Oliver Arthur Gransden

  General Notes:

A PLEASANT EVENING.
A pleasant evening party was given by Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Cox. of "Gap Farm", Clement's Gap, on July 29, to enable guests to say good-bye to Mr. Oliver Gransden. An enjoyable time was spent in dances, songs, and games. About 11.30 p.m. an adjournment was made to the dining-room, where supper was served. The tables were tastefully arranged by Miss Pearl Gransden and Miss Vera Barnes. Amongst those present were:'97 Mr. and Mrs. .J. D. Cox, Mr. and Mrs. W. Kirk. Mr. and Mrs. J. Dennis. Mr. and Mrs. T- Treloar. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. D.. Gransden. Mr. and Mis. P. Noble, Mrs. J. Eglington, Mrs. F. Cox, Mrs. Barnes, sen , Mr. .Jack Dennis, Misses Vera and Elsie Barnes. Miss P. Gransden, Miss G. Irland, Miss M. Syms, Miss K. Bryson, Miss Whiting, Misses M. and A. Barnes, Miss M. Sims, Miss Mathews. Miss Hall, Miss Mildren, Miss Wilson. Miss F. Kirk, Miss Noble, Missus E. and Hilda Kirk. Misses E. and D. Treloar. Mr. W. Syms.
Mr. H. Bryson, Mr. G. Barnes., Mr. A. Syms, Messrs. T. and D. Sims, Mrs. D. Noyce. Messrs. H. and V. Lethbridge, Mr. F. Green, Messrs. C. and S Mildren, Messrs. A. P. W. and Will Wilson. Mr. W. Noble, Mr. O. Gransden. Mr. G. Inglis, Mr. T. Noble, Mr. A. Ingiis. Messrs. A. and F. Kirk, Mr. Edmonds, Mr. Williams,
Mr. F. Noble, and others. Mr. Tom Sims was an efficient M.C.
1914 'RECEPTION TO THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION.', Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 15 August, p. 59. , viewed 22 Apr 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88843396


Gransden Oliver : SERN 2165 : POB Port Broughton SA : POE Adelaide SA : NOK M Gransden Louisa

O A GRANSDEN- 1914-1923, D2994

During the First World War Oliver spent some time in Pett Farm in Stockbury, with his cousins, including Ethel Gransden, daughter of Richard and Julia Terry. Ethel would have been about 16 at this time.

21 May 1917 War office received a request from W.A. Dudney asking for information on his two nephews, members of the Imperial Australian Forces. Oliver had been reported wounded and missing since 11 Apr in France.
Stimpson also reported missing since 11 Apr in France.
29 May 1917 W.A Dudney informed that at present no information was known of the whereabouts of his two nephews. He is advised that six weeks is the least time that they would be able to advise him of the whereabouts of his nephews. He is also advised that if he hears anything himslef please let them know as they undertake to supply all Australian Prisoners of War with regular parcels of food. He was also informed that the war office would let him know as soon as any information came to lite.
15 Jun 1917 Stimpson Gransden informed that his brother Oliver has been missing since 11 Apr 1917, and they have been unable to trace him, at this stage.
17 Jul 1917 Olivers family were informed that Oliver was a Prisoner of War, Interned Limburg- Captured Bullecourt 11 Apr 1917.
Stimpson Gransden informed that his brother Oliver Gransden is a Prisoner of War in Germany.
14 Nov 1917 W.A. Dudney informed the War Office that he had received cards from Oliver and Stimpson and that they were alive and well. He had also been corresponding with another soldier pte F. Jones 27th Battalion, France, but had recently received a returned letter from his unit with the envelope marked deceased.
16 Nov 1917 Transferred to Friedrichsfeld.
18 Mar 1918, Oliver going well, having trouble getting enough food.
10 May 1918 Received 43 grocery parcels and 27 bread parcels, was healthy.
28 Jul 1918 On a farm in Farchim, seems to be in good order, comments that this is a little different to Leger.

Service Number: 2165

Rank: Private

Unit: 48th Australian Infantry Battalion

Conflict / Operation: First World War, 1914-1918
https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1485559/ (Accessed 26 Mar 2017)

Service Number: 2165

Rank: Private

Roll title: 48 Infantry Battalion - 2 to 5 Reinforcements (April-August 1916)

Conflict / Operation: First World War, 1914-1918

Date of embarkation: 12 August 1916

Place of embarkation: Adelaide

Ship embarked on: HMAT Ballarat A70








2165. Gransden, Olive Arthur. Private. 23. Farmer. Single, Address: Snowtown, South Australia. Next of Kin- Mother, Mrs. Louisa Gransden, Snowtown, South Australia. Religion- Methodist. Date of joining 11 May 1916. Unit serving at date of enrolment 20th A.A.S.C. Pay rate befor embarcation, per day. 5s 0d. Date to be paid 11.8.16. After embarkation Daily Rate, excluding Deferred Pay 5s0d. Allotments in Australia per day 3s. 0d. Net Rate, no including Allowances or Deferred Pay 2s0d. Daily Rate of Deferred Pay, only issuable on completion of service with expeditionary force. 1s. 0d.

Australian War Memorial https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1858729/ (Accessed 26 Mar 2017)

Private O. A. Gransden, Snowtown; also wounded.
1917 '300th List.', Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), 20 May, p. 2. , viewed 22 Apr 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article45405590

Prisoner of War
Private O. A- Gransden, Snowtown ; preriously reported wounded and missing.
1917 'SOUTH AUSTRALIA.', Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), 19 July, p. 1. , viewed 22 Apr 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article45434955

Pte. O. A. GRANSDEN, Snowtown (p.r. missing)'.
1917 'Australian Heroes', Port Pirie Recorder and North Western Mail (SA : 1898 - 1918), 20 July, p. 1. , viewed 22 Apr 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article95305650

2165 Pte. Gransden, Oliver Arther. 48 Batallion 11.5.16 R. T. A. 1.4.19
First World War Norminal Roll https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/nominal_rolls/first_world_war/page/R1555575/?preferred_name=Gransden&sort=asc&order=id&op=Search (Accessed 26 Mar 2017)

Full Service Record
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Gallery151/dist/JGalleryViewer.aspx?B=4669822&S=18&N=28&R=0#/SearchNRetrieve/NAAMedia/ShowImage.aspx?B=4669822&T=P&S=28

Full POW Red Cross record https://www.awm.gov.au/images/collection/pdf/RCDIG1038709--1-.pdf

AUSTRALIAN PRISONERS.
RELEASED PROM CAPTIVITY.
Casually list No 459, issued yesterday by the Defence department contains notifications of the release from
captivity of the following men of the 4th Military District:
Arrived in England.
Pte O. A. Gransden, Snowtown
(among others)
1919 'AUSTRALIAN PRISONERS.', Recorder (Port Pirie, SA : 1919 - 1954), 26 February, p. 2. , viewed 22 Apr 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article95410314

THE AUSTRALIANS.
CASUALTY LIST No. 459.
SOUTH AUSTBALIA.
ARRIVED IN ENGLAND.
2165.'97Pte. O. A. GRANSDEN, Snowtown. (among many others)
1919 'THE AUSTRALIANS. CASUALTY LIST No. 459.', Observer (Adelaide, SA : 1905 - 1931), 1 March, p. 36. , viewed 22 Apr 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article164125818


Rolls of Honor.
The eligible young men of Snowtown and the surrounding districts have responded nobly to the call of Empire, and, happily, only three of the number have, as far as is known, lost their life. The rolls of honor of the recruiting centres are formidable For instance, the soldiers of the district who have gone to the front or enlisted are as follow:

Snowtown.
F. E. Rice, :D. S. Munro, A. Ward, H. S. Henstridge, C. I. Keough, F. I. Clothier, H. A Murray, G. E. Adams, S. A. Gransden. B. Richens, R. S. Smith. T. W. Smith, R. M. Bannon, K. L. Wauchope, J. S. Hancock, W. V. O'Shaughnessy, R. M. Dobie, *O. V. Pearson, G. Newtwig, P.A Clutterham. T. Weeden, L. Slattery, +W.Harrell, A.M. O'Neil, Izri Offen, G. V. Schell, O. A. Gransden, T. G. Turner, O. E. Lindner, J. F. Kelly, W. O'Neil. John Lock, W. G. Fraser, A. E. Cooper, *Richard Best. G. Woodhouse. D. G. Matheson, E T. Jones, +G. W. Kitson, G. Williams, tD. Cronin, +J. Hogan, +J. McMahon, S. H. Chitterham, T. Clutterham, W. Barber, F. W. Jones, H. O. Jones. E. Thomas,R. M. Keily, W H Nicholls, C. R Edwards. J. L. O'Brien,
J. T.Bickhoff, J. S. Bickhoff.
*Died of illness. ++ Ill +Wounded.
1916 'A THRIVING DISTRICT.', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 16 September, p. 14. , viewed 22 Apr 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6459193

VISITORS
TO THE
Crystal Brook Show
on Wednesday Next, may obtain in Comfort and Cleanliness
A Tip-Top Cold Luncheon
at
O. A. Gransden's
Three Doors South of Crystal Brook Institute.
1925 'Advertising', The Areas' Express (Booyoolee, SA : 1877 - 1948), 28 August, p. 2. , viewed 22 Apr 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article218871185

SALT LAKE
The biennial meeting of the parents of the Salt Lake school was held. Officers elected: President. Mr. O. A. Gransden: secretary and treasurer. Mr. J. F. Kelly and Messrs. G. Hill: L. Stevens. K. Hill, and Mesdames O. A. Gransden and G Hill. The head teacher (Mr. S. J. Kearney) spoke eulogtstlcally of the work of the school committee during the past two years and commended the members on their in terest in the welfare of the school. Regret was expressed at the loss of Mr. L. G. Hill as a committeeman. and his work in the capacity
of chairmand for some years past was warmly praised. Mr. Hill. who iss leaving the district, thanked the
speakers for their remarks, and wished the new committee success in its operations.
1940 'REPORTS FROM RURAL CENTRES', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 30 March, p. 9. , viewed 22 Apr 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41660009


