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Title: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: Neil Todd on Tuesday 23 June 15 00:13 BST (UK)
Hi, I was wondering if someone could do a Electoral role lookup for the above brothers. I am after their respective occupations. I know that both Mervyn and Arthur were Boxers but wondered if they held other skills and did other work to supplement their incomes? Also what Walter did for a living.
Mervyn was born 1902 Sydney, Married in 1935 Randwick to Emily WATSON, Died 1963.
Walter was born 1904 sydney, Married 1928 Queanbeyan Elsie JOHNSTON, Died after 1985.Lived the majority of his life Canberra/Queanbeyan
Arthur was born 1906 Sydney Married 1928 Hurstville to Ellen IRVING died 1946.

I have most of their respective details but if SKS could do a lookup that would be most appreciated.

Cheers

Neil
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: crisane on Tuesday 23 June 15 01:18 BST (UK)
1936 at 173 Rainbow Street and has a tobacco kiosk. Emily not listed
1949 Electoral Rolls Mervyn and Emily Jane at 121 Botany Street Kingsford Randwick and has a tobacco kiosk.

1935 25a Norton Street, listed with an Ivy May and Harry Lancelot, no occupation and Mervyn is transcribed as female and on the original image is -occupation - domestic duties.

1930/33 at 78 Victoria Avenue Penshurst Mervyn Todd - Carter and Harriet Jane -home duties.

Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: crisane on Tuesday 23 June 15 01:40 BST (UK)
1930
457 Forest Road Penshurst - Arthur Todd, labourer and Ellen Todd dom duties

1935
45 Inverness Avenue Penshurst, Arthur Todd a machinist and Ellen Ellis Todd homeduties

1937 and 1943
134 Penshurst Street, Penshurst, Arthur Todd, a machinist and Ellen Ellis Todd, dom duties
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: Neil Todd on Tuesday 23 June 15 02:21 BST (UK)
Thanks for all that, odd with him as a female, very unusual BOXER ::) Norton Steet he was with his half brother and his wife apparently. He must have moved back home to Penshurst in 33 to be with his mother, who was not well. She passed away in 33.

Arthur being a machinist now rings tiny little bells. He think he had something to do with Artillery or shell casings, during the war? That seems to fit, now that you have found out the machinist occupation.

Many thanks. It all helps fill in the gaps. :)

Neil
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: crisane on Tuesday 23 June 15 02:36 BST (UK)
Hello
I looked for ElsieJohnston's adWalter Todd'smarriage on ancestry (to see if they had middle initials) and found this
Elsie S Johnston and Walter A Todd   
Marriage - 1925
Registration Place - Hunters Hill, New South Wales
Registration Year  1925
Reg number 17906

which matches the NSW BMD's. Did your finger hit the 8 instead of 5 in your first post?  :)
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: crisane on Tuesday 23 June 15 02:40 BST (UK)
1930
34 jersey Avenue Mortdale
Subdistrict Peakhurst, District - Barton
Walter Angier Todd, labourer and Elsie Susan Todd dom duties

1932/33
78Victoria Avenue Penshurst
Names and occupation the same.

1943
114 Morts Road Mortdale
Walter Angier a brick setter
Elsie Susan not listed but there is a Marie Todd home duties
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: crisane on Tuesday 23 June 15 02:52 BST (UK)
1963, 1968, 1972, 1977.
6 Patterson Street, Ainslie, ACT
Walter Angier Todd, labourer, and Marie Todd

1980
Walter at same address, same occupation but Marie not listed.
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: Neil Todd on Tuesday 23 June 15 06:03 BST (UK)
Hi, Thanks for that. So sorry about the wrong date my transcription error I had it wrong on the tree. Some years back now, so just as well corrected. The Aingier is his mothers maiden name, so never knew that :D The Marie is a mystery will have to see what I can find out about her.

Really appreciated. Nice to have just that little more detail on their lives.

Neil
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: ~MERLIN~ on Tuesday 23 June 15 06:58 BST (UK)
The Marie is a mystery will have to see what I can find out about her.

His wife  ;)

http://billiongraves.com/pages/record/Walter-Angier-Todd/12720159#given_names=Walter&family_names=Todd

And...

http://billiongraves.com/pages/record/MARIE-LOUISA-TODD/7918003#given_names=MARIE&family_names=TODD
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: ~MERLIN~ on Tuesday 23 June 15 07:09 BST (UK)
Obviously Walter Angier & Elsie Susan TODD divorced by 1943 as Elsie Susan TODD remarried that year.
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: ~MERLIN~ on Tuesday 23 June 15 07:14 BST (UK)
Here's their divorce:

http://investigator.records.nsw.gov.au/Entity.aspx?Path=\Item\1160390
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: ~MERLIN~ on Tuesday 23 June 15 07:22 BST (UK)
ACT death index:

Marie Louisa TODD 28/05/1980 #20014530

http://www.ors.act.gov.au/cache/attachments/23632
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: ~MERLIN~ on Tuesday 23 June 15 07:33 BST (UK)
Some TODD's buried in Canberra - possibly known to you  :-\

http://www.canberracemeteries.com.au/grave-search
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: ~MERLIN~ on Tuesday 23 June 15 07:37 BST (UK)
Canberra Electoral Rolls 1916-1967 (free online):

http://canberraheritageportal.org/default.php
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: rosball on Tuesday 23 June 15 08:20 BST (UK)
A mention of Walter and Susan's  divorce ... http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17565743 

I can photograph the divorce file for you Neil (if you want the details)

cheers
  Ros
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: Neil Todd on Tuesday 23 June 15 08:30 BST (UK)
Many thanks to Merlin & Ros. I don't think I need the gory details Ros ::) Looks as though there was another bloke involved. 8)

Great links thanks Merlin and for the balance of the details. ;) That has certainly brought me up to date with the detail. I never knew about the divorce, little contact meant little info. My Dad's other siblings I saw plenty of and therefore had much more info on them.
Cheers to all.
Neil
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: Joanne Todd on Wednesday 15 April 20 05:31 BST (UK)
Hi, I knew Walter Angier Todd born 31 march 1904 as my grandfather who lived with my grandmother Louisa Mary Lewis. Walter was married to Elsie Johnston and they had 2 daughters then divorced. Walter died when I was 24 years old. so I only knew him and visited them till that day.  I attended his funeral in Canberra 18 March 1988 with my family. Louisa or Marie as known passed in 1980 that is why she is not on the register that year.
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: Neil Todd on Tuesday 21 April 20 17:56 BST (UK)
Hullo Joanne.

Should I say Cousin. I am the youngest son of Frank Andrew the younger brother of Walter. I would be interested to contact if possible.

We can use the private message system if you make a couple of more posts.

Regards
Neil
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: Joanne Todd on Thursday 23 April 20 08:07 BST (UK)
Hi Neil,
nice to hear from you.
There is a bit of a story about Walter and my grandmother so if you wish I don't mind if you would like to email me direct (*) Cheers Joanne. 


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Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: Neil Todd on Saturday 25 April 20 01:45 BST (UK)
Hi Joanne,

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Neil
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: Joanne Todd on Saturday 09 May 20 05:53 BST (UK)
ok Todd, sorry for the delaying in me replying
Title: Re: TODD.Brothers, Mervon/Mervyn, Arthur, Walter
Post by: Joanne Todd on Saturday 09 May 20 05:56 BST (UK)
ok