Henry Arthur William Chambers

M, b. 21 October 1900, d. 14 February 1955

Henry Arthur Chambers (1900-1955) with his eldest son. Taken 1945
  • Henry Arthur William Chambers was born on 21 October 1900 in Biggenden, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Sampson Henry Chambers and Edith Mary Jefferis.
  • Henry Arthur William Chambers also went by the name of Harry. To his family he was also known as Sam.
  • He commenced school at Biggenden State School on 4 February 1907.
  • He commenced school in 1908 at Woowoonga State School.
    Woowoonga School 1909. This photo is held by the Biggenden Historical Society. The names on the photo were placed there by the donar. Bright is standing halfway down the steps on the right, Nellie is at the top of the steps to the right, Minnie is at the top of the steps to the left and Henry is seventh from the right along the verandah.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 . He was living in Herbert Electrol Division, Garrandunga, Innisfail, Queensland. Henry's occupation was listed as a labourer.
  • At the age of 42 years, 1 month and 18 days, Henry Arthur William Chambers married Ruby Isabel Staines, daughter of William John Staines and Ethel Mary Stuart Woods, on 9 December 1942 in Valley Presbyterian Church, Brisbane. The wedding was officiated by Rev S Summers.
  • Henry Arthur William Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at 1 Qualtrough Street, Woolloongabba, Brisbane. Henry was shown as a sawyer. His wife Ruby wasn't registered on the roll at that address.
  • Between 1943 and 1947 Henry Arthur William Chambers and Ruby Isabel Staines lived in a number of places including the Bunya Mountains and Kumbia.
  • The family had moved from the Kingaroy area to Dalrymple Heights north of Eungella and west of Mackay. They then moved to Farleigh, most likely living in workers houses for the Farleigh Sugar Mill. Their children can remember their father going to work on his pushbike, and cutting cane (by hand) on the weekend for the cane farmer who lived across the road from their house.
  • In 1949 Henry Arthur William Chambers moved to in Brooweena with his family, most probably at the end of the cane cutting season in Mackay. They lived in a high set house opposite the railway station. They didn't stay long in Brooweena (between Biggenden and Maryborough) because the wet weather made it too hard to work in the bush.
  • In August 1950 the family moved to Elgin Vale near Nanango. Harry had a "tucker bag" that he would pack when he went bush. It was a sugar bag and contained his week's supply of bread, meat and butter and a stone in the corner to weight it down. Harry would tie a rope on either end and sling it across his back.
    The stumps are all that is left of the house in which Harry and Ruby Chambers and the boys lived in Elgin Vale from 1950-1955.
  • He and Ruby Isabel Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Elgin Vale. Henry was shown as a timber getter and Ruby carried out home duties.
  • Henry Arthur William Chambers died on 14 February 1955 in Elgin Vale, Nanango, Queensland, at age 54. Harry and the other men had been going to work in an old Army Jeep as usual. When they reached a steep spot in the road, the angels gear jumped out and the jeep began to run away. The other men in the jeep jumped clear, but Harry bent down to get his tucker bag, and then couldn't get out. The jeep rolled and Harry was killed.
  • Henry was buried on 16 February 1955 in Nanango Cemetery.

Irene Chambers

F, b. 1907

Isabella Chambers

F, b. 1842, d. 1 November 1918
  • Isabella Chambers was born in 1842 in Parish of Asky, County Sligo, Ireland. She was the daughter of John Chambers and Bessie Shaw.
  • Isabella Chambers married Holden Browne, son of William H(olden) Browne and Mary McCleary, circa 1865.
  • Isabella Chambers and Holden Browne immigrated to Brisbane on 21 January 1870. Holden 31,and Isabella 27, travelled on the ship Planet with 3 year old Catherine. Their daughter Ann was born on the voyage and named Ann Planet. With them were Holden's sister Margaret 34, and her husband Martin O'Boyle aged 29. Holden and Margaret's parents William and Mary arrived in Brisbane in 1874.
  • Isabella Chambers and Holden Browne appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Highfields. William was a farmer. Their daughters Elizabeth and Lillie carried out home duties.
  • Isabella Chambers died on 1 November 1918 in Queensland.
  • Isabella was buried in Highfields Baptist Cemetery.
    Grave of Holden & Isabella (nee CHAMBERS) BROWNE, Highfields Baptist Cemetery. Copyright 2006, http://www.ChapelHill.homeip.net

