Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
Spouses
1Mary Elizabeth BEAZLEY 
3241, 1298
3241, 1298Baptism14 September 1857, Eston, Yorkshire, England3244 Age: <1
Census7 April 1861, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England3245 Age: 3
Census2 April 1871, South Shields St Thomas, Durham, England3246 Age: 13
Census3 April 1881, 5 California, Eston, Yorkshire, England3237 Age: 23
OccupationGeneral Servant 1871
FatherCharles BEAZLEY , 3655 (1836-)
MotherMartha SIMS , 3704 (1839-1903)
Notes for James HARRIS
When James arrived in Fremantle, Australia in 1886 he got work on the national railway line being built from the east to westcoast - 4000 miles. They were able to obtain a horse and dray and this was their home and means of transport as they slowly traveled east - eventually making it to Melbourne, VIC. After awhile they decide to move to NSW.
Notes for Mary Elizabeth (Spouse 1)
Mary's son Bertie's Australian War record, strongly suggests that she remarried and moved to Australia, as his record says, next of kin, mother Mary Elizabeth HARRIS. 'Records 'DUCKERING Berties: SERN 6141:POB Yorkshire England: POE Frobes NSW: NOK M Harris Mary Elizabeth 1914 to 1920 B2455/1DUCKERING B
Letter written by Miss C Harris, 260 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield, 24 March 1918.
Dear Sir, I am writing to you to ask you do you know anything of my brother Pte B Duckering 6141 3rd battn private belongings. He was killed in action on the 22nd October and when I called at Victoria Barrack I was told to write to you. My brother enlisted at Forbes when we used to reside, but have since moved to Ashfield. If you hear of anything or could tell me how I could get them I would be very pleased. Will you let me know as soon as possible. And obliged Miss C Harris 260 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield. See copy on file
Mrs E Harris advised effects available to collect 24 May 1918 - see copy on file
Receipt of B Duckering’s effects 1 package signed for at Victoria Bararcks, Melbourne, Victoria 8th June 1918, Mrs E Harris. See copy on file
A letter written by Elizabeth to the Commonwealth of Australia, War Service Homes Commission 20th Feb 1920 records her requesting financial assistance. See copy on file.
Letter from Australian Imperial Force, Base Records Office, Vicotria Barracjs, Melbourne, 2nd March 1921, Dear Madam, It is noted that you are registered on the records of the late No. 6141 private B Duckering 3rd Battalion as next of kin, but in order that the instructions under the “deceased Soldiers Estates Act 1918” may be properly complied with when disposing of War Medals, ec., I shall be glad to learn whether there are any nearer blood relations than yourself to the above-named, for instance still alive, if so I shall be much obliged for his father name and address at you earliest convenience. The provisions of a Will have no bearing upon the distribution of Medals uness they are specifically mentioned therein, such mementos being handed over in the following order of relationship, unless good and sufficient reasons for varying the procedure are stated:- Wido, eldest surviving son, eldest surviving daughter, father, mother, eldest surviving brother, eldest surviving sister, eldest surviving half-brother, eldest surviving half-sister. Thanking you in anticipation of the favour of an early reply. Yours faithfully Signature, Major, Officer in Charge, Base Records, Mrs M E Harris, “Bowmont”, Benda Street, Belmore, NSW. See copy on file.
Letter from Mrs M E Harris, “Nowmont”, Benda St, Belmore, 8th March, Dear Sir, Your letter to hand dated 2nd MArch enquiring about next of kin of my son No. 6141 Pte Bertie Duckering, 3rd Batt for War Medals. His father died in England when my son was 10 yrs of age. And my son never married. And I his mother am the next of kin. I remain yours faithfully (Mrs) M E Harris. Received Mar 10 1921 War medals ec to mother Signature, Major Officer i/c Base Records 15/3/21.
Receipt slip for Memorial Scroll, Received from the Officer i/c Base Records, Department of Defence, one Memorial Scroll and King’s Message, in connexion with the late No. 6141. Private B Duckering, 3rd Battalion, (Signature) Mary E Harris (Date) 1st August 1921. Date stamped Aug 8 1921
Receipt for Victory Medal, Received from the Officer i/c Base Records, Army Headquarters, one Victory Medal in connexion with the late No. 6141. Private B Duckering, 3rd Battalion, Signature Mrs Mary E Harris Date 2 April 1923.
