I am trying to track down Robert and Julia Smith who used to live in Geraldton, West Australia. Bob worked there with the Dept of Defence and they left there I'd say about twelve months ago to drive around Australia. I gathered that they were considering settling eventually at Banksia Beach, Bribie Island. Their old email address is not working. I am particularly wanting to contact Julia about the Broadfoot family.If any lister has a clue to their whereabouts I would appreciate a contact. Des Skelly skel25@optusnet.com.au

Dear Listers, I have several Cornish families that were in Queensland, Brisbane and Toowomba, around the mid 1860's. Can anyone suggest what they may have gone to Qld for, were there particular things happening at the time in the way of employment. Or maybe was it just better that where they came from. Your thoughts very much appreciated. Stephanie in Adelaide.

My name is Shirley and I live in Morayfield nr Caboolture.I have joined this list and the Gatton list as I am having lots of fun recreating a few months of the life of a travelling Parson in 1941.It is a most interesting piece of social history which I hope eventually to be able to share with others interested in local Australian hist. I began this project when i found an old diary in a box of rubbish,,just shows how some peoples rubbish is someone else's treasure. There are many names in the diary which may be of interest for list members looking for family connections . I will be glad to look for any that are of interest and pass on all the info available .For my part am hoping that some members may be members of the C/E as that is the most probable church to which the parson belonged going by the termanology used.There are many abbreviations as was common in 1941 words minus vowels ect but place and people names are fairly legible and I have been able to locate his sphere of action more or less on a present day map.Anyone belonging to a local history society would also be of great help too,some event are mentioned and dated specifically and may have pics who knows.I'm not expecting anyone to do in depth historical reasearch ect but just a name here and there ect may help to bring this man to life if he's dead of course!!! if not then I would love to meet him. Thankyou if you can help Shirley

I was wondering if any lister would know where to contact either MARGARET BANKS or EDITH MOLLER who edited the book "Souvenir Kimmins Family Reunion Toowoomba 13 October 1990". I was wondering whether the Kimmins family were aware that the Toowoomba & Darling Downs Family History Society were looking for submissions for their forthcoming "DARLING DOWNS PIONEER INDEX TO 1900". Des Skelly skel25@optusnet.com.au

Hi Des, When Marie & I researched for our calendar, Mayors of Toowoomba: From Township to City 1861-1904, we found that George Thorn had been born 3 Sept 1852 at Ipswich. His father was Superintendant of the Penal Station at Limestone Hill in 1838, having worked previously for Sir Ricahrd Bourke, Governor of NSW. I'll have to send you the full entry. Cheers Marionne (Diggles)

Can I just say a HUGE thank you to everyone who responded to my plea for information, the response was fantastic and I will get round to replying to those who need one, but I have 2 sick children in the house now, so it may take a while. Carol in Sussex

