Hilda Jessie Lloyd

Other Events:

• Electoral Roll: 1943, 12 Little Hyde Street; VICTORIA ELECTORAL ROLL 1943 Commonwealth: Maribyrnong - State: Wms'town Subdivision of Yarraville No 4235: LLOYD Hilda Jessie: Place of Living: 12 Little Hyde st., W. 11: Occupation: examiner No 4236: LLOYD Louis Phillip: Place of Living: 12 Little Hyde st., W. 11: Occupation: labourer
• Electoral Roll: 1949, 10 The Avenue, Newport; Victoria Electoral Roll 1949 Subdivision of Newport Norman, Jessie Hilda, 10 The Avenue, home duties Norman Robert Joseph, 10 The Avenue, foreman
• Electoral Roll: 1949, 10 The Avenue, Newport; Victoria Electoral Roll 1954 Subdivision of Newport Norman, Jessie Hilda, 10 The Avenue, home duties Norman Robert Joseph, 10 The Avenue, foreman
• Electoral Roll: 1968, 59 Esplanade Altona; Victoria Electoral Roll 1980 Subdivision of Altona Norman, Hilda Jessie, 59 Esplanade Altona, home duties Norman, Robert Joseph, 59 Esplanade Altona, supervisor Norman, Wayne Robert, 9 Esplanade Altona, clerk
• Electoral Roll: 1963, 1968, 1972, 1977, 1980, 59 Esplanade Altona; Victoria Electoral Roll 1980 Subdivision of Altona Norman, Hilda Jessie, 59 Esplanade Altona, home duties Norman, Robert Joseph, 59 Esplanade Altona, supervisor

Notes:

Birth:
Birth Registration
Surname: LLOYD: Given Name: Hilda Jessie: Event: Birth: Father: Louis Phillip: Mother: Ellen Jane BOLAN: Birth Place: FOOTCRAY: Year: 1916: Reg No 20885. [Great War Index 1914 - 1920]


Buried:
Hilda Jessie Norman
Date of death 02 July 1983
Date of service 05 July 1983
Fawkner Memorial Park
(Melbourne Cemetery Search)

Robert Joseph Norman
Date of death 23 July 1986
Date of service 25 July 1986
Fawkner Memorial Park
(Melbourne Cemetery Search)

Died:
Death Registration
Surname: NORMAN: Given Name: Hilda Jessie: Event: Birth: Father: Lewis Phi: Mother: Ellen Jane : Death Place: FOOT: Age: -: Year: 1983: Reg No 16586 [Death Index, Victoria 1921 -1985].

Hilda married Robert Joseph Norman 1943, Victoria, Australia. Robert was born 9 Jun 1915, Seymour, Victoria, Australia; died 23 Jul 1986, Victoria, Australia; was buried 25 Jul 1986, Fawkner Memorial Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married:

Record information
Event: marriages
Registration number 5810 / 1943
Family name: NORMAN
Given name(s) Robt Jos
Personal detail
Spouse's family name: LLOYD
Spouse's given name(s) Jessie Hilda
Victoria Marriage Index

Other Events:

• Electoral Roll: 1914, Sugar Works Cottages, Yarraville; Victoria Electoral roll 1914 Division of Melbourne Ports - Subdivision of Yarraville No 2908: LLOYD Ellen Jane: Place of Living: 6 Sugar Works Cottages, Yarraville; Occupation: home duties No 2909: LLOYD Louis Phillip: Place of Living: 6 Sugar Works Cottages, Yarraville; Occupation: labourer
• Electoral Roll: 1919, 23 A Schild st., Yarraville; VICTORIA ELECTORAL ROLL 1919 Division of Melbourne Ports - Subdivision of Yarraville No 3473: LLOYD Ellen Jane: Place of Living: 23 A Schild st., Yarraville: Occupation: home duties No 3475: LLOYD Louis Phillip: Place of Living: 23 A Schild st., Yarraville: Occupation: labnourer
• Electoral Roll: 1924, 28 Sommerville Rd., Yarraville; VICTORIA ELECTORAL ROLL 1924 Division of Maribyrnong - Subdivision of Yarraville No 3811: LLOYD Ellen Jane: Place of Living: 28 Sommerville rd., Yarraville: Occupation: home duties No 3813: LLOYD Louis Phillip: Place of Living: 28 Sommerville rd., Yarraville: Occupation: labourer
• Electoral Roll: 1931, 23 Simpson St., Yarraville; VICTORIA ELECTORAL ROLL 1931 Commonwealth: Maribyrnong - State: Wms'town Subdivision of Yarraville No 7771: LLOYD Ellen Jane: Place of Living: 23 Simpson st., Occupation: home duties No 7776: LLOYD Louis Phillip: Place of Living: 23 Simpson st., Occupation: labourer
• Electoral Roll: 1936, 12 Little Hyde St., Yarraville; VICTORIA ELECTORAL ROLL 1936 Commonwealth: Maribyrnong - State: Wms'town Subdivision of Yarraville No 3797: LLOYD Ellen Jane: Place of Living: 12 Little Hyde st., Occupation: home duties No 3802: LLOYD Louis Phillip: Place of Living: 12 Little Hyde st., Occupation: labourer No 3798: LLOYD Ernest Charles: Place of Living: 12 Little Hyde st., Occupation: wickerworker
• Electoral Roll: 1943, 12 Little Hyde St., Yarraville; VICTORIA ELECTORAL ROLL 1943 Commonwealth: Maribyrnong - State: Wms'town Subdivision of Yarraville No 4235: LLOYD Hilda Jessie: Place of Living: 12 Little Hyde st., W. 11: Occupation: examiner No 4236: LLOYD Louis Phillip: Place of Living: 12 Little Hyde st., W. 11: Occupation: labourer

Notes:

Birth:
Birth Registration
Surname: LLOYD: Given Name: Louis Phillpe: Event: Birth: Father: Patrick: Mother: Eugenie METZGER: Birth Place: STAWELL: Year: 1884: Reg No 28030 [Pioneer Index Victoria 1836 -1888]


Buried:
Echua Cemetery
Data provided by Echuca Cemetery Trust
Lloyd, Louis Phillip, 82, 1966.


Died:
Death Registration
Surname: LLOYD: Given Name: Louis Phillpe: Event: Death: Father: Michael: Mother: Eugenie METZGER: Death Place: ECHU: Age: 82: Year: 1966: Reg No 6555 [Victoria Death Index 1921 -1985].

Louis Phillip Lloyd
Birth 1884
Death 1966 (aged 81?82)
Burial
Echuca Cemetery
Echuca, Campaspe Shire, Victoria, Australia
Memorial ID 171736951
Gravesite Details Father: Michael Mother: Metzger Eugenie Died: Echuca
Created by: Rebecca McIntosh
Added: 24 Oct 2016
Find a Grave Memorial 171736951

Louis married Ellen Jane Bolan 29 Nov 1903, Stawell, Victoria, Australia. Ellen (daughter of William Bolan and Elizabeth Helen Clarke) was born 1888, Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; died 6 Jul 1941, 11 Frederick street, Yarraville, Victoria, Australia; was buried 7 Jul 1941, Footscray Cemetery, Maribyrnong , Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Electoral Roll: 1914, 6 Sugar Works Cottages, Yarraville; Victoria Electoral roll 1914 Division of Melbourne Ports - Subdivision of Yarraville No 2908: LLOYD Ellen Jane: Place of Living: 6 Sugar Works Cottages, Yarraville; Occupation: home duties No 2909: LLOYD Louis Phillip: Place of Living: 6 Sugar Works Cottages, Yarraville; Occupation: labourer
• Electoral Roll: 1919, 23 A Schild St., Yarraville; VICTORIA ELECTORAL ROLL 1919 Division of Melbourne Ports - Subdivision of Yarraville No 3473: LLOYD Ellen Jane: Place of Living: 23 A Schild st., Yarraville: Occupation: home duties No 3475: LLOYD Louis Phillip: Place of Living: 23 A Schild st., Yarraville: Occupation: labnourer
• Electoral Roll: 1924, 28 Sommerville Rd., Yarraville; VICTORIA ELECTORAL ROLL 1924 Division of Maribyrnong - Subdivision of Yarraville No 3811: LLOYD Ellen Jane: Place of Living: 28 Sommerville rd., Yarraville: Occupation: home duties No 3813: LLOYD Louis Phillip: Place of Living: 28 Sommerville rd., Yarraville: Occupation: labourer
• Electoral Roll: 1931, 23 Simpson St., Yarraville; VICTORIA ELECTORAL ROLL 1931 Commonwealth: Maribyrnong - State: Wms'town Subdivision of Yarraville No 7771: LLOYD Ellen Jane: Place of Living: 23 Simpson st., Occupation: home duties No 7776: LLOYD Louis Phillip: Place of Living: 23 Simpson st., Occupation: labourer
• Electoral Roll: 1936, 12 Little Hyde St., Yarraville; VICTORIA ELECTORAL ROLL 1936 Commonwealth: Maribyrnong - State: Wms'town Subdivision of Yarraville No 3797: LLOYD Ellen Jane: Place of Living: 12 Little Hyde st., Occupation: home duties No 3802: LLOYD Louis Phillip: Place of Living: 12 Little Hyde st., Occupation: labourer No 3798: LLOYD Ernest Charles: Place of Living: 12 Little Hyde st., Occupation: wickerworker

Notes:

Birth:
Birth Registration
Surname: BOLAN: given Names: Ellen Jane: Event: Birth: Father: William: Mother: Ellen Jane CLARKE: Birth Place: PORT MELBO: Year: 1888. Reg No 5580. [Pioneer Index, Victoria 1836 -1888]


Buried:
Wesleyan A, Grave 425

Died:
Death Registration
Surname: LLOYD: Given Names: Ellen: Jane: Father: BOLAN Wm: Mother: Ellen CLARKE: Death Place: YVILLE: Age 53: Year: 1941: Reg No 6248. [Victoria Death Index 1921 -1985].

