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2018 Number 09
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CURRENT CORRESPONDENCE:
CONNOR
On 6 Oct 2018, at 3:52 PM, Kellie wrote:
From the newsletter> I have been updating this line on MP to show the real family of the Thomas CONNOR which Christine refers to.
CONNOR
On 2018-09-05 03:32, Christine Robertson wrote:
Proposed Change: Family: Connor,
William / Hickey, Ellen
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and
Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: Hi Ian,
Information about Thomas Connor, born 1850, son of William Connor & Ellen
Hickey -
Thomas was born on 11 May
1850, in Nimmitabel, NSW, Australia.
He married Eliza Catherine Pendergast (born
23 Sept 1854, died in 1881 in Cooma)in 1876 in Cooma, NSW, Australia.
He then married Eizabeth Woodhouse
(born 1862 in Ingebyra near Jindabyne, NSW, Australia) on 2 May 1883 in Cooma.
Hope this helps your
records.
Christine
Hi Christine,
Do you have any documents that verify your information? Our records show Thomas Connor(s) son of Joseph John Connors and Hannah Connolly was the husband of ElizaPendergast and Elizabeth Woodhouse.
Regards, Ian
GREGORY
On 2018-10-05 02:31, LJ Phillips wrote:
Proposed Change: Gregory, Edward George (I117397)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: From "The Canberra Times", 3 May 1963:
Gregory, Edward George (Ted), at Queanbeyan Hospital, May 2, 1963, late of
"Fresh Ford," Tharwa, ACT. Dearly beloved husband of Annie, dearest father and
father-in-law of Rae and Granville Crawford (Top Naas), Alice (Peggy) and Lee
Gibbon (Wollongong), Pam and Gilbert (Fresh Ford), and Gordon (Fresh Ford), and
dear grandfather of their children. Aged 62 years. At rest.
LJ Phillips
Thank
you,
Regards, Ian
EDLINGTON
On 2018-10-05 02:23, LJ Phillips wrote:
Proposed Change: Edlington, Mervin John (I329533)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: From "The Canberra Times", 23 August 1999:
EDLINGTON, Mervyn John - Passed away peacefully at Morling Lodge
on August 22, 1999. Husband of Joan. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of
Noel and Lois, John and Faye, Shirley and Gordon Gregory, Robert and Karen.
Loved grandfather and great grandfather of their children. In his 86th year.
A special Thank You to all the staff of Morling Lodge
for their love and care of Mervyn.
EDLINGTON, Mervyn John - Loved brother of Myrtle (dec),
Doreen (dec), Mavis, Gordon (dec),
Joyce, and Ron (dec). May he
rest in Peace.
EDLINGTON - The family and friends of Mervyn Edlington are respectfully informed
that his funeral will be held in the Anglican Parish Church of Christ Church,
Rutledge Street, Queanbeyan, on Wednesday, August 25, 1999, at 1.30 pm. At the
conclusion of the service the cortege will leave for the Queanbeyan Lawn
Cemetery.
LJ Phillips
On 2018-10-05 02:21, LJ Phillips wrote:
Proposed Change: Edlington, Mervin John (I329533)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: From "The Canberra Times", 3 August 1938:
EDLINGTON-WATSON WEDDING. St John the Baptist Church, Canberra, was the scene
of a pretty wedding on Saturday last, when Mervyn John Edlington, elder son of
Mr John and the late Mrs Edlington, of Tuggeranong, was married to Joan
Charlotte, second daughter of Mr and Mrs G Watson, Wakefield Gardens, Canberra.
The Ven Archdeacon
Robertson performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father,
wore a lovely frock of magnolia satin, the flowering veil of Honiton lace and
soft tulle forming a slight train. This was caught to the head by a coronet of
orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of arum lillies.
The bridesmaids, Miss Doreen Edlington and Miss Mavis Watson, were becomingly
frocked in blush pink ripple georgette and wore shoulder veils of delphinium
blue tulle, caught to the hair with bandeaux of pink flowers, while their
bouquets of pink sweet peas and maiden hair fern matched their frocks. Mr
Robert Moore and Mr Frank Webb carried out the duties of best man and groomsman
respectively. The mother of the bride wore a smart frock of mustard crepe
georgette, and she carried a posy of gypsophila. After the ceremony a reception
was held at the YWCA, relatives and close friends of the families attending.
The happy couple later left by car for Sydney. The bride chose as a travelling
frock black woollen material, trimmed with gold, and wearing a halo hat of black
felt with a matching eye veil.
LJ Phillips
On 2018-10-05 02:20, LJ Phillips wrote:
Proposed Change: Edlington, Mervin John (I329533)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: From "The Canberra Times", 31 January 2003:
EDLINGTON, Joan Charlotte. Passed away 26.1.2003 at Queanbeyan Nursing Home.
Wife of Mervyn (dec), Mother
of Noel, John, Shirley and Robert. Grandmother and Great-Grandmother of their
children. At peace. Privately cremated.
LJ Phillips
Thank
you,
Regards, Ian
STEVENSON
On 2018-10-05 00:50, LJ Phillips wrote:
Proposed Change: Stevenson, Eliza (I157012)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: From "The Queanbeyan Observer", 15 August 1902:
EDLINGTON - Aug 5, at the residence of her son, Mr William Edlington, of Tharwa,
ELIZA EDLINGTON, relict of the late Thomas Edlington, of Braidwood. Aged 93
years.
LJ Phillips
Thank
you,
Regards, Ian
EDLINGTON
On 2018-10-04 22:42, LJ Phillips wrote:
Proposed Change: Edlington, Mavis Edna (I403273)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: From "The Canberra Times", 5 November 2008:
MAVIS EDNA OREILLY. 15 April 1921-27 October 2008. Loved wife of Donald (dec).
Mother of Elaine, Lynette, John, Jeff, Warren and Sue. Loving Grandmother and
Great Grandmother. Queen of camellias. A service to celebrate Mavis life will
be held at the Norwood Park Chapel, Sandford St, Mitchell, on FRIDAY, 7 November
2008 commencing at 10.30 am.
LJ Phillips
Thank
you,
Regards, Ian
WELSH
On 2018-10-04 21:44, LJ Phillips wrote:
Proposed Change: Welsh, Frederick Allen Joseph
(I328706)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: From "The Canberra Times", 24 April 1968:
WELSH, Frederick Allan Joseph (Blue) - April 23 at Canberra, late of 35 Herbert
Cr, Ainslie. Loved husband of Mary and father of Noeleene (Mrs
M Dunning, Ryde), Janice (Mrs A Niass,
Riverstone), Sandra (Haberfield), Robyn (Ryde), and Jennifer (Earlwood). Aged
55 years. Requiescat in
pace.
WELSH - The relatives and friends of the late Frederick Allan Joseph (Blue)
Welsh of 35 Herbert Cr, Ainslie, are respectfully informed that his funeral will
leave St Patricks Catholic Church Braddon after prayers to commence at 10.30am
Friday, April 26 for interment in the Canberra Cemetery.
