Dear Listers and others I have enquired about the non-availabilty of the South-West Victoria's War Heritage web site with the Faculty of Arts at Deacon University, as this is where the site was operating from, and received the response attached below. I understand that this valuable web site was developed in conjunction with the Hamilton History Centre and I am wondering if anyone knows of any future plans for the web site? Regards Daryl Povey Ballarat & District Genealogical Society >X-Sender: [email protected] >Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 09:39:44 +1000 >To: Daryl Povey <[email protected]> >From: Toby Andrew Seton Durden <[email protected]> >Subject: Re: SW Victorian War History Web Site >Cc: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] > >Dear Daryl, > >This site has been decommissioned at the request of our Dean. A revised >index page has recently been posted which may have some useful links for >your reference: > >http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts/swwh/ > >Kind regards, > >Toby Durden > >At 11:54 AM 20/10/2003 +1000, you wrote: >>IT / Web Managers >>Faculty of Arts >>Deakin University >> >>Interested to know what has happened with the South West Victorian War >>History Web Site which operated from the Faculty of Arts Web Server at: >> >> http://www.deakin.edu.au/fac_arts/swwh/ >> >>This web site has been a very useful component of the history available >>on the web related to South-Western Victoria. >> >>At the present time some of the web site seems to be on the server and >>some parts appear to be missing. >> >>Regards >>Daryl Povey >>Ballarat & District Genealogical Society > > >IT Manager >Faculty of Arts >Deakin University, Victoria, Australia > >tel: +61 3 5227 2404 > >www.deakin.edu.au/fac_arts/faculty/

