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Note: Death 1885 Age 66 F. Jno M. Sarah Jellieff No 7039 Strathfield Marriage cert occupation Joiner Signed his name
1851 census Age 32 Occupation Carpenter Journeyman Address 70 Pearson St Shoredith
Name: Wm Steane Death Place: Strathfield, Victoria Age: 66 Father's Name: Jno Mother's Name: Sarah Jelliffe Registration Year: 1885 Registration Place: Victoria Registration Number: 7039 Estimated Birth date: 1819
Bendigo Advertiser 20th May 1885 "Death of Mr Wm Steane" "The death of another old Bendigonian, Mr Wm Steane, which occurred yesterday morning at his residence "Bowen," at the rear of the Back Creek Cricket Ground, will be learned with regret. It is only a few days since reference was made in these columns to an accident which had occurred to Mr Steane, the consequences of which were expected to be serious. He had been suffering for some time past from ill health, and as he was well up in years, it was naturally anticipated that the shock he sustained would very probably hasten his end. It was on the night of Saturday, the 9th instant, that he left his residence for the purpose of coming into Sandhurst. He had evidently only proceeded a short distance when he fell, as he subsequently stated, into a hole. He managed to crawl back to the house, which he re-entered about half-an-hour after leaving it. He subsequently became so seriously ill that Dr Atkinson was sent for. Mr Steane had so far recovered on the following Wednesday that he expressed a desire to go out again, but he suffered a relapse and gradually grew worse. On Saturday his condition had become so critical that Dr Hinchcliff was summoned for consultation with Dr Atkinson. On Sunday morning Mr Steane grew partially unconsciious, and was unable to speak. No hope of his recovery was entertained and he died yesterday morning at about eight o'clock. Death resulted from congestion of the brain coupled with serious effusion. In addition to the majority of the members of his family, who were unremitting in their attentions during his last hours, the Ven Archdeacon MacCullagh afforded constant consolation by frequent visits. Mr Steane was born at Coventry in England in the year 1818. When a young man he went to London, where he carried on business as a builder for some years. he came to Victoria in April, 1854. About April in the following year he arrived on Bendigo, accompanied by his eldest son (note - GRB Steane). His wife and the remainder of the family came to the colony in 1857. He went into partnership with Mr Pallett, a connection which was maintained until 1862, the last public building of note, in the erection of which they were concerned, being the Sandhurst Railway Station. After this time Mr Steane lived privately, but continued to act as agent for the late Mr Hodgkinson's property in the arcade and in the Mall. Though not mixing himself up very extensively in public matters, Mr Steane was brought in contact with the public in various ways. He was at one time captain of the first fire brigade established in Sandhurst, later on he was a member of the Mechanics Institute committee, whilst until his death he was for several years a member of the Benevolent Asylum Board of Management. He was also one of the promoters of the Bendigo Permanent Building Society, of which he was one of the directors. Mr Steane took an active part in bringing about the division of All Saints parish, and was the last of the original board of management of St Paul's Church. He continued to be an active member of the board of management, and was also one of the trustees and the treasurer at the time of his death. Mr Steane was also connected with St Paul's Sabbath school for many years, and continued to take a deep interest in its welfare, after ceasing active work as a teacher. He resided in Myers Street for some 26 years, and had moved into his new residence which was recently completed, only about a fortnight or three weeks ago. Mr Steane leaves a widow and six sons and three daughters to mourn their loss. His eldest son, Mr G R B Steane, was for several years the city surveyor for the Sandhurst Council, while his youngest son, Mr S Steane, is detail surveyor in connection with the Sydney Survey department. The deceased gentleman's eldest daughter is married to Mr J W Faul, the well-known ironmonger and tinsmith of this city. Mr Steane was a very active, though quiet and unassuming citizen, and those who knew him best describe him as an extremely kind and affectionate husband and father. The funeral is announced to move from the deceased gentleman's late residence at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon, the place of internment being the Sandhurst cemetery."
Holy Trinity Baptisms Coventry Lyn Nunn - Sep 4, 2004 View | 6 Aug 1818 William John & Sarah STEANE Far Gosford St weaver Burials in Australia (Find my Past) Sheila Steane - Jun 29, 2012 View | Viewers Categories: AUSTRALIA, Stean(e) & Variants, BMDs For some reason these are on the Find My Past English PRs website, whether a relative had them entered ??? STEANE William 1818 Victoria (Aus)
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