April 26, 1918 Farewell at Mitre Lake To Mr and Mrs H.A. SUDHOLZ The heavy rain which fell on Wednesday night, and the electric condition of the atmosphere, prevented a large number of Mr and Mrs Hermann SUDHOLZ's friends from attending the farewell given in their honour in the Mitre Lake South Hall. But it spoke volumes for the esteem in which they are held that such a number should brave the almost blinding flashes of lightning and deafening peels of thunder, to drive in some cases ten miles in order to be present. The rain was heaviest between 7 and 8 when most people were preparing to leave or were on the road. As is well known Mr SUDHOLZ has sold his land at Mitre Lake and purchased a much better and more extensive area of land close to Murtoa. Hence his departure and the farewell social, of which Mr C.G. PUMPA was the organiser. Proceedings opened with games and interspersed with songs and recitations. At about 11 o'clock, Mr A. BARKER, who was chosen to make the presentations, said it gave him great pleasure to be present. Casting his mind back over the past years and thinking of the pioneers who had done so much for the district, the name of SUDHOLZ stood out prominently. The times in those early days were not as good as now, as there was very little for a man except hard work. The yield of wheat was like the price--very low. The progress was slow but through self-denial they had been able to hand down to their sons beautiful heritages, of which those sons should be proud. Tonight they were honouring a product of one of those sturdy pioneers. As a farmer Mr SUDHOLZ could hold his own against anyone, and he had plenty of pluck and energy. He regretted that such men as Mr SUDHOLZ were going away. They gave a tone to a district. Mr SUDHOLZ had taken his full share of public duty. Mr and Mrs SUDHOLZ should be proud that such a gathering had assembled to do them honour on such a night. He had much pleasure in presenting Mr SUDHOLZ on behalf of friends present and absent, with a silver salver, and to Mrs SUDHOLZ, on behalf of members of the Girl's Friendly Society, with an oak tray. Mrs SUDHOLZ had been secretary of the society since its inception, and had made great sacrifices for the cause for which she worked, but there was a lasting pleasure where there was sacrifice. Mr R.G. McCLURE said he was sorry they were loosing Mr and Mr SUDHOLZ from the district. Mr SUDHOLZ had taken a great interest in public affairs, particularly the Hall, and he did not know how they would get on without the SUDHOLZs, to whom they had looked to get the committee out of difficulty. Mr SUDHOLZ had taken the most prominent part in the rebuilding of the Mitre Dam. Mr SUDHOLZ was a promising man and had done his duty well. He might say that though the guest and he had not got on too well together they were parting the best of friends. He wished Mr and Mrs SUDHOLZ every prosperity. Mr Pat BUNWORTH and Cr. Jas. BUTLER also expressed their deep regret at the approaching departure of Mr and Mrs SUDHOLZ and the hope that they would be happy and prosperous in their new home. Mr SUDHOLZ said it was not an easy matter for him to make a speech. He was sorry to leave his old friends. If the district had not treated him so well he would still have been struggling along. He had tried to act as honestly as he could. the valuable presents they had received would be very highly appreciated indeed, and would be placed in foremost places in their house and would be taken with them as a reminder of the friends at Mitre Lake. He had had a good deal to put up with on account of his German name, but when the war broke out it was too late to change his name, and it would be a pretty shallow loyalty if he had to do it. He had tried to do his best as a councilor and acting under the good advice of ex Cr. CROSS he had always endeavored to inspect works before bringing it before the council. he thought that one or two young men were needed in the council to stir up the old hands. One of the best things the people of the district could do, if they wished to prosper was to patronise the local business people, which was the most practical way of supporting decentralisation. He wished to offer Mrs SUDHOLZ's and his best thanks for the handsome gifts they had received. If they had had the choosing themselves they could not have chosen anything more suitable. On Mrs SUDHOLZ's behalf he desired to thank the members of the Girls' Friendly Society for their kindness. Mr BARKER announced that he had received a written apology for the unavoidable absence of Mr F.N.S BENNETT and verbal apologies from others. A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman, "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows" was sung and a coffee supper was partaken of after which dancing was indulged in. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/

