Name |
George Thomas GAMBRILL [1] |
Birth |
10 Mar 1874 |
Church St, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [1] |
- #6906/68 10th March 1874, Church Street, Parramatta. George Thomas. Father William Gambrill (49), labourer, born England, married 1856 in Windsor. Previous issue 5 males living, 7 females living. Mother Sarah Etherden (39) born Hawkesbury River. Informant William Gambrill, father, Church Street, Parramatta. [1]
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Gender |
Male |
News General |
29 Jan 1888 [2] |
George Gambrill and Francis Flynn, two boys, were then proceeded against for breaking into the dwelling house of one William Rafter, Harris Park. Constable Rose's evidence as to arrest and statements of the prisoners having been taken, the case was postponed. |
News General |
20 Nov 1888 |
Parramatta, NSW, Australia [3] |
Newspaper Article: At Parramatta Court yesterday George Gambrel, James Stevens and Frank Flynn were fined in sums varying from 10s to 2s 6d, with 2s 6d costs for bathing in a public place during prohibited hours. |
News General |
29 Dec 1888 [4] |
The Juvenile Burglars. At the Police Court yesterday (Friday) in the cases of alleged breaking and entering, (into J.E Kelly's, Church Street North, and W.Rafters, Harris Park), the prisoners Arundale, Mather, and Ormes, and Gambrell and Flynn were committed for trial. Bail in heavy amounts was granted. |
Physical Description |
1889 [5] |
5ft 6in, light brown hair, hazel eyes, tears? on middle fingers of left hand ?? and something on both forearms (hard to read this one) |
News General |
1889 [6] |
Return of prisoners tried at the different circuit courts and courts of quarter sessions. George Gambell, Breaking and entering at place of William Rafter. Tried at Parramatta Quarter Sessions 8th February 1889. 3months hard labour Darlinghurst Gaol. |
News General |
9 Jan 1889 [7] |
George Gambell and Frank Flynn, charged with breaking and entering the dwelling of William Rafter, have been arrested by Constables Ross and McNamara, Parramatta Police. Committed for trial at Parramatta Sessions. |
News General |
9 Feb 1889 [8] |
Breaking and Entering. George Gambrell and Francis Flynn, two boys, were found guilty on a charge of breaking and entering the house of William Rafter. They were remanded for sentence. Sentenced to 3 months imprisonment. |
News General |
9 Feb 1889 [9] |
PARRAMATTA QUARTER SESSIONS, Friday February 8. (before Mr. district court judge Dowling) Mr.W.H.Coffrey prosecuted for the crown. George Gambrell and Francis Flynn, two boys were charged with breaking and entering the premises of Mr.William Kapter. They were found guilty and sentenced to three months imprisonment. |
News General |
Jul 1889 |
Parramatta, NSW, Australia [10] |
3 months jail for break and entering, stealing. |
News General |
8 Nov 1893 [11] |
George is listed as a witness in this case. Parramatta Police Court. Friday November 3. 1893. Before Mr.F.W.Edwards, P.M. Assault. Geo. Ellison v. Ernest Flicker (Alias Walshaw) Alleged assault. Defendant pleaded guilty. Complainant said that the offence was stone throwing; complainant was hit. Defendant was fined 20s; alternate, 21 days' imprisonment. 'Cross-Case' - Flicker (alias Walshaw) v. Ellison. In this matter Flicker complained of Ellison for assault - Defendant pleaded not guilty. Complainant deposed that defendant assaulted him on the river, near the gas works bridge, on the 24th ultimo. Defendant threw stones; he hit witness once. Defendant was on the bank. That was the assault complained of. To Defendant: Was looking over a fence at a dance. Did not speak to Ellison, till the latter ran out and wanted to fight. Saw defendant?s father; did not see Mr. Clement; was never inside the place (Clement's). Did not strike defendant. Did not say You ------; I'll do for you! George Gambell, labourer, deposed that he saw the row at the dance-room (Clement's). Witness and Walshaw pulled up the river in a boat. Witness got out with Walshaw, to speak to a young fellow. Were ordered off. Went out on to the river bank. Ellison came out, wanting to fight. Got into the boat; and pulled off. Ellison threw stones. None of the stones struck complainant. Defendant persisted in wanting to fight. Witness stopped him. Defendant called. William Clement, who deposed that he saw complainant and defendant on the 24th ult. Walshaw and some others trespassed on witness's property. They assaulted him; and threatened to throw him into the river. Witness went up to the house. Witness called Mr.Ellison to assist him. Complainant and others were trespassing, and preventing witness from shutting and locking a gate. Did not see any stones thrown. Ellison