Charles Alfred Keir (abt. 1898 - 1952)

Born about 18 Dec 1898 in Liepāja, Latvia

Died 31 May 1952 at about age 53 in Tully, Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Charles was born in December 1898 in Liepāja, Latvia. He was the son of Ulrich Keir and Wilhelmina also as Maria Lohman. He passed away in May 1952 in Tully, Queensland.

QLD BDM Records

Charles Alfred Keir Event date: 31/05/1952 Event type: Death registration QLD Death Registration details: 1952/C/1578 Mother: Wilhelmina Loman Father/parent: Ulrick

Naturalisation

Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Thu 10 Jul 1930, Page 1 Advertising I, CHARLES ALFRED KEIR, of Latvian nationality, born at Lebava, Latvia; and resident five years, and two months in Australia, now residing at Tully, intend to apply for naturalisation under the "Commonwealth Nationality Act, 1922-1925." - CHAS. ALFRED KEIR

Land Forfeited

Johnstone River Advocate and Innisfail News (Qld. : 1928 - 1941), Fri 6 Nov 1936, Page 2 LAND MATTERS Charles A. Keir was called upon to show cause why A.L.P. 360 s.w., should not be forfeited on the grounds that the land was purchased originally as trustee for Eugenie Zavalshian, an un-naturalised British subject; that he executed a transfer in favor of V. Vittee within the first two years; that he failed to effect improvements within the first two years; failed to hold the land for his own exclusive use and benefit; held it as trustee for. E. Zavalishian and V. Vittee contrary to the Land Act, and that such lease was held by fraud upon the Land Act. The Commissioner found in favor of the Crown, and that the lease was liable to forfeiture.

Burial

Charles Alfred Keir BIRTH : 18 Dec 1898 DEATH : 31 May 1952 (aged 53) BURIAL : Tully Cemetery, Tully, Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia PLOT : Lot 59 Row F MEMORIAL ID : 192686917 Gravesite Details Burial - 01 Jun 1952 - aged 53 yrs https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192686917/charles-alfred-keir

Death

Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Wed 18 Jun 1952, Page 5 Family Notices The KEIR family wishes to express their sincere thanks for messages of sympathy on the death of their late brother, Charles Keir. MR. and MRS. PETER KEIR wish to express their sincere thanks for messages of sympathy on the death of their late brother, Charles Keir.

Administration of Will

Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1907 - 1954), Fri 13 Jun 1952, Page 8 Advertising LEGAL NOTICES IN THE WILL of CHARLES ALFRED KEIR late of Tully in the State of Queensland Saw-miller deceased. AFTER fourteen clear days from to-day, PETER ALEXANDER KEIR the lawful brother of the abovenamed deceased and IDA ALMA KEIR wife of the said Peter Alexander Keir, the Executors appointed by the Deceased's Will dated the Thirteenth day of October One thousand nine hundred and fifty will apply to the Supreme Court of Queensland at Townsville for probate of this Will. Any person interested who desires to object to the application or to be heard upon it may file a caveat in the Registry at any time before the grant is made. J. J. BELL & BELL, Solicitors for the Executors, Butler Street, TULLY. Town Agents: Wilson Ryan and Grose, Solicitors, Denham Street, Townsville.

Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1907 - 1954), Tue 6 Oct 1953, Page 2 Probate has also been granted in the will of Charles Alfred Keir, late of Murray and King Streets, Tully, saw-miller, who died on May 31, 1952, to Peter Alexander Keir, saw-miller of Tully, lawful brother of the deceased, and Ida Alma Keir, wife of Peter Alexander Keir. Realty nil, personality under £3549.

Sources

• Naturalisation : Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Thu 10 Jul 1930, Page 1
• QLD Death Registration details: 1952/C/1578
• Burial : https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192686917/charles-alfred-keir