Children of Isabella Chambers and Holden Browne

James Sillick Chambers

M, b. circa 1813

Jane Eliza Chambers

F, b. 14 October 1859, d. 9 February 1934

Jane Eliza Chambers known to her family as Eliza - sister of Sampson Henry Chambers
  • Jane Eliza Chambers was also known as Eliza.
  • She was born in Bloxwich, Staffordshire.
  • She was christened on 14 October 1859 in All Saints Church, Bloxwich, Staffordshire.
  • She was the daughter of Sampson Chambers and Jane Jones.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Jane Eliza Chambers was living in the household of Sampson Chambers and Jane Jones in Church Lane, Bloxwich, Staffordshire. Sampson is shown as a 34 year old coal miner, born Bradley living with his wife Jane aged 27 born Bloxwich and their children, all born Bloxwich - Ellen aged 8, Ann aged 6 and Eliza aged 1. The family lived next door to Jane's sister Ann and her husband James Taylor. Jane's parents John and Ann Jones lived on the other side of the Taylors.

  • On 24 November 1868,Jane Eliza Chambers's mother, Jane Jones died in Bloxwich, Staffordshire, England, at age 36. Her death certificate shows she was 36 years old, the wife of Sampson Chambers a coal miner, and died from a strangulated hernia. Sampson was present when she died and he signed the certificate with his X mark.
  • On 3 April 1870,Jane Eliza Chambers's father, Sampson Chambers died in 2 Court Dartmouth Street, Aston, Warwick, England, at age 44. According to his death certificate he was a 44 year old coal miner who died from ulceration of his stomach which he had suffered from for 18 months, and an intestinal obstruction for three days before his death. The death certificate was signed by Ann Middleton (with her X mark) and was registered on 6 April 1870.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Jane Eliza Chambers was living in the household of Samuel Taylor and Frances Fletcher in Church Street, Bloxwich. The census record shows that Samuel was a 25 year old anvil blade maker, born Bloxwich, living with his wife Frances, 26, born Bloxwich and their son Anarak ? (Harmar) aged 2 born Bloxwich. His cousin Eliza Chambers aged 11 was also living with them. A John Jones aged 76 born Salop mk? was also living with the family. He was listed as a boarder, and as being married. (Was this person Samuel and Jane's grandfather, husband of Ann who is shown as a widow and living by herself on the same census?)

  • Jane Eliza Chambers appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 4 Orlando St, Walsall Foreign, Staffordshire. She is shown as a 21 year old boarder in the JAMES household. She is a tailoress, born Bloxwich.

  • At the age of 26 years, 2 months and 11 days, Jane Eliza Chambers married Charles Henry Muller, son of John Ludor Muller and Caroline Hanson, on 25 December 1885 in St Saviours Church, Aston, Warwickshre. Charles was living at College Road and working as a metal roller. Jane was living in Charles Henry Street and working as a dressmaker.
  • Jane Eliza Chambers and Charles Henry Muller appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Warwickshire. The surname was spelt Mueller. Jane E was born 1862, Charles H 1861 and Ellen G in 1890.
  • Jane Eliza Chambers and Charles Henry Muller appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 46 Cambridge Road, Smethwick, Staffordshire. Charles was shown as a 40 year old brass copper metal roller, born Warwick Birmingham. His wife Jane was 39, born Bloxwich. Living with them were their children Austin 9, and Elsie 7, both born Birmingham.

  • Jane Eliza Chambers appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911.
  • On 28 December 1914 Jane's sister Emma wrote this letter to their niece Minnie Chambers:
    " Well dear Minnie I did not go this Xmas for one thing it is such a long cold journey so I thought all being well I would go at Easter. Of course I heard from them all Auntie Annie, Charlie, Alice and Baby were all going to Auntie Eliza's so I know they would have a good time of it. I spent a very Happy Christmas with some Friends in Liverpool and I was glad when Xmas came I had decided not to go to Birmingham for it was a very cold day much colder than last year. Although I should liked to of been there all the same and many a time I thought of Auntie. She is a real good sister and thinks of us all and when we are altogether your farther and all of you are thought of and talked of as well only you are so far away. "
  • On 31 August 1926,her husband, Charles Henry Muller died at age 65. His death was recorded in the West Bromwich Registration District.
  • Jane Eliza Chambers died on 9 February 1934 at age 74. Her death was recorded in the Smethwick Registration District.

