Francis McCaffrey Collection University of Wollongong Archives D92 The information reproduced here is for personal research only and must not be copied or published in any form. The notebooks are the property of the University of Wollongong. Spelling and grammar are as found in the original handwriting. Question marks indicate that the word was not clear - if you recognise any such words please email me. Page 16 At Waggamia several houses were swept away. One man Alanville had a barn 60 x 40 feet - 2000 bushels of wheat lifted, and after circling around the farm struck a tree and disappeared. The height of the flood may be estimated when a mark was made on a tree in a paddock 60 feet from the ground. David Hyam moved to Greenhills in 1860 and in 1863 went to live at Terrara. Michael Hyan - his father went to live at the Greenhills in 1847. A [illegible] drought was on lasting for a long time - 3 years. Had to go 5 miles for water to supply Terrara. Good years till the flood of 1860. In 1870 the highest flood ever seen in the Shoalhaven district, destroying the township of Terrara - washed away horses, cattle, pigs, fowls, everything. Quarter casks of brandy were washed out of hotel cellars. The Steamers Hunter and Illalong were driven out to sea - with the survivors of the Walter Hood on board - flags half mast. The captain was drowned - the chief mate died a week later. It is well to note that after the 1860 flood no wheat was grown on the Shoalhaven River. It was said that a worm - a sort of '? All' attacked the wheat and no more wheat was planted on the flats afterwards. Page 17 Windsor and Richmond in the Early Days. In the days of Major Grose's rule 22 separate grants of land not exceeding 32 acres each were given to small farmers on South Creek and Pitt Reach. This would be in 1794. By Government order dated 15th December 1810 Governor Macquarie created five separate townships in the Hawkesbury and Nepean districts. He named the old settlement of Green Hills Windsor. He then named Richmond, Pitt Town, Wilberforce and Castlereagh. In 1810 Governor Macquarie established tolls to pay for roads and bridges. Andrew Thompson had the contract for erecting the first large bridge in NSWales. It was 214 feet long. Thompson failed and it was completed by John Howe in 1813. A settler got into trouble for disturbing the funeral service of Surgeon Arndell. His name was Doyle - and he got 3 months. The oldest hotel in Richmond was the Black Horse erected by Fitzgerald - superintendent of convicts and live stock. Page 18 Berry - Broughton's Creek - Broughton's Head Farm. Woocyan?? is called from a mountain in the neighbourhood. It was a boat built by Mr John Hawkins for Berry and Wolstonecraft of 150 tons burden. In 1874 the launch fleet wing was a great event. A paddle steamer built by Greentrees below Nowra named 'Our Own' owned by John Macarthur who arrived in Shoalhaven in 1854 to open business as a General Store Keeper. Mrs Mary Reiby's grant at Burrier. Lieutenant Thompson of the Royal Marine Light Infantry - Stationed at Launceston Tasmania. Thompson was the first parliamentary representative for the Shoalhaven - 1856. It was under responsible government. It cost him 800 pounds. He died in 1899 at his home Burrier. A Signal Station was at Mattranis? Farm. Mr Lovegrove arrived 1852 - The J S H ? Coy with a boat the 'Bard's Legacy', 35 tons. William the Fourth - the Billy. Eventually the Billy was sent to the China Trade. From the youngest to the oldest nations. She was built on the Williams River at Clarence Town. She was followed by the Nora Creina cost 4000 pounds. Page 19 Robert Miller of Gerringong - Illawarra was born in Paisley Scotland in 1828 and at the age of 6 years came with his father Robert Miller senr in the ship Othello to NSWales in 1834. In 1838 the Miller family settled at Renfrew Park - Gerringong. After spending two or three years at Terragong Jamberoo. In 1849 the subject of this sketch then 21 years old went to the California diggings with Captain Samuel Charles, William Miller - a cousin - Joseph King, Frank Carberry and others in the ship 'Sea Gull' loaded with provisions. Sons of the Botnay Bay Push, as there were called, were hanged in California - and the Sea Gull party did no good and returned to Illawarra after meeting with disaster on a coral reef. Mrs Alex King and Robert Marks - twins - died within one week of each other July 1905. Both reared in the Kiama district. Robert Marks rode Mr Alex King's horses at all the Illawarra race meetings. Old Wallaby - a roan stumpy tailed horse - won hurdle races in Sydney. Vanity a beautiful bay mare and very fast. Robert married Miss Jane Kendall in 1853. He married Mrs Taylor - a second wife - lots of trouble followed. -- Vivienne Caldwell viv@zipworld.com.au Wollongong NSW http://www.zip.com.au/~viv

