Albert Alfred Victor Bentley (1889 - 1925)

Born 1889 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Died 12 Feb 1925 at about age 36 in Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Albert was born in 1889.^[1][2] He was the son of John Bentley and Louisa Ball. He passed away in 1925.^[3]

In 1911, Albert married Eliza Jane Readdy.^[4]

In 1915, Albert was a lengthsman and Eliza was the gate house keeper at Goondoon Railway Station on the Bundaberg line when items were stolen from their house while they were away.^[5]

On Albert's passing the following notices were published.

DEATH NOTICE.
BENTLEY.— On the 12th Inst., at St. Vincent's Private Hospital, ALFRED ALBERT VICTOR BENTLEY, of Ballyard, aged 37 years.— R.I.P.

FUNERAL NOTICE.
The friends of Mrs. A. A. V. Bentley, P. Readdy of Bullyard, Messrs P. and D. J. Readdy (Maryborough) and Mr. J. J. Readdy (Ipswich). Mr. T. Readdy (Mackay), Mr. R. Readdy (Nikenbah) and Mrs. E. Readdy, senr., and Mr. and Mrs. R. Alexander (Electra-street), are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late husband, brother-in-law, son-in-law, and brother, respectively. A. A. V. BENTLEY, which will move from St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, THIS DAY (Friday) at 3 p.m. for interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery.
JOHN NOVAKOSKI, Undertaker, Woongarra Street. Phone 138.

H.A.C.B. SOCIETY. Members of St. Mary's Branch, H.A.C.B.S.. are requested to attend the Funeral of the late Bro. A. V. Bentley.-
By Order.
B. WHELAN. President.^[6]

A short obituary was also published.

AT REST.
The funeral of the late Mr. Albert Victor Bentley, railway fettler at Bullyard, whose death at the early age of 37 years, on Thursday, occasioned considerable regret in the town and district, took place yesterday afternoon, from the Catholic Church to the Catholic cemetery, and was largely attended by relatives, and sympathising friends; a large number of whom came down from the Goondoon and Bullyard district to pay their, last sad respects to the passing of an esteemed friend.
The burial service was read by Rev. Father Hayes, and the funeral arrangements were conducted by Mr. John Novakoski. Several wreaths and floral tokens were placed on the grave. Much sympathy .has been expressed to the bereaved widow and other members of the family in their sad loss.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ Births New South Wales Register of Births Deaths and Marriages. BENTLEY, ALBERT A V. Father's given name(s): JOHN. Mother's given name(s): LOUISA. District: SYDNEY. Registration number: 827/1889.
2. ↑ Birth of child Albert A V Bentley: "Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922"
   The New South Wales Pioneers Index: Federation Series 1889-1918; Registration Number: 827
   Ancestry au Record 1778 #304078901 (accessed 8 July 2023)
   Albert A V Bentley born to Louisa Bentley and John Bentley in 1889 in New South Wales.
3. ↑ Death registration Queensland Register of Births Deaths and Marriages. Alfred Albert Victor Bentley 12/02/1925. Mother: Louisa Bal1. Father/parent: John Bentley. https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/details/dd92fb7248807c472c937e5367ae0d484ed1cf3b6e760c782681c431fd7c4c35. Registration details: 1925/C/67.
4. ↑ Marriage registration Queensland Register of Births Deaths and Marriages. Albert Alfred Victor Bentley 15/05/1911. Spouse: Eliza Jane Readdy. https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/details/cfc67a0671f4a0a731f2d73fdecd266a9f491449d04d214029bcb7d898d178a1. Registration details: 1911/C/2262.
5. ↑ The Bundaberg Mail and Burnett Advertiser, Wed 16 Jun 1915. p. 2. THE POLICE COURT.
6. ↑ The Bundaberg Mail, Fri 13 Feb 1925. p. 4. Family Notices.
7. ↑ The Bundaberg Mail, Sat 14 Feb 1925. p. 4. AT REST.