Great result. I just watched the replay of the whole race and the medal presentation. One of the great stories of the Games. Congratulations to all - family, supporters, coaches and doctors! Glenda ----- Original Message ----- From: "alan&elayne" <qantas@ozonline.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 4:58 PM Subject: Re: [HC] The Olympics - MILNE > I'll wait the results of the pairs with Drew Ginn > > Maroona, nee Ginn > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joan" <joanmck@cv.quik.com.au> > To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 3:13 PM > Subject: Re: [HC] The Olympics - MILNE > > > > Hi All, > > Page 40 of today's Melbourne Herald Sun, Lachie and Mark. > > Cheers Ray. > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Wendy <wendyfensom@optusnet.com.au> > > To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2004 9:52 PM > > Subject: Re: [HC] The Olympics - MILNE > > > > > > > Well, sad to say Lachie and Mark messed up on their second C2 white > water > > > run and missed the finals. They will be extremely disappointed - as are > > the > > > family - but no doubt they will try again in four years' time if they > can > > > stay injury free. Maybe then Lachie's sister will also make it to the > > > Olympics - she is second in Australia at the moment for the ladies' K1 > > > event. > > > > > > I could almost hear you all cheering them on. Thanks, > > > Wendy > > > > > > > > > > _____________________________________________________ > > This mail has been virus scanned by Australia On Line > > see http://www.australiaonline.net.au/mailscanning

Hey Dawn, This is great stuff - keep us posted! Wendy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dawn Webb" <dawnwebb@optushome.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 9:13 PM Subject: [HC] James Burrows > Hello Listers > > Some of you have known that for some time now - years in fact - my gg > grandfather James Burrows eluded me. Well, no longer! Rejoice with me! > > A piece of serendipity came my way - and he is well documented in the > paper of the region as a bigamist who was to serve three years. Ties in > nicely with the James Burrows listed as a prisoner 1867-69 - which > records I tried to get, but found they are unable to be opened due to > the dangerous germy condition they are in - sealed forever it seems. > > I spent most of today at SLV reading microfilm; and before that > collected the bigamous marriage cert, in a different name which starts > with the same three letters as does his real surname.. He nicely > twisted facts, making his brother his father, and so on - but it is > surely him. > > And the children of the ill fated marriage to the first wife, my gg > grandmother? They are reported to have been sent to the industrial > school for 7 years as Mum was destitute. The court was Creswick, by the > way. The real wife had a business which folded and she was "turned out > doors" so of course now I am itching to find what business, and where > they lived. > > hope you all have as much luck as me!!! > > Dawn > > (Melbourne, Australia) > > > > >

I'll wait the results of the pairs with Drew Ginn Maroona, nee Ginn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joan" <joanmck@cv.quik.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 3:13 PM Subject: Re: [HC] The Olympics - MILNE > Hi All, > Page 40 of today's Melbourne Herald Sun, Lachie and Mark. > Cheers Ray. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Wendy <wendyfensom@optusnet.com.au> > To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2004 9:52 PM > Subject: Re: [HC] The Olympics - MILNE > > > > Well, sad to say Lachie and Mark messed up on their second C2 white water > > run and missed the finals. They will be extremely disappointed - as are > the > > family - but no doubt they will try again in four years' time if they can > > stay injury free. Maybe then Lachie's sister will also make it to the > > Olympics - she is second in Australia at the moment for the ladies' K1 > > event. > > > > I could almost hear you all cheering them on. Thanks, > > Wendy > > > > > > _____________________________________________________ > This mail has been virus scanned by Australia On Line > see http://www.australiaonline.net.au/mailscanning

Hi All, Page 40 of today's Melbourne Herald Sun, Lachie and Mark. Cheers Ray. ----- Original Message ----- From: Wendy <wendyfensom@optusnet.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2004 9:52 PM Subject: Re: [HC] The Olympics - MILNE > Well, sad to say Lachie and Mark messed up on their second C2 white water > run and missed the finals. They will be extremely disappointed - as are the > family - but no doubt they will try again in four years' time if they can > stay injury free. Maybe then Lachie's sister will also make it to the > Olympics - she is second in Australia at the moment for the ladies' K1 > event. > > I could almost hear you all cheering them on. Thanks, > Wendy > >

