I am searching for my great-grandfather Henry William WALKEY who emigrated from England to Australia and later from Australia to Utah, USA in 1872. He was in NSW before 1863 and married Mary MOSS in Saltwater Creek, NSW in September, 1863. They resided in that area until 1872, after the birth of their fourth child, and emigrated to join the Mormon movement in Utah. It's been suggested that he may have arrived aboard the ship the _Ascutna_ in 1853. I did a search of the unassisted shipping index at < http://www.vic.gov.au/ > and find a Mr. Jno WALKEY aboard the _Ascutna_ in Feb 1853. The researcher who suggested this says that the name is Mr. JNO WALKEY and that JNO means 'Junior Naval Officer'. In my experience, JNO or Jno is short for the name 'John' and if that is correct, then this is clearly not the Henry WALKEY I am seeking. Family tradition has it that Henry was a sailor from England but I don't know if he was ever in official naval service or if he just worked around ships. My questions are: does JNO stand for Junior Naval Officer or similar rank in the navy; how would a 'sailor' enter Australia; and would he be listed in the Unassisted Shipping Index as an unassisted *passenger* or would he be listed amongst the *crew* of a particular ship? Any hints on how to find the ship on which my ancestor arrived in Australia or the ship he and his family departed from to go to the US are greatly appreciated. Please contact me at polgara@telus.net . Cheers, -- Laury Walkey polgara@telus.net

Hi Listers! I am new to this list but having just discovered my g-g-father arrived Victoria (Australia) 1857 on the HAZARD, I am keen to get the help of SKS to tell me something about this vessel. I have had a look around the net without any success. Any info much appreciated. (My previous posting has incorrect date!) Richard B (Melbourne)

I wonder if anyone has information on the voyage undertaken by the convict ship 'Gilmore'. It departed from London on 27.11.1831 and arrived in Hobart on 22.3.1832. I am particularly interested in the route the ship took and any ports it visited on the way. I have the information from Batestons 'Convict ships' but would like to know more about conditions aboard. Regards Alison Briggs Sydney, Australia

Hello everyone I am new to this list and would like to advise that I am going to commence transcribing the passenger list for the Athenian which arrived on the 15th December 1853. Initially I will only be working on the "single females" (will start this within the next couple of weeks). Refer to my new web site http://www.angelfire.com/pa5/passenger_list/index.html I would love to hear from anyone who has ancestors who arrived on this ship and from anyone who may have information on the ship it self (or point me in the right direction). with thanks Sandra

----- From: "henderson" <midgegerry@xtra.co.nz> To: <AUS-IMMIGRATION-SHIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: 29 March 2002 12:48 Subject: [AUS-IMM-SHIPS] NSW card Index Lookup please > Hi > If anyone is planning a trip to the NSW State Archives could I get you to have a look in the Cards index please, which covers the period 1826-53, for the Kerr family, most probably Cabin passengers. Dear Midge I dont know of any card indexes ?? State Records assisted passenger indexes 1844 - 1896 were published in a series of 7 books ages ago . These indexes went on line late last year on their web site...... in publications The LDS indexes the Bounty series of arrivals 1828 - 1843 quite some time ago too These are on film Bye Marg Morters Beautiful Central Coast of NSW Australia

Hi Listers! I am new to this list but having just discovered my g-g-father arrived Victoria (Australia) 1861 on the HAZARD, I am keen to get the help of SKS to tell me something about this vessel. I have had a look around the net without any success. Any info much appreciated. Richard B (Melbourne)

Hello to all, I am still beating my head against the shipping brick wall, trying to find the ship that Thomas George Harris came to Australia on. I know that Thomas was here in Victoria before the birth of his daughter Mary Jane Harris in 1850 (November) One would assume he arrived prior to February 1850 But did he come in via Port Philip, Belfas,t Sydney, Adelaide or somewhere else????????????? Thomas was married before, but had no issue, not sure that he came to Australia with his first wife of if she was left behind in England. Is there anyone out there that could assist?????????? Regards Russell http://www.sold.com.au - SOLD.com.au Auctions - 1,000s of Bargains!

Hi If anyone is planning a trip to the NSW State Archives could I get you to have a look in the Cards index please, which covers the period 1826-53, for the Kerr family, most probably Cabin passengers. Robert and Mary Kerr and 11 children. Also a Samuel Kerr, this one would be more towards the earliest time frame. All from County, Down Ireland Thanks in Advance Midge

Would love to hear from anyone who has information about this ship, and especially if you have a passenger list . Jenny

Forwarded by Admin -----Original Message----- From: g glass [mailto:gglas@bigpond.net.au] Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 8:26 PM To: aus-immigration-ships-l-request@rootsweb.com Subject: Frank Griffith I am trying to find out when Frank Griffith came to Australia I think it was between 1881 - 1885 because he appears on the 1881 british cencus and he had a child born here in 1885. Many thanks --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.338 / Virus Database: 189 - Release Date: 3/14/02 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.338 / Virus Database: 189 - Release Date: 3/14/02

