Hi Could you own the girl in the photo? Those last few posting I sent in regards to the Newspaper (Possibly the Maitland Mercury ) were glued to the hard backing of an old photo. Again, I am not related to this person but I couldn't leave her sitting in the shop as she had her three distinctive christian names as well as the word Mum written in brackets above one of two matching photos. So I bought both photos in the hope that I could track down her family. Yes, I am a family history addict, and yes, my husband just rolled his eyes at me! "Grace Gwendolen Amelia (Mum)" Someone must own her. Because of the Maitland/Beresfield clues on the back I thought I should post her details to this list in case. I think it was taken in about 1920s, but my estimate only. The BDM index has a Grace Gwendolen Amelia Small marrying a Ronald John Jones at Ryde in 1944. I wonder if this is her? I purchased two Large copies of the same photo here in Lithgow and am eager for them to be returned to her family. Both are on hard board backing and one has the newspaper on the back. It was taken at 'The Exchange Studios 47-49 Piit St, near Circular Quay, Sydney NSW' She is a dear little blonde thing aged about 2. I have already posted this previously on the Sydney list with no luck and someone has kindly checked the electoral rolls for me. Too many Ronald Jones and no Grace Jones. Regards Tracey Reed Lithgow NSW

Hi Again, I have no connection to this person but found the info on newspaper stuck to the back of a photo. I thought I'd send it on while I have it in case it helps anyone. I don't know which newspaper it is but it was 25th March 1946 in the Maitland/Beresfield area. (Possibly the Maitland Mercury?) Sorry but this one is incomplete. FOUGHT IN TOWN HALL Raymond Edmonds, 23, miner and Allan Lewis Tiedeman, 23, labourer, pleaded guilty at West Maitland court today to having behaved in an offensive manner on March 23. Seargeant W J L Wright said that two men who had had some drink were fighting in the vestuble of the West Maitland town.... regards Tracey Reed Lithgow NSW

Hi Again, I have no connection to this person but found the info on newspaper stuck to the back of a photo. I thought I'd send it on while I have it in case it helps anyone. I don't know which newspaper it is but it was 25th March 1946 in the Maitland/Beresfield area. (Possibly the Maitland Mercury?) WORKMAN ELECTROCUTED AT BLACK HILL Fatal results followed attempts by Walter Ernest Schumacher, 23, Fitter, of Brett-street, Waratah, to disconnect the wiring on a building at the Veterinary Hospital, Black Hill, yesterdaay Morning. The building had been sold on Saturday at a dospersal sale and Schimacher and his brother had commenced demolition early yesterday morning. Assuming that the power had been cut off, Schumacher was on the roof and attempted to cut the wires preparatory to laoding the building on a motor truck . eceiving the full force of electricity, he sang out, but collapsed when his brother pulled him clear . After artificial respiration had failed to revive him, Schumacher was placed on the Lorry and driven towards Maitland Hospital. At Campbell's Hill the Maitland Ambulance met the lorry and the Ambulance Officers transferred to the Lorry, sustaining the artificial respiration movement. On arrival a the hospital, Schumachr was placed in the Iron Lung for further respiratory treatment but failed to revive. Deceased was a single man employed by Goninan's, Newcastle and had decided to remove the building yesterday on account of the prevalence of thefts from buildings recently sold. regards Tracey Reed Lithgow NSW

Hi Again, I have no connection to this person but found the info on newspaper stuck to the back of a photo. I thought I'd send it on while I have it in case it helps anyone. I don't know which newspaper it is but it was 25th March 1946 in the Maitland/Beresfield area. PANEL VAN OVERTURNS AT BERESFIELD When a Panel Van overturned on the Newcastle Road at Beresfield early yesterday morning the driver and a passenger were injured. Mrs Esther Angel, 63, of Jilliby-road Wyong, received a probable fracture of right forearm, dislocation of Right wrist, abrasions and lacerations to face and head and suffered from shock. Walter Ernest Angel, 58, of Jilliby-road Wyong escaped with abrasions and severe shock. The Maitland Ambulance conveyed both to the Newcastle General Hospital. Regards Tracey Reed Lithgow NSW

