Edward Henry Faulkner (1880 - 1939)

Born 29 Nov 1880 in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Ruth Constance (Rayson) Faulkner — married 1908 in Victoria, Australia

Died 31 Jul 1939 at age 58 in Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Edward Faulkner was born in the Colony of Victoria (1851-1900)

Edward Henry Faulkner, named after his father, was born at the home of his parents, 30 Rose Street, Fitzroy on 29 November 1880.

FAULKNER.—On the 29th November, at 30 Rose-street, Fitzroy, the wife of Edward H. Faulkner of a son. ^[1]

His birth was registered the following year. Edward was the eldest son of Edward Faulkner and Alice Willenk in a family of four children. ^[2]

He was to become an ordained minister.

He married Ruth Rayson in 1908. ^[3] They did not have children.

Edward enlisted in October 1917. He was a skilled mechanic and and served in the Flying Corps as an Air Mechanic, Second Class.

A VICAR ENLISTS. The Rev. E. H. Faulkner, Vicar in charge of St. Silas' Church of England at North Geelong, attested at the recruiting depot on Wednesday, and requested to be sent away with a fighting unit. He is anxious to join the Aviation Corps. Mr and Mrs Faulkner have received presentations from members of the congregation. ^[4]

On his return he was ordained Deacon of the Anglican Church in 1919.

At the time of his father’s death, in 1929, he was living in Newhaven, Phillip Island, where he was the the Principal of the Church of England Home for delinquent boys. He was well-regarded for his work and held this position for 14 years.

He resigned in 1938 owing to ill-health.

PRINCIPAL RESIGNS. St. Paul's Home, Newhaven. The resignation is announced of the Rev. E. H. Faulkner, who has been principal of St. Paul's Training School for Boys, Newhaven, Phillip Island, for 13 years. About 120 problem boys are cared for at the school, which is conducted by the Mission of St. James and St. John. It is understood that a successor has been selected to fill Mr. Faulkner's position, which is regarded as one of the most onerous in the diocese. Mr. Faulkner stated last night that he had resigned because of ill-health owing to the continuous strain of his work. He would leave the institution on November 30. Mr. Faulkner was appointed to raise funds for the Newhaven Boys' Home, a State institution, condemned by the Government about 14 years ago. The late Archbishop Lees had persuaded Archdeacon Lambie to take over the home as part of the Mission of St. James and St. John, and after Mr. Faulkner had raised £15,000, he was appointed as first principal of the institution, which was reopened as St. Paul's Training Home for Boys, with buildings erected at a cost of £25,000. Since then the buildings have been increased, and a chapel, costing £5,000, has been built in memory of the late Mr. Justice Schutt. Several years ago the Seaside Garden Home was handed over to the Mission of St. James and St. John. It became a junior house for St. Paul's, under Mr. Faulkner's control. Mr. Faulkner served with the Australian Flying Corps in the Great War. He is an accomplished black and white artist, an excellent athlete, an engineer, and he had several years' experience as a parish priest before beginning his work at Phillip Island. ^[5]

Edward passed away in 1939, aged 58. ^[6]

REV. E. H. FAULKNER. The Rev. Edward Henry Faulkner, who was the first principal and one of the founders of the St. Paul's Training School for Boys, Newhaven, Phillip Island, died aged 58 years. ^[7]

Rev. E. H. Faulkner. Rev. Edward Henry Faulkner died at a private hospital, Elsternwlck, yesterday following a short illness. Mr. Faulkner was ordained as deacon of the Anglican Church in 1919. After serving as curate at St. Albans, he transferred to the Wlllochra diocese, South, Australia. In 1924 he returned to Victoria as minister of the Broadmeadows church. The following year he became associated with the Mission of St. James and St. John as curate. Then he was appointed as first princlpal of St. Paul's Training School, Newhaven, a position he held until he resigned about six months ago. Since that time he had been engaged in deputation work in country parishes. A widow survives him. ^[8]

He is buried in Brighton cemetery. ^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Saturday 4 December 1880 - Page 1
2. ↑ VIC BDM Event: births Registration number 2710 / 1881 Family name: FAULKNER Given name(s) Edward Henry Place of event: FITZ, Australia Mother's name Alice Mother's family name at birth WINNRENK Father's Name: Edward Henry
3. ↑ VIC BDM Event: marriages Registration number 2441 / 1908 Family name: FAULKNER Given name(s) Edwd Hy Spouse's family name: RAYSON Spouse's given name(s) Ruth Constance
4. ↑ The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924) Thursday 24 May 1917 - Page 6
5. ↑ The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 20 October 1938 - Page 1
6. ↑ Event: deaths Registration number 7301 / 1939 Family name: FAULKNER Given name(s) Edward Henry Place of event: ELSTERNWICK, Australia Mother's name Alice Mother's family name at birth WILLRINK Father's Name: FAULKNER Edward Henry
7. ↑ The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic. : 1864 - 1946) Saturday 5 August 1939 - Page 33
8. ↑ The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Tuesday 1 August 1939 - Page 10
9. ↑ Edward Henry Faulkner BIRTH unknown DEATH 31 Jul 1939 BURIAL Brighton General Cemetery Caulfield South, Glen Eira City, Victoria, Australia Find A Grave: Memorial #150744753

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