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Name/TitlePioneer register: WHITCOMBE, Joseph John Bertram

About this objectFamily name: WHITCOMBE
Given name: Joseph John Bertram
Birth year: 27 Aug 1889
Birth place: Drysdale, Victoria
Parents: Samuel WHITCOMBE & Mary HUTCHINS.
Arrival: Mary Hutchins arrived in 1853 with her parents.
Victorian residence: Vegetable farming at Drysdale. Formed Drysdale Asparagus Co. grew and canned asparagus, with father and brother.

Family name: DOBLE
Given name: Eunice Harriet
Parents: Albert & Rachel DOBLE
Marriage year: 31 March 1920
Marriage place: Drysdale

John Bertram and Eunice had two daughters: Lesley Ethel 3 July 1921 and Janice Mary 2 June 1934.
Extensive notes on back re Father and mother's arrival, life and occupation. John was involved in many things in Drysdale and a JP.
Member of Geelong Council; went to WWI, etc


Note: Pioneer Register records are submitted by individuals to the RHSV and information should always be verified in primary sources such as civil indexes, shipping records and directories.

Publication PlaceVictoria, Australia

Subject and Association KeywordsFamily history

Subject and Association KeywordsPioneers

Named CollectionManuscripts Collection - Pioneer Register

Object TypeForm

Object numberPR W-0053

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