Many thanks for this profile of an artiste of yesteryear . regards John Shirley wrote: > Hi List, > > Marjorie Lawrence, was born on 17th February, 1907 at Deans Marsh, the 5th > of 6 children. Her parents were William Lawrence and Elizabeth Smith, who > are both buried at Bambra, Vic. cemetery. The family moved to Winchelsea > when Marjorie was about 14. Marjorie's mother died when she was 2 years > old. > > In 1928, Marjorie was sent to Paris to study singing. She made some > visits back to Australia in other years. She contracted polio in 1941 and > was almost crippled in both legs, but continued to perform using a wheel > chair placed on stage. She married Dr. Thomas King on 29th March, 1941 in > New York. A film, called Interrupted Melody, is about her autobiography. > Marjorie continued to perform until 1952, after which she taught at Tulane, > Southern Illinois and Arkansas universitites. > > Marjorie entertained troops in Australia and Europe, in World War 2 and > was awarded the cross of the Legion d'Honneur (1946) by the French > Government. She also entertained troops in Vietnam in 1966. On 31st > December, 1976, Marjorie was appointed Commander of the British Empire (CBE) > for her services to the performing arts. > > Marjorie Lawrence passed away on 13th January, 1979 at Little Rock, > Arkansas, USA and is buried in Greenwood cemetery. A memorial service was > held at Deans Marsh, Victoria on 17th February, 1980 (her birthday), when a > large crowd witnessed the unveiling of a photograph of Marjorie, in St. > Paul's Parish Hall. The Winchelsea to Deans Marsh Road was later renamed > the "Marjorie Lawrence Drive" in her honour. A plaque commemorating her > birthplace, is present at the former Lawrence residence, situated on the > Birregurra Road at Deans Marsh. > > The Globe Theatre in Winchelsea was built in 1926 by the family of > Marjorie Lawrence. > > Last Sunday, a church service was held at St. Paul's Church of England, > Deans Marsh (where Marjorie and her family used to attend church and sing), > followed by entertainment in the Deans Marsh Hall. I think a similar thing > is happening tomorrow at Winchelsea. > > Celebrations for Marjorie's 100th birthday are also being acknowledged at > this time, overseas - so shows what impact she had on the world with her > opera singing, having died 28 years ago > > Marjorie leaves many people in the Deans Marsh/Winchelsea area and > elsewhere, who can lay claim to have been related to her or her family, even > if only vaguely. What a great ambassador for a little place called Deans > Marsh. > > Regards, > Shirley. > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > For on-line indexes and information on Geelong and District > http://www.zades.com.au > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > -- John Whitehand Melbourne Australia ~ a Linux (Ubuntu "Edgy") Desktop ~ http://home.vicnet.net.au/~whitehaj/index.html

Hi List, Marjorie Lawrence, was born on 17th February, 1907 at Deans Marsh, the 5th of 6 children. Her parents were William Lawrence and Elizabeth Smith, who are both buried at Bambra, Vic. cemetery. The family moved to Winchelsea when Marjorie was about 14. Marjorie's mother died when she was 2 years old. In 1928, Marjorie was sent to Paris to study singing. She made some visits back to Australia in other years. She contracted polio in 1941 and was almost crippled in both legs, but continued to perform using a wheel chair placed on stage. She married Dr. Thomas King on 29th March, 1941 in New York. A film, called Interrupted Melody, is about her autobiography. Marjorie continued to perform until 1952, after which she taught at Tulane, Southern Illinois and Arkansas universitites. Marjorie entertained troops in Australia and Europe, in World War 2 and was awarded the cross of the Legion d'Honneur (1946) by the French Government. She also entertained troops in Vietnam in 1966. On 31st December, 1976, Marjorie was appointed Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for her services to the performing arts. Marjorie Lawrence passed away on 13th January, 1979 at Little Rock, Arkansas, USA and is buried in Greenwood cemetery. A memorial service was held at Deans Marsh, Victoria on 17th February, 1980 (her birthday), when a large crowd witnessed the unveiling of a photograph of Marjorie, in St. Paul's Parish Hall. The Winchelsea to Deans Marsh Road was later renamed the "Marjorie Lawrence Drive" in her honour. A plaque commemorating her birthplace, is present at the former Lawrence residence, situated on the Birregurra Road at Deans Marsh. The Globe Theatre in Winchelsea was built in 1926 by the family of Marjorie Lawrence. Last Sunday, a church service was held at St. Paul's Church of England, Deans Marsh (where Marjorie and her family used to attend church and sing), followed by entertainment in the Deans Marsh Hall. I think a similar thing is happening tomorrow at Winchelsea. Celebrations for Marjorie's 100th birthday are also being acknowledged at this time, overseas - so shows what impact she had on the world with her opera singing, having died 28 years ago Marjorie leaves many people in the Deans Marsh/Winchelsea area and elsewhere, who can lay claim to have been related to her or her family, even if only vaguely. What a great ambassador for a little place called Deans Marsh. Regards, Shirley.

