People of East Melbourne

This is a list of biographies of residents of East Melbourne.

This project started to commemorate the soldiers and nurses who went to Europe to serve in World War 1. But it has grown from there to cover biographies of any and all residents of note.

In 1914 the world will begin centenary commemorations of the First World War.

Along with many of their fellow Australians people from East Melbourne flocked to enlist. Many were heroes. Many lost their lives or suffered horrific physical or mental injuries. At home family and friends worked, endured and suffered consequences that were sometimes terrible and persisted long after the war.

Major-General Michael O'Brien gave us a starting point with a list of East Melbourne people who served in WW1 and he spoke to the Society in April 2013 to give us some context to the period and to help the EMHS prepare for its own commemorations of this most devastating period in our history.

Everyone can participate by gathering or documenting information:

  • Photos, memorabilia and family records
  • Stories in books, newspapers and on-line
  • Memorial plaques in churches and public places
  • War memorial, church, national and state archives

You can refine the list by applying the various filter criteria and go to a particular detailed biography by click on the title.

HINES, William George

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
WW1 Roll of Honour: 
Roll of Honour
Family name: 
HINES
Given names: 
William George
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

Next of Kin: Rita Vivian Hines (Wife)

  • 1124 reads

HOBLER, Minnie

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HOBLER
Given names: 
Minnie
Gender: 
Female
Date of birth: 
1875
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

Minnie Hobler was born in 1875 in Rockhampton, Queensland. She was the ninth of the eleven children of Francis Helvetius Hobler (1825-1889) and his wife Jessie Ann (nee Learmonth) (1838-1910).

Minnie Hobler (left), Egypt 1915 (Egypt album)
Minnie Hobler (head of the table), mess in Egypt 1915 (Egypt album)
Minnie Hobler sightseeing (Egypt album)
Minnie Hobler with patients
Minnie Hobler's AANS trunk (recovered in Queensland in 2015)
Detail from Minnie Hobler's AANS trunk (recovered in Queensland in 2015)
  • 2749 reads

HOCKING, Leighton Rowe

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HOCKING
Given names: 
Leighton Rowe
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1210 reads

HODGETTS, William Booth

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HODGETTS
Given names: 
William Booth
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1241 reads

HODGSON, James Percy

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
WW1 Roll of Honour: 
Roll of Honour
Family name: 
HODGSON
Given names: 
James Percy
Gender: 
Male
Date of birth: 
1897
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

James Percy Hodgson was born in Clifton Hill in 1897 to Joseph Hodgson (an engineer) and Alice Hodgson (nee Lyman).

  • 1439 reads

HODGSON, Joseph Lyman

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HODGSON
Given names: 
Joseph Lyman
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

Joseph Lyman Hodgson was born in Fitzroy in 1893 to Joseph Hodgson (an engineer) and Alice Hodgson (nee Lyman). There were 3 brothers, one (James Percy) who also enlisted for WWI, and 2 sisters.

  • 1711 reads

HOLDEN, Edwin

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HOLDEN
Given names: 
Edwin
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1070 reads

HOLMES, Francis Samuel

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HOLMES
Given names: 
Francis Samuel

brother

Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 
brother

HOLMES, Leonard Spencer

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HOLMES
Given names: 
Leonard Spencer

brother

Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 
brother

HONEYBONE, Charles

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HONEYBONE
Given names: 
Charles

photo

Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 
photo

HONMAN, Andrew Victor

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
WW1 Roll of Honour: 
Roll of Honour
Family name: 
HONMAN
Given names: 
Andrew Victor
Gender: 
Male
Date of birth: 
1891
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

Andrew Victor Honman was born in Williamstown on 26 February 1891 to Dr. Andrew Holman and Wilhemina Clara Mahlenbach.

Major Andrew Victor HONMAN
  • 1536 reads

HOPE, Alfred Thomas

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HOPE
Given names: 
Alfred Thomas
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1060 reads

HORNE, Alfred Meakin

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HORNE
Given names: 
Alfred Meakin
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1000 reads

HOUSTON, Peter Colder Bryce

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HOUSTON
Given names: 
Peter Colder Bryce
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1063 reads

HOYES, Ormond James

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
WW1 Roll of Honour: 
Roll of Honour
Family name: 
HOYES
Given names: 
Ormond James
Gender: 
Male
Date of birth: 
1886
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

Ormond James Hoyes enlisted on 18 August, 1914 and was attached to the 6th Battalion, H company.

