Historical information
Frank and Blanche Cornell had their home built in 1904. Mr Cornell was a keen gardener, usually doing 2 hours’ work before going to work. He was a director of Buckley & Nunn, Bourke Street, having worked up from a position as shipping clerk.
Frank was a great supporter of and worker for the Empire Day celebrations in the 1905-1911 period and also of the bowling club. He was also a keen photographer.
Frank Cornell was first listed in Surrey Hills in 1906 at (6) Lorne Parade. In 1908 the listing gives his occupation as a clerk.
He was born in 1869 in Richmond, Victoria and died 15 April 1917 in Surrey Hills from a stroke.
His wife Blanche Annie Parsons Cornell (nee Bracher) was born in 1869 in Hokitika, New Zealand; she died on 21 January 1940.
Children were:
Gilbert Frank Cornell (b1894, Hawthorn; d1908, at Frankston beach, an accidental drowning)
Ruth Amelia Cornell (b 1899, Kew; d 29 May 1977, Kew)
Lorna Amy Cornell (b 1906, Surrey Hills; d unknown)
Patience Blanche Cornell (b1907, Surrey Hills; d unknown).
Frank and wife Blanche are buried in Box Hill Cemetery - CE-*-1058.
Ruth Amelia married David Ellis, c1922 in Surrey Hills. David was a dentist who practised in Surrey Hills for many years.
Patience (Pat) Blanche married Norman Henry Brewer (1893–1975) in 1931 in Surrey Hills.
Physical description
A black and white photograph of a man dressed in a 3 piece suit with flowers in his buttonhole, and a bow tie. He is also sporting a moustache.
