Time for a review of 1883. (g). What I would like if you all will indulge me, if the reading of the OMA is as rewarding with snippets and things to chase as it has been to me. Whilst I know I didn't get everyone's name, perhaps at all, but certainly often, I hasten to add that this doesn't mean they are not there. You can all see by the names and the articles that I do find, that the smallest of items are or could be invaluable. I personally over the various papers, have found so many exciting things, that I have followed thru m myself with investigating PROV or the Library and such. I think probably the most rewarding one this year (2004) for me was to find a small line or two from a Council report that Hiram and the Secretary had compiled a historical profile of the town from 1853-1881. I eventually found the full 'book' and that was just a fantastic feeling. So, if you will indulge me as I said, I see these small things and wonder if they had been of any great assistance. I'd love to hear from all of you, as to what has been found in a snippet and if you have been able to follow through to more fruitful conclusion. Can we send them to the list.......perhaps each may produce more information or even more connections thru descendants. There are no more fresh papers to read but I no doubt will from time to time have to 'revisit' the films. Happy to hunt out an article for you if you know the date of the paper, and again, if it is not too long an article. I must now get Hiram's book to the printer, it's past time. regards Denise

Denise, My first highlight was that William Blewett finally made the Hillsborough cricket team in 1883 - he would have been 28 years old at this time, and had lived at Hillsborough since 1870. Finally, right down the bottom of the list, probably first emergency, after all the Wilberforces was William Blewett. I thought I had roughly tracked the Watersons down from Groomsport, (near Bangor, Northern Ireland) to Evansford, then Osbornes Flat in the late 1870's. The next move (I thought) was to Sutton in 1886, then to Back Creek in about 1892 when Hugh Waterson bought the land Peter Wright had selected. Your find of Hugh Waterson selecting 320 acres of land near Yackandandah was unexpected, and I need to go to the PRO to follow this up. William Price's lost pup from the Black Springs Bakery was also an interesting snippet, but not quite 'up there' with the other two! Many thanks, Ronda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise" <denisem@powerup.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 6:52 PM Subject: [HC] 1883 > Time for a review of 1883. (g). > > What I would like if you all will indulge me, if the reading of the OMA is as rewarding with snippets and things to chase as it has been to me. > > Whilst I know I didn't get everyone's name, perhaps at all, but certainly often, I hasten to add that this doesn't mean they are not there. You can all see by the names and the articles that I do find, that the smallest of items are or could be invaluable. > > I personally over the various papers, have found so many exciting things, that I have followed thru m myself with investigating PROV or the Library and such. I think probably the most rewarding one this year (2004) for me was to find a small line or two from a Council report that Hiram and the Secretary had compiled a historical profile of the town from 1853-1881. I eventually found the full 'book' and that was just a fantastic feeling. > > So, if you will indulge me as I said, I see these small things and wonder if they had been of any great assistance. I'd love to hear from all of you, as to what has been found in a snippet and if you have been able to follow through to more fruitful conclusion. > > Can we send them to the list.......perhaps each may produce more information or even more connections thru descendants. > > There are no more fresh papers to read but I no doubt will from time to time have to 'revisit' the films. Happy to hunt out an article for you if you know the date of the paper, and again, if it is not too long an article. I must now get Hiram's book to the printer, it's past time. > > regards > Denise >

Hi Denise, Probably my best was to find S.Porter,---Butcher. That really set me down. The others were all the snippetts on Christopher Mummery (Snr & Jnr) and daughters's Thanks for all the effort put in. Cheers Ray. ----- Original Message ----- From: Denise <denisem@powerup.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 6:52 PM Subject: [HC] 1883 > Time for a review of 1883. (g). > > What I would like if you all will indulge me, if the reading of the OMA is as rewarding with snippets and things to chase as it has been to me. > > Whilst I know I didn't get everyone's name, perhaps at all, but certainly often, I hasten to add that this doesn't mean they are not there. You can all see by the names and the articles that I do find, that the smallest of items are or could be invaluable. > > I personally over the various papers, have found so many exciting things, that I have followed thru m myself with investigating PROV or the Library and such. I think probably the most rewarding one this year (2004) for me was to find a small line or two from a Council report that Hiram and the Secretary had compiled a historical profile of the town from 1853-1881. I eventually found the full 'book' and that was just a fantastic feeling. > > So, if you will indulge me as I said, I see these small things and wonder if they had been of any great assistance. I'd love to hear from all of you, as to what has been found in a snippet and if you have been able to follow through to more fruitful conclusion. > > Can we send them to the list.......perhaps each may produce more information or even more connections thru descendants. > > There are no more fresh papers to read but I no doubt will from time to time have to 'revisit' the films. Happy to hunt out an article for you if you know the date of the paper, and again, if it is not too long an article. I must now get Hiram's book to the printer, it's past time. > > regards > Denise > >

Hi Denise The highlight for me was seeing various members of the Von Mallesch family popping up in the papers (yeah, some more evidence they were there!!), and learning that one could play for several cricket teams in a season! It has been fascinating and enlightening reading some of the recipes and keeping up with the goings on and gossip from around the district. Thank you for sharing with us. It is greatly appreciated. Kind Regards Roz Voullaire roz@voullaire.com.au

1883 brought the tragic death of Mr. John Turner.........walking home from the Commercial pub in B/worth. The winding up of his affairs, the replacements for his important positions he had held - all interesting. His dear wife then imparting her musical talents, perhaps to make ends meet?? Although Willie Heyenga had left the Ovens area and had moved to the Upper Murray, he still made the news with the unpaid newspapers chasing him.... My elusive Klip who vanished - perhaps a full report of an insolvency court case where he may have still held deeds to a pub in the Upper Murray may shine more light for me. To Denise, once again a big thanks for your enthusiasm, dedication & willingness to post. It has all been wonderful reading. Chris On Sunday, July 11, 2004, at 06:52 PM, Denise wrote: > Time for a review of 1883. (g). > > What I would like if you all will indulge me, if the reading of the > OMA is as rewarding with snippets and things to chase as it has been > to me. > > Whilst I know I didn't get everyone's name, perhaps at all, but > certainly often, I hasten to add that this doesn't mean they are not > there. You can all see by the names and the articles that I do find, > that the smallest of items are or could be invaluable. > > I personally over the various papers, have found so many exciting > things, that I have followed thru m myself with investigating PROV or > the Library and such. I think probably the most rewarding one this > year (2004) for me was to find a small line or two from a Council > report that Hiram and the Secretary had compiled a historical profile > of the town from 1853-1881. I eventually found the full 'book' and > that was just a fantastic feeling. > > So, if you will indulge me as I said, I see these small things and > wonder if they had been of any great assistance. I'd love to hear from > all of you, as to what has been found in a snippet and if you have > been able to follow through to more fruitful conclusion. > > Can we send them to the list.......perhaps each may produce more > information or even more connections thru descendants. > > There are no more fresh papers to read but I no doubt will from time > to time have to 'revisit' the films. Happy to hunt out an article for > you if you know the date of the paper, and again, if it is not too > long an article. I must now get Hiram's book to the printer, it's > past time. > > regards > Denise > >