This extract from the diary of Augustus Bostock begins in August 1862. AUGUST 1862 Fri 1 - Pruned GOOSEBERRY Trees. Run bullets and made ramrod for JIMMY'S (Bostock) rifle. Took cattle from GRASMERE to PURNIM by NICOL'S BRIDGE. Has sheep killed by dogs and DREW (Mr.) shot one. W. Storms , heavy wind, rain all day. Sat 2 - Prune GOOSEBERRY Trees. JOHN (Keilar) working in the garden. Had 14 sheep killed and a lot injured by dogs. Went to Warrnambool in the evening. Met riding party on my way. Found sheep in PHIN'S (Thomas) PADDOCK. Brought them to their paddock again. Weather, mild with light showers. Sun 3 - Stayed in Warrnambool and went to English Church. DREW (Mr.) came in to let me know the sheep were killed. Stayed in town all night. Weather fine. Mon 4 Got a SUMMONS for HAMILTON (Mr) & PATTEN (Mr). Arranged to start to BOORTKOI (Hexham) tomorrow. Returned home and watched for dogs in the evening. Weather very fine. Tue 5 - Went to see HAMILTON & PATTEN about their dogs. Called at DOY'S, about his dogs on my way home. PALMER (Octavius Frederick William) and ladies did not come. JOHN (Keilar) and ARNEL (Frederick) working at flower garden at the side of the house. DREW (Mr.) went round to see if he could identify dogs that killed sheep. Weather very wet. Wed 6 - Put fence in flat, moved by floods. Went to see DELANEY (Mr.) about his paying for sheep killed by his dogs. PALMER (O.F.W.) ALICE AITKIN & Miss McDOWELL called on their way to BOORTKOI (Hexham). Went with them as far as the first creek, to put them on the RIGHT TRACK. Called at IDENS (Mr.) as I returned to tell him to look after his dogs. JOHN KEILAR working in the garden. ARNEL (Frederick) helping DREW (Mr.) with fence. Paid DOY (Mr.) balance of his account. Put bells on some sheep. Weather sharp showers and sunshine. Thu 7 - KEILAR (John) and ARNEL (Fred) commenced digging the outside border of garden. Went to Warrnambool to attend as JUROR at COUNTY COURT. Stayed in town all night. Weather fine in day - showers at night. Fri 8 - Returned home. Went up to BOORTKOI in the afternoon. Weather showery. Sat 9 - Stayed up at Boortkoi. TOM (Bostock) drove PALMER (O.F.W.) and myself as far as ARMSTRONG'S. Weather cold. Sun 10 - Remained at BOORTKOI. Weather fine through the day but dull and rainy at night. Mon 11 - Return home. PALMER (O.F.W.) and ALICE AITKIN rode down with me. TOM (Thomas Edward Bostock) drove two DOVETON'S down ( Annie & Rachael Emily Doveton ? - daughters of Francis Doveton & Margaret Bostock (d.1853) and MISS McDOWALL. They all went on to town. Killed eight more sheep injured by dogs. W. fine, dull day, rain at night. Tue 12 - KEILAR (John) & ARNEL (Frederick) working in the garden. DREW (Mr.) and myself went to Warrnambool to attend the Court about summons, about killing of sheep. Spence's (Basil) case came off but was dismissed. I was one of the witnesses. Stayed in town all night. W.cold/showers. Wed 13 - Remained in town. Attended sale at MRS.ADAMS (wife of Late William Adams.) Went on board steamer to see TOM (Bostock), EMILY & ANNIE DOVETON off to Melbourne. Stayed in town all night. Weather wet and cold. Thu 14 - Return and help TRIPP (W.) with cattle. ALLAN JENKINS called and I paid him rent for PURNIM. W.wet/cold. Fri 15 - DREW (Mr.) went to PURNIM to see about the cattle and to see that fences are alright. Delivered shepp to MRS.SNOW (wife of Henry SNOW - in financial trouble). Pruned some of the GOOSEBERRY Trees. W. cold/showers. Sat 16 - The river rose again - bank high. DREW (Mr.) working at drains. Finished pruning GOOSEBERRY Trees. JOHN KEILAR and ARNEL (Fred) at work in the garden. HILL (Mr.) called to get a bullock to kill. One of the LEICESTERS lambed. Weather cold and showery. Sun 17 - Home all day. Weather mild - light showers. Mon 18 - KEILAR (John) and ARNEL (Fred) dig garden. Went to PURNIM and kill bullock for Mr.Hill. To W'bool and stayed all night. Weather changeable. Tue 19 - DREW (Mr.) took dray to town to get things and to take calf for SHELDRICK (Walter). Sent trees for Mr.MUSGROVE. TOM (Bostock) came down from MELBOURNE by steamer. Went to Jetty with TOM to get his things. Stayed in town all night. W. fine/north winds. Wed 20 - Went up to LAND OFFICE to see PLANS OF LAND. Went out to ERNEST'S (Bostock of Lipook) in the afternoon. Stayed in town all night. W. fine in day, little rain in evening. Thu 21 - TOM (Thomas Edward Bostock of Boortkoi, Hexham) started for home. Return home. DREW (Mr.) carting wood. KEILAR (John) and ARNEL (Fred) digging in garden. Put in some seeds RAINGILL (T.W.) gave me. (It must have been a great garden....Thel). Small bridge is crossable. Weather changeable. Fri 22 - Counted all sheep in three outside paddocks. Cut tails off ewe lambs. Went to sale at JONES (Mr.) Saw little HARRY about going to BOORTKOI (Hexham). Sent Chesnut colt and got him shod. Agreed with DOY (Mr) to plough two acres of TOBACCO ground and also to harrow same for thirty shillings. Weather fine but cloudy. Sat 23 - Went to W'bool for MEETING of the ROAD BOARD. Went down to MacGREGOR'S Saleyards. Stayed in Warrnambool all night. Weather - wind north, very warm. Sun 24 - Stayed in town. Went to English Church in the morning and to hear MR.JAMES in the evening. Weather - north wind very warm - more like summer. Mon 25 - Paid rent to T.MANIFOLD (Thomas). Arranged account at bank. Return home. H.EDDINGTON (Henry) rode part of the way with me. Measured ground for tobacco. KEILAR (John) & ARNEL (Fred) commenced digging last bed in the garden. MARGETTS (Edward) called. Another LEICESTER lamb lost. W. north wind/very warm. Tue 26 - All hands commenced footrotting the sheep. Started for HAMILTON. Went as far as MR.MacARTHURS. (Gilbert MacArthur) Stayed there all night. Weather - sharp showers all day. Wed 27 - Went to HAMILTON. Rather late to see much of SHOW (Hamilton Agricultural Show). MR.GILL came to HAMILTON by mail. Weather - sharp showers. Thu 28 - Left HAMILTON. Go to MR.FRANK HENTY'S but only got as far as COLERAINE. PALMER (Octavius Fred.Wm.) was with me. Weather - fine cloudy. Fri 29 - Called at "TAHARA" - Mr.FRANK HENTY'S where where we had to SWIM THE HORSES across the river to get to ?? where we stayed all night. Weather fine. Sat 30 - Went to see the ??? and went on to JOHN MACKERSEY'S. Weather fine - hot wind. Sun 31 - Stayed at MACKERSEY'S (John Mackersey was married to ANN HARRIET HEADLAM - both originally from Tasmania. John & Ann moved to New Zealand some years later where family still live on sheep properties. I have a great many letters between John and Augustus who remained friends throughout their life.) Weather hot wind. Enough for today..... Just enjoy..Sincerely Thelma Bostock/Wilkinson/Rafferty/Rhodes - http://birrell.1hwy.com/index.htm ______________________________

