Hi Trevor, That's a great idea & makes each day a bit more interesting to be able to read such stories. Keep up the good work Dave in Ballarat At 10:06 AM 13/10/2005, trevor wrote: >| Hello List, >| A big thank you to Trevor for the Report he has listed for us all. >| >| Dave in Ballarat > > >Thanks for that, Dave. > >I have also just finished transcribing the 'Dunolly and Betbetshire Express' >report of the Royal Commission's evidence-taking in Dunolly. You will >recall that the Commission sat in Tarnagulla in the morning, then caught the >1 o'clock train to Dunolly to hear evidence there. > >The 'Express' report is far superior, in terms of journalistic standards, to >the Tanagulla 'Courier' account of the Tarnagulla hearing. It is also very >much longer. (About eight A4 pages.) For that reason I am rather dubious >about flooding the list with it. To make it more digestible, I would send >it in instalments over the next 4 or 5 days. Let me have your opinion if >you think this is advisable and appropriate. > >The 'Express' report is quite different from the 'Courier' account, not just >in terms of its standard of writing and length. There is much less emphasis >on things like shepherding, the role of the mining and prospecting boards, >and similar 'nitty gritty' matters which occupied the Tarnagulla paper, >although there *is* some of that. > >The main difference is the lengthy and(to me, anyhow), fascinating evidence >about the discovery of the Queen's Birthday mine, and remarks about other >significant mines such as the North Birthday. This evidence comes from the >likes of Mr T. Barnett, Mr W.H. Hansford, Manager of the Queen's Birthday >mine, Mr R. Ritchie, Mr John Betheras, mine manager of the Queen's Birthday. >There is detailed description of the actual workings of the stampers, how >mercury (quicksilver) is used on copper plates in the stampers, what its >effects are and much more. Various reefs and the work done on them are >described and commented upon. (I now understand what a 'winze' is!) > >Over all, I find the 'Express' report to be a very readable and detailed >contribution to the understanding of one aspect of the history of Dunolly >and the motivations of many of our forebears who engaged in mining there. > >Are you all happy with the idea of instalments over the next few days? > > >Trevor > > >==== AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS Mailing List ==== >To unsubscribe from this mailing list send the word 'unsubscribe' in >the body of a message to AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-L-request@rootsweb.com

| Hello List, | A big thank you to Trevor for the Report he has listed for us all. | | Dave in Ballarat Thanks for that, Dave. I have also just finished transcribing the 'Dunolly and Betbetshire Express' report of the Royal Commission's evidence-taking in Dunolly. You will recall that the Commission sat in Tarnagulla in the morning, then caught the 1 o'clock train to Dunolly to hear evidence there. The 'Express' report is far superior, in terms of journalistic standards, to the Tanagulla 'Courier' account of the Tarnagulla hearing. It is also very much longer. (About eight A4 pages.) For that reason I am rather dubious about flooding the list with it. To make it more digestible, I would send it in instalments over the next 4 or 5 days. Let me have your opinion if you think this is advisable and appropriate. The 'Express' report is quite different from the 'Courier' account, not just in terms of its standard of writing and length. There is much less emphasis on things like shepherding, the role of the mining and prospecting boards, and similar 'nitty gritty' matters which occupied the Tarnagulla paper, although there *is* some of that. The main difference is the lengthy and(to me, anyhow), fascinating evidence about the discovery of the Queen's Birthday mine, and remarks about other significant mines such as the North Birthday. This evidence comes from the likes of Mr T. Barnett, Mr W.H. Hansford, Manager of the Queen's Birthday mine, Mr R. Ritchie, Mr John Betheras, mine manager of the Queen's Birthday. There is detailed description of the actual workings of the stampers, how mercury (quicksilver) is used on copper plates in the stampers, what its effects are and much more. Various reefs and the work done on them are described and commented upon. (I now understand what a 'winze' is!) Over all, I find the 'Express' report to be a very readable and detailed contribution to the understanding of one aspect of the history of Dunolly and the motivations of many of our forebears who engaged in mining there. Are you all happy with the idea of instalments over the next few days? Trevor

