Francis James Halloran (1892-1953) married Helen O'Connor (1891-1945) in Gulgong in 1925 (NSW BDM 6266/1925). Their children were:
Helen died 3 Jun 1945. Frank died in 1953.
NEWS ITEMS
1919 - Wedding.A quiet wedding was celebrated on Thursday afternoon at the Catholic Church, when Miss Delia O'Halloran, of Canadian, and Mr. Frank Egan, of Gulgong, were married. The bride was given away by her father. Mr. F. O'Halloran acted as best man. The bridesmaids were Miss Marie O'Halloran and Miss Doreen Macree. The future home of the happy couple will be in Gulgong.
Source: The Voice of the North (NSW : 1918 - 1933) Fri 9 May 1919 Page 7
1919 - [WEDDING]A quiet wedding took place at St. Mary's Church, Mudgee, recently, when Miss Delia O'Halloran [sic], daughter of Mr. P. O'Halloran, of Canadian, and Mr. Frank Egan, of Gulgong, were married by the Very Rev. Father Flanagan, P.P., V.F. The bride was led to the altar by her father and Mr. F. O'Halloran acted as best man.
The bridesmaids were Miss Annie O'Halloran. and Miss Doreen Macrae. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a pair of gold sleeve-links, while the bridegroom's gift to the bride was a handsome gold pendant and to the bridesmaid a gold bangle. The mother of the bride and sister of the bride (Mrs. O'Halloran) and the sister of the bridegroom (Mrs. Macrae), were present at the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Egan left by car for Bathurst.
Source: Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932) Thu 15 May 1919 Page 24
1927 - GULGONG MOTORS SALESSales of new cars have been made by Gulgong Motors as follow: — ... Mr. F. Halloran, Chevrolet tourer; ...
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 5 May 1927 Page 10
1928 - MUNICIPAL BY-ELECTION - LAST SATURDAY'S POLLING - MR F. HALLORAN WINS.
Little public interest was taken in the by-election on Saturday last for the vacancy in the Gulgong Municipal Council caused by the resignation and departure of Ald. R. G. Beauchamp.
In the presence of a very small number, of ratepayers outside the Town Hall about 7.30 p.m. the returning officer, Mr W. G. Gibbs, announced the result as follows: —
Gulgong polling booth, F. Halloran 79 votes; Henry Miller 34. Canadian Lead polling booth, F. Halloran 14, Henry Miller nil.
Mr Halloran was declared elected. The result came as a surprise to a number of people, but only because it was anticipated that the contest would have been more closely contested.
Not either of the candidates made any public appeal to the people, or did any organising of any value. On polling day, however, Ald. D. Whale, who was recently elected to the Council, and who is the president of the local Labor League, was active on Mr Halloran's behalf.
Congratulations are extended to Mr Halloran, and it is hoped that he will make his presence felt in
the Council in the best interests of the town.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 23 Feb 1928 Page 11
1929 - LABOR AT GULGONG
At a meeting of Labor Party supporters in Gulgong, presided over by Mr. F. Halloran, on September 30, a branch of the A.L.P. was formed.
Mr. R. J. Gorrie was elected president, Mr. D. Whale secretary and treasurer, and all members to constitute a committee. The branch will work for the selected Labor candidate for Robert son, Mr. M. Fitzgerald.
1929 - Gulgong PersonalMr. F. Halloran, of the Prince of Wales Hotel, is now the owner of a Dodge Sedan car.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Wed 11 Dec 1929 Page 12
1931 - BISHOP NORTON - VISIT TO GULGONG DISTRICTThe Right Rev. Dr. Norton, Bishop of Bathurst, arrived in Gulgong on Thursday last and on Friday he spent the day in examining the children, who were candidates for confirmation.
On Sunday he celebrated 8 o'clock mass in St. John's Church, and preached to a congregation which filled the church. The Corporate Communion of the Men's Sacred Heart Society, and of the H.A.C.B. Society, as well as the general congregation, took place at this mass.
