Mrs Mortlock Will
WILL OF MRS. R. F. MORTLOCK Charities To Benefit Under the will of Mrs. R. F. Mortlock, who died at her home in Palmer place, North Adelaide, charitable and other institutions in South Australia will benefit to the extent of £18,565. Mrs. Mortlock. who was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Tennant, of Glenelg, and the widow, of William Tennant Mortlock, of Martindale Hall, Mintaro, made a number of gifts to charity in her lifetime, and with her son, Mr. John T. Mortlock, established the Ranson Mortlock Memorial Research Trust at the Waite Agricultural Research Institute in memory of her son, Ranson. The will provides for the appropriation and investment by the trustees of a fund of £10,000 to be known as the Royse Mortlock Charitable Bequest, the income of which is to be divided, in proportions and with attaching conditions determined by the trustees, between charitable institutions conducted under the auspices of or in connection with the Church of England in South Australia having for their objective charitable purposes as prescribed by the will. The income of a fund of £5,000 is to be paid to the Adelaide University for cancer research work. The will also provides for two funds, each of £1,000, the income of which is to be paid to the wardens of St. Margaret’s Anglican Church at Tumby Bay and St. Peter’s Anglican Church at Mintaro, respectively, to be devoted to the general purposes of the churches. The Adelaide Children’s Hospital receives a legacy of £815 for the purpose of endowing one ordinary cot and one baby’s cot, each of which is to be known as the Royse Mortlock Cot. Other legacies are: — Church of England Boys’ Home, Walkerville, the Orphan Home, Adelaide, and the Adelaide Benevolent and Strangers’ Friend Society, each £250. All the benefits are conferred free from payment of death duties. Elder’s Trustee and Executor Company, Ltd., and Mr. E. E. Scarfe are named as executors and trustees.
Mrs Mortlock Bequests
Bequests by Mrs. R. F. Mortlock TUMBY BAY ANGLICAN CHURCH BENEFITS Mrs. R. F. Mortlock, who died at her home in Palmer place, North Adelaide, was born in Port Lincoln and was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs. Andrew Tennant. She married the late William Tennant Mortlock, and with her son, Mr. John T. Mortlock, instituted the Ranson Mortlock Memorial Research Trust. Under her will, of which Elder’s Trustee and Executor Company Limited and Mr. E. E. Scarfe are named as executors and trustees, bequests were made as follows : — The Church of England Boys Home Walkerville Incorporated, a legacy of £250; the Adelaide Benevolent and Strangers’ Friend Society Incorporated, a legacy of £250 ; the Adelaide Children’s Hospital Incorporated, a legacy of £815 for the purpose of endowing at the hospital one ordinary cot and one baby’s cot, each of which is to be known as ‘The Rosye Mortlock Cot.’ The will also provides for the approbation and investment by the trustees of the undermentioned funds:— A fund of £10,000 to be known as the ‘Rosye Mortlock Charitable Bequest,’ the income of which is to be divided in such proportions and with such attaching conditions as shall be determined by the Trustees, between such charitable institutions conducted under the auspices of or in connection with the Church of England in South Australia having for their objective charitable purposes as prescribed by the will; a fund of £5,000 the income of which is to be paid to and devoted by the University of Adelaide for the purpose of cancer research work ; two funds each of £1,000, the income of which is to be paid to the wardens of St. Margaret’s Anglican Church at Tumby Bay and St. Peter’s Anglican Church at Mintaro respectively and by them devoted in each case to the general purpose of such church. All the benefits are conferred free from payment of duties.
