NNSW REGIONAL SEARCH INFORMATION
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related to the enquiry
NARRABRI
I was wondering if you have any information or photos of the above
woolscour. I believe it was run by my great grandfather around
the early 1940s. I think his name was Thomas Swinbourne and it was
located out on the Yarrie Lake Rd close to where the town 50km speed
limit starts. My name is Lorena Swinbourne, 0400507427. Email
Address
is lorena.swinbourne@bigpond .com. My father has passed and mum has
Alziemers so that is all the information I have sorry.
Thank you for your time REPLY
31 January 2015
NARRABRI
I'm an amateur historian preparing a series of local history articles
with a view to publishing them in The Courier newspaper in
Narrabri (Ian Dunnet).
I've done extensive research into my family's history in the Narrabri
and
Wee Waa districts (Gray, Foxe and Carrington).
My great grandfather, John Gray, a trained shipwright, sailed from
Scotland in 1865. In Australia, he turned his wood-working skills to
contract bridge building. He completed several bridges between
Gilgandra
and Mungindi in the 1880s.
In 1887, John Gray built the Tulladunna bridge over the Namoi River to
the west of Wee Waa on the road to Burren Junction. Remnants of this
structure are still standing today. In 1888, he purchased the property
"Glencoe" located a few miles east of Wee Waa.
My grandfather, John Gray (2nd), inherited the "Glencoe"
property from his father in 1920. My grandfather (1880 - 1965) served
four terms as the Namoi Shire president in the 1940s and has a street
named after him in Wee Waa in recognition of his 16 years of service
with
the shire council (1937 to 1952).
My father, Gordon Gray (1918 - 2002), took over running the
"Glencoe" property after his marriage in 1949. In
1961, my family sold "Glencoe" to Paul Kahl, the now-renowned,
cotton-industry pioneer. "Glencoe" is the property where that
industry started.
My mother, Olive Gray was a member of the pioneering Carrington family
in
Narrabri. Her grandfather and grandmother ran Carrington's Store in
Maitland Street up until 1916. Her father, Horace Carrington, owned and
managed the iconic W. Foxe & Co. department store on the corner of
Maitland and Dewhurst Streets which commenced business in 1925. My
mother
worked at Foxes in the 1940s before marrying and moving to
"Glencoe". Her brother, Charlie Carrington, ran the Faulkner's
Cordial Factory in Narrabri from the 1950s for several decades.
Before it became W. Foxe & Co. it was Hanaford & Co.
(1913-1925),
and before that Barry and Stafford (established in 1896).
A great grandmother, Annie Emily Carrington (nee Orman) (1864 - 1966),
was an early pioneer of the district who lived to 102 years of
age.
A little background about myself. I was born in Narrabri in
March 1951 and grew up in Wee Waa during the 1950s (1951 - 1961) but I
no
longer live in the area.
As mentioned, I grew up on the property "Glencoe" where the
cotton industry first started with Paul Kahl and partner Frank
Hadley.
I'm currently putting the finishing touches to an illustrated story
about
a plane (Tiger Moth) that crashed in the garden of our property near
Wee
Waa during a flood in December 1950.
I'm also researching the history of the W. Foxe & Co. general store
mentioned above.
So far I've been using old newspaper articles between 1880 and 1955 as
the basis of my research. I have been able to glean a
substantial amount of historical detail by this method.
However scans of more recent newspapers are not yet available online so
my research is very sketchy after 1955. If anyone might be
able to help me with more recent information, I'd be pleased to hear
from
you.......
Thank you, Peter Gray. REPLY
16 January 2016 - REVISED 17 February 2016
EMMAVILLE
I’m doing some family history research on the Jobson family who resided
in Emmaville around mid 1890s (1896??). Rev Henry Jobson was an
Anglican minister and on a recent drive through Emmaville, we stopped
by to see the Anglican church. I believe this to be the church he
was the minister at. He had children born in Emmaville too and as
there were older children at the time, I’m guessing they would’ve
attended school in the area. I’m trying to find any photos of the
Rev Henry and his wife, Mary Jobson and their children. I wonder
whether you may be able to assist me at all.
