Newenham – Carlton – Murray Mudge House, Glenelg

Built 1899 for Charles Irwin & named 'Newenham’, architect George Klewitz Soward, transferred 1925 to son John Morphett Irwin, sold 1929 to Samuel Joshua Jacobs & renamed ‘Carlton’, purchased 1937 by John Alwyn Mudge, transferred 1968 to Methodist Central Mission as a an aged care home & named Murray Mudge House. (J Alwyn Mudge’s wife was Jessie nee Murray; her parents were George & Emily Murray.)

 

“Glenelg. . . Maturin rd. . . Irwin, Chas” [Sands & McDougall’s SA Directory 1899]

 

“Nurse wanted, two children. Apply, morning or evening, Mrs. Charles Irwin, Maturin rd., Glenelg.” [Express & Telegraph 24 May 1900 advert]

 

“General Wanted (housemaid kept), good plain cook; references. Mrs. Irwin, Maturin-road, Glenelg.” [Register 14 Aug 1900 advert]

 

“Mr. and Mrs. Charles Irwin have left 'Duncraig' and returned to 'Newenham’, Glenelg, for the winter.” [The Mail 15 May 1915]

 

“the sale of furniture to take place on account of Mr. Irwin at his residence ‘Newenham’, Maturin road, Glenelg, on Tuesday, April 5, at 11 a.m., when they will sell, without reserve, the whole of his magnificent furniture from his country mansion, 'Duncraig', Mount Lofty, to his Glenelg residence for convenience of sale.” [Register 2 Apr 1921]

 

“On Thursday afternoon the raging wind blowing clouds of dust was not conducive to the perfect enjoyment of a garden party, but by the time Mrs. Charles Irwin's guests had arrived at her home, Newenham, Maturin Road, Glenelg, conditions were much pleasanter and a cool breeze had sprung up. Newenham is a charming home for entertaining, and about 200 people had a delightful time. . . the guests, after having been received in the drawing room by the hostess, passed through on to the wide verandahs and sat about on the stone balustrades enjoying refreshing-ices. . . the dining room, where bridge was played. . . melody was heard in the billiard room. . . Out on the lawn in a big marquee on tables adorned with exquisite pink carnations a delicious afternoon tea was served.” [The Mail 4 Nov 1922]

 

“Bowls. . . Mrs. C. Irwin, whose late husband was at one time President of the Adelaide Club, has presented a rose bowl for competition among the members. . . and this generous lady will also hand an amount of £250 to the club, so that it may be permanently invested, the interest therefrom to provide a trophy, to be known as the 'Irwin Trophy' for annual .competition by the members.” [Register 9 Apr 1925]

 

“Major and Mrs. J. M. Irwin have moved into their new home in Maturin street, Glenelg.” [The Mail 10 Oct 1925]

 

“Wanted. . . A Capable Cook-General, housemaid kept; no washing. Apply, with references, Mrs. J. M. Irwin, 5, Maturin-road, Glenelg.” [Advertiser 25 Mar 1926 advert]

 

“To be sold by auction. . . Major J. M. Irwin's beautiful property, 'Newenham', Glenelg. . . A First Class Residence with Large Grounds. . . The House; which is single storied, massively built of stone. . . was designed and erected under the supervision of Messrs. English and Soward, Architects. Notably cool and comfortable and planned to economise labour it contains — Drawing, Dining, Smoking, and Billiard Rms., 4 Principal Bedrms., Dressing Rm., Day and Night Nurseries, 2 Bathrms., 2 Maids' Rms., and complete domestic quarters. The grounds comprise over 1½ acres. . . The Property May Be Purchased Either as a Whole or in the Following Lots. . . ” [Register 8 Dec 1928 advert]

 

“Auction. . . Glenelg. By direction of Major J. M. Irwin, who has sold his residence:— The balance of his well-known and beautifully situated property, comprising. . . (A) Delightful Residential Site in quiet, secluded Maturin road. . . (B) Fine Site in High st. . . on which are Chauffeur's Cottage, Garage, &c; (C) Racing Stables on land. . . approached by a R. of W. from High st.” [Register News-Pictorial 19 Jan 1929]

 

“Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Jacobs, who for many years have resided at Carlton, Sea Wall, Glenelg, are moving to Maturin road, Glenelg. having purchased the residence of Mr. J. M. Irwin.” [Observer 2 Mar 1929]

 

“Mrs. S. J. Jacobs, who is one of Adelaide's best and keenest bridge players, was hostess on Wednesday afternoon at her home, Maturin road, Glenelg, when a number of guests enjoyed a game of contract bridge.” [Advertiser 10 Aug 1934]

 

“the Adelaide branch of the Melbourne Presbyterian Ladies' College Old Girls' Association will hold the general meeting at 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. S. J. Jacobs, Maturin road, Glenelg.” [Advertiser 9 Mar 1936 advert]

 

“Mrs. S. J. Jacobs, who intends shortly to leave Adelaide to make her home in Melbourne, will be pleased to see any of her friends at her present home, Maturin road, Glenelg, on Thursday morning and afternoon.” [News 8 Feb 1937]

