Looking for anything/anyone relating to John O'Brien who was brought up in Beechworth and raised his own family there. I believe he left Beechworth for Sydney and there was a farewell reported in the newspaper. He was an employee of Crawford & Co. as accountant. Sorry, move over Becks. Denise

Today at the Qld State Library I was researching thru the Postal Directories and I came across Crawford and Co. storekeepers in Bright. This was in the 1893-94 lists. Does anyone have anything on this company store in Bright in that timeframe. It could well be another C and Co. but how confusing would that be. Gg-s company was known as Crawford & Co. and whilst they had coaches into Bright and beyond, this is the first hint I have of possible shopkeeping. Mind you gg had a store at Hurdle Creek whilst he wasn't busy once!!! But that wasn't under the banner of Crawford & Co. I have a photo of two shops in his photo album and they are not the shops I know HIram was involved in. Another lead perhaps. Here's hoping, Denise

Found today, pretty sure it is my ggmums arrival in Australia. Been there all along! Ggrannie was an assisted immigrant "booked" to the Beechworth Arms for 6 months for 32 (wages) plus rations. (seems OK to me!) What I would like to know does anyone know of Mrs. Wyman (perhaps it may be WIGMAN - hard to read the fiche) and THE BEECHWORTH ARMS - probably a hotel from the sounds of it. Grannie was a domestic servant. Any help/points appreciated. Denise

Can I butt in please. today I had an email from Ros Shennan and she mentioned (just by co-incidence) that a little boy called Pemberton went missing in the north east and turned up two years later. Newspaper reports didn't say where the little blitter had been hiding for two years. But it goes to show that if you have a timeframe, then the newspapers loved reporting everything. (except in this case where he had gone). Sorry can't offer anything else, not even when - it was just a passing comment in an email. But if Pemberton is your little missing chappie, then perhaps I could prompt a time frame. Denise

Dear Listers, I have spare death certificates for Charles Read. 1. Charles Read died Forbes NSW. 1911. 2. Charles Read died Orange NSW 1918. 3. Charles Read died Newcastle area 1901. (Found in the Pacific Ocean off Redhead.Anyone interested there would be a coroners report on him. Wish I had had a better success for my Charles Read who died ??when, ??in NSW. His wife was Isabella Margaret (nee Roxborough).He would have died after 1891 as that is when his last daughter was born in NSW. He was born in Victoria 1857 but went to NSW.Maybe some one can help me please. I have looked in the NSW BDM but cannot find him. It possibly could be around the Mount Hope area. Regards Elaine P.S. Sorry for cross posting to to all the lists I am on but hopefully someone from them may be able to help.

I had a further, more careful, search of the obituraries in "The Scotch Collegian" yesterday and found... "Francis Roy Thompson (staff). Boys of the 1940s will regret to hear of the death of Francis Ror Thompson who was assistant to Mr.Helms in the Art School at Scotch for 10 years. He was renowned as an artist and won several art competitions. He had a most refreshing approach to his work, one that was much appreciated by those he taught. He was 70 years of age." Not a great deal of information but hopefully of some interest. Peter Kelly

Hello all. A child lost in the bush is usually worth a newspaper story. I have come across the odd couple at various times while looking for other stuff. I think I would focus on newspapers of the day and area first. Most of these should be on microfilm at your closest State Library - mind you, patience is the key-word. Good luck with your hunting Cheers, Nandina ----- Original Message ----- From: Ada Ackerly <aackers@alphalink.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 9:42 AM Subject: [AVNE] Early NE lost child > Hello listers > > Received this query from a Queenslander and I wonder if anyone on this list > could offer her any knowledge, as I know little about the North East history. > > Of course, it could be too vague to evince an answer, but at least I have > tried to put it where an answer might pop up! > > Here is the query: Please reply to the final address in the signature, > thankyou > > ********************. > > A little while ago , there was an > ongoing discussion on the AVNE site re deaths without death certs. I have a > question, request, concern, that I have not been able to find an answer to. > My grand mother told me about a small child (boy, I think) being lost in the > bush in NEV and never found. My uncle now 80 confirms the story but is > unsure iof the family the child came from (TANNER, BOURKE, FLYNN being the > most likely names). > 1. Would there be a police inquiry, coroner's hearing, etc? > 2. How can I begin to look to narrow down exactly which child it was? > There was talk of it perhaps having been raised by aborigines in the area, > so I think it would probably be fairly early in the settlement of the NE. > Hoping you might have a suggestion, > > Many thanks, > "Rosalyn" <rosalynms@yahoo.com.au> > > > > > > regards, > Ada Ackerly, Melbourne, Australia > formerly Ackerly DocuSearch > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.324 / Virus Database: 181 - Release Date: 2/14/02

Hello listers Received this query from a Queenslander and I wonder if anyone on this list could offer her any knowledge, as I know little about the North East history. Of course, it could be too vague to evince an answer, but at least I have tried to put it where an answer might pop up! Here is the query: Please reply to the final address in the signature, thankyou ********************. A little while ago , there was an ongoing discussion on the AVNE site re deaths without death certs. I have a question, request, concern, that I have not been able to find an answer to. My grand mother told me about a small child (boy, I think) being lost in the bush in NEV and never found. My uncle now 80 confirms the story but is unsure iof the family the child came from (TANNER, BOURKE, FLYNN being the most likely names). 1. Would there be a police inquiry, coroner's hearing, etc? 2. How can I begin to look to narrow down exactly which child it was? There was talk of it perhaps having been raised by aborigines in the area, so I think it would probably be fairly early in the settlement of the NE. Hoping you might have a suggestion, Many thanks, "Rosalyn" <rosalynms@yahoo.com.au> regards, Ada Ackerly, Melbourne, Australia formerly Ackerly DocuSearch

Is anyone researching Richard Johnson, Beechworth area - Butcher circa 1870's? I'd love to hear from you if you are. Denise

Hi Heather, We will be travelling to Bendigo at the end of next week for the Cornish Festival and intend calling in at Bright at some stage probably on the way back (great grandparents Collins buried there). Can you please advise the opening days/times of your Museum? TIA Margaret Brian Kelly wrote: > Hi Dianne, > As we are a small town, the interested ones are involved with > everything, Genealogy club, Historical Society, Museum, Cemetery etc. > The Museum has quite a good collection of family histories, all > cemetery records and newspaper records etc. We will be happy to open for > you on the Wednesday, March 12. > I myself do not have connections in the north east, but love the history > of this area. > Heather Kelly

Hi Anne, Years ago I borrowed (and read) a book from my local library about Omeo Shire Sorry, I don't know if they still hold a copy. Latest advice from the net is: Pearson, Mervyn. Echoes from the Mountains, and History of the Omeo Shire Council. Omeo, Vic: Omeo Shire Council: reprinted 1994 with index. Enquiries to Omeo Business office of East Gippsland Shire Council, or Octagon Bookshop. From memory, it has good references to Hinnomunjie (spelling from PMG's , as it was then, 1969 list of Post and Telegraph Offices; spelling given as Hinnoomunjie in JRW Purves book: Victoria: The "Barred Numeral" cancellations 1856 - 1912 and the Post Offices which used them. You may be able to borrow it either through your local library, or on interlibrary loan. Drop me a line if any prob's and I'll check out whether its still available at Lilydale. Hope this helps, Mike Skurrie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anne Hollingshead" <hollies@melbpc.org.au> Date: Monday, February 18, 2002 9:14 am Subject: [AVNE] Hinomunjie, Omeo > Hinomunjie, Omeo > > Would anyone know where I could read about the history of this place. > Elizabeth Reid, Amie Stirlings mother, was a governess there > before she > married James Stirling for those who have read "Memories of an > AustralianChildhood" > > Anne > > ---------------- Powered by telstra.com

Apologies to the list. I thought I was sending this privately to Doug. Bron. Tony & Bronwen Smith wrote: > Hi Doug, > Judi, the president of the W.F.H.S. found a copy at the city offices last week > for $20. She has suggested that the society buy a copy and you can pay the

Hi Doug, Judi, the president of the W.F.H.S. found a copy at the city offices last week for $20. She has suggested that the society buy a copy and you can pay the society back when you come to Wangaratta in March. (If you are coming). Otherwise, we can still buy it for you and post it to you, adding on the cost of postage. I will check the bookshop tomorrow and see if their copies are still available as well. Regards,Bron Doug & Pat MacLaren-Smith wrote: > Hi Bron > I have been away again, and am wondering if the Book is still available and > if so how can I get my hands on a Copy. > Regards

