Hi there All, Back in 1912 at Inverell a marriage took place between a Albert Edward WATLING and Rachel E. M. KENNEDY. I am looking for any information on either of these families in the Inverell and New England areas. Will keep fingers crossed. Descendants of Albert Edward WATLING 1 Albert Edward WATLING b: 1896 d: 1945 . +Rachel E. M. KENNEDY b: 1892 in Inverell, NSW, Australia m: 1912 in Inverell, NSW, Australia Marriage license: 14373/1912 2 Noel E. WATLING b: 1915 in Inverell, NSW, Australia Kind Regards, Brent SMITH Sydney, Australia rbrents@zip.com.au

I am wanting to make contact with anyone who can tell me about 2 jockey's named Jim Pike who was a regular rider of Phar Lap in Australia and the jockey Charlie Miller who died in a fall at Balranald in May 1824. Both these people were known to my grandmother's family who lived in Broken Hill and I have notes written by my grandmother of things they did or things they gave her. I presume they would have been well known in Broken Hill and wondered if they even had family there, or perhaps a racing historian might know more about them or can steer me in the right direction. Jim Pike was a relative by marriage to the Ward, Dance and Brobble families and Charlie Miller was a close friend of my grandmother. Any help would be gratefully received. Lynette Begg Also researching: BAZELEY, BEGG, BLACK, BROBBEL, CARTER, CASHMAN, CHERRY, CLIFTON, COLLINS, COPAS, DANCE, ELLIS, ENSOR, ERSKINE, FARLEY, FINLAYSON, FLETCHER, GAA, GIBSON, GODLEY, GOODWIN, GRIEVE, HAMILTON, HENDERSON, HENDRY, HORSFORD, HOY, ISLES, KIMMINS, LOUGH, McCADDAM, McCROSSIN, McCROSSON, McGAA, McGAW, McKAY, MEDEW, MENSOME, MORSE, MOSS, MOYES, NAFTEL, NIXON, PARASIERS, PICKERING, ROBSON, RODEY, SAMS, SLINGER, SMART, SUTHERLAND, TICKLE, VICKERY, WADDS, WARD, WINTER, WINTERS

The Sun Herald November 8 1953 Women's Section Gaiety And Costumes At The Artists' Ball AFRICAN tribesmen, MR. HARRY MARLOWE and MR. RALPH EDMONDS trying to drag The Witch Girl from Li'l Abner, MISS CAROL WARNER-REA. (Photograph caption) ONE of the most attractive costumes of the 1,850 at the ball was MRS. D. OSGOOD's Titania, made from pale blue plastic, a papier mache headdress, and sprigs and thorns painted silver. MISS JEAN NEWINGTON (Bondi Junction), The Artists' Model of the Year, with MR. TONY PRATTEN (Yass) at the ball. (Photograph caption)

Hi Listers, Thought it was about time I put my names up here - looking for anyone connected with Walter Henry BARNES c. 1900- especially looking for his death. And any BEILBY going way back. Thanks, Liz South Aust

Some time back I sort feedback on list members who had success stories in making contact with others on the list who were tracing the same names. I had a few replies. To those who did reply, thank you very much. Of the replies I got, 50% had a success story and 50% hadn't had success yet. I don't know whether these results are indicative of all list members - I suspect that they are not. As I mentioned at the time I too have had some successes. I wish all list members success with their research. There are currently 253 members on this mailing list. If you have been considering posting you surnames, but haven't gotten around to it yet. Now may be a good time to do so. 253 recipients for your surname query is quite a large audience As the list administrator, if I can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me at the above email address. Cheers of now - Ian.

I would love to hear from folks who are researching the varty's located in NSw and came from Cumbria in the early 1830's. I have been researching the Varty 's who arrived in Melbourne 1860's.and as a result have information that may help and visa versa. TIA Liz abbott@chc.net.au

My grandparents accompanied by their son left Newcastle upon Tyne in 1946. Could some kind person check for their deaths. Amy Watson born 1886 George Wallace Watson born 1888 Wallace Lynton Watson born 1920 Many thanks Blanche Hunter iandbhunter@golf95.fsnet.com

