Happy New Year to All, Any information sought on a William Jack/Jackson, born c.1806 in Fordyce, Banff, Scotland - thought to be in the Illawarra district, c.1840s+, possibly injured/killed when knocked off his horse by overhanging tree branch. Cheers, Jan McElroy, Randwick, Sydney, NSW

Hi All Its the new year, I time of good cheer It could be a time, to let go and unwind to remember the endeavours, of those we try to remember.......... THE WATER CRISIS REMEMBER ......... drinking from a tank, wriggles and all, a dead cat or a bird sometimes entered the score.................. REMEMBER .......... The Bog, no push button then, a "Dunny man" once a week would empty the bin...... If that was not enough, Poor old Pop, spade in hand, had a few square metres of the best green land..... THE GAS CRISIS In days gone by, It would have been uncle Bill when he let fly....... we cooked as best as we could, sometimes with damp wood.... No crisis then, excepting catching the fat hen... THE WARMING EFFECT Well what the heck...... We lived on the beach coated in coconut oil, sat there all day on the boil........ It is something my kids will never be able to rediscover, we made a mess and now they have to be all under cover...... I remember the millions of marching crabs along the Woy Woy channel, only a dream now, why I have never discovered. Prawning at night with a torch and net, a few pounds without trouble, home to the pot for a nice sup... The days of old are all going fast, without records they will not last. I hope that someone somewhere remembers our reflections as we endeavour to head in other directions. Regards Larry Sydney Australia benson@fastlink.com.au ICQ#9358915 Seeking TYEs worldwide, no information is too small.

1843 August 1 - First sitting of the newly constituted New South Wales Parliament 1849 June 11- The convict ship "HASHEMY" arrived in Sydney Harbour. It was confronted by a crowd of 5000 people who expressed their opposition of the renewal of transportation. Judith LYON Cronulla NSW

The eighteenth of April 1831 marked the beginning of an Australian institution for it was on this day that the first copy of the Sydney Herald, later to become the Sydney Morning Herald, was published. The new paper became an instant success and has continued publication ever since. Judith LYON Cronulla NSW

Hi All I'm looking for any descendants of a family from Crookwell and Goulburn by the name of 'STEVENS'......They would be from Edwin Stevens b:3 Mar 1857 in Orange and Rebecca Ritchie b: c. 1860 of Crookwell/Goulburn area. They had 1 girl and 5 boys. One of the sons Leslie married Olive Pollard in 1913 at Goulburn. Any information welcomed. Regards Tony Stevens (Boorowa & Mittagong) welby@hinet.net.au

John, Thank you for the story on Private Walker's sendoff. Have got any more gems like that on hand? In case anyone is interested in this family, I have the following information from AWM 8 Unit Embarkation Rolls: Private Vincent James Nelson Walker number 595 AFC HQ (Australian Flying Corps Headquarters) enlisted 24 July 1916 aged 19 years. He was a wireless student, single of 'Beachland' Gerringong. Methodist. Viv -- Vivienne Caldwell viv@zipworld.com.au Wollongong NSW http://www.zip.com.au/~viv AUS-NSW-SE Mailing List http://www.zip.com.au/~viv/aus-nsw-se.htm

