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Looking for Myer/Meier Schureck in Brisbane

Query by dididit

I have long been curious to learn about my great-grandfather. The family gossip is that he disowned my grandfather, Alan Meier(?) when he married a gentile, Constance Edith Henshaw.
It seems he had a business in Queen Street, Brisbane - Schureck's Job Warehouse - but I have been unable to find much more about him.

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by asheppard on 2012-01-08 20:11:15

You could try the following websites they might help in your search

Trove (Newspapers on line)
www.http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper?q=

Queensland BMD
https://www.bdm.qld.gov.au/IndexSearch/BirIndexQry.m

and the national Archives
http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/using/search/index.aspx

by asheppard on 2012-01-08 21:15:25

For reference the marriage of your Grandfather

5509/1921 SCHURECK ALAN M HENSHAW CONSTANCE E SYDNEY

also his death

11872/1941 SCHURECK ALAN MEYER JULIUS HANNAH RANDWICK

his fathers name is listed as Julius. Do you have any documents that give fathers name as Myer/Meier?

His marriage certificate should included his fathers name & occupation ans also his mothers maiden name and give you Alan's correct middle name.

This could possibly be your grandfather's birth

Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 about Alan Meyrl Jacob Schureck
Name: Alan Meyrl Jacob Schureck
Birth Date: 25 Dec 1893
Father's Name: Joseph Julius Schureck
Mother's name: Hannah Brodziak
Birth Place: Queensland
Registration Year: 1894
Registration Place: Queensland
Page Number: 23379
Registration Number: 008430

information close that on death 1941

If the information above is correct then this could be the death for Julius
Queensland BMD
1924/B43716 Joseph Julius Schureck

Ancestry transcription of above

Australia Death Index, 1787-1985 about Julius Joseph Schureck
Name: Julius Joseph Schureck
Death Date: 17 Aug 1924
Death Place: Queensland
Father's Name: Jacob Schureck
Mother's name: Caroline Matthews
Registration Year: 1924
Registration Place: Queensland
Registration Number: B043716
Page Number: 1465

Julius Joseph Schureck was also known as Joseph Julius Schureck

Joseph marriage to Hannah Brodziak (surname also recorded as Schwreck)

Australia Marriage Index, 1788-1950 about Joseph Schureck
Name: Joseph Schureck
Spouse Name: Hannah Brodziak
Marriage Date: 1890
Marriage Place: New South Wales
Registration Place: Sydney, New South Wales
Registration Year: 1890
Registration Number: 421

You will need to purchase the Marriage certificate for Alan to verify parents names and then go backwards from there.

by dididit on 2012-01-09 15:31:38

Thank you asheppard
I was familiar with the names of Hannah Brodziak and Joseph. They landed here in Maryborough (Qld), which I learnt through our local library. Until now I was unsure of which generation they were. At the time of their marriage I believe Queensland was still part of N.S.W. which explains the Sydney registration of their marriage.

by janilye on 2012-01-09 18:07:37

This is Herman Schureck's wedding I believe the guest list might have a few useful names for you. Besides it looks like it was a very lovely June wedding and anyone who was anyone was there.

The Brisbane Courier Thursday 9 June 1910

Schureck?Keller.

A pretty wedding took place last evening at the Jerwish Synagogue, when Mr Herman Schureck, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Schureck, Lowood, was married to Miss Rose Keller, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isidor Keller, Breslau, Germany. Rabbi Phillips conducted the service. The bride wore a beautiful gown of white crepe de Chine over white satin charmeuse, the fully trained skirt being arranged with alternate panels of crepe de Chine, very handsome Limerick lace, and satin, and the bodice was veiled with similar lace to that on the skirt. She wore an embroidered tulle veil and coronet of orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful bridal bouquet. Her amethyst bangle was a gift from the bridegroom.
Miss E. Schureck (sister of the bridegroom) acted as bridesmaid, and wore a very pretty frock of vieux rose satin striped crystal line over chiffon taffeta of the same shade. The bodice was very handsomely braided, and showed a tiny round vest of cream lace.
Her vieux rose satin straw hat was beautified with blonde lace and, shaded roses. Her gold bangle was a gift from the bridegroom.
Mr. R. Bennett acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests drove to a city cafe, where a very recherche wedding breakfast was served.
The tables were very artistically ornamented with bridal flowers, and in the centre of the table was a three-tier wedding cake.
The usual toasts were honoured, and at the conclusion of the breakfast several dances were enjoyed.
The invited guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Bennet, Mr. and Mrs. J. Schureck, Master A. Schureck, Miss D. Schureck, Mr. and Mrs. L. Schureck, Miss R. Schureck, Mr. R. Schureck, Miss Brodziak, Mr. anti Mrs. J. Bancroft, Rabbi Phillips, Miss Phillips, Mrs. and Miss Eschenhagen, Mr. C. Eschenhagen, Mr. and Mrs. Gerson, Mrs. Allen Waters (Boonah), Mrs. W. Porter (Laidley), Messrs. R. and P. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Schoenheimer, Miss H. Schoenheimer, Mrs. Seal, Mr. and Mrs. W. Collins (Sydney), Mr. and Mrs. A. Schureck (Warwick), Mr. S. Schureck, Mr. C. Schureck, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Schureck (Sydney), Mr. Macfarlane, Mr. J. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. White, Dr. Heymann (Lowood), Mr. P. Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lawson, and Mr. Goldstine.
On leaving for her honeymoon, which will be spent at Tweed Heads, Mrs. Schureck wore a claret coloured cloth gown, a satin coat of the same shade, and a navy blue hat with touches of gold and white wings.
The bouquets were the work of the London-American Florists.

And for a few more names, in the The Courier-Mail Tuesday 15 May 1934 we find the Herman's parents celebrating;

GOLDEN WEDDING
The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. L. Schureck was celebrated with a family dinner party, given by one of their daughters. Mrs. F. S. Bennett.
at the Hotel Canberra on May 11. The couple were married in London in 1884, and several years later they came out to Australia. They are now residing at Shire Street, Coorparoo.
Of the marriage there are two daughters and three sons. At the celebration the party included Mr. and Mrs. R. Schureck, Mr. C. Schureck, Mr. and Mrs. J. Schofield, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Bennett, and two grandsons Messrs. A. and C. Bennett.

The above articles were found in TROVE one of the premium Australian search sites which asheppard has given you.

by dididit on 2012-01-09 18:27:34

janilye, what a wonderful find you have sent me! Whenever I have found newspaper leads they have been only in the classifieds and very difficult to follow.
The addresses of the guests have given me a lead to possibly join the Schurecks I have found previously in Lowood and Boonah. We were told as children that 5 brothers came to Australia but it seems there were settlements all over the country. Quite a fertile mob it seems. My father met a cousin, Ralph, as a result of both their mothers' funeral notices. Apparently both mothers had similar initials or names. Ralph will be very interested in all I have learnt from the helpful people on here.
Thank you all so much!

by janilye on 2012-01-09 19:07:21

I know Myeris a common name throughout the Jewish community but if you read the Bennett Schureck wedding guest list there are a few Myer's there (spelt MYER). I will have a search for Alan during the course of the day. After reading about this close knit jewish family I think I can understand how back then Alan would have been 'put on the coat' as we would say. Whatever I find I will tag 'Schureck,Queensland ' to make it easier for you to search.

by janilye on 2012-01-09 19:28:38

Well, I think I found out what happened to the business in Brisbane!!
FIRES AT WAREHOUSE read down the bottom of this story.

by janilye on 2012-01-09 19:51:25

I went through the classifieds and found the address.

The Brisbane Courier Monday 23 March
FOR sale, merry-go-round, complete with organ; owner leaving for old country.
J. Schureck, Job Warehouse, Adelalde street, opposite Normal School.

As well as items for sale there were also jobs advertised;

The Brisbane Courier Tuesday 30 May 1899
ALL-ROUND Hand wanted for the Saddle and Harness-making, for the country.
J. Schureck, Jobbing Warehouse, opposite Normal School, Adelaide Street.

by janilye on 2012-01-09 20:01:03

Alan Meyer SCHUREck Bankrupt in 1927

by asheppard on 2012-01-09 20:39:25

The article above that janilye found is one of many for the Schureck family, there is a very interesting one for L Schureck Store in Lowood it lists the shop as an agency for the "Courier" it has a photo as well.

I found Julius and Hannah Schureck in the 1905 Australian Census living at 555 Main Street Kangaroo Point, occupation Merchant

Alan Meyer & Constance Edith in 1930 Australian Census were living at 106 O.S.H. Road Vaucluse (I presume it means Old Sydney Heads Road) occupation Traveller.

Looks like Joseph had at least three brothers

Australia Death Index, 1787-1985 about Louis Schureck
Name: Louis Schureck
Death Date: 20 Jul 1943
Death Place: Queensland
Father's Name: Jacob
Mother's name: Caroline Matthews
Registration Year: 1943
Registration Place: Queensland
Registration Number: B062284
Page Number: 2080

This is possibly the L. Schureck of Lowood there is a Louis on the 1903 census at Lowood occupation storekeeper.

Australia Death Index, 1787-1985 about Albert Schureck
Name: Albert Schureck
Death Date: 8 Feb 1926
Death Place: Queensland
Father's Name: Jacob Schureck
Mother's name: Karoline Mathew
Registration Year: 1926
Registration Place: Queensland
Registration Number: 001259
Page Number: 1577

There is an Albert Schureck on 1903 Census Warwick occupation Tobacconist fits with the wedding article.

