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Dell (Burgum) Sommerville

Mrs Dell Sommerville, of Moranbah, received the Public Service Medal for outstanding public service in the promotion of public health. Dell Sommerville was born in Maleny and is the daughter of long-time residents, Frank and Edna Burgum, who are rightly proud of their daughter's considerable achievements as Director of Nursing at the Moranbah Hospital for fifteen years and currently as Executive Director for the Western District of the Mackay Hospital Board.

The Range News
The weekly community newspaper servicing Maleny, Landsborough, Montville, Flaxton. Mapleton, Kenilworth & Palmwoods, Australia
Friday, 3rd February, 1995

Mrs G. Burgum (1895-19??) (nee Ethel Goldworthy)

"Clubs To Act Separately -Ban on Liquor at City Hall Dances"
ENFORCEMENT OF LAW URGED - The executive of the Registered Clubs' Association; decided at its meeting yesterday afternoon that the action of the Lord Mayor (Aid. Jones) in banning liquor bars and large quantities of liquor from dances at the City Hall was not a matter in which the clubs could take combined action, but one to be dealt with by individual clubs. Meetings of committees of several of the big dances, which were to have been held yesterday, were deferred until later in the week. A meeting of the United House keepers' League agreed yesterday that while disgraceful happenings had taken place at recent balls it was not right that the majority should be punished for the abuses of the minority. It was stated on behalf of the United Service Club last night that representations would probably be made to the Lord Mayor on the subject. The committee had not met that day, but a meeting would be called on the Lord Mayor's return from the country. Meanwhile the committee would await developments. The president of the Commercial Travellers' Club ball committee (Mr. W. A. Ditchburn) said he had been unable to get the committee together for a meeting that day, but a meeting would be called and the position discussed. Liquor had never been taken to the club's ball in bulk.

The president of the Licensed Victuallers' Association ball committee (Mr. Hickey) will discuss the position with the association secretary (Mr. Jenkinson) to-day. It was stated un officially yesterday that it was not likely that this ball would be cancelled. 'Enforce Laws' The United Housekeepers' League decided to ask the Government to en force the liquor laws in hotels and clubs. The president (Mrs. M. Matyear) said last night that the league agreed that the quantity of liquor taken into balls at the City Hall early in the night was not sufficient to cause the happenings which had taken place; the trouble was caused by the amount of liquor brought in after the hotels were supposed' to be closed. The league decided to advise the Lorrd Mayor that it took exception to his statement that he had no objecjion to hip flasks. 'We expect the Lord Mayor to be consistent,' said Mrs. Matyear. 'If he objects at all he should insist that no liquor be taken into the hall.' She added that that did not mean that the league supported his action, the league believed in teaching the people not to abuse privileges. It was not a body of prohibitionists.

MARYBOROUGH, Wednesday - A statement that 'it was time the whole city of Maryborough rose up in arms against' such behaviour as was witnessed lately in the Maryborough Town. Hall,' was applauded at the annual meeting to-day of the Maryborough, branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. 'But there is no civic pride in Mary borough,' said one speaker. The secretary, was instructed to send a letter of protest to the Maryborough City Council. 'The time will come when as a temperance body we shall demand, not request, that suitable action be taken against this sort of thing,' said the president (Mrs. Burgum), who was elected to that position for the seventh, year in succession. The action of the Lord Mayor of Brisbane (Alderman Jones)- 'in prohibiting the taking of strong drink into the City Hall,' was commended, and the hope was expressed that mayors of every town would take the same action.

Ethel was born in Littledean, Gloucestershire, and married George Burgum (1885-1969) at Bundeberg, Queensland, 31st May 1916, part of the "RR" family tree.

