New Year news, the 1901 census is online NOW! Go to http://www.census.pro.gov.uk/ and get searching folks. Beryl O'Gorman Greensborough Victoria Australia List Admin

Good news from Susie Zada for holiday searching. Well done Susie. Hi Folks, A week late, but here's a Christmas present for everyone (including me I think as it might save me some time!). After a bit of stumbling and bumbling, I've managed to get the Geelong & District Consolidated Book Index On-Line. I still need to sort out a few things (read the Search tips on the page), but it does actually work and the response times appear to be pretty good. Once I get this one sorted out, I'll look at some others (maybe down the track a bit!). Anyway, in the meantime ......... there are 49,302 entries ..... enjoy & Happy New Year http://www.zades.com.au/geelong/gdbksrc1.asp Regards .............. Susie Z ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Tiny Wireless Camera under $80! Order Now! FREE VCR Commander! Click Here - Only 1 Day Left! http://us.click.yahoo.com/WoOlbB/7.PDAA/ySSFAA/FvNolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> The DPS list is now archived at :- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dpsmelb Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Beryl O'Gorman Greensborough Victoria Australia List Admin

----- Original Message ----- From: "Daryl Crabtree" <crabtree@tpgi.com.au> Subject: [AUS-VIC-NorWest] WEST WIMMERA MAIL > Friday February 16,1906 > Mr Geo. MOULDEN, who has been 19 years, and Mr. Robert YOUNG 16 years, in > the employ of Messrs YOUNG Bros. at Warracknabeal and Minyip respectively, > have been admitted as partners in the firm at those places. > This could be Robert Percy YOUNG born 1883 Horsham son of James YOUNG & Elizabeth SMITH. Met their son Percy years ago at a Pendlebury family reunion. Cheers, Carolyn Harris - nee Johnson (Victorian in exile) PO Box 4157, Myaree Business Centre, Myaree 6960, Western Australia Tall_Trees@Bigpond.com Tall Trees Family History http://www.users.bigpond.com/Tall_Trees/ Perth Dead Person's Society http://www.perthdps.com/research/har02.html (Please note that large attachments (over 500kb) will automatically be deleted) ============================================================== The e-mail of the species is deadlier than the mail.

Hi Listers Perhaps someone has a clue for Beverley on the whereabouts of her Frederick Henry SYLVESTER. She is not on the list so please contact her direct if you have something which may be a clue for her search. >From: "Beverley Weymouth" <baw@austarnet.com.au> >To: "Daryl Povey" <povey@sebas.vic.edu.au> >Subject: Frederick Henry SYLVESTER >Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 18:32:33 +1100 > >Hi Daryl, >Thanks for your quick reply. I'm trying to find my GGrandfather, >Frederick Henry SILVESTER (born Birmingham 1850, arrived Port Phillip >1852) who left his family in Balranald NSW around 1882 (last child born >then). His wife Frances (Fanny) then lived with another man until her >death in 1897 (aged 41) and had several more children with him but they >never married, so I believe that Fred was still alive somewhere. I have >not been able to trace his death on bdm indexes in Vic, NSW, SA, WA, TAS >or QLD. (Please note that Fred's son, my Grandfather was also Frederick >Henry Silvester, he was born 1878 Balranald,NSW, married Swan Hill 1901 >and died Balranald 1957.) The last possible "sighting" is at Ararat in >1899 where there was someone of that name recorded in the Referendum for >Federation, occupation "miner". Oddly enough there is also no definite >record of a death for his brother Charles John who was a farmer in the >Balranald district, although Charles was around a little later than >Fred. Charles' descendants still have property in the area today. I do >have a death certificate and inquest details for a Charles Silvester at >Mildura in 1889 but the details in both are inconclusive as he was stated >to have been living in Mildura only a month and nobody knew much about >him. The details given on his death certificate are only from statements >given at the inquest by the boarding house proprietor where he was staying >who didn't seem to know anything for certain, so it may, or may not be him. >I believe that Fred may have been somewhere in Victoria. His father and >sisters remained in the Collingwood area (except for one sister who also >married in Balranald). He was married at Swan Hill in 1875 and his usual >address at that time was "Durham Ox", so apart from the period from >1876-1882 when he was in Balranald, the rest of his life up to that time >had been in Victoria. >In all it is something of a mystery as I cannot understand why two >apparently established family men, one with property would leave >everything behind. Fred's occupation as per his children's birth >certificates was "coachman". I have found reference to "Sylvesters >Balranald line of coaches" which apparently operated a coach service >between Balranald and Swan Hill around 1879 so he may have had his own >coaches. The spelling is different but that often happens, even on the >bdm certificates, and from the research I have done I believe that he and >Charles were the only Silvesters/Sylvesters living in Balranald at the time. >Thought perhaps they robbed the coach but can't find anything there either! >So you can see why I like to check out anything I find, however unlikely, >as it is the only way that I can hope to solve this frustrating puzzle! >Many thanks for your interest, I hope the above makes sense. >Regards, Beverley Weymouth Please update anti-virus software at least weekly. Daryl Povey, Ballarat, Aus - http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au

