Martha Fall

Burial Register Details:

Inscription:

In loving memory of / Martha Matilda Fall / died 7 June 1929 / also her husband / Albert Edward / died 30 May 1949/ Loved parents of / Ivy, Alex, Albert and Eric

Note: Burial Register lists Martha’s burial as 07-06-1928 when it should be 1929.
Links:
Image: 10107 (3-33)

Death Notice:

Fall – On the 7th June, at her residence, Mount Evelyn, Martha, the dearly loved wife of Albert Fall, darling mother and pal of Ivy, Alex, Albert, and Eric. [The Argus 15-06-1929 pg17]

Albert Edward Fall

Funeral Notice:

Fall – The funeral of the late Albert Edward Fall will leave Le Pine & Son’s parlours, 841 Burke road, Camberwell Tomorrow (Wednesday) after a service commencing at 10am for the Lilydale Cemetery. Le Pine & Son Pty Ltd. [The Argus 31-05-1949 pg 9]

References: The Argus 15-06-1929 and 31-05-1949.

John Ferguson

Burial Register Details:

Inscription:

In memory of / John Ferguson / Jan. 14, 1915 aged 62 / Mary Helen Ferguson / Dec 26, 1946 aged 81

Links:
Image: 10135 (5-11)

Obituary:

Our Woori Yallock correspondent writes:- By the death of Mr. J. Ferguson on the 19th inst., this district has lost one of its oldest and most highly esteemed residents. The deceased, who suddenly passed away from this life after a very short illness, came to the locality some 35 years ago, and was well known and respected in all the surrounding districts. To the last he was always to the fore when any gathering was held, and took a keen interest in anything that would better the district. The large cortege which followed the remains to their last resting place at Lilydale showed the high esteem in which he was held by all who knew him. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved widow and family of the deceased. [Lilydale Express 29-01-1915]

Death Notice:

Ferguson – On the 14th January, at Nurse Freeman’s private hospital, Lilydale, John, dearly beloved husband of Mary Helen Ferguson, and loving father of Hugh, Harry, Mrs Rees, Janet, Donald and Alick, aged 62 years. [The Argus, 15-01-1915 pg 1]

Mary Helen Ferguson

Death Notice:

Ferguson – On December 26 at her residence, Woori Yallock, Mary Helen, relict of the late John Ferguson and loving mother of Hugh, Harry, Jean (Mrs Rees), Janet (Mrs Burrows), Donald, Alec, aged 81 years. [The Argus 28-12-1946 pg 17]

References: The Argus, 15-01-1915 and 28-12-1946; Lilydale Express 29-01-1915.

Burial Register Details

Inscription:

In loving memory / of / Maria / dearly loved wife / of / William George / Firth / died 10th Jan 1926 / aged 39 years / Peacefully sleeping.

Links:
Image: 10382 (12-25)

Biography:

Maria Hunter was born at Wandin Yallock on January 1, 1887, the daughter of Edward Hunter the Younger and Eliza Buck. She married William Lauder George Firth who was born in 1887 at Hotham Victoria. He was the son of Alfred William Firth and Annie Lewis. [wandinsaga.blogspot.com.au]

References: wandinsaga.blogspot.com.au

Albert Fisher

Burial Register Details:

Inscription:

In loving memory / of / Albert Fisher / died 5th July 1923. / Robert Fisher / died 5th July 1927. / Also Mary Ann / Loving wife of / R. Fisher / died 22nd April 1936 / Aged 85 years

Links: Mary Ann and Robert were the parents of the children in 10073.
Image: 10074 (2-35)

Biography:

Albert Ernst Fisher, a horse trainer, married Elsie Kathleen Lyons at Lilydale in 1915 (b c 1893) and they had four children all of whom attended Lilydale State School: Albert Thomas b June 28, 1915; Charlotte b October 19, 1918; Frederick b November 29, 1920; and Victor b November 16, 1923. In 1918 the family’s home was in Victoria Rd Lilydale. Albert’s occupation was given as labourer, groom and horse trainer. Albert died of pneumonia at his parents’ home in Castella Street on July 5, 1923.

