Hello I am a Canberra-based Master of Arts (Art History and Curatorship) student currently enrolled in the thesis component of my course at the Australian National University. My topic is to investigate the incidence of post-mortem photographic portraiture and related issues in Victorian-era Australia. I am wondering if you might know of any appropriate images or have any text-based information about the subjects, their deaths, their families, the photographers, the studios, or any relevant information about the social contexts within which they were produced. Thank you for your time, Shelley Clarke

Hello from Melbourne. Is anyone researching the VALLIS name, around Calliope? 1850's onwards? I have Robert Vallis who was married to Mary Ann (Polly) WELCH. Cheers, Bob.

Hello from Melbourne. I am reposting the names I am researching, hoping that someone else is too BAILEY BENSON CUNNING IBBOTSON PRIZEMAN SHERRINGTON\ STREETER THREADINGHAM WELCH All are from Gladstone, Calliope, Rockhampton areas. Cheers, Bob Cunning.

Hello Jeff and Carol, Thank you very much for those records. I have recently found those Orr/Hunter people on the LDS Ancestral File, but they aren't mine, they were born in Vic., and mine were born and married in Scotland. Same parents names, though.Confusing!! These would seem to belong, though the Jane Hunter changes too Jean, and Jeannie, but I've found that happens quite a bit with records. So it looks promising. This is sure to be my Margaret:- Surname: MATTHEWS Given Names: Margt Father: Matthews Wm Orr Mother: Jean HUNTER Death Place: WATTA Age: 87 Age Code: Year: 1925 Reg Number: 7558 Event: D _____________ and my William:- Surname: ORR Given Names: Wm Father: Orr Wm Mother: Jean HUNTER Death Place: ARM Age: 85 Age Code: Year: 1929 Reg Number: 53 Event: D _________ This would probably be my James,:- His g/mother on his father's side was Jane/Jean Galt/Gault. Digger - Federation Index. Victoria 1889-1901 Surname: ORR Given Names: Jas Galt Event: D Sex: M Spouse Surname/Father: Wm Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Jeannie HUNTER Age: 50 Age Code: Birth Place: Death Place: South Fitzroy Year: 1889 Reg. Number: 2039 ______________________ and William's twin brother, Thomas Hunter Orr:- Surname: ORR Given Names: Thos Hunter Event: D Sex: Spouse Surname/Father: Orr Wm Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Jean HUNTER Age: 64 Age Code: Birth Place: Death Place: Mvern Year: 1907 Reg. Number: 1940 ___________________ And I'm guessing this is the Jane ORR I've been hunting??She also goes by Jeannie, it will take quite a bit of checking. But Jeannie is a family name, (but also in many scottish familits, I suppose) WOW, I hope this is the Gold strike! Exciting. The dates certainly would be right. Digger - Edwardian Index. Victoria 1902-1913 Surname: ORR Given Names: Jean Hunter Event: D Sex: Spouse Surname/Father: Orr Thos Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Jean KAYE Age: 95 Age Code: Birth Place: Death Place: Watta Year: 1908 Reg. Number: 1207 ____________ JEAN HUNTER Female Event(s): Birth: Christening: 07 DEC 1812 New Cumnock, Ayr, Scotland Death: Burial: Parents: Father: THOMAS HUNTER Family Mother: JEAN KAY You have been a great help with this, and I'm very appreciative of the work you have done for me. It goes to show that we can search for quite awhile using a different name to what is on the Scots records, eg Jane/Jean/Jeannie. Realy need to be open minded. Now to prove all this. !! Many thanks, Jill

Andrew Bruce Gordon 29/07/00 LOVENLY remembered and cherished, Cheryl, Alice and Boys. Publication Date: 29/07/04 MILNER Violet 29.7.2001 Norman 10.3.1970 Loved and remembered always. From your Family. Publication Date: 29/07/04 HALL, Sylvia - 29/07/1985. George - 20/08/1983. George Jnr - 25/03/1942. Wonderful parents, loving and kind, what beautiful memories they left behind. Lovingly remembered by Myrna, Dell & Families. Publication Date: 29/07/04 HENNESSEY Colin Patrick 29/07/93. Loved and Remembered, Sadly missed, Wife Grace and Family. Publication Date: 29/07/04 Ken Johnson 1936 - 2003 TRUE Gentleman, dear friend. Sadly missed Ced and Phyll Coombes. Publication Date: 28/07/04 KUBLER: Mark & Elizabeth (nee Kay). Welcome with love a son Nicholas Mark. A brother for Blake. Publication Date: 28/07/04 We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software

