STORER   FAMILY OBITUARIES A - G

Great sympathy was felt throughout the town and district for Mr W Bandy and family when it became known that the death of his wife, Mrs Jane Bandy, had taken place at an early hour on Friday morning, after a long and painful illness. The late Mrs Bandy was born at Lexton fifty years ago, and was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Hugh Torney. She came to the Cope Cope district at the age of ten, and afterwards moved to Donald, where she was married to Mr Bandy twenty one years ago. In addition to the bereaved husband, two children, Reg and Floris, are left to mourn the loss of a devoted parent, while she is also survived by the following brothers and sisters:- Rose (Mrs Arch McQueen) Rupanyup; Jacob Torney, Tongala: Thomas, Landsborough: John, Tempy: William, Brim; Joseph, Temora NSW; Edward, Donald; and Samuel, Stawell. The late Mrs Bandy was widely known and respected for the sympathy and kindliness of her nature, and the manner in which she bore up during her lengthy illness was inspiring and remarkable. The deceased lady was buried in the Methodist portion of the Donald Cemetery on Saturday afternoon.

The career of Mr James Barton, who died recently at his residence, Fairford Street, Unley, aged 75 years, was of a most interesting and varied character. The earliest years of the deceased, who was born near to London, were spent in and around Sittingbourne, in Kent. So soon as possible he went to sea, and had many harsh as well as thrilling experiences. During the Crimean war he sailed, with his stepfather, in a ship conveying soldiers and stores to the Black Sea. The distressing sights witnessed at that time among the wretched folk who lived along the Thames and the Medway he never forgot. Mr Barton came to South Australia in the ship Nugget (Capt Bond) in April, 1838 and was soon attracted to the Victorian Goldfields. Failing to share in the good fortune he expected, he joined the woodcutters near to Ballarat and then worked on a farm, where he gained valuable experience. On his return to South Australia he engaged in agricultural pursuits and fencing. He assisted to fence in large tracts of country at Fowler's Bay. Eventually he settled at Paskeville, and later took up large areas of  land at Clinton, on Yorke's Peninsula. There he became one of the most successful farmers. While at Clinton he devoted all of his spare time to prospecting, and when his sons were able to carry on the farm work made excursions to the north as far as the MacDonnell Ranges, where he discovered the Australian rubies. Other discoveries included the phosphate mines on Mr Fowlers run and elsewhere. For this Mr Barton received from the Government a reward of £250. For some years he was a  member of the district council, and in other ways rendered useful public service. On retiring from active farming Mr Barton took up his residence at Unley, whither he was followed in due course by members of his family, who had also been successful farmers.

A widow and the following children survive:- Messrs. Thomas, Paskeville; Walter and Ernest, Ardrossan; Reginald C, Port Clinton; Eustace D; Mesdames - A Hammond, Clarence Park; M McLeay, Adelaide; S Hammond, Clarence Park; A Montgomery, Ardrossan. There are also numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mr James Arthur Barton, whose death occurred at his residence 55 Fairford St, Unley recently, was the second son of Mr James Barton and was born at Salisbury on July 5, 1867. When five years of age he with his parents went to Paskeville, and thence to Port Clinton. In 1889 he married Miss Alice Francis and started farming on his own account. He was successful in all his undertakings. Mr Barton was of a cheerful disposition and made many friends. A widow, four sons, Messrs WJA, AF, and Stanley Barton and Master Glen Barton and two daughters Mrs DP Barrett and Miss Irene Barton are left. He also left five brothers, Messrs TH Barton (Paskeville) W & EJ Barton (Ardrossan) RC & ED Barton (Port Clinton) and four sisters, Mesdames Hammond (2) of Clence Park, M McLeay (Unley) and AH Montgomery (Ardrossan).

The Register - Friday, 22nd September 1916

BARTON - On the 21st September at his residence Glenville, 55 Fairford St, New Parkside, James Arthur beloved husband of Alice Susan Barton, late of Clinton Centre, YP, aged 49 years.

The death took place on Thursday Feb 3 of Mr Thomas H Barton and old resident of the Paskeville district. The internment at the Green Plains Cemetery on Friday was largely attended.