(Published Thursday 4 August 1938 in The Courier-Mail, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Mrs G. Burgum (1895-19??) (nee Ethel Goldworthy)

"Challenge is to Us, Says W.C.T.U. Leader"
'The liquor trade is more powerful than ever; therefore, the challenge is to us. We must take the leadership,' said Miss I. McCorkindale Director of Education, Women's Christian Temperance Union) at Willard Hall on Saturday afternoon, when delegates to the annual conference were welcomed. Mrs. J. Attnow (District President) welcomed the guests, and Mrs. H. C. Tipper (State President) conveyed greetings. Mrs. A. L. Nelson (Rockhampton), Mrs. G. Burgum (Maryborough), and Miss C. M. Hussey (Bundaberg) responded. A musical and elocutionary programme was given by Mrs. S. Farr, Misses G. Stewart, E. Thompson, I. Andrews, and J. Grey.

Ethel was born in Littledean, Gloucestershire, and married George Burgum (1885-1969) at Bundeberg, Queensland, 31st May 1916, part of the "RR" family tree.

(Published Monday 22 September 1941 in The Courier-Mail, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

George Walding Burgum (1917-1963)

Charge of Stealing at Maryborough, May 8th Information received by the police about 9 o'clock last night led to the discovery of two pairs of worn shoes and a number of articles outside a door leading into the alleyway between Bazaar Street and the rear of the premises of Stuparts Ltd. A search ol the premises was made, but no one was discovered in the building. However, the police drew a cordon round the building, and a more intensive search was made. About 12.45 am a door was opened, and when Constable Codd endeavoured to catch two men who were coming out of the building they slammed the door in his face and re-entered.

Police again went into the building, but could find no one there. On opening a window fronting Kent Street, however, they saw two men on the awning. The men at once ran over roofs of an joining premises to Mimosa Cafe, where they reached the verandah on the second story, and disappeared into a hall situated pbove the cafe. Constable Barnett climbed up a verandah post, and followed the trail of the men, who descended stairs to the backyard, where they were discovered. In the Police Court today George Burgum (17) and Cecil Henry Klein (18) were charged with having stolen articles valued at £2/4/11, the property of Stuparts Ltd. They were remanded for eight days.

George Walding Burgum (1917-1963) was born in Childers, Queensland, son of George and Ethel (Goldsworthy) Burgum, part of the "RR" family tree.

("Police Chase Men Over Roofs" published Thursday 9 May 1935 in The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

George Walding Burgum (1917-1963)

Maryborough
George Burgum (18) and Cecil Henry Klein (17) appeared on two charges, namely: stealing from the warehouse of Stuparts, Ltd., articles valued at £18/5/3,in February, and stealing from the same firm and breaking out of premises between May 7 and 8. The value of the articles in the second case was £2/4/11. Both pleaded guilty to the first charge, and were sentenced to three months' imprisonment, sentences to be suspended on their entering into a bond of £50 to be of good behaviour for 12 months. On the second charge Burgum pleaded guilty, and was committed for sentence at the Circuit Court at Maryborough on July 16. Klein pleaded not guilty, and was committed for trial at the same sittings. Each defendant was allowed bail self in £50 and one surety of £50, or two of £25.

George Walding Burgum (1917-1963) was born in Childers, Queensland, son of George and Ethel (Goldsworthy) Burgum, part of the "RR" family tree.

(Published Monday 20 May 1935 in The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

George Walding Burgum (1917-1963)

