 Abt 1859 - 1927 (~ 68 years)
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| Name |
Marie Françoise Trouette |
| Born |
Abt 1859 |
St Arnauld, Victoria, Australia  |
- Birth Registration
Name: Mary Anne Fronette
Father's Name: Jean Pierre Fronette
Mother's name: Marie Blampied
Birth Place: St Arnaud, Victoria
Registration Year: 1859
Registration Place: Victoria
[Victoria Pioneer Index 1836 -1888]
Nicholas Barthelmy TROUETTE is also regestered as FRONETTE in 1859 also.
Victoria Electoral Roll 1909, 1914, 1919, 1924
Subdivision of Stawell
Trouette, Marie Francoise, Great Western , governess
The Murton family had with Great Western and the Trouette family
Grandfather & Grandmother owned the land at Great Western (between Ararat and Stawell in Vic.) during the 1890s, which they sold on the advice of the Union Trustees, Vic, as they were overseas at the time-about 1903-4-5. This land, I was told, is now owned by Seppelts. When we lived in Ararat 1922-27, we were often taken by Dad to visit the family's French governess, Madame or M'selle Truett, who lived in a white cottage on the main highway, on the right going North to Stawell. About one block behind Madame Truett's, & as far as I know can still be seen, the ruins of the family home with the cellars still evident - I last saw them about 1970. When I was born Dad was given 12 bottles of Champagne by Seppelts which were kept for my 21st - As I was in the Middle East in 41, they had to wait later. In recent times there was a "back to Great Western", & I saw a copy of an old Race Book in which W.A. Murton Esq was shown as the Official Starter. I think Grandmother died in 1905, and about this time the family moved (I think) to Albert Park, Melbourne?.
Mac was basing this on his memory. Some of the detail extracted from the old newspapers would suggest that his dates might be a bit off. However, his commentary reflects a close relationship the Murton family had with Great Western and the Trouette family.
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Female |
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25 Dec 1876 |
The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria |
MATRICULATION EXAMINATION - OCTOBER
TERM 1876.
Marie Françoise Trouette, Ladies College, Stawell.
Transcribed from "The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria," Monday 25 December 1876 |
| Awards |
27 Apr 1886 |
The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria |
AWARDS.
The following applications for awards were
dealt with :
Letters of thanks were ordered to be forwarded to Messrs. Doherty and Minns for their services in rescuing S. Yockin from drowning in the River Shaw.
Marie F. Trouette, for jumping with a rope tied round her into a wine vat to save her brother, knowing the vat to be full of carbonic acid gas, at St. Peter's Vineyard, Great Western, was granted the bronze medal of the society. Samuel Mooney, police constable, for going into the same vat on the same day, to save John Coby, was granted a certificate of merit. In connection with the above cases, it was resolved that the names of Nicholas B. Trouette and John Coby, with a statement of the noble and courageous action by which they lost their lives on the occasion, should be entered in the archives of the society, and publicly announced at the society's annual demonstration, when the awards will be distributed by His Excellency
the Governor.
Transcribed from "The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria," Tuesday 27 April 1886 |
| Personal |
4 May 1886 |
The Horsham Times, Victoria |
The recent fatal accident at Great Western, which deprived Nicholas Trouette and John Coby of their lives, will be will be fresh in the recollection of our readers. The bravery exhibited on that occasion by Mrs. and Miss Trouette and Constable Mooney was in due course brought under the notice of the Royal Humane Society and, says the P.C. News, Mr C. G. Holmes has received the following notification from the secretary of that body:
The Royal Humane Society of Australasia, Melbourne, 28th April, I886,
Sir,-I have the honor to inform you that the whole of the papers, together with your report on the applications forwarded as per margin (Mrs. Trouette, Miss M. F. Trouette and Constable Mooney) in connection with the late fatal accident at St. Peter's Vineyard, Great Western, were dealt with at the last meeting of the Court of Direction,- and the following awards were made Mss M. F. Trouette; "The - medal;" Constable Mooney; "The Certificate of Merit." The directors were not able to make any award Mrs. Trouette.
Transcribed from "The Horsham Times, Victoria," Tuesday 4 May 1886 |
| Awards |
22 Jun 1886 |
The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria |
THE ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALASIA.
ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF REWARDS.
