Morkham Family History & Genealogy

Anne Rosaline Morkham of Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anne Rosaline Morkham.

1911 ENGLAND CENSUS MORKHAM, William Ken Head Married M 61 1850 Civil Service Victoria Retired Australia Victoria MORKHAM, Diana Denniss Wife Married 14 years F 34 1877 Spain MORKHAM, Horace Son M 10 1901 School At Sea MORKHAM, Diana Lenon Daughter F 4 1907 Surrey Nunhead MORKHAM, Cynthia Daughter F 2 1909 Surrey Lingfield GATTON, John Visitor Single M 34 1877 Crackman East Grinstead Sussex RG number: RG14 Piece: 4983 Reference: RG14PN4983 RG78PN219 RD75 SD2 ED5 SN56 Registration District: East Grinstead Sub District: East Grinstead Enumeration District: 5 Parish: East Grinstead Address: Yewhurst Coombe Hill East Grinstead County: Sussex RECORD OF DEATH Year: 1912 Event Quarter: 3 Birth Year: 1878 Age: 34 County: Surrey District: Godstone MYSTERY OF WIFE'S DEATH At an inquest at Lingfield, Surrey, on Mrs. Diana Morkham, at one time a professional singer, the husband; William K. Morkham, a former Australian Civil Servant, stated that his wife became ill and died a week later. He thought she was suffering from pneumonia, but did not call in a doctor as she did not want him to. He denied striking her. A son, aged about eleven, said that on Derby Day he saw his father, while walking behind his mother in the garden, strike her on the back with a poker, causing her to fall. Evidence was given by the police as to intervening in drunken quarrels between Mr. and Mrs. Morkham. The medical evidence was that the cause of death could not be stated, and the inquest was adjourned for an analysis of the stomach. (National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW) Friday 26th July 1912 p.1) NOTES FROM LONDON (From our Special Representative.) London, June 21. Mystery surrounds the death of Diana Morkham, the wife of William K. Morkham, a former Australian civil servant, now living in Surrey. Deceased, who at one time; was a well-known professional singer, was a Spaniard, according to the husband, who told the coroner at the inquest that he thought she was suffering from pneumonia, but did not call in medical aid. She died within a week of falling ill. Deceased's son, who is 11 years old, however, stated that he saw his father walk behind his mother in the garden, and strike her on the back with a poker, causing her to fall. It appears that there were quarrels between the couple, and the police had on occasions been called in. As medical evidence could throw no light on the cause of death, the inquest has been adjourned, and investigations are being made. Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA) Tuesday 30th July 1912 p.1

1911 ENGLAND CENSUS MORKHAM, William Ken Head Married M 61 1850 Civil Service Victoria Retired Australia Victoria MORKHAM, Diana Denniss Wife Married 14 years F 34 1877 Spain MORKHAM, Horace Son M 10 1901 School At Sea MORKHAM, Diana Lenon Daughter F 4 1907 Surrey Nunhead MORKHAM, Cynthia Daughter F 2 1909 Surrey Lingfield GATTON, John Visitor Single M 34 1877 Crackman East Grinstead Sussex RG number: RG14 Piece: 4983 Reference: RG14PN4983 RG78PN219 RD75 SD2 ED5 SN56 Registration District: East Grinstead Sub District: East Grinstead Enumeration District: 5 Parish: East Grinstead Address: Yewhurst Coombe Hill East Grinstead County: Sussex

Selina (Vownan) Morkham was born in 1876, and died at age 38 years old in 1914 in Western Australia Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Selina (Vownan) Morkham.

Birth: 19th February 1907 (MyHeritage) Death: 21st June 1987 (MyHeritage)

Engagement: July 1946

Henry Amery Morkham was born in 1921, and died at age 90 years old on April 26, 2012 at Melbourne VIC, Australia in Melbourne, VIC Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry Amery Morkham.