The town rallied to help Elsie and her young family. They formed a committee and held events to raise money for her. Three people were appointed trustees of the funds raised and they purchased the family the house at 48 John Street for £175. The Conveyance notes the Trust deed dated February 9, 1924. That £100 was collected and that the Trustees were Isabella Smith, William Godfrey and James Brownless Cathcart. The purchase was for the benefit of Elsie fisher and her children “Elsie having been widowed and left in poor circumstances. The trustees held the property in trust for Elsie and her four children – Albert Thomas, Charlotte Kathleen; Frederick Ernest and Victor Allen. Elsie was entitled to reside in the house as long as she pays all rates, makes repairs and maintains her children.”

In 1927 William Godfrey retired and was replaced by Ralph Edward Goode, a well respected businessman who operated Goode’s drapery in Lilydale. In the meantime, Elsie married George Henry Hamilton (b c 1875) a wood carter about 1929. [Gun Alley The Forgotten Story of the Back Streets of Lilydale pgs 137-138]

Death Notice:

Fisher – on the 5th July, at his parents’ residence, Clark Street, Lilydale, Albert Earnest (Boxer), beloved husband of Elsie, dear daddy of Albert, Charlotte and little Freddy, beloved son of Robert and Mary Ann, loved brother of Maggie, Robert, Emma, Allan, Bella, Annie and Charlotte (deceased), Myrtle and Victor, aged 39 years. [Lilydale Express 13-07-1923]

Robert Fisher

Death notice:

On Tuesday the death occurred of Mr Robert Fisher, of Clarke St Lilydale, at the age of 77. Deceased was a very old resident and leaves a wife and grown up family …. the funeral took place yesterday with remains interred at Lilydale cemetery ….. [Lilydale Express 8-7-1927 p5]

Mary Ann Fisher

Obituary:

An old identity of Lilydale, Mrs Mary Ann Fisher passed away at 85 years at her daughter’s residence, Springvale on Wednesday. With her husband the late Robert Fisher and family, she was associated with the early history of Lilydale where she made many lifelong friends. The funeral took place at the Lilydale cemetery …. sympathy is extended to her family Marjory, Robert, Emma, Isabel, Victor and Myrtle. [Lilydale Express 17-4-1936]

References: Lilydale Express 13-07-1923; 8-7-1927; 17-4-1936; Gun Alley The Forgotten Story of the Back Streets of Lilydale, Sue Thompson.

Oswald Ernest Fisher

Burial Register Details:

Inscription:

In loving memory / of / Clarence Fisher / loved husband of / Evelyn / died 26.5.27 / aged 24 years. / Also his brother / Oswald Fisher / died 23.8.15 / aged 1 year & 9 months.

Notes: 
* the previous number 134 is incorrect as it is for Charles Howell buried in P5 196.
+ Discrepancy between Burial Register and headstone on the year of Oswald’s death in year of death of Oswald.

Links:
Image: 10365 (12-7)

No information.

Clarence Fisher

No information.

Rosedale Violet Fisher

Burial Register Details:

Inscription:

Erected / by / John Chandler / in memory of / his beloved daughter / Lydia Fisher / who died June 8, 1878 / aged 23 years / Beautiful blossom moulding to dust /…/ to Heaven to live with….

Links:
Image: 10031(1-31)

No information.

Lydia Fisher

Biography:

Lydia was the daughter of John Chandler and Sarah Long and was born in 1955 at Merriang Creek Myrtleford. In 1878 she married Christopher John Fisher, the son of Allan Fisher and Jane Patterson and was born at Richmond Flat in 1855. Lydia died on June 8, 1878 at Merriang Creek, Myrtleford. [http://wandinsaga.blogspot.com.au]

References: http://wandinsaga.blogspot.com.au

Wilfred Fisher

Burial Register Details:

Inscription:

In loving memory / of / Wilfred Fisher / died 18th April 1896. / Willie / died 20th July 1898. / Anne Armstrong / died 19th March 1916 / Charlotte Fisher / died 4th July 1921.

Notes: See 10074 Albert Fisher
Links:
Image: 10073 (2-34)

No information.