COL CONTOR LOVING memories of our dear husband, father, father-in-law and Kai (Boomie). Forever in our hearts. (Loved and remembered always by Enid, Terry and Lyn, Rob and Marl, Tina and Bernie and families). Publication Date: 29/07/04 GRACE ELIZABETH PHILLIPS 05.10.1913 - 29.07.2001 DEARLY Loved Sadly Missed. (Joan, Lee and Family) Publication Date: 29/07/04 JOSEF KRONSTEINER PASSED away 29-7-1994 Always loved and remembered by his wife Victoria. Publication Date: 29/07/04 KLIBBE, Martin Owen Stanley of Homebush. The relatives and friends of the late Martin Klibbe, much loved son of Owen and Dawn, beloved brother and brother-in-law of Alana, Anita and Troy O'Pray are respectfully advised that Martin's Funeral Service will commence at 1.00 p.m. (Friday 30/7/04) at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Gordon Street, Mackay. The cortege will then leave for the Walkerston Cemetery. Members of the Mackay and District Square Dancing Club, Qld Young Nationals, National Party of Australia, Australian National Flag Association, Australian Family Association and Australians for Constitutional Monarchy are invited to attend. No flowers by family request. Donations in lieu to Australian National Flag Association, Mackay Branch. Envelopes will be available at the church entrance. CITY FUNERAL SERVICES 105 Sydney Street Phone 4957 4653 Australian Owned Publication Date: 29/07/04 LOIS MATTHEWS 29/7/1996 ANOTHER year has passed But in our hearts You'll forever last. (Loved and Sadly missed from Bob and Families) Publication Date: 29/07/04 MAARTJE MARIA COSGROVE 27.5.1941 - 28.7.2002 WE do not need a special day, To bring you to our minds, For the memories we have of you, Are of the everlasting kind.(Forever in our hearts from the family). Publication Date: 28/07/04 MAARTJE MARIA COSGROVE BORN Holland 27/05/1941 Died in Australia 28/07/2002 Nothing so beautiful ever dies. (Love JC) Publication Date: 28/07/04 PATON, Cyril John (Jack). Late of Masonic Nursing Home, Kirwan and formerly of Maryvale Street, Townsville. All relatives and friends of Cyril John (Jack) Paton are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service which will commence at 3.00 p.m. Friday afternoon 30th July, 2004 at the Woongarra Crematorium Chapel, Townsville. No Flowers by Request MORLEYS FUNERALS Q.F.D.A. A.F.D.A. Townsville. (07) 4779 4744 Publication Date: 28/07/04 KEATING, Edna Joyce (Joyce) of Melba Street, Armstrongs Beach. The relatives and friends of the late Joyce Keating, dearly loved wife of Eddie (dec), dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Mervyn and Valerie, Kevin and Lia, Valerie and Garry Hendicott, Rob and Lisa. Dearly loved grandmother of Craig and Sue-Anne, Brett and Bec, Clint and Carly, Greg and Fallon, Adrian and Elyshia, Stephen and Amy, Demi and Teal. Dearly loved great-grandmother of Jayden, Evan, Jessica, and Briegh, and dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of their respective families, are respectfully advised that Joyce's funeral service will commence at 10.00 a.m. (Wednesday 28/7/04) at St Luke's Anglican Church, Broad Street, Sarina. The cortege will then leave for the Sarina Cemetery. Members of the Sarina Bowls Club are invited to attend. CITY FUNERAL SERVICES 105 Sydney Street Phone 4957 4653 Australian Owned Publication Date: 27/07/04 PEATEY, Robert Lloyd. Late of Bethany Nursing Home. Passed away 23rd July 2004, aged 77 years. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Robert's funeral service to be held at Bethany Chapel on Wednesday the 28th July 2004 commencing at 1 p.m. TUCKER & NANKIVELL 166 Alma Street Phone 4927 2500 Publication Date: 27/07/04 We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software

