Wesley Charles GAMBRILL

1888 - 1972  (84 years)

• Name	Wesley Charles GAMBRILL
  Birth	02 Mar 1888	Windsor, NSW, Australia
  	Wesleyan Methodist Windsor Circuit microfilm N.290 - Source
  Baptism	25 Mar 1888
  Gender	Male
  Electoral Roll	1913	Lower Portland, NSW, Australia   [1]
  	Labourer
  News General	12 Feb 1915  [2]
  	Advert says he is the Honorable Secretary of the Agricultural bureau of NSW, Lower Portland Branch.
  News General	6 Jul 1917	Lower Portland, NSW, Australia   [3]
  	Agricultural Bureau, Lower Portland Branch. Successful Reunion...... at the conclusion, Mr.Smith presented Mr. W. C. Gambrill hon. secretary of the branch with a fountain pen as a small token of the esteem of the members and their appreciation of his splendid services. He spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr. Gambrill's energy and capability. Mr. Gambrill suitably acknowledged the gift and kindness shown him.
  News General	8 Mar 1918  [4]
  	The annual exhibition of the Lower Port land Agricultural Bureau takes place on Tuesday, May 7. The prize schedule is available, and copies may be had on application to the hon. secretary, Mr. W. C. Gambrill.
  News General	30 Aug 1918  [5]
  	LOWER PORTLAND. Mr.Wes.Gambrill is getting about again after his accident. About a month ago his horse fell with him and one of his legs was injured.
  Residence	1919	Lower Portland, NSW, Australia   [6]
  	Usual residence, according to his marriage document to Clara Herps
  Occupation	1919  [6]
  	Orchardist, according to his marriage document to Clara Herps
  News General	11 Jul 1919	Lower Portland, NSW, Australia   [7]
  	Agricultural Bureau of NSW, Lower Portland Branch. A pruning demonstration will given by Mr. W. Le Gay Brereton in Mr. A. Watkins orchard at Lower Portland at 10am on Wednesday 16th inst. Everybody welcome to attend. W. C. Gambrill Hon. Sec.
  News General	18 Mar 1927  [8]
  	LOCAL LAND BOARD. The local land board for the land district of Windsor held a short sitting at the Court House, Windsor on Wednesday morning, when the following cases were dealt with - Recommendadtion or otherwise: Gambrill, Wesley Charles, Sp.L 1926/8 Recommended, area 10 acres at rental of £1
  News General	12 Aug 1927  [9]
  	[7912] Sydney, 12th August, 1927. IT is hereby notified, for public information, that, in accordance with the provisions of the 26th section of the Crown Leads Consolidation Act, 1913, the undermentioned gentlemen are hereby appointed as Trustees respectively of the portions of land hereinafter particularised, namely:? The portion of the General Cemetery at Lower Portland, dedicated 2nd December, 1899, set apart for Unsectarial Burial Ground:?Messrs. Wesley Charles Gambrill, Alexander Percival Mart, Herbert William Metherell, George Manning Blow dell (in-lieu of Messrs. J. Metherell, W. Kemp, deceased, Messrs. T. Turnbull and J. J. Herps, removed). [Misc. 1927-6,506]
  News General	13 Jul 1928  [10]
  	ENGINE EXPLODED TRADING BOAT DESTROYED FIRE ON COLO RIVER. The trading boat 'Almeda' which carried merchandise for settlers along the river between Windsor, Colo and Leet's Vale, was totally destroyed by fire; on Wednesday. The owner, Charles Frederick King, of Church street Windsor was in charge of the boat at the time. Going along the Colo River at about 6 a.m. on Wednesday, the engine of the boat stopped opposite Mr. Wes. Gambrill's property. King states that the cause of the stoppage was on account of water getting into the cylinders. Whilst endeavoring to effect repairs, he alleges the engine exploded and the boat caught on fire. It was burnt to the water's edge and sank. The boat, which was valued at. £400 was insured for £200 in the South British Insurance Company. The matter was reported to the Windsor police on Wednesday, and we understand that an inquiry will be held into the cause of the fire. To research this further to see if Wesley gave a statement.
