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Descendants of James Peverill

Generation No. 2

2. JOSEPH⁵ PEVERILL (JAMES⁴, JAMES³, WILLIAM², WILLIAM¹ PEVERELL) was born 16 October 1827 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, and died 9 November 1898 in Jeffcott, Vic. Aust.. He married CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH FOREMAN 12 March 1850 in Port Fairy, Vic. Aust., daughter of WILLIAM FOREMAN and ELIZABETH FOX. She was born 1832 in Hythe, Kent, England, and died 28 October 1918 in The residence of Mr G. Parish, Dooboobetic, Vic. Aust..

Notes for JOSEPH PEVERILL:
THE CONVICTION AND TRANSPORTATION OF JOSEPH PEVERELL.

      Joseph Peverill was convicted of stealing four dozen boxes of Congreve matches at Nottingham Town Quarter Sessions in April 1842, when he was 13 years old, and was sentenced to be transported to Australia for seven years. Following his conviction, Joseph was transferred to Parkhurst Prison, with other young offenders, where he remained until he was 18 years old.
      He was eventually sent to Australia on the " Maitland " which sailed from England on the 16 June 1846, and arrived in Port Philip, via Hobart Town, on 9 November 1846. (' Log of Logs ', Nicholson, 1980) On arrival he was assigned to work at the Melbourne Club for six months at a salary of 16 pounds per annum. (Assisted Immigration to Victoria, 1839/1871)
      In a further reference (HO 11/15) it is recorded that 299 'exiles' were embarked, on the "Maitland", from Millbank, Parkhurst and Pentonville prisons for the purpose of proceeding, after arrival at Hobart Town, to Geelong in Port Philip under 'conditional pardon'. Joseph's 'Warrant of Pardon' was dated 10 June 1946.
      It was noted from the micro-fiche, ' Assisted Immigration to Australia, 1839/71' that a financial depression in Great Britain during the 1840's led to the virtual suspension of assisted immigration. However, during this period the British authorities sent out several shiploads of convicts. Upon arrival these ' Exiles ' were given ' conditional pardons ' on condition that they did not return to Britain before the full term of their original sentence had expired. This approach saved the Government money in that they did not have to house, guard or feed the 'Exiles'. Unfortunately, from a genealogical point of view it means that official records relating to the ' exiles ' is not as complete as for other convicts.


UK NEWSPAPER & POLICE RECORDS RELATING TO JOSEPH PEVERILL.

      From first impressions it would appear that Joseph was harshly treated in being sentenced to seven years transportation at the age of 13 years for stealing a few boxes of matches. However, further information obtained from police and court records, and from local newspapers - see hereunder, show that Joseph had previously been in trouble with the police, had been convicted of felony and had been in prison three times.


Nottingham Review. 3 November 1838 (p.352).
Police Intelligence. Police Office, Nottingham. November 1st.
      Joseph PEVERILL, aged 11 years, was charged with stealing a seal and a key, from a stall in the Market Place, which he had disposed of to Mr BROWNSWORD. Remanded for further examination. (I have not found anything else to confirm or deny this at the moment. Perhaps, because of his age, it did not come to court?)

Nottingham Review. 12 July 1839 (7e). (Verbatim)
Police Office, Nottingham. Monday June 24th. Before Mr. GEDLING.
      Joseph PEVERILL and John ALLCOCK, lads of 11 years of age, were remanded until Friday on a charge of stealing a lace cap, the property of Elizabeth BALL.
Friday 5 June 1839, Before Mr WAKEFIELD.
      Joseph PEVERILL and John ALLCOCK, the two lads who were remanded on a charge of felony, were brought up, and on begging forgiveness, and promising not to steal again, and the complainant not appearing, they were discharged after being admonished.

Nottingham Journal. 5th February 1841 (p.3).
Police Office, Nottingham. February 3rd.
      Joseph PEVERILL was committed to the House of Correction for trial at the next sessions on a charge of stealing a pair of boots.

Nottingham & Newark Mercury. 9 April 1841.
Nottingham Town Quarter Sessions (held on Tuesday 6 April 1841)
      Joseph PEVERILL, age 13, was indicted for stealing on the 1st February, a pair of boots, the property of John FIELD, a shoemaker living in St James Street. It appears that on the 1st of February, he hung the boots on his window shutter, from whence he missed them in about three hours. BERRY, a policeman, proved seeing the prisoner on the day just mentioned with a pair of boots upon his arms, and his running away. Another witness proved seeing the prisoner go to a stack in a close occupied by Mr WILMOT, near to Burton Lays, and to his hiding the boots under the stack from whence BERRY took them in the witness's presence. The prosecutor identified the boots. In his defence the prisoner said that he did not steal the boots, but another lad did and gave them to him.
Guilty, but recommended to mercy on account of the boots being exposed. To be imprisoned and kept to hard labour four calendar months in the House of Correction.

Nottingham Journal. 9 April 1841 (p.1).
Nottingham Town Quarter Sessions (held on Tuesday 6 April 1841)
      Joseph PEVERILL, aged 13, was charged with stealing on the 1st February last, a pair of boots, the property of John FIELD. - Mr BOWLEY called John FIELD, of St. James' Street, who missed the boots about half past one o'clock, from his open window shutter, outside the house. Had hung them there at ten o'clock. - William BERRY, policeman, was on duty in Milton Street, and saw the prisoner with a pair of boots under his arm; he (the prisoner) ran; followed him into the fields; went to a haystack in Wilmot's Close, in Cross Lane, and found the boots he had seen prisoner with. - The prisoner said another boy took them and gave them to him. - William WAKEFIELD, frame-work knitter, saw BERRY and prisoner; the latter ran to the stack in Wilmot's Close and put something under it; told BERRY, who went and found the boots. - The prisoner said some boys gave them to him; they told him they had taken them from the shutter. - Guilty, but recommended for mercy on account of the boots being hung outside the house. - The Court, in passing sentence, remarked upon the unnecessary exposure of the boots, and ordered the prisoner to be kept at hard labour in the House of Correction for four calendar months.

Nottingham Review. 28 January 1842 (p.4).
      Last Monday, three boys went into the shop of Mr William HEMSLEY, smallwares dealer, Bridlesmith Gate, under the pretext of buying lucifer matches, when they stole from the counter 4 dozen boxes, but were pursued and have since been taken into custody. Their names are Joseph PEVERILL, Charles BAKER and Freeman SHARPE.

Nottingham Journal: 8 April 1842 (p.6).
Nottingham Town Quarter Sessions (held on Tuesday 5 April 1842).
      Joseph PEVERILL aged 13, Freeman SHARPE, aged 14 and Charles BAKER, aged 15, pleaded guilty to stealing on the 24th January, 4 dozen boxes of Congreve matches, the property of William HEMSLEY. A previous conviction was proved against PEVERILL and he was sentenced to be transported for seven years. SHARPE and BAKER to be imprisoned for three calendar months.
The business of the sessions concluded at three o'clock.

Nottingham Review. 8 April 1842.
      As above item in 'Nottingham Journal' but with a rider.
" We are desired to state that this is no relative to Mr Freeman SHARPE, the coach-maker "

Nottingham & Newark Mercury. 9 April 1842.
      As above item in Nottingham Journal but includes the following information.
" Joseph PEVERILL, a stripling of tender years, has it appears, been previously convicted of felony and has been in prison three times "

Quarter Session Records.

1841 Case.      The boots were said to be worth 'Three shillings'.

1842 Case.      There were exactly 1700 matches worth 'One shilling' and the 48 boxes were worth 'One penny'.

Census:
1841:
Film 870. Folio C41. House of Correction, Nottm.
            - Joseph PEVERELL 13 P. (prisoner) Y.

Nominal list of Exiles from the (Pentonville)?, Millbank and Parkhurst Prisons for the ship Maitland, which sailed from England on the day of and arrived via Hobart town, at Port Phillip, on the
9th day of November 1846.
Date of Warrant of Pardon 10th June 1846.
                  Source: - Assisted Immigration to Victoria 1839/1871 (Microfiche No. 231?)

List of Seventy male Transports for the Convict ship Maitland from Parkhurst Prison.
No. Name       Age Reads & writes Trade or profession Married or single
7 Joseph Peverell 18      do      Bricklayer            do

Specific description Sentence            When or where            When or where
of crime                        convicted            received
Stealing matches 7 years transportation April 6th/42 Nottingham      July 6th Nottingham
                  Source: - Assisted Immigration to Victoria 1839/1871 (Microfiche No. 238?)