LJ Phillips
Thank
you,
Regards, Ian
EDLINGTON
On 2018-10-04 21:36, LJ Phillips wrote:
Proposed Change: Edlington, Myrtle Mary (I267756)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: From "The Canberra Times", 2 March 1976:
WELSH, Myrtle Mary - February 29, 1976, at Canberra. Late of Beauchamp House.
Loved mother, mother-in-law of Noelene and Michael, Janice and Alan, Robyn and
Michael, Sandra and Jennifer, loving grandmother of their children, sister of
Mervyn, Doreen, Mavis, Joyce and Ron.
WELSH - The funeral of the late Mrs Myrtle Mary Welsh will take place tomorrow
Wednesday. A service will be held in the Chapel of the Norwood Park Crematorium
at 11 am.
LJ Phillips
Thank
you,
Regards, Ian
PEAKE
On 2018-10-04 21:33, LJ Phillips wrote:
Proposed Change: Peake, Hazel Therese (I403282)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: From "The Canberra Times", 26 February 2003:
EDLINGTON, Hazel Therese. 27.1.1930-22.2.2003. After a short illness. Wife of
Ronald (dec). Loving mother
and mother-in-law of Brian and Gloria Peake, Marie (dec)
and Tad Maly,
Margaret and John Johnson, Gayl and
Ken Tweedale,
Andrew Edlington and Ellen Watson. Loving grandmother of 17 children and great
grandmother of 12 children. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Harold and Mavis Minney (dec),
Ethel and Patrick Burgess (dec),
Charles and Gladys Minney (dec),
John (dec) and Marj Minney,
Mary and Cecil (dec) Kite, Jim
and Margaret Minney,
Spence and Margaret Minney.
Theres gladness
in remembrance. A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate the life of Hazel will
be offered in St Raphaels Catholic
Church, Lowe St, Queanbeyan, on FRIDAY, February 28, 2003 at 1.30pm. The
funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for burial at the Queanbeyan Lawn
Cemetery, Lanyon Drive.
LJ Phillips
Thank
you,
Regards, Ian
EDLINGTON
On 2018-10-04 21:30, LJ Phillips wrote:
Proposed Change: Edlington, Ronald Lester (I403272)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: From "The Canberra Times", 22 February 1991:
EDLINGTON, Ronald (WOP) Lester Peacefully February 21, 1991, at home. Loved son
of John and Ann Edlington (both dec).
Dearly loved husband of Hazel. Loving father and father-in-law of Margaret and
John Johnson, Gayl and
Ken Tweedale,
Andrew and Kerry Ediington.
Loved step-father and step-father-in-law of Brian and Gloria Peake, Marie (dec)
and Tad Maly and
pop of 13 grandchildren.
EDLINGTON, Ronald (WOP) Lester - Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of
Myrtle and Alan Welsh (both dec), Merv and
Joan Edlington, Doreen and Arnie (dec)
Veitch, Mavis and Don O'Reilly, Gordon Edlington (dec)
and Joyce and Dick McIntyre. Loved uncle of their children.
EDLINGTON The relatives and friends of the late Mr Ronald (WOP) Lester Edlington
are respectfully informed his funeral service will be held in the Anglican
Parish Church of Christ Church (Rutledge St) Queanbeyan, on MONDAY, February 25,
commencing at 9am. At the conclusion of the Service the funeral will leave for
the Riverside Cemetery (Methodist Section), Queanbeyan for interment. No flowers
by request however if desired donations to the ACT Cancer society, PO Box 316,
Curtin, ACT, 2605, would be gratefully appreciated. Envelopes available at the
Church.
LJ Phillips
Thank
you,
Regards, Ian
McINTYRE
On 2018-10-04 21:21, LJ Phillips wrote:
Proposed Change: McIntyre, Richard Albert (I403276)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: From "The Goulburn Post", 30 October 1946:
McINTYREEDLINGTON. A pretty
wedding was celebrated at St Saviour's Cathedral on Saturday, October 5, when
Joyce Eva, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J T Edlington, of Canberra,
was married to Richard, youngest son of Mr and Mrs G McIntyre, of Park Road,
East Goulburn. Rev Canon King officiated, and Mr Howard Ussher presided at the
organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mervyn, wore
a lovely ivory satin gown, featuring a long train. Her full-length embroidered
veil was held in place by a curvette of
real roses, and she carried a bouquet of roses and camellias. The bride was
attended by Mrs J McIntyre as matron of honour and Miss Isobel Fisher, of
Canberra School, friend of the bride. They wore frocks of French crepe sequined
trimmed, the former wearing blue and the latter pink. Both wore mittens and old
world hats of net and roses to match their frocks and the bouquets were of
static camellias sweet peas and delphiniums. The bridegroom was attended by his
brother James, and Ron, twin brother of the bride. The reception was held at the
Fireside Inn, Canon King presided. The guests were received by the bridegroom's
mother, wearing blue wool de-chine, to which she pinned a shoulder spray of
pansies. Assisting her was the bride's sister-in-law, Mrs M Edlington, who wore
an all brown ensemble, with shoulder spray of violets. The wedding cake, which
was much admired, was made by the bride's sister-in-law. When leaving for the
honeymoon, which was spent in Sydney, the bride travelled in a frock of pink
with brown accessories. Mr and Mrs McIntyre will make their home in Goulburn.
LJ Phillips
Thank
you,
Regards, Ian
McINTYRE
On 2018-10-04 10:49, LJ Phillips wrote:
Proposed Change: McIntyre, George (I192949)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: From "The Goulburn Post", 5 February
1952:
MR G McINTYRE.
The death of Mr George McIntyre, aged 63 years, occurred at his home in Park
Road, East Goulburn, on Saturday night. Mr McIntyre, whose death was
unexpected, was one of East Goulburn's best known citizens and lived in the area
for more than 30 years. Born at Queanbeyan, he lived in the Australian Capital
Territory before coming to Goulburn. He had been employed by the City Council.
Apart from his work, he was interested in East Goulburn's progress and for many
years was a member of the committee of the Citizens' Hall. He was also a strong
supporter of the Council Employees' Union and of Goulburn Rugby League. Most of
his leisure time was taken up with gardening, and a great deal of his garden
produce was awarded prizes at Goulburn Shows. He is survived by his wife, three
sons, Charles, James and Richard, all of Goulburn, and a daughter, Ivy (Mrs R
Blight, of Marulan). Two sisters, Mrs Ivy Joyce and Miss Ruby McIntyre, and a
brother, Gus McIntyre, all of Sydney, also survive. A funeral service was
conducted at his home yesterday afternoon by the Very Rev Dean King and he was
later buried in the Church of England portion of the General Cemetery.