Marie Francois Trouette, of St Peter's Vineyard, Great Western, endeavouring to save her brother at the vineyard on the 2nd March, 1886. On this day a man named Simpson was sent to clean out a wine vat, and was overpowered with carbonic acid gas, and trying to get out he fell to the bottom of the vat. Nicholas Trouette endeavoured to save him and was also overcome with the gas. Simpson was pulled up and recovered Nicholas Trouette was found lying face down and insensible. Miss Trouette then made a rope fast round her and jumped into tho tank to save her brother, but was overcome with the gas and had to be hauled up -Awarded a bronze medal.
Samuel Mooney, aged 35 years, police constable at Great Western, after the circumstances related in previous case, a man named Coby went down the vat to save life and was overcome with the gas. Constable Mooney arrived and having a rope tied round him, went down a ladder into tho same vat and made an unsuccessful attempt to save Coby Awarded a certificate of merit.
Transcribed from "The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria,' Tuesday 22 June 1886 |
| Personal |
30 Jun 1899 |
The Horsham Times, Victoria |
DISTRICT NEWS.
STAWELL.
At a large and enthusiastic meeting at Great Western, it was decided to raise funds to erect a Catholic Church. A sum of close on £50 was subscribed in the room. Miss Trouette and Mr Lloyd are the joint secretaries
Transcribed from "The Horsham Times, Victoria," Friday 30 June 1899 |
| Personal |
5 Sep 1914 |
Stawell News and Pleasant Creek Chronicle, Victoria |
Operetta at Great Western.
EXCELLENT PACKED HOUSE
One of the most successful entertainments ever held at Great Western took place on Wednesday night last in the form of an operetta entitled "The Prrincess of Poppyland". Tlio proceeds were in aid of the local Mechanics' Institute. The hall was crowded to its fullest capacity, and some came late could not get sitting acomodation. People attended in large numbers from Stawell, Ararat, and the whole surrounding districts. The training of the performers was in the capable hands of Mrs Dwyer (the directress) to whom great praise is due for the time and patience she bestowed upon the work, and who was deservingly rewarded by the crowded house, the appreciation of the audience, and the manner in which the different characters took their parts.
The zealous secretary (Miss Trouette) also deserves a large share of the credit for the great success achieved. The principal parts were well sustained throughout the piece, and are entitled to special mention. The King.-Mr C. McKay, in his evening robe and crown, looked really royal, and took the lead in fine and stately style. The Princess.-Miss Dorrie Wilson, took her part as a Princess should and sang and acted with grace. Baron Insomnia (Miss Marie Trouette), did excellently, acting with marked success. The Prince. -Miss Nancie (Grellett, as suitor for the hand of the princess, sang his love songs with ardour and fine style, and pressed his claims so ardently that he eventually wins in spite of the King favouring the addresses of Baron Insomnia (Miss Trouette), who, as the villian of the piece, acted with a bold and fearless style that was very much appreciated and well received. Hon Fizzletop.-Mr J. Bourke, who, as the King's right-hand man, spoke and acted with dignity. Hon Dozey (Master D. Wright), and the Baron's attendants (Messrs J. Koefoed and A Wilson), supplied the humorous part of the programme, and kept the audience in smiling or laughing. The choruses were well rendered and greatly supported by an orchestra, which was a great help to solos, as well as the choruses. The instrumentalists in the orchestra were :?Miss Salinger (piano), Miss Tooey (mandolin), Miss E. Raymond and W. Harris (violins).
The cast of characters was as followers:-Princess of Poppyland, Miss D. Wilson ; Cornflower and Moon daisy (her two attendants) Misses C. McKay and E. Harris; Britannia, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Misses P. Salinger, A. Dalkin, N. McKay, G. Wathen, T. Grellet; Spanish Gipsies, Misses J. Wright, K. and C. Dwyer ; King of Poppyland, Mr C. Mackay ; Prince Wide Awake (in disguise), Miss N. Grellet ; Hon Fizzletop, Mr J. Bourke ; Hon Dozey, Master D. Wright ; Pages, Masters .J. Tozor and C. Bullock , Sentry, Master Roy Wilson ; Jack Tar, Miss Phyllis Tozer ; Pip Pop and Honk Honk (the Baron's two attendants), Mesrs J. Koefoed and A. A. Wilson : and the celebrated Baron Insomnia, Miss Marie Trouette : with lady attendants, courtiers, etc.
Transcribed from "Stawell News and Pleasant Creek Chronicle, Victoria," Saturday 5 September 1914
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18 Jul 1917 |
Stawell News and Pleasant Creek Chronicle, Victoria |
DISTRICT NEWS.