  Electoral Roll	1930	Lower Portland, NSW, Australia   [11]
  	Labourer
  News General	30 Aug 1932  [12]
  	W.C.Gambrill, Lower Portland, claimed the sum of £1 for taking a dead cow out of the Colo River and burning it.
  Electoral Roll	1934	Lower Portland, NSW, Australia   [13]
  	Labourer
  Electoral Roll	1935	Lower Portland, NSW, Australia   [14]
  	Orchardist
  Electoral Roll	1936	Freemans Reach, NSW, Australia   [15]
  	Orchardist
  Post Office Directory	1936	Lower Portland, NSW, Australia   [16]
  Electoral Roll	1937	Freemans Reach, NSW, Australia   [17]
  	Orchardist
  Residence	1938	Freemans Reach, NSW, Australia   [18]
  	Informant for wife Clara Death
  Electoral Roll	1943	Freemans Reach, NSW, Australia   [19]
  	Orchardist
  Electoral Roll	1949	Freemans Reach, NSW, Australia   [20]
  	Orchardist
  Electoral Roll	1958	Freemans Reach, NSW, Australia   [21]
  	Orchardist
  News General	3 May 1961  [22]
  	FREEMAN'S RCH. A Sunset Service - the first at the War Memorial unveiled last December was held at Freeman's Reach on Anzac Day, before a large gathering. The ceremony, arranged by the committee and members, was conducted by the Rev. A. A. Mutton, himself a war veteran. In moving address he paid homage to the fallen, and all who suffered, exhorting parents to teach their children the meaning of ideals for which so much was endured. After a wreath had been placed on the Memorial by Mr. W. C. Gambrill, the Last Post and Reveille were sounded by bugler Conolan, of Glossodia. A guard of honour included Messrs. Jones, "Slim" Edwards, G.Bromley, H. Adams, L.Adams, and H. Button. At the conclusion of the service, the president, Mr. A. E. Chatman thanked the Rev. Mutton, the bugler, and all others present for their attendance.
  Electoral Roll	1963	Freemans Reach, NSW, Australia   [23]
  	Orchardist
  Residence	1964	543 George St, Windsor, NSW, Australia   [24]
  	Address listed on sisters' death document (Etheline)
  Electoral Roll	1968	543 George St, Windsor, NSW, Australia   [25]
  	No occupation
  Residence	1972	543 George St, Windsor, NSW, Australia   [26]
  	Address lived at time of death according to death notice.
  Death	17 Jul 1972	Windsor, NSW, Australia
  	GAMBRILL, Wesley Charles. July 17, 1972 at hospital of 543 George St, Windsor. Dearly loved husband of the late Clara Gambrill, loving father of Molly (Mrs.Bromley), Allan (deceased) and Clive (deceased), fond father-in-law of George (deceased), dear grandfather and great-grandfather of Allan, Joy and John Tisdale. Leigh, Matthew and Justin, aged 84 years. At rest. [27] GAMBRILL, Wesley Charles, July 17, 1972, of 543 George St, Windsor, loved brother of Ethelene, Arthur and Annie (all deceased) and Walter. At rest. [27]
  Burial	18 Jul 1972	General Cemetery, West Portland, NSW, Australia
  	Lower Portland General Cemetery, Methodist section, row 3 plot 9 GAMBRILL - The relatives and Friends of the late Wesley Charles Gambrill are invited to attend his funeral, to leave the Methodist Church, Windsor, this day after service commencing at 2.30pm for the General Cemetery, West Portland. [28]
  Person ID	I299	treeno1 | GambrillRansley
  Last Modified	17 Jan 2021