Youths Reprimanded
"You are only young boys. 1 do not want to put a blemish on your characters. The trouble is that children are sleeping tn bed while the mother is setting breakfast. They will then 'rouse' on the mother because she dees not bring a good breakfast to bed to them. Some of the young fellows would remain in bed and send their fathers to the nearest shop to buy cigarettes tor them. A pack of youse loafers is being reared".
It was in these terms that Mr Justice Brennan, in the Maryborough Circuit Court, addressed George Burgum (18) and Cecil Henry Klein (17), who had pleaded guilty to a charge of having stolen two watches and certain other goods, the property of Stuparts Limited, and then broken out of the premises. Mr S. L. Weir appeared on behalf of Klein. The Crown Prosecutor said that on tho date of the offence the police found certain goods stored in a lane alongside Stuparts Limited about 9 o'clock.
His Honour : What did they find?
Mr O'Driscoll : Soaps, shoes, and articles of that nature. They had been placed there, and both accused were inside the building. The police subsequently chased the prisoners from Stuparts over roofs and found them concealed in the cellar of a nearby cafe. They subsequently admitted to the police that they had taken the goods and broken out through a door at the back of the shop. They explained that they had been accidentally shut in and then succumbed to temptation.
His Honour : How were they shut in?
Mr O'Driscoll : They were on the top floor.
His Honour : Were they working there?
Mr O'Driscoll : No.
Mr O'Driscoll said that up to that time both accussed had borne good characters. Burgum was a very good trades man as a signwriter, and Klein was being taught the trade by him. They were sleeping in the room occupied by them. as a place pf business.
His Honour : Why?
Mr O'Driscoll : It might have been more convenient for their business.
His Honour : What rot!
Mr O''Driscoll said that they also assisted in operating a picture machine, which forced them to keep late hours.
His Honour : Even if they were not operating at the theatre they would be out till a late hour. We are breeding a nation of young owls.
Mr Weir asked for leniency for his client on account of his extreme youth.
His Honour : I would not mind sending him to the reformatory.
Mr O'Driscoll : He is just over the age for that to be done.
Mr Weir said that Klein had left school only last year and he had been one of the present generation of unfortunate lads who found it, hard to obtain employment. His Honour said thst these lads were not unfortunate. There was employment in the country, but their parents would not send them there. The parents were, therefore, to blame. The people who left the Old Country came thousands of miles and made their homes here and had been good citizens. These young upstarts were ruined by their parents who ought to be ashamed of themselves. Mr Weir said that at the time of the offence he did not think that either of the boys realised the seriousness of it, and they had yielded to temptation. He viewed their action as a childish prank.
His Honour : That is very childish. They hid until they were locked in. It is a lie to say they were locked in by mistake.
Mr Weir : I would ask your Honour to take into consideration their previous good character.
His Honour : I will take into consideration their age, but what am I going to do with them? Burgum says he is a signwriter. There are all sorts of fancy occupations now to allow them to loaf. If they were in Germany today they would be given work.
Mr Weir said that in the period that had elapsed since the offence was committed the boys had had ample time to reflect and now realised the gravity of their offence. His Honour said thal he would like to make an example of the accused for the sake of other children, and then, possibly, some of the parents might appreciate what they were doing by keeping their children in the cities. He asked Burgum if he could make a living at signwriting.
Burgum : I have been offered a permanent job by Mr Moore, of Ipswich. In reply to his Honour, Mr O'Driscoll said that all the stolen goods had been recovered. His Honour ordered each defendant to enter into a recognisance of £10 to come up for sentence if called upon In two years.

George Walding Burgum (1917-1963) was born in Childers, Queensland, son of George and Ethel (Goldsworthy) Burgum, part of the "RR" family tree.

(Published Friday 19th July 1935 in The Morning Bulletin, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia)

The Maleny Burgums by Mary Burgum

This article, compiled by the late Mary Burgum (pictured right), was published in the Maleny News, Queensland, Australia, in 1984.

Article - The Maleny Burgums

Raymond George Burgum (1912-2001)
(News Cutting, published Saturday 4 August 1951 in The Western Australian (Perth).

Meteor Jets used by R.A.A.F. in Korea
The Royal Australian Air Force is now using Meteor Jet aircraft in combat in Korea. Armourers are checking the guns of one of the aircraft on an airfield tarmac. (picture featured). Standing are Sgt R. G. Burgum, of Maleny. Queensland. left, and Sgt. P. Allen, of Broome, W.A. On the aircraft is L.A.C. G. D. Johnston, of Ipswich. Queensland.

Ray was born in Nambour, Queensland, son of William George and Cosette (Weitmeyer) Burgum, part of the "RR" family tree.

William Arnold Burgum (1922-1943)
(News Cutting, published Monday 22 May 1944 in The Cairns Post, Queensland, Australia).

