Egbert Charles Bradley (abt. 1887 - 1957)

Born about 1887 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Vera (Schedlich) Bradley — married 1912 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 5 May 1957 at about age 70 in Malvern East, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Egbert Bradley was born in the Colony of South Australia (1836-1900)

Egbert Charles Bradley was born to Charles Bradley and Adelaide Addison in about 1887^[1].

A school enrolment was listed for Egbert in the Adelaide Observer, for the school year beginning 1897.

• ENROLMENTS., 6027. Egbert Charles Bradley, Parkside.^[2]

Egbert married Mary Vera Schedlich in 1912^[3], and a Marriage Notice was placed in the Adelaide Chronicle.

• MARRIAGES., BRADLEY--SCHEDLICH.--On the 2nd January, at the Unitarian Church, Wakefield-street, by the Rev. W. Harris, M.A., Egbert Charles, eldest son of Charles Bradley, Unley, to Mary Vera, fourth daughter of M. C. Schedlich, Gilbert-street, Adelaide. Present address, Oak-avenue, Unley.^[4]

Egbert enlisted with the Australian Imperial Forces, in the YMCA and Red Cross,^[5] with the Y.M.C.A. Unit and Red Cross, travelling across in 1916 and returning 1919.

Egbert and Mary had at least five children, Jean, Mary, Charles, Robert, and David.

Egbert made his intentions clear, to be support of the war movement, with the support that was mentioned in the Border Chronicle in 1913.

• The Y.M.C.A. Grand Movement., On Tuesday last we had a call from Mr Egbert Bradley, assistant general secretary of the Y.M.C.A. in this State, who is making a tour of the South-East. Questioned as to his movements, he stated that he was making a personal canvass on behalf of his institution to raise L600 to purchase large marquees and other equipment in order better to cater for the social requirements of the Citizen Forces and trainees in the military camps. He desired to bring under the notice of parents the proposal of this grand body, for he felt that once a knowledge was gained of the intentions, the parents would not hesitate to come forward financially, knowing that their donations would in a measure help to brighten camp life and restrain the tendency of wrong-doing among the "small fry" compulsory brought together by the law of the land. Mr Bradley is only a young man but he is imbued in every fibre with the ambitions of his Association, and desires that no obstruction should be raised to prevent the spread of the work in such work in such an area of fertility as the military encampment. He knows of the pitfalls that await the unwary, the easy friendship of undesirable companions, the lack of any element of home life--and he is enthusiastic that the parents should realise what the Y.M.C.A. purpose doing. Already two trials have been made--one at Smithfield in February, and Gawler in March; and the military authorities (naming in particular Colonel Le Mesurier, State Commandant) are highly appreciative of the social enjoyment and many conveniences and luxuries provided at these camps. One officer was so pleased with the venture, that he said the results were splendid and the Headquarter's Staff wished never to be without the Y.M.C.A. equipment. We give an idea of their business at the Gawler camp. The large marquee seated 400 men and religious services and social gatherings were held, and Rev. Donald McNicol (who went through the Boer war) delivering lectures. Facilities were offered for letter-writing, magazines, newspapers, games, piano, gramophone, etc, and a canteen provided the foods other than services conditions at city prices. The men were so delighted with the happy and healthy atmosphere, that the influences of home were strong on them and at their request family worship was indulged in every evening, with known spiritual results. We desire to make it plain that religion is optional to any man, and non-attendance at service does not debar him from the social gatherings. Bad language is prohibited in kindly manner, but the rebuke is conveyed in such terms that the guilty do not suffer but refrain from further transgression. Surely such a work should have the commendation and hearty support of every parent. It is simply a safe provision for their own offsprings who are or will be brought under the military regulations of the Commonwealth. Mr Bradley would be pleased with assistance from the people of this district, but in case he has not the opportunity of personally meeting such friends would welcome any donation, large or small, sent direct to Y.M.C.A. Gawler Place, Adelaide.^[6]

He passed away in 1957^[7], and was cremated at Springvale^[8].

Research Notes

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Sources

1. ↑ Birth, Not sure why the absence of a birth certificate. A wedding certificate for his parents in Adelaide the previous year, and a birth of a brother the following year are available.
2. ↑ Newspaper Article, Trove.nla.gov.au, Adelaide Observer (SA), Sat 16 Jan 1897, Page 36, ENROLMENTS. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/162368475?searchTerm=%22Egbert%20Charles%20bradley%22&searchLimits=
3. ↑ Marriage, Genealogy South Australia Marriages 250/6 in 1912, BRADLEY Egbert Charles to SCHEDLICH Mary Vera, at Adelaide.
4. ↑ Marriage Notice, Trove.nla.gov.au, Chronicle (Adelaide), Sat 16 Mar 1912, Page 40, Family Notices, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88694700?searchTerm=bradley egbert&searchLimits=sortby=dateAsc|||l-state=South+Australia|||l-category=Family+Notices
5. ↑ WWI Enlistment, NAA.gov.au, B2455, BRADLEY E C, Bradley Egbert Charles, SERN HON-CAPT, 1914-1920. Died 5.5.57.
6. ↑ Newspaper Article, Trove.nla.gov.au, Border Chronicle (Bordertown), Fri 3 Oct 1913, Page 2, Compulsory Military Training., https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/212850813?searchTerm=%22Egbert%20bradley%22&searchLimits=sortby=dateAsc
7. ↑ Death, Victoria BDM Death 5150/1957, BRADLEY Egbert Charles, (F)BRADLEY Charles, (M)Adelaide UNKNOWN, born Adelaide South Australia, died Malvern East, age 70, 1957. (Adelaide ADDISON, is the safest assumption. She appears multiple times in the South Australia BDM.)
8. ↑ Cremation, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Egbert Charles Bradley, Date of Service: 07 May 1957.

• CHILDREN of EGBERT and MARY BRADLEY:

• Birth 1912 BRADLEY Jean, Egbert Charles BRADLEY Mary Vera SCHEDLICH Adelaide 900/390

• Birth 1914 BRADLEY Mary, Egbert Charles BRADLEY Mary Vera SCHEDLICH Adelaide 933/182

• Birth 1916 BRADLEY Charles, Egbert Charles BRADLEY Mary Vera SCHEDLICH Adelaide 981/153 (5 Jun 1916)

• Death 1916 401/560 BRADLEY Charles, Egbert Charles BRADLEY [F]Adelaide (6 Jun 1916)

• https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/209565201?searchTerm=%22bradley%22%20Charles%20Adelaide&searchLimits=sortby=dateAsc|||l-category=Family+Notices|||l-state=South+Australia|||l-decade=191|||l-year=1916

• https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/210623108?searchTerm=%22bradley%22%20Charles%20Adelaide&searchLimits=sortby=dateAsc|||l-category=Family+Notices|||l-state=South+Australia|||l-decade=191|||l-year=1916