If you believe you have any information which may be helpful, or are
able to direct me to another, I’d be most grateful. REPLY
28 December 2015
BINNAWAY DISTRICT
This is an emotional issue for which I am trying to be logical and
factual. After practically a lifetime of searching, we have at last
turned up a “clue” to what may have happened to our missing father, who
disappeared in Collaroy, NSW, Australia in March 1948. Only one live
sighting of him has been heard, and no contact was made by him with his
family (late wife and two daughters, late mother, late brothers and
sisters).
His name was William James Fraser, called “Bill.”
Recently my grown daughter, his granddaughter, found during an
internet search for burial information a gravestone in Binnaway marked
“William J. “Bill” Fraser” in a well-maintained “paupers plot” there,
inscribed with the date of death as Sept. 17, 1994, and birthdate
“unknown” with a guess at age of 67 at time of death. Stretching the
age a bit for what was a handsome, physically well-maintained man, this
may have been my father. Since my daughter sent me the link to this
photo of a Binnaway gravestone, it’s taken me almost three days to gain
the courage to write to you and address the issue.
I would like to put out the word locally to Binnaway area
longtime residents to learn if there is anyone who knew this
man—William J. “Bill” Fraser--from, say, around 1950 on. He was an
expert shooter and fast, competitive runner, holding running cups and
sometimes being in charge of running meets previous to his
disappearance. He might have sought labor work on a ranch, working with
the land or with animals. He loved motorcycles and rode them well, and
fast. The same for horses. He knew several languages and dialects from
India and Burma. He could write and type well, but I believe he wanted
work outdoors rather than in after keeping the detailed insurance
contact records he did, and knocking on doors for possible insurance
clients to sell them policies they didn’t want. He may have become a
heavy drinker by then, having acquired a “rum habit” during his time in
the Royal Indian Navy and Army. He also smoked during the time we knew
him.
Before I go further, here is the rest of of what you request on your
“Regional Mail Form”:
My name is Dawn Fraser Kawahara, birth name changed at the time of my
wedding to Delano Kawahara (June 21, 1992). (I was born Pamela Dawn
Anne Fraser.)
I reside at: 5753 Noni St., Kapaa, Hawaii, 96746-9659 USA
(on the island of Kauai). My daytime telephone number is: 1 (808)
822-3271. This is in my home office and takes messages. Cell phone
(used mostly for emergencies and business in the field): (808) 651-6305.
I am contacting you from the Hawaiian island of Kauai, State of Hawaii,
USA.
Community: Binnaway and surrounding area to this community.
Specific Request:
I have some documents and an old photo I can submit for use in the
local papers requesting information for a person missing since March of
1948, if you can put me in touch, please. It would be helpful for me to
also contact a radio or television station that broadcasts in or to
Binnaway.
My father, William James Fraser, would have been a “noticeable” man,
having been a “British gentleman” type on the surface, but actually
having been born in a rural area of Upper Burma when it was British,
and having joined the British forces in India and Burma in 1940. He was
markedly handsome in his youth and manhood. He spoke like a Brit, but
sometimes slipped into a Scots burr, learned from his Scottish father,
and apothecary and assistant surgeon. Bill Fraser also knew something
of first aid and medicine, learned from his father.
After World War II we emigrated to Collaroy, NSW, Australia from
Mandalay, Burma, but my father was running into difficulty with his
work and money due to the trauma he was suffering from his wartime
experiences. He brought up a plan to move to the outback, getting, out
of the suburbs and city, where his last job as an insurance salesman
for Prudential Insurance took him to Sydney and surrounding areas,
because he couldn’t think straight. I believe he had what is now known
as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, untreated. He thought that physical
labor and a rural life might be the healing agent for him. However, my
mother could not and did not agree to that plan, and after kissing her
and telling he loved her deeply, he left Collaroy with not a word to
anyone and truly disappeared from our lives. We have not had any clue
of what happened to him since, although he was seen back in Rangoon by
his brother’s friend shortly after his disappearance. There is a lot
more to the story, but it is a guess at filling in the blanks from what
was written in letters and also known about his associations and hopes.
My Internet Address: www.kauaiweddingsandbooks.com
An e-mail contact address besides the one I’m writing from: travel2birds@gmail.com
I am a writer/publisher and wedding minister/planner.
I believe I’ve covered all for this first request. Please do get in
touch with me if I have left out something important, or if you have
another suggestion that may be of help in learning who the unknown
buried person actually was.