Mrs Mortlock’s Legacies
£18,565 IN BEQUESTS UNDER WILL Mrs. Mortlock’s Big Legacies Legacies and bequests totalling £18,565 have been left under the will of Mrs. R. F. Mortlock to charitable and other institutions in Adelaide. Mrs. Mortlock, who died last Saturday, had always been a generous supporter of charities, to which she gave considerable sums every year. The will provides for the appropriation and investment by the trustees of the undermentioned funds:— A fund of £10,000, to be known as the Rosye Mortlock Charitable Bequest, the income of which is to be divided between charitable institutions conducted under the auspices of or in connection with the Church of England in South Australia, having for their objective charitable purposes as prescribed by the will. A fund of £5,000, the income of which is to be paid to and devoted by the University of Adelaide for cancer research. Two funds each of £1,000, the income of which is to be paid to the wardens of St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, Tumby Bay, and St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Mintaro, and devoted by them to the general purposes of the church. Other legacies are: Adelaide Children’s Hospital, £815 for the endowment of one ordinary cot and one baby’s cot, each to be known as The Rosye Mortlock Cot. Church of England Boys’ Home, Walkerville, £250. Orphan Home, Adelaide, £250. Adelaide Benevolent, and Strangers’ Friend Society, £250. All the above benefits are conferred free from payment of duties. Was 48 Years at Mintaro Before her death Mrs. Mortlock contributed £25,000 — shared equally with her son, Mr. J. T. Mortlock — to the Adelaide University for research work in soil erosion and the regeneration of pasture lands, in memory of her younger son, Mr. F. R. Mortlock. The terms of this benefaction included the construction of a laboratory at the Waite Agricultural Research Institute which is known as the Ranson Mortlock Laboratory. Mrs. Mortlock was the widow of William Tennant Mortlock, of Martindale Hall, Mintaro, and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Tennant, of Glenelg. Mrs. Mortlock’s bequests to St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, Tumby Bay, and St. Peter’s Anglican Church at Mintaro, recall her 48 years of residence at Mintaro and the pioneering of Tumby Bay by her grandparents. Elder’s Trustee & Executor Co., Ltd., and Mr. E. E. Scarfe are named as executors and trustees in the will. The lay superintendent at the Children’s Hospital (Mr. Smith) said that the legacy was highly appreciated. The hospital considered that the idea of endowing cots was one of the best living memorials one could possibly have. Mrs. Mortlock had been a subscriber to the hospital for many years, and had been interested in the work there. The Rev. Harold Giles, of Marryatville, who was associated with the Church of England at Auburn several years ago, said that Mrs. Mortlock had always been a generous supporter of the local church. Her gift to the church, and the establishment of the fund for assistance to charitable institutions was a praiseworthy gesture.
Mintaro Main Street Closed
NOTICE District Council of Clare MINTARO MAIN STREET. (BURRA ST.) Notice is hereby given that the Main Street (Burra Street) will be closed to traffic during reconstruction from Larkies Corner to the Recreation Reserve. Traffic must proceed by either Wakefield or Kingston Streets. A crossing will be provided from Pulford’s Store (Hill Street) into Wakefield Street (Mintaro Hotel Corner). By order of Council. ESSINGTON DAY, District Clerk and Overseer.
Clare Council Overseer’s Report
Clare District Council. Thursday, May 4. … Overseer’s Report. … Mintaro-Merildin Main Road.—The reconstruction of this road has been completed for 31 chains, and a further length of 26 chains is now in course of reconstruction and should be completed in about 10 days. The plant at Mintaro will then be available for any district work approved, and for which finance has been arranged. … Works Committee Meeting held on 1st May. Present, Councillors J. H. Richardson, L. J. Harvey, D. R. Hawkes and P. C. Jacka. Apology received from Cr. S. Pink. … Inspection at Mintaro—The committee then made an inspection at Mintaro of—Martindale road; Martindale station road; woolshed ford; Mintaro-Farrell’s Flat road; main road Mintaro-Merildin. The committee then met in the Mintaro Hall, Cr. A. J. Melrose was also present. … FURTHER ROAD WORK APPROVED. MINTARO IMPROVEMENTS. The clerk and overseer has received instructions from the Commissioner of Highways (Mr. D. V. Fleming) to proceed with the reconstruction of the Mintaro Main street (Burra Street). The total length of work is 95 chains and will extend from Larkies Corner to the entrance gates of Mortlock Park. The Section from the old Police Station to Blacksmiths shop (25½ chains), will be 30 ft. wide and the balance 18 ft. After the re-construction of the ‘Base-course’ the road will be sheeted with 2″ crushed metal and penetrated with colas or some other emulsion. Then after a coating of screenings it will receive a further penetrated with colas or some other is pleasing to note that this job will be constructed of all local material (except the colas), and by district labor. The stone will be crushed by the Mintaro Slate Quarries, Ltd., who have already overhauled their plant ready for the work. Mr. J. C Fudge, council’s main road ganger, will be placed in charge of the work under the overseer.
