This classic Victorian period Queenslander has just been revealed again after a number of years hidden behind a large row of hedges. It has been difficult to see this wonderful example of Queensland early architecture until recently. The following taken from the Brisbane City Council Heritage Register provides the historical background to Bayuda.
https://heritage.brisbane.qld.gov.au/heritage-places/855
This elegant house was built circa 1890 for solicitor Charles Bertram Lilley, son of Sir Charles Lilley, a former Queensland Premier and Chief Justice. ‘Bayuda’ is significant as a fine example of an upper middle-class residence that demonstrates the pattern of development in the Ascot/Hamilton area during the late nineteenth century. It is also significant for its strong aesthetic value and for its association with the Lilleys, one of Brisbane’s prominent families at this time
The allotments on which Bayuda is situated were once part of a 13 acre parcel of land deeded by Crown grant to Joseph Rossiter in 1856. From 1886, it was subdivided for residential development by Lawrence Cusack. At this time, some of the wealthy estates of Hamilton established in the 1860s such as Toorak and Eldernell, were also being subdivided for new homes, as Brisbane’s elite chose the fashionable locality to establish fine residences for themselves. The 1880s were a time of immigration and rapid population growth for Brisbane with a resulting building boom in the city and the suburbs. In 1886, Charles Bertram Lilley purchased 7 allotments measuring over 80 perches on the corner of Windermere Road (then known as Hillside Road) and Killara Avenue (then Eldernell Avenue). He is first shown in postal records as a resident of Hillside Road in 1890, suggesting that his home was built by the late 1880s. At this time, Lilley was a partner in the firm of solicitors, Lilley and O’Sullivan, which had offices both in Queen Street and in Ipswich and was newly married to Ann Martha Goggs. He mortgaged his new property for £3 500 in 1888 and for lesser sums in 1889 and 1894. In his choice of career, Charles Bertram Lilley was following in the footsteps of his father, Sir Charles Lilley, who trained in law in London before arriving in Brisbane in 1856. In 1858, Charles Lilley married Sarah Jane Jeays, the daughter of Brisbane architect, Joshua Jeays, with whom he had a large family. After a political career that included a stint as Queensland Premier from 1868-1870, he was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 1879 and knighted in 1881. Sir Charles Lilley died in 1897, and was survived by his wife, eight sons, including Charles Bertram Lilley (born 1860), and five daughters.
The first owner of Bayuda as you would have now read was Charles Bertram Lilley son of former Queensland Premier and Chief Justice of teh Supreme Court Sir Charles Lilley. Sir Charles Lilley is one of Queensland's outstanding citizens and his contribution to our state's history and development is well documented.
The Lilley Family and The Law
An interesting newspaper reference is the day that Sir Charles Lilley had two of his sons appear before him as lawyers in separate cases.
Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Tuesday 29 August 1882, page 3
SUPREME COURT.
Before his Honour Sir Charles Lilley, C. J.
HENNING V. STEWART AND OTHERS.
This is a friendly suit for specific performance, a declaration, &c.
Mr. EDWYN LILLEY, for the plaintiff, moved for judgment on the pleadings. He said he was afraid, however, that he could not ask for judgment against those of the defendants who were infants. The statement of claim had been admitted on behalf of the infants, but he did not think it was competent for infants to make admissions through their guardians ad litem. He would, however, ask for judgment against the adult defendants. Mr. NOEL, who appeared for the defendants, submitted that, under the Judicature Act, his Honour had power to give judgment against infants. An order appointing a guardian ad litem had been granted, and he thought an infant could make admissions on the pleadings through his guardian. His HONOUR said the point raised was a new one, and as his decision would form a precedent, he would take time to consider it.
IN CHAMBERS.
IN THE MATTER OF BOX AND ANOTHER V. BLAXLAND.
On the application of Mr. C. B. LILLEY (from the office of Messrs. Hart, Mein, and Flower), on behalf of the plaintiff, an order was made for final judgment for the amount endorsed on the writ.
IN THE WILL OF JOHN ROWAND, FORMERLY OF GYMPIE, AND AFTERWARDS OF BRISBANE,
GENTLEMAN.
On the application of Mr. EDWYN LILLEY, the usual order was made to pass accounts of executors ; commission at 5 per cent, and costs of passing accounts, as well as of this application, allowed time for passing further accounts extended for twelve months.
