Thank you to those kind people who responded to my enquiry regarding George Bailey WILSON. He never married and I was hoping I might be able to trace descendants of his brothers and sisters to try and learn more about him. Noelle Oke Noelle Oke

Obviously might not then :-)

Thanks Linda Some helpful ideas for research Ellizabeth Stan & Linda Edwards wrote: > Elizabeth, > > If you do some searches you will find info on farming history, this is one > site with links to specific areas. > www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/farms > M

Elizabeth, If you do some searches you will find info on farming history, this is one site with links to specific areas. www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/farms My husbands families as with many others were early farmers, in bellarine area and later around gippsland. Into the early 1900's they did pioneer early crops such as asparagus and i know that bellarine became a good market garden farming area. I have some info on that from one of the local newspapers, you can do some searching online at newspapers.nla.gov.au And if you try your library you may find history books which outline much of the early settlement. You have to remember that mid to late 1800's transport was by horse and dray and refrigeration not available so farming was done in smaller ways with fresh crops and produce such as milk was transported in most cases small distances. The government sponsored many newcomers with clearing leases where they undertook to clear trees & native growth and establish farms. Unfortunately many areas were not always very suitable for farming and some failed being on a small scale but many grew enough for themselves and a bit to sell or worked on other farms to supplement income. Certainly the land around Geelong and Gippsland ( trafalgar) are still dairying areas and with other crop farming as well. Wangaratta is a drier area but still has dairy farms but also beef and sheep, and is a major regional city . I suggest you try their historical society www.wanghistsoc.org.au Hope it helps, Linda

The (Melbourne) Argus, 15 September, 1922 Silver Wedding UGLOW-PRINGLE ..... Agnes, seventh daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robt. Pringle, Newstead, Melrose, Scotland. Might explain the use of Melrose in the names.

James mother was a Melrose as per his death rego Digger - Federation Index. Victoria 1889-1901 Surname: PRINGLE Given Names: Jas Event: D Sex: M Spouse Surname/Father: Chas Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizth MELROSE Age: 68 Age Code: Birth Place: Death Place: Glong Hosp Year: 1893 Reg. Number: 6111 -----Original Message----- From: aus-vic-geelong-district-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-vic-geelong-district-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Barbara OConnor Sent: Friday, 19 February 2010 3:44 AM To: aus-vic-geelong-district@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GEELONG] George Bailey WILSON The (Melbourne) Argus, 15 September, 1922 Silver Wedding UGLOW-PRINGLE ..... Agnes, seventh daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robt. Pringle, Newstead, Melrose, Scotland. Might explain the use of Melrose in the names. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For on-line indexes and information on Geelong and District http://zades.com.au ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Some connection between Melrose & Pringle Geelong Cemetries Trust lists - Charles Melrose Pringle 1857 Elizabeth Melrose Pringle 1860 and various other Pringles Wonder if mother was Isabella Melrose PRINGLE . Cheers

Hi Pam and Trevor Would love to be there to hear this talk from Leonie Wood alas too far away...Margriet Stanton ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pam & Trevor Jennings" <pje23513@bigpond.net.au> To: "geelong district" <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3:40 PM Subject: [GEELONG] Little River activities > Hi everyone - just an update from Little River His Soc with upcoming > dates/events: > > A reminder that this Sunday Feb 21st is the first meeting of the Little > River Historical Society for 2010 commencing at 1.30pm (should be no > longer than 2 hours). > > Jenny Martinez has arranged for Leonie Wood (from The Age newspaper) to > come a talk about a diary she found which tells of a teenager's journey > from England to Australia in the 1850's. How her family came to Little > River and her love for the young telegraph officer. > > This promises to be a very informative and interesting story. I can only > recommend it not be missed. > > > Other dates to remember. > March 21st : School Country Fair > April 18th: Heritage Day > August 6th: Hall Centenary Ball > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > For on-line indexes and information on Geelong and District > http://zades.com.au > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Noelle, Just did a quick look on the pioneer register, a George Wilson was born in 1861, Geelong. His parents are listed as James WILSON and Isabella PRINGLE (reg no. 20784). There are another four children listed: William b 1859 Ararat, Elizabeth Melros b 1864 Geelong, Walter b 1866 Cowies Creek and Agnes Purves b 1869 Geelong. Amanda Hi! I am at present researching for a school history. One of the school's past headmasters was George Bailey WILSON b.1861, Geelong. Father: James WILSON Mother: Isabella (nee MELROSE). I am interested in this family. Would SKS know this family and be able to assist? Thanks Noelle Oke