Disposal list of Exiles from Parkhurst Prison ex 'Maitland'
No.      Name      Name of employer      Time engaged      Rate of wages per annumn
47 Peverell Jos      Melbourne Club      six mth            16 pounds
      Source: - Disposal list of Exiles from Parkhurst Prison ex 'Maitland' (Mircofiche No. 243(D)?)

*** Some time after the brothers Joseph and James Peverill migrated to Australia they had occasion to write home to England for their birth certificates. When they duly received them they found they were written out in the names of James Peverell and Joseph Peverill, and the two branches of the family that they established in Australia have maintained these different spellings to this day.

*** Joseph and Charlotte lived at Port Fairy (which was then known as Belfast). Through business and mining interests they also lived at Avoca, Creswick and Glendaruel, near Clunes. The last members of their family were born there. They had 13 children.
They eventually began farming at Jeffcott when land was opened for selection, in 1872 their whole family coming with them.
They called the farm 'Oaklands'. The orginal house was built of mud bricks and burnt bricks covered with weatherboards. The bedroom section of the house was separated from the kitchen, dining area by a breezeway.
The home was demolished in 1982 and the kitchen area in 1985.

Peverill, Joseph
      (absent), storekeeper
            freeholder, house, cox st.
Belfast district
                              Source: - 1856 SLV Victorian Electoral Rolls

Tuesday, November 15, 1898 - OBITUARY

MR JOS. PEVERILL, Sen.

The most profound regret was expressed right thoughout the district when it became known that Mr. Jos. Peverill, sen., of Mount Jeffcott, had passed away at about 8 o'clock on Wednesday morning last, without regaining consciousness. The deceased gentleman, who had reached the advanced age of 71 years, had always enjoyed the best of health, and was stricken down as it were while in the full possession of bodily and mental faculties, the fit of apoplexy which carried him off suddenly seizing him whilst engaged in some ordinary outdoor occupation on Monday morning. The deepest sympathy is felt for his aged partner in life, Mrs. C. E. Peverill, and his family, who have only recently suffered another sad bereavement in the death of Mr. Chas. Peverill, at Yarram Gippsland. During his long residence at Mount Jeffcott he made a very large number of warm friends, and his demise, coming rather suddenly, caused quite a gloom to be spread over the residents of the district.
He was born in the city of Nottingham, England, and at the age of 18 years left his home before completing his apprenticeship, landing in Melbourne about three years before the gold discovery in this colony. After completing an engagement at one of the business places in that town, he found his way to Port Fairy, which had developed from a whaling settlement into a town of considerable size. he commenced business there on his own account, and even thus early identified himself with the church choir, being ardently devoted to music. As a mere boy, he had been selected amongst a juvenile choir to sing before Her majesty Queen Victoria on the occasion of her visit to his native city. He soon became leader of the Port Fairy choir, thus early associating himself with church matters. He there became acquainted with, and ultimately married, Miss Charlotte Elizabeth Foreman - their golden wedding would have been celebrated in about 15 months' time - whose parents had embarked in farming pusuits in the neighborhood of Rosebrook. When the diggings broke out, the gold fever took possession of him, and in company with his father and brothers-in-law, the well known millers of Charlton and Wycheproof, they started with teams for Forest Creek, taking loading of flour and various stores for sale. They also mined for some time, and then returned and brought up more loading, and Mr. Foreman opened a store which was carried on successfully for several years, but early in '54 Mrs. Foreman died in Melbourne, and the store was closed. Mr. Peverill and family then removed to Avoca, which was at this time at the height of its prosperity. After the rioting troubles in Ballarat, he moved again, and took up his residence in Creswick. Some time later settlement on the lands began, and amongst the earlier sales the Government of the day offered land in the neighborhood of Clunes. He became the purchaser of an estate and engaged in farming pursuits for a number of years with success. About 1873 the land in the Jeffcott district was thrown open for selection, when the family acquired four adjoining blocks, upon which a commodious homestead was erected. As years rolled on they became possessed of more property, and recently acquired the well-known East Charlton Homestead. On his arrival in this district, 25 years ago, he was a regular attendant at the Coonooer church. Later he became associated with the Jeffcott church, and the leadership of the choir becoming vacant, at the unanimous request of the members he accepted that position, and under his capable and painstaking tuition the members made great progress, so that their services were in demand in all parts of the district. He occupied this office till his lamentable death. It can truly be said that he died in harness, and his good work survivies him. A vacancy is left which it will be difficult to fill. He also evinced great interest in the general affairs of the church, to the funds of which he was a liberal subscriber. He held various offices under the Wesleyan body, and never begrudged time spent in the service of the Lord for the advancement of His Kingdom. He leaves a grown up family comfortably settled and favorably known in this district.
The funeral left his residence, 'Oaklands,' Mount Jeffcott, on Friday morning at 10 o'clock, and reached Charlton at half-past 2, when a most impressive service was held in the Charlton Wesleyan Church by Rev. M. Bullas. The pulpit and railing were appropriately draped, and the coffin, upon which many beautiful wreaths were laid, was placed before the pulpit. The service opened with a hymn. "When our heads are bowed in woe," and after an impressive lesson read by the officiating minister, the anthem "Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb," was rendered with much expression by the choir. A prayer over the mortal remains and the 'Dead March,' feelingly played by Miss Bullas, brought a touching service to a close. The cortage then moved off, followed by a very large number of mourners from Donald, Cope Cope and other surrounding districts, the funeral train comprising 70 vehicles. At the grave in the Charlton cemetery the Rev. M. Bullas again officiated in an impressive manner, the coffin being borne by his six sons, William J., Joseph H., Edwin N., George E., Augustus A., and Ralph J. Peverill.
                                          Source: - The Donald Times