April 26, 1918 Goroke Gatherings Mr J. HISCOCK, of Nurcoung, who had been lingering for some time, died in a private hospital at Horsham last night week. His remains were conveyed to Goroke by train on Friday, and were interred in the Goroke cemetery on Saturday afternoon. The Rev. A. LYONS conducted the burial service. Master Jack WADE, aged about 4 years, took suddenly and seriously ill on Monday and was removed to a private hospital at Horsham. His case was regarded as serious, in fact almost hopeless, but he is now almost well again. Mr George BAILEY, who lives quiet close to town, was admitted to Dr. BIRD's private hospital at Natimuk on Tuesday week. His health had been in a precarious state, but under Dr. BIRD's care he is pulling round finely. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/

April 26, 1918 Mr D. MAYBERY, of Gymbowen, has disposed of 1000 acres of his land to Messrs. J. CRICK, of Gymbowen. The sale was effected by Messrs. YOUNG Bros. At "Fernlea Homestead," Noradjuha, next Monday, April 29, at 1 p.m. Messrs. David ANDERSON and Co. will hold a most important clearing sale on account of Mr H. SYMONS, when they will sell 1600 fine sheep, to be sold in lots, this being an excellent chance to secure good sheep, extensive farming plant, and well kept household furniture. On account of Mr James SYMONS, 407 acres of splendid land will be disposed of, and on account of Mr S.A. WALTER, 1 acre of land and a new 4 roomed house at Noradjuha, and some splendid building material. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/

