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Charles Frederick Chubb (1822-1891)

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GenderMaleReferences (offline)Queensland and its Writers (100 years - 100 authors), Cecil Hadgraft, The University of Queensland Press, Brisbane, 1959References (online)A Week's Ruralising by Red GumThe late Mr. C.F. Chubb's Famous Pun, Queensland times, Tue 21 May 1895, p6Public Reserves and the Defence Force, Queensland Times, Tue 25 Feb 1890, p3The Late Mr. C. F. Chubb, Queensland Times, Tue 16 Apr 1918, p7Charles Edward Chubb (1845-1930), J.A. Douglas, Australian Dictionary of BiographyFugitive pieces, prologues, &c. by Charles Frederick Chubb, 1881 [held at the State Library of Queensland]Prologue, 1867, by Charles Frederick Chubb [held at the State Library of Queensland]Ten Newspapers, Queensland Times, Saturday 25 June 1927, p.19Fugitive Pieces, Prologues, &c. by Charles Frederick Chubb, Ipswich, Queensland, 1881Charles Frederick Chubb, father of C. E. Chubb Supreme Court Judge, held by The Royal Historical Society of Queensland [accessed 27/02/2026]An Ode. To Sir George Ferguson Bowen, Knight, on his arrival in Queensland / C.F. Chubb, Ipswich, December 1859, held by The Royal Historical Society of Queensland [accessed 27/02/2026]Charles Frederick Chubb’s horizontal sundial, made by Daniel Reily, held by The Royal Historical Society of Queensland [accessed 27/02/2026]Family File - Chubb, Charles Frederick (1822 - 1891), held by The Royal Historical Society of Queensland [accessed 27/02/2026]Commission of Appointment - Honorary Commissioner, International Exhibition of Works of Art and Products of Agriculture and Industry to be held in Melbourne - Charles Frederick Chubb, held at Queensland State ArchiveCHUBB Charles Frederick, Ecclesiastical (will) file, held at Queensland State ArchivesCommission of Appointment - First Lieutenant (Supernumerary) in the United Corps of Ipswich Volunteers forming part of the Volunteer Corps of Queensland - Charles Frederick Chubb, held at Queensland State ArchivesCommission of Appointment - First Lieutenant in the Ipswich Mounted Rifles forming part of the Volunteer Corps of Queensland - Charles Frederick Chubb, held at Queensland State ArchviesCHUBB, Charles Frederick - Solicitor (admission to practice as a solicitor), held by Queensland State ArchviesLocal Intelligence: Fire at Little Ipswich, The North Australian, Ipswich and General Advertiser, Tuesday 21 September 1858, p.3

Life Events

Date of Birth1822Date of Death13th March 1891Age at Death69Place of DeathDagmar Cottage/Lodge, Denmark HillDate of Burial14th March 1891Reference for Life Events (online)Death. Queensland Times, Sat 14 Mar 1891, p4Local and General News, Queensland Times, Sat 14 Mar 1891, p4

Family

ParentsThomas ChubbAnn ChubbChildrenCharles Edward Chubb

Marriage/s

Name of SpouseSarah BennettNotes on Marriage/sSarah was the daughter of Elizabeth Jennings and Robert Bennett. Sarah died on 14 January 1866 in Ipswich, Queensland and was buried in the Ipswich Cemetery.

Marriage/s

Name of SpouseSarah Playne FletcherDate of Marriage2nd October 1866Notes on Marriage/sCharles married Sarah Payne/Playne Fletcher on 2 October 1866, just under nine months after the death of his first wife. She was the daughter of Susannah and Maurice Washbourne. Her first husband was John William Fletcher.

Sarah died on 30 July 1901 and was buried in the Ipswich Cemetery.

The forger, his wives and associates.

Marriage notice, Queensland Times, Thursday 18 October 1866, p.2:
'On the 2nd October, at the residence of R.J. Smith, Esq., Town Marie, by the Rev. J. Mosely, Charles Frederick Chubb, Esq., of Dagmar Lodge, Ipswich, to Sarah Playne, relict of John William Fletcher, Esq., late of Lincoln, and niece of the late William Playne, Esq., J.P., of Longford House and Avening Court, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire. No cards.'Reference for Marriage/s (online)Marriages, The Queenslander, Sat 6 Oct 1866, p1

Places Lived

StreetEllenborough StreetSuburbIpswichCity & StateIpswich, QueenslandHouse NameDagmar LodgeNotes on Places LivedWhen Mrs. M. Jefferson sold Dagmar Lodge in 1929, it had been used as a boarding house for a number of years. The Jackson & Meyers advertisement for the auction described the house as:
'a commodious 2-storied Residence, containing 7 rooms and hall upstairs, and 4 rooms and linen room downstairs, with front and side verandahs, fitted with E.L. [electric lights - added after Chubb's time], City Water, and Underground Tank, bricked-in Copper, Enamel Bath, and Chip Heater, JR Stove. "Dagmar Lodge" is eminently suited for a first-class boarding house, occupying as it does a central, commanding position, overlooking the city, within easy walking distance of the shopping centre.'
-- Queensland Times, Thursday 8 August 1929, p.12

Employment

OccupationSolicitorNotes on EmploymentChubb was a solicitor in Ipswich for approximately 33 years.

At a sitting of the Vice-Admiralty Court of Queensland -- held at the Supreme Court House, Brisbane, on Friday 13th January 1865, before His Honor James Cockle, Chief Justice of Queensland and Judge of the Vie-Admiralty Court of Queensland -- Chubb was admitted as a Proctor of the Vice-Admiralty Court of Queensland. At this time, he was listed as an Attorney, Solicitor , and Proctor of the Supreme Court of Queensland.Reference for Employment (offline)Queensland Government Gazette, 1865,

Political Representation

Level of OfficeMayorLocal/State/Federal RepresentationIpswich City CouncilIn Office1877

Military Service

Defence BranchQueensland Volunteer Rifle Corps.UnitsUnited Corps.Military Bases Stationed IpswichRank/sFirst LieutenantNotes on Military ServiceIn the Queensland Government Gazette for 26th May 1860, Chubb was listed as Secretary and Quartermaster, with the rank o First Lieutenant in the Queensland Volunteer Rifle Corps.Reference for Military Service (offline)Queensland Government Gazette, Saturday 26th May 1860

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ChurchesSt Paul's Anglican Church

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Charles Frederick Chubb (1822-1891)