Salt Creek
A concert in aid of the British Bed Cross was held in the State School, Salt Creek, on Saturday, 7th July. The following items were rendered : song, "God Bless Our Soldiers," by school children ; rod drill, school children ; recitation, Miss J. Wright. song, "Australia," school children ; dialogue, school boys (encored ; song, "England," school children; dialogue, "A Rose and a Thorn," Misses S. and A. Thomas, Brehaut, and Allan Clark; action song, "Rainbow," children; clarinet solo, Mr L Thomas, (encored); action song, "Six Little Mothers," school girls ; Irish Jig, Misses Dwyer and Wright; sons, Miss N. Grellet; song, Mr Wilson ; dramatic sketch, Mrs Dwyer and Miss Trouette; sons, Mrs West; song, Miss Wilson; dialogue, Misses Thomis, Brehaut (2), Dunn, Clark and R. Tiller. In the absence of Mr C. Best the chair was occupied by Mr R. Rowe. At the conclusion of the program supper was served by the ladies. The proceeds of the concert amounted to £3 3s 6d.
The following donations are grate fully acknowledged :-Sympathiser £1, Mrs Pierlot 5s., Miss Gibson, 5s.,Miss Salinger 2s., Mrs Wathen, 2s., Mr J. Brehaut, 5s., "Well Wishers" 1s 3d., Mr E. Brehaut 13s 6d. Sale of sweets donated by Messrs Thomas, Brehaut, Nance and W. H. Mitchell, Stawell, 17s 9d. Sale of cakes, 5s 3d.
The total amount realised for the British Red Cross was £7.
Transcribed from the "Stawell News and Pleasant Creek Chronicle, Victoria," Previous issue Wednesday 18 July 1917 |
| Electoral Roll |
1909-1924 |
Great Western |
Victoria Electoral Roll 1909, 1914, 1919, 1924
Subdivision of Stawell
Trouette, Marie Francoise, Great Western , governess |
| Interests |
20 Apr 1927 |
The Age, Melbourne, Victoria |
STAWELL.-An instance of the value of disbuding, followed upon a late frost in the Great Western vineyards, has been demonstrated this year at Miss Trouette?s, The Hermitage.
Owing to Miss Trouette's serious illness, last year, her many friends arranged two working bees, and disbuded her vineyards. As a result of these efforts a yield of grapes, 25 percent, of last years figures, was obtained, without it the crop would not have been worth picking.
he Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Wednesday 20 April 1927 - Page 12
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| Died |
29 Jul 1927 |
The Hermitage, Great Western, Victoria, Australia |
- Marie Francoise Trouette lived at The Hermitage Vineyard, Great Western, Victoria
Death Registration
Surname: TROUETTE: Given Names: Marie Francoise: Event: Death: TROUETTE Jean Pierre: Mother: Marie BLAMPIED: Death Place Ararat: Age 70: Year 1927: Reg No 8162 Victoria Death Index 1921 -1985]
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| Death Notice |
30 Jul 1927 |
The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria |
TROUETTE.- On the 29th July, 1927, Marie Francoise, The Hermitage, Great Western, daughter of the late Jean Pierre and Anne Marie Trouette, and sister of Nicolas, aged 70 years.
Requiescat in pace.
Transcribed from "The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria", Saturday 30 July 1927
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| Obituary |
2 Aug 1927 |
The Horsham Times, Victoria |
On Thursday night Mrs. Marie Francoise Trouette, died at Great Western. The name of Trouette has been identified with Great Western from its earlier days. Jean Pierre Trouette, the, deceased lady's father, and Emil Blampied, were the fathers of the vine cultural industry in this portion of Victoria. Coming, to Australia from the border of France on the Swiss Alps, they settled at Great Western, and there the first vines were planted by them in the winter of 1860, and St. Peter's Vineyard beame the cradle of what is now a great and prosperous. industry. Miss Trouette was 70 year?s old
Transcribed from "The Horsham Times, Victoria", Tiuesday 2 August, 1927
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| Obituary |
3 Aug 1927 |
Ararat Advertiser |
Miss Marie Francoise Trouette died on 29 Jul 1927, of "The Hermitage", Great Western
From the "Ararat Advertiser"
A chapter in the history of Great Western was brought to a sorrowful conclusion on Thursday night by the death of Miss Marie Francoise Trouette. Her parents coming to Australia from the border of France near the Swiss Alps, settled at Great Western and there the first vines were planted by them in the winter of 1861, and St Peter's vineyard became the cradle of what is now a great and prosperous industry. Miss Trouette whose departure is a cause of sincere grief was the last surviving member of that family whose gracious hospitality, geniality of character and loving kindness endeared them to the memory of all with whom they came in contact. Miss Trouette continued to live at Great Western, but St. Peter's was purchased by Mr. Murton, and she established a smaller vineyard, the Hermitage, which for the past 30 odd years has been her home. Time tries us all and Miss Trouette who expired at the age of 70 years, passed through its testing fires, with its transient joys and poignant tragedies with a sweet serenity of character, which at once claimed and held the love of all who were privileged to know her. That memory will lighten the cloud of sorrow in which the vine village has been plunged by her demise.