BIRTH RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 23392/1875 FAMILY NOTICES BIRTHS MORKHAM. - On the 21st September, at Auburn-road, Hawthorn, the wife of William Morkham of a son. The Age (Melbourne, Victoria) Thursday 23rd September 1875 p.2 MARRIAGE RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 7877/1902 DEATH RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 8455/1953 Age at Death: 78 DEATH MR. R. G. MORKHAM His death look place on Tuesday, August 4, 1953, at 1 Elphln Grove, Hawthorn (VIC), of Reginald John Goodrich Morkham, late of Lakes Entrance and formerly of "Hillside," Corowa. He is survived by his sister Muriel, his sister Edith and brothers Percival, Roland. Gordon having predeceased him. (The Corowa Free Press (NSW: 1875-1953) Friday 7th August 1953 p.3) FUNERAL NOTICES MORKHAM - The Funeral of the late REGINALD JOHN MORKHAM will leave Le Pine's Funeral Chapel, 357 Burwood Road, Hawthorn (opposite town hall), TOMORROW, after a service commencing at 10.45 a.m., for the Kew Cemetery. LEPINE & SON PTY. LTD. JB4J48 The Age (Melbourne, Victoria) Wednesday 5th August 1953 p.13 In 1914, a Mr. R.J.G. Morkham (b.1894) aged 40 travelled from London, England to Melbourne, Australia on the "Egypt". R.M.S EGYPT AT FREMANTLE The R.M.S. Egypt arrived from London this morning with the following passengers: For Adelaide: Captain and Mrs. Bovill and infant and nurse. For Melbourne: Mesdames Morkham,Barrington, Stephenson, Reilly, Wills, Howat, Payne, Courtney, Misses Stephenson, Leonard, Payne, Williams, Messrs. Morkham, Martin, Barrington, Stephenson, Cubitt, Wills, Howat, Campbell, Payne (2). The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW) Wednesday 27th December 1915 p.13

BIRTH RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 12404/1888 FAMILY NOTICES BIRTHS MORKHAM. - On the 26th inst., at Christowell, Camberwell, the wife of William Morkham of a daughter. The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) Wednesday 29th February 1888 p.1 FAMILY NOTICES MARRIAGE Married Charles John James Britton on 6th December 1913 in Rangoon, Bengal, India. India Marriages 1792-1948 FAMILY NOTICES DEATHS MORKHAM. — At Brisbane, William Gordon, beloved husband of Ella, father of William Amery, youngest son of the late William and Emily Morkham, formerly of Christowell, Camberwell, and brother of Reg, Percy, Roland, Amery, and Muriel Britton, of Reading, England. The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) Saturday 8th January 1949 p.10

BIRTH RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 23582/1876 FAMILY NOTICES BIRTHS MORKHAM. - On the 19th inst., at Auburn-road, Hawthorn, the wife of William Morkham of a daughter. The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) Friday 22nd September 1876 p.1 TRAVEL NOTES A Mr. W. Morkham travelled from London, England to Melbourne, Australia in 1898 on the "Arcadia". A Mr. T. Swales also travelled from London, England to Melbourne, Australia in 1898 on the "Arcadia". A Mrs Swales (Age 27) i.e. Edith arrived in Victoria in April 1904 on the "Argus" together with a 1 year old child (Age 1) i.e. Valentine Swales A Miss Edith A. M. Swales travelled from Liverpool, England to Rangoon, Burma in 1914 0n the "Gloucestershire". A Mrs E. A. M Swales (b.1876) age 50 travelled from London, England to Melbourne Victoria, Australia in 1926 on the "Orvieto". A Mrs. E. Goodrich travelled from Liverpool, England to Boston, USA in 1901 on the "Ivernia". In 1901, Emily Morkham, accompanied by her daughter Edith Morkham travelled to England and the USA to search for evidience in support of an inheritance claim. The mission failed. (ATS) FAMILY NOTICES DEATHS SWALES. - On August 6. at 4 Alma-road. Camberwell. Edith Anne Mary, beloved wife of the late Thomas, loved mother of Valentlne and Aldwyn. The Age Saturday 7th August 1943 p8 FUNERAL NOTICES DEATHS SWALES. - The Funeral of the late Mrs. EDITH A. M. SWALES will leave our parlours, Burke road. Camberwell. THIS DAY (Monday), at 10 a.m. for the Kew Cemetery. LE PINE & SON. JA1104. The Argus Monday 9th August 1943 p.10

Birth: 29th August 1853 (MyHeritage) Death: 10th October 1944 in South Melbourne, Victoria. (MyHeritage) Probate Granted: 11th November 1944 (MyHeritage)

SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS - FLINDERS NATIONAL SCHOOL PRIZE LIST - GIRL’S SCHOOL - FIFTH CLASS Reading an Writing, Annie Power; arithmetic, Rebecca Evans; grammar, Charlotte Toogood; local geography, Mary Morkham; physical, Susan McIntyre; history, Susan McIntyre; French, Fanny Lennon; composition, Charlotte Elkington; good conduct, Mary Stewart. The Geelong Advertiser (Geelong, Victoria) Thursday 21st December 1865 p.3 DEATHS POTTER. - On August 20 at 57 Auburn road, Mary, loved sister of Annie and Emma Morkham, 18 Glen Iris road, Camberwell. The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) August 23rd 1943.