 

“By direction of Mrs. S. J. Jacobs. ‘Carlton’, No. 5 Maturin Rd, Glenelg. A Family Residence of 13 Rooms and 2 Bathrooms, with Ample Grounds and room for a Tennis Court. . . The House, which is single storeyed, was erected under the supervision of Mr. G. K. Soward. Architect, and is an admirable example of convenient planning and excellent construction. The reception rooms, which include a Billiard Rm., open off a fine hall paved with marble; the bed and dressing rms. occupy a quiet wing; the very complete domestic offices and quarters are entirely self-contained, and the bathrms., kitchen, and pantry are served with hot water from as 'Ideal' coke boiler. Spacious verandahs and porches; pleasant hedge secluded garden, lawns, trees, and shrubs. . . Apart From its Attractions as an Easily and Economically Run Family Residence. 'Carlton' would make an excellent Rest Home, and has Infinite Possibilities for Development as First-Class Flats, there being generous space at rear of the house for extensive additional buildings.” [The Mail 27 Feb 1937 advert]

 

“Mrs. S. J. Jacobs's well-known property, ‘Carlton’, No. 5 Maturin road. Glenelg. . . previously advertised to be sold by auction on 10th inst. The purchasers are Mr. and Mrs. J. Alwyn Mudge, of Streaky Bay.” [Advertiser 8 Mar 1937 advert]

 

“Mr. J. Alwyn Mudge stated yesterday that the wheat yield this year from the various farms of the Mudge Estate, had reached almost 20,000 bags. Over 4,000 acres had been under crop, and the average yield had been a little better than 14 bushels. Under the management of Mr. Murray Mudge the Moorkitabie farm this year produced approximately 6,000 bags off 900 acres. The estate is one of the largest farming concerns in. the Commonwealth, and some years ago it produced 35,000 bags off 7,500 acres.” [West Coast Sentinel 2 Feb 1940]

 

“Bridge was played in three rooms at the home of Mrs. J. Alwyn Mudge, of Maturin road, Glenelg, yesterday afternoon, in aid of the funds of the Glenelg branch of the Mothers and Babies' Health Association. The sum of £16 15/ was raised.” [Advertiser 22 Jun 1940]

 

“A gift of £500 by Mrs. Alwyn Mudge, of Maturin road, Glenelg, towards the Glenelg Community Hospital £10,000 appeal was announced at the opening of the fete in the hospital grounds, Farrell street, today. The gift is in the form of a memorial to honor the name of Mrs. Mudge's sister, Miss Margaret Armstrong Murray, who died in 1935.” [The Mail 5 Aug 1950]

 

“The annual report of St. Mary's Mission of Hope, Church of England home for pre-school children presented at the 28th annual meeting at the home of Mrs. Alwyn Mudge, Maturin road, Glenelg, yesterday afternoon, emphasised the part the home played in meeting the needs of neglected or homeless pre-school children.” [Advertiser 9 Dec 1950]

 

“Work will begin soon on three new cottages at St. Leonards. Mrs. Alwyn Mudge, of Glenelg, has offered to pay for them in memory of her parents.” [News 23 May 1951]

 

“Through the generosity of Mrs. J. Alwyn Mudge, the Cottage Homes Incorporated had been able to build a house at Todd street, Glenelg, in which pensioners were living in three flats at a low rent. . . The flats had only recently been completed, and would be officially opened by Mrs. Mudge soon. They had been given in memory of her parents, the late George and Emily Murray, formerly of Yalata station, Fowler's Bay.” [Advertiser 9 Dec 1952]

 

CHARLES IRWIN

“IRWIN—MAIR.— [Married] On the 2nd November, at St. Peter's Church, Glenelg, by the Rev. Canon French, M.A., Charles, son of the late Canon Irwin, of Hagley, Tasmania, to Olive Morphett, daughter of William Mair, of Plantations, Glenelg, and grand-daughter of Sir John Morphett, of Cummins, South Australia.” [Register 4 Nov 1892]

 

“IRWIN.— [Died] On the 18th August, at Newenham, Glenelg, Charles Irwin, age 61 years.” [Register 20 Aug 1923]

 

“Mr. Charles Irwin, a member of the firm of Charles Irwin & Co., sharebrokers, of Adelaide. . . son of the Rev. H. O. Irwin incumbent of St. Mary’s Church of England. He was born in Tasmania in 1862, and received his early education in the island state. There he joined the Bank of Australia, and in its service was transferred to South Australia in 1882. After some years he resigned. . . became associated with the Adelaide Milling Company. He joined the Stock Exchange at the time of the Broken Hill boom. . . established the existing firm in conjunction with his brother, Mr. F. J. Irwin. . . golf. . . amateur billiard player. . . Bowling Club. . . horses and racing. . . Adelaide Hunt Club. . . Adelaide Racing Club. . . Mr. Irwin leaves a widow, one son (Major M. Irwin, D.S.O., of Glenelg), and one daughter (Mrs. Keith Wilkinson, of North Adelaide).” [Advertiser 20 Aug 1923]

