Hi all, Can sks please look up the Inquest CD for Isaac Dark 1852. I just need the no of the inquest please as I have a friend going to the PRO on Friday. Many thanks Chris Country Vic

Does any have William James Shand HODGES (born Portand but living at Hawthorn) and Emily WINSLADE (born Collingwood but living at Hawthorn) on their list? They were married 14th Sept 1887 at Hawthorn. Alan

I like this coincidence, definitely not the same people. My Aunty Doris S Smith b1911, Sydney, married Norris Cooper 1930s in Melbourne. He was from New Zealand. They had 5 kids, 3 girls & 2 boys. Cheers. Anne from Cairns, Aus. > [email protected] wrote: >

The nearest I can find that fits Leonard Cooper is this death entry: Leonard Cooper (parents U/Known) died 1976 aged 57 at Sunbury. (This seems to suggest that he lived alone or that the informant didn't know him). I cannot find an entry that fits Doris Cooper, and the Marriage Indexes I have access to only go to 1942. Do you have any other clues that might help? Perhaps second names? Do you know if the daughters married, and if so, their married surname? What was Leonard's occupation? Kind regards, Sandra.

Hi Sandra Thank you for your help, I have Leonard Cooper b.13 March 1918 His wife who he married in this country was Doris E Smith b. 5 Nov 1913 His daughters Janet B Cooper b.31 Dec 1940 & Madeline J Cooper b.17 July 1947 Bromley Oct- Dec 1/4 of 1939 Leonards occupation was Motor Vehicle Driver. This is all I have, not sure it is enough Ann-Marie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandra Beckett" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [AUS-MELBOURNE] re Leonard Cooper > The nearest I can find that fits Leonard Cooper is this death entry: > Leonard Cooper (parents U/Known) died 1976 aged 57 at Sunbury. (This > seems to suggest that he lived alone or that the informant didn't know > him). > > I cannot find an entry that fits Doris Cooper, and the Marriage Indexes > I have access to only go to 1942. > > Do you have any other clues that might help? Perhaps second names? Do > you know if the daughters married, and if so, their married surname? > What was Leonard's occupation? > > Kind regards, > Sandra. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.12/1599 - Release Date: > 07/08/2008 20:49 > > >

Hi I have just joined this list as I am looking for an Uncle and his family that emigrated to Australia and the info below fits the family I am looking for. If any of this sounds familiar I would love to hear from you. Leonard Cooper b.1918 in Leicestershire Doris Cooper b.1913 Janet Cooper b.1940 Madeline Cooper b.1947 This family lived at 4 Tweedy Road Bromley Kent before they sailed for Melbourne from Southampton 6 Sept 1959 on the ship Fairsea. Many thanks Ann-Marie (England)

'mornin' all, I thank you, all who offered advice and assistance and direction with my challenge. I have sent emails, written letters and made some money for Telstra following up on your ideas. I now need to chew the cud for a cupla days until the certificates and replies come flooding in (VBG). Thanks one and all Allabest, Col

Hello List,   I would very much appreciate some advice and help on finding information from shipping records in the Public Record Office, Victoria.    I am looking for the joining/engagement details of seaman Arthur HAYWARD who joined German barque C Paulsen in Melbourne before she sailed for Newcastle on January 17 1889.  The C Paulsen had arrived in Melbourne from London via Mauritius in late December 1888.  I believe Arthur HAYWARD was resident in Melbourne at the time he signed on.   What I really need to know is what his previous ship was.  This would typically be given in Engagement Registers, but is not specifically listed under any of the information in PROVguide 49 on the website Public Record Office, Victoria; although it looks like the series VPRS 22  Customs, Shipping and Immigration Records 1839-1898, may contain what I am looking for.   Has anyone experience of using these records?  I would very much appreciate some advice on this, and if there is anyone who could do a lookup for me that would be fantastic!   Thanks in anticipation.   Derek Hayward Dorset, UK __________________________________________________________ Not happy with your email address?. Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at Yahoo! http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/ymail/new.html

Actually Gen if memory serves me right the benefit was called 'the unmarried mothers allowance' or something like that. Anne . -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]otsweb.com] On Behalf Of GMC Corporate Solutions Sent: Monday, 4 August 2008 12:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AUS-MELBOURNE] Unmarried Mother's Home Hi Perle I think you are looking for: St Joseph's Home for Unmarried Mothers in Grattan Street, (opposite the Royal Womens Hospital) This was set up in 1905 for young girls in a 'situation' at the time. In 1973, after the Supporting Parent Benefit became available, institutional care was eventually phased out as more young women were able to keep their babies. Google the name and you should find some information Regards Gen Campbell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Perle" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 10:45 AM Subject: [AUS-MELBOURNE] Unmarried Mother's Home > Hello List. > > This is a longshot and possibly with the scant information I have is > impossible to answer. Does anyone have any information of a Catholic > Convent for unmarried mother's back in the 1950's. The only info I have > is > that it was at the terminus of a train journey from the city. > > I realise this is nothing to really go on, but maybe someone will remember > something. > > Regards. > > Perle Brooking. > Younghusband. South Australia. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] 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 [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.12/1589 - Release Date: 8/3/2008 1:00 PM