LJ Phillips
Thank
you,
Regards, Ian
EDLINGTON
On 2018-10-04 08:25, LJ Phillips wrote:
Proposed Change: Edlington, John Thomas (I18500)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: From "The Queanbeyan Age", 9 September 1938:
The death took place in Queanbeyan District Hospital on Tuesday night of John
Thomas EDLINGTON at the age of 54 years. Born at Bywong,
he was a son of the late Mr and Mrs W Edlington, who lived for many years at
Tharwa, and had lived all his life in this district. About ten days ago the
late Mr Edlington contracted influenza and was removed to Queanbeyan for
treatment, but pneumonia supervened and he passed away as stated. He first
entered the employ of the late Mr James Cunningham, of Tuggeranong, and was
manager there for some time. On its resumption by the Federal authorities he
purchased a block there and carried on pastoral pursuits. He was a splendid
horseman and a good cricketer, and was very popular in the district, as
evidenced by the very large attendance at his funeral and the number of
beautiful floral tributes laid on the grave. He leaves a family of two sons and
four daughters to mourn their loss. The sons are Messrs Mervyn and Ronald and
the daughters Misses Myrtle, Doreen, Mavis and Joyce. His wife pre-deceased him
about nine years ago. Two brothers, Messrs Charles E, of Duntroon, and S W, of
Majura, and three sisters, Mrs Alf Oldfield (Duntroon), and Mesdames W Barry and
P L Kelleher (Queanbeyan) survive him. Rev R D McKinnon conducted a short
service in the Methodist Church and the interment took place in the Queanbeyan
cemetery beside his late wife. Messrs Mason Bros had charge of the funeral
arrangements.
LJ Phillips
Thank
you,
Regards, Ian
STEWART
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RE: [SPAM] Boggy Plain Receiving Office - Badger House - STEWART |
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2018-10-02 17:23 |
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"Tony Curtis" |
Gidday Ian
Thanks for the response. I suspected that my email might have met this fate. Anyway, I ended up contacting Michael Hawkins, also a member of Monaropioneers and great grandson of Samuel Stewart, who provided me with some excellent photos and information, which enabled me to put together the attached short article which should be published in 'Sydney Views' (philatelic journal) in November 2018. The only downside was not being able to locate any documentation against which I could compare the handwriting in the manuscript cancellation on the stamp, to categorically prove John Stewart to be the author. I am generally able to do this with documentation on the old post office files but in this case the file could not be located and has probably been misfiled.
You are most welcome to add this paper to your records.
Kind regards
Tony
From: ian@monaropioneers.com <ian@monaropioneers.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 3 October 2018 6:22 AM
To: Curtis <curtisakl@bigpond.com>
Subject: Re: [SPAM] Boggy Plain Receiving Office -
Badger House - STEWART
Hi Tony,
If you search our database you will see that Samuel Stewart did have a brother John.
Sorry for the delay, a problem with a spam filter.
Regards, Ian
On 2018-08-09 22:30, Curtis wrote:
Ian
I am researching a postal receiving office that opened at Boggy Plain in 1906. The first Receiving Office Keeper was John Stewart. In 1918 he was replaced by Samuel Stewart, who remained in the position until his death on 4 December 1925. The day prior to his death he was replaced by a son, Stanley Norman Stewart. I am attempting to ascertain whether John Stewart was also related to Samuel, noting that he had another son by that name. I have found a couple of references to Badger House being the residence of Samuel Stewart and assume that the Receiving Office operated from that location. The Office also became a Telephone Office in 1922 and likely moved to various other residences before eventually closing in 1965.
Would be grateful if you know of anyone that could possibly assist me. I am a collector of receiving office cancellations and have a 1913 manuscript cancellation from the Boggy Plain Office. I am generally able to verify the handwriting from correspondence on the old post office files. However, in this instance the Office file cannot be located. I have no doubt as to its authenticity but would like to follow up from other sources if possible with the view to writing a short article for a philatelic journal 'Sydney Views'. Would also be pleased to share to your site once completed.
Kind regards
Tony Curtis
MURRUMBATEMAN
Boggy Plain Receiving Office N.S.W
Figure 1
The black ink manuscript, receiving office cancellation, Boggy Plain, Ap 21.1914, over stamped with what appears to be, a faint Countegany, N.S.W. 22 April 1914 date stamp, tying a 1d red Kangaroo to piece (see Figure 1), is the only postal marking recorded by Hopson & Tobin (1) from this small and remote receiving office in the Monaro Region of Southern New South Wales. Later, the Office would become a Telephone Office, co-located at the respective premises housing the receiving office and Hopson & Tobin record an example of a Type 2C circular date-stamp used at the Office in 1959.
To the best of my knowledge the manuscript cancellation depicted is unique, as I am not aware of any other recorded examples, including within the remarkable material that comprises the collections of Dr H B (Barnett) Bruce and Norman Colin Hopson, both of which are in the custody of the Philatelic Society of N.S.W. and have recently been made available for viewing via a link to the Society’s website (2).
Unable to locate the official Boggy Plain Post Office file in the National Archives of Australia, I have relied on the hand-written notes of Norman Hopson, in preparing this article. Hopson, of course, accessed the subject file approximately thirty years ago and his extensive notes on N.S.W post offices (3) were the basis for preparing his subsequent monograph with Bob Tobin.
Location of Boggy Plain
Whilst there are a number of locations within the Monaro District of N.S.W. known as Boggy Plain, the grazing settlement identified by that name and at which the receiving office was located is approximately 42 kms from Cooma and 7 kms north of Countegany on the Badja Road (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
More specifically, the small grazing settlement is to the West of the Kybean Range (part of the Great Dividing Range) and bounded by Nuggurrindthurra Creek, Boggy Plain Creek and the Big Badger River (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
Origins of the name Boggy Plain
Unsurprisingly, Boggy Plain reputedly drew its name from the geographic features of that location, some of which are evident in the attached period photograph (see Figure 4). The name was also given to the property at that location owned by John Stewart (see Figure 5), the third son of Samuel and Alice Stewart (see Figure 6), settlers, who had moved to the area in the early 1880’s.
John and his sister Esther occupied properties adjoining that of their parents, which was known as ‘Badger House’, the name derived from the nearby Big Badger River.
Samuel, the son of William Stewart, an Irish immigrant, was born at Naas Creek near Michelago on 6 December 1850.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Boggy Plain Receiving Office
The Boggy Plain Receiving Office opened on 7 May 1906, at John Stewart’s residence ‘Boggy Plain’ following his appointment as Receiving Office Keeper, a role he fulfilled for over 10 years, until his resignation in 1917, following his marriage.
On 1 January 1918, Samuel Stewart was appointed to the position of Receiving Office Keeper and subsequently operated the Receiving Office from his property, Badger House, until his death on 4 December 1925. In the interim a telephone was connected to the residence in 1921 and a Telephone Office established at the property on 13 June 1922.
After Samuel Stewart’s death, his youngest son, Stanley Norman Stewart was appointed to replace his father, the appointment being retrospective to take effect on 3 December 1925.
