Hi Ken Family story has it that John Jenkins came out to SA with the MC.SWEENs. In fact the story was that he was married to a Euphemia Mc.Sween. Maybe so but we found him married to Euphemia Mc.NEILL daughter of John Mc.Neill and Mary Mc.Leod. The Mc.Sweens were supposed to marry MASON brothers also. They lived with the Jenkins family for a time. Do you have any more info regarding these people? Regards Heather

Hello Listers To Ken would you get in touch with me as I think I have a little info on the MC.SWEEN sisters Heather <hbrooks@iprimus.com.au>

Hello Ken, To answer both this and your next post, a list of Omeo newspapers (and where held in Gippsland) can be found on the Gippsland support website at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~surreal/AVG/Resources/newspapers.html#top and details of Corryong newspapers can be found at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~surreal/AVNE/Resources/newspapers.html#top Hope this helps. Cheers Peter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At 06:50 AM 1/05/02 -0400, you wrote: >Hi All > >I am searching for obituaries on 2 of my relatives who died in Omeo district. > >The first Lachlan McLean died 15 November 1888 Omeo Plains and was buried in >Omeo cemetery 16 November 1888. > >The second Janet McLean (maiden name McSween) died 31 August 1897, >Hinnomungie buried 3 September 1897, Benambra cemetery. > >Can anyone advise me of the name of local papers that may have printed an >obituary. If yes where I could access them. > >Thanks > >Ken

Boss, wrong Beck - this one does not belong to your loyal worker pp -------Original Message------- From: AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com Date: Wednesday, 01 May 2002 05:27:28 PM To: AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [AVNE] Beck Police Gazette 10/1/1867 The stolen property of Frederick Beck were seen driven towards Echuca by a low-sized Irishman, aged bout 50, thick build, fair complexion, sandy hair, beard, whiskers and moustache; wore brown coat, light-colored trousers, and wide awake, and rode a fast and well conditioned pony with scut tail. No Warrant

Police Gazette 10/1/1867 The stolen property of Frederick Beck were seen driven towards Echuca by a low-sized Irishman, aged bout 50, thick build, fair complexion, sandy hair, beard, whiskers and moustache; wore brown coat, light-colored trousers, and wide awake, and rode a fast and well conditioned pony with scut tail. No Warrant

Hi Chris Is it just an index of the names they were researching. and who was doing the research if so Could I please have a list Thank you Lorraine Key Chris Wild wrote: > Anyone that didn't receive a copy of the bio index who would like one > email me - > > wildmob@dodo.com.au > > Chris

Hello Judy, No, only the surname was given, as he was not called on to give evidence, but was mentioned in Blake's affidavit. I presume he also acted as guard on the first half of the journey and driver for the more dangerous part requiring experience. Best I can offer. At 09:53 31-07-02 +1000, you wrote: >HI Ada! >You don't happen to know the name of the Swanston that did the driving do >you? >Cheers, >Judy >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Ada Ackerly" <aackers@alphalink.com.au> >To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 5:07 PM >Subject: [AVNE] The Victorian Stage Company 1859 > > > > > > >Hello Listers, > > > > A large transport company "The Victorian Stage Company" was formed over > > some time made up of the following partners: > > Frances Jacob ROGERS, Melbourne coach proprietor for many years > > George Loop WOODWORTH coach proprietor of Sandhurst for many years > > Charles Culwell GARDINER Castlemaine coach proprietor > > Arthur Lincoln BLAKE Melbourne coach proprietor > > John Murray PECK Melbourne coach proprietor for many years > > John Francis BRITTON Sandhurst coach proprietor > > Peleg Whitford JACKSON coach proprietor Castlemaine in business many years > > Oliver Blake CLAPP coach proprietor of Maryborough for many years > > Levi RICH coach proprietor of Castlemaine in business many years > > Christopher IVES partner > > James Joseph BLAKE partner > > > > The case in the equity jurisdiction of the Supreme Court came on in March > > 1859, case number 462, George Diehl McCORMICK versus Arthur Lincoln BLAKE > > (and all partners listed) as manager of the Coy. Found in VPRS 259/P1 >Unit > > 42, case # 462 > > > > Affidavits were also sworn by > > Cyrus HEWITT Melbourne coach proprietor in business many years told how, >if > > a coach line was coming on the market,a company had to be quick to seize > > the opportunity. Gave evidence on how "a line" works. > > > > An argument had developed between partner George McCORMICK and the manager > > Arthur BLAKE. McCormick at the time of the formation of the partnership >had > > an ice business in Melbourne. He was given permission to continue his > > business to the end of the season, and while so engaged, was not entitled > > to the £5 a week paid to all partners. > > > > Manager Blake decided, on 25 February 1859 when McCormick decided he was > > ready to contribute, that he should drive the night coach Melbourne to the > > Gap but, because of his inexperience in driving a team of four horses, > > placed SWANSTON as driver from The Gap to Castlemaine. McCormick objected > > and Blake told him the reason. He withdrew his friendship and complained. > > He came to Melbourne and demanded the removal of the guard- Blake >suspended > > him - The £5 he would have received as a working partner was witheld and > > the £5 was paid to the substitute and deducted from his share of the >profit. > > Jackson & Blake went to Ararat to evaluate & purchase the Ararat & > > Maryborough line and McCormick wanted the purchase cancelled, himself > > reinstated and Blake sacked as manager. > > > > The judgement is not with the case files, but would probably be reported >in > > the newspapers of the day. > > > > I can add no further information to the above. > > > > > > > > > > regards, > > Ada Ackerly, Melbourne, Australia > > formerly Ackerly DocuSearch > > > > > > regards, Ada Ackerly, Melbourne, Australia formerly Ackerly DocuSearch

