Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 3, 1900 - page 3 Town Gossip Mr. T. R. Smith has arranged a race meeting for Saturday March 10, on his course at Penrith. Mr. J. Hull has been exhibiting a fine lot of table melons in his window. Some of them are over 50lbs in weight. Mr. Wilshire, Police Magistrate, has recovered from his recent accident, and took his seat on the Bench on Tuesday. The Premier thinks that Ham Common is "out of the running" as a site for the Government abattoirs. Bigger inducements elsewhere. Tenders close today (Saturday) for the proposed alterations to the Windsor R.C. Primary School. They must be sent to Mr. W. C. Barker. On Sunday, 11th inst., the Rev. C. A. White, B.A., will give the second of his series of evening addresses on Social and Industrial Problems. The subject will be "The abuse of wealth." The luncheon room at the rear of the grandstand, in connection with the forthcoming Show, will be sold by Messrs. Guest and Skuthorp, at the Show-ground, on Wednesday, 14th inst., at 3 p.m. Mr. Hilton Clark is taking an active interest in the formation of the proposed Hawkesbury Half Squadron. There should be no difficulty in getting the full complement of suitable men twice over. It is reported that many petty thefts have taken place lately. Pity the Police could not get hold of one or two of the perpetrators - and when they do, let us hope that the Bench will deal with them in no undecided manner. Mr. Sid Johnson, son of Mr. G. C. Johnson, has been appointed chief clerk of the staff at the asylum for Insane, Goulburn. He was previously on the staff at Gladesville, and has received three promotions within twelve months. A former Windsor resident met Mr. Dominic Gallagher in Sydney recently. He was very much amused at the report circulated here some time ago that he was dead. He is very much alive. Some Windsor people will be glad to hear this. Mr. B. E. Sullivan, of East Maitland, son-in-law of Mr. G. C. Johnson, was in town on Wednesday. Mr. Sullivan, who has been suffering from ill-health, is having an extended holiday, and prior to coming here visited several parts of the colony. As the local butter factory can treat nearly twice the amount of milk that it now separates without additional cost, it will be to the interests of shareholders and suppliers to do all in their power to increase the supply. Under present conditions there is a lot of wasted force. Mr. J. B. Brown is home after a month's holiday in the Macleay River district, where he visited the Kempsey tin mines. His son, Mr. Bordley Brown, remains there, and is going to do a bit of prospecting. With him are Messrs. J. Hennessy and T. John, from Comleroy Road. We hope they strike it rich.

Good Morning to all on this list I am a new subscriber and would like to ask if anyone else out there has an interest in the convict John BULLOCK, he arrived on the Westmoreland in 1835,if so I would love to hear from you...I also have a copy of a CP for another John Bullock who arrived aboard Marquis of Hastings in 1826 and as it is not my Bullock family would like to find someone to pass it onto .Regards Linda

Hi, I wonder if anyone has any connection with the above families in the Richomond & Windsoe area , my family the Rogers from Richmond married into both thes families around the early 1900's . The names were Robert Carlington Eather born circa 1889 parents William & Charlotte Elizabeth. and Edward John Clemson who was born in 1898 at Agnes Banks Thanks Karen Rogers

