Adela Kathleen BOURKE (later, mostly known as "Delia Catherine") was born on 25 June 1902, at Sassafras. Her parents were George Sylvester BOURKE, farmer, of Sassafras, and his wife Mary Anne (COOK) BOURKE. Her birth was registered by her older sister, Annie BOURKE.[1]
Delia Catherine BOURKE was married at Stanley, on 19 November 1927, to Vernard Roy SMEDLEY (generally known as Vernon Roy SMEDLEY).[2]
Delia and Vernon had four children.
1928 - Australia, Electoral Rolls, Darwin Circular Head:
West Montague: Delia Catherine Smedley (no other Smedley)[3]
1929 - Mr and Mrs. Vernon Smedley, who left West Montagu some time ago, are now residing at Kimberley.[4]
1938 - Mr. Vernon Smedley, of Melbourne, former resident of Montagu, is again residing in the district.[5]
1943 - Electoral Rolls, Darwin, Kentish:
Railton: Delia Catherine Smedley, home duties (no other SMEDLEY)[6]
AND 1943 - Electoral Rolls, Darwin, Emu Bay:
Wivenhoe: Delia Catherine Smedley, home duties AND Vernard Roy Smedley, labourer.[7]
1947 - listed with brother as “Frank and Delia - Mrs. Smeldley, (Railton)” in father’s obituary.[8]
1954 - Australia, Electoral Rolls, Hoddle:
45 Pitt St, Carlton: Delia Catherine Smedley, home duties AND George Robert Smedley, labourer.[9]
1954 - DEATH of BROTHER: BOURKE. — On October 8, 1954 at Royal Melbourne Hospital, Frank Michael Bourke. of 45 Pitt -street, Carlton. Loved brother of Harry (Tasmania), Albert (Tasmania). George, Lena, Alice, Ella and Delia (Mrs. Smedley), late 1st A.I.F. Requiescat in pace.[10]
Death of brother: BOURKE — On Oct. 8, 1954, at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Francis Michael, beloved uncle of Margaret, Bob, Michael, and Brian Smedley. R.I.P.[11]
1963 - Australia, Electoral Rolls, Scullin:
45 Pitt st, Carlton: Delia Catherine Smedley, home duties (no other Smedley)[12]
Delia passed away in Carlton, in 1963, at the age of 61.[13]
If husband’s death is this one registered in Victoria, then the birth in Tasmania in 1900 for him is incorrect: DEATH registered Victoria - SMEDLEY, Vernard. Mother: Lilian Caroline WHARTON. Father: Ruben SMEDLEY. Preston. Age 43. 1964. 19630/1964.
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