Deaths -Irwin

[Lizzie Jean]

Hello Again Cando!
Thank you so much for your time and effort on my behalf. I had actually found the info on Alexander Fraser on the Necropolis website. However, no sign of Phyllis! This afternoon I blundered around NSW and SA websites trying to track down where you had found the info concerning Robert and Frances. When I did manage to come up with something, I concluded that you were spot on with their deaths. I wasn't sure how I could go about getting Robert's death certificate so thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I do not have Alexander Fraser's death certificate. I bought Frances' birth and marriage certs. over the weekend, so thought I had better think carefully before trying for another one. I seem to recall my father saying Phyllis did not have any children, but I may be mistaken. Once again, many thanks.
Lizzie 

[Lizzie Jean]

Hello! Me Again!
I realised I forgot to answer your question regarding Irene Irwin. I have not yet managed to find her death. From the Victorian Electoral Rolls I know that she lived at 127 Charles Street, Northcote in 1931. Her grandmother, Mary Ann, was at 124 Charles St. at this time. In 1936 Irene was living at 48 Fawkner St., St Kilda West, which was the same address as Mary Ann. I have no idea what became of her after this. (Mary Ann died in 1937).
Lizzie 

[cando]

I wonder if Phyllis and Irene lived together in the latter years?

I frequently had to stop myself purchasing certs in the early day of family research and then only buy those that were really needed to either validate finds or allow me to find chn etc.

Perhaps they both lived to a ripe old age ie died after 1985 limit of indexes.  I have had a search for them in some of the larger cemeteries in Melbourne.

Have a look on google maps and then streetview for 48 Fawkner Street, St Kilda.  Mostly single fronted cottages.  Unfortunately it appears that the original house at no 48 may have demolished and a more modern house built.  Single fronted cottages in Charles Street as well.

Cheers
Cando

[Lizzie Jean]

I hadn't actually considered that Irene and Phyllis might have lived together. I have found an Irene Irwin working as a nurse in the Mont Park Mental Hospital in 1924. I wasn't aware of Irene being a nurse, but, I suppose that is not impossible. She may well have nursed her grandmother during her final days. I think I mentioned before that both Irene and Phyllis are seemingly left well provided for in  Mary Ann's Will. My grandmother, Mary Ann's first child, is not mentioned at all in the Will, and I believe it left one of my uncles in particular, very bitter.- They all sound like a good lot!! I suppose my best bet on finding out more information is trying to track down when and where Irene and Phyllis died. Thanks again for your help.
Lizzie.