Hello List, A big thank you to Trevor for the Report he has listed for us all. Dave in Ballarat At 10:25 PM 12/10/2005, trevor wrote: >PART FIVE OF A TRANSCRIPTION OF PRESS REPORT OF TESTIMONY BEFORE THE ROYAL >COMMISSION INTO GOLD MINING, TARNAGULLA 14 MARCH 1890

Glengower was the name of a Station based at Cambelltown. The village of Glengower was on the Campelltown - Clunes Road. The Glengower remains are all that mark the spot, a bluestone room. There is a phot of this hotel in mybook Gold'n Spa. regards Norm D > Hi listers > > I have a couple married at Clunes in 1878 who give their place of > residence > as Glenpour or perhaps Glenpowr. > > Could anyone place this town for me please? > > regards > > ______________________________ Norm Darwin H@ND Publishing Author and Automotive Historian

Hi Pamela Thomas 2nd marriage to Mary (Northey) Kelly was 31 Dec 1870 at 43 Eyre St, Ballarat, Vic, Primitive Methodist. Thomas usual residence Talbot, Vic Mary usual residence, Melbourne, Vic (she was a dressmaker) Minister Samuel Bracewell Witnesses to marriage James Ware and Louise Bracewell On marriage it states one living (four dec) but on Anne's death in Eaglehawk 1869 it states Elizabeth 33, William and John dead. Any ideas anyone? Thank you kerry

PART FIVE OF A TRANSCRIPTION OF PRESS REPORT OF TESTIMONY BEFORE THE ROYAL COMMISSION INTO GOLD MINING, TARNAGULLA 14 MARCH 1890 This fifth and final posting contains the testimonies of S. Nicholls, farmer, of Murphy's Flat, Mr Denby, miner, and Joseph Willan. This is the FINAL posting of the Tarngulla and Llanelly Courier report of the Royal Commission's visit to the town. I hope it has been of interest and of use. Trevor Williams 12th October 2005 From The Tarnagulla and Llanelly Courier March 22, 1890 THE GOLD MINING COMMISSION (Continued) S. Nicholls, Esq. farmer residing on Murphy's Flat, said he was for many years connected with quartz mining and believed that with a judicious expenditure of capital, the reefs in this district would again prove payable. He worked the Sabbath Reef to a depth of 150ft. when it became poor, and being able to make more money elsewhere abandoned it, crushing at the time being very dear. Have paid as much as £4 per ton for crushing quartz. The facilities for crushing now are fairly good, 7s per ton being charged. There are two crushing batteries in the place. Think that it would not be advisable to lease old worked out land for garden purposes. Have known of gold being found in a well in Newbridge. Also some good leads from the shallow reefs in the same neighborhood. The land is all private property. Believe atiffin augur would develop some payable alluvial gold at Newbridge, also at Murphy's Creek. The land is mostly private property but believe that owners would consent to boring being done on their land without any charge. The sinking at Murphy's Creek would be mostly shallow, but pretty hard. Mr Denby, miner, resided here since 1854, have been engaged in mining during that time. Am now working old lead, was the dirt by means of trough and cradle. The present depression in mining is caused by want of capital to further develop the reefs. Those who had benefited by the former such [sic] yields have left the district and many are dead, some have left the country. Joseph Willan said, have been here 30 years, have been engaged in alluvial mining during that time, mostly in the vicinity of the hard-hills. And now engaged in prospecting at the 70ft hill near Arnold's bridge. And receiving pay from the prospecting vote, got wages for self and mates. Have received about £60. Applied for the grant for self and party. Have sunk 5 shafts from 50 to 60 ft. each, and drove about (?) 500 ft. Have got some gold. It would be payable if the ground was not so hard to drive. No one overlooks our work, report sometimes to the member of the prospecing [sic] Board and once a month to the secretary for mines. Send in sworn declaration, with wages sheet once a month, believe it would be better to have closer local supervision in some cases. The board sat until 1 p.m., when the meeting closed, and, after partaking of lunch at the Victoria Hotel, the members proceeded by rail to Dunolly. ________________________ End of Report _____________________________

