Marcus Gallagher (1870 - 1950)

Born 22 Feb 1870 in Deep Creek, Gympie, Queensland, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret Margery also as Mary (Heffernan) Gallagher — married 26 Feb 1895 in Charleville, Queensland, Australia

Descendants

Died 12 Sep 1950 at age 80 in Residence Of Son Warwick, Billyana Street, Balmoral, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Marcus Gallagher has Irish ancestors.

This profile is part of the Gallagher Name Study.

Marcus was born on 22 February 1870 at Deep Creek, Gympie, Queensland, Australia, the first and eldest child of Thomas Gallagher and Susan Collisson. ^[1]

After his mother's passing in April 1882, his four brothers and sister migrated with father Thomas to New Zealand some time between August 1882 (father no longer on electoral roll) and 1885 (Gallagher Family Book), however Marcus remained in Gympie, Queensland, Australia, living with his maternal grandparents, the Collissons, in order to complete his education.

He commenced his career as a civil servant in 1886 in the Gympie Post Office.

Subsequently he served as a clerk in the Court of Petty sessions at Innisfail and then Charleville.

He married Margaret Heffernan on 26 February 1895 in Charleville, Queensland, Australia. ^[2]

They had 9 children together;

1. Unnamed (passed very shortly after birthing, Charleville, Queensland)
2. Marcus Leonard Cleaton (possibly Clayton after his father mother's mother maiden surname)
3. Robert James
4. John Salisbury
5. Horace Robert
6. Warwick Joseph
7. Grosvenor Stanton
8. Clive Edward
9. Harry

Sadly, their first son (unnamed) passed at birth in Charleville, and son Grosvenor passed suddenly and unexpectedly at age 20 from Bright's disease in Mackay. Their last two children (Clive and Harry) were twins.

Margaret accompanied Marcus in his postings and travels, with their children being born at a number of locations around inland and coastal Queensland.

In his working career Marcus was employed for over 55 years by the Queensland Government as a public servant, initially as a post office worker at Gympie from 1886, and subsequently as a Clerk of the Court of Petty Sessions (C.P.S), then progressing (appointed to the bench 1912) as Police Magistrate (P.M.) then Stipendary Magistrate (S.M.), having held postings all over Queensland including Gladstone, Warwick, Townsville, Geraldton, Innisfail, Hughenden, Charleville, Mackay, and Toowoomba.

He retired in Brisbane, renting a suite of rooms at "Kingsley", a private hotel at 28 George Street in Brisbane CBD (corner of George and Margaret streets).

At the time of his mother-in-law Margaret's passing in August 1909, he was living at Stanton Hills, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

His wife Margaret passed away on 31 July 1950 at Kingsley Private Hotel, 28 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She was buried on 2 August 1950 at South Brisbane Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Marcus passed away on 12 September 1950 at his son Warwick's home in Billyana Street, Balmoral, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. ^[3]

He was buried on 15 September 1950 at South Brisbane Cemetery, Dutton Park, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia with his wife Margaret and next to sons Marcus and Warwick. ^{[4] [5]}

Public Service Career Highlights

Marcus's career timeline has been assembled via a range of historical newspaper articles and is summarised as follows ; - 1886 commenced career as civil servant in the Gympie Post Office - CPS at Innisfail, then Charleville, then Warwick - 1900 appointed CPS in Gladstone to then PM who travels to Charleville - Townsville - 1905 Small Debts Court, Ipswich, also Ipswich Electoral Registrar - C.P.C. in Warwick from at least 1907 - June 1910 – notice to be sent to Geraldton as PM, Assistant Land Commissioner, Acting Land Agent & Acting Mining Warden - 1912 appointed to Magistracy (Stipendiary Magistrate or SM) - Innisfail – PM, received transfer notice in July 1912 to Hughenden - Hughenden / Charters Towers 1912 - 1919 - Then police magistrate Charleville 1919 – 1925 - Then Mackay 1925 – December 1934 (9.5 years) – Member of Mackay Hospital Committee from 1925 - Then Toowoomba 1934 – 1936 when he retired on May 2

Gympie Times and Mary River Mining Gazette (Qld. : 1868 - 1919), Thu 9 Jun 1910, Page 2 PERSONAL. Mr. Marcus Gallagher, C.P.S. in Townsville, has received notice of his appointment to Geraldton as P.M., Assistant Land Commissioner, Acting Land Agent, and Acting Warden. Mr. Gallagher, who is a nephew of the late Mr. Marcus Collison, commenced his career as a civil servant in the Gympie Post Office in 1886.

Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Mon 29 Jul 1912, Page 7 Johnstone River News. (By Telegraph.) INNISFAIL, Saturday.- Marcus Gallagher, Police Magistrate here, has received notice of his transfer to Hughenden.

The Daily Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1903; 1916 - 1926), Sat 7 Jun 1919, Page 8 PERSONAL. Mr. Marcus Gallagher, police magistrate at Hughenden, has been transferred to Charleville.

The Evening Telegraph (Charters Towers, Qld. : 1901 - 1921), Mon 4 Aug 1919, Page 3 FAREWELL TO MR MARCUS GALLAGHER, P.M. One of the most representative gatherings of the town and district took place at the Town Hall, the big hall being well filled, to say good-bye over a glass of wine to Mr Gallagher, who has been eight years our worthy Police Magistrate, on his leaving for Charleville to act as Police Magistrate there (says Hughenden "Observer.") The Mayor occupied the Chair, and in eulogising the guest, said that no one could more faithfully and impartially carried out the many duties and offices under his charge than Mr. Gallagher had done. Tho town and country were exceedingly sorry to lose, him, and as a small token of the respect and esteem in which he was held, he had much pleasure in presenting him with a purse of sovereigns, which had, gladly and willingly been subscribed to show their appreciation. Messrs Blackall, Harrop, Ferguson, Price, Byers, Byrne, Hamilton, and Suter spoke, all in terms of regret at losing Mr Gallagher, who in responding said that the time he spent in the West, was the best in his life. He had tried to do his duty impartially, but was surprised at this handsome present as he had not expected any such kindness. The singing of "God Save The King" brought a very pleasant evening to a close.

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Sat 22 Dec 1934, Page 10 PERSONAL. Mr. Marcus Gallagher, Police Magistrate, who will leave Mackay this morning on transfer to Toowoomba after 9½ years on the bench at Mackay. was accorded a civic farewell and presented with a cheque.

Daily Mercury (Mackay, Qld. : 1906 - 1954), Mon 21 Dec 1936, Page 9 Personal. Mrs. Warwick Gallagher, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Gallagher, Carlyle-street, left for Toowoomba on Saturday morning.

Death Notice & Obituary

Brisbane Telegraph (Qld. : 1948 - 1954), Wed 13 Sep 1950, Page 7 6 Weeks Between Deaths After having been married for more than 55 years, Mr. Marcus Gallagher, former police magistrate, and his wife have died in Brisbane within six weeks of each other. Mr. Gallagher died on Tuesday at the home of one of his sons, Mr. Warwick Gallagher, Registrar of the Brisbane Magistrates Court, in Billyana Street, Balmoral. He was 80. Mrs. Margaret Gallagher pre-deceased her husband by about six weeks. Mr. Gallagher was well-known throughout Queensland, and high tributes have been paid to him by senior members of the Queensland Police Force and the Queensland Bar. Mr. Gallagher served for more than 50 years with the Justice Department as a Clerk of Petty Sessions and Police Magistrate. He was appointed to the Queensland magistracy in 1912, and was on the bench at Innisfail, Hughenden, Charleville, Mackay and Toowoomba. In 1935 he retired from the service at Toowoomba. Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher had nine children. They were predeceased by one son and a daughter. The surviving seven sons are Messrs. Marcus, John, Warwick, Clive and Harry, of Brisbane, Robert, of Cairns, and Horace, of Eidsvold. Mr. Gallagher will be buried from St. Stephen's Cathedral on Friday.

The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), Thu 14 Sep 1950, Page 9 Death of former magistrate Mr. Marcus Gallagher, former well-known Queensland magistrate, has died in Brisbane. Mr. Gallagher was stipendiary magistrate at Innisfail, Hughenden, Charleville, Mackay, and Toowoomba before his, retirement in 1935. Born at Gympie 80 years ago, Mr. Gallagher was associated with the Public Service for 55 years. His wife died six weeks ago. He leaves seven sons.

Warwick Daily News (Qld. : 1919 -1954), Thu 14 September 1950, Page 2 Former Well Known Magistrate Dead BRISBANE: Mr Marcus Gallagher, former well known Queensland magistrate, has died in Brisbane. Mr Gallagher was Stipendiary Magistrate at Innisfail, Hughenden, Charlevllle, Mackay and Toowoomba before his retirement in 1935. He was also clerk of petty sessions at Innisfail, Charleville, Warwick, Gladstone and Townsville. Born at Gympie 80 years ago, Mr Gallagher was associated with the public service for 55 years. His wife died six weeks ago. He leaves seven sons.

Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1907 - 1954), Thu 14 Sep 1950, Page 2 OBITUARY Mr Marcus Gallagher, a former well-known Queensland magistrate, has died in Brisbane. Mr. Gallagher was Stipendiary Magistrate at Innisfail, Hughenden, Charleville, Mackay and Toowoomba before his retirement in 1935. He was also Clerk of Petty Sessions at Innisfail, Charleville, Warwick, Gladstone and Townsville. Born at Gympie, 80 years ago, Mr. Gallagher was associated with the Public Service for 55 years. His wife died six weeks ago. He leaves seven sons.

Daily Mercury (Mackay, Qld. : 1906 - 1954), Thu 14 Sep 1950, Page 3 Well known S.M. dies in Brisbane BRISBANE. Wed.— Mr. Marcus Gallagher, former well-known Queensland magistrate; has died in Brisbane. Mr. Gallagher was stipendiary magistrate at Innisfail, Hughenden, Charleville, Mackay and Toowoomba before his retirement in 1935. He was also Clerk of Petty Sessions at Innisfail, Charleville, Warwick, Gladstone and Townsville. Born at Gympie 80 vears ago, Mr. Gallagher was associated with the public service for 55 years. His wife died six weeks ago. He leaves seven sons.

Residences

Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 Name : Marcus Gallagher Residence : 1903 Auckland st, Gladstone Capricornia Queensland Australia Residence : 1905 Auckland st, Gladstone Capricornia Queensland Australia Residence : 1906 Auckland st, Gladstone Capricornia Queensland Australia Residence : 1908 Guy st, Warwick Darling Downs Queensland Australia Residence : 1909 Victoria st, Townsville Herbert Queensland Australia At the time of his mother-in-law Margaret's passing in August 1909, he was living at Stanton Hills, Townsville. Residence : 1913 Owen st, Geraldton Herbert Queensland Australia Residence : 1913 Gray st, Hughenden Kennedy Queensland Australia Residence : 1919 Gray st, Hughenden Kennedy Queensland Australia Residence : 1919 River st, Charleville Maranoa Queensland Australia Residence : 1925 Brisbane st, Mackay Herbert Queensland Australia Residence : 1928 Brisbane st, MacKay Herbert Queensland Australia Residence : 1930 Brisbane St, Mackay Herbert Queensland Australia Residence : 1932 Brisbane st, MacKay Herbert Queensland Australia Residence : 1934 Brisbane st, MacKay Herbert Queensland Australia Residence : 1937 Kingsley, George st, Brisbane Brisbane Queensland Australia Residence : 1943 Kingsley, George st, Brisbane Brisbane Queensland Australia Residence : 1949 Kingsley, 29 George st, City, Coorparoo Bowman Queensland Australia Residence : 1949 68 Dornoch tce, Kurilpa Griffith Queensland Australia

Commissions As Electoral Returning Officer From QLD State Archives

Commission of Appointment - Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Warrego - Marcus Gallagher Dates: 26/06/1919 - 26/06/1919 Format: 1 Physical representation(s) Agency Control Number: Register of Patents - number 14, page 63

Commission of Appointment - Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Mackay - Marcus Gallagher Dates: 01/10/1925 - 01/10/1925 Format: 1 Physical representation(s) Agency Control Number: Register of Patents - number 16, page 95 Item ITM2770043

Commission of Appointment - Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Mackay - Marcus Gallagher Dates: 11/02/1932 - 11/02/1932 Format: 1 Physical representation(s) Agency Control Number: Register of Patents - number 17, page 183 Item ITM2770468

Commission of Appointment - Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Toowoomba - Marcus Gallagher Dates: 28/03/1935 - 28/03/1935 Format: 1 Physical representation(s) Agency Control Number: Register of Patents - number 18, page 115 Item ITM2770708

Illness 1931 While In Mackay

Daily Mercury (Mackay, Qld. : 1906 - 1954), Sat 31 Oct 1931, Page 8 Personal. Mr. Warwick Gallagher, clerk in the C.P.S. office, Warwick, is at present on a holiday visit to Mackay. Mr. M. Gallagher, P.M., is still confined to his home owing to indisposition.

https://www.archivessearch.qld.gov.au/search?f[]=keywords&has_digital=false&op[]=AND&open=false&q[]=Marcus%20Gallagher&sort=relevance