Another month of the doing of Augustus Bostock of Grasmere. SEPTEMBER 1862 Mon 1 - Rode to TOM'S (Bostock - his brother at BOORTKOI). MR.GILL started for HAMILTON. Got to BOORTKOI rather late. Tue 2 - Returned home. Met JIMMY (Bostock his brother) on his way up to BOORTKOI. PALMER (O.F.W.) went to W'bool. SHELDRICK (Walter - butcher) got seven head of cattle. Finished footrotting the sheep. Weather warm. Wed 3 - Went into W'bool. Tried to get MRS.ADAM'S affairs wound up, but the account were not correct. Stayed in Warrnambool all night. Weather fine. Thu 4 - Stayed in town and saw some parties about land. Had another meeting with MRS.ADAM'S and settled up. Went out to ERNEST'S (Bostock - his brother at Lipook) and stayed all night. Weather very warm. Fri 5 - Stayed in town all day. Saw the butchers about sheep. MRS.SNOW and ?? Dwyer ? got some sheep. Went to ERNEST'S (Bostock). Called to see Mr.WALSH. Sat 6 - Went to Warrnambool to attend meeting of the ROAD BOARD. Returned - PALMER (O.F.W.) and Mr.MUSGROVE came with me. ARNEL (Fred) and KEILAR (John) finished digging in the garden. MARGETTS (Edward) brought me flowers. W. very fine. Sun 7 - MR.McKIERNIN (W.H.) and SPENCE (Basil) called on way to MARGETTS (Edw.). W. fine/rain at night. Mon 8 - Mr.MUSGROVE & PALMER(O.F.W.) left for W'bool. Planted the flowers MARGETTS (Edw) brought out to me. ARNEL(Fred) & KEILAR(John) absent. Put in LEICESTERS to pare their feet. Went up to BOORTKOI (Hexham) in afternoon. W. Storms of wind/rain all day. Tue 9 - TOM (Bostock) JOHN MACKERSEY, JIMMY (Bostock - his brother) and myself, went up to HAMILTON SALE OF LAND. Weather showery. Wed 10 - Remained in HAMILTON. A great RUSH to take UP LAND. Weather fine. Thu 11 - Stayed in HAMILTON. Weather fine. Fri 12 - Stayed in HAMILTON. Weather fine. Sat 13 - Went up to KENILWORTH with MACKERSEY (John). Weather - sharp showers all day. (John and Ann (nee Headlam) MACKERSEY lived on "Kenilworth North" run until they migrated to N.Z. 1871) Sun 14 - Stayed at KENILWORTH. MR.McGILL left for home. Weather fine except for some light showers. Mon 15 - Returned to HAMILTON. MACKERSEY (John) rode in with me. Put in APPLICATIONS for LAND. W.fine Tue 16 - Stayed in HAMILTON to get the LAND we APPLIED for. Weather fine. Wed 17 - Stayed in HAMILTON. Weather rather wet. Thu 18 - Stayed in HAMILTON to try and trade with LAND. Weather - Thunder Storms in evening. Fri 19 - Stayed in HAMILTON. Weather wet. Sat 20 - Left HAMILTON and got as far as MacARTHURS (Gilbert) on my way home. TOM (Bostock) and JIMMY (Bostock) started for MR.HARDINGS. Weather fine throughout the day - wet at night. Sun 21 - Returned home. Came down by SPRING CREEK ROAD - very bad. W. fine - few light showers. Mon 22 - Went to Warrnambool. Gave Manifold & Co. an acceptance of five months for the balance of their account. (formerly Manifold & Bostock - partner George Bostock - deceased 1858) Saw SHELDRICK (Walter) about cattle and sheep. Stayed in town all night. Spent the evening at MRS.AITKIN'S (M.M.M.) Weather cold - storms of wind and rain. (Mary was wife of late JAMES AITKIN of Glen Esk, Tasmania. Mary Meacock Manifold AITKIN, mother of Alice, Margaret, Lucy, Jane and J.W.M.AITKIN was sister to the three pioneers of Western District of Victoria, John, Peter and Thomas Manifold. Thomas owned Grasmere which was leased by Augustus). Augustus is soon to marry Margaret Aitkin.) Tue 23 - Returned home before breakfast. Delivered sheep to SHELDRICK (Walter) and took him in seven head of cattle. Stayed in town all night. W.cold/showery. Wed 24 - Called at MacGREGOR'S (Samuel) office about store cattle. Walked to JAMES BATEMAN. Stayed in town all night. First performance of AMATEUR THEATRICAL CLUB took place. W. fine. Thu 25 - Returned home before breakfast. Putting the flower garden in order. DREW (Mr.) carting wood. Delivered sheep to MRS.SNOW. River still over small bridge. Weather very warm. Fri 26 - Brought 3 cows from PURNIM. MARGETTS (Edward) called.Went to Warrnambool to party at PALMERS (O.F.W.). Weather fine. Sat 27 - Stayed in town to a SPECIAL MEETING of the ROAD BOARD. JIMMY (Bostock) came from TOM'S (Bostock). TOM drove down and had a SMASH on the way. W. very close/warm. Sharp storm in evening. Sun 28 - Return home. JOHNNY MATSON (from Purrumbete - son of Henry MATSON and ALICE MANIFOLD.) and MacKAY came with me. Walk to PURNIM to see horses in afternoon. W. fine. Mon 29 - HILL (Mr.) came to put in COLONIAL OVEN. Took the eight head of cattle for SHELDRICK (Walter) On coming home, met two EDDINGTONS and went back to town with them and stayed all night. Got dray home for Mr.MARGETTS (Edw.) W.fine -few light shwrs. Tue 30 - Returned home. Two EDDINGTONS came with me and stayed all night. (Eddingtons were from nearby "BALLANGEICH" run. Retired ship's captain - Captain John, Campbell and Henry amongst others.) HILL (Mr.) commenced putting up oven. W. stormy. For now Thelma (Bostock) Birrell of Maroochydore. E. & O. E. Bostock/Wilkinson/Rafferty/Rhodes - http://birrell.1hwy.com/index.htm ______________________________