LLOYD (nee Bolan).-On July 6, at the resdence of her sister. Mrs. R. Elso, 11 Frederick street, Yarraville, Ellen Jane, the dearly beloved wife of Louis Phillip Lloyd, and loving mother
of Harry, Irene (deceased), Hughie, Ernest, Albert (deceased), Jessie and Patricia, aged 53 years.
God alone knows how brave and loving she was.

LLOYD (nee Bolan).-On July 6. at the residence of her sister. Mrs. R. Elso, 11 Frederick street, Yarraville, Ellen Jane, the dearly beloved eldest daughter of the late William and Ellen Bolan and loving sister of William, Ernest (deceased).
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854-1954), Monday, 7 July 1941 - Page 1

Ellen Jane Lloyd
Birth unknown
Death 7 Jul 1941
Burial
Footscray General Cemetery
Footscray, Maribyrnong City, Victoria, Australia
Plot Wesleyan A, Grave 425
Memorial ID 207878168
Created by: woowoo
Added: 14 Mar 2020
Find a Grave Memorial 207878168

rene May Lloyd
Birth unknown
Death 31 Aug 1914
Burial
Footscray General Cemetery
Footscray, Maribyrnong City, Victoria, Australia
Plot Wesleyan A, Grave 425
Memorial ID 207885579
Created by: woowoo
Added: 14 Mar 2020
Find a Grave Memorial 207878168

Notes:

Married:
Louis Phillip Lloyd and Ellen Jane Bolan were married in St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church Stawell by the Rev Denis R. Howell. Ellen Jane's age was 15 years.
Louis Patric Lloyd's parents were written stated as Michael Lloyd and Eugenie Metzger. Michael Lloyd was his grandfather. His father was Patrick Lloyd.
The witnesses were John Buchanan and Ellen Bolan.

Marriage Registration
Surname: LLOYD: Given Names: Louis Phillip: Spouse Surname: BOLAN: Spouse's Given Names: Ellen Jane: Birth Place: Stawell: Year: 1903. Reg No 6645. Edwardian Index, Victoria 1902 -1913]

Note. The Rev Denis R Howell wrote Louis Metzgers will.

Other Events:

• Emigration: 1877, From Ireland to Victoria, Australia; Patrick Lloyd emigrated with his sister Catherine Mary Lloyd. Index to Unassisted Inward Passenger Lists for British, Foreign and New Zealand Ports 1852-1923 LLOYD CATHERINE: Age 16: Date: NOV. 1877; Ship NORTHUMBERLAND: Port: British: Fiche 335: Page 002 LLOYD PATRICK: Age 11: Date: NOV. 1877; Ship NORTHUMBERLAND: Port: British: Fiche 335: Page 002 Name: Catherine Lloyd Estimated Birth Year: abt 1861 Age: 16 Arrival Date: 27 Nov 1877 Arrival Port: Melbourne, Australia Departure Port: Gravesend Ship: Northumberland Nationality: English Name: Patrick Lloyd Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866 Age: 11 Arrival Date: 27 Nov 1877 Arrival Port: Melbourne, Australia Departure Port: Gravesend Ship: Northumberland Nationality: English (Index to Unassisted Inward Passenger Lists for British, Foreign and New Zealand Ports 1852-1923) Name: Patrick Lloyd Estimated birth year: abt 1865 Date of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar 1939 Death Age: 74 Registration district: Limerick Volume: 5 Page: 224 FHL Film Number: 101741 ( Ireland, Civil Registration Deaths Index, 1864-1958)

Notes:

Died:
Patrick Lloyd was still alive on 8 Oct 1904, when his father Michael Lloyd died at Great Western. Patrick's age was stated as 42 years

A Patrick Lloyd
Name Patrick Lloyd
Event Type Burial
Event Place Goorambat, Victoria, Australia
Cemetery Devenish Cemetery
Latitude -36.38641
Longitude 145.88654
Death Date 23 Oct 1916
BillionGraves Index," database, FamilySearch