Charles Bertram or C B Lilley as he was known moved his law practice to Cairns in 1899 where he remained for a number of years. It i sunknown whether C. B. Lilley left Cairns as he died at Coogee in Sydney in February of 1918 at the age of 58. There is no electoral roll record for him in Sydney but his residence is Cairns until the start of world war one. In his Cairns obituary it stated that he retired to Sydney.
Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), Friday 21 July 1899, page 2
Farewell to Mr. C. B. Lilley.
After the business of the general meeting of the Queensland Yacht Club last night had been disposed of a farewell was taken of Mr. C B. Lilley (late vice-commodore), who is leaving on Saturday for Cairns, whom he will reside and practise his profession.
Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Wednesday 13 February 1918, page 4
Death of Mr. C. B. Lilley.
Mr Abi Murray of Messrs. Murray and Marsland, received a wire on Tuesday from Sydney announcing the death of Mr. C. B. Lilley, formerly of Cairns. The late Mr. Lilley was for many years practising as a solicitor in Cairns, and was in partnership with Mr. Murray. Subsequently he retired and went to Sydney to live. Deceased was a most able lawyer, and came from a grand family, being the son of the late Sir Charles Lilley. He was also a member of the Craft, and a very old Past Master of Gregory Lodge No. 2139 E.C. His many friends throughout the far north will greatly regret to learn of his demise.
Bayuda and Other Residents
After the sale of Bayuda by C. B. Lilley the Brisbane Heritage Register lists that he sold Bayuda in 1900 to Friedrich Oscar Grmowski, a civil engineer. The property sold again in 1902 to William John Harlin Moore, a grazier, before passing to Charles Blume in 1926. In this post I will focus on the Moore and Blume families. From electoral roll research it appears that William John Harlin Moore may have owned Bayuda but there is no evidence he lived there. His mother Charlotte Moore purchased Mouyee in Eldernell Avanue (now Killara Avenue) and currently the entrance is by 66 Marwell Street. The Heritage Register has Mouyee listed as the McTaggart home. This is correct but it was sold in 1916 as part of the Charlotte Moore Estate to the McTaggart family.
The Moore Dynasty
The Moore brothers moved from Victoria into the remote south west of Queensland around 1865. The btothers William Moore, James Dunn Moore, John Moore, Thomas Moore appear to be the initial start of teh Moore family dynasty. James Dunn Moore married Charlotte Harlin. The Moore descendants in later generations were to be the benefacors of this family line. William John Harlin Moore, Thomas Henry Moore and Ethel Hilda Moore (Mrs. A. L. Stewart) were some of these descendants. The Moore family were the quintessential Australian grazier and squatter aristrocicy of the 19th. century. The family fortunes that were generated and the ability to own residential land and homes in the prime fashionable Brisbane real estate market were generated from the land crown land put up for lease once the Moreton Bay District was opened up for settlement. The towns of Moore, Harlin and Colinton are all named after or connected to the Moore family.
The Moore - Harlin Connection - Where did it start?
New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900), Thursday 11 May 1848 (No.49 (SUPPLEMENT)), page 611
Colonial Secretary's Office Sydney, 11 th May, 1848.
CLAIMS TO LEASES OF CROWN LAND BEYOND THE SETTLED DISTRICTS.
MORETON BAY DISTRICT.
HIS Excellency the Governor directs it to be notified for the information of all persons interested, that in pursuance of Her Majesty's Order in Council, of 9th March, 1847, the under-mentioned persons have demanded Leases of the several Runs of Crown Land, particularised in connexion with their respective names. Persons who object to any of these claims, either wholly or in part, should lodge caveats at this Office within two months from the present date, specifying the Lands to which their objections extend, and the grounds on which their objections are based. It is to be distinctly understood, that the Government does not pledge itself to the issue of a Lease in any case until due enquiry has been made into the validity of the claim, and whether or not it may be necessary to reserve any portion of the Land claimed, for any of the public purposes contemplated in the Order in Council.
By His Excellency's Command,
No. 5. Balfour John and R.
Name of Run—Colinton.
Estimated Area—72,000 Acres.
Estimated Grazing Capabilities—20,000 Sheep.