Dear Friends, Wow !!! Just one hour before I board the train, this email comes from Chris. He has received numbers 75 & 76.... I am delighted as that will save me a few hours typing. Chris, if you would be so kind, I would be grateful if you would post to the list as I cannot forward at the moment. I appreciate this very much.... Thank you Beryl too and I hope it can be seen by all listers... For now Sincerely in searching.... Thelma (Bostock) Birrell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Beasley" <[email protected]> To: "Thelma" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 5:59 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-VIC-West] BOSTOCK DIARY No.77. > Hi Thelma I received both 75 and 76 what would you like me to do with them > Regards Chris Beasley > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Thelma" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 9:14 PM > Subject: [AUS-VIC-West] BOSTOCK DIARY No.77. > > > > Dear Friends on this list, I am wondering if any of you > > have received posting of Numbers 75 and 76 of the diaries. > > Number 77 came through after a long delay. > > I have been waiting, as I typed up three about the same time > > as Bigpond went down. Rootsweb was also having some > > problems I am told. > > However, I will do them again, after giving them a little > > more time to come through. > > > > Just enjoy the days... Thelma - > > Soon to ride the Tilt Train to Cairns and back... > > > >

I see this was posted by me on 19th...All is well...It came in today 22nd... It should be back to normal by th time I return... Thelma From: "Thelma" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2003 9:58 AM

Dear Friends on this list, I am wondering if any of you have received posting of Numbers 75 and 76 of the diaries. Number 77 came through after a long delay. I have been waiting, as I typed up three about the same time as Bigpond went down. Rootsweb was also having some problems I am told. However, I will do them again, after giving them a little more time to come through. Just enjoy the days... Thelma - Soon to ride the Tilt Train to Cairns and back...

Is anyone researching either of these names by any chance. Looking for Catherine Annie Wood - married John Corbett they married in Dunnolly 1880 but most of their children born Hamilton,then later Kingston Thanks Samina

Hi Listers The Casterton & District Historical Society now has a web site located at: http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/casterton/historicalsociety.htm or as a link from the Casterton pages at: http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/casterton/ Daryl Povey

Helen, am 're-posting' to the list as it was Carolyn that first made the enquiry .....but thanks for your help....... am sure Carolyn will be very happy with your comments! cheers, Leone Have just read your enquiry. I have 1 [or is it 2] Millie Justin in my data base. It's a varied history this family has and I have difficulty sorting it out Millie Justin Child of John Henry Justin and Vera May Watt Or Millie Justin Child of Sam Justin & Jessie McSween She was born C1887 Married Thomas John Bannon C 1910[born Terang c1886 Died Port Fairy] Can you give me more info and I will try and help you, and if you like send you more information etc. Vera May Watt was the child of Eliza Kline [who had 4 husbands!] and according to my Program my second cousin!! Helen

> > You will probably find the trouble is Big Pond as usual, my advise find a > > local ISP. Telstra is more trouble than its worth. > > > I've been receiving multiple copies of listings over last 24 hours and > I'm wondering if it is Bigpond or the List. e.g. about 8 copies of the Local Beth, You will find that Optus and Bigpond are experiencing huge difficulties due to the extra amount of spam and other 'garbage' mail that people feel it necessary to pass on over the past couple of weeks. Hang in there - with a big dose of patience - and it will sort itself out. :-)) Leone

> Beth, > > You will probably find the trouble is Big Pond as usual, my advise find a > local ISP. Telstra is more trouble than its worth. > Richard > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Beth Codling" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2003 8:25 PM > Subject: [AUS-VIC-West] Multiple copies > > > > Hello fellow listers > > I've been receiving multiple copies of listings over last 24 hours and I'm > wondering if it is Bigpond or the List. e.g. about 8 copies of the Local and > Family History Expo GMAGS and Jenny Gray's enquiry along with others. I only > belong to 2 lists so that isn't the problem. I'll be interested to see what > others are experiencing. > > > > Beth in Melbourne > > > > > > > > > > ==== AUS-VIC-WESTERN-DISTRICT Mailing List ==== > > GENSEEK: A comprehensive website rich in Western District information > hosted by Jenny Fawcett > > http://www.hotkey.net.au/~jwilliams4/westdist.htm > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > >

Hello fellow listers I've been receiving multiple copies of listings over last 24 hours and I'm wondering if it is Bigpond or the List. e.g. about 8 copies of the Local and Family History Expo GMAGS and Jenny Gray's enquiry along with others. I only belong to 2 lists so that isn't the problem. I'll be interested to see what others are experiencing. Beth in Melbourne