Kadina and Wallaroo Times - Wednesday, 9th February 1938

The death occurred of Mr Thomas Henry Barton of near Paskeville on Thursday February 3, in his 73 year removes a much esteemed resident of the district. A son of the late Mr James and Mrs Elizabeth Barton, he was born in Salisbury in June 1865. Educated at the local public school, he came with his parents to the north when he was ten and on attaining manhood took up land at Port Price. Subsequently he farmed at Paskeville, and was successful in the undertaking. He married in January 1888 Miss Catherine Francis, second daughter of the late Mr & Mrs W Francis of Clinton Centre, who survives him. The officiating Minister Mr Tom Wood (Anglican). The couple had celebrated their golden wedding quietly on the Sunday previous to his death only the children and near relatives be present. Mr Barton was one of the sturdy quiet dispositioned pioneer farmers, esteemed for his sterling character and integrity. He was a member for the Oddfellows lodge, an adherent at the Anglican church. There were ten children, seven of whom survive viz, Messrs James F Barton (Paskeville), AR Barton (Bordertown), EJ & WT Barton (Paskeville) and Mesdames PL Bayliss (Carramulka) and W Bayliss and CV Rundle (Paskeville). Three died in infancy, and there are 26 grandchildren and nine great grand children.
The funeral, which took place at the Green Plains Cemetery on Friday was largely and representatively attended. The pall bearers were members of the Oddfellows Lodge, Rev AH Williams conducted the service at St Margaret's Church and at the graveside and Mr LE Young (Paskeville) read the Oddfellows ritual.

It was with extreme regret that residents of this town and district heard that Mrs Frank Breen had passed away early on Thursday morning at Lisieux Hospital, Cobram. the Late Mrs Breen was the youngest daughter (Marjorie) of Mr and Mrs W Guilmartin, of Tocumwal and had her 22nd birthday in January of this year. She was married in August 1940 and soon after their marriage Mr and Mrs Breen went to Deneliquin and remained there until about a week ago, when they returned to Tocumwal. Their son was born at Deniliquin about three weeks ago and since then Mrs Breen had been in indifferent health.

The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon. Rev Father Galvin conducted the burial service at the graveside.

Deep sympathy will be extended to the husband, parents and relatives in their sad bereavement.

Sincere sympathy is felt and was feeling expressed throughout the Digby Township at the regretted death of Mrs Edith E Cooper, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon, at the early age of 26 years. Up to the time of her death Mrs Cooper was apparently in the best of health, and the previous day had been in Hamilton, and on her return was in her usual happy mood, and while preparing the evening meal she suddenly collapsed. Medical aid was immediately summoned and she was taken to the Hamilton Base Hospital where she passed away at 1.30 pm on Tuesday afternoon. She was the only daughter and youngest member of the family of Mr and Mrs Gordon Storer, of Digby, and since her marriage to Victor Cooper, she had spent all her married life in Digby where she was a willing worker on the Church of England Ladies Guild. She was particularly popular and highly respected by all whom she came into contact.

Besides her sorrowing husband the late Mrs Cooper is survived by her two small daughters, June, aged 5, and Lynnette, 16 months; also her mother and father and two brothers, Alan and Alex, all of Digby.

The pall-bearers were Messrs. Colin and Mervyn Cooper, Alan and Alex Storer.

The funeral took place at Digby on Thursday, which was largely attended both at the Church of England and the graveside.

The services were conducted by the Rev. Henry Duffy, and the arrangements by Messrs. F Greed and Sons.

The residents of Digby and district extend their heartfelt sympathy to the relatives in this sudden and sad bereavement.

After five months of very serious illness the death occurred on Friday evening last of Mr Ambrose Martin Coxon, second son of Mr John Coxon Senr, of Casterton, Deceased was born at Brimboal, near Casterton, on 5th March 1876, and he was thus 56 years of age. His whole life had been spent in this district, and he was one of the original settlers on Wando Vale, where he remained until a few years ago, when he removed to Casterton and took an interest with his brothers in the garage business conducted by them in the town. He suffered a severe bereavement a few years ago in the death of his wife, following an accident when she suffered an injury through being thrown out of a gig, which led to her death. Deceased seemed to enjoy good health till about six months ago, when it was seen he was failing, and medical examination revealed that he was suffering from an internal ailment. He placed himself under one of the leading specialists, but nothing could be done to cure the trouble, though he underwent an operation in March last. Since then he has gradually failed, and at time has suffered very severely, and his death was not unexpected. His late wife was Miss Henrietta Storer and they were married at Branxholme on April 3, 1905. He leaves two sons, Ambrose Leslie and Harold Keith and one daughter Alma Mary (Mrs G H Gill), all of whom reside at Casterton. Deceased is survived by his father, Mr John Coxon, senr., who was one of the early settlers in this district, and is well and favourably known throughout the district. There is also six brothers and two sisters as follows: John, William and James, all of Casterton; Herbert of Rochester; Frank of Merino; and George of Queensland. Mary and Hannah of Maryborough. Deceased's two sisters proved their devotion by tenderly nursing him during his severe illness, and all the comforts possible were made available for the sufferer. Deceased was a member of the Church of England, and also of the Manchester Unity Order of Oddfellows, but otherwise lived a retiring life, though he was well known as a good supporter of anything for the advancement of the district. His neighbours all speak of him as ever ready to render assistance in any shape or form, and he deservedly won the respect and esteem of all by whom he was surrounded. His remains were laid to rest in the Casterton New Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, when, despite short notice, there was large gathering of district people to pay their last tribute of respect, almost 60 cars joining the procession to the grave. The Rev Cannon J A Macqueen, Vicar of Christ Church, conducted the burial service , and Mr C A Anderson was the funeral director.