Extract from the "Kiama Independent" of October 11th, 1916 Sendoff to Private Vincent Walker Owing to a very short final leave, and the wet stormy weather prevailing, much regret was felt that Private Vincent Walker, youngest son of Mr. And Mrs. John Walker, "Beachlands", could not be given the same send-off as had been accorded to the other brave "boys" who had left Gerringong, so it was decided to make the various presentations on the night of the Referendum meeting, but through the torrential fall of rain that meeting did not come off, so then it was decided to have the presentations at the close of the Methodist service on the Sunday night, Private Walker and his family being members of that church. Rev. Chaplain McCallum conducted the service which was made very fitting for the occasion, the Chaplain's subject being Jacob's home leaving, which he vividly portrayed in the loneliness of it, though not wishing the occasion too sad, but in Jacob's loneliness he reared an altar to God, and in a vision Angels came and ministered to him, and he (the preacher) trusted that God's Angels would be round about the one leaving and keep him safe. At the close of the service the Chaplain, on behalf of the church, presented Private Walker with a wallet and pocket Testament, which he hoped would be a help and comfort when far away, and remind him of his church, and home and friends. He commended him for the stand he had taken in offering his services to the Empire, and trusted God would keep him safe and bring him back again. The members of the Congregational Church after their service adjourned to the Methodist Church, and joined in the citizens farewell. Mr. D. F. Bailey, in place of the Mayor, presided, and expressed their regret that a public send-off could not be given, but all were sincere in their desire to honor Private Walker. They admired his manliness in his desire for a higher education in going to Newington College, and they now admired him for his bravery in enlisting. They felt for the parents who were giving up a son on whom great hopes were set, for his future career, but all prayed that in this great conflict for right, his life would be spared and he return to fulfill the wish of his life. Mr. Bailey then, on behalf of the citizens, made the presentation of a wristlet watch. Mr. T. R. Moffitt, in a few words, expressed the same regret about a public send-off, but said after all there could not be a better place for him to remember his farewell than in the church, he trusted the memory of his hours here would help him. Mr. Archie Campbell spoke on behalf of the Rifle Club. They all knew what Private Walker had been on the rifle range, both for his exemplary character and as a marksman. He joined in the hope that he would be spared to return. Mr. Will Sharpe feelingly endorsed all that had been said. Private Walker was responding to a call from God, he could think of it as nothing else, for we are convinced we are on the side of right fighting for liberty and justice. He trusted that God's protecting care would be with him, and bring him safely back. Private Walker in a few words, feelingly thanked the citizens for their gift of the wristlet watch, the riflemen for their electric torch, and the Red Cross ladies for the kit bag. He had already thanked the Church friends for their gifts, everything would be useful and would remind him always of them all. He trusted to return again to home and friends. The earnest prayer of all was voiced again in the singing of one verse of "God be with you till we meet again", and the Benediction. - Contributed. ----------- Footnote: Vincent James Nelson WALKER was aged 19 when he enlisted, and he did return safely to Gerringong. He was appointed Secretary of the Gerringong Dairy Co-Op in November 1923, a post he held continuously for 42 years (the last 13 as combined Secretary/Manager), before he retired in February 1965. He died in December 1965, aged 68.) John Graham johngrah@ozemail.com.au GENEALOGY FROM GERRINGONG http://www.ozemail.com.au/~johngrah/

Hello everyone on aus-nsw-se, and a happy new year to you all You will have already seen the announcement of the launch of the IFHAA. How about joining the IRC chat tomorrow night? Scott Brown and Cathy Dunn will be talking about the IFHAA which should be of interest to all Internet genies, but there is always a chance for chat on other genealogical topics as well. Everyone is friendly and you will be immediately welcomed. It would be great to have a good roll-up of aus-nsw-se listers. If you need to download an IRC client program go to http://www.pirch.com/ or there is also mIRC at http://www.mirc.co.uk The software is easy to install and the instructions are pretty easy to follow, but if you have any problems don't hesitate to contact me. The other information you need to get chatting is: Server irc.iigs.org Port 6667 or 7000 Channel #Australia Date Every Saturday Time 8pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (6pm West Australian Time) 10am Greenwich Mean Time Don't be shy, come on down on Saturday nights! Look forward to talking to you. Viv -- Vivienne Caldwell viv@zipworld.com.au Wollongong NSW http://www.zip.com.au/~viv AUS-NSW-SE Mailing List http://www.zip.com.au/~viv/aus-nsw-se.htm

Hello Everyone, Keeping my fingers crossed that I,m sending this mail correctly. I'm researching Samuel Wright (1818-1899). He arrived 1842 'Himalaya' with wife Elizabeth Smith (1819-1894) from Derbyshire (born Thursmaston LEI ENG). Settled at Yarrunga now Avoca, which is near Burrawang NSW. Their place/home was called 'The Sallies' . Children:- John Himalaya 1841-1901 m Suzanna Manns, William James 1845-1922 m Isobella Norman, Samuel c1845-1919 m Rebecca Mansfield, Mary c1848-1923 Joseph Paul Lawler, Ester 1849-1941 m Samuel Manns, Elizabeth c1850-1938 m David J Wotton, Joseph c 1854 ??, Martha 1857-1910 William James Lawler, Catherine 1858-1937 m Daniel Cunningham, James 1861-1937 m 1.Mary Ann Baxter 2.Mary Ann Winifred Burke. James was my GGrandfather. Some of the family stayed in the Bowral district and others moved to the north coast - sawyers. James worked in Berry early 1900's. He was a sawyer & timber mill ?owner). Owned a guest house Merrigang St Bowral 1915-1920.Owned land (?timber mill) Thirroul until 1930's. Samuel & Elizabeth were Christian Isralites "Beardies" and they christened some of their children in this religion. Does anyone have any information on this religion? The Children of James Wright & Mary Ann Winifred Burke are:- Darcy Braidwood 1890-196? m Gertrude Timbs, Elizabeth Mary 1892-197? m William Collis, Harold John 1894-1912, Phyllis Kathleen 1896-1940 m Phillip Patrick Lyons, Marie Madeline 1904-1984 m Michael F Costello. Harold was drowned, aged 18 years, in Broughton Creek Berry after playing a game of football. Any information on the timer mills (1900-1912) at Berry would be appreciated. Many thanks, Margaret Childs.