Francis McCaffrey Collection University of Wollongong Archives D92 The information reproduced here is for personal research only and must not be copied or published in any form. The notebooks are the property of the University of Wollongong. Spelling and grammar are as found in the original handwriting. Question marks indicate that the word was not clear - if you recognise any such words please email me. Page 12 Michael Hyam was born in London in 1799 and arrived in Sydney late in the twenties of last century with a capital of œ2000. He obtained a grant of 640 acres of land at Lochinvar - Hunter River - and later on (1829) obtained a grant of 1280 acres of land - Sarah's Valley - now Jamberoo. He got married in Sydney and settled on his Sarah's Valley Estate in 1833. Having obtained a number of Convict servants from the Government of N.S.Wales he turned his attention towards the bush - Employed Sawyers and Tanners, Shoemakers and Cobblers. Opened a public house and store. As time rolled on he sold out for œ1000 to Captain Wilson. Wilson went broke and had to forfeit his deposit money to Hyam. Hyam had taken his passage to England - and had to forfeit his deposit to the shipping company. The vessel Hyam and his family were going home on was wrecked and all hands lost. Hyam then morgaged [sic] to Parson Meares - for œ600. The races of F??? Jamberoo were held on Hyam's flat in 1844. Meares was nasty with Hyam over these races - Consequently in 1845 Hyam sold out to Robert Owen for œ1100. Hyam went to live in Kiama - in a storied house opposite the R.C. Church, near the beach, and remained there till 1847. Page 13 During Mr Hyam's stay in Kiama he paid a deposit on a store and hotel at Gundagai.. He was advised off it. He forfeited his deposit and went to live at Greenhills - Terrara - Shoalhaven. The hotel and store which Hyam was buying at Gundagai was eventually swept away in the Great Gundagai flood and all hands drowned. Mr Hyam opened an hotel and Store at Terrara - and went in for timber dealing. He was a sportsman, and always had race-horses. Corinthian Kate, Jerry and Jamberoo all carried his colours. He made sporting matches against William Wright's Pedro, Brown's Grey, Kennedy's Grey and McKenzie's Duke. Young Burke usually rode Hyam's horses. David Hyam was born at Sarah's Valley in 1835 - and was educated for a time at Rigney's school. He, Rigney was a brother of Fr Rigney and kept school near or on the South West side of the police station Jamberoo. David afterwards went to old Splaine's School near where the Presbyterian church stands - near the turn off towards Albion Park. In 1844 the Race Meeting of famed Jamberoo took place on the flat below the hotel. The Estate was morgaged to Parson Meares who was very anxious to get possession of it. Page 14 Michael got annoyed with Meares and morgaged to Robert Owen. The story of the servants at Hyam's Estate. Little Ann married big George. And big Mary married Sirucon?? Moore. Dr Menzies was living up at what is now Fountaindale Creek. It was he who warned Michael Hyam about the dangers of Gundagai. Hyam then took an hotel and store at the Greenhills - now Nowra from William Graham (terrible Billy). The place was all bush for miles around. Where the hotel stood was felled and partly burnt off. A policeman named Tanner was stationed at Worrigee and Owen Hewit was working a flour mill for Berry & Wollstonecraft. The mill was being worked with horses and a blacksmith named Russell was looking after the machinery. The ship Surace?? Captain Mat Pullman in charge B&W had 100 acres of wheat seed imported from America - wheat, maize, potatoes, barley - all harvested with ?? ?? ??. Saw the first strippers at work. They were brought from America same time as the seed wheat. Page 15 The Messrs Berry Bros imported a pure bred bloodhorse 'Scamp' for stud purposes. John Berry died - was killed 1849. The Jindyandy cattle were mostly black & white & roan cattle. Paddy Rider was in charge of the dairy cattle and kept a race mare named 'Evergreen'. In those days men were not particular how they married. Jimmy Sinclair married a half-caste woman - got by Paddy Rider. The noted blacks were mangy & Biddy - Captain Brooks was a cannibal. ??ethery was considered very dangerous. Black Harry and Jacky Jacky were Burrier blacks. Burrier Jack, Johnny Winfred was King of Shoalhaven - and Aboriginal. Floods. There were great floods in 1860 & 1862 at Burrier - the majority of all the farm houses were swept away - and all the crops in 1860. Many lives were lost. At upper Longreach McKenzie's and Lumoden's barns Hyam (David) lost all his property - 40 acres crop - house, stockyards, barn & cattle - swept everything was in the boil - got compensation from Government 40 acres at Cambewarra. David Hyam's place was Bamerang. William Wooden lost everything. -- Vivienne Caldwell viv@zipworld.com.au Wollongong NSW http://www.zip.com.au/~viv

Hello from the frozen Province of Saskatchewan Canada I am trying to locate a death notice for George Albert WERRETT who at the time of his death on December 4, 1949 was living in Helensburgh Would it be possible for someone to look up the december copys of the newspapers serving the Helensburgh/Wollongong area in 1949 to see if one was written The december 1949 issues of the Sydney Morning Herald have been searched with no luck Any help or information on George Albert would be greatly appreciated Tony Werrett Nipawin, Saskatchewan Canada

Thanks John for a very interesting insight into the public's attitude and allegiance of the day. Quite different in comparison to the welcome our Vietnam Veterans received a few generations later. Ray HANNAH Perth WesternOz hannahrl@eon.net.au ICQ# 16340676 -----Original Message----- From: John Graham <johngrah@ozemail.com.au> >Extract from the "Kiama Independent" of March 12th, 1901 >WELCOME TO RETURNED SOLDIERS The hall of the School of Arts was packed to >overflowing, sitting room was out of the question, such a gathering was >never seen in the town in the memory of the oldest inhabitant. The occasion >was a welcome back and presentation to Lieutenants E. Blow, W. Moffitt, H. >Hindmarsh, and trooper Rankin, returned soldiers. The ladies of Gerringong >and locality provided a most tempting repast. The best of everything, >including fruit in abundance, with cheerful and kind attention to the wants >of everyone. >John Graham

If you are visiting close to Moruya over the holidays you can continue your genealogical research at the genealogical rooms (Closed Tuesday 22 December 1998 - Sunday 3 January 1999 inclusive) or visit the museum (closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day only). Museum and Genealogy Research Room: 85 Campbell Street MORUYA NSW Visit our web page for details. It includes a library catalogue. http://www.sci.net.au/mgrogan/mhs If you are researching anyone in the Moruya district why not contact our research officer, Mrs Kate Boyce? Kate is currently researching the pioneer families of Moruya for a Pioneer Register 1828 to 1900. Family research can be conducted on behalf of visitors or interested correspondents. The fee is $10 with a SAE per family name researched. We are a voluntary organisation and are unable to provide a research service via email. All research enquiries should be directed to the Research Officer: Mrs Kate Boyce Research Officer PO Box 259 MORUYA NSW 2537 AUSTRALIA Regards, Margaret

Hi everyone I still have only very limited access to email, hopefully all will return to normal tomorrow. To anyone who is waiting for a reply from me, I will get back to you as soon as possible. Sorry for the delays. Frank's notes will also be posted as soon as I get my computer back. Viv

Hi, I have the index to the Kiama Court Records 1852-1863 and if anyone would like a look-up I would be happy to oblige. Please e-mail me privately with the subject header "Kiama Court Records" and I will get back to you ASAP. Best wishes, Terri BRYAN bryan@nor.com.au Yamba NSW Australia Researching: Bryan, Curry/Currie, Davis, Lucas, McDermott/McDiarmid, McPherson, Machin, Norman, O'Neil, Pickford, Pomeroy, Ruthven, Ryan, Soldi, Stokes,Taylor, Valbusa, Vinco.

