In 1929, Arthur and Elsie Jackson sold their house and orchard in Vermont and as part of the deal, acquired a home and two vacant blocks at 30 Chestnut Street, Surrey Hills. However, after the purchasers of the orchard were unable to pay in instalments, the balance owing on the exchange, the Jackson family agreed to give back the home in 30 Chestnut Street and take back the orchard in Vermont. Following this, during the 1930s, the Jackson family rented a home at 1029 Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills, opposite Wattle Park. During this time, Else Harriet Jackson and Jean Jorgensen (nee Cook) worked at the Sanitarium Cafe in Collins Street, Melbourne. In 1934, Arthur and Elsie moved back to the orchard in Vermont.
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1029 Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills.
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Arthur Edward Govett Jackson
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Arthur and wife Dorothy Anderson in
1950 on their wedding day. |
Jean Jorgensen (nee Cook)
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Jean and husband Alfred Jorgensen.
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Clara Maude Govett (nee Jackson)
Clara Maude Govett (nee Jackson) (b. March 1874-d. 1952) was one of eleven children born to Edward Jackson; a London Chemist, and his wife Sarah Jackson (nee Knight). In 1902, Clara married Robert Govett (b. 1871-d. 1935). As recalled by Albert (Bert) Gibbs, the couple both joined the Adventist Church shortly after their marriage and went out to Western Victoria to spread their new-found faith. Clara was described by Albert (Bert) Gibbs as "a meticulous person when it came to grooming and dress" and was noted to have been employed as a leading fashion buyer for the Anthony Hordin store in Sydney, Australia. Clara was noted to have made several trips to Paris to make the company's selections. Clara Maude Govett (nee Jackson).
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Clara Maude Govett (nee Jackson)
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Robert (Bob) Govett
Robert (Bob) Govett (b. 1871-d. 1935) was one of twelve children born to George Govett (b. 1826-d. 1896) and his wife Harriet Caroline Govett (nee Peppin)(b. 1838-d. 1920). At age 19, Robert (Bob) was working for his Uncle, John Govett, who had huge farming and cattle stations in Queensland. Whilst working on a cattle station Robert (Bob) was unfortunately thrown from a horse and was unable to walk for some time before eventually recovering from his injury. In 1902, Robert, aged 31, married Clara Maude Jackson (b. March 1874-d. 1952). As recalled by Albert (Bert) Gibbs, the couple both joined the Adventist Church shortly after their marriage and went out to Western Victoria to spread their new-found faith. As noted by Bert, Robert was soon called into departmental work in "Home Missions" in New South Wales and later became ordained as a pastor of the church. Robert was also noted to have served for a short time as General Manager of the Adventist Sydney Sanatarium and Hospital. |
Robert Govett.
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