Hi Folks, The following is from he Public Record Office Victoria and is a terrific opportunity for Societies in our area as well as any individuals ............ Archival Support Program 2007 Positions are still available for the first Archival Support Program for 2007. Introduction to Archives Where: Geelong Heritage Centre, 1st floor, 51 Little Malop Street, Geelong When: Saturday 17 March 2007, 9.15am to 4.00pm. Cost: $25.00 (lunch included) This program focuses on current methods of managing archives including collection policies and the arrangement, description, and cataloguing of records. Explore the practical and legal issues involved in providing public access to records. A valuable introduction to issues, policies and procedures for people managing collections of archival and other material. Booking essential. Down-load registration form at http://www.prov.vic.gov.au/events/asprogram.asp or call Laura or James on 9348 5757 or 9348 5675. About the Archival Support Program This program is a joint initiative of Public Record Office Victoria and the Australian Society of Archivists Inc., supported by National Archives of Australia. It offers advice and instruction to the many local custodians of collections of historical documents. These sessions are aimed at historical societies, small archives and museums, but will also be of interest to individuals preserving private collections for the future. The Archival Support Program has been running for ten years and sessions have been attended by hundreds of people from across Victoria and represent great learning and networking opportunities. Regards ........... Susie Z

Hi John - yes Marjorie Lawrence's celebrations have been happening in the Geelong district during the past couple of weeks. Marjory was born at Deans Marsh and I think celebrations were arranged by the Winchelsea area historical socities etc. Perhaps others more familiar with these celebrations may be able to give us details. What a woman pioneer to reduce her age!!!! Pam Jennings ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Whitehand" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [GEELONG] Geelong Heritage Centre Open Day > G'day Pam, > for your interest, I have just heard on Radio ( 103.5FM) that tomorrow > 17th Feb is the 100th Anniversary of the birth of one of the > peninsular's own, Marjory Lawrence. While some biographies have reduced > her age by 2 years ( Womens perogative ?). Musical Authorities confirm > her birth in 1907. > I believe a "Friends" group has organised some activity to mark the > event and Perhaps the "Addy" may carry a feature .. > regards, > John > > Pam & Trevor Jennings wrote: >> A reminder that the Friends of the GHC are holding their annual Open Day >> this Sunday (18th Feb) 11.00 to 4.00, Lt Malop St above Geelong Regional >> Libary in Johnston's Park. Our theme - celebrating the history of sport >> in Geelong & District - has gained the support of many local groups all >> proudly displaying their clubs' history with memorabilia, photos etc, >> much of which is held in private hands and not often available for the >> general public to view. A small donation is being asked on admission to >> the Open Day. As from next week there will be no admission fees charged >> on entry to the GHC and as the Friends group wishes to continue their >> volunteer support work for the Centre, to purchase equipment, new >> research material etc, we will appreciate your donation. The Centre is >> fully air-conditioned so please don't let the anticipated hot weather >> keep you away! See you on Sunday, Pam Jennings (President of Friends) >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >> For on-line indexes and information on Geelong and District >> http://www.zades.com.au >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' >> without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> > > > -- > John Whitehand > Melbourne > Australia > > ~ a Linux (Ubuntu "Edgy") Desktop ~ > > http://home.vicnet.net.au/~whitehaj/index.html > > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > For on-line indexes and information on Geelong and District > http://www.zades.com.au > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

