August 31st.1886 At about 4 0'c1ock on Sunday afternoon, an aged lady Mrs Isabella Allan was missed by My J Wilson of Dean Cottage, Pevensey Cres, with Whom she was temp.residing. A vigorous search was made on Sunday evening and yesterday. Up to a late hour last evening, no information to her whereabouts could be obtained. She is the wife of David Allan, a farmer near Creswick, and was on a visit to Mr Wilson's family. The mother was reported to police as soon as Mrs Allan's absence had aroused in her friends fear for her safety. Mounted Constable McGuigan was dispatched to assist searching for her. It's supposed she made her way to the rear of the botanical gardens and entered the scrub in that locality. But those in quest of her are at a loss to surmise where she has hidden herself. Fears are being entertained that she has come to some harm. It's stated that she had been of late suffering from melancholy, the result of the recent death of her daughter. At 2.30 p.m. yesterday a boy reported to Mr. Wilson that he'd seen a woman proceeding in a strange way along Point Henry Rd, 3 miles from Geelong, and it's probable its the missing lady. Black trackers will be called for, and they will most likely arrive by midday.
September 2nd. 1886
The Gee1ong Advertiser reports that early on Tuesday afternoon, the dead body of Mrs. Isabella Allan, wife of Mr David Allan of Dean, who was missed on Sunday evening from the residence of Mr. Wilson of Dean Cottage, Pevensey Cres - was discovered about 500 yards of Huttons Wharf, Western Beach. It was first noticed by a son of Mr. Sidney Austin, who proceeded to the watchouse and informed the police of the matter. Sen. Constable McGreal, accompanied by Constable Curran, at once proceeded to the spot indicated by the lad. The body in the meantime been brought ashore by Pat.Logan, a groom in the employ of Mr. Austin. A van was procured, and the remains convered to the morgue, where they were afterwards identified by Mr Allan, husband of the deceased, and her friends, as those of the unfortunate lady who had so strangely disappeared from their care. It's difficult to surmise Whether death had been the result of suicide, or of Mrs Allan losing her way and accidently falling into the water; however the body had apparently not been immersed for more that 24 hours, and an examination showed that there were no marks of violence upon the remains. Mr Tully J.P., subsequently held a Magisterial enquiry, when Dr.Croker testified that the cause of death was asphyxia from drowning, and the Magistrate found that the deceased committed suicide while of unsound mind. Tuesday Feb 19th, 1924 Regret was expressed at the Agricultural Society's meeting on Saturday last upon the serious indisposition of Mr Alex Allan. He consulted. a specialist in Melbourne and returned to Leongatha at the end of last week, and is now in the Stradbroke Private Hospital where he is under the care of Dr.Wood. He will be much missed at the show on Wednesday, for he has been one of the most active members of the society, and took a keen interest in its welfare. His friends will miss his jovial remarks,but will feel keenly for his family and relatives in the anxious time they are having. Friday Mar 7th, 1924 The many friends of Mr Alex Allan of Mardan will be pleased to learn that an operation was successfully performed upon him by Dr.Zwer, a leading Melbourne doctor on Monday last which gave him much relief. Mr Allan is still causing his family and relatives anxiety, but it's hoped that the new treatment that he is recieving at Stradbroke private hospital will restore his health. Tuesday June 10th, 1924 The death of that popular resident of Mardan, Mr Alex Allan which took place on Saturday last at Stradbroke Private Hospital Leongatha, will be recieved with wide-spread regret throughout the district. For the past six months Mr Allan had been seriously ill,and very little hope at the outset was entertained of his recovery by his medical advisers, although no expense was spared in obtaining the best advice from Melbourne specialists. Much sympathy will be felt for the bereaved wife rold family in the loss of a devoted husband and father Deceased was a prominent public man having been a shire councillor, president of the Agricultural Society,chairman of the High School council, trustee of the A.N.A. from its inception,as well as assisting in many other ways to advance this district. As a member of the Agricultural Society, Mr Allan was a keen debater, and always had the courage of his opinions, which he expressed freely. Whenever he spoke upon any subject, he was attentively listened to, and carried weight with the committee for his arguments were sound. He took a great interest in the society, and did all he could to make it prosper. It is owing to men of the stamp of Mr Allan that the Leongatha Agricultural Society is recognised.as the leading institution in South Gippsland. His heart and soul were in the work, and he was always one of the most regular in attendance at the meetings, although living about 9 miles from the town. In the earlier days, Mr Allan took a prominent part in debates at the Leongatha branch of the A.N.A., and could hold his own with the best of those present , but during the later years the distance he had to travel to meetings prevented him taking part as previously. He was also a great believer in education, and when the Agricultural High School was established, he was elected as one of the members of the controlling body. When he was a member of the shire council a number of years back, the district had not the settled appearance that it presents today, and there was no Roads Board money availiable for the making of main roads in the shire. Deceased was an early settler in Mardan, and took an active part in the public hall, school and church at that centre. He will be greatly missed in the community, for he was a progressive citizen, and of a joviable disposition that made many friends. The remains were interred in the Leongatha cemetary on Sunday afternoon last, when notwithstanding the short notice of the funeral, there was a large attendance at the graveside, as a last mark of respect to deceased. Friday June 13th,1924 There was only a small attendance at the meeting of the Leongatha Agricultural Society on Saturday last. After appointing Messrs E.Bawden and G.W.Williams to represent the society at the annual conference on July 