Children of Jane Eliza Chambers and Charles Henry Muller

John Chambers

M, b. 14 March 1802, d. February 1827
  • John Chambers was baptized on 14 March 1802 in Haughton, Staffordshire. (Note:- no father shown on christening record.)
  • He was the son of Mary Chambers.
  • At the age of 22 years, 10 months and 16 days, John Chambers married Prudance Handley, daughter of Richard Handley and Mary Bond, on 30 January 1825 in Haughton, Staffordshire, England.
  • On 19 March 1826 he was a labourer, at the time of his son Sampson's birth
    in Pekinridge, Staffordshire, England.
  • John Chambers died in February 1827 in Bradley at age 24.
  • John was buried on 27 February 1827 in Haughton, Staffordshire.

Child of John Chambers and Prudance Handley

John Chambers

M, b. 1881, d. 1969

Children of John Chambers and Marie Grace Pearl Archer Loveday

John Chambers

M, b. 1905

John Chambers

M, b. 1895
  • John Chambers was born in 1895 in Falmouth, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of Thomas Chambers and Mary Jane Paddy.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, John Chambers was living in the household of Mary Jane Paddy in Killigrew Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Thoams was a 40 year old Mason, born St Mawes, living with his wife Mary Jane 35 born Portscatho, and children Winifred 14, born Falmouth; George 9, born Portscatho and John 5 born Falmouth.

  • At the time of the 1911 census, John Chambers was living in the household of Thomas Chambers and Mary Jane Paddy in Falmouth, Cornwall. Thomas, a mason, aged 49, born St Mawes lived with ihs wife Mary Jane born Portscatho, aged 45; and their sons George, 20 born Portscatho, a painter, and John 16 born Falmouth a carpenter.

John (Bright) Chambers

M, b. 1 June 1903, d. 12 June 1992

Bright Chambers in Brisbane c 1926
  • John (Bright) Chambers was born on 1 June 1903 in "Woowoonga", Biggenden.
  • He was the son of Sampson Henry Chambers and Edith Mary Jefferis.
  • John (Bright) Chambers commenced school at Woowoonga State School in 1908.
    Woowoonga School 1909. This photo is held by the Biggenden Historical Society. The names on the photo were placed there by the owner of the photo. Bright is standing halfway down the steps on the right, Nellie is at the top of the steps to the right, Minnie is at the top of the steps to the left and Henry is seventh from the right along the verandah.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll with Sampson Henry Chambers and Edith Mary Jefferis in 1925 in Woowoonga, Biggenden. Sampson was shown as a farmer, and Edith carried out home duties. Their son Bright, a labourer lived with them.
  • John (Bright) Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Woowoonga, Biggenden. At the time Bright was working as a labourer.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1936 and 1937 living at Police Station, Calen.. Bright was working as a police constable (Calen is on the Bruce Highway between Mackay and Proserpine):CR:]
  • At the age of 34 years, 4 months and 1 day, John (Bright) Chambers married Ethel Barron, daughter of William John Barron Barron and Agnew Cummings, on 2 October 1937.
  • He was Policeman, Palm Island.
  • John (Bright) Chambers and Ethel Barron appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Pentland. Bright was living at the Police Station and working as a police constable. Ethel carried out home duties (Pentland is on the highway between Charters Towers and Hughenden.)
  • John (Bright) Chambers and Ethel Barron appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Burktown, Queensland. Bright was a Police Seargent and Ethel carried out home duties.
  • John (Bright) Chambers and Ethel Barron appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Douglas Street, Thursday Island, Torres Straight. Bright was a Police Seargent and Ethel carried out home duties.
  • John (Bright) Chambers and Ethel Barron appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at Tully. Bright was a Police Seargent and Ethel carried out home duties.
  • On 13 January 1962,his wife, Ethel Barron died in Mt Morgan-Rockhampton road.
  • The following article appeared in the Morning Herald on 13 January 1962. "Car Plunge- woman dead. Rockhampton, Sat.
    A holiday trip for a Subinspector and his wife ended in tragedy, 20 miles from here today.
    Killed when their car rolled over a 50 ft deep ravine, was Mrs Ethel Chambers, 44, wife of Sub-Inspector J B Chambers of Townsville.
    The couple with a passenger, Leonard Norman, 62, were driving from Mt Morgan to Rockhampton when the car blew a tyre on the steep winding road and plunged down the steep range. Sub-Inspector Chambers and Norman were only slightly injured."
  • John (Bright) Chambers was widowed on 18 January 1962 when died his wife Ethel died in a car accident on the Mount Morgan - Rockhampton road. He was a sub-inspector with the Townsvile police at the time.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1963 living at Fryer Street, Townsville. He was a police Sub-Inspector. His daughter worked as a nurse at the Townsville Hospital.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1968 and 1973 living at 28 Frederick Street, Biggenden. No occupation was given so he had most likely retired. His son John Dale also lived in the house.
  • He and John Dale Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1977 living at 28 Frederick Street, Biggenden. John Dales occupation was shown as a driller.
  • John (Bright) Chambers died on 12 June 1992 in Biggenden, Queensland, at age 89.
  • John was buried in June 1992 in Degilbo, Queensland.
    The headstone reads:-
    1/6/1903
    12/6/1992
    .

