Charles Abrams (abt. 1862 - 1922)

Born about 1862 in Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Gertrude Amelia (Dixon) Abrams — married 12 Apr 1905 in Longford, Tasmania, Australia

Died 16 May 1922 at about age 60 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

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Biography

Birth

Charles was born about 1862 based on his age at death. At the time of his marriage he declared that he was from Bedford, England.^[1]

Marriage

On Wednesday 12th April 1905, Charles was married to Gertrude Dixon at Christ Church, Longford.^[2]

Business

In 1905 Charles was granted the License for The Traveller's Rest Public House, at Muddy Plains.^[3]

In 1912, Charles sponsored the Rambler's Club: "The second annual Travellers' Rest road race was held on October 12, and your club have to thank Mr. Charles Abrams for donating the major portion of the prizes."^[4]

In 1913, Charles relinquished the License for The Traveller's Rest Public House, Hadspen.^[5]

In 1922, Charles, together with Alfred and Wallace Dixon was involved in a court case to recover 300 pounds ^[6] but Charles passed away before the case was concluded.

Death

Charles passed away on 16 May 1922 at St. Margaret's Hospital, Launceston, aged 60 years.^[7]

Burial

The remains of Charles Abrams were interred at Row C, Lot 5, Christ Church Cemetery, Longford. ^[8] The inscription reads:

In Loving Memory of /

CHARLES /

DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF /

GERTRUDE A. ABRAMS /

PASSED AWAY 16TH MAY 1922

AGED 60 YEARS. /

THE CHAIN IS BROKEN HERE /

TO JOIN THE LINKS IN HEAVEN /

J. DUNN ^[9]

Will

Be it known that CHARLES ABRAMS late of Springbanks near Longford in Tasmania Farmer died on the sixteenth day of May 1922 at Launceston in Tasmania: And be it further known that at the date hereunder written the last Will and Testament of the said deceased was proved in the Supreme Court of Tasmania and that administration of all the estate which by law devolves to and vests in the personal representatives of the said deceased was granted by the aforesaid Court to DONALD CAMPBELL of Longford aforesaid Storekeeper and THOMAS GEORGE HUDSON of the same place Farmer the Executors named in the said Will. Dated the fifth day of September 1922. W.C WISE Registrar.