BRAY (nee Houghton). - Matthew and Jennifer are proud to announce the arrival of Jackson Webber on the 17th June, weighing 9lb 14ozs. Thanks to all the staff at the Harbison Unit TBH. Publication Date: 10/07/04 KNAYER (Holland). - Michael, Danielle, Maddison and Brianna, welcome their beautiful daughter and sister, Ebony Jane, born on 25.06.04, 8lb 4-1/2oz. Thanks to Dr Cerqui and Staff at St Vincents. Publication Date: 10/07/04 LESLIE, Eric Stanley. - Passed away 11th July 1993. Dearly loved and greatly missed. Always remembered by his wife Dorothy, sons and daughters, son-in-laws, daughter-in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Publication Date: 10/07/04 MORGAN, Eva Eleanor. - Passed away on 11th July, 1995. Lovingly remembered by Desley, Norm and families; and Julanne and John and families. Publication Date: 10/07/04 PAECH. - Andrew and Jaci are pleased to announce the happy and safe arrival of Molly Renee born 5th July weighing 7lb. Little sister for Lachlan and Jessica. Special thanks to all staff at Toowoomba Base Hospital. Publication Date: 10/07/04 REIMERS. - MITCHELL. - Shane and Narelle Reimers of Irvingdale together with Richard and Anne Mitchell of Dalby are pleased to announce the engagement of Tracey and Daniel. We wish you both love and happiness for the future. Publication Date: 10/07/04 SIMS, Shane Mervyn. - 11th July, 1969, passed away 9th January, 2003. It would have been your 35th birthday tomorrow. Very sadly missed by Dennis and Des Sims, family and friends. Publication Date: 10/07/04 STEVENSON - POWER. - Jan Stevenson and Greg and Margaret Power are delighted to announce the engagement of Joanne and Conrad. Publication Date: 10/07/04 ATKINS. - Derick and Tanya (nee Baxter) wish to announce to safe arrival of Holly Rose, 7lb 12ozs, 9 July 2004. Thanks to Dr Cerqui and Dr Cox and staff SVH. Publication Date: 10/07/04 CHAILLON, Alice Annie, nee McDowall, late of Allora, and formerly of Townsville, died at Allora Hospital, on the 8th July, 2004, aged 98 years.  Beloved wife of Lawrence (Jim) (dec'd), & Edmund (Hal) Philp (dec'd). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Rob & Jocelyn; David and Daphne; Alison and Darrell Dunstan; Joan and Tom Finlay. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of their respective families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Requiem for the repose of ALICE'S soul, to be held at St David's Anglican Church, Church Street, Allora, service commencing at 1.00 p.m. MONDAY (12th July, 2004). Publication Date: 10/07/04 CRONIN, Moira Lynette, 89 years; nee Houston. - Wife of Patrick Anthony (dec'd), mother of Joe, John, James, Paul, Mary, Eileen and Christopher. Sister of Tom and Joe (both dec'd). Full particulars in Monday's Chronicle. Publication Date: 10/07/04 FOX, Helen Muriel, passed away at Toowoomba Hospice on the 8th July, 2004.  Beloved wife of Norman (dec'd). Dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother of Peter and Cath; George and Sue; Norman and Rowena; and their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend HELEN'S funeral to be held at the T S Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 10.30 a.m. TUESDAY (13th July, 2004). Service complete in Chapel. Publication Date: 10/07/04 GREEN, Gladys Agnes, late of Salem Northridge Nursing Home, and formerly of Hume Street, Toowoomba, passed away on the 7th July, 2004, aged 93 years 1 day. - Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Marion; Glen and Mary; Barry and Sandra; Shirley; Janice and Greg. Much loved grandmother and great-grandmother of their respective families.  A private funeral was held on Friday, 9th July, 2004. Publication Date: 10/07/04 HALL, Doris May. - Passed away 10th July, 1985. My dear sister lay to rest, For me she always did her best. Loved and remembered always. From sister Mal. Publication Date: 10/07/04 HENMAN, Lewis Jean, fondly known as Jean, late of Epworth.  Dearly loved stepmother of Lewis (dec'd), Brian and Wendy Henman, Margaret and Neville Hoey, Mabel and Cedric Gowlett and Bill Henman. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother to their families.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend JEAN'S funeral service to be held in the Chapel of Hiram Philp Funerals on MONDAY (12th July, 2004), at 11.00 a.m.  No Funeral Cortege Publication Date: 10/07/04 HENMAN/FORD (nee Boag), Lewis Jean, fondly known as Jean, late of Epworth.  Dearly loved mother of Alec (Bill) and Sandra Ford and Peter and Margaret Ford. Grandmother of Maurice, Toni, Fran, Glen and Kim. Great-grandmother to their families. Loved sister of Colin and Rita Boag and Venie and Ross Holmes.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend JEAN'S funeral service to be held in the Chapel of Hiram Philp Funerals on MONDAY (12th July, 2004), at 11.00 a.m.  No Funeral Cortege Publication Date: 10/07/04 JEUDE - BRYANT. - Julie Suttor Toowoomba and John Bryant Charleville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Susie to Kerry son of Patricia and Brian Jeude Bowenville. Publication Date: 10/07/04 KAVNEY, Dwaine Michael. - 18.4.85 - 11.7.95. Lovingly remembered, Grandma Kavney and families. Publication Date: 10/07/04 KAVNEY, Dwaine Michael. - 18.4.85 - 11.7.95. Sadly missed. Love Mum. Publication Date: 10/07/04 KINGSTON. - Jon and Vanessa are proud to announce the quick arrival of Riley Joel, Born 9lb 3oz. 08/07/04. Brother for Hayden. Publication Date: 10/07/04 PARKER, Nola Anne. - Passed away 10.7.02. Two years have gone since you passed away, No goodbyes were said that day, We love you Mum and miss you much, Again one day our hands will touch. Dearly loved and sadly missed. Rob and Lee. Publication Date: 10/07/04 PEARDON, Patti. - 9th July, 1996. At Peace. Lovingly Remembered. Allie, Cynthie, Erin, Laurie, son Mark and families. Publication Date: 10/07/04 RICHARDSON, Joyce Alma, late of Toowoomba, and formerly of Cambooya, passed away suddenly on the 6th July, 2004, aged 83 years. - Beloved wife of Tom. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Jenny, loving grandmother of Jodie and Dave, Liesa and Gareth. Loved great-grandmother of Miren and Max.  A private funeral was held on the 9th July, 2004. Publication Date: 10/07/04 RUHLE, Joan Merle, of Plains View, Mt Tyson, passed away at St Andrew's Hospital, Brisbane, aged 73 years.  Loved daughter of Minnie and Ernie (both dec'd). Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Beryl and Peter; Ron (dec'd), Keith and Jean; Ian and Daphne; Laurie (dec'd), Lyn and Roger. Loving aunt to their respective families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of JOAN'S life to be held at the Pittsworth Uniting Church, Briggs Street, with service commencing at 1.00 p.m. MONDAY (12.07.04), followed by her interment at the Pittsworth Lawn Cemetery.  Flowers acceptable, or donations to the Qld Heart Foundation would be appreciated, envelopes available at the door. Publication Date: 10/07/04 TURVEY, Veronica Joan, late of Toowoomba, and formerly of Weengallon, passed away at Toowoomba Hospice, on 8th July, 2004, aged 71 years.  Beloved wife of Kevin. Dearly loved mother of Margaret, Maxine, Janelle, Madonna, Joanne, Jacqueline, and Peta and their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend VERONICA'S funeral to be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Callandoon St, Goondiwindi, Requiem Mass commencing at 11.00 a.m. MONDAY (12th July, 2004), followed by interment at Goondiwindi Lawn Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Toowoomba Hospice, envelopes available at the Church.  In God's Care Publication Date: 10/07/04 FOX, Helen. - TOOWOOMBA PROBUS CLUB  Members are requested to attend the funeral service of our respected and caring late Hon. Auditor in accordance with the family notice. Publication Date: 10/07/04 HENMAN/FORD (nee Boag), Lewis Jean, fondly known as Jean, late of Epworth Nursing Home, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 7th July, 2004. - Funeral notice will be in Saturday's papers. Publication Date: 9/07/04 PERKINS, Harold. - Passed away on 9th July, 1998. Your memories are as clear today, as they were six years ago. Love always. Jeff, Elaine and family. Publication Date: 9/07/04 WILKES, Neville Joseph, late of Gatton, passed away peacefully Thursday 8th July, 2004, aged 79 years.  Beloved husband Vyvian. A much loved father to Katrina, Michaela, John (dec'd), Peter, Marian, Diana and Suzan. A cherished Poppa to his grandchildren. Loved brother of Marie, Maureen (dec'd), Anne and Paula.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend NEVILLE'S funeral service at St Mary's Catholic Church for a Requiem Mass, cnr Maitland and Spencer Streets, Gatton, commencing 11.00 a.m. MONDAY (12th July, 2004), followed by interment at the Gatton Cemetery.  ``May He Rest In Peace'' GATTON LAIDLEY LOWOOD FUNERAL SERVICES (07) 5462 1808 Proudly Australian Owned Publication Date: 9/07/04 We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software

Hi, I am from Sussex and I have some rellies who emigrated to Aus. They moved up to Queensland from New South Wales, and I am looking for any information on PONT. There was one branch who settled there, while others were in areas like Blackall. Is anyone researching PONT, or have they came across the name anywhere? Thank you in advance Carol

