Thank you Gwen. I have now found BDM index entries showing that two other children of Alexander & Mary GLEN (besides Rachel) married and lived in Gippsland - including Margaret GLEN and James GLEN. Walter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gwen O'Callaghan" <gwenoc@netspace.net.au> To: <aus-vic-gippsland@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 9:38 AM Subject: [AVG] GLEN >> Walter, there is information on your GLEN family in "Clonmel to >> Federation" > which can be read at the Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum at Port > Albert. > > Researchers with connections to Port Albert in the years 1841-1901...at > last "Clonmel to Federation" has been published and can be purchased > through the Museum. > > Gwen > > > Gwen O'Callaghan > Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum > Port Albert, Victoria, Australia > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-VIC-GIPPSLAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

At 01:00 AM 20/09/2007 -0600, you wrote: >I am seeking information about a pastoralist named Alexander GLEN and his wife Mary McARTHUR. >They had a daughter Rachel GLEN born at Tarraville in 1858, who was "of Traralgon" when she married Alfred D.Browne in 1881. >Walter Walter, there is information on your GLEN family in "Clonmel to Federation" which can be read at the Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum at Port Albert. Researchers with connections to Port Albert in the years 1841-1901...at last "Clonmel to Federation" has been published and can be purchased through the Museum. Gwen Gwen O'Callaghan Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum Port Albert, Victoria, Australia

I am seeking information about a pastoralist named Alexander GLEN and his wife Mary McARTHUR. They had a daughter Rachel GLEN born at Tarraville in 1858, who was "of Traralgon" when she married Alfred D.Browne in 1881. Walter

Hi All, I received this info re the above Regards, Kaye Glenmaggie Scottish Folk Festival, 15.9.07 Proposed Program 12 noon: Pipe bands assemble and begin marching toward each other arriving at the Mechanics at 12.15. Weather permitting, they each play a medley of tunes before filing into the hall. 12.30 Audience proceeds into hall. Welcome by Merryn Stevenson 12.45 Piping in The Haggis. Rod Macleod will deliver the Address to The Haggis which will be taken out and cut up for serving later 1.0 Lunch 1.30 Scottish Country Folk Dancing first set 2.0 First musical item, possibly Garry and Anne 2.30 Robert Burns poetry recital and story teller and sing-along 3.0 Second musical item, possibly Gippsland Fiddle Orchestra 3.30 Afternoon Tea, awarding of competition prizes 4.0 Musical items, local singers and instrumentalists 4.15 Story teller 4.30 Athol Guy may sing a song or do a Seekers tribute 5.00 Scottish Country Folk Dancing demo followed by audience participation 5.30 Auld Lang Syne, lone piper? Will ye no come back again? How to get there from Melbourne: Take the Princes Highway to Traralgon. North on C105. Through Glengarry, Toongabbie and Heyfield. North to Lake Glenmaggie on C486. Along western shore of the lake past the Boat Club. To the Mechanics Institute Hall near the northern end of the lake before the bridge.

October dates: There are a heap of things happening in October: Mid Gippsland Family History Soc. Seminar: The Mid Gippsland Family History Soc. Inc. is holding a Family History seminar at the Moe Town Hall on the 6th October 10am 4pm Entry 9.30 Details can be found on their web site http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mgfhs/welcome.htm There is a major clash on 13th/14th October (well, for me, anyway). Stratford Historical Society are having a training day on Mounting Exhibitions on 14 October. More details available from me offlist at kapana@netspace.net.au - I am taking bookings until the real manager comes back from overseas. Mechanics' Institutes of Victoria (those who manage historic halls) are meeting at Old Gippstown on 13th October, and touring part of Central Gippsland on 14th October. Non-members are welcome. Details are available at http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mivic/pdf/GippslandRegionalMeeting.pdf And I have a feeling there is something of a Family History nature on in South Gippsland on the same weekend - does anyone have the details? Cheers Linda kapana@netspace.net.au

Hi Loretta, Try: 'Australian and world’s boxing champions : an authentic compilation' / edited and revised by Pat Hill. Published in Brisbane c1938. 'Tent Boxing: an Australian Journey' by Wayne McLennan, London, Granta, 2007. Seems nothing has been written on Australian wrestling. best wishes, Jenny Coates Melbourne's Unemployed in the 1890s http://home.primusonline.com.au/jennyc/Melbourne/ -----Original Message----- From: Thomas Family <lth55007@bigpond.net.au> To: AUS-VIC-GIPPSLAND@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, 5 Sep 2007 2:52 am Subject: [AVG] Horseback wrestling & pugilism in the 1890s Hi all, Does anyone know of any history of this kind of entertainment/sport in Gippsland in the late 19th century? I have a mystery man, Walter Morris SIMON, a nephew of Yarram farmer Thomas MORRIS THOMAS, who appears to have been involved in this game. ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com