Child of John (Bright) Chambers and Ethel Barron

John Charles Inceldon Chambers

M, b. 1898
  • John Charles Inceldon Chambers's birth was registered in the Falmouth, Conrwall Registration District in the 1898 Quarter.
  • He was born in 1898.
  • He was the son of Charles Inceldon Chambers and Lillian Evelyn Toy.
  • His marriage, at 29 years, to Iris Lillian Troon was registered in the June 1927 Quarter in Coventry, Warwickshire Registration District.

John Cyril Chambers

M, b. December 1892, d. 31 January 1917
  • John Cyril Chambers was born in December 1892 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Harry Chambers and Sarah Ellen Earwacker.
  • John Cyril Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Djuan. He was a farmer as was his father Harry.
  • He enlisted in the AIF on 15 February 1915 in Toowoomba. His service number was 327. At the time of enlistment he was a farmer at "Wyalla", Crow's Nest and gave his next of kin as his father Harry Chambers of the same address. He was awarded the Military Medal on 14 Nov 1916 having served in Gallopili and France. He was appointed 2nd Lieutanent in th 25th Battalion on 25 January 1917.
  • John Cyril Chambers died on 31 January 1917 in Imperial Hotel, Southhampton Row, London, England, at age 24. He died of wounds to the head.
  • John was buried on 7 February 1917 in Kensal Green Cemetery. His name appears on the Roll of Honour at Crow's Nest.

John Dale Chambers

M, b. 1945, d. 21 October 1983
  • John Dale Chambers was born in 1945.
  • He was the son of John (Bright) Chambers and Ethel Barron.
  • The following article appeared in the In 1971 John was attached and robbed on 1 September 1971.
    "MAN AND WOMAN SENT TO JAIL. A 37 year-old woman, mother of six, and a 23 year old labourer were sentenced to a total of seven year's imprisonment with hard labour by Mr Justice D M Campbell in the Rockhampton Supreme Court yesterday. Beryl Joan Olofsson and Robert Ernest Steel, both of Cairns, we cojointly charged with having stolen from John Dale Chambers, various itmes and a sum of money, namely $40.00 with actual violence while in company and having wounded Chambers at Mackay on June 12, this year.
    Steel and Olofsson pleaded guilty.
    After the Crown Prosecutor, Mr D Doherty, of the Crown Law Office, Brisbane, outlined the icrcumstances surrounding the inciden, Steel was sentenced to five years imprisonment, while Olofsson received a two-year jail sentence.
    Mr Dohery told his Honour that the accused admitted having robbed Chambers who was hit in the face by Steel several times with a piece of wood. Chambers was admitted to the Mackay General Hospital and wa later transfreed to a Brisbane hospital for specialist treatment.
    Mr Doherty said that Steel had a previous conviction for robbery with violence and was sentenced to five years imprisonment in Sydney some years ago.
    He said that Olofsson had also had previous convictions.
    Mr R D Hall (Instructed by Messers P D Carey and Co) appeared for the accused."

  • John Dale Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1972 living at 28 Frederick Street, Biggenden. He was shown as a driller.
  • He and John (Bright) Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1977 living at 28 Frederick Street, Biggenden. John Dales occupation was shown as a driller.
  • John Dale Chambers died on 21 October 1983 in Scone, New South Wales. He was killed in an accident at the coal mine in Scone, NSW when a crane he was operating touched overhead power lines and he was electrocuted.
  • John Dale Chambers's obituary appeared in Chambers, John Dale - Biggenden. Accidentally killed at Scone NSW, 21-10-1883. Loving husband of Janelle Louise Chambers. Beloved son of John Chambers and the late Ethel Chambers. Son-in-law of Ray and Elsie Hutchinson, Biggenden. Brother of Phyllis and Beverley (Mackay), brother-in-law of David and Wendy. Aged 38 years

    "Always Remembered"
    Relatives and friends of the late John Chambers are respectfully invited to attend his service at St Johns Anglican Church, Biggenden at 2 pm on Tuesday, October 25 and then at the Degilbo Cemetery.
    LESLIE G ROSS FUNERAL DIRECTOR
    126 Adeliade St, Maryborough. It read:- (an unknown value.)
  • John was buried on 25 October 1983 in Degilbo Cemetery, Queensland. Keith Chambers was a pall bearer.