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 3, 1900 - page 6 WINDSOR POLICE COURT Tuesday, February 27. (Before Mr. Wilshire, P.M. and Messrs. T. Primrose, J. Ross, J. Mahoney, and D. Mayne, J's. P.) Patrick Gleeson, drunk in George-street on 24th ultimo, was fined 2/6, or imprisonment till the rising of the Court. Sydney Young pleaded guilty to being drunk at Wilberforce. Fined £1 and 4/10 costs, or 3 days in Windsor lock-up. Assault Arthur Day sued Harry Tinker, for assault, Mr. R. B. Walker appeared for plaintiff and Mr. McCauley for defendant. Arthur Day deposed that he was a groom in the employ of Dr. Slate ; on Thursday, February 20, he was "mucking out" a horse box at Fairfield, when defendant came home from exercising a horse ; he had been away twenty minutes ; asked witness why he had not gone out with his horse ; witness said he was cleaning his box out ; and defendant told him to give no cheek, or he would punch him in the eye ; defendant the struck him in the face ; witness went out the door and defendant told Brooks to hold his horse ; Brooks took hold of the horse and defendant again hit him (witness) ' he said "That will be a dear blow to you, Harry ;" defendant picked up an iron bar ; he put it down, and again punched witness in the mouth ; it happened about 6.30 in the morning ; he never provoked defendant. By Mr. McCauley : Defendant was trainer at Dr. Slate's ; he (witness) was a groom, and had to obey defendant's orders ; he told witness to give the horse exercise after he cleaned out the box ; the horses were exercised for about one and a half hours every morning ; defendant did not tell him to exercise the horse before the box was cleaned ; never used any swear words ; he swore at times, but not on that occasion ; did not reply more than to say it would be a dear hit for defendant ; obeyed his orders after the assault; remained on the premises about an hour and twenty minutes after the assault. Alfred Brooks, a groom, deposed : On Tuesday morning defendant, after working his horse, came back to the stables and asked plaintiff what he had been doing ; plaintiff said he had been cleaning his box out ; defendant answered that it took him a long while to do it ; plaintiff replied that defendant "roused" if the box was not properly done ; defendant then said "I'll give him something to cheek for," and hit him on the shoulder, and chest ; plaintiff never struck at defendant ; defendant then told him to take out his horse ; plaintiff did so ; defendant said he would kill Day, and tried to pull him off his horse ; as plaintiff was getting off defendant hit him on the lip and knocked him down ; Tinker was a bit rough sometimes. By Mr. McCauley : Neither he nor complainant had been told they went to sleep when they ought to be doing their work ; he had told the truth ; Day was away three quarters of an hour, and not twenty minutes ; defendant was not hit in the stable it was in the Yard ; did not hear Day cheek the boss ; he had had no conversation with plaintiff about the case. Harry Tinker, a trainer in the employ of Dr. Slate, deposed : That the boys got up late on the morning in question, and he told prosecutor to get out at once with the horse, and never mind his box ;witness was away about an hour ; when he came back plaintiff was not out, and in answer to witness' question he said he was "mucking" his box out ; again told him to get out with his horse ; he gave cheek, and said he was going to do his box first ; he gave plaintiff a slight hit ; plaintiff got on his horse and said it would be a dear hit, because he would get his push to deal with witness ; then picked up a bar, but put it down again ; threatened to pull Day off his horse ; he got off, and witness hit him a slight blow in the face ; then ordered him to exercise his horse ; he did so until the 20 minutes past seven train came in. Mr. McCauley submitted that there was a certain justifiable chastisement with a master and servant, and quoted authorities. The P.M. thought it was ancient law. As defendant pleaded guilty under provocation they would fine him 20/- with 6/8 costs and 2/6 each for two witnesses, professional costs £1 1 ; or one month's imprisonment. Fourteen days allowed to pay the amount. Affiliation Ada Mary Moon sued George Allsop for the support of his illegitimate child. Mr. McCauley appeared for plaintiff, and after discussion the Bench made an order for 5/- per week for twelve months, from Monday next, with professional costs £1 1/-, and 5/10 costs of court

Good afternoon list, I was browsing through the Admission Register for Majors Creek Public School at State Records yesterday and found that on the 8 Sep 1959 Richard and John KEYTE, aged 10 years 11 months and 9 years 3 months were enrolled there. They had in fact transferred from CATTAI school and their father was Postmaster at Majors Creek, so I assume he held a senior postal position in the Hawkesbury prior to that. As I continued to peruse the book I noticed that John in 1961 transferred to CANDELO public school but there was no mention of Robert who would not have been of school leaving age. Although not connected to my family, I wonder does anyone know what happened to Robert? I noted in the register that there were a number of KEYTE people living in the area at the time. Sincerely,Bill

