MANDEVILLE HALL, TOORAK.

31 October 1878, Illustrated Australian News (Melbourne, Vic. : 1876 - 1889), page 186

…Illustrated Australian News, Melbourne, 31st October 1878, page 186…

PERSONAL.

27 July 1932, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 8

…The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 27th July 1932, page 8.…

ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. THE BEECHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL. To the Editor of the Ovens and Murray Advertiser.

12 May 1866, Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic. : 1855 - 1866; 1914 -1918), page 3

…In July 1864 it was reported that the design for the window submitted by John H. Cuzner ( Principal of Beechworth Grammar School and Hon. Sec of the Athenaeum ), would be accepted. Other information at the museum sighted in 2011 indicate that the window was made in the 1870’s.…

ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. BEECHWORTH ATHENAEUM. To the Editor of the Ovens and Murray Advertiser.

3 May 1866, Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic. : 1855 - 1866; 1914 -1918), page 3

…In July 1864 it was reported that the design for the window submitted by John H. Cuzner ( Principal of Beechworth Grammar School and Hon. Sec of the Athenaeum ), would be accepted. Other information at the museum sighted in 2011 indicate that the window was made in the 1870’s.…

The Ovens and Murray Advertiser Published every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1864 PROGRESS AND RETROGRESSION.

2 July 1864, Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic. : 1855 - 1866; 1914 -1918), page 2

…Colony; but while we regret the absence of a systematic plan of operations on the part of the leader, we desire to express our admiration of his gallantry and daring”. A newspaper article from July 1864 is at odds with information above in relation to the date the window was made. This article below lends more credibility to the window being made and erected at the time of the extensions of the Athenaeum  to include the museum. The interesting inclusion is the name of Mr Cuzner who is credited with the design for the window which Ferguson & Urie executed. Ovens and Murray Advertiser, Beechworth, Vic, Saturday 2nd July 1864, page 2. “BEECHWORTH ATHENAEUM – The first meeting of the new Committee is to be held on Monday evening next, when we are informed, it is contemplated to bring under consideration the desirability of attempting to get up a Bruce Auction for the purpose of obtaining funds to complete the Burke Museum, and render it suitable for the object it is intended to accomplish; also, a better plan than at present adopted for ensuring all subscribers easy access to the books they may desire to take home from the Library. The advantages of a Museum to the district are so apparent that…

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1864.

6 January 1864, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 4

…The Argus, Melbourne, 6th January 1864, page 5 “As an instance of the progress of an art not practiced in Melbourne a few years since, it may be mentioned that Messrs, Urie and Co., of Curzon street, have recently completed and fitted up a very handsome window of ornamental glass at the back of the warehouse of Mr. Howie, linendraper[sic], & c., of Bourke-street east. In the centre are shown, in separate panels, the arms of Australia and England, and a very well executed border of stained glass, showing in beautiful colours the Gothic rose and leaves. As a simple work of art it is highly creditable to…

Advertising

4 September 1861, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 8

…In 1861 he was in partnership with Thomas Young Anderson, trading at 13 Bourke street east as ‘Anderson & Howie’, but dissolved the partnership circa late August 1861 .…

Advertising

21 August 1863, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 1

…linendraper[sic], & c., of Bourke-street east. In the centre are shown, in separate panels, the arms of Australia and England, and a very well executed border of stained glass, showing in beautiful colours the Gothic rose and leaves. As a simple work of art it is highly creditable to the progress of this city in civilizing influences”. Robert Howie, Draper, 25 Bourke St East, Melbourne, and Barkly St Carlton [1] . In 1861 he was in partnership with Thomas Young Anderson, trading at 13 Bourke street east as ‘Anderson & Howie’, but dissolved the partnership circa late August 1861 . In August 1863 he was trading at 25 Bourke-street east as a draper and throughout 1864 to 1870 he continually advertises for Drapers assistants, salesmen and women, and dress makers. The case of McFarlane v. Howie in March 1865 gives the impression that he probably didn’t have a good reputation as an employer.…

LAW REPORT. SUPREME COURT. CIVIL SITTINGS BEFORE [?]STER, TERM. OLD COURT-HOUSE.— MONDAY, MARCH 6. (Before his Honour Chief Justice Stawell, and Special J[?]ies of Four.) REEV[?] WATSON

7 March 1865, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 6

…In August 1863 he was trading at 25 Bourke-street east as a draper and throughout 1864 to 1870 he continually advertises for Drapers assistants, salesmen and women, and dress makers. The case of McFarlane v. Howie in March 1865 gives the impression that he probably didn’t have a good reputation as an employer.…

Family Notices

11 April 1866, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 4

…In April 1866 his wife, Julia died aged 20.…

THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1868.

9 July 1868, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 4

…In July 1868 he was fined £5 for displaying his goods for sale outside of his premises and in August 1870 was declared bankrupt and advertisements for the sale of his entire stock-in-trade were published in September 1870 .…

Advertising

29 August 1870, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 8

…In July 1868 he was fined £5 for displaying his goods for sale outside of his premises and in August 1870 was declared bankrupt and advertisements for the sale of his entire stock-in-trade were published in September 1870 .…

Advertising

13 September 1870, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 3

…In July 1868 he was fined £5 for displaying his goods for sale outside of his premises and in August 1870 was declared bankrupt and advertisements for the sale of his entire stock-in-trade were published in September 1870 .…

POLICE.

2 August 1878, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 6

…By 1878 it appears that he had converted to being an Iron Monger from the same Bourke-street premises and possibly formed a partnership with Francis Swan as “ Howie & Swan ” as carters which was dissolved after the death of Swan in June 1881.…

Advertising

27 June 1881, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 3

…By 1878 it appears that he had converted to being an Iron Monger from the same Bourke-street premises and possibly formed a partnership with Francis Swan as “ Howie & Swan ” as carters which was dissolved after the death of Swan in June 1881.…

Family Notices

3 February 1902, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 1

…Robert Howie later re-married another widower named Mary who died aged 69 on the 1st Feb 1902 at “Howie Terrace” 283 City Road, South Melbourne. She was buried at the Melbourne General Cemetery on the 3rd Feb 1902 . His step daughter is mentioned as Mrs. W. Morris and his son as Robert E. Howie a merchant of Hindley-street, Adelaide.…

…Robert Howie later re-married another widower named Mary who died aged 69 on the 1st Feb 1902 at “Howie Terrace” 283 City Road, South Melbourne. She was buried at the Melbourne General Cemetery on the 3rd Feb 1902 . His step daughter is mentioned as Mrs. W. Morris and his son as Robert E. Howie a merchant of Hindley-street, Adelaide.…

Family Notices

17 October 1910, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 1

…Robert Howie died 15th Oct 1910 , aged 78 at his residence “Howie Terrace”, City Road, South Melbourne. His entire estate was valued at £18,629 and was bequeathed to his daughter Janet Minnie Howie and his brother Robert Edward Howie of Adelaide, with other smaller legacies to be paid to numerous other relatives.…

WILLS AND ESTATES.

10 November 1910, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), page 7

…Robert Howie died 15th Oct 1910 , aged 78 at his residence “Howie Terrace”, City Road, South Melbourne. His entire estate was valued at £18,629 and was bequeathed to his daughter Janet Minnie Howie and his brother Robert Edward Howie of Adelaide, with other smaller legacies to be paid to numerous other relatives.…