I am researching my great grandfather JAMES TAYLOR,who was born at COLAC PLAINS in1855.His birth was not registered.I have been trying to gain some idea what was COLAC PLAINS, someone told me that there was a Mission there.My idea was ,if I can confirm that and find out ,who had run it,mayby there would be some records somewhere.James parents were JAMES and CHARLOTTE TAYLOR.

Hello List, As a new subscriber to this list, I forward the main names that I am researching In North East Vic Alcock/Allcock, Fraser, Harris, Holmes, Riordan, McNamara, Milne, Neven, Norden, Pender, Ralph, Smith In North Vic (Echuca, Moama, Bendigo) Alcock, Banner, Sperling, Etheridge, Ramsay, Richmond In West Australia Alcock, Banner, Carroll, Etheridge, Hartley, Pender Further details are available on my home page, would love to hear from any one that can connect with the above or would like more information. cheers Hec Alcock See the Alcock Family History at http://home.iprimus.com.au/heca/

Any family out there. Any information gratefully received. I have Joseph Bickley married Sarah Pye-Liverpool, England - from Trentham, Hastings, Victoria. Son Joseph Cyrus Bickley born 1898, Victoria seems to have wondered to Sydney and I have a record from the BD&M's NSW: Also his brother Richard Ernest Bickley born abt 1896. It reads: Joseph Cyrus Bickley married Saidee Beryl LITTLE in Manly, Sydney, NSW. Children found: Annette Beryl Bickley Died: 1937 Annandale, NSW. Eleanora Bickley Died: 1932 North Sydney, NSW. 2. Brother - Richard Ernest Bickley Died: 1939 Drummoyne, NSW. Nothing more on register. Thank you Best wishes Amanda - Sydney, NSW

> It reads: > > > FLINTON........Stephen Harper. December 17, 1973, at Caloundra, Queensland, > late of Frankston, Victoria, loved brother of Allen, 17 Bertram Street, > Chatswood, brother-in-law of Kathleen, Uncle of Leone, Winifred, Allen, > Susan and their children, brother of Jessie, Eunice {deceased, Victoria}. > > > Best wishes > Amanda

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Multiple post Hello List Could sks please help with information on Unassisted Shipping Index. Inward Passenger List for British Oct 1852 - 1859. Immigration to Victoria. Ship: HIMALAYA 1852 October. Port B Fiche 012 Page 006. Names: HENRY BATEMAN Any further information contained on the fiche would be very helpful i.e. place of birth, trade etc. Thank you for your help Thank you Bob Bateman, Meet the Ancestor's http://members.melbpc.org.au/~robat/index.htm http://www.geneaweb.org/ntrobat

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Hello listers >I am trying to solve a mystery and hope listers can check their family >photos for an answer: > >Photographers Ballarat >Sturt Street >I have: ROBERTS brothers Sturt Street Ballarat 1850-1869 well documented > and: ROBERTS brothers 10 Sturt Street Ballarat 1875 well documented > >But the person I am interested in is , I think, one of the brothers, who >apparently acted alone in Sturt Street for a time. The card reads > > ROBERTS J.H. Sturt Street Ballarat >The clothing on the four Carte de Visite mounted photos appears to be late >1860s or very early 1870s and would fit in with the 1869-1874 break of >Roberts Bros shown above. But I would like better evidence than my eye for >clothing > >Question 1 : are there any Ballarat directories for this period (and where >are they accessible), or will I have to visit Ballarat PRO to look at rate >books? > >Question 2 : Have any listers any photographs by ROBERTS (brothers or >J.H.) in their family collections that they can date to my timeframe? > >This is to answer an email query on two supplied photos (I have two >examples in my own collection of the same photographer (all not related >to me, so exact date unknown, except by dress) and not a single example of >ROBERTS brothers of Ballarat, hence my request to listers. >If he's using the same furniture (a three-quarter-length sopha with >contrast parallel piping on the rounded "head-end") as the brothers, that >would clinch it, I feel. This strange upholstered "chair" looks like it >may have been specially made for the photographer, as I've seen no other >photo anywhere with this type of posing chair. > >Thanks for any knowledge you may be able to pass on. It may help the >present enquirer and help others in future, as I receive a few of these >types of queries. > > >regards, >Ada Ackerly, Melbourne, Australia >formerly Ackerly DocuSearch regards, Ada Ackerly, Melbourne, Australia formerly Ackerly DocuSearch

