Edward HOLMAN

   Research Notes:

"On the 27th July, at a private hospital, Koo-wee-rup, Edward Holman (Methodist home missionary), the dearly beloved husband of Ethel, and loving father of May (Mrs Robson) Ethel (Mrs Seaborn), Jack, Eric, Bessie and Olive and loved brother of Ernest, aged 63 years. —Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end"

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"Mr. EDWARD HOLMAN.

Mr. Edward Holman passed away at a private hospital, Kooweerup, on 27th July, after an illness of four hours, at the age of 63 years. He was a Home Missionary, connected with the Methodist Church, where he had been stationed for some years, and during his sojourn in that town was held in high esteem. He has left a widow and family of six children. The funeral — one of the largest seen in the district—took place on Thursday last, leaving his late residence, and proceeded to the church (which could not accommodate the large gathering), and many citizens - preceded the hearse. At the conclusion of the service, which was conducted by the Rev. B. L, Semmens, superintendent of the Circuit, assisted by the Rev. T. R. Rentoul, superintendent of the Home Missionary Society, and Mr. Guy, Home Missionary of Pakenham, the funeral proceeded through the town, headed by a large number of citizens who joined in the cortege to the Dandenong cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest, the Rev. Semmens, Rentoul and Mr. Guy officiating...." ⁵

   Marriage Information:

Edward married Ethel May Victoria ANDERSON on 3 May 1905 in Salvation Army Barracks, Blackwood, Victoria, Australia ¹. (Ethel May Victoria ANDERSON was born in 1886 in Barrys Reef, Victoria, Australia and died in 1980.)

   Marriage Notes:

"BLACKWOOD....
A WEDDING took place in the Salvation army barracks on Wednesday evening, May 3rd, when Mr. Edward Holman, who was captain in charge of Blackwood corps when he resigned about three months ago, was united to Miss Ethel Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Anderson, of Barry's Reef...." ⁶