  • 1221 reads

HUGHES, Wilfrid Selwyn Kent

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HUGHES
Given names: 
Wilfrid Selwyn Kent
Gender: 
Male
Date of birth: 
1895
Military service: 
WW1
Military service: 
WW2
Biographical notes: 

Wilfrid Kent Hughes, known as Billy, was born in East Melbourne on 12 June 1895.

Portrait of Major Wilfrid Kent Hughes MC, of the Australian Light Horse
  • 2466 reads

HUMMERSTON, Reginald Arthur

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HUMMERSTON
Given names: 
Reginald Arthur
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1163 reads

HUMPHREYS, Alfred Ernest

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
WW1 Roll of Honour: 
Roll of Honour
Family name: 
HUMPHREYS
Given names: 
Alfred Ernest
Gender: 
Male
Date of birth: 
1877
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

Alf Humphreys was born in Greenoch, Scotland and emigrated with his parents to Australia. The Humphreys had seven children, of whom two boys stayed behind.

  • 1344 reads

HUNT, Matthew Francis

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HUNT
Given names: 
Matthew Francis
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

Matthew was the son of Albert and Anne Hunt and was born c.1892.

  • 1271 reads

HUSSEY, William Richard

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HUSSEY
Given names: 
William Richard
Gender: 
Male
Date of birth: 
1895
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

William Hussey was born on 3 July, 1895 at Strathmerton. He spent 3 years as a cadet whilst at school.

  • 1151 reads

HUTCHISON, George

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HUTCHISON
Given names: 
George
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 978 reads

HYLAND, Francis William

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
HYLAND
Given names: 
Francis William
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1105 reads

IPSEN, Carl Frederick Hendrik

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
IPSEN
Given names: 
Carl Frederick Hendrik
Gender: 
Male
Date of birth: 
1892
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

Carl Frederick Hendrik Ipsen was the son of Danish born Carl Hendrik Ipsen and English born Bessie Jemima, nee Westmore.  He was born in Abbotsford in 1892.

Departure of Barambah on 27 June 1916
Wellwishers cheering the troops aboard the Barambah
Ipsen with unit at Bray
Ipsen as teacher at Geelong College
Ipsen with unit at Bray. He is the one looking up
  • 1661 reads

JACK, Robert Duncan

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
WW1 Roll of Honour: 
Roll of Honour
Family name: 
JACK
Given names: 
Robert Duncan
Gender: 
Male
Date of birth: 
1893
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

Killed in action at Armentieres in 1916. Robert Duncan Jack was the son of Robert Hunter and Julia Jack.  He was born in Caulfield in 1893.

  • 1476 reads

JACOBSON, William

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JACOBSON
Given names: 
William
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1252 reads

JACOMB, Robert Arthur

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
WW1 Roll of Honour: 
Roll of Honour
Family name: 
JACOMB
Given names: 
Robert Arthur
Gender: 
Male
Date of birth: 
1886
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

Robert Arthur Jacomb came from a well established East Melbourne family.

Letter about Jacomb's family
  • 1526 reads

JAMES, Charles Frederick

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JAMES
Given names: 
Charles Frederick

born East Melbourne

Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 
born East Melbourne

JAMES, George Edwin

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JAMES
Given names: 
George Edwin
Gender: 
Male
Date of birth: 
1886
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

George Edwin James was born in Birmingham, England c.1886.  He arrived in Melbourne shortly before the war broke out and took up residence in East Melbourne.