Hinomunjie, Omeo Would anyone know where I could read about the history of this place. Elizabeth Reid, Amie Stirlings mother, was a governess there before she married James Stirling for those who have read "Memories of an Australian Childhood" Anne

Marne. Why? Denise ----- Original Message ----- From: "M.& D.J." <manddjohns@optusnet.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2002 3:48 PM Subject: Re [AVNE]Odgers - Beechworth Gas Co. > To Denise Mc.Mahon > > Further to Odgers - Beechworth Gas Co., > > Please contact: sheilao@bigpond.com > > It would be much appreciated. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Cheers - Marne from Melbourne > >

Hi Bron I have been away again, and am wondering if the Book is still available and if so how can I get my hands on a Copy. Regards Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony & Bronwen Smith" <tsmith@netc.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 10:23 AM Subject: Re: [AVNE] The book on Wangaratta > Hi Doug, > The book I mentioned recently, Memories of Oxley contains some of these names . > There were two copies of it left in the shop a couple of weeks ago. It is $35. > Bron > > Doug & Pat MacLaren-Smith wrote: > > > Hi Bron > > Does Graham Jones have any book on Pioneers of Tarrawingee, Wangaratta, > > Milawa and Oxley still on the Bookshop shelves as I am interested in > > aquiring some when I come down for Di's Circus in March. But if I could > > obtain or get some info on them before I w > > >

Feb 18th. North eastern tobacco growers like growers in other parts of Australia, were at their wits end to try to produce tobacco which could compare favourably with the American leaf. So to get first hand advice, the Vic Department of Agriculture engaged an American tobacco expert named Alex Bondurant who arrived in Wang on this day to tour the tobacco farms in the district. He was responsible for setting up a research station in the King Valley and for introudcing new seed varieties new methods for growing, picking and curing tobacco. The position of advisor was filled by his deputy Temple Smith when Alex returned to the States. >From On this Day in the N/E - G Jones There was also a select committee into Tobacco the year before in 1895 during November. G-gf Hiram was interviewed at length by the commission. The committee took 5 months to make their inquiries. If anyone is following the history of Tobacco or their rellie may have an interest in a farm, I can let you know the paper etc this interview was reported - along with others. Denise

I am looking for anyone who may know the names below or may find them in their trees - if you do, would you please get in touch. Thanks Denise- John Turner William Elliott Thomas Elliott Robert Johnson Charles Trappold Edward Morgan David Davies Richard Johnson Thomas Parnaby Joshua Oldfield James Lamb Michael O'Brien Denis Scanlan Henry Morgan John Wilson John Fraser Henry Gale Benjamin Horsefall David Murray William Parkins Emily Johnson William Ward John Morley Robert Roulston Charles Morgan all were in the Beechworth area in 1874. Denise

To Denise Mc.Mahon Further to Odgers - Beechworth Gas Co., Please contact: sheilao@bigpond.com It would be much appreciated. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Cheers - Marne from Melbourne

Thanks Margaret As much as it would be nice to go for a holiday, having something sent to my local library sounds like a much better idea. Never thought of doing an inter library loan, yet I do it with books all the time. Lateral thinking is what is needed sometimes. Noeleen ----- Original Message ----- From: "margaret mcintosh" <marmac51@hotmail.com> To: <noeleenlloyd@hotmail.com> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 10:11 PM Subject: Re: [AVNE] Sydney Sun 1900-1920 > > Hello Noeleen, > You could try the National Library in Canberra. If they hold microfilm copies they do Interlibrary Loan to your local Library...provided the local lib. has a microfilm reader! Cost is aroun $13.80 per order of 10 reels. Try the NLA catalogue and see what they have. If they have what you want, go to your local lib. and ask them to arrange it. > Regards, Margaret. > > >From: "Noeleen Lloyd" <noeleenlloyd@hotmail.com> > >Reply-To: AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com > >To: AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com > >Subject: [AVNE] Sydney Sun 1900-1920 > >Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 11:27:27 +1100 > > > >Hello everyone > > > >does anyone know where I can access copies of the Sydney Sun newspaper from 1900 to about 1920, other than in Sydney. > > > >Does Albury have any? > > > >thanks > > > >Noeleen > > > > > >