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

Ada thank you - to me it is interesting in that Peleg (?Pee leg) Whitford Jackson became a partner in Crawford and Connolly later Crawford & Co. He was admitted sometime during the 1870s. He longer was a partner mid 1880's. This is great posting, thank you Denise ----- 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 > > >

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Rochester Mailing List to subscribe send "subscribe" to AUS-VIC-ROCHESTER-L-request@rootsweb.com ----- 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 > > . > > > > > >

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 .

>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

My gg grandmother, Catherine DOUGLAS lived in Beechworth from 1853 to 1870. Her husband William DOUGLAS was a gold miner and Catherine ran a Tea House of some description to help support her large family. When she married in 1854 her occupation was "Refreshment Inn Keeper" and her place of residence was Snake Valley. The 1857 Oven's Directory shows her as "selling refreshments" at Sebastopol Flat near Beechworth. Another member of the family apparently visited the Beechworth area some years ago (10-20 years ago?) and saw the faded name "Catherine DOUGLAS" on the front of a building which she used as her refreshment rooms. Sadly no-one can remember who it was that visited the area, exactly when this happened, or where the shop was. It may have been in Beechworth or perhaps in nearby Stanley (formerly Snake Valley as I understand). If anyone knows of the possible location of these tea rooms, or can suggest a reference that might help I would be grateful. Perhaps it may appear on early photographs of Beechworth or Stanley. Ian Ian Loiterton Canberra, ACT, Australia Researching Barnett, Douglas, Hand, Loiterton, Palmer, Ramsey, Youlten

Sorry Kathy no Drummond and/or Jarvis on the list Anne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathy Myles" <kmyles@alphalink.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, 24 April 2002 2:07 Subject: Re: [AVNE] "WOORRAGEE" Schedule of Allotments > Anne > Is there any Drummond and/or Jarvis on the list > > Kathy > >

All, As you drive past Wangaratta the Hume Highway crosses Moloney Creek. Does anyone know the origins of the name of this creek? Or does anyone have a contact that might be able to tell me about it? TIA, Paul ---- Paul Piko Piko Computing Consultants Phone: +61 3 9432 1222 Fax: +61 3 9432 1255 Email: paul@piko.com.au Web: http://www.piko.com.au

Linda, the making of the armour involved huge secrecy, it was not just about the armour, but the greater plan of establishing a republic, free from British rule. There were many involved and the sites of the forges are still secret. Whilst there were blacksmiths involved like William Culph, there were many others, (it was a huge job) and due to the risk involved these people were protected. Many false stories were delberately started and allowed to spread. It has been thought that part of the armour was made on Tom Lloyd Snr's property on the far side of the "Bald Hill", being closer to Lurg and having the "Fifteen Mile Creek" running through it. A good water supply being essential to a forge. It was also dense bush. Helmets and other armour parts were made in secrecy at forges all over the Greta & Oxley districts. The mould boards were used as a direct symbol - land was being denied to farmers, therefore an instrument of the land would be used as a weapon. Mould boards were "acquired" throughout the district, some being freely given by sympathisers, others stolen. Noeleen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Barraclough" <kapana@netspace.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2002 8:30 PM Subject: [AVNE] Ned Kelly's Armour > Hi List, > > I have just been asked by someone with a new interest in the Kelly Gang, if > it is known exactly where Ned Kelly's armour was made. This is not a matter > that I have material on in my rather Kelly-bare shelves, so I am wondering > if anyone can help me. He was wanting to know if it was at Glenrowan, or > further away. There seems to be some suggestion it was more north-eastish.. > > Ta in advance > > Linda > >