Hi Christine, I missed your original posting, so can't reply to you directly. There is a Jobs Gully in Eaglehawk, in fact it is at the bottom of my street! A book of early residents of Eaglehawk has the following entry for your family: MacLaurin, George. Miner. Born Scotland. No further information known. Spouse: Married 1874 in Victoria to Annie Ballantyne. No further information known. Issue: William Cooper/Cowper born 1875 at Castlemaine, died 30.10.1882 at Jobs Gully aged 7 years, buried at Eaglehawk, Alice Mary born 1877 at "The Loddon", George Valentine born 1884 at Eaglehawk, John William born 1887 at Eaglehawk, Ann born 1890 at Eaglehawk, Francis Norbet born 1893 at Eaglehawk. NB. William (eldest child) is the only burial in his plot at the Eaglehawk cemetery. Best wishes, Marg. ----- Original Message ----- From: Dave Evans <devans@ncable.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 12:56 PM Subject: Re: Maclaurin > Hi Christine, > There is a Jobs Gully in Bendigo area near Eaglehawk, possibly others > in other areas as well. > > Dave in Ballarat > At 12:48 PM 11/10/2005, Christine Johnston wrote: > >I am new to this list so please bear with me. > >I am searching for any information on the family of George > >Maclaurin, he was born in Scotland, married in Castleaine, his > >children are listed as being born at "Jobs Gully " Does anyone have > >information on this area or where i should search for same. > > > >Christine > > >

Hi, 'a' - Thomas Goodisson, publican, was at Carisbrook abt 1854 he had the Nags Head Hotel. regards Lois ----- Original Message ----- From: "the basclains" <thebasclains@smartchat.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 8:48 PM Subject: Goodisson Burnbank 1851? > Hi there my surname interest in this list is Goodisson. > > Looking for bdms for Jane Evaline Goddisson born circa 1851 at Burnbank to Thomas Goodisson (from Ireland) and Elizabeth Walker (from Scotland). > Thomas (died Sept 1894 at Gulf of Aden) and Elizabeth (died February at Flemington) died on a voyage back to Ireland in 1894. I wonder would anyone know where to find the details about the deaths?? > > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this mailing list send the word 'unsubscribe' in > the body of a message to AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-L-request@rootsweb.com > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.14/129 - Release Date: 11/10/05 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.14/129 - Release Date: 11/10/05

Hi there my surname interest in this list is Goodisson. Looking for bdms for Jane Evaline Goddisson born circa 1851 at Burnbank to Thomas Goodisson (from Ireland) and Elizabeth Walker (from Scotland). Thomas (died Sept 1894 at Gulf of Aden) and Elizabeth (died February at Flemington) died on a voyage back to Ireland in 1894. I wonder would anyone know where to find the details about the deaths??

PART FOUR OF A TRANSCRIPTION OF PRESS REPORT OF TESTIMONY BEFORE THE ROYAL COMMISSION INTO GOLD MINING, TARNAGULLA 14 MARCH 1890 This fourth posting contains the testimonies of D. J. Duggan, Mayor of Tarnagulla, and Mr Mitten, President of the Bet Bet Shire. Trevor Williams 10th October 2005 From 'The Tarnagulla and Llanelly Courier' March 22, 1890 D.J. Duggan, Esq., Mayor of the Borough, advocated prospecting the Loddon Valley by a series of bores from Newbridge for a distance of four miles east on the Sandhurst road, gold having been found by farmers in several places in the locality in drifts when sinking wells. At Mt Moliagul the largest nugget ever found in Australia was unearthed, viz., the "Welcome". The alluvial ground at the base of the mount had been very prolific in nuggets. Believed that a tunnel through the mount would open up rich quartz lodes. Am opposed to large leases on quartz bodies; should not exceed 12 acres only in exceptional cases. The government should offer a bonus for manufacture of cheap horse power pumps capable of lifting 2000 gallons of water. Thought that deep-sinking quartz mines should be encouraged and liberally supported from the prospecting vote. One shaft should be selected in each mining centre, and by deep sinking and crosscutting be a test shaft, if successful abundance of capital would be found to open up other mines to work. Am decidedly opposed to the abolition of Mining Boards. Would abolish prospecting boards and vest their powers in the Mining Boards whose powers should be enlarged. Do not believe in centralizing the management of all mining in the department in Melbourne. Miners should be allowed to retain local control of their interests. Would not relegate the functions of the mining boards and prospecting boards to municipal councils. Members of the mining boards should be elected by voters having a vote for parliamentary elections. Mr Mitten, President of the Bet Bet Shire, said, am an old quartz miner but am now engaged in business in Llanelly. There are many valuable quartz reefs laying idle here and at Llanelly for want of capital. The Sandstone reef once very rich and payable to a depth of over 400 ft. is a case of this kind, also the Cambrian reef. Thought that the government should assist companies to purchase and erect machinery on such places. If such assistance was granted to the Sandstone Co. no further aid would be required or asked for. Suitable machinery for those places would be expensive as the water is very heavy. A pumping plant on the Sandstone Reef would drain a large area north and south of the line of reef. To secure the government against loss a mortgage could be given over he machinery. There was payable gold left in the Sandstone Reef when abandoned. To be continued.. The fifth and final instalment comprises the testimonies of S. Nicholls, farmer, of Murphy's Flat, Mr Denby, miner, and Joseph Willan. It will be posted within a few hours.

Norm wrote: I have a couple married at Clunes in 1878 who give their place of residence as Glenpour or perhaps Glenpowr.Could anyone place this town for me please? Me: It's likely to be Glengower, which, according to the 1916 Municipal Directory, was a grazing district on Middle Creek with a State School and church, 7 miles from Clunes. J.McIvor was the postmaster in 1916. tom

Hi listers I have a couple married at Clunes in 1878 who give their place of residence as Glenpour or perhaps Glenpowr. Could anyone place this town for me please? regards

Hi listers I have a couple married at Clunes in 1878 who give their place of residence as Glenpour or perhaps Glenpowr. Could anyone place this town for me please? regards

I thought the above area was in and around Bungaree - Daylesford area..... Could anyone on the list tell me please. I am looking for a death of James Wilmot and finding him very hard to find. Cheers Marie

Many thanks for taking the trouble to write so fully, Jeannie. I must track down copies of these books. You mention the name "Chapple". Could that be a spelling error? The reason I ask is that I have a CHAPPELL born in Mitiamo in 1932, a descendant of the Tarnagulla/Dunolly PETERS family I have been tracing (and still alive, so won't make further public comment.) I was also pleased to note the following comment in your post: - | For those interested in this area, the other books on the history of the | local schools (lots of photo's in each!) are Memories of School Days at | Pompapiel, Calivil South, Prairie West and Hayanmi; Memories of School Days | at Serpentine, Bears Lagoon, Jarklin and Hurstwood; Memories and School Days | Dingee, Tandarra Plains, Tang Tang, Mitiamo, Yalook, Prairie, Tandara, "Old" | Mitiamo. You might recall I asked a question a few months ago about the location of YALLOOK because I had it as a place of birth for one of the PETERS family. Listers were of the opinion that the location was actually Yambrook and, in the absence of any information about such a place as YALLOOK (or YALOOK) I had to conclude that there was no such place. Since you have mentioned it, above, I now have confirmation that such a place does (or did) indeed exist! Thank you for that bit of information. Trevor

