Hi List I'm looking for Roslyn BICHER (nee COOMBES) who posted this entry on a Dorset surnames website. Her email address is no longer valid. The majority of these people are from the NSW North Coast area (including my shared GGGrandparents Bernard O'DOHERTY & Sarah CARNEY). I would love to get in contact and swap research notes. "Researcher: roslyn bicher I am the g g grandaughter of Philip Coombes and Susannah Snook who sailed to Australia on the ship Victoria, Sept 1849,(Philip was a bricklayer/Susannah a laundress) Philip and Susannah had 9 children and settled in nsw ... would very much like to know if any family still in Dorset(Dorcestshire/Gillenghan)... my g grandparents were Henry Coombes & Margaret Nieland, Bernard O'Doherty & Sarah Carney, grandparents William Coombes & Margaret O'Doherty, William and Margaret had 5 children, Veronica/Balfour/Gladstone/Philip/Lloyd, I am Gladstone's (Mac) daughter Roslyn (Coombes) ...interested in finding out more about the family history and would appreciate any relevant info on the families and their part of England .. thank you, ros" Many thanks -- Cathy Haynes Geelong, Vic AUSTRALIA Researching: HAYNES - NSW & Co Cork, Ireland TAYLOR - Central Coast NSW Alfred KELLY born c1842 London CURRAN - NSW & Bristol O'DOHERTY - Kings County Ireland CARNEY - Co Donegal, Ireland BRISTOW(E) - London FITZSIMMONS - Co Louth, Ireland William NORMAN (convict) born 1803 Kent RILEY - Co Cavan

Hi Listers I have another place name that I'm hoping someone can help me with; Manallon, HASTINGS RIVER Now I know where the Hastings River is, but does anyone know if this was a name of a property or farm? My ancestors names were Bernard O'DOHERTY & Sarah Jane CARNEY There first daughter, Sarah Jane was born at "Manallon' on 10/12/1865. Many thanks -- Cathy Haynes Geelong, Vic AUSTRALIA Researching: HAYNES - NSW & Co Cork, Ireland TAYLOR - Central Coast NSW Alfred KELLY born c1842 London CURRAN - NSW & Bristol O'DOHERTY - Kings County Ireland CARNEY - Co Donegal, Ireland BRISTOW(E) - London FITZSIMMONS - Co Louth, Ireland William NORMAN (convict) born 1803 Kent RILEY - Co Cavan

G'day all, A couple of months ago I wrote to the Nambucca Valley Family History Society. I waited a while as I didn't know how often they meet. I haven't received a response as yet & am wondering if they are still running & if I have the correct address: Nambucca Valley Family History Group C/- Lot 1052 Upper Warrell Creek Road Macksville NSW 2447 Can anyone help? Thanks, Deb (WA)

A few family history buffs are having a picnic at Towallum Park, Kangaroo Creek, near Grafton on Sunday 1st October 2006. We are the descendants of James and Jenet MAXWELL's children ; Mary m1 James NEWBY, m2 Charles ELLIS Johanna m Thomas PITKIN Thomas m Christina McLENNAN ( my greatgrandparents) Jane died aged 14 yrs Elizabeth m Thomas MITCHELL We welcome any descendants or folk who knew them, to bring a picnic lunch, fold up chairs & umbrella and come and join us from 9 o'clock onwards. We would also be very pleased if you could bring any family photos for copying on the day along with your knowledge and memories to share with us. Lynne Bone Website http://lynneandgrayeme.kinpendium.com/

Hi Roberta, Could i ask if you have any additional info on the Bexhill connection? Also, if you could tell me any family names eg husband, parents. Regards, Wayne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roberta Lawson" <cabrakid@bigpond.com> To: <AUS-NSW-NORCO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, 20 July 2006 4:02pm Subject: [NORCO] Smith - Cameron Family > Hi All, > > Iam trying to find out some information about an Elizabeth Ann Smith, nee Cameron. She was born in > Inverness Scotland in 1828, arrived in Sydney 1839 per Asia, married 1844 at Dungog NSW. > She died on the 15.12.1910 and was buried at Bexhill Cemetery near Lismore. > Does anyone out there have any information about her. > > Roberta > In beautiful sunny Queensland