William Fisher

Death notice:

Mr and Mrs Fisher give thanks for sympathy on loss of their son, also to Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. for attendance and beautiful emblems of love and peace. [The Argus 13-8-1898 p1]

Ann Armstrong

Biography:

Ann was the daughter of Robert and Mary Ann Fisher and the sister of Albert Fisher. [Lilydale Express 13-07-1923 pg2]

In Memoriam

Fisher – In loving memory of my dear sister-in-law, Charlotte (Dot), who died at Clark Street, Lilydale, on 4th July 1921; also Annie, who died 19th March, 1916.
What peaceful hours we once enjoyed,
How sweet their memory still,
But they have left an aching void,
This world can never fill.
Inserted by his (Albert Fisher’s) loving wife and sister Elsie. [Lilydale Express 13-07-1923 pg2]

Charlotte Fisher

Obituary:

After a long and painful illness Charlotte Rubina, the fifth and beloved daughter of Robert and Mary Fisher, of Lilydale, passed peacefully away on 4th inst. Previous to her illness she was an active worker in St John’s Church. She taught in the Sunday School for several years, and was also a member of the Girls’ Friendly Society since its formation about thirteen years ago….The attendance at the graveside and the many floral tributes indicated the esteem and affection in which the deceased was held….. [Lilydale Express 7-7-1921]

References: The Argus 13-8-1898; Lilydale Express 7-7-1921 and 13-07-1923.

Margaret Fitton

Burial Register Details:

Inscription:

Alfred Fitton / of Cawsworth Cheshire Eng. / died 3.8.1927 aged 77. / His wife / Margaret Fitton / died 14.6.1921 aged 65

Links:
Image: 10037 (1-37)

No Information.

Alfred Fitton

No Information.

Lily Maria Fitzpatrick

Burial Register Details:

Inscription:
Erected by / Phillip Fitzpatrick / of Lilydale / in loving memory of / his dearly loved wife / Lily Annie Elizabeth / died 17th Sept 1901 aged 26 years. / Also their beloved infant daughter / Lily Maria / born 18th June 1901 died 23rd June 1901. / Sleep on in thy beauty thou sweet angel child / by sorrow unblighted by sin undefiled.

Links:
Image: 10353 (11-31)

No information.

Ann Elizabeth Fitzpatrick

No information.

Burial Register Details:

Inscription:

1715 Private / J.E. Fraser / 23rd Battalion / 6th November 1915 / not gone from memory / not gone from love / but to a better home above.

Links: See also Simon Fraser image no. 10146 – graves side by side
Image: 10145 (5-21)

Biography:

James Edward Fraser, the son of James and Polly (Connor) Fraser, was born at Lilydale in 1892. He worked as a vigneron and enlisted in WW1 on 24-06-1915. James and other locals were given a farewell prior to going overseas. He embarked Melbourne on HMAT Demothenes on 16-07-1915. At Heliopolis he was diagnosed as suffering with renal stone and discharged unfit. He returned to Australia for an operation. He embarked Suez 17-09-1915 on the Beltam and arrived back in Melbourne on 13-10-1915. He died on 6-11-1915 from cerebral concussion after he was run over by a cable tram car in St Kilda road on 5-11-1915. James Edward was buried at Lilydale with his uncle Simon Fraser. His James and Polly Fraser are alongside. [Lilydale Express 02-07-1915; WWI service records]

Obituary:

….He left his home on Wednesday to go to Melbourne for surgical treatments, and on Saturday morning his parents received a wire from the authorities at the Base Hospital, stating that their son had been run over by a tram on Friday night…..in company with another returned soldier, Private Sheahan, the deceased was boarding a tram in St Kilda road towards the hospital, when another tram coming in the opposite direction caught them. Private Fraser being knocked down and badly crushed, sustaining a fractured skull and other injuries. [Lilydale Express 12-11-1915]

References: Lilydale Express 02-07-1915 and 12-11-1915; WWI service records; LDHS archives.

