Hi, too much time on my hands? I had a look at the Victorian death indexes and checked some of the shipping info - I didn't get very far with the indexes so I thought I'd see if there were any clues associated with the siblings. As you know the family arrived in Jan 1853 aboard the TRY - brothers George, aged 23 William aged 25, and married sister Sophia CAREY nee Hiatt aged 30, Sophia's husband edward CAREY aged 33 and their young son Joseph Richard CAREY aged 7 years. The 1841 Census of Gloucestershire, st.Paul, District 4, shows that the Hiatt household comprised the following: Parents: William Hiatt aged 48 painter Sophia Hiatt aged 50 and Hiatt children: Sophia Hiatt 22 (born abt: 1819 per census - abt:1822 per the shipping index) Clarissa Hiatt 20 (born abt 1821 per census - christened August 1823 per IGI Batch Number: C008881) Emmela Hiatt 18 (born abt: 1823 per census christened August 1823 per IGI Batch Number: C008881 - born abt; 1823 per shipping index arrival with husband family to Victoria aboard the Vanguard in june 1862) William Hiatt 14 (born abt: 1827 per census abt: 1827 per shipping index) George Hiatt 11 (born abt 1830 per census abt: 1829 per shipping index Other names on the same census page suggest that the census collector recorded actual ages rather than the rounding of ages often seen in the 1841 returns. George (Edward) HIATT married had some children and passed away at the approx. age of 80 in 1907 at Yallook Victoria. Sophia married Edward CAREY in the september quarter of 1852, pretty well got on the boat straight after marrying tand arrived in Victoira in january 1853 - and a child Edward alfred john CAREY was born fairly early in 1853. Sophia died at Yallook Victoira in 1906 aged 89 - puts her birth date about 1817 - so I wonder whether she fibbed about her age when she was a courting mr.Carey? :) Clarissa, possibly inspired by the example set by Emmela, married in the September quarter of 1844 to Frederick Rider? SUTTON, who was at times a hairdresser or wig-maker. The family certainly show up in the census records for 1871-1891 in England - and Clarissa appears on the 1901 census as a 79 year old widowed visitor in the house of Hosier-haberdasher employee Joseph Hollingsworth, Bristol. But I didn't notice the Sutton family in the 1851 or 1861 census - maybe they were there - I just missed them - I wonder though? did they come to Australia for a while?? It looks as though Clarissa passed away some time in 1909 aged about 85 years. Emmela married Edwin Barelli in the March quarter of 1844 - and had quite a few children This site http://www.geocities.com/mepnab2/bb/barelli.html?20089#millar has plenty of info abt the Barelli family. This passenger list extract from the Vic Unassisted Passengers shows the family arriving in Victoria - note the spelling error BERRILLO EDWIN 39 JUN 1862 VANGUARD B 203 005 BERRILLO EMMA 39 JUN 1862 VANGUARD B 203 005 BERRILLO HENRY H 1 JUN 1862 VANGUARD B 203 005 BERRILLO MARIA 16 JUN 1862 VANGUARD B 203 005 BERRILLO ROSA C 5 JUN 1862 VANGUARD B 203 005 BERRILLO WM 10 JUN 1862 VANGUARD B 203 005 Emmela died in Victoria in 1885 at about the age of 62 years - and the shipping indexes show: Edwin and Louisa left for London in September 1886. Edwin and Louisa returned to Victoria on the Orient in 1887. But Edwin and his daughter didn't remain in Victoria: The 1891 census for Somerset, Weston super Mare, district 9, shows at 5 Park Villas - an Edwin Barelli, retired painter and farmer, 68 year old widow is living with Mary Thurston a 76 year old widow, retired painter, both born in Bristol along with Louisa s Barelli born in Victoira Australia aged 24 years - I would think the Barelli family that remained in Victoria may be a possible source of info concerning William HIATT?? After all that - I'm no closer to solving the problem? I wonder whether this could be the fellow marrying in 1858? Digger - Pioneer Index. Victoria 1836-1888 Surname: HYATT Given Names: William Event: M Spouse Surname/Father: COMER Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Maria Age: Sex: M Birth Place: Death Place: Year: 1858 Reg Number: 141 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Anyhow - goodluck Robert > >> >> Hello Listers, >> >> I am researching the family of William Hiatt who married Sophia >> Edwards at St George East Parish, Bristol in 1818. Three of their >> children Sophia Carey, William and George Edward Hiatt came to >> Australia in 1853 and settled in the Bendigo area. I am unable to find >> any trace of William who was born about 1827 in Bristol since >> arriving in Australia. Would anyone be researching this Hiatt family? >> I would love to hear from you. >> >> Kind regards >> >> Carolyn Hiatt >> >> -