INWOOD, Cliff. - 8/7/2003. I miss you my friend. Lovingly remembered Jan. Publication Date: 8/07/04 JENSEN, Jessie, of Immanuel Gardens, formerly Eckersly Avenue, Buderim, and Malling. Passed away peacefully 6th July, 2004, aged 87 years.  Beloved wife of the late Bill Jensen.  Family and friends are invited to attend JESSIE'S funeral service to be held in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, off Wise's Road, Maroochydore, on FRIDAY (9th July, 2004), commencing at 11 a.m.  GREGSON & WEIGHT Maroochydore. 5443 9953 Publication Date: 8/07/04 MANTTAN, Edward Colin, late of Laidley, passed away Wednesday, 7th July, 2004, aged 85 years.  Beloved husband of Pearlie (dec'd) and loving father to Shirley and Don Mutzelburg and the late Clive Mutzelburg, Lynette and Tony Brown, Wayne and Sharon Manttan, Shane and Michelle Manttan, Kelly and Mary Manttan. Much loved Grandpa and great-grandpa to their families.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend TED'S funeral service to be held at the Baptist Church, Samuel Street, Laidley, TOMORROW (Friday, 9th July, 2004), at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at the Laidley Cemetery.  ``Together'' At Peace With The Lord GATTON LAIDLEY LOWOOD FUNERAL SERVICES (07) 5462 1808 Proudly Australian Owned Publication Date: 8/07/04 PATON, Ron. - Passed away on 8th July, 2003. Sunshine fades and shadows fall, But sweet remembrance outlasts all. Love always. Jeff, Elaine and family. Publication Date: 8/07/04 SENG, Daisy, late of Amaroo, and formerly of Laidley, passed away peacefully Wednesday, 7th July, 2004, aged 91 years and 11 months.  Beloved wife to Ern (dec'd) and a loving mother, mother-in-law, Grandma and great-gran to her family.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend DAISY'S funeral service to take place at St Patricks Catholic Church on John Street south in Laidley, TOMORROW (Friday, 9th July, 2004), commencing at 1.00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations to ``Lockyer Blue Care''. Envelopes available at Church. GATTON LAIDLEY LOWOOD FUNERAL SERVICES (07) 5462 1808 Proudly Australian Owned Publication Date: 8/07/04 THOROUGHGOOD, Douglas William ``Doug'', late of Caloundra and formerly of Toowoomba and Gympie, passed away peacefully Tuesday, 6th July, 2004, aged 87 years. - Beloved husband of Ruth. Much loved father of Terry and Gay. Loving Grandsie to Shannon and Andrew, Brooke and Michael, Ashlea and Drew and great-grandsie to Caitlyn, Madalyn and James.  GYMPIE FUNERAL SERVICES Phone 5482 8400 www.gympiefunerals.com.au Publication Date: 8/07/04 WAITE, Zeta Lilian, late of Toowoomba, formerly of Laidley, passed away peacefully on 5th July, 2004, aged 80 years.  Beloved wife of Bert (dec'd on 23rd January, 2004). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Gordon and Phyllis, Shirley, Ken and Lorraine, Len and Sheryl, Noela and Cameron Kilminster, Neil and Karen, Christine and Wally Emmerson, Larry and Tammy, Linda and Eric Bartman. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend ZETA'S funeral to be held at the T S Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 10.30 a.m. FRIDAY (9th July, 2004), followed by interment at Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery, cnr Anzac Ave and South Street.  At Peace Publication Date: 8/07/04 WATSON. - Eric Norman. - Passed away 8th July, 1999. Tender thougths still bring a tear, For the one we lost and loved so dear. Lovingly remembered by your wife Barbara and daughter Amanda Scott. Publication Date: 8/07/04 WILSON (Winn), Betty, aged 85 years, late of Texas, Sydney and more recently Crows Nest, Qld.  Passed away peacefully at home on Friday 2nd July, 2004. A Private Family Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, 7th July, 2004.  At Peace and will be Sadly Missed Publication Date: 8/07/04 FLINT, Mavis Pearle, aged 91 years, late of Toowoomba.  Beloved mother of Diana, Janice and Robert, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother of their families.  Passed away peacefully on 4.7.04 after a long illness.  A private family funeral for Mavis was held at the graveside at Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance on 6.7.04, followed by interment.  TOOWOOMBA FUNERAL SERVICES R.Leckey, Director 4633 2239 Publication Date: 7/07/04 BROSE, Darryl Kevin, passed away tragically at Buderim, Sunshine Coast, 30.6.04, aged 48 years.  Dearly loved husband of Madonna. Much loved son of Kev and Vera. Sadly missed by Jan Maree (dec'd), Gary John (dec'd), sister Suzanne, brother-in-law Gerard, nephew Harry. Loved father of Troy, Geoffrey, Daniel and Benjamin, father-in-law of Tammy and Jessica. Loved Poppy of Jade, Kyle and Cody.  Laid to rest 6.7.04  At Peace Publication Date: 7/07/04 BOATSWAIN, George Linwood, passed away peacefully at Leeton Hospital on 6th July, 2004.  Loved son of Russell and Josephine Boatswain (both dec'd). Dearly loved and loving husband of Sabeta. Loved father of Jimmy and Debbie. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Pat (dec'd) Russell, Elsie and Greg (dec'd), Sandria and Eddie, Cathy and Dave, Tony and Chris, Darrele, Kim, Debbie and Greg, Shane and their families.  GEORGE'S relatives and friends are respectfully informed his funeral service will be held at Fred J Potter & Son Funeral Chapel, Broken Hill, at 11.00 a.m. on Saturday. The cortege will then proceed to the Broken Hill Cemetery.  FRED J POTTER & SON 144A Oxide St, Broken Hill (08) 8087 3725 Funeral Directors (AFDA) Publication Date: 7/07/04 HEGARTY, Kate Eileen (Kit), formerly of Toowoomba, passed away peacefully on 3rd July, 2004, aged 98 years.  Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Celebration of KIT'S Life which will be held at St Patrick's Cathedral, James Street, Toowoomba. Service commencing at 10.30 a.m. FRIDAY (9th July, 2004), followed by interment at the Garden of Remembrance.  Kit was a loving sister and sister-in-law of Maurice Hegarty (dec'd), Bill and Etty Hegarty (dec'd), Mary and Mick Walsh (dec'd), Jack Hegarty (dec'd), Madge Hegarty (dec'd), Abb and Albert Shannon (dec'd), Austin (dec'd) and Bessie Hegarty, Ella and Jock MacGregor (dec'd), Pat and Josie Hegarty (dec'd), Mon and Din McGrath (dec'd), Jim and Marion Hegarty (dec'd) and their families.  In God's Care Publication Date: 7/07/04 READING, Maurine Lilith, formerly of Runaway Bay Retirement Village and Toowoomba. Passed away peacefully at Clive Burdeu Nursing Home, New Farm, on 30th June, 2004.  Dearly loved wife of Bill (dec'd).  Privately Interred 5th July, 2004.  ALEX GOW Brisbane. 3852 1501 Publication Date: 7/07/04 McALPINE, Daphne June. -NEWTOWN PROGRESS & HALL ASSOCIATION INC  Members of the Association are invited to attend the funeral of their late Member, to move as per family notice.  By Request President Des McLucas Publication Date: 7/07/04 CORNFORD, Zena Charlotte. - 6th July, 2001. Dearly loved and greatly missed. Always remembered by Yvonne, Les, Sonya, Jason and Orion. Publication Date: 6/07/04 BIDGOOD, Anita May, nee Geary, late of Toowoomba, passed away 3rd July, 2004, aged 46 years.  Dearly loved mother of Madeleine. Loved daughter of Nina and James (dec'd). Loving sister and sister-in-law of Paul and Linda. Loved Aunt of Gemma and Nichola. Robert Bidgood and families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend ANITA'S funeral to be held at the T S Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 12.30 p.m. THURSDAY (8th July, 2004). Service complete in Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations to the Blue Care, Toowoomba, would be appreciated. Publication Date: 6/07/04 DEAKIN, Merle Amy, of Dalby, passed away peacefully on the 4th July, 2004, aged 86 years.  Beloved wife of George (dec'd). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary, Ken and Sherril, Glenda and Gary Toon, Karyne and Lloyd Woodhouse. Loving Grandma of Kellie, Daniel, Tanya, David, Amanda, Jason, Maddison, Scott, Andrew, Bradley, Joseph, and Owen.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend MERLE'S funeral, to be held at St John's Anglican Church, Dalby, service commencing at 2.00 p.m. WEDNESDAY (7th July, 2004), followed by interment at Myall Remembrance Park. Publication Date: 6/07/04 HAWLEY, Myrtle Isabella (nee Jaenke), late of Karinya Age Care, Laidley and formerly of Smith Street, Gatton, passed away on Saturday 3rd July, 2004, at Karinya Age Care, Laidley, aged 89 years.  Beloved wife of Lenton (dec'd). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Ailsa and John, Ray and Judith. Loved grandmother of Sally, John, Steven, Susan, Fleur, Rebecca and Sarah. Loving grandmother (Ma) of Ella, Tahlia and Alyssa.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend MYRTLE'S Thanksgiving of her Life, to be held at Gatton Uniting Church, Maitland Street, Gatton, service commencing at 2.00 p.m. WEDNESDAY (7th July, 2004). For a private family interment.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lockyer Blue Care, would be appreciated, gift envelopes will be at the Church.  Remembered with Love Publication Date: 6/07/04 McDONALD, Justin Kevin, passed away at the Holy Spirit Northside Hospital on 5th July, 2004, aged 33 years.  Cherished soulmate and husband of Kym and dearly loved father of Amy. Loved son of Jim and Cecily. Cherished by the McDonald and Sargent families.  Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of JUSTIN'S Life to be held at Pinnaroo Crematorium (within the grounds of Pinnaroo Cemetery), commencing at 10.00 a.m. WEDNESDAY (7th July, 2004).  No flowers by request. Donation envelopes for Pancreatic Cancer Research will be available. Please wear bright colours.  SIMPLICITY FUNERALS Kedron. (07) 3357 2073 Publication Date: 6/07/04 PAVEY, Ray, late of Toowoomba and formerly of Townsville, passed away on the 2nd July, 2004, aged 82 years.  Beloved husband of Irene. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Bill (dec'd) and Eileen, Ray and Sue, Glen and Toni, and Lee. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather of their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend RAY'S funeral to be held at the T S Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 10.30 a.m. THURSDAY (8th July, 2004). Service complete in Chapel.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation would be appreciated.  In God's Care Publication Date: 6/07/04 RICHARDSON, Edna May. - Passed away 6th July, 2001. God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts. Love Doug, Christine, Vickie, Raeleen & family. Publication Date: 6/07/04 TONSCHECK, Mabel Elsie, late of Djuan, passed away peacefully at Tulloch House, on the 5th July, 2004, aged 93 years.  Beloved wife of Vivian (dec'd). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Joan Church, Dianne and Jack Murphy, Audrey and Keith Andrew. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of their respective families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend MABEL'S funeral, to be held at Uniting Church, Emu Creek Road, Crows Nest, service commencing at 3.00 p.m. WEDNESDAY (7th July, 2004), followed by interment at Crows Nest Cemetery.  In God's Care Publication Date: 6/07/04 CORNFORD, Zena Charlotte. - 26.6.1926 - 6.7.2001. Her memory is as dear today, As in the hour she passed away. Sadly missed by all her family. Publication Date: 6/07/04 McGREGOR, Richard. -SIR JOSHUA PETER BELL LODGE NO. 180 UGLQ BUNYA LODGE NO. 373 UGLQ  Officers and Members of the above Lodges are invited to attend the funeral service of the late RICHARD McGREGOR, to be held at 11.00 a.m. Wednesday, 7th July, 2004, at the Holy Spirit Anglican Church, Kenmore. Publication Date: 6/07/04 McALPINE, Daphne. - THURSDAY SOCIAL TABLE TENNIS GROUP  Past and present members of the above group are requested to attend the funeral of DAPH, to move as per family notice 5.7.2004.  Norma Publication Date: 6/07/04 CLARKE, Colin. - Dear Uncle Col. Love Glen, Trevor, Graeme and families. Publication Date: 5/07/04 WHITTAKER, Raymond James (Jim). - 20/11/34 - 5/7/03. Lovingly remembered. By Dee, Jill, Nic and their families. Publication Date: 5/07/04 ADAMS, George Alfred. - 05.07.1985. ``Somewhere, somehow, each day, you're in our thoughts.'' Missing you, George. Love May, Des, Trish, your grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Publication Date: 5/07/04 CLARKE, Colin Roy, `Col', late of Clarke Roses, `Camphorwood', Highfields, and formerly of Nardoo, Theodore, passed away peacefully on the 1st July, 2004, aged 84 years.  Beloved husband of Jenny. Dearly loved father of Vincent, Lizzie, Ross, Joan, Peter, Mary, Ruth, and Elvie. Much loved stepfather of Brock, Alison and Annie. Loving grandfather of 17, loved great-grandfather of 7. Loved brother of Reg (dec'd), Audrey (dec'd), Brian, Phil, Kevin (dec'd), Geoff (dec'd), Allan, loved uncle of their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend COLIN'S funeral, to be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Arthur Street, Toowoomba, service commencing at 2.30 p.m. TUESDAY (6th July, 2004), followed by interment at Cabarlah Cemetery, New England Highway.  In celebration of a life well lived. Publication Date: 5/07/04 GALE, Raymond James. - Passed away peacefully at Milton House, Miles on 1st July 2004, aged 93 years. The Requiem Mass for RAY will take place on TUESDAY (6th July 2004), at 11.00 a.m. at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Miles. ``In God's Loving Care'' Publication Date: 5/07/04 McALPINE, Daphne June, late of Toowoomba. - Passed away peacefully on 3rd July 2004, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Fred (Maca), dearly loved mother of Peter, loved sister of Colin (dec'd), Tuppy (dec'd) and Joyce. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend DAPHNE'S funeral, to be held at the T.S. Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 2.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY (7th July 2004), followed by interment at the Garden of Remembrance. Now at Peace In God's Care Publication Date: 5/07/04 PUGH, Carmen Maisie ``Peggy'', late of Toowoomba. - Passed away suddenly on 2nd July 2004, aged 82 years. Dearly loved former wife of Thomas. Mother and mother-in-law of Carmen Dunstan (dec'd), Kay and Barry Challenor, Judy and Graham (dec'd) Burton, and Vicki and Jim Poteri. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of their families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend PEGGY'S funeral, to be held at the T.S. Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 10.00 a.m. WEDNESDAY (7th July 2004), followed by interment at the Garden of Remembrance. Forever in our hearts Publication Date: 5/07/04 CLARKE, Colin Roy, SX11162, 2nd/8th Field Regt. - CROWS NEST RSL SUB-BRANCH  Members of the above Sub-Branch are invited to attend the funeral of their late member and friend, COL, as per family notice.  Bob Rolfe, Treasurer Publication Date: 5/07/04 We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software

Sent yesterday but somehow has not come through the mailing list. See message below. Des Skelly ----- Original Message ----- From: Des Skelly To: AUS-QLD-TOOWOOMBA-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2004 2:26 PM Subject: DARLING DOWNS PIONEER INDEX TO 1900 - THORN FAMILY I am preparing material to include in a submisssion to the Toowoomba & Darling Downs Family History Society with cut offf day fast approaching on 31st of this month and wondered if any lister has done any research on the THORN family. I have a WILLIAM THORN born in Scotland on 3 Sep 1852 and married GEORGINA ORD at Esk on 11 Oct 1876 and died at Toowoomba on 1 Feb 1935. William was the son of George Thorn and Jane Handcock. I need to know when he arrived in Qld and on what ship and, if recorded, his place of birth in Scotland. Any assistance given would be greatly appreciated. Des Skelly skel25@optusnet.com.au

I am seeking information on Henrietta MATHES who married Fritz DIEDRICH in Highfields, near Toowoomba, 1877. She was 18 years old and he was 32. She had previously had one daughter, Henrietta MATHES, father unknown. The next time we have anything on Henrietta, she is married to Albert PLATT (did Fritz change his name or did she remarry?) living a Canal Creek. They had about six children. There seems to be no trace whatso ever of a death of Fritz Diedrich. I would be grateful if anyone has any information at all on Fritz Diedrich or Henrietta Platt. Thanking you. Joyce Bryant

I am preparing material to include in a submisssion to the Toowoomba & Darling Downs Family History Society with cut offf day fast approaching on 31st of this month and wondered if any lister has done any research on the THORN family. I have a WILLIAM THORN born in Scotland on 3 Sep 1852 and married GEORGINA ORD at Esk on 11 Oct 1876 and died at Toowoomba on 1 Feb 1935. William was the son of George Thorn and Jane Handcock. I need to know when he arrived in Qld and on what ship and, if recorded, his place of birth in Scotland. Any assistance given would be greatly appreciated. Des Skelly skel25@optusnet.com.au

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GERSEKOWSKI. - Scott and Joanne have much pleasure in announcing the birth of their precious little daughter Mia Anne Nicole 5lb 3ozs, 2350g on 27th June, 2004. Publication Date: 3/07/04 MALONE. - Stephen and Julene welcome their first child Alexandra Cecelia-Jean born on 6th June, 2004 at The Mater Hospital Brisbane. Publication Date: 3/07/04 PETERS - MOELLNER. - Lance and Annika are pleased to announce our wedding to take place today Saturday 3rd July, 2004, Grace Lutheran Church, Redcliffe. Publication Date: 3/07/04 OSBORNE - HAGUE. - Peter and Heather Osborne together with Doug and Lee Hague are happy to announce the engagement of Belinda & Wayne. Publication Date: 3/07/04 BEUTEL, Thelma May, late of Acland, aged 87 years. - Beloved wife of Wilfred (dec'd). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan and Merilyn; Coral and Trevor Kelly; and Glenn. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of their families.  Thelma was privately cremated on Thursday, 1st July, 2004.  Always Remembered Publication Date: 3/07/04 BRASSINGTON, Jamie Thomas, late of Kingsthorpe, passed away suddenly on the 29th June, 2004, aged 10 years.  Dearly loved son of Stephen and Donna. Loved brother of Michael, Mark, Greg, Paul, Jayde and Rebecca. Loved uncle of Jack and Mitchell. Loved nephew and cousin of the Brassington and Sharpley families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend JAMIE'S graveside service, to be held at Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance, Ruthven Street (south), service commencing at 10.30 a.m. SATURDAY (3rd July, 2004). Publication Date: 3/07/04 BRASSINGTON, Jamie. - The Board of the Toowoomba Junior Rugby League wish to convey their sincere condolences to the family of Jamie on his sad passing.  Geoff Kampf, President Publication Date: 3/07/04 CLARKE, Colin Roy, late of Clarke Roses, `Camphorwood', Highfields, and formerly of `Nardoo', Theodore, passed away peacefully on the 1st July, 2004, aged 84 years. - Beloved husband of Jenny. Dearly loved father of Vincent, Lizzie, Ross, Joan, Peter, Mary, Ruth, and Elvie, much loved stepfather of Brock, Alison and Annie, grandfather of 17, great-grandfather of 7.  Full funeral details to appear in Monday's Chronicle. Publication Date: 3/07/04 CRAWFORD, Catherine Maude, nee Shanahan, late of Tri-Care Nursing Home, Toowoomba, passed away peacefully 27th June, 2004, aged 92 years.  Beloved wife of Walter Crawford (dec'd). Cherished mother of Laurie Shanahan (dec'd) and mother-in-law of Cathy Shanahan. Loved grandmother of Teresa, Bernadette, Kylie and their families.  Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend CATHERINE'S funeral service which is appointed to be held at the Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance Chapel, Ruthven Street, Toowoomba, TUESDAY (6th July, 2004), commencing at 10.30 a.m. Publication Date: 3/07/04 DODD, Winifred Amy, `Peg', late of Toowoomba, passed away on the 27th June, 2004, aged 82 years.  Beloved wife of Joseph (dec'd). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth and Raymond Sorrensen, Chris and Lyn, and Tom. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend PEG'S funeral, to be held at Seventh Day Adventist Central Church, Hume Street, Toowoomba, service commencing at 1.00 p.m. MONDAY (5th July, 2004), followed by interment at Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance, Ruthven Street (south).  In God's Care Publication Date: 3/07/04 CAREY, Frederick, O.A.M., QX59436. - HARLAXTON RSL SUB-BRANCH  Members of the Sub Branch, Women's Auxiliary and Harlaxton RSL Brass Band are requested to attend the funeral of FRED, Inaugural President Harlaxton Sub Branch, Life Member, long service State and District Councillor.  Funeral to be held 10.30 a.m. MONDAY (5th July) at St James Anglican Church. Publication Date: 3/07/04 LUCK, Henry Norman (Norm). - Called to rest 2nd July, 1990. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Ruby and all the family. Publication Date: 3/07/04 McKEE, Kathleen Agnes, late of Victory Street, Toowoomba, passed away peacefully on the 30th June, 2004, aged 88 years.  Beloved wife of Eddie. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Carolyn and Colin, Mary and Graham, Michael and Marilyn. Loving grandmother of Kathryn, Michelle, Bridget, Nicole, Donna, Justin (dec'd), Amanda, Daniel, Kieran, Darren, and Justin, and great-grandmother of Zoe, Mia, Willem, Oliver, Audrey, Charlotte, Harry and Edward.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend KATH'S funeral to be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Goodwood Street, Toowoomba, Requiem Mass commencing at 10.00 a.m. MONDAY (5th July, 2004), followed by interment at the Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery, cnr Anzac Ave and South Street.  In God's Care Publication Date: 3/07/04 MURPHY, Janice Florence, late of `Moondilla'. Moonie, passed away at Wesley Hospital, Brisbane, on the 1st July, 2004, aged 55 years.  Beloved wife of Robert. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jennifer and Richard; Katrina and John; Susanne & Michael. Loving grandmother of Benedict, Dominic, Nicholas and Alexandra. Dearly loved daughter of Norm and Florence Hughes.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend JANICE'S funeral, to be held at St Thomas Mores Catholic Church, cnr Ramsay and South Streets, Toowoomba, Requiem Mass commencing at 11.00 a.m. MONDAY (5th July, 2004), followed by interment at Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance, Ruthven Street (south). In lieu of flowers donations to Qld Cancer Fund, envelopes available at the Church.  `At Peace' Publication Date: 3/07/04 MYERS, Sydney Thomas, ``Syd'', late of Maleny and formerly of Toowoomba, aged 68 years.  The relatives and friends of SYD are invited to attend his funeral, to be held at the T S Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 12.00 noon WEDNESDAY (7th July, 2004), followed by interment at the Garden of Remembrance.  Syd was a loving and loved husband of Janet, and Maureen (dec'd), loving and loved father, father-in-law, and grandfather of Paul, Kathy, Steven and Lisa (Brisbane); Bruce, Kerri, Sam and Connor (Brisbane), and special loved friend to Janet's family, Samantha, Robert, Emily and Lucy Outridge (Maleny), Ian, Cameron and Lachie Lindsay (Monto), Hamish Lindsay and Susan Lutton (Talwood).  Forever in our Hearts Publication Date: 3/07/04 STANDEAVEN - SMITH. - Biddy & Brin (NZ) join with Mary & Richard in announcing Stuart & Rachaels engagement. Publication Date: 3/07/04 MYERS, Sydney Thomas. - CITY GOLF CLUB  The Members of the abovementioned Club are respectfully requested to attend the funeral of their late Life Member, SYDNEY THOMAS MYERS, to move as per family notice. P J Reitano, Secretary/Manager Publication Date: 3/07/04 BRASSINGTON, Jamie. - NEWTOWN JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE  Members of the above Club are requested to attend the funeral of our member, JAMIE, to move as per family notice. Club colours may be worn.  Des Krog, President Publication Date: 3/07/04 CAREY, Fred. - VALLEYS JUNIOR R.L.  Members of the above Club are requested to attend the funeral of the late FRED CAREY, husband of Life Member Margaret, to move as per family notice.  D Matheson, President Publication Date: 3/07/04 CAREY, Fred. - WESTERN DISTRICT BRANCH RSL  Members are requested to attend the funeral of our late Life Vice President, FRED CAREY, to move as per family notice.  