(date of the day and month is approximate). |
| In Memorium |
6 Aug 1927 |
The Argus, Melbourne, Victoris |
TROUETTE.?A tribute of love from her cousin Henry A. Blampied, to Marie, who died July 29, 1927; and her mother, who died December 30, 1905.
Requiescat in pace.
The two I loved-the loveliest and the best
That time and fate of all their vintage pressed.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957)Saturday 6 August 1927 - Page 13
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| Obituary |
1 Sep 1927 |
Advocate, Melbourne, Victoria |
MISS MARIE F. TROUETTE.
The death, at the age of seventv years, of Miss Marie Trouette, of Great Western, which took place on July 29, caused keen grief to her friends. Warm-hearted to a degree, genial and most lovable hers was a rarely beautiful nature. Miss Trouette's life had much of sadness. While still young her only brother, Nicholas, met with a tragic death, which the devoted sister almost shared in her attempts to rescue him. By the death of her parents, who were very closely associated with the Great Western for many years, Miss Trouette became the sole remaining member of the family, but despite her loneliness and sorrow her fine spirit enabled her to take up again the threads of her life and give of her best to those around her requiring her help and service. The mortal remains of Miss Marie F. Trouette were laid to rest with those of her parents and brother in the cemetery at the wine village, with which the name of Trouette has been so indelibly engraved in the history of viticulture in this part of the State. The funeral left the residence of Mr. Warren Taylor, and deviating from the road to the cemetery, halted for two minutes of silent retrospection at the Hermitage, the late residence of the deceased lady. Messrs. R. H. Mowatt, H. H. Banfield, H. Salinger, F. P. Thomson, W. Toole, Warren Taylor, L. Mooney, and G. Holden were the pall-bearers, the coffin being borne to the grave by Messrs. J. Simpson, W. Hurley, J. McGuan, and A. Wilson. At. Mass on the Sunday followng Mass Trouette's death. Fr. Walsh made touching reference to her exmplary life and Christian charity.
R.I.P.
Advocate, Melbourne, Victoria, Thursday, 1 September 1927 |
| Personal |
29 Nov 1927 |
The Argus,Melbourne,Victoria |
GREAT WESTERN.
Mr. Toutcher, M.L.A., unveiled a memorial in the Mechanics' Institute to the late Miss Marie F. Trouette, secretary of the institute for 22 years. A portrait of her brother was also presented.
The Argus,Melbourne,Victoria, Tuesday 29 November 1927 |
| In Memorium |
28 Jul 1928 |
The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria |
TROUETTE.- In loving memory of Marie F. Trouette, The Hermitage, Great Western, who died July 29, 1927; also her dear mother, Anne Marie Trouette, who died December 30, 1905, formerly of St Peter's Vineyard, Great Western.
Requiescat in pace.
Transcribed from "The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria", Saturday 28 July 1928
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9 Oct 1928 |
The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria |
EARLY WINE-GROWING.
STAWELL, Monday-Messrs Seppelt Brothers entertained a number of visitors at the Great Western wine cellars today including Mr L Salter, past president of the Viticultural Council. Mr. W. W. Senior, wine judge, of Melbourne, Mr. J. W. Pym general manager of Burgoyne Ltd , and Messrs Angrove and J. G. Kelly, South Australian winegrowers.
Mr O Seppelt, in welcoming the visitors said that in years gone by Messrs Trouette and Blampied planted a few vines, and took prizes in Austialia, London, Bordeaux, and Philadelphia. When Miss Trouette died she left a bequest to the Federal Viticultural Council of eight medals and a large plant. They were historical, and were to be given to a museum or other body. He had much pleasure in handing them over to Mr Salter on behalf of the Agricultural Council which could get in touch with the museum.
Mr Salter accepted the trophies and said that one trophy was unique in that it came from Philadelphia. The highest award there today was for lemonade That was disastrous, and he hoped that Australia would never come to that.
The Argus, Melbourne, Victoria, Tuesday, 9 October 1928 |
| In Memorium |
25 Jul 1929 |
Advocate, Melbourne, Victoria |
TROUETTE.-In loving memory of Marie F. Trouette, "The Hermitage," Great Western, who died July 29th, also her dear mother, Anne Marie Trouette, who died December 30th, 1905, late of St. Peter's Vineyard, Great Western. Requiescant in pace.
