Hi Justin, How about Mary McDONALD aged 89, died or buried 26/9/1898, buried Geelong Eastern, plot unknown. Information from G.A. Funeral Notice : 42 Kilgour St; widow of Michael; native of Invernesshire; colonist 47 years; Sydney & W.A.; papers to copy; funeral to Eastern Cemetery. Above information from Geelong Cemeteries index. Does that fit? Regards ...... Susie Z ----- Original Message ----- From: "Justin McDonald" <justin@shinethrough.com> To: <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 9:55 PM Subject: [GEELONG] Geelong Advertiser Index > Would SKS be willing to do a lookup for me in the Geelong Advertiser index > or possibly the Geelong Advertiser itself. I'm looking for a death notice > for Michael McDonald who died on 13th Feb 1874 at Austin Street, Chilwell at > the age of 72. I'm interested to know if there is a death notice or obit > and if so whether it mentions his wife, Mary (nee McPherson). I have been > unable to locate a death record for her. >

Hi All, While cleaning up one of my grandmothers bookcases, I came across an 1858 Geelong Directory containing street guide, addresses and listings of trades and professions, churches, chapels, schools etc etc. If anyone would like me to look up a name or a street please contact me directly. Amanda greenthumbs@bigpond.com

Hi Amanda I had a lot of ancestors in Geelong at that time , They are Charles Rowand (doctor), and his family . Thomas Howe and his family. Joseph William Howe and his family , I would love to get some information on these people if they are in the directory . Thanking you In anticipation, Bill Symonds wsymonds@bigpond.net.au www.users.bigpond.com/bill_symo.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amanda" <greenthumbs@bigpond.com> To: <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 6:20 PM Subject: [GEELONG] 1858 Geelong Directory lookup offer > Hi All, > > While cleaning up one of my grandmothers bookcases, I came across an 1858 > Geelong Directory containing street guide, addresses and listings of trades > and professions, churches, chapels, schools etc etc. > > If anyone would like me to look up a name or a street please contact me > directly. > > Amanda greenthumbs@bigpond.com > > > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT Mailing List ==== > Geelong & District Towns and Regions : > http://www.zades.com.au/geelong/gdtown.htm >

Hi Amanda, Could you look up James Tinning for me please. He worked for Bell Bros in the early 50,s Anne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amanda" <greenthumbs@bigpond.com> To: <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 6:50 PM Subject: [GEELONG] 1858 Geelong Directory lookup offer > Hi All, > > While cleaning up one of my grandmothers bookcases, I came across an 1858 > Geelong Directory containing street guide, addresses and listings of trades > and professions, churches, chapels, schools etc etc. > > If anyone would like me to look up a name or a street please contact me > directly. > > Amanda greenthumbs@bigpond.com > > > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT Mailing List ==== > Geelong & District Towns and Regions : > http://www.zades.com.au/geelong/gdtown.htm > > >

Hi Amanda I posted this question yesterday to this list, but I will ask you if you could please see if these names & places are mentioned in your 1858 Geelong Directory. I have been privileged to have received a part of a copy of a newspaper article that was written in Feb 1851. It describes a grass fire that burnt a large area at a place called Lake Golar. Names & places in 1851 mentioned are - Mr RAWLINGS farm. Mr Martin DENT farm about 1.5 miles (2.4 kms) away from Mr Rawlings. Lake Golar about 15 miles (24 kms) away from Mr Rawlings. Geelong is about 12 miles (20 kms) to Mr Martin DENT's farm. Is this enough clues to allow someone to give me an idea of where this is located & where or how would I find a map of this area, then & / or now ? I would be most grateful for any help please. Kind Regards Col ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amanda" <greenthumbs@bigpond.com> To: <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 5:50 PM Subject: [GEELONG] 1858 Geelong Directory lookup offer > Hi All, > > While cleaning up one of my grandmothers bookcases, I came across an 1858 > Geelong Directory containing street guide, addresses and listings of trades > and professions, churches, chapels, schools etc etc. > > If anyone would like me to look up a name or a street please contact me > directly. > > Amanda greenthumbs@bigpond.com > > > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT Mailing List ==== > Geelong & District Towns and Regions : > http://www.zades.com.au/geelong/gdtown.htm > > > __________ NOD32 1.626 (20040217) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.nod32.com > >