Dulcie Elizabeth Woollard (abt. 1929 - abt. 1997)

Ancestors

Died about 28 Jan 1997 at about age 67 in Lamberth, Greater London, England

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Biography

Dulcie Elizabeth was born on 13 September 1929 to parents Henry James and Elizabeth. ^[1]

In 1941 Dulcie receives feedback in the newspaper: “Abandon all hope of ever getting your work published, Dulcie Woollard, of Coorparoo, if you intend to continue writing in pencil.” ^[2]

On the death of her mother Elizabeth the title to the property was transferred in equal shares to Dulcie and her brother Henry Clifford, registered 28 August 1975. Dulcie lived in London at that time^{[3] [4]}.

Dulcie died on 28 January 1997 in Lamberth, Greater London at the age of 67. Her address was 37 Redcliffe Close, Old Brompton Road, London and with her occupation listed as a retired Careers Advisor. ^[5]. Her name at that time was Dulcie Elizabeth Schwadlak-Muller.

Likely she married Francis (Francois) Marie Schwadlak-Muller before she left Australia.

Francis, born 9 March 1929 in Cairo, Egypt disembarked in Brisbane from the ship Mooltan on 21 October 1949, looking for permanent residency and to study as a student, occupation an agricultural student. He listed his intended residence as c/- Rev. O.B.Steele, St. Mary's Presbytery, Beaudesert, Queensland. He registers under the Aliens Act with a Certificate issued 9 December 1949. On 5 May 1953 he holds a certificate of identity and is granted a re-entry permit valid for three years, with notes that he intends to proceed overseas to visit relations, complete family business and introduce his wife to relations ^[6].

In July 1954 Francis Schwadlak-Muller advertised his intention to apply for Naturalisation in Australia, saying he was Stateless, resident in Australia 4 ½ years and residing at Shakespeare Street Coorparoo^[7]. Francis received his Certificate of Naturalisation dated 28 Sep 1955 while residing at 76 Shakespeare Street Coorparoo. ^[8]

Francis’ big hobby was heraldry. He was granted a Coat of Arms embodying a kangaroo’s head, claiming this was only the second hereditary Coat of Arms to be granted in Australia, the other to Lord Bruce, National University Chancellor, Canberra. He is reported as the son of Baron Otto Schwadlak-Muller of Egypt, holding a Bachelor of Commerce, and a member of the Royal Geographical Society of Queensland^[9].

Francis and Dulcie likely marry in 1954 or 1955. Electoral rolls show Dulcie Woollard registered in Coorparoo in 1954, and registered in 1959 at 25 Agnes St., Innisfail, Queensland. Occupation, a Clerk, under the surname Schwadlak-Muller^[10], along with Francis^[11].

Dulcie and Francis travel to London on the Strathnaver via Sydney, Melbourne, Fremantle, Colombo, Bombay, Aden and Port Said, arriving 25 Nov 1959^[12].

Dulcie may be living in Kensington and Chelsea, England in 1962^[13].

Francis may have remarried in Jul/Aug/Sep 1975 to Marilyn C Hutchinson in Kensington, Greater London^[14].

Francis may have been living in Park Road, London from 2003-2010^[15].

Given his interest in heraldry, Francis may be the author of the book “Short History of the Teutonic Order”. [4]

Research Notes

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Sources

1. ↑ Dulcie E Schwadlak Muller on the Strathnaver, Official Number 8214/01, in UK and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 on ancestry.com accessed 17 November 2020 Reg. code 2411F, Registration # F49, Entry # 253, England & Wales Deaths, GRO Indexes, 1969 – 2007 on MyHeritage.com
2. ↑ ADVICE TO PALS, Truth, Sun 6 Apr 1941 p1 [1]
3. ↑ Original Certificate of Title
4. ↑ Contract of sale, personal document
5. ↑ The London Gazette, 27th May 1997 p6240, accessed 25 Nov 2020
6. ↑ Item 5083614, NAA: BP25/1, SCHWADLAK - MULLER F M STATELESS
7. ↑ Advertising, Brisbane Telegraph, Fri 9 Jul 1954 p52 [2]
8. ↑ Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No.1, Canberra, Thursday, 5th January 1956 p14
9. ↑ Gets Coat of Arms, His crest includes a Kangaroo, The Courier-Mail, Sat 17 Jul 1954 p3, [3]
10. ↑ Elector #6047, Sub-division of Innisfail. Queensland, Australia, Electoral Rolls 1959 accessed via MyHeritage.com
11. ↑ ancestry.com Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980
12. ↑ Dulcie E Schwadlak Muller on the Strathnaver, Official Number 8214/01, in UK and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 on ancestry.com accessed 17 November 2020
13. ↑ ancestry.com. London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965, LCC/PER/B/2815, accessed 17 Nov 2020
14. ↑ General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume 13, page 2037, accessed 17 Nov 2020
15. ↑ ancestry.com. UK, Electoral Registers, 2003-2010, accessed 17 Nov 2020

• Initial information comes from research by the homeowner of her former Brisbane residence Acton.