Hi Lyn I have found that births are best if you get the youngest as it will then normally have the elder children on it plus the parents of course. The marriage licence doesn't always show the parents of the people getting married. And the death cet. depends to much on who the informant is as even though it can be the child this does not mean they know much about there parents pass life. I have found a lot of mistakes there. Regards Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "whanauna" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 12:51 AM Subject: [AUS-WA] HELP > Of the BDM certificates which would be the best one to purchase ? > i.e. one that gives me the most information on an individual > Would be grateful for any advice > Thankyou in anticipation > cheers > Lyn > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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 > > >

hi I prefer death certificates as they show the children as a rule a long with the wife and age and or length of time in the colony. Sometimes thi I have found thta as they move from home and parents die and many were illiterate by the time thye die no one knows who the parents were.... A marriage cert will give parents place of origin and age...of both folk being married. Birth gives parents place of origin and if you have a choice buy the cert of the youngest child as the others should be listed but often arnt..or just a number mentioned like 2 girls 1 boy. mmm I like trascripts as thye r a lot cheaper and a professional has had a chance to take the guess work out of some very very poor copies and also know many of the town lnds parishes etc....which leaves me wanting. Christene ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patricia Bartrim" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 7:18 AM Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] HELP > There are two types (1) a FULL CERTIFICATE , which has the most details > on, or (2) an EXTRACT, which has only parents names amd the persons name and > date of birth, death or marriage. > > Best to get the FULL CERTIFICATE, > > Cheers > PattyB > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "whanauna" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 12:51 AM > Subject: [AUS-WA] HELP > > > > Of the BDM certificates which would be the best one to purchase ? > > i.e. one that gives me the most information on an individual > > Would be grateful for any advice > > Thankyou in anticipation > > cheers > > Lyn > > > > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > > > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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 > > > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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 >

There are two types (1) a FULL CERTIFICATE , which has the most details on, or (2) an EXTRACT, which has only parents names amd the persons name and date of birth, death or marriage. Best to get the FULL CERTIFICATE, Cheers PattyB ----- Original Message ----- From: "whanauna" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]om> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 12:51 AM Subject: [AUS-WA] HELP > Of the BDM certificates which would be the best one to purchase ? > i.e. one that gives me the most information on an individual > Would be grateful for any advice > Thankyou in anticipation > cheers > Lyn > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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 >

Of the BDM certificates which would be the best one to purchase ? i.e. one that gives me the most information on an individual Would be grateful for any advice Thankyou in anticipation cheers Lyn

Dear Listers I cannot express the help that I have recieved when asking for a lookup...I ask for 'a piece of cake' but usually get the 'whole cake'. I don't know how all the listers do it but for one who has limited resources, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. cheers Lyn Something I would like to share with you. Dear Ancestor: Your tombstone stands among the rest; Neglected and alone. The name and date are chiseled out On polished, marbled stone. It reaches out to all who care It is too late to mourn. You did not know that I exist. You died and I was born. Yet each of us are cells of you In flesh, in blood, in bone. Our blood contracts and beats a pulse Entirely not our own. Dear Ancestor, the place you filled One hundred years ago Spreads out among the ones you left Who would have loved you so. I wonder if you lived and loved, I wonder if you knew That someday I would find this spot, And come to visit you. -Unknown

Hi Lyn, I have searched the WA Pioneer Records and have found the following for you: John BROWN married Mary GAYNER at Vasse in 1864, Reg No 2111 Children: Andrew BROWN born 1865 at Busselton, Reg No 8425 - Father: John, Mother: Mary GAYNER John BROWN born 1866 at Busselton, Reg No 9445 - Father: John, Mother: Mary GAYNOR William BROWN born 1867 at Albany, Reg No 10390 - Father: John, Mother: Mary GANER Joseph BROWN born 1870 at Albany, Reg No 12682 - Father: John, Mother: Mary Unknown I could not find deaths for any of these children to 1905, so likely they all survived to adulthood. Hope this helps you. Cheers Wendy Lyn wrote: >Appreciate any information on John Brown and Mary Gaynor >married 1864. >One son I know about is Andrew Brown b1865 at Bussellton >died 1939 Warragul Victoria >cheers >Lyn > > >==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > >Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? >A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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 > > > > > -- NEW!! Genealogy Chat Room at: http://www.gendesk.info visit: www.justgen.com for best Genealogy Chat, Links & Support !! See Wendy's Family Tree at: www.geocities.com/wanderer57au