I am currently gathering together photographs, information and contacts for putting together a HISTORY OF NORTH NOWRA that has not as yet been attempted. I would really love to hear from anyone who has connections to this area or who may have information that may help me. I look forward to hearing from lots of you!!! Thanks Lee Mills New South Wales AUSTRALIA Email: millsmob@shoal.net.au

******************************************************************* THE INTERNET FAMILY HISTORY ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (IFHAA) Announcing the launch of the IFHAA at http://members.graffiti.net/~ifhaa The IFHAA is designed to be a central reference library where researchers of Australian Family History and Genealogy can find records, biographies, histories as well as lodging the results of their own efforts. Membership is free of charge and access to the collection is free. The IFHAA has available to researchers Message Boards, IRC (chat) channels, mailing lists (we can create special interest lists as well), cemetery transcripts, certificate exchange advise on research sources and procedures, etc. We will be holding an Information IRC (Chat) session this Saturday (2 January) where you can ask questions of myself (the Coordinator) or other researchers. You will find details on how to participate in the IRC sessions at http://members.graffiti.net/~ifhaa/chat.htm ************************************************************************ Scott Brown Beenleigh, Qld, Australia http://www.uq.net.au/~zzsbrown/family/ Coordinator Internet Family History Association of Australia (IFHAA) http://members.graffiti.net/~ifhaa

Hello Lorraine, Thanks very much for forwarding the information about the above couple. We will have a look for some information about their property and see if we can find any mention of our ALLEN ancestor. Regards, John & Annette Gympie, Qld. Australia jmortona@tpgi.com.au

OK I had another look and maybe there is a connection there, and this is what I have: My g grandfather's parents were William and Eliza Webb, he appeared to be their first child b 1857. Then there was Robert, Ada and George (all born in Berrima). The rest of them, beginning with a Walter E b:1867, were born in Goulburn - no my mistake, the last, Jenny Eliza was born in Sydney in 1876. Do these dates seem plausible? Is your husband a Webb? I have probably left my queries just a bit late - I'm coming over to Goulburn for a bit of a break in the new year, and hoped - still hope to find something out while I'm over - so far I have come only to a blank wall as far as his (my gg parents) parents are concerned. Cheers, Keri http://www.iinet.com.au/~watson/webb/HumAgain.html On Tue, 29 Dec 1998, dot-pete wrote: > To Keri Webb, > Re your query of Webbs in Goulburn area in 1800's. I have a Walter Webb in > my husband's family - married to Ellen Rebecca Bryant in the > Crookwell/Goulburn area. They had 3 children - so I have been told, but I > haven't been able to find much about them. Walter moved to the Taree area > and remarried but don't know what happened to 1st family. Could there be a > connection with your Webb?

