Herbert Allchurch (1868 - 1930)

Born 19 Mar 1868 in Glenelg, South Australia, Australia

Husband of Harriet Annie (Clifford) Allchurch — married 25 May 1892 (to 5 Jan 1930) in Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Died 5 Jan 1930 at age 61 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Herbert was born in Glenelg, South Australia during 1868. He is the son of Edward Allchurch and Anne Pont. He passed away in Adelaide, South Australia during 1930.

Herbert was born in Glenelg, South Australia on 19 March 1868 to Edward Allchurch and Anne Pont.^[1]

Herbert married Harriet Annie Clifford in Port Adelaide, South Australia on 25 May 1892.^[2]

Herbert died in Adelaide, South Australia on 5 January 1930 at the age of 61 years.^[3]

Herbert was buried at the West Terrace Cemetery in Adelaide, South Australia.^[4]

The following obituary was published in the South Australian newspaper, The Chronicle, on 9 January 1930:^[5]

FORMER POLICE PROSECUTOR, DEATH OF MR. H. ALLCHURCH

After a long illness, Mr. Herbert Allchurch, former Police Prosecutor, died at Parkwynd Hospital, Wakefield-street, shortly after 10 p.m. on Saturday. Mr. Allchurch had been in ill-health since he retired from the Police Department two years ago. For the past six weeks he had been confined to his bed. On Friday morning he was admitted to the hospital suffering from a serious internal malady.

Mr. Allchurch had a long experience as a member of the police and detective forces, and at different times was successful in bringing to justice some of the most daring criminals in the State, and of sheeting home to the perpetrators crimes which aroused widespread public interest. He was the son of a policeman, and seemed to have inherited the instinct for hunting down criminals. He was born at Glenelg 62 years ago, and received his education at the seaside town, where his father was in charge of the police station. On leaving school he spent some time as a hairdresser's assistant. Later he entered into business as a grocer, in Hanson-street, Adelaide. After a few years he joined the police force, and his energy and ability brought him rapid promotion. At the time he was appointed to the detective branch he was the youngest constable to be made a detective in this State. He was sent to Mount Gambler, where his name came into prominence as the result of his being able to solve the Tantanoola tiger mystery, which had baffled the local residents at intervals for a long period. His elevation to the rank of detective-sergeant was well merited, and courage and astuteness in dealing with difficult matters of criminal investigations won for him commendations of judges and magistrates on several occasions.

Always of a studious disposition, he devoted attention to the study of law, and this stood him in good stead when some years ago he was entrusted with the responsible duties of Police Prosecutor. Prior to his appointment the work had always been done by an inspector of police. So successful was he in the position that, when it was decided to create a detached position of Police Prosecutor, he received the appointment, and at the same time he severed his connection with the detective force. In the discharge of his duties Mr. Allchurch won the confidence of the bench and bar. His conduct of cases was always marked by fair play and courtesy. He had five sons, three of whom, Messrs. Herbert, Clifford, and Leonard, went to the war. Clifford made the supreme sacrifice, and the other son died about 18 months ago. His other sons are Messrs. Harold Kingsley (a former member of the plainclothes branch of the police force), and Ronald Keith. Mrs. H. R. Highman is his daughter. He also leaves a widow and three grandchildren.

Sources

1. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Database Search for Birth Registration, accessed 4 December 2022 (Subscription required to view full details of the above source), Search result follows - Surname: ALLCHURCH, Given Names: Herbert, Date of Birth: 19-Mar-1868, Gender: M, Father: Edward ALLCHURCH, Mother: Anne PONT, Birth Residence: Glenelg, District: Adelaide, Book/Page: 62/131
2. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Database Search for Marriage Registration, accessed 4 December 2022 (Subscription required to view full details of the above source), Search result follows - Groom Surname: ALLCHURCH, Groom Given Names: Herbert, Bride Surname: CLIFFORD, Bride Given Names: Harriet Annie, Marriage Date: 25-May-1892, Marriage Place: Congregational Church Port Adelaide, Groom Age: 24, Groom Marital Status: S, Groom Father: Edward ALLCHURCH, Bride Age: 24, Bride Marital Status: S, Bride Father: George Henry CLIFFORD, District: Port Adelaide, Book/Page: 171/776
3. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Database Search for Death Registration, accessed 4 December 2022 (Subscription required to view full details of the above source), Search result follows - Surname: ALLCHURCH, First Names: Herbert, Death Date: 05-Jan-1930, Age: 61, Gender: M, Marital Status: M, Place of Death: Adelaide, Residence: Adelaide, Relative: Not Recorded, District: Adelaide, Book/Page: 518/14
4. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157226545/herbert-allchurch: accessed 04 December 2022), memorial page for Herbert Allchurch (19 Mar 1868–5 Jan 1930), Find a Grave Memorial ID 157226545, citing West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, Adelaide City, South Australia, Australia; Maintained by Dwight Baker (contributor 47306645) .
5. ↑ 1930 'FORMER POLICE PROSECUTOR', Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 9 January, p. 47. , viewed 04 Dec 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90103395