As well as the receiving and telephone offices, the Stewarts also operated a popular boarding house at their property, depicted in the circa 1920 photograph (see Figure 7).
Figure 7
Manuscript cancellation
Regrettably, I have not been able to source any correspondence with which I might conduct a comparative analysis of the handwriting comprising the manuscript cancellation. However, I have no reason to doubt its authenticity, the handwriting appearing familiar to a living relative of its author who sighted the cancellation.
Epilogue
Members of the Stewart family continue to reside at Boggy Plain and remarkably ‘Badger House’ still stands, a monument to the contribution Samuel Stewart and his family made and continue to make in this remote area of the Monaro District.
John Stewart saw out his life at ‘Boggy Plain’ and for a period was Postmaster at nearby Numeralla.
I am indebted to Michael Hawkins, great grandson of Samuel Stewart, for his access to the family’s archives and for his assistance with this article.
References
(1) Hopson, N. C and Tobin, R N.S.W. and A.C.T. post, receiving, telegraph & telephone offices : their circular date-stamps and postal history. N. Hopson & R. Robin, [Sydney], 1991.
(2) Philatelic
Society of N.S.W., Philas House
Philatelic Reference Centre, Display Collections - https://rabit5540.wixsite.com/
(3) Hopson, N.C – Hand-written notes, Boggy Plain Post Office file – Philas, August 2018.
(4) Australia.
Department of the Interior. Property and Survey Branch. Tourist
map of Federal Capital Territory with map of adjacent coastal district Canberra:
The Department, 1934. Web. 12 August 2018 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-
(5) New
South Wales. Department of Lands. Parish of Undoo,
County of Beresford Land District of Cooma, Monaro Shire, Eastern Division N.S.W Sydney:
Dept. of Lands, 1942. Web. 11 August 2018<http://nla.gov.au/nla.
(6) Hawkins/Stewart archives – Michael Hawkins, Jerrabomberra N.S.W.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tony Curtis is a resident of Murrumbateman, N.S.W. He is a member of the Philatelic Society of New South Wales, The Australian States Study Circle Royal Sydney Philatelic Club, the Australian Philatelic Society and the Philatelic Society of Canberra Inc. He is also a member of the Canberra & District Historical Society and the Yass & District Historical Society. Tony is a retired, former Commissioned Officer with the Australian Federal Police, inaugural Chief Executive of the A.C.T. Gambling & Racing Commission and Chief Executive and Executive Director of ACTTAB Ltd. He was awarded the Public Service Medal in the 2003 Australia Day Honours for outstanding service and in 2001 he received an Australian Group Citation for Bravery in his role as Australian Police Contingent Commander at the UNAMET Mission in East Timor in 1999.
Tony is the author of the following blog http://actpostmarks.blogspot.
DICKER
On 2018-09-28 01:23, Patricia McGufficke wrote:
Proposed Change: Dicker, Marie Pauline (I144977)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: Marie Dicker Elliott died 29 Mar 2018 at Springwood, NSW aged 92
years, late of Penrith.
Patricia McGufficke
Thank
you,
Regards, Ian
CHAMPION
On 2018-09-28 01:15, Patricia McGufficke wrote:
Proposed Change: Champion, Robert Elliott (I87902)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: Robert Elliott Champion, known locally as Tom Champion, was born in
1918, the son of local businessman Alfred Champion, shoemaker of Bombala.
Following the example of his father, who had served several terms on the
Municipal Council, Tom Champion also entered Local Government, being
successfully returned at the first election held after his discharge from the
army. He sat on the Council for 32 years, three of which he was Chairman.
(Champion R.E., History of Champion's Shoestore",
1989).
Awarded the Member of the Order of Australia on 10 June 1998 for services to
Local Government & Community, Bombala Municipality for 30 years. Mayor 10 years,
Bombala Shire Council- 2 years . Monaro County Council 27 years - Chairman 3
years - Currawarra Frail
Aged Hostel 19 years.
Tom joined his father's shoe repair and sales business when he left school in
1934 at the age of 15. He was successful in the NSW Intermediate Certificate in
1933 gaining the following results: B English, B History, A Geography, B Maths
I, B Business Principles, A Art.
He then carried on the business after his father's death, moving into new
premises in 1960. In 1988 he was the proud owner of the oldest business in
Bombala which he operated until 2004 when the business was sold to Angela Clear.
The Champion family still owned the building in 2014.
Patricia McGufficke
Thank
you,
Regards, Ian
IRVIN
On 2018-09-27 03:16, Michelle wrote:
Proposed Change: Irvin, Alma (I273013)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: Hi Ian, for your information,
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Mon 17 Sep 1951
Page 16 Family Notices
FRANCIS-IRVIN -The Engagement Is announced of Alma Jean
enly daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Irvin of Bonnie View, Pambula to Peter Ian Somerset elder son
of Mr. and Mrs. K E S (Kenneth Earl Somerset )Francis of Deewhy
Married 1953-registered Bega NSW
FRANCIS Alma Death notice 27OCT2004 Death 74 late of Kiama
Downs Illawarra Mercury 28OCT2004
FRANCIS Alma Jean Probate notice 08DEC2004 Publication late
of Kiama Kiama Independent
08DEC2004
Living at Kiama Downs in 1980 (Electoral Roll)
Michelle
Thank
you,
Regards, Ian
IRVIN
On 2018-09-27 02:59, Michelle wrote:
Proposed Change: Irvin, Eric George (I273012)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: Hello Ian
I don't believe that this "Eric George Irvin" is the "Eric George Irvin" who was
born 18 Oct 1925 at Candelo and was an enlisted A.I.F soldier.
This particular fellow (I273012) was married to Dorothy as per notes and shows
him as "GEORGE IRVIN" in 1949, living with his parents Eric George and Cherrie
Alma Irvin at Bonny View, Pambula (and later with Dorothy on quite a few
electoral rolls) as opposed to "ERIC GEORGE IRVIN" who was married to Margaret Blanchford and
had the father JOHN ALEXANDER IRVIN and that name "John Irvin" is reflected on
the WW2 enlistment details of "Eric George Irvin" as NOK
"ERIC GEORGE IRVIN" (son of John Alexander Irvin) died 18 Feb 1996 as interred
in Candelo Cemetery.
I hope this makes sense?
Cheers, Michelle
Thank
you,
Regards, Ian
McGUFFICKE
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Walter Cecil (I97327)
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Description: The Monaro Post Sep 2018
Death & Funeral Notice
McGUFFICKE, Walter Cecil
(Wally)
Passed Away peacefully on Monday September, 17th 2018 at Canberra Hospital,
formerly of Arthur Ave, Cooma. Aged 83 years.
Dearly loved husband of Beryl, father of Karen, Brad, Stuart (DEC), Denese,
Kathryn, Tanya and Andrew. Father in-law to Colin, Sue-ella,
Graham and Kelly.