Hello again I don't know if I'm helping anyone out there but while I'm on the subject of "the Einasleigh", I have reasonable copy of a Kidston Reunion newsprint dated 23rd September 1984 that I can look up for you and advise further information on a family. The copy may not scan too well but I'll play it by ear depending on the number of inquiries received. Again, you can contact me off-list. Sorry that most of these are not listed alphabetically. Kidston came into being in 1907 when gold was first "officially" discovered on the Oaks Gold Field, ie on The Oaks Station on the Copperfield River near the Gregory Range. I will mention as many names as possible. * Letters of apology for non-attendance at the Kidston Reunion were from - Ron McKAUGE of Trinity Beach .. mentions that his late wife was taken to Kidston in a packsaddle when only 3 weeks old when her parents went to Kidston in 1911, when her father Sam FAVELL took over the Kidston State School. Richard Morton (Mort) MACHAN married Christina SUHLE, dau of William SUHLE who had a crushing mill at Durham. ... Talks about a family tragedy when 5 yr old Alice Christina MACHAN was accidentally killed when thrown from the buggy when the horses bolted. Soon after the family moved away to Mareeba. This was written by Mrs Noeline MACHAN of Yeppoon. Bertha WYATT nee MICHELMORE of Charters Towers wrote that although she lived at Gilberton, she stayed at YEOS place in Kidston in 1923 when she attended the school there. She was taught by Mr WHITBY. May PAINE nee BAGNALL wrote about her happy schooldays memories in Kidston when her family lived in a tent on the Copperfield River. Some names she remembers from the school were - JENNINGS, RYAN, JAGO, TOWLER, LESTER, HOLECROFT, LIMKIN & PRICE. Fred FREUDENBERG of Cairns wrote a lengthy letter - his family came from Charters Towers to Kidston abt 1910. His father was an assayer and cyanider and he joined Tom GOUGH and they opened a cyanide works near the Copperfield River. ... mentions Sam FAVELL, Tom HULL and Harold STEGMAN, teachers; describes the batteries crushing and when the State Battery was erected "I was assistant to the engineer, George GILMORE; Carl JACOBSON was the manager. Mrs George RYAN operated a hotel while her husband had a cattle property named "Wellfern". Charlie McDOWALL ran another hotel; JENNINGS was the baker, Arthur WILSON and later Charlie BROWN were butchers; Bert SUTHERLAND and later Tom TAIT were the Police Officers and Albert BOYNES the postmaster; Fred BROWNING & Bill MURPHY wee ambulance bearers. Alf JAGO and H O SMITH ran stores as did Abdul HOOSAIN whose was opposite the hotel; John YEO was the blacksmith; Ted RICHARDS drove the coach to Einasleigh and the Chinese gardeners unnamed (as usual). Other residents were Alf LESTER and his siblings Hazel, Mary, Tom and Jim. Jack ORR was a teamster - he was related to the KELSO's - May KELSO married a BURNS ... * Herbert Henry BAGNALL was the first baby born in Kidston on 29 Jul 1909 "near Oaks Rush" and copy of extract is included. * Jean MATTHEWS mar to Tom was a dau of John & Kate ORR. John with his wagons was a well known carrier of Kidston during the early days. * Kidston News random extracts. Dates back to 1907 when two prospectors named Charlie MACK and William BARRY reported finding gold on the Copperfield R about 7 miles above the Oaks Station & 30 miles from Einasleigh, and those men with Charlie HAWKINS, are generally regarded as the first men to produce gold on the field known as The Oaks Rush. On Christmas Day there were over 60 men on the field and by mid Jan 1908 the number was about 200. On 28 Sep 1908 the mysterious murder of Nellie DUFFY was reported; on 26 Jan 1909 Walter Edward KIERNAN arrived by coach to commence teaching at the newly established school; a malaria outbreak with typhoid symptoms on 17 March 1910 with Dr TYRIE arriving from Cairns to take control, commandeered the school dance hall as a temp hospital - 120 people were ill and 25 died, meanwhile the children were taught in a hall at JANSEN's Hotel. On 3 Aug 1910 the school building was sold by public auction for 37 pounds and by 26 Sep 1910 school had been suspended as there was nowhere suitable to hold classes; 24th Nov the Education Department approved the erection of a new State School at a cost of 263 pounds, however the lowest tender received was 416 pounds ... a lot of discussion ... 50-60 children were receiving no education and 24 Feb 1911 the Department accepted a tender of 404 pounds for the erection of the new school which was opened on 25 Sep 1911. Good crushings were reported with new equipment being brought in and one mentioned the last crushing from THOMPSON's claim was at a depth of 160 feet, produced 75 ozs of gold from only 3½ tons of stone. And so on 1912 up to 1922 when on the 10 Aug at Mt Hogan the BAGNALL's house water supply had stopped and upon investigation it was discovered that Toby the children's horse had slipped down the well and met with a sad fate (described). Population of 300 in 1922 when Tom DIXON was the Aerated Water Manufacturer, John YEO the blacksmith & Wheelwright, McMILLEN Bros butchers, A H BRUCE and E V LEMKEN (sic) should have been LIMKIN, W WILKINSON & W J YEO were Carrying Contractors; Hotel Shamrock ran by Annie JENNINGS & JAGO & SMITH still had stores. The Warden's report for 1929 stated that the Kidston State Battery crushed 8,029 tons of ore ... 22 mines supplying the mill ... Mountain King, Kidston Claim & Tunnel Extended; W J HARVEY-HALL erecting a 5 stamp battery at Percyville. However, the 1940 Warden's Report stated the Kidston Battery crushed 7,388 tons of ore for a return of only 624 ozs. * There is a school photo supplied by Fred FREUDENBERG around 1912-1914 before WW1 when the head teacher was Fred FAVELL assisted by Ruby CARLYLE. Others in the pic include Elsie YEO, Les CAMPBELL, Norman LIMKIN, Hazel LISTER, Jessie MacCULLOUGH, Nellie RYAN, Dollie ROBINS, Maud YATES, Winnie MacCULLOUGH, Julia MURPHY, Bill WELLMAN, Edgar LIMKIN, the Anderson brothers and Elsie, the Police Tracker's daughter. * Attendances at the reunion - BAGNALL, Florrie who married Fred BIRDITT, from Mackay; she was one of the first 2 children to arrive at Oaks Rush. More about that. BELLINGER, Albert CAMPBELL, George & wife Valarie from "The Oaks" station. Val is a dau of Bill & Alice CARLSON CARLSEN, Bill & Alice nee HOOLIHAN of Mareeba CARTY, Stan the yodeller, 1st class CARR, Jim COLLINS, David & wife Ellen & 2 children, Spring Crk Station CONDON, Don & wife Rita from "Conjuboy" Station with children. Rita is a McDOWALL FRENCH, Gus & Adelaide nee HOOLIHAN from Mt Hogan HODDER, Pat with wife Blanche now from Townsville. HOLLIHAN, Dan from Kidston son of Jack Snr HOLLIHAN, Jack son of Jack Snr HOLLIHAN, Ted & wife Mabel, Postmaster, son of Jack Snr HOLLIHAN, Eddie from Iowna son of Ted HOOLEY - 3 generations from Mareeba KNOTT, Graham & wife Carol LEITCH, Alex MATTHEWS, Jean nee ORR dau of John & Kath, contractors McDOWALL, Frank & wife Gwenda from Charters Towers, both school teachers. Son Geoff. McDOWALL, Jack from Kidston & wife Thora McDOWALL, Jim & wife Nancy of Perryvale NICHOLSON, Alf & his sister Frances PARKER, Tom from Charters Towers, retired PMG SLOAN, Tom & Maud of Collinsville & son Gary TICKLE, Reg & Lola his wife. Schoolteacher 1950-1952, of Townsville TURNER, Ray grandson of Gladys SLOAN WALES, Neil and wife Sharon from Charters Towers WHELAN, Charlie later moved to Charters Towers; mention of Ayr & "Didjeridu" near Brandon WILSON, David & Audrey from Townsville. Commercial Photographer WYATT, Fred WYATT, Frank and wife Bertha dau of Ernie & Lydia MICHELMORE. *Some Social News from the 1930's mentions MICHELMORE 1933, HOOLIHAN 1934, BAGNALL'S ... *Included is a list of Principals at the Kidston State School 1909 - 1955 when the school closed and the building shifted to Mt Surprise. I didn't type names. Also school enrolment numbers 1909-1953. *Various pics - Mt King Mine THOMPSON & WILKE's shaft, Wide's knob, Oaks Goldfield Harries & Swan's Puddler, Charley's Crk Spencer and Stalker's Puddling Plant, Charley's Crk Bagnell & Kettell's Dry blower Reg Tickle and some of his scholars at the State School in April 1952 School Photo group c1910-1912 mentioned above Dalton & Flo HOOLIHAN cutting the Golden Wedding Cake in 1979 The BAGNALLS in 1980 - Fred Bagnall, "Kurrajong", Charters Towers, 4820 was the Editor. Published and printed by Printmate, 129 Gill St, Charters Towers in 1984 Regards Jacquie Christensen. "To forget one's ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without a root." Chinese Proverb

