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     Gwendoline was born in 1894. She married Harold Whelpton Hollow at VIC, AUS, in 1923.¹ As of 1923,her married name was Hollow.¹ Gwendoline died in October 1977 at Brighton, VIC, AUS.

     Harold was born at VIC, AUS, on 11 February 1932. He died on 13 April 2010 at Brighton, VIC, AUS, , at age 78.

     Gwladys was born at VIC, AUS, on 12 April 1928. As of 28 March 1950,her married name was Jeavons.² She married Robert Spencer Jeavons at VIC, AUS, on 28 March 1950.² Gwladys Beth Hollow died on 19 October 2024 at VIC, AUS, at age 96.

     Winifred was born in 1895. She married Edward Charles Henry (Charlie) Hollow at VIC, AUS, in 1924.¹ As of 1924,her married name was Hollow.¹ Winifred died on 10 April 1994.

     Henry was born at Glen Huntly, VIC, AUS, on 23 July 1926.² He married Marjorie Joyce Anstee at Glen Huntly, VIC, AUS, on 14 March 1953. Henry died on 26 June 1999 at Drouin, VIC, AUS, , at age 72.

     Valda was born on 20 March 1929. Twin. As of 26 July 1951,her married name was Pugh. She married George Henry Pugh at Glen Huntley, VIC, AUS, on 26 July 1951. Valda Joan Hollow died on 11 December 2017 at age 88.

     Surveyer. Robert was born in 1892. He married Clara Hollow at VIC, AUS, in 1926.² Robert died on 7 February 1948 at Benalla, VIC, AUS.²

     Cyril was born at Healesville, VIC, AUS, on 21 January 1891.² He married Lillian Hollow at St Jude's Church, Alphington, Alphington, VIC, AUS, , on 10 March 1917.³ Cyril died on 12 February 1932 at 7 Aroona Road, Caulfield, VIC, AUS, at age 41.² He was buried on 13 February 1932 at Warringal cemetery, Heidelberg, VIC, AUS.

     Jack was born on 20 November 1920. He married Sheila Daley on 9 September 1944. Jack Rowlan TREZISE (’37) was born at Alphington on 30 November 1920 and attended Scotch from 1929 to 1936. Also at Scotch were his brother Kenneth Thomas Rowlan Trezise (born 14 June 1925, SC 1933-41, died 1 January 2012) and cousins William Mervyn Tolson (born 16 July 1919, SC 1929-36, died 9 November 1959), Geoff Tolson (SC 1930-39) and Stan Hollow (SC 1939-46).

Jack began working for the National Australia Bank in 1937 as a junior clerk, eventually becoming the manager of the East Malvern and East Melbourne branches. He later worked in NAB’s head office and retired at 60.

Jack served in the AIF from 1942 to 1946 and was demobilised as a corporal. Jack served in New Guinea, where loading machine guns ruined the hearing in his left ear. He was a member of the Caulfield RSL.

He volunteered his counting expertise for the Good Friday Appeal and in retirement delivered Meals on Wheels for over 20 years. Jack married Sheila Daley at St Mary’s Church, Caulfield on 9 September 1944. Sheila died on 11 March 2012. Jack died in his sleep at Cabrini Hospital, Malvern on 3 February 2015.
Scotch College Obituary. Jack Rowlan Trezise died on 3 February 2015 at Melbourne, VIC, AUS, at age 94; TREZISE Jack Jack passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 94. He'll be missed by his children, Jan, Ian and Bev along with their partners, his 8 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. A good innings Thanks to the caring people at Cabrini Malvern.
Published in Herald Sun on 04/02/2015.

     Kenneth was born on 14 June 1925. He married Kathleen Gordon on 1 February 1943. Kenneth Thomas Rowlan Trezise died on 1 January 2012 at Melbourne, VIC, AUS, at age 86; TREZISE Kenneth Thomas Rowlan June 14, 1925 - Jan. 1, 2012 Dearest Kenneth, the time has come that you can finally rest in peace. I will always remember the good times we had together and will never forget. - Your loving wife Sue.
Published in Herald Sun on 03/01/2012.