District Council of Clare
District Council of Clare Thursday, Feb. 5th. … General Business — Savings Bank Accounts; that the necessary forms be signed to incorporate the Clare and Mintaro Cemetery Funds Savings Bank Accounts with the books of the Council. Civil Defence Expenses; that the Mintaro branch of the Clare Civil Defence Committee be advised to write the Clare Committee requesting that body to meet incidental expenses such as ‘phone calls. J. McQuillan be written, requesting him to repair fence adjoining the Mintaro Cemetery property to prevent his cattle from sraying on Cemetery grounds…
Mintaro Cemetery
District Council of Clare Thursday, January 5th. … Mintaro Cemetery.— The clerk reported upon having made an inspection; that the clerk arrange to prepare a plan showing actual burials and suggesting new layout as soon as possible; carried. … Mintaro Cemetery — That the committee’s recommendation be adopted, and that a Savings Bank account be opened for the Mintaro Cemetery A/c.. That all charges be brought into line with the Clare Cemetery, viz., £2/0/6 a single lease, and these charges be credited to the Mintaro Cemetery A/c. … Mintaro Cemetery — The Clerk recommends that:— (a) That a Cemetery account be opened with the Savings Bank for the Mintaro Cemetery. (b) That lease charges at Mintaro be brought into line with Clare — viz. £2/0/6 for single lease (99 years). The committee endorsed this recommendation for full Council’s approval…
Mintaro Celebrates Centenary
Country Readers Exchange Ideas Mintaro Celebrates Centenary DEAR ELISABETH GEORGE— It is many months since I last wrote to the pages. Nevertheless, I still take an interest in them. We are having real summer weather now, and I love it. I am always pleased when summer puts in an appearance. Snakes are very plentiful this year. I had not seen a live snake for years until this year, when I have seen several. My garden is going off now, but it has been very nice. I had a lovely show of ranunculi and poppies, also petunias. The petunias are still blooming. The old larkspurs are a great stand by these days, also the gaillardias. I have some double ones, and the shades are lovely, from yellow to mauve. Only one of the cacti slips that some of the ‘The Chronicle’ readers sent me is growing. Naturally, I was very disappointed. Does anyone know the name of the cacti species that flowers in the night time? The leaves are bright green and star shaped. I have several growing, but they have not flowered yet, so I can not describe the flower. I was told it is a very pretty thing. One of ‘The Chronicle’ bachelors sent me a tiny Sturt pea shrub several months ago, and it is now out in bloom and so nice, but not so pretty as the Sturt pea flower. My two plants have flowered nicely this year, and they last such a long time in water. I have not noticed any letters telling about Mintaro Centenary celebrations. The first day opened with a procession in the morning, and that was really lovely. The prize float was a motor lorry decorated as the ship ‘Buffalo,’ and the second prize was a motor car as the ‘Hardship.’ This I thought was very nice. There were several other prizes as well. In the afternoon a sports programme was held with a concert in the evening. On Sunday special church services and floral processions to the various cemeteries were held. Monday was the ‘Back to School’ celebrations, with a grand ball at night and Tuesday, the final day, was the flower show. The roses and Iceland poppies were very beautiful, to say nothing of the other flowers. In the evening a fine display of fireworks was shown. They were splendid, and everyone seemed to have had an enjoyable time. Thus ended four days of lovely celebrations. Well, Elisabeth, as I will not be writing again before Christmas, I send you and all our readers hearty greetings for the festive season. ‘LEXIE’ (Merildin).