MARRIAGE RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 7017/1919 FAMILY NOTICES MARRIAGES MORKHAM - McPHERSON. On the 25th September, at St. Andrew's Church, South Yarra, by the Rev. Hugh Kelley, W. Gordon, youngest son of the late William Morkham, of Camberwell, to Isabelle, only daughter of Allan McPherson, of Porter street, Prahran. The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) Saturday 4th October 1919 p.13

BIRTH RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 3428/1886 FAMILY NOTICES BIRTHS MORKHAM - On the 26th inst., at Christowell, Riversdale-road, Camberwell, the wife of William Morkham of a son. The Australasian Sketcher (Melbourne, Victoria) Wednesday 10th February 1886 p.30 MARRIAGE RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 7017/1919 FAMILY NOTICES MARRIAGES MORKHAM - McPHERSON. On the 25th September, at St. Andrew's Church, South Yarra, by the Rev. Hugh Kelley, W. Gordon, youngest son of the late William Morkham, of Camberwell, to Isabelle, only daughter of Allan McPherson, of Porter street, Prahran. The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) Saturday 4th October 1919 p.13 FAMILY NOTICES DEATHS MORKHAM. — At Brisbane, William Gordon, beloved husband of Ella, father of William Amery, youngest son of the late William and Emily Morkham, formerly of Christowell, Camberwell, and brother of Reg, Percy, Roland, Amery, and Muriel Britton, of Reading, England. The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) Saturday 8th January 1949 p.10 FAMILY NOTICES DEATHS MORKHAM. - On January 3, W. G. of Drane street, Clayfield, Brisbane, beloved husband of Isabelle Lena, father of William Allan. The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) Saturday 8th January 1949 p.10 ADVERTISING LEGAL NOTICES AFTER "fourteen clear days from to-day application will he made to the Supreme Court, Brisbane, for a GRANT of PROBATE of the following WILL. Any person interested who desires to object to any application or to be heard upon it may file a Caveat in the Registry at any time before the relevant Grant is made. Deceased: WILLIAM GORDON MORKHAM, of Drane Street Clayfield. Brisbane, in the State of Queensland. Clerk in the Commonwealth Service. Applicant: ISABELLE LENA MORKHAM. Of Drane Street. Clayfield. Brisbane aforesaid the lawful Widow of the said deceased the Executrix appointed by the Will dated the eleventh day of February, 1944, Solicitors: CROUCH & PATERSON of Commerce House Adelaide Street. Brisbane Telegraph (Brisbane, Queensland) Friday 22nd April 1949 p.26

R.M.S EGYPT AT FREMANTLE The R.M.S. Egypt arrived from London thin morning with the following passengers: For Adelaide: Captain and Mrs. Bovill and infant and nurse. For Melbourne: Mesdames Morkham,Barrington, Stephenson, Reilly, Wills, Howat, Payne, Courtney, Misses Stephenson, Leonard, Payne, Williams, Messrs. Morkham, Martin, Barrington, Stephenson, Cubitt, Wills, Howat, Campbell, Payne (2). The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW) Wednesday 27th December 1915 p.13