 

“IRWIN.— [Died] On the 17th of January (suddenly), at her residence, 70 Pennington terrace, North Adelaide, Olive Morphett, beloved widow of Charles Irwin.” [Chronicle 23 Jan 1941]

 

JOHN MORPHETT IRWIN

“IRWIN—AARONS.— [Married] On the 14th August, at Coulsdon Church, Kenley, John Morphett Irwin, son of Charles Irwin, ‘Duncraig’, Stirling West, South Australia, to Audrey, daughter of Frank Aarons, ‘The Firs’, Kenley, Surrey, England.” [Advertiser 26 Aug 1918]

 

“IRWIN.— [Died] On August 1, at ‘Newenham’, Mount Barker, John Morphett Irwin, loved husband of Marjorie Wheatley Irwin, aged 52 years.” [News 3 Aug 1946]

 

“Col. John Morphett Irwin. . . A graduate of Duntroon Military College. . . In civil life he was a successful breeder of stud stock. Col. Irwin served at the landing at Gallipoli, and also fought in France and Belgium. He was mentioned in dispatches three times, and was awarded the DSO in 1919. He retired from the permanent Army in 1924, and held a managerial position at General Motors-Holdens for several years. Later he became a grazier at Mount Barker. After serving as Camp Commandant of the Garrison Battalion at Keswick for about four years, Col. Irwin was placed in charge of a unit at Darwin, and he later succeeded Brig-Gen. Sir Raymond Leane as Commandant of the Voluntary Defence Corps. He was promoted to the rank of colonel in 1941. . . Adelaide Hunt Club. . . Onkaparinga Racing Club. In January this year he became South Australian ADC to the Governor-General (HRH the Duke of Gloucester). Col. Irwin, who was married twice, has left a widow, who was formerly Mrs. Marjorie Wheatley Holden, and one son by his first marriage, Mr. Peter Irwin, of Adelaide, and a daughter, Margot, by the second.” [Advertiser 2 Aug 1946]

 

SAMUEL JOSEPH JACOBS

“JACOBS.— [Died] On the 4th January at Maturin road, Glenelg, Samuel Joshua Jacobs, in his 84th year.” [Advertiser 5 Jan 1937]

 

“Mr. Samuel J. Jacobs, one of the best-known figures in South Australian sporting and business circles for nearly half a century. . . South Australian Jockey Club. . . Tattersalls Club. . . South Australian Bowling Association. . . South Australian Amateur Billiards Association. . . S.A Brewing Co.. Ltd. . . Adelaide Chamber of Commerce from. . . Associated Chambers of Commerce of Australia. . . chairman of the local board of the Great Boulder Gold Mines and the Sun Fire office. . . A son of Mr. Charles Jacobs, the late Mr. Samuel Jacobs was born in Adelaide on March 28, 1853, and was educated at the Adelaide Educational Institute, Geelong College, and Melbourne University. He studied for the law and was called to the Victorian and South Australian Bars in 1876. He practised his profession for eight years. . . he joined the firm of Charles Jacobs and Sons, importers of sugar from Mauritius.” [News 4 Jan 1937]

 

“In 1878 Mr. Jacobs married Miss Caroline Ellis, of Victoria. Surviving members of the family are Mrs. Jacobs, a son, Mr. Roland Jacobs (Unley Park), and four daughters, Mesdames E. J., L. P., and E. R. Jacobs, of London, and P. A. Jacobs, of Melbourne.” [Advertiser 5 Jan 1937]

 

JOHN ALWYN MUDGE

“MUDGE—MURRAY. The marriage of John Alwyn, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Thos. Mudge, of Streaky Bay, and Jessie, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs G. W. Murray, of Yalata, was celebrated on Tuesday evening last at Yalata Station.” [West Coast Sentinel 23 Apr 1921]

 

“MUDGE— [Died] On March 21, at his late residence, Maturin road, Glenelg, John Alwyn Mudge, beloved husband of Jessie Hillam.” [Advertiser 22 Mar 1943]

 

“Mr. John Alwyn Mudge, JP, well known all over the West Coast and in Adelaide business circles, died at his residence, Glenelg, on Sunday last, in his 52nd year. He was the eldest son of the late Thomas and Catherine Mudge, and was born at Streaky Bay in 1891, and finished his education at St. Peter's College, Adelaide. In 1916 he joined the AIF and served in France until the end of the war. . . He rejoined his father in his various enterprises, and married Jessie Hillam, daughter of the late G. W. Murray, of Yalata Station. . . After the division of the Mudge estate in June, 1941, Mr. Alwyn Mudge owned Chilpenunda and Pinjerra, a grazing property adjoining Kondoolka Station, owned by Mrs. Mudge. In partnership with Mrs. Bellenger he also owned Yantanubie, Benbutter and Parraba. . . golf club. . . Streaky Bay Racing Club. . . St. Augustine's Church of England at Streaky Bay. . . Streaky Bay Masonic Lodge.” [West Coast Sentinel 26 Mar 1943]

 

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