Is this likely to be your william? HIATT, William Alfred J CB 914503 Birth Father: William Thomas Mother: Goodwink Elizabet Event Place: Walh Reg Year: 1887 Reg State: Victoria Ref Number: 15684 HIATT, William Thomas CM 432498 Marriage Spouse: GOODWIN, Elizabeth Marriage Place: I'Wood Reg Year: 1886 Reg State: Victoria Ref Number: 638 ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 8:34 AM Subject: William Hiatt > > > Hello Listers, > > I am researching the family of William Hiatt who married Sophia > Edwards at St George East Parish, Bristol in 1818. Three of their > children Sophia Carey, William and George Edward Hiatt came to > Australia in 1853 and settled in the Bendigo area. I am unable to find > any trace of William who was born about 1827 in Bristol since > arriving in Australia. Would anyone be researching this Hiatt family? > I would love to hear from you. > > Kind regards > > Carolyn Hiatt > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.12/1599 - Release Date: 7/08/2008 8:49 PM > >

G'Day John, My Grand Mother Daisy Minnie CURRIE was born about 1890 at Maryborough, Victoria, on her Marriage Certificate, in 1914 stated her Father as David CURRIE. Up to now have unable to find her Birth details. Just saw your surname, thought there maybe a small chance Regards Allan J RODERICK

Hi all, The building you are referring to at Red Lion was originally a hotel, some years ago someone was going to restore it and while they did some work nothing has happened for some years. If you want to know more about these buildings you took photos of let me know and I will fill you in when I have more time. Regards Lois -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dawn Webb Sent: Thursday, 7 August 2008 11:40 PM To: 'John Currie'; 'Ken Porteous'; [email protected] Subject: RE: Majorca I went through Majorca yesterday - took photos of three ruins - oops two, the best was down the road at Red Lion. Also a house that was possibly still lived in but of an older style. There were also two old houses up the road, closer to being Craigie than Majorca It hink. Anyone wanting such a photo sent to them, let me know and I will send them on - can't do it to the list. I got two old shops, in effect, in Majorca. Also a magnificent bluestone building, no roof and only half still has rafters, that though small, could have been something like a town hall, at Red Lion. Does anyone know what it really was? And then on the Red Lion to Talbot road, almost at Talbot, there is a magnificent roofless and backless two storey country home. Thanks John for your advice re the book - I may well buy it. Dawn -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Currie Sent: Sunday, 3 August 2008 1:10 PM To: Ken Porteous; [email protected] Subject: Re: Majorca Debra, My grandparents also came from Majorca - Gibbs and Franklin. Can I suggest that you look at purchasing 'Majorca the Last Eldorado' by Daryl McLeish. It is available from the Visitor Information Centre at Maryborough for $25. It gives a good overview of Majorca but unfortunately contains a few errors - still worth the money though. Regards John Currie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Porteous" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 11:12 PM Subject: Majorca >I am interested in the early history of Majorca. I have family connections >with this township. My grandfather being born there in 1903, his family >and maternal grandparents having been shopkeepers, I think. > > The family names are Cornwall (Cornwill) and Lobb. > > I would be interested to hear from anyone with information. > > regards > > Debra. > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.10/1586 - Release Date: 1/08/2008 > 6:59 PM > > > ------------------------------- 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 __________ NOD32 3323 (20080804) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com ------------------------------- 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