Bounded on the north by a marked tree beyond Mount Stanley, communicating with a point on a Range at the Head of Mackenzie's Sheep Station Creek; east, a chain of mountainous country dividing the waters of the eastern and western branches of the Brisbane and Sir E. Mackenzie's, or Kilcoy south by Gregor's Creek, Anduranba Creek, and a marked tree on Maronghi Creek, being the boundaries of McConnel's, or Cressbrook Station and Eskdale Station west, a broken mountainous country up to the junction of Scott's Creek, being the boundary of Tandary Station.
Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Saturday 21 October 1865, page 4
MOORE—HARLIN.—On the 18th inst., at St. Andrew's Church, Brighton, by the Rev. Samuel Taylor, James Dunn Moore, Esq., J.P., Amby Junction Station, Queensland, to Charlotte, youngest daughter of the late John Harlin, Esq., Glenvale, Upper Plenty.
When the Moore families came to the Moreton Bay District it was to the area now known then and named Moorlands. The area Moorlands is still named today after the Moore family properties and is situated in the Rosewood - Mount Walker area south west of Ipswich.
Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Saturday 30 March 1878, page 12
Funeral Notices.
THE Friends of the late JAMES DUNN MOORE, Esq (of Moorelands, Rosewood, Queensland), are informed that his remains will be interred in the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from No 83 Collins street east, Tomorrow (Sunday), the 31st March, at half past 2 o'clock. ALF AUG. SLEIGHT, undertaker, No. 83 Collins
Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Saturday 20 April 1878, page 7
After the death of her husband James Dunn Moore, Charlotte Harlin Moore marries her brother in law John Moore on December 3, 1879. Charlotte's estate was now expanding.
Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Tuesday 16 December 1879, page 2
NOTE.—Announcements of Births, Marriages, or Deaths
MOORE—HARLIN.—On the 3rd December, at Sydney, by the Rev. John McGibbon, M.A., LL.D., John Moore, of Moorelands, Ipswich, to Charlotte Harlin Moore, youngest daughter of the late John Harlin, Glenvale, Victoria,
With the death of her husband's brother William Moore in August 1888 Charlotte was now a benefactor in that estate. Her son William John Harlin Moore was now a benefactor in his uncle Williams's estate at Colinton, Esk. This inheritance was to establish the future career and life of the man to become known as W. J. H. Moore MLA (Queensland parliamentarian).
Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 - 1908), Thursday 30 August 1888, page 2
In the Will of WILLIAW MOORE, of Colinton, near Esk, in the Colony of Queensland, Grazier, Deeaed. NTOTICE is hereby given that, after the expiration of fourteen days from the date of the publication hereof, application will be made to the said Honourable Court that PROBATE of the WILL of the above named WILLIAM MOORE, Deceased, may be granted to JOHN MOORE, of Colinton, near Esk, in the Colony of Queensland, Graeier, and WILLIAM JOHN HARLIN MOORE, of Colinton, aforesaid. Grazier, the Executors named In the said Will. Dated this twenty-seventh day of August, 1888. MACPRERSON, MISKIN, & FEEZ, 913 Proctors for the Executors, Lutwyche Chambers, Adelaide Street, Brisbane.
Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), Saturday 16 January 1915, page 16
DEATH OF MRS. JOHN MOORE.
A very large circle of friends will learn with deep regret of the death of Mrs. Moore (late of Colinton), which took place on Friday list, after a brief illness at Thornlands, Cleveland, where she had been residing with her son, Mr. W. H Moore (formerly member for Murilla), for some time past. The late Mrs. Moore had won a wide circle of friends, who recount many of her kind actions and speak of her warm hearted hospitality when she was hostess at her two different station homes, and later at her two beautiful homes at Hamilton. She was one of Queensland's oldest colonists, having come to reside in the State with her husband shortly after her marriage in 1869. Their first home was Foyleview station, which was 100 miles from what is now known as St. George. The late Mrs. Moore was at that time the only white woman in the district and naturally had varied adventures and experiences which made her a most interesting conversationalist. From Foyleview the late Mr. and Mrs. Moore went to Teaswater station in a district where there were also many blacks. After selling Teaswatcr. Moorlands was their home from 1878 to 1883. Tho late Mr. Moore then bought Colinton. At that time the nearest railway was Ipswich, and the station home was reached by coach. For over 20 years Mr. and Mrs. Moore lived at Colinton, and brought up their family of two sons and one daughter (Messrs. W. J. and T. H. Moore and Mrs. Alf. Stewart). Mr. and Mrs. Moore's many house parties at Colinton are remembered by many friends. The late Mr. Moore's death took place in 1900, and in 1902 Colinton was cut up. Mrs. Moore then came to Brisbane, and subsequently visited America. On her return she look up her residence at the Hamilton, where she lived until recently, when she went to Cleveland. Tho deceased lady was president of the Cleveland branch of the Q.W.E.L., and took a very active part in its work. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Saturday afternoon at the Toowong Cemetery. Owing to a motor accident Mr. W. J. Moore was unable to attend. The chief mourners were Messrs. T. H. Moore. A. L. Stewart, and H. Diddama.
William John Harlin Moore son of James Dunn Moore brother of William Moore Colinton
W. J. H. Moore was born in 1866 in Victoria to James Dunn Moore and Charlotte Moore. After the death of his father his mother remarried her brother in law John Moore. His uncle John now became his step father. This piece of family information is not correctly recorded in many on line references such as Wikipedia and family trees. W. J. H. Moore became a wealthy grazier, businessman and also a member of the Queensland legislative assembly. He was the main benefactor of that Moore dynasty started back in the 1860s in south west Queensland. J. W. H.Moore was the person who had the Colinton Estate of the Brisbane Valley surveyed for sub division and sold for smaller farms.
Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 - 1908), Thursday 27 August 1903, page 12
The "Lockyer Star" says it is reliably informed that Mr. W. J.H. Moore, M.L.A., intends to survey, in suitable areas, about 40,000 acres of good agricultural and dairying land on Colinton, near Esk. The survey is to be commenced at once, and it is expected that the farms will be offered for sale in. January or February next. Terms extending over 20 years will be given.
Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), Saturday 19 September 1903, page 8
Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), Saturday 27 February 1904, page 25
The Colinton Estate.
SUBDIVIDED FOR SALE.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FARMERS.
By "KORADJI."
In a previous article attention was directed to the large areas of first-class land in this State, near a railway, and in every detail suited to the requirements of a farming population, held by private owners as cattle or sheep runs. Not with standing that these owners derive a handsome revenue by raising or fattening cattle and growing wool on these lands, it has become obvious that the soil under such conditions is not being made to yield its intrinsic value. There is, however, a more decided tendency on the part of those holding large household estates in localities favourably situated, to dispose of the land to farmers. Tliev realise that the true value of the land Js not being brought out by a simple dependence on the natural grasses. ..........This This desire to utilise the land for agricultural purposes by disposing of it to farmers at present being put into practical shape by the owners of the famous Colinton Estate situated on the Upper Brisbane River. Last week the writer paid a visit to Colinton with a view of becoming acquainted with the character of its land, and to note its adaptability to close settlement. The proprietor, Mr. W. J. H. Moore, M.L.A., and the indefatigable auctioneers. Messrs. Isles, Love, and Co., have organised a system of advertising this estate which, for ramification and comprehensiveness, has perhaps not been excelled in Queensland. ........ HOW COLINTON IS REACHED. The situation of the Colinton Estate places it within easy reach of the port of Brisbane. For some years the railway has been opened to Esk, sixty-seven miles from Brisbane. Recently the railway has been extended to Cressbrook, a further distance of twelve miles. This extension is now opened to traffic, and another four miles of line under construction is expected to be ready for traffic in May next. This extension will bring the line within a mile and a-half of the Colinton boundary. ........Here a township has been surveyed, and named Harlin. Building sites have been secured, and a hotel is about to be erected. Another four or five miles, and we arrive at the Colinton homestead, where we are hospitably received by Mr. T. H. Moore, the manager, and Mrs. Moore. ... WHY SUITED TO AGRICULTURE. The Colinton estate contains 44,034 acres in one compact block. It was originally acquired under the old Order-in-Council system by Mr. Balfour, from the New South Wales Government, away back in the forties, before Queensland became a separate colony. In those days competition for land was not keen, and those in search of a grazing run were, so to speak, " monarchs of all they surveyed." It can be understood that a man appreciative of the capacity of a good piece of country would take care to secure the best that any special locality offered when no opposition presented itself. Thus Mr. Balfour succeeded in consolidating into one estate this very fine tract of country on the Upper Brisbane River. ....In the year 1883 the estate was purchased by the late Mr. William Moore, in conjunction with his brother, the late Mr. John Moore. On the death of Mr. W. Moore, sen., the estate passed into the hands of the present Moore family......... The estate is subdivided into 145 farms,, ranging in area from 100 to 3048 acres.
Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), Tuesday 17 October 1933, page 11
Late Mr. W. J. H. Moore
The late Mr. W. J. H. Moore, a former member of the Legislative Assembly for Murilla, whose death was referred to in "The Telegraph" yesterday, was 65 years of age. He was educated at Ipswich and the Brisbane Grammar Schools and Hurstville College, New South Wales. After leaving college he entered the service of the Queensland Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. here, and remained with that company till 1895, when he engaged in pastoral pursuits. In this way he travelled over a good deal of Queensland buying stock. He was a member of the firm of W. and J. Moore, of Colinton, on the Brisbane River, and on the death of his uncle he became the senior partner. In 1889 he became manager of Juandah Station, on the Dawson River. Like many another man who found his way into the Legislative Assembly the late Mr. Moore served his apprenticeship on a local authority. He first was a member of the Taroom Divisional Board and of the Leichhardt Rabbit Board.
Mouyee and Bayuda and The Moore Residences at Hamilton.
Mouyee in Eldernell now Killara Avenue was the home or part of the estate of Charlotte Moore. (now entrance from 66 Markwell Street) In August 1917 the estate of Charlotte Moore sells Mouyee at Eldernell Ave (Killara Ave). In the newspaper references when she died they wrote of her two beautiful residences at Hamilton. This would have been Bayuda and Mouyee. Now Bayuda has been documented as sold to William John Harlin Moore in 1902. In 1924 Bayuda and seven house blocks were put up for auction the advertisements stated that this was the Bayuda Estate belonging to the Charlotte Moore Trust. The houses Bayuda and Mouyee were occupied by the Moore family between the years 1902 and 1924. Mrs Alfred Leopold Stewart (Ethel Hilda Moore) the daughter of Charlotte and John Moore gave birth in July 1905 to a son at Mouyee, Windermere Road, Hamilton. This does cause some confusion as Mouyee was listed as being in Eldernell Avenue (now Killara Avenue). The two houses are geographically very close and were both owned as previously mentioned by the Moore family at that time. Alfred Leopold Stewart was the son of the high profile Brisbane businessman Alexander Stewart of Glenlyon, Ashgrove and the other founding partner of Stewart and Hemmant. It does appear from electoral rolls and newspaper advertisements that Charlotte Moore went to live with her son William John Harlin Moore at "Thornlands" Cleveland and her daughter Ethel or Mrs. A. L. Stewart moved into Bayuda from Mouyee. When Bayuda was sold to E. G. Blume the Stewarts went to live in Maryborough where Alfred became a hotel licensee. Ethel never came back to Brisbane. She died in Bundaberg in 1963.
Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Saturday 27 August 1904, page 8
WEDNESDAY, 31st AUGUST. At Eleven o'Clock. ON THE PREMISES
Mouyee, Windermere road, Hamilton.
VERY SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURN1TURE.
BEDROOM SUITES.
POT PLANTS, PALMS, Etc.
Under Instructions from Mrs. John Moore on, account of her Removal.
ISLES, LOVE, & CO. aro favoured with instructions to sell by public auction, on WEDNESDAY, 31st August, at Eleven o'clock,
Daily Mercury (Mackay, Qld. : 1906 - 1954), Friday 5 November 1943, page 3
OBITUARY
MR. E. G. BLUME.
BRISBANE, Thursday. — Mr. Edward Goddard Blume, who died last night, aged 82, was one of Australia's best known pastornlists. Born in South Australia he came to Queensland in 1889 and in the course of a few vears became the owner of Bexley, Oakleigh Park, Yamburra, Forrester and Dunrobin stations in Queensland. As a racing man he was one of the State's greatest supporters. He raced in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. He won the 1911 Caulfield Cup with Lady Medallist who also won the Craven Plate at Randwick and the October Stakes and Eclipse Stakes in Victoria.
No comments:
Post a Comment