Percy married his cousin Ida, who by all accounts, had a lovely nature. BIRTH RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 3147/1878 MARRIAGE RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 3463/1905 DEATH RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 11443/1950 Age at Death: 72 FAMILY NOTICES DEATHS MORKHAM. - On October 8 (suddenly), at his home, 1 Elphin-grove. Hawthorn. Percival Creswlck, second son of the late William and Emily Morkham. late of Christowell, Camberwell, loved brother of Reg, Edith (deceased), Roland (deceased), Gordon (deceased), and Muriel. At rest. The Age (Melbourne, Victoria) Tuesday 10th October 1950 p.2 Birth: 15th November 1877 (MyHeritage) Occupation: Minister in Presbyterian Church (MyHeritage) Education: Attended School until 1892 (MyHeritage) School: Camberwell Grammar School (MyHeritage) Marriage: Selina Bowman at Camberwell Presbytarian Church, Melbourne, Victoria on 27th May 1905 (MyHeritage) Birth: Isabel Emilee Morkham 19th February 1907 (MyHeritage) Death: Selina Bowman 1914 Western Australia (MyHeritage) Marriage: Ida (Blackmore) Morkham at Parish Church , Cullumpton, Triverton, Devon, England on 23rd November 1918 (MyHeritage) Birth: Kenneth Blackmore Morkham 1920 (MyHeritage) Birth: Kathleen Goodrich Morkham 10th April 1923 in Melbourne, Victoria (MyHeritage) Residence: Elphin Grove, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria 15th July 1946 (MyHeritage) Birth: Joan Morlham A.A.M.W.S. (MyHeritage) Burial: Springvale Crematorium, Melbourne (MyHeritage)

BIRTH RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 3014/1880 FAMILY NOTICES BIRTHS MORKHAM. - On the 17th inst., at her residence, Riversdale-road, East Camberwell, the wife of William Morkham of a son. The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) Tuesday 20th January 1880 p.1 DEATH RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 12622/1896 Age at Death: 16 A LAD'S TERRIBLE DEATH THRILLING ADVENTURE WITH SNAKE AND GUN SUCCOR BROUGHT BY A DOG A bush adventure of an uncommonly touching character, in connection with which a lad: named Valentine Morkham,16 years, son of Mr. William Morkham, of the Postal department, Melbourne, underwent a terrible ordeal, has been attended with a fatal termination. Young Morkham had left his home at Camberwell on Saturday morning with the intention of spending a few weeks on his father's farm at Yarra Glen. Arriving there he passed the afternoon in the company of the overseer, Mr. Thomas Walker, who was the only other person on the homestead. On arising the following morning Walker, who was going to a neighbouring farm asked the lad whether he would care to accompany him: but the latter excused himself on the ground that the weather was too hot, and the overseer went, by himself. Returning home late on Sunday evening, he found Morkham's door locked. Thinking he had retired to rest, Walker himself went to bed. On arising next day, however, he was unable to get any answer to repeated knockings, and burst in the door. Then he found to his astonishment that the bed had not been occupied, and young Morkham was nowhere to be seen. A dog belonging to the homestead was also missing. Walker strolled into the bush a little distance, and whistled loudly in the hope that the dog might be attracted towards him, and sure enough after a time the dog made its appearance. The behavior of the animal when it came up to him was so extraordinary that the overseer felt convinced that something was wrong. By its constant sharp barking and excited short runs in the direction whence it had come the animal conveyed to the overseer as plainly as could be done without the spoken word that some disaster had happened to the lad, and accordingly he started walking in the direction the dog had took. The animal commenced jumping and barking as if overjoyed to find itself understood. After a walk through the bush of The Dividing Range they came upon a shaded spot on the banks of the Yea River, about a mile from the homestead, where the missing youth was found in a fearful condition. In his right thigh was a gaping wound, which had become fly-blown, while the excessive heat and loss of blood had added ten-fold to his torture. Though still suffering intense pain, young Morkham was quite conscious and explained that after Walker left the homestead on Sunday morning, he decided to go rabbit shooting and setting out with the dog had reached the spot where he was found, when he trod upon a snake. The reptile raised its head menacingly, and fearing a bite, Morkham acting on the spur of the moment, struck at it with the butt of his gun. It would appear that either through lack of acquaintance with guns or through thoughtlessness, he was carrying the weapon at full c***, for directly the butt struck the ground both barrels of the weapon were discharged at close range into his thigh. He was rendered insensible at once, but recovered consciousness about daybreak on Monday morning, when he found the faithful dog sitting by his side. The animal had remained with him until the sound of the overseer whistling was heard when he started off to answer it, and a little while afterwards returned to the spot, bringing the overseer with him. The services of Dr. Kilpatrick, of Lillydale, were soon obtained; and late on Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Morkham and Dr. Soilleaux, of Camberwell, visited Yarra Glen, and conveyed the sufferer to his home at Camberwell. On Tuesday the lad was examined, and it being apparent that the only hope of saving his life was by amputation of the injured limb, that operation was successfully performed by Dr. Charles Ryan, assisted by Dr. Soilleaux and Dr. Moore. The unfortunate youth rallied somewhat after the operation but about 5 p.m. fell into a very low state, and gradually sinking expired at 7 o'clock on Wednesday evening. Source: The Age (Melbourne, Victoria) Wednesday 25th November 1896 p.5 THE BUSH TRAGEDY. INVESTIGATED BY MR. CANDLER The coroner for Bourke investigated at Camberwell the circumstances of the death of Master Eustace Valentine Morkham, 16 years of age, whose death from the effects of a gunshot would have been reported in “The Argus.” The evidence of Mr. Thomas Walker, of Kinglake, corroborated the details already published, and showed further that the deceased had on several previous occasions used the gun with which he accidentally shot himself. Mr. William Morkham, father of the deceased, having given formal testimony, the jury returned the verdict, “That the deceased died from the effects of a gunshot wound caused by the gun exploding accidentally, when the deceased was endeavouring to kill a snake. The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) Friday 27th November 1896 p.6 FAMILY NOTICES BEREAVEMENT CARDS MR. and Mrs. WILLIAM MORKHAM and Family desire to intimate to their friends and the public generally their grateful appreciation of the condolence and sympathy contained in letters and telegrams, and of the many floral tributes of love and esteem received on the occasion of their recent bereavement. (The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) November 30th 1896 p.1)