Bankruptcy
A discharge granted to Oliver Arthur Gransden, 48, farm laborer, of Snowtown, previously greengrocer, of Crystal Brook, was suspended for 12 months. Unsecured liabilities were £490, and realisations £5.
1941 'Bankruptcy', Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 4 December, p. 44. , viewed 22 Apr 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article92411149

DISCREDIT ON
BANKRUPT
Judge Critical
"This is a matter which reflects a good deal of discredit on the debtor, and had it been brought up much earlier I would have been inclined to refuse the application for discharge." said Judge Paine in
the Bankruptcy Court today, dealing with the case of Oliver Arthur Gransden farm laborer of Snowtown formerly greengrocer, of Crystal Brook.
Gransden's estate was sequestrated on his own petition on October 13, 1930 unsecured liabilities being £490 Assets had realised £4/17/9. He had attributed his position to falling off in business and sickness. The Official Receiver (Mr Burns) reported that in his opinion bankruptcy was due primarily to lack of capital
His Honor granted a discharge, suspended for 12 months. He said that Gransden went into business
with small capital and carried on in a slack manner without books.
Gave Assets to Wife
While that was reprehensible enough, the worst action was the handing over to his wife of the assets of the business when he must have known that he was in solvent. She sold the assets for about £170 of which only £74 reached the creditors. He regarded with suspicion the allegation that the transfer was made in consideration of £100 she had advanced him.
The transfer would undoubtedly have been an undue preference and under circumstances from which it could have been strongly inferred to have been fraudulent.
Bankrupt had been before the court for 11 years, and it was extremely unlikely that the creditors would get anything further.
1941 'DISCREDIT ON BANKRUPT', News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), 28 November, p. 3. , viewed 22 Apr 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article131973204

WANTED TO SELL: One wooden pine structure complete; consisting of three iron and brick fireplaces in fair to good condition; minus doors and windows; size 48 ft. x 14. The majority of wood good order. Inspection invited, after 5 o'clock (Eastern standard time). O. A. GRANSDEN, Lake Mundi.
1948 'Advertising', The Pennant (Penola, SA : 1946 - 1954), 28 October, p. 8. , viewed 22 Apr 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article209537202

Clearing Sale At Lake Mundi
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 at 2pm (Vic. time)
Elder,.Smith & Co. Limited with which is merged DeGaris, Sons & Co., Ltd.
Have been favoured with instructions from MR. O. A. GRANSDEN to offer by public auction at his residence at the Sapfor Mill the whole of , his furniture and household effects including:
Oak dining room suite -complete with table, side board, 6 chairs and carver; 1 4-Valve Pioneer cabinet wireless (battery set); 1 Morris chair; 1 small Cedar card table; 1 8-day mantle clock; 1 Singer sewing machine - drophead No. B 246279 sundry pictures; lino 12 ft. x 12 ft.; 1 single wardrobe with full length mirror; chest of drawers; wash stand; threequarter stretcher; lino 13 ft. 6 in. x 12 ft, good condition;
blinds; 3 piece Cedar bedroom suite comprising wardrobe, dress ing table and washstand; iron double bed with wire mattress; lino 12 ft. x 12 ft.; 2 Cedar kitchen Chairs; 1 kitchen chair; 2 kitchen tables; 1 safe; 1 set of cannisters; 1 3-gallon cream can; 1 6-gallon cream can; kitchen utensils; crockery; 1 Aladdin lamp; 1 kero
sene lamp; 1 toilet set; 1 Aluminium kettle; small meat safe: kero drum with tap; wringer; hand basin and stand; shaving cabinet; garden tools; quantity timber; cross cut saw; .410 shot gun; 2 Winchester ,22 single shot rifles; wire strainer; large quantity useful tools including wrenches, screw drivers, pinchers, flies, brushes tin snips etc.; 1 hand saw; .2 adzes; oil cans; augers; hay fork; 2 blow lamps; secondhand bricks; wheel barrow; bridles; halter and Sundries.
Also
1 1920 model Chevrolet motor car. 21.7 h.p. 1 iron car shed 16 ft. X 12 ft, to be removed.
NOTE: As Mr. Gransden is leaving the district, everything is being offered for genuine sale Conditions at Sale
TERMS CASH
1950 'Advertising', Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA : 1861 - 1954), 9 March, p. 2. , viewed 22 Apr 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article78621452

Oliver married Esther Francis Dealy on 1 Oct 1919.⁵²⁶ (Esther Francis Dealy was born on 17 Feb 1894 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia ⁵⁴¹ and died on 29 Sep 1988 in Adelaide, South Australia ⁵⁴¹.)