Hi All, Here is an extract of a letter I received from Malcolm Grant. I thought it might interest some on the lists. Cheers, Daryl JELBART - well known name of course in later traction engine, tractor makes in Ballarat. Mr. McCLURE - sang a song at one particular event and his [well surname !] seemed to ring a bell. Ok. here we go. Just the smallest details I found in Natimuk. N. BARKER received a motor car licence in 1910. as did H. S. L. FYFFE Noradjuha. P. O. GRANT. W. J. SINCLAIR. received licences in 1910. Goroke. A. J. .LEES "Maryvale" and it seems ROBERTSON ? of "Mortat" and that's all I know! But ...... P. O. GRANT [no relation to me] purchased a motor cycle around 1910 / 12 and I see from Births Deaths and Marriages - that he died in 1936 age 47 years. [Very young] death place being Natimuk. Mal. Grant [Gisborne Vic.]

Friday February 16,1906 Mr Geo. MOULDEN, who has been 19 years, and Mr. Robert YOUNG 16 years, in the employ of Messrs YOUNG Bros. at Warracknabeal and Minyip respectively, have been admitted as partners in the firm at those places. Mr W. C. De GRANDI'S clearing sale has been fixed for March 24. At the last meeting of the local Agricultural Society Dr. BIRD took exception to the March show being held in the Mechanics when they had a show ground. The hall was altogether too small. He said it reminded him of a certain English squire who entertained his guests in the pantry. "Not a bad place, either" retorted Mr. I. McLURE . "One can generally find something pretty good in the pantry" GYMBOWEN MURDER CASE PROSECUTION ABANDONED Mr. LEON, Crown Prosecutor, has furnished the Crown Law Department with the opinion that there is no likely hood of a conviction if a fresh presentation is instituted in the matter of the poisoning of Mrs. TIERNEY of Gymbowen. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 1903 FOR SALE BY TENDER BOOROOPKI HALF-WAY HOUSE (WINE LICENSE) AND POST OFFICE YOUNG BROS., under instructions from Mr. A. CRABTREE of Booroopki, will receive tenders for the purchase of his Booroopki property, consisting of house, containing 13 rooms, together with large stables, woolshed, and well built sale yards, together with 10 acres land surveyed into town allotments and 26 acres of grazing land. Mr. CRABTREE'S property is situated midway between Goroke and Apsley and adjoins Mr. E.J. BROUGHTON'S Lemon Springs Station. Tenders to be forwarded to the auctioneers on or before Saturday, September 26th. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html