Patrick married Eugenie Elizabeth Metzger 17 Apr 1882, St Patrick's Church Stawell, Victoria, Australia. Eugenie (daughter of Louis Metzger and Élisabeth /Elizabeth Haurie) was born 15 Feb 1863, Pleasant Creek [Stawell], Victoria, Australia; died 04 Jun 1928, St. Vincents Hospital, Fitzroy. Victoria, Australia; was buried 6 Jun 1928, Warracknabeal Cemetery, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Personal: 14 Apr 1916, The Horsham Times, Victoria; FOUR SONS ENLIST. Mr. and Mrs. W. Toner, of Warracknabeal, have given their last too sons to the service of their country. William and Michael recently joined the colors. and they are now in camp at Castlemaine. This makes a total of four sons engaged in military service. In consenting to the enlistment of the whole of their sons, Mr. and Mrs. Toner have shown the utmost patriotism and sacrifice, more especially as, they are getting up in years, and are utterly dependant upon their boys. It is to be hoped that these valiant young men will be spared to return to Warracknabeal. Their fine example is worthy of emulation by others who are more favorably circumstanced. Transcribed from "The Horsham Times, Victoria", Friday 14 April 1916
• Military Service: 6 Jun 1916, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria; Mr. W. Toner, son of Mr, and Mrs. Toner, of Warracknabeal, went into camp last week. The whole of the four sons of tho family are now on active service. Two of them recently met in Egypt. Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Tuesday 6 June 1916
• Personal: 21 Jul 1916, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria; Mr. and Mrs. Toner, of Warracknabeal, received a cable message from their son, Pte. W. C. A. Toner, who left Melbourne on June 3rd to embark at Sydney, stating he had arrived safely at Cairo. Three other sons are with the forces. Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Friday 21 July 1916
• Military Service: 26 Oct 1916, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria; AUSTRALIA'S HONOR ROLL KILLED AND WOUNDED. Mr. and Mrs. Toner have received a message stating,that one of their sons at the front, Private J. J. Toner, has been shot through the right eye. Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Friday 26 October 1917
• Personal: 1 Dec 1916, The Horsham Times, Victoria; WARRICKNABAEL Mrs. Toner, of Warracknabael, received word through the Defence Department on Thursday night that her son, Private Wallace Toner, had been wounded in action, but had returned to duty. There was no intimation, previously that the young soldier had been injured. Apparently the wouned were not of a serious nature. The Horsham Times, Victoria, Friday 1 December 1916
• Personal: 9 Jan 1917, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria; Word has been received by his parents that Private Wallis Toner, of Warracknabeal, who returned to duty some time ago after being wounded, is now in hospital suffering from "trench feet." Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Tuesday 9 January 1917
• Personal: 16 Jan 1917, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria; AUSTRALIA'S HONOR ROLL KILLED AND WOUNDED. Private Willie Toner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Toner, of Warracknabeal, who was recently wounded in action, is doing well in hospital. He was sitting down having dinner, when a shell burst on his dug-out, and he was lucky that he was not blown to pieces. Fortunately his wounds were not serious. A small piece was taken out of a ring on his finger by a piece of shell, and he says this will be a souvenir of the war. He expects to be a little bit lame for a time, having received a crack on the left knee. The young soldier is well pleased with the treatment he is receiving at the hands of the hospital staff. Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Tuesday 16 January 1917
• Personal: 1 Jun 1917, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria; Mr. and Mrs. Toner, of Warracknabael, have been notified by the Defence Department that their, youngest son, Private W. Toner, who was wounded some time ago, has been invalided home. Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Friday 1 June 1917
• Personal: 3 Jul 1917, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria; ACTIVE SERVICE. OUR BOYS AT THE FRONT. Signaller J. J. Toner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Toner of Warracknabeal, has written bright and cheerful letters to his parents from France, the last being dated April 27th. Among other things, he says that he had a letter from his brother Willie, who stated that he was all right again, and had a good time 'in London on furlough. "Swallow" was also on leave at the same time, and Mick was at Blighty. The change would do them good. With respect to affairs in France, Signaller Toner says :?"Mail is very scarce, and everybody is In the same boat. We are on the move most of the time, and It is difficult to get our letters. The only way we can keep up correspondence is by field cards, I am doing my shift on the telephone, and am writing at midnight. We are now in the green fields of France, and still pushing the Germans back. I have had a fair spin, but am still happy, and going strong, though a bit bent up. The weather is brighter, and the days much longer. We have daylight till nearly 9 o'clock. We are looking forward to some fine sunny weather. A few days ago we had a bit of a mix up, and the bad luck to have a man killed and three wounded in our battery. I am in the best of health, and satisfied that I can stay it out in good style. I trust I may have the luck to be there when we start to fire our guns on German soil. We will not hesitate when we range our guns on to some of Fritz's towns. That will be the time when we get some of our own back. I often have a talk with Charlie McGuinness. He is in good health. My work on the telephone is not a bad job. Better than poking about in the stables among the mules. Give my regards to friends who may inquire about me. Good wishes to all. Cheero! Never worry! All happy!" Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Tuesday 3 July 1917
• Personal: 14 Aug 1917, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria; ROSEBERY By Our Correspondent WELCOME HOME. The residents of Rosebery and district turned out in full force on Wednesday night to a welcome home social to Private Wattie Toner, of Warracknabeal, who has been invalided home from the front. Prior to enlisting Private Toner was in the employ of Cr. McMahon. A short programme of musical items was much enjoyed. Mr. Anderson made an efficient chairman, and spoke in glowing terms of the patriotic spirit of the guest in going to fight for King and country, and referred to the good reports of the bravery of Private Toner at the front, which the guest had not mentioned, but which had been written home in letters by comrades. On behalf of the residents, Mr. Anderson presented the guest with a gold medal, inscribed, and said he was very pleased to welcome him back again., Messrs. Mitchell and Roll endorsed the chairman's remarks. Private Toner, in a neat speech, thanked all present for their kindness, and for the medal, which he would always prize. The company lustily sang, "For he's a jolly good fellow," and gave three hearty cheers. The ladies provided a supper in their usual good style. The dance which followed proved most enjoyable to those who care for the pastime. Appended is the programme:?"God save the King" and "God bless our splendid men." overture, Miss Oakley; song, "Sing us a song of Australia," Miss Thwaite; song, "Anzas," Miss Oakley; recitation. "When the old man starts to plough," Otto Bierwith; song, "A Broken Doll." Mr. Stimpson (a returned soldier, who added a very good recruiting verse to the song); recitation, "Larkhill Camp," Neville Darley; song. Miss Thwaite; song, "Urchins we," Otto Bierwith, George and Ada Thwaite. The piano was kindly lent by Mrs. Thwaite. Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Tuesday 14 August 1917
• Personal: 23 Oct 1917, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria; AUSTRALIA'S HONOR ROLL KILLED AND WOUNDED Mr. and Mrs. Toner, of Warracknabeal, have received word, that their son, Private Willie Toner, was wounded in the recent fighting in Belgium. This is the second time the young soldier has received injuries in action, having boon wounded about 12 months ago. Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Tuesday 23 October 1917
• Personal: 30 Oct 1917, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria; AUSTRALIA'S HONOR ROLL KILLED AND WOUNDED. Gunner J. J. Toner, son of Mrs. Toner, of Warracknabeal, has been admitted to hospital suffering front mild gunshot wound in the right eye. Mrs. Toner also received word on Friday that her third son, Private M. F. Lloyd, of the 46th Battalion, has been wounded, but no details are yet to hand. Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Tuesday 30 October 1917
• Personal: 30 Oct 1917, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria; Warracknabeal. Gunner J. J. Toner, son of Mrs. Toner, of Warracknabeal, has been admitted to hospital. Suffering front mild gunshot wound in the right eye. Mrs. Toner also received word on Friday that her third son, Private M. F. Lloyd, of the 46th Battalion, has been wounded, but no details are yet to hand. Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Tuesday 30 October 1917
• Enlistment: 6 Nov 1917, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria ; Mr. W. Toner, a returned soldier, has, enlisted again. It is only, a few weeks ago since Rosebery gave him a welcome home. He is to be commended for his patriotic spirit. Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Tuesday 6 November 1917
• Personal: 6 Nov 1917, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria; RED CROSS PARCEL. A parcel sent by the Red Cross Society to Private Wattle Toner, in July, 1916, has been returned to the secretary as unclaimed. It had evidently followed Private Toner to hospital and various addresses, and after fifteen months was returned in the original paper wrapping. It was since handed on to the owner, who has been back from the front-for several months. Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Tuesday 6 November 1917
• Personal: 16 Nov 1917, The Horsham Times, Victoria; WARRICKNABEAL Private Jack Toner, writing to his parents from the front in Belgium on September 1st, stated that he was in good health, though tired of the war. He mentioned that he had celebrated his third birthday since he left Australia. Horsham Times, Victoria, Friday 16 November 1917
• Military Service: 23 Nov 1917, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria ; AUSTRALIA'S HONOR ROLL KILLED AND WOUNDED. Mrs. Toner, of Warracknabeal, has been notified that her son, Private M. F. Lloyd, was admitted to the 17th Casual ity Clearing Station on October 21st. suffering from gunshot wounds in the chest (dangerous). Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Friday 23 November 1917
• Personal: 7 Dec 1917, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria ; AUSTRALIA'S HONOR BOLL KILLED AND WOUNDED. Mrs. Toner, of Warracknabael, has been further advised her son, Private W. C. A. Toner, was admitted to the Princess Christian Hospital, England, on October 31st, suffering from gunshot wound in the left arm and fractured humerus. (severe). Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Friday 7 December 1917
• Personal: 5 Feb 1918, Warracknabeal Herald,Victoria; INJURED SOLDIERS. Mr. and Mrs. Toner, of Warracknaeal, have been notified by the Defence Department that their son. Private Willie Toner, is returning to Australia. This soldier enlisted in 1915, and saw a great deal of fighting. He was wounded on two occasions and the second time had his arm fractured. Gunner Jack Toner, in a letter to his parents on December 3rd. from the Red Cross Hospital, Huntingdon, England, writes :"My eye is doing splendidly and Willie is also progressing satisfactorily. We are now away from the guns, and a step on the road home. Don't worry about me losing my eye. I had a long and lucky spin of it, and I am thankful to get out of it with one eye. I received a parcel from the Red Cross in Warracknabeal, packed by Miss Mackenzie, and I wish you to thank the society on my behalf." Another son, Private Michael Toner, is also among the wounded in England. The latest information regarding him is that his condition is statisfactory. Warracknabeal Herald,Victoria, Tuesday 5 February 1918
• Personal: 26 Mar 1918, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria ; DIED ON SERVICE. The flags In the town were flying at half-mast yesterday, word having been received by the Rev. Father Lynch from the Defence Department that Private Michael F. Lloyd, son of Mrs. Toner, of Warracknabeal, had died on service. Some time ago Private Lloyd was reported as having been wounded, and it was stated that he had been removed to England for treatment. Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Tuesday 26 March 1918
• Personal: 29 Mar 1918, Dunmunkle Standard, Victoria; Word was received at Warraeknabeal on Monday that Private Michael F. Lloyd, son of Mrs. Toner, of that town, had died on service. Some time ago Private Lloyd was reported as having been wounded, and it was stated that he had been removed to England for treatment. Dunmunkle Standard, Victoria, Friday 29 March 1918
• Bereavement: 5 Apr 1918, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria; BEREAVEMENT. Mrs. Toner, of Warracknabeal, wishes to tender her sincere thanks to many friends for cards and expressions of sympathy received in connection with the death of her son on active service. Thanks are specially tendered to Rev. W. Naismith for his sympathetic and comforting letter. Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Friday 5 April 1918
• Returning to Australia: 17 May 1918, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria; PERSONAL. Gunner J. J. Toner son of Mr. and Mrs. Toner, of Warracknabeal, is returning to Australia, having been invalided home through the loss of his right eye. Gunner Toner has been over three years on active service, and was also at Gallipoli. Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Friday 17 May 1918
• Personal: 7 Jun 1918, Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria; Mrs. Toner, of Warracknabeal, has left for Melbourne to meet her son, Gunner J. J. Toner, who is retuning from the front. Warracknabeal Herald, Victoria, Friday 7 June 1918
• Electoral Roll: 1914 -1924, Warracknabeal; VICTORIA ELECTORAL ROLL 1914 Division of Wimmera - Subdivision of Warracknabeal No 2423: TONER, Eugenie: Place of Living: Warracknabeal : Occupation: home duties No2134: TONER, William Porter: Place of Living: Warracknabeal : Occupation: wool -classer VICTORIA ELECTORAL ROLL 1919 Division of Wimmera - Subdivision of Warracknabeal No 2596: TONER, Eugenie: Place of Living: Warracknabeal : Occupation: home duties No 2598: TONER, William Porter: Place of Living: Warracknabeal : Occupation: wool -classer VICTORIA ELECTORAL ROLL 1924 Division of Wimmera - Subdivision of Warracknabeal No 2615: TONER, Eugenie: Place of Living: Warracknabeal : Occupation: home duties No 2617: TONER, William Porter: Place of Living: Warracknabeal : Occupation: wool -classer
• Death Notice: 12 Jun 1928, The Horsham Times, Victoria; The death took place on Sunday afternoon last week of Mrs. W. Toner, wife of Mr. W. Toner, well known in Warracknabeal, Sheep Hills and Brim. The deceased proceeded to Melbourne to undergo an operation at St. Vincent's Hospital, but her strength failed and she passed away that afternoon. She was 65 years of age. Transcribed from "The Horsham Times, Victoria", Tuesday 12 June 1928

Notes:

Birth:
Birth Registration
Surname: METZGER: Given Name: Eugenie: Event: Birth: Father: Louis: Mother: Elizabeth HAURIE: Birth Place: PLEA: Year 1863: Reg No 9996. Pioneer Index, Victoria 1836 - 1888]

HENRY JONES absconded from his licensed service with Louis Metzger, vigneron , Concongella Creek,
via Stawell, on the 9th inst.
Description
:-About 14 years of age, 4 feet 6 inches high,
square build , dark complexion and hair, strong
healthy appearance; wore a dark tweed suit and
black soft-felt hat.-O.4375.
21st May, 1892.
Collection Courts & Legal - Victoria Police Gazette document


Died:
Death Registration
Surname: TONER: Given Name: Eugenia: Father: METZDER Louis: Mother: Unknown: Death Place: FITZROY: Age: 65: Year: 1928: No 5609 [Victoria Death Index 1921 -1985]

Name Eugenie E Toner
Occupation Married
Death Date 03 Jun 1928
Event Place Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Residence City Warracknabeal
Event Date 13 Aug 1928
Series Number 223
Record Number 046
"Australia, Victoria, Index to Probate Registers, 1841-1989," database with images, FamilySearch

Information from Eugenie's Death Certificate.
Eugenie Toner died on 04 Jun 1928 in St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy and was buried on 06 Jun 1928 in Warracknabeal Cemetery, Warracknabeal, Victoria.
The officiating clergman was Rev J. H. Davis, Catholic Priest. Her given age was 65 years. The cause of her death was Cholycystitis and Toxcemia.
Her father was Louis Metzger, Vigneron and her mother name was unknown.
The informant of her death was E. V. Ellis. Agent, 1 Latrobe St., Melbourne.
Eugenie was born at Stawell, Victoria and lived for four years in New South Wales and 61 years in Victoria.
Her first marriage was at Stawell to Lloyd, christian name unknown.
The children listed from this marriage are Michael Francis and Louis Phillip, ages unknown.
Her second marriage was at Footscray at 25 years to William Toner.
The children listed from this marriage were, Mary age 38: John, age 36: William, age 34: Wallace age 32: Christina [dead]: Herbert age 28: Lena age 25.

Note: Mary was Mary Kathleen Lloyd. Her father was Patrick Lloyd.