R.A.A.F. Casualties - Official Lists Issued (Queensland Members)
BRISBANE. May 19th 1944 - The latest R.A.A.F. casualty lists contain the names of 131 members serving overseas, and 34 in Australian and Territories. The Queenslanders are:
Killed in air operations: F/O. J. P. Divers, Wavell Heights.
Previously missing, now presumed dead: F/O. J. S. K. Dakiel. Stratford; F/Sgt. W. A. Burgum, Maryborough; F/Sgt. J. C. Gibney. Noosa Heads; F/O. J. D. Mackay. Brisbane: F/Sgt. N.H. Orford, Manly; F/O. H. E. M. Plant, Brisbane; W/O. J. G. H. Webster. Cunnamulla.

Bill was born in Childers, Queensland, son of George and Ethel (Goldworthy) Burgum, part of the "RR" family tree.

Article - William Arnold Burgum, Bomber Pilot

William George Burgum (1874-1921)
(Various News Cuttings).

"Burgum-Weitemeyer" (Published Saturday 16 November 1907 in The Brisbane Courier, Queensland, Australia)
On November 9, at the Mission House, Leichhardt-street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, by Rev. J. B. Johnson, William, eldest son of Mr. T. Burgum, of Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England, to Cossette, only daughter of Mr. T. P. L. Weitemeyer, of Matta Matta, New Zealand, formerly of Blackall Range.

"Marriage William Burgum to Cosette Weitemeyer 9th November 1907" (Published 23rd November 1907 in The Queenslander, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)
A quiet but pretty wedding took place on Saturday afternoon last in the reception room of the Mission House, Leichhardt-street, Spring Hill, When Mr. William Burgum, a settler of Blackall Range, and eldest son of Mr. T. Burgum, of Gloucester, England, was married to Miss Cosette Weitemeyer, only daughter of Mr. T. P. L. Weitemeyer, one of the pioneer settlers of the Blackall, where he has lived until his recent removal to Mata Mata, New Zealand. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. J. B. Johnson in the presence of numerous friends and relations. The bride, who wore a pretty gown of white muslin, and a bridal veil, and coronet of orange blossom, was given away by her uncle (Mr. Schoch), and was attended by Miss Annie Court and Miss May Schoch (cousin) as bridesmaids. Mr. C. Christian Weitemeyer and Mr. Charles Wynne acted as groomsmen. After the ceremony the party were photographed, and at the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Schoch an adjournment was made to Eschenhagen's Cafe, where the wedding breakfast was served, at the conclusion of which the bride and bridegroom left for their honeymoon.

"Father and Son Missing" (Published Thursday 10 March 1921 in The Brisbane Courier, Queensland, Australia)
William George Burgum and his son, aged 12, residents of Landsborough, have been reported as missing from their home since Tuesday. On that day they sel out for the purpose of driving home the cows, but they have not been seen since. One of their horses and a dog were found on the side of the Obi Obi Creek, which they had had to cross on their way. The Landsborough police were immediately notified, and investigations were com- menced. The theory has been formed that while crossing the creek the boy fell off his horse, and that while the father was trying to rescue him both were drowned, as a little further down the creek from where they crossed there is a small water waterfall. The police are now engaged in dragging this part of the creek.

"Missing Father and Son" (Published Monday 14 March 1921 in The Brisbane Courier, Queensland, Australia)
With reference to William George Burgum and his son, who have been missing since Tuesday from their home at Landsborough, and are believed to have been drowned while crossing the Obi Obi Creek, the police have found the cap of the boy attached to a snag in the creek. This seems to further strengthen the theory of the police that they were drowned in the creek.

"Recent Drowning - Fatalities" (Published Tuesday 15 March 1921 in The Brisbane Courier, Queensland, Australia)
The police were advised yesterday that the bodies of William George Burgum and his son, of the Maleny district, who were drowned while crossing Obi Obi Creek, have been recovered. The father's body was found on Sunday, and the boys was recovered yesterday. Dr. Anderson, of Landsborough, certified that death was due to asphyxia by drowning.

William was born in Littledean, son of Timothy and Mary Burgum, part of the "RR" family tree. He drowned at Obi Obi Creek 8th March 1921, together with his son William Frederick Burgum who was just twelve. Cosette lived another 51 years.