I am looking for detail on my mothers family,Joseph Wills, born werribee 1865, and his wife, Emily Caroline Furnelll. They were said to be farmers.What would they have farmed? Joseph Wills and Emily moved to Wangaretta and the Furnells moved to Pyramid Hill and then Trafalgar but most of the Wills are buried in the Werribee cemetry or Geelong. Two of the Wills nephews of Joseph died in WW1 and are buried overseas. George Wills farmed at Beular and is buried at Ballarat. So, would the farming in Geelong area in the late 1800s have been market gardens? When they moved away they milked cows, was that an industry in the Geelong area in the late 1800s? Emily Furnells half brother George Furnell went to Geelong College.His father James Furnell was jailor at Maryborough and Beechworth. Is there any data about farmimg for that period? Elizabeth S

Hi Noelle, Where did you get the information on George's parents - particularly his mother's maiden name? Regards .......... Susie Z -----Original Message----- From: aus-vic-geelong-district-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-vic-geelong-district-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Noelle Oke Sent: Thursday, 18 February 2010 3:50 PM To: AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT@rootsweb.com Subject: [GEELONG] George Bailey WILSON Hi! I am at present researching for a school history. One of the school's past headmasters was George Bailey WILSON b.1861, Geelong. Father: James WILSON Mother: Isabella (nee MELROSE). I am interested in this family. Would SKS know this family and be able to assist? Thanks Noelle Oke

Hi! I am at present researching for a school history. One of the school's past headmasters was George Bailey WILSON b.1861, Geelong. Father: James WILSON Mother: Isabella (nee MELROSE). I am interested in this family. Would SKS know this family and be able to assist? Thanks Noelle Oke Noelle Oke

Hi everyone - just an update from Little River His Soc with upcoming dates/events: A reminder that this Sunday Feb 21st is the first meeting of the Little River Historical Society for 2010 commencing at 1.30pm (should be no longer than 2 hours). Jenny Martinez has arranged for Leonie Wood (from The Age newspaper) to come a talk about a diary she found which tells of a teenager's journey from England to Australia in the 1850's. How her family came to Little River and her love for the young telegraph officer. This promises to be a very informative and interesting story. I can only recommend it not be missed. Other dates to remember. March 21st : School Country Fair April 18th: Heritage Day August 6th: Hall Centenary Ball

Hi all, I have a number of certificates for Henry ROGERS married in Geelong.He came from Bristol. I was chasing a Henry some time ago and thought because of the names he might have been my missing Henry ROGERS ,as it turns out he is not mine as my Henry stayed in England,and I have been in contact for sometime with one of his descendents who lives in NZ. Here is what I have....Henry ROGERS married Mary MONAHAN 16th Sept 1842 at Geelong Henry died 21 April 1903. He is in New Geelong Cem with his wife Mary (MAHON) Daughter Louisa 46 at time of his death. She is also in Geelong New. Louisa Jones 1935 aged 78. William Henry ROGERS born Geelong married Mary O'Neil 24 Sept 1884. His parents were Charles Rogers and Ellen ? looks like Oakley. Usual place of Residence Brunswick. Hope they belong to someone. Cheers Chris

Hi Folks, Thanks to Dorothy's help, students on the list have confirmed that "Moriac Sec School" is definitely Moriac School No 4117. Regards ........ Susie Z -----Original Message----- From: aus-vic-geelong-district-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-vic-geelong-district-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Dorothy Moore Sent: Monday, 8 February 2010 8:58 AM To: aus-vic-geelong-district@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GEELONG] Moriac Sec School Morning Susie, A couple of families are relatives - I'll make contact with them today and let you know. kind regards dorothy

Hi Folks, I learnt today of the passing of Vivian HILL. Vivian was not only the husband of the late Ruth HILL, a prominent historian and researcher in our region, but was also responsible for the wonderful Geelong Lawyers' Collection. http://www.deakin.edu.au/library/geelonglawyers/index.html This amazing piece of work is probably best explained with a quote from the web site ... =================================================================== The Geelong Lawyers' Collection is a rich primary source relating to individual lawyers and legal institutions in Geelong, Australia. The collection aims to preserve the history of the legal profession in Geelong and to stimulate research and publication. The collection was established in 1994 by Mr Vivian Hill, with the support of Deakin University's School of Law and the Geelong Law Association. It includes interviews, biographies, photographs, certificates and other documents relating to the Geelong legal profession from 1840 to the present. The collection currently holds material relating to approximately seventy Geelong lawyers and legal associations. This number will grow as further material is lodged. =================================================================== Vivian was also a wonderful support to Ruth with her work for the Geelong Historical Society and their journal the "Investigator". I spent time with Vivian just a couple of weeks ago and he was also at our Bellarine Historical Society Christmas dinner. All I can say is that he's where he needs to be - he was missing Ruth so much. Vivian's funeral is this Thursday, 1.00 pm, at St Mary's, Geelong. Regards ......... Susie Z

Hi Dorothy, I just knew there'd be someone connected! Many thanks. Regards ....... Susie Z -----Original Message----- From: aus-vic-geelong-district-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-vic-geelong-district-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Dorothy Moore Sent: Monday, 8 February 2010 8:58 AM To: aus-vic-geelong-district@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GEELONG] Moriac Sec School Morning Susie, A couple of families are relatives - I'll make contact with them today and let you know. kind regards dorothy

Morning Susie, A couple of families are relatives - I'll make contact with them today and let you know. kind regards dorothy ~~~~~

Hi Alwyne, Thanks for the suggestion. My strongest feeling at the moment was that someone was totally confused between the Moriac / Mount Moriac references that "Sec" might have meant (to the indexer) "2nd" Moriac School. There are no separate indexes for Moriac State School and Moriac Sec School - there is just the one index from 1922-1972. I think the only 100% solution is to find someone on the list who was actually at the school. The current list is only a select number who moved - obviously there are a lot more who didn't move schools and I can resort to that list, but thought I'd try this one first! <vbg> And thank you for the info re the band - I have a feeling you might have pointed that out earlier but I didn't update the web page. Fingers crossed ............... Susie Z -----Original Message----- From: aus-vic-geelong-district-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-vic-geelong-district-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Alwyne Merritt Sent: Monday, 8 February 2010 4:56 AM To: aus-vic-geelong-district@rootsweb.com Subject: [GEELONG] Moriac Sec School Did Modewarre School only go to Grade 6 and students then transferred to Moriac to do Grades 7 and 8 and the term Moriac Sec was used to distinguish these 'senior' years from Moriac State School. A comparable example in Geelong is Manifold Heights SS which went to Grade 6 and some students [not going to mainstream secondary] then went to Ashby SS to complete their schooling to Grade 8 when they could leave at 14. I can't help though with which school it was. On your query page you have a band [photo AM001]. It may well have been identified but appears to have been that of a Salvation Army Corps as the motto Blood and Fire can be seen on the drum as well as bits of the word Salvation Army but can't pick which Corps.

Did Modewarre School only go to Grade 6 and students then transferred to Moriac to do Grades 7 and 8 and the term Moriac Sec was used to distinguish these 'senior' years from Moriac State School. A comparable example in Geelong is Manifold Heights SS which went to Grade 6 and some students [not going to mainstream secondary] then went to Ashby SS to complete their schooling to Grade 8 when they could leave at 14. I can't help though with which school it was. On your query page you have a band [photo AM001]. It may well have been identified but appears to have been that of a Salvation Army Corps as the motto Blood and Fire can be seen on the drum as well as bits of the word Salvation Army but can't pick which Corps.