-----Original Message----- From: Ken & Lorraine Neate <kenneate@tig.com.au> To: John & Annette Morton Allen <jmortona@tpg.com.au>; AUS-NSW-SE-L@rootsweb.com <AUS-NSW-SE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, 30 December 1998 17:59 Subject: Re: John & Catherine RITCHIE > >-----Original Message----- >From: John & Annette Morton Allen <jmortona@tpg.com.au> >To: AUS-NSW-SE-L@rootsweb.com <AUS-NSW-SE-L@rootsweb.com> >Date: Tuesday, 29 December 1998 23:18 >Subject: Re: John & Catherine RITCHIE > > >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Ken & Lorraine Neate <kneate@bigpond.com> >>To: AUS-NSW-SE-L@rootsweb.com <AUS-NSW-SE-L@rootsweb.com> >>Date: Tuesday, December 29, 1998 4:11 PM >>Subject: Re: CENSUS 1841 WHERE NEXT? >> >> >>> John Ritchie married for the FOURTH time in 1848 to Catherine Murphy. >> >>This part of the message interests us, as we have great great grandfather >>James ALLEN who married Ann DUNSTAR at the Presbyterian Church, Jamberoo >>on 18 Jan 1850. We obtained a photocopy of the marriage register entry >>from microfilm, which has the signatures of both John & Catherine RITCHIE >>of Jamberoo as witnesses to the marriage. >> >>We think that James ALLEN (born Kent circa 1818) was a convict. Is it >>possible that at the time of his marriage, he may have been assigned to >>John RITCHIE? Would anyone know the name of the property on which he may >>have worked? >>John Ritchie as per previous had 2x300 acres at Jamberoo. The property he >retained (sold 300 acres to William Cole also an ex-convict who had worked >for him) was called Poplar Grove. John Ritchie died in 1860 and his wife >(Catherine) probably remarried an Edward Dixon. The property inheritance >became the object of a supreme court action, not resolved until 1864. >>We do know that he later worked for Alexander BERRY as a fencer at >>Cooloongatta. >> >>Would appreciate any information. >> >>Regards, >>John & Annette Morton-Allen >>Gympie, Qld. >>jmortona@tpgi.com.au >> >>Lorraine >> >>==== AUS-NSW-SE Mailing List ==== >>History and genealogy in South-East New South Wales, Australia >> >

Can anyone please tell me if there is a Website for Australian Maps. I am particularly interested in NSW, Goulburn area, Cootamundra area. I am also interested in Sir Donald Bradman, has anyone done his family tree? Linda Monks ------------------------------------------------- Linda Monks Voice: (64) 9 8176551 fax: (64) 9 8176551 email: linda.monks@xtra.co.nz -----------------------------------------------------

http://www.shoalhaven.net.au/milton/heritageweek/welcome.html If anyone else is involved with official Hertiage week activities please let me know - will place details into site for the NSW SE region Already have organised a link from the National Trust Cathy Dunn *************************************************** Take a tour of History of Milton Ulladulla http://www.shoalhaven.net.au/~cathyd/ Jaybees Entertainment and gig guide http://www.shoalhaven.net.au/~jaybees/ Travel the South Coast http://www.southcoastleisuretimes.com.au ********************************************************

At 19:39 28/12/98 +1100, Vivienne Caldwell wrote: >Kevin White wrote: >> >> What NSW - SE website is that? > >This one, go to http://www.zip.com.au/~viv/aus-nsw-se.htm and click on >Cemetery Transcriptions. If you know of any more, we would love to hear >from you. > >Viv >-- >Vivienne Caldwell >viv@zipworld.com.au >Wollongong NSW >http://www.zip.com.au/~viv >AUS-NSW-SE Mailing List http://www.zip.com.au/~viv/aus-nsw-se.htm > > >==== AUS-NSW-SE Mailing List ==== >History and genealogy in South-East New South Wales, Australia > > > *************************************************** Take a tour of History of Milton Ulladulla http://www.shoalhaven.net.au/~cathyd/ Jaybees Entertainment and gig guide http://www.shoalhaven.net.au/~jaybees/ Travel the South Coast http://www.southcoastleisuretimes.com.au ********************************************************

At 00:25 28/12/98 -0800, Kevin White wrote: >What NSW - SE website is that? > http://www.zip.com.au/~viv/aus-nsw-se.htm Cathy Dunn *************************************************** Take a tour of History of Milton Ulladulla http://www.shoalhaven.net.au/~cathyd/ Jaybees Entertainment and gig guide http://www.shoalhaven.net.au/~jaybees/ Travel the South Coast http://www.southcoastleisuretimes.com.au ********************************************************

Looking for information on NICKELSON or NICHOLSON family from Moruya in NSW Charles & Jane. Their daughter Annie/Anne was born 1844 at Moruya. She married Thomas Golden or Brown at Moruya in 1858 LookSmart … or keep looking. http://www.looksmart.com.au

Needing detail of Michael J O'CONNOR b. c. 1846 Glennies Creek NSW Australia m. 3rd Feb. 1879 to Ellen ROBINSON at Bundarra NSW Aust. Reg. 3478/363 Ellen ROBINSON b.. 1855 Rich River New England NSW Aust. m. Michael J O'CONNOR Also interested in their son Thomas Patrick O'CONNOR b. 2nd May 1884 Bundarra NSW Aust m 29th March 1910 Inverell NSW Aust to Maria Jane NASH Kathie