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 3, 1900 - page 4 H. A. COLLEGE NOTES. In response to an invitation from Messrs. Angus and Son, of Minchinbury Vineyard, the diploma class, numbering about 30 students, accompanied by the Principal, journeyed to Rooty Hill to inspect the vineyard and witness the commencement of operations in connection with the vintage. A start was made from the College at 9.30 a.m. and Rooty Hill was reached soon after 11. Mr. and Mrs. Angus, senr., Mr. Angus junr., Mr. Brown, the manager, and a number of ladies gave the students a very hearty welcome. A commencement was made with refreshments. To which ample justice was done. The cellars were then inspected, the long rows of gigantic casks filled with port, claret, hock, etc., showing how extensive are the operations of this firm. A number of large casks made on the premises, of spotted gum obtained in the district, attracted considerable attention. The large wine presses, having a pressure of 30 tons each, were seen in operation. The students were very much interested! in these, and plied Mr. Angus and his son with numerous questions, to all of which they received ready answers. By the time the cellars had been inspected, the ladies had prepared a sumptuous luncheon. This was served in the new barn, and the students soon showed that they could keep up the reputation of the College in this section. The toasts of the "Host," "Hostess," and the "Ladies" were received with musical honours. After luncheon a young lady of 7 years of age (an adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angus) sang several songs very sweetly, and with considerable talent. The students then responded with "Sons of the Sea," and "Soldiers of the Queen." A move was made to the vineyard and farm, the different varieties of grapes, systems of pruning, training, etc., being fully explained by Mr. Angus and his son. In several large blocks alternate rows of vines had been removed, Mr. Angus holding that thin planting is the best, and from a comparison of the crops on these! blocks with adjoining ones which had not been thinned, this opinion w as fully borne out. The large vineyard of about 70 acres was in splendid order, being well cultivated, quite free from weeds, and the vines healthy and bearing heavy crops. On the farm the crops of marigolds, maize, pumpkins, etc., all bore evidence of Mr. Angus' skill as a farmer. The new cow sheds, silo, etc., were objects of great interest. The silo is a circular pit, lined with 9 inch brick and concrete walls, and it is about 15 feet deep by 16 feet in diameter. Mr. Angus stated that in his opinion maize ensilage and marigolds were absolutely necessary to the dairy farmer in this district, and that until the farmers recognise this dairying will not be a success. A fine dairy herd of about 40 cows was seen, and also two splendid bulls, a Holstein and a Jersey. Several fine Ayrshire cows looked well, in spite of the adverse season. This breed is evidently Mr. Angus' favourite one, as he stoutly upheld that they gave better results in this district than any other br! eed. He is also greatly in favour of the Holstein, maintaining that with careful feeding they will put up as good a record for dairying purposes as any other breed, and that for general purposes they are superior to other dairy breeds. After inspecting the farm, sports were held, the tug-of-war proving the most interesting item. Afterwards an excellent tea was provided by the host and hostess, at which speeches were delivered by the Principal, Students Henderson and Pridham (representing N.S.W.), Student Burgess (Tasmania), Student Kanematsu (Japan), and Student Sampson (Victoria) ; also by a number of the visitors, including the Rev. Mr. Smith (Rooty Hill), and Mr. A. Thompson, J.P., (St. Marys). The whole of the visitors were surprised and delighted with the very great improvement made in all sections of the vineyard and farm, and Mr. and Mrs. Angus were warmly congratulated upon the efficient manner on which all the operations are carried out.

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 3, 1900 - page 7 Windsor School of Arts. A committee meeting of the above institution was held last week, when there were present :- Hon. W. Walker (in the chair), Rev. C. A. White, B.A., Messrs. J. D. Smith, W. I. Perry, C. E. Broome, J. T. Fitzgerald, G. S. Greenwell, B. Walker, H. E. Manchee, and the hon. sec. Mr. G. McCauley The several necessary committees were elected, as follows :- Entertainment-committee - Messrs. Broome, Brown, Walker, and McCauley. Library - Rev. C. A. White, Messrs. Perry, Manchee and McCauley. Improvement - Messrs. Fitzgerald, Smith, Greenwell, and McCauley. It was decided to discontinue subscribing to the Sydney Book Club, as it was thought that the money could be more profitably expended in purchasing books for the permanent use of the library. An offer from Mr. Gerald to give a dramatic entertainment in aid of the funds was accepted. It was resolved that the amount raised by the entertainment be paid into the general funds of the institution.