went into the witness-box. He deposed that he did not throw stones. The case was dismissed. Firing at an Alleged Trespasser. Ernest Walshaw v. William Clement. Defendant was charged with firing a pistol at complainant - defendant pleaded not guilty. Complainant deposed that on the occasion of the row already described, Clement came down to where witness and five other young men were, and asked them if they were going. They made no reply. Clement said, "I'll soon move you!" He went to the house, and got a pistol. He said, "I'll shoot you." He fired. Witness stooped down behind a fence. Could not say whether the pistol contained ball. The first time he pulled the trigger he only snapped a cap. The second time he fired. Thought the weapon was a double-barrelled pistol. Clement fired over the fence. George Gambell gave corroborative evidence. Witness could not swear that Clement pointed the pistol at anyone in particular. Benjamin Gambell said he saw the shot fired - at witness. Witness was in the boat, the bow of which was on the beach. Walshaw was between witness and Clement. Clement said he?d shoot before he went for the pistol. He then went for the pistol and did shoot. William Clement deposed that he did fire a pistol - in the air. The pistol contained a few grains of unboiled rice. The Bench: It was a very foolish thing to do. If they trespassed, you had your remedy. Defendant was bound over to keep the peace for the three months, in sureties - himself in 10pounds, and two sureties of 5 pounds, or one surety of 10 pounds.
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Residence |
1896 |
Harris Park, NSW, Australia [12] |
Usual residence as listed on Marriage Document. |
Occupation |
1896 [12] |
Labourer |
Census |
1901 |
Cowper St, Granville, NSW, Australia [13] |
Total living at address 3 males and 2 females. |
Post Office Directory |
1904 |
Kemp St, Granville, NSW, Australia [14] |
News General |
6 Sep 1909 [15] |
Registered Firms. Gambrill & McKay, Harris Park, bakers & pastrycooks - business commenced 1.9.09. Partners: Geo. Thos. Gambrill & Donald Fitzgerald McKay. Registered 1.9.09. No.20319 |
Occupation |
26 Feb 1910 [16] |
Master Baker, according to birth document for daughter Muriel. |
Electoral Roll |
1913 |
Wigram St, Harris Park, NSW, Australia [17] |
Master Baker |
Post Office Directory |
1914 |
Wigram St, Harris Park, NSW, Australia [18] |
News General |
20 Jun 1916 [19] |
DIRTY PREMISES. PARRAMATTA BAKERS FINED. George Gambrill and Donald McKay, bakers and pastrycooks, of Church-street, Parramatta were at the instance of Inspector Patton of the Health Department proceeded against at the Parramatta Court, before Mr.Fitzharding S.M., for having in a dirty condition their bakery premises. It was stated in evidence by Inspector Patton that on June 12, in company with the local health officer (Mr. Bardsley) he inspected defendants bakehouse in Church street. The walls and ceiling were dirty and smoky. The floor was of brick and was uneven and was caked with dirt. Refuse and dirt were about the door and under the troughs and benches. The tops of the benches were caked with dirt and sticky matter. The place for stowing egg's was slimy with egg refuse and the icing bin was dirty. A bucket of milk was on the floor and another on a bench. Both were covered with dirt and while he was there an employee started to sweep, though the cakes and the milk were exposed to dust. The premises were generally neglected and dirty. Evidence was given by Mr. Bardsley, health officer, that he had cautioned the defendants before about having the premises in a dirty condition. On the occasion of Inspector Patton's visit the place was dirtier than he had ever found it before. The bakehouse at Harris Park was kept clean. Both defendants pleaded guilty. Mr Gambrill said the building was 50 years old and certainly looked it. He and his partner were having a new factory erected and they expected to transfer their operations to it within three weeks. Every effort was made to keep the old factory clean. The magistrate remarked that the description given by the Inspector proved the place to have been in an exceedingly filthy condition. He had come across some bad cases but none so bad as this one. A fine of £10 and 9s fine was imposed. |
News General |
6 Jun 1919 [20] |