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Appreciate any information on John Brown and Mary Gaynor married 1864. One son I know about is Andrew Brown b1865 at Bussellton died 1939 Warragul Victoria cheers Lyn

G'day Cobbers, I'm researching the ALVIN surname for my sister in law, whose maiden name is WATSON, details below: Descendants of Annie ALLEN & Richard Pierce ALVIN Richard Pierce ALVIN. He married Annie ALLEN, married 03 Jul 1815 in Bishopsgate, London, England. I. Thomas ALVIN, christened 06 Nov 1817 in Shoreditch, London, England. II. Ann Caroline ALVIN, christened 13 Feb 1820 in Saint Pancras, London, England. III. Mary ALVIN, christened 02 Dec 1821 in Holburn, London, England. IV. Richard Hulme ALVIN, christened 19 Oct 1823 in Holburn, London, England. V. Frederick ALVIN, christened 21 Nov 1824 in Holburn, London, England. VI. Joseph ALVIN, b. in London, England, d. circa 1897, christened 19 May 1833 in London, England. He married Elizabeth WILLIAMSON, married circa 1871 in Victorian, Australia, b. circa 1854 in England, d. 17 Jan 1921, buried in Bairnsdale Cemetery, Bairnsdale, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. A. Joseph Pierce ALVIN, b. circa 1872 in Lucknow, Victoria, Australia. He married Jane Mary ELLIS, married circa 1895 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. 1. Isabella Elizabeth ALVIN, b. circa 1897 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. She married Charles Alfred WHELAN, married circa 1919. 2. Joseph Frederick ALVIN, b. circa 1897 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. 3. Emma Jane ALVIN, b. circa 1900 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. She married Albert John McDONALD, married circa 1918. 4. Robert James Theodore ALVIN, b. circa 1901 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. 5. John Thomas ALVIN, b. circa 1903 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia, d. circa 1919 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. 6. William Pierce ALVIN, b. circa 1906 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. 7. Walter Andrew ALVIN, b. circa 1908 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. 8. Marion Olive ALVIN, b. circa 1911 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. 9. Lillian May ALVIN, b. circa 1914 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. 10. Frances Mary ALVIN, b. circa 1917 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. B. Thomas William ALVIN, b. circa 1877 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. He married Ada May Horton WATSON, married circa 1901 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia, b. circa 1878 in Tarraville, Victoria, Australia, (daughter of Henry Charles WATSON and Mary Ann PALMER) d. circa 1949 in Tecoma, Victoria, Australia. 1. Thomas Henry ALVIN, b. circa 1901 in South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. m. Maud Unknown Children: a. Ruby ALVIN b. Thomas ALVIN c. Charles ALVIN d. Kenneth ALVIN e. Kevin ALVIN f. Patricia ALVIN 2. Lindsay Joseph ALVIN, b. circa 1905 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. m. Joan Scott GIBSON Children: a. Nola Joan ALVIN m. Barry Lloyd SMITH Children: i. Vanessa Anne SMITH ii. Matthew James SMITH iii. Fiona Louise SMITH iv. Charmaine Nola SMITH 3. Doris Lilieth ALVIN, b. circa 1906 in Yea, Victoria, Australia. m. Augusta BEITZ Children: a. Dorothy BEITZ b. Dulcie BEITZ c. Eileen BEITZ d. Joyce BEITZ e. Kathleen 4. Alick ALVIN m. William SINCLAIR 5. Jessie ALVIN m. John HENRY Children: a. Fay HENRY m. Ralph RYAN Children: i. Andrew HENRY ii. Bruce HENRY b. Gail HENRY m. Ross DUNCAN Children: i. John DUNCAN ii. Melanie DUNCAN 6. Alma ALVIN m. Vincent WEAVER Children: a. Brenda WEAVER m. William REID Children: i. Joanna REID m. Gregory CRAWFORD Children: a. Amanda CRAWFORD b. Christopher CRAWFORD ii. Jamie REID iii. Scott REID m. Jan ELLIE Children: a. Chantelle REID b. David WEAVER C. Emma Elizabeth ALVIN, b. circa 1880 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia, d. circa 1917 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. She married Andrew Joseph Palmer WATSON, married circa 1902 in Yarraville, Victoria, Australia, b. circa 1870 in Tarraville, Victoria, Australia, (son of Henry Charles WATSON and Mary Ann PALMER) d. 29 May 1954 in Box Hill, Victoria, Australia. 1. Andrew Joseph WATSON, b. circa 1903 in Melbourne South, Victoria, Australia, d. 05 Dec 1977 in Heidleberg, Victoria, Australia, buried 08 Dec 1977 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia. He married Eileen Isobel UNKNOWN. 