Hi Thelma, As always I thoroughly enjoy your Bostock Diary. Just wondering, who was the MANIFOLD that ended up at Tesbury? Can't remember the name of the property, but it was just down the road from my grandparents. Was it Sir Thomas? Memory fails me, but he must be connected to your MANIFOLD'S in these diaries. I believe he had one child named Sally Cheers Sally Flynn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thelma" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, September 05, 2003 1:03 AM Subject: [AUS-VIC-West] BOSTOCK DIARY - No. 72 Herewith another month in 1862 from the diary of Augustus Bostock while residing at Grasmere, in the Western District. Sincerely Thelma at Maroochydore. MAY 1862. Thu 1 - Commenced cutting logs for fence across middle paddock. William commenced again at Greenhouse. MR.McROBIE drove MRS.AITKIN & ALICE (Aitkin) out to go with TOM (Bostock) to BOORTKOI (Hexham), but TOM drove them to town again. Went in to W'bool in afternoon but returned late. W.cold/showery. Fri 2 - MARGETTS (Edw) called on way to W'bool. Cleared logs at bridge and made fire on two old ones. ARNEL (Frederick) and DREW (Mr.) cutting timber for making log fence. Finished grubbing roots and filling holes on road. DOY'S Team finished drawing off. WILLIAMS (David/Harry) glazing windows of greenhouse and giving them another coat of paint. W.very fine. Sat 3 - Fastened wire in fence in front. SWEENEY arrived - went round to see fat cattle, but too dark to see all. ARNEL (Frederick) & DREW (Mr.)cutting logs in forenoon. Sun 4 - Went round the cattle with SWEENEY (Brothers). JIMMY (Bostock) came out. MARGETTS (Edw.)called down. Mon 5 - SWEENEY (Brothers) went over to GOODS (John) to see his cattle. JIMMY (Bostock) stayed to help muster the cattle for SWEENEY (Brothers). Sold him 59 head and he left for EDDINGTON'S (Henry) Weather . wet. Tue 6 - Took the cattle up to EDDINGTON'S (Henry) and stayed there all night. Weather showery. Wed 7 - Helped them away with the cattle and returned home. JOHN KEILAR splitting posts and rails to repair fencing. ARNEL (Fred) & DREW (Mr.) sawing logs. Weather fine with hard frost. Thu 8 - Went to W'bool to pay SWEENEY BROTHERS cheque to bank. MR.MANIFOLD (Thomas?) came out with me. Sold 20 pigs to WILSON (John) for £ 35. DREW (Mr.) and ARNEL (Frederick) cutting logs. DOY'S Team cart posts and rails to mend fences broken by grubbing the road. WILLIAM KEILAR not at work. W. light showers. Fri 9 - MR.MANIFOLD (Thomas ?) went to W'bool. DREW (Mr.) carting wood. Went to see how JOHN KEILAR was getting on with repairing fence. Saw DOY (Mr.) about Team next week to draw logs. Weather. Fine light showers. Sat 10 - ARNEL (Frederick) getting place ready for culvert. Sent dray to W'bool with JIMMY'S (Bostock) things. DREW (Mr.) went to W'bool. Went to W'bool with MARGETTS (Edw.) Settle with AITKINS for MANIFOLD'S (Thos) back rent. Saw MacGREGOR (Samuel)about sheep. Move cattle in flat & middle paddock. W.fine. Sun 11 - MARGETTS (Edw.) called in evening ? called about cattle. Mon 12 - That man left for GOODS (John) Went to caramut to see WARE'S (?George) SHEEP. From there to TOWNSEND (Mr.) Stayed all night. Commenced log fence in back paddock. W. fine. Tue 13 - Return home.Work at log fence. TURNBULL & ROBINSON called. Stayed the night. W. cold with sharp showers. Wed 14 - TURNBULL(Mr.) & ROBINSON(Mr.)left for BOORTKOI Working at log fence. Went to YANGERY sale of sheep. Sheep did not come. Went to W'bool calling at FARNHAM to see MacGREGOR (Samuel) and at ERNEST'S (Bostock) I had tea. To W'bool and stay the night. Weather light showers. Thu 15 - Stay at Warrnambool after dinner. MR.& MRS ?NIELEY came with me and returned in evening. Work at log fence. Fri 16 - See Mr.STUBBS about receipt for money received from DENOMINATIONAL BOARD. Work at log fence. Weather fine. Sat 17 - Went round cattle at GRASMERE & PURNIM. Called at MARGETTS but he was at CONNEWARRE to change cows. HILL (Mr.) called about beast to kill. Agreed to put him one in on Monday afternoon. Work at log fence. PATERSON(Robert Brand) MRS PATERSON(Mary Jane nee Aitkin) & MISS CREAR rode out in the evening. Weather fine and sunny all day. Sun 18 - Stayed at home all day. Weather fine. Mon 19 - Working at fence all day. Went up to MARGETTS (Edw) to get him to fix BLOCK & TACKLE to kill beast for HILL (Mr.), but he did not come for it. Weather fine except for 2 or 3 showers. Tue 20 - Work at log fence in the back paddock. SHELDRICK (Walter)came and went round all the cattle, but did not trade. To W'bool and stayed all night