Research Note - Kingsley Private Hotel

In 1867, the Menzies Private Hotel was established at 28 George Street (corner of Margaret Street and adjacent to the Queensland Club). It was refurbished and re-opened as the Kingsley Private Hotel in July 1922. It has since been demolished. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Street,_Brisbane

1 Hodgson's Terrace, George Street, Brisbane Thomas Lodge Murray-Prior and Matilda's next home in Brisbane was designed by and rented from prominent architect James Cowlishaw and was at Hodgson's Terrace, George Street. Cowlishaw had designed it as a terrace of 5 two-story houses; Matilda and TLM-P lived at no. 1. Their son Lodge was born there in 1863. Given that he died when three weeks old, he probably died there too. The building had various uses including as Kingsley Private Hotel until it was demolished in 1979. https://murray-prior.org/mpwiki/doku.php?id=brisbane_properties_and_other_land_dealings#fnt__2

About Errol Walter James Noble (Eulogy of Errol Walter James Noble) How difficult is it to cover an 83 year lifespan in a few paragraphs? VERY. Errol first saw the light of day in a Murwillumbah hospital in August 1924. His parents , Walter and Pearl Noble had a dairy farm in the small village of Newrybar, between Bangalow and Ballina in the Northern Rivers area of NSW. This farm is the original farm settled by Errol's grandfather almost 80 years earlier. Errol's early years were spent running around the farm, making canoes out of kerosene tins, perhaps helping with the milking, attending the Newrybar State School and surely having a good time with his mates. Some of Pearls family had moved from the Bangalow district to Brisbane, and established businesses, so Walter and Pearl and the two lads Barrie had come along 9 years after Errol, headed for the big city. There they ran a boarding house at West End, and Errol continued his education at the West End State School. Later the family took over the lease of the Kingsley Private Hotel in George Street, opposite the old Belle Vue Hotel in the late 1930s, both now demolished, https://www.geni.com/people/Errol-Noble/6000000001485851556

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Notice: Gympie Times and Mary River Mining Gazette (Qld. : 1868 - 1919), Sat 5 Mar 1870, Page 2 Family Notices BIRTH. On the 22nd February, the wife of Thomas Gallagher, of Deep Creek, of a son.
2. ↑ Queensland Births, Deaths and Marriages: Marcus Gallagher Event date: 26/02/1895 Event type: Marriage registration QLD Marriage Registration details: 1895/C/370 Spouse: Margaret Margery Heffernan
3. ↑ Queensland Births, Deaths and Marriages: Marcus Gallagher Event date: 12/09/1950 Event type: Death registration QLD Death Registration details: 1950/B/28899 Mother: Susan Collisson Father/parent: Thomas
4. ↑ Find-a-grave Profile: Marcus Gallagher BIRTH : 1870, Gympie, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia DEATH : 12 Sep 1950 (aged 79–80), Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia BURIAL : South Brisbane Cemetery, Brisbane, Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia PLOT : 5E-318 MEMORIAL ID : 48740243 Gravesite Details 80y; h/Margaret Mary; father; gf https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48740243/marcus-gallagher
5. ↑ Cemetery Record : Deceased Info Deceased Details Surname : GALLAGHER Given Names : MARCUS Other Names : Date of Birth : Unrecorded Date of Death : Unrecorded Age : 80 Years Date of Service : 15-09-1950 Service Type : Burial Cemetery Details Cemetery : South Brisbane Cemetery Address : Annerley Road, Dutton Park 4101 Phone : 07 3403 8888 Location Details Location : 5E-318 Other Deceased Surname : GALLAGHER Given Names : MARGARET MARY Other Names : Date of Birth : No Date Date of Death : No Date Age : 79 Years Date of Service : 02-08-1950 https://graves.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

• No birth record available / able to be found in QLD BDM records
• Age 80 years and place of birth Gympie - confirmed in newspaper death announcement : The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954) / Thu 14 Sep 1950 / Page 9 / Death of former magistrate
• Place of death of he and wife and names and living locations of 7 sons confirmed in : Brisbane Telegraph (Qld. : 1948 - 1954) / Wed 13 Sep 1950 / Page 7 / 6 Weeks Between Deaths
• Gallagher family book : "From Ireland to New Zealand - Eight Generations after Thomas Gallagher and Bridget Comerford", 2009, Evagean Publishing (NZ), Editor Alison Honeyfield, ISBN-1-8773420-87-4 (soft cover), ISBN-1-877342-88-2 (hard cover)