Hi Again, I have no connection to this person but found the info on newspaper stuck to the back of a photo. I thought I'd send it on while I have it in case it helps anyone. I don't know which newspaper it is but it was 25th March 1946 in the Maitland/Beresfield area. DEATH OF MINE MANAGER NEWCASTLE - The death occurred on Saturday of Mr Charles brown manager of the Pacific Colliery for 11 years. he was 62. A native of Scotland where he had mining experience. He came to Australia in 1910 Regards Tracey Reed Lithgow NSW

Hi I have no connection to this couple but found info of their Golden Wedding Anniversary on a sheet of Newspaper used as backing on an old photo. It actually has more detail on the ancestors than themselves. I know I'd love to stumble across it if it was my family! I thought I'd send it on while I have it in case it helps anyone. I don't know what the newspaper but I gather it was 25th March 1946! GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Congratulations were extended to Mr & Mrs W W Middletonof East Maitland on the occasion of the celebration of their golden wedding to-day. They were married on March 25th 1896 by the Rev CharlesWhyte, M A of Brown-St ConregationalChurch Newcastle. Mrs Middleton is the Youngest daughter of the late Mr & Mrs James Gow who were associated with the Brown-StCongregational Church from its foundation in 1853. Mr Gow was Choirmaster fro 14 years. Mr Middleton is the second son of the late Mr & Mrs G A Middleton and is a descendant in direct line from the late Rev G A Middleton MA who arrived in Sydney on board the sailing ship Prince Regent on January 29 1820. After relieving the Rev Marsden at Parramatta during the later's absence in New Zealand he became the first incumbent at Newcastle in the year 1821. He later carried out Clerical duties in the Maitland and paterson Districts. Mr & Mrs Middleton reside at High-street ast Maitland and have a son and two grandons. One, Ronald has just begun his second year medical course at Sydney University and the other, Geoffrey is attending maitland Boy's High School. Regards Tracey Reed Lithgow NSW

There are some quite interesting books, postcards etc relating the the history of Maitland & Singleton, on ebay at the moment. One book in particular is the History of the Catholic Church in Singleton. There's also a couple of postcards with early views of High St. Might be worth a look. Regards Helen

Can any on the list provide informtion on the 'Kent' family from Kurri Kurri please. Hi Rhonda Descendants of Ernest G Kent Generation No. 1 1. ERNEST G1 KENT was born Abt. 1890, and died 1960. He married MARY ANN MCDONALD 1925 in Kurri Kurri, daughter of ERNEST MCDONALD and MARY HOWARTH. She was born 1896 in "The Diamond" Binda, and died 1964. Children of ERNEST KENT and MARY MCDONALD are: 2. i. NORMA ANNIE2 KENT, b. 1926. 3. ii. ALWYN ERNEST KENT, b. 1928; d. 17 Apr 1995. 4. iii. LYNDON ALFRED KENT, b. 1929. 5. iv. HELEN LORRAINE KENT, b. 1937. Generation No. 2 2. NORMA ANNIE2 KENT (ERNEST G1) was born 1926. She married JEFFERY RICHARD WAINWRIGHT 1948 in Parramatta. He was born Abt. 1919. Child of NORMA KENT and JEFFERY WAINWRIGHT is: 6. i. KENT RICHARD3 WAINWRIGHT, b. 1949. 3. ALWYN ERNEST2 KENT (ERNEST G1) was born 1928, and died 17 Apr 1995. He married SHIRLEY CAMERON 1953 in Parramatta. She was born 1934. Children of ALWYN KENT and SHIRLEY CAMERON are: 7. i. GAYLE3 KENT, b. 1954. 8. ii. PAMELA MAY KENT, b. 1955. 9. iii. PETER KENT, b. 1958. 10. iv. DAVID KENT, b. 1960. v. BRADLEY KENT, b. 1968. 4. LYNDON ALFRED2 KENT (ERNEST G1) was born 1929. He married GLADYS WHITEHEAD 1952 in Parramatta. Children of LYNDON KENT and GLADYS WHITEHEAD are: i. MARILYN3 KENT, b. 1954. ii. GRAHAME KENT, b. 1956. iii. RODNEY KENT, b. 1960. 5. HELEN LORRAINE2 KENT (ERNEST G1) was born 1937. She married BARRY THOMPSON 1958 in Parramatta. Children of HELEN KENT and BARRY THOMPSON are: i. PENELOPE ANNE3 THOMPSON, b. 1960. ii. SCOTT RICHARD THOMPSON, b. 1962. 11. iii. TRACEY LEE THOMPSON, b. 1964.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael spencer" <mike@decc9.fsnet.co.uk> To: <AUS-NSW-Hunter-Valley-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 6:59 PM Subject: [HV] Yesterdays updated > Hi list, > I appreciate for those with no connections it will not > be all that relevant but for those with British > ancestry, Dear Michael Spencer of hit and run tactics .......... who subscribed, posted this rubbish that has no relavance to this list and unsubscribed all in a couple of minutes I suggest all genuine subscribers just hit to delete key and give this the big ingore it deserves Bye MargM Hunter Valley List Admin