(Her second marriage was at Footscray at 25 years to William Toner. this would make the marriage in 1888)

Eugenie E Toner, Married, Warracknabeal, 03 Jun 1928
223/046.
(Victoria Probate Records 1841-1989 )

Notes:

Married:
Patrick Lloyd , bachelor, residence, Lexington, farmer, son of Michael Lloyd, farmer, and Ellen Barrett was married to Eugenie Metzger, aged 19, spinster, residence Concongella, daughter of Louis Metzger, vigneron, and Elizabeth Haurie, were married in St Patrick's Chureh, Stawell, on 17 Apr 1882.
Michael Lloyd was the first witness and Eliza Metzger the second. Michael signed with his name, Eliza with a mark.
Married by Rev. F. Fitzgerald, Roman Catholic Priest.
Eugenie and Patrick were by Licence
(Roman Catholic Marriages, St Patrick's Church, Stawell)

Patrick Lloyd was born in Co. Limerick, Ireland, and Eugenie at Concongella, Victoria. Michael Lloyd, Patrick's father also gave his consent.
(Marriage Certificate, Victoria Birth, Death, and Marriages)

Eliza Metzger-Eliza Lloyd, Patrick's Aunt and Louis Metzger's second wife.

There is a handwritten note from Louis Metzger, to Rev. Howell, dated 17 Apr 1882.

Your Reverence,
I give my consent and permission to marry my daughter, Eugenie Metzger to Patrick Lloyd.
Louis Metzger

Notes:

Birth:
Name: William Bolan
Father's name: Henry Bolan
Mother's name: Mary Looney
Birth Place: Digby, Victoria
Registration Year: 1860
Registration Place: Victoria
Registration Number: 9103
(Victoria Birth Register)


Buried:
Name: William Bolan
Death Date: 1899
Burial Date: 11 Aug 1899
Cemetery: Stawell
Cemetery Location: Stawell, Victoria
Compiled By: Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies


Died:
Name: Wm Bolan
Death Place: Stawell, Victoria
Age: 38
Father's name: Bolan Hy
Mother's name: Mary Laney
Registration Year: 1899
Registration Place: Victoria
Registration Number: 11331
(Victoria Death Register)

William married Elizabeth Helen Clarke 1887, Victoria, Australia. Elizabeth (daughter of Peter Clarke and Jane Dann) was born 1867, Moyston, Victoria, Australia; died 1964, Essendon, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Name: Eliz Helen Clarke
Father's name: Peter Clarke
Mother's name: Jane Dann
Birth Place: Moyston, Victoria
Registration Year: 1867
Registration Place: Victoria
Registration Number: 3876
(Victoria Birth Register)

Died:
Name: Elizabeth Helen Bolan
Death Place: Essendon, Victoria
Age: 97
Father's name: Peter Clarke
Mother's name: Jane Dunn
Registration Year: 1964
Registration Place: Victoria
Registration Number: 20409
(Victoria Death Register)

Notes:

Married:
Name: William Bolan
Spouse Name: Elizabeth Hellen Clarke
Marriage Place: Victoria
Registration Place: Victoria
Registration Year: 1887
Registration Number: 263
(Victoria Marriage Register)

Other Events:

• Emigration: Jul 1863, From Limerick, Ireland to Victoria, Australia; Index to Unassisted Inward Passenger Lists for British, Foreign and New Zealand Ports 1852-1923 LLOYD MICHAEL: Age 28: Date JUL 1863: Ship Western Ocean: From British Port: Fiche 221: Page 004 LLOYD PAT: Age: 20: Date JUL 1863: Ship Western Ocean: From British Port: Fiche 221: Page 004

Notes:

Birth:
This birth date is according to his emigration age. According to the death age stated on his Death Certificate he would have been born in 1821.

Died:
He died on 8 October 1904 in Great Western, Victoria and was buried in Great Western Cemetery on 10 October 1904.. He was aged 82 years 40 weeks and 4 days.
The cause of his death was 1. Strangled Hernia: 2. Exhaustion.

His parents were FRANCIS LLOYD, Labourer and KATE LLOYD, maiden name CARROL He was born in Limerick, Ireland and was married at age 37 to ELLEN BARRETT.

Two children are listed: KATE. deceased and PATRICK aged 42 years. He had resided in Victoria for 42 years.

The Informant of his death was CHARLES FRANCIS LLOYD, his nephew of Suger Loaf, Great Western, Victoria [Source: Death Certificate]

Michael Lloyd's Will, dated 7 Aug 1896
Michael Lloyd was 74 and suffering from rheumatism.

Michael Lloyd of Lexington in the said Shire of Ararat in the Colony of Victoria, Farmer.

After payment of all my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses, I GIVE DEVISE AND BEQUEATH unto Michael Lloyd my Nephew all my real and personal estate in the Parish of Lexington in the shire of Ararat unconditionally.

Twenty 20 acres in the Parish of Concongella South in the Shire of Stawell I leave to my Grandchildren Michael and Louis Lloyd equally. To my daughter Kate and my son Patrick I give the sum of one shilling each.

He appointed his brother Patrick Lloyd as Executor.