Hello Trevor, The East Loddon Historical Society have published three books on the history of the schools in the old East Loddon Shire area and Mitiamo State School No., 2657 (1884-1993) is included in the book that deals with Dingee, Tandarra Plains, Tang Tang, Mitiamo, Yallook, Prairie, Tandara and "Old Mitiamo" schools. "Old Mitiamo" SS No. 1521 officially opened on 10 April 1875 but was probably operating before that but not under the Vic government - 1875 was probably when the gov't took responsibility for it. It closed in 1884 when the township of Mitiamo was moved two miles to conform with the new railway line that came through in 1883 and Mitiamo State School 1521 then quite literally moved (building and all) to the new site and became Mitiamo Railway Station School No. 2657. The original site of Mitiamo was along the west side of what was officially Mount Hope Creek, known locally as Piccaninny Creek and now known (officially) as the Bendigo Creek. Marj Boyd, who put the books together, has also written a book that deals with the family history of the Chapple and Bogie families, both families being early settlers in the Calivil area and she states, "For some reason or other, a large piece of land sandwiched between the Serpentine and Terrick Stations had never been taken up and in 1875 was discovered and opened for selection and it is said that some forty families came north at that time to this new area. Among those who settled in this immediate area were; Bogie's, Mahoney's, Hussey's, Kerwin's, Campbell's and Palmer's, and of these, Bogie's, Mahoney's, Kerwin's and possibly Hussey's all came from Muckleford or nearby, so would have been friends before moving to Calivil. By selecting blocks side by side, they remained friends and neighbours in their new district. Mr. Kerwin was a surveyor, so his knowledge would have been a great benefit to the others and his skills were doubtless much sought after. It has always puzzled me how my great-grandparents were able to select the highest part of the farm on which to build the house in the days when the place was heavily timbered. Grandma, Margaret Chapple (nee Bogie) told us how it was impossible to ride a horse at a canter through the timber as it was so thick, but perhaps the answer was Mr. Kerwin." For those interested in this area, the other books on the history of the local schools (lots of photo's in each!) are Memories of School Days at Pompapiel, Calivil South, Prairie West and Hayanmi; Memories of School Days at Serpentine, Bears Lagoon, Jarklin and Hurstwood; Memories and School Days Dingee, Tandarra Plains, Tang Tang, Mitiamo, Yalook, Prairie, Tandara, "Old" Mitiamo. Memorial plaques were erected on the original sites of the old schools when each of the books were released. The history of Yarrawalla School was written as part of "From Parakeets to People, Past & Present - Celebrating 125 years of Yarrawalla & District as a community" published in 2000. I think the East Loddon Historical Society may have some of the "school" books still on hand. It would certainly be worth contacting them for information if you have family tree research in this area. Cheers, Jeannie. ----- Original Message ----- From: "trevor" <tjwilliams@iinet.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 9:10 AM Subject: Re: Mitiamo > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Peter Matthews" <dryandra1@netspeed.com.au> > To: <AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 11:13 PM > Subject: Re: Mitiamo > > > | My great grandmother was married in Mitiamo in 1888, and given that > | other subscribers also had a connection, I thought I would have a quick > | look at some 'rough' statistics. > | > | From 1875-1888: > | Births 306 > | Deaths 45 > | > | From 1889-1901 > | Births 236 > | Deaths 80 > | > | So obviously it was a booming place with that many kids born in a 26 > | year period. Would have filled the local school! > > > Wouldn't that suggest that land was being opened up for settlement at the > time? > > Does anyone have any idea of when land was released for closer settlement in > and around Mitiamo? > > Trevor > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this mailing list send the word 'unsubscribe' in > the body of a message to AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-L-request@rootsweb.com > > >