Thank you Maureen, I love original letters, I have kept every one I have received from my Mother (she is 83) and have many hand written letters from my Grandmother and Aunty in England and also stacks of letters from my husband while on duty in Vietnam, actually still covered in red dust. Regards Colleen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maureen" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 12:00 PM Subject: [HHHV] Snippets from 1900 - A Soldier's Letter - Tom Norris > Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 3, 1900 - page 6 > > A Soldier's > Letter. > > The following letter has been received by Mrs. Norris, of "Elysian Vale," > Comleroy Road, from her son, Mr. T. H. Norris, who went to South Africa in > the troopship Kent :- > > Orange River, > > 6/11/99 > > Dear Mother, - I got your letter only to-day which was written before I > went to National Park. I have been away ten days, and when I came back I > found no less than 9 letters waiting for me. I have scarcely had time to > read them - just skimmed them over - and then started writing. I must > answer a few of them ; I would willingly answer the lot if time would > permit, but I am going away again to-morrow. I think everybody would be > soldiers if they only knew the things we are having over here; why, I > intend to 'soldier' all my life. I will be back again with you before > long, mother, and will then tell you all about the war. You will no doubt > see by the papers all about the fight at Douglas ; I was in that ; > rendering first aid to the wounded. I take a great interest in my work. > I think I must have known something when I came with the A.M.C. ; we are > equally as comfortable as we would be in Barracks ; have real easy work, > and no night duty. When on the line of march we sle! > ep in the ambulance wagons, and they are as good as a house. I could not > possibly be made more comfortable than I am with the A.M.C. The A.M.C. > have formed two different companies ; one is termed "The Field Hospital," > consisting of about 30 men and 20 horses. The other is the "Bearer > Company," consisting of 40 men and 30 horses. I belong to the latter. > The Field Hospital is stationed at Orange River, and I think it will > remain there until the war is over. The hospital is now full of sick and > wounded. We have about 20 wounded Boers in it (taken prisoners). They > get just the same treatment as our own fellows, and appear to be > contented. I think they would sooner be with us than fighting against us. > Some of them can talk English. I am beginning to understand a little of > the Boer language ; they talk the same language as the darkies in this > country, and knocking about with the darkies one naturally picks up their > language. I would very much like to learn it, although! > I don't suppose it will benefit me in any way ; still, it is no burde > n to carry. How did you put in your Christmas ? I spent mine under > canvas. Of course it was different to how you spent yours, but still I > cannot complain ; if I never have worse times than I am at present having > I will have no room for complaint. After a few months, when the war is > over and old England again rules the waves, it is then I will return to > sunny New South Wales and tell you of the glorious time I have been having > in South Africa fighting for the honor of old England and Australia. It > will be something to boast about, will it not. When I come to Kurrajong > with my medal on my breast, I am sure you will feel proud of your soldier > son. How are father and Fred getting on - I hope they have a good crop of > summer fruit. I draw Imperial wages out here (14/- a week) which just > does me nicely for pocket money. My wages in Sydney are kept for me until > I return. I have 15/9 kept at the Battery for me, and I think will get > ration money there also. If I do, that wi! > ll be another 5/10 a week, so if I am away a few months I will have a nice > little cheque to draw when I return. Most of the fellows are having their > wages drawn in Sydney. I think they were afraid of being done in for it > if they left it until they returned, but there is no danger of that - it > is equally as safe there as if it was in the bank. The A.M.C. draws 10d a > day more than any other corps whilst on active service. It is not much, > still it amount to 5/10 a week. I suppose the papers over there are > giving great tales about the Australian troops. I tell you they are > considered something out here. You will see the papers out here headed, > "Australia takes her part" ; "Australia to the Front" ; "What the > Australians are doing," and all sorts of things. No doubt they deserve it > all - they are doing splendid work, especially the Queenslanders. I was > with them when they took possession of Douglas, and we had a shining time > after the fight. The Boers are again in Doug! > las, and have sent word that they are coming down to go through the ca > mp at Orange River, but we are starting to-morrow to meet them. I think > they will turn back with a nasty taste in the back of their head (they > won't like it Bob). Will now finish with warm love to yourself and to all > at home, from your fond son. Tom. > > > ==== AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from the List Mode send an email with the word ubsubscribe > in the subject heading to: > [email protected] > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

LEARN ABOUT CENSUS RECORDS The topic of the next Hawkesbury Family History Group meeting on Wednesday the 8th March 2006, will be Census records. Local Studies Librarian, Michelle Nichols will provide an informative session on using the various census records to further your family history research. Census records covering England from 1851 to 1901, will be discussed and explored using Ancestry databases. A brief outline on the information available on the NSW census records up to 1901. Anyone interested in family history is welcome to attend. The group meets in the Tebbutt Room of Hawkesbury Central Library at 300 George Street, Windsor, commencing at 10am. There is no need to book, just turn up. No charge. For further information email [email protected]