Epitaph at the Charlton Cemetery: -

      In
Loving memory of
Joseph Peverill
Who died November 9, 1898.
Aged 71 years.

Gods finger touched him and he slept
It was thy will my father that laid thy servant low.
It was thy hand my father that dealt the chastening bow.
Erected by his loving wife.

      Also

His wife
Charlotte Elizabeth Peverill
Who died on 28th October 1918.
Aged 87 years.

In loving memory of
Charles Alfred Peverill
Who died 27th September 1898
At Yarram, Gippsland
Aged 33 years.

They are not dead whose memories
Live in hearts that know their worth.

Corp. Joseph Peverill
Only son of the above
Killed in France
Battle of Messines
Fighting for his King and Country.
8th June 1917
Aged 25 years.

In the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria            In its Probate Jurisdiction

In the Estate of Joseph Peverill late of Oaklands, Coonooer West near Donald in the Colony of Victoria farmer deceased.

I Charlotte Elizabeth Peverill of 'Oaklands' Coonooer West near Donald in the said colony to whom probate of the will of the above described deceased was granted on the 16th day of December 1989 hereby certify that the following is a true and just account of my administration of the estate of the above described deceased up to the date hereof.

ASSETS

640       acres parish of Jeffcott       allots      2&3
640       acres parish of Donald      allots      69
320       acres parish of Coonooer W      allots      46
240       acres parish of Coonooer W      allots      47
320       acres parish of Doboobetic      allots      6
1289      acres parish of Yeungroon
437      acres parish of Charlton E
4 allots A B 8 A 8 B of sec 8 Charlton E
Rents                                                      85 0 0
Wheat                                                      307
Live Stock - Sheep                                                399
Life policy No 52582 Australian Mutual Provident                              490 14 6
Wool                                                      267
Interest in deceased personal estate C. A. Peverill                        131 2 1
Joseph H. Peverill (debt due to estate)                                    604 2 9
J. S. Drury                                                6 4 10

DISBURSEMENTS

Probate duty. funeral & testamentary expenses                              150
Reduced overdraft. Colonial Bank, Donald                              112 4 2
Reduction principal of mortgages.                                    800
Interest on mortgages.                                          310
Working expenses of farm                                          803
Erection of tombstone etc.                                          115

RETAINED

640       acres parish of Jeffcott       allots      2&3
640       acres parish of Donald      allots      69
320       acres parish of Coonooer W      allots      46
240       acres parish of Coonooer W      allots      47
320       acres parish of Doboobetic      allots      6
1289      acres parish of Yeungroon
437      acres parish of Charlton E
4 allots             Charlton E
Buggy, Harness, Saddlery, Furniture & piano, watch & chain, 4 shares in paint
shed Donald, farming implements, & plant and portion of live stock and hay retained.