Hi All, Iam trying to find out some information about an Elizabeth Ann Smith, nee Cameron. She was born in Inverness Scotland in 1828, arrived in Sydney 1839 per Asia, married 1844 at Dungog NSW. She died on the 15.12.1910 and was buried at Bexhill Cemetery near Lismore. Does anyone out there have any information about her. Roberta In beautiful sunny Queensland

HI all, If you would like to see Insight have a show on Genealogy, you could go to: http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/surveys/cast-of-thousands.asp and register your details Cheers Paul

If Jenny is still on the list could you please contact me in regards to John Kennedy and Caroline Best I am trying to find out if there daughter Elizabeth is my Great Grandmother who married Thomas Hildebrand. Thanks in advance Tracie King shaneking@ozemail.com.au

Dear MargM, It is probable that a death from Evans Head would be registered at Casino. Casino and Evans Head are associated in many ways including the same local government area. Regards, Wayne ----- Original Message ----- From: "MargM" <genknut@optusnet.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-NORCO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, 9 June 2006 4:02pm Subject: [NORCO] Death rego area query > I have been researching a WILLIAMSON family that has a > couple > of Central Coast roots > > I am pretty sure one of their sons was Arthur Smith > WILLIAMSON who d 6 Oct 1969, Casino > > I checked the NSW Probate indexes and this fellow left a > will and I was surprise to find his residential address > was at Evans Head > > Is Casino the name of the registration area ? > > Thanks > > Bye > > > > MargM > Member of Central Coast > Family History Society > Gosford > NSW > > > > ==== AUS-NSW-NORCO Mailing List ==== > Search the archived emails of the Norco and other lists. > Scroll down until you get to the search boxes to search lists: > http://resources.rootsweb.com/world/Australia/NewSouthWales/ > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.3/359 - Release Date: 8/06/06 > >

----- Original Message ----- From: "Lyn Murphy" <ljmurphy@iprimus.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-NORCO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 1:58 PM Subject: [NORCO] Re: Death rego area query > When I exchanged some family info with relatives I was > surprised to note they had my Grandfather's death as > Gosford whereas I remember only too clearly that he died > in my family home at Lane Cove, Sydney. > They had taken his death place from the Probate index > and as his daughter was the Exec. and she lived at > Gosford this was probably registered there. Hi Lyn Its a persons place of residence that is in the NSW Probate index , not place of death This is what caused my query as in the Probate index it has Evans Head as place of residence , in the BDMs his death registered at Casino . I wondered why it wasnt Lismore but apparently Casino is the rego area name If someone died at Lane Cove their death would come under North Sydney or maybe Chatswood . Gosford is a completely different area Bye MargM Beautiful Central Coast of NSW

When I exchanged some family info with relatives I was surprised to note they had my Grandfather's death as Gosford whereas I remember only too clearly that he died in my family home at Lane Cove, Sydney. They had taken his death place from the Probate index and as his daughter was the Exec. and she lived at Gosford this was probably registered there. Lyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "MargM" <genknut@optusnet.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-NORCO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 4:02 PM Subject: Death rego area query >I have been researching a WILLIAMSON family that has a > couple > of Central Coast roots > > I am pretty sure one of their sons was Arthur Smith > WILLIAMSON who d 6 Oct 1969, Casino > > I checked the NSW Probate indexes and this fellow left a > will and I was surprise to find his residential address > was at Evans Head > > Is Casino the name of the registration area ? > > Thanks > > Bye > > > > MargM > Member of Central Coast > Family History Society > Gosford > NSW >

I have been researching a WILLIAMSON family that has a couple of Central Coast roots I am pretty sure one of their sons was Arthur Smith WILLIAMSON who d 6 Oct 1969, Casino I checked the NSW Probate indexes and this fellow left a will and I was surprise to find his residential address was at Evans Head Is Casino the name of the registration area ? Thanks Bye MargM Member of Central Coast Family History Society Gosford NSW