March 7, 1919 Mr H. ROKESKY has let his Lake Karnak property to his son-in-law, Mr AMPT, and intends living privately in Horsham. Mr Frank KELLY, of the Goroke Post Office, who is away on Holidays, is being relieved by Mrs Phoebe WILLIAMS, of Natimuk. The engagement is announced of Mr C.A. KLOWSS, of Natimuk Lake, with Miss I.M. HAUSTORFER, second daughter of Mr and Mrs A.C.G. HAUSTORFER, of Natimuk. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/

March 7, 1919 Private Norman BAKER, son of Mrs and Mr Jasper BAKER, of Natimuk, is due to land today by the Ceramic. Private Ernest BOEHM, son of Mr and Mrs Ben BOEHM, of Natimuk, was to arrived by the Margha on Wednesday. Mr Harry OVERALL, of Quantong, has arrived back from the front. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/

March 7, 1919 Mr Jas. FAIRLEY, who is taking over the management of the National Bank, Natimuk, has been in the district for the past week meeting clients and having a look around. He returns to Ballarat at the end of the week to hand over to his successor there, after which he returns to Natimuk permanently. There was a very large attendance at Mr. Jas. BROWN's clearing sale at Natimuk East on Friday last, all parts of the surrounding district being represented. The sale was conducted by Messrs YOUNG Bros., and the vendor was thoroughly satisfied with the result, almost everything offered being sold. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/