Hello Listers, I am researching the family of William Hiatt who married Sophia Edwards at St George East Parish, Bristol in 1818. Three of their children Sophia Carey, William and George Edward Hiatt came to Australia in 1853 and settled in the Bendigo area. I am unable to find any trace of William who was born about 1827 in Bristol since arriving in Australia. Would anyone be researching this Hiatt family? I would love to hear from you. Kind regards Carolyn Hiatt

I went through Majorca yesterday - took photos of three ruins - oops two, the best was down the road at Red Lion. Also a house that was possibly still lived in but of an older style. There were also two old houses up the road, closer to being Craigie than Majorca It hink. Anyone wanting such a photo sent to them, let me know and I will send them on - can't do it to the list. I got two old shops, in effect, in Majorca. Also a magnificent bluestone building, no roof and only half still has rafters, that though small, could have been something like a town hall, at Red Lion. Does anyone know what it really was? And then on the Red Lion to Talbot road, almost at Talbot, there is a magnificent roofless and backless two storey country home. Thanks John for your advice re the book - I may well buy it. Dawn -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Currie Sent: Sunday, 3 August 2008 1:10 PM To: Ken Porteous; [email protected] Subject: Re: Majorca Debra, My grandparents also came from Majorca - Gibbs and Franklin. Can I suggest that you look at purchasing 'Majorca the Last Eldorado' by Daryl McLeish. It is available from the Visitor Information Centre at Maryborough for $25. It gives a good overview of Majorca but unfortunately contains a few errors - still worth the money though. Regards John Currie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Porteous" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 11:12 PM Subject: Majorca >I am interested in the early history of Majorca. I have family connections >with this township. My grandfather being born there in 1903, his family >and maternal grandparents having been shopkeepers, I think. > > The family names are Cornwall (Cornwill) and Lobb. > > I would be interested to hear from anyone with information. > > regards > > Debra. > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.10/1586 - Release Date: 1/08/2008 > 6:59 PM > > > ------------------------------- 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 __________ NOD32 3323 (20080804) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com