Ye who believe in affection that hopes, and endures, and is patient,
Ye who believe in the beauty and strength of woman's devotion,
Remember Marie!
Advocate, Melbourne, Victoria, Thursday, 25 July 1929 |
| Personal |
10 Oct 1933 |
The Horsham Times, Victoria |
GOLD WATCH RECOVERED AFTER 20 YEARS.
About 30 years ago a robbery took place at Great Western, when Miss Trouette was robbed of a gold Watch and diatmond ring and about £200 worth of jewellery was taken from the late Mr. Hans Irvine's "Vine ,Lodge." The jewellery was never recovered. but it is understood a man was convicted but would not disclose where the jewellery was. Older residents of Great Western thought that the jewellery had been hidden away, and apparently they were right, writes the Stawell "Times."
While soil was being removed at the site of Messrs. Seppelt & Sons wine cellars last week in connection with the new vinegar plant, workmen found a gold watch. They were astonished at the find and, the investigation showed that the case was intact: the face of the watch was not broken, but the works had rusted away. It was the watch stolen from Miss Trouette, and bore the inscription, "To M: F. Trouette, a birthday present from her papa 20th February, 1877."-It was a most interesting find, but a close search did not disclose any of the other missing jewellery.
Transcribed from "The Horsham Times, Victoria," Tuesday 10 October 1933
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11 Oct 1933 |
Barrier Miner, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
OLD ROBBERY
RECALLED
STAWELL, Wednesday. - While excavation work was being carried out at the site of the vinegar factory at Messrs. B. Seppelt and Sons, at Great Western, a lady's gold watch was unearthed. The case bore an inscription: "To M. F. Trouette, a birthday present from her Papa, 26th February, 1877."
About 30 years ago the late Miss Trouette's home was burgled, and a gold watch and diamond ring taken.
Transcribed from the "Barrier Miner, Broken Hill, New South Wales", Wednesday 11 October 1933
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- The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 27 April 1886
THE ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY
OF AUSTRALASIA.
The monthly meeting of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia was held at 41 Sel- borne-chambers on Wednesday, April 21.
Marie F. Trouette, for jumping with a rope tied round her into a wine vat to save her brother, knowing the vat to be full of carbonic acid gas, at St. Peter's Vineyard, Great Western, was granted the bronze medal.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 29 November 1927
GREAT WESTERN.
Mr. Toutcher, M.L.A., unveiled a memorial in the Mechanics' Institute to the late Miss Marie F. Trouette, secretary of the institute for 22 years. A portrait of her brother was olso presented.
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| Person ID |
I5573 |
Hickey, List, Bundesen, Thomsen, Jensen, Jessen |
| Last Modified |
21 Feb 2021 |
| Father |
Jean Pierre Trouette, b. Abt 1833, Estampes, Gers, Midi-Pyrénées, France , d. 24 Nov 1885, Great Western, Victoria, Australia (Age ~ 52 years) |
| Mother |
Anne Marie Blanpied/Blampied, b. 24 Mar 1825, Bourthecourt, Burthecourt-aux-Chênes, Murthe-et-Moselle, Lorraine, France , d. 30 Dec 1905, Great Western, Victoria, Australia (Age 80 years) |
| Married |
9 Apr 1856 |
St Monica's Chapel, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia |
- Marriage Registration
Surname: TROUETTE: Given Names: Jean Pierre: Event: Marriage: Spouse: BLAMPIED Ann Marie: Year: 1856: Reg No 1495 [Victoria Pioneer Index 1836 -1888]
Jean Pierre Trouette, age 23, birthplace, Estampes, Gers, France, son of Pierre Trouette and Marie Jeanna Sorbot.
Ann Marie Blampied, age 31, birthplace, Vic Meurthe, France, daughter of, Pierre Blampied and Marie Francoisa Jardin.
Married 9 Apr 1856 in St. Monica's, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
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 | Jean Pierre Trouette, Anne Marie, Nicolas & Marie Francoise
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Lower part of headstone |
 | Trouette historical plot
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F1800 |
Group Sheet |
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 | Mechanic Institute, Great Western.
GREAT WESTERN.
Mr. Toutcher, M.L.A., unveiled a memorial in the Mechanics' Institute to the late Miss Marie F. Trouette, secretary of the institute for 22 years. A portrait of her brother was also presented.
The Argus,Melbourne,Victoria, Tuesday 29 November 1927 |
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