John James Fraser

Burial Register Details:

Inscription:

The memory of / John James / beloved son of / Donald and Annie Fraser / died 27th October 1916 / aged 27 years / result of an accident. / “In the midst of life we are in death.” / also his beloved mother / Annie Fraser / died 16th April 1932 / aged 77 years. / Also her beloved husband / Donald Fraser / died 18-1-1939 aged 82 yrs / Re-united. / also beloved son of above / Hugh / died September 10th 1960 / aged 58 yrs.

Notes: Lots 58 and 81 are side-by-side but 36 is a couple of rows away. Burial links need to be checked.
Links:
Image: 10141 (5-17)

Obituary:

The serious accident which befell Mr. J. Fraser, son of Mr. D. Fraser, of Black Springs, on Saturday week last, had a fatal termination on Friday evening last. Mr Fraser was found just after the accident, lying unconscious on the road, and it was evident that the pony he was riding had bolted with him, and caused him to strike his head against a tree on the roadside. From the first, only the faintest hopes were entertained of his recovery, and he passed away as started above. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon last to the Lilydale Cemetery, the cortege being one of the largest ever seen in Lilydale, and representatives were present from Warburton, Yarra Glen, Ringwood, and the surrounding district. The deceased was well known and universally esteemed, and the very greatest sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family, who are well known throughout the shire. [Lilydale Express 10-11-1916]

Annie Fraser

Biography:

Annie Fraser had lived in the Lilydale district for 40 years with 15 years spent at Black Springs. She leaves a husband, a son and one daughter to mourn their loss. The last rites were conducted at the Presbyterian Church. [Lilydale Express 22-04-1932]

Donald Fraser

Biography:

Donald Fraser, known as “Dan” died at Lilydale Hospital. He came from Scotland with his two brothers in the 1880s and worked at Cave Hill for a period of years before engaging in cattle dealing on a large scale. He used the old Scotch tradition of paying all liabilities before the end of each year enabling him to start each new year with a clean slate. His word could be relied on for honesty of purpose. [Lilydale Express 20-01-1939]

Hugh Fraser

Biography:

Hugh, the son of Donald and Annie Fraser was born in Lilydale and was always considered a perfect gentleman. In his younger days he was actively interested in most of the town’s public organisations and was a great lover of horses. He always preferred to go by horseback on his business trips to Melbourne and the surrounding townships. He and his wife moved into a new home on their family property at Black Springs where he lived in semi retirement. He died at Epworth Hospital after a short illness. He was survived by his wife. [Lilydale Express 16-09-1960 pg 1]

References: Lilydale Express 10-11-1916, 22-04-1932, 20-01-1939 and 16-09-1960.

Simon Fraser

Burial Register Details:

Inscription:

Loving Memory / of / our dear / dear brother / Simon Fraser / died 19th April 1900 aged 34 years. / Also / James Edward / beloved son of / J. & P. Fraser / died on active service A.I.F. / 6th Nov. 1915, aged 23 years. / Also / James Fraser / died 12th Nov. 1926 / aged 65 yrs. / and his wife / Polly / died 4th Aug. 1931, aged 58 yrs. / Re-United.

Links: See 10145 for James Edward’s biography.
Image No: 10146 (5-22)

Biography:

Simon Fraser, the brother of James Fraser died on 19-04-1900 from an illness he had been suffering for some time. He was a native of Naimshire, Scotland and had been in Victoria for 15 years, 10 of which were spent in the Lilydale district, where he was well-known and highly respected. [Lilydale Express 27-04-1900]

James Edward Fraser

Information listed under his own name.

James Fraser

No information.

Polly Fraser

Obituary:

It will be learned with regret, especially by the older residents of the district, that Mrs Frazer (Fraser) passed away after a prolonged illness, on Wednesday last. Deceased with her late husband came to these parts when quite a young woman, and is widely known and highly respected. Three sons (Simon, Lilydale; George and Charles, Yering) are left to mourn their loss…..[Lilydale Express 07-08-1931]

References: Lilydale Express 27-04-1900 and 07-08-1931.