NOTICE Is hereby given that the partnership hitherto existing between George Thomas Gambrill and Donald Fitzgerald McKay, carrying on business as bread bakers and caterers at Wigram street, Harris Park, and Church street, Parramatta, under the style or firm of Gambrill and McKay, has been dissolved as from the fourth day of November, 1918, and all debts due to and owing by the late firm in respect of the bakery business at Wigram street, Harris Park, will be received and paid respectively by the said George Thomas Gambrill, who will continue to carry on the said bakery business at Wigram Street, Harris Park, aforesaid, in his own name, and all debts due to and owing by the late firm in respect of the catering business at Church street, Parramatta, will be received and paid respectively by the said Donald Fitzgerald McKay, who will continue to carry on the said catering business at Church street, Parramatta, aforesaid, in the name of himself. Dated this twentieth day of December, 1918. G. T. GAMBRILL. D. F. McKAY. |
Occupation |
1920 [21] |
Produce Merchant, according to son Walters marriage document to Elma |
Sands Directory |
1920 |
Wigram St, Harris Park, NSW, Australia [22] |
Residence |
1921 |
Blaxcell Road, Eastwood, NSW, Australia [23] |
Informant for his mother Sarah death. |
Occupation |
1922 [24] |
Baker, according to marriage document for son Robert to Leila |
News General |
29 Jul 1922 [25] |
MR. GAMBRILL'S DEPARTURE. Mr. George Gambrill intends to leave Eastwood at an early date. He has purchased a bakery business at Belmore. During three years' residence in Eastwood, Mr. Gambrill made many friends, all of whom will regret his departure. He was a member of the School of Arts, Committee and identified himself with other public movements. |
Sands Directory |
1924 |
Chalmers St, Belmore, NSW, Australia [26] |
Baker |
News General |
23 Oct 1925 [27] |
Modern Bread Baking, Mr. Gambrill's Enterprise. There are many modern innovations in connection with the bakery business, which has been opened by Mr. George Gambrill in Blaxcell street, Granville. A steam Vienna oven, replete with up-to date equipment, has been installed; also a plain baking oven for heavy bread. All those methods which make for efficient and hygienic working of a bakery have been included, and Mr. Gambrill, who has a 30 years' reputation as a baker, will be pleased to show visitors over his establishment. His commodious new shop will be completed next month. |
News General |
12 Aug 1927 [28] |
SAVING THE DOUGH - Baker Charged with Breach. INSPECTOR'S GRAVE STATEMENT. Stating that he was endeavoring to save his dough, Reginald Gambrill, a Granville baker, on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to starting work before the regulation time of 5.30 a.m. The case had been adjourned from a previous sitting of the Parramattta Police Court. On that occasion Inspector Willliams gave evidence of having seen defendant kneading dough at his father's bake house at 5a.m. on June 16. The Inspector declared that defendant's brother Robert Gambrill was also working on the dough at the same time. On Wednesday when the case was resumed, evidence for the defence was given to the effect that anything that was being done before 5.30 was for the purpose of saving the dough, which had matured quicker than was anticipated. The law allows an earlier commencement in such circumstances. George Gambrill, father of defendant, stated that it was Imperative that when dough matured quickly it should be attended to. Evidence of a similar nature was given by Rufus Jefcote, a baker of 48 years experience. The Magistrate dismissed the information, and a charge of a similar nature against Robert Gambrill was not proceeded with. At the conclusion of the evidence for the defence, Inspector Willliams returned to the witness-box, and made a somewhat grave statement. "On July 7, I walked up the street, in company with George Gambrill, Reg. Gambrill and Robert Gambrill" said he; "and George Gambrill said to me, "What did you want to apply for an adjournment for?" He said, 'Why did you summons Reg.?' I said, 'I saw Reg. at work before I entered the bake house'." "George Gambrill then said," continued the inspector, "'You are a liar to say that.' I replied, 'I am not a liar.' At the corner of Church and George streets, he said, 'I have a good mind to punch you in the nose. I have seen better things like you crawling into holes. You are not a man. If you are, come round the corner and fight me'." The witness went on to say that he told Gambrill that he had respect for his age; but, if the latter had anybody prepared to take up his cause, he would accommodate him in a gymnasium. George Gambrill denied having spoken to the inspector in the manner described. |
Electoral Roll |
1930 |
Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia [29] |
Baker |
Electoral Roll |
1933 |
Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia [30] |
Baker |
Electoral Roll |
1934 |
Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia [31] |
Baker |
Electoral Roll |
1935 |
Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia [32] |
Baker |
Electoral Roll |
1936 |
90 Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia [33] |
Baker |
Electoral Roll |
1937 |
90 Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia [34] |
Baker |
News General |
1 Apr 1942 [35] |
VETERANS ATTEND SALVATION ARMY JUBILEE - Present at the Jubilee Celebrations of Granville Salvation Army last weekend, were Mr. and Mrs. George Gambrill, snr., of Granville, who attended the first service 50 years ago. The celebration opened with a tea meeting in the Rechabite Hall, and among those present were Divisional Commissioner Colonel R. Rignold and Mrs. Rignold, and Mr. W. H. Lamb, M.L.A. At night the Citadel was packed when Granville Salvation Army Band and songsters gave an enjoyable concert. Big congregations attended on Sunday, when special reference was made to the King's call to national prayer. Among the speakers was Major Booth Tucker, a granddaughter of the founder of the Salvation Army, General William Booth. Arrangements for the Jubilee were handled by the officer in charge at Granville, Major C. Sandercock. |
News General |
8 Apr 1942 [36] |
"HAD TO BE TOUGH IN THOSE DAYS!" FIFTY YEARS IN THE SALVATION ARMY VETERANS LOOK BACK When the first Granville Salvation Army wedding took place in the School of Arts, the "congregation" paid a shilling a head admission money. Mr. and Mrs. George Gambrill, senr., respected Granville residents, who have just completed 50 years service under the banner of "Blood and Fire", recalled this yesterday when they went back over the years with an "Argus" reporter. "The wedding raised quite a bit for the Army", Mrs. Gambrill said. Half-a-century ago she became the first sworn-in soldier at Granville, when a 16-year-old Italian girl Captain Satoria came from the Parramatta Citadel to raise the Army banner there. With her came the late Captain John Dean who, three years before, had founded the Parramatta unit. First meetings were held in the Albert Hall, which stood in Sydney road on the site now occuppied by the Granville Cinema. Later they were transferred to an old shed in Brown's bottle yard, at the rear of ground where the Citadel now stands. They had to be tough in the Army in those far-off days, Mr. and Mrs. Gambrill agreed. Organised bands harassed the meetings; which were held to the accompaniment of showers of brick-ends and sometimes, rotten eggs. One local identity "Old George" a fisherman made a practice of walking up and down at out-door meetings, yelling at the top of his voice: "Live prawns. Here they are, all fresh-live prawn- ohs". "He used to get me so wild that one day I did my block, and I said to Captain Tucker, who was conducting a meeting, 'Why don't you up-end him in the gutter'. "He did, and Old George never worried us again after that". More grim was the story of a Salvationist attacked at Parramatta. Beaten and kicked, he was dragged along Church street to Lennox Bridge with the river as his ultimate destination. "The police got to them just in time'", said Mr. Gambrill. "Yes", chimed in Mrs. Gambrill, "'we had a lot to put up with in those days. Yet I like to think back to the time when Charley Bain, with his cornet, formed our first 'band' and how later I joined him as second cornet. "But it has all been worth-while. I was 16 when I was 'converted', and if I had my time over again I would still be proud to be a Salvationist". Mr. and Mrs. Gambrill have been married 46 years and have reared a family of seven. All are members of the Salvation Army. |
Electoral Roll |
1943 |
90 Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia [37] |
Baker |
Electoral Roll |
1949 |
90 Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia [38] |
Baker |
Residence |
Jul 1952 |
Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia [39] |
Usual residence as listed on his death transcription. |
Death |
25 Jul 1952 |
33 Eurobin Ave, Manly, NSW, Australia [42] |
Cause: Coronary Occlusion |
- Death Transcription: NSW Death 1952/#21073 George Thomas Gambrill (baker) 25 July 1952 at 33 Eurobin Avenue, Manly. Usual residence Blaxcell St., Granville. Age 78, widower, born Granville NSW. Parents Thomas Gambrill (altered from Gambrell) farmer, Mother unknown. Place of marriage Granville, NSW, age at marriage 22, spouse - Mary Eliza McKay. Children of marriage: Stanley W. 54, Miriam I 52, Robert G. 50, Maria S. 48, Reginald 46, Muriel E. 42, Donald T. 40, Living, none deceased. Informant C.K. Hayman, son-in-law of 33 Eurobin Avenue, Manly. Cause of death Coronary Occlusion. Date of burial 28 Jul 1952, Independent Cemetery Rookwood, witness I.Auprince & C.V.Goulding. Death registered 29 Jul 1952 Auburn.
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- Death Notice: GAMBRILL, George Thomas. July 25 1952. at the home of his daughter (Mrs C.K Hayman, 33 Eurobin Avenue, Manly), formerly of Granville, beloved husband of the late Mary Eliza Gambrill, and beloved father of Stanley, Robert, Reginald, Donald, Rene, Mona, and Muriel aged 78 years. For funeral arrangements see Monday's Herald. [41]
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Burial |
28 Jul 1952 |
Rookwood, NSW, Australia |
- Rookwood Cemetery, Denomination Independent
Section J Grave Number 0001193. Does anyone have a photo of Georges gravestone?
- GAMBRILL. The Relatives and Friends of Mr, and Mrs. Stanley Gambrill, Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Hayman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gambrill. Mr. and Mrs. H. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Reg Gambrill. Mr. and Mrs. H J. Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gambrill and their Families are invited to attend the Funeral of their dearly loved Father, Father-in-law, and Grandfather GEORGE THOMAS GAMBRILL: to leave the Salvation Army Citadel Mary Street. Auburn, This Day (Monday), after service commencing at 2.30 p.m. for the Independent Cemetery, Reokwood.
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GAMBRILL. The Relatives and Friends of the Hon. L. W. H. Lamb and Mrs. Lamb are invited to attend the Funeral of their dear Friend. GEORGE THOMAS GAMBRILL. For particulars see preceding notice.
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- The Funeral of the late Mr.George Thomas Gambrill, of Granville and Manly, will leave the Salvation Citadel, Mary Street, Auburn, tomorrow, after service commencing at 2.30pm, for Independent Cemetery, Rookwood. [44]
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Probate/Will |
1 Aug 1952 [45] |
In the Will of George Thomas Gambrill formerly of Granville, late of Manly in the State of New South Wales. Retired Master Baker, deceased. Application will be made after 14 days from the publication hereof that Probate of the last Will and Testament dated the 10th March 1952 of the above named deceased may be granted to Miriam Irene Haymen and Walter Stanley Gambrill the Executrix and Executor in the said Will named. All notices maybe served at the undermentioned address. All creditors having any claims against the Estate of the said deceased are hereby required to send in particulars of their claims to the undersigned. J.L Thomson, proctor for the Executors, "Newlands House" 141 Elizabeth St, Sydney |
Obituary |
6 Aug 1952 [46] |
FORMER Granville baker, George Thomas Gambrill, who died at Manly on July 25, was a man of kindly heart and practical benevolence. During the dark days of the Depression (may God preserve us from its like), even their daily bread was all economic problem many could not solve. But none ever went hungry if George Gambrill could help it. In life he would never have revealed this, which after his death can now be told. When the Depression ended he was owed more than £5000 for bread alone. "The poor beggars simply couldnt pay" was his simple comment' ????? wiped the slate clean. |
In Memoriam |
27 Jul 1955 [47] |
GAMBRILL - In Loving memory of our dear mother, Mary Eliza, who passed away July 27, 1946 and our dear father, George Thomas, July 25, 1952. As years go by our memories of them will never die. Inserted by their loving family Stan, Elma, Rene, Charles, Bob, Leila, Mona, Harry, Reg., Eva, Muriel, Herb, Don, Thelma. |
Person ID |
I346 |
treeno1 | Etherden |
Last Modified |
2 Jan 2022 |