The children's choir sang the, Gregorian mass. 'Cum Jubilo,' being sweetly rendered. Miss Imelda Naughton was the chief organist.
Confirmation Service
At 3.30 p.m. the middle aisle of the church was completely filled by the candidates for confirmation to the number of 100 — the boys wearing red sashes and the girls their wreaths and veils. The side aisles and the other parts of the church were completely filled by members of the general congregation.
The Bishop, ascending the pulpit, addressed the candidates on the importance of the step they were about to take, reminding them of the gifts of grace they were about to receive, and of the obligation of living up to their religion, and of being staunch, fervent and earnest Catholics.
The administration of the Sacrament was then proceeded with, the Bishop being assisted by Fathers Coughlan and Barrow (Gulgong), and Fathers Flanagan and O'Herlihy (Mudgee). Mr L. C. Naughton acted as sponsor for the boys; Mrs F. Halloran for the girls.
The choir sang very sweetly the Veni Creator during the function.
The Bishop then administered the pledge to all the candidates, asking them to observe it until they arrived at the age of 21 years, and pointing out to them the evils of intemperance and the many pitfalls and dangers they would escape by being true to the pledge.
Address on Communism
At evening devotions the Bishop delivered a stirring address on Communism. There was a very large congregation.
His Lordship left for Cooyal on Monday, and visited Wollar on Tuesday and Goolma on Wednesday. He will be at Dunedoo on Sunday next.
1932 - HOCKEY CLUB BENEFIT.The Gulgong Hockey Club's euchre party in the
Pictoria Theatre on Thursday night last was won by Mr. Davis (of the Royal Hotel) and Mrs. F. Halloran. There were not many couples at the dance.
1934 - [COUNCIL MEETING]
Mr J. J. Dowd forwarded notices of transfers of lands as follows: —
Bedelia Egan to Francis Halloran; ...
INSPECTOR'S REPORT
...Mr. F. Halloran has been notified twice regarding the faulty guttering and downpipes on the premises owned by his wife and situated at the corner of Mayne and Herbert Streets. Mr. Halloran has assured me that the work required will be completed this week.
1940 - FAMILY NOTICES
HALLORAN.—October 19, 1940, at her daughter's residence, 59 Macquarie Street, Parramatta, Elizabeth, widow of Patrick Halloran (late of Gulgong), and loving mother of Mary, Elenia, Theresa, Patrick, Francis, Delia, Queenie, Agnes, and Fred. R.I.P.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Mon 21 Oct 1940 Page 8
1938 - Mainly about peopleMISS Colleen Docwra, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Docwra, of Rose Bay, who has been holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. F. Halloran, of Gulgong, and also with Mrs. D. Craft, of Tucklan, is at present staying with her uncle, Mr. Martin O'Connor, of Cobbora-street, Dunedoo. She hopes to return to the city about Saturday.
1939 - [RESIDENCE]
Mr. Warner B Smith (new manager of the Roxy Theatre) and Mrs. Smith have taken up their residence in the house owned and until recently occupied by Mr. and Mrs. F. Halloran.
1939 - GULGONG PERSONALMr F. Halloran, who was confined to his home, is now able to get about with the aid of crutches.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 19 Oct 1939 Page 13
1939 - [FUNDRAISER]A euchre party and old-time dance was held in the Town Hall last Saturday evening in aid of the candidature of Mr. F. Gilmore in the Catholic bazaar popular man competition (Mrs. F. Halloran's stall).
1939 - [CATHOLIC BAZAAR]
Gulgong's bazaar, which opened in the convent school grounds on Friday evening of last week and concluded on the following Monday evening, was exceptionally well attended throughout and an encouraging final result is assured. Mrs. F. Halloran and Miss A. Comer directed the produce stall; Miss M. Williams and Mrs. Cunningham looked after the fancy stall; Misses M. Dowd and N. English supervised the refreshment and sweets stall. Messrs. J. P. English and J. Parnell were responsible for the speciality games.