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

Hi Linda, William Culph and his son Charles were named by Police as Kelly Sympathisers. Several later historians have named the Culph's as the blacksmiths who made the Kelly armour. Charles Culph and his father William and Pat Delaney are thought to have belted out the armour over a green log at their blacksmith shop at Greta. The Culph's are lateral lines on my tree. Another lateral line was that of David Smith - David used to own a property at Milawa, across the road from Brown Brothers Winery and he used to tell this story, " One morning we went out to the paddock to continue the ploughing and when we got to the plough with the horses, the mould boards of the plough were missing". It has long been assumed that these missing mould boards were the ones used to make Ned Kelly's armour. Hope this helps, Catherine

For those that are unsure where they are going - a handy site. www.whereis.com/ Chris

>From Wodonga and Towong Sentinel. Feburary 1892 "The wines sent from Wodonga to the Launceston Exhibiton have been successful to an extent almost phenomenal. Out of 13 exhibits forwarded, no fewer than 5 have been awarded first prizes, w hilst of the remainder 5 have been highly commended. Mr. Martin Kelly's muscat has got a special first prize; Mr. Philip Adams has got 2 1st prizes, one for while full-bodied, and theother for dry old Mr. A. Schlink a special first for red light whilst his red light dry and red sweet are both highly commended; Mr. James Tenner's dry sherry (lgiht red) is highly commended Mr. G.S. Manns' red light dry - one exhibit, first prize, another highly commended Mr. R. People's heavy red is highly commended. Withthe exception of Messrs. Adams and Schlink, whose names have frequently figured in the past as prizetakers, none of the exhibitors mentioned have ever before shown their products, so that as a surprise even to themselves. To Signor Bragato in particular the result must be extremely gratifying. and here it runs out - the copy stops - but I was waiting to find mention of Peter Ross being one Judge o fine north east wines and sherrys, either light dark or otherwise. Denise

Thanks for looking. Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anne Hollingshead" <hollies@melbpc.org.au> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 1:34 PM Subject: Re: [AVNE] "WOORRAGEE" Schedule of Allotments > Sorry Kathy no Drummond and/or Jarvis on the list > > Anne > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kathy Myles" <kmyles@alphalink.com.au> > To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, 24 April 2002 2:07 > Subject: Re: [AVNE] "WOORRAGEE" Schedule of Allotments > > > > Anne > > Is there any Drummond and/or Jarvis on the list > > > > Kathy > > > > > >

Hi List, I have just been asked by someone with a new interest in the Kelly Gang, if it is known exactly where Ned Kelly's armour was made. This is not a matter that I have material on in my rather Kelly-bare shelves, so I am wondering if anyone can help me. He was wanting to know if it was at Glenrowan, or further away. There seems to be some suggestion it was more north-eastish.. Ta in advance Linda

Nankervis Mr. Charles MOrgan, Brennan Johnston James Moncrieff all at one time involved in the Upper Murray region. Anyone connected to the above? If so, would you please contact me off list helendmc@powerup.com.au Many thanks, Denise

The families below relate to the north east of Victoria, Beechworth - Wooragee - Albury - Upper Murray regions John Henry STATON born 1858 m Mary Louis HAEFFNER 1881 Henry John ROWE born 1857 m Cathereine Dora HAEFFNER 1881 Henry William Thomas HAEFFNER m Eliza Jane CHESNEY 1890 Neil SUTHERLAND b 1860 m Mary Jane HAEFFNER 1887 Frederick JARVIS b 1863 m Emily HAEFFNER 1887 Walter Carleton CRAWFORD b 1870 m Jessie HAEFFNER 1895 George William COLEMAN b 1864 m Christina HAEFFNER 1892 Majority of the above relate to Victoria, and Albury, although it is known the STATON family moved to Newcastle area. If anyone can provide information or links to any of the above couples would you please contact me. helendmc@powerup.com.au Many thanks Denise

Hi Kathy Could I have a copy of your History of Kiewa Valley please. My address is hbrooks@iprimus.com.au Thanking you Heather

Now I know thanks Chris Heather

Thanks Jennifer It Was Royal Melbourne - (the main one I think) But will follow up. Thanks again