R. Kriedemann, President Publication Date: 3/07/04 VERSACE, Mavis Adelle, late of Toowoomba. (Widow of the late David Alexander Versace).  Cherished and much loved mother of Paisley and Keith Mathieson, Graham and Jean Versace, Trevor and Virginia Versace, Beverly and Bill Fechner, Rayda and Rod Wilson, Jocelyn and Rob Wilson, Hilary and Allan Bell.  A very special and dearly loved Grandma and great-grandma of their families.  Relatives and friends are advised that MAVIS' funeral is appointed to be held at the Memorial Chapel, Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance commencing at 11.00 a.m. TOMORROW (Saturday, 3.7.04).  Rest in Peace Darling Mum  FOOWOOMBA FUNERAL SERVICES 1800 004 266. All Hours Publication Date: 2/07/04 BRUNNER, Robert (Bob). - 19/3/43 - 2/7/99. Not a day goes by, That you are not in our thoughts. Love Jill, John, Roslyn, Amanda and families. Publication Date: 2/07/04 CAREY, Frederick, O.A.M. QX59436, aged 84 years.  Beloved husband of Margaret. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Doug and Judy; Denise; Chris and Neale; Julie and Jon; Brad and Margy; David and Kate; Sandra and Scot; and Drew and Tracy. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather of their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend FRED'S funeral, to be held at St James Anglican Church, cnr Mort and Russell Streets, Toowoomba, service commencing at 10.30 a.m. MONDAY (5th July, 2004), followed by private family committal. Donations to Cancer Research gratefully appreciated.  `Forever in our Hearts' Publication Date: 2/07/04 DAVIDSON, Jeffrey Clyde. - My beloved brother, who passed away on 2nd July, 1967. DAVIDSON, Grace. - His loving wife, who passed away on 26th July, 2000. Gone, but not forgotten. Remembered always by Shirley, Jim and family. Publication Date: 2/07/04 DODD, Winifred Amy, `Peg', late of Toowoomba, passed away on the 27th June, 2004, aged 82 years.  Beloved wife of Joseph (dec'd). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth and Raymond Sorrensen, Chris and Lyn, and Tom. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend PEG'S funeral, to be held at Seventh Day Adventist Central Church, Hume Street, Toowoomba, service commencing at 1.00 p.m. MONDAY (5th July, 2004), followed by interment at Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance, Ruthven Street (south).  In God's Care Publication Date: 2/07/04 DOLAN, Irene Margaret. - 7.9.1923 to 2.7.2002. Lovingly remembered by Margaret, Michael, Jennifer, John Lindsay and their families. Publication Date: 2/07/04 KANOWSKI, Henry Charles. - Tragically taken on 2nd July, 1999. They say in time you do forget, For some it may be true, But never a day begins or ends, That we do not think of you. Sadly missed, loved always, Karla, Jason, Kaleb, Layne and Cooper. Publication Date: 2/07/04 McARTHUR, Gladys. - Passed away 2nd July 2002. Always remembered Peter. Publication Date: 2/07/04 MIGUEL, Mary Evelyn, late of Toowoomba, passed away on the 29th June, 2004, aged 90 years.  Beloved wife of Tony (dec'd). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Diane and Denis Wright of Sydney, and Tony and Sandra Miguel of Banksia Beach. Loving grandmother of David, Helena, Tracey, and Anthony.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend MARY'S funeral, to be held at the T S Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 12.00 noon MONDAY (5th July, 2004).  God has her in his keeping We have her in our hearts Publication Date: 2/07/04 MIGUEL, Mary. - TOOWOOMBA CITY BOWLS CLUB INC LADIES SECTION  Members are requested to attend the funeral of MARY MIGUEL, to move as per family notice. Uniforms to be worn.  Julie Siebenhausen, President Publication Date: 2/07/04 CAREY, Fred. - VALLEYS R L F C  Members are requested to attend the funeral of the late FRED CAREY, husband of Life Member, Margaret Carey, to move as per family notice.  J Phillips, Treasurer Publication Date: 2/07/04 ATKINS, Hilary. 27/01/1951 - 28/06/04. - Loving daughter of Audrey and Ron (dec'd) Westerman. Loved sister of Leigh and Brian Cantwell, devoted auntie of Ben & Hannah. Publication Date: 1/07/04 CAREY, Frederick, passed away on 29th June, 2004, aged 84 years. - Beloved husband of Margaret. Full funeral details to appear in Friday's edition of the Chronicle. Publication Date: 1/07/04 LITTLETON, Evelyn Ann, `Eve', nee Greer, formerly Bacon, late of Toowoomba and formerly of Oakey and Jondaryan, passed away on 28th June, 2004, aged 86 years.  Beloved wife of Val Littleton (dec'd), and Ernie Bacon (dec'd). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Lynn Bacon; Sandra and Bob Hammond; Janine and John Taylor. Loved stepmother of Pam and Jim Purvis; Barry and Deanne Littleton; Bev (dec'd), Neville and June Littleton. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of their families. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the Greer, Bacon, and Littleton families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend EVE'S funeral to be held at the T S Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 10.30 a.m. FRIDAY (2nd July, 2004). Service complete at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations to Heart Foundation or Blue Care would be appreciated.  At Peace Publication Date: 1/07/04 McMAHON, Carmel (nee Sexton), widow of Col McMahon, of Toowoomba, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved mother, mother-in-law and Nana of Leo and Maureen; Dudley, Kieran and Penny; Michael and Mary; Donna, Denis and Lorraine; Colleen, and families and sister of Darcy Sexton.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend CARMEL'S funeral which will be celebrated on FRIDAY (2nd July, 2004), at 11.00 a.m. at St Anthony's Catholic Church, Memory Street, Toowoomba, beginning with the Mass of Christian Burial and then followed by her burial at the Garden of Remembrance Cemetery, Ruthven Street south, at 12.30 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations to St Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated, envelopes available at the door. Publication Date: 1/07/04 PHILLIPS, Daphne (Enid), late of Goondiwindi and formerly of Mitchell.  Loving and much loved wife of Bob (dec'd) and devoted mother and Nana of Pam, Ronald, Barry and Lyn and their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at All Saint's Anglican Church, Mitchell, commencing at 10.00 a.m. on FRIDAY (2nd July, 2004), followed by interment at the Mitchell Cemetery. Publication Date: 1/07/04 STOWER, Gordon Robert (Gordie), QX034867 25th Btn, late of Gold Coast and formerly of Toowoomba, passed away 27th June, 2004, aged 83 years.  Dearly loved husband of Iris (nee Town, dec'd). Loved brother of Jessie and Joan (dec'd).  GORDON'S family and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the Chapel of Allambe Gardens Crematorium, Nerang - Broadbeach Road, Nerang, on FRIDAY (2nd July) at 12 noon.  SOMERVILLE FUNERALS Southport. - 5591 4777 Publication Date: 1/07/04 WRIGHT, Edna Mary, passed away at Kingswood Hostel, on the 27th June, 2004, aged 89 years.  Beloved wife of Les (dec'd). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Faye; Noela and Glen Keal; Joan and Calvin Grady; and Glenys and Doug Wilson. Adored Grandma of 13, and great-grandma of 21. Dearly loved sister of Arthur Rye (dec'd) and Jean Evans.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend EDNA'S funeral, to be held at Middle Ridge Uniting Church, Stenner Street, Toowoomba, service commencing at 12.30 p.m. TOMORROW (Friday, 2nd July, 2004), followed by committal at the Toowoomba Crematorium, Ruthven Street (south).  Forever In Our Hearts In God's Care Publication Date: 1/07/04 McMAHON, Carmel. - ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY  Members and volunteers of the above Society are requested to attend the funeral of their long serving volunteer, CARMEL, to move as per family notice. Publication Date: 1/07/04 We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software