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 3, 1900 - page 6 A Soldier's Letter. The following letter has been received by Mrs. Norris, of "Elysian Vale," Comleroy Road, from her son, Mr. T. H. Norris, who went to South Africa in the troopship Kent :- Orange River, 6/11/99 Dear Mother, - I got your letter only to-day which was written before I went to National Park. I have been away ten days, and when I came back I found no less than 9 letters waiting for me. I have scarcely had time to read them - just skimmed them over - and then started writing. I must answer a few of them ; I would willingly answer the lot if time would permit, but I am going away again to-morrow. I think everybody would be soldiers if they only knew the things we are having over here; why, I intend to 'soldier' all my life. I will be back again with you before long, mother, and will then tell you all about the war. You will no doubt see by the papers all about the fight at Douglas ; I was in that ; rendering first aid to the wounded. I take a great interest in my work. I think I must have known something when I came with the A.M.C. ; we are equally as comfortable as we would be in Barracks ; have real easy work, and no night duty. When on the line of march we sle! ep in the ambulance wagons, and they are as good as a house. I could not possibly be made more comfortable than I am with the A.M.C. The A.M.C. have formed two different companies ; one is termed "The Field Hospital," consisting of about 30 men and 20 horses. The other is the "Bearer Company," consisting of 40 men and 30 horses. I belong to the latter. The Field Hospital is stationed at Orange River, and I think it will remain there until the war is over. The hospital is now full of sick and wounded. We have about 20 wounded Boers in it (taken prisoners). They get just the same treatment as our own fellows, and appear to be contented. I think they would sooner be with us than fighting against us. Some of them can talk English. I am beginning to understand a little of the Boer language ; they talk the same language as the darkies in this country, and knocking about with the darkies one naturally picks up their language. I would very much like to learn it, although! I don't suppose it will benefit me in any way ; still, it is no burde n to carry. How did you put in your Christmas ? I spent mine under canvas. Of course it was different to how you spent yours, but still I cannot complain ; if I never have worse times than I am at present having I will have no room for complaint. After a few months, when the war is over and old England again rules the waves, it is then I will return to sunny New South Wales and tell you of the glorious time I have been having in South Africa fighting for the honor of old England and Australia. It will be something to boast about, will it not. When I come to Kurrajong with my medal on my breast, I am sure you will feel proud of your soldier son. How are father and Fred getting on - I hope they have a good crop of summer fruit. I draw Imperial wages out here (14/- a week) which just does me nicely for pocket money. My wages in Sydney are kept for me until I return. I have 15/9 kept at the Battery for me, and I think will get ration money there also. If I do, that wi! ll be another 5/10 a week, so if I am away a few months I will have a nice little cheque to draw when I return. Most of the fellows are having their wages drawn in Sydney. I think they were afraid of being done in for it if they left it until they returned, but there is no danger of that - it is equally as safe there as if it was in the bank. The A.M.C. draws 10d a day more than any other corps whilst on active service. It is not much, still it amount to 5/10 a week. I suppose the papers over there are giving great tales about the Australian troops. I tell you they are considered something out here. You will see the papers out here headed, "Australia takes her part" ; "Australia to the Front" ; "What the Australians are doing," and all sorts of things. No doubt they deserve it all - they are doing splendid work, especially the Queenslanders. I was with them when they took possession of Douglas, and we had a shining time after the fight. The Boers are again in Doug! las, and have sent word that they are coming down to go through the ca mp at Orange River, but we are starting to-morrow to meet them. I think they will turn back with a nasty taste in the back of their head (they won't like it Bob). Will now finish with warm love to yourself and to all at home, from your fond son. Tom.

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 3, 1900 - page 8 A Hawkesbury Native Abroad. Mr. C. Fiaschi, who went away over 12 months ago, to study dentistry in New York, returned recently, looking remarkable well. On the way back from London he put on 27lbs. which speaks well for the contentedness of mind, and the cuisine of the vessel on which he journeyed. Mr. Fiaschi visited Tizzana last week, and until to remain there until the vintage (which promises to be one of a splendid character) is over, when he returns to the States to put in three more years in his profession. Speaking of America, he was loud in his praises of the industry of its people, and the general go-ahead character of its institutions. During his twelve months' stay he travelled a good deal and saw much of the country. The Americans, he says, are taking a keen interest in the progress of the war in the Transvaal - as well they might, seeing that they have been reaping big harvests by reason of the circumstance that Great Britain has of late been a big purchaser of horseflesh and "embal! med" beef (as the canned article is called) since the trouble began. As a matter of fact, Mr. Fiaschi thinks that the colonies have just reason to fee aggrieved because they were passed over until the eleventh hour, the largest orders for supplies (which they were quite competent to meet satisfactorily) being sent to the States for horses and beef. The war in the Phillipines has created no little amount of difference of opinion throughout America, and there is a strong feeling permeating a large proportion of the people to the effect that it should never have been engaged in and should not be continued. In fact, the forthcoming Presidential election in March will practically be fought out on this question, between McKinley and Bryan ("the silver-tongued orator," as he is called) - the latter opposing the present war policy of the country. And still there is no talk of condemning opponents as "disloyalists" and "pre-Phillipines" - the order would be far too large. Mr. B! ryan, by the way, ran against McKinley at the last Presidential contes t, and made some of the most eloquent addresses heard in the States. Mr. Fiaschi visited London, and saw most of its lions ; but he still holds to the convention that whilst the "world's metropolis" is by far the greater city, New York has infinitely more life and "snap" in it - much more comfort, and more ready means of locomotion. He is "down" upon the underground railway-system of London, and its sleepy methods generally, and warm in his approval of the dash which characterises the chide city of the New World. Talking of American journalism, he remarked upon the unreliable nature of the news ladled out by "The Yellow Press," the "New York Journal," and others of that ilk,- to secure whose very existence and circulation it is absolutely essential that sensational news, no matter how untrue or libelous, must be printed. The great New York Press, with two or three exceptions, are of the type of journals which contain some little truth, but dash'd and brewed with lies, to! please the fools, and puzzle all the wise. They print anything, and libel the highest and the lowest men and women in the community with impunity - except on such rare occasions as when the infuriated victim gets hold of the editor, or an unfortunate reporter, and cowhides him within an inch of his life, or drives a hole through his thick hide with a bullet from a shot gun. Such is Yankee journalism of the worst class and type ; but it sells like hot cakes ; and no doubt exercises a wide and pernicious influence in moulding the opinions of readers in a fashion not altogether advantageous to the best interests on the community. But "nuff sed" - Mr. Fiaschi comes back for a brief time to Australia with his vision of things generally enlarged, and with a very high conception of the good qualities of head and heart possessed by our American cousins over the pond. Referring to our railway system, Mr. Fiaschi wondered at the circumstance that N.S.W. trains were so slow, especially upon the Richmond line. He pointed out! that in the States trains ran at the rate of from 40 to 50 miles per hour over lines laid carelessly down, without ballast, just upon sleepers of pine. There they managed to get good pace out of their trains without any trouble at all. It is interesting to note that he volunteered for service in the Transvaal, but did not get a show - and now he comes back to our peaceful Arcadian shores to help to secure the vintage at Tizzana, whilst his father, Dr. Fiaschi, and his brother Carlo, are fighting at the front in South Africa.

