I am seeking knowledge of descendants of Bertram OSWALD,(b. 1900 at Tocumwal, NSW). who married Frances Violet (nee WRIGHT) in June 1925 at Hobart, Tasmania. His sister was born in 1902, at Chiltern, Victoria. Bertram's Parents were farm workers. Bertram and Frances had several children, of which 3 are known to have died. All in Victoria, (Melbourne). Australia. This man is one of my 'brick walls'. He is deceased. Hoping for some 'news'. Leona, in Toowoomba, Qld. -----Original Message----- From: aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of aus-melbourne-request@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, 4 February 2010 6:01 PM To: aus-melbourne@rootsweb.com Subject: AUS-MELBOURNE Digest, Vol 5, Issue 14 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2668 - Release Date: 02/04/10 19:35:00

> Can anyone tell me if the General Sessions of the Melbourne courts are > accessible for the 1940s > > cheers > > Peter Page > > 0406599000 > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-MELBOURNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Sorry everyone. It would help if I gave you the correct website address: http://www.ozgenonline.com/~riacaroline/ Sincere apologies, Ria.

Dear All I am writing to advise you of some new things on the Headstones from Cemeteries of Tasmania website. 1. The website has been moved, and is now a part of the Ozgenonline team. The new address is: http://ozgenonline.com/~riacaroline/ and cemeteries that have been posted thereon are also available via the Australian Cemeteries website on: http://www.australiancemeteries.com/ 2. I have made some structural changes to the website. Now on the home page you will see an index with two options: a cemetery index and an index to miscellaneous items such as memorials, etc. One of the memorials of particular interest to those interested in genealogy may be the Campbelltown pavement stones inscribed with the details of convicts transported from North America. 3. I have, over time, been adding to the Oatlands Anglican Cemetery (southern Midlands), and will continue with this, as I will for Longford Anglican Cemetery. 4. I have added another cemetery, Margate (All Saints Anglican) Cemetery. Margate is situated south of Hobart, after Kingston and before Snug. 5. I have added a number of new headstones to the Westbury (Catholic) Pioneer Cemetery site, and will be continuing with this over the next day or so. With regards, Ria Kotynia.

Maybe they moved on, cannot find any children b NSW which Port Phillip was part of back then. No shipping records that I can see. Maybe Try New Zealand or the states, maybe they were not sure where they were going, I have heard that before. carmel -----Original Message----- From: aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of K Steward Sent: Friday, 5 February, 2010 5:33 PM To: AUS-MELBOURNE@rootsweb.com Subject: [AUS-MELBOURNE] Reginald MEEHAN Port Phillip (Melbourne area)before 1844 ?? Seeking info on Reginald MEEHAN, who is believed to have been in Port Phillip before June 1844. When my gr-gr-grandmother, Catherine HINCHEYcame from Limerick Ireland to Sydney in 1844 as an assisted passenger on the bounty ship, Royal Saxon, her documents indicated that she already had a relative in the Colony: "a sister married to Reginald MEEHAN, gone to Port Phillip". I've been told that this kind of entry usually meant that they had arrived as a married couple but I have no idea which of Catherine HINCHEY's sisters this Reginald MEEHAN had married (she had at least 3 sisters- Bridget (b. 1825); Hanora (b.1828); Margaret (b. 1831)). I have info to share about parents/descendents of Catherine Hinchy if anyone has a connection. This "mystery MEEHAN" has been a brick wall for me for years - I've not been able to find any trace of him/them anywhere in Australia (or back in Ireland for that matter) but perhaps with more data and more "genies" online now, I'm really hoping for a breakthrough. Any/all assistance would be very much appreciated! Kaye Steward Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-MELBOURNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Kaye Are you sure it doesn't say "a married sister" and then in the disposal column say Gone to Reginald Meehan Port Phillip?" Where did you get the detail from, as the shipping list doesn't have disposal(just viewed it) Margaret

Hi Kaye I have had a good look at all the Victorian BMD CD's, but this is the only likely one I could find. Regards Wendy Digger - Edwardian Index. Victoria 1902-1913 -------------------- Surname: MEEHAN Given Names: Margt Event: D Sex: Spouse Surname/Father: Unknown Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Unknown UNKNOWN Age: 75 Age Code: Birth Place: Death Place: Melb S Year: 1905 Reg. Number: 13615 > When my gr-gr-grandmother, Catherine HINCHEYcame from Limerick Ireland to > Sydney in 1844 as an assisted passenger on the bounty ship, Royal Saxon, > her > documents indicated that she already had a relative in the Colony: "a > sister > married to Reginald MEEHAN, gone to Port Phillip". but I have no idea which of Catherine HINCHEY's sisters > this Reginald MEEHAN had married (she had at least 3 sisters- Bridget (b. > 1825); Hanora (b.1828); Margaret (b. 1831)).

Okay - thanks for replying. Unfortunately he is not the man I am looking for. Anne -----Original Message----- From: aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of J & R Gay Sent: Friday, 5 February 2010 4:29 PM To: aus-melbourne@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [AUS-MELBOURNE] Prendergast He was listed as a Labourer. Cheers Jenni ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anne Hanson" <annehanson1@bigpond.com> To: <aus-melbourne@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-MELBOURNE] Prendergast > Hi Jenni, > > Do you know what Patrick's occupation was? > > Cheers > > Anne > > -----Original Message----- > From: aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of J & R Gay > Sent: Thursday, 4 February 2010 2:02 PM > To: aus-melbourne@rootsweb.com > Subject: [AUS-MELBOURNE] Prendergast > > Wondering if anyone else is researching the PRENDERGAST name in Melbourne? > > My GG Grandparents, Patrick and Mary arrived in Melbourne in 1854 from > County Galway (don't know exactly where) and went on to have several > children most of whom went on to live in Melbourne for the rest of their > lives. > > Hoping there are distant relatives out there > Jenni > Adelaide > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-MELBOURNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-MELBOURNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-MELBOURNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi List just thought I would re list my families. Davies Willliam and Mary at Welsh church LaTrobe st Melbourne c 1900 Sidwell from South Melbourne a Davies brother and sister married into this family c1880s. Stella Mignot married Frederick Davies 1920 Stella's mother was Elizabeth Colbert b1864 Just hoping to hear from others who may be researching along these lines. regards Jan

Hello Marina Thank you. I Do what I can to help out. Julie N Hello Julie, Many thanks, you do a fantastic job. Regards, Marina New Zealand ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julie N" < familiestree@hotmail.com> To: < australia-cemeteries-l@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 2:08 PM Subject: [AUSTRALIA-CEMETERIES] Maffra cemetery _________________________________________________________________ Shopping Trolley Mechanic If It Exists, You'll Find it on SEEK http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157639755/direct/01/

He was listed as a Labourer. Cheers Jenni ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anne Hanson" <annehanson1@bigpond.com> To: <aus-melbourne@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-MELBOURNE] Prendergast > Hi Jenni, > > Do you know what Patrick's occupation was? > > Cheers > > Anne > > -----Original Message----- > From: aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of J & R Gay > Sent: Thursday, 4 February 2010 2:02 PM > To: aus-melbourne@rootsweb.com > Subject: [AUS-MELBOURNE] Prendergast > > Wondering if anyone else is researching the PRENDERGAST name in Melbourne? > > My GG Grandparents, Patrick and Mary arrived in Melbourne in 1854 from > County Galway (don't know exactly where) and went on to have several > children most of whom went on to live in Melbourne for the rest of their > lives. > > Hoping there are distant relatives out there > Jenni > Adelaide > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-MELBOURNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-MELBOURNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks, I can't see them on the website; maybe I'm looking in the wrong place? However, I'm pretty sure mine are all buried at Melb General; I visited the grave and photographed it in the late 80's pre digital days and it is hard to read as it was a bright day and the carved letters didn't show up very well. But transcribed it on the spot so I know what is meant to be there. Thanks again Jenni ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maria Celano" <maria.celano@gmail.com> To: <aus-melbourne@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-MELBOURNE] Prendergast in Fawkner Cemetery >I am not a family member > however > I did take 2 tombstone photos and added to the following website > www.findagrave.com > > I take photos and add to website as a volunteer > Hope there are some connections > > cheers > Maria > Melbourne > > > > On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 2:02 PM, J & R Gay <jrgay@iprimus.com.au> wrote: > >> Wondering if anyone else is researching the PRENDERGAST name in >> Melbourne? >> >> My GG Grandparents, Patrick and Mary arrived in Melbourne in 1854 from >> County Galway (don't know exactly where) and went on to have several >> children most of whom went on to live in Melbourne for the rest of their >> lives. >> >> Hoping there are distant relatives out there >> Jenni >> Adelaide >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> AUS-MELBOURNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >> the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-MELBOURNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

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Seeking info on Reginald MEEHAN, who is believed to have been in Port Phillip before June 1844. When my gr-gr-grandmother, Catherine HINCHEYcame from Limerick Ireland to Sydney in 1844 as an assisted passenger on the bounty ship, Royal Saxon, her documents indicated that she already had a relative in the Colony: "a sister married to Reginald MEEHAN, gone to Port Phillip". I've been told that this kind of entry usually meant that they had arrived as a married couple but I have no idea which of Catherine HINCHEY's sisters this Reginald MEEHAN had married (she had at least 3 sisters- Bridget (b. 1825); Hanora (b.1828); Margaret (b. 1831)). I have info to share about parents/descendents of Catherine Hinchy if anyone has a connection. This "mystery MEEHAN" has been a brick wall for me for years - I've not been able to find any trace of him/them anywhere in Australia (or back in Ireland for that matter) but perhaps with more data and more "genies" online now, I'm really hoping for a breakthrough. Any/all assistance would be very much appreciated! Kaye Steward Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

I am not a family member however I did take 2 tombstone photos and added to the following website www.findagrave.com I take photos and add to website as a volunteer Hope there are some connections cheers Maria Melbourne On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 2:02 PM, J & R Gay <jrgay@iprimus.com.au> wrote: > Wondering if anyone else is researching the PRENDERGAST name in Melbourne? > > My GG Grandparents, Patrick and Mary arrived in Melbourne in 1854 from > County Galway (don't know exactly where) and went on to have several > children most of whom went on to live in Melbourne for the rest of their > lives. > > Hoping there are distant relatives out there > Jenni > Adelaide > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-MELBOURNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi Jenni, Do you know what Patrick's occupation was? Cheers Anne -----Original Message----- From: aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of J & R Gay Sent: Thursday, 4 February 2010 2:02 PM To: aus-melbourne@rootsweb.com Subject: [AUS-MELBOURNE] Prendergast Wondering if anyone else is researching the PRENDERGAST name in Melbourne? My GG Grandparents, Patrick and Mary arrived in Melbourne in 1854 from County Galway (don't know exactly where) and went on to have several children most of whom went on to live in Melbourne for the rest of their lives. Hoping there are distant relatives out there Jenni Adelaide ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-MELBOURNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Jenni No I haven't tried the Victorian PO Directories. I will have to go to the State Library. Thank You Cheers Libby Frank Morrah boatfarm@westnet.com.au -----Original Message----- From: aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of J & R Gay Sent: Tuesday, 2 February 2010 9:01 AM To: aus-melbourne@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [AUS-MELBOURNE] RALSTON You could try the Hamilton Historical society - they used to be in the main street (Gray St) but haven't been there for many years. Don't know if they have an online presence - Google it. Have you tried any Victorian PO directories for the years after his arrival - assuming you have confirmed that via the passenger lists? Maybe online but if not your State Library should have them and your State Genealogy society may have them. Jenni ----- Original Message ----- From: <Libby.Morrah@csiro.au> To: <AUS-MELBOURNE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 10:34 AM Subject: [AUS-MELBOURNE] RALSTON > Good Morning > I am trying to locate John Ralston arrived in 1868. Now I am unsure if he > went to > Hamilton Victoria. Can someone please help as this is a brick wall for > me. > Looking forward to a reply sometime soon. > > Cheers > Libby > > Libby Morrah > Administration Officer > CSIRO Property Services > 26 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington WA 6151 > P O Box 1130, Bentley WA 6102 > Phone: (08) 6436 8822 Fax: (08) 6436 8666 > Mobile: 0407 044 724 > Email: Libby.Morrah@csiro.au > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-MELBOURNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-MELBOURNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you Shirlee Cantwell I will give them a try. Cheers Libby Frank Morrah boatfarm@westnet.com.au -----Original Message----- From: aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-melbourne-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Shirlee Cantwell Sent: Monday, 1 February 2010 2:11 PM To: aus-melbourne@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [AUS-MELBOURNE] RALSTON Hi Libby If you visit the Western Australia Genealogical Society in Perth someone there should be able to help you. Contact details below: Western Australian Genealogical Society Inc. (WAGS) 6/48 May Street, Bayswater, Western Australia 6053 (P.O. Box 265, Bayswater, Western Australia 6933) Phone: (08) 9271 4311 Fax: (08) 9379 1572. Cheers Shirlee Wellington NZ ----- Original Message ----- From: <Libby.Morrah@csiro.au> To: <AUS-MELBOURNE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 6:47 PM Subject: [AUS-MELBOURNE] RALSTON > Hi Everyone > > Can someone help me find information for the passenger list for the ship > 'Great Britain' 1868. > Would I be able to get a copy of this! > > Cheers > Libby > > Libby Morrah > Administration Officer > CSIRO Property Services > 26 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington WA 6151 > P O Box 1130, Bentley WA 6102 > Phone: (08) 6436 8822 Fax: (08) 6436 8666 > Mobile: 0407 044 724 > Email: Libby.Morrah@csiro.au > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-MELBOURNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-MELBOURNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi all Just letting everyone know I have finished photographing Maffra Vic cemetery, Lawn & Niche is now online. http://www.australiancemeteries.com/ Julie _________________________________________________________________ View photos of singles in your area! Browse profiles for FREE http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/150855801/direct/01/

Wondering if anyone else is researching the PRENDERGAST name in Melbourne? My GG Grandparents, Patrick and Mary arrived in Melbourne in 1854 from County Galway (don't know exactly where) and went on to have several children most of whom went on to live in Melbourne for the rest of their lives. Hoping there are distant relatives out there Jenni Adelaide