The Sun Herald 8 November 1953 1.5 Million Pounds Damage By Fires. Safety Plea By Fire Chief Fires caused 1.5 Million pounds damage in the Sydney metropolitan area this year. Fire brigades and insurance officials, agreeing on this estimate said yesterday it was a conservative one. Brigades averaged 30 fire calls every 24 hours in Sydney and suburbs. Carelessness The chief officer of the New South Wales Fire Brigades, Mr. E J. Griffiths said; "Many serious fires are due to sheer carelessness and neglect. Hundreds Lose Jobs Some of the big fires in Sydney this year were:- March 12: Bird Bros., Alexandria, tallow and fertiliser manufacturers, damage 100,000 pounds. March 31: Gillespie Bros., Pyrmont flour mill damage 30,000 pounds. April 31: Pyrmont timber yard destroyed, damage 100,000 pounds. July 17: City Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Redfern, cardboard box factory, damage 20,000 pounds. September 24: Populare Metal Stamping Co. Pty Ltd., Forest Lodge, artificial jewellery factory, damage 50,000 pounds. October 21: Woolworths' store and warehouse Ash Street, city, damage 150,000 pounds. November 2: McKenna and Armistead Pty. Ltd., Mascot, excavation contractors, fire and explosion, damage 40,000 pounds.

Hi Group I am new to this group so I will give my list of names that I am tracing. I hope someone is connected to some or all of them. Bennett - From Tollard Royal Wiltshire England to Armidale, NSW Budden - From Tollard Royal Wiltshire England to Muswellbrook, NSW Dowle - From Lydd Kent England, to Camden, NSW Enfield - From Sheffield York England, to Redfern & Randwick NSW Feltham - From Bishopstone by Salisbury Wiltshire to Marulan NSW Haisell - From Lydd Kent England, to Camden and Gundagai NSW Rideout- From Tollard Royal Wiltshire England to Camden NSW Sommer - From Wurtemburg Germany to Sydney NSW Tickner - From East Guldeford Sussex England to Camden NSW Washer - From Essex England to Cootamundra NSW Williams - From Normanton Nottinghamshire England to Enfield & Homebush NSW Willing to share information on what I have. Esma Hannah

Dear All Does anyone know if there are any books that mention Captain John Pike c 1845. He was an officer in the 73rd regiment and a Pastoralist who had a string of properties from the Hunter Valley to Southern Queensland such as Glenguie, Tabulam West, Woodenbong and Pikedale in QLND. He died at Tours in France in 1863 and in his will he made a number of bequests to charities in Queensland. I am trying to find out the location of Captain Pikes stations around the 1845 period particularly in the Maitland or Clarence River areas and whether there are any records of convicts who were assigned to him. Does anyone know where I can start to look for this this information. Kindest Regards Alice

Looking for information on Mildred Head who married Arthur Tovey in 1915. Also Edith Head who married Alfred Dolan in 1923.Also info on their parents Alfred Head who married Ennie Caroline Turner in 1895 at Patricks Plains NSW Aust.

Hi folks, Looking for information regarding David Paul LANDA NSW pollie who died in c1984. Biography in Who's Who 1983 gives his details, his marriage and his daughter, however lists his father as M LANDA. Wanting more info on M Landa and also Abram LANDA Solicitor, who we believe are related. Any help appreciated Regards Linda in Changeable Melbourne Some circumstantial evidence is very strong, as when you find a trout in the milk....Thoreau http://www.jeack.com.au/~treaclbk/relatively/speaking.htm Listowner Stirlingshire Surname List http://www.jeack.com.au/~treaclbk/surnames/stirling.htm

Hi folks, Searching for descendants of William John GILMOUR and his brother George W GILMOUR. They were sons of William James GILMOUR & Eliza Taylor. Both brother born Ireland. George married Mabel F C Matthews in 1901 children: Eric Adam Croom Doris (who died an infant) Walter William Norman Allan J Keith H Eric married Mildren Beatrice CRAWLEY had one known child Gwenda Gay who died as an infant William John GILMOUR married Matilda Brooks or Dallas, I have noted the children for both Matilda's from the indexes and deaths. Any help appreciated Regards Linda in Changeable Melbourne Some circumstantial evidence is very strong, as when you find a trout in the milk....Thoreau http://www.jeack.com.au/~treaclbk/relatively/speaking.htm Listowner Stirlingshire Surname List http://www.jeack.com.au/~treaclbk/surnames/stirling.htm