at ERNEST'S (Bostock - Lipook). Weather.Heavy showers. Wed 21 - Went to W'bool. Posted letters for the ENGLISH MAIL. Paid WILLIAMS & Co. account for timber. Return home. Finish log fence. Commence drawing light wood tops to top dead wood fence next to road. W.Very fine in morning. Rain hard at night. Thu 22 - Top dead wood fence next to lane. Went to BOORTKOI in afternoon to go next day to see JAMIESON'S (Rob't) sheep. Fri 23 - TOM (Bostock) not returned from HAMILTON. Went to MR.JAMIESONS (Robert) and got offer off him for 800 wethers. Sat 24 - Stayed at BOORTKOI all day. TOM (Bostock) returned from HAMILTON. weather very story - heavy showers. Sun 25 - Stayed at BOORTKOI. Went for a ride. Weather fine. Mon 26 - TOM (Bostock) & myself drove to JAMIESONS (Rob't) to look at his wethers. Bought the 800 from him. Weather stormy. Tue 27 - Returned home. DREW (Mr.) spreading stone at the small bridge. JOHN KEILAR putting up fencing broken by grubbing the road. MARGETTS (Edw.) called down. W. - rained nearly all day. Wed 28 - Putting up fence broken by grubbing the road. Drawing tops to put on the outside fence. Went into W'bool. Stayed in town all night. Paid assessment. Stayed out at ERNESTS (Bostock). Weather. The finest day we have had for some time. Thu 29 - Bore fence for wire. Return home. Bullocks not at work. Top fence. ARNEL(Frederick) and JOHN KEILAR absent. W/fine. Fri 30 - MARGETTS (Edw) call on way to W'bool. Draw logs to 2 rail fence to make it sheep proof. (Plough furrows around fences. Bore post for wire and put in some wire. DREW (Mr.) brought down dray for PURNIM - also the wire. Plough and other things brought from town. JOHN KEILAR not at work. Weather - rained nearly all day. Sat 31 - Went to ROSEHILL to see how WILLIAM KEILLAR was getting on with step off verandah and to see if TOM (Bostock) had come. Finish topping fence next to road. Finish putting up fence running over to LATTA'S (William) fence. DREW (Mr.) brought cow with young calf. Hung a gate where there was a slip panel, so as to make a fresh entrance. ARNEL (Fred) and JOHN KEILAR put up fence takne down to grub the road. W. light showers in morning. Fine afternoon. I hope you find something to enjoy.... In haste.. Thelma (Bostock) Birrell in Queensland. 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Herewith another month in 1862 from the diary of Augustus Bostock while residing at Grasmere, in the Western District. Sincerely Thelma at Maroochydore. MAY 1862. Thu 1 - Commenced cutting logs for fence across middle paddock. William commenced again at Greenhouse. MR.McROBIE drove MRS.AITKIN & ALICE (Aitkin) out to go with TOM (Bostock) to BOORTKOI (Hexham), but TOM drove them to town again. Went in to W'bool in afternoon but returned late. W.cold/showery. Fri 2 - MARGETTS (Edw) called on way to W'bool. Cleared logs at bridge and made fire on two old ones. ARNEL (Frederick) and DREW (Mr.) cutting timber for making log fence. Finished grubbing roots and filling holes on road. DOY'S Team finished drawing off. WILLIAMS (David/Harry) glazing windows of greenhouse and giving them another coat of paint. W.very fine. Sat 3 - Fastened wire in fence in front. SWEENEY arrived - went round to see fat cattle, but too dark to see all. ARNEL (Frederick) & DREW (Mr.)cutting logs in forenoon. Sun 4 - Went round the cattle with SWEENEY (Brothers). JIMMY (Bostock) came out. MARGETTS (Edw.)called down. Mon 5 - SWEENEY (Brothers) went over to GOODS (John) to see his cattle. JIMMY (Bostock) stayed to help muster the cattle for SWEENEY (Brothers). Sold him 59 head and he left for EDDINGTON'S (Henry) Weather . wet. Tue 6 - Took the cattle up to EDDINGTON'S (Henry) and stayed there all night. Weather showery. Wed 7 - Helped them away with the cattle and returned home. JOHN KEILAR splitting posts and rails to repair fencing. ARNEL (Fred) & DREW (Mr.) sawing logs. Weather fine with hard frost. Thu 8 - Went to W'bool to pay SWEENEY BROTHERS cheque to bank. MR.MANIFOLD (Thomas?) came out with me. Sold 20 pigs to WILSON (John) for £ 35. DREW (Mr.) and ARNEL (Frederick) cutting logs. DOY'S Team cart posts and rails to mend fences broken by grubbing the road. WILLIAM KEILAR not at work. W. light showers. Fri 9 - MR.MANIFOLD (Thomas ?) went to W'bool. DREW (Mr.) carting wood. Went to see how JOHN KEILAR was getting on with repairing fence. Saw DOY (Mr.) about Team next week to draw logs. Weather. Fine light showers. Sat 10 - ARNEL (Frederick) getting place ready for culvert. Sent dray to W'bool with JIMMY'S (Bostock) things. DREW (Mr.) went to W'bool. Went to