The accident sustained by Mrs A M Coxon about six weeks ago has unfortunately developed more seriously than was anticipated, and last week it was found necessary to amputate the limb. The sufferer has since been holding her own, but is still far from well.

The Casterton News - Monday, 1st October 1928
PASSED AWAY

Mrs A M Coxon The many friends of Mr and Mrs A M Coxon and family will regret to learn that the accident sustained by Mrs Coxon some weeks ago has had a fatal termination, her death occurring at Hamilton at an early hour this morning. The funeral will take place tomorrow, leaving Christ Church, Casterton, for the New Cemetery, at 3 pm.

Mrs Emma Dayman wife of Mr Alfred James Dayman passed away suddenly at her residence, Kadina, aged 66 years. The deceased had been in indifferent health for some time but attended the Methodist Church that night and was also present at Moonta Bay on the previous Thursday. The funeral took place on Tuesday morning, the remains being interred in the Moonta Cemetery. the Rev A E Jones (Kadina) conducted the service. The late Mrs Dayman and her husband had resided at Yelta for some time, later they took up land at Wanbi, subsequently taking up their residence at Kadina. Mrs Dayman was a great worker for the church and was highly esteemed. There was a family of four sons (Claude, Murray Bridge; Maurice and Bert, Pinaroo District, and James Wanbi) and one daughter (Mrs F Dart, Wanbi). There are also 16 grandchildren. The eldest son Alfred Dayman who served at the Great War died soon after returning home from injuries at the war.

Deep regret will be felt at the death which took place yesterday morning of Mr William Peter Farish, a well known and highly respected resident of Red Cliffs. Mr Farish who had suffered ill heath for four years, died at the home of his wife's mother, Mrs WJ Torney, at Cardross. Aged 37 years, he was a native of St Arnaud and came to the Red Cliffs district in the early days of that settlement. For nearly 15 years he conducted a carrying business, but was compelled to dispose of it a few months ago because of steadily failing health. Despite his illness he evinced a keen interest in the movement for the Memorial baths at Red Cliffs. He is survived by a widow and two daughters, Valmai Doreen and Beryl Margaret.

Mr Herbert William Gooding died suddenly at Dimboola on Friday night at the age of 71 years. He was born at Gerang and lived most of his life in the Dimboola district. His wife who was formerly Miss Francis Mary Storer, predeceased him 21 years ago. He is survived by two sons Reg (Dimboola) and Ron (Condah). Deceased was a railwayman and was stationed in this district for many years. He was one of a family of thirteen and the only surviving member of that  family is Mrs J J Shipsides, of Dimboola. He was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. The funeral at Dimboola yesterday was attended by a large number of mourners, including friends from Condah where deceased lived for some time following his retirement from the railways. Rev D Ireson conducted the service and the casket bearers were Messrs H Shipsides, M Shipsides, G Schneider anf F Walker. Mr G Greenway had charge of the mortuary arrangements.

Reginald Linton (Reg) Gooding who died 10th September at Dimboola was born at Nhill on Australia Day 26th January 1909.
He was the eldest child of Willie and Frances Gooding and attended school at Gerang until the 8th grade. Leaving school he was employed for a brief period at the Dimboola Post Office but not liking the indoors soon left and became a farm hand for various farmers in the Gerang and Lochiel areas.
In 1932 he married Alice Matilda Jane (Tilly) Smith of Lochiel, at the Methodist Church in Dimboola. They first lived in Gerang and then purchased a small farm nearby. Reg joined the Victorian Railways in 1934 working as a track repairer before becoming a Ganger. He was transferred from the Gerang line to the Antwerp line in 1937 and then went back to Gerang in 1942.
In 1951 the family moved into Dimboola where he continued to live until his death. Tilly predeceased him in 1996.
Reg loved sport and played cricket with Gerang, tennis for Gerang and Lochiel and while stationed at Antwerp was a member of the Antwerp Rowing Club. He was in the winning crew at the Dimboola Regatta in 1941. He loved football and was a trainer with the Gerang Football Club in the 1940's. When they moved to Dimboola he followed the Dimboola football teams each Saturday. He had a great day watching his beloved Bombers win the AFL Grandfinal with ad some of his family.
All his life he was a keen fisherman and shooter. Reg and Tilly were members of the Dimboola Angling Club and were both life members. They won many trophies at the weekends. They loved bank fishing at rivers, lakes and on the beach. Many happy times were spent at Robe, Warrnambool and
Mallacoota with the family fishing. A few days before his sudden death he was still fishing and enjoying the bush near Kiata.
He is survived by his tree children: Edna Paterson, Phyllis Bond and Joy Moore. Sons-in-law Jack Bond and Geoff Moore, 9 grand children and 13 great grandchildren.
He had one brother Ron (Tad) (dec.)
The funeral took place at Dimboola on Friday 15th. Pall bearers were Garry, Terry and Wayne Paterson, Rick Bond and Ian and Alan Moore.