Could anyone please help me find the following book to purchase (either new or used) The Darling Downs A Pictorial History 1850-1950 by Maurice French and Duncan Waterson. Published by Darling Downs Institute Press 1980 ISBN 0 909306265 Look forward to a reply Regards Karen Cumner - Townsville ==== AUS-QLD-TOOWOOMBA Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe, send message to: L List Aus-Qld-Toowoomba-l-request@rootsweb.com or D List Aus-Qld-Toowoomba-d-request@rootsweb.com ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

Hi Albert, From research we did (Toowoomba & D Downs FHS) for our contribution (an 18 month Calendar of Mayors of Toowoomba 1861-1904) to celebrate the centenary of Toowoomba as a City we found the following: First Town Hall. In Dec 1860, the Darling Downs Gazette reported that the tender of Frederick Stein had been accepted, original plan prepared by Mr. Binstead. The foundation stone was laid on 24 Jan 1862 and the building was completed late June 1862. It was the first Town hall erected in the Colony of Queensland, and stood in James Street on the south-east corner of James & Neil Streets. It was demolished twenty years later to make way for the Second Town Hall. The First Town Hall (a timber building) was deemed inadequate and a competition for designs for a new Town Hall was held. First prize went to Mr. Albert Myers of Orange, NSW. Richard Godsall won the tender. Construction took longer than expected, and the new building was officially handed over on 7 Nov 1881. The School of Arts Building in Ruthven St was gutted by fire in 1898, and it was decided to replace it with a building to house both School of Arts & Town Hall. The James Street building & land were offered for sale and eventually sold to the Education Department. Tenders were called for the erection of a new school using materials from the Second Town Hall. The foundation stone for the Girls and Infants School was laid on 7 Mar 1906. The Third Town Hall was officially opened on its present site on 12 Dec 1900. At noon on 20 Oct 1904 Toowoomba was officially proclaimed a City. Cheers Marionne Diggles