Australia Death Index, 1787-1985 about Simon Schurek
Name: Simon Schurek
Death Date: 1914
Death Place: New South Wales
Father's Name: Jacob
Mother's name: Caroline
Registration Year: 1914
Registration Place: Sydney, New South Wales
Registration Number: 135

New South Wales, Australia, Registers of Coroners' Inquests, 1796-1942 about Simon Schureck
Name: Simon Schureck
Inquest Date: 29 Jan 1914
Inquest Location: City Coroner's Court
Death Place: Moore Park
Age: 50
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1864
Birth Place: Preslaw, Germany

the inquest for Simon states he died from cyanide poisoning "willfully administered by himself"


I found this death it is possibly Hannah nee Brodziak
Australia Death Index, 1787-1985 about Hannah Schureck
Name: Hannah Schureck
Death Date: 1934
Death Place: New South Wales
Father's Name: Myer
Mother's name: Kate
Registration Year: 1934
Registration Place: Randwick, New South Wales
Registration Number: 14669

interesting fathers name - again you would need to purchase the certificate to verify the details.

There is a death for Rosa Schureck 1969 Sydney fathers name Isidor and also Alton R 1914 Paddington father Herman mother Rosa both in Sydney.

Coroners inquest into Alton's death
New South Wales, Australia, Registers of Coroners' Inquests, 1796-1942 about Alton Rolls Schureck
Name: Alton Rolls Schureck
Inquest Date: 20 May 1914
Inquest Location: City Coroner's Court
Death Place: 168 Prsay Road Paddington (image reads Jersey Road)
Birth Place: Paddington, New South Wales

Deatils - hard to read but short form is he was 12 days old his mother accidentally laid on him and he suffocated, so very sad.

The death references are on the NSW BMD site which is free to search

http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/searchHistoricalRecords.htm

by janilye on 2012-01-09 20:45:26

Addresses from Electoral Rolls for Alan Meyer SCHURECK.
1930 106 Old South Head Rd. occup. Traveller
1936 and 1937 30 Latimer Rd., Rose Bay occup. Salesman
In 1943 Constance is alone at 45 Park Ave., Chatswood where she remains alone till 1980 when she is living at Roseville.

Alan MEYER SCHURECK died in 1941
nsw.bd&m
11872/1941 SCHURECK ALAN MEYER JULIUS HANNAH RANDWICK

Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922
about Constance Edith Henshaw
Name: Constance Edith Henshaw
Father's Name: Ernest Henshaw
Mother's name: Julia Wildy
Birth Place: Subiaco
Registration Year: 1897
Registration Place: Western Australia
Registration Number: 3305

by janilye on 2012-01-09 20:47:36

Great minds think alike asheppard Sorry I had the page open and didn't see your post

by janilye on 2012-01-09 21:05:46

The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 9 July 1921
SCHURECK-HENSHAW - June 19 1921 by Rev S Micklcul Alan M only son of Mrs. J Schureck of Double Bay, Sydney. to Constance Edith only daughter of Mr and Mrs. E P Henshaw of Perth.
Queensland and Victorian papers please copy.

I couldn't make out the Reverand's name so I just left it might be Mickleham!

by janilye on 2012-01-09 21:43:23

The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 24 December 1935

The following are the WINNERS of the SLOGAN COMPETITION:

1. "The Finest Spirit In Captivity,"
Mr. Alan M. Schureck, 200 Pitt-street, Sydney.

2. "Tolleys-the Spirit of Australia,"
Mr. S. B. Gilchrist,
9 Wardell-road, Petersham,

3. "Always Use, Never Abuse, Tolleys,"
B. Thompson,
TOLLEY, SCOTT, and TOLLEY (N.S.W.), LTD.,
15 Castlercagh-street,
Sydney.

by dididit on 2012-01-10 15:49:14

So much information! If my sister ever sends me the papers showing the birth, death, marriage of my grandparents life will be much easier I think.
Janilye, it seems the fire may have been one of the other relatives' shop unless Joseph had changed businesses. He was originally in Queen Street and his 'jobs' were garment and napery manufacture.
I am not surprised at Alan's bankruptcy! Before his death my father told me his father had died, not from a heart attack as we had thought, but sclerosis of the liver. I seem to remember something about a gambling habit but am unsure.
Connie/Edie was from a rather well-to-do family I think. Uncle Ernie was an MP I believe and one of my father's cousins has been a long serving MP as well.
At various times my grandmother lived in WA ans SA as well as NSW. She worked for a Melbourne firm when I was a child, from an office in Sydney.
Looks like I need to buy some documents, doesn't it!

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