The Will was dated 10 Aug 1896

Michael married Ellen Barrett Abt 1859, Limerick, Ireland. Ellen was born Ireland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Emigration: Jan 1855, From Strasbourg, France to Victoria, Australia; Louis and Elizabeth Metzger and their daughter Louisa, emigrated from Strasbourg, Department of Bas, France, on the French Ship Lucie which sailed from the French Port of Dieppe in Jan 1855 and arrived at the Port of Melbourne on 8 Mar 1855. From the Passenger List of the Lucie in French Louis Metzger, age 28, son of Louis and Odil Kammerlocker, his wife aged 28 was the daughter of Pierre Hauri and Marie Loustau. They came from Strasbourg. (Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839?1923 ) Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists 1839 -1923 Name: Louis Melzger Estimated birth year: abt 1827 Age: 28 Arrival Date: 8 Mar 1855 Arrival Port: Melbourne, Australia Departure Port: Dieppe Ship: Lucie Index to Unassisted Inward Passenger Lists to Victoria 1852-1923 Family Name First Name Age Month Year Family Name: METZGER: First Name: LOUIS: Age: 28: Month: MAR: Year: 1855: Ship: LUCIE: Port: F: Fiche: 031: Page: 011 Family Name: METZGER: ---- WIFE WITH: Age: 28: Month: MAR: Year: 1855: Ship: LUCIE: Port: F: Fiche: 031: Page: 011 Family Name: METZGER: ---- INFANT WITH : Age: 1: Month: MAR: Year: 1855: Ship: LUCIE: Port: F: Fiche: 031: Page: 011 Name: Louis Metzger Arrival Date: 8 Mar 1855 Arrival Port: Melbourne, Australia Departure Port: Dieppe Ship: Lucie Nationality: French
• Arrival: 7 Mar 1855, The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria; SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. March 6.-Lucie, French ship, 614 tons, R. Vasselin, from Dieppe 5th December, with 209 second cabin passengers. Montefiore, Graham and Co., agents. Transcribed from "The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria," Wednesday 7 March 1855
• Arrival: 27 Mar 1855, Mariners and ships in Australian Waters; Mariners and ships in Australian Waters LUCIE OF DIEPPE, A. VASSELIN, MASTER, BURTHEN 615 TONS FROM THE PORT OF MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, 27TH MARCH, 1855
• Departure: 9 May 1855, Empire, Sydney, New South Wales; SHIPPING PASSAGE TO ENGLAND, VIA FRANCE, FOR DIEPPE. The superb French Clipper Ship LUCIE. 615 tons register, Captain Vattelin. From her superior accommndation and sailing qualities, this vessel presents a most desirable conveyance for passengers procceding either to England or the Continent. Between Dieppe and Southampton, steamers ply twice a day, and London is reached in 13 or 14 hours. For further particulars, apply to tho Commander on board or to KIRCHENER AND CO., 691 Wynyard-street. Transcribed from the "Empire,Sydney, NSW," Wednesday 9 May 1855
• Land: 1861, Victoria; First Name: Louis Last Name: Metzger Title: Year: 1861 Subject: Title Deeds Page: 928 Country: Australia State: Victoria Location: Record set: Victoria government gazettes (Gazettes, Victoria 1858-1900)
• Personal: 1861, Bell Vue Vineyard, Concongella Creek, Stawell; Frenchman, Jean Pierre Trouette, was one who had great difficulty obtaining a block in Great Western, and it was only after much persistence, that, in about 1862, he was permitted to purchase a small allotment on the Concongella Creek. Trouette was born in 1833, in the town of Estampes, in the south of France, and was one of many Europeans attracted to the Australian gold rushes in the 1850's. Brother and sister, Emile and Marie Blampied, from a farming family, were two others drawn to the antipodes from France during the same period. They made their long journey south in 1852, when Marie was 20, and Emil 15, leaving home without informing their parents. The three Gallic fortune seekers met at Daylesford in 1856, where Jean Pieerre married Marie, and formed a mining partnership with Emil. Two years later they joined the rush to Great Western. Trouette from a wine growing area of France, began to believe that the vine could also flourish in the gravelly and sandy, undulating country about the gold field, so, although some locals called them "fools", in 1863, he and Blampied began planting vines on their plot beside the creek. The two men were actually not the first grape growers in the district. Many of the early spuatters planted vines, as well as fruit trees around their homesteads, and in 1861, at Concongella, near Stawell, another Frenchman, Louis Metzger, had also managed to secure a block of land on the Concongella Creek. He began a vineyard the same year, two years before his compatriots ten kilometres upstream. Being closer to the large population of Stawell, Metzger had an additional difficulty to combat to those faced by Trouette and Blampied; that of the townsfolk who were fond of of grapes crossing over Big Hill to raid his vines. In 1874, the two families were joined, when Emile Blampied married Louisa Metzger, the eldest daughter of Louis. (From Good Country For A Grant, A history of the Stawell Shire, by Robert Kingston. First published 1989)
• Personal: 1861, Bell Vue Vineyard, Youlden's Bridge, Concongella Creek, Stawell; It is not generally known as it should be that Mr. Louis Metzger, of Concongella Creek, whose holding is situated near Youlden's Bridge, was the pioneer vine-planter in this district with a view to producing wine. As a Frenchman from from a province in his native country in which he had been familiar with vineyard culture he possessed exceptional knowledge on the subject. He quickly released that it would be profitable on the plot of land which he had purchased from the Government, at a price beyond its intrinsic value for ordinary cultivation. His experiment , though only on a small scale, was moderately successful and the example being followed by neighbours marked the very earliest commencement of the wine producing interest, the ultimate importance of which none can tell. Everything was against Mr. Metzger at first: he had to fence in and cultivate a piece of wilderness, beside having to endure the ravages of native birds and other bush enemies, his orchard and vineyard, even during noon-day were robbed by mischievous boys, whose drepredations it was almost impossible to repress. Still, he persevered and proved to his neighbors that the soil and climate were suitable for vine culture, and that good palatable wine could be produced as well as luscious fruit. Taking the vine growers of the district in rotation as regards their commencing to plant Messrs. Trouette and Blampied of St. Peter?s Vineyard, Great Western, and the late Mr. Joe Best, of the same locality, were the next in the order of succession. -. The late Mr Trouette and his partner Mr. Blampied , though not reaping the reward their industry and enterprise merited , did much towards establishing the reputation of Great Western wines and the same must be said for of Mr Jos. Best. - (Stawell: Past and Present by Maynard Ord, published in 1896. Reproduced in 1999 by The Stawell Historical Society).
• Land: 1865, Stawell, Victoria; First Name: Louis Last Name: Metzger Title: Year: 1865 Subject: Title Deeds Page: 1032 Country: Australia State: Victoria Location: Stawell Record set: Victoria government gazettes (Government Gazettes, Victoria 1858-1900)
• Awards: 20 Mar 1865, The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria; ARARAT. The fifth exhibition in connexion with the Ararat Agricultural Society There was a sharp competition for the prize in grapes between Mr. Metzger, of Pleasant Creek, and Mr. Little, of Eversley. The exhibits of the former commended much admiration, not only on account of the sizes of the bunches but also because of their rich flavour. Mr. Little's display was much more profuse than that of Mr. Metzger, but the judges gave the prize to the latter. The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Monday 20 March 1865 - Page 6
• Interests: 1869
• Interests: 1869
• Interests: 1869
• Awards: 28 Aug 1869, The Australasian, Melbourne, Victoria; WIMMERA DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. (ABRIDGED FROM THE ARARAT AND PLEASANT CREEK ADVERTISER. AUG. 20.) The first show of the above society came off yesterday at Pleasant Creek, and was a great success. The weather was fine, and visitors poured in during the whole of the earlier part of the day, to find the arrangements for their convenience admirably well devised, considering that this is the first show of a very young society. In wines there was a very fair amount of competition; for the best white wine of any age the first prize was taken by Messrs. Bryce and Chalmers; for that of 1868 first prize, Louis Metzger, of Concongella, and Trouette and Blancpied, of the Great Western, the second prize; for that of 1869 Louis Metzger, first prize. In the red wines, for the best half dozen of any age. Trouette and Blancpied, first prize, and Mooney Brothers, of Mooney's Gap, Avoca road, second prize; for that of 1868, Messrs. Mooney Brothers, first prize; for that of 1869, Messrs. Frey and Co. first prize, and Messrs. Trouette and Blancpied, second prize. It will be seen that, with only two exceptions, the prize-takers for wines are well-known growers in this district. For the best hogshead Colonial Ale the first prize was awarded to Mr. Powell, of the Excelsior Brewery, Stawell; Mr.Crawford, of the Ararat Brewery, obtaining honourable mention. A novel exhibit was made by Mr. Samuel Wilson, of Longerenong, in the shape of ostrich feathers. We append as complete a list of prizes as our reporter was able to obtain, his efforts not being a little impeded by a want of courtesy on the part of some of the officials. The Australasian, Melbourne, Victoria, Saturday 28 August 1869
• Awards: 14 Oct 1869, The Ballarat Argricultural Show; THE BALLARAT AGRICULTURAL SHOW. Thursday was the great day at the Annual Show of the Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society, and the yards were crowded, over 10,000 persons being present during the day. The following is the list of prize-takers and exhibitors. Exhibitors in the classes in which prizes were awarded yesterday: CLASS L.-COLONIAL LIQUORS. Section 3- Twelve bottles of red wine, vintage of 1867 or 1868 (made in the colonies and exhibited by grower)-First prize, £3; second, £2; third, £1. First prize, Alfred Lester, Ballarat; third, James Kerr, Buninyong; nc. second prize awarded. Other exhibitors, Louis Metzger, Pleasant Creek Reefs; Trouette and Blampied, Great Western, Stawell, vintage of 1868; Weber Bros., Leigh Road. Section 4-: Twelve bottles of white wine, of the vintage of 1867 or 1868 (made in the colonies and exhibited by grower)-: First prize, £3; second, £2; third, £1. First prize, Alfred Lester, Ballarat; second, Trouette and Blampied, Great Western, Stawell, vintage of 1868; third, Louis Metzger, Pleasant Creek Reefs. Other exhibitors, Weber Bros., Leigh road. Transcribed from "The Ballarat Star, Victoria," Friday 15 October 1869
• Awards: 27 Aug 1870, The Australasian, Melbourne, Victoria; WIMMERA DISTRICT PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (FROM THE ARARAT PLEASANT CREEK ADVERTISER, AUG. 19.) CLASS D.-WINE. Section 1.-Best half-dozen white wine of any age, £2, L. Metzgar; J. P. Trouette, honourable mention. Section 2.-Best half-dozen red wine, of any age, £2, L. Metzgar. Section 3.-Best half-dozen white wine, of 1868, £1, J. P. Trouette. Section 4.-Best half-dozen red wine, of 1867, £2. No competitor. Section 6.-Best half-dozen white wine, of 1869, £2, L. Metzgar; J. P. Trouette, honourable mention. Section 6.-Best half-dozen red wine, of 1869, £2, L. Metzgar; J. P. Trouette, honourable mention. The Australasian, Melbourne, Victoria, Saturday 27 August 1870
• Fire: 13 Mar 1872, The Ballarat Star, Victoria; The fire which occurred at the homestead of Mr Louis Metzger, of Concongella Creek, has, we (Ararat Advertiser) are sorry to say, destroyed all the property possessed by the proprietor. Mr Metzger was not insured, and about £lOOO is the amount of the loss which has been sustained; only a box, some papers, a couple of chairs, and the horses were saved; The fire was caused we learn, by the, igniting of a dress, which was hanging against the wall. All the crop of. wheat, consisting; of 20 bags, 1500 gallons of wine, the dwelling, outhouses, and barn were destroyed. A great deal of sympathy (which is likely to assume a very tangible form) is expressed for Mr Metzger. Subscription lists are now being carried round. The Ballarat Star, Victoria, Wednesday, 13 March 1872
• Awards: 29 Mar 1873, The Australasian, Melbourne, Victoria; WIMMERA DISTRICT PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (FROM THE ARARAT ADVERTISER, MARCH 21 FRUITS &c.-(Judges-Messrs. Clarke, Thompson, and McEvoy) Apples (three varieties)-First prize- Trouette and Blampied, second prize T. Metcalf. Fruits-First prize- Trouette and Blampied, second second prize, T Metcalf, L. Metzgar highly commended. Collection of Wine Grapes-Prize Trouette and Blampied, L. Metzgar, hon. mention. WINES-. (Judges-Messrs. True, B. Smith, Aeschimann, Holbing, Bercich, and Dr. Sharpe.)- Red Wine (under two years of age)-First prize Trouette and Blampied, second prize L. Metzgar. White Wine (under two years of age)-First and second prizes Joseph Best. Red Wine (any age)-First prize' Trouette and Blampied, second prize Joseph Best. White Wine (any age)-First prize Joseph Best, second prize Trouete and Blampied. The Australasian, Melbourne, Victoria, Saturday 29 March 1873
• Awards: 17 Oct 1877, The Argus Melbourne, Victoria; THE NATIONAL SHOW AT STAWELL. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.] (From our own correspondent.) STAWELL, Thursday. The judges to-day completed their adjudications upon the wine exhibits, the number and quality of which showed the importance attached to the prizes offered. For the champion prize, value £20, for the best collections of wines the produce of the colonies, three varieties of red and white, there were nine entries namely -Mr. Fletcher, Warrion Vineyard, Colac, James Kelman, Brankstone ; the South Australian Vineyard Association , A. Bruhn, Emu Creek, Sandhurst ; J. Best, Great Western ; Trouette and Blampied, Great Western ; and Louis Metzger, StawelL. The same parties also competed for the champion prize of £10, For the red wine there were several competitors, and in addition to those mentioned was J. Griffenbagen, from Sandhurst. In section one there were entries from the following -Messrs. Fletcher, Kelman, N.S W. ; Bruhn, A. Fox Griffenhagen, J, and H Best, Trouette and Blampied, Metzger,G A Smith (Wahgunyah), and F. Cnppahburn. In section two the same exhibitors competed, with the addition of Mr. C. T. Sutherland. In section three there were 11 exhibitors, consisting of those already mentioned, and Messrs. Brierly and Wilson, Eversley, near Ararat. In section four, also, there was a large collection of exhibits contributed by vignerons whose names are included in the above. The champion prize of £20 was carried off by Mensrs. Trouette and Blampied, who were the first to undertake the cultivation of the vine at Great Western. The following is the result of the judges. Aawards: CLASS N. Colonial Wines (Grown hy Exhibitor) -Champion Prize, £20-.Best Collection of Wines (the produce of the colonies) three varieties of red wine and three varieties of white wine-Trouette and Blampied, Great Western. Best six Bottles of Colonial Red Wine, over three years of age-First Louis Metzger, Concongella Creek. Best Six Bottles Colonial White Wine, under two years of age-First, Jas. Kelman: second, Trouette and Blampied. Transcribed from "The Argus Melbourne, Victoria,"Wednesday 17 October 1877
• Awards: 14 Apr 1881, The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria; MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AWARDS. WINES. Victoria. L Metzger, Stawell, white muscat, 1872. Joseph Best, Great Western, sauterne, 1876, Trouette and Blampied, Great Western, sauterne No 1, 1874, chablis No 2, 1874 (two awards) J.Best, Great Western, claret, 1878. Trouette and Blampied, Great Western, claret 1878, L Metzger, Stawell, claret 1878. Trouette and Blampied, Great Western champagne, 1875 Transcribed from "The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria," Thursday 14 April 1881
• Personal: 21 May 1882, Victoria Police Gazette document; HENRY JONES absconded from his licensed service with Louis Metzger, vigneron , Concongella Creek, via Stawell, on the 9th inst. Description :-About 14 years of age, 4 feet 6 inches high, square build , dark complexion and hair, strong healthy appearance; wore a dark tweed suit and black soft-felt hat.-O.4375. 21st May, 1892. Collection Courts & Legal - HENRY JONES absconded from his licensed service with Louis Metzger, vigneron , Concongella Creek, via Stawell, on the 9th inst. Description :-About 14 years of age, 4 feet 6 inches high, square build , dark complexion and hair, strong healthy appearance; wore a dark tweed suit and black soft-felt hat.-O.4375. 21st May, 1892. Collection Courts & Legal-Victoria Police Gazette document (FindmyPast)
• Personal: 4 Nov 1883, Advocate, Parramatta, New South Wales; Fruitgrowers? Notes. As a cure for oidium, it is said by M. Paul do Castella to be more powerful than sulphur. Applied to peach trees, ST.- Louis Metzgar, of the Bellevue Vineyard, Victoria, says it prevents fungoid diseases to which those trees are liable The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW : 1888 - 1950) Saturday 4 November 1893 - Page 6
• Land: 26 Aug 1893, The Mildura Cultivator, Victoria; Par-Oidium As a cure for oidium, it is said by M. Paul de Castelia to be more powerful than sulpher. Applied to peach-trees, M. Louis Metzger, of the Belleview Vineyard, Victoria, says it prevents fungoid diseases to which those trees are liable. Other able vignerons and orchardists also bear flattering testominy to its beneficial effects, and it is certainly worth trying by the Mildura growers. Transcribed from "The Mildura Cultivator, Victoria", Saturday 26 August 1893
• Interests: 1894, RMS Catalogue of Exhibits 1894 - The Royal Agricultural Society; ,.. ADVERTISEMENTS. PAR-OIDIUM M. A Host Powerful Insecticide, and Guaranteed to DESTROY Oidium Mildew, Vine Parasites. Chlorosis and all Parasitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, &c. TESTIMONIALS. GREAT WESTERN, 8th February, 1893. Dear Sirs, In reply to your favour of the 24th ult., we have much pleasure in informing you that we have tried the PAROIDIUM on peach trees, and the result obtained is really very satisfactory. The vines also submitted to this treatment have given great satisfaction. Yours faithfully, (Signed) TROUETTE & BLAMPIED, St. Peter's Vineyard 8th February, 1893. Dear Sirs, Your favour of the 24th ult. duly to hand. I have much pleasure in informing you that I have tried the PAR-OIDIUM on peach trees and the result obtained is really very satisfactory. The vines submitted to this treatment have a fine aspect, and the difference between these and those not treated is remarkable. Yours truly, (Signed) LOUIS METZGER, Bellevue Vineyard, Concongella Creek. St. Peter's Vineyard, Great Western and Bellevue Vineyard, Concongella Creek.
• Interests: 1894, RMS Catalogue of Exhibits 1894 - The Royal Agricultural Society; ADVERTISEMENTS. PAROIDIU M. A Host Powerful Insecticide, and Guaranteed to DESTROY Oidium Mildew, Vine Parasites. Chlorosis and all Parasitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, &c. TESTIMONIALS. GREAT WESTERN, 8th February, 1893. Dear Sirs, In reply to your favour of the 24th ult., we have much pleasure in informing you that we have tried the PAROIDIUM on peach trees, and the result obtained is really very satisfactory. The vines also submitted to this treatment have given great satisfaction.?Yours faithfully, (Signed) TROUETTE & BLAMPIED, St. Peter's Vineyard 8th February, 1893. Dear Sirs, Your favour of the 24th ult. duly to hand. I have much pleasure in informing you that I have tried the PAR-OIDIUM on peach trees and the result obtained is really very satisfactory. The vines submitted to this treatment have a fine aspect, and the difference between these and those not treated is remarkable. Yours truly, (Signed) LOUIS METZGER, Bellevue Vineyard, Concongella Creek.
• Interests: 27 Jan 1894, Leader, Melbourne, Victoria; Mr. Metzger, an Alsatian, was the first to establish a vineyard on Doctor?s Creek, in the immediate neighborhood of Great Western After him came Messrs. Trouette and Blampied, who planted vines on the banks of Concongella Creek in the early sixties. They hnd n good local market selling grapes to the diggers. Then they started wine making, and the thirsty gold seekers in the district drank all they could make. This vineyard they named St. Peter's. Leader (Melbourne, Vic. : 1862 - 1918, 1935) Saturday 27 January 1894 - Page 30
• Electoral Roll: 1903, Doctor's Creek, Stawell; VICTORIA ELECTORAL ROLL 1903 Division of Grampians - Polling Place -Parish of Stawell No 117: METZGER, Louis: Place of Living: Doctor's Creek: Occupation: vigneron No 118: METZGER, Jules: Place of Living: Doctor's Creek: Occupation: vigneron
• Death Notice: 17 Mar 1903, Doctors Creek, Stawell; Stawell News & Pleasant Creek Chronicle, Tuesday 17th. March 1903- " It will be learnt with general regret that Mr. Louis Metzger, of Doctors Creek, died yesterday at about one o`clock. The deceased had been ailing for some time, and his demise was not unexpected. He had reached the advanced age of 82 years at the time of his death, and was a very old resident of the district. His wife predeceased him about 11 months ago, and he leaves a grown up family to mourn his loss. The funeral will leave his residence at Doctor`s Creek at 2.30 o`clock tomorrow afternoon".
• Funeral Notice: 17 Mar 1903, Stawell, Victoria; Stawell News& Pleasant Creek Chronicle, Tuesday 17th. March 1903- The friends of the late Mr. Louis Metzger are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Stawell Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave his late residence Doctor`s Creek, TOMORROW (Wendesday) AFTERNOON at half past two 0`clock. F. Crouch, Undertaker
• Obituary: 19 Mar 1903, The Ballarat Star, Victoria; OBITUARY. The death is reported of Mr Louis Metzger, vigneron, of Doctor's Creek, which occurred at his residence on Monday afternoon. Deceased, who was 82 years of age, had been unwell for some time, and gradually growing worse passed quietly away. The deceased gentleman was a very old colonist, and had resided in this district most of the time, being highly respected by all who knew him. Mrs Metzger died about 11 months ago. He leaves a grown up family of one son and two daughters to mourn their loss. The Ballarat Star, Victoria, Thursday, 19 March 1903
• Probate: 28 Mar 1903, The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria; NOTICE is hereby given that after the expiration of 14 days from the publication hereof, application will be made to the Supreme Court of the State of Victoria in its Probate jurisdiction that PROBATE of the WILL and codicil thereto of LOUIS METZGER, late of Stawell, in the said state, vigneron, deceased may be granted to Charles Francis Lloyd (In the said will named Charles Lloyd) of Sugarloaf near Great Western, in the said state, farmer, and Angus McLennan, of Doctor's Creek near Stawell aforesaid farmer, the executors named in and appointed by the said will. Dated this 26th day of March 1903 WILLIAM LINDSAY, Main street Stawell, proctor for the applicants. Transcribed from from "The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria", Saturday, 28 March 1903
• Interests: 21 May 1910, Weekly Times,(Melbourne, Victoria; STAWELL, March 13. The principal industry in this district is fruit and vines. Mr L. Metzer, of Doctor's Creek, about three miles from here, is the pioneer of the vine industry, having started it as far back as the early 60's. Messrs Trouette and Blampied, of Great Western, were the next to begin. Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954) Saturday 21 May 1910 - Page 43