NEW, (W.Bros.) Charles Henry. - Freemasons are requested to assemble at T S Burstow's Chapel today at 3pm to pay a Masonic tribute to Charlie Publication Date: 30/06/04 WRIGHT, Edna. - Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Arthur and Elsie (both dec'd). Special and much loved aunty of Denise. Our love and sympathy to the family. Denise, Robert and family. Publication Date: 30/06/04 ANDERSON, Joyce Florence, passed away peacefully at Conolly House on 28th June, 2004, aged 87 years, formerly of Beauraba Lodge, Pittsworth, Caloundra and Ipswich.  Dearly loved wife of Ces (dec'd). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Rod and Joyce, Geoff and Joy, Anne and Peter Gerrard, Gay and David Kearey, Philip & Theresa, Ian and Lorraine and loved grandmother and great-grandmother of their families.  The relatives and friends of JOYCE are respectfully invited to attend her Requiem Mass to be held at St Stephen's Catholic Church, Hume Street, Pittsworth on FRIDAY (2nd July, 2004), at 10.30 a.m. Service complete at Church.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Beauraba Lodge, Pittsworth, would be appreciated, envelopes available at the Church.  ``Now at Peace with her Lord and in the loving arms of Ces.'' Publication Date: 30/06/04 CHRISTIE, Jessie Elizabeth Mary (Jess), late of Toowoomba, and formerly of Dalby, passed away 29th June, 2004, aged 95 years.  Beloved wife of Sydney, and the late Arthur Seis. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Col and Bev Seis, Marg and Greg Bailey, Val and Graham (dec'd) McNamara, Neville and Lesley Seis. Loving grandmother of 10 and their respective families and great-grandmother of 15.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend JESS' funeral to be held at St John's Anglican Church, Cunningham Street, Dalby, service commencing at 11.00 a.m. FRIDAY (2nd July, 2004), followed by interment at Myall Remembrance Park, Dalby.  Loved and Remembered Always. Publication Date: 30/06/04 GILES, Michael Francis, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2004, aged 48 years.  Dearly loved son of Frank and Eunice. Father and father-in-law of Michael, Amanda and Tony. Devoted grandfather of Lachlan and Noah. Loved brother of Peter, Mark and Matthew, and their families.  ``We love and miss you, Daddoo.''  A service for MICHAEL will be held in the Orana Chapel of J Kirk & Sons Hervey Bay Crematorium, Urraween Road, Hervey Bay, TOMORROW (Thursday, July 1) at 10.00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Qld Cancer Fund.  J KIRK & SONS QFDA Hervey Bay. 4124 2524 Publication Date: 30/06/04 HICKMOTT, Irene. - 30th June, 1998. Dearly loved wife of Keith, (dec'd). MORRIS, Milly. - 30th June, 1983. Dearly loved wife of George, (dec'd). FRANKE, Maud. - 23rd June, 1941. First dear wife of Ernst, (dec'd). BISCHOF, Rebecca. - 20th September, 1995. Dearly loved wife of Albert, (dec'd). Dearly loved sisters All sadly missed by sister Betty Sempf. Publication Date: 30/06/04 WILSON, Cindy, late of Toowoomba, passed away on the 23rd June, 2004, aged 63 years.  Dearly loved mother of Meegan and loved Nanna of Luke.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend CINDY'S funeral to be held at the Chapel of the Toowoomba Crematorium, Ruthven Street (south), service commencing at 11.00 a.m. FRIDAY (2nd July, 2004).  `Greatly Missed' Publication Date: 30/06/04 WRIGHT, Edna Mary, passed away at Kingswood Hostel, on the 27th June, 2004, aged 89 years.  Beloved wife of Les (dec'd). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Faye; Noela and Glen Keal; Joan and Clavin Grady; and Glenys and Doug Wilson. Adored Grandma of 13, and great-grandma of 21. Dearly loved sister of Arthur Rye (dec'd) and Jean Evans.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend EDNA'S funeral, to be held at Middle Ridge Uniting Church, Stenner Street, Toowoomba, service commencing at 12.30 p.m. FRIDAY (2nd July, 2004), followed by committal at the Toowoomba Crematorium, Ruthven Street (south).  Forever In Our Hearts In God's Care Publication Date: 30/06/04 TOY, Esther Marie. - Passed away 29/6/02. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered. From Ian, Glenys, Stacey, Kelli, Shannon and Stan. Publication Date: 29/06/04 BENNETT, Ivy Helen, late of Maranoa Retirement Village, Mitchell, formerly of ``Mackinlay'', Mitchell and Goomeri. Aged 88 years.  Loving wife of John (Jack) (dec'd). Much loved and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Keith and Margaret Bennett, Coral and Bevin Bliesner, Margaret and Alan Maudsley, Denise and Anita Bennett and cherished Grandma and great-grandma of their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service for IVY, to be held at All Saint's Anglican Church, Mitchell, on WEDNESDAY (30.6.2004), commencing at 1.00 p.m.  No Cortege  The Interment Service for Ivy will take place at the Garden of Remembrance Lawn Cemetery, Toowoomba, on THURSDAY (1.7.2004) at 1.00 p.m.  ``At Rest With Jack'' Publication Date: 29/06/04 NEW, Charles Henry, `Charlie', late of Toowoomba, passed away on the 26th June, 2004.  Beloved husband of Dorothy. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Geoffrey and Kathryn New; Catherine and Richard Toms. Loving grandfather of Cameron and Sarah; Campbell and Alexandra; Kylie and Richard. Loved son-in-law of May Reece.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend CHARLIE'S funeral, to be held at T S Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 3.00 p.m. WEDNESDAY (30th June, 2004). Service complete in Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations to the Diabetic Assoc would be appreciated.  At Rest Publication Date: 29/06/04 STOWER, Gordon Robert (Gordie), passed away 27th June, 2004, aged 83 years.  Dearly loved husband of Iris (dec'd). Loving brother and brother-in-law of Jessie, Cam Brown (dec'd), Joan (dec'd) and Bob Davis and loving uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle to their families and special mate to ``Irey''.  At Peace  GORDON'S family and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the Chapel of Allambe Gardens Crematorium, Nerang - Broadbeach Road, Nerang, on FRIDAY (2nd July) at 12 noon.  SOMERVILLE FUNERALS Southport. - 5591 4777 Publication Date: 29/06/04 TALBOT, Edward James (Ned), 2/10 Aust. Inf. Batn. QX49708, of Crows Nest, passed away peacefully on 24th June, 2004, aged 83 years.  Dearly beloved husband of Patricia, loved father and father-in-law of Bernard and Cecilia, Carol, Patrick and Wendy, Michael and Ingrid, Jane and Ian, Elizabeth and Harry, Aileen and Gary, Margaret and Peter, Joseph and Jenny, Peter, Jennifer. Loving Nedfather of his 27 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of the Talbot and Smith families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Thanksgiving Mass to celebrate NED'S life to be held at St Matthew's Catholic Church, Crows Nest, commencing at 10.30 a.m. TOMORROW (Wednesday, 30.6.04), then proceeding to the Crows Nest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Tulloch House Nursing Home would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the door.  In God's Care Publication Date: 29/06/04 TALBOT, Edward J., 2/10 Aust. Inf. Batn. QX49708 - CROWS NEST RSL SUB-BRANCH  Members of the above Sub-Branch are invited to attend the funeral of their late member and friend, NED, as per family notice.  Bob Rolfe, Treasurer Publication Date: 29/06/04 McMAHON, Stephen Douglas (`Doug'). -NATIONAL SERVICEMANS ASSOCIATION The Members of the above Branch, are requested to attend the funeral of their late Member, to move as per family notice.  By request Peter Wilson Secretary Publication Date: 29/06/04 TALBOT, Edward James (Ned). - ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY  Members of the above Society are requested to attend the funeral of their long serving member, NED, to move as per family notice.  President Publication Date: 29/06/04 DENT, Robert Clive (Bob), late of Toowoomba, passed away peacefully at the Toowoomba Base Hospital on the 26th June, 2004, aged 76 years (Ex-Railway). Beloved husband of Jean, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Denise, Desley, Robert, Ashley and their partners, loved grandfather and Poppy of Robert and Kathie; Syd (dec'd), Kylie, Timothy and Joey (dec'd); Samantha and Emily. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend BOB'S funeral, to be held at the TS Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 10.30 a.m. on WEDNESDAY (30th June, 2004). Service complete in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Accident and Emergency Dept, Toowoomba Base Hospital, would be appreciated. ``At Peace'' Publication Date: 28/06/04 FLANAGAN, Alfred Peter, of Toowoomba, passed away on 26th June, 2004. Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father, step-father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Thanksgiving Mass to celebrate PETER'S Life to be held at St Thomas More's Catholic Church, cnr Ramsay and South Streets, Toowoomba, commencing at 1.00 p.m. TOMORROW (Tuesday 29.06.04). In lieu of flowers, donations to St Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the door. ``AT PEACE'' Publication Date: 28/06/04 HAGAN, Ivy Emily, passed away at the Dalby Hospital on the 25th June, 2004, aged 88 years. Loving mother of Nola, Trevor, Raymond, Barry (dec'd), Gavin and Russell and loving mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother of their families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend IVY'S funeral, to be held at the Chapel of the Toowoomba Crematorium, Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 11.00 a.m. TOMORROW (Tuesday, 29th June, 2004). ``At Rest'' Publication Date: 28/06/04 HOOPER, Clifford George, late of Toowoomba, passed away 25th June, 2004, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved husband of Ruth Elizabeth. Much loved father and father-in-law of Gregory and Wanda, Gary and Marcia, Brett and Margaret. Loving grandfather of Rebecca, Natalie, Justin, Kimberley and Lauren.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend CLIFF'S funeral to be held at the T S Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 3.00 p.m. TODAY (Monday, 28th June, 2004). Service complete at the Chapel.  At Peace In God's Care Publication Date: 28/06/04 We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software

I am researching my Bentley/Emmons family branch. John Arthur Bentley born 1860 in Wakefield Yorkshire migrated to Australia in 1880 and married Mary Jane Emmons in 1884. They lived in New Farm Brisbane, had seven children. John died in Brisbane but I am unable to find anything on Mary Jane. Any hints on how to find Birth, Deaths and Marriages and maybe grave sites in Toowoomba. Anyone know this family? Eryka Canberra

I was asked last evening where the original town hall for Toowoomba was. I am told with authority they tell me, that Toowoomba was a gazetted a municipality in 1860 and a town hall was built somewhere near the South Toowoomba School. My informant tells me that in 1906 Toowoomba was gazetted a city and the present city hall was erected in Ruthven Street. The story goes that the town hall was then sold to the catholic church. Anybody able to confirm or dispute this story. Albert Grulke in sunny winter Melbourne