  • 1247 reads

JAMISON, Robert Gibton

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JAMISON
Given names: 
Robert Gibton
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1086 reads

JENKYN, Frederick

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JENKYN
Given names: 
Frederick
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 995 reads

JOHANNSEN, Henry Niemen

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JOHANNSEN
Given names: 
Henry Niemen
Gender: 
Male
Date of birth: 
1889
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 
Henry (Harry) Neimen Johannsen was the second son of John and Mary Anne Johannsen and one of a large family of eleven children.  He was born in Allendale in c. 1889.
  • 1254 reads

JOHNSON, Bessie Shircliffe

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JOHNSON
Given names: 
Bessie Shircliffe
Gender: 
Female
Date of birth: 
1886
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

Bessie Shircliffe Johnson was born on 2 July 1886, in the Fitzroy area of Melbourne to Webb Johnson (1863-1890) and his wife Kate (nee Ryan, no dates).

Bessie Johnson (second from right) 14 AGH 1917 (AWM P00812.022)
London War Hospital Epsom c1916 (AWM AO1927)
Ward at 14 AGH (AWM P00228.062)
  • 2561 reads

JOHNSON, Edwin Campbell

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JOHNSON
Given names: 
Edwin Campbell
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1114 reads

JOHNSON, Frederick

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JOHNSON
Given names: 
Frederick
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

born Jolimont, wounded in action

  • 912 reads

JOHNSTON, David Robertson

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JOHNSTON
Given names: 
David Robertson
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1064 reads

JOHNSTONE, Stanley Watson

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JOHNSTONE
Given names: 
Stanley Watson
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1150 reads

JONES, David

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JONES
Given names: 
David

3 brothers

Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 
3 brothers

JONES, Francis Joseph Roy

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JONES
Given names: 
Francis Joseph Roy
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1023 reads

JONES, George

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JONES
Given names: 
George

3 brothers

Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 
3 brothers

JONES, Norman Fletcher

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JONES
Given names: 
Norman Fletcher
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

Norman Fletcher Jones enlisted at the age of 28 years and 10 months

Occupation at the time was as a Printer

He was Single

  • 1385 reads

JONES, Oliver

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
WW1 Roll of Honour: 
Roll of Honour
Family name: 
JONES
Given names: 
Oliver
Gender: 
Male
Date of birth: 
1891
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

Oliver Jones was born in Richmond in 1891.  He was the son of John Jones and his wife, May Matilda.  By 1909 the family had moved to East Melbourne, initially renting at 90 George Street,

  • 1234 reads

JONES, Robert

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JONES
Given names: 
Robert
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

3 brothers, photo

Robert Jones
  • 1102 reads

JUNCK, George Fritz Augustus

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
JUNCK
Given names: 
George Fritz Augustus
Gender: 
Male
Date of birth: 
1895
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

George Junck was born in East Melbourne to Otto Junck ,a German who came to Australia at 12 months old and subsequently became an Australian citizen, and Selina Mary Forrester, of Australian origin

  • 1195 reads

KAVANAGH, Michael Joseph

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
KAVANAGH
Given names: 
Michael Joseph
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1160 reads

KEAST, Raymond Fairbairn

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
KEAST
Given names: 
Raymond Fairbairn
Gender: 
Male
Date of birth: 
1897
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 
Raymond Fairbairn Keast stated that he was born in Ballarat on 21 March 1895.  He was the son of John Keast, accountant of Buningong, and his wife, Jessie, nee Bowes.
  • 1486 reads

KEEGAN, William Sydney

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
KEEGAN
Given names: 
William Sydney

born East Melbourne

Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 
born East Melbourne

KELLAWAY, Frank Gerald

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
WW1 Roll of Honour: 
Roll of Honour
Family name: 
KELLAWAY
Given names: 
Frank Gerald
Gender: 
Male
Date of birth: 
1895
Military service: 
WW1
Biographical notes: 

Frank was born on 7 January, 1895 in East Melbourne.

Frank G Kellaway Military Cross
  • 1944 reads

KELLY, Francis Hugh Patrick

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
KELLY
Given names: 
Francis Hugh Patrick
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1130 reads

KELLY, Rodger

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
KELLY
Given names: 
Rodger
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1183 reads

KELLY, Thomas Ivon Ward

Submitted by Administrator on 11 January 2013 - 3:12pm
Family name: 
KELLY
Given names: 
Thomas Ivon Ward
Gender: 
Male
Military service: 
WW1
  • 1079 reads