MARRIAGE RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 4504/1872 FAMILY NOTICES MARRIAGE MORKHAM-GOODRICH. - On the 5th inst. by the Rev. James Martin, B A., William, son of William Morkham, of Geelong, to Emily Sophia, eldest daughter of the late John Goodrich. The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) Tuesday 8th October 1872 p.4 FAMILY NOTICES DEATHS GOODRICH - On October 16 at a private hospital, Fanny, loving and beloved youngest daughter of the late John and Mary Goodrich of Melbourne, last surviving sister of Emily (Mrs. Morkham). Eliza (Mrs. Terrill) Minnie (Mrs. Corney), and J. Arthur Goodrich, aged 80 years. The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) Monday 18th October 1943 p.2 CITY OF BOROONDARA MUNICIPAL-WIDE HERITAGE GAP STUDY The terrace row at 209-217 (originally numbered 159-167) Auburn Road was constructed in 1883, for owner Emily Sophia Goodrich Morkham. Situated on land which is part of portion 100 of the Parish of Boroondara, the terraces are at the corner of Auburn Road and Bowler Street (formerly known as Frisch then Urquhart Street). Built as a row of five, the City of Hawthorn’s 1883-84 rate book noted two unfinished houses of £20 Net Annual Value and one of £10. The row was completed the following year, and each of the five brick terraces was initially built comprising seven rooms and valued at £50 each (RB 1884-85). Built across what was originally two parcels of land, Emily Morkham acquired the first block of land in September 1882, and the second in June 1883. In August 1883, the two titles were transferred to Melbourne Mutual Benefit Building Society for about a year, presumably related to financing during the time of construction, and finally both parcels of land were transferred back to Emily Morkham in October 1884 (CT: V1389/F783; V1488/F490). Emily Morkham owned the terrace row until her death in 1912, renting the dwellings to various tenants. Early tenants include a number of retired gentlemen including Augustus Bing and John Evans, and a number of tradespeople including Charles D Aston and Charles J Robinson. Emily Morkham’s husband William Morkham served as an accountant and stamp controller at the General Post Office until 1896, when he was suspended from his duty following a stamps trafficking incident (Age 10 February 1897:5). Even after the accusation, the Morkhams were well provided for, owning quite a lot of properties across the City of Hawthorn and other suburbs under Emily Morkham’s name. The Morkhams themselves resided at a large property named ‘Christowell’, off Riversdale Road in Camberwell. Erected on a large lot, ‘Christowell’ was a substantial two-storey brick house of 16 rooms, accompanied by weatherboard outbuildings at its rear (RB; Argus 25 November 1896:1). At the time of Emily’s death in 1912 her estate was valued at a £10,368, including £3,688 worth of real estate, indicating the considerable wealth of the family (PROV). The residence is now lost, with the land being subdivided to form Christowell Street, off Riversdale Road, and surrounding lots (Age 27 November 1913:2; Age 27 July 1915:9). EMIGRATION Travelled from England to Australia with her father John Goodrich when she was 6 years old (c.1854) (Aldwyn Thomas Swales) TRAVEL NOTES 1. A Mrs. E. Goodrich travelled from Liverpool, England to Boston, USA in 1901 on the "Ivernia". 2. In 1901, Emily Morkham, accompanied by her daughter Edith Morkham travelled to England and the USA to search for evidience in support of an inheritance claim. The mission failed. (Aldwyn Thomas Swales) RESIDENCES 1872: London 1888: Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia 1903: Barwon Heads, Victoria, Australia (with her sisters in law) 1909: Christowell, Riversdale Road, Camberwell, Melbourne, Australia There is more information about Emily's ancestry in "A Melbourne Family 1848-1948" by Winsome E MATENSON 1989 [Copy in Library of Society of Australian Genealogists, Sydney]. ISBN-10: 0731620070; ISBN-13: 978-0731620074 287 pages.