W'bool with MARGETTS (Edw.) Settle with AITKINS for MANIFOLD'S (Thos) back rent. Saw MacGREGOR (Samuel)about sheep. Move cattle in flat & middle paddock. W.fine. Sun 11 - MARGETTS (Edw.) called in evening ? called about cattle. Mon 12 - That man left for GOODS (John) Went to caramut to see WARE'S (?George) SHEEP. From there to TOWNSEND (Mr.) Stayed all night. Commenced log fence in back paddock. W. fine. Tue 13 - Return home.Work at log fence. TURNBULL & ROBINSON called. Stayed the night. W. cold with sharp showers. Wed 14 - TURNBULL(Mr.) & ROBINSON(Mr.)left for BOORTKOI Working at log fence. Went to YANGERY sale of sheep. Sheep did not come. Went to W'bool calling at FARNHAM to see MacGREGOR (Samuel) and at ERNEST'S (Bostock) I had tea. To W'bool and stay the night. Weather light showers. Thu 15 - Stay at Warrnambool after dinner. MR.& MRS ?NIELEY came with me and returned in evening. Work at log fence. Fri 16 - See Mr.STUBBS about receipt for money received from DENOMINATIONAL BOARD. Work at log fence. Weather fine. Sat 17 - Went round cattle at GRASMERE & PURNIM. Called at MARGETTS but he was at CONNEWARRE to change cows. HILL (Mr.) called about beast to kill. Agreed to put him one in on Monday afternoon. Work at log fence. PATERSON(Robert Brand) MRS PATERSON(Mary Jane nee Aitkin) & MISS CREAR rode out in the evening. Weather fine and sunny all day. Sun 18 - Stayed at home all day. Weather fine. Mon 19 - Working at fence all day. Went up to MARGETTS (Edw) to get him to fix BLOCK & TACKLE to kill beast for HILL (Mr.), but he did not come for it. Weather fine except for 2 or 3 showers. Tue 20 - Work at log fence in the back paddock. SHELDRICK (Walter)came and went round all the cattle, but did not trade. To W'bool and stayed all night at ERNEST'S (Bostock - Lipook). Weather.Heavy showers. Wed 21 - Went to W'bool. Posted letters for the ENGLISH MAIL. Paid WILLIAMS & Co. account for timber. Return home. Finish log fence. Commence drawing light wood tops to top dead wood fence next to road. W.Very fine in morning. Rain hard at night. Thu 22 - Top dead wood fence next to lane. Went to BOORTKOI in afternoon to go next day to see JAMIESON'S (Rob't) sheep. Fri 23 - TOM (Bostock) not returned from HAMILTON. Went to MR.JAMIESONS (Robert) and got offer off him for 800 wethers. Sat 24 - Stayed at BOORTKOI all day. TOM (Bostock) returned from HAMILTON. weather very story - heavy showers. Sun 25 - Stayed at BOORTKOI. Went for a ride. Weather fine. Mon 26 - TOM (Bostock) & myself drove to JAMIESONS (Rob't) to look at his wethers. Bought the 800 from him. Weather stormy. Tue 27 - Returned home. DREW (Mr.) spreading stone at the small bridge. JOHN KEILAR putting up fencing broken by grubbing the road. MARGETTS (Edw.) called down. W. - rained nearly all day. Wed 28 - Putting up fence broken by grubbing the road. Drawing tops to put on the outside fence. Went into W'bool. Stayed in town all night. Paid assessment. Stayed out at ERNESTS (Bostock). Weather. The finest day we have had for some time. Thu 29 - Bore fence for wire. Return home. Bullocks not at work. Top fence. ARNEL(Frederick) and JOHN KEILAR absent. W/fine. Fri 30 - MARGETTS (Edw) call on way to W'bool. Draw logs to 2 rail fence to make it sheep proof. (Plough furrows around fences. Bore post for wire and put in some wire. DREW (Mr.) brought down dray for PURNIM - also the wire. Plough and other things brought from town. JOHN KEILAR not at work. Weather - rained nearly all day. Sat 31 - Went to ROSEHILL to see how WILLIAM KEILLAR was getting on with step off verandah and to see if TOM (Bostock) had come. Finish topping fence next to road. Finish putting up fence running over to LATTA'S (William) fence. DREW (Mr.) brought cow with young calf. Hung a gate where there was a slip panel, so as to make a fresh entrance. ARNEL (Fred) and JOHN KEILAR put up fence takne down to grub the road. W. light showers in morning. Fine afternoon. I hope you find something to enjoy.... In haste.. Thelma (Bostock) Birrell in Queensland. 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The National Archives of Scotland catalogue is now completely searchable on-line. Go to http://www.nas.gov.uk/ and click on "search catalogue". When you find a record you can email or phone Register House [email protected] and ask for a copy of the document to be posted to you. The charges are on the site. There are plenty of convict records but if your ancestor was a law-abiding citizen, it's less likely that they will have left a trail. Beryl O'Gorman Greensborough Victoria Australia List Admin