Notes:

Pioneer farmers on small lots grew grapes: Louis F. Metzger, a Frenchman, had a small vineyard near Youlden's bridge . He sold his wine in flagons in Stawell, and Mrs. Metzger drove a cobered wagon into town with the produce.
(From Shepherd's Gold, C.E. Sayers, 1966)

It was in the 1850's that vines, sourced from Geelong were first planted in Great Western by Frenchman Louis Metzger. He was shortly followed by fellow immigrants Blampied and Trouette before the more famous brothers Joseph and Henry Best established vineyards and wineries on opposite sides of the main road from Melbourne to Adelaide and adjacent to Concongella Creek. Back then the road was still being used by Cobb & Co. as a stage-route, transporting gold from the area. By the turn of the century there were over 100 vignerons in the district cultivation about 2000 acres of vines.

Louis Metzger named his vineyard Bell Vue.

He showed his wines in the First District Agricultural Show at Stawell,on the 19 Aug 1869, and was successful . He was a Vigneron until his death.


Department of Bas Rhine.
The department is named ("Lower-Rhine") after the river Rhin.
The department is made of Lower-Alsace, to which the cantons of La Petite-Pierre and Sarre-Union, former possessions of the House of Deux-Ponts and Hanau, were added in 1792
The General Council of the department of Bas- Rhin (the former Lower Alsace), also located in Strasbourg, flies the banner of Lower Alsace.
The General Council of Haut- Rhin (the former Upper-Alsace), located in Colmar, flies the banner of Upper-Alsace.

Mollkirch is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France

Mollkirch: the town, its history ...
The town
Mollkirch is a village with a population of 650 situated in the Vosges 40 kilometres to the west of Strasbourg at an altitude of 320 metres. The name Mollkirch is derived from Magel-Kirch, then Mahlkirch, the church of the river Magel. The name Mahlkirch is mentioned as early as 1220. We can deduce that a church already existed at the date.
Mollkirch used to be based on forestry, also agricultural with a few farms. The tradition of sheep breeding still exists in the village, but these animals have been superseded by livery horses. Mollkirch has become popular for its livery stables over the last few years. There are also fruit trees (cherries, mirabelle plums, quetsches (local damsons), apples and walnuts).
Mollkirch still has a large sawmill and a company selling forestry vehicles on its territory, both situated in the Bruche valley outside the village. In the village there is also a carpenter and a joiner.