Hi all, Does anyone know of any history of this kind of entertainment/sport in Gippsland in the late 19th century? I have a mystery man, Walter Morris SIMON, a nephew of Yarram farmer Thomas MORRIS THOMAS, who appears to have been involved in this game. Walter was born 1866 in Ruthin, Wales, and died in 1896 in San Francisco, aged 29. The family legend is that Walter died after a boxing match. I found a death announcement in the San Francisco Call that simply said "SIMON - In this city, June 13, 1896, Walter M. Simon, a native of Wales, aged 29 years." No chance of a death certificate because of all the destruction caused by the earthquake and fire of 1906. Just last week a friend in California unearthed a mention of him in the SF Daily Bulletin of 23 August 1889: "Brief Mention - Walter M. Simon, the champion horseback wrestler of Australia, arrived in the city a few days ago and is looking for a match. The Australian contingent in this city claim that Simon is an all-round athlete, and particularly clever with his fists, having defeated several well known pugilists, Sam Matthews among the number." I've found mentions of Sam Matthews on the internet - he was better known as a wrestler. Oral history says that Walter was in Australia not long before he went to San Francisco, but this brief mention indicates that he was here well before. If he was promoting himself as Australian in 1889, perhaps he had actually migrated here, maybe with the help of his uncle TMT, and later gone to America. There is a record of a 22 year old W. Simon arriving on the Iberia in October 1887. Then again, it could have been a marketing exercise to make himself seem more exotic or ferocious. I wish I could get to Gippsland, I'd consult that excellent index at the Port Albert Maritime Museum. Never thought to look for mentions of SIMON/S while we there. If anyone has any suggestions on how to follow this up I'd be most grateful. Thanks, Loretta

Hi Marg Sorry I only took photos of the headstones, maybe if you get in contact with Mr Ted Harrison Secretary PO Box 2492 Carrum Downs 3201 5142 3333 Or Don Mc Macreadie will send you his details of list. Julie Hi Julie, Just a little feedback. Carl Matthews of Gippsland last year sent me a photo of my gr grandmother's headstone at Rosedale, and I think I may be able to see it in one of the 4 opening pics - may be my imagination of course!! Letitia Kemp wife of William died at Willung in 1910. I don't suppose he is buried in another part of the cemetery? Is there any way to tell if he is in there with her, and the family just didn't put his name on the headstone when he died in 1915? Marg in Qld _________________________________________________________________ Advertisement: Love Footy? Get AFL, NRL, Rugby live scores and video now! http://ninemsn.com.au/share/redir/adTrack.asp?mode=click&clientID=819&referral=hotmailtagline&URL=http://sports.ninemsn.com.au 

I have just heard about this. Does anyone know of any more information? Regards, Kaye The inaugural Glenmaggie Scottish Festival is being arranged for Saturday, 15 September, by an enthusiastic group of locals. It will be held in and around the Mechanics Institute Hall near the northern end of the Glenmaggie Reservoir from 12:00 midday to 5:00 pm.

Hi Linda & All, A search of White Pages shows only 6 Lepre(s) in Victoria, all in suburban Melbourne. Not much help I know. Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: Linda Barraclough To: AUS-VIC-GIPPSLAND@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2007 1:59 PM Subject: [AVG] LEPRE surname around Mirboo North Hi Everyone, Does anyone know the name "G. LEPRE", maybe from around Mirboo North? It appears to be Italian in origin - and I am trying to work out if I am dealing with a wool bale stencil or a potato bag stencil. Thanks! Linda ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-VIC-GIPPSLAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Definitely sounds like a French name Viv. Marg of Qld. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Viv Martin" <vivmar@bigpond.net.au> To: <aus-vic-gippsland@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2007 10:20 PM Subject: Re: [AVG] LEPRE surname around Mirboo North > Hi Linda > > Amazing how the mind plays tricks? An association in my mind with Mirboo > North and LEPRE was incorrect - the name I have now remembered was > Labertouche. Was Labertouche named after a family in the area or an > explorer or what? Not that it is that important now; just curious. Sorry > about that; just felt that it sounded familiar but evidently not. > > Cheers > > Viv > > http://tinyurl.com/2f3kdp

Hi Julie, Just a little feedback. Carl Matthews of Gippsland last year sent me a photo of my gr grandmother's headstone at Rosedale, and I think I may be able to see it in one of the 4 opening pics - may be my imagination of course!! Letitia Kemp wife of William died at Willung in 1910. I don't suppose he is buried in another part of the cemetery? Is there any way to tell if he is in there with her, and the family just didn't put his name on the headstone when he died in 1915? Marg in Qld ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julie N" <familiestree@hotmail.com> To: <aus-vic-gippsland@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2007 10:49 AM Subject: [AVG] Cemetery data > Hello to all on the list > Just letting you know I have headstone photos of Stratford (not complete > yet), Yarragon & Rosedale cemeteries,you can view the cemetery and names at. > http://www.ozgenonline.com/aust_cemeteries/ > > Julie N

Hi Folks, If anyone is researching Michael Joseph LEAVY died 1972 at Bairnsdale, son of Thomas LEAVY & Mary QUINN, please contact me. best wishes, Jenny Coates Melbourne's Unemployed in the 1890s http://home.primusonline.com.au/jennyc/Melbourne/ ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com

Hi Linda Amazing how the mind plays tricks? An association in my mind with Mirboo North and LEPRE was incorrect - the name I have now remembered was Labertouche. Was Labertouche named after a family in the area or an explorer or what? Not that it is that important now; just curious. Sorry about that; just felt that it sounded familiar but evidently not. Cheers Viv http://tinyurl.com/2f3kdp Viv Martin, PO Box 341, Mentone, Victoria, Australia 3194 Ph.03 9583 5372 ~ Mobile 0419 310 235. Member of Melbourne PC User Group Inc.,CAV (Hon Life),GSV, Pres Martin FHS, various world FHS. Accredited Quicken Trainer of the Year 2002 . No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.2/983 - Release Date: 1/09/2007 4:20 PM

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know the name "G. LEPRE", maybe from around Mirboo North? It appears to be Italian in origin - and I am trying to work out if I am dealing with a wool bale stencil or a potato bag stencil. Thanks! Linda

Hello to all on the list Just letting you know I have headstone photos of Stratford (not complete yet), Yarragon & Rosedale cemeteries,you can view the cemetery and names at. http://www.ozgenonline.com/aust_cemeteries/ Julie N _________________________________________________________________ Advertisement: Win Dad the Footy Final with Cadbury Favourites! http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fbs%2Eserving%2Dsys%2Ecom%2FBurstingPipe%2FadServer%2Ebs%3Fcn%3Dtf%26c%3D20%26mc%3Dclick%26pli%3D243221%26pi%3D0%26ord%3D%25%25RANDOM%25%25&_t=765445318&_r=hotmail_email_tagline_Aug07_Cadburys&_m=EXT

----- Original Message ----- From: "alfred bevis" <symes38@bigpond.com> To: <aus-vic-gippsland@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:12 AM Subject: Re: [AVG] Where could this be? -----Original Message----- From: aus-vic-gippsland-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-vic-gippsland-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Trevor Smith Sent: Sunday, 19 August 2007 7:09 PM To: aus-vic-gippsland@rootsweb.com Subject: [AVG] Where could this be? Hello all, Could anyone help with the following please. Births in Victoria - From the Index 1875 place reference has been transcribed into the Index as Mund Subsequent birth in 1878 is shown as Mu Nd I am at a loss to know which town in Victoria this may refer. Any suggestions welcomed. Thanks Maureen Hi Maureen would tell me the family history of birth 1878 as i may be able to help with regards Alf symes38@bigpond.com.au -----Original Message----- From: Robert Haldane <haldane@bigpond.com> To: aus-vic-gippsland@rootsweb.com Sent: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 7:17 pm Subject: [AVG] Captain Edgar Slade R.N. Seeking information about Edgar Slade, also known as Captain Edgar Slade, R.N.; and Superintendent Edgar Slade (Victoria Police). ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-VIC-GIPPSLAND-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 for private users. It has removed 2783 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-VIC-GIPPSLAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-VIC-GIPPSLAND-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 for private users. It has removed 2808 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len

-----Original Message----- From: aus-vic-gippsland-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-vic-gippsland-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Village People Sent: Sunday, 19 August 2007 7:43 PM To: aus-vic-gippsland@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [AVG] Where could this be? Mundoona perhaps. I think it's near Numurkah from memory. Doug Doug, Mundoonda County: Moira Location: Shepparton 15 miles does that help Regards Alf symes38@bigpond.com.au --------------------------------- Sick of deleting your inbox? Yahoo!7 Mail has free unlimited storage. Get it now. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-VIC-GIPPSLAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

-----Original Message----- From: aus-vic-gippsland-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-vic-gippsland-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Trevor Smith Sent: Sunday, 19 August 2007 7:09 PM To: aus-vic-gippsland@rootsweb.com Subject: [AVG] Where could this be? Hello all, Could anyone help with the following please. Births in Victoria - From the Index 1875 place reference has been transcribed into the Index as Mund Subsequent birth in 1878 is shown as Mu Nd I am at a loss to know which town in Victoria this may refer. Any suggestions welcomed. Thanks Maureen Hi Maureen would tell me the family history of birth 1878 as i may be able to help with regards Alf symes38@bigpond.com.au -----Original Message----- From: Robert Haldane <haldane@bigpond.com> To: aus-vic-gippsland@rootsweb.com Sent: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 7:17 pm Subject: [AVG] Captain Edgar Slade R.N. Seeking information about Edgar Slade, also known as Captain Edgar Slade, R.N.; and Superintendent Edgar Slade (Victoria Police). ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-VIC-GIPPSLAND-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 for private users. It has removed 2783 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-VIC-GIPPSLAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Sounds good, Linda, but how far away is Tinamba from Foster? Too far, I imagine. I'm not driving like I used to. Cheers Shirley