IRISH NATIONAL BOARD - COMUNN NA FIENNE EXAMINATION PRIZE LIST 3. History of England - 4 Book Prizes and 5 Certificates of Merit, Total points obtainable 200. 2nd Certificate of Merit - William Morkham, Gheringhap street Presbyterian school. 4. Grammar—Orthography. Etymology. Syntax. Derivation of Scientific Terms in the Fifth Book. Prosody. To Parse Prose and Poetry. Analysis of a Simple Sentence. 5 Book Prizes, and 5 Certificates of Merit, Total points obtainable 200. 2nd Prize - William Morkham, Gheringhap street Presbyterian school, 87 points. 8. Composition - To write an Original Composition on a given subject, the spelling must be correct; 4 Book Prizes and 5 Certificates of Merit. Total points obtainab!e 200. 4th Certificates - William Morkham, Gheiinghap street Presbyterian School. The Geelong Advertiser (Geelong, Victoria) Tuesday 30th December 1862 p.3 MARRIAGE RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 4504/1872 FAMILY NOTICES MARRIAGE MORKHAM-GOODRICH. - On the 5th inst. by the Rev. James Martin, B A., William, son of William Morkham, of Geelong, to Emily Sophia, eldest daughter of the late John Goodrich. The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) Tuesday 8th October 1872 p.4 William Morkham (an officer of the third class) to be sub-accountant from 1st July,1881. The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) Saturday 19th August 1882 p.13 THE TRAFFICKING IN STAMPS For some days past the Premier, Post-master-General, and Attorney General have been holding an the inquiry into alleged trafficking at the General Post-office in old issues of stamps by some of the officials, contrary to the regulations of the department. After hearing statements made by various officers and questioning those immediately concerned, it has been decided to ask the Public Service Board to inquire into the matter. The officers who are to appear before the board are Mr William Morkham, accountant and controller of stamps; Mr W. H. Sinnot, clerk in the accountants branch; Mr Albert Conlson, clerk, now in the Income Tax office; and Mr H. C. Treyvand, sorter, Geelong. The charges to be preferred are alleged "trafficking in stamps; giving untrue statements to the Ministers when inquiring into the matter; and general neglect of duty." These officers, in view of the serious nature of the charge, will be suspended from duty pending the charges against them being investigated by the board. Considerable interest will be taken in the proceedings, as it is the first time that an officer holding such a high and responsible position in the service as Mr W. Morkham has been sent before the Public Service Board. - Argus. The Kyneton Observer (Melbourne, Victoria) Thursday 24th September 1896 p.1 FAMILY NOTICES DEATHS MORKHAM. - On the 20th November, at Brighton, England, William Morkham,- late of Camberwell and Victorian civil service. The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) Wednesday 3rd December 1913 p.1 PERSONAL Many old public servants in Melbourne will regret to hear of the death of Mr. William Morkham, which occurred on November 30 in Brighton, England. Mr. Morkham was for many years a leading official in the Melbourne General Post Office. He had lived in retirement in England for some time previously to his death. The West Australian (Perth, WA) Thursday 25th December 1913 p.8 TRAVEL NOTES A Mr. W. Morkham travelled from London, England to Melbourne, Australia in 1898 on the "Arcadia". A Mr. T. Swales also travelled from London, England to Singapore in 1898 on the "Arcadia".

DEATH RECORD Victorian Register of Births, Death & Marriages Registration Number: 10525/1881 Age at Death: 77 FAMILY NOTICES DEATHS Morkham - On the 19th October, at Geelong, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Thomas Morkham, aged 77 years. The Geelong Advertiser (Geelong, Victoria) Thursday 20th October 1881 p.2