Hi Anne, Thank you from the newspaper story. There are a couple of observations that I would like to bring up from this story. (1) Mr Wilson the owner of "Home Station" Milawa would be Thomas Wilson who married Elizabeth Smith, John Smith's sister. (2) Mr Graham could be John Graham a Scot who came to Australia by way of Canada and a small (117 acers) landowner on the Oxley Plains I understand that Mr Graham and Mr Wilson were in partnership ? (3) Mr D Gardner (Milawa) could have been Wilfred McDonald (Duke) Gardner son of Colin Gardner and Mary Smith. Mary was also John Smith's sister. (4) John Smith's wife and daughter who gave the alarm on the fire would have been Florence Matilda Oliver and Reta Dorothy Smith Kind regards Doug

-----Original Message----- From: Eric and Judy Douthie [mailto:douth@dingoblue.net.au] Sent: 30 April 2002 2:56 PM To: AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Chappell's of Chiltern. Hi to everyone on the list, I was wondering if anyone can help me with any information on Chappell family from Chiltern. Apparently at one time Jane Chappell was the licensee of the Black Dog Creek Hotel. Or anything on the Higgins family which I believe married into the Chappell family. This is a request from a man in Cootamundra who asked if I could find out anything on his family. I thought the list was the best place to start. Regards Judy

Anyone that didn't receive a copy of the bio index who would like one email me - wildmob@dodo.com.au Chris

Hi All I am searching for obituaries on 2 of my relatives who died in Corryong in 1901. The first Thomas Tory died 18 November 1901 and was buried in Corryong cemetery 19 November 1901. The second Malcolm McLean died 1901. Can anyone advise me of the name of local papers that may have printed an obituary. If yes where I could access them. Thanks Ken

Hi All I am searching for obituaries on 2 of my relatives who died in Omeo district. The first Lachlan McLean died 15 November 1888 Omeo Plains and was buried in Omeo cemetery 16 November 1888. The second Janet McLean (maiden name McSween) died 31 August 1897, Hinnomungie buried 3 September 1897, Benambra cemetery. Can anyone advise me of the name of local papers that may have printed an obituary. If yes where I could access them. Thanks Ken

Hi Chris, I must check to find out whether Joseph Ferguson was one of mine. He may be the Joseph Wellington Ferguson we found in the Wangaratta cemetery. Thanks for the information. Regards, Bonnie Joy Researching: Ferguson, Kerr, Wolstenholme, McKimmie in Australia. Ferguson, Kerr, Sloan, Welsh in Ayrshire. -----Original Message----- From: Chris Wild [mailto:wildmob@dodo.com.au] Sent: Monday, 29 April 2002 7:19 PM To: AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [AVNE] Bravery Awards Wodonga & Towong Sentinel - 25.10.1895 "The following awards for bravery have been made by the Royal Humane Society of Australasia:- Silver medal to Joseph Ferguson, of Eldorado, a miner, aged 24 years, who rescued several of his mates from probable death in the McEvoy mine at Eldorado on the 20th July, 1895. A run of slum and drift took place in the mine. Ferguson, knowing that most of the men at work were probably ignorant of their danger, went back through the rising slum and gave the alarm to his mates, who thus escaped. Six other men were entombed and perished. Bronze medal to Richard Madew, of Eldorado, a miner, aged 24 years, who materially assisted Joseph Ferguson in rescuing his mates from danger. Certificate of merit to Karl Hintze, of Wahgunyah, a vigneron, aged 35 years, who rescued August Fry, of the same place, from drowning in the Murray River at Wahgunyah, at midnight on 19th January, 1895." Chris --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.325 / Virus Database: 182 - Release Date: 19/02/2002 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.325 / Virus Database: 182 - Release Date: 19/02/2002