Joseph Chambers

M, b. 1879, d. 1928
  • Joseph Chambers was born in 1879 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of William Thomas Chambers and Elizabeth McDowell.
  • Joseph Chambers and John Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. They were farmers.
  • Joseph Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll with William Thomas Chambers and Elizabeth McDowell in 1908 in Djuan.. William was a farmer. Their daughter Elizabeth Ann and son Joseph, also a farmer most likely lived with them. Son John farmed at Crow's Nest :CR:]
  • Joseph Chambers died in 1928 in Queensland.
  • Joseph was buried on 3 October 1928 in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Kate Chambers

F, b. 1890

Landy Chambers

M, b. 1888, d. 1964

Laura Winifred Chambers

F, b. 1899, d. 10 February 1982

Laurence Noel Chambers

M, b. 1910, d. 1980

Lillian Evelyn Chambers

F, b. 15 September 1897
  • Lillian Evelyn Chambers was baptized on 15 September 1897 in All Saints, Cornwall. Her parents lived at 2 Lower Brook Street, and her father was a Petty Officer in the Royal Navy.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Inceldon Chambers and Lillian Evelyn Toy.

Madelina Louisa Chambers

F, b. 1895

Maria Jane Chambers

F, b. 1885, d. 1974
  • Maria Jane Chambers was born in 1885 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William Thomas Chambers and Elizabeth McDowell.
  • Maria Jane Chambers and George Hunt appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Crow's Nest. George was a teamster.
  • At the age of 23 years, Maria Jane Chambers married George Hunt, son of William Hunt and Sarah Carter, in 1908 in Queensland.
  • Maria Jane Chambers and George Hunt appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Thornville. George was a teamster.
  • On 29 July 1969,her husband, George Hunt died in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 82.
  • Maria Jane Chambers died in 1974 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Mary Chambers

F, b. circa 1775
  • Mary Chambers was born circa 1775.

Child of Mary Chambers

Mary Georgina Chambers

F, b. 1922, d. 5 April 1985
  • Mary Georgina Chambers was born in 1922 in Hobart, Tasmania. She was the daughter of Thomas Patrick CHAMBERS.
  • At the age of 21 years, Mary Georgina Chambers married Colin Watts, son of Byron Jabez (Jabe) Watts and Aleada Mary Burgess, on 20 October 1943 in Wynyard, Tasmania.
  • On 31 January 1974,her husband, Colin Watts died at age 50.
  • Mary Georgina Chambers died on 5 April 1985 in Hobart, Tasmania.
  • Mary Georgina Chambers also went by the name of Judy.

Percival W Chambers

M, b. 1898, d. 1898

Raymond Jack Chambers

M, b. circa 1912

Richard Uren Chambers

M, b. June 1871
  • Richard Uren Chambers's birth was registered in the Cornwall, an unknown place Registration District in the June 1871 Quarter.
  • He was the son of George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Richard Uren Chambers was living in the household of George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German in St Mawes, Cornwall. George snr is shown as a 52 year old fisherman living with his wife Elizabeth and their children: George E, a 25 year old fisherman; Thomas a 21 year old mason; Catherine 18; Ingleton 16, a fisherman; Edward 12 a scholar; Richard 8, a scholar and Emily 7 a scholar. All in the household were born in St Mawes.

  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Richard Uren Chambers was living in the household of George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German in Smithick Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall. George aged 71, born St Mawes, married lived with wife Elizabeth, aged 71, born St Mawes, son George aged 44, fisherman born St Mawes; son Richard 29, born St Mawes, a fish store man, and a Jane German, aged 68, born St Mawes, a mothly nurse.

Robert Chambers

M, b. 1894, d. 1962

Ronald Allan Chambers

M, b. 1894, d. 18 October 1918
  • Ronald Allan Chambers was born in 1894 in Waverly, Sydney, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of Allan Richard Chambers and Roseline (Rose) Johnston.
  • Ronald Allan Chambers began military service on 22 April 1915 in Liverpool, Sydney. He stated he was born near Woollahra, Cumberland and gave his next of kin as Allan R Chambers of Victoria Street, Goulburn. He was an engineer and joined the Australian Vets Corps. He served in the Middle East.
  • Ronald Allan Chambers died of bronchial pneumonia on 18 October 1918 in Ludd, Egypt.
  • Ronald was buried in Rameh War Cemetery, Israel.

Rosalyn M J Chambers

F, b. 1903

Ruby Isabelle Chambers

F, b. 1909