Hi Shirley It was probably reported in the newspaper. The Sydney Gazette for that period is available on film. Regards Lesley Uebel mailto:[email protected] CLAIM A CONVICT http://users.bigpond.net.au/convicts/index.html ************************************* -----Original Message----- From: Shirley McLeod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 10:02 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [HHHV] KENTWELL I am looking for information about the actual circumstances of the death of William Cody KENTWELL at Wilberforce on 17 June 1816. He was aged 16 at the time. He was believed to have been speared by natives. His parents were the convicts William KENTWELL (Admiral Barrington 1791) and Elizabeth MORRIS (Mary Ann 1791). Thanks Shirley McLeod [email protected]

I am looking for information about the actual circumstances of the death of William Cody KENTWELL at Wilberforce on 17 June 1816. He was aged 16 at the time. He was believed to have been speared by natives. His parents were the convicts William KENTWELL (Admiral Barrington 1791) and Elizabeth MORRIS (Mary Ann 1791). Thanks Shirley McLeod [email protected]

Darn it, I must have missed that issue of the gazette ! They were very lucky to survive weren't they Barb

Hi all For those that missed the story in the Sydney Gazette :) (of September 15, 1805) The assault made by the natives upon the Hawkesbury "Hawkesbury" vessel, mentioned last week, took place off Mangrove Point. There were five persons on board, one of whom had set out in a small boat for Mr Thompson's salt pans at Mullet Island; but being menaced by the natives, availed himself of the offer to go in the vessel. This man was Pendegrass, who had charge of her, went down the afterhatch, and the others the forehatch to take an hour's rest, being fatigued; the natives had been on board, but prevailed on by presents to leave the vessel. All were asleep but Pendergrass, and he, slumbering off, conjectured he heard a whisper upon desk; he started suddenly, and looked up the hatchway, beheld several natives with spears, the foremost of whom, Woglomigh, seized hold of him, and the old man gaining the deck, maintained a struggle unheard by any of his companions. Giving way to superior strength, and numbers having now surrounded him, he was thrown across the fire-tub and received a wound in the hand from the jag of a spear he caught hold of as one of the assailants was about to thrust it into his breast. Another weapon was raised by Woglomigh himself, and upon the very point of being lugged into his body, when the salt boiler, who had been awakened by his cries, sprung upon the deck with a pistol, and applying its muzzle to the ear of the assassin, sent him to the shades. A dismal yell alarmed the whole, and overboard they leaped. The report of this pistol alarmed the men forward, who immediately went to the aid of their companions, but by this time their antagonists were overboard and swimming for the shore, where numbers of both sexes continued to howl and shriek. Among those that leaped overboard was Branch Jack, the leader and chief aggressor in the last barbarities exercised by the natives, and the villain that murdered the late unfortunate Llewellyn. This wretch was thrice fired at in the water, as he rose to breathe, and to all appearance severely if not mortally wounded in the head. He gained the shore, however, but was unable to totter many paces before he threw himself in a dying state. His father was along the shore party who went to his assistance; while several of the boarders were clinging to the stern of the little vessel's boat supplicating quarter, which they obtained - as the ammunition was expended. A number of jagged spears were found in their canoes and destroyed, those that still conceived themselves in danger were permitted to paddle themselves on shore upon a promise of future amendment; and as an early proof of their contrition, exposed a jacket with some other articles they had stolen, at the same time inviting one of the people to come for them - with what design the menaces and imprecations that succeeded their disappointment was a sufficient testimony. Thus were the lives of five persons preserved by the merest accident that could possibly have been ordained by a protecting providence; and even after the danger was discovered, without arms their resistance might have prevailed but little. That the death of one of the most noxious and rancorous pests of that part of the river Hawkesbury, and probable death of another, may open a prospect of security is much to be hoped, but the survivors of their impetuous and daring tribe equally to be dreaded. To be vigilantly prepared and well guarded must therefore constitute the hope of future safety. Lesley Uebel mailto:[email protected] CLAIM A CONVICT http://users.bigpond.net.au/convicts/index.html ************************************* -----Original Message----- From: Mary Boddy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 6:36 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [HHHV] FW: Pender/Pendergast aboriginal attack The very day that I post a query about the name of a man on vessel attacked by aborigines off Mangrove Point in the Hawkesbury, I receive a book which might have the answer! Unfortunately for me, the book ("Placenames of the Greater Hawkesbury Region") says that the man PENDER was almost certainly Joseph PENTECROSS (and therefor not John PENDER/PENDERGAST of the Minerva, 1800)