Adored Pop to James, Timothy, Christopher (DEC), Sarah, Dani, Cass, Jacob,
Daniel, Jeremy and Ellie.
The relatives and friends of the late WALLY McGUFFICKE are
invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the Saint Paul's Anglican
Church, Cooma, on Friday September 21st 2018 commencing at 10:30 am. At the
conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Lawn Cemetery.
Gregory McInnes
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HUNT
On 2018-09-23 03:53, Warwick wrote:
Proposed Change: Hunt, Louisa
(I281697)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers
and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: Name Louisa
Hunt
Gender Female
Christening Date 09 Oct 1814
Christening Date (Original) 09 OCT 1814
Christening Place FISHLAKE,YORK,ENGLAND
Father's Name John Hunt
Mother's Name Emma
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HUNT
On 2018-09-24 08:28, Warwick wrote:
Proposed Change: Hunt, William (I150757)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: DEATH OF ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT.
- Yesterday afternoon, about half-past two o'clock, at his residence, Elmsall Inn,
at the advanced age of 70 years, died Mr William Hunt, one of the most
benevolent and highly repsectedresidents
of this district. The deceased was the oldest of three brothers, all of whom
were at one time respectable innkeepers in Queanbeyan. Mr John Hunt died some
years ago; the youngest brother, Mr. George Hunt, survives; the deceased
gentleman had many other family connection in the town and district surrounding.
He arrived in this town first in the year 1837, and kept as an hotel the
premises known as The Oaks. Subsequently, in, partnership. with Mr. Joseph Kaye,
of Canberra, his brother-in- law, he built and kept the present Elmsall Inn,
and the partnership being eventually dissolved, he has down to the time of his
death either held the licence or directed the business of that well-known
hostelry. The funeral of the deceased gentleman is to take place to-morrow at
half-past two p.m., and will doubtless be largely attended. We purpose on
Saturday giving a full obituary notice of the late Mr. Hunt.
Queanbeyan Age (NSW : 1867 - 1904) Wed 13 Aug 1879 Page 2
There doesn't appear to be a full obit as promised above
Warwick
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HUNT
On 2018-09-24 08:28, Warwick wrote:
Proposed Change: Hunt, William (I150757)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: DEATH OF ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT.
- Yesterday afternoon, about half-past two o'clock, at his residence, Elmsall Inn,
at the advanced age of 70 years, died Mr William Hunt, one of the most
benevolent and highly repsectedresidents
of this district. The deceased was the oldest of three brothers, all of whom
were at one time respectable innkeepers in Queanbeyan. Mr John Hunt died some
years ago; the youngest brother, Mr. George Hunt, survives; the deceased
gentleman had many other family connection in the town and district surrounding.
He arrived in this town first in the year 1837, and kept as an hotel the
premises known as The Oaks. Subsequently, in, partnership. with Mr. Joseph Kaye,
of Canberra, his brother-in- law, he built and kept the present Elmsall Inn,
and the partnership being eventually dissolved, he has down to the time of his
death either held the licence or directed the business of that well-known
hostelry. The funeral of the deceased gentleman is to take place to-morrow at
half-past two p.m., and will doubtless be largely attended. We purpose on
Saturday giving a full obituary notice of the late Mr. Hunt.
Queanbeyan Age (NSW : 1867 - 1904) Wed 13 Aug 1879 Page 2
There doesn't appear to be a full obit as promised above
Warwick
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MEHEGAN
On 2018-09-24 08:19, Warwick wrote:
Proposed Change: Mehegan,
Jane (I150758)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: DIED,
On the 25th instant, at Two o'clock, at her residence, Elmsall Inn, Trincola-place,
Queanbeyan, Jane, the beloved wife of Mr. William Hunt, aged 56 years. Mrs.
Hunt, a native of Cork, was one of the oldest residents in the town, having
lived in it upwards of twenty-four years ; she was the first white woman who
came to live in Queanbeyan. She has left behind her a husband and three
children, together with a large circle of' relatives and friends to mourn the
loss - of a loving and affectionate wife, a kind and indulgent mother, and a
sincere and trusty friend. Her illness has been long and severe ; but Death has
changed the burden, giving joy for sorrow and pleasure for pain. The residents
of the town will much regret her death, as she was ever ready and willing to
assist in sickness or distress. Her end was peace.
The Golden Age (Queanbeyan, NSW : 1860 - 1864) Sat 26 Apr 1862 Page 2 Family
Notices
THE LATE MRS. HUNT.-We are requested to correct an error which appeared in our
last issue, that the late Mr's. William Hunt was the first white woman who came
into the town of Queanbeyan. This, it appears, was not the case: but she was one
of the oldest residents. The funeral, which took place on Sunday last, was
attended by upwards of 200 people who thus testified their respect for the
deceased.
The Golden Age (Queanbeyan, NSW : 1860 - 1864) Sat 3 May 1862 Page 2 Local
Intelligence.
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ROWLEY
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Proposed Change: Rowley, Emma (I120920)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: DIED,
At her residence, Queanbeyan, on the 1st instant, aged 85 years, Mrs. EMMA HUNT,
formerly of Fisklake,
Yorkshire, England, and mother of William and George Hunt, innkeepers, of this
town.
The Golden Age (Queanbeyan, NSW : 1860 - 1864) Thu 5 Nov 1863 Page 2 Family
Notices
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HUNT
On 2018-09-24 05:37, Warwick wrote:
Proposed Change: Hunt, Emma (I22757)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: ROWLEY.May 9,
at her residence, Queen's Road, Five Dock, of bronchitis, which she bore with
Christian fortitude, Emma, relict of the late Mr. George Rowley, late poundkeeper,
Longbottom, and second daughter of the late Mr. John Hunt, of Fishlake,
Yorkshire, England, aged 75 years, leaving two sons and four daughters, and a
large circle of relations and friends, to mourn their loss. Safe in the arms of
Jesus. English and Melbourne papers please copy.
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thu 19 May 1881 Page 1 Family
Notices
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ROWLEY
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Proposed Change: Rowley, George (I22756)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
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Description: DIED. ROWLEY. At Burwood, on the 7th instant, Mr. GEORGE ROWLEY,
aged 68 years. The deceased, a native of Yorkshire, England, was for many years
a resident of Queanbeyan, where he was much respected.
Queanbeyan Age (NSW : 1867 - 1904) Sat 17 Oct 1868 Page 2 Family Notices
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Proposed Change: Rowley, George (I22756)
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Description: DEATHS.
On the 7th Instant, at his residence, Burwood, of congestion of the lungs, Mr.
GEORGE ROWLEY, aged 68, late poundkeeper,
deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife and family. He was a loving husband, a
kind father, and a sincere friend. Melbourne and English papers please copy.
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 17 Oct 1868 Page 1 Family
Notices
NEW POUNDKEEPERS.-The respective Benches of Magistrates at Walgett and Sydney
have appointed Mr. Joseph R. Walford,
to be poundkeeper at Talawanta, Birie River,
and Mrs. Emma Rowley to be keeper of the public pound at Longbottom, in the
place of George Rowley, deceased.
Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Sat 7 Nov 1868 Page 2 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
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HUNT
On 2018-09-23 03:51, Warwick wrote:
Proposed Change: Hunt, George Henry (I150761)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: Name George Henry Hunt
Gender Male
Christening Date 15 Dec 1824
Christening Date (Original) 15 DEC 1824
Christening Place FISHLAKE,YORK,ENGLAND
Father's Name John Hunt
Mother's Name Emma
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ROWLEY
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Proposed Change: Rowley, Victoria Alberta Australia
(I22755)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
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Description: OBITUARY
MRS. V. BINGLEY
The death occurred at her residence, Woodfield, Sutton, on Sunday last of Mrs.
Victoria Bingley, widow of the late Thomas Bingley, who predeceased her by about
four years. The late Mrs. Bingley was 91 years of age and was the youngest
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Rowley, of Queanbeyan, where she was
born.
She is survived by three sons and four daughters, as well as 24 grandchildren
and14 great-grand children.
Three sons predeceased her.
Goulburn Evening Post (NSW : 1940 - 1954) Thu 17 Jul 1941 Page 2
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BINGLEY
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Proposed Change: Bingley, Thomas (I22754)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: OBITUARY
Thomas Bingley
The death occurred at his home, Sutton Road, on Saturday night of Thomas Bingle,
aged 80 years.
Born at Queanbeyan, the late Thomas Bingley was engaged in farming pursuits
during the whole of his lifetime, and had .lived at Sutton for the
past 50 years. He was regarded as a man of high principles and like a true
pioneer, was always ready, to lend a helping hand to his neighbours. For some
years, the late Mr. Bingley had not been in good health.
The funeral, which took place yesterday afternoon to the Methodist portion of
the Tharwa Road cemetery, was largely attended. Two sons and four grandsons
acted as pallbearers, and the services at the church and graveside were
conducted by Rev. Chapman.
The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995),Tuesday 8 June 1937
OBITUARY
MR. T. BINGLEY
On Saturday, June 5 last, the oldest resident of the Sutton district, Mr. Thomas
Bingley, aged 88 years, passed away at his residence, "Woodfield". He was born
in Queanbeyan in 1849, and with his parents, when a boy, took up residence at "Amungula,"
on his father's property. Later he also took up land adjoining and made his home
there until the day of his death. He rode his horses and attended to his
property until he was 80 years of age, but during the last few years of his life
he was an invalid.
Some years ago he and his surviving wife celebrated their diamond wedding. He is
survived by his widow. three sons, Messrs. W. T. (Sutton), S. G. (Guildlford)
and E. G. Bingley (Woodfield), and four ldaughters,
Mrs. Rowley (Sutton), Mrs. Woodger (Concord) and Misses Louise (Woodfield) and
Lillian Bingley (Norfolk Island), and a number of grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Three sons predeceased him. A service was conducted in the
"Woodfield" Church by the 'Rev. Mr. Chapman. Many beautiful wreaths and floral
tributes, were placed upon the grave by kind friends and relatives.
Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW : 1881 - 1940),Wednesday 16 June 1937
FUNERAL NOTICE.
BINGLEY. The relatives and friends of the late Thomas Bingley of "Amungula",
Sutton Road, are invited to attend his funeral which will leave the Woodfield
Methodist Church, Sutton Road, this day, at 2.30 p.m. for internment in the
Methodist Cemetery, Tharwa Road, Queanbeyan.
MASON BROS.,
Funeral Directors.
The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), Monday 7 June 1937
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Proposed Change: Bingley, Thomas (I22754)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
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Description: 60 YEARS WED
Diamond Wedding at Sutton
OF OLD DISTRICT PIONEERS
District, history extending over 80 years was recalled at the celebration at
Woodfield, Sutton, last week of the diamond wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Bingley, who. were married in the Methodist Church, Queanbeyan, on April 29,
1870.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Bingley are natives of the Queanbeyan district and have spent,
the whole of their married life at Woodfield, where they reared a family of ten
- four daughters and six sons. Three of the sons, Harry, Ewie and
Stanley served in the war, the latter, making the supreme sacrifice. Their
eldest grandson, Reginald Rowley, was also killed in action. There are
twenty-seven grandchildren living and two great-grandchildren.
At the diamond wedding dinner, the toasts were honored of
"The King", "Mr. and Mrs. Bingley," and "Absent Members." Mrs. Bingley suitably
responded on behalf of himself and his wife. The wedding cake was then cut by
the bride. The beautiful damask cloth on which the repast was served, has the
distinction of being in the bride's family for over 80 years, and has been 'used
for many special occasions.
During the evening many telegrams, containing, congratulations and best wishes
from absent, members of the family and friends, were read.
The aged couple, were the recipients of many beautiful presents.
The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), Wednesday 7 May 1930
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HUNT
On 2018-09-23 03:55, Warwick wrote:
Proposed Change: Hunt, John (I120919)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: Another probable child
Name Eliza Hunt
Gender Female
Christening Date 13 May 1813
Christening Date (Original) 13 MAY 1813
Christening Place FISHLAKE,YORK,ENGLAND
Father's Name John Hunt
Mother's Name Emma
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HUNT
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Proposed Change: Hunt, John (I120919)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: Another probable child
Name Augusta Henrietta
Residence Place Fishlake,
Yorkshire, England
Gender Female
Christening Date 01 Dec 1826
Christening Date (Original) 01 Dec 1826
Christening Place FISHLAKE, YORK, ENGLAND
Father's Name John Hunt
Mother's Name Emma
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HUNT
On 2018-09-23 03:25, Warwick wrote:
Proposed Change: Hunt, George Henry (I150761)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: Death of Mr. George Henry Hunt
A PIONEER OF QUEANBEYAN.
On Wednesday morning last the solemn tolling of the bell in the spire of Christ
Church proclaimed that Death had again claimed a victim from amongst the
population of Queanbeyan. It was the announcement of the departure to his "long
home" of Mr. George Hunt, senior, one of the earliest and most venerable of the
town residents. In his earlier days, the deceased gentleman was one of the most
prominent men of his time. Of magnificent physique, of gentle demeanour, and
universally popular, no man in the community was better known or more thoroughly
respected. But for some years past the infirmities of advancing years he had
reached the age of 79 confined him almost entirely to his home; and he was
within the last few years seldom seen abroad, and then only under the escort of
some member of his family; but for some months past he had been too feeble even
to take an outdoor airing. In many ways it was to be seen that weary wheels of
nature were moving more slowly, and that it was but a little while ere his
strength would be altogether exhausted. These anticipations were realised, as we
have said, at an early hour on Wednesday last when he, gently and painlessly
fell asleep.
In the death of Mr. George Hunt one more of the few links which connect the
present generation with the pioneer population of Queanbeyan has been snapped.