G'day Pam, for your interest, I have just heard on Radio ( 103.5FM) that tomorrow 17th Feb is the 100th Anniversary of the birth of one of the peninsular's own, Marjory Lawrence. While some biographies have reduced her age by 2 years ( Womens perogative ?). Musical Authorities confirm her birth in 1907. I believe a "Friends" group has organised some activity to mark the event and Perhaps the "Addy" may carry a feature .. regards, John Pam & Trevor Jennings wrote: > A reminder that the Friends of the GHC are holding their annual Open Day this Sunday (18th Feb) 11.00 to 4.00, Lt Malop St above Geelong Regional Libary in Johnston's Park. Our theme - celebrating the history of sport in Geelong & District - has gained the support of many local groups all proudly displaying their clubs' history with memorabilia, photos etc, much of which is held in private hands and not often available for the general public to view. A small donation is being asked on admission to the Open Day. As from next week there will be no admission fees charged on entry to the GHC and as the Friends group wishes to continue their volunteer support work for the Centre, to purchase equipment, new research material etc, we will appreciate your donation. The Centre is fully air-conditioned so please don't let the anticipated hot weather keep you away! See you on Sunday, Pam Jennings (President of Friends) > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > For on-line indexes and information on Geelong and District > http://www.zades.com.au > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > -- John Whitehand Melbourne Australia ~ a Linux (Ubuntu "Edgy") Desktop ~ http://home.vicnet.net.au/~whitehaj/index.html

A reminder that the Friends of the GHC are holding their annual Open Day this Sunday (18th Feb) 11.00 to 4.00, Lt Malop St above Geelong Regional Libary in Johnston's Park. Our theme - celebrating the history of sport in Geelong & District - has gained the support of many local groups all proudly displaying their clubs' history with memorabilia, photos etc, much of which is held in private hands and not often available for the general public to view. A small donation is being asked on admission to the Open Day. As from next week there will be no admission fees charged on entry to the GHC and as the Friends group wishes to continue their volunteer support work for the Centre, to purchase equipment, new research material etc, we will appreciate your donation. The Centre is fully air-conditioned so please don't let the anticipated hot weather keep you away! See you on Sunday, Pam Jennings (President of Friends)

G,Day is any one researching the Mc Donald family of Waurn Ponds, around 1857 ? The family of Charlotte nee Mackay born St Arnaud and William McDonald. Bree, Astbury, Cain Knight are connected names. Margaret

I have made contact with Marion offlist - Jenny Joyce

Hi Listers Below is some information regarding commemoration of the ongoing settlement of Henty (formerly "Merino Downs" Station) near Merino in South-Western Victoria. The original settlement was by the HENTY Bros. in 1837. Please forward it on to anyone you may know who has a connection with this area. There is a very basic website with a little of the history and families from this area at.... http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/merino/ Regards Daryl Povey >The Henty Community History Group and the Henty Memorial Recreation >and Sporting Association Inc. invite you, members of your family, >and friends to the unveiling of two Commemorative Stones at Portland >Road, Henty on Saturday (Easter Saturday) 7th April 2007 at 2 pm. >One Commemorative Stone is in the memory of all our early Settlers, >and the Hindson Estate Share Farmers. The other commemorates the >Hindson Estate Soldier Settlers. This event will also provide an >opportunity for us to remember the contribution of the early >settlers and farmers, reminisce and catch up with family, friends >and former neighbors. > > >Activities for the Weekend > > > > > >Friday 6 April (Good Friday) > > >If you would like to organize a family get-together on the Friday >night, the owners of the Albion Hotel, Casterton will open for >drinks and a meal. When you RSVP, please let Dawn or Ann know if >you would like to meet at the Albion, so we can let the owners know. > > >Saturday 7 April 2pm - Unveiling of the Commemorative Stones and Afternoon Tea > > >The unveiling of the Commemorative Stones will be at 2pm at Portland >Road just before Merino Downs. This will be followed by Afternoon >Tea at the Henty Hall. > > >Displays > > >There will be a display of interesting local historical photos by >Mr. Vern McCallum. He has offered to copy any of your photos on the >day for inclusion in our research, so bring along anything of >interest. We are also in the process of collecting family and >historical information to place on a website, so we would welcome >your Family Story. > > >Dinner > > >We would like everyone to continue their reunion at a BBQ Dinner >(Rotary Fundraiser), followed by a Family Dance. Supper will be >available at a minimal charge. > > >Please Invite Others > > >Due to financial constraints and our limited knowledge of addresses >of descendants and former Henty residents, in most cases only one >representative of each family will receive an invitation. We >request that you contact other family members, friends and any other >people you think would like to attend this event. > > >Donations > > >A number of people have asked about contributing financially to the >establishment of the commemorative stones. We would welcome any >donations to assist this project. > >RSVP >We would like a reply for catering purposes by 21st March 2007. >Please reply with the names and phone numbers of those attending the >Unveiling, Afternoon Tea and BBQ Dinner to: >Dawn Mill: 03 5581 2174 or Ann James: >03 5579 1374 or <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] >PO Box 195 Casterton 3311 >Further information about the weekend can be obtained from Dawn or >Ann at the above numbers.