Mollkirch: History.
The first signs of human life in the area are the Celtic tumuli (dating somewhere from 800BC) which are located in the Bannholz woods just next to the road from Mollkirch to Gresswiller. Excavations were carried out at the beginning of the 20th century and the meagre findings are to be found in the Historical Museum in Haguenau. To find the tumuli, stop on the level plateau as you come from Mollkirch. The tumuli are opposite a group of larches which suffered badly in the Boxing Day 1999 storm.
Gallo-roman remains
The most interesting gallo-roman site within easily walkable distance is the Purpurkopf which can be reached from the Fackenthal campsite. The Purpurkopf is a hilltop fortified by several stone walls with its own well. Do not forgot to visit the Pagan wall at the Mont Saint Odile.
Mediaeval history
The history of Mollkirch is quite rich, as it is closely linked to that of its castle, the Guirbaden, perched high on a strategic point overlooking the Magel valley. From 1225 to the French Revolution Mollkirch belonged to the Bishopric of Strasbourg.
It was indeed in Mollkirch that the peasants revolt began. In March 1525 the inhabitants of Mollkirch rose up against the Rathsamhausen lords.
Mollkirch is a traditionally catholic village with its church dating from 1837. The Klosterie Chapel, dating back to 1135 and a listed historical building, is to be found at the far end of Laubenheim and is by far the oldest building in the village.

Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg (Alsatian, Strossburi; German, Strassburg) is located in the strategical crossroad between the Romanic and Germanic areas, materialized by the Rhine river. Its Latin name, Strateburgum (the City of the Roads) emphasized its importance.




Birth:
The birth date of Louis Metzger is taken from his first marriare record in Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France
Archives départementales du Bas-Rhin
(Latter Day Saints, France Marriages, 1546-1924)

Né le 24 décembre 1820 (dimanche)-Mollkirch,67190,Bas-Rhin,Alsace,FRANCE
Caporal tamboMarriage Certificate of Louis Metzger and Elisabeth Haurie France)
Archives départementales du Bas-Rhin

Born 24 December 1820 (Sunday)-Mollkirch, 67299, Bas Rhin, Alsace, France

Caporal tambour au 65ème Régiment de ligne
Caporal tambour=Drum Corporal

Caporal tambour au 65ème Régiment de ligne Montélimar

Louis, Elisabeth and Marie Louise Metzger left Dieppe, France on the clipper ship Lucie, on 5 Dec 1854 and arrived in Victoria on 7 Mar 1855

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
March 6.-Lucie, French ship, 614 tons, R. Vasselin, from Dieppe 5th December, with 209 second cabin passengers. Montefiore, Graham and Co.,
agents.
Transcribed from "The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria," Wednesday 7 March 1855

By 6 Dec 1855 Louis Metzger was living at Chinaman's flat near Maryborough, Victoria

Victorine Metzger was born on 6 Dec 1855 at Mount Moliagul. Her birth was registered in Maryborough on 11 Nov 1856 by Louis Metzger, Chinaman's Flat, storekeeper.

Jules Metzger Metzger's birth was also registered in Maryborough in 1857

Pleasant Creek Gold Memorial
Granite memorial commemorates the centenary of the discovery of gold at Pleasant Creek in 1853.
Gold was first discovered in Pleasant Creek near this memorial in May 1853, by William McLachlan, a hut keeper (or shepherd) employed by a Dr. Blunden. McLachlan found gold after panning in the Pleasant Creek, which was at that time part of Blunden's Concongella Station.
This small find drew prospectors to the area which resulted in the large gold rush of 1857.
Discoverers of new goldfields were usually rewarded by the Gold Fields Reward Board but McLachlan's claim was disallowed as he was not directly responsible for the later finds.

LOUIS METZGER, Bellevue Vineyard, Concongella Creek

Belle Vue Vineyard in 1861 by Louis Metzger on the banks of the Concongella Creek near the township of Stawell

Eugenie's birth 5 Feb 1863, Pleasant Creek (Stawell)

The Maryborough field opened in 1853, although it is said that the existence of gold in this area was known from 1848. A rush began in July 185

AT GREAT WESTERN.
BY ?THE VAGABOND.?

In the golden days of the late fifties the Great Western Diggings had a population of many
thousands living under canvas. The banks of Concongella Creek proved an Eldorado to many
Only 11 miles from Ararat, it was included in what was known as the "Ararat goldfields"

Mr. H. Clark, late of the Ararat Asylum, was the first to plant vines in this district, on the
slopes of Mount Ararat. But he did not succeed, the grapes did not ripen. In his own words he got "too high."

Mr. Metzger, an Alsatian, was the first to establish a vineyard on Doctor's Creek, in the immediate neighbourhood of Great Western. After him came Messrs. Trouette and Blampied, who planted vines on the banks of Concongella Creek in the early sixties. They had a good local market selling grapes to the diggers. Then they started wine making, and the thirsty gold seekers in the district drank all they could make. This vineyard they named St. Peter's.
Article - Leader
(Melbourne, Vic. : 1862 - 1918, 1935) Saturday 27 January 1894 - Page 30


History-Made the Grampian Way

The Grampians is one of Australia's oldest wine regions with continuous production dating from the 1860's!

The story begins with the planting of Belle Vue Vineyard in 1861 by Louis Metzger on the banks of the Concongella Creek near the township of Stawell. Louis Metzger emigrated from Alsace, France and arrived in Australia in 1855, no doubt in search of fortune on the Victorian goldfields.

Metzger's industry soon caught on and over the course of the next three decades vineyards flourished around the hills and valleys of the Grampians region. The original St Peter's Vineyard (Great Western) was planted in 1863, the Emerald Vineyard (Ararat) in 1864, and others such as the Ingor Vineyard at Mount Ararat and the Swiss Vineyard at Mount Langi Ghiran all point to a thriving viticultural community. According to a newspaper article published in the Ararat Advertiser, by 1893 the area of vines under cultivation had grown to 2000 acres across the various sub-regions of the Grampians.

Our greatest success story from this period came in the person of Hans Irvine, dubbed by London's Punch magazine, the wine king of Australia. Irvine was a dominant force in the region, purchasing two thirds of the total production and picking up international awards with his Claret, Hock, Chablis, Burgundy, and Hermitage as well as pioneering sparkling production in Australia (NB: these wine names are no longer permitted for Australian produced wines). His own property, Great Western Vineyard, he purchased in 1888 from the estate of Joseph Best and is now the well-known Seppelt Great Western Vineyard. It features the unique underground drives, the most extensive wine cellars in the southern hemisphere, constructed by ex-goldminers.

Quietly working in the background and laying the foundations for one of Australia's most enduring wine brands, was Joseph Best's brother, Henry Best, the founder in 1866 of Best's Great Western Wines. The original wine cellar and one of the rarest collections of wines in the world can be visited today and reflect the pioneering spirit that forged the Grampians Wine Region.

After such a promising start the region suffered a series of setbacks in common with other wine producing regions in Victoria, beginning with the economic depression of the 1890's. This along with droughts and crop failures saw fortunes dwindle and producers move away from winegrapes to other agricultural enterprises. It would take the prodigious talents of an Australian wine legend to forever secure this region's reputation for quality wine production. In 1932 Colin Preece became the manager of the Seppelt Great Western Vineyard and went on to become one Australia's leading lights in the production of sparkling and table wines. In 1953-55 he released Moyston Claret, Chalambar Burgundy, Arawatta Riesling and Rhymney Chablis, each of these wines went on to become classics of their day and herald the modern era of the Australian wine industry.

Preece was followed by modern day legends, Viv Thomson at Bests, Trevor Mast at Mount Langi Ghiran and Ian McKenzie at Seppelt. Together they set down the blueprint for a modern style of Shiraz and in doing so, announced the signature variety for the Grampians region. It is likely that Joseph Best introduced Shiraz to the Grampians region in the 1860?s and while always a consistent performer it has had to suffer the whims and fates of our boom and bust industry. Today it has assumed its rightful place as our hero varietal producing a long-lived medium bodied wine of incredible length and balance, its fine and supple frame overflowing with berry and spice flavours.

As the world continues to shrink and our knowledge of wine grows, new varieties will be planted and new techniques developed to produce wines that excite and challenge the wine loving public. But whatever changes may come you can rely on the pioneering spirit of our founders to live on in our winemakers and grape growers.

Bellviue Vineyard

In the early 1890s, Bellevue was extended to 200 acres, including twenty-eight under vines and fifteen under fruit trees. As a complement to the vineyard, a large cellar had been built, as well as a storeroom of hardwood with double walls to maintain a low and even temperature for the aging process.

Metzger cultivated several different grape varieties,notably the sylvaner, imported from his native country of Alsace. François de Castella stated that he had never seen this type of grape anywhere else before in Victoria, which would indicate that Metzger was the first to introduce it in the colony

Louis Metzger
Shepherd's gold : the story of Stawell. / C.E. Sayers.
Author: Sayers, C. E. (Charles Edward)
Year: 1966

Grapes and gold : glimpses of early Great Western / Arthur Kuehne. - 1980

John Bull's Vineyard: Australian Sketches
By Hubert De Castella

The French in Victoria: Vignerons in the goldfields or gold-diggers in the vineyards. (1850s-1870s
Page 108

Great Western page 112

Louis Metzger

Dunstan, Better than Pommard, 119.

The Stawell Times and Wimmera Advertiser, 4 October 1889, "The Viticultural Industry; 15 April 1891, The Coming Industry."

Journal of the Board of Viticulture for Victoria, 10 March 1892, 78.

Anne Marie and Emile Blampied and Jean Pierre Trouette

Dunstan mentions "Bourthecourt" in the département of Marthe, but this department does not exist. It might be a misspelling in Dunstan's source. It is more likely referring to Burthecourt-aux-Chênes in the département of Meurthe-et-Moselle, which is in Lorraine, north-east France. See Dunstan, Better than Pommard, 119.

Castella, Notes d'un vigneron.41.""Early Victorian Winegrowing."

The Ararat Advertiser, 16 July 1914, 3. Great Western & Trouette Family, from M. F. Trouette's Scrapbook,"A", 1-2, typescript, SLV.

The Ballarat Star, 18 October 1877, 3.

Castella, Notes d'un vigneron.40-49.85Ibid., 43-44

France of the southern hemisphere: transferring a European wine model to colonial Australia Mikaël Pierre

To cite this version: Mikaël Pierre. "France of the southern hemisphere.: transferring a European wine model to colonial Australia. History. Université Michel de Montaigne - Bordeaux III; University of Newcastle (NSW,Australie)


The Age - Oct 20, 1968

Like the Ancient Marriner who drew the wedding guest aside, Ivan Carr a bush lean penisoner from Castlemaine, confronted me before I set out to the Wine Banquet last night.
" Let me tell you about the best vintage of all," said Ivan Carr screwing up his eyes "I was an orphan adopted by Louis Metzger who had a Stawell vinyard. Two racing gents came from Sydney for some of our grapes"

"Father gave them Whaltam cross and muscatel, Lady's Finger and Dorradilla. "What a fiest", said the gent. "Now I'll give you something. Black Murray King in the Sydney Cup".

"Father" ' said, "Please give me ten bob to back Murray King". 'I'll give you nothing' he said. So I packed all my goods on a cart to run away.

"Mother saw this and said, "Give him something father". So he gave me five bob.

I went down to the Stawell Gift-only a shaver-and put the money on the horse".
"Murray King came home at 200 to one. I stuffed the notes in my shirt and ran home, and in the excitement they all fell out at the dinner table."

Ivan Carr began a lifetime of betting the four footed lottery. But he never had another coup like that. "Tell them at Wine week that the 1926 Stawell Grape Crop made the best win of all", said the ancient vintager".

[From Golden to Music, Briefing by Michael Ryan]

Louis Metzger. Possibly Jules Metzger.

STAWELL, March 13.
The principal industry in this district is fruit and vines. Mr L. Metzer, of Doctor's Creek, about three miles from here, is the pioneer of the vine industry, having started it as far back as the early 60's. Messrs Trouette and Blampied, of Great Western, were the next to begin.
Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954) Saturday 21 May 1910 - Page 43



Died:
Information on Death Certificate
Death, 16 March 1903 at Doctors Creek, Shire of Stawell, County of Borung: Louis Metzger, Vigneron, age 82 years. the cause of death was Pneumonia and Bronchitis for 10 days and Heart Desease for several years.
Louis Metzger was born in Mollkirch, France and his parents were Louis Metzger, Farmer and Odile Ramerlocher. The Informant of his death was his son Jules Metzger of Doctor's Creek near Stawell.
Louis was buried on 19 Mar 1903 in Stawell Cemetery, by the Rev Denis R Howell, Roman Catholic Clergyman.
He was married , at age not known, to Eliza Lloyd formally Murray. He was previously married at Strasbourg to Elizabeth Haurie. Age not known.
The childen by his first marriage were, Louis, dead: Marie Louise age 49 years, Victorine, 47 years, Jules 45 years and Eugenie, 40 years. By second marriage, no issue

Note
On Louis Metzger's Marriage record in Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France, his parents are Louis Metzger and Odile Kammerlocher
Latter Day Saints, France Marriages, 1546-1924)

Louis married Élisabeth /Elizabeth Haurie 29 Aug 1854, Strasbourg, Department of Bas, France. Élisabeth (daughter of Henri Haurie and Marie Loustau) was born 24 May 1826, Nablas, Pyrénées-Atlantiques , Department of Bas, France ; died 07 Feb 1868, Pleasant Creek {Stawell}. Victoria, Australia; was buried 09 Feb 1868, Stawell Cemetery, Victoria . [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Emigration: 1855, From France to Victoria, Australia; Louis and Elizabeth Metzger and their daughter Louise, emigrated from Strasbourg, Department of Bas, France, on the French Ship Lucie which sailed from the French Port of Dieppe in Jan 1855 and arrived at the Port of Melbourne on 8 Mar 1855. Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists 1839 -1923 Name: Louis Melzger Estimated birth year: abt 1827 Age: 28 Arrival Date: 8 Mar 1855 Arrival Port: Melbourne, Australia Departure Port: Dieppe Ship: Lucie Index to Unassisted Inward Passenger Lists to Victoria 1852-1923 Family Name First Name Age Month Year Ship Port Fiche Page Family Name: METZGER: First Name: LOUIS: Age: 28: Month: MAR: Year: 1855: Ship: LUCIE: Port: F: Fiche: 031: Page: 011 Family Name: METZGER: ---- WIFE WITH: Age: 28: Month: MAR: Year: 1855: Ship: LUCIE: Port: F: Fiche: 031: Page: 011 Family Name: METZGER: ---- INFANT WITH : Age: 1: Month: MAR: Year: 1855: Ship: LUCIE: Port: F: Fiche: 031: Page: 011

Notes:

Birth:
Élisabeth HAURIE
Elizabeth's birthdate is taken from her marriage to Louis Metzger in Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France.
The names of her parents are Pierre Haurie and Marie Loustau
(Latter Day Saints, France Marriages, 1546-1924)

Pierre Henri Haurie

Pierre Haurie= Henri Haurie

A pierre Haurie
HAURIE, Pierre, F, 26.9.1782 Artix
HAURIE, Jean
HÉLIOU, Marie
A Marie Loustau of interest
Born 9 Brumaire year V (30 October 1796) (Sunday) - Uhart-Cize, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Parents
François LOUSTAU 1755-/1808 (Compagnon papetier, boucher)
Marguerite (maitresse de Serroranenia a Uhart-Cize) PERIE ca 1752-1820
François LOUSTAU
Born 20 June 1755 (Friday) - Moumour, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Aquitaine, France
Deceased before 21 May 1808 - Uhart-Cize, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Compagnon papetier, boucher
Catherine PEINS (Peins dit Baillères Toulouse)
(Catherine PEINS)
Born 1 November 1728 (Monday) - Moumour, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Aquitaine, France
Married 2 October 1781 (Tuesday), Uhart-Cize, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, to Marguerite (maitresse de Serroranenia a Uhart-Cize) PERIE, born about 1752, Deceased 14 December 1820 (Thursday) - Uhart-Cize, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France aged about 68 years old (Parents : M Jean Pierre (ou dit Peries) PERIE ca 1726-1803 & F Marie (ou Cazeaux) CASAUX ca 1725-1794)





Name:
Elizabeth Haurie was born in Nabas a village and commune of Pyrenees- Atlantiques a department of south-western France.
The department is named after the Pyrenees mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.
It was formerly named Basses- Pyrenees (Lower-Pyrénées), and was renamed Pyrenees- Atlantique (Atlantic Pyrénées) because Bass was regarded as derogatory by the inhabitants of the department.



Buried:
Information on Elizabeth's Burial Card.
Age 41 years and 257 days. R.C. Grave No 113.
Her Husband Louis Metzger and his second wife Elizabeth Lloyd are buried in Grave No 113 A [Stawell Cemetery Burial Records]

Died:
Elizabeth died at Pleasant Creek, Victoria on 7 Feb. 1868.(Note: Pleasant Creek was the first name for Stawell)
Elizabeth, aged 42, died of Typhoid Fever which she had for fourteen days.
On her death certificate, the name and occupation of her father is Henry Haurie, occupation, Baker and mother Mary Haurie.
Elizabeth was buried in Pleasant Creek Cemetery on 9 Feb 1868. There was no Minister present.
Elizabeth and Louis were married in Strausbourg, France on 29 Aug 1854. Elizabeth was aged 29 years.
Children listed:
Mary, aged 12 years
Victorine, aged 10 years
Jules, aged 8 years
Eugenie, aged 4 years.

Daughter of Henri Haurie and Marie Loustau

A son named Louis died before they emigrated on the French Ship Lucie from Dieppe, France, arriving at Melbourne in March 1855. Louis, Elizabeth and Louisa were naturalised in 1861. Louis received his certificate on 21 Sep 1861.

Death Registration:
Surname: METZGER: Given Name: Eliizabeth: Event: death: Father: HANRIE Henry: Mother: Mary UNKNOWN: Death Place: STRA: Year: 1868: Reg No 2128 [Pioneer Index, Victoria 1836 -1888]
Note:
On Elizabeth's marriage record to Louis Metzger, the names of her parents are Pierre Haurie and Marie Loustau
Pierre Haurie should be Henri Haurie

Notes:

Married:
Groom's Name: Louis Metzger
Groom's Birth Date: 24 Dec 1820
Groom's Birthplace: Mollkirch, Bas Rhin
Groom's Age:
Bride's Name: Elisabeth Haurie
Bride's Birth Date: 24 May 1826
Bride's Birthplace: Nabas, Basses Pyrenees
Bride's Age:
Marriage Date: 29 Aug 1854
Marriage Place: Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France
Groom's Father's Name: Louis Metzger
Groom's Mother's Name: Odile Kammerlocher
Bride's Father's Name: Pierre Haurie
Bride's Mother's Name: Marie Loustau

Archives départementales du Bas-Rhin

Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M83580-6 System Origin: France-EASy Source Film Number: 759123
(Latter Day Saints, France Marriages, 1546-1924)

Union: Acte de mariage N° 325 - METZGER Louis et HAURIE Elisabeth 29 août 1854 - Strasbourg - Registre d'état civil - Mariage - 1854 - Deed - Archives départementales du Bas Rhin - Original aux Archives Municipales de Strasbourg.
(From the Family tree of Corinne Mathilde SIMON, France)

Henry — Mary Looney/Laney. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married:
Name: Henry Bolem
Spouse Name: Mary Looney
Marriage Place: Victoria
Registration Place: Victoria
Registration Year: 1850
Registration Number: 40966
(Victoria Marriage Register)

Peter married Jane Dann 1862, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married:
Name: Peter Clark
Spouse Name: Jane Dann
Marriage Place: Victoria
Registration Place: Victoria
Registration Year: 1862
Registration Number: 4123
(Victoria Marriage Register)