2. Henry Theodore (Theo) WATSON, b. circa 1909 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia, d. circa 1977 in Morwell, Victoria, Australia. Partner Lillian June STEWART. 3. Frank Alvin WATSON, b. circa 1911 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. D. Frederick Richard ALVIN, b. circa 1884 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia, d. circa 1941. E. Walter Gerald ALVIN, b. circa 1887 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. F. James Theodore ALVIN, b. circa 1891 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia, d. 14 Nov 1915 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia, buried in Bairnsdale Cemetery, Bairnsdale, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. VII. Emma ALVIN, christened 02 Jun 1837 in Holburn, London, England. Any descendants out there who can help me with this family? Regards Greg Baldwin - Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia My Homepage: http://member.melbpc.org.au/~kennethb/ AIGS 9842 A&NESFHS 9933 KFHS 7737 Researching Surnames: ALLEN - Cornwall, Eng. BAILEY - Plymouth, Eng>New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ BALDWIN - Kent, Eng>New Zealand> Qld, AUS BENTON - Warwick, Eng BIRCH - Yorkshire, Eng> Qld, AUS BRODIE - Parish of Boyndie, Banffshire, SCT BROWN - Wellington, NZ CAMERON - Black Isle, SCT CLARK - Rhynie & Essie, Aberdeen SCT COKER - Rongatai, Wellington, NZ CROALL - Scotland > NZ CROZIER - Banbridge, Down, NIR > NZ DEAN - Elgin, Elgin, Scotland EDWARDS - Cornwall, Eng. FRANCES - AUS GRANT - Parish of Rhynie, Aberdeen, SCT INCH - Cornwall, Eng>New Zealand INGLIS - Banff/Moray, SCT LANGDON - NZ LAURANCE - Banff, SCT. LEYLAND - Warwick, Eng. LUMSDEN - Banff, SCT>New Zealand MacDONALD - Inverness, SCT. MASSEY - Down/Antrim, NIR>Qld, AUS MELVIN - Elgin, Elgin, Scotland McFADDEN -Down, NIR McINTOSH - Inverness, SCT > Qld, AUS McINTOSH - Ross Shire, Scotland>Qld, AUS McKENZIE - Banff/Moray, SCT McLEAN - Garmouth, Moray, SCT>Qld, AUS McLEAVY - Jedburgh, Roxburgh, SCT>Qld, AUS OLIVER - Jedburgh, Roxburgh, SCT>Qld, AUS RAFFAN - Banff, SCT REEVES - Yorkshire (?), Eng. REYNOLDS - Cornwall, Eng. ROBERTSON - Ross & Cromarty, SCT RUDD - Westmoreland, Eng>Qld, AUS SIMPSON - Banff/Moray, SCT SMITH - SCT SPRENGER - Qld, AUS STUART - Moray, SCT WAKEFIELD - Stroud, Gloucester, Eng>Qld, AUS WARBURTON - New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ WHITEHOUSE - Warwick, Eng. WILSON - Ayr, SCT>New Zealand email to: [email protected] Australian Genealogy: http://www.ke.com.au/bdmaus/index.html Australian On-Line Surname List: http://www.users.on.net/proformat/ausnames.html Aussie Slang: http://greenfield.fortunecity.com/garden/386/kev.htm Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. 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Many thanks Wendy for your reply... "Learning all the time." Cheers Barbara /Wanora Q ----- Original Message ----- From: Wendy <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 12:30 AM Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] Thornber search > Unfortunately births after 1905 have not been released in WA, so if you > want to check this birth you will have to contact the Registrar of > Births, Deaths and Marriages, PO box 7720, Cloisters Square, Perth 6850 > > Cheers > Wendy > > Barbara B. wrote: > > >Hello List, > >I am searching for more information on my Grandaunt , Bertha Thornber. > >Recently, upon searching Military Service records, I discovered a birth for a: > > > >Herbert Russell Thornber born 6th December 1915 at Subiaco W.A: > >Next of kin : Bertha Thornber. > > > >Bertha's twin brother was named Herbert, and they were born 1876 NSW > > > >Could someone on the list be able to check this birth record for me? > >I would like to know the parents details please? > >Fingers crossed it may be my rellie! > > > >Many thanks, > >Barbara/ Wanora Queensland > > > > > > > > > > > >==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > > >Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > >A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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 > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > NEW!! Genealogy Chat Room at: http://www.gendesk.info > > visit: www.justgen.com for best Genealogy Chat, Links & Support !! > > See Wendy's Family Tree at: www.geocities.com/wanderer57au > > > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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 >