Thank you very much for your help, in advance, and Happy Christmas!
Dawn Fraser Kawahara REPLY
22 December 2015
ARMIDALE/INVERELL/ASHFORD
This is a personal request for
possible information about bike races between Armidale and Ashford in
1930's. Not sure event survived beyond WW2. My father used to
participate and remember him telling me all about it when I was young.
Any info would be greatly appreciated REPLY
3 December 2015
EVANS HEAD
My family lived in Evans Head in
the 1950's
Our family name was PIEL.
My father was called John. He was half owner of a LFB trawler named
"The Patience". It was painted in blue and had a cabin towards the aft.
Does the fish board have archives?
We migrated to Australa from France.
Do you know of anyone who might have photos?
The only other boat I remember was one owned by a family called
Wiliamson (?).
My teacher at primary school was named Bricknell. He had a brother who
ran a tourist business hiring row boats and selling fishing tackle,
bait, etc... just down from the FISH BOARD wharf on the river.
With my best regards and thanks in advance for any replies.
Marc Piel
( I live in Paris, France). REPLY
20 October 2015
BELATTA
I am seeking information about my
Great Grandfather Mr Hugh Corbett Taylor born 1860 who at one time
owned Dobikin Station, Bellata. He purchased in July 1877, until
1888.It was then transferred to his Son, my Grandfather until about
1900/02.
I am writing a Family history REPLY
10 September 2015
TINGHA/BINGARA
Hi i am after
information about my family,
school photos or any photos, i think they were around Tingha,
Wilga Ramage aka Taylor,
lillian ramage and James ramage,
Alma Ramage,
john henry spinks
Tingha/Bingara area REPLY
24 August 2015
SPRING RIDGE
In search of old friend
Wonder if you can help by putting an advertisement online. I am
looking for a friend of mine who used to live in Spring Ridge in
the 80' s. Her father had a farm called "Chevy Chase" and I think they
farmed Sheep. We lost contact in the late 80's and really would
like to make contact again. Her name is Didge ( Deirdre) Mc
Donald . Her address I have is Chevy Chase , Spring Ridge
NSW . I see the farm was sold about 15 yrs ago. Please let me
know if it is possible . I am sure a lot of people knew them. REPLY
13 July 2015
DEEPWATER
Country of Origin: Ireland
Community request is about: Deepwater, NSW
Specific request: The Eclipse Theatre, the Art Deco building to the
right as you drive into Deepwater from the Sydney side.
Thank you for creating this link. I am interested to know more about
the past and current story to do with the Eclipse Theatre in Deepwater,
now derelict. I was passing through a couple of weeks ago, and
practically crashed the car when I was struck by its beauty. I would
dearly love to know more about it. It looks as if possibly someone
lived in it since its use as a theatre. Also, was it a cinema theatre,
or one with a stage, or both? Deepwater is a very beautiful town and
I’m only sorry I couldn’t stop off for much longer to walk around. REPLY
2 June 2015
WALLANGRA:
Hi I drove though your town today what's is the reason for black cats
on entrance signs into your town?REPLY
29 May 2015
BUNDARRA
My name is Stephen Sullivan and I am a direct descendant of a family
that resided in the Bundarra District in the late 19th Century and
through the earlier part of the 20th century. My last known, but
indirect relative died in Bundarra in the early 1980’s and is buried
along with other family members in the Bundarra Cemetery.
With the Centenary of the Landings at Gallipoli now upon us, I was
seeking to clarify some information in relation to men who served in
that and other WW1 Campaigns and who were directly related to me.
Two men; Ernest Laurence Sullivan, my paternal grandfather, and his
brother, Thomas Joseph Sullivan, my great uncle, were both born and
raised in Bundarra. Their father, my great grandfather was one Alpha
John Ernest Sullivan, also a resident of Bundarra.
On both my grandfather’s and great uncle’s Enlistment Papers, was the
reference to my great grandfather as being their next of kin.
His address was shown as “Bellevue” Bundarra.
I expect “Bellevue” was a station/property, but I cannot find any
current reference source that provides any information of relevance to
this particular property.
I would like to know if anyone has any information on “Bellevue”,
particularly as to what might have become of it, and the people who
lived upon it, up to and including the period pre and post WW1.
Thanks in anticipation.