If any other Lister can help with the address question, I'd be most grateful. Jenny Joyce, I have two addresses for you, and have sent e-mails with attachments to both in the last week, using both addresses each time. First one, then both, bounced back to me. Have I the wrong addresses? Are the attachments too much for your mailbox? My own mail has done some odd things lately, so I'm trying to check if the trouble is at my end or yours. I have pinpointed John Highett's time in Highton a little more precisely - and also the use of the name "Highett's Town". Best wishes Marion

Hi Listers I wonder if I could get Corinne Thompson to contact me at [email protected] au Regarding Parkinson Ancestry have tried emailing her but to no avail Kind regards Paul Curran

Hi to everyone looking for relos that are not listed!! I will reply to Pamela off line once I get to work but there are many burials that we are still working on with the mapping technos to get listed. Our cemetery database interacts with the mapping system. Every grave that we have an exact location for, requires an exact grave mapped on the plans. Because we have so many PUBLIC burials and because those who are cremated and are NOT placed in one of our cemeteries, we have 8 different 'locations' per month, per year where cremated remains can end up out of our administration. Hence we cannot 'plot' these as locations as yet and are working on a general way we can show these. Our database of course is for accounting for these remains in a required manner by the Health Department and making them available for family researchers is something we want to do but of course within limitations of how this can happen. I am only too pleased to look up our records at work if anyone is having a problem 'finding someone"! Kind regards, Pam Jennings (Geelong Cemeteries Trust) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Reynolds Family" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 12:26 AM Subject: Re: [GEELONG] Cemetery query > Hi Pamela > Some of my relatives don't come up on there either. We know that they were > definatly buried there ,as my cousin was at the funeral for one of them!! > However GCT doesn't know exactly where they are buried , only the aisle > number, so perhaps they were taken off the site for that reason (Even > though > I have just looked on the website and lots of 'unknowns' are coming up) > They were coming up when the site first opened , but not anymore. > Perhaps the situation with your Peter is the same. > A quick phone call to the cemetery trust should settle it though. > Hope that helps > Margaret > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > For on-line indexes and information on Geelong and District > http://www.zades.com.au > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you Margaret for the explanation, I know a lot of earlier burials are under "unknown", but thought 1923 might be different- looks like a phone call. Cheers Pam ================= > Hi Pamela > Some of my relatives don't come up on there either. We know that they were > definatly buried there ,as my cousin was at the funeral for one of them!! > However GCT doesn't know exactly where they are buried , only the aisle > number, so perhaps they were taken off the site for that reason (Even > though > I have just looked on the website and lots of 'unknowns' are coming up) > They were coming up when the site first opened , but not anymore. > Perhaps the situation with your Peter is the same. > A quick phone call to the cemetery trust should settle it though. > Hope that helps > Margaret > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > For on-line indexes and information on Geelong and District > http://www.zades.com.au > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi Pamela Some of my relatives don't come up on there either. We know that they were definatly buried there ,as my cousin was at the funeral for one of them!! However GCT doesn't know exactly where they are buried , only the aisle number, so perhaps they were taken off the site for that reason (Even though I have just looked on the website and lots of 'unknowns' are coming up) They were coming up when the site first opened , but not anymore. Perhaps the situation with your Peter is the same. A quick phone call to the cemetery trust should settle it though. Hope that helps Margaret