I have to admit I do not know anything about the Queen Elizabeth home but I do have personal experience of St. Joseph's Unmarried Mother's home in Grattan Street, Carlton. Anne H. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Perle Sent: Monday, 4 August 2008 1:24 PM To: Raymond W. Henderson; [email protected] Subject: Re: [AUS-MELBOURNE] Unmarried Mother's Home > Their was also another one known as The Queen Elizabeth Home for > Un-Married > Mothers short term was know as Carlton home, Hello Raymond. Thanks for your email but it seems the one I am looking for is the one at Broadmeadow, don't know if it is still there or not and even if it is would they still have records and if so would they give any info out. Regards. Perle. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.12/1589 - Release Date: 8/3/2008 1:00 PM

G'day Perle, The Home of The Good Shepherd in Wembley -Leederville adjacent suburbs of Perth was just such a place at that time as a young man my mates n I would sometimes make nuisance of ourselves outside the walls until the Nuns would chase us away. Allabest Col

> G'day Perle, The Home of The Good Shepherd in Wembley -Leederville > adjacent > suburbs of Perth was just such a place at that time as a young man my > mates > n I would sometimes make nuisance of ourselves outside the walls until the > Nuns would chase us away. Hello Col. I see you have come through o.k. luckily they didn't catch you, some of these nuns can swing a good punch. Regards. Perle.

Hello Perle again I am sure that you should contact Mackillop Family Services who administer many founding agencies, including the sisters of St Josephs. Go to the link below. http://www.mackillop.org.au/AboutUs/History/tabid/69/Default.aspx Jenny Glare will be able to help you. They have been of great assistance to me in the past. Regards Gen Genevieve Campbell 4 Vera Street Bulleen Victoria 3105 Tel: (03) 9850 4669 Fax: (03) 9850 5640 Mobile (0413) 445 449 Website: www.gmccorporate.com.au Email: [email protected] IMPORTANT NOTICE The information transmitted is for the use of the intended recipient only and may contain confidential and/or legally privileged material. Any review, re-transmission, disclosure, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited and may result in severe penalties. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify GMC Corporate Solutions, Telephone (03) 9850 4669 and delete all copies of this transmission together with any attachments

> I am sure that you should contact Mackillop Family Services who administer > many founding agencies, including the sisters of St Josephs. Go to the > link below. > > http://www.mackillop.org.au/AboutUs/History/tabid/69/Default.aspx > > Jenny Glare will be able to help you. They have been of great assistance > to me in the past. Hello Gen. Thanks for your email, I'll certainly give it a try. Regards. Perle.

> I'm pretty sure it's the one at Broadmeadows that you are looking for. It > has been closed for many years now. I'm sure when exactly but at least by > 1974 as the then new Geogeghan College (now Penola College) used some of > the buildings. It is only approx a 5-10 minute walk from the 'home' to > Broadmeadows Station, which was the end of the line in those days. Hello Paul. Thanks for that, general opinion seems to be of the same mind. Regards. Perle.

> Their was also another one known as The Queen Elizabeth Home for > Un-Married > Mothers short term was know as Carlton home, Hello Raymond. Thanks for your email but it seems the one I am looking for is the one at Broadmeadow, don't know if it is still there or not and even if it is would they still have records and if so would they give any info out. Regards. Perle.

The St. Joseph Home at Broadmeadows is the only Catholic Home at the end of a train line which terminated there in the 1950s. It was on the south side of Camp Road (right) if you are coming towards Sydney Road. Eric. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Perle Sent: Monday, 4 August 2008 10:46 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [AUS-MELBOURNE] Unmarried Mother's Home Hello List. This is a longshot and possibly with the scant information I have is impossible to answer. Does anyone have any information of a Catholic Convent for unmarried mother's back in the 1950's. The only info I have is that it was at the terminus of a train journey from the city. I realise this is nothing to really go on, but maybe someone will remember something. Regards. Perle Brooking. Younghusband. South Australia. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

> The St. Joseph Home at Broadmeadows is the only Catholic Home at the end > of > a train line which terminated there in the 1950s. Hello Eric. Thanks for that, it certainly sounds the right one, as the story goes there was definately a train journey which terminated just a short walk from the home. Regards. Perle.

Their was also another one known as The Queen Elizabeth Home for Un-Married Mothers short term was know as Carlton home, I noticed just the other night that the whole block has been demolished it used to be right near the big round-a-bout at the top end near the Melbourne Uni and also the Melbourne General Cemetery My Father worked their back in the 1950's For H.T. McKern & Sons the builders. Regards, Ray. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Perle" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 12:18 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-MELBOURNE] Unmarried Mother's Home >> I think you are looking for: >> St Joseph's Home for Unmarried Mothers in Grattan Street, (opposite the >> Royal Womens Hospital) > > Hello Gen. > > Thanks for that I will google and see what comes up. > > Regards. > > Perle. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Perle I think you are looking for: St Joseph's Home for Unmarried Mothers in Grattan Street, (opposite the Royal Womens Hospital) This was set up in 1905 for young girls in a 'situation' at the time. In 1973, after the Supporting Parent Benefit became available, institutional care was eventually phased out as more young women were able to keep their babies. Google the name and you should find some information Regards Gen Campbell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Perle" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 10:45 AM Subject: [AUS-MELBOURNE] Unmarried Mother's Home > Hello List. > > This is a longshot and possibly with the scant information I have is > impossible to answer. Does anyone have any information of a Catholic > Convent for unmarried mother's back in the 1950's. The only info I have > is > that it was at the terminus of a train journey from the city. > > I realise this is nothing to really go on, but maybe someone will remember > something. > > Regards. > > Perle Brooking. > Younghusband. South Australia. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >