Dear Listers, Am researching the above and came across a query to Aus-Tas dated 10 June 2009. Would like to be in touch with the writer of this email. Tried email address not "no go". Any ideas? Cheers Ann Daniel

Hello Listers I am researching the history of the Queen Victoria Home at Lindisfarne on a pro bono basis in preparation for the 125th anniversary of the Home which will be achieved in 2016. I know that the Home's real beginnings were in "leased" premises at "South Bridgewater [now of course Granton] in 1891. In those earliest years, up till the time that the home managed to get access to funds from the Queen Victoria Jubilee Fund, the home was simply known as “The Convalescent Home” but assumed the “Queen Victoria” title some time around 1900. The original location was a property named "Ardilea" which was described as a two storey building with a good road frontage opposite the Main Line Railway Station [at Granton]. This is not a word for word description but conveys the basics. I have no personal knowledge of this building, despite being broadly familiar with the area over nearly 70 years. I "Googled" the name, found a very brief reference in what I presume to be Dr. Alison Alexander’s Doctoral thesis dealing with the role of women in society. Regrettably, I have had no success in trying to contact Dr. Alexander by email. Ciincidentally, I have also found a record of the sale of the property to an "Alexander" family ca 1900 and then its further sale ca 1914 when the then owner died. At this stage I have not attempted a Property Title search but will do so as the opportunity arises. I am wondering if there is anyone on this list who might have any additional information on "Ardilea," or who might be able to suggest further avenues for research. I will also be searching for information on the later location of the Convalescent Home, in Moonah. I think that was in the general area of the extreme western end of the present Albert Road, "surrounded by orchards and with views of the Derwent River." That will all have to wait. If there is any information anyone might have which my assist my endeavours, or if there are other parties, or resources that someone might think could be of assistance I would be very, very grateful. I apologise for "invading" the list with this request, but I have a fairly formidable task ahead.

Hi List, May I thanks so many that have forwarded information in regards to my inquiry of Jane Smith, so much info has come forward, but the subject is still somewhat elusive. It shows what a wonderful group of researchers that is out here giving of their research results, many, thanks. Best regards Tas --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com

Hi, KerrieAnne, Thanks much for your reply and listing of websites. We had already review the discoveranzacs pages....but had not yet seen the nurses.ww1anzac....seems to confirm information from other sources, except they have her death in 1975 when she died on 20 October 1965. Yes, the Royal Red Cross Medal carries much honour: The Royal Red Cross is a military decoration awarded in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for exceptional services in military nursing. It was established on 27 April 1883 by Queen Victoria, with a single class of Member. A second and lower class, Associate, was added during World War I in 1917. The Royal Red Cross (RRC) was the first example of an Order exclusively for women. Men became eligible only in 1976. The award is made to a fully trained nurse of an officially recognised nursing service, military or civilian, without restriction to rank who have": 'shown exceptional devotion or competency in performance of nursing duties with the Army in the field, or in Naval and Military or Air Force hospitals or in an Auxiliary War hospital over a continuous or long period or who has performed some exceptional act of bravery or devotion to the post of duty'. Holders of the second class who receive a further award are promoted to the first class, although an initial award can also be made in the first class. Holders of the first class who receive a further award are awarded a bar. Royal Red Cross is awarded in two levels - First Class with post-nominal RRC and for a lesser degree of service in a Second Class (known as the Associate) with post-nominal ARRC. Sister Jessie Helena Buchanan contributed so much service, there must be a photo someplace and we shall keep looking. kind regards, elaine -------------------------------------------- On Sun, 12/14/14, KerrieAnneC <kcact@tpg.com.au> wrote: Subject: Re: [AUS-NSW] seeking picture of Sister Jessie Helena Buchanan (1881-1965) To: "Elaine Hanford" <ejhanford@att.net>, aus-nsw@rootsweb.com Date: Sunday, December 14, 2014, 2:54 PM hi I do not have a photo of Sister Buchanan - however she is included on the following web sites http://nurses.ww1anzac.com/bu.html http://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/records/133560 http://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/person/16782 as  you noted  she was awarded the Royal Red Cross Medal - in fact it was Royal Red Cross First Class sorry I cannot help with a photograph KAC On 15/12/2014 9:42 AM, Elaine Hanford via wrote: > Hello, Listers > I'm working with a friend in NSW and we are trying to find pictures of those who served in WWI and are listed on the Honour Boards of the Coff's Harbor Museum. > Jessie Helena Buchanan served as a Nurse during the War and received the Red Cross Honour.  She is the only woman to be listed on their Honour Boards. > Her brother Hugh also served and we have located a picture of him. > Do you or any other Buchanan family descendants have a picture that you can send me? The Museum would prefer to have a picture from showing her as a nurse near the time of WWI, but any photo of her would be appreciated. > I have also tracked resources for the time from 1921 when she arrived in San Francisco, California until she returned to NSW by 1933.  I have found her listed in a number of nursing journals, but no pictures. > I have sent a note to those with postings of her Tree on Ancestry.com.... > Any other suggestions or help would be very much appreciated and that is why I am cross-listing my request for help! > Thanks kindly, > Elaine > AUS Descendant in Reno, Nevada >    > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > -- cheers Kerrie Anne Christian