> King Edward the Seventh's subjects are not more loyal in any part of his > vast dominions, than those who dwell in that little corner of the earth in > and around Gerringong. Thanks John Even though the newspaper correspondents of the day were given to serious hyperbole and grandiose sentiment, I just love it! The men from Gerringong and nearby areas were certainly adventurous and it proves again how strong were the links to England. More please! Max Carrick Southern Cross Genealogy Australia's National I.S.P. for Genealogists and Historians www.southernx.com.au Freecall 1800 882 884 for connection

For Attention : Scott Brown and others with interest in Smith family history in NSW SE area. I recently helped an Elizabeth Anderson with Smith family history relating to a convict Michael Smith who worked under William Wentworth in the Merton district which is now Denman in the Upper Hunter. Michael eventually took up residence in Cooma as a freeman and Elizabeth and other Smith family members took part in a Smith roundup in Cooma last October. I relayed the fact that Smith enquiries were recently on the NSW SE chat group and that Elizabeth should make contact with the group - unfortunately her reply has been incorrectly addressed to me in Muswellbrook and so I would like to post her interests and "snail mail" address so that any Smith researchers who are interested, may make contact direct with her. Her address is 39 Park Road, Bankstown, NSW 2148 Her Smith interests include:- James F Smith & Elizabeth Ann nee Green - James died 1912 RN12379 f Foster L m Margaret Queanbeyan Elizabeth A Smith died 1898 RN13423 f Charles m Elizabeth Captains Flat Queanbeyan Should anyone in NSW SE group have an interest, please contact ELizabeth direct, as the poster of this information has no connections with the Smith name. Sincere helper, Jim McCloy jmccloy@hunterlink.net.au 30 Brecht Street, Muswellbrook NSW 2333