Hello listers I'm submitting names from Stephanie Bennett's "The Murder of Nellie Duffy" [ISBN 0 7318 1117 8 (2001)] that might help find ancestors. The area of interest is Carpentaria Downs "on the Einasleigh" River, just SW of Ingham on the edge of the Gregory Range. The main towns around about are Normanton, Croydon, Georgetown and Einasleigh. These were old gold, copper and tin mining areas in the 1880's but after the bulk of the prospecting population moved on, some stayed on to work the various station properties in the district or ran servicing businesses. If anyone wants more information about purchasing the book I can give more information, ie publishers etc. This book is not indexed. Neighbouring PROPERTIES fanning out from Carpentaria Downs - THE OAKS on the Copperfield R - 12 miles and 19 kms away VALLEY OF LAGOONS on the source of Burdekin R - 30 miles and 50 kms OLD CARPENTARIA - 12 miles and 19 kms Other stations in the general district - ST RONAN'S, N-E OF CARPENTARIA DOWNS near the Gorge Range GUNNAWARA, N-E at the Gorge Range KIRRAMA, N-W of Cardwell FOREST HOME, on the Gilbert R between Georgetown & Croydon Towns - Carpentaria Downs to Georgetown - 75 miles and 120 kms Georgetown to Croydon - 95 miles and 150 kms Georgetown to railhead at Almaden, 240 kms Carpentaria Downs to Einasleigh - 24 miles and 40 kms Est 1898 Kidston (Oak's Rush) Cairns - coastal port by steamships or steamers to the south SURNAMES at Carpentaria Downs (CD), 1907-8 ********************************* AH SUNE, unknown, Chinese gardener BRIMM, Oscar, 19, stockman BALDERSTONE, Thomas, 60's, storekeeper CHARLIE THE MYALL, unknown, Aboriginal stockman DAY, Darcy, 20-30, head stockman DILLON, Michael, middle-aged, horsebreaker, rouseabout DUFFY, Eleanor (Nellie) aged 36 yrs, housekeeper (from Mackay,Q) *FROST, Thomas William, 63 yrs, station bookkeeper LEE, Edmund, 60's, carpenter MAGGIE, unknown, "Charlie the Myall's" wife & dom servant [MAGGIE & Charlie's children - Johnny the Stockman, abt 12, Aboriginal stockman Bobby the Devil, abt 7 yrs Little Charlie, abt 5 yrs] MAUDIE, abt 15, aboriginal domestic servant MORI, 'Charlie', unknown, Japanese cook McINTYRE, Oswald, 26 yrs, Henry's nephew POWER, William, 45, boundary rider TOBY, mid 20's, Aboriginal stockman WILSON, Henry Charles, 55 yrs, 'Gwarra' nickname, Station Manager, b Tamworth, NSW, 1851 WILSON, Fanny Mary Thomasine nee PERROTT of Armidale, 53 years, Henry's 2nd wife. WILSON, George Alwynne, 30 yrs, Henry's son WILSON, Billy, abt 23 yrs, Aboriginal stockman, Henry Wilson's "boy" of Coolgarra Dist near Herberton (tin mining). * Tom Frost was ex Mgr Qld Nat Bank/Croydon Town Clerk -1905 (wife Emma lived Croydon). ------------------------------------- Other names mentioned in connection with the murder inquiry & trial - BURN, Rody, 52, Police Sub-Inspector of Georgetown ex Blackall BRANNELLY, Police Inspector of Blackall DOUBLEDAY, Mr AG, Georgetown DOUGLAS, RJ, (Robert) barrister, Townsville, son Hon John Douglas FITZGERALD, Miss Polly GORDON, Robert, cattle buyer staying at Oaks Rush HISHON, Mr Police Magistrate of Georgetown JAMESON, Charles, Crown prosecutor Northern Supreme Court JOHNSON, Constable LEU, Jacob solicitor, of Roberts, Leu & Barrett, Townsville LIMKIN, Arthur Henry, mining proprietor LUKIN, Mr L O, barrister, Brisbane MALONE, Police Inspector, Cairns MONI, Ricardo Dr, Uni of Parma, Italy NAKAHAMA ex Japanese cook at CD RAYNARD, Alexander, van driver & storekeeper for Roberts & Murphy REYNOLDS, Constable of Oaks Rush (Kidson) SHAND, Mr Justice, Townsville SUTHERLAND, Mr, Oaks Rush TOBIN, Michael, carrying contractor CD to Townsville URQUHART, Chief Inspector, Brisbane "Wyreema" - Coastal vessel plying Cairns-Townsville 1908 WILSON, Mr, solicitor, Townsville at THE OAKS OUTSTATION, 19 kms away from CD ************************************* PHILLIPS, Walter, Manager former CD stockman PHILLIPS, Gertrude, his wife FORD, Minnie, housekeeper KITTY, Aboriginal servant GUNNAWARRA1895 (The Gunnawarra Outrage) ********************* EWAN, Mr, Owner EWAN, Tommy, abt 20, Aboriginal stockman WILSON, Henry, Manager abt 1886-1895 WILSON, Mrs WILSON, Billy, 10, Aboriginal 'boy' ANDY, Aboriginal stockman COLLINS, Edgar Dowse, stockman DOUGLAS, Aboriginal stockman FITZGERALD, Sub-Inspector of Police, Cairns HOLLOWAY, Mr, Agent, Herberton, Qld KARRA, Aboriginal stockman KANGAROO HILLS TOMMY, Aboriginal stockman LAKE, Sam, saddler PADDY & JOE, Aboriginal stockmen PARRY-OKEDAN, Police Commissioner RINGROSE, Mr, Solicitor, Herberton WHITE, Walter, stockman at KIRRAMA, 1895 ***************** EWAN owner of lease up to 1895 WILSON, Henry & family owners of grazing lease, 1895-1899 COLLINS, Edgar Dowse 'Fred', son-in-law of Wilson Nell Duffy, governess & lady-help until 1906 at FOREST HOME on the Gilbert ************************** Owned by Qld Meat Exporters & Agency C/L (QME&A) Henry Wilson was Manager in 1899 Nell Duffy, governess until abt 1902 ST RONANS *********** DARCY, James & family Nell Duffy, governess 1906-07

Hello all, I'm sorry I haven't got back to you before this, but my husband has had to go into hospital for open heart surgery, so I mightn't have time to get back to you all on this for a few days.Just thought I'd let you know, so you don't think I'm rude and unappreciative.Once again, thanks for your help so far, Jill