Hello, Listers I'm working with a friend in NSW and we are trying to find pictures of those who served in WWI and are listed on the Honour Boards of the Coff's Harbor Museum. Jessie Helena Buchanan served as a Nurse during the War and received the Red Cross Honour. She is the only woman to be listed on their Honour Boards. Her brother Hugh also served and we have located a picture of him. Do you or any other Buchanan family descendants have a picture that you can send me? The Museum would prefer to have a picture from showing her as a nurse near the time of WWI, but any photo of her would be appreciated. I have also tracked resources for the time from 1921 when she arrived in San Francisco, California until she returned to NSW by 1933. I have found her listed in a number of nursing journals, but no pictures. I have sent a note to those with postings of her Tree on Ancestry.com.... Any other suggestions or help would be very much appreciated and that is why I am cross-listing my request for help! Thanks kindly, Elaine AUS Descendant in Reno, Nevada

Tas, I don't know if anyone has brought this up, so just in case. I have just looked at the baptism, and the old record number at the beginning of the entry (as opposed to the archives number) is 351. You will note that at the end of the entry, is says "As No 348". Entry 348 has a notation on the end saying, "This entry is made this 1st day of January, 1831 on the certificate of the Rev Mr. Mackersey (as written) minister to the Presbyterian Congregation Macquarie River". So the entry has been recorded eight years after the fact. Presumably from notes made by, or provided by the Rev Mackersey. http://linctas.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/names/search/results?qu=ja ne+smith&qf=PUBDATE%09Year%091820-1847%091820-1847&st=PA It might narrow the search to directly in the Macquarie River area, however after a short search I found no other entry for a Jane Smith that might match. Regards, Wynnette. -----Original Message----- From: aus-tasmania-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-tasmania-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Tas Browning via Sent: Tuesday, 9 December 2014 5:33 PM To: aus-tasmania@rootsweb.com Subject: [AUS-Tas] Fw: Jane Smith Hi List, on another plane, in regards to Jane Smith, is there any detail of her Marriage, Her children and or their family links? Its obvious that John Smith,her father, lived in the Launceston area, where did they go from there, Did John Smith get married, If so when and Where? I would appreciate any help please. With thanks Best Regards Tas From: Tas Browning Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 10:25 AM To: aus-tasmania@rootsweb.com Subject: Jane Smith Hi List, I am looing for information in regards to Jane Smith born 22/May 1823 and baptised 23/Dec. Parents are John Smith and a woman of colour? Baptised in the Parish of St John Launceston in the county of Cornwall. Can any kind lister shed some extra light please, and or advise me? My thanks to Julie for this info. with thanks Tas --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ------------------------------- AUS-Tasmania Mailing List Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~austashs/ Contact Admin AUS-Tasmania-Admin@rootsweb.com Search the Archive (type AUS-Tasmania in the list box) http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-TASMANIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. SPAMfighter has removed 6 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len Do you have a slow PC? Try a Free scan http://www.spamfighter.com/SLOW-PCfighter?cid=sigen

hi everyone not sure if this is advertising exactly or just informing you all about this course [sorry Meryl if it is advertising]. see: utas.edu.au/familyhistory Julie

Thanks Trish, looks likely. Still very interested in any arrival in Oz for him Cheers Sally -------------------------------------------------- From: "symonds3 via" <aus-tasmania@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 5:50 PM To: "AUS-TASMANIA" <aus-tasmania@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [AUS-Tas] John Tovey Simons - arrival or birth? > Hi Sally, > This information is from the www.familysearch.org website - > John Tovey SIMONS - > Born: > Baptised: 11 July 1789, St Phillip's, Birmingham, Warwickshire-ENG > Father: John SIMONS > Mother: Elizabeth > > Parents - > John SIMONS married Elizabeth TOVEY (of Aston Parish), 6 February 1774, St > Martin's, Birmingham, Warwickshire-ENG > >