S E Sullivan REPLY
GLADSTONE
CAN ANYONE HELP?
The attached (below) is a picture of a medallion which belonged to
an uncle of my husband. We have been unable to discover any information
about it at all and are hoping that someone may be able to tell us what
the medallion what issued for and who issued it.
Just above the number 157, are the initials U.G.L. N.S.W and in the
banner just above the word Jubilee are the dates 1886 and 1936. On the
reverse of the medallion is the maker’s stamp – Angus and Coote Sydney
and an engraving of the recipient’s name.
Please reply to webmaster@nnsw.com.au
with the subject GLADSTONE MEDALLION
4 May 2016
RESPONSE: Hi. This is a “Masonic Jewel“ issued to members of Lodge Gladstone of
The United Grand Lodge of NSW (and ACT) from Gladstone NSW adjacent to
the Macleay River across from Smithtown near Kempsey. The Lodge no
longer meets (members would have transferred to a Masonic Lodge meeting
in Kempsey many years ago after roads and motor vehicles made district
travel easier and a usually at a time of village decline and or
declining or ageing membership). The premises are two storey
weatherboard opposite the local primary school. When I last visited it
was used as a riverside cafe and art/craft outlet. Many villages have
lost other facilities such as churches, schools and bank branches.
Regards, Norman Dare of Armidale NSW who lived in Kempsey for part of
the 1950’s. - thanks to J G Dare
EMMAVILLE
We stopped in Emmaville back in October last year and saw
the Anglican church which is still standing and which Rev Henry Jobson
served. We walked through the cemetery too but didn’t see any
Jobson graves. I’ve since discovered there are quite a few.
It was a Sunday and nothing was open. I did some searching
once home again and found your website, so I emailed but I don’t recall
receiving any response.
I'm after information on the family of Rev Henry Jobson
and his wife Mary (nee Tevelein). Perhaps their younger children
attended school in the area and there are some photographs.
Otherwise you may have photos of other events in the town during
the time they were there.
I’ve recently found some information on Leslie Thomas
Jobson (one of their sons) which shows he had a photographic studio in
O’Donnell Street Emmaville in 1907. I’ve attached a copy of the
newspaper clipping. Would you please let me know if there is
anything more you may have.
Kind regards
5 May 2016
GULARGAMBONE
Hello my name is Barbara Hodgson and I wonder if you can help me.
My ancestors came from Gulargumbone, the Blowes family and
the Law family . We have always been told that we have aboriginal blood
and now kt is crucial we find out as my daughter has two foster
children who are part aboriginal and docs are talking of putting them
with an aboriginal family. I might add one of them she has had for 5
years since he was 4 days old we dearly love these children, my father
always told us he was part aboriginal and one of my nephews is always
being mistaken for one. Any help you can give me would be greatly
appreciated. If not could you give me the email address of someone who
may be able to help my fathers name was Lancelot Charles Blowes; his
father was William Francis Blowes; his mother was Mary anne Law.
Thank you
Brabara Hodgson REPLY
6 May 2016.
EMMAVILLE
I am trying to find a photograph of John Charles Truscott, who is my
great grandfather. We have searched everywhere but cannot find one of
him
John Charles Truscott and his wife Elizabeth Truscott arrived in
Brisbane from the UK in February 1878. John Charles Truscott was 35
years old and Elizabeth was 30 years old. When they arrived they had a
daughter Bessie who was 12 years old, John Henry Truscott who was six
years old, Sidney Truscott who was two years old and Orton Truscott who
was an infant and soon died.
They established a general store in Texas, then moved to Deepwater then
onto Emmaville.
In the 1894-5 NSW electoral roll for Glen Innes (Emmaville) John
Charles Truscott and his son John Henry (Jim) Truscott were listed as
store keepers.
John Charles Truscott, had owned ‘The Central Produce and Grocery
Store’ in Emmaville in the 1880’s. We do not know if one of the
two people standing in the attached image are John Charles Truscott or
not?
Jim Truscott REPLY
7 May 2016
URBANVILLE
Hi,
I am trying to get in touch with my brother who lives in Urbanville.
His name is Russel Fynn
I did manage to contact him through facebook, finally, but this has
gone. When I finally found him a few months ago, he was ill and I would
like to know how he is.