Letter to Mrs M E Harris, 17 Oct 1924, Dear Madam, At the request of the Imperial War Graves Commission I am forwarding herewith a circular order form relative to the purpose of copies of the register of the BELGIAN BATTERY CORNER CEMETERY, YPRES, wherein the remains of your son, the late no. 6141 Pte B Duckering, 3rd Battalion, are interred. Should you desrie to obtain one or more copies of this regsiter, kindly complete the enclosed application form and return same direct to - The Receiver of Public Moneys, Department of Defence, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne accompanied by remittance (Postal Note) to the value 3/- per copy required. Prompt attention will be given to orders received in this connection, and the register will be forwarded post free to applicants without delay. Yours faithfully, Captain, Officer i/c Base Records, Mrs M E Harris, “Bowmont”, Benda St, Belmore. NSW - see copy on file.
Letter written by Miss C Harris, 260 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield, 24 March 1918.
Dear Sir, I am writing to you to ask you do you know anything of my brother Pte B Duckering 6141 3rd battn private belongings. He was killed in action on the 22nd October and when I called at Victoria Barrack I was told to write to you. My brother enlisted at Forbes when we used to reside, but have since moved to Ashfield. If you hear of anything or could tell me how I could get them I would be very pleased. Will you let me know as soon as possible. And obliged Miss C Harris 260 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield. See copy on file
Mrs E Harris advised effects available to collect 24 May 1918 - see copy on file
Receipt of B Duckering’s effects 1 package signed for at Victoria Bararcks, Melbourne, Victoria 8th June 1918, Mrs E Harris. See copy on file
A letter written by Elizabeth to the Commonwealth of Australia, War Service Homes Commission 20th Feb 1920 records her requesting financial assistance. See copy on file.
Letter from Australian Imperial Force, Base Records Office, Vicotria Barracjs, Melbourne, 2nd March 1921, Dear Madam, It is noted that you are registered on the records of the late No. 6141 private B Duckering 3rd Battalion as next of kin, but in order that the instructions under the “deceased Soldiers Estates Act 1918” may be properly complied with when disposing of War Medals, ec., I shall be glad to learn whether there are any nearer blood relations than yourself to the above-named, for instance still alive, if so I shall be much obliged for his father name and address at you earliest convenience. The provisions of a Will have no bearing upon the distribution of Medals uness they are specifically mentioned therein, such mementos being handed over in the following order of relationship, unless good and sufficient reasons for varying the procedure are stated:- Wido, eldest surviving son, eldest surviving daughter, father, mother, eldest surviving brother, eldest surviving sister, eldest surviving half-brother, eldest surviving half-sister. Thanking you in anticipation of the favour of an early reply. Yours faithfully Signature, Major, Officer in Charge, Base Records, Mrs M E Harris, “Bowmont”, Benda Street, Belmore, NSW. See copy on file.
Letter from Mrs M E Harris, “Nowmont”, Benda St, Belmore, 8th March, Dear Sir, Your letter to hand dated 2nd MArch enquiring about next of kin of my son No. 6141 Pte Bertie Duckering, 3rd Batt for War Medals. His father died in England when my son was 10 yrs of age. And my son never married. And I his mother am the next of kin. I remain yours faithfully (Mrs) M E Harris. Received Mar 10 1921 War medals ec to mother Signature, Major Officer i/c Base Records 15/3/21.
Receipt slip for Memorial Scroll, Received from the Officer i/c Base Records, Department of Defence, one Memorial Scroll and King’s Message, in connexion with the late No. 6141. Private B Duckering, 3rd Battalion, (Signature) Mary E Harris (Date) 1st August 1921. Date stamped Aug 8 1921
Receipt for Victory Medal, Received from the Officer i/c Base Records, Army Headquarters, one Victory Medal in connexion with the late No. 6141. Private B Duckering, 3rd Battalion, Signature Mrs Mary E Harris Date 2 April 1923.
Letter to Mrs M E Harris, 17 Oct 1924, Dear Madam, At the request of the Imperial War Graves Commission I am forwarding herewith a circular order form relative to the purpose of copies of the register of the BELGIAN BATTERY CORNER CEMETERY, YPRES, wherein the remains of your son, the late no. 6141 Pte B Duckering, 3rd Battalion, are interred. Should you desrie to obtain one or more copies of this regsiter, kindly complete the enclosed application form and return same direct to - The Receiver of Public Moneys, Department of Defence, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne accompanied by remittance (Postal Note) to the value 3/- per copy required. Prompt attention will be given to orders received in this connection, and the register will be forwarded post free to applicants without delay. Yours faithfully, Captain, Officer i/c Base Records, Mrs M E Harris, “Bowmont”, Benda St, Belmore. NSW - see copy on file.