1855 October 5th A warrant was granted by the Wang Bench for the arrest of John Kennedy for horse stealing. McCrae and Robertson offerred a reqard of £100 for the capture of John K. 1855 October 10th A warrant has been granted by the Beechworth Bench for the arrest of one James Evans for Stealing the sum of £292, consisting of one 20 Sydney note, and the remaining £10 £5 £1 notes the joint property of James Goodridge and Abraham Harvey. James about 32 years of age, 5ft5in high stout made, sandy complexion grey eyes brown hair and sandy whiskers has a slight conraction of his chest, which causes him to lower his right shoulder when walking; wore a blue shirt, dirty fustian trousers, and old brown Jim Crow Hat. He came to Victoria from Maitland NSW. December 22nd 1870 A warrant of commitment for 3 weeks in defaulft of distress or payment of £8 has been issued at Eldorado, Ovens district at suit of Miles Stamp, against Edward J. Power, Irish publican, aged between 30and 35 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high very stout build dark hair large whiskers beard and moustache, dark eyes generally wears light clothes adn tall hat

Perhaps you may know of the lady mentioned below Phyllis. Phyllis was the daughter of Harry Hollister who drove coaches for Crawford and Connolly. Harry was born in Stanley in 1870 and died in Wodonga at 84 years in 1954. He is buried in Wodonga. He married Beatrice STONE in 1898 (died in 1944). The couple had four children one of whom was Phyllis Isabel who married in 1933 Wal Humphris and lived in Wodonga. She died in 1997 and used to lead the Anzac Day service at the cenotaph. She was President of the RSL Women's Auxiliary, catered for the Mayday Hills. Was a musical lady from what I have been told played the organ and sang. Perhaps someone remembers this lady on Anzac Day. Denise

Hi Thanks very much. This story looks like it is worth investigating. Cheers Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vivienne Wooster" <vwooster@cust.caloundra.net> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [AVNE] Re: Kelly Family > Hi Chris, > > Have a look at this site: > http://www.nedkellysworld.com.au/history/familytree/familytree.htm > > You will find that Dan Kelly was born 1861 > > Good luck! > Vivienne. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Chris Wynn" <cwynn2@tpg.com.au> > To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 10:56 PM > Subject: Re: [AVNE] Re: Kelly Family > > > > Thanks Vivienne > > > > My thinking is that the guy I am seeking (Peter Robert Campbell) was born > at > > Kilmore in 1855 - would those dates and locations tie in with a Kilmore > > birth and the story that he went to school with Dan Kelly? > > > > Cheers, > > > > Chris > > > > >

Hi Chris, Have a look at this site: http://www.nedkellysworld.com.au/history/familytree/familytree.htm You will find that Dan Kelly was born 1861 Good luck! Vivienne. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Wynn" <cwynn2@tpg.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 10:56 PM Subject: Re: [AVNE] Re: Kelly Family > Thanks Vivienne > > My thinking is that the guy I am seeking (Peter Robert Campbell) was born at > Kilmore in 1855 - would those dates and locations tie in with a Kilmore > birth and the story that he went to school with Dan Kelly? > > Cheers, > > Chris >

