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| Frederick William Vear | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1861 |
| Died |
13 June 1945 Hartwell |
| Residence | 39 Glencairn Ave, Hartwell[1] |
| Occupation | Fruit-grower[2] |
| Children | Les |
| Relatives | Ken (grandson), Eric (grandson), Gwen (granddaughter), John (great-grandson), Margaret (great-granddaughter), Leslie (great-grandson)[1] |
Frederick William Vear was a councillor for South Ward on Camberwell Council and a prominent resident of Hartwell.
Life
Frederick Vear lived in Burwood for the first part of his life[3], at least until 1917 when is recorded as living in Healesville.[4] He eventually returned to settle in Hartwell before his death in 1945.
He applied for a patent for "an improved lamp for catching and destroying codlin moths and other flying insects".[2]
Family military service
Frederick Vear's son, Kenneth William Vear, enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) to fight in World War One in March 1916 at the age of 23. He served in B Company of the 37th Battalion of the 3rd Australian Division as a signaller, first being promoted to the rank of corporal, lance-sergeant and finally sergeant. His unit was shipped to France in November 1916 on the completion of their training. He was wounded in action on 7 June 1917 but returned to active service shortly afterwards. Sergeant Vear was killed in action while serving in Belgium on 13 October 1917.[4] Camberwell Council moved a motion of condolence upon receiving the news of Kenneth Vear's death, Frederick Vear being mayor at the time of his son's death.[5]
Two of his grandchildren, Kenneth Frederick Vear and Gwenneth Raney Vear, also fought in World War Two.[6][7]
Career
Politics
Vear was involved in politics before his election to the Council, addressing correspondence seeking resolutions to local issues.[8]
Election to Camberwell Council
His nomination at the August 1911 election for Camberwell Council came at the behest of a number of local residents, who reportedly petitioned him to stand.[9] He stood against the sitting councillor, Henry Dench, defeating him by 82 votes.[3]
Council activities
Retirement
After serving five three-year terms on Camberwell Council, Vear decided to retire from his position in August 1926 and not seek re-election.[10]
Death
Frederick Vear died at his home in Hartwell on 13 June 1945.[1]
Legacy
Vears Road in Ashburton is named for his family.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Argus. Deaths. 16 June 1945. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/978412/31599, accessed: 13 October 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Government of Victoria. Supplement to the Victorian Government Gazette. 24 December 1891. http://gazette.slv.vic.gov.au/images/1891/V/general/155-a.pdf, accessed: 13 October 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Box Hill Reporter. Municipal Elections - Results of the polling. 25 August 1911. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/90370172, accessed: 13 October 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 National Archives of Australia. NAA: B2455, VEAR KENNETH WILLIAM. 1916-1917. http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/NameSearch/Interface/ItemDetail.aspx?Barcode=8397677, accessed: 13 October 2016
- ↑ Camberwell and Hawthorn Advertiser. Camberwell City Council. 2 November 1917. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/153609646, accessed: 13 October 2016
- ↑ National Archives of Australia. NAA: B884, V110138 VEAR KENNETH FREDERICK. 1939 - 1948. http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/NameSearch/Interface/ItemDetail.aspx?Barcode=6275539, accessed: 13 October 2016
- ↑ National Archives of Australia. NAA: B884, VF396633 VEAR GWENNETH RANEY. 1939 - 1948. http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/NameSearch/Interface/ItemDetail.aspx?Barcode=6261789, accessed: 13 October 2016
- ↑ Box Hill Reporter. Camberwell Town Council. 14 July 1911. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/89695017, accessed: 13 October 2016
- ↑ Box Hill Reporter. Burwood News. 4 August 1911. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/90367240, accessed: 13 October 2016
- ↑ The Age. Municipal Elections - The Nominations - City of Camberwell. 11 August 1926. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/202547349, accessed: 13 October 2016
http://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/records/frederick-william-vear_748395
Son died serving in World War One in 1917: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/153609646