Regards
Bernie Fynn
REPLY
New Zealand
10 May 2016
MUNGINDI
I am researching any information you may have on my grandparents who
owned the property "Dellapool" near Mungindi qld. .They were owners in
1937 and was hoping you may have any information on when they bought
the property and when it was sold, as well as any possible
photographs of the family or the property? I would be grateful
for any information?
The name of the family is "Allison". I believe "Dellapool" was owned by
William Elijah Marshall Allison, who was married to Elizabeth
Allison nee Mcgregor.
Williams father was Hugh Elijah Allison, married to Hannah Kent,
both also lived in the area. Hugh died on 19 Jan 1878 and is buried at
"Kunopia Station"
Regards
Jennifer Westwood CONTACT
19 May 2016
COONABARBRAN
Hello
My Name is Peter Hoeppner I am from Medicine Hat Alberta Canada.
I know this is a long shot but I had a teacher in high School who was
working here 1972/1973. Her name is Estelle Hammond I use to have
her address but in the years have lost or misplaced it She taught
school in Coonabarabran. I am coming to Australia in Feb of 2017 and I
was wondering Is there any way that you can help me find a way that I
can contact her .I know this is a long shot but she be in her mid
eighties. She was my favourite teacher in school and it would mean a
lot to me if I could see her again. I give you permission to ask her if
i can contact her I hope she is still with us and it would great
to see her again.I have tried every thing to find her can you let me
know either way as to if she is still with us or not this would be
amazing if I could see her again . You have my permission if she still
around to ask if I can contact her.I hope I receive good news Thanks
for your help it is well appreciated .
Peter A Hoeppner CONTACT
1 June 2016
HILLGROVE
My name is Robert Vial and I am the Great, Great Grandson of William
Braham who was a carrier at Hillgrove for many years. he lived
there with a Susan Aherne nee Jobson. Several children were born
to both William and Susan. I am in the throes of researching my
family history and was wondering if you have any information on the
Braham family. I can be contacted by EMail Any
information on this family would be most appreciated.
Sincerely yours
R. W . Vial CONTACT
3 June 2016
GULARGAMBONE
I would like some help in
trying to find a Picture of James “Jimmy” Reid who was a Drover in the
surrounding area’s prior to 1953, James was married to an Aboriginal
Woman named Mabel Ward and had a large family, sometimes lived on the
mission at Gulargambone, NSW, James drowned on his horse in
the “Mullins Swamp” Public Watering Tank at Carinda in 1953
Grant CONTACT
6 June 2016
EMMAVILLE
Would love to contact the
family of Don Alt who farmed Wallaroo, Emmaville Rd, Torrington in the
1970s/80s. I spent childhood ‘farm holidays’ staying on Wallaroo
and plan to visit Torrington again later in 2016 – after 30 years! Is
there anyone connected to Wallaroo still living in the area?
Would love to share some memories.
Please email a reply to Anna Claude CONTACT
11 June 2016
TYRINGHAM
Hi my name is Cliveene McRae My mother Lola Enid McRae maiden name is Casey said that she was born in Tyringham on the 2-8-1932 i was just trying to find out
CONTACT
18 June 2016
GRAMAN
Hello,
I am researching my Family Tree and I came across a mention that Annie Cross was the first Post Mistress of Graman. I would appreciate any information you might be able to provide me, including any dates.
Phillip Youngman CONTACT
21 June 2016
CORAKI
My name is Joanne Peterson(Knauz)
my contact is 0756790169
I A seeking any information if Warren's Family is still in coraki? and could you pass on my details to them, I am the mother of Warrens child Sarah shes 22 and amother herself now, I lost contact with them and she wishes to get to know her Fathers Family.
Hopefully someone can help me, with thanks
CONTACT
17 Jan 2017
GUNNEDAH
Probably a long shot but I thought I would give it a go anyway.
My uncle - Victor Thirlaway and a number of his family emigrated to Gunnedah - I believe sometime in the 60s.
I am trying to get hold of him or his family to pass on some family news.
Are you able to point me in the right direction.
My Name is Mick Reay. CONTACT
Address 29 Crawford Place, Newbury, Berkshire, UK. RG14 1XG.