Hi all, P.W. Lake is brother to my Samuel Charles Lake. Their parents were Samuel Charles Lake and Mary Elizabeth Sutton. Both were born in NSW (as were other siblings) and moved to Qld(as did many siblings) . P.W died in Toowoomba in 1912 age 35..he was survived by his wife Eleanor Mary nee Scott who was married previously to a ? Stewart. They married in Inverell in 1905. They had two children Gordon Ronald Lake b1906 and Jessie Elinor b1907 not sure which state. Death cert states Percy born in Bundara NSW. Would appreciate anything on the above names. Regards Amanda

Searching for any information about BEST and MORGAN surnames in the Tenterfield region of NSW Regards Emma Murray nee Harper

Looking for Descendants of Alexander Templeton (1833-1921)and Isabella SANDERSON (1859-1943) married at Camden 1880 and moved to Sydney Issue William Kenneth b.1898 married Doris Amelia MULLIGAN in canterbury 1922 Samuel died early Florence b.1883 Mary b.1885 Samuel died early Ruth b.1889 married George J Thorpe Glebe 1919 Margaret b.1892 married Charles Atkinson 1922 Sydney Norman S b.1893 Doris I b.1900 married Edward F Donovan Hurstville 1922 Ronald b.1901 married Esther Z Bowman Rockdale 1922 Frank b.1901 married Stella White Auburn 1924 Alexander Forester b.1896 married Elizabeth Kleanor Davis 1938 bankstown. Gail in wagga

Hi I am interested in finding any inf. on a MIRIAM GILL b. 1880 who married JOHN J TODD b. 1887. Miriam went to Australia around 1895. They lived in Sydney having mar. around 1900 they had: Elsie Todd thought to have been born South Australia Hazel also thought to have been born South Australia Violet A b) 1900 NSW Evelyn L b) 1902 NSW VIOLET TODD became a Nurse in Sydney. HAZEL was known to have married Also SARAH GILL sister of Miriam who was known to have lived in Melbourne. Any inf. or help to locate the above family or descendants would be most appreciated. from Gloria in Dorset England (where at the moment it is very, very WET to say the least)!

Hi all, I'm interested in a couple of related families in Sydney: Firstly: Francis Oughton TAYLOR born 1857 Bendigo Vic married 1) Sarah BRUNSDON in 1886 in Leichhardt - related names are EDWARDS and DAWES 2) Ada Martha MARSHALL in 1889 in Sydney Francis died 1 July 1935 in Glebe. Secondly: Rebecca Ann TAYLOR born 1874 Bendigo Vic married Tobias Heinreich NEUHAUS in 1892 in Eaglehawk. They lived at 8 Illawarra St Allawah. Tobias died in 1934 and Rebecca in 1961 - both are buried in the Woronora Cemetery. Related names are SALTER, ROSS, COLGAN and GREEN. Love to hear from any connections. Cheers Jan

Hi to all, below are my NSW surnames Baker- Sydney Carroll- Hunter Valley, Tamworth Clydesdale- Sydney Comans- Hunter Valley, Tamworth Cunneen- Windsor Gallen/Gallon- Hunter Valley, Tamworth Gear- Sydney Goymour- Sydney Hancy- Baulkham Hills Hyde- Sydney Leahy- Tamworth, Windsor McKervey- Orange, Tamworth, Sydney, Hunter Valley Maher- Hunter Valley, Tamworth Moy- Hunter Valley Newman- Tamworth Pendergast- Windsor Quinn- Sydney Spicer- Sydney Walsh- Sydney Williams- Windsor With thanks, all questions and queries answered. Elizabeth Marshall

I am new to this list and would like to list my surnames. BEGG, BROBBEL, CARTER, CASHMAN, CHERRY, CLIFTON, COPAS, DANCE, ELLIS, ENSOR, FARLEY, FLETCHER, GODLEY, GOODWIN, GRIEVE, HAMILTON, HENDRY, HOY, ISLES, KIMMINS, McCADDAM, McCROSSIN, McCROSSON, McKAY, MEDEW, MORSE, MOSS, NAFTEL, NIXON, PARASIERS, PICKERING, ROBSON, RODEY, SAMS, SUTHERLAND, TICKLE, VICKERY, WADDS, WARD, WINTER, WINTERS Thanks, Lynette