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 - page 4 IN MEMORIAM SANDERS - In fond and loving remembrance of my dear wife, and our dear mother, Hannah Eliza Sanders, who died 25th February, 1896. Sleep on dear mother, thy task is o'er, Those loving hands shall toil no more, - Not gone from memory, not gone from love, But gone to a better world above. [image can be sent off list]

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The very day that I post a query about the name of a man on vessel attacked by aborigines off Mangrove Point in the Hawkesbury, I receive a book which might have the answer! Unfortunately for me, the book ("Placenames of the Greater Hawkesbury Region") says that the man PENDER was almost certainly Joseph PENTECROSS (and therefor not John PENDER/PENDERGAST of the Minerva, 1800) Mary Boddy ___________________________________ DJ & MT Boddy 2 Lansbury Close ADAMSTOWN HEIGTS NSW 2289 Ph: 61 (0)2 4943 8788 0417 238 20 www.theboddys.com <http://www.theboddys.com/> _____ From: Mary Boddy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, 10 February 2006 8:47 AM To: '[email protected]' Subject: Pender/Pendergast aboriginal attack Does anyone know if the Pender who was on the vessel attacked by aborigines off Mangrove Point in 1805 is the same man known as PENDER or PENDERGAST or PRENDERGASS, transported on the Minerva in 1800 (wife Jane Williams, Nile, 1801)? Cheers Mary Boddy __________________ DJ & MT Boddy 2 Lansbury Close ADAMSTOWN HEIGHTS NSW 2289 Ph: 0417 238 203 <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] <http://www.theboddys.com/> www.theboddys.com

Hello Lesley et al For those new to this list I would like submit my HHHV direct ancestors' names again: BRIDGE, BUFFEY, CARPENTER, WELLS, SHAW, NEILL, GOODWIN, FARRELL, BERRY, WHITE, REILLY, OGLE, GINNANE Happy hunting Marilyn Mercer Windsor

Hi Colleen and all If you are not receiving emails from this list - the reason is that no one has sent any. A list only works if people send messages or asks questions and they are answered via the list. When anyone joins a Rootsweb list it is best to use it to your advantage and not to rely on others to keep it a viable and interesting list. I gather that everyone on this list has Hunter, Hawkesbury or Hills interests ! don't sit on your hands then - send your family interests to the list. Regards from Lesley Uebel mailto:[email protected] List Admin -----Original Message----- From: Colleen Wells [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 9:57 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HHHV] Test2 Hi Keith, I have been testing also, as not receiving many email and those that I am receiving are coming in very slow ??? Hope someone can assist. Regards Colleen

Hi Keith Yes you passed the test. You have subscribed successfully Lesley Uebel mailto:[email protected] List Admin -----Original Message----- From: Keith Skinner [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 9:45 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [HHHV] Test2 Regards Keith & Melinda Skinner

Hi Keith, I have been testing also, as not receiving many email and those that I am receiving are coming in very slow ??? Hope someone can assist. Regards Colleen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Skinner" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 9:45 PM Subject: [HHHV] Test2 > > > > > Regards > > Keith & Melinda Skinner > > > ==== 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 the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