I have a Frederick John AVERY b 1870 Newton Abbot Devon and his Wife Ellen Gould leaving England most likley from Devon around 1895 to Brisbane Qld Australia can any one help me with the name of the ship that they may of been on. Thanks Kim

FORWARDED BY ADMIN -----Original Message----- From: junem@hn.ozemail.com.au [mailto:junem@hn.ozemail.com.au] Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2002 5:06 PM To: aus-immigration-ships-l-request@rootsweb.com Subject: I am trying to trace the passage of the Maddan family from the Island of Clare to Australia. Father Patridk Maddan Mother Anne Bennmett, daughter Anne who was born in 1841. Anne was married in Sydney in 1860 in Sydney. --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.338 / Virus Database: 189 - Release Date: 3/14/02 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.338 / Virus Database: 189 - Release Date: 3/14/02

Hi all, I'm trying to track the ship that my grandmother came from Britain to Sydney on. I know from her death certificate that it would have been in 1920 or 21. I know she came from Liverpool UK. I've been looking at the great site "Convictions", which has the listings of ships for that period. What seems to be missing in most cases is the port of origin. Does anyone have any suggestions for finding a listing of ships doing the run from Britain to Australia in that period? From there I can try looking at some some passenger listings at National Archives. thanks, glen lambert Sydney, Aus.

Hi Listers, I have been searching for a few Years now, trying to find My 2xGrt Grandfather , ( Walter John WHAM ) and His 4 Children ( Caroline Maud, Florence Mary, Frederick Henry & Beatrice Grace ) Immigration Records into Queensland from Mid 1887 to 1889. I am being told through Family Members, they possibly paid their own way to the Rockhampton Area. I have been told that this could be a little harder to find if they did. They might of got off at Rocky or possibly Gladstone. I hope S.K.S. will be able to help. T.I.A. Regards, Geoff

I have an enquiry concerning an arrival in Melbourne C.1880 on a vessel said to be named "Lady of Lorne" but I have not been able to trace any record of such a ship. Would appreciate any comments.

Hello Listers, This is my first posting to this List and I'm hoping someone is able to help with my query. My grandparents, Nellie and Clifford PRATT with their nine year old daughter Muriel (my mother) left Portsmouth UK on the S.S. Sophocles in January 1926 bound for Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The family were from Leeds. I've tried various internet shipping sites seeking information on this ship and maybe a passenger list, but haven't had any success - any suggestions would be welcomed please! Regards, Carol from Warner's Bay on Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia

To anyone who can help Would anyone have come across the name "Debreceny" on any passanger list for the above 1870 - 1884. Ships name unknown. I feel as though I am banging my head up against a brick wall and ready to give up. Thanks Roslyn.

Hi all I have ancestors named KERR who immigrated to Australia before 1857 from Co.Down, Northern Ireland. The family settled in Castlemaine, the parents Robert and Mary living there until their deaths. I have found records of the family there but cannot find the name of the ship that they came out on. Money was no problem so they would have been Unassisted passengers. Have checked NSW and PROV records but no matches there. Robert born in 1800 and Mary 1805, their children with them; James Frances John Jane David Samuel Margaret William Mary Emma Edmond. I would really appreciate it if SKS who has access to Index's relevant to the NSW or Victoria area, could do a lookup for me. I have a feeling that they were quite early settlers. Thanks heaps for reading this. Cheers Midge

Here is an interesting website, containing extracts from the diary of an 1839 immigrant on board the "India". Gordon Barlow http://www.home.gil.com.au/~bbiggar/india4.htm During this earlier voyage of the India an Irish Immigrant, Robert Bell, travelling in the intermediate cabin kept a journal of the voyage. The journal consists of 71 handwritten pages describing the events of the voyage and details of life on board. A copy of the journal is held by the University of Melbourne Archives. (119 Barry Street, Carlton, Victoria, 3053 Australia. Phone 61 3 93446848 or fax 61 3 93478627) The University of Melbourne Archives has kindly granted permission to include a precis of the journal on this web site. The precis has by necessity included only general facts of the voyage and details of a few highlights and events experienced. The full journal is very well written and contains details of daily life on board the ship. 28th Dec --- Last night a woman of the name of Sutcliffe, steerage gave birth to a fine boy.

FORWARDED BY ADMIN -----Original Message----- From: Bill.Pursey@Telstra.com [mailto:wpursey@bigpond.net.au] Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 2:41 PM To: AUS-IMMIGRATION-SHIPS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: {not a subscriber} Conway -Hobart Town 1855 I have a very limited list of passengers on the Conway from Liverpool 12/7/1855 into Hobart Town 14/10/1855 name range is Patrick Barrie (unclear writing) to Mary Draffin I also have a page of allocations this an official list stating Arrivees name, age, Religion Trade and applicant for the assisted passage and ship As the list is limited I ask that only request within the limitations below. Ships covered Storm Cloud Donald McKay Henry Reid Conway Ben Nevis James Baines Sussex John Bell Schomberg Indian Queen Names listed John Campbell to John Collins and family Bill & Rønæ Pursey Email bill.pursey@telstra.com --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.338 / Virus Database: 189 - Release Date: 3/14/02 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.338 / Virus Database: 189 - Release Date: 3/14/02