Mintaro Centenary Celebrations
Mintaro Centenary Celebrations. NEARLY £600 RAISED. The ‘Back to Mintaro’ Centenary Celebrations were concluded on Monday and Tuesday of last week, when the fine weather of the previous two days prevailed. The ‘Back to School’ proceedings on Monday morning proved to be the most popular event of the celebrations, particularly with the older people, who entered into the spirit of things wth great gusto. Assembling at 10.30 a.m., old scholars were placed in charge of Mr. Alfred March, an earlier teacher at Mintaro, awaiting the arrival of the Director of Education, Mr. Adey, C.M.G., to declare the function open. At 11 o’clock the Director and Mrs. Adey were met by the head teacher, Mr. P. J. Collins, and passing through a guard of honor formed by present scholars, introduced to members of the School Committee, the assistant teacher, and the president and secretary of the Centenary Committee. In a happy speech the Director declared the proceedings open, and old scholars in the capable hands of Mr. March, adjourned to the class room to answer the roll call and recall lessons of younger days. Later, Mr. Collins entertained Mr. and Mrs. Adey, with members of the School committee at luncheon. In the evening the Centenary Floral Ball was held in the enlarged and renovated Devonshire Hall, to music supplied by Mr. T. K. Tucker’s orchestra. Early in the evening it was apparent that the Devonshire Hall would not accommodate the dancers, and provision for the overflow, was made in the Institute, where Mr. Jack Whitehead dispensed appropriate music. It was estimated that over 700 persons were present at this function. The thanks of the committee is due to Mr. J. T. Mortlock for the provision of novelties for this night. After an absence of many years, a Flower Show was programmed for Tuesday, the final day. For the success of this function, praise must be given Mrs. S. Garrard, of Merildin, who, as convenor, worked hard to ensure large entries, and also to Miss V. Y. Pulford for her effort in the classification of entries prior to the show. Judging was in the hands of Mr. J. E. Maddern, of Auburn, and Mr. C. G. Pulford for the flower and vegetable sections; whilst Mrs. Bence of Kooringa, adjudicated in the arts and needlework division. The show was opened by Mrs. W. C. Ayling, of Gawler. The champion rose came from the gardens of Hughes Park, Watervale; the champion pansy was exhibited by Mrs. Catford, of Clare, and for the champion bloom, Mrs. W. R. Woods won with a fine specimen of salpiglosis. Other prizewinners noticed were Hughes Park (aggregate in flower sections, for which a fine inscribed cup was presented by Mr. W. R. Woods, Mrs. G. B. Martin, Mrs. J. H. Knappstein, Miss B. Maddern, Miss Martin, Miss T. Sandow, C. G. Pulford and J. T. Mortlock, whilst in the miscellaneous section Mrs. Tickle, Mrs. Borowski, and Mrs. Rilstone (paintings) ; Mrs. Bamptpon, Miss Martin and Miss Ley (needlework), and C. G. Pulford (photography) were prominent. At 8 p.m. a unique display of fireworks was provided by Mr. J. T. Mortlock, and held the interest of 900 persons in Burra street for over an hour. Prior to the declaration of the Ugly Man Competition at 10 p.m. the trophies won in connection with the Flower Show were presented by Mr. J. T. Mortlock. The final figures in the Ugly Man Competition were:— Mr. S. McNamara, 27,792 votes; Mr. S. Garrard, 17,973 votes; Mr. W. E. Blatchford, 11,610 votes. With a total result of £237/4/-. Amid applause Mr. S. McNamara thanked his supporters, and was congratulated by the two other candidates. To conclude the evening, the younger people adjourned to the Devonshire Hall, and enjoyed further dancing until an early hour. And so ended the Back to Mintaro Celebrations of 1936. It was a wonderful effort, the result of which, with donations, should place in hand well over £500, and of this sum the greater proportion is to be put to the erection of a new Institute.
Mintaro Old Residents
[IMAGE – photograph of “old” residents] MINTARO CELEBRATIONS. Group of old residents, present last week, at the celebrations to mark the State’s Centenary. Back row (from left) : Messrs. A. Howley, M. Kelly, H. Travers, J. Miller, T. Dunn, J. Jener, W. Gillett, J. Lickee, R. Mortimer, Mrs. D. Priaulx, Mrs. Field, Mrs. Sanderson, Messrs. C. J. White, J. C. Hunt, E. P. Faulkener, J. E. Hunt, C. Priaulx, W. Jones, T. H. Garrard, J. Lloyd, Rev. W. H. Mortimer, Mr. Mclntyre, Miss L. Mortimer. Front row: Mesdames Hector, Hancock, Millard, Howard, Hunt, Leaver, Chalmers, Reynolds, Miller, C. Smith, E. Smith, J. Jones.— Miller.