Dear John, I thank you firstly for your response ,and for taking the time for the record check. I shall ponder... in hope... Regards, Barbara / Queensland ----- Original Message ----- From: John Warnock <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2003 4:20 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] Thornber search > Barbara, I found this at the Karrakatta Cemetery Site > BERTHA MAY THORNBER KC00121078 Aged 80 (Years) Date of Death 01/08/1995 > Suburb NEDLANDS Grave Location KARRAKATTA CONGREGATIONAL BA 0309 > > HERBERT RUSSELL THORNBER KC00119955 Aged 79 (Years) Date of Death 10/05/1995 > Suburb NEDLANDS Grave Location KARRAKATTA CONGREGATIONAL BA 0309 > > HERBERT LAWRENCE THORNBER KB00074183 Aged 70 (Years) Date of Death12/03/1944 > Suburb NEDLANDS Grave Location KARRAKATTA WESLEYAN GC 0354 > > John from West aus > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Barbara B." <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2003 1:44 PM > Subject: [AUS-WA] Thornber search > > > > Hello List, > > I am searching for more information on my Grandaunt , Bertha Thornber. > > Recently, upon searching Military Service records, I discovered a birth > for a: > > > > Herbert Russell Thornber born 6th December 1915 at Subiaco W.A: > > Next of kin : Bertha Thornber. > > > > Bertha's twin brother was named Herbert, and they were born 1876 NSW > > > > Could someone on the list be able to check this birth record for me? > > I would like to know the parents details please? > > Fingers crossed it may be my rellie! > > > > Many thanks, > > Barbara/ Wanora Queensland > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > > > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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 > > > > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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 >

Dear Chris, Firstly, many thanks for your fast response, and for taking the time for checking. Unfortunately, Bertha May is not my connection. In some cases, family tree's have carry on Christian names... with Bertha ... it was uncanny to have her name, plus her second name which was that of her mother...along with Herbert being her father. Never mind... Thank you again Chris.. back to the drawing board. Cheers, Barbara / Queensland. ----- Original Message ----- From: Christine Anderson <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 4:13 AM Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] Thornber search > Hello Barbara from W.A., > There are no birth details for W.A. past 1905. > I have checked the Karrakatta Cemetery records for you. > Herbert Russell Thornber is buried with Bertha May Thornber Congregational > BA 0309. > This Bertha May was born about 1915, so is probably wife of Herbert. > If you think there may be some connection let me know, I will be in the > library tom, Monday and will check death notices for you if you want them. > Please let me know before then, > Chris in W.A. > > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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 >

Barbara--Bertha's death certificate would almost certainly have her parents names on it -- John from West aus ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara B." <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] Thornber search > Dear John, > I thank you firstly for your response ,and for taking the time for the > record check. > I shall ponder... in hope... > Regards, > Barbara / Queensland > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: John Warnock <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2003 4:20 PM > Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] Thornber search > > > > Barbara, I found this at the Karrakatta Cemetery Site > > BERTHA MAY THORNBER KC00121078 Aged 80 (Years) Date of Death 01/08/1995 > > Suburb NEDLANDS Grave Location KARRAKATTA CONGREGATIONAL BA 0309 > > > > HERBERT RUSSELL THORNBER KC00119955 Aged 79 (Years) Date of Death > 10/05/1995 > > Suburb NEDLANDS Grave Location KARRAKATTA CONGREGATIONAL BA 0309 > > > > HERBERT LAWRENCE THORNBER KB00074183 Aged 70 (Years) Date of > Death12/03/1944 > > Suburb NEDLANDS Grave Location KARRAKATTA WESLEYAN GC 0354 > > > > John from West aus > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Barbara B." <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2003 1:44 PM > > Subject: [AUS-WA] Thornber search > > > > > > > Hello List, > > > I am searching for more information on my Grandaunt , Bertha Thornber. > > > Recently, upon searching Military Service records, I discovered a birth > > for a: > > > > > > Herbert Russell Thornber born 6th December 1915 at Subiaco W.A: > > > Next of kin : Bertha Thornber. > > > > > > Bertha's twin brother was named Herbert, and they were born 1876 NSW > > > > > > Could someone on the list be able to check this birth record for me? > > > I would like to know the parents details please? > > > Fingers crossed it may be my rellie! > > > > > > Many thanks, > > > Barbara/ Wanora Queensland > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > > > > > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > > > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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 > > > > > > > > > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > > > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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 > > > > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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 > >