Good evening, I have found an entry for SALTER, Peter1923Geelong Eastern Cemetery on the Geelong Burial / Headstone Index but cannot find him listed in the Geelong Cemetries Trust site. Can anyone help please? Cheers Pamela

Hi, Can any listers advise me if Jenny's site is back on line as all I get is a dreadful commecial site. Even typing in the full address does not assist. I miss he wonderful site and it's links. Robyn in Wodonga

Congratulations to Noel & his committee in conjunction with the Drysdale Football Club for the wonderful display at the Court House Museum, High St Drysdale, celebrating the history of this footy club from 1879! The display of photos, memorabilia etc is open to view every Sunday in February 1.30 pm - 4.30pm. Regards, Pam Jennings

Dear Listers Hoping someone can help me with any information and/or dates on the family and descendants of Dennis Patton/Patten and Margaret HARTKIN/HARKIN or Susan McILWAY

You are correct - as always - Susie. I was at the Heritage Centre last Wednesday but did not think to look at the beginnings of the yearly Rate Books. Damn! By the way, and for the benefit of all GEELONG Mailing List members, I had a wonderful day at the Heritage Centre. The reason?? Simply Cheryl. Cheryl was the volunteer there that day and she was totally inexhaustible in energy and knowledge PLUS she was so totally polite and patient with all us novice researchers too. Allan Jamieson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susie Zada" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 6:20 PM Subject: Re: [GEELONG] Geelong Rate Books for 1850's - Two questions Hi Allan, The rate books were compiled as part of the valuation books - the valuer noted all places first and then rates were applied. This exercise could take a few months at least and there is no way of confirming when during the financial year that a property was assessed. At the beginning of the relevant rate book there is often a declaration by the valuer that he will perform the task etc. etc. and dated - this is just when he agrees to abide by the guidelines of the council and is generally early in the financial year. You also need to check if the "1853" rate books are for the financial year 1852/53 or 1853/54 - again, checking the beginning of the rate book may indicate this. Rates are always paid by the Owner. The occupier of course can also be the owner, otherwise they are renting / leasing the property, but the owner is rateable. I think you may have made a visit to Geelong recently and now back in Tassie so I realise it's not easy for you to check the beginning of the rate books. Regards .............. Susie Z ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 12:05 PM Subject: [GEELONG] Geelong Rate Books for 1850's - Two questions I have found an interesting record in the Geelong Rate Book for year 1853. Can anyone tell me the likely MONTH when the Rate Book entry was made? I ask because I presume that the entry indicates that the person concerned was at that address in that month – but may well have moved somewhere else after that month. Also, can anyone tell me if the Rates in year 1853 were to be paid by the occupier or by the owner of the premises? Allan Jamieson Burnie, Tasmania ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For on-line indexes and information on Geelong and District http://www.zades.com.au ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks. Susie Zada has just informed me that Little Foster Street is now known as Balliang Street. Allan Jamieson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carollyn Williams" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 5:55 PM Subject: Re: [GEELONG] Geelong Street in 1854 > There is a Foster St in South Geelong and some smaller street/ lanes around > it which are named but do not show on the Melways - it may be one of those > and as I practically drive along that street daily to work I can check it > out for you > Carollyn Williams > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Allan" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 5:38 PM > Subject: [GEELONG] Geelong Street in 1854 > > > > > > In the 1854 Geelong Rates Book, there was a "Little Forster Street." > > > > > > > > Does anyone know where Little Forster St. was? Today, the Melways shows > > only a Forster Street in Norlane. > > > > > > > > Allan Jamieson > > > > Burnie, Tasmania > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > For on-line indexes and information on Geelong and District > > http://www.zades.com.au > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' > > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > For on-line indexes and information on Geelong and District > http://www.zades.com.au > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >