Alice Margaret (Duffett) Smith (abt. 1860 - 1937)

Born about 1860 in Victoria, Australia

Wife of Guy Percy Grey Smith — married 31 Mar 1887 in Christ Church, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died 5 Oct 1937 at about age 77 in Mornington, Victoria, Australia

Biography

ALICE MARGARET DUFFETT (Duffett-58)

PARENTS. Joseph Gibbs Duffett & Sarah (Bryant) Duffett

BIRTH. Abt. 1860, Victoria, Australia

To ENGLAND. 1861. On the RESULT.

(Dec 1861). TO ENGLAND. SHIPPING. HOBSON'S BAY. CLEARED OUT.— December 18. Result, ship, 1465 tons, John Cow, for London. Passengers cabin : Sir Henry Young, Lady Young, family, and servant, Dr. Pieroeson, Mr and Mrs Sprigg, Mrs Duffett, family, and servant, Mr and Mrs Tondeur, Mr Wieck ; and eighty-three in the third cabin, W. P. White and Co, agents.

Outwards passenger lists Record Series Number (VPRS): 948: ^[1]

Name Age Destination Ship Departure Date

DUFFETT, ---- MRS, A, LONDON, RESULT, DEC 1861

DUFFETT, 003 CHILDREN WITH, C, LONDON, RESULT, DEC 1861

DUFFETT, ---- INFANT WITH, I, LONDON, RESULT, DEC 1861

DUFFETT, ---- SERVANT WITH, A, LONDON, RESULT, DEC 1861

RETURN TO AUSTRALIA. 1863. On the YORKSHIRE.

(Jun 1863). RETURN TO AUSTRALIA. ARRIVED (HOBSON'S BAY). June 20. - Yorkshire, ship, 1,200 ton, E. A. Reynell from London, via Plymouth, 30th March. Passengers-cabin: Mr and Mrs Morgan, Mr and Mrs and Miss Strickland, Mrs Stewart, Miss Cooke, Mrs Chapman, Mr and Mrs Duflett and family, Miss Bruce, Dr and Miss Heyward, Misses Heyward (3), Mr and Mrs Vance, Mr and Mrs Doyne and family (4), Misses La Touch (3), Mrs Reynell, Messrs J. Stawell, Thomas Wilsmore, J. J. Willett, F Duffett; and seventy-four in the steerage. W. P. White and Co, agents.

Unassisted passenger lists (1852-1923) Record Series Number (VPRS): 947: ^[2]

DUFFETT, JOSEPH MR, 35, YORKSHIRE, JUN 1863

DUFFETT, SARAH MRS, 37, YORKSHIRE, JUN 1863

DUFFETT, JOSEPH MASTER, 10, YORKSHIRE, JUN 1863

DUFFETT, SARAH MISS, 7, YORKSHIRE, JUN 1863

DUFFETT, MARY MISS, 3, YORKSHIRE, JUN 1863

DUFFETT, ALICE MISS, 2, YORKSHIRE, JUN 1863

DUFFETT, FRANCES MISS, 25, YORKSHIRE, JUN 1863

MARRIAGE. 31 Mar 1887, Christ Church, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

MARRIAGE. 31 Mar 1887, Guy Percy Grey Smith, son of Francis Grey Smith & Susanna Amelia (Belcher) Smith

MARRIAGE. VIC BDM Marriage Reg: #141/1887

Family name SMITH

Given names Guy Percy

Event Marriage

Spouse's family name DUFFETT

Spouse's given name Alice Margaret

MARRIAGE NOTICE. SMITH—DUFFETT.—On the 31st ult., at Christ Church, Hawthorn, by the Rev. W. Wood, Guy Percy, fifth surviving son of Frank Grey Smith, of Evora, Tennyson-street, St. Kilda, to Alice Margaret, the youngest daughter of Joseph Gibbs Duffett, Riversdale-road, Hawthorn.

Children:

(1) Francis Edmond/Edward (Smith) Grey-Smith, b. abt. 1888, d. 28 Aug 1947, m. abt. 1916, Ada Janet King, daughter of John King & Sarah (Wynn/Wynne/Whin) King

(2) Gladys Emma Smith, b. 1891, d. 1 Oct 1973

(3) Dora Mary Smith, b. 1893, d. 26 May 1974

(4) Kathleen Sarah (Smith) Grey-Smith, b. 1896, d. 30 Jun 1961

(Aug 1911). DIVORCE. In regard to the petition for divorce by Guy Percy Smith, 50, [sic, 60], of Dickens-street, St. Kilda, station manager, against Alice Margaret Smith, 57, of Hawthorn-grove, Hawthorn, there, was no appearance, and the case was struck out.

DEATH. 5 Oct 1937, Moonya, Herbert-street, Mornington, Victoria, Australia

DEATH. VIC BDM Death Reg: #18594/1937

Family name SMITH

Given names Alice Margaret Grey

Event Death

Father's name DUFFETT Joseph

Mother's maiden name Sarah (Bryant)

Place of death MORNINGTON

Age 77

DEATH NOTICE. GREY SMITH.—On the 5th October, at Moonya, Herbert street, Mornington, Alice Margaret, loving mother of F., G., L., and K. Grey Smith. (Privately interred on the 6th October at Dandenong Cemetery.)

BURIAL Dandenong Cemetery Dandenong, Greater Dandenong City, Victoria, Australia

Alice Margaret Duffett Grey Smith

BIRTH 1860

DEATH 1937 Mornington, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Victoria, Australia

MEMORIAL ID 104266147

Death of Spouse: 23 Jul 1945, Sandringham, Victoria, Australia

MARRIAGE OF HER PARENTS. 18 Aug 1852, Bristol, All Saints, Gloucestershire, England

MARRIAGE. 18 Aug 1852

Name Joseph Gibbs Duffett

Event Type Marriage

Event Date 18 Aug 1852

Event Place Bristol, All Saints, Gloucestershire, England

Spouse's Gender Female

Marital Status Single

Father's Name James Duffett

Spouse's Name Sarah Bryant

Spouse's Marital Status Single

Spouse's Father's Name Richard Bryant

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IMMIGRATION. 1852. On the GREAT BRITAIN.

Unassisted passenger lists (1852-1923) Record Series Number (VPRS): 947: ^[3]

DUFFETT, ---- MR, -, GREAT BRITAIN, NOV 1852

DUFFETT, ---- MRS, -, GREAT BRITAIN, NOV 1852

DEATH OF HER FATHER: 26 Sep 1904, Oakbank, Heywood, Victoria, Australia

DEATH. VIC BDM Death Reg: #9049/1904

Family name DUFFETT

Given names Jos Gibbs

Event Death

Father's name Duffett Jas

Mother's maiden name Sarah (Gibbs)

Place of death Heywood

Age 81

DEATH NOTICE. DUFFETT.—At Oakbank, Heywood, on 26th September, 1904, JOSEPH GIBBS DUFFETT ; aged, 81 years. Portland Guardian (Vic. : 1876 - 1953) Mon 26 Sep 1904, Page 2: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/63689970

OBITUARY. Death of Mr Joseph Gibbs Duffett. It is with feelings of the deepest regret we are called upon to record the death of one of the most prominent residents of the district, Mr J. G. Duffett, J,P,, of Oakbank, Heywood. For some time past the deceased gentleman has been in declining health, and it has been only too apparent the sad parting was steadily but surely drawing near, and that a constitution marvellously strong was running down gently till the end came peacefully this morning at the family residence, Oakbank, Heywood.

One of England's old gentlemen Mr Duffett was ever the same kind, considerate gentleman, and all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance will regret to hear of his removal. Since his purchase of Oakbank, in 1886, he has been a most liberal employer of labor, and those who remember Oakbank at the time it came into his possession, and know it now can well bear out the great transformation which has been made at the outlay of a vast amount of money. It has been at Oakbank that the best of the stud stock obtainable could always be found, and it may well be said Mr Duffett was a lover of a good animal.

As a resident of the district he has filled those offices which his calling and education so well fitted him to do with credit and justice to all, his kindly and sympathetic disposition being ever manifest. As a friend of the poor we need only say he was a friend indeed, He took as active a part in public matters as circumstances would permit, while his purse was always opened for any good or deserving cause. He had a very strong and kindly feeling towards Portland, a town which he admired for its picturesque beauty and as a health resort.