Hi, From the electoral rolls: 1909 - Flinders, Korumburra (Vic) William Joseph Henry Charles Le Fevre, clerk, Jumbunna Eliza Jane Le Fevre, home duties, Jumbunna 1914 - Fawkner, Prahran (Vic) Eliza Jane Le Fevre, boardinghouse keeper, 140 Peel St. Windsor 1919 - Fawkner, Prahran (Vic) Leslie Herbert Le Fevre, labourer, 140 Peel St. Windsor Eliza Jane Le Fevre, boardinghouse keeper, 140 Peel St. Windsor 1919 - Henty, Oakleigh (Vic) William Joseph Henry C Le Fevre, accountant, Elliott Avenue, Murrumbeena Harriet Suie Le Fevre, home duties, Elliott Avenue, Murrumbeena 1931 - Henty, Oakleigh (Vic) William Joseph Henry C Le Fevre, accountant, 9 Poplan (sic??) Grove, Murrumbeena Harriet Suie Le Fevre, home duties, 9 Poplan (sic??) Grove, Murrumbeena Eliza Jane Le Fevre, home duties, 9 Poplan (sic??) Grove, Murrumbeena 1936 - Henty, Oakleigh (Vic) Harriet Suie Le Fevre, home duties, 9 Poplan (sic??) Grove, Murrumbeena Eliza Jane Le Fevre, home duties, 9 Poplan (sic??) Grove, Murrumbeena So the rolls tell us that by 1909 Eliza Jane Le Fevre nee Parnell is no longer living with her husband Isaac and is now with her son William. there are index records that show an Isaac William George Le Fevre was having children with a Hilda Salter in the Jumbunna region in 1907 - which son is this??? or could it be that Isaac had a second family??? Didn't have a really good look - but didn't find a marriage ... so - not any closer to an answer? For a brief moment - assume the family was "normal" - in other words - no divorces or separations - the couple were together until death separated them - then it appears probable that Isaac died sometime after the birth of the couple's last child - Leslie Herbert in 1890 and before the complation of the 1909 electoral roll. I checked the VIC indexes for the period and didn't seem to find anything - good luck I'm sure you'll find the answer .. have you checked the obits for the wife? - may mention the husband?? - have you got hold of the wife's deathc ert? - it too may mention Isaac? cheers Robert MD Ingram wrote: > Good morning list, > > I am looking for others who might be researching various twigs of this > family as I have come up against a brick wall as far as Isaac is > concerned. Eliza Jane is my great-grandaunt. I will gladly share > information. Other spellings of his surname I have come across are > LeFevre, Lefever, Lefebre. > Sorry for the cross posting. > > Thank you > > Dorothy (from not so sunny Victoria) > > Isaac Le Fevre > > Born abt 1857 > > Marriage 25 July 1882 Corowa NSW > > Wife: Eliza Jane Parnell > > Born 26 August 1865 > > Died 1940 Auburn NSW Father Joseph Parnell (1837-1921) > > Mother Jane Ann Shepherd (1840-1929) > > Children > > 1. Eric Le Fevre > > 2. Isaac Le Fevre Born 1883 NSW > > 3. George Clarence Le Fevre Born 1887 Kiewa Victoria > > Died 9 October 1945 Randwick NSW Buried Rookwood Cemetery NSW > > 4. William Joseph Henry Charles Le Fevre Born 5 February 1888 South > Fitzroy Victoria > > Spouse Harriet Suie Warren (Abt 1888-1975) 1910 - Victoria > > 5. Leslie Herbert Le Fevre > > Born 1890 Queenscliff Victoria Died 1956 Heidelberg Victoria

My thanks to Dorothy for her kindness and generosity yet again. At the other end of the state it is very much appreciated Carl MATTHEWS Paynesville. 3880.

Hi, a few dates would be very useful here? Anyhow - the Ogdens and the Kellys were in the Tylden - Daylesford - Blue Mountain - Mt.Macedon region from the very early days? Kellys were having children in the 1840s in Vic. From the indexes we learn that there may have been another Kelly child - Denis born in 1848 in Mt.Macedon district. Surname: KELLY Given Names: Denis Father: John Mother: Jane Place: MT MA Year: 1848 Reg Number: 3098 Denomination: ROMAN CATHOLIC Parish: ST FRANCIS, MELBOURNE Fiche: 37 The registered births in the early 1840s suggest that Kelly and his wife were born in about 1810-1820. And I might suggest the couple were married in Ireland before they arrived in Australia? Or is it possible they were married in another state such as Tas or NSW? Anyhow I had a look at some of the indexes for the deaths - and there seems to be far too many candidates - John and Jane and Kelly are very common names - in otherwords - I didn't notice any from the Mt.Macedon region.. maybe some other person will have more success - I hope so ... BTW - I think May possibly died in the Crewswick region - not Horsham as you suggested?? good luck Robert Alan & Judi Wheatley wrote: > Hello everyone > Could SKS please help with a query regarding John KELLY who married Jane MARA/MEARA. > I'm looking for their possible deaths in the Mount Macedon area. > Children born to this couple were > > William > Mary Ann > James > Edward > > Could I please ask for a lookup for the marriage and death of William and Mary Ann. > > James married my relative Mary Jane OGDEN in Victoria, then moved to WA where they both died. > Edward married May OGDEN, in Victoria, May died in Horsham. > I have never been able to find a death for Edward. > > I'm helping a lady with her research who has contacted me regarding her relatives John KELLY and Jane MARA/MEARA > Many thanks and bye for now > Judi > WA >

