On her marriage certificate my Great x 2 Grandmother Matilda Ann Sheppard gives her occupation as "Machinist" residing in Sydney. Would anyone be able to suggest what sort of machine or work this might involve? Matilda's father had been a soldier in the 99th and 12th Regiments and Matilda had travelled around Australia to his various postings until her parents were posted to NZ in 1863 and Matilda, then 19, remainded behind in Sydney. Jenny W Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com

Listers Can anyone tell me if there is an online transcription for the Field of Mars Cemetery in Nth Ryde. Christene

----- Original Message ----- From: "Alison Gregory" <minoan@wn.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 12:40 PM Subject: [ANS] Newington > Can anyone tell me if the Newington asylum > (Granville/Parramatta) still > stands, and if so what it now is? If not, what is on the > site where it > once was. I have a vague memory that it might now be a > prison??? Hi Alison Pretty sure this building was recycled and is now part of Mulawa Womens prison, Silverwater bye MargM Sydney List Admin

Dear Alison, Asylum records in the main are held by State Records, however there is a 110 year restriction on viewing them. You can however apply, proving relationship, to the Health Department to view the one for your ancestor. That written approval is taken to State Records and the archivist flags off other entries so you can view just the one. I think also there is a book there on Newington. Did it become Lidcombe Old Mens Home? If so it is in Joseph Street LIDCOMBE on the Lidcombe side of where the train line crosses the road at the REGENTS PARK turnoff. It is now, I think, part of the Forensic Medicine branch of government and a flash building. In 1968 I worked at Lidcombe and it was a run down set of old buildings. Sincerely,Bill > Can anyone tell me if the Newington asylum (Granville/Parramatta) still > stands, and if so what it now is? If not, what is on the site where it

Hi Alison I would try an inquiry to the Parramatta Historical Society. parramattahistry@hotket.net.au is their email address. Mary -----Original Message----- From: aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Alison Gregory Sent: Tuesday, 21 November 2006 11:41 AM To: AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ANS] Newington Can anyone tell me if the Newington asylum (Granville/Parramatta) still stands, and if so what it now is? If not, what is on the site where it once was. I have a vague memory that it might now be a prison??? I have perused the photos on PICMAN at the State library, yet they are all late pictures. My g grandmother died their in 1906 so I'm researching archives from that time. Has anyone been through the archives of the old asylum? Are the archives available? Are they at the Mitchell? I greatly appreciate any assistance you can give me Kind Regards Alison ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/537 - Release Date: 17/11/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/537 - Release Date: 17/11/2006

Hello List Is anyone researching MCKAY . Looking for anyone knowing anything of . ARCHIBALD MCKAY & MARGARET ELLIOTT. She was born Canonbie Scotland 1843. Not yet found him. Many Thanx Judy

Good one Terry. I couldn't resist it too. Hilda Cooper. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry" <call@hunterlink.net.au> To: <aus-nsw-sydney@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 12:51 PM Subject: Re: [ANS] BROKEN HILL CEMETERY > > Hi, > > In the ground? > > Sorry, I could not resist > > Terry > > -----Original Message----- > From: aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of > Judyabeggs@aol.com > Sent: Monday, 20 November 2006 9:17 PM > To: AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ANS] BROKEN HILL CEMETERY > > Hello List. > Where can i find burials at Broken Hill Cemetery > Thankyou > Judy > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.11/542 - Release Date: > 11/20/2006 > >

Hi Judy and List Nice to see a little light relief. I have the Dern Index for NSW so if you send the details to the list I will look it up for you Mary -----Original Message----- From: aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Terry Sent: Tuesday, 21 November 2006 11:52 AM To: aus-nsw-sydney@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ANS] BROKEN HILL CEMETERY Hi, In the ground? Sorry, I could not resist Terry -----Original Message----- From: aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judyabeggs@aol.com Sent: Monday, 20 November 2006 9:17 PM To: AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ANS] BROKEN HILL CEMETERY Hello List. Where can i find burials at Broken Hill Cemetery Thankyou Judy ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/537 - Release Date: 17/11/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/537 - Release Date: 17/11/2006

Hi, In the ground? Sorry, I could not resist Terry -----Original Message----- From: aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judyabeggs@aol.com Sent: Monday, 20 November 2006 9:17 PM To: AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ANS] BROKEN HILL CEMETERY Hello List. Where can i find burials at Broken Hill Cemetery Thankyou Judy ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Good afternoon list, This is an extract from www.records.nsw.gov.au dealing with Probates which may help some on the list who have difficulty in obtaining these records. Sincerely,Bill "For those who cannot visit we are offering the Probate Packet Copying Service. The fee for this service is $45.00. This includes the copies, the administrative fee and postage/handling. What we will copy - We will copy the packet contents in its entirety or copies to the value of $30.00. We cannot look for particular documents as this would involve research and we do not undertake research on behalf of enquirers. If the number of documents in the packet exceeds copies to the value of $30.00 you will be contacted and asked if you are willing to pay an additional amount to have the remainder of the packet copied. If you do not wish to pay the additional amount, the copies will be made in the order in which the documents are stored in the packet"

Hi Judy, Write to them or ring them with your query. I have in the past and found them very helpful. Rose-Marie ----- Original Message ----- From: <Judyabeggs@aol.com> To: <AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 8:17 PM Subject: [ANS] BROKEN HILL CEMETERY > Hello List. > Where can i find burials at Broken Hill Cemetery > Thankyou > Judy > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > --- > [ This E-mail was scanned for viruses by Caloundra InterNet ] > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/538 - Release Date: 18/11/2006 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.11/543 - Release Date: 20/11/2006