I am in search of the family related to Jane SIMPSON living in Hamilton in 1883. She was at the time the nominated legal guardian of my G G Grandfather William NEWELL and his brother, John Frederick NEWELL, the 2 brothers were with Jane SIMPSON from May 1883 through to Mar 1887. William was aged 10 and John 8 years of age at the time they were sent to Hamilton. I am not sure if families had ever discussed children they were in charge of, so even if this is to give a further bit of information to fill in this point of time to the SIMPSON family. if at all you may have anything to share please email me [email protected] Pamela NEWELL

Hi All, My great grandfather, Abraham Crabtree, was an "Exile"(lucky me), who came out on the Eden, arriving at Geelong Feb. 4th, 1849 and later sent to Portland on the Sophia, arriving Feb 11th 1849. Can anyone tell me where I can source the passenger lists and disposal details of the prisoners for this ship?. Would those details include names or just figures.? Who would have hired Abraham Crabtree when he either landed at Geelong or Portland? I have purchased and read, "The Pentonvillains", Ian Ward. This has spurred me on to attempt a book on my ancestor. Cheers, Daryl Crabtree

This is what has been keeping me occupied lately, > > have you seen this URL? Peter Maddern is doing a > > terrific job. Good URL to pass on to the mailing > > lists. > > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~maddenps/INVEM1.htm > > > > Flora MacQueen's NSW bro and sister are there, > > > > McINNES Neil 1840 40 Skye Laughlin / Grace McLELLAN > > Father a miller at Skye. {+wife Flora,37 & 3 chn} he > > is a cartwright Ship = George Fyfe > > > > McINNES Jane 1840 22 Skye Laughlin / Grace McLENNAN > > Father = a miller Brother = Neil on board. Ship = > > George Fyfe

Oops,sorry, forgot the date for this one. January 25, 1918 FAREWELL SOCIAL To Private Albert SCHUNKE In the Natimuk Mechanics Hall, on Friday evening last, a farewell social was tendered to Private Albert SCHUNKE, who was home on final leave and who is expected to sail shortly for the front. Considering that only 24 hours notice of the social could be given there was a large attendance, though men of eligible age were conspicuous by their absence. The Rev. A.M. FRANCIS, chairman of the Farewell and Welcome Home Committee, presided, and before the proceedings commenced, invited Mr James ORR, who will shortly go into

FAREWELL SOCIAL To Private Albert SCHUNKE In the Natimuk Mechanics Hall, on Friday evening last, a farewell social was tendered to Private Albert SCHUNKE, who was home on final leave and who is expected to sail shortly for the front. Considering that only 24 hours notice of the social could be given there was a large attendance, though men of eligible age were conspicuous by their absence. The Rev. A.M. FRANCIS, chairman of the Farewell and Welcome Home Committee, presided, and before the proceedings commenced, invited Mr James ORR, who will shortly go into camp, on to the platform. In addition to the two guests, there were also on the platform ex soldiers V.C. BROWN and Chris BOUSFIELD and Corporal Gus TOLLNER, the latter having been invalided home after spending six months in a hospital in England. The chairman said they were gathered together to offer honour and best wishes to Private Albert SCHUNKE. There was no need to introduce him, he was known to all present. It was not a time to digress as to the character of the guests, but it was right and fit that they should honour them. The question of nobility of life entered into the action the guests had taken. They could not do great things without a noble character. It was a time to do great things. There were two things worth fighting for, God and country. They had heard a good deal about a call. The effect of a call or its influence was different on the different individuals, and when the call came to fight for the Empire it was received differently. Some boasted about their country and were pleased to do a lot of talking, but James ORR and Albert SCHUNKE did not talk but put the call into action. These men were putting God save the King and the waving of the banner of St. George into action. After all, of what value was a life that was not worth fighting for ? Private SCHUNKE was stepping into the shoes of two brothers killed at the war, while Mr ORR was giving up the promise of a brilliant career in the civil service. These two men were prompted to do something which would have an influence on the world. In Eastern countries it was held, that when a man laid down his life he gave of his best. The two men who were going forward to fight for a great cause, and with every good wish they wished him God-speed and looked forward to the time when they would come back crowned with honour. He had much pleasure in presenting Private SCHUNKE with a safety razor and a wallet and Mr ORR with a set of military brushes. Private SCHUNKE briefly but feelingly returned thanks. The chairman wishes to express his thanks to Misses D. BOYD and RATCLIFFE for supplying music, Mr ANTONY for decorations, and the performers and all those who helped to make the evening a success. The program was as follows:-- National Anthem Recitation, Selection from Ginger Mick, Miss FRANCIS. Song, Ladies in Khaki, Miss Ivy McLEAN. Song, The Deathless Army, Mr ORR. Song, Smiles, Miss E. SCHURMANN. Song, When We Gather Round the Old Home Fire, Miss D. BOYD. Recitation, Mrs Pagaty's Party, Miss FRANCIS. Song, God be With You, Miss NITSCHKE. A well attended dance was held afterwards. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/

January 25, 1918 What Our Friends Are Doing Corporal J.T. CRUSE, son of Mr. and Mrs P. CRUSE, of Gymbowen, who was severely wounded in the thigh and was three months out of action, has returned to the trenches in France. The following letter has been received by Robert BELL, formerly of Goroke, from Captain Joseph H. HOPKINS, commanding officer of the late Private Alan BELL-- I desire to express my deepest sympathy in the loss of your son. He was in my company during the recent operations in Flanders on October 4th and was killed by a shell and subsequently buried in an Australian cemetery near Yonetike in Flanders. I personally regret the loss of good men such as your son, for it was their bravery and devotion to duty that gave us the success of which we are all so proud. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/