He gave gratuitously very valuable help in the floating of the Portland and Western District Freezing Company, in which he was a large shareholder. We regret time will not permit us entering fully into the details, but the following will be found interesting as giving a brief outline of the life of the deceased gentleman,

Mr. Joseph G, Duffett was born in Bristol, England, on 27th November, 1823, and practised as a solicitor in Bristol until 1852, when he sailed in the Great Britain for Australia, but on his way he stayed three months at Cape Town, South Africa, and arrived in Melbourne in the early part of 1853. Shortly after his arrival he started practice as is solicitor in Melbourne, and continued in business until 1892, under, in latter days, the style of Messrs. Duffett, Brown and McCullagh, which business is still carried on by Messrs, Brown and McCullagh, the name Duffett being dropped when he left the business.

He then returned to his old town of Bristol to see the old place once more and arrange business, as he still retained a good deal of interest in his old home. He lived at Oaklands, Hawthorn, for for over 30 years, and in the early days acted as Councillor for some years, but as he never cared a great deal for municipal work he retired; and never took it up again. He purchased Oakbank, Heywood, in 1886, and when he gave up business and came to Heywood to live, he was made a J.P, This was about 1891.

Mr Duffett was one of five to start the old Melbourne Daily Telegraph and Weekly Times, which was most successfully carried on for 15 years by the original owners, but a big price being offered it was accepted, and the buinesw changed hands, but after this the paper only had a short life under the new management.

Mr. Duffett raced horses, and won many races, but on the death of his eldest son be gave up racing, but always admired a good horse. He was solicitor for the Melbourne Tram and Omnibus Company' from Its start and up to the time he gave up business, but always took great interest in this company.

Mrs Duffett survives her husband, and of a family of five there are two daughters and one son living, one of the daughters being a resident of England. The interment will take place in the Portland South Cemetery on Wednesday. Portland Guardian (Vic. : 1876 - 1953) Mon 26 Sep 1904, Page 3: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/63689982

DEATH OF HER MOTHER: 28 Nov 1918, Bundoran, Dunkeld, Victoria, Australia

DEATH. VIC BDM Death Reg: #12612/1918

Family name DUFFETT

Given names Sarah

Event Death

Father's name Byrant Richd

Mother's maiden name Unknown (Unknown)

Place of death Dunkeld

Age 90

DEATH NOTICE. DUFFETT.—On the 28th November, 1918, at Bundoran, Dunkeld, Sarah Duffett, aged 91 years. The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Sat 30 Nov 1918, Page 11

OBITUARY.—Mrs. Duffett, relict of J. G. Duffett, and mother of the late Mr. Edmund Duffet, passed away on Thursday night at her home, "Bundoran," Dunkeld, on Thursday night at the venerable age of 91 years. Her remains were brought to Portland by train on Friday night and interred at the south cemetery on Saturday morning. The burial service was read by Archdeacon Harris. Mrs. Duffett is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Smith, of St. Kilda. Portland Observer and Normanby Advertiser (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Mon 2 Dec 1918, Page 2: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88197457

Sources

1. ↑ DUFFETT FAMILY on the RESULT. Outwards passenger lists Record Series Number (VPRS): 948: https://www.prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/passenger-records-and-immigration/outwards-passenger-lists
2. ↑ DUFFETT FAMILY on the YORKSHRE. Unassisted passenger lists (1852-1923) Record Series Number (VPRS): 947: https://www.prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/passenger-records-and-immigration/unassisted-passenger-lists
3. ↑ DUFFETT FAMILY on the GREAT BRITAIN. Unassisted passenger lists (1852-1923) Record Series Number (VPRS): 947: https://www.prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/passenger-records-and-immigration/unassisted-passenger-lists

• (Dec 1861). TO ENGLAND: The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Thu 19 Dec 1861, Page 4: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/154848796

• (Jun 1863). RETURN TO AUSTRALIA: Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918) Tue 23 Jun 1863, Page 2: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/87937071

• Marriage: VIC BDM Marriage Reg: #141/1887

• Marriage Notice: The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tue 5 Apr 1887, Page 1: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/7856083

• (Aug 1911). DIVORCE: The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Sat 26 Aug 1911, Page 5: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196215188

• Death: VIC BDM Death Reg: #18594/1937

• The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thu 7 Oct 1937, Page 17: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11092149

• Burial: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104266147/alice-margaret-grey_smith