     Soldier 14th Batt. Gallipoli. William was born at Manchester, LAN, ENG, , on 25 December 1887. He married Marie Annette Hollow at St Jude's Church, Alphington, Alphington, VIC, AUS, , on 9 July 1918.² William died on 28 May 1970 at VIC, AUS, at age 82.

     William was born at Fairfield, VIC, AUS, , on 16 July 1919. William died on 9 November 1959 at Melbourne, VIC, AUS, at age 40.²

     Geoffrey was born on 5 February 1924. He married Barbara Mary Selleck at St John's Church, Toorak, VIC, AUS, on 11 December 1948. Geoffrey Samuel Tolson died on 15 June 2019 at Melbourne, VIC, AUS, at age 95;

TOLSON. Geoffrey Samuel. 5.2.1924 - 15.6.2019
Husband of Barbara (dec) for 70 precious years. Father & Father-in-Law of Andrew & Annie (dec), Mark & Judy, Grandfather of Ben & Emily, Louise, Chris, David & Alice, Great Grandfather of Elsie & Louis, Hannah & Sarah.
Published in The Age on June 18, 2019.

     William Heatherwick was born in 1798. He was the Head of Household in the 1841 census at Thornton, FIF, SCO, . Listed as Hederick. He appeared in the 1851 census at Thornton, FIF, SCO, , occupation Carter And Farm 11 Acres Land,
listed as Hederick.

     Janet Heatherwick was born on 27 October 1831 at Kinglassie, Fife, SCO, ; Birthdate on Christening record.¹ She was christened on 6 November 1831 at Kinglassie, Fife, SCO, .^2,3 They was listed as William Heatherwick's daughter living in the household in the 1841 census at Thornton, FIF, SCO, ; listed as Hederick. Janet Heatherwick was listed as an unknown person 's daughter in the 1851 census at Thornton, FIF, SCO, ; Carter And Farm 11 Acres Land,
listed as Hederick. As of 7 January 1854,her married name was Webster. She married Arthur Webster, son of James Webster and Jean Thompson, on 7 January 1854 at Markinch, Fife, SCO, .^2,4 She emigrated with Arthur Webster, on 3 March 1857. Point of origin: Liverpool.⁵ Janet Heatherwick died on 4 January 1907 at Neilborough, VIC, AUS, at age 75

Our Raywood correspondent writes:— It is with extreme regret that I have to announce the death of two of our oldest residents. One is Mrs. Janet Webster, wife of Mr. Arthur Webster, a very old resident of Neilborough. The deceased lady had been ailing for some time, and passed away peacefully on Friday. Before coming to Raywood the deceased lady, with her husband and brother-in-law, the late James Webster, resided at Huntly, where in the olden days they were very successful in mining, having had one of the first crushing plants near Epsom.
Bendigo Advertiser Monday 7 January 1907. She was buried on 5 January 1907 at Raywood Cemetery, Raywood, VIC, AUS.⁶

     Mary Heatherwick was born on 16 December 1820 at Dunbog, FIF, SCO, .¹ They was listed as William Heatherwick's daughter living in the household in the 1841 census at Thornton, FIF, SCO, ; listed as Hederick. Mary Heatherwick was listed as an unknown person 's daughter in the 1851 census at Thornton, FIF, SCO, ; Carter And Farm 11 Acres Land,
listed as Hederick. She died circa 1900 at 214 High Street, Kirkcaldy, FIF, SCO, .