Extract from the "Kiama Independent" of March 12th, 1901 WELCOME TO RETURNED SOLDIERS (From a Correspondent) King Edward the Seventh's subjects are not more loyal in any part of his vast dominions, than those who dwell in that little corner of the earth in and around Gerringong. To say that the hearts of the people were swelling with pride on Friday evening last gives a very faint idea of their true feelings. That enthusiasm and patriotism reigned supreme very mildly expresses those feelings. The hall of the School of Arts was packed to overflowing, sitting room was out of the question, such a gathering was never seen in the town in the memory of the oldest inhabitant. The occasion was a welcome back and presentation to Lieutenants E. Blow, W. Moffitt, H. Hindmarsh, and trooper Rankin, returned soldiers. The ladies of Gerringong and locality provided a most tempting repast. The best of everything, including fruit in abundance, with cheerful and kind attention to the wants of everyone. Noticeably may be mentioned the Misses Campbell, Hall, Keys, Deitz, Carroll, Sharpe, Johnston, Devery, Dooley, Miller, Hindmarsh and Mesdames T. Hindmarsh, Carroll and Dunster. In consequence of the number who partook of refreshments, it was nearly ten before the meeting began. Mr. Alex. Campbell, M.P. in the chair. Mr. Campbell expressed the very great pleasure he felt on occupying the chair at so large and representative a gathering of the people of Gerringong and locality. It proved more forcibly than words could do the sympathy with, and the pride in our Australian soldiers by the people in this portion of the district, and it must indeed be gratifying to Lieutenants Blow and Moffitt, and Trooper Rankin to receive this kindly and heartfelt welcome from the people of Gerringong. Mr. Campbell, on behalf of the residents of Gerringong and locality, then presented Lieutenants Blow and Moffitt with a handsome gold medal, suitably inscribed, and Trooper Rankin with a dressing case. Mr. Hindmarsh, sen., received on behalf of Lieut. Hindmarsh, a pair of handsome gold sleeve links. Each of the recipients thanked the donors for their beautiful gifts. Lieutenant Blow referred in glowing terms to his comrades Lieutenant Moffit and Sergeant-Major Dooley. He also passed a high eulogism on their Captain, now Major Cox. The Rev. T. Moore, in a very happy and humorous speech, described the formation of that celebrated regiment, the Gordon Highlanders. He did not think our Australian soldiers required the incentive of kissing to make them fight for their King and country, and while heartily joining in the welcome to those returned from the war, he sincerely hoped Divine Providence would watch over those returning to the war, and bring them back in safety to their homes. Mr. Robert Miller, J.P., said he would not detain them, only to express the pleasure he felt at being with them that evening and taking part in the cordial welcome extended to our returned Australian soldiers. He thought we should be very thankful that no calamity so far had overtaken any of the soldiers from this part of the district. Mr. Miller concluded by reciting, with much pathos, that pretty little poem "The Soldier's Dream". Mr. John James, J.P., expressed the pleasure he felt at being present and paid a high tribute of praise to the Australian soldiers, and especially to those of this part of the district. He was sure they would always be to the front and uphold the honour of their country. He had much pleasure in joining in this cordial welcome to their soldiers, and congratulated them sincerely on their safe return. Songs were rendered during the evening by the Misses Johnston, Farrell, Phillips, Kelly, and Mrs. D. F. Bailey. Apologies expressing regret at not being able to be present were received from Major Stanley, Messrs A. Blow, R. Wilson (Mayor), H. Hindmarsh and H. C. Foreman. Mr. Phillip Deitz made an efficient and obliging secretary to the movement. At the conclusion of the meeting, after a vote of thanks to the chairman, God Save the King was sung. Cheers were given for the returned soldiers. The hall was cleared and swept, and when your correspondent left about 2 a.m., everybody was enjoying the dancing to the strains of piano and two violins, by a trio of very clever musicians, who were quite a treat to listen to. John Graham johngrah@ozemail.com.au GENEALOGY FROM GERRINGONG http://www.ozemail.com.au/~johngrah/

Best Wishes to you all! Is there anyone having connections or researching WOODHOUSE? I wish to contact in particular any descendants of the WOODHOUSE family who lived at Gunning, NSW in the 1850s. Kind regards, Jennifer *********************************************************************** Jennifer Lambert Tracey Historical Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Research Centre UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA Tel. / Fax (02) 6295 6795 Mobile Tel. 0419 011 860 e-mail: jtracey@ozemail.com.au http://www.ozemail.com.au/~jtracey/ ***********************************************************************

I am looking for information on descendants of Hamilton White & Kate Pogson, married in Eden, NSW in 1862. There children were: Harold Pogson White Rachael B H White Sarah P White Oliver Standish White Charles Snowden White Joshua C White Richard Sibford White Lionel Walter Hamilton White

Hello Listers, If you have a WATSON in your branches, would you please check to see if you can claim this Catherine WATSON? Catherine WATSON, baptised on 4 December 1791 at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, the daughter of John and Sarah Watson (IGI Hertfordshire CO72202/4287). If she is yours, please let me know! Kind regards, Jennifer *********************************************************************** Jennifer Lambert Tracey Historical Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Research Centre UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA Tel. / Fax (02) 6295 6795 Mobile Tel. 0419 011 860 e-mail: jtracey@ozemail.com.au http://www.ozemail.com.au/~jtracey/ ***********************************************************************