Dawn, congratulations on a great effort. All good things come to those who wait, and wait and .. Denise ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dawn Webb" <dawnwebb@optushome.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 9:13 PM Subject: [HC] James Burrows > Hello Listers > > Some of you have known that for some time now - years in fact - my gg > grandfather James Burrows eluded me. Well, no longer! Rejoice with me! > > A piece of serendipity came my way - and he is well documented in the > paper of the region as a bigamist who was to serve three years. Ties in > nicely with the James Burrows listed as a prisoner 1867-69 - which > records I tried to get, but found they are unable to be opened due to > the dangerous germy condition they are in - sealed forever it seems. > > I spent most of today at SLV reading microfilm; and before that > collected the bigamous marriage cert, in a different name which starts > with the same three letters as does his real surname.. He nicely > twisted facts, making his brother his father, and so on - but it is > surely him. > > And the children of the ill fated marriage to the first wife, my gg > grandmother? They are reported to have been sent to the industrial > school for 7 years as Mum was destitute. The court was Creswick, by the > way. The real wife had a business which folded and she was "turned out > doors" so of course now I am itching to find what business, and where > they lived. > > hope you all have as much luck as me!!! > > Dawn > > (Melbourne, Australia) > > > > >

Hello Listers Some of you have known that for some time now - years in fact - my gg grandfather James Burrows eluded me. Well, no longer! Rejoice with me! A piece of serendipity came my way - and he is well documented in the paper of the region as a bigamist who was to serve three years. Ties in nicely with the James Burrows listed as a prisoner 1867-69 - which records I tried to get, but found they are unable to be opened due to the dangerous germy condition they are in - sealed forever it seems. I spent most of today at SLV reading microfilm; and before that collected the bigamous marriage cert, in a different name which starts with the same three letters as does his real surname.. He nicely twisted facts, making his brother his father, and so on - but it is surely him. And the children of the ill fated marriage to the first wife, my gg grandmother? They are reported to have been sent to the industrial school for 7 years as Mum was destitute. The court was Creswick, by the way. The real wife had a business which folded and she was "turned out doors" so of course now I am itching to find what business, and where they lived. hope you all have as much luck as me!!! Dawn (Melbourne, Australia)

Thanks Bev, Yes, apparently they were ruled as having missed one gate - although it was hard to tell at the time. Yes, I'm sure they'll be back - in between studying medicine at Sydney Uni. And maybe Victoria Milne (his sister) will be in the K1s next time - she is currently second in Australia. Regards, Wendy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bev Walker" <bbwalker@vic.chariot.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 9:35 AM Subject: RE: [HC] The Olympics - MILNE + chat > Hi Wendy, > I saw the event last night and thought their effort was wonderful, right to > the end > I was under the impression they had only 2 penalties and then it showed 52, > I was so > sad for them. It was a gutsy effort and when I saw Lachie put his hand on > the shoulder > of his partner I was impressed by his strength of character. They will be > back and better still. Congrats to them and > all who helped them along the way. > Regards. Bev > > -----Original Message----- > From: Wendy [mailto:wendyfensom@optusnet.com.au] > Sent: Monday, 16 August 2004 8:50 PM > To: AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [HC] The Olympics - MILNE > > > I thought I should let you know that my nephew, Lachlan MILNE, is > representing Australia in the white-water kayaking at the Olympics in the C2 > event. They will need a little luck on their side but if determination gets > you anywhere then he and his kayaking partner Mark have to have a show for a > bronze at least. Heats are on the 19th - only 1 team fom each of 12 > countries was allowed to compete. > > Lachie is, of course, descended from Robert MILNE of the High Country! (No > relation as far as I know to the Olympic skiers Malcom and Ross MILNE from > Myrtleford)....... > > Fingers crossed for OZ in the C2 event! > Wendy > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.732 / Virus Database: 486 - Release Date: 29/07/2004 > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.732 / Virus Database: 486 - Release Date: 29/07/2004 > >

Hi Wendy, I saw the event last night and thought their effort was wonderful, right to the end I was under the impression they had only 2 penalties and then it showed 52, I was so sad for them. It was a gutsy effort and when I saw Lachie put his hand on the shoulder of his partner I was impressed by his strength of character. They will be back and better still. Congrats to them and all who helped them along the way. Regards. Bev -----Original Message----- From: Wendy [mailto:wendyfensom@optusnet.com.au] Sent: Monday, 16 August 2004 8:50 PM To: AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [HC] The Olympics - MILNE I thought I should let you know that my nephew, Lachlan MILNE, is representing Australia in the white-water kayaking at the Olympics in the C2 event. They will need a little luck on their side but if determination gets you anywhere then he and his kayaking partner Mark have to have a show for a bronze at least. Heats are on the 19th - only 1 team fom each of 12 countries was allowed to compete. Lachie is, of course, descended from Robert MILNE of the High Country! (No relation as far as I know to the Olympic skiers Malcom and Ross MILNE from Myrtleford)....... Fingers crossed for OZ in the C2 event! Wendy --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.732 / Virus Database: 486 - Release Date: 29/07/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.732 / Virus Database: 486 - Release Date: 29/07/2004

Wendy, Considering the course, they did a marvoulous job, and on the day it was luck of the run. I watched them, ahhhed with you and urged them around the course. They will be back. ! Di

I was listening out for them.. Never did tune in at the right time though. Don't be sad - they did extrememly well to make it to represent their country and should be proud of that! -----Original Message----- From: Wendy [mailto:wendyfensom@optusnet.com.au] Sent: Thursday, 19 August 2004 9:53 PM To: AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [HC] The Olympics - MILNE Well, sad to say Lachie and Mark messed up on their second C2 white water run and missed the finals. They will be extremely disappointed - as are the family - but no doubt they will try again in four years' time if they can stay injury free. Maybe then Lachie's sister will also make it to the Olympics - she is second in Australia at the moment for the ladies' K1 event. I could almost hear you all cheering them on. Thanks, Wendy

Well, sad to say Lachie and Mark messed up on their second C2 white water run and missed the finals. They will be extremely disappointed - as are the family - but no doubt they will try again in four years' time if they can stay injury free. Maybe then Lachie's sister will also make it to the Olympics - she is second in Australia at the moment for the ladies' K1 event. I could almost hear you all cheering them on. Thanks, Wendy

Not sure I'm too impressed with Cr. Beatty's comments! (Bruarong beyond the border of civilization!!) Violet Blewett is my nana and she was not at all sporting, I wonder why she was chosen to cut the ribbon. Ronda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronda Shambrook" <shambrookdr@dcsi.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 10:43 PM Subject: [HC] Opening of Bruarong Tennis Court 1925 > Yack Times 24-4-1925 > Opening of the tennis court Bruarong > Over 100 residents of Bruarong and neighbouring districts gathered at the newly constructed tennis court on Friday, 17th inst. in ideal weather, to witness the opening ceremony. > The work in making the court was carried out entirely by volunteer labour, with Mr Mark Devaney in charge of operations. Mr Devaney, together with the people of Bruarong, is to be congratulated on the very fine result of their efforts. > The total expense incurred stands at 15 pounds and includes all the necessary equipment together with four rackets for club use. The club is not only free of debt, but has a balance of over 3 pounds. > Mr. J. Weldon, president of the club, in an opening address, thanked the people for their attendance and interest in the undertaking. > Dr. Hewitt of Yackandandah expressed his surprise at the expeditious completion of the court, taking into considerations the large amount of work that was necessary. he hoped that, at no distant date, Bruarong would be able to challenge Yackandandah in friendly combat. > Cr. Beatty said he always thought Bruarong a little beyond the border of civilisations but after what was happening there he could have to alter his opinion. He stressed the benefits to be derived from good healthy clean games such as tennis. It gave him very great pleasure to call on Miss Violet Blewett to cut the ribbon and declare the court open. > Afternoon tea was provided by the ladies and a dance at night ended a day long to be remembered in the annals of Bruarong. >

Yack Times (forgot to copy date - some time in 1904) Mr Alex Kyle of Beechworth suicided by taking Prussic acid.

Yack Times 24-9-1926 Julia Bidgood Obituary Another pioneer of the district stricken by the passage of time has gone the way of all flesh. At the advanced age of 91 yrs Mrs J. Bidgood of Staghorn died at her home on Wednesday last. The deceased had a long suffering illness. Mr. Bidgood was of a kind and retiring nature which endeared her to a large circle of friends. She leaves a husband, two sons (Frederick and John of Staghorn) and two daughters (Mrs P. Garvey) of Staghorn and Mrs A.Stephens to mourn their loss. Her remains were interred in the Yackandandah cemetery on Thursday in the presence of a large assemblage of friends. The Rev J. Townsend officiated at the grave. Yack Times 23-9-1927 Bidgood - In sad and loving memory of Julia Bidgood who died on 22-9-1926, the beloved wife of John Bidgood snr. A year today our mother left us The parting was sad and sore We miss her kind and loving voice Now and ever more. Inserted by her loving husband, sons and daughter, Staghorn.

Yack Times 24-4-1925 Opening of the tennis court Bruarong Over 100 residents of Bruarong and neighbouring districts gathered at the newly constructed tennis court on Friday, 17th inst. in ideal weather, to witness the opening ceremony. The work in making the court was carried out entirely by volunteer labour, with Mr Mark Devaney in charge of operations. Mr Devaney, together with the people of Bruarong, is to be congratulated on the very fine result of their efforts. The total expense incurred stands at 15 pounds and includes all the necessary equipment together with four rackets for club use. The club is not only free of debt, but has a balance of over 3 pounds. Mr. J. Weldon, president of the club, in an opening address, thanked the people for their attendance and interest in the undertaking. Dr. Hewitt of Yackandandah expressed his surprise at the expeditious completion of the court, taking into considerations the large amount of work that was necessary. he hoped that, at no distant date, Bruarong would be able to challenge Yackandandah in friendly combat. Cr. Beatty said he always thought Bruarong a little beyond the border of civilisations but after what was happening there he could have to alter his opinion. He stressed the benefits to be derived from good healthy clean games such as tennis. It gave him very great pleasure to call on Miss Violet Blewett to cut the ribbon and declare the court open. Afternoon tea was provided by the ladies and a dance at night ended a day long to be remembered in the annals of Bruarong.

Yack Times 1-5-1903 Land Board Mrs Paull snr applied for same block (as Julie Andrews) but her application was refused as she was already a landowner. Yack Times 18-12-1903 W.Paull paid 6 pounds by the council (list of twenty or so names of people and they amount they received). Yack Times 16-12-1904 W Paull paid 1 pound 4/- by council J.Paull paid 1 pound 16/- by council

I do have to curtail him now & then......& keep some sources to myself for blackmail purposes!! He has traced lines thru Royalty, convicts & bushrangers...... He has a brilliant head for research, I just wish some of his school projects were tackled with the same gusto. Certainly putting his mother to shame - but hey I know what I have done, or not done, will now be left in good hands. Age = 13. Chris On Wednesday, August 18, 2004, at 09:50 PM, Denise wrote: > The joint is throbbing down Wild Way with genies. > I think this son of Chris' would put some of us to shame with his > research > ability and his eagerness. Mum can't keep him down! > The poor woman even had to drive him into NSW for many many ks and walk > around the cemetery with him. What is the world coming to! > How old is he? > D > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Christine" <wildmob@dodo.com.au> > To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:48 PM > Subject: Re: [HC] Robert Ward - obit > > >> Thanks so much for this one & the Kinsmore one Ronda >> (his is buried Buckland.) >> >> My son is delighted & extremely grateful... >> >> Regards >> Chris >

Yackandandah Times May 29th 1925 William B. Paull The death occurred on 26th May of Mr. William B. Paull, late of Lake Harvey, Yackandandah, at the age of 56 years. Deceased, who followed the occupation of road contractor, was a man of strong physique until about a year ago, when he broke down in health and contracted pneumonia from which he died. He leaves a widow and three daughters to mourn their loss. The remains were interred in the Yackandandah cemetery on Tuesday in the presence of a number of friends and acquaintances. The Rev W.J. Alexander officiated at the graveside.

Ronda Must be a misprint Ref Page 139- Grave Collections -Diann Talbot Will alter my copy Pamela S ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christine" <wildmob@dodo.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:46 PM Subject: Re: [HC] Robert Ward - obit > Hi Pamela > > My guru historian son has just told me that there is no other Robert > Wards buried at Buckland. > Could this perhaps 1918 be a misprint? & should in fact read 1910?? > > Chris > On Wednesday, August 18, 2004, at 09:28 PM, pamela wrote: > > > Ronda > > > > There is a Robert Ward buried at Buckland aged 85 years but date of > > burial > > is 14/2/1918 > > ref.Grave recollections > > Pamela S > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Ronda Shambrook" <shambrookdr@dcsi.net.au> > > To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:01 PM > > Subject: [HC] Robert Ward - obit > > > > > >> 11-2-1910 Alpine Observer > >> Mr Robert Ward > >> There passed away at Lower Buckland on Friday last one of its oldest > >> and > > most respected identities, in the person of Mr Robert Ward. Deceased > > who > > had reached the fine age of 85 years, had been in failing health for > > some > > time past, although not confined to his room, and the end on Friday > > was not > > unexpected, the cause of death being senile decay. > >> Born in Acle, Norfolk, England in 1824 the late Mr Ward early in life > >> set > > out for Australia arriving in June of 1852 in the ship Diadem. > >> After spending a short time on the Woolshed diggings Mr Ward returned > >> to > > the old country, but the temptation to make a fortune was too great, > > and he > > again sailed for Australia and with his wife took up residence on the > > Buckland, where he remained ever since, taking up mining as his > > occupation > > which he followed with some degree of success. He took a keen through > > quiet > > interest in all matters appertaining to the welfare of the Buckland, > > and > > could tell with avidity of many stirring scenes on that famous > > goldfield. > > Mr Ward leaves a widow and a family of vie sons, Messrs Arthur and > > Ernest > > Ward being the only two residing on the Buckland. The funeral took > > place at > > the Bright?/Buckland? cemetery on Sunday afternoon, the burial service > > of > > the Presbyterian church being read by Mr. I. Watson, Mr C. Sudekum > > carrying > > out the mortuary arrangements. > >> > >> (Scribbled it down quickly and just put the burial place as 'B cem' > >> so now > > I don't know whether it was Bright or Buckland.) > >> > >> > > > > > > >

The joint is throbbing down Wild Way with genies. I think this son of Chris' would put some of us to shame with his research ability and his eagerness. Mum can't keep him down! The poor woman even had to drive him into NSW for many many ks and walk around the cemetery with him. What is the world coming to! How old is he? D ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christine" <wildmob@dodo.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:48 PM Subject: Re: [HC] Robert Ward - obit > Thanks so much for this one & the Kinsmore one Ronda > (his is buried Buckland.) > > My son is delighted & extremely grateful... > > Regards > Chris > On Wednesday, August 18, 2004, at 09:01 PM, Ronda Shambrook wrote: > > > 11-2-1910 Alpine Observer > > Mr Robert Ward > > There passed away at Lower Buckland on Friday last one of its oldest > > and most respected identities, in the person of Mr Robert Ward. > > Deceased who had reached the fine age of 85 years, had been in failing > > health for some time past, although not confined to his room, and the > > end on Friday was not unexpected, the cause of death being senile > > decay. > > Born in Acle, Norfolk, England in 1824 the late Mr Ward early in life > > set out for Australia arriving in June of 1852 in the ship Diadem. > > After spending a short time on the Woolshed diggings Mr Ward returned > > to the old country, but the temptation to make a fortune was too > > great, and he again sailed for Australia and with his wife took up > > residence on the Buckland, where he remained ever since, taking up > > mining as his occupation which he followed with some degree of > > success. He took a keen through quiet interest in all matters > > appertaining to the welfare of the Buckland, and could tell with > > avidity of many stirring scenes on that famous goldfield. Mr Ward > > leaves a widow and a family of vie sons, Messrs Arthur and Ernest Ward > > being the only two residing on the Buckland. The funeral took place > > at the Bright?/Buckland? cemetery on Sunday afternoon, the burial > > service of the Presbyterian church being read by Mr. I. Watson, Mr C. > > Sudekum carrying out the mortuary arrangements. > > > > (Scribbled it down quickly and just put the burial place as 'B cem' so > > now I don't know whether it was Bright or Buckland.) > > > > >