     Occupation: (an unknown value). Arthur Webster was born on 30 July 1823 at Markinch, Fife, SCO, .¹ He was christened on 24 August 1823 at Markinch, Fife, SCO, ; Birthdate on Christening record.^1,2 He was David Berry's son and living in the household on the 1841 census at Thornton, FIF, SCO, ; Ag Labourer. Arthur Webster was listed as Jean Thompson's son in the 1851 census at Markinch, FIF, SCO, ; widow. Arthur Webster married Janet Heatherwick, daughter of William Heatherwick, on 7 January 1854 at Markinch, Fife, SCO, .^1,3 He emigrated, on 3 March 1857. Point of origin: Liverpool.⁴ Arthur Webster died on 9 December 1910 at Neilborough, VIC, AUS, at age 87

OBITUARY.
The death is announced of one of the oldest pioneers of the Bendigo district, in the person of Mr. Arthur Webster, of Neilborough, at the advanced age of 87 years. The deceased gentleman, in the early days, along with his four brothers, had a claim on the famous Epsom lead, and later on at Huntly, where they were amongst the luckiest diggers. Some 30 years ago deceased, with his brother James, shifted their battery to Neilborough, where for many years they worked on the Deep Lead with varying success. James, unfortunately, was killed by falling down a shaft. Mr. Arthur Webster, despite his great age, took much interest in politics, he and his brother James being strong supporters of the late Sir John McIntyre and the late Mr Angus Mackay. A large family of grown-up children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren survives.
Bendigo Advertiser Monday 12 December 1910.

     Janet (Jessie) Webster was born on 28 March 1855 at FIF, SCO, . She emigrated with Arthur Webster on 3 March 1857 at Ship Negotiator, Liverpool, LCS, ENG, .¹ She married William Fawcett at VIC, AUS, in 1876.^2,3 As of 1876,her married name was Fawcett.^2,3 Janet (Jessie) Webster died on 3 February 1930 at Footscray, VIC, AUS, at age 74;

Death notices
FAWCETT.— On the 3rd February, at her : sister's residence, Mrs. J. McDonald, Jessie, relict of the late William Fawcett (late V.R.), 74 years.
FAWCETT. — The Friends of the late Mrs.JESSIE FAWCETT are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, in the Williamstown Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from the residence of Air. James McDonald, "Fife," 4 York-street. Yarravllle, THIS DAY (Wednesday). 5th February, at 3 o'clock p.m.
The Age (Melbourne) Wednesday 5 February 1930.²
She was buried on 5 February 1930 at Williamstown Cemetery, Williamstown, VIC, AUS.⁴

     Jane Webster was born on 27 July 1857 at Epsom, VIC, AUS.¹ As of 17 October 1877,her married name was Rudd. She married John Rudd on 17 October 1877 at Terrick Station, Sandhurst, VIC, AUS.² Jane Webster died in 1933.

     James Horace Webster was born on 25 December 1859 at Epsom, VIC, AUS.¹ He married Annie Maria Hendy in 1881 at Huntly, VIC, AUS.² James Horace Webster died on 15 February 1911 at Raywood, VIC, AUS, at age 51; James Webster died Feb 15 1911 age 63 also his wife Annie died Aug 25 1936 age 76 and his sons Arthur age 19, James age 7, Robert age 7, Thomas age 4.^3,4

     Margaret Webster was born on 18 March 1862. As of 1881,her married name was Ferguson.¹ She married John Ferguson at Epsom, VIC, AUS, in 1881.¹ Her married name was Johnston. She married an unknown person . Margaret Webster was buried in 1937 at Williamstown Cemetery, Williamstown, VIC, AUS.² She died in 1937 at Kensington, VIC, AUS.³

     Mary (Pollie) Webster was born on 10 May 1864. As of 1887,her married name was Hansen. She married Augustus William Hansen in 1887 at Epsom, VIC, AUS.¹ Mary (Pollie) Webster died on 11 March 1899 at Williamstown, VIC, AUS, at age 34;

Obituary
HANSEN.— On the 11th March, at 5 Thomas-street. North Williamstown, Mary, dearly beloved wife of August William Hansen, and dearly beloved daughter of Arthur and Janet Webster, of Neilborough, late of Huntley, Bendlgo, aged 33 year 10 months. A patient sufferer gone to rest.
The Age, 13 March 1899. She was buried after 11 March 1899 at Williamstown Cemetery, Williamstown, VIC, AUS.²