Hello everyone Could SKS please help with a query regarding John KELLY who married Jane MARA/MEARA. I'm looking for their possible deaths in the Mount Macedon area. Children born to this couple were William Mary Ann James Edward Could I please ask for a lookup for the marriage and death of William and Mary Ann. James married my relative Mary Jane OGDEN Edward married May OGDEN, they married in Victoria then moved to WA where they both died. Edward and May married in Victoria. May died in Horsham. I have never been able to find a death for Edward. I'm helping a lady with her research who has contacted me regarding her relatives John KELLY and Jane MARA/MEARA Many thanks and bye for now Judi WA

Hello everyone Could SKS please help with a query regarding John KELLY who married Jane MARA/MEARA. I'm looking for their possible deaths in the Mount Macedon area. Children born to this couple were William Mary Ann James Edward Could I please ask for a lookup for the marriage and death of William and Mary Ann. James married my relative Mary Jane OGDEN in Victoria, then moved to WA where they both died. Edward married May OGDEN, in Victoria, May died in Horsham. I have never been able to find a death for Edward. I'm helping a lady with her research who has contacted me regarding her relatives John KELLY and Jane MARA/MEARA Many thanks and bye for now Judi WA

Hello Maureen, The Orphanage isn't there anymore it was taken over by a Catholic School a few years ago and They rebuilt it. Dave At 08:13 AM 4/08/2008, Maureen Player wrote: >Thank you to everyone for the helpful information about the Ballarat >orphange, especially the 'cafs' website. > >My ancestors must have been among the first children at the >orphanage as their father was written up in the Vic Police Gazette >in 1860 and 1861 for desertion when the children were not even six years old. > >Thier mother went to the Ballarat Benevolent Home and died alone in >1878 in the Kew Lunatic Asylum. > >I'm presuming the children lived at the orphanage for many >years...hence my interest in the records. > > >Once again, my grateful thanks for the replies. I did drive around >Ballarat for quite a while and no doubt passed the Orphanage given >the descriptions you have provided! I certainly will get back there >in the not too distant future. > >Regards, >Maureen > >------------------------------- >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 :-) Victorian Mining Accident Index, over 12,100 names sorted Alphabetically as well as by Place. on CDROM $20.00 plus Postage. Mining Registrars Reports 1859 to 1887 all Victoria, most reports published, send for a list to Dave Evans 439 Main Rd. Ballarat, 3350 Victoria or email [email protected]

Thank you to everyone for the helpful information about the Ballarat orphange, especially the 'cafs' website. My ancestors must have been among the first children at the orphanage as their father was written up in the Vic Police Gazette in 1860 and 1861 for desertion when the children were not even six years old. Thier mother went to the Ballarat Benevolent Home and died alone in 1878 in the Kew Lunatic Asylum. I'm presuming the children lived at the orphanage for many years...hence my interest in the records. Once again, my grateful thanks for the replies. I did drive around Ballarat for quite a while and no doubt passed the Orphanage given the descriptions you have provided! I certainly will get back there in the not too distant future. Regards, Maureen

I used to walk past the Orphanage every week day on the way to and from school back in the 70's! It is in Victoria Street, on the road you take when heading to Melbourne, not too far from what used to Ballarat East High School. A red brick place from memory. We used to have a fair smattering of girls from the Orphanage in our classes in the early years. :) Lyn in NSW ----- Original Message ----- From: "Max" <[email protected]> To: "Maureen Player" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 7:03 PM Subject: Re: Ballarat Visit > Hi Maureen, > > After discovering that my husband had , had rellies in the Ballarat > Orphanage, > > he contacted Child and Family services Ballarat by phone 03 53321434 and > > they told us to write for the info for a fee of $ 40.00. > > They sent back all the info they had on the 2 children concerned and > several > > photo's of the Orphanage, internal and external one's. I can't find the > actual > > address of the Orphanage, but if you google it I think you will find it. > > > Doreen > > Qld. > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.10/1587 - Release Date: 8/2/2008 > 5:30 PM > > >

Hi Maureen, After discovering that my husband had , had rellies in the Ballarat Orphanage, he contacted Child and Family services Ballarat by phone 03 53321434 and they told us to write for the info for a fee of $ 40.00. They sent back all the info they had on the 2 children concerned and several photo's of the Orphanage, internal and external one's. I can't find the actual address of the Orphanage, but if you google it I think you will find it. Doreen Qld.