Sources

1. ↑ 1905 'LONGFORD', Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas. : 1883 - 1928), 14 April, p. 5. , viewed 12 Apr 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article153988287
2. ↑ 1905 'LONGFORD', Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas. : 1883 - 1928), 14 April, p. 5. , viewed 12 Apr 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article153988287 LONGFORD A pretty wedding was solemnised at Christ Church on Wednesday at noon, the contracting parties being Mr C. Abrams, of Bedford, England, and Miss Gertrude Dixon, second daughter of Mrs and the late Mr W. Dixon, well-known and respected residents. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. Tarleton. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr W. Dixon, was charmingly attired in a lovely gown of cream silk voile, prettily trimmed with chiffon and silk, and the customary wreath and veil completed the costume. Her two bridesmaids, Miss Eginton and Miss Violet Dixon (cousin of the bride), wore pretty cream frocks and picture hats, with chiffon strings; Mr H. Evans was best man, and Mr W. Dixon was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother, and a wedding breakfast was served in a marquee, erected in the garden, to a large number of relations and friends. The bride's mother wore a black silk Bengaline relieved with cream trimmings; Mrs E. Evans, sister, wore a pretty blue voile and cream hat; and Mrs B. Cruse, another sister, a recent bride, wore her wedding gown, with a very pretty cream hat. In the evening her brothers, Messrs. W. and A. Dixon, gave a dance in honor of the event in the Forester's Hall, where a large number of guests had a most enjoyable time. The bride received a large number of handsome and costly presents.
3. ↑ 1905 'Advertising', Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas. : 1883 - 1928), 11 July, p. 1. , viewed 12 Apr 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154007036 LAUNCESTON LICENSING DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that I have received the following Applications for Justices' Certificates relating to Hotels and Public House Licenses for consideration at the Third Quarterly Meeting of the Licensing Bench, to be held at the Court House, Launceston, on MONDAY, the 7th day of August, 1905, 11 o'clock in the forenoon : TRANSFERS: John Archer, from John Henry Edwards, T.R.C. Public Hiouse, Launceston. Charles Abrams, from James Anderson, Traveller's Rest, Public House, Muddy Plains. D. H. Connolly, from Richard Barrows, Mart Hotel, Launceston. Ernest Alfred Fawkner, from Henry Hall Hay, Hotel Orient, Launceston. Charles Greenwood, from Charles F. Dunne, Sportsman's Hall, Launceston. William Sydney Monks, from John Watson, Cornwall Hotel, Launceston. Richard Chas. Moore, from Thomas Redford, Park Hotel, Inveresk, Launceston. Kate Phelan, from F. E. Waller, Metropolitan Public House, Launceston. Charles K. Whitpaine, from Charles Crosby, Rose Public House, Rosevears. John Henry Edwards, from Edward F. Field, Coach and Horses Public House, Launceston. Dated this 10th day of July, 1905. JAMES J. MADDEN, Clerk of Petty Sessions.
4. ↑ 1912 'CYCLING.', Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), 9 December, p. 3. (DAILY), viewed 12 Apr 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50683446
5. ↑ 1913 'Advertising', Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), 9 April, p. 7. (DAILY), viewed 12 Apr 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50700922 LICENSING DISTRICT OF WESTBURY. SECOND QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE LICENSING BENCH, 5th MAY, AT 10 A.M. I hereby notify that the following applications relating to Public-house Licenses have been duly received:— TRANSFERS: The Enfield Hotel, Bracknell—From Elizabeth Singline to George Quinn. The Travellers' Rest, Hadspen—From Charles Abrams to Thomas William Hatton. Certificate for Permission to Sell Liquor under Section 47 of "The Licensing Act," at The Carrick Hotel, Carrick, by Anastasia Doolan. Given under my hand at the Court House, Westbury, this eighth day of April, 1913, E. A. MORRIS. Clerk of Petty Sessions, Westbury.
6. ↑ 1922 'LOCAL AND GENERAL', Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas. : 1883 - 1928), 29 April, p. 6. , viewed 12 Apr 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article153333869 "Supreme Court: Mr Justice Ewing presided at the Supreme Court in its Local Courts Act Jurisdiction yesterday. The only case listed was James Edward Pitt v. Alfred Dixon, Wallace Dixon and Charles Abrams, breach of covenant, £300. which was recently adjourned. Mr C. R. Stackhouse (Martin and Hobkirk) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr V. C. Hall (Law, Weston and Archer) for defendants. Mr Hall stated that the principal defendant, Charles Abrams, was still indisposed, his condition being serious. His Honor adjourned the case till the next sitting of the court, and ordered the jury which had been called to be discharged."
7. ↑ 1922 'Family Notices', Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), 17 May, p. 1. , viewed 12 Apr 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145836917 DEATHS. ABRAMS.—On the 16th May, at St. Margaret's Hospital, Launceston, Charles, beloved husband of Gertrude Abrams, of Spring Banks, Longford (native of Bedford, England), aged 60 years. FUNERAL NOTICES. The funeral of the late Charles Abrams will leave Spring Banks at 2 o'clock, and arrive at Christ Church, Longford, at 3 o'clock on Thursday (to-morrow).—HUDSON, Undertaker, Longford. The members of Court Robin Hood No. ****, A.O.F. are requested to meet at the Lodge-room, Longford, at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday (to-morrow) to attend the funeral of late Bro. Charles Abrams. By order. A. J. STOKES, Sec.
8. ↑ Northern Midlands Council, Cemeteries & Burial Database URL:https://www.northernmidlands.tas.gov.au/council/services/cemeteries-burial-database Accessed 12 April 2022 "Surname: Abrams Given Names: Charles Date of Death: 16/05/1922 Date of Burial: 18/05/1922 Row: C Lot: 5 Cemetery: Christ Church (Longford) Photo: [Online]"
9. ↑ Transcribed by Evans-36111
10. ↑ Tasmanian Archives Libraries Tasmania Online Collection AD960-1-46 Will Number 13838 - Abrams, Charles URL: https://stors.tas.gov.au/AD960-1-46-13838_1 Accessed 12 April 2022