Only two or three of his peers in this respect survive him. He claims,
therefore, more than an everyday notice at the hands of the local press, When
the deceased gentleman, and two of his brothers, settled in Queanbeyan more than
60 years ago, it was only the nucleus of a village. Canberra was at this time
more of a township than Queanbeyan; and there the chief town of the district was
meant to be. It was at Canberra in those days the courts of petty sessions were
held ; and there was the Government stockade ; and the parish church of St. John
the Baptist stood in its classic ecclesiastical proportions though it has since
been materially added to - even before the old school-church of Christ Church
had its foundations laid.
All there was of Queanbeyan consisted of Mr. J. Gray's store
at the site of the present Victoria Hotel, a hut or two, and a smithy. But a
Government township was surveyed here, because the site lay on the old overland
route to Victoria (Port Phillip as it was then called) from Sydney via Monaro,
and Gippsland. At this period in the history of Queanbeyan, there came to reside
in the little community three brothers, Messrs John, William, and George Hunt
young men in their early prime, and full of energy. Mr. William Hunt entered
into a partnership with the late Mr. Joseph Kaye (whose children' are still with
us) and opened as a licensed inn the
commodious house now owned and occupied by Mr. George Lesmond,
senior, and known as The Oaks, then on the main overland road, which led by way
of Lake George, Gundaroo, Majura (or then better known as Pialligo Plains),
crossing the Molonglo. River over a ford immediately below Hunt's and Kaye's hostelrie.
- From thence the road (a mere bush track) led down on to the site of Queanbeyan
and thence with little deviation followed the present Cooma road . The new
township, being on this great inter colonial stock-route, made such rapid
progress, that new premises were erected, and the partnership being dissolved
Mr. Kaye going into farming at Canberra,'97 Mr. William Hunt built the house now
facing the bridge, and known as the Elmsall Inn,
to which premises he had the licence of The Oaks transferred. His two brothers,
Mr. John Hunt and the subject of this obituary, also embarked in the innkeeping business,
the first-named building and obtaining a license for the house now occupied by
Mr. W. Davis Wright, and the deceased the premises on the east side of the town
where he resided till his death. The east side of Queanbeyan was at that time
the heart of the town and most of the business was transacted there.
It was this fact that induced Mr. William Hunt to erect the fine building there
known now as the old Union Club Hotel, but he never lived to transfer his
business thither. It was, also, on that side of the river where the Court-house,
the police-station, the post-office, and other public places stood. At the
period we write of there was not, nor was there for many years after, a bridge
spanning the great chasm of the Queanbeyan River ; for the chasm was not there ;
the channel of the river was but a small creek intersected by a chain of ponds
or deep waterholes. To step from one bank to the opposite one was child's play
and the whole traffic was at a ford between the present structure and the weir
wall. Mr. George Hunt' s brothers pre-deceased him many years ago. He lived to
note the gradual development of the town into its present proportions. Neither
he nor his brothers ever took prominent parts in local movements; but they were
all alike generally esteemed and respected ; and if not workers were generous
donors to the funds raised for all public purposes.
The late Mr. George H. Hunt leaves a widow, two sons, and three daughters, who
all, with the exception of the elder, son, still reside in Queanbeyan. The
funeral took place yesterday, the handsome coffin containing the deceased's,
remains, being . first taken to Christ Church, where the officiating minister,
the Rev.; W. M. White, read the customary portion of the Church of England
Burial Service. After that the cortege proceeded to the General Cemetery, where
the remainder of the impressive rite was carried out. Brethren of the Manchester
Unity Order of Oddfellows, of which the deceased gentleman was a very old
member, acted as pall bearers, and their service was read at the grave-side by
the chaplain of the lodge (Rev. W. Stewart.) There were some twenty to thirty
vehicles following the hearse; but had the news of Mr. Hunt's demise been
generally known throughout the district the attendance would have been much
larger. Mr. H. Lazarus was entrusted with the funeral arrangements ; the coffin
was cedar panelled, the silver plate bearing the simple inscription " George
Henry Hunt; died August 31st, aged 79 years." There were some beautiful floral
tributes place on the grave.
Queanbeyan Observer (NSW : 1894 - 1908; 1910 - 1915), Friday 2 September 1904,
page 2
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EDMONDS
On 2018-09-22 08:25, Warwick wrote:
Proposed Change: Edmonds, William (I293400)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: Is this the same man?
Name William Edmonds
Gender Male
Christening Date 07 Aug 1842
Christening Place Maneroo, New South Wales, Australia
Birth Date 29 Jun 1842
Father's Name John Edmonds
Mother's Name Louisa
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Warwick,
Sure looks like the right person.
Regards, Ian
McINTYRE
On 2018-09-21 08:34, Warwick wrote:
Proposed Change: McIntyre, Eric George (I152661)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description:
DEATHS
MCINTYRE, Eric George. At his residence, 30 Angas St Ainslie. Beloved husband
of Barbara (Dec. 19.9.87). Loved father of Judith, Helen and David.
Father-in-law of Matthew and Dennis (Dec.) and grandfather of their children.
MCINTYRE, Eric George.
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bill and May (both Dec.), Ilma and
Dick (both Dec.), Lillian and Sid (Dec.) Daniel, Allan and Joy (Dec.), Les and
Doll (Dec.), Jack and Nance, Mary and Tom (Dec.) Horigan,
Florrie and Cliff Curran (both Dec.) and Uncle of their children.
The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Wed 23 Sep 1987 Page 28 Family Notices
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EDMONDS
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Proposed Change: Edmonds, William Robert (I155277)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
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Description: OBITUARY
CONSTABLE EDMONDS
The death occurred suddenly on November 17 at Rylstone, of Constable William
Robert Edmonds, aged 34 .The late Constable Edmonds who was born at Goulburn,
was the son of Mr. Albert Edmonds and the late Mrs. Edmonds, of "Hillgay,'"
Bungendore. First appointed to Branxton, Constable Edmonds later did traffic
duty in Sydney and was then appointed to Randwick. He was subsequently
transferred to Dubbo, where he made many friends and was held in high esteem, on
one occasion; he had an encounter with a gypsy troupe; and successfully kept
some 70 gypsies under control, until further help arrived. Following his
promotion to first class constable, he was transferred to Rylstone. He was Scout
Master of the Dubbo and Rylstone Rovers, a member of the Masonic Ledge and
the M.U.I.O.O.F.
Mrs. Edmonds , (formerly Miss Barbara Perram of
Randwick) and two small daughters, Judith and Helen, survive. The other
surviving relatives include, his father Mr. Albert Edmonds, of "Thornleigh,"
Bungendore; Mrs. Edmonds (step-mother); four sisters, Ruth (Mrs. B.Donoghoe,
Bungendore), Annie (Mrs. Les. Harrison, Bungendore), Madge (Mrs. E Flynn,
Young), Eleanor, (Mrs. W. Lindsay, Coonabarrabran),
and four brothers, Messrs., Ken , Frank, Max, Richard Edmonds, of Bungendore.