Hello to All, I recently had the pleasure of a quick visit to Victoria. Alas I did not have enough notice to get my act together and missed out on few things I've been hoping to do for years. Enquiries at the Ballarat Museum confirmed that they keep the records of the Ballarat Orphanage however I was told I required at least 48 hours notice to view them which I didn't have. If anyone is doing similar research and doesn't mind looking up an extra name I'd be most grateful if you could contact me. I'd be happy to return the favour at any Sydney based records service. I was also disappointed that no one was able to advise me as to the whereabouts of the Orphanage, despite asking directions at the Museum and the tourist information service. Furthermore, an ancestor of mine, John Dunlop was a goldfields pioneer and a veteran of Waterloo. The sabre and crimson sword sash he wore at Waterloo were given to the Museum many years ago. The sabre has long since disappeared (!!!) but the sword sash is still in the Museum's possession. I had to enquire to three people at the Museum before someone phoned the archivist who advised them that the sash was in their safe because it is too precious to be on display. Anyone who has travelled will be aware that there are much older items on display in museums everywhere in the world and I am more than optimistic that Australia can match their technology so I am at a loss to understand why this wonderful item is not available for viewing (without 48 hours notice!). I emailed the Museum after my return nearly two weeks ago but have not yet received a reply! I wish I'd had more time in Victoria... it really is a lovely place and it was such an amazing experience to travel to Buninyong and Elaine - places I've been reading about for years. Cheers, Maureen Sydney

Debra, My grandparents also came from Majorca - Gibbs and Franklin. Can I suggest that you look at purchasing 'Majorca the Last Eldorado' by Daryl McLeish. It is available from the Visitor Information Centre at Maryborough for $25. It gives a good overview of Majorca but unfortunately contains a few errors - still worth the money though. Regards John Currie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Porteous" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 11:12 PM Subject: Majorca >I am interested in the early history of Majorca. I have family connections >with this township. My grandfather being born there in 1903, his family >and maternal grandparents having been shopkeepers, I think. > > The family names are Cornwall (Cornwill) and Lobb. > > I would be interested to hear from anyone with information. > > regards > > Debra. > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.10/1586 - Release Date: 1/08/2008 > 6:59 PM > > >