The second instalment of my transcription of the 'Courier's' report of evidence given before the Royal Commission at Tarnagulla contains evidence from E. Rosman. I am pretty certain that this will be Edward Rosman, husband of Charlotte nee PETERS. Having a look over my notes, I see that I retrieved some information about him 20 years ago, including his obituary in 1894. Because I believe some Listers have an interest in the ROSMAN family, I thought I would post it to the list. Trevor Death of Mr. E. Rosman, J.P. One by one the pioneers of the district pass away, and it is with sincere regret that we have to announce the death of Mr E. Rosman, the oldest and one of the most highly respected residents of the town, which sad event took place at his late residence on Wednesday about noon, after a long and painful illness at the age of 66 years. Mr Rosman was a native of Cornwall, England, but left home at an early age and entered an office in London, where he received his first training as an accountant. After leaving the London firm with whom he had been engaged, he travelled for a time and entered a shipping office in Smyrna. Leaving this place he sailed to the colony in 1852, just after gold had been discovered. On the rush breaking out at this place (Sandy Creek as it was then known by) Mr Rosman made his way to these diggings and has remained here ever since, nearly 40 years. He worked in the alluvial before the reefs were discovered. After giving up mining he was appointed manager for several companies, amongst others being the Cambrian and Sandstone companies at Llanelly.. He has occupied the position of director to a number of mines, the original Goldsborough G.M. Co. (afterwards the famous Queen's Birthday) being one of the number. He was always looked upon as an authority on mining. He kept a record of the yields, not only of the mines with which he was connected but others also, and was in possession of a quantity of useful data in connection with mining. The deceased gentleman took an active part in public matters. At the general election in August, 1884, he was elected a councillor for the borough, and occupied a seat at the table until October last, when he was compelled to retire owing to his illness, which prevented him from attending to take the oath after being returned at the August elections. On his retirement, general expressions of regret were uttered by all councillors at the loss of such a useful and honorable colleague, and it was then hoped that he would soon be strong enough to take his seat amongst then again but such was not to be. He was a fair, honest, and sraightforward opponent, and after a difference with any member at the board, it was forgotten when the meeting adjourned, and was never afterwards referred to. He was appointed Mayor in 1886, and during his term of office filled the position with tact and ability, which won him golden opinions from his brother councillors. He put his foot down firmly on unseemly and irrelevant discussions, and carried the business through promptly. He was the most regular attendant at the meetings and always punctual to the minute. We think that we can safely say that he was, if not the best, one of the best councillors who have ever sat at the table. By virtue of his office of Mayor he was appointed a Justice of the Peace, and at the expiration of the term at the request of a numerously signed petition of ratepayers he was permanently appointed a J. P. He occupied a seat on the local bench at the police court with dignity, and none were fairer or more impartial in the discharge of their duties than Mr Rosman. He was one of the trustees of the local cemetery and also secretary. He likewise filled the position of trustee for the local Wesleyan Church and has for a great number of years been treasurer to that body. He has been ailing off and on for several years past, but it was not until a little over a year ago that anything serious was anticipated. Dr Dickson was called in and treated Mr Rosman, but without success, and other doctors were tried with no better result. For nearly 12 months past he has been confined to his house but attended to his usual duties as commission agent and other work, and it was hoped that in time he would be able to get about again and resume his usual place in business. He gradually became worse, so imperceptibly that for months it was thought that he would get better. It was only during the last two or three weeks that he has been confined to his bed. On Saturday last, however, it was evident that the end was fast approaching, and from that time to the end he quietly sank passing peaceably away at the time mentioned. The cause of death was chronic rephritis [sic]. During his illness he was most carefully attended by his loving wife and friends, who did all that lay in their power for his relief and comfort, administering to his every need and doing all that was possible to give him ease. The funeral took place yesterday at the local cemetery and was largely attended by his friends throughout the whole of the district, a great number following the remains to their last resting place to pay a last tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased gentleman. The councillors of the borough acted as pallbearers. Rev. H. Saloway conducted the funeral service of the Wesleyan Church at the grave, and the mortuary arrangements were carried out by Mr W. Roper. Mr Rosman leaves a wife to mourn her loss. Much sympathy was expressed for Mrs Rosman in her sad bereavement, and many letters and telegrams have been received expressive of sorrow felt for her in her trouble. From The Tarnagulla and Llanelly Courier Saturday 14, April 1894

----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Matthews" <dryandra1@netspeed.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 11:13 PM Subject: Re: Mitiamo | My great grandmother was married in Mitiamo in 1888, and given that | other subscribers also had a connection, I thought I would have a quick | look at some 'rough' statistics. | | From 1875-1888: | Births 306 | Deaths 45 | | From 1889-1901 | Births 236 | Deaths 80 | | So obviously it was a booming place with that many kids born in a 26 | year period. Would have filled the local school! Wouldn't that suggest that land was being opened up for settlement at the time? Does anyone have any idea of when land was released for closer settlement in and around Mitiamo? Trevor

Hi, I am trying to determine if Elizabeth Atkinson married and to whom. Father Thomas Atkinson, born c 1815 Winster, Westmoreland, England Mother Ann Dickson, born c 1813 Ambelside, Westmoreland, England Arrived in Aust approx 1850, but where I do not know. Children Elizabeth Atkinson, born c 1836, Westmoreland, England William dec before 1869 John dec before 1869 Ann died 21 Jun 1869, Hugh St, Eaglehawk and buried in Eaglehawk Thomas was a carpenter by trade. According to Ann's death details Elizabeth was 33 when her mother died. Thomas remarried Mary (Northey) Kelly and later moved to Goulburn, NSW. If anyone can please help find a possible husband for Elizabeth, that would be wonderful. Thank you regards kerry

Hi everyone, I'm hoping to find out if there is any truth in a family story that my 2nd great grandfather, Peter FULLERTON, joined Burke and Wills for part of their expedition in 1860. I have checked the Victorian State Library web site which lists the names of those who applied to join the expedition (http://victoria.slv.vic.gov.au/burkeandwills/archives/eagerexplorers/explorers.html) and Peter's name is not there. I don't really know where I should look next, any ideas? The story is that he joined them when they came through his hometown, and possibly went with them as far as Menindee. Thanks, Aillin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com