Hello All, This info for Laraine might assist others on this list as well, The State Library of NSW, along with many other Australian State Libraries, has an online catologue which may be searched by subject, author, title, format etc. http://www.slnsw.gov.au/cat/ One item that is in the Library concerning Toukley (Wyong)... A pictorial history of the Wyong Shire / Edward Stinson Wyong, N.S.W : Wyong Shire Council, 1979-<1988> Location : EQ994.42/16A SET (v. 1) State Reference Library Also, to find other libraries in Australia, the Australian Libraries Gateway is a good place to start. http://www.nla.gov.au/libraries/ >From this page, having searched for "Toukley", the following info was displayed..... Library type: Public URL of parent organisation: http://www.wyongsc.nsw.gov.au Street address: Victoria Avenue TOUKLEY NSW 2263 AUSTRALIA Phone: 02 4396 4247 Fax: 02 4397 2154 Also, there is a searchable Central Coast Tourism Website at http://cctourism.com.au/ Which does have some historical information on Wyong at least. Niall Tangney Cronulla NSW -----Original Message----- From: K & L Goodworth <kelm@ozemail.com.au> To: AUS-NSW-SE-L@rootsweb.com <AUS-NSW-SE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, December 13, 1998 7:22 PM Subject: Toukley NSW >Would any knowledgeable person have information on the history of Toukley, which is near Wyong New South Wales to the north of Sydney. > >Best Wishes, >Laraine Goodworth > > >==== AUS-NSW-SE Mailing List ==== >Genealogy and history in South-East New South Wales, Australia >

My membership of this 'Group' covers my maternal family. To assist in other areas of my family, could someone be kind enough to tell me if there are 'Groups' for:- NSW - Wellington, Orange, Millthorpe and Blayney. NSW - Richmond, Windsor, Pittown, Ebenezer, etc. Thanks for your help. Ray Mackenzie <http://www.braidwood.net.au/mackenzie/>

Would any knowledgeable person have information on the history of Toukley, which is near Wyong New South Wales to the north of Sydney. Best Wishes, Laraine Goodworth

Hello Folks! Part of the elimination process!! Does anyone lay claim to these McPHERSONS - passengers on board the ARIADNE to Maryborough, Queensland, on 8th October, 1862: McPHERSON, Donald, aged 25 years - Blacksmith; McPHERSON, Margaret, aged 23 years; McPHERSON, James, aged 31 years, Blacksmith; McPHERSON, Mary, aged 20 years; McPHERSON, Jessie, aged 1 year; McPHERSON - Infant born on voyage. [All from Scotland - no Town or County] The surnames of others on board the ARIADNE - at least on the page I have copied, include: McDonald, McKenzie, Orr, Perry, Ross, Roberts, Robson, Ready, Stevens, Shellard, Stone; Would be please to supply further details if these are possible connections for you. Thanks for your interest, assistance, and patience. Jennifer *********************************************************************** Jennifer Lambert Tracey Historical Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Research Centre UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA Tel. / Fax (02) 6295 6795 Mobile Tel. 0419 011 860 e-mail: jtracey@ozemail.com.au http://www.ozemail.com.au/~jtracey/ ***********************************************************************

Hello All, I'm searching for connection or any information concerning a Stephen or Cornelius BLACKWELL who arrived in Sydney aboard the William Metcalfe from Stroud in the UK in 1937. I believe the opened a cobblers store. I am missing a lot of detail in this area. I believe a distant aunt may have compiled a great deal of information re the 'Blackwell' line, however, it appears her side of the family are unaware of the informations whereabouts, and she was suffering from dementia upon further investigation!! Thanks for your help Philip Blackwell Mobile Tel. 0411 022193 Phiblack@au1.ibm.com

Best Wishes to All Does anyone have connections or information concerning Green Hills or the Gilbert River Station [later known as Forest Home Station] via Georgetown, North Queensland. Green Hills Station was taken up by O'BRIEN and WILSON in 1876. The owners of the property in the period 1879 - 1887 were O'BRIEN, HUNT and STEELE. I am seeking any documents, eg. day books, journals, diaries, or newspaper reports, ANYTHING ... that may refer to this property or its employees. I have Jan Wegner's "The Etheridge". Reason: The elusive John MAHER may have been working as a "bushman" on Green Hills Station. I have a Death Certificate for a John MAHER, aged 41 years, on 17 June 1887, who died of congestion of the lungs. It states that he was "20 years in Queensland" and that he was born in West Maitland, NSW. [No information regarding parents etc.] The burial is noted as being at Cumberland, via Georgetown. The informant for the Death Certificate was "Henry C. Seckington, Storeman of Cumberland". Can anyone claim this John MAHER? Kind regards, Jennifer *********************************************************************** Jennifer Lambert Tracey Historical Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Research Centre UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA Tel. / Fax (02) 6295 6795 Mobile Tel. 0419 011 860 e-mail: jtracey@ozemail.com.au http://www.ozemail.com.au/~jtracey/ ***********************************************************************

