finally settling at Lal Lal, Warburton. He later sold his property and moved to Lilydale for the last few years of his life. He was unmarried and all his family remained in Dunblane. He owned property in Main St Lilydale. [Lilydale Express 19-01-1906 pg 2]

References: ‘re-member’, database of Victorian MPs: Lilydale Cemetery Book No 1; Lilydale Express 05-01-1906 and 19-01-1906.

Campbell, Jane and Bradshaw

Jane Campbell

Burial Register Details:

Previous No.	Current No.	Date	Name	Age	Section	Lot	Note
863	800	20-06-1896	Camble, Jane	85	B1	241/242	–
800	863	05-02-1898	Campbell, Bradshaw	85	B1	241/242	–

Inscription:

In loving memory of / Jane Campbell / died 19 June 1896 / aged 85 years. / Also / Bradshaw Campbell / husband of the above / died 4 Feb 1898 / aged 85.

Notes: Incorrect spelling for Jane Campbell in the Burial Register.
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Image No: 10292 (10-5)

No information.

Bradshaw Campbell

Biography:

Bradshaw Campbell was born about 1812 at Lancashire, England to John Campbell. He married Jane Briggs. [wandinsaga.blogspot.com.au]

Obituary:

On Saturday last a very old and respected resident of the district, Mr Bradshaw Campbell, died at his residence on the Melbourne road. Deceased who had reached the advanced age of 85, was unable to survive the excessively hot weather. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon when a goodly number followed his remains to the local cemetery. Mr H. Jeff pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle conducted short services at the residence and at the grave. [Lilydale Express 11-02-1898]

References: Lilydale Express 11-02-1898; wandinsaga.blogspot.com.au

Campbell, Margaret Mary

Burial Register Details:

Previous No.	Current No.	Date	Name	Age	Section	Lot	Note
–	1459	13-09-1913	Campbell, Margaret	44	RC2	84	Sister at Lilydale Convent

Inscription:

M. Margaret Mary / Campbell / 13-9-1913 / R.I.P.

Links:
Image: 10242 (8-27)

Death notice:

Campbell. On the 13th September, at Convent of Mercy, Lilydale. – Rev. Mother Margaret Mary Campbell, in the 20th year of her religious profession, aged 44 years. R.I.P. [Lilydale Express 19-09-1913]

Bereavement Notice:

The Sisters of Mercy, Lilydale, desire to return their heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends who showed such whole-hearted sympathy in their recent sad bereavement; especially the Rev. Father Hennessy, Dr Syme, and Nurse Walsh, for their very kind and continuous attention to our late beloved Reverend Mother. [Lilydale Express19-09-1913]

Biography:

Margaret Mary Campbell was the Reverend Mother Superior of the Convent of Mercy Lilydale. She was born on 25th March, 1869, at Dublin, Ireland, the daughter of John and Margaret Campbell. At the age of 21, Sister Margaret Mary left for Australia, arriving in Melbourne on February 14th, 1901. Just at that time the Lilydale Convent was completed and she was appointed the Mother Superior. Under her devoted supervision for 13 years and with the able assistance of the sisters associated with her in the work of education enabled the Mount Lilydale Convent to take a high place among the scholastic institutions of the state. [Lilydale Express 19-09-1913] References: Lilydale Express 19-09-1913; LDHS archives.

Campbell, Mary and James

Mary Campbell

Burial Register Details:

Previous No.	Current No.	Date	Name	Age	Section	Lot	Note
1500	1799	26-07-1914	Campbell, Mary	56	P1	57	–
1799	1500	09-09-1920	Campbell, James	–	P1	57	–

Inscription:

In loving memory / of / James Campbell / died 9th Sept. 1920 / aged 66 years. / also his wife / Mary/died 25th July 1914 / aged 56 years.

Links:
Image: 10142 (5-18)

Biography:

Mary Eliza O’Meara was born in Collingwood, the daughter of Michael and Mary (nee Carter) O’Meara. Her father came to Australia in 1851 from Tipperary, Ireland and the couple are believed to have had hotels in Melbourne. Mary married James Campbell in 1877. After the birth of their first child at Lying-In Hospital, Carlton, (Women’s Hospital), they made their home on the corner of John and William streets in 1879, where another eight children were born. Mary helped with accidents on the railway line and also sickness in the area. Mary signed the 1891 Suffrage Petition.

James Campbell

Biography:

James born Kirkudbright, Scotland, came to Australia aged about 12 years, lived with his family in Hawthorn and worked as a carter with his father. He later worked on Exhibition Buildings. James continued as a carter and may have taken passengers to The Dandenongs.

References: LDHS archive, Campbell family history, LDHS on-line Suffrage Petition biographies.

Carson, Daniel