Friday February 16, 1906 At the sittings of the county court at Horsham on Friday last, the action by the Kowree shire against Mrs Selena FORREST came on for hearing. Proceedings were instituted some time ago by the shire against Mrs FORREST claiming a sum of £112. for arrears of wire netting instalments and a sum of £86/18s for interest on same, and for a decree that these amounts were effectively charged on certain lands and that in default of payment of such amounts with cost the lands in question be sold to satisfy the claims. Mr Eugene SYLVESTER, solicitor of Coleraine, appeared for the plaintiff the shire, and Mr. J. Weldon POWER, instructed by Mr. H. B. CATHCART, appeared for Mrs FORREST; and, acting for his own firm, appeared for Messrs HAGELTHORN and BOLTON, Mr H. A. ROKESKY and Mr A. PHILIP, who had been added as defendants. Mrs FORREST having paid into court £112. 5s, the instalments without interest. His Honour gave verdict for Kowree Shire for rest owing, £8. without cost, commenting on the Shire's delay in collecting arrears. This was explained to be the fault of Mr CUMMINS. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia West Wimmera Mail extracts are on the Web www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html

Friday, February 15,1906 NATIMUK COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS Thursday,Feb. 15. (Before Messrs J.KEYTE (chair) and A. E. BEARD J.P.) William ROBERTSON charged Benjamin MANNING with using threatening words on the 28th January at Quantong and intimidating witness as an officer of the Western Wimmera Irrigation Trust. Complainant conducted his own case; Mr H. B. CATHCART defended. Complainant deposed that he was officer in charge of the water at Quantong. On January 27th he wrote defendant warning him not to interfere with the sluice-gate near Mr UNSTEAD'S, as all previous arrangements had been cancelled. Defendant replied that if the matter of distributing the water could not be settled by talking he would settle it some other way to his satisfaction. Witness wrote another caution. Which he left at his house while he went to his orchard about a mile distant. On the way thither he met defendant. He (witness) asked MANNING whether he would send his son with the letter to defendants place, or whether he (defendant) would call for it. Defendant said he would not call for it, and, having dismounted, walked along with witness in the direction of the orchard, adopting a menacing attitude and using threatening words. Shaking his fist defendant said "I'll take it out of your b....... hide with that". Witness was too old for fighting, and had never done any. He went to the police, who advised him to bring this action. He did not wish to have a conviction recorded; he simply desired that he be cautioned against creating another breach of the peace. He had nothing against defendant in his private capacity. Mr CATHCART remarked that after what Mr ROBERTSON had said he felt that no case would be met by the discharge of defendant with a caution not to disobey authority again. It was possibly owing to a misunderstanding that the high words had been used. The bench, having administered a caution, dismissed the case. Mr Ernest BARKER, of Melbourne, is the new director of the Horsham Working Men's College. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia West Wimmera Mail extracts are on the Web www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html

Friday February 16,1906 DEATHS The two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred OLIVER, of Grass Flat, who was brought into her aunt, Mrs CARBERY'S, Natimuk, suffering from the extreme heat, which had affected her head. Dr BIRD did not hold out much hope of her recovery, and the poor little child, who was unconscious most of the time, died on Saturday afternoon. Her remains were interred in Polkemmet cemetery, on Sunday, a fair number following the remains out of respect for the family. Mr. WATKINS read the burial service. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia WEST WIMMERA MAIL WEB SITE www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html

----- Original Message ----- From: "Daryl Crabtree" <crabtree@tpgi.com.au> Subject: Re: [AUS-VIC-NorWest] WEST WIMMERA MAIL >I encourage others to do likewise when they > recognise an extract as being part of their family history. > Keep up the good work Carolyn, I appreciate your input. Hi Daryl, Glad to be of help. Just wish there was more on my very, very large BAKER family from the Wimmera. But what you have sent is great because it helps to pad out the family history and helps to bring our ancestors alive in our story. Cheers, Carolyn Harris - nee Johnson (Victorian in exile) PO Box 4157, Myaree Business Centre, Myaree 6960, Western Australia Tall_Trees@Bigpond.com Tall Trees Family History http://www.users.bigpond.com/Tall_Trees/ Perth Dead Person's Society http://www.perthdps.com/research/har02.html (Please note that large attachments (over 500kb) will automatically be deleted) ============================================================== The e-mail of the species is deadlier than the mail.