Ellen Betsy Fulford

Burial Register Details:

Inscription:

In / loving memory of / Ellen Betsy / beloved wife of / Walter Fulford / who died 5th July 1919 / mother of M.B.B.A.E.C. / At rest. / Walter Fulford / died 30th March 1942 / aged 88 years / beloved husband of Ellen Betsy / loving father of / Minnie, Beatrice, Blanche, Alice, Emily & Charles.

Links:
Image: 10067 (2-29)

Death notice:

Fulford – On the 5th July at her residence, Fulford Rd, Croydon, Ellen Betsy, dearly beloved wife of Walter Fulford and loving mother of Minnie, Beatrice (Mrs Chambers), Blanche (Mrs Reed), Emily (Mrs Stephenson), and Charles Henry, aged 60 years. [The Argus 07-07-1919 pg 1]

Funeral notice:

Fulford – the friends of Mr Walter Fulford are respectfully informed that the remains of his dearly beloved wife, Ellen Betsy, will be interred in the Lilydale cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from his residence Fulford Rd, Croydon (Wonga Park) this day (Monday) at 10.30am arriving at the cemetery at 1pm. Burton Bros. [The Argus 07-07-1919 pg 1]

Walter Fulford

Walter Theodore Fulford was born on December 27, in Birmingham, Warwickshire England. His father Henry was 36 and his mother, Elizabeth was 38. He had one son and five daughters with Ellen Betsy Short, who he is buried with. He died on March 30, 1942 at the age of 87. [Source: Kellie Plenty great grand daughter. June 2016]

References: The Argus 7-7-1919.

Isaac Fuller

Burial Register Details:

Inscription:

In loving memory of / Isaac Fuller / beloved husband of / Marian Fuller / died 20th October 1918 / aged 69 years / after 38 years faithful service to / the late David Mitchell Cave Hill / A patient sufferer at rest. / Also his loving wife Marian / died 17th Nov 1927 / aged 70 years. / Reunited.

Notes:
Links:
Image: 10007 (1-7)

Obituary:

Death of Mr Isaac Fuller. An old resident of Lilydale passed away at his residence, John St, at the age of 69….a native of Smythesdale near Ballarat and a gold miner in his early days….later engaged at Ringwood antimony mine….the late Mr David Mitchell brought him to Lilydale to put in a drive for the water service from Olinda Creek to Cave Hill, as he was an expert underground engineer….He was appointed foreman and a great favourite with Mr Mitchell…..he was employed at Cave Hill for nearly 40 years….[He was] president of the Progress Association and the Lilydale Brass Band…the funeral which was very large escorted to the Lilydale cemetery by the Brass Band, Cave Hill workers marched in front of the cortege……[the many] wreathes included one from Dame Nellie Melba….[Lilydale Express 25-10-1918 pg2]

Marion Fuller

Obituary:

On Tuesday last the death occurred of Mrs Marion Fuller at the private hospital, Blackburn, an old resident of Lilydale, as the aged of 73 years. Deceased was the wife of the late Isaac Fuller, who for many years before his death was manager of Cave Hill. The remains were interred in the Lilydale cemetery on Thursday, the funeral being largely attended.[Lilydale Express 18- 11-1927]

References: Lilydale Express 25-10-1918, 18-11-1927.

Roma Fulton

Burial Register Details:

Inscription:

In loving memory of / our parents and sister / Robenia Fulton / died Nov 7th 1925 / aged 48 years / Roy Leslie Fulton / died Aug 28th 1966 / aged 77 years / Roma Fulton / died June 1922 / aged 3 months
Notes: Spelling in Burial Register of Robina is different from headstone Robenia.
Links:
Image No: 10128 (5-4)

No information.

Robenia Fulton

Biography:

Robenia Tozer Fulton was the daughter of Walter and Kath (nee Brown) Potton. She married Roy Lesley Fulton in 1914. [BDM Indexes] Obituary: On Saturday afternoon, November 7th, the death occurred at Lilydale Private Hospital of Mrs R. Fulton, of Berwick street, Lilydale, at the aged of 48 years. Deceased left a husband and three children to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Monday. [Lilydale Express 13-11-1925]

Roy Leslie Fulton

No information.

References: Lilydale Express 13-11-1925; BDM indexes.