Hi list, I appreciate for those with no connections it will not be all that relevant but for those with British ancestry, the Yesterdays site contains thousands of names of folks many of whom were strays or strangers, away from their recognised abode or expected parish. The Settlement Certificates and particularly the Settlement Examinations give a good account of what can be found in Record Offices and if you have any such overseas connections with the UK they are well worth the effort in trying to see if such a document(s) survives for your ancestors, particularly if they have "moved". It may be they are even within this list, but if not, it still gives a good idea of what can be found in their respective parishes and County Record Offices. Bastardy records may name the father, Apprenticeships let you know who the young lads and lasses went to serve, some as young as seven years. There may be instances of Apprentices running away because of cruelty on behalf of the Master. Removal documents record those folks who fell on hard times and were removed back to their last legal Settlement. Thousands were moved all over the Country. mike http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~spire/Yesterday/index.htm

Hi Peter, Brief history of St Peters ........... http://www.huntervalleygenealogy.com/maitland/stpetehist.php Regards ........... Susie Z ----- Original Message ----- From: "Annie & Wal" <wlotocki@ozemail.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-Hunter-Valley-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 9:55 PM Subject: RE: [HV] Rusden > Hi MargM > Thanks for the info > I am aware that the foundation stone of St. Peters was laid in 1838. > Where Maitland Reparatory Theatre now exists was this the original St. > Peters. > Wal > Gold Coast

Hi MargM Thanks for the info I am aware that the foundation stone of St. Peters was laid in 1838. Where Maitland Reparatory Theatre now exists was this the original St. Peters. Wal Gold Coast -----Original Message----- From: MargM [mailto:genknut@optusnet.com.au] Sent: Friday, 11 August 2006 8:47 PM To: AUS-NSW-Hunter-Valley-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [HV] Rusden

----- Original Message ----- From: "Annie & Wal" <wlotocki@ozemail.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-Hunter-Valley-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 8:08 PM Subject: RE: [HV] Rusden , am trying to determine whether he was chaplain > At St Peters Maitland. Hi Wal Is some info on this gentleman in Cecily MITCHELLs book 'Hunter's River' quote: Since the first incumbent Rev George Keylock RUSDEN ( M.A. Cantab) there have been 9 rectors . RUSDEN was appointed in 1834 as Chaplin of Maitland ........... Google found quite alot of refs to him and his family Bye MargM Hunter Valley List Admin

HI, Thanks Margaret, am trying to determine whether he was chaplain At St Peters Maitland. Regards Wal -----Original Message----- From: MargaretB [mailto:mbergies@kooee.com.au] Sent: Friday, 11 August 2006 7:49 PM To: AUS-NSW-Hunter-Valley-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [HV] Rusden Hi Wal http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A060083b.htm MargaretB Lake Macquarie NSW Australia ==== AUS-NSW-Hunter-Valley Mailing List ==== The address for subscribing or unsubscribing from any Rootsweb list is ALWAYS LISTNAME-L-Request@rootsweb.com / LISTNAME-D-request@rootsweb.com