Hello Sharon, Thank you for your interest and your reply. I had already used the Gazeteer to find : HONEYSUCKLE County: Moira and Delatite Other names: Violet Town VIOLET PONDS County: Delatite and Moira Other names: Honeysuckle Creek. I had discounted these as too far away from Chiltern where Mary Annette Roberts was buried on 11th August 1863. Christine Watson has also answered my query off list, with another Honeysuckle Creek in the area much closer to Chiltern and Indigo. Hello Tom I was browsing the AVNE mailing list (not a subscriber at this stage) & seen your query re Honeysuckle Creek. Honeysuckle Creek is south of Chiltern in the Mt Pilot Regional Park. It runs into Deep Creek which runs into the Black Dog Creek & it flows on into the Murray River. It is in the next valley across (towards Melbourne) from the Indigo Creek & valley. People did live along the Honeysuckle Creek in days gone by. I live in Chiltern & we have been brought up with stories that the area up the Honeysuckle is haunted. As for finding gold up there , I don't belive they did but I will check with my Uncle & find out what he remembers. Hope this is a help Christine Your quick reply is much appreciated, Regards from Tom Martin. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sharon Ross" <sharon@useoz.com> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 5:43 PM Subject: Re: [AVNE] "REUNION" . Where is HONEYSUCKLE CREEK ? > Hi Tom, the Gazeteer of Vic gives Honeysuckle as Violet Town, if thats any > help > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > Sharon Ross > Rochester Vic > Names Researching > Lahl, Purcell, Reason, Wilton, Morley, Dillon > Williams in Tasmania > Ross, Arnold, Glasson, Williams in > Victoria > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tom Martin" <tmart@net-tech.com.au> > To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 5:16 PM > Subject: [AVNE] "REUNION" . Where is HONEYSUCKLE CREEK ? > > My ancestors THOMAS and CATHERINE ROBERTS selected land at Barnawartha in > > 1870, after arriving in Victoria in 1852. As we are having a 150th > REUNION > > in the Barnawartha Hall on September 7th 2002, I am trying to trace their > > whereabouts between these years. > > > > They REGISTERED children's births in 1853 at Melbourne, > > 1856, 1857, 1858 at Woolshed Creek, > > 1860, 1861, 1863 at Indigo, > > 1864,1866,1868, 1869 1871, and 1873 at Barnawartha. > > > > On the Ovens District Electoral Roll 1856-57, Reid's Creek and Woolshed > > Division: > > Thomas Roberts, Woolshed, Miner, Miner's Right. > > > > Children's deaths were REGISTERED in 1859 at Woolshed Creek, 1863 at > Indigo, > > and 1865 and after at Barnawartha. > > > > The 1863 death REGISTRATION was at Indigo, BURIAL was at Chiltern, and > > there was an address of HONEYSUCKLE CREEK. > > > > 1. Does anyone have any information as to the whereabouts of HONEYSUCKLE > > CREEK??, and was there any gold found in that area??. > > > > 2. Would it be possible that the family was living at HONEYSUCKLE CREEK > for > > some time, and REGISTERING the children at these other places?? > > > > Please contact me if you have any interest or connection with the families > > of > > THOMAS and CATHERINE (HURLEY) ROBERTS of BARNAWARTHA, > > or ALEXANDER and AGNES (WHYTE) LENNOX of RUTHERGLEN > > > > Thanking you in advance, > > > > Tom Martin. > > PO Box 9070 > > Sale > > Victoria 3853 > > 03 5144 2083

Thanks Vivienne My thinking is that the guy I am seeking (Peter Robert Campbell) was born at Kilmore in 1855 - would those dates and locations tie in with a Kilmore birth and the story that he went to school with Dan Kelly? Cheers, Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vivienne Wooster" <vwooster@cust.caloundra.net> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 8:07 PM Subject: Re: [AVNE] Re: Kelly Family > The Kellys lived at Beveridge, Avenel & then Greta. Ned went to school at > Avenel. > > Cheers, > Vivienne > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Chris Wynn" <cwynn2@tpg.com.au> > To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 7:51 AM > Subject: [AVNE] Re: Kelly Family > > > > Can anyone tell me if and where Ned Kelly's siblings went to school? I am > > trying to trace the ancestry of Peter Robert Campbell, who it is rumoured > > (but not confirmed) went to the same school at the same time. > > > > Researching: > > > > Chicken (Rutherglen) > > Serberry (Chiltern) > > Campbell (Victoria/Cowra) > > Sharman Jugiong/Cowra > > > > > > Thanks > > > > Chris > > > > > >

The Kellys lived at Beveridge, Avenel & then Greta. Ned went to school at Avenel. Cheers, Vivienne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Wynn" <cwynn2@tpg.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 7:51 AM Subject: [AVNE] Re: Kelly Family > Can anyone tell me if and where Ned Kelly's siblings went to school? I am > trying to trace the ancestry of Peter Robert Campbell, who it is rumoured > (but not confirmed) went to the same school at the same time. > > Researching: > > Chicken (Rutherglen) > Serberry (Chiltern) > Campbell (Victoria/Cowra) > Sharman Jugiong/Cowra > > > Thanks > > Chris > >