Una Madge (Baker) Carroll (1901 - 1989)

Born 1901 in Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of James Carroll — married 1 Dec 1923 in Queensland, Australia

Descendants

Died 17 Oct 1989 at about age 88 in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Birth and Family

Una Madge Baker was born in 1901, in Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia. Her parents were Owen Baker and Laura Kennedy.^[1]

Marriage - 1923

Una Madge Baker married James Carroll in Bundaberg, Queensland in 1923.^[2]

Bankruptcy - 1935

James Carroll, Una's husband, was a Plumber. He was declared bankrupt in 1931 and further legal action was taken in 1934 when Carroll gave proceeds from a job to instal a septic system at the Bundaberg Post Office to his brother-in-law, Mr Baker of Bundaberg.

A news article stated:

'The bankrupt, however, said in evidence that the arrangements for the assignment (of money to Baker) had been made some time before the bankruptcy notice was received.

The examination of the bankrupt was closed, and that of the witnesses adjourned sine die.'^[3]

Electoral Roll - 1925

In 1925, James Carroll and Una Madge Carroll lived at Woongarra Street, Bundaberg. James Carroll's occupation was 'Plumber' and Una Madge Carroll's occupation was 'Home Duties'.^[4]

Electoral Roll - 1934

In 1934, James Carroll and Una Madge Carroll still lived at Woongarra Street, Bundaberg. James Carroll's occupation remained as 'Plumber' and Una Madge Carroll's occupation was 'Home Duties'.^[5]

Electoral Roll - 1943

In 1943, Una Madge Carroll lived at Glamorgan Vale, Via Walloon. James Carroll was not on the electoral roll, possibly because he was absent due to WW2. Una Madge Carroll's occupation was 'Home Duties'.^[6]

Electoral Roll - 1980

In 1980, Una Madge Carroll lived at 2 Adams Street, Bundaberg. ^[7]

Death

Una Madge Carroll died on 17 Oct 1989 in Queensland.^{[8] [9]}

Sources

1. ↑ Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922; Year 1901; Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia; Reg no: 24246
2. ↑ Queensland Birth, Death and Marriage Registry; Year 1923; Reg no: C3457; retrieved online 4 March 2019 [1]
3. ↑ Bundaberg Plumber Bankrupt (1935, March 8). Daily Standard (Brisbane, Qld. : 1912 - 1936), p. 2. Retrieved March 2, 2019, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article186174677
4. ↑ Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980; Year 1925; District Capricornia, Bundaberg; 'Una Madge Carroll'
5. ↑ Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980; Year 1934; District Capricornia, Bundaberg; 'Una Madge Carroll'
6. ↑ Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980; Year 1943; District Darling Downs, Marburg; 'Una Madge Carroll'
7. ↑ Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980; Year 1980; Wide Bay, Bundaberg West; 'Una Madge Carroll'
8. ↑ Queensland Birth, Deaths and Marriages; Year 1989; Reg no 58423; 'Una Madge Carroll'
9. ↑ Euna Madge Carroll on Find A Grave: Memorial #187630739 retrieved 20Nov2019