Everard William Scutt ca 1868-1944

[Father from Briantspuddle, Dorset. Index of Inward Passenger Lists for British and Foreign Ports 1852-1889 (unassisted), emigrated (arrived) 1884 Sep (ship LIGURIA).] [VALEDICTORY. Barrier Miner - Broken Hill, NSW Tuesday 5 June 1894 p4 Article. Mr. E. Scutt, late ledgerkeeper at the local branch of the Union Bank, left last night for Adelaide, where he has to report himself preparatory to joining the Western "Australian office". A number of Mr. Scutt's friends, entertained him prior to his departure. He will be succeeded here by Mr. James Shaw, a well-known footballer, who has captained the Norwood team for two seasons.] [The Law Courts. To-days Líst. The West Australian Tuesday 13 August 1907 p5 Article. Nisi Prius - At 10.30 a.m., No.1 Court, before the Chief Justice: His Honour will hear applications to fix dates for jury cases. The following cases are listed for trial: - (1) E. W. Scutt and G. H. Pike;] [News & Notes. The West Australian - Perth, WA Thursday 29 August 1907 p4 Article - A Disputed Property. In No.1 Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice McMillan yesterday. Everhard William Scutt sought to obtain from George Henry Pyke possession of certain real property in Edmund Street, Fremantle, together with rent and meane profits. The property, it was claimed had belonged to the late Frances Anne Pyke, widow, who had appointed the plaintiff Executor of the will. On April 4 1907, probate of the said will was granted by the Supreme Court to the said executor. The defendant, a son of the late Frances Anne Pyke, and a beneficiary under her will, had prior to his mother's death, occupied one of the houses on the property under a weekly tenancy. After his mother's death he had taken possession of two other houses on the property claiming all three as his property, and refusing either to give them up or to pay rent. The defence was a contention that the deceased, Frances Anne Pyke, had been trustee of the land and houses for the defendant. Mr. Septimus Burt, K.C., with him Mr. A S Hardwick, appeared for the plaintiff, Mr. M L Moss, K.C., with him Mr. Barsden, appearing for the defendant. Evidence was not concluded when the Court adjourned till the following morning.] [The Daily News - Perth, WA Wednesday 28 August 1907 Edition:Difficulties of an EXECUTOR. An Ool Lady's Will. In the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice McMillan, this morning an action was commenced In which E W Scutt proceeded against G H Pyke for the possession of certain premises in Edmond Street, Fremantle, £42 16s.?d. rent, and meane profits. Mr. S. Hurt, K.C., instructed by Mr. Arthur Hardwick, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. M. L, Moss, K.C., and Mr, J. H. Barsden for the defendant. The plaintiff, in his evidence, said he owned the land in question. On Feb ruary 26, 1907, Frances Anne Pyke, of Fremantle, widow, died, and probate of the will was on April 4 granted to the plaintiff, the executor named in the will. The messuage on the northern portion of the premises with its appurtenances was let from March 25, 1905, by the deceased to the defendant on a weekly tenancy, and the defendant quitted the place about October, 1905, and removed to the southern portion of the premises, and became a weekly tenant at the same rental, and continued so at the death of Frances Anne Pyke. Notice to quit was served on the defendant at the instance of the plaintiff on April 16, 1907. Alternatively, the plaintiff said the defendant was tenant at the will of the messuage on the southern portion of the premises, and such tenancy had been determined by the plaintiff by demand for possession, After the death of Frances Anne Pyke defendant took possession of the northern portion. Defendant had also wrongfully taken possession of the third messuage and appurtenances, and had withheld them from the plaintiff. Rent was due and unpaid in respect to the tenancy of the messuage on the northern portion of the premises from March 25, 1905, up to the end of the tenancy, and in respect of the tenancy of the southern portion of the premises. The defence was a denial of any liability, and a contention that he bought the land on which the house was built from money derived by the sale of certain horses and dogs. He bought the land from Mr. Lionel Cole, of South Australia, and had it put in his mother's name, because his mother said, 'If you get in difficulties, there will be something for the children'. He declared that except for a brief period, when he went to Beverley, that his mother lived almost continuously about it. A little while before she died he returned from Fremantle to learn that she was being taken away to his step-sister's (Mrs. Davies). The will was made after the mother left the house, One day the desk was sent for, the explanation given being that the mother wished to give something to her daughter. On the return of the desk all of the papers had been taken out, including some valuable papers belonging to defendant. When he asked for these he was told 'they were buried with granny'. He bought the land for £30, paying £60 down, and the balance by quarterly installments. The deposit was paid as the result of the sale of the horses and dogs, and he paid the two first installments from his own earnings, the third by selling dogs to Peter Luff, and the fourth half by cash and work. By the will deceased wished that after all just debts and other expenses were paid, that the property in Edmund Street, Fremantle, should be sold, and the proceeds divided equally between her daughter, Annie Bond Davles and George Henry Pyke, and should either of them die their share was to be equally divided between their four daughters. The plaintiff, Everard Scott (sic) of Cottesloe, was appointed sole executor. The hearing of the evidence had not concluded when the court adjourned to the following day.] [E W S - 76yr.] [The West Australian (Perth, WA :1879-1954) Saturday 23 December 1944 Edition: Second Edition p1 Family Notices Scutt - On December 22, peacefully, Everard William, devoted father of Daphnne (Mrs C. F. Farrant), grandfather of Betty (Mrs D. Rowe), Roderick, Adelle, Moyra, John; father-in-law of Clarrie and David; aged 76 years. At last peacefully resting.] SCUTT (Everard William)- On December 22, 1944, at St. John of God Hospital, Subiaco, dearly beloved grandpa of Betty and David Rowe; aged 76 years. A dear old gentleman.] [The West Australian (Perth, WA :1879-1954) Tuesday 26 December 1944 p1 Family Notices SCUTT (Everard William)- On December 22, 1944, husband of Frances Elizabeth Scutt, loving father of Daphne (Mrs C F Farrant), Athol (RAAF); grandfather of Betty, Roderick, Adelle, Moyra, John; father-in-law of Marjorie (Mrs A E Scutt) and Clarrie.]