Friday January 5,1906 QUANTONG (from our correspondent) The church which was brought here from Wail a short time ago is nearly re-erected by the contractor, Mr R. SISSON, and will shortly be ready for use by the Church of England people here in connection with St. Aidan's, Natimuk. A concert and tea meeting was held on Christmas evening by the Methodist people in aid of the chapel, and although the night was very hot the hall was crowded, many standing in the doors. The entertainment opened with a quartet by Messrs HOYLE, and HOWELL and Mrs YOST and Miss ASPLIN. A duet followed by Mr HOSKING and Miss McKENZIE, who had come from Horsham to assist, the former being famous, especially as a "Glory" singer affected by Mr ALEXANDER, of revival fame. Miss McKENZIE has a fine contralto voice, which blended very finely with Mr HOSKING'S in "He is so precious to me," eliciting an encore, to which they responded with, "There's honey in the Rock for you". Mr E. J. SANDERS followed with a sacred song, with quartet chorus, well rendered. Mr LYNCH sang "The Holy City". Miss Freda SANDERS gave a short poetical recitation, as also did her sister Aggie, very nicely, but not with sufficient modulation, being said rather than recited. Mr HOSKING sang "Fathers keeping," and Miss McKENZIE also gave a solo " May God be with you" both being finely rendered. Mr W. HOWELL sang "A dream of Bethlehem" and Mr W. H. HOYLE "Nazareth," while Miss ASPLIN also gave a solo. Mr HOSKING and Miss McKENZIE sang "Jesus promised me a home, " which received a loud encore, to which they responded with, "Dear to the heart of the Shepherd." The chair was occupied by the Rev. Mr PAYNE in his usual humorous and capable manner. The accompaniments were played by Mrs YOST, and Mrs NETHERWAY and Miss ASPLIN, and a vote of thanks to the performers was carried with applause on the motion of Mr HARRIS. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia West Wimmera Mail extracts are on the Web www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html

Friday February 16,1906 Much surprise was felt in Natimuk when news came that Mr. Harold HODGKINSON, accountant at the Colonial Bank had succumbed on Saturday morning to his attack of typhoid, in Horsham hospital. Deceased who was only 27 years old, was suffering from a mild attack of typhoid, and his death was not expected. Mr HODGKINSON had not resided long enough in Natimuk to be very well known, but was well respected by a circle of friends. He was the son of Mr HODGKINSON manager of the Colonial Bank at Omeo, and brother of Dr. HODGKINSON, who came to Natimuk to take charge of deceased's belongings. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html

Friday, February 23,1906 Diphtheria It is many years since Natimuk had such a severe visitation of Typhoid and Diphtheria. The family of BANDELS, who have been living under rather insanitary condition in tents near Main Street, became ill with diphtheria, and Mrs BANDEL drove them to Horsham hospital. Louis, a boy of 14 years was in a critical state when admitted, and though Dr. READ performed the operation of tracheotomy to relieve him, he died on Wednesday. The ages of the others, who are doing well, range from 17 to 3 years. Mrs BANDEL has been retained in the hospital, partly as a safeguard to prevent the spread of the disease and also to assist in nursing her children. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html

Friday, February 23, 1906 Serious Accident Mr. Geo. REECE was amongst the crowd watching one of the bicycle races when a competitor's machine swerved in some sand and collided with Mr. Geo. REECE with considerable force, Mr. REECE received several very nasty abrasions in the face, and one forearm was broken. Mr. REECE was conveyed to the hall, where his injuries were attended to by Dr LYONS, who fortunately happened to be on the ground. Mr. REECE was well enough to leave for home later in the day. The cyclist was not hurt. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html