Hi, If it is possible - then I recommend that people visit the towns of their family history - in this case - have a short holiday in Majorca and the surrounding towns - Maryborough, Amherst, Carisbrook etc. - take the kids to Sovereign Hill to get some feel for what the gold-rush towns may have been like - find the cemetery - can be a good indicator of all sorts of things - possibly find some monuments to ancestors? of course - most of us can't do that - so the next best thing - books and google - After a little googling we learn that in December 2007, writer, historian, survivor - Daryl McLeish published "Majorca - The Last Eldorado" - details are at this address: http://www.past2presentinprint.com.au/page.php?display=1 I expect that McLeish is well known to some readers of AusVicGoldfields - his family were in the Carisbrook district from the about the mid 1850s - just a few years after my ancestors got there :) McLeish is selling the book online - but I'm sure there may be other's offering the book?? Perhaps even some libraries may have a copy - ask at your local library about getting it in on an inter-library loan? - who knows the local libary may love to do that? and here's a little description from McLeish's website: Majorca is the last recognised major gold mining rush where a township sprung up from virtually nowhere in 1863 and flourished for the next 40 odd years to eventually become a ghost gold town. *Majorca boasted 250 businesses within its town in the first year and possibly the most deep lead gold mines, over 50, almost all within its town boundary plus the involvement of Mr Lowe Kong Meng, a Melbourne Chinese businessman who opened a chain of 6 deep lead mines at Majorca, in his name, very successfully.* Hotels a plenty, Majorca was a hard working and fun loving community and *when gold ran out so did Majorca.* ______________________________________________________________________________________ We learn that maybe Majorca is just hanging on? At this site http://www.magfos.com/goldfields.htm reading of a 2001 bicycle tour of the region we learn that back then the place was pretty quiet - perhaps the boom years since have helped kick it along a little? *There's not much left of the once busy settlement of Majorca. A few buildings scattered here and there, the white mullock heaps of the Hanoverian Deep Lead mine and the coffee shop. Well, not really a coffee shop but the small general store which has a tiny machine for making cappuccinos. __________________________________________________________________________________________ * We also learn from the fabulous Australian Dictionary of Biography online edition that prominent Chinese merchant and community leader Lowe Kong Meng had gold mining interests in Majorca - at this address http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A050126b.htm __________________________________________________________________________________________ And at this website - http://home.alphalink.com.au/~itcsc/genealogy/cameron/collindy/d0004/F204.html - put together by Ian and Collindy Cameron - we learn that the Cornwall family were in the region of Brighton, Victoria before Majorca - and the Vic indexes show that Alice LOBB - wife of John George CORNWILL married in 1900 but that her family was in the region in the 1860s. The LOBB surname seems to come from Cornwall - not surprisning that - many people from Cornwall were working the mines - A visit to one of my favourite sites: the National Library site at http://www.nla.gov.au/ contains the link to another favourite site: the PictureAustralia search engine http://www.pictureaustralia.org/index.html where a very simple search produces some great results of pics of Majorca - which may go a little way towards providing an understanding of Majorca's early days? I didn't spend too much time on having a look but I did take an immediate liking to the picture at this address: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/pictures/0/0/0/doc/pi000120.shtml Residents of Majorca trapped in time waiting for the photographer to tell them that he's all done? - One of the town's watering holes in prominent view - great stuff - thank goodness some have had the sense to take pictures such as this - and others have had the good sense to save and preserve them? Next time somebody asks for a donation towards a history society or archiving organisation - please try to give a little...... (end of political campaigning :) ) good luck - Robert in Melbourne ps. The 1909 electoral roll shows the family is still in the district - funny though - no mention of shopkeepers - they appaerntly were engaged in mining? - in 1914?? Alice is still in the district but but by 1919 Alice is registered in the Brighton district - so I expect she left the town sometime during WW1?? Ken Porteous wrote: > I am interested in the early history of Majorca. I have family connections with this township. My grandfather being born there in 1903, his family and maternal grandparents having been shopkeepers, I think. > > The family names are Cornwall (Cornwill) and Lobb. > > I would be interested to hear from anyone with information. > > regards > > Debra. > >

Hi Debra, You could contact the Carisbrook Historical Society, they are the closest to Majorca and may be able to help. email <[email protected]> or try their website at www.cgold.com.au/carisbrook%Historical%20S/home/htm Dave in Ballarat At 11:12 PM 2/08/2008, Ken Porteous wrote: >I am interested in the early history of Majorca. I have family >connections with this township. My grandfather being born there in >1903, his family and maternal grandparents having been shopkeepers, I think. > >The family names are Cornwall (Cornwill) and Lobb. > >I would be interested to hear from anyone with information. > >regards > >Debra. > >------------------------------- >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 :-) Victorian Mining Accident Index, over 12,100 names sorted Alphabetically as well as by Place. on CDROM $20.00 plus Postage. Mining Registrars Reports 1859 to 1887 all Victoria, most reports published, send for a list to Dave Evans 439 Main Rd. Ballarat, 3350 Victoria or email [email protected]

I am interested in the early history of Majorca. I have family connections with this township. My grandfather being born there in 1903, his family and maternal grandparents having been shopkeepers, I think. The family names are Cornwall (Cornwill) and Lobb. I would be interested to hear from anyone with information. regards Debra.