UNCOLLECTED

William J. Peverill                                                137 12 7
Ralph J Peverill                                                105 8 3
Dated the 16th day of March 1900
            C. E. Peverill
            Executrix

More About JOSEPH PEVERILL:
Assisted Immigration: 9 November 1846, Arrived at Port Phillip via Hobart town.
Baptism: 27 October 1827, St. Mary's Nottingham, England
Burial: 11 November 1898, Buried at the Charlton Cemetery. Aged 71 yrs 3 wks when died.
Cause of Death: Cerebral hemorrhage - 48 hours.
Occupation: November 1898, Farmer

Notes for CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH FOREMAN:
SLV Victorian Electoral Roll 1903
Division of Wimmera
Polling Place - West Charlton

No 108 Peverill Charlotte            F      West Charlton            home duties
                                                Source: - Fiche No. 116

*** After Joseph's death in 1982 they stayed on the farm until 19(?) then moved to Charlton and lived at the East Charlton Homestead - now part of Barry Cossar's along the river at the back of the rail line.


Wednesday, October 30, 1918 - OBITUARY

LATE MRS C. E. PEVERILL OF CHARLTON

The death of Mrs Charlotte Elizabeth Peverill, of The Homestead, Charlton, which occured on Monday night, removes another of the connecting links with the early history of Charlton, and indeed, of the State. Although Mrs Peverill's demise was not unexpected, the news will be received with deep regret, for she was highly esteemed and respected thoughout the district. She was a well known figure in Charlton, and despite her advanced age, was a regular attendant at the Charlton Methodist Church until the last few months. For her age she had remarkable vitality. The deceased had reached the advanced age of 87 years, 76 of which had been spent in Victoria. Probably she was one of the oldest colonists, and when she arrived Melbourne was a very small township indeed. Mrs Peverill's maiden name was Foreman, being a sister of the late Messrs John E. and G. H. Foreman, and she was born at Hythe, near Dover, in the year 1931. With her parents, she came to Victoria in 1842, at the age of 11 years. For a time they settled in Melbourne. Port Fairy, which was then known as Belfast, was at the time coming into some prominence, and Mr Foreman was appointed as one of the first two Customs officers there. It was at Port Fairy that the then Miss Foreman was married to Mr Joseph Peverill, who was in business there. Subsequently they sold out and went to the Avoca diggings in 1856, and afterwards to Creswick. They commenced farming operations near Clunes. In 1872 they came to the Charlton district, settling at Mount Jeffcott. They remained on the land there until Mr Peverill's death in 1898. Mrs Peverill left Jeffcott and came into Charlton in 1900, where she had remained ever since, living a number of years at The Homestead. Mrs Peverill kept in good health until a few months ago, when she gradually weakened and was not able to get about. Recently she had been staying with her daughter, Mrs George Parish, at Dooboobetic, and it was there she died at 8 o'clock on Monday night. For 65 years she had been a regular member of the Methodist Church. The children left to mourn their loss are - Messrs J. H. and
E. N. Peverill (Charlton), G. E. Peverill (Daylesford), A. A. Peverill (Lands Department, Melbourne), R. J. Peverill (Wheat Board, Melbourne), Arthur Peverill (New Zealand) sons, and Mesdames G. H. Robinson (Melbourne), G Parish and C. E. Parish (Charlton), daughters.
The funeral will leave the residence of Mr G. Parish, Dooboobetic, this afternoon (Wednesday) at 3.30 o'clock, and will arrive at the Charlton Cemetery about 5 o'clock. The late hour has been fixed to enable relatives, arriving by this afternoon's train, to attend.
                                    Source: - The East Charlton Tribune

Epitaph at the Charlton Cemetery: -

      In
Loving memory of
Joseph Peverill
Who died November 9, 1898.
Aged 71 years.

Gods finger touched him and he slept
It was thy will my father that laid thy servant low.
It was thy hand my father that dealt the chastening bow.
Erected by his loving wife.

      Also

His wife
Charlotte Elizabeth Peverill
Who died on 28th October 1918.
Aged 87 years.

In loving memory of
Charles Alfred Peverill
Who died 27th September 1898
At Yarram, Gippsland
Aged 33 years.

They are not dead whose memories
Live in hearts that know their worth.

Corp. Joseph Peverill
Only son of the above
Killed in France
Battle of Messines
Fighting for his King and Country.
8th June 1917
Aged 25 years.

More About CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH FOREMAN:
Baptism: 21 March 1832, Baptised at Hythe, Kent, England
Burial: 30 October 1918, Buried at the Charlton Cemetery. Aged 87 yrs when died.
Emigration: 19 February 1842, Arrived at Port Phillip on the ship 'Regulus'.

Marriage Notes for JOSEPH PEVERILL and CHARLOTTE FOREMAN:
*** Joseph Peverill and Charlotte Elizabeth Foreman were married by banns in the Parish of Belfast - Port-fairy, Vic. Aust. Joseph was a bachelor and Charlotte was a spinster.
George and Mary Digby of Belfast were witnesses at the wedding.
                        Source: - Joseph's & Charlotte's Marriage Certificate.

Children of JOSEPH PEVERILL and CHARLOTTE FOREMAN are:

4.	i.	WILLIAM JAMES⁶ PEVERILL, b. 26 November 1850, Port Fairy, Vic. Aust.; d. 31 August 1912, Birchip, Vic. Aust..
5.	ii.	JOSEPH HENRY PEVERILL, b. 20 October 1852, Belfast, Vic. Aust.; d. 5 February 1926, Clifton Hill, Charlton, Vic. Aust..
	iii.	EDWIN NOBLE PEVERILL, b. 22 February 1855, Glendaruel, Vic. Aust.; d. 19 August 1928, Charlton, Victoria, Australia.; m. ELIZABETH SOMMERS, 20 August 1884; b. 1859, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia; d. 4 August 1931, At her residence, 77 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury, Vic. Aust..

Notes for EDWIN NOBLE PEVERILL:
SLV Victorian Electoral Roll 1903
Division of Wimmera
Polling Place - Charlton East

No 307 Peverill Edwin Noble M Charlton farmer
Source: - Fiche No. 039

August 26, 1914

HORSES FOR THE WAR

THE CHARLTON CONTRIBUTION.

THREE TRUCKS FORWARDED.

ANIMALS VALUED AT 450 (pounds).

The movement initiated by Mr Andrew Robertson and Mr Alex Reid, for sending horses to the Defence Department, for the purposes of the war, proved highly successful, and all concerned are to be congratulated on the result. Two trucks were sent away on Wednesday, and another truck on Thursday, there being 27 horses in all. The value of the horses, at a moderate estimate, is 450 pounds, and in several cases they were the pick of the animals on the farms of the donors. The Defence Department is highly appreciative of the patriotic action, as the following telegram was received on Thursday by Mr Robertson, from Mr Pethbridge, the secretary of the department: -
"Please accept the Minister's thanks for patriotic action. Could you kindly supply names and addresses of donors that they may be suitably thanked."
The list of contributors is as follows: -
Andrew Robertson, Alex Reid, Jno Paterson, F W Judd, E Tormey, J T Bennet, F Edwards, J H Peverill,
J Wright, H Dew, J Nolan, E Rowe, T Judd, L Bawden, Jas Bennett, P Heenan, J Douglass, R Kenall and Son, Sturrock Bros, E Westcott, E N Peverill, J and F Cossar, S Wood, Parish Bros, C Watts
The sum of 44 pounds was contributed as follows for the purchases of the other two horses, making up the 27: - W E Foreman, 6 pounds 10 shillings; D Robertson, 6 pounds 10 shillings; D Drew, 5 pounds;
Dr S H Dunlop, 5 pounds; J Wright 5 pounds; W Wright, 10 pounds; W R Finlay, 3 pounds, R Storey, junr, 3 pounds.
Source: - Newspaper Cutting

CR. E. N. PEVERILL, ONE OF CHARLTON'S OLDEST PIONEERS.

Cr. Edwin N. Peverill is one of the pioneers of Charlton district. He selected land at Mr. Jeffcott in 1882, when the local railway was being laid down. He puchased the chaff-cutting and corn-crushing mills in Camp and Halliday streets, and successfully carried on the business of same for a number of years (now owned by G. H. Foreman).
Subsequently he purchased a portion of East Charlton Estate, and went in for grazing and cultivation. He averaged under crop about 500 acres each year, and the last four years of his farming wheat yielded 25 bushels per acre and oats 40 bushels.
He also went in extensively for raising lambs for the freezers, doing well with Shropshire ahd merino about 1873. Later he sold out and came to Charlton cross, but later rather favoured the Lincoln and merino cross, as the wool was better from the lambs.
Mr. Peverill also stocked a number of cattle, which he did well along the Avoca River flats, and used up quite a number of straw stacks, as he usually did some threshing, especially oats.
One year he tried irrigation from the river by pumping with a centrifugal pump and 10 h.p. portable engine. Watered about 50 acres, which increased the yield threefold; but the cost of the pumping and the height of lift from river made it rather expensive.
Having retired from farming, Mr. Peverill recently purchased over 60 acres of land upon Clifton Hill and also two streets, to connect to town thoroughfare. A portion of this property has been surveyed into building blocks, and a substantial house is being erected by him upon a fine site facing the Wooroonooke and Donald roads.
This part of the town is practically certain to be the most fashionable position for residental sites in the near future.
Mr. E. N. Peverill has been a member of the Charlton Shire Council ever since its inception, about sixteen years ago, and has been a leading member of the Agricultural and Pastoral Society for over 25 years. He is president of the local branch of the Australian Natives' Association, and was first chairman of directors of the Charlton Electric Light Co.
Source: - Newspaper Cutting.

DEATHS

PEVERILL - On the 19th August (after a brief illness), Edwin Noble Peverill, of Belmont Park, Charlton, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth Sommers Peverill, aged 73 years.
After much weariness, rest.

PEVERILL - on the 19th August, at Belmont, Charlton, Edwin Noble, dearly beloved brother of George E., Augustus A., Arthur, Ralph J., and the late William J., Joseph H., and Charles A. Peverill.

PEVERILL - On the 19th August, at Belmont, Charlton, Edwin Noble, dearly beloved brother of Elizabeth Robinson, Alice Parish, and Eleanor Parish.

LEADING CITIZEN PASSES

DEATH OF MR. E. N. PEVERILL

One of Charlton's esteemed and widely know pioneers passed away on Sunday evening in the person of Mr Edwin Noble Peverill, at the age of 73 years, from bronchial pneumonia and nephritis. The late Mr Peverill was born at Glendaruel, near Nhill, and with his father and two brothers, came to the Jeffcott district early in 1873, where they selected land, remaining there until 1881, when deceased came to Charlton and started in business as a Hay and Corn Merchant. The call of the land was not to be denied, however, and the late Mr Peverill purchased a large tract of the East Charlton Estate and engaged in farming and grazing. The late Mr Peverill had a long and varied public career. He was one of the first members of the Charlton Shire Council, and remained a member of that body for 27 years, during which he was President of the Shire three times, eventually retiring on account of advancing years. He was presented with an illuminated address on retiring. As a mark of respect to the late Mr Peverill the flag was flown half-mast over the shire offices. He was one of the pioneers of the Charlton Electirc Light and Power Company, and had been a director ever since its inception and Chairman of Directors at various times. He was also keenly interested in the Australian Natives' Association, and was one of the orginal members of the Charlton Branch, being a member, President, Treasurer, and later Trustee, and representative at many A.N.A. Conferences. One of the orginal members of the Charlton Agricultural Society, the late Mr Peverill was frequently a representative of that body at State Agricultural Society Congresses. The deceased gentleman was also a Trustee of the Methodist Church for many years, and up to the time of his death. He was in every way a successful business man and alive to all matters affecting the advancement of the district. His genial personality made him popular with all who came in contact with him. The late Mr Peverill took a great interest in sporting matters, and in his early days was a prominent playing member of the Jeffcott Football team, at that time a formidable combination. He was an active member of the Charlton Bowling Club, and a supporter of other sporting activities in the town and district.
The late Mr Peverill was married to Miss Summers of Ballarat, on August 20, 1884, and she is left to mourn her loss. Three sisters and four brothers survive him - Elizabeth (Mrs G. H. Robertson; St. Kilda), Alice (Mrs George Parish, Camberwell), Eleanor (Mrs Charles Parish, Elwood), George (Daylesford), Augustus Albert (Caulfield), Arthur (New Zealand), and Ralph (Elsternwick).

Charlton Shire Council on the occasion of the monthly meeting on Monday, expressed condolences, through its president (Cr. Larmour) to the bereaved widow of the late Mr E. N. Peverill, who was an ex-councillor of the shire and a popular and able representative of the ratepayers. It was resolved to forward a letter of condolence to Mrs Peverill, councillors standing as a token of respect. The meeting also adjourned for three minutes as a further mark of esteem to the late councillor's memory.

FUNERAL OF LATE E. N. PEVERILL.

The funeral of the late Mr E. N. Peverill, which took place on Tuesday afternoon last, was one of the largest and most impressive seen at Charlton. After a service had been conducted at the late Mr Peverill's residence by the Rev. A. G. Day, the remains were conveyed to the Methodist Church and a brief service held. The funeral took place to the Charlton cemetery, where the burial service was read by the Rev. Day. The cortege was representative of the entire district and relatives and friends were present from all parts of the State. Members of the Charlton Shire Council, The Electric Light and Power Company, and the Charlton Waterworks Trust, were present. A large number of beautiful wreaths were borne behind the coffin at the cemetery by Messrs R. Peverill and G. Moore, nephews of the deceased. The pall bearers were the members of the Shire Council, and the coffin bearers were Messrs Harold Moore, Alfred Moore, and C. Parish, Peverill, Edward Peverill, Frank nephews of the deceased, and A. Dabron, representing the A.N.A.

Sources: - Newspaper Cuttings.

Epitaph at the Charlton Cemetery: -

In
Fondest remembrance of
Edwin Noble Peverill
Who departed this life 19th Aug 1928.
Aged 73 years.

The beloved husband of Elizabeth Peverill
Erected by his loving wife.

In
Loving memory of
His beloved wife
Elizabeth Peverill
Who departed this life 4th Aug 1931.
Aged 72 years.

More About EDWIN NOBLE PEVERILL:
Burial: August 1928, Buried at the Charlton Cemetery. Aged 73 yrs when died.
Cause of Death: Bronchial pneumonia and nephritis

Notes for ELIZABETH SOMMERS:
SLV Victorian Electoral Roll 1903
Division of Wimmera
Polling Place - Charlton East

No 308 Peverill Elizabeth F Charlton home duties
Source: - Fiche No. 039

DEATHS

PEVERILL - On the 4th Ausgust, at her residence, 77 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury, Elizabeth, beloved wife of the late E. N. Peverill, loved sister of the late Mary Helen Moore of Donald. Aged 72 years.
At rest.

FUNERAL NOTICES

PEVERILL - Friends of the late Mrs Elizabeth Peverill, widow of the late Mr E. N. Peverill, are respectfully informed that her remains well be interred in the Charlton Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave the Charlton Railway Station on arrival of the train at about 4.10 pm on Thursday, 6th August.
HENRY J. R. LEWIS, Undertaker, 154 Johnston Street, Fitzroy; 658 High Street, Regent. Phones J1056, JW1579. Established 1843.

Epitaph at the Charlton Cemetery: -

In
Fondest remembrance of
Edwin Noble Peverill
Who departed this life 19th Aug 1928.
Aged 73 years.

The beloved husband of Elizabeth Peverill
Erected by his loving wife.

In
Loving memory of
His beloved wife
Elizabeth Peverill
Who departed this life 4th Aug 1931.
Aged 72 years.

More About ELIZABETH SOMMERS:
Burial: 6 August 1939, Buried at the Charlton Cemetery. Aged 72 yrs when died.

6.	iv.	GEORGE ERNEST PEVERILL, b. 16 June 1857, Creswick, Victoria Australia.; d. 25 January 1939, Daylesford, Victoria Australia..
	v.	AUGUSTUS ALBERT PEVERILL, b. 1859, Ballarat, Vic. Aust.; d. 1860.
7.	vi.	AUGUSTUS ALBERT PEVERILL, b. 7 April 1861, Ballarat, Vic. Aust.; d. 17 April 1931, Caulfield, Victoria, Australia..
8.	vii.	ELIZABETH SARAH ANN PEVERILL, b. 13 May 1863, Ballarat, Vic. Aust.; d. 1 May 1938, At her home in Tiuna Grove, St. Kilda, Vic. Aust..
9.	viii.	CHARLES ALFRED PEVERILL, b. 1 October 1865, Glendarnes, Vic. Aust.; d. 27 September 1898, Yarram, Vic. Aust..
10.	ix.	ARTHUR PEVERILL, b. 3 June 1867, Ballarat, Vic. Aust..
	x.	ALICE PEVERILL, b. 16 January 1870, Clunes, Victoria Australia; d. 2 March 1870, Clunes, Victoria, Australia.

More About ALICE PEVERILL:
Burial: March 1870, Buried at the Clunes Cemetery.

11.	xi.	ALICE CLARA PEVERILL, b. 16 January 1870, Clunes, Vic. Aust.; d. 31 October 1942, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.
12.	xii.	RALPH JOHN PEVERILL, b. 25 June 1871; d. 22 January 1931, Rupanyup, Victoria, Australia.
13.	xiii.	ELEANOR CHARLOTTE MARY PEVERILL, b. 26 May 1877, Glendaruel, Victoria, Australia; d. 15 March 1940.

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