Hi Carolyn, Thanks for your interest in the W.W. Mail and the additional family information to the people of the day. It can only help others in their search for family history. I encourage others to do likewise when they recognise an extract as being part of their family history. Keep up the good work Carolyn, I appreciate your input. Cheers, Daryl ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn Harris" <Tall_Trees@bigpond.com> To: <AUS-VIC-NORTHWEST-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2001 12:46 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-VIC-NorWest] WEST WIMMERA MAIL > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Daryl Crabtree" <crabtree@tpgi.com.au> > Subject: [AUS-VIC-NorWest] WEST WIMMERA MAIL > > > > Friday, February 23,1906 > > Several Ribs Broken > > Mr John NEWTON, Jnr., of Natimuk hotel, was returning from the Horsham > > This was John Thomas NEWTON son of John NEWTON & Sarah SEFTON. He died 1928 > at Natimuk. > > Cheers, > Carolyn Harris - nee Johnson (Victorian in exile) > PO Box 4157, Myaree Business Centre, Myaree 6960, Western Australia > Tall_Trees@Bigpond.com > Tall Trees Family History > http://www.users.bigpond.com/Tall_Trees/ > Perth Dead Person's Society > http://www.perthdps.com/research/har02.html > (Please note that large attachments (over 500kb) will automatically be > deleted) > ============================================================== > The e-mail of the species is deadlier than the mail. > > > > > ==== AUS-VIC-NORTHWEST Mailing List ==== > The BAKER family in the Wimmera > http://www.users.bigpond.com/Tall_Trees/cmh/baker.htm >

----- Original Message ----- From: "Daryl Crabtree" <crabtree@tpgi.com.au> Subject: [AUS-VIC-NorWest] WEST WIMMERA MAIL > Friday, February 23,1906 > Several Ribs Broken > Mr John NEWTON, Jnr., of Natimuk hotel, was returning from the Horsham This was John Thomas NEWTON son of John NEWTON & Sarah SEFTON. He died 1928 at Natimuk. Cheers, Carolyn Harris - nee Johnson (Victorian in exile) PO Box 4157, Myaree Business Centre, Myaree 6960, Western Australia Tall_Trees@Bigpond.com Tall Trees Family History http://www.users.bigpond.com/Tall_Trees/ Perth Dead Person's Society http://www.perthdps.com/research/har02.html (Please note that large attachments (over 500kb) will automatically be deleted) ============================================================== The e-mail of the species is deadlier than the mail.

Friday, February 23,1906 Several Ribs Broken Mr John NEWTON, Jnr., of Natimuk hotel, was returning from the Horsham races, on Wednesday evening, and had scarcely left the town when he was thrown from the conveyance in which he was riding. He was taken back to Horsham where he remains in a private hospital. Typhoid Mr T. E. HARRISON of the Colonial Bank, is recovering from typhoid, as also is Oscar TAIT. Una TAIT, the latter's sister, has contracted the fever in a very serious form. Mr BOUSFIELD'S Darkie was standing outside Mrs JORY'S shop yesterday, attached to a wagonette in charge of master George BOUSFIELD, when he took fright at some paper, and ran down the back street. The horse tried to enter the back gate of Mr BOUSFIELD'S yard, but the vehicle struck one of the posts and one wheel and both shafts were broken. George was thrown out just before the collision, and fell with some force to the ground. The horse galloped away with the harness on, but was soon caught. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html

Friday, January 19,1906 The will of Mrs HEARD, late of ' Lake Banks', Tooan East, grazier, which was made five days before death, has been lodged for probate. The whole estate being left to her children. The real estate is being sworn at £7,150, and personal at £1,225. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia West Wimmera Mail extracts are on the Web www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html

Friday, January 19,1906 Tenders for the purchase of Mr Geo. CRICK'S farm at Pimpinio have been extended until tomorrow. Mrs Harry KNIGHT, of Natimuk, was in the act of stooping to take a loaf from the bread boiler when the head of a black snake darted up inquiringly. Mrs KNIGHT hastened to oblige the visitor by putting the lid on the boiler, and upon the arrival home of Mr KNIGHT, it came to an untimely end. The snake was 18 inches long A tiger snake entered Mrs NIVEN'S boarding-house at Balmoral, and could not be found, though the house was well searched. Some days later Mrs NIVEN in taking down a coat in a back room was startled to find the snake hanging from the sleeve. It was dead, having caught its mouth in a fish hook hanging from a rod on the wall. It was 4ft. long. Several members of Mrs KLOWSS' family were recently ill with measles, but are alright again. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia West Wimmera Mail extracts are on the Web www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html