1942 - Purchase of Premises for Gulgong Branch of BankEARLY last year the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, Ltd., entered into negotiations for the purchase of a suitable site in Gulgong on which to erect modern brick premises and residence, but before matters could be finalised the National Security (Building Control) Regulations came into operation prohibiting the necessary expenditure to construct same.
The Bank has now entered into a contract to purchase the block of buildings, owned by Mr F. Halloran, and situated at the corner of Mayne and Herbert Streets, which were originally owned and occupied by the Australian Bank of Commerce, which some years ago was absorbed by the Bank of New South Wales.
The Bank expect to occupy these premises at an early date.
1944 - [HOSPITAL]
Mr. F. Halloran, of Gulgong, is a patient in the Gulgong District Hospital. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
1951 - [RESIDENCE]
Mr. Leo. Egan, of Parramatta, spent a few days last week with his uncle, Mr. F. Halloran, of Bayly Street.
1953 - DEATH - MR FRANK HALLORAN SNRLate Mr. Francis Halloran Had Qualities of Character Which Gained People's Respect and Admiration.
The Gulgong and nearby districts were greatly shocked recently by the death of Mr. Francis Halloran, head of the firm of Frank Halloran and Co., auctioneers, of Herbert Street.
His health had not been good for some years, and he had occasionally received treatment in Sydney and shown signs of recovery. He was admitted to the Gulgong District Hospital some days before he died.
The late Mr. Halloran, who was 61 years of age, was a native of Canadian Lead, where he attended school, the teacher in charge being the late Mr. M. Kane. His parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Halloran, were early pioneers of that area.
Leaving school Frank went to; Sydney to work for the Clyde Engineering Co., returning to the district to take up share farming with his brother, Patrick Halloran, who passed away some 26 years ago. After, assisting in the conduct of the Prince of Wales Hotel, of which his brother-in-law, the late Mr. Egan, was licensee and later his sister, Mrs. Egan, Frank commenced an auctioneering business—about the year 1932.
He was an alderman of the former Gulgong Municipal Council which later was merged with the Wyaldra (now Gulgong) Shire Council. He was secretary to the No. 1 Building Society and took an interest in other worthwhile movements in the town. One of his latest ventures was in the establishment of the Associated Agents saleyards adjoining the local trucking yards.
His wife passed away in 1946.
The late Mr. Halloran was a man with many friends, all of whom testify with gratitude to the goodly fellowship enjoyed with him. Frank, as he was affectionately known to all and sundry, will be sadly missed in the town. He was a man with strong convictions on public matters and no one doubted his sincerity. He had qualities of character which gained for him the respect and admiration of all who had the good fortune to know him—and the number was legion. Every Gulgongite has good reason to remember and respect Francis Halloran. He held a very definite place in the business life of the town—a town which he loved—and took a kindly interest in the moral welfare of the whole community. He was a man with very fine ideals.
The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in Gulgong, and was representative of the commercial, rural and sporting interests, and was a striking tribute of respect to a member of a family which has been associated with the district for so long a period.
Requiem Mass was celebrated in St. John the Baptist Church at 9 a.m. by Rev. Father O'Herlihy, of Kandos and formerly of Gulgong, in the absence of Rev. Father Crowe, P.P., who officiated at a service in the afternoon, assisted by Farthers O'Herlihy and Gilbourne. The Rosary was recited by Mr. Ted Brophy, Members of the local branch of the Holy Name Society preceded the cortege to the Catholic portion of the Gulgong cemetery.
The late Mr. Halloran is survived by three sons: Francis and Paul (Gulgong) and John (Eastwood), and by the following brothers and sisters: Mr. Fred Halloran (Dubbo), Mesdames. M. Hickey (Curlewis), E. Huxley (Parramatta), B. J. Egan (Gulgong), A. Buckley (Sydney) and Miss A. M. Halloran (Parramatta).
Our sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones.