Telephone +44 7928643599
27 Apr 2017
NEW ANGELDOOL
Hello I am
searching for any information anyone has on Ellen Boulton born
Wellington and died in New Angeldool in 1942.<br>Lived in Sherwin Street New Angeldool and was a domestic and old age pensioner.<br>
She never married but had 3 children - Samuel, Elizabeth and Annie.<br>
Her daughter Elizabeth Boulton married first a Ah Bow and then she married Charlie Young.<br>
DEEPWATER
I’m wanting to get in contact with anyone that is linked to anything that might be like a Deepwater historical society.
I am tracing my family history and it appears that one was born and lived in Deepwater.
Who would be the best person to get in contact with
Best
David Walker CONTACT
5 August 2017
COOLAH, COONABARABRAN
My
name is Kim and I have been trying to do my history for over 20 years
and finally think I have come across some information and now Im stuck,
and hoping you can help. It is very confusing so I will try and make it
as simple as i can, if you are unable to help can you suggest some
other places i can look please. thanks.
Robert
Campbell married Maria [Sarah] Hyatt on the 5th Nov 1889 and the
marriage was consented by marias guardian William smith as she
was only 16 . records on her childrens names are maria s , sarah maria
and sarah m . . she left after her 7th child to the benevolent asylum
in quay st Sydney. , then had a child to percy howell. from
coonabarrabran, then sarah went as sarah little [her mothers
maiden name] then she was in coolah were my grandfather was born
, percival francis campbell [ we thought ] lol. on his birth and
wedding certificate she put sarah little. then she was in Hay
married to Robert Cole and died in Deniliquin.
What i am after is
, is this all correct and was she or robert campbell aboriginal at all.
and if there is any photos of either of them. etc.any information
would be greatly appreciated
thankyou for taking the time .
Kind Regards
Kim Opie CONTACT
5 August 2017.
URALLA, TAYORS ARM, NAMBUCCA HEADS
I am trying to trace how my great great grandparents David and Eliza welsh came to be married in uralla nsw I. 1860. David had emigrated to Australia from Scotland some years prior, he was around 36 at the time of their marriage; he also was the licensee of the commercial hotel granted around that time. Eliza was Eliza smith, she was about 16 at their marriage. She emigrated to Australia with her father, John smith, step mother Janet smith and siblings Jane; ann; Mary and James, their birth mother having died in Scotland c 1848. The family arrived in Sydney on the "Charlotte Jane" oct 8 1848, having departed renfrewshire Scotland. Both John and Janet died at separate times in Sydney 1851, their infant daughter Janet also died 1850 aged about 2 months. I am trying to put together the reasons for both (or either) Eliza and David being in uralla. Particularly Eliza who was 6 at the time of disembarkation in Sydney, did she and her siblings, Jane 14 (listed on the passenger manifest as a domestic servant), Ann (11) Mary (9) and James (6) go into orphanages, or were there other relatives either here prior or travelled with, who took them in? Any info on how Eliza came to be at age 16 and presumably orphaned in a new country for ten years, in uralla, David as well at his relatively advanced years! They were married by the revd ?johnson, a minister of the free Church of Scotland. They left the area with their first 3 children to work the Denison goldfields in the upper hunter, ultimately travelling to the nambucca region and pioneering the Taylor's arm region (talarm). Any help, mostly around the uralla connection, would be appreciated.
Paul CONTACT
5 August 2017
MERRYGOEN/MENDORAN
Hi there in 1965 my mum Phyllis may isdale , gave me up due to
hardship, she had medical issues and husband that liked a drink and
knock her around, she was 35 in 1965 and use to stay at her sister
inlaw from Merrygoen , several visits in 1965 , she was from Sydney at
this time also , the lady that raised has just passed away and never
told me about nothing , of the letters and we found letters from Phyllis
, I’m hoping she may be alive or some one that may of known surname
,isdale was my father and they were never married, her , cheers Stephen
isdale CONTACT
23 September 2017
COONAMBLE
I am very much hoping that you can help me
to find some further information regarding my great, great grandfather,
John Carson Gardiner.
Also, while we know that the Plain View
property was lost, if you have any details on this property that you
could share with us, that would be wonderful and we are more than happy
to pay any fees associated with your work.
