Ninth of twelve children born to English parents, Joshua Vines & Mary Martha Nicholls at Geelong in 1877.

 VINES.-On the 24th inst., at Latimer-cottage, Skene-street, Geelong, the wife of Joshua Vines of a daughter. The Age, 25 April 1877.

 Mary Vines, Victoria’s mother, died 11 September 1985

At about 1 o’clock this morning, Mrs. Joshua Vines, wife of one of the principals in the Western Stage Company, died suddenly at her residence in Skene-street. The Argus, 11 September 1985.

VINES – On the 16th [sic] inst., at Latimer, Skene-street, Geelong (suddenly) Mary Martha the beloved wife of Joshua Vines aged 51 years. The Argus, 11 September 1895.

The remains of the late Mrs Joshua Vines were yesterday afternoon buried in the Baptist portion of the New Cemetery, at Herne Hill. The funeral cortege, which comprised about 50 private and public vehicles, started from the deceased's late residence in Skene-street, Newtown, and proceeded to the Aberdeen street Baptist church, of which denomination the late Mrs Vines was an earnest worker. A most impressive service was held in the sacred edifice, conducted by the Revs. A. Davidson, W.J. Eddy, and A.W. Webb, the last-named gentleman delivering a touching address specially referring to the exceedingly sad and sudden death of Mrs Vines and the thoroughly Christian labors of the deceased lady in all charitable movements of a public and private character. The mournful procession was reformed after the service, and among the vehicles following the hearse was a conveyance completely filled with very handsome floral wreaths, forwarded by numerous friends of the deceased lady from many distant parts of the colony, the horse drawing the conveyance also carrying floral wreaths attached to the harness. At the cemetery the pall bearers were Messrs Kirwood, Purnell, Rix, Potter, Seeley and Hitchins, deacons of the Aberdeen-street Baptist Church, and the service at the grave was conducted by the Rev. A.W. Webb, assisted by the Rev. W.J. Eddy.-The mortuary arrangements were carried out by Messrs W.B. King and Son,- undertakers, of Moorabool-street. Geelong Advertiser, 12 September 1895.

From the ODH House Committee report 15 April 1900 – Nurse Vines was reported for gross neglect of duty and reprimanded personally by the Chairman.

From the ODH House Committee report 25 February 1901 – The reported stated that on 19th, 20th & 21st February the annual examinations of nurses was held. Nine nurses were examined and all passed. Among the senior nurses, Nurse Brierly, Malyon, Humphrey and Boyle passed with credit and Nurse Vines passed.

From the ODH House Committee report 27 November 1901 – It was recommended to the Board that Nurse Vines and Nurse Humphrey be engaged for a 3rd year on the same terms and conditions as the other two year probationers.

 Date of qualification 31 December 1901.

 Nurse Vines was presented with her diploma of efficiency with the hope by the President that she would continue to show similar ability in her future career - Ovens and Murray Advertiser, 4 January 1902.

From the ODH House Committee report 23 March 1903 – The Superintendent reported that … Nurse Vines has been re-engaged for a few weeks.

From Una Journal, July 1903 - Miss V.L. Vines, late nurse of Ovens District Hospital, Beechworth, has returned to her home in Ballarat to resume private nursing.

1903 ER is at 53 Drummond Street, Ballarat. Possibly a private hospital known as Egremont.

1905 ER is at High Street, Ararat.

Mr Joshua Vines, for many years a partner in the coaching firm of Cobb and Co., died at Ballarat on 30th September, at the age of 72 years. He arrived in Victoria over fifty years ago, and lived for many years at Geelong. Weekly Times, 6 October 1906.

Joshua Vines, a member of the old coaching firm of Vines and McPhee, who ran many coaches in the Ballarat, Wimmera and Western districts under the style of Cobb and Co., in the early days, died at Ballarat on Saturday, aged 72. The Horsham Times, 5 October 1906.

OBITUARY.

THE LATE MR. J. VINES

The interment of the remains of the late Mr. Joshua Vines, a resident of Geelong for many years, but who latterly lived at Ballarat, took place yesterday afternoon in the new general cemetery at Herne Hill in the presence of a large gathering representative of the legal, medical, commercial, mercantile, manufacturing and pastoral interests of Geelong. The cortege moved from Mr. A. N. Vines' residence, Buckland Avenue, Newtown, and included a long line of private vehicles, and two drags [sic] containing members of the Corio Club and the Geelong Progress Association. During his long residence in Geelong the deceased was respected in all circles, and the attendance at the funeral indicated the warm regard entertained for him by the community. The burial took place in the Baptist portion of the cemetery, and an impressive service was conducted by the Rev. P. E. Harry, the president of the Baptist Union of Victoria, and pastor of the Dawson street Baptist Church, Ballarat, where the late Mr. Vines had worshipped since leaving Geelong. No eulogy was pronounced at the grave, but in the course of the prayers the Rev. F.E. Harry paid a tribute to the splendid character of the deceased. For many years the deceased had actively associated himself with the management of the Geelong Protestant Orphan Asylum, and had filled the position of president of the committee, and it. was a thoughtful action that prompted Mr. J. TV. Sayer to arrange for the children of the Orphanage to be grouped round the grave. The children seemed to feel that they had lost a good friend in the deceased. The chief mourners were three sons, and Mr. Caleb Vines, of Echuca, the only brother of the deceased. The pall was support ed by Messrs. Geo. Martin, Geo. Humble, R. Purnell, G. M. Hitchcock, TV. Nichol son, R. TV. Dalton, F. J. Leary, W. F. Dann, J. TV. Sayer and TV. Hitchins. Wreaths were sent by …Messrs. W.B. King and Sons carried out the mortuary arrangements. Geelong Advertiser, 3 October 1906.

Victoria married William James Marsh 10 Oct 1906 at Latimer Cottage, Urquhart Street, Ballarat. See The Argus, 17 November 1906.

 Between 1907 Victoria and William had four children, Florence 1907, Lillian 1909, Claude 1911 and Annie 1913. All born in Ararat. Sadly, Lillian died aged two months and Claude died aged five.

 1909 ER Victoria & William are living in Ararat. William is an ironmonger.

1919 ER Victoria & William are living at 22 O’Grady Street, Clifton Hill. William is an ironmonger.

1919 – 1926 ER Victoria & William are living at 13 Findon Street, East Malvern. William is an ironmonger.

1928 - 1934 ER Victoria & William are living at 1 Dixon Street, Gardiner with their daughter, Florence Maude, a typist. William is now listed as a traveller.

1937 ER Victoria & William are living at 66 McArthur Street, Gardiner with two daughters, Florence Maude, and Annie Victoria, both typists. William is now listed as a storeman.

MARSH – The friends of Mr William James Marsh are informed that the remains of his beloved wife will be interred in the New Cheltenham Cemetery, Holloway-McArthur Street, Malvern this day (Saturday) 10 July at 2. p.m. Drayton and Garson. The Age, 10 July 1937.

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