Hi List Has anyone ever heard of this property or place in the Port Macquarie region? My great Grandmother, Theresa Laurel Kelly (nee Curran) has three places listed as her birthplace on various certificates. Birth Cert: Flora Ville Port Macquarie Marriage Cert: Ellenborough Death Cert: Mount Seaview Has anyone come across Flora Ville before? Many thanks Cathy, Geelong Vic

Shoalhaven Family & Cultural History Fair Plans are well in hand and on target for the 2006 Shoalhaven History Fair to be held at the Nowra School of Arts over two days on Friday June 16 & Saturday June 17, admission is free. Discover the hidden treasures of our Shoalhaven on the South Coast NSW. If you have an interest in anything historical or Heritage, including genealogy and local history you should not miss this event. There will be displays and a variety of speakers will be giving a series of presentations. Professional historians and transcription agents will be on hand to give advice to help people with the personal family history research. There will be resources on at the fair enabling you to research your family history back to the first arrivals and then in their places or origin and beyond, along with an extensive display of genealogy and history products for sale and demonstrations over the two days. Speakers over the two days include Historian Keith Campbell on Religious views of Alexander Berry, Shuana Hicks from the Victorian Public Record Office, Transcription Agents Joy Murrin, Marilyn Rowan and Lawrence Turtle, Ray Thorburn from the Kiama Family History research Centre, Historian Cathy Dunn on People and Places - the future of history and others. There will also be display by various Family History & Historical Groups from the Shoalhaven Region, along with expo stall on the Library of Australian History, Society of Australian Genealogist, Shoalhaven heritage tourism, indigenous families of the South Coast, Shoalhaven's pioneers and local history, Lady Denman Huskisson and the Nowra museum and many more. This year's fair will also include the book launch of Masters & Convicts:Murramarang and Convicts by historian Cathy Dunn. Enquiries historyfair@shoalhaven.net.au Web www.shoalhaven.net.au/historyfair ENDS Print images are available many thanks

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Hi I am wondering if there is anybody who is a regular visitor to the Old Coffs Harbour Cemetery, who has access to a Digital Camera & would be willing to photograph two headstones and send me the photos via an email. I am after photos of two headstones in the Methodist Section the graves are William Secomb Row A Plot 28 who died on 20 Sept 1936 and his wife Matilda Secomb Row A Plot 29 who died on 6 Oct 1937 Matilda was my Grandmother's sister. I have tried to contact the Coffs Harbour Historical Society a couple of times but have had no reply Thanks Cass

A big thank you to:- Graham & Rosslyn, Malcolm & Hazel & John for such a quick response to my query regarding postage etc. Much appreciated Nancy N.Z.

Hello Listers A request for the" Mail Code " of Valla Beach please. Understand snail mail is delivered quicker with the mail code on the envelope. Also what would be the cost of a stamp from this area to New Zealand please. Many thanks Nancy N.Z.

Post Code 2448 Letters Australia to New Zealand $1.25 Aust. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy Finn" <nanfin@xtra.co.nz> To: <AUS-NSW-NORCO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 9:50 AM Subject: [NORCO] Help Please > Hello Listers > A request for the" Mail Code " of Valla Beach please. Understand snail > mail is delivered quicker with the mail code on the envelope. Also what > would be the cost of a stamp from this area to New Zealand please. > Many thanks > Nancy N.Z. > > > ==== AUS-NSW-NORCO Mailing List ==== > Got the address of a really useful website? List it at > http://resources.rootsweb.com/world/Australia/NewSouthWales/ > > ============================== > 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 everyone, Just thought I'd post my webpage as my husband's family originate from the Northern Rivers area... http://www.silkweb.com.au/ Names include: Blackman, Rodgers, Thearle, Beddoes, Saddler, Esley, Chilvers, Seckold, Barnes, Roche, Tailby, James, Edwards, Lord, Smith, Oldham, Davis, McIntrye, Sheridan, Brown, Vidler, Webb, Clarke, Gava, Bray, Latham, Yabsley, Follent, Reberger, Gray, Hughes, Hitchcock, Molloy, Hughes, Horseman, Sharpe, Exton, Towner, Ticehurst, Parsons, Cameron, Hooper, Trimle, Hill and many more. Kind regards, Sherrie. -- http://www.silkweb.com.au/