Recently, Coonamble Past and Present posted
an item on FB that included a map of Coonamble that did include Calga
and I realised that this is the property mentioned on John Carson
Gardiner’s probate notice below. They gave me your
contact details, advised you may be able to help in our family history
search.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH
WALES - Probate Jurisdiction.- In the Estate of
JOHN CARSON GARDINER, late of Calga, near
Coonamble, in the colony of New South Wales, Selector,
deceased, Intestate —APPLICATION will be made after
fourteen days from the publication hereof that Administration of the Estate
of the above deceased may be
granted to JOHN GARDINER of Plain View, Baradine,
son of the said deceased. Dated this 28th day of January, A.D. 1896.
JOHNATHAN DAVEY BUTTON , Proctor for Administrator, COONAMBLE. By his Agents
ELLIS and BUTTON, Sydney
TN THE SUPRÊME COURT OF NEW SOUTH
John Carson Gardiner was born in Scotland
1825, died 1896. John Gardiner born 1858, died 16/10/1934. Albert Gordon
Gardiner, born Coonabarabran 15/1/1892, died 21/6/1975, William Gordon
Gardiner born 11/1/1923, died 11/9/1993.
While we live in Sydney now, we were born
and raised in Baradine, my father was William(Bill) Gordon Gardiner and
his father was Albert Gordon (Gordy) Gardiner and his father was John
Gardiner and my grandfather did grow up on the
Plain View property but we know that property was lost as there were
big debts accumulated. My grandfather Gordy had several businesses in
Baradine (Bakery, General Store) and my father Bill had several
different occupations but did share farm for many years
on Aub McDowell’s property (Molgo) at Teridgerie.
Thanks for your assistance,
Sue Gardiner, 0438161019, Collaroy. CONTACT
23 September 2017
NARRABRI
Louisa Haynes (nee Darlow) born 1870 London arrived in Australia in 1891 any information on her living relatives.
She married a John Haynes in 1892 had 5 or 6 children, mainly she lived in Narrabri NSW and died in about 1944.
Gill Cruxton CONTACT
26 June 2018
BOWRAVILLE
My
name is Rebecca Waits. When I was in high school, I had the great
pleasure of being an exchange student in Bowraville, NSW, for a summer.
It was through a program called AFS. It was such a remarkable,
life-changing experience, and I think fondly of it every day.
I
am 30 years old now, and am trying to find contact info for my
wonderful host parents, who were so kind and loving to me. They may or
may not still be married, or in the area? My internet-searching has
brought up very little, and I'm hoping you can help me get in touch
with them.
Their names are Patricia "Trish" Brose, and Peter
Rimington. I know they had an adult daughter who lived elsewhere. Their
address was 1389 Rodeo Drive, but when I look it up on google maps, it
just appears to be an empty field. They had a lovely farm house
surrounded by pecan trees, and Trish was a bartender who ran a vintage
clothing consignment shoppe called "Wild Lilly's". Peter worked in
construction, and the one piece of info I found says that they two of
them ran an excavation company together at one point? I miss them so
much, and would love to reconnect, and possibly even visit your town
again someday!
I can be reached via this email address, or via
phone at 513-371-2667. I live in Portland, Oregon. Please do get in
touch and let me know if you can help me on my quest!
Rebecca Waits CONTACT
26 June 2018
NARRABRI
I
was wondering if you could kindly please help me, I am looking for
information in regards to my Grandfather Leslie Brown aka Konz. My
Grandfather was of aboriginal descent and along with Joe Craigie and
his mates they would gather at the “Pretty Bird Tree” in Narrabri and
spend time there together having a drink and so forth. I’m thinking
this would have possibly been in the 50’s as he passed away in 1964. So
was wondering if there would possibly be any photos or anything to do
with the aboriginals that would gather under this tree in hope that I
may find a photo of my Grandfather that I never had the honour to meet.
Hoping to hear back from you,
Kindest Regards
Deborah Bell CONTACT
26 June 2018
NARRABRI
I
am trying to find a Dutch friend who worked in Narrabri in 1963
or 1964 on the Cotton Farms. He came to Narrabri with 2 other Dutch
men....all New Dutch Immigrants.....who were in Narrabri for a short
time only. I was a Narrabri resident and worked as a Nurse at Narrabri
Hospital at the time and for several years later. He was very
tall...had Blonde hair...Was stockily built...and was 19 at the
time. I would like to know if anyone remembers them.
Please contact Barb on 0403080020 CONTACT
12 July 2018
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