Best Wishes to you all. Are any of these people yours??? Those of you who are regular contributors to this list, will probably know of my quest to find a connection between the Maher / Clarke/ Toohey/ MacPherson families in North Queensland. It has come to the point where I feel I have to try to go through a process of elimination [eg. if they belong to someone else, and that can be verified, I can write that person off my list]. This probably defies every rule of genealogy, but then again, after almost twenty years of trying to find this elusive John Maher / John Clarke, I am willing to try anything! I have listed below the results of my searches at the Queensland State Archives for Miner's Rights held by any John CLARKE or John MAHER in the period 1875 -1878, for the Etheridge Goldfield ie. Georgetown, NQ. Can you claim any one of these? 1875 - J. CLARKE. No. 59287; 1876 - John CLARKE No. 954 (issued 18 January 1876); 1877 - John CLARKE No. 45449 (issued July 1877); 1878 - John MAHER No. 45732 (issued April 1878). N/B. There is no John CLARKE in this year. It is known that John MAHER transferred a 1/4 share of Gold Lease No. 50 - [taken up by Francis HUMBOLT in December 1883] which comprised 4 acres at Monkland Reef, on the Etheridge Goldfield, to Thomas BAYES [maybe HAYES] in June 1884. For further explanation of my quest, please read the following: On 3 November, 1873, Anne Jane [TOOHEY] McPHERSON, wife of Donald Angus McPHERSON, gave birth to twin girls, Jessie and Maggie [Etheridge Birth Register Nos. 56 and 57]. The infant, Maggie, died on 8 February 1874 - aged 3 months. The informant and burial witness was "John CLARKE - friend, of Georgetown". I can find no death certificate for the other twin, Jessie, in those early years, and can only assume that she lived to adulthood. [I have details of a marriage between a Jessie MacPHERSON and John TOBIN in Queensland, in 1898. Any takers for this one?] On 17 September, 1875 Margaret McPHERSON, was born at Georgetown [Etheridge Birth Register No. 93]. The father is noted as "John CLARKE - miner, 26 years, born Maitland, NSW". The informant was "Anne McPHERSON, mother, of Georgetown". Registrar's notes: "Omit John CLARKE - miner, 26 years, of Maitland NSW". [This has obviously been done because, although John Clarke was the father of the child, Anne McPherson was not married to him. She was still married to Donald Angus McPHERSON, who was a blacksmith in Georgetown.] Margaret McPherson was baptised at Glen Mowbray, NQ. on 25 April, 1880 by Rev. William Hanley [Catholic priest]. Godparents were William TRACEY and Annie TRACEY. Note in the baptismal register: "Illegitimate". Next was Sarah Jane [registered as Sarah Jane McPHERSON] born on 8 October 1879. The baptismal certificate reads: "In the Parish of Atherton, Diocese of Glen Mowbray, I hereby certify that Sarah Jane McPherson, daughter of John MARR (CLARK) and Anne McPHERSON born on 8 October, 1879, was baptised on 25 April, 1880, by Rev. William Hanley, the Godparent being Catherine TRACEY". Then came John Henry, whose birth on 29 May, 1881, was registered with the name of the father being "John MAHER, miner, 38 years, birthplace New South Wales Kind regards, and as always, any assistance is very much appreciated. Jennifer *********************************************************************** Jennifer Lambert Tracey Historical Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Research Centre UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA Tel. / Fax (02) 6295 6795 Mobile Tel. 0419 011 860 e-mail: jtracey@ozemail.com.au http://www.ozemail.com.au/~jtracey/ ***********************************************************************