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 Intercessory Services On Sunday morning week a large congregation assembled at St. Peter's Church of England, Richmond, to take part in the intercessory service for the troops in South Africa, there being present many members of "D" Company of the 3rd Regiment, in uniform. A stirring patriotic sermon was delivered by the Rector, who paid the Boers a fitting tribute of praise for their piety, but at the same time strongly upheld the justice of the British cause. The spirit of the service pervaded the whole church full of people, as was fully evidenced by the united hearty expressive singing of the soldier's hyms [sic] "The Lord is my Banner," sent out from England by Canon Paine, and sung at St. John's, Darlinghurst, on the previous Sunday. "Lord God of Hosts in Light Betrothed," which had appeared in the "Herald" and "Telegraph," was also printed on the leaflet and was as heartily rendered, together with other appropriate hymns and chants. The Archbishop's specially composed prayers, making p! articular mention of our own brave colonial troops, were used, as also those in the prayer book for times of war ; indeed these have been read at each service since the war began and will continue to the end. In the evening an "In Memoriam" service for Miss Jessie Sly and Miss Blanche Riley drew a crowded congregation. Members of both bereaved families were present and were much affected by the singing of the girls' favourite hymns, which were printed and distributed throughout the Church, thus allowing all to join in the sympathetic singing led by a strong choir. "Jesus is my Shepherd" was given for Jessie, and "God be with you till we meet again," for Blanche.The Rev. J. Howell Price, who had ministered to both girls throughout their illness, in a loving, hopeful address comforted the sorrowing relatives and sounded a note of warning to all to have their lamp trimmed and burning, for "we know not at what hour the Son of Man cometh," as was fully shown by the cutting of! f of these two young girls one of whom, Jessie Sly, he had presented t o the Archbishop for Confirmation only a short time ago. Miss Wall, the organist, played the "Dead March" at the conclusion of the service, all reverently standing. The choir deserve a word of thanks for the Service of Praise which they led throughout the day. [image scanned]

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 - page 3 TOWN GOSSIP The Minister for Works is having inquiry made in the country districts and in places near Sydney for the purpose of ascertaining what road construction or repairing should be done, so that, as Mr. O'Sullivan puts it, "the workless worker may be employed." A circular has been sent to road superintendents about the matter. Among those who went to South Africa in the Moravian were Drs. Dick and Newmarch, and Messrs. Arthur McNevin, W. C. Coulter, and Freeman. All of them have at one time or another been associated with Windsor. Private advices state that Dr. Dick's horse died on the way over. Several complaints have reached us concerning the irregular delivery of the Gazette through the post. One subscriber assures us that he has not had a paper for three weeks, though it has been regularly sent from our office. Another frequently gets his paper when it is eleven days old. We are now making inquiries into the cause of the delay. The Rev. C. A. White purposes delivering a series of Sunday evening addresses on Social and Industrial Problems. The subject announced for next Sunday evening is "The Problem of Poverty." This will be followed by "The Abuse of Wealth," "The Curse of Sweating," "The Missing Link in Education," "Socialism," and "The Christian Ideal of Society." Three weddings are on the tapis. A popular young bachelor named William ------ (we promised not to "put him away") is to give himself to a Sydney lady for "keeps." What are the Hawkesbury lasses thinking of ? Another young Windsor man is to be married, and a local lady will be his bride. The third is a much-respected Windsor lady, who will bestow herself upon a resident of Windsor Road. "Mudgee Guardian" says :- "Mr. Antill, of the Commercial Bank, was very anxious to go to the war, but was unable to get the necessary permission. Considering that Mr. Antill has already two brothers in the front, we think that two of a family are quite sufficient." This is Mr. G. Antill, once of the local branch of the Commercial Bank. His father, Captain John Macquarie Antill, is a son of Major Antill, who came out with Governor Macquarie as aide-de-camp. A deputation from the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association was introduced to the Minister for Mines and Agriculture by Mr. W. Morgan, M.L.A., on Wednesday. The object was to try and obtain a grant of £200 or £300 from the Minister with which to effect certain improvements on the show-ground. Mr. Fegan assured the deputation that he was in sympathy with their object, but at present had no money to give them. He also stated that Mr. Morgan had frequently importuned him, and if their Member could not get a grant for them they were not likely to get it through any other source. Mr. Will Gosper, who went away to Bowral some months ago, has returned. Constable Orr, is now in charge of the police station at Bankstown, paid a flying visit to Windsor last week. Mr. J. Ford, who for some time worked a farm on Wilberforce road, has given it up, and now resides on the Peninsula. Mr. Nettleship received word this week that his father was dangerously ill. We are glad to know that he is recovering.