2nd, a resolution was passed expressing sympathy with the wife and family of the late Mr Alex Allan in their recent sad bereavement. As a mark to deceased who was a leading member of the society, the meeting then adjourned until July 5th. Friday July 25th,1924 Alexander Allan, late of Mardan,grazier, who died 7th June, left by will dated 23rd April, 1920, real estate valued at £3627, and personal property valued at £873 to his widow and children. Aug 1st, 1924 MR. ALEXANDER ALLAN ( Mardan South) The congregation of Mardan South has suffered a heavy loss in the passing, after a long illness, of Mr. Alex. Allan, one of the pioneers of the district. He was born at Dean, and brought up in that historic church and Sunday School. Indeed, a great proportion of the fine congregation at Mardan South came from neighbourhood of Ballarat, and bears the impress of the faithful ministries of that Presbytery. Mr. Allan early took a direct interest in the establishment of the Church of his fathers in his new home, and continued to the end his service as a member of the board of management. The congregation would gladly have raised him to the leadership. but with characteristic modesty he declined to allow his name to be proposed. In rain or in shine he was always in his place with his family on the Lord's Day, fully sympathised with by his wife, whose own relations have done so much for the church. The esteem in which he was held was shown by the great concourse of people who gathered in God's acre, when devout men carried him to his burial. " I am among you" says our lord, "as one that serveth". Here was the keynote of Mr. Allan's life. a well-read man himself, he gave long service in school board work, both local and High School. Full of the instinct of help, he seemed to know what people wanted before they quite knew themselves. Especially was his, by common consent, the benediction of the Peacemaker. Such a memory is a rich inheritance for his widow and young family, to whom the warm sympathy not 'only of the congregation, but of the district, has been fully shown.
We deplore the death of Mr Alex Allan. He was one of our foundation members, was a trustee and former president. Probably no one gave more continuous and useful service to the Society than he did. He was a most zealous worker at all times, his wisdom, judgement and forbearance on all matters affecting the Society was most marked, and his high sense of citizenship marked him out as one of our most useful citizens. We shall miss his genial presence and it will be very hard to replace him. We desire to convey to his family our sincere regrets for his too early demise.
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29/06/2003 From: Jim Allan <jallan@tassie.net.au> To: Chris and Anne Allan cc: Subject: Ron Allan Dear Chris and Anne Thank you for your note at this sad time. Ron died around 5 pm last Sunday, and we received your e-mail yesterday evening when we returned to Hobart. His health problems started with relatively non threatening skin cancers, one of which was near an eye, and this cancer was not completely removed. It invaded the eye socket requiring removal of a perfectly good eye to enable access. Secondaries ultimately appeared in his lungs, leading to his death at a fairly young age by today's standards. Throughout these difficult last years he has been an inspiration to us all as he could manage a smile right to his last days, and his faith remained rock solid as he claimed for himself the promises of our Lord.
The genealogical entries would be these: Ronald Charles Allan Born 06- Mar- 1926, Died 22-Jun-2003, Aged 77 years. Died at the Palliative Care Unit, Sunshine Hospital. Notes: Ronald Charles ALLAN was born at Kew on the 6th of March, 1926, the elder son of Richard Tate Allan and Elizabeth Rose. He was educated at Manningtree Road Primary School in Hawthorn and then at Warrnambool Primary School, Warrnambool High School (Dux of the school), and Melbourne University where he graduated with an Arts degree. In music he played both piano and violin and reached grade 1 with honours in both these instruments. This was at a time when the gradings were from 6 to 1 in that order. His professional career was as a teacher, chiefly in mathematics and the major part of that career was in Fiji where he served, firstly at Dudley High School and then at the Marist High School. In Fiji he met up with Peter Narayan whose father had died and whose mother was extremely ill. The local church suggested to Ron that he take care of Peter which he did for the rest of his life. Peter married Saras and adopted young Ronald and together Ron always saw them as his family. After more than 20 years in Fiji, and with the Fijian Government clamping down on work permits, Ron retired to Australia and was able to adopt Peter under Australian Law. He was then able to sponsor the whole family for permanent residency here. His home in the last few years was at 37 Glengala Road, Sunshine, a western suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Ronald died as a result of lung cancer, at the Palliative Care Unit, Sunshine Hospital. His life in Sunshine was centred around the Church, and St Mark's Anglican Church was his spiritual home. On Friday morning, June 27, 2003, Ronald's remains were cremated at Altona Crematorium ( number 118625) with his ashes to be later interred at St Paul's Anglican Church, Glenorchy, Tasmania, Australia. A service of thanksgiving and tribute was held that afternoon at St Mark's Church, Sunshine, with The Revd Stuart Soley officiating. Regards to you both Jim | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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August 31st, 2004 To: Chris Allan From: Katie Milne Hello Chris Just a line to inform you of the sad news that my father (David Morgan Milne) died unexpectedly on 31.8.04. He wasn't, of course, an Allan but I guess you might still like to have such info for the family tree ...? My mother is coping well. She gets very lonely at times but when family and friends are around she is like her old self. I am still in Cambridge but will be up in Scotland with her over Christmas and New Year. We are both looking forward to hearing from you at Christmas - hope that this arrives before you have mailed your letter to my mother so that you can pen a line to her. I trust you, Anne and the BOYS are all fine! Best wishes, Katie Mi |