The death occurred in Hamilton on Tuesday, August 30, of Mrs Caroline Groves, of Merino, after a long illness.
Deceased, who was born at Grassdale 66 years ago, was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Storer. She was married to Mr William Groves about 46 years ago, and lived in Merino for the past 30 years after residing in Branxholme.
The late Mrs Groves is survived by her husband and three children: They are Sid (Merino). Dorothy (Mrs LF O'Meara, Glenorchy) and Edith (Mrs E Davis, Tahara). Four brothers, William, Hugh, Duncan and George and two sisters, Mrs WH Price (Wallacedale) and Mrs G Judkins (Werribee), are still living.
A life long member of the Church of England, Mrs Groves was a staunch supporter of her Church and was widely known for her unfailing generosity.
After a service at St Peter's, Merino, on Wednesday, the remains were interred in the Merino Cemetery. Services were conducted at the Church and graveside by Rev Duffy and the mortuary arrangements were carried out by Mr J Greed.

The death occurred at his residence, Robertson Street, Merino on May 10 of William Groves, aged 75 years.
Deceased was born at Woorndoo and in 1903 he married Caroline Storer, Branxholme and resided there until he went to Merino 36 years ago.
On May 26, 1916 he enlisted and was a gunner in the first World War.
He served overseas and received his discharge on December 17, 1919.
He went to Merino as an original "Glenlevit" Soldier Settler and took up dairying at Glenorchy Estate.
He was a keen sportsman and took an interest in fishing and shooting.
He was a member of the Merino Football and Race Clubs.
He took up residence in Merino six years ago.
His wife pre-deceased him in 1949 and he is survived by three children, Sydney (Western Australia), Dorothy (Mrs FL O'Meara) and Edith (Mrs Edward Davis, Merino).
Two sisters also survive, Jane (Mrs Grasby, Melbourne) and May (Mrs Kinsman, Melbourne).
The funeral took place at Merino Cemetery on Sunday after a service at St Peters Church of England, Merino.
The service was conducted by the Rev P S Prentice.
The funeral was largely attended and the members of the RSL formed a guard of honour.

The death Occurred at the Tocumwal Hospital on Wednesday evening last, of Mr Ernest Alfred Guilmartin, of Tocumwal. Aged only 33 years, the deceased was the second youngest son of Mr and Mrs W Guilmartin, of Bruton St, Tocumwal. Born at Cobram, Ernie went to Tocumwal with his parents about 30 years ago, and lived there ever since.

Whilst he did not take an active in the town affairs, the deceased was well known in the town and district. He had been in ill health for some months and his condition gradually deteriorated. The sincere sympathy of a wide circle of friends has been extended to his wife and young family comprising Brian, Lynette, Glenda and John, in their bereavement. His mother and father also survive him as do brothers (Bill, Bendigo; Jim and Jack, Tocumwal) and sisters (Ada, Mrs A Lees, Boomanoomanah; and Kathleen, Mrs J Roache, Numurkah).

The funeral took place to the Tocumwal Cemetery on Thursday and was one of the largest seen in Tocumwal. The Rev Father J Byrne conducted the service at the graveside.

Numurkah Leader – Death Notices
GUILMARTIN - On June 25th at Tocumwal, Ernie, dearly loved son of Mr and Mrs W Guilmartin, loving brother of Bill, Ada (Mrs Lees), Jim, Kath (Mrs J Roache), Marjorie (Mrs Breen, dec), Jack and Kevin (dec). Loved by all.

GUILMARTIN - On June 25th at Tocumwal, Ernie, dearly loved brother of Kathleen, brother-in-law of Jim and loving Uncle of Denise and Kevin.