Unfortunately births after 1905 have not been released in WA, so if you want to check this birth you will have to contact the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages, PO box 7720, Cloisters Square, Perth 6850 Cheers Wendy Barbara B. wrote: >Hello List, >I am searching for more information on my Grandaunt , Bertha Thornber. >Recently, upon searching Military Service records, I discovered a birth for a: > >Herbert Russell Thornber born 6th December 1915 at Subiaco W.A: >Next of kin : Bertha Thornber. > >Bertha's twin brother was named Herbert, and they were born 1876 NSW > >Could someone on the list be able to check this birth record for me? >I would like to know the parents details please? >Fingers crossed it may be my rellie! > >Many thanks, >Barbara/ Wanora Queensland > > > > > >==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > >Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? >A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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 > > > > > -- NEW!! Genealogy Chat Room at: http://www.gendesk.info visit: www.justgen.com for best Genealogy Chat, Links & Support !! See Wendy's Family Tree at: www.geocities.com/wanderer57au

Hello List, I am searching for more information on my Grandaunt , Bertha Thornber. Recently, upon searching Military Service records, I discovered a birth for a: Herbert Russell Thornber born 6th December 1915 at Subiaco W.A: Next of kin : Bertha Thornber. Bertha's twin brother was named Herbert, and they were born 1876 NSW Could someone on the list be able to check this birth record for me? I would like to know the parents details please? Fingers crossed it may be my rellie! Many thanks, Barbara/ Wanora Queensland

Barbara, I found this at the Karrakatta Cemetery Site BERTHA MAY THORNBER KC00121078 Aged 80 (Years) Date of Death 01/08/1995 Suburb NEDLANDS Grave Location KARRAKATTA CONGREGATIONAL BA 0309 HERBERT RUSSELL THORNBER KC00119955 Aged 79 (Years) Date of Death 10/05/1995 Suburb NEDLANDS Grave Location KARRAKATTA CONGREGATIONAL BA 0309 HERBERT LAWRENCE THORNBER KB00074183 Aged 70 (Years) Date of Death12/03/1944 Suburb NEDLANDS Grave Location KARRAKATTA WESLEYAN GC 0354 John from West aus ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara B." <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2003 1:44 PM Subject: [AUS-WA] Thornber search > Hello List, > I am searching for more information on my Grandaunt , Bertha Thornber. > Recently, upon searching Military Service records, I discovered a birth for a: > > Herbert Russell Thornber born 6th December 1915 at Subiaco W.A: > Next of kin : Bertha Thornber. > > Bertha's twin brother was named Herbert, and they were born 1876 NSW > > Could someone on the list be able to check this birth record for me? > I would like to know the parents details please? > Fingers crossed it may be my rellie! > > Many thanks, > Barbara/ Wanora Queensland > > > > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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 >

Could SKS please lookup any info on Harriet Green b. 1 May 1835 Western Australia (where) d. 30. March 1927 unknown She is part of my data base of WA Pioneers & this is all I have on her Thanks in advance Jeni sunny but cold central victoria australia

Hi listers, I hope that someone could give me some help or advice. The "list" is new to me so please forgive me if i dont follow a protocol for my request. My name is Glenn Fox and I live in Adelaide. A family member living in Port Augusta in the north of SA moved to Perth by 1900. His son married prior to WW1 and enlisted in the army. We have no details on the family since this time.Details as follows:- James Fox born 5/5/1856 in Adelaide married Marion Nettleton 28/10/1882 in Port Augusta.James was a carpenter. They had at least 5 children there, 2 died at birth.By 1900 it was believed that they had moved to WA. The names of the 3 children were Mabel, Marion and James. James jnr married a Pearl? prior to the ist world war then he enlisted at Blackboy Hill. Nothing is known of the family from here on in. kind regards Glenn