Hi Wal http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A060083b.htm MargaretB Lake Macquarie NSW Australia

Hi List, Does anybody know the name of the Anglican church Where G.K.RUSDEN was the minister in December 1838 Regards Wal

Dear Listers While looking for something else yesterday in the MM 5 Nov 1874 I came across LOCAL NEWS ( edited) Purchase of the Maitland Mercury newspaper and business was sold yesterday at the Exchange Hotel, Sydney, by public auction by Messrs BRUNKER & SPARKE for the sum of £10,150 . The sale was made by the Trustees of the late Mrs Alexandra PILE, by the direction of his honour the Primary Judge in Equitity , under the provisions of Mrs PILE's will ( Must be an interesting probate packet out at Kingswood ??? ) As the extensively advertised to sell has excited naturally a good deal of speculative talk as to the comparative value of newspapers, we may mention of the following facts The Mercury has changed hands 5 times In 1854 Mr Richard JONES, one of the best business men in the Colony, then sole proprietor, offered it for sale . and it was sold to TUCKER, CRACKNELL and PILE at 3 years purchase- that is at for the total sum of 3 times of the then yearly surplus receipts In 1862 , 1864 & 1868 , portions of the property changed hands between the partners of 3 1/2 to 4 years surplus receipts The legal transfer of the property from the Trustees to the current ( 1874) buyers Messrs TUCKER, GILLIES & THOMPSON ( all Mercury men) will probably not take place till the end of this week to allow time for the necessary legal paperwork to be done Bye MargM Hunter Valley List Admin

MONTGOMERY family just found in AUSTRALIA. WILLIAM HENRY MONTGOMERY was born SUSSEX 1849 and as a sailor arrived Sydney 1870 on "Galatea". He married EMILY PEPPER in 1874 at Hunter River and 10 children were born to family seemingly all between Sydney, Greta, Waterloo, Newcastle and Hamilton....Names:- GEORGE HENRY MONTGOMERY. born/died 1875 Twins JOHN & JAMES MONTGOMERY born 1876 Waterloo MARION MONTGOMERY born 1878 at Greta Twins WILLIAM and HENRY MONTGOMERY born 1879 at Greta EMILY KATE MONTGOMERY born 1881 at Greta HAMILTON MONTGOMERY born 1883 at Newcastle ANNABELL MONTGOMERY born 1885Newcastle THOMAS ROWLAND ? born 1887 at Hamilton Would love to find some descendants..as I have a great deal to share.... Thelma Birrell in Queensland.

Hi Karen, There were five children listed in the Federation CD: Thomas E. Reg. Mosman 1902/ 33647 John H. Reg. Mosman 1904/ 34357 Arthur William. Reg. Glebe 1906/23772 George R. Reg. Waratah 1907/ 30292 Alma M. Reg. Kurri Kurri 1911/ 5189 HTH Judy PS Sending also to the list so others will know. Karen Bamforth wrote: >Hi, > >I was wondering if SKS who has access to the NSW Births after 1905 could do a copule of look-ups for me. > >I am after the births of the following children - > >GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON, >ALMA MAY ROBINSON & >JEAN ROBINSON > >Their parents names are - THOMAS EDWARD & EDA ALICE ROBINSON. > >Also if there were anymore children born after the 3 above. > >Please contact me off the list at - karentherese@ozemail.com.au > > >

Hi, I was wondering if SKS who has access to the NSW Births after 1905 could do a copule of look-ups for me. I am after the births of the following children - GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON, ALMA MAY ROBINSON & JEAN ROBINSON Their parents names are - THOMAS EDWARD & EDA ALICE ROBINSON. Also if there were anymore children born after the 3 above. Please contact me off the list at - karentherese@ozemail.com.au Thanks in advance!! Regards, Karen Bamforth.