Hi Sally, This information is from the www.familysearch.org website - John Tovey SIMONS - Born: Baptised: 11 July 1789, St Phillip's, Birmingham, Warwickshire-ENG Father: John SIMONS Mother: Elizabeth Parents - John SIMONS married Elizabeth TOVEY (of Aston Parish), 6 February 1774, St Martin's, Birmingham, Warwickshire-ENG Possible children born to John and Elizabeth SIMONS - 23 December 1774 - John Tovey SIMONS (St Martin's) 24 September 1776 - John Tovey SIMONS (St Martin's) 9 January 1778 - William Tovey SIMONS (St Phillip's) 23 March 1779 - Elizabeth SIMONS (St Phillip's) 26 May 1780 - John SIMONS (St Phillip's); died 28 January 1781 6 September 1781 - Mary Tovey SIMONS (St Phillip's); died 22 March 1782 26 February 1783 - Henry SIMONS (St Phillip's); died 17 September 1785 30 May 1787 - Mary Ann SIMONS (St Phillip's); born 15 May 1786 11 July 1789 - John Tovey SIMONS (St Phillip's) It looks like John SIMONS (father) wanted a son of the same name, and the family has continued naming sons John following infant deaths. Joining the Warwickshire Mailing List may help find more on the origins of this family. Cheers Trish Nowra NSW > does anyone have any references to John Tovey Simons please. Originally I > had him > as born in 1792 on Norfolk Island from the old CTFL. > Other sites have his birth in Birmingham, Eng. in 1789 > Any help appreciated re his birth or arrival. > Cheers > Sally

Hi All, does anyone have any references to John Tovey Simons please. Originally I had him as born in 1792 on Norfolk Island from the old CTFL. Other sites have his birth in Birmingham, Eng. in 1789 Also various references online to his arrival in VDL c1819, perhaps aboard the Adamant. He married 3/6/1819 at St David's Hobart to Mary Walford, and he died 1/8/1829 in Sydney Town. From his given age of 39 on his death Registration in NSW the 1789 date seems more accurate. Any help appreciated re his birth or arrival. Cheers Sally

Hi All, does anyone have any references to John Tovey Simons please. Originally I had him as born in 1792 on Norfolk Island from the old CTFL. Other sites have his birth in Birmingham, Eng. in 1789 Also various references online to his arrival in VDL c1819, perhaps aboard the Adamant. He married 3/6/1819 at St David's Hobart to Mary Walford, and he died 1/8/1829 in Sydney Town. From his given age of 39 on his death Registration in NSW the 1789 date seems more accurate. Any help appreciated re his birth or arrival. Cheers Sally

I am looking for information on John William RAINEY who married Frances Elizabeth CLARKE 19 May 1886 Hobart she was 25 and John 27 Did this couple have children ?? and where when did John Die? Frances died 1914 Hobart any assistance would be much appreciated rod

Hi List, on another plane, in regards to Jane Smith, is there any detail of her Marriage, Her children and or their family links? Its obvious that John Smith,her father, lived in the Launceston area, where did they go from there, Did John Smith get married, If so when and Where? I would appreciate any help please. With thanks Best Regards Tas From: Tas Browning Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 10:25 AM To: aus-tasmania@rootsweb.com Subject: Jane Smith Hi List, I am looing for information in regards to Jane Smith born 22/May 1823 and baptised 23/Dec. Parents are John Smith and a woman of colour? Baptised in the Parish of St John Launceston in the county of Cornwall. Can any kind lister shed some extra light please, and or advise me? My thanks to Julie for this info. with thanks Tas --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com

Hi List, I am looing for information in regards to Jane Smith born 22/May 1823 and baptised 23/Dec. Parents are John Smith and a woman of colour? Baptised in the Parish of St John Launceston in the county of Cornwall. Can any kind lister shed some extra light please, and or advise me? My thanks to Julie for this info. with thanks Tas --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com

I am trying to make contact with Denise but the email address seems not to be valid any longer. This is the address I am using Denise Douglas <denisedouglas@netspace.net.au> Hopefully someone can help me or you Denise if you see my email. Thank you Anna Watson, Hobart, Tasmania ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.5577 / Virus Database: 4235/8700 - Release Date: 12/08/14