Dear Clair I was just at Avenel on Saturday and could have easily had a look. They have some records pinned to the shed door and I copied them down ages ago, so checked on them just now. There are 3 Williams buried there, one William Williams is buried in an unknown grave and the other two do not have a christian name in these records, but they at least know which row they are in, but whether they have a headstone or not I don't know without going there. Perhaps you might like to write to - The Secretary Avenel Cemetery, Mrs Joyce White, Queen St, Avenel 3664. And enclose a reply paid envelope, she may be helpful and at least tell you if there is a headstone and perhaps even what is inscribed on it. Regards Loretta > The wording on the headstone for William WILLIAMS who died in Avenel 29 June > 1915 and was buried Avenel on 30 June 1915 Ceremony performed by > Presbyterian minister (just in case they have religious sections for > burial). > > Also the Burial registration entry (if at all possible). > > Another thought would be an obituary if there would have been a local paper. > Anything that might assist me in finding out his true age, from where in > England he was born, or the like. > > > He never married and I hope there may be just something else, other than the > information I have on his death certificate, that might enable me to trace > him back further in England. Thereby giving me information on his mother, > who is my second great grandmother. > > Any assistance at all would be greatly appreciated. > > Claire Cook > Houston Texas > > > > >

Claire I am heading down to Victoria mid year to do some research in the newspapers amongst other places - if you don't get anywhere between now and then I could check for an obit. for you if you like. Let me know via the list how things pan out - the State Library in Brisbane doesn't have the country newspapers otherwise I'd be glad to check it out for you there before then. Lynette ----- Original Message ----- From: "Claire Cook" <waustclaire@ev1.net> To: <AUS-VIC-CENTRAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 5:42 AM Subject: [AVC] William WILLIAMS died Avenel, Victoria > Is there anyone who has a cause to go to the Avenel Cemetery please? > > I am trying to obtain both/or any of the following two: > > The wording on the headstone for William WILLIAMS who died in Avenel 29 June > 1915 and was buried Avenel on 30 June 1915 Ceremony performed by > Presbyterian minister (just in case they have religious sections for > burial). > > Also the Burial registration entry (if at all possible). > > Another thought would be an obituary if there would have been a local paper. > Anything that might assist me in finding out his true age, from where in > England he was born, or the like. > > > He never married and I hope there may be just something else, other than the > information I have on his death certificate, that might enable me to trace > him back further in England. Thereby giving me information on his mother, > who is my second great grandmother. > > Any assistance at all would be greatly appreciated. > > Claire Cook > Houston Texas > > > >

Thank you both very much for replying to my query. I will let you know should I need your assistance with newspapers, Lynette. And I will write to the Avenel Cemetery Secretary, Loretta. Appreciate you taking the time out to respond. Claire Cook Houston Texas

Is there anyone who has a cause to go to the Avenel Cemetery please? I am trying to obtain both/or any of the following two: The wording on the headstone for William WILLIAMS who died in Avenel 29 June 1915 and was buried Avenel on 30 June 1915 Ceremony performed by Presbyterian minister (just in case they have religious sections for burial). Also the Burial registration entry (if at all possible). Another thought would be an obituary if there would have been a local paper. Anything that might assist me in finding out his true age, from where in England he was born, or the like. He never married and I hope there may be just something else, other than the information I have on his death certificate, that might enable me to trace him back further in England. Thereby giving me information on his mother, who is my second great grandmother. Any assistance at all would be greatly appreciated. Claire Cook Houston Texas

Looking for information regarding Cecil Jesse BOYANTON born 26th May 1896 Prahran Melbourne. Also known as James BARNETT. Known to be living in the Macedon area early 1920's. Cheerio Jenny

Hello from rain-soaked Dysart, Is any one connected to the family of William WORTHY & Mary Ann HOLT who married in 1877 at Bacchus marsh? Regards, Alison Dysart, Central Qld.

I have found some of the information I needed on this man and have traced him as being born in South Australia before returning there in the 1950's. I am still looking for the connection to him and Coral Jean Kelly if anyone knows. Thanks Doug.

Hi List, I'm seeking to make contact with anyone researching the Barclay family that includes a David Robert Barclay, who worked in Ballan, Vic, in the mid 1940's to mid 1950's. He moved to Adelaide during the 1950's and had possibly married a Coral Jean Kelly at this time. T.I.A. Doug.

Hello Kathy, Had a problem with my email addy, lost it during a 'server upgrade' so using Rob's. Went up and covered the remainder of the cemetery today - it was a little warmer than I thought. I took photos of the graves for you. I'll let you know when I send them for developing, I get them on CDrom as well, so I can send you the originals and email you the jpg file as well if you want. And, as you can see, Una IS buried in Heathcote. I forgot to take my list with me, so didn't remember the Maloney names. I'll keep a note of them for my next trip, when I get some more inquiries. Regards, Christine (Headstone) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT S. FELSTEAD DIED 13.8.1981 AGED 59 LOVED HUSBAND OF UNA FATHER OF BARRY. MARILYN. JAN UNA WINIFRED DIED 15.6.1990 AGED 67 DEAR WIFE AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE AT REST (Small Army brass plaque on grave top) V245266 PRIVATE R.S. FELSTEAD 38 INFANTRY BATTALION 13TH AUGUST 1981 AGED 59

Hi List, I would like to make contact with anyone researching the FISK family from the Alexandra area 1850's to early 1900's. My main interest lies with the family of the late James & Frances Fisk (nee Johnston) and one of their daughters Mary Ann b1869. Any contact appreciated. T.I.A. Doug.