Sounds like my Mum, The family tree has been hanging around for 50 years and then she pipes up and tells me, "Colleen that is wrong, my Mum was born in Euora not Kyneton............"Oh, is that right Mum, where did you find that info"?, her reply was, "I have your grandmother's birth, marriage and death certs in the bottom draw". Wonders never cease......Mum is 83 this year, wonder what else is in the "Bottom draw" ????, I can't search as I come from an era when Mum's bedroom was taboo. Regards Colleen ----- Original Message ----- From: "MargaretB" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 8:40 PM Subject: Re: [HHHV] RE: Oops - this explains why we have the odd missing relative on the BDM > Hi All > > My problem is with a mother who said she was born Oct 1920, found out on > Saturday she was born Oct 1919, her reply when asked was, "well Oct is > near enough to next year." > > MargaretB > Lake Macquarie > NSW Australia > > > ==== AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from the Digest mode send an email with the word > unsubscribe in the subject heading to: > [email protected] > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

Hi All My problem is with a mother who said she was born Oct 1920, found out on Saturday she was born Oct 1919, her reply when asked was, "well Oct is near enough to next year." MargaretB Lake Macquarie NSW Australia

Hi all I also have one of these - and it took us a long time to sort it out. P43 of Cross Country, Hayes Connection - 4. Esther Leith Onions was born 29 August 1862 in Lower Hawkesbury, NSW; died 24 June 1866 in Canterbury, NSW. Birth Cert (1864 NSW 16085) shows birth as 16 July 1863 but it was registered 16 January 1864, by the father. Baptism Cert (1862 NSW 1955.4) shows birth as 29 August 1862 with baptism on 5 February 1865, at the Presbyterian Church in Sydney, by J D Lang. Death Cert shows death on 24 June 1866, but the informant, her father, stated his age, in lieu of Esther's age. Thus it has been determined that her birth was registered incorrectly, and had been back-dated by just six months. What was the time period that a child had to be registered before a late fee was payable? Her baptism is more likely to be correct as the mother would have provided the details. The death details are unreliable as the father provided the information for the form with the incorrect details - his own age is recorded for the age of the child! Remember that he signed his marriage certificate with his 'X' mark! Considering that neither a birth registration nor a baptism was found for her elder brother, Enoch, it is surprising that Esther has both. Lorrae Glenore Grove Qld 4342 http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=helmrich

Dear Mary, The official opening of the Catholic Church in Windsor was 1840 but the cemetery may have been in use as early as 1830 but there are no gravestones, John Pendergast was buried in the cemetery in January 1833 with a grave marker. www.hawkesbury.net.au/church/stmatthewscatholic_windsor.html This site will give you more information. Regards, Sharon Hoyer > > > Re your reference to the Windsor Catholic Cemetery opening on October 22 > 1840 - I have an ancestor Julia Leahy (Experiment 2, 1809), who died in > September 26, 1840, and is buried at the cemetery (at least she has a > gravestone there!). Would she be a candidate for the first to be buried > there? Or was the cemetery operating for some time before the official > opening, > >

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 - page 13 NOTES EN PASSANT. [For the Gazette, By "Chris", Lower Portland.] ------o------ The Government have very righteously decided not to compensate the Somers - Vine British New Guinea Land Grabbing "Shyndikite," with the taxpayer's without being directed to do so by Parliament, which, of course, will not agree to waste money in this direction at least. By the way, it is noticeable, that Mr. Lyne is careful who he doles out money to without Parliamentary sanction since Reid's downfall. Despite all his caution, however, the days of Lyne and Co., are numbered. ------o------ Melbourne has a lady auctioneer, who wields her hammer with the best of her opposite sex. And this reminds me : "The women of the day are usurping all the callings of life that have hitherto been followed exclusively by men." 'Chris' doubts, however, if any of our lady auctioneers, lawyers, &c., can darn their own stockings, or cook a decent dinner. And, by the way, I have not heard of the "new woman" who raises her hat, or offers her chair to the gentleman whose occupation she has stolen from him. However, all things are possible in this world, and I expect before long to hear of the lady who performs both these gentlemanly actions. ------o------ "Fifty thousand soldiers will wipe the Boers out," said Joe Chamberlain when England and the Transvaal were on the verge of war. How hopelessly at sea in his estimation Chamberlain was, may be gauged by the fact that there are double and treble that number in the field at present, and reinforcements being received almost every day. "£10,000,000 will cover the expenses of the war," said Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, but he has been compelled to change his opinion, and the highest financial authorities state £50,000,000 as the probable cost of the war, or five times the amount originally voted by the Imperial Parliament. "If England wants the Transvaal she will have to pay a price for it that will stagger humanity," said Oom Paul at the commencement of the campaign. That fact, as we are now fully aware, has been put into good effect by the wily Boers. ------o------ England, whilst generally supposed to be at war with the Transvaal Republic only, is in reality fighting a combination of European powers, all of them joined together in an intense and cordial hatred of England's prestige and power, and would rejoice in the Empire's overthrow and downfall. Dr. Leyds (the Transvaal Plenipotentiary to the European Powers) with heaps of money at his command, has done his work well, and has succeeded in inducing these nations (Russia, France, Germany, and Holland) to secretly and substantially assist Kruger in the war with England. Besides securing competent generals to guide the Boers, and other military experts, he has also managed to have smuggles into the Transvaal, unlimited stores of arms and ammunition, including the latest war guns and material, Creusot guns, Mauser rifles, &c., with the result that the Boers, to the surprise of every one, have shown that they are almost as capable as any continental powers, of defending themselves a! gainst an invading army. ------o------ Cecil Rhodes is just now the subject of many stories. A war correspondent at Modder River, who represents a London news agency, contributes one of the best. It is given by way illustrating what a hated ogre Rhodes is to the enemy. A party of Boers, leaving their positions north of the Modder to search for some missing ambulance wagons came upon a detachment of the British troops. Three of the Boers advanced and asked if our men would give them some water. The reply was, "Yes, if you'll say, 'God save the Queen.'" The Dutchmen hesitated and looked at one another. Then one of them said, "Well, God save the Queen, but ------------- Rhodes !" The water was given them. ------o------

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 - page 2 POLITICAL By The Lobbyist Trade union wages have been adopted by the Minister for Works as the Government rates, and whenever an opportunity offers for applying their principles in a rational way Mr. O'Sullivan does not fail to seize it. "Sully" is after the "wurrking" man's vote with a vengeance. It is quite evident that Mr. W. A. Holman, the eloquent young Labor member for Grenfell, is an aspirant for the leadership of the Parliamentary Labor Party, and one of the questions the party will have to decide before long is whether it shall lead Mr. Holman, or whether this ambitious young man shall lead it. Labor members Holman, Griffith and Neilson have got into hot water with their patriotic constituents because they committed the great crime of voting against the proposal to send a contingent of soldiers to South Africa. A big majority of hon. members would have voted in the same manner had a secret instead of an open vote been taken. Mr. G. H. Reid is a deadly opponent of our Early Closing Act. "It's a great blunder," he says, "and has been the means of ruining hundreds of small storekeepers to the gain of big houses. The big tradesman now sits at a table loaded with viands, and he will not spare even the crumbs for his poorer neighbours." The people of the United States pay more taxes than the people of any other nation on the globe. The estimated total of national and local taxation is £126,000,000. The total annual taxation of Great Britain is only £119,000 ; of France, £122,000,000 ; of Germany, £108,000,000 ; of Russia, £72,000,000 ; of Austria, £55,000,000 ; of Italy, £81,000,000. Mr. O'Sullivan, Minister for Works, has announced that while he would not coerce men into joining trade unions, he thought it would be advantageous for them to do so, as most of the concessions hitherto made to labor have been largely the outcome of trade unionism. He further said he would protect trade unionists from being interfered with, or from being unfairly treated, on account of their principles.

Dear List The penalty dished out to the McQuade family, probably explains why one of my family lines never followed up after not registrating the birth of one of their children in the early 1880s. There are only three out of the four children listed on the BDM. This cause untold trouble for the gentlemen concerned in the mid 1900s when he went to get his pension. If a family was to be fined 15 shillings or so for slipping up - i think i would have just kept forgetting as well. Regards Garry Sanders Kariong NSW