Dear Listers, Trying again for information on above please. She married Maurice Wilfred Hall. Betty died 1982 and is buried at Malbina Cemetery. She and Maurice had 9 children. Cannot locate further information. Assistance would be much appreciated. Sincerely Ann

Not connected to the Mummery query but i I found Lennons story extremely interesting. Lennon married Sarah Dickinson who he met at the Quaker school in Murray Street. Her father James Dickinson was transported in 1838. Lennon later went to live in Victoria with the Dickinson family and became a well known headmaster in many well established schools there. and I have just finished his story in my latest book "Nature in its Wildest Form" Sorry the title of the article by Douglas wilkie was called 'The Life and Loves of Eugene Rossiet Lennon" Regards Irene From: "Maureen Martin Ferris via" <aus-tasmania@rootsweb.com> To: "'TASMANIA ROOTSWEB'" <AUS-TASMANIA@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2014 6:09 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-Tas] Mummery again > Further to Irene's email > > Eugene Rossiet Lennon is a very interesting character and spent some time > at the property Kelvedon on the East Coast, not far from Swansea. Lennon > took a liking to one of Francis Cotton's daughters and told her he was a > French Count, needless to say Francis Cotton took him to court. This case > you can find in the Glamorgan Lower Court Records online at Family Search. > > Cheers > > Maureen Martin Ferris > > > > > > ------------------------------- > AUS-Tasmania Mailing List Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~austashs/ > Contact Admin AUS-Tasmania-Admin@rootsweb.com > Search the Archive (type AUS-Tasmania in the list box) > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-TASMANIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Further to Irene's email Eugene Rossiet Lennon is a very interesting character and spent some time at the property Kelvedon on the East Coast, not far from Swansea. Lennon took a liking to one of Francis Cotton's daughters and told her he was a French Count, needless to say Francis Cotton took him to court. This case you can find in the Glamorgan Lower Court Records online at Family Search. Cheers Maureen Martin Ferris

Dear Susan, still busy I see. I would say it was very possible for Mummery to start a small school even if he was a convict, but I would have thought he would have had his T/L and received his C/pardon later on. you might like to go on line and read a story about Eugene Rossiet Lennon, he was teaching very soon after he arrived in 1842. Teachers and tutors were very scarce and anyone who could read and write was snapped up whoever they were. Some forgers because they could read and write were taken on by the Government because there was no one else to do the job. Google The Lives and times of Eugene Rossiet Lennon by Douglas Wilkie, if he could get a job teaching anyone could. Regards Irene Irene Schaffer Email: irene.schaffer@bigpond.com http://www.tasfamily.net.au/~schafferi ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Patterson via" <aus-tasmania@rootsweb.com> To: <aus-tasmania@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2014 4:08 PM Subject: [AUS-Tas] Mummery again > Hi everyone, > A while ago Trish sent me a lot of info about this man and I have written > this: > “Mummery was a clergyman who had been sentenced to death in England in > 1825 but he was sent to Van Diemens Land for life instead, arriving the > following year. He received a conditional pardon in 1838.” > My question is this: Mummery had started a small school in 1832. Was it > possible for convicts to do such a thing before getting a conditional > pardon? > I am sure you will know the answer! > Susan > ------------------------------- > AUS-Tasmania Mailing List Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~austashs/ > Contact Admin AUS-Tasmania-Admin@rootsweb.com > Search the Archive (type AUS-Tasmania in the list box) > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-TASMANIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Lots of us use the ADB (Australian Dictionary of Biography) frequently, so I thought this article from The Conservation website might be interesting for listers. “The Australian Dictionary of Biography (ADB) is Australia’s largest and longest-running social sciences and humanities project. Set up in 1957, it has been publishing short accounts of significant and representative Australian lives since 1966. Some 19 volumes have been produced, with the most recent – covering people who died between 1981 and 1990 and whose surnames begin with the letters L-Z – appearing in 2012. The ADB has been hailed as one of Australia’s greatest resources for researchers, a valuable tool for school students, and a fascinating read for anyone interested in Australian history and biography. It is the story of Australia writ through the lives of some of the dynamic, engaging, eccentric, and even notorious people who have made and lived that history.” Full article at: http://theconversation.com/the-art-and-graft-of-the-australian-dictionary-of-biography-30417 It notes that some earlier entries need updating, as new sources of information have become available since they were written. This is underway. The next batch of lives, those who died in 1991, is being published this month (December 2014) Judy