Regards Keith & Melinda Skinner

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 - page 4 THE ALNEAU SHIFTER Mr. Arthur Blacket, of Alneau Glen, has just patented an improved stump-extractor and weight-mover, which, the inventor claims, is light, strong, easily worked, does not get out of order, and reduces the work of clearing of land by one-half. A successful trial of this machine was given on the Pitt Town Common last week. Several farmers and others were present, and the machine was worked by Mr. Fred White. We understand that Mr. Blacket can supply this "shifter" for the sum of £6, or a heavier, and, of course, more costly one, can be made if required. The makers are Messrs. Ritchie Bros, Auburn, and Mr. Blacket is the inventor and patentee. It will be exhibited at the Nepean Show next month, and also at the H. D. A. A. Show in May. Those interested should not miss the opportunity of inspecting the machine. Wilberforce and Pitt Town farmers are getting the last of their potatoes away, and a few of them have already gathered in early corn crops. Constable Rol Marden came up to Windsor on Thursday, and returned to Sydney same afternoon. At the entertainment recently given by Rev. S. G. Fielding, assisted by Mr. Gray, at the Vineyards, the sum of £1 1s. was raised for Sunday-school prizes. They will be presented by the minister on Sunday afternoon. At the Windsor Police Court on Monday, before Messrs. T. Primrose, J. Ross, J's.P., Theodore and Walter Warwick were charged with stealing a hat valued at 3/6, the property of Daniel Holland, Theodore Warwick pleaded guilty, and was fined 5/- or 7 days ; his brother pleaded not guilty, and was fined 2/6 or imprisonment till the rising of the Court. Road Work. Tenders for two road contracts were opened at the Court House, Richmond on Wednesday. The following were the lowest tenders :- Prospect to Richmond - C. A. Jeffrey £152 12/6. Three tenders. Richmond Bridge to Mt. Wilson - McMahon Bros. £184. Three tenders. THE half-yearly meeting of the Hawkesbury Steam Navigation Co. was held at Wiseman's Ferry on Thursday. There was a good attendance of shareholders. The balance-sheet presented was adopted, and a dividend of 6 per cent for the half-year declared. Messrs. M. B. Herps and Henry Walker, who retired by rotation, were re-elected unopposed as directors of the company. Mr. T. Lobb was elected auditor unopposed. A vote of thanks was passed to the directors, manager, and officers of the company. The profits for the half-year exceeded £500.

Does anyone know if the Pender who was on the vessel attacked by aborigines off Mangrove Point in 1805 is the same man known as PENDER or PENDERGAST or PRENDERGASS, transported on the Minerva in 1800 (wife Jane Williams, Nile, 1801)? Cheers Mary Boddy __________________ DJ & MT Boddy 2 Lansbury Close ADAMSTOWN HEIGHTS NSW 2289 Ph: 0417 238 203 <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] <http://www.theboddys.com/> www.theboddys.com

Hello Lyn I am connected in a round about sort of way - William Sparke married Mary Ann Holt - I have a lot of information incl the book Would be happy to help Regards Lesley ---- Fannin family <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hello, > My family interest in the Hunter Valley is the Sparke family, who arrived in > 1824 from Devon England. Other interests : Hosking family > I would be interested to hear from anyone who has any connection > Best wishes, Lyn > > > > ==== AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY Mailing List ==== > List archives can be found at > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY/ > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx >

----- Original Message ----- From: "Fannin family" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 10:21 AM Subject: [HHHV] Sparke family - Hunter Valley > > Hello, > My family interest in the Hunter Valley is the Sparke > family, who arrived in > 1824 from Devon England. Other interests : Hosking > family > I would be interested to hear from anyone who has any > connection Hi Lyn I have no direct connection except do own a copy of a book ' Men of their Time' Pioneers of the Hunter River, by Dulcie HARTLEY pub 1995 , which is all about this SPARKE and HOSKIN families I bought it 2 or 3 years ago in a 2nd hand book as am interested in the history of the Hunter Valley Bye MargM Beautiful Central Coast of NSW

Lots written about both men. I have read Sparkes diary and also a biography. NSW State library has both. Hoskins business dealings are Byzantine but fun to cruise through. State records office has volumes on Hoskins. Clare

Hello Maureen, Thank you for the "gossip". I read it avidly and with great appreciation of your work. Today I found the most relevant item for me. We now own and live in Albert's house on the Peninsula. It was 140 years old last year. The land has been subdivided. So we only have a house block now. When I cook potatoes from now on I will think of those that must have passed through our kitchen. Luckily he had built an enormous 2 storey barn. Would the photo of the 'potato diggers', as mentioned, have been printed in that edition as well, please? Best wishes, Marilyn Mercer Windsor ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maureen" Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 9:40 AM Subject: [HHHV] Hot Gossip 1900 - Windsor > Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 - page 3 > TOWN GOSSIP > Mr. Albert Hannabus had all his potato-diggers photographed one day last week on his Peninsula farm. He had over 20 men at work on this farm for close on two weeks. > Mr. R. Reynolds put up a record when digging potatoes on Hannabus' farm last week, knocking out 17 bags in one day. Of course the average spud diggers' "day" is a trifle over 8 hours. > Mr. A. Hannabus has sent to market during the past four weeks 1688 bags of potatoes - equal to 147 tons. They were grown on the Peninsula. This is about the record for the season.

Hello, My family interest in the Hunter Valley is the Sparke family, who arrived in 1824 from Devon England. Other interests : Hosking family I would be interested to hear from anyone who has any connection Best wishes, Lyn

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 - page 3 TOWN GOSSIP Tenders are invited in this issue for additions, &c., to the R. C. Primary School. For particulars see advertisement. Her many friends will be pleased to hear that Mrs. Gilbert is this week much improved in health, and able to get about again, after having suffered a slight relapse. Mr. Albert Hannabus had all his potato-diggers photographed one day last week on his Peninsula farm. He had over 20 men at work on this farm for close on two weeks. Mr. R. Reynolds put up a record when digging potatoes on Hannabus' farm last week, knocking out 17 bags in one day. Of course the average spud diggers' "day" is a trifle over 8 hours. Mr. A. Hannabus has sent to market during the past four weeks 1688 bags of potatoes - equal to 147 tons. They were grown on the Peninsula. This is about the record for the season. Frederick Wellington and Frederick Barber, both of whom were committed for trial on serious charges by the Windsor Bench of Magistrates, were both acquitted in Sydney last week. Mr. R. Huggins is having extensive improvements effected to the houses in Macquarie-street purchased by him from Mr. D. Robertson [?]. Mr. Robinson [?] now resides on his selection at Cattai. Mr. George Paull has taken over the management of a tailoring business at Scone. He came home from that place last week, whither he had been to have a look round, and returns this week. The annual presentation of diplomas and prizes to the H. A. College students will take place on Wednesday, March 7th. The Hon. J. L. Fegan will make the presentation, and the function will commence at 2 p.m. At the Lithgow Show last week Mr. Thos. Gow was among the prize winners for game fowls. He secured first for colonial game black-red cock or cockerel, and ditto any other color, also second for colonial game black-red hen or pullet, and very highly commended for pair of bantams. The cattle belonging to a resident of Killarney, which disappeared from Pitt Town Common a few weeks back, and after which Constables Tait and Balfour had some long rides, were found some days ago by Constable Tait. It is surmised that someone had them in safe keeping until things began to get too sultry, and then released them. Last week we said that the Hon. W. Walker, M.L.C., had been 60 year President of the Hawkesbury Benevolent Society. This was a typographical error, and is stupid on the face of it. The facts are these : Mr. Walker has been a subscriber for 50 years ; Trustee for 40 years ; was hon. secretary for 14 years (1854-68) ; a Vice President for 5 years (1886-90) ; and has been President for 10 years (1891-1900). Mr. G. C. Johnston, at the invitation of the members of the Windsor Literary and Debating Society, addressed the weekly meeting on Tuesday night. The members were discussing that days' issue of the "Telegraph," and Mr. Johnston took them "behind the scenes" in regard to that powerful daily. He also asserted his belief that the "Daily Telegraph" was one of the best dailies in the world, though perhaps no paper had twisted so much as it had of late years. Messrs. Will Jones and Charlie Gosper left Windsor at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday last week with two dray-loads of printing material and machinery en route for Sydney, via Rockdale. From Rockdale they went to Messrs. Wimble and Co's. in Sydney and unloaded the machinery, and were home in Windsor before 6 o'clock on Saturday morning. It is 40 miles from Windsor to Rockdale, 8 miles thence to the metropolis, and 34 miles from Sydney to Windsor. We guess they lost no time on the road.