One brother Selby, predeceased him.
A service was held at St Phillip's Church, Bungendore, after which, headed by
the District Inspector and 18 members of the police from surrounding districts,
the lengthy funeral. cortege left for the Church of England cemetery. This last
tribute to the deceased officer bore testimony to the esteem in which he was
held. Among the many beautiful floral tributes were wreaths from: Police at
Dubbo, Rylstone, Goulburn, Queanbeyan, P. and C. Association, Bungendore: Dubbo
and Rylstone Scouts, Bungendore branch of the C.W.A. , Council and Wardens of
St. Phillip's Church, Bungendore, and many relatives and friends. Rev. P. Pickburn officiated
at the church and at the graveside.
Goulburn Evening Post (NSW : 1940 - 1954), Wednesday 27 November 1940, page 2
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EDMONDS
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Proposed Change: Edmonds, Janet Ruth (I155274)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: DONOGHOE, Mrs Janet Ruth, B.E.M. - 18 Amaroo St, Reid. Wife of
Bertram James, mother of John and Selby, mother-in- law of Merle and Carmel,
Grandmother of their chil- ren,
and sister of Annie (Mrs Harrison, Bungendore), Madge (Mrs Flynn, Young), Ellen
(Mrs Lindsay, Sydney), Richard (Dick) Edmonds, Bungendore, Max Edmonds,
Queanbeyan, aged 74 years. Rest in peace. Funeral service at St Pauls C of E
Burwood, 2.45 Wednesday.
DONOGHOE, Mrs Janet Ruth, B.E.M. - 18 Amaroo St, Reid. Loved sister-in-law of
Ethel Donoghoe,
Vivian Donoghoe (decd),
Leonard Donoghoe (decd),
Thomas Donoghoe,
Alma Young, loved aunt of their children.
The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Tue 28 Jul 1970 Page 17 Family Notices
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TEMPLE
On 2018-09-20 08:30, Warwick wrote:
Proposed Change: Temple, Richard (I125058)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: Name Richard Temple
Gender Male
Christening Date 17 Sep 1843
Christening Place ST. PETER, CAMPBELLTOWN, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
Birth Date 29 Jun 1843
Father's Name Stephen Temple
Mother's Name Nancy Broadhead
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BROWN/CRISP
From: Family
History
Sent: Thursday, 20 September 2018 2:15 PM
Subject: children of Elizabeth BROWN and Amos
CRISP
Elizabeth Ann CRISP
Person ID: I128052
http://www.monaropioneers.com/
Born: 04 May 1811
Baptised: 13 Oct 1811
at Southwark, London & Surrey, England
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Robert CRISP
Baptised: 25 May 1815
Holborn, Camden, London & Middlesex, England
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Beverley
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GARBUTT
On 2018-09-18 06:32, Warwick wrote:
Proposed Change: Garbutt, John (I193118)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/
Description: Sudden Death.
Mr. John Garbutt, of Kangaroo Creek, near Robertson, aged 74, died rather
suddenly at Robertson on Friday, last. He had been to the Robertson show and had
been imbibing freely at night. He went into the bar of the Criterion hotel and
asked the publican, Mr. Swan, if he would give him a drink. He was refused,
because he had already, had too much. He sat on a form in the bar, and he asked
if he could stay for the night in the groom's room. He was told that he could
stay there. He went to sleep as he sat on the form, and later he was laid
thereon by Michael Bell and Robert Missingham.
He was lying there when the publican shut up the bar at 11 p.m.
The publican went away to see his lodgers to their rooms, which occupied some
time, and when he returned at about 12.30 he found the deceased lying on the
floor near the form quite dead. He called in Constable Faunce and
they could find no marks of violence on the body.
The coroner (Mr. A. D. Badgery)
held an inquiry the following day as to the cause of death, when a verdict that
deceased died from natural causes -syncope and heart failure- was returned, The
deceased has left a widow and a grown-up family of five Children.
The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press (NSW : 1892 - 1948) Wed 3 Mar 1909
Page 2
Warwick
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you,
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GARBUTT
On 2018-09-17 20:18, Warwick wrote:
Proposed Change: Garbutt, John (I157941)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
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Description: The Late Shocking Fatality.
DEATH OF MR. JOHN GARBUTT.
On Friday afternoon last Constable J. L. Fowler received information that a
fatal accident had occurred at Grassy Mountain. He immediately wired to the
Coroner, and proceeded to the scene of the accident. It appears that the timber
for the new Kangaroo River bridge is being got from this spot, where it is sawn
to the required width and length before being dispatched. There are three or
four sawpits there, and one of them was superintended by John Garbutt, who had
with him as mates William McNeilly and
William Tully. On the cross-beams, or transoms, when the shocking accident
befell, was an ironbark log 16ft long, some 3ft. thick, and weighing about
36cwt., one side of which had been sawn. Garbutt was in the pit. McNeilly and
Tully were in the act of turning the log, when one of the transoms, which was,
if anything, short, and entirely unsecured, skidded, causing that end of the log
to fall into the pit. In a second the immense weight of the log caused the other
unsecured transom to slide off, and the log descended with crushing force on to
Garbutt's head, smashing it to pulp, and catching him in such a position as to
propel the body towards the end of the log which first fell, and thus the poor
fellow lay flattened out with the whole of the timber covering him. Death was
instantaneous. Deceased, it is stated was continually warned of his danger, but
did not heed.
Garbutt was a native of Yorkshire, 42 years of age, and leaves a widow and five
or six children, and great sympathy is felt for them in their distressing
bereavement. A more reprehensible practice than that of sawing and turning huge
logs on un-lashed transoms we have scarcely heard of, and to the man underneath
when an accident does occur it must mean, as in this case, certain death. This
sad calamity will no doubt cause an alteration in this respect in future. It is
astonishing, under the circumstances, that the unfortunate man should show such
utter carelessness in remaining in the pit while such a tremendous weight of
timber was being shifted. Even had he not been warned, one would have thought
that ordinary precaution would have prompted him to step out of a sawpit which
could so easily be converted into a veritable death trap. At the Coroner's
inquest next day (held by Mr. Z. G. Bice) a verdict of accidental death was
returned.
Several accidents of minor importance have occurred in connection with the new
bridge. It is sincerely to be hoped that we shall not have the painful duty of
recording another so shocking as this one. A peculiar coincidence, in relation
to the above; is that Mr. Loveridge on
the previous day, in the course of conversation with the deceased, asked him not
to fail in keeping up the supply of timber. Deceased remarked that he was going
into the bush on the following Sunday, and, "if he lived," Mr. Loveridge should
have all he wanted. A brother of the deceased, it may be remembered, was killed
about two years ago near the same spot by falling over a cliff.-K V Times.
Scrutineer and Berrima District Press (NSW : 1892 - 1948), Saturday 21 November
1896, page 3
Warwick
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you,
Regards, Ian