Dear Beryl, Well, I am pleased to see this one come through. Two more to come yet.... Hope they arrive eventually... For now Thelma Continuing with the Diary of Augustus Bostock of Grasmere. OCTOBER 1862 Wed 1 - EDDINGTONS ? left for home. HILL (Mr.) put up oven. Thu 2 - FRED ARNEL commenced shearing LEICESTERS. Drew wethers from middle paddock and put in front paddock. Took two cows and calves and young steer from front paddock to PURNIM. JAMES BATEMAN called on way to ? ickelton's with cattle. Sold him three beasts in back paddock for £2/5/- Kill one cow from back paddock for dogs. Got Tim shod on forefeet. W. fine except shower in middle of day - wet sheep. Fri 3 - Hoe garden. Finished shearing LEICESTERS. MARGETTS (Edw) called. Went to ERNEST'S and stayed all night. ALICE AITKIN, MISS HOWARD and C.HELPMAN (Charles) came out. Weather very warm. Sat 4 - Went to see DENNINGTON BRIDGE to report to ROAD BOARD whether it is in a fit state to stand the summer traffic. Attend the ROAD BOARD MEETING. To a meeting of MR.BLACK'S (Neil) supporters. Saw TOZER (Francis) and MacGREGOR (Samuel) about store cattle. Spent evening at Mr.BATEMAN'S. W. v.warm. Sun 5 - Walk to ERNEST'S (Bostock) before breakfast and stay until after dinner. Return home in afternoon. W. warm. Mon 6 - ARNEL (Frederick) hoeing in garden. DREW (Mr.) took JELLIE'S DOG ( James Jellie) home. SHELDRICK (Walter) got sheep. Went up to MR.HOOD(Robert) to see about store cattle, but he had sold them. JAMES BATEMAN went up with me. JIMMY (BostocK) came from BOORTKOI. Tue 7 - Went to W'bool. Got TELEGRAM from POWER and RUTHERFORD about cattle. Stay in town all night. W. warm. Wed 8 - Got TELEGRAM. POWER and RUTHERFORD giving us an offer of cattle. Stay in town all night. W. v.warm. Thu 9 - BATEMAN (James) and myself went up and looked at MR.HOOD'S (Robert) cattle. Went on to HEXHAM and TELEGRAPHED that we would take them. Stayed at BOORTKOI all night. Weather warm. Fri 10 - Return home. Finish ploughing TOBACCO ground the second time. BATEMAN (James) went home. Drove M.AITKIN (Could this be Margaret Aitkin) from TOM'S (Thomas Edw.Bostock at Boortkoi) to BATCHELOR'S BALL. Sat 11 - Stayed in W'bool. Played MARRIED vs SINGLES MATCH at CRICKET. Weather very warm. Sun 12 - Drove up to BOORTKOI (Hexham) MacKENZIE (Anthony ?) went up part of the way with us. W.very warm. Mon 13 - Took delivery of MR.HOOD'S (Robert) cattle and brought them as far as MR.EDDINGTON'S (Ballangeich). Stayed all night. Weather very warm. Tue 14 - Got home with the cattle. TIM (horse) fell on my leg and lamed me. Weather very warm. Wed 15 - Commenced dividing cattle with BATEMAN (James). BAYLES (William) and JIMMY (Bostock) came and stayed all night. W. v.warm. Sharp thunder storms. Thu 16 - BAYLES (William) and JIMMY (Bostock) left for W'bool. Helped BATEMAN (James) with his cattle. Went to Warrnambool and stayed all night. W. cool. Fri 17 - Settled with BATEMAN (James) for the wethers. Saw BAYLES (Wm.) about land in HOOD'S Run (Robert of "MERRANG" on the Hopkin's River). JAMES AITKIN and family (Jas.Wm.Manifold AITKIN) and BAYLES (Wm.) left on STEAMER. Returned home. Weather showery. Sat 18 - Went to W'bool to a meeting of ROAD BOARD. DREW (Mr.) and ARNEL (Fred) put up a fence against the cattle crossing the river. Planted some French beans in the garden. Weather fine. Sun 19 - Had to go over to PURNIM too look after the cattle brought home. One bullock from MATHERSON (George). JIMMY(Bostock), PALMER (O.Fred.Wm.), TRIPP(W.) MACKAY (Mr.) and DAVIS (Mr.)came out. TOZER (Francis) and MacGREGOR (Samuel) drove out in afternoon. Went and saw horses and sheep. Weather mild. Mon 20 - Commenced sowing TOBACCO. Drew 13 cows for MARGETTS (Edw) and put them in his paddock. Took the rest of the cows over to PURNIM paddock. COCKLAN ? COUGHLAN (Mr.) came to see the two colts. Went round all cattle in the evening. Weather fine. Tue 21 - Hoeing garden. FRAZER (Mr.) called onj his way to BOORTKOI to see sheep. JIMMY (Bostock) came to meet FRAZER (Mr.). Went to BOORTKOI after dinner with them. Finished sowing TOBACCO. W. very warm. Wed 22 - JIMMY(Bostock) and FRAZER(Mr.) went to look at sheep. DREW (Mr.) and ARNEL (Frederick) putting up wire fence around TOBACCO paddock. Stayed at BOORTKOI all night as FRAZER (Mr.) as FRAZER returned too late to get home. W. close - thunder storms. Thu 23 - Return home. Went to MR.ARMSTRONG'S to an early breakfast. FRAZER came as far as GOOD'S(John) gate with me. Finish wire fence around TOBACCO and mended other fence broken. Set outside paddock gate. Took the FIRST SWARM of BEES. MARGETT'S (E.)cattle down. Weather very close with rain/thunder in evening. Fri 24 - TEDDY MARGETTS came over and got the dray. Put all the sheep through ARSENIC for their feet. Pared the feet of the LEICESTERS. Drew the old ewes to shear. Working in the garden in the evening. W. cool and cloudy. Sat 25 - Shearing sheep. Went to W'bool. Weather fine. Sun 26 - Went to ERNEST'S (Bostock at Lipook) to dinner - return home in afternoon. J.MATSON (John) came with me and took in chesnut colt. Weather fine. Mon 27 - Shearing sheep. Went round cattle. MR.ALLAN called - stayed all night. MARGETT'S (E.) called down. W. fine in morning but rained hard at night. Tue 28 - Too wet to shear. DREW (Mr.) & ARNEL(Fred) take ? two colts to MR.TOZERS (Francis). Went to MARGETTS (Edw) and found him just commencing to plant potatoes. PALMER (Octavius Frederick William) escorted eight ladies and went to Warrnambool with them in evening. Went to small party at PATERSON'S (Robert Brand Paterson hus/of MARY JANE AITKIN.) Wed 29 - TELEGRAPH to TOM (Bostock) when the sheep would start. Return home - shearing sheep. Saw SHELDRICK (Walter) and MRS SNOW about cattle and sheep. Weather nice cool wind. Thu 30 - Shearing sheep. Went to PURNIM to put out MARGETT'S (Edw.) cattle that got through the fence. Brought home a heifer that calved. PALMER drove out MRS.PALMER and family for afternoon. (Mrs.Palmer was Rachael Emily DOVETON, d/o Francis Crossman Doveton and Margaret Bostock. Margaret was a sis/of Augustus, George, James, Ernest and Thomas). Went to Purnim with PALMER (O.F.W.) to see cattle. Went round sheep in back paddock. W. fine in morning and thunder storms in evening. Fri 31 - Too wet to shear sheep. Packed wool already shorn. Got potatoes from JENKINS (Allan). Went into Warrnambool and stayed all night at JAMES AITKIN'S. Weather - sharp showers all day. For today....14th Oct. 2003 Thelma (Bostock) Birrell in Queensland where it has been quite cool for a few days now.

> I can find no death for Ivy WATTS in Victoria up to 1985. Sally....I also had a look, but then wondered if she may have re-married? Her husband died at the age of 57 (in 1957) , Ivy would have been only 48.....highly possible she re-married. I then re-checked with that possibility in mind and came up with Ivy Lillian HARGREAVES who died in 1966 at aged 60. Mother NK and father was Walter FRENCH. A long shot, but possible. Anyway, all "food for thought" and extra clues for Carolyn!! Leone

Hello Carolyn Ivy Lillian McSween born 1909 ref. 17380 to Millie McSween, father unknown at Carlton. I can find no death for Ivy WATTS in Victoria up to 1985. The only marriage I can pick up for Millie is Thomas John BANNON married Millie JUSTIN 1910 ref. 1777. It gives Thomas's birthplace as Terang. Could not find anything under McSween. Thomas and Millie had several children, if you need these let me know. Sally Flynn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn Lucas" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 2:57 PM Subject: [AUS-VIC-West] look up please > I promise this is the last time I ask for a look up. Today I am finishing a book on the Justin family history but I have one little hiccup I need to know about, hoping sks can help. > > Could some please check Victorian BDM's for any details of this person. > Ivy Lillian McSween b. 1909? > mother: Millie McSween or Millie Justin > father: unknown > Ivy's spouse was Lawrence James Watts > > Thanks heaps in anticipation > Regards Carolyn > > > ==== AUS-VIC-WESTERN-DISTRICT Mailing List ==== > Western Victoria Association of Historical Societies > http://home.vicnet.net.au/~wvahs/ > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

> Could some please check Victorian BDM's for any details of this person. > Ivy Lillian McSween b. 1909? > mother: Millie McSween or Millie Justin > father: unknown > Ivy's spouse was Lawrence James Watts Carolyn.... maybe the following (on the mother of Ivy) might help: Millie BANNON died 1947 aged 59 at St Kilda. reg # 12004 Parents were: Samuel JUSTIN = Jessie McSWENN [and I also see that Laurence James WATTS died at Heidelberg aged 57 in 1957] maybe some clues there for you. cheers, Leone

On Sunday 26th October, Smart Sunday in the GSV Library, we have arranged for members of the Irish Committee to be present in the library to show Society members and visitors the Irish resources and the Griffiths Valuation, and to provide guidance with Irish research. The normal GSV library research fee of $16.50 for non-GSV members will apply. No special lunch or morning tea will be provided, but there is a tea room and tea and coffee available at a small cost. "You'll never, never know........" Beryl O'Gorman (on behalf of the Committee) Greensborough Victoria Australia