JAMES WOOD 27 JULY 1974 REMEMBERED with love Freda, Wally and Family Publication Date: 26/07/04 KEATING, Edna Joyce (Joyce), of Melba Street, Armstrong Beach. Passed away peacefully at the Mater Hospital 23/7/04. Funeral details in Tuesday's Daily Mercury. CITY FUNERAL SERVICES Phone 4957 4653 Australian Owned Publication Date: 26/07/04 CASEY MAREE McDONALD 30.11.1987 - 24.7.2002 MANY a lonely heart ache, Often a silent tear, But always a beautiful memory, Of one we loved so dear. (Always loved Uncle Philip, Aunty Nadine, Jessie and Brooke). Publication Date: 24/07/04 KLIBBE, Martin of Barrie Lane, Homebush.Tragically taken 15/7/04. Funeral arrangements will be advised in The Daily Mercury next week. Publication Date: 24/07/04 SABBO, Gustav William Alexander of Bakers Creek, Mackay. The relatives and friends of the late Gustav Sabbo, beloved husband of Rosina (Cossie) Sabbo, (nee Durante), beloved brother and brother-in-law of Leah and Kenny Baggow (both dec), Gladys and Dally Sabbo (both dec), Mabel and Don (dec) Simpson, Joyce and Noah (dec) Sabbo, Liza and Reggie Mooney (both dec), Irene and Ron (dec) Sabbo, Rude Sabbo, Margaret and Leslie (dec) Sabbo and uncle of the respective extended families are respectfully invited to attend Gustav's funeral which will leave the Scots Presbyterian Church cnr Harvey and Evans Av, North Mackay on conclusion of service commencing at 10 a.m. Monday the 26/7/04 for the Mt Bassett cemetery. MACKAY FUNERALS 189 Alfred Street Phone 4957 3248 Australian Owned Publication Date: 23/07/04 We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software

WARHURST KURT, Emma and big brother Jacob welcome with much love Alex Mitchell born on the 17/7/04 weighing 3520 grams. Many thanks to Sandra & Jayne & Doctors Bush & Taylor. Publication Date: 24/07/04 STEWART & MANLEY WE James & Glenda Stewart are delighted to share the news of Matthew's engagement to Lisa daughter of Russell & Karen Manley of Mackay. Publication Date: 24/07/04 JOHN Purcell & Jillian Burke wish to announce the safe arrival of TYRESE JOHN. Born 7th July 2004 wieghing 6lb 12oz. Publication Date: 20/07/04 We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software

Hi everyone, I'm sorry I didn't put enough info. in my letter re death of Jane ORR. She married William ORR in 1833 in Scotland, I think I have her birth in 1813. That's if the parents below are correct. Here are some more details, Jane ORR, nee HUNTER, father Peter, mother Margaret (not proved unequivically). The family that we know of, of William and Jane, all born Scotland Jane ORR (F). B: 27 Oct 1834 Margaret ORR (F)..B: 15 Sep 1836 James ORR (M) C: 15 Dec 1838 Janet ORR (F) B: 21 Mar 1841 Thomas Hunter ORR (M) B: 13 Feb 1843 William ORR (M) B: 13 Feb 1843 There is a George ORR, b.1855, Prahan, Vic., could be theirs. I've been looking for a John, but can't find his birth either. Jane was alive in 1881 when her husband died in Qld. . I'll get the death cert of William ORR, I think, that might help solve the problem of John and George. Many thanks for any help given, Jill.

Hello from Melbourne. I wonder if there anyone out there who attended PARAMATTA state school in Cairns 1938 to 1942?? I am looking for school photos, teachers' names, etc. I have the school Centenary book (1977) and there is nothing in that, nor in the later one. I am also on the School Friends list. Cheers, Bob.

Hi, I'm just resending this letter of two days ago, I'm not sure if it got through, hope you don't mind? Jill Hello once again, I'm still looking for the death of Jane ORR, after 1881, but before 1920. Would someone have one final look-up for me please?She was the widow of William ORR, from Ayrshire, Scotland. He died in Queensland.in 1881, and Jane then went to Victoria, or so the story goes. Any help greatly appreciated, Best wishes, Jill.

Hello once again, I'm still looking for the death of Jane ORR, after 1881, but before 1920. Would someone have one final look-up for me please?She was the widow of William ORR, from Ayrshire, Scotland. He died in Queensland.in 1881, and Jane then went to Victoria, or so the story goes. Any help greatly appreciated, Best wishes, Jill.

JOHN Purcell & Jillian Burke wish to announce the safe arrival of TYRESE JOHN. Born 7th July 2004 wieghing 6lb 12oz. Publication Date: 20/07/04 We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software

Paul Darren Iles - MISS You and love you. From Dad. Publication Date: 22/07/04 RABNOTT Merv (Rab) 22/7/99: Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. It's the emptiness without you, that never goes away. Loved and remembered by wife Mary and Family. Publication Date: 22/07/04 RICHTER, Ivy 22/7/92 - Loving memories of a Dear Nanna. Sadly missed by Mervyn and Margaret. Publication Date: 22/07/04 BELZ Tom 6.7.74 BELZ Alma 21.7.74 HARVEY Rose 28.7.74: Always remembered. Edna & Horrie Harvey and Family. Publication Date: 21/07/04 FLORENCE ISABEL GREGSON 21/07/95 - Thinking of you always, Sadly Missed. Royce, Lyn and Family. Publication Date: 21/07/04 JEFF, You're not around to see your favourite girl all grown, now embarking on a new pathway of her own. But know that we'll be always there, for in your absense so many do care. From Del, John, Kelvin, Noelene & families. Publication Date: 20/07/04 MC PHERSON, Jeffrey - 20/7/2002. Our precious brother. We will never forget you. Love Cheryl, Wally and family. Publication Date: 20/07/04 MC PHERSON, Jeffrey - 20/7/2002. Your memory is our greatest treasure to keep and love in our hearts forever. From Mum and family. Publication Date: 20/07/04 We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software

FALTINSKY, Albrecht (Bert) of Grendon Street, Mackay. The relatives and friends of the late Bert Faltinsky, dearly loved husband of Mary, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Vicki, Rob and Carolyn, Judy and Dale Barnes, loving grandfather of his 10 grandchildren, and his dear family and friends, are respectfully advised that Bert's Graveside Service will commence at 10.00 a.m. (Friday 23/7/04) at Mt Bassett Cemetery. CITY FUNERAL SERVICES 105 Sydney Street Phone 4957 4653 Australian Owned Publication Date: 22/07/04 FRASER, James Ronald (Jim) of Eungella Road, Wallingford. The relatives and friends of the late Jim Fraser. Dearly loved husband of Delia. Loved father and father-in-law of Richard, Anne and Arthur, Pam and Terry, Margaret and David, Graham, Karen and Bill, Thomas and Julie, Narelle and Jeff, John, Debbie and Ann, and Sandra and Graham. Loved grandfather and great grandfather of their repective families. Loved brother of Jessie and Margaret. Are respectfully advised that Jim's Funeral Servie will commence at 2.00 p.m. (Friday 23/07/2004) at the graveside at Walkerston Cemetery. No flowers by family request. Donations in lieu to The Kidney Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the graveside. NEWHAVEN FUNERALS 100% Queensland Owned Phone 4953 1200 Publication Date: 22/07/04 LLOYD, Clifford John (Barney) of 24 Podosky Street, West Mackay. The relatives and friends of the late Barney Lloyd, dearly loved husband of Nan, loved father and father-in-law of John and Jo, Chris and Linley, Andrew, and Jennie, loved grandfather of David, Jason, Mark, Tamsin, Kieran and Aneyrin, loved great grandfather of Sarah, Renee, Claire and Tyron, loved brother of Gwen, Edna (decd), and Barley (decd), are respectfully advised that Barney's Funeral Service will commence at 10.00 a.m. Friday 23/7/2004 in Newhaven's Chapel, Harbour Road, North Mackay. The cortege will then leave for the Mt Bassett Cemetery. NEWHAVEN FUNERALS 100% Queensland Owned Phone 4953 1200 Publication Date: 22/07/04 LUM WAN, Alan David (Jim) of Sarina Community Age Hostel, formerly of Proserpine. The relatives and friends of the late Jim Lum Wan, beloved son of William and Rosina (both dec), beloved brother and brother-in-law of Arthur (Joe) and Jess (dec), Alfred (Nugget) (Dec) and Angie, Alex and Thea, Andrew and Teddy, Netta and Charlie Raines, beloved uncle of their respective families are respectfully invited to attend Jim's cremation service which will commence at 2 p.m., Thursday 22/7/04 at Pacific Gardens Crematorium Chapel, Malin Road, Sarina. MACKAY FUNERALS 189 Alfred Street Phone 4957 3248 Publication Date: 22/07/04 EMMANUEL BORG IN loving memory of our father, father-in-law and Nunno who departed this life July 21, 1982. Always in our thoughts and will never be forgotten. (Sadly missed by John, Liz, Andrew, Louise and Mannie.) Publication Date: 21/07/04 GRACE BLACKFORD (NANNA) PASSED away 21st July 1997. Remembered always, Forever in our hearts. (Love Wayne, Doreen, Peta and Jay). Publication Date: 21/07/04 WAYNE FRANKLIN STEBBEINGS 21 JULY 2002 YOU left so suddenly,Loved ones go,And yet they stay, And walk beside us everyday. But love and memories outlast them all. Sadly missed and forever in our hearts. (Dad, Mum, Gary, Jan,Ashley, Frances, Chris, Brad, Ashleigh, Lindsay, Judy, Todd, Wade,Tynealle, Kodie, Dale,Marguerite, Chez, Bryce). Publication Date: 21/07/04 WAYNE STEBBEINGS 3.12.1967 - 21.7.2002 GOD has him in his keeping, We have him in our hearts. Deep in our hearts he will always stay, Loved and remembered everyday. (Dale, Marguerite and Chez). Publication Date: 21/07/04 ABBOTT, Stella Louisa, of Ivana Court, formerly of Mt Ossa. The relatives and friends of the late Stella Abbott, dearly loved wife of Frank (dec), loving mother and mother-in-law of Carol and Roger Simpson, Carmel and Bevan Wheeler, Margaret Sievers and William Rasmussen. Devoted grandmother of Jim and Joanne, Greg and Kristine, Des and Christine, Karen (dec), Ross and Michelle, Jan, Mark and Bobby, Ross and Deb, Scott and Kim, Tony and Tammy, Vicki and Shane, Darren and Kelly, Trudie and Steven, Troy and Patty, loving great grandmother of their respective families, loving sister and sister-in-law of Madge and Fred (both dec), Bertha and Dan (dec), Viola and John (both dec), Dulcie and Arthur (dec), Jimmy (dec) and Mabel, Phyllis and Mick (dec), Joan and Ted, Carmel and Mick (dec), George and Gloria, Pam and Tom, Reg and Debbie, Nancy and John, are respectfully advised that Stella's Funeral Service will commence at 2.00 p.m. (Thursday 22/7/04) at St Francis Xavier's Catholic Church, Bridge Road, Mackay. The cortege will then leave for the Walkerston Cemetery. Floral tributes welcome. CITY FUNERAL SERVICES 105 Sydney Street Phone 4957 4653 Australian owned Publication Date: 21/07/04 BOBONGIE, Henry Raymond (Smiler), 13/11/1925- 15/07/2004. Dearly beloved husband of Marjorie Bobongie (nee Corrie), beloved father and father-in-law of Thomasina and Kevin Viti (dec), Victor Bobongie (dec), Raymond Bobongie, Elaine and Noel Pitt, Linda and David Byres, Kathleen and Malcolm Walker, Eroy and Sue Bobongie, Suzanne and Allan Minniecon. Beloved grandad, great-grandad and great-great grandad of Viti-Harris, Pitt, Brennan, Walker, Bobongie, Minniecon, Fewquandie, Hodges, Milne, Bradshaw, Klokstad, and Foster families. Dearly beloved son of Andrew and Emma Bobongie (both dec). Beloved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of the Bobongie, Fewquandie, Davis, Ah-Wang, Corrie, Irelandes, Binsiar, Brown, Burke, Healy, Jose, Fieldhouse, Eastman, Elisi, Fatnowna, Christian, Hack, Hirakawa, Adams, Raymond, Seden, Sabatino, Andrews, Morrison, Pablo, Manaeu, Kii, Kennell, Salam, Savage, Mooney, Penola, Tonga, Querro, Bowie, Hodges, Giblett, Cassady, Tomarra, Tass, Mills, Williams, Lammon, Kissier, Pedro, Yasserie, Budby, Mau, Tareeala, Coakley, Shibasaki, Ahboo, Ambrum, Manantan, Swalli, Vea Vea, and Deshong families and their respective families and friends are advised Henry's funeral service will commence at 2.00 p.m. (Friday 23/7/04) at Seventh Day Adventist Church, Milton Street, Mackay. The cortege will then leave for the Mt Bassett Cemetery. Floral tributes welcome. CITY FUNERAL SERVICES 105 Sydney Street Phone 4957 4653 Australian Owned Publication Date: 21/07/04 COSTIGAN, Lyal Patrick of Drapers Siding, Eton. The relatives and friends of the late Lyal Costigan, dearly beloved brother of Ross, Nola and Jimmy, good friend of his workmates at Racecourse Mill and Marian Mill, are respectfully advised that Lyal's Graveside Service will commence at 10.30 a.m. (Friday 23/7/04) at Walkerston Cemetery. CITY FUNERAL SERVICE 105 Sydney Street Phone 4957 4653 Australian Owned Publication Date: 21/07/04 EMMANUEL BORG DEPARTED 21.7.82. Deep in our hearts You will always stay Loved and remembered every day. (Lovingly remembered by George, Rosalind, Michael and Angela, George, Briony, Paige and Syed, Leila and Nick). Publication Date: 21/07/04 EMMANUEL BORG DEPARTED 21.7.82. No longer with us, Our lives to share, But in our hearts, You are always there.Love always, (Darryl, Christine, Daniel, Rebecca, Bruce). Publication Date: 21/07/04 EMMANUEL BORG MY husband who departed on 21st July 1982. As time goes by and loneliness grows, Just how much I miss you everybody knows, Unseen tears can be wiped away,But the ache in my heart will always stay. (Your loving wife Carrie). Publication Date: 21/07/04 KLIBBE, Martin of Barrie Lane, Homebush.Tragically taken 15/7/04. Funeral arrangements will be advised in The Daily Mercury next week. Publication Date: 21/07/04 ROBERT EDMUND MOOHIN IN loving memory of our Dear Son, Brother, Brother-in-Law, Uncle and Grandson. Who was tragically taken on 21 July 1984. Not just a memory, Or part of out past, But part of our family, As long as time lasts. (Loved and rememberedalways Mum & Dad, Peter, Helen & family, Greg, Gayle & family and Nana Kirwan). Publication Date: 21/07/04 SCHOFIELD, Mary Kathleen (Kath) of English Street, Mackay. The relatives and friends of the late Kath Schofield, beloved wife of John (dec), loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Bob and Caryll, Ann and Geoff (dec) Taylor, Sister Margaret, Peter and Joan, loved Mummum of their respective families, loved sister of Dot Cairns, loved aunt of the Kruske and Schofield families, are respectfully advised that Kath's Reqiuem Mass will commence at 10.30 a.m. (Wednesday 21/07/04) at St Mary's Catholic Church, Juliet Street, Mackay. The cortege will then leave for the Mt Bassett Cemetery. Floral tributes optional or donations in lieu to Oz Care. Envelopes available at the church entrance. CITY FUNERAL SERVICES 105 Sydney Street Phone 4957 4653 Australian Owned Publication Date: 21/07/04 ISABEL GOODE 20 JULY 2002 FOREVER grateful for your good advice andunconditional love. (Steve, Erin and Bek). Publication Date: 20/07/04 SCIBERRAS: Salvatore(Sam) Passed away 20 July 1994. Loved and remembered everyday. (From Margaret). Publication Date: 20/07/04 SCIBERRAS: Sam Passed away 20 July 1994 There is a place in our hearts that is yours alone. A place in our life that no one else can own. You simply lived for those your loved, and those you loved will remember. The tears in our eyes we can wipe away but the memories of you will forever stay. (Your loving wife Doris and family). Publication Date: 20/07/04 GEHRING, Ruby Teresa of Homefield, formerly of Arunta Street, Buddina and Charleville. The relatives and friends of the late Ruby Gehring, beloved wife of Max Gehring, beloved mother of Jill and Max, beloved mother-in-law of Michael and Irene, beloved grandmother of Katie, Luke and Kasey, beloved sister, sister-in-law and aunt of Betty, Stan, Joe (dec), Tom (dec), Alan (dec), Charlie (dec), Kath and their families are respectfully invited to attend Ruby's funeral which will leave the Homefield Chapel, George Street, Mackay on conclusion of service commencing at 11 a.m. Thursday 22/7/04 for the Pacific Gardens Crematorium, Malin Road, Sarina. Flowers optional by family request. Donations in lieu to the Cancer Fund (Envelopes available at chapel entrance). MACKAY FUNERALS 189 Alfred Street Phone 4957 3248 Publication Date: 20/07/04 LLOYD, Clifford John (Barney) of 24 Podosky Street, West Mackay, Passed away at the Mater Hospital on 19/07/2004. Loved husband of Nan. Funeral arrangements will be advertised in Thursday's Daily Mercury. NEWHAVEN FUNERALS 100% Queensland Owned Phone 4953 1200 Publication Date: 20/07/04 REEDMAN; Harry. Late of Brisbane, formerly of Finch Hatton. Passed away 16/7/04, aged 82 years. Brother of Millie Zahmel and uncle of her family. R.I.P. Publication Date: 20/07/04 ROSS, Katharine Teresa (Kathy) of 69 Juliet Street, Mackay. The relatives and friends of the late Kathy Ross. Dearly loved wife of Alex. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jimmy and Keryn, Traccee and Max Ramsamy, Willy, and Ann. Much loved grandmother of Callum, Sarah, Royce, Adrian, Dylan, Zane, Austin and Slade. Are respectfully advised that Kathy's Funeral Service will commence at 10.00 a.m. On Wednesday 21st July, 2004. In Newhavens Crematorium Chapel, Harbour Road, North Mackay. NEWHAVEN FUNERALS 100% Queensland Owned Phone 4953 1200 Publication Date: 20/07/04 SCHOFIELD, Mary Kathleen (Kath) of English Street, Mackay. The relatives and friends of the late Kath Schofield, beloved wife of John (dec), loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Bob and Caryll, Ann and Geoff (dec) Taylor, Sister Margaret, Peter and Joan, loved mum of their respective families, loved sister of Dot Cairns, loved aunt of the Kruske and Schofield families, are respectfully advised that Kath's Reqiuem Mass will commence at 10.30 a.m. (Wednesday 21/07/04) at St Mary's Catholic Church, Juliet Street, Mackay. The cortege will then leave for the Mt Bassett Cemetery. Floral tributes optional or donations in lieu to Oz Care. Envelopes available at the church entrance. CITY FUNERAL SERVICES 105 Sydney Street Phone 4957 4653 Australian Owned Publication Date: 20/07/04 We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software

Hi Jacquie I would be interested in more details on the Wills family - they owned Cullen-La-Ringo, near Emerald. The family and all but two people on the station were killed by the aboriginals - in turn, the whole tribe was killed. I have a book on Cullen-La-Ringo - one of the Wills boys who was away at University escaped the massacre - went on to introduce a sport for the cricketers to keep them fit in the off season. We Qlders may call it 'Aerial PingPong' but the Victorian's love their 'Aussie Rules'. Most of Cullen-La-Ringo now forms part of the Fairnbairn Dam, on the Nogoa River Lorrae Johnson (born and raised in Springsure - south of Emerald.) http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=helmrich We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software -----Original Message----- From: Jacquie Christensen [mailto:christo1@austarnet.com.au] Sent: Wednesday, 21 July 2004 4:10 PM To: AUS-NQ-L@rootsweb.com Subject: 1857 - 1878 Reminiscenses of James Nisbet Index of Names Hello Listers The following are names of pioneers of Qld pastoral properties contained in a manuscript I have and if you see a name that might interest, I'd be happy to correspond with you off-list and send you excerpts concerning that person and/or property. Some names are mentioned in passing, others more detailed. Regards Jacquie "My Pioneering Days in Queensland" by James NISBET (1841-1930) who married Mary Jane BUSBY dau of Dr George Busby. INDEX OF NAMES NAME STATION OR ASSOCIATION Bell, Willie, [Bell Dutton] Tambo on Barcoo River Bolitho, Sam Rainworth (purchaser) Boulton, Tom Eurumbah (Manager) Broughton Maa-land Baa-land Buchanan, A.B. Cardbeign Buchanan Wilson Orion Downs Busby, Alexander (Alick) Rainworth (with Jesse Gregson) Busby, George, Dr & wife First Medical Officer, Bathurst NSW Busby, James Hunter River (wine pioneer) Busby, William Cassilis Busby & Gregson Rainworth Dicken, Charles Court of Petty Sessions Springsure Dutton, CB Charles Tambo on Barcoo River Dutton, Frank & Harry Bauhinia Downs Forsyth, Willie Aramac (Manager) Gregson, Jesse Cassilis & Rainworth Griffiths, Neville Vandyke Creek Irvine, Willie Meteor Downs Lacy & Rule Aramac - original owners Ormsby, Gore Meteor Downs Paul, W S (Billie) Glendariwell on Nogoa River Patton, Robert (Bob) Gwambegyne on Comet River Perkins, -- Conciliation Creek Scarr, Frank Government Surveyor & Land Commissioner Scott, John Palm Tree Creek & Orion Downs Scott & Thomson Orion Downs & Comet Smith, Bill Comet Downs Sword, Tom & brothers Clerk, Petty Sessions at Aramac Thompson, TJ Bonny (Bonnie) Doon Thomson, Charlie Orion Downs Thomson, William Palm Tree Creek Thomson & Scott Orion Downs Thomson's Store Springsure Travers, Roderick Aramac Wills Family Massacred by Aboriginals Wilson, IG & Buchanan Orion Downs ______________________________

Jim Nisbet made extra Notes on the following - Jesse GREGSON Alex & William BUSBY James Sutherland MITCHELL William KELMAN (his Boss) who was a nephew of the BUSBYs, son of their only sister at "Kirkton" on the Hunter R, NSW. Augustus GREGORY (later Sir) Willie IRVING from an old family at Bathurst, NSW dating from Gov Gipps time. A B BUCHANAN of "Cardbeign" Managed by Bob PATTON. C S DICKEN known as Charlie ex Police Mag of Springsure & Gold Commissioner of Charters Towers. George Pultney Malcolm MURRAY, another Scots b in Dumphrieshire Scot in 1837, from Wallerawang in the Bathurst district. William (Billy) S PAUL, who with his brother Edmund were E & W PAUL, agents for Schweppes Soda Water and also the Russian Consul. Mathew Charles THOMSON, known as Charlie, brother-in-law of John SCOTT to whom he came out to abt 1861/2 aged 18. Another Scot of Kilmarnock, joined brother Willie at "Orion Downs". William THOMSON, of Orion Downs Stn. Robert PATTON. The WILLS Massacre. John SCOTT of Palm Tree Creek Stn named by Leichardt. Ghinghinda Stn adjoined his run (30 miles away). Did no good at pastoral pursuits and inherited money from a relative in Edinburgh, returned to Scotland for a while and returned when Scott puchased "Orion Downs" . A politician who also resided in Brisbane. He was a friend of Sir Charles NICHOLSON, as both came from Edinburgh and medical men. Sir Charles was a prominent colonist and a benefactor to the Sydney University; made his fortune by judicious land speculation. A nephew named ASCOUGH was working with John Scott on "Palm Tree Creek Station". Jacquie Christensen.