January 25, 1918 The Green Lake correspondent of the Horsham Times writes:--- The working bee arranged by Cr. CROSS to reap the crop of Mrs J. TAYLOR of Drung Drung, formally of Grass Flat, on Saturday, was enthusiastically responded to by a number of neighbouring farmers and many others who were willing to render any possible assistance. Unfortunately there were some who could not make it possible to come to the field on that day, and consequently the whole of Mrs TAYLOR's crop could not be taken off before night, notwithstanding the strenuous endeavour on the part of those who were there. We very much regret that there are some of us who had only very short distances to go who did not pull a machine into the crop, while others brought teams six, seven, and eight miles. As far as the remaining crop is concerned, however, Mrs TAYLOR may rest assured it will be reaped before many more days elapse, some farmers having expressed their willingness to complete the job early this week. This was the second occasion on which the neighbours congregated to assist Mrs TAYLOR, who a few months ago lost her husband under sad circumstances, and having two grown-up sons at the front, has none but a lad to help her through. When the time for hay cutting came, Mr A.S. RODGERS kindly promised to cut 50 acres, and promptly had a reaper and binder in the field. As soon as it was fit to cart in, Cr. CROSS arranged for a bee to do it, and three stacks were built in one day. Although there were some 160 acres of crop to be taken off, and roughly estimating there were left on Saturday night some 30 acres. Saturday being a fine day, the crop was fit to reap early in the morning. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/

It's no inconvience Jenny, many, many, thanks for all the hard work you have put into for all of us. Sally Flynn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joan Fawcett" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 6:31 PM Subject: [AUS-VIC-West] Genseek website has moved > The Genseek genealogy website has moved to a new URL. The new address is > http://www.hotkey.net.au/~jwilliams4/ > and for the Western District region > http://www.hotkey.net.au/~jwilliams4/westdist.htm > > New indexes include > 1842 Passengers to Portland and Port Fairy > > best wishes, and apologies for any inconvenience > Jenny Fawcett > > > > ==== AUS-VIC-WESTERN-DISTRICT Mailing List ==== > GENSEEK: A comprehensive website rich in Western District information hosted by Jenny Fawcett > http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/index.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 >

The Genseek genealogy website has moved to a new URL. The new address is http://www.hotkey.net.au/~jwilliams4/ and for the Western District region http://www.hotkey.net.au/~jwilliams4/westdist.htm New indexes include 1842 Passengers to Portland and Port Fairy best wishes, and apologies for any inconvenience Jenny Fawcett

Looking to contact Suzanne Staniforth re Isabella Bant who married John McDonald in Scotland in 1854 Regards John

Hi David, I live only 20 minutes from Cobden and would be happy to help if possible. Perhaps I could take a photo of the grave, family home (if address known?). Let me know what you need. Cheers, Andrea. Calling ALL farmers, rural businesses, australians! See http://home.iprimus.com.au/wpbalcombe/ Please leave feedback re OZ Dairy Crisis at http://geocities.yahoo.com/gb/sign?memberºlcs9 Welcome to "Balcowa"! http://www.geocities.com/balcs9/index.html -------Original Message------- From: David Wylie Date: Sunday, 31 August 2003 10:35:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [AUS-VIC-West] Help needed I am seeking information on a child, supposedly born and died in Cobden in 1931, with the surname Rumney. I need this to pass on to the family now living in Canada. The mother who was my cousin, died in 1998 in Canada. Any help greatly appreciated, David

Hello David, RUMNEY, Unnamed Given name, Father Unknown, Mother Elizabeth Esther HIBBLE, Died Cobden, 1931, Ref. 13513. Cheers Sally Flynn ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Wylie" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2003 5:33 AM Subject: [AUS-VIC-West] Help needed > I am seeking information on a child, supposedly born and died in Cobden in 1931, with the surname Rumney. > I need this to pass on to the family now living in Canada. > The mother who was my cousin, died in 1998 in Canada. > Any help greatly appreciated, > David > > > ==== 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 >

I am seeking information on a child, supposedly born and died in Cobden in 1931, with the surname Rumney. I need this to pass on to the family now living in Canada. The mother who was my cousin, died in 1998 in Canada. Any help greatly appreciated, David