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Dear Bill, In my email I said it was a long time ago. I know things have changed in that time. Maybe I should unsub from the list Marie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Shute" <bilshute@westnet.com.au> To: <aus-nsw-sydney@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 6:47 AM Subject: Re: [ANS] OBTAINING WILLS- More info > Dear Marie, > I think you will find they are two different sets of records held by two > different government departments. > Land Titles Office has had a change of name now too. > Sincerely,Bill > > >I got my g-g-grandfather's Will amongst other documents of his land at the > > Land Titles Office, but it was a long time ago. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.11/543 - Release Date: 20/11/06 > >

Can anyone tell me if the Newington asylum (Granville/Parramatta) still stands, and if so what it now is? If not, what is on the site where it once was. I have a vague memory that it might now be a prison??? I have perused the photos on PICMAN at the State library, yet they are all late pictures. My g grandmother died their in 1906 so I'm researching archives from that time. Has anyone been through the archives of the old asylum? Are the archives available? Are they at the Mitchell? I greatly appreciate any assistance you can give me Kind Regards Alison

Colleen these are the only 2 registered in Goulburn, however, she could have been registered in a smaller town outside Goulburn. 1883 - Amy Florence Grace ROWE, parents John and Janet, Reg. Place Goulburn, Reg. No. 11221 1883- Grace Frances WILSON, parents Thomas and Mary Ann, Reg. Place Goulburn, Reg. No. 11479 Patricia, Australia A big thank you for all who are trying to help me trace the exact birthdate of my g-aunt. Many suggested getting her birth certificate - this is what I am trying to find. She was forstered by the WALKER family and all I know is that her name was Grace - that is why I need her exact birthdate so I can look for all 'Grace's' born in Goulburn on that date. This will, I hope, ascertain her parents/parent name. Again thanks Colleen ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

A big thank you for all who are trying to help me trace the exact birthdate of my g-aunt. Many suggested getting her birth certificate - this is what I am trying to find. She was forstered by the WALKER family and all I know is that her name was Grace - that is why I need her exact birthdate so I can look for all 'Grace's' born in Goulburn on that date. This will, I hope, ascertain her parents/parent name. Again thanks Colleen

Dear Mary I just tried the 2 first names you suggested. No luck, I am afraid. But thank you just the same. Inga ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Cunningham" <mary_cunningham@austarnet.com.au> To: <aus-nsw-sydney@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [ANS] Marriage records Hi Inga and List I just had a thought after reading this mail. Mary could have also been known as Polly or Molly, so it might be an idea to check under those names as well. Mary -----Original Message----- From: aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of ibsjackson Sent: Sunday, 19 November 2006 9:26 PM To: AUS-NSW-SYDNEY@rootsweb.com Subject: [ANS] Marriage records Hi Listers, I am looking for Mary Watkins who married Edwin Forth in Sydney in 1885. LDS don't seem to have any Microfilms available. Are there any records available at all? I should be most grateful if anybody can help me in my search. Regards Inga Jackson Wellington. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/537 - Release Date: 17/11/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/537 - Release Date: 17/11/2006 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.8/539 - Release Date: 19/11/2006 7:10 p.m.

My pleasure! Mary -----Original Message----- From: aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of ibsjackson Sent: Tuesday, 21 November 2006 5:51 AM To: aus-nsw-sydney@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ANS] Marriage records Dear Mary I just tried the 2 first names you suggested. No luck, I am afraid. But thank you just the same. Inga ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Cunningham" <mary_cunningham@austarnet.com.au> To: <aus-nsw-sydney@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [ANS] Marriage records Hi Inga and List I just had a thought after reading this mail. Mary could have also been known as Polly or Molly, so it might be an idea to check under those names as well. Mary -----Original Message----- From: aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of ibsjackson Sent: Sunday, 19 November 2006 9:26 PM To: AUS-NSW-SYDNEY@rootsweb.com Subject: [ANS] Marriage records Hi Listers, I am looking for Mary Watkins who married Edwin Forth in Sydney in 1885. LDS don't seem to have any Microfilms available. Are there any records available at all? I should be most grateful if anybody can help me in my search. Regards Inga Jackson Wellington. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/537 - Release Date: 17/11/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/537 - Release Date: 17/11/2006 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.8/539 - Release Date: 19/11/2006 7:10 p.m. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/537 - Release Date: 17/11/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/537 - Release Date: 17/11/2006

Thanks Bill I just remembered I also had a friend who worked somewhere in Sydney where they held all the old school archives but I didn't think that it was at Kingswood. I will check with her too, and let the list know later. Mary -----Original Message----- From: aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Bill Shute Sent: Tuesday, 21 November 2006 5:46 AM To: aus-nsw-sydney@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ANS] exact birthdate Dear Mary, School Admission Registers should be held by State Records KINGSWOOD if they survived. Sincerely,Bill > Hi Colleen > > My first thought was that I would apply to the Goulburn School District > and ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/537 - Release Date: 17/11/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/537 - Release Date: 17/11/2006

Dear Howard, With the Probate Number anyone can go to State Records 9-5 M/F and 10-4 Saturday. >From that number you look up another register in the Reading Room which gives you a container number. Fill out a form requesting that file come to the reading room, limit of four per trip, which in rough terms go hourly on the half hour. You can then view the file, flagging what you want copied, fill out a copy form and submit it. Unless you want a lot of copying, and they are busy, your copies will be ready by the time you wish to leave. 45cents per A4 and $2 A3. You may use a digital camera on most files with permission, without flash. One of the transcription agents I believe will do it for you for something like $25 per file plus copying, but this is only from information passed on to me. Sincerely,Bill > > Thanks for posting this info, it is some time since I have had a look at > the state archives. I have found some probate information on some of my > relations. Do you know if they provide photcopies of the information, for > a price I am sure.