Mary Webster married August Hansen at Epsom in 1887; the Hansen’s lived at 5 Thomas Street, Williamstown, their first child was born there in 1888. The Hansen’s had six children but family life was shattered in 1899 by the deaths of Mary and two of her children in 1899. Mary was not yet 34. In 1899 her son Frederick died on Feb. 20 aged 7, her new born daughter died Mar 9 and Mary died Mar 11. The bereavement notice tells the story.

There are two photographs of the Hansen family. The first portrait looks more like a painting than a photograph. It was identified as the Hanson family by Carrie Hollow and I have no reason to doubt it. The children correspond to the Hanson children in number and ages. Mary Hanson (Webster) died after childbirth in 1899. The photographer, Edward Sands of Williamstown was known to operate in from 1896 to 1898. The photograph therefore could have been taken before Mary’s demise in 1899.) Alternatively the portrait may be a simulated one created after Mary’s death minus the newborn baby that passed away at the same time. Mary’s dress is that of the 1890s with the full sleeves. The dead Frederick would correspond to the boy in the strange chair. The youngest child at her death was a boy, Arthur Webster Hanson, born 1896.

Mary’s husband was August Hansen and he appears in the next photo, but there are two adult males and the dress suggests early 1900s so the women cannot be August’s wife Mary. The children would appear to be August’s with Frederick missing. Are the men brothers? The wife may be a Webster but I am not sure which one it could be.

August Hansen worked at the Railway Workshops at Newport.

     Elizabeth Webster was born on 10 October 1866 at Huntly Flat, VIC, AUS.¹ As of 25 April 1883,her married name was Downey. She married Michael Thomas Downey, son of Henry Cope and Bridget Newell, on 25 April 1883 at Deniliquin, VIC, AUS. The marriage of took place at the residence of Mr John Rudd (brother-in-law), rites of C. of E.² As of 17 July 1907,her married name was Sheppard. She married William Sheppard on 17 July 1907. Elizabeth Webster died on 8 December 1931 at Bendigo Hospital, Bendigo, VIC, AUS, at age 65.^3,4,5 She was buried on 9 December 1931 at Raywood Cemetery, Raywood, VIC, AUS.^6,7

Elizabeth married Thomas Michael Downey in Deniliquin, N.S.W. on 25^th April 1883. His name was recorded as Downey, sometimes that spelling was used sometimes Downie. In the end Downie became the favoured spelling. Although based mainly in Deniliquin the family must have moved around. The first child, Elizabeth was born in Deniliquin in 1883, the second child, Arthur was born in Collingwood, Victoria in 1889. Next child Harry was born back in Deniliquin in 1892, then our Nana, Dorothy, was born in Hay, N.S.W. in 1896. Hay is about 120 km north of Deniliquin. Jane (1898), Ruby (1900) and Les(1905) were born in Deniliquin, The last child, Bill, claimed Deniliquin as his birthplace although his birth was registered in Victoria in 1909.

In 1909 Elizabeth is listed in the Victorian Electoral roll as living at Neilborough and continued to be recorded there in Electoral Rolls until her death in 1931.

The registration of the children is irregular.
1883 Elizabeth Jean Downey father Michael, mother Elizabeth at Deniliquin, NSW
1889 Arthur Downey father Thomas mother Elizabeth at Collingwood, VIC
1892 Elizabeth Downie father Thomas mother Elizabeth at Deniliquin, NSW (this must be Henry Francis (Harry)
1896 Dorothy M Downie father Thomas mother Elizabeth at Hay, NSW
1898 Jane E B Webster father not recorded mother Elizabeth at Deniliquin, NSW died 1899.
1900 Ruby M Downie father not recorded mother Elizabeth at Deniliquin, NSW
1905 Leslie M Downie father not recorded mother Elizabeth at Deniliquin, NSW
1909 William Sheppard Downie father not recorded mother Elizabeth Victoria

We know the marriage broke down, what we don’t know is when that happened. That is where the mystery is. The fact that Elizabeth registered her baby Jane as Jane E B Webster in 1898 may indicate that the marriage broke down then. From this time onwards Elizabeth did not include the father’s name on any of her children’s birth registrations.