  
  

  Father	William Charles GAMBRILL,   b. 22 Apr 1846, Prospect, NSW, Australia d. 20 Sep 1892, Redfern, NSW, Australia (Age 46 years)
  Mother	Janet MELVILLE,   b. 3 Aug 1858, Windsor, NSW, Australia d. 7 Nov 1927, Lower Portland, NSW, Australia (Age 69 years)
  Marriage	4 Jun 1879	Windsor, NSW, Australia
  Family ID	F98	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Clara Muriel HERPS,   b. 18 Nov 1898, Wisemans Ferry, NSW, Australia d. 18 Nov 1938, Hawkesbury District Hospital, Windsor, NSW, Australia (Age 40 years)
  Marriage	29 Oct 1919	Lower Portland, NSW, Australia   [6]
  	NSW Marriage Transcription. 1919/13728. Groom Wesley Charles Gambrill (altered from Charles Gambrill), bachelor born Windsor NSW, orchardist age 31. Usual residence Lower Portland NSW. Parents William Charles Gambrill (deceased), storekeeper, and Janet Melville. Bride Clara Muriel Herps, spinster born Lower Portland, occupation Domestic Duties, age 21. Usual residence Lower Portland NSW. Parents Thomas James Herps, orchardist, and Clara Jane Chaseling. Date of marriage 29 Oct, 1919, Methodist Church, Lower Portland NSW, Colo Shire. Religion Methodist. Witnesses Arthur M.C. Herps and Etheline A. Gambrill. Methodist Church [6]
  Married	21 Nov 1919  [29]
  	WEDDING. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Methodist church, Lower Portland, on Wednesday afternoon, October 29, by the Rev. J. Scharkle, when Miss Clara Herps, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Herps of Lower Portland was married to Mr. Wesley Gambrill second son of Mrs. Gambrill of Colo. The church was attractively decorated by the friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father was attired in a dainty little frock of white crepe-de-chene and georgette hand-embroidered and finished with pearls. Her court train was lined with shell pink and trimmed with tulle and orange blossoms. She also wore the customary wreath and veil, worn mob cap fashion, the veil being kindly lent by Mrs. John Stephens (of Wilberforce), and carried a bouquet of white carnations and asparagus fern. Mr. Arthur Herps brother of the bride, was best man. Miss Ethel Gambrill sister of the bride-groom was bridesmaid. She wore a neat little frock of white voile, and carried a bouquet of pale pink carnations and asparagus fern. The bridegroom's, gift to the bride was a gold wristlet watch, and to the bridesmaid a sliver hand mirror. The ladies of the district also presented the bride with a silver pickle Jar. The reception was held at the bride's, parents residence, shortly after which Mr. and Mrs. Gambrill left for Manly on their honeymoon. The bride's traveling dress was navy blue crepe-de-chene, trimmed with georgette and braided with hat to match. Numerous and valuable presents and cheques were received. Mr. and Mrs. Gambrill's future home will be at Colo.
  Address	Sep 1933	Lower Portland, NSW, Australia   [30]
  	Address according to death notice for son Clive
  Children	+ 1. Molly Melville GAMBRILL,   b. 1920, Windsor, NSW, Australia d. 12 Jan 2010 (Age 90 years)   2. Allan Wesley GAMBRILL,   b. 14 Jul 1922, Windsor, NSW, Australia d. 7 Sep 1943, Papua New Guinea (Age 21 years)   3. Clive GAMBRILL,   b. 09 Feb 1932, Windsor, NSW, Australia d. 10 Sep 1933, Windsor, NSW, Australia (Age 1 year)  [Birth]
  Family ID	F160	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	23 Dec 2022

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 02 Mar 1888 - Windsor, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Labourer - 1913 - Lower Portland, NSW, Australia News General - Agricultural Bureau, Lower Portland Branch. Successful Reunion...... at the conclusion, Mr.Smith presented Mr. W. C. Gambrill hon. secretary of the branch with a fountain pen as a small token of the esteem of the members and their appreciation of his splendid services. He spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr. Gambrill's energy and capability. Mr. Gambrill suitably acknowledged the gift and kindness shown him. - 6 Jul 1917 - Lower Portland, NSW, Australia Residence - Usual residence, according to his marriage document to Clara Herps - 1919 - Lower Portland, NSW, Australia News General - Agricultural Bureau of NSW, Lower Portland Branch. A pruning demonstration will given by Mr. W. Le Gay Brereton in Mr. A. Watkins orchard at Lower Portland at 10am on Wednesday 16th inst. Everybody welcome to attend. W. C. Gambrill Hon. Sec. - 11 Jul 1919 - Lower Portland, NSW, Australia Marriage - 29 Oct 1919 - Lower Portland, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Labourer - 1930 - Lower Portland, NSW, Australia Address - Address according to death notice for son Clive - Sep 1933 - Lower Portland, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Labourer - 1934 - Lower Portland, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Orchardist - 1935 - Lower Portland, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Orchardist - 1936 - Freemans Reach, NSW, Australia Post Office Directory - 1936 - Lower Portland, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Orchardist - 1937 - Freemans Reach, NSW, Australia Residence - Informant for wife Clara Death - 1938 - Freemans Reach, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Orchardist - 1943 - Freemans Reach, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Orchardist - 1949 - Freemans Reach, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Orchardist - 1958 - Freemans Reach, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Orchardist - 1963 - Freemans Reach, NSW, Australia Residence - Address listed on sisters' death document (Etheline) - 1964 - 543 George St, Windsor, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - No occupation - 1968 - 543 George St, Windsor, NSW, Australia Residence - Address lived at time of death according to death notice. - 1972 - 543 George St, Windsor, NSW, Australia Death - 17 Jul 1972 - Windsor, NSW, Australia  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Photos	3 Photos
  	William Charles Gambrill, wife Janet and children Ethelene, Arthur, Annie, Wesley. Taken out front of the Anglican church hall in New Street, Windsor. Courtesy Hawkesbury City Library - 014967
  	L-R Standing Arthur Ransley Gambrill, Etheline Australia Gambrill, Wesley Charles Gambrill, Annie Melville Gambrill, Walter Gavin Gambrill. Sitting Molly? and whom? Can anyone confirm whom the 2 lady's that are sitting?
  	Brothers Arthur, Walter, Wesley Gambrill

  
  

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