Irene Elizabeth Love CLARKE [741]

  General Notes:

OBITUARY
MRS. IRENE JULIUS
The funeral of the late Mrs. Irene Elizabeth Julius, wife of Mr. Francis Henry Julius, of Cudgen, moved from All Saints' Church of England, Murwillumbah, last Saturday to the Church of England portion of the new general cemetery, after a service which commenced at 4 p.m. Rev. L. Sanders, of Tweed Heads, officiated at the church and graveside. The cortege was exceptionally large and representative and the floral tributes were numerous. Messrs. M. Turnock, H. Paddon (son-in-law), H. Small, J. Julius (son), D. Hansen, F. Burley (son-in-law) were pall-bearers and Messrs. R. Price, W. Dinsey, A. Duncan, R. Hornidge, R. McPhail and H. Davis carried the wreaths.
Ref: Northern Star Lismore, NSW Fri 16 Oct 1953

  Research Notes:

Irene was a sister of Mrs Marie Louise Julius.

The IGI shows a marriage between Francis Henry Julius and Irene Elizabeth Love Clarke 8 June 1910 Murwillumba (second entry shows Tweed River) NSW no source - needs searching

  Other Records

1. Irene Elizabeth Love Clarke: Obituary, 1953.
Death of Mrs Julius Recalls Pioneering Times
The death of Mrs Irene Elizabeth Julius, wife of Mr Francis Julius, at their home at Cudgen on Saturday, severed a link in the chain of one of the Tweed's oldest pioneering family's.
Mrs Julius was the youngest daughter of Mr Thomas Clark, who came to the Tweed in 1864, and selected the well-known property Oakbank, 320 acres of standing scrub, situated near the junction of the South and Middle arms of the Tweed River.
Mr Clarke combined farming with road contracting. He and James Buchanan were the only contractors for roads and bridges in the Tweed district at the period. He constructed the first road from Murwillumbah over the Queensland border connecting with Nerang, also the road over the Burringbar Range, and the bridge near the village of Burringbar, and the road from Stotts Creek to Cudgen and Duranbah. The road along what is now known as "Oak Avenue" was not formed until many years later.
There were no bridges or ferries over the Tweed River in those early years. Settlers and others wishing to cross used a rowing boat and tied their riding or pack horses behind the boat.
Mr Thomas Clark was the Tweed's first JP. He was also a member of the Licensing Bench. Mr James Buchanan was the other member. Mr Joshua Bray, Police Magistrate, was chairman.
Mrs Julius was born at "Oakbank" 70 years ago being the youngest of 11 children, she is survived by her husband Mr F H Julius, of Cudgen, two sons, Ray and Jack, of Cudgen, three daughters Mrs C Paterson (Una) of sending; Mrs H Padden (Winnie) of Condong; and Mrs F Burley (Jean) of Wyrallah; also 11 grandchildren.
A brother, Archie (Greenhills) and 3 sisters, Mrs Perry (Dalby), and Miss S Clarke (Cudgen) also survive.
1 brother Fred, was the 1st pupil teacher at the old school in Murwillumbah.
Mrs Julius was confirmed and married in All Saints Church of England, Murwillumbah, and had resided at Cudgen for the past 40 years. She was always a staunch supporter of her church, and an inspiration to all.
Her sister, Miss S. Clarke had lived and worked with Mrs Julius all her life, and together they built up a very strong family union, which has become a Tweed River name. The untiring attention given to the late Mrs Julius during her last illness by members of the family was considered an inspiration of kindness and thought.
During the funeral at all Saints Church Murwillumbah on Saturday noon, Mrs Julius's favourite hymn, "On the Resurrection Morning" was sung by the large congregation.

Irene married Francis Henry JULIUS J P [740] [MRIN: 237], son of William Warner JULIUS [720] and Sarah Jane ELLIS [721], on 8 Jun 1909. (Francis Henry JULIUS J P [740] was born on 19 Jul 1881 in 4 Belmont Tce Paddington Sydney, died on 26 Feb 1964 in Cudgen N.S.W. and was buried in Murwillumbah N.S.W..). The cause of his death was by suicide at his home in Cudgen.

  Marriage Notes:

Alternative marriage date 1910