Some of The Downie children were reputed to be brought up by the Hoskins family in Deniliquin. But when you analyse it by 1909, when we know she was in Neilborough, the older children were capable of looking after themselves. Liz had probably left home she would have been 26 in 1909; Arthur would have been 20 and had a child himself. Leaving Harry at 17 and probably decided to stay in Deniliquin rather than move to Neilborough.

The only Hoskins in Deniliquin at the time were Edward and Sarah Hoskins and in 1895 an E Hoskins was the publican at the White Lion Hotel in End St. Deniliquin. Harry probably stayed there. The relationship however must have been strong as Harry actually took the name Hoskins. One of his children, Frank, was told that he was really a Downie by our Mum, Carrie. He was also surprised when applying for a passport to find his birth certificate was different to what he imagined. Arthur retained the name Downie.

The Photograph collection
It seems the album of belonged to Elizabeth Webster then was added to by Nana. Elizabeth was known in the family as Lizzie, her daughter Elizabeth was also Liz (Liz Irvine) which complicates interpreting messages etc written on the photos. Elizabeth had a large collection of photos some may be as early as the 1860s. Nana was also keen on photos; there are many studio photos of her children from babies on, often studio photos. Mum continued this and was a photographer herself. This interest has continued in Dot and Joanna. Their interest has a long history amongst the women of this family. In contrast to the Hollow side where photos of the early Hollows vis Dad’s parents are very scant.

     Agnes Webster was born on 10 January 1869 at Epsom, VIC, AUS.¹ As of 1894,her married name was Macdonald. As of 1894, Agnes Webster was also known as Mcdonald. She married James Munro Macdonald, son of Norman Hume McDonald and Johanna McKenzie Munro, in 1894. Agnes Webster was buried in 1931 at Footscray Cemetery, Footscray, VIC, AUS.² She died in 1931 at Melbourne East, VIC, AUS; age 62.³

     Occupation: (an unknown value). Arthur Webster was born on 30 August 1871 at Huntly, VIC, AUS.¹ He was buried on 18 March 1930 at Raywood Cemetery, Raywood, VIC, AUS.² He died on 18 March 1930 at Raywood, VIC, AUS, at age 58.

     Isabella Webster was born on 30 July 1875 at Huntly, VIC, AUS. As of 6 December 1897,her married name was Godier. She married George Herbert Godier on 6 December 1897 at C of E Parsonage, Sebastian, VIC, AUS. Isabella Webster died in 1924 at Melbourne East, VIC, AUS.¹

     Elizabeth's first five children (one deceased) were registered with surname Irvine and Downie. Her name is given as Elizabeth Jean Downie in each case. Elizabeth Jean Downey was born in 1883 at Deniliquin, NSW, AUS.¹ As of 24 November 1941,her married name was Irvine. She married Carlton Cathcart D'Arcy Malcolm Irvine on 24 November 1941 at The Manse, 103 Rowe Street, Fitzroy North, VIC, AUS.^2,3 Elizabeth Jean Downey died on 8 December 1960 at Prince Henry's Hospital, South Melbourne, VIC, AUS. She was buried after 8 December 1960 at Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, AUS. Plot MGC-COE-Comp-RD-No-130.⁴

     John Rudd was born on 19 February 1852 at Oatlands, TAS, AUS.¹ He married Jane Webster, daughter of Arthur Webster and Janet Heatherwick, on 17 October 1877 at Terrick Station, Sandhurst, VIC, AUS.² John Rudd died in 1923 at Footscray, VIC, AUS; age 70.²