----- Original Message ----- From: "Erica Hills" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2003 4:50 PM Subject: [AUS-WA] **Can You Help? - West Australian, August 4, 2003** Hi Everyone, Here's the Can You Help? column published in "The West Australian" on Monday last week. You will find this week's column (and Saturday's Reunions) by going to this site today http://www.thewest.com.au/20030814/features/ and then clicking on the Can You Help Logo in the top left corner of the page. Note: The number in the URL represents today's date, so you may need to alter the last two digits to get it to work. Cheers...... Erica mailto:[email protected] (Perth, Western Australia) http://www.perthdps.com/research/hil01.html =========================================================== ----< CONTACT & SUBMISSION DETAILS>---- Can You Help?, published on Mondays, is a free service compiled by Jenny Kohlen for people seeking information about their families and local history or other items of interest. Reunions - other than veterans - are published on Saturdays on the Information pages. Full name and mailing address (for publication) must accompany every request, as well as telephone number and e-mail address. Send your requests to: Can You Help? "The West Australian," GPO Box N1027, Perth 6843. Fax (08) 9482 3830. Phone (08) 9482 3382 (Mon-Fri). mailto:[email protected] CAN YOU HELP ? : Monday, August 4, 2003 (The West Australian, p27) ========================================================== BICTON BATHS : Information, memorabilia and photographs are sought about the Bicton Baths from around the turn of the 20th century to 1970. The Sunday morning swimming races conducted by the Melville Swimming Club, carnivals, and events on the foreshore, and various regattas would be of particular interest. Contact: Mike Adlam, 18 Nautilus Crescent, Scarborough 6019. Tel: 9341 4211; 0412 297 851. COOLGARDIE CELEBRATIONS : The Coolgardie State Battery is celebrating its centenary this year and a special day will be held on Sunday, September 28. Past employees, families, and the general public are invited to attend and enjoy the festivities. Activities include watching the battery crush ore with free tours, panning for gold, morning tea, a barbecue lunch, and music. Please advise your attendance. Contact: Diana Kempton, 9026 6001. mailto:[email protected] DALKEITH FORESHORE COTTAGE : Seeking photos or sketches and any relevant details about the construction of Adam ARMSTRONG's cottage that was built on the foreshore below Gallop House about 1831 and demolished by mistake in 1972. Gallop House is on the riverfront at Dalkeith above the foreshore reserve - just before the Tawarri Reception Centre (there is a boatclub on the shore just to the left of Gallop House). Any information appreciated for a family history book. Contact: Bob Couzens, PO Box 246, Port Hedland 6721. Tel: 9172 3614; 0419 199 070. mailto:[email protected] net. au ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« FAMILY REUNIONS BONSER : There will be a gathering of the BONSER Clan at Collie on Saturday, August 16 - the day of the Collie-Donnybrook cycle race. The family will remember Bill "Tot" BONSER for his winning ride in 1934 and also spread his ashes on Lyall Hill as he requested. Contact: Patsy, 9535 8940, or Evan Strudwick 9725 3360. HOUNSHAM : Descendants and friends of the five HOUNSHAM brothers who came to Ongerup from Peterborough, England in the 1920s - Fred, George, Jim, Tom, and Harold (`Sonny") - are invited to a reunion to be held in Albany and Ongerup over the long weekend of September 27-29. Contact Kevin Hounsham, PO Box 49, Ongerup 6336. Tel: 9828 2140; 0427 282 140. McHUGH : Descendants of Reuben and Elizabeth McHUGH are sought for a reunion planned to be held in September. Reuben and Elizabeth (nee WILLIAMS) were married in South Australia on June 22, 1904. They settled at Koomberkne near Dowerin and raised a family of 11. Contact: Joan Lock, 9339 5332. mailto:[email protected] »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» GORST : Information is sought for family history about descendants or relatives of Lillian GORST (nee DUNN). Lillian was born in Worlaby, Lincolnshire, England about 1884 and went to live in Southport from where she sailed to Perth. She married James William GORST who died in 1977 aged 88. Contact: Mrs D.M. Tomlinson, 9 Deans Walk, Denbigshire, England LL17 ONE, UK. mailto:[email protected] KUNUNOPPIN : Old photographs or short notes of historical moments about Kununoppin and its past (the town, school or sporting history) are sought. Please supply a brief written history about -the photographs (with subject names), and include sender's name and address. Photographs will be scanned and returned. Contact: Mrs Betty Purdy, 9683 2042; or Mrs E. Buchan, c/- Post Office, Kununoppin 6489. CANON McCLEMANS : Help is sought for a biography about Canon McCLEMANS who was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and ordained in Perth in the then Church of England in 1899. He was curate of Greenbushes 1899-1901 and Rector of Day Dawn / Cue 1901-02, Geraldton 1902-05, Boulder 1905-07, and Christ Church Claremont, 1907-1922. During this time he founded the school which would become Christchurch Grammar School. He served as a Chaplain during WWI on the Western Front (1915-1917). Later, in 1922, personal circumstances led to his resignation from active ministry and he took up farming in the Wongan Hills area for the next 20 years. Any information is sought about any time of his life either from personal acquaintance or other records (letters, papers etc.). Contact: Ric Barrett-Lennard, 16 Bellairs Rd, Kardinya 6163. Tel: 9360 2105. mailto:[email protected] MIDLAND RAILWAY WORKSHOPS : Information is sought about women who were munitions workers at the Midland Railway Workshops during World War II. Names, stories, and photos are required for a book about the Midland Railway Workshops. Contact: Linley Batterham, 517 Marmion St, Booragoon 6154. Tel: 9364 2356. mailto:[email protected] MLA SERVICEMEN : The Legislative Assembly of WA, through its Speaker, the Hon. Fred Riebeling MLA, is establishing an honour board to record the service of former members who obtained leave of the Assembly to undertake military service during a time of war. Seeking the next-of-kin of these people to invite them to the ceremony: Arthur Valentine Rutherford ABBOTT (MLA North Perth 1939-1950); Harry Edward BOLTON (MLA North Fremantle 1904-1911 and South Fremantle 1911-1917); John Richard Arthur CONOLLY (MLA Dundas 1897-1901); Archibald GILCHRIST (MLA Gascoyne 1914-17); Dr George Frederick McWILLIAMS (MLA North Perth 1901-1904); Richard William PRICE MBE (MLA Albany 1909-1917); Howard Stirling RAPHAEL (MLA Victoria Park 1930-1944); Bartholemew James STUBBS (MLA Subiaco 1911-1917); Herbert Henry STYANTS (MLA Kalgoorlie 1936-1956), and Evan Alexander WISDOM CB, CMG (MLA Claremont 1911-1917). Contact: Nigel Lake, Sergeant-at-Arms, Legislative Assembly, 9222 7453. MORAN : Clare MORAN was the first teacher at Yerecoin Primary School in 1928. The school is celebrating 75 years on August 23 and organisers would like to display information on the day about the first three teachers. Any relatives or persons with any information about Miss MORAN are asked to respond. Contact: Joeley Howard, PO Box 168 Yerecain 6571. Tel: 9654 6014. mailto:[email protected] PEARSE : Eliza HAWKINS arrived in WA on the Esmeralda with her brother William and parents John and Mary HAWKINS on October 21, 1854. William's descendants have photographs and family history, but no information about Eliza's descendants. She married George PEARSE (nee HAWKINS) and had children Amy, George and Silas. Hoping to meet and exchange information. Contact: Shirley Beaumont, 9 Wharfing Lane, Beaconsfield 6162. Tel: 9335 1230. VLAMING HEAD LIGHTHOUSE : The Vlaming Head Lighthouse in Exmouth is now fully restored and open for escorted tours. The operators seek photographs, letters or other memorabilia for an historical display and to eventually compile a book on the history of the light and its keepers. Any donations will be lovingly restored, if necessary, and displayed as part of a museum being established at the lighthouse. Any information appreciated. Contact: Ron Campbell, c/o Vlaming Head Lighthouse, PO Box 778, Exmouth 6707. Tel: 9949 1207; 0407 970 647. mailto:[email protected] WORLD WAR II BORNEO : An exhibition - Borneo, The Story That Must Be Told (1942-45) - is currently being presented by the Borneo POW Relatives of WA in conjunction with the Alexander State Library, on the mezzanine floor of the library until August 17 between 9am and 5pm daily. Inquiries: Ryan Rowland, 9295 2155. Fax: 9295 1288. mailto:[email protected] ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« VETERANS 2/4TH MACHINE GUN BATTALION ASSOCIATION : Their annual commemorative luncheon will be held at the Novotel Langley Hotel, Perth on Thursday, August 14 at noon. Members, families, and friends welcome. Contact: Trevor James, 9457 8727. HMAS CANBERRA - HMAS SHROPSHIRE ASSOCIATION : Members will conduct the annual wreath-laying service at the Kings Park War Memorial on Saturday, August 9 at 10.30am in honour of shipmates lost in HMAS Canberra at the Battle of Savo Island on August 9, 1942. EDA VETERANS : All EDA recipients, their partners, and carers, are invited to attend the combined annual and general meeting to be held at the CityPlace Community Centre, Perth station (upper level) on Wednesday, August 6 at 9.45am. Contact: Aurelie Bergin, 9402 2043. GULF WAR VETERANS AND PEACEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION : A get-together will be held at the City of Belmont RSL, 22 Leake Street, Belmont on Saturday, August 9 between 1pm and 5pm as part of their bi-monthly meeting. All old and new members welcome to come along. Inquiries welcome. Contact: Philip Steele, 9535 9154. mailto:[email protected] com.au --End-- ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.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

Hi Everyone, Here is the Reunions column published in The West Australian on Saturday last week. Cheers....... Erica Hills - mailto:[email protected] ________________________________________ The Reunions and Can You Help? columns are published on Mondays and Saturdays as a free service. Send your requests to: Can You Help? "The West Australian," GPO Box N1027, Perth 6843. Fax (08) 9482 3830. Phone (08) 9482 3382 (Mon-Fri). mailto:[email protected] ----< Last week's submissions >---- REUNIONS: Saturday, August 2, 2003 (The West Australian p156) =================================================================== KENT STREET SHS : A reunion for past students will be held in the Kent Street Senior High School staff room on Wednesday, August 6, between 5.30pm and 8.30pm. Cost: $7.50 a person to cover refreshments. Contact: Alan, 9271 8803. KWINANA SHS : Students and teachers from the graduating Class of 1978 era are invited to a 25year reunion to be held at the Alcoa Social Club (off Cockburn Road), Naval Base, on Saturday, August 16, at 7.30pm. Cost: $15 a person (light supper, bar open). RSVP: August 6. Contact (for tickets): Caron Harrison (Howard), 0404 800 452, Kathy Allen 9592 4695, or Lynne Cuevas (Henry), 9399 6621. mailto:[email protected] HELLENIC YOUTH ASSOCIATION : A reunion will be held at the Talk of the Town Function Centre in Malaga on Saturday, August 16, for the association, formed in 1939, and its affiliated sporting clubs. HYA organisers are hoping to hear from as many past members as possible. Tickets: $30 a person (includes meal). Contact: Peter Economis 9375 1355 (w/k), or 9276 1373 (a/h). mailto:[email protected] KONDININ : The Kondinin Hockey club is celebrating its 75th anniversary on August 16. Copies of photographs, written records, and anecdotes are sought from past players, members, and supporters. Contact: Toni Smeed, PO Box 104, Kondinin 6367. mailto:[email protected] YARLOOP : A school reunion for the 1958-60 year group will be held on Saturday, August 23. Contact: June (Berry), 9271 7459, or Rhonda (Kelly) 9457 9316. PERTH COLLEGE : Seeking these 1963 Leavers for a 40-year reunion (maiden names) to be held on Saturday, September 20: Susan BENNETT, Deidre BLACKWOOD, Geraldine DRAGE, Lorraine HALL, Faye HALL, Christine MacDONALD, Elizabeth PICKLES, Lorna Joan PRESTON, Marilyn ROSHER, Fiona WALDERON, Carol WALTERS, Alison WEBB and Patricia WRAY. Contact: Joanna Lefroy 9339 0679; Judy Norman 9386 8899, or Liz Gibson 9386 1551. MERREDIN TELEPHONE EXCHANGE : Reunion plans are underway for telephonists who worked at the exchange between 1965 and 1975. Still looking for Kaye BLECHYNDEN, Dawn Brayshaw, Suzzanne MANN, Wendy SIMS, Kerry TRAVERS, Jenny JAMES and Christine PUK (all maiden names). Contact: Yvonne Brooks, 9761 9071. mailto:[email protected] KOORDA : Koorda Primary School will celebrate its 75th anniversary in conjunction with the Koorda Agricultural Show on the weekend of September 67. Gates open on Saturday at 7.30am. Please bring photographs and memorabilia for display on the day. Official ceremony 2.30pm, and school tours 1pm to 3.30pm. On Sunday, a school plaque will be unveiled, followed by morning tea. Hoping to see past students and staff. Contact: Terri Brandenburg (nee Inman), 9682 1041; fax 9682 1070, or Lesley Foote (nee Sutton), 9682 1060 (a/h), 9684 1236 (w/k). MERREDIN : Are you turning 50 this year? A 50th birthday/reunion is planned to be held in Merredin on October 18. Past students and teachers from any of the schools in Merredin (1959-70 era) are sought. Anyone not turning 50 this year who would still like to join the celebrations is very welcome. Contact: Mrs Joy Arnold (Adams), PO Box